Foldable ring stand phone accessory
A foldable ring assembly that can be coupled to a handheld electronic device or case is disclosed herein. The foldable ring assembly can include a mount and a support ring. The mount can be configured to be magnetically coupled to a handheld electronic device. The mount can include a first magnet, a second magnet, and a separator. The separator can be disposed between the first and second magnets. The support ring can be rotatably couped to the mount, wherein the support ring is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position.
1 . A foldable ring assembly comprising:
a mount having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the mount configured to be magnetically coupled to a handheld electronic device and the second surface is parallel to the first surface and facing away from the handheld electronic device, the mount comprising:
a first magnet positioned closer to the first surface of the mount,
a central magnet positioned at or near a center of the mount and positioned closer to the second surface,
a non-slip cover that covers the central magnet and forms at least a portion of the second surface of the mount, and
a support ring rotatably coupled to the mount, wherein the support ring is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position and wherein the support ring surrounds the central magnet in the closed position.
2 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second magnet, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are separated by a plastic component.
3 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first magnet is ring shaped.
4 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first magnet has a polarity that is different than a polarity of the second magnet.
5 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled directly to a surface of the handheld electronic device.
6 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled to a protection system or case of the handheld electronic device.
7 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are MAGSAFE magnets.
8 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein when in the open position, the support ring is configured to support the handheld electronic device.
9 . A foldable ring assembly comprising:
a mount configured to be magnetically coupled to a handheld electronic device, the mount comprising:
a first axial end surface configured to be nearest the hand held electronic device when the foldable ring assembly is magnetically coupled to the handheld electronic device and a second axial end surface located furthest from the handheld electronic device when the foldable ring assembly is magnetically coupled to the handheld electronic device,
a first magnet located nearer to the first axial end surface and between the first axial end surface and the second axial end surface,
a second magnet located nearer to the second axial end surface and between the first axial end surface and the second axial end surface,
a central magnet positioned at or near the center of the mount and located between the first axial end surface and the second axial end surface, and
a plastic component disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet, and
a support ring rotatably coupled to the mount, wherein the support ring is configured to rotate around a pin between a closed position and an open position and wherein the support ring surrounds the central magnet in the closed position.
10 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled directly to a surface of the handheld electronic device.
11 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled to a protection system or case of the handheld electronic device.
12 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein the first magnet has a polarity that is different than a polarity of the second magnet.
13 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein when in the open position, the support ring is configured to support the handheld electronic device.
14 . A foldable ring assembly comprising:
a mount configured to be magnetically coupled to a handheld electronic device, the mount comprising:
a first magnet,
a second magnet,
a plastic component disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet, and
a central magnet positioned at or near a center of the mount, and
a support ring rotatably coupled to the mount and surrounding the central magnet, wherein the support ring is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position.
15 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are ring shaped.
16 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled directly to a surface of the handheld electronic device.
17 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein the mount is magnetically coupled to a protection system or case of the handheld electronic device.
18 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein the first magnet has a polarity that is different than a polarity of the second magnet.
19 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein when in the open position, the support ring is configured to support the handheld electronic device.
20 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein the central magnet is annular in shape.
21 . The foldable ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein each of the first magnet and the second magnet are annular in shape with an internal diameter and the central magnet is annular in shape with an outer diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter, and wherein the first magnet, the second magnet, and the central magnet are positioned concentrically with respect to one another.