Portable electronic device case modular folio stand system
This application relates to a modular device enclosure including a frame assembly, stand assembly, trim member, and a tablet-shaped electronic device. The frame includes side portions, flange portions, recessed structures, and standoffs that enable precise positioning and retention of the stand assembly. The stand assembly includes sidewalls, a coupling structure with tab members and apertures, and a front interface with a keypad and trackpad. A trim member includes boss members for coupling with the stand assembly and is positioned to conceal and protect coupling features. A tablet-shaped electronic device may be received within the frame and cooperate with the stand assembly and trim. Exploded and assembled views illustrate the configuration in open and closed orientations. In various implementations, the assemblies are tool-less, positionally indexed, and designed to accommodate tactile input and electronic interface with a touch-sensitive display.
1 . A case system for a portable electronic device, the system comprising:
I. a frame assembly including:
A. side portions each having a flange portion,
B. a recessed structure defined by end portions, a back portion, and a base portion,
C. a standoff plurality including standoffs extending upward from the base portion,
D. a tab plurality including tabs positioned between the standoffs, and
E. an edge portion along the recessed structure; and
II. a stand assembly including:
A. side portions,
B. a coupling structure having a first aperture plurality arranged to receive the standoff plurality and a second aperture plurality arranged to receive the tab plurality,
C. a front portion including front panel portions separated by front crease portions, and
D. a back portion including back panel portions separated by back crease portions,
wherein the frame assembly is couplable with the portable electronic device,
wherein the stand assembly is removably coupled to the recessed structure via the coupling structure and is retained in the recessed structure by the standoff plurality and the tab plurality,
wherein the tabs of the tab plurality are positioned between adjacent standoffs of the standoff plurality, wherein the standoff plurality extends upward from the base portion to overlie the coupling structure, and wherein the coupling structure is seated on the base portion between the standoff plurality and the tab plurality.
2 . The case system of claim 1 , further including a trim assembly,
wherein the trim assembly includes side portions defining an outer surface having boss members arranged to engage selected standoffs of the standoff plurality, and
wherein the standoff plurality is positioned on the base portion adjacent the edge portion.
3 . The case system of claim 2 , wherein the tabs engage corresponding portions of the stand assembly.
4 . The case system of claim 1 , wherein the flange portions extend inward over the recessed structure.
5 . The case system of claim 2 , wherein the boss members comprise first and second boss members.
6 . The case system of claim 1 , wherein the front panel portions and the back panel portions are foldable about the front crease portions and the back crease portions.
7 . The case system of claim 6 , wherein the coupling structure and the recessed structure are configured for removable engagement.
8 . The case system of claim 1 , wherein the portable electronic device has a display exposed through the frame assembly.
9 . A case system for a portable electronic device, the system comprising:
I. a frame assembly having a recessed structure including a standoff plurality and a tab plurality; and
II. a stand assembly having a coupling structure with a first aperture plurality arranged to receive the standoff plurality and a second aperture plurality arranged to receive the tab plurality,
wherein the frame assembly is couplable with the portable electronic device, and
wherein the stand assembly is removably coupled to the recessed structure by engagement of the standoff plurality and the tab plurality with the first aperture plurality and the second aperture plurality,
further including a trim assembly coupled to the frame assembly by engagement of boss members with the standoff plurality, wherein the coupling structure is received in the recessed structure and seated on a base portion thereof, wherein tabs of the tab plurality are positioned between adjacent standoffs of the standoff plurality, wherein the standoff plurality extends upward from the base portion of the recessed structure to overlie the coupling structure, and wherein the coupling structure is seated on the base portion between the standoff plurality and the tab plurality.
10 . The case system of claim 9 , wherein the boss members are dimensioned to engage a pair of standoffs.
11 . The case system of claim 9 , wherein the stand assembly includes a front portion and a back portion foldable along front crease portions and back crease portions.
12 . The case system of claim 10 , wherein the recessed structure includes a base portion and an edge portion.
13 . The case system of claim 12 , wherein the frame assembly includes side portions each having a flange portion.
14 . The case system of claim 11 , wherein the front portion includes first, second, and third front panel portions separated by first and second front crease portions, and the back portion includes first, second, and third back panel portions separated by first and second back crease portions.
15 . A case system for a portable electronic device, the system comprising:
I. a frame assembly including a recessed structure having a base portion, a standoff plurality extending from the base portion, and a tab plurality positioned relative to the standoff plurality;
II. a stand assembly including a coupling structure with apertures dimensioned for engagement with the standoff plurality and the tab plurality; and
III. a trim assembly including boss members configured to engage selected standoffs of the standoff plurality,
wherein the frame assembly is couplable with the portable electronic device, and
wherein the stand assembly and the trim assembly are removable from the recessed structure while the portable electronic device remains coupled with the frame assembly,
wherein the coupling structure is received in the recessed structure, wherein the tab plurality is positioned between adjacent standoffs of the standoff plurality, wherein the standoff plurality extends upward from the base portion to overlie the coupling structure, and wherein the coupling structure is seated on the base portion between the standoff plurality and the tab plurality.
16 . The case system of claim 15 , wherein the stand assembly includes stand assembly includes side portions, one of the side portions including a frame member and a latch member.
17 . The case system of claim 15 , wherein standoffs of the standoff plurality include central threaded holes dimensioned to receive threaded fasteners.
18 . The case system of claim 16 , wherein tabs of the tab plurality extend upward from the base portion.
19 . The case system of claim 17 , wherein the the standoffs are arranged in a distributed array across the recessed structure.
20 . The case system of claim 19 , wherein the the trim assembly includes side portions defining an outer surface.