Computing device case
A case can include a base that includes at least one input device; a display device holder; a hinge that couples the base and the display device holder; and a flexible back end that automatically extends backwardly responsive to opening rotation of the display device holder with respect to the base via the hinge.
1. A case comprising:
a base that comprises at least one input device, and a left side, a right side, a front end, a curved member, and a flexible back end that define a footprint of the base;
a display device holder; and
a hinge that couples the base and the display device holder, wherein the hinge comprises an axle that defines a single axis of rotation, wherein the curved member extends a distance backwardly from the single axis of rotation, wherein the flexible back end is located aft of the single axis of rotation and automatically extends backwardly responsive to opening rotation of the display device holder with respect to the base via the hinge, wherein the flexible back end comprises a layer of flexible material, and wherein a portion of the layer of flexible material is slidable over a portion of the curved member during the opening rotation to increase the footprint of the base.
2. The case of claim 1 , wherein the flexible back end is located a first distance from the single axis of rotation in a closed position of the case, wherein the flexible back end is located a second distance from the single axis of rotation in an open position of the case, and wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.
3. The case of claim 2 , wherein the second distance is at least 25 percent greater than the first distance.
4. The case of claim 1 , wherein the layer of flexible material is anchored to the base at a base anchor and anchored to the display device holder at a display device holder anchor and unanchored in a portion between the base anchor and the display device holder anchor.
5. The case of claim 1 , wherein the flexible back end comprises a first radius of curvature that is defined by a radius of curvature of the curved member in a closed position of the case, wherein the flexible back end comprises a second radius of curvature in an open position of the case, and wherein the second radius of curvature is greater than the first radius of curvature.
6. The case of claim 1 , comprising a foot disposed on a bottom side of the base.
7. The case of claim 6 , wherein the foot elevates the flexible back end by a distance in a closed position of the case.
8. The case of claim 7 , wherein, in an open position of the case, the flexible back end bulges to diminish the distance.
9. The case of claim 1 , wherein the hinge comprises a maximum opening angle of 135 degrees of the display device holder with respect to the base.
10. The case of claim 1 , wherein the display device holder comprises magnets.
11. The case of claim 1 , wherein the display device holder comprises an electrical connector.
12. The case of claim 1 , comprising wireless communication circuitry.
13. The case of claim 1 , comprising a stylus bay.
14. The case of claim 13 , wherein the stylus bay is disposed aft of the hinge.
15. A system comprising:
a display device; and
a case that comprises
a base that comprises at least one input device, and a left side, a right side, a front end, a curved member, and a flexible back end that define a footprint of the base;
a display device holder; and
a hinge that couples the base and the display device holder wherein the hinge comprises an axle that defines a single axis of rotation, wherein the curved member extends a distance backwardly from the single axis of rotation, wherein the flexible back end is located aft of the single axis of rotation and automatically extends backwardly responsive to opening rotation of the display device holder with respect to the base via the hinge, wherein the flexible back end comprises a layer of flexible material, and wherein a portion of the layer of flexible material is slidable over a portion of the curved member during the opening rotation to increase the footprint of the base,
wherein the display device removably couples to the display device holder.
16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the display device holder comprises magnets and wherein the display device magnetically couples to the display device holder.
17. The system of claim 15 , wherein the flexible back end is located a first distance from the single axis of rotation in a closed position of the case, wherein the flexible back end is located a second distance from the single axis of rotation in an open position of the case, and wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.
18. The case of claim 1 , wherein the curved member remains stationary during the opening rotation.
19. The system of claim 15 , wherein the curved member remains stationary during the opening rotation.