Stand and handle for hand held computer
First Claim
1. A stand and handle device for a portable computer, comprising,a first arm having releasable securing means for forming a stable connection to the back side of a computer,a second arm forming a base with surface engaging means for resting the second arm securely and stably on a horizontal surface, andhinge means pivotally connecting the first and second arms so as to permit the second arm or base to be rotated with respect to the first arm through a range of motion from a position of substantial engagement against the first arm to a limit position wherein the second arm forms an acute angle with the first arm, said hinge means including a hinge body with a space between the hinge body and the arms,whereby, with the first arm secured to the back of the computer the second arm may be put in the position of substantial engagement so that the hinge means extends from the computer and forms a carrying handle for the computer, or the second may be put at said acute angle position, enabling the computer to be placed on a desk with the second arm as a base.
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Abstract
A portable computer, which may be a hand held computer useful for field work, has an attachment which can serve as both a carrying handle for the computer and a stand for holding the computer in a convenient position for use on a desk, at an appropriate angle for viewing the screen. The stand and handle has two plate-like arms connected by a hinge which serves as the handle and with one of the arms securable by a snap-in arrangement to the back or underside of the computer. The computer may have an expansion module secured to its backside, in which case the arm of the stand/handle is secured to the back of the expansion module. In one embodiment the stand and handle device is permanently second to the computer, rather than detachable.
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9 Claims
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1. A stand and handle device for a portable computer, comprising,
a first arm having releasable securing means for forming a stable connection to the back side of a computer, a second arm forming a base with surface engaging means for resting the second arm securely and stably on a horizontal surface, and hinge means pivotally connecting the first and second arms so as to permit the second arm or base to be rotated with respect to the first arm through a range of motion from a position of substantial engagement against the first arm to a limit position wherein the second arm forms an acute angle with the first arm, said hinge means including a hinge body with a space between the hinge body and the arms, whereby, with the first arm secured to the back of the computer the second arm may be put in the position of substantial engagement so that the hinge means extends from the computer and forms a carrying handle for the computer, or the second may be put at said acute angle position, enabling the computer to be placed on a desk with the second arm as a base.
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8. A stand and handle device for a portable computer, comprising,
a first arm secured to the back side of a computer, a second arm forming a base with stably engaging means for resting the second arm securely and stably on a horizontal surface, and hinge means pivotally connecting the first and second arms so as to permit the second arm or base to be rotated with respect to the first arm through a range of motion from a position of substantial engagement against the first arm to a limit position wherein the second arm forms an acute angle with the first arm, said hinge means including a hinge body with a space between the hinge body and the arms, whereby, the second arm may be put in the position of substantial engagement so that the hinge means extends from the computer and forms a carrying handle for the computer, or the second may be put at said acute angle position, enabling the computer to be placed on a desk with the second arm as a base.
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