Card-shaped apparatus for holding small electronic device

The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for holding small electronic device, and more specifically to a foldable apparatus for holding mobile phones.

The size of the mobile phone continues to decrease as the functions increase, such as audiovisual playing and recording. As the unit price of the mobile phone is still high and the design of the mobile phone is more fashionable, the user tends to handle the mobile phone with more care. For example, it is usually for the user to place the mobile phone in a bag or pocket made of soft cloth to prevent abrasion. When staying indoors, more users will place the mobile phone on the table to improve reception. However, it is possible that the mobile phone will be scratched by small metal office supplies, such as clip or staple. Some users will use a soft pad as a temporary pad for placing the mobile phone to prevent from scratches. However, as the modern office work becomes more mobile, people move from office to office, it will be more convenient to have a mobile phone holder that can be easily carried from place to place. For portability, this mobile phone holder should be small in size, light in weight, simple in structure, and inexpensive to manufacture.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a portable and easy-to-use card-shaped apparatus for holding small electronic device. The card-shaped apparatus has the size similar to a business card, and is light in weight for easy carrying. When in use, the card-shaped apparatus can be folded into a standing holder to hold a small electronic device, such as mobile phone, to prevent from scratch caused by direct contact with other sharp office supplies.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional card-shaped holder with at least a storage space. The storage space is for storing flash memories cards, such as SD, Mini SD, Reduced Size MMC, T-flash, commonly used by mobile phones. The storage space can be used by international business traveler to store different SIM cards used in different countries. This design not only provides temporary holding for mobile phones, but also additional space for memory cards for various purposes.

To achieve the aforementioned objects, the present invention includes a main plate, at least a rear stop plate, and at least a front stop plate. The rear stop plate is coupled with the main plate at one end. The coupling point is located at the upper part of the main plate. The front stop plate is also coupled with the main plate at the lower part. When not in use, the main plate, the front stop plate and the rear stop plate are aligned side by side with each other to form a card-shaped plate. When in use, the front stop plate is turned forward and the rear stop plate is turned backward so as to form a three-dimensional holder for placing a mobile phone. The present invention stands on the bottom of the rear stop plate and the bottom of the main plate. The main plate is tilted so that the surface and the front stop plate from a space for placing a mobile phone.

The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood from a careful reading of a detailed description provided herein below with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.