Case and mounting apparatus for a tablet computer

摘要

A case and mounting apparatus for a tablet computer includes a case adapted to encompass a rear surface of the tablet computer and a plurality of mounting assembly accessories for use of the tablet in a hands-free manner. A rear surface of the case includes a plurality of mounting points to attach the case and tablet to a graspable handle, a tripod, a car seat, or an airplane seat fold-down tray.

主权项

1. A case and mounting apparatus for a tablet computer, said apparatus comprising:
a case assembly configured to captively receive a tablet computer, comprising:
a generally rectangular case body having a solid rear surface and a snap rim feature extending perpendicularly from a perimeter of a front side of said case body rear surface and configured to engage a perimeter edge of said tablet computer;a plurality of integrally molded threaded inserts extending through said case body rear surface; and,a generally square cam-lock receptacle disposed partially through a middle of a back side of said case body rear surface having a tab slot disposed in each inwardly facing surface; and, a mounting assembly removably attachable to said case assembly and configured to mount to an external support structure, comprising: a cam-lock assembly attachable to said case assembly, said cam-lock assembly comprising:
a cam-lock mounting plate having a cam-lock aperture disposed at each end;a generally square cam-lock housing extending outwardly from a middle of said cam-lock plate, said cam-lock housing being suitably sized to be completely inserted within said cam-lock receptacle;four cam-lock tabs slidably retained within said cam-lock housing between a retracted position and a deployed position, each of said cam-lock tabs having a contoured lower end and a rectangular upper end configured to insertably engage within said tab slots when in said deployed position;a cam rotatably attached within said cam-lock housing having four curved arms in operational contact with said cam-lock tab lower ends; and,a cam-lock lever mechanically connected to said cam to actuate said cam between a first rotated state to place said cam-lock tabs in said retracted position and a second rotated state to place said cam-lock tabs in said deployed position.