# US 10,120,416 B2 · Portable modular housing system for mounting and parallel use of electronic device

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- Number: US 10,120,416 B2
- Document ID: US10120416B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/127,391
- Filed: 2015-03-19
- Published: 2017-07-20
- Granted: 2018-11-06
- Earliest claimed: 2014-03-19
- Applicants: Athanasios Vogiatzis
- Inventors: Athanasios Vogiatzis
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10120416B2

## CPC

- G06F 1/1656: {Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories (mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203)}
- A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)
- G06F 1/1615: {with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function (constructional details of portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts H04M1/0206)}
- G06F 1/1616: {with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position}
- G06F 1/1618: {the display being foldable up to the back of the other housing with a single degree of freedom, e.g. by 360° rotation over the axis defined by the rear edge of the base enclosure}
- G06F 1/162: {changing, e.g. reversing, the face orientation of the screen with a two degrees of freedom mechanism, e.g. for folding into tablet PC like position or orienting towards the direction opposite to the user to show to a second user}
- G06F 1/1637: {Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing}
- G06F 1/1662: {Details related to the integrated keyboard}
- G06F 1/1675: {Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts}
- G06F 1/1679: {for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA (G06F1/1681 takes precedence)}
- G06F 1/1681: {Details related solely to hinges (hinge details related to the transmission of signals or power are classified in G06F1/1683)}
- A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones}
- A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators}
- G06F 2200/1633: Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
- G06F 2200/1634: Integrated protective display lid, e.g. for touch-sensitive display in handheld computer
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

Portable, modular housing system for mounting and on-the-spot and parallel use of electronic and personal accessories through a connection-support mechanism which consists of two (or more) independent carriers, FIG. 7 (2, 3) which are connected together with a carrier-housing system, FIG. 1, through a connection-support mechanism, FIG. 6, 7a, which includes one or two brackets (18) respectively, the upper ends of which (24) are connected through one or more hinges (25) with the one carrier (2) while their lower ends (19) are connected similarly with the other carrier (3) enabling the independent rotational movement of each carrier (2,3) up to 360° degrees around the real or imaginary part-axis (28a, 23a) of the hinge/s (25, 20) which connects the ends of the bracket/s (18) with each carrier (2, 3). This way, a number of combinations of positions is achieved (fixed or not, depending on whether the hinges are frictional or not) between the entities (2, 3) FIG. 10,11, so that the user can select the positions they desire in order to use on-the-spot within the bodies and at the same time the specific objects placed-linked (electronic and personal accessories) at the specific locations-bases FIG. 2, whether they provide access with the housing system open FIG. 2, or they provide external access without having to open the housing system FIG. 4.5. Alongside, the system FIG. 12, given the possibility of detachment of some external and internal parts of it (26, 27) by sliding or plug process (28, 29) enables the user to intervene in an aesthetic and functional level modulating themselves the housing system according to their operational needs and aesthetic preferences.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A portable, modular housing system for storing and use of electronic and personal accessories when stored in the system, the system comprising:
a connection-support mechanism; and
two independent carriers connected together through the connection-support mechanism, wherein
the two independent carriers comprising:
a first carrier, and
a second carrier,
the first carrier comprising:
two short first carrier sides,
two long first carrier sides, and
a first carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long first carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short first carrier sides, and
the first carrier surface is planer,
the second carrier comprising:
two short second carrier sides,
a first long second carrier side,
a second long second carrier side, and
a second carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long second carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short second carrier sides,
the two short second carrier sides are continuously curved, and
the second carrier surface is a continuously curved surface extending from the first long second carrier side to the second long second carrier side whereby creating an internal space for accommodating the storing and use of said electronic and personal accessories,
the connection-support mechanism comprising:
a first bracket, and
a second bracket, wherein
the first bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a first hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about a first axis of rotation,
the first bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a second hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about a second axis of rotation,
the second bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a third hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about the first axis of rotation, and
the second bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a fourth hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about the second axis of rotation;
a first side sliding tray connected to one of said two independent carriers, wherein
the first side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the first side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is outside the internal space, and
the first side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, further comprising:
a second side sliding tray connected to the second carrier, wherein
the second side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the second side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is outside the internal space,
the second side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position.

### Claim 3

A portable, modular housing system for storing and use of electronic and personal accessories when stored in the system, the system comprising:
a connection-support mechanism; and
two independent carriers connected together through the connection-support mechanism, wherein
the two independent carriers comprising:
a first carrier, and
a second carrier,
the first carrier comprising:
two short first carrier sides,
two long first carrier sides, and
a first carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long first carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short first carrier sides, and
the first carrier surface is planer,
the second carrier comprising:
two short second carrier sides,
a first long second carrier side,
a second long second carrier side, and
a second carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long second carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short second carrier sides,
the two short second carrier sides are continuously curved, and
the second carrier surface is a continuously curved surface extending from the first long second carrier side to the second long second carrier side whereby creating an internal space for accommodating the storing and use of said electronic and personal accessories,
the connection-support mechanism comprising:
a first bracket, and
a second bracket, wherein
the first bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a first hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about a first axis of rotation,
the first bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a second hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about a second axis of rotation,
the second bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a third hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about the first axis of rotation, and
the second bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a fourth hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about the second axis of rotation;
a first side sliding tray connected to a first side of one of said two independent carriers, wherein
the first side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the first side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is outside the internal space,
the first side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position;
a second side sliding tray connected to a second side of said one of said two independent carriers, wherein
the second side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the second side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is outside the internal space,
the second side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position; and
an external sliding tray connected to a surface of said one of said two independent carriers.

### Claim 4

A portable, modular housing system for storing and use of electronic and personal accessories when stored in the system, the system comprising:
a connection-support mechanism; and
two independent carriers connected together through the connection-support mechanism, wherein
the two independent carriers comprising:
a first carrier, and
a second carrier,
the first carrier comprising:
two short first carrier sides,
two long first carrier sides, and
a first carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long first carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short first carrier sides, and
the first carrier surface is planer,
the second carrier comprising:
two short second carrier sides,
a first long second carrier side,
a second long second carrier side, and
a second carrier surface, wherein
each of the lengths of two long second carrier sides are greater than each of the lengths of the two short second carrier sides,
the two short second carrier sides are continuously curved, and
the second carrier surface is a continuously curved surface extending from the first long second carrier side to the second long second carrier side whereby creating an internal space for accommodating the storing and use of said electronic and personal accessories,
the connection-support mechanism comprising:
a first bracket, and
a second bracket, wherein
the first bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a first hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about a first axis of rotation,
the first bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a second hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about a second axis of rotation,
the second bracket has an upper end that is connected with the first carrier with a third hinge connection that allows the rotation of the first carrier about the first axis of rotation, and
the second bracket has a lower end that is connected with the second carrier with a fourth hinge connection that allows the rotation of the second carrier about the second axis of rotation;
a first side sliding tray connected to the second carrier, wherein
the first side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the first side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the first side sliding tray is outside the internal space, and
the first side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 4, further comprising:
a second side sliding tray connected to the second carrier, wherein
the second side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the second side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is outside the internal space,
the second side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 4, further comprising:
the first side sliding tray connected to a first side of the second carrier, wherein
a second side sliding tray connected to a second side of the second carrier, wherein
the second side sliding tray has a first position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is located within the internal space,
the second side sliding tray has a second position where the majority of the second side sliding tray is outside the internal space,
the second side sliding tray extends away from the internal space from the first position to the second position; and
an external sliding tray connected to a surface of the second carrier.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
at least one of said two independent carriers have means to accommodate the electronic and personal accessories by sliding action or by fastening.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
at least one of said two independent carriers is free to rotate about the respective axis by 360 degrees.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
the upper ends of the two brackets are connected to lateral external walls of one of said two independent carriers and the lower ends of the brackets are connected to the lateral external walls of the other said two independent carriers, so that the brackets do not interfere with the rotational movement of the one of said two independent carriers or the other said two independent carriers.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
at least a hinge connection of the upper ends with one of said two independent carriers and the lower ends with the other said two independent carriers is effected by two hinges, whereby each hinge has one part that is attached to a bracket and another part that is attached to the one of said two independent carriers or the other said two independent carriers.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
at least a hinge connection of the upper ends with one of said two independent carriers and the lower ends with the other said two independent carriers is effected by two hinges, whereby each hinge has one part that is attached to a bracket and another part that is attached to the one of said two independent carriers or the other said two independent carriers, and
the hinges connecting the brackets with the carriers are located inside the carriers.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
the brackets are extendable, so as to allow the change of their length.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
each bracket is composed of two individual sections with the one section is dragged within the other in order to be extended, and vice versa by friction so that resistance exists and can support the weight of the one of the carriers and/or the other of the carriers.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
the system includes more than said two independent carriers and at least two connection support mechanisms.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
at least a hinge connection of the upper ends with the one of the carriers and the lower ends with the other of the carriers has friction means for controlled stabilization of the rotational movement of the one of said two independent carriers or the other said two independent carriers respectively.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The portable, modular housing system according to claim 1, wherein
the one of said two independent carriers and the other said two independent carriers are configured to rotate so that when a side of the one of said two independent carriers is in contact with a side of the other said two independent carriers, the system closes and the content of the carriers is not exposed.