公开(公告)号：US20230291821A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18174271

申请日：2023-02-24

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Yu BAI ,  Nick Gillett ,  Roger Nihl Re

IPC: H04M1/04

CPC classification number: H04M1/04

Abstract: A foldable grip is provided on the back panel of a mobile device to enable comfortable and secure holding of the device even during extended use. The grip structure has two main parts, a base that is integrally connected to the panel, and a grip element that is mounted to the base. The grip element moves from a resting position that is flat and flush with the panel of the mobile device to a deployed position in which at least a portion of the grip element folds and curves away from the base to provide a curved surface for a user’s hand to engage. The flat resting position of the trip element ensures that the slim form factor of the device is not disrupted and that a sleek appearance is