Patent ID: 8800942
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
1. A supporting apparatus for an electronic device, comprising: a bracket having a rotating portion; and a holding mechanism for holding the electronic device; wherein the holding mechanism is rotatably coupled to the bracket and is capable of rotating around the rotating portion in different orientations; wherein the holding mechanism comprises a main body rotatably coupled to the rotating portion, an abutting member movably secured to the main body, and a plurality of hooking members secured to the main body, the hooking members hook a front surface of the electronic device to hold the electronic device; the abutting member movably protrudes out of the main body to elastically abut the rear surface of the electronic device opposite to the front surface when the electronic device is held to the holding mechanism, and wherein the main body defines a receiving hole, a plurality of protrusions protrude from an end of the main body opposite to the hooking members, the protrusions are arranged adjacent to the receiving hole and curves toward the receiving hole to cooperatively define a receiving space, the receiving space communicates with the receiving hole and is used for receiving the rotating portion.