DE102010037344A1 - Holder for attaching e.g. portable media player at frame of personal computer display, has opening comprising geometry for feedthrough of cable connected with plug connector, where connector is removed and/or detached from base body - Google Patents

Abstract

The holder (1) has an opening (3) formed at a base body (2), and comprising geometry for accommodating a plug connector corresponding to the geometry. Another opening (4) is formed at the base body and comprises a geometry for feedthrough of a cable connected with the plug connector. The plug connector is removed and/or detached from the base body. The base body comprises a rectangular contour with an upper side (20), a front side (21), a lower side, and a rear side. The latter opening is extended from the upper side to the lower side of the body.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present application relates to a holder for mounting electrical devices with a display on the holder.

STATE OF THE ART

Mounting options for PDA and mobile phones are already available in various embodiments such. B. in the document WO 02/11367 A2 shown. However, there are no brackets that are universally applicable and suitable for horizontal and vertical mounting surfaces. On the other hand, chargers into which the device can be placed are device-specific and can not be used flexibly.

TASK

It is the object of the present invention to provide a holder for an electrical device with a display that is universally applicable and mountable.

TECHNICAL SOLUTION

This object is achieved by the provision of a holder according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments result from the features of the dependent claims.

A holder according to the invention for attaching electrical appliances which have a display on the holder comprises: a base body; a first recess formed in the base body, which has a first geometry for receiving a first connector corresponding to the first geometry; and at least one second recess formed in the main body and having a second geometry for passing a cable connected to the plug. The holder is designed such that a plug received in the first recess can be removed or detached from the main body.

The plug of the original charger for a specific electronic device, eg. B. for a mobile phone, for iPhone, iPod, iPad, PDA, etc., can thus be integrated into the holder. The mounted bracket, combined with the charging cable and the connector located thereon is thus a modular charging station. This charging station, for which protection is likewise claimed, thus has a holder as described above and in the following, and a charging cable with a charging plug for the electrical device, the charging plug being accommodated in the first recess. The plug is fastened in the recess, but detachable. The charging station has a virtually modular structure. If the power supply included with the device is combined with the holder, no additional power supply unit is necessary.

The holder offers the possibility of use with the device supplied with the original power supply, which can be concealed in the concealed and mounted outside the wall (surface).

The recesses in the holder are, for example, milled cutouts in the main body.

The bracket can be adapted to the design and manufacture of the electrical device in depth and the type and positioning of the connector.

In addition, the bracket can be mounted on horizontal and vertical surfaces alike. Accordingly, the electrical device can be placed and charged, the orientation being chosen such that the display of the device is within the field of view of a user in the room from various positions.

As a result, electronic and electrical devices such as PDA's, iPhone or iPad can be mounted on any horizontal or vertical surface or integrated directly into a switch combination of any manufacturer. An assembly on pipes is also possible. In addition to the original system power supply enclosed with the device, which can be flush-mounted (invisible) or surface-mounted (visible), a charging station for charging the device is created. The bracket can be attached to any PC monitor, office furniture, glass panels or mirrors within the user's field of vision.

PDAs and mobile phones are the constant companions of their users and should be able to be placed and charged as much as possible during work and leisure time. The mounting option must be as inconspicuous as possible and allow flexible use, d. H. can be optimally adapted to the environment. In addition, the system charger supplied with the original is used so that the manufacturing and disposal costs are minimized.

In particular, the base body has a contour with an upper side, a front side, a lower side two sides and a rear side, in particular a rectangular contour. The construction is so simple that it can easily be made from different materials and with different surface treatments. The holder consists of a structurally simple component and can thus in different materials and Surface treatments produced and thereby the environment, also from an aesthetic point of view, optimally adapted. In particular, the holder may be formed in one piece or in one piece.

The base body may have a third recess which has a second geometry for receiving a second connector corresponding to the second geometry. The plugs have an outer contour that is complementary to the respective recess, so that they can be inserted, preferably from the outside, into the recess and placed firmly and immovably in their end position (for example, on a stop). The stop may be formed by the transition region between the first and third recesses.

The first and the third recess are provided for different connector types, d. H. the first and third geometry are different. Thus, the holder can be used at least for two different connector types.

The first and / or the second geometry are realized in such a way that the plug is inserted, with its connection contacts projecting beyond the upper side or the lower side. So the electrical device, for. As a mobile phone to be connected, for. B. for loading the same. By connecting to the plug, the device is held in a position where the display is visible, especially when looking towards the front of the mount.

The first recess is accessible through a first opening formed in the upper side of the main body, the third recess is accessible through a second opening formed in the underside of the main body. The first recess and the third recess are preferably connected to each other and to the second recess.

Thus, the use of multiple connector models is possible. The bracket can be adapted to all switch and socket combinations available on the market. The holder can be produced for devices of any manufacturer, since only the connector cut must be milled out. The standard version is z. B. for all devices with USB port and the connection of a specific brand, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod connection.

Preferably, the second recess extends from the first recess and / or the third recess to the rear side of the base body and is accessible at least via a third opening formed in the rear side. The cable guide is thus invisible to the rear or visible down possible.

The first geometry of the first recess and / or the third recess may be adapted such that a first plug inserted into the first recess and / or a second plug inserted into the third recess are or are arranged substantially immovably on the base body.

The second recess may extend from the top to the bottom of the body. The third opening extends correspondingly from the rear edge of the upper side to the rear edge of the underside of the main body. Thus, a channel is formed, which is connected to the first and possibly third recess and thus allows a lead out of the charging cable to the rear, up or down. The cable routing is invisible to the rear or visible downwards possible.

The holder may also have attachment means for attaching the holder to an object. A holder with power supply is z. B. mounted on a PC monitor, on an office furniture piece, on a mirror or on a switch combination. The original charging cable of an electrical appliance is inserted into the holder and concealed (flush-mounted) or placed in an existing socket (surface-mounted). The device can be operated on the bracket and charged at the same time. The holder can be used for electronic and electrical devices of various manufacturers and can be optimally adapted to the design of the environment from various materials such as aluminum, chrome steel, Plexiglas, wood and with different surface treatments.

The fastening means are arranged on the rear side of the basic body. In any case, they are designed so that the base body is turned with its back to the object after mounting, while the front faces away from the object, so that the display is visible to a viewer. The fastening means may comprise fastening screws, adhesive surfaces, or the like.

The holder may comprise plug holding means for holding a plug inserted into the first recess and / or the third recess. The plug holding means may also be screws, the front ends of which can be screwed from the outside, preferably through openings formed in the rear wall of the housing, into the first or third recess. The protruding into the first and third recesses ends can be applied to the plug and complicate withdrawal of the same over the first and third opening or prevent. The plug retaining means may act as a lock against movement of the plug. The original one Device plug is integrated into the construction and serves to fix the device to the holder.

A recorded in the first recess plug can be recorded frictionally, positively or non-positively. A cohesive integration is already found in conventional brackets, in which the plug is not removable.

A positive recording means that the plug at least only in one dimension, z. B. from the first recess and can be moved into this, laterally and with respect. Rotations immobile and secured. In this way, a plug a device that is connected to the connector usually arranged at the bottom of the device, hold in a defined position. In any case, the display of the device is visible in this position.

The holder may also have a arranged at the back of the body spacer. This can be designed as a plate (distance plate) and the distance of the connected to the plug. Adjust the device to the object to which the bracket is attached. This will ensure that the back of the unit will have sufficient space in the connector position of the unit and will not press against the object to which the bracket is attached.

The holder preferably has a arranged on the back of the base support member, the z. B. is designed as a back plate on. The support member extends from the rear beyond the top plane to support a device disposed on a plug mounted in the first recess. A similar support member may extend from the back beyond the plane of the underside of the body to support a device which is connected to a plug mounted in the third recess.

The holder is z. B. mounted on the cover plate of a switch combination. Three holes are drilled in the blind cover. Through two holes, the wall bracket is screwed tight. Through the third hole, the charging cable is retracted. By mounting a spacer plate, the depth of the bracket can be adjusted to the thickness of the device. The charging cable is pulled from the flush-mounted box through the cover and can be inserted and fixed from below into the holder. The device is plugged directly onto the feed cable and rests on the holder. The bracket can thus be mounted on any horizontal and vertical surface. It can be connected to any PC monitor, eg. B. on the frame area, are mounted. The holder is attached, z. B. glued that the device while working in the optimum field of view of the user, the screen of the monitor so not or only in a small area covers.

In addition, the bracket can be easily mounted on a switch combination of any manufacturer. For example, the holder can be installed in a switch or socket socket. In a light switch z. B. the rocker be removed or modified. The frame remains firmly attached to the wall, while instead of the rocker of the switch, the bracket is attached or the rocker is replaced by a modified cover, in which the bracket is integrated.

However, the holder can also be provided as a portable part that can be placed anywhere, so that the display of the electrical device, even during charging, is visible. The device can be charged in the holder with the original power supply unit, whereby the connection of the power supply to the power supply in flush or surface mounting is accomplished.

It is thus also claimed an installation comprising a holder or a charging station as described above, wherein the installation of a PC monitor, a switch, for. B. a light switch, or a socket, in which the holder or the charging station are mounted.

The mounting part can also be sprayed directly onto the device plug by injection molding. The device can also be invisibly connected, charged and synchronized with a PC via the original USB cable via a piping system.

The device can be connected invisibly via a pipe system with a multimedia system or with a building management system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the figures. Show it:

1 a first perspective view of a first embodiment of a holder according to the invention;

2 a second perspective view of the holder according to the invention 1 ;

3 a third perspective view of the holder according to the invention 1 ;

4 a perspective view of a second embodiment of a holder according to the invention;

5 a perspective view of a third embodiment of a holder according to the invention; and

6 a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a holder according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

In the 1 to 3 a first embodiment of the invention is shown.

The holder according to the invention 1 for attaching electrical devices with a display on the holder has a main body 2 with a top 20 , a front side 21 , a base 22 , Side surfaces 23 and 24 , as well as a back 25 on. Overall, the case has 2 an approximately rectangular outer contour.

In the main body 2 is a first recess 3 formed, in which a first connector can be inserted with a corresponding, complementary outer contour. The plug is inserted into the recess so that its body is approximately flush with the top 20 closes, but the connections over the top 20 protrude to allow the connection of an electrical device. The plug can be an original, supplied with the device charging plug, on the outer geometry of the first recess 3 is adjusted. The first recess 3 is through an opening in the top 20 of the basic body 2 accessible.

The main body 2 also has a second recess 4 on that between the top 20 and the bottom 22 forming a channel that is thus up, down, and to the back 25 is open. A charging cable can thus in different directions from the body 2 be led out. This is the holder 1 flexible use.

A third recess 7 into which a second plug (different in geometry than the first plug) can be inserted with a corresponding, complementary outer contour is through a second opening in the bottom 22 of the basic body 2 accessible. The third recess 7 is also in communication with the second recess.

At the back 25 are in the first embodiment fastening means 5 in the form of screws 50 with which the bracket 1 z. B. on the frame of a monitor or integrated into a switch can be attached.

Furthermore, plug retaining screws 6 or corresponding passages provided by the back 25 in the first recess 3 and the second recess 7 protrude. The plug retaining screws 6 can be screwed into the passages until their ends contact the respective connector and hold it in position.

The 4 to 6 show similar embodiments as in the 1 to 3 shown. Identical components are provided with the same reference numerals.

In the variant after 4 are fasteners 5 Double side adhesive tapes 51 provided with which the bracket 1 on any object, eg. B. on the frame of a PC display can be attached.

The 5 In addition to those already mentioned in the 1 to 3 features described on the back 25 arranged spacer plate for devices to the back or the object to which the holder 1 is fixed, need a certain additional distance.

In the 6 a variant is shown at the rear 25 a back plate 9 is provided, which is above the top 20 extends upwards. One on the bracket 1 attached device can be leaned against the back plate.

The additional elements shown in certain embodiments should be arbitrarily combinable with the other embodiments.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• WO 02/11367 A2 [0002]

Claims (11)

Bracket ( 1 ) for mounting electrical appliances with a display on the holder, comprising: - a basic body ( 2 ); - one in the main body ( 2 ) formed first recess ( 3 ) having a first geometry for receiving a first connector corresponding to the first geometry; and - at least one in the main body ( 2 ) formed second recess ( 4 ) having a second geometry for passing a cable connected to the plug; characterized in that the holder ( 1 ) is formed so that one in the first recess ( 3 ) received plug from the main body ( 2 ) is detachable or detachable. Bracket ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic body ( 2 ) a contour with a top side ( 20 ), a front side ( 21 ), a bottom ( 22 ) two sides ( 23 . 24 ) and a back ( 25 ), in particular has a rectangular contour. Bracket ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the basic body ( 2 ) a third recess ( 7 ), which has a second geometry for receiving a second connector corresponding to the second geometry. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second recess of the first recess and / or the third recess to the back of the base body ( 2 ) and at least accessible via a formed in the back third opening. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the first geometry of the first recess ( 2 ) and / or the third recess ( 7 ) is adapted such that a in the first recess ( 2 ) inserted first connector and / or in the third recess ( 7 ) introduced second connector substantially immobile at the base body ( 2 ) is arranged or are. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second recess ( 4 ) extends from the top to the bottom of the body. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder fastening means ( 5 ) for fixing the holder ( 1 ) on an object. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder has plug holding means ( 6 ) for holding one in the first recess ( 4 ) and / or the third recess ( 7 ) has introduced plug. Holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a recorded in the first recess plug is frictionally, positively or positively received. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder ( 1 ) one on the back ( 25 ) of the basic body ( 2 ) arranged spacer element ( 8th ) having. Bracket ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder ( 1 ) one on the back ( 25 ) of the basic body ( 2 ) arranged support element ( 8th ) having.

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