KR20150033835A

KR20150033835A - Stands for portable electronic devices and system

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Publication number: KR20150033835A
Application number: KR20130113579A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 조성목
Original assignee: 조성목
Priority date: 2013-09-25
Filing date: 2013-09-25
Publication date: 2015-04-02

Abstract

1. Technical Field
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a portable electronic device cradle and a system for mounting various electronic devices such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, and a navigation device to a vehicle.
2. Main configuration
A portable electronic device cradle disclosed in the present invention includes a base portion having a bonding pad detachably attached to a mounting surface and a fixing means for receiving and supporting one side of the portable electronic device on the front surface; And at least one support portion coupled to the base portion in a straight line shape.
3. Action effect
According to the present invention, there is an advantage that the user can stably hold the holding ring of the holding mechanism by using the holding mechanism for holding the smart phone, the tablet PC, have.
In addition, the mounting base for mounting portable electronic devices in a vehicle has a compact structure and is easy to attach and detach without damaging the surface to which the mounting base is attached. Therefore, the portable electronic device can be easily and securely mounted anywhere in the vehicle, There is an advantage that it can be mounted.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a portable electronic device,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a portable electronic device cradle and a system, and relates to a portable electronic device cradle and a system for mounting various electronic devices such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, and a navigation device to a vehicle.

With the advent of the information age, portable electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet PCs have become so popular that it is almost a necessity for ordinary people.

Such portable electronic devices are always carried regardless of the place, and there is a great need to use them in moving vehicles. Recently, the portable electronic devices have a function of receiving various driving information at the time of driving, I am using a smartphone.

Conventional mounts are made to have various designs and structures, usually including a clamping part for clamping the portable electronic device and a stand for attaching the clamping part to the windshield.

As a concrete example of the prior art, there are known a registered utility model No. 376788 'multipurpose stand mounted on a vehicle glass', a registered utility model 411603 'portable stand' and a registered utility model 428218 'adsorption stand' .

The above-mentioned stand of the prior art forcibly elevates and lowers the center of the suction plate made of elastic material such as PP, PE, silicone and the like so that the space formed between the flat attachment surface such as glass and the bottom surface of the suction plate is made to be in a vacuum So that the holder is adsorbed on the mounting surface.

In the case of an adsorption plate made of an elastic material such as PP, PE, silicone, etc., when the center is lifted for a long period of time, even though the force for lifting the center is extinguished due to the characteristics of the material, the bottom surface is not completely restored to the flat initial state, State.

Therefore, when attaching the holder to the attachment surface later, the attracting force of the attracting plate is reduced and the holder is not firmly attached. To prevent this, a separate means for restoring the attracting plate to a flat initial state is required to be.

However, most conventional cradles do not have such means, and in order to solve such a problem, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0810624 (Feb. 28, 2008), which is equipped with a restoration means capable of restoring the adsorption plate to an initial state, A mobile device holder having a restoring member, and a portable device holder having a detachable pressure lever, which is designed to replace a sucker having a poor suction force due to long use, Korean Patent No. 10-0895906 (Apr. 24, 2009) Of the total.

However, it is possible to prevent sudden separation of the mount when the vehicle is stationary by solving some problems of the attracting plate. However, the present invention was not to solve the existing problems originally, but also to add a separate structure. There is a problem that it is complicated or the manufacturing cost is increased.

In addition, in the case of a conventional cradle, a variety of separate structures have been introduced to enable the portable device to be rotated according to the use environment, and there has been a problem of increasing the complexity and manufacturing cost of the structure.

In addition, the conventional cradle has a problem that the inside of the vehicle is dirty and the aesthetic appearance is damaged.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable electronic device cradle and a system capable of easily mounting a fixing ring of a cradle to a supporting part of a cradle while using a cradle mechanism for allowing a user to securely hold a smart phone, .

A portable electronic device cradle disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base portion having a bonding pad detachably attached to a mounting surface; and a fixing means for receiving and supporting one side of the portable electronic device on the front surface; And at least one support portion coupled to the base portion in a straight line shape.

Preferably, the fastening means is a groove-shaped fastening portion for receiving a side surface of the portable electronic device, and the fastening portion is formed in the groove to prevent any sliding of the portable electronic device from being made of either a rubber or a synthetic resin can do. Further, the latching portion can constitute a side extension latching portion which can be drawn out to both sides of the base portion.

Preferably, the fixing means may be a groove for receiving one side of the portable electronic device, and may form a front extension extending portion that is drawn out forward of the base portion.

Preferably, the rotary part has a rotary knob on the rear side of the base part, and may be horizontally rotated about the base part supporting part by the horizontal movement of the rotary knob.

Preferably, the support portion includes a receiving space for storing a fragrance therein, and a diffusion hole for diffusing the fragrance may be formed to constitute a cap detachably attached to the upper portion of the receiving space. Here, the support portion may further include a fixed cap detachably attached to the upper portion, wherein the fixed cap has a shape larger than the diameter of the support portion; And a coupling member vertically extending from the head. In addition, the support portion may further include a release preventing member formed on the outer circumference of the rubber or synthetic resin.

Preferably, the support portion may constitute a plurality of fixing portions formed at predetermined intervals on the outer periphery. The fixing portion may be constituted by a protruding portion protruding convexly on the outer periphery or a concave portion recessed concavely on the outer periphery.

Preferably, the support portion may form a curved support member bent in a forward or backward direction.

Preferably, the supporting portion may form a hook protruding in the form of a groove on the outer periphery.

Preferably, the support portion may include a hook portion in the form of a groove.

Preferably, the support portion is vertically folded to form a length adjustable portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable electronic device cradle system including: a base portion having an adhesive pad detachably attached to a mounting surface; And a support unit coupled to an upper surface of the base unit. The support unit may be attached to one surface of the portable electronic apparatus to support a coupling of the support unit.

Preferably, the holding mechanism includes a base plate having a bonding pad detachably attached to a back surface of the portable electronic device at a lower portion thereof; And a fixing ring coupled to the base plate. Thus, the gripping mechanism is attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device, the fixing ring of the gripping mechanism is inserted into the supporting portion, and one side of the portable electronic device can be seated and fixed to the engaging portion of the base portion.

According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to provide a convenience in which a holding ring of a holding mechanism can be stably inserted into a supporting portion of a cradle while using a holding mechanism for allowing a user to securely hold a smart phone, a tablet PC, There is an advantage to provide.

In addition, the mounting base for mounting portable electronic devices in a vehicle has a compact structure and is easy to attach and detach without damaging the surface to which the mounting base is attached. Therefore, the portable electronic device can be easily and securely mounted anywhere in the vehicle, There is an advantage that it can be mounted.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a cradle according to the present invention;
2 is a bottom view of a cradle according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing a cradle according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a view showing a supporting base in which a non-slip member of another embodiment according to the present invention is constructed. Fig.
Fig. 5 is a view showing a support frame in which a side extension latching portion of another embodiment according to the present invention is configured.
Figure 6 is a view of a support frame in which a front extension latching portion of another embodiment according to the present invention is configured.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a supporting member in which a perfume of another embodiment according to the present invention is formed; FIG.
8 is an assembled perspective view of a support frame in which a perfume of another embodiment according to the present invention is formed;
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a support frame in which a fixed cap according to another embodiment of the present invention is constructed. FIG.
10 is an assembled perspective view of a support frame in which a fixed cap of another embodiment according to the present invention is formed;
11 is a view of a support structure in which a release preventing member of another embodiment according to the present invention is constructed.
12 is a view of a support frame in which protrusions of another embodiment according to the present invention are formed.
13 is a view showing a supporting member in which a concave portion of another embodiment according to the present invention is constructed.
Figure 14 is a view of a support comprising a curved support of another embodiment according to the present invention.
Fig. 15 is a view showing a supporting frame in which a hanger of another embodiment according to the present invention is constructed; Fig.
Figure 16 is a view of a support having a hanger portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a view of a support comprising a length adjuster of another embodiment according to the present invention.
18 is an exploded perspective view of a cradle system according to the present invention.
19 is an assembled perspective view of a cradle system according to the present invention.

For the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, specific structural and functional descriptions are set forth for the purpose of describing an embodiment of the invention only, and it is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention may be practiced in various forms, The present invention should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in Figs.

The present invention is capable of various modifications and various forms, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The crux of the portable electronic device cradle and system disclosed in the present invention is that the portable electronic device 10 such as a smart phone or a tablet PC can be gripped by a user using the gripping device 400, (Hereinafter referred to as " cradle ") 100. As described above, there is an advantage that it is possible to increase the convenience in use in which the holding ring 420 of the holding mechanism 400 is inserted into the supporting portion 300 of the cradle 100, and stably mount the same.

Hereinafter, the technical idea of the present invention described above will be described in detail through preferred embodiments. The basic structure of the cradle 100 may include a support part 300 coupled to the base part 200 constituting the bonding pad 220 in a straight line. The gripping device 400 attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device 10 may be used to hold the portable electronic device 10 on the mount 100.

The stationary ring 420 of the gripping mechanism 400 attached to the portable electronic device 10 may be inserted into the support portion 300 and the portable electronic device 10 may be fixed to the mount 100 . The portable electronic device 100 can be easily mounted only by attaching the fixing ring 420 to the support portion 300 of the cradle 100. [ This will be described in detail in a description of a portable electronic equipment cradle system to be described later.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the base unit 200 includes an adhesive pad 220 on a bottom surface 210 so as to be detachably attached to an attachment surface. Here, the attachment surface can be a dashboard of the vehicle. It is preferable that the adhesive pad 220 is adhered firmly to the mounting surface with a pad formed of an adhesive component that can be repeatedly used many times.

A fixing means may be provided on the front surface of the base portion 200 in a predetermined space. The fixing means may constitute and support a groove-shaped latching portion 230 that receives one side of the portable electronic device 10 coupled to the support base 300. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the locking part 230 is provided with a non-slip member 240 made of rubber or synthetic resin as a material having a frictional force in the groove to prevent slipping of the portable electronic device 10 . The non-slip member 240 is formed on the latch 230 so that the supporting force for supporting the portable electronic device 10, which is obliquely mounted at a predetermined angle, can be improved.

Referring to FIG. 3, the base 200 may rotate horizontally around the support 300. That is, the base unit 200 can be rotated to the left and right to freely change the position of the portable electronic device 10 in an arbitrary direction.

The fixing means of the above-mentioned stand 100 will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6. Fig.

First, the fixing means may constitute a side extension latching part 250 which can be drawn out to both sides of the base part 200 as shown in FIG. The side extension extending portion 250 can be extended to both sides of a groove formed on the front surface of the base portion 200 as a center. In other words, the side extension latching part 250 can variably extend the length to both sides according to the lengths of various smartphones or tablet PCs, thereby stably mounting the portable electronic device 10 having various sizes.

Referring to FIG. 6, the fastening means may constitute a front extension extending portion 260 which can be drawn out forward of the base portion 200. The front extension latching portion 260 allows the length of the groove that accommodates one side of the portable electronic device 10 to be extended forward of the base portion 200. That is, one side of the portable electronic device 10 is seated and installed obliquely in the groove of the front extension latching part 260, and the inclination angle setting of the portable electronic device 10 can be easily and variably adjusted according to the length drawn out to the front .

7 and 8, the supporting part 300 is vertically erected on the base part 200 and is provided with a receiving space 312 for storing the fragrance 314 therein, The cap 316 shielding the upper portion can be detachably attached. The cap 316 may form a diffusion hole 318 for diffusing the fragrance of the fragrance 314. The supporting part 300 can support the portable electronic device 10 while storing the fragrance 314 therein to diffuse the fragrance.

The support portion 300 of the above-mentioned stand 100 will be described with reference to Figs.

9 and 10, the support portion 300 may have a predetermined space at the upper portion thereof to form a coupling hole 328, and a fixing cap 322 may be detachably attached to the coupling hole 328 have. The fixed cap 322 may constitute a head 324 of a shape larger than the diameter of the support portion 300 and a coupling member 326 extending vertically from the head 324. The head 324 may be positioned on the upper portion of the support 300 by a coupling in which the engagement member 326 is inserted into the engagement hole 328 in detail. At this time, the engaging member 326 may be inserted into the upper part of the support part 300 in a form of interpolating or covering the upper part. In this manner, the fixing ring 420 attached to the portable electronic device 10 is inserted into the upper part of the supporting part 300 while the fixing cap 322 is separated from the upper part of the supporting part 300, and the fixing cap 322 Prevents the portable electronic device 10 from being detached from the cradle 100.

11, the release preventing member 330 may be formed of rubber or synthetic resin as a frictional material on the outer circumference of the supporting part 300. Referring to FIG. The release preventing member 330 prevents slipping of the retaining ring 420 inserted into the supporting portion 300 and prevents the portable electronic device 10 from escaping due to friction.

12 and 13, the support part 300 may constitute a plurality of protrusions 342 or recesses 344 formed at predetermined intervals on the outer periphery. Specifically, it is possible to constitute a protruding portion 342 which protrudes consecutively from the outer circumference of the support portion 300. Or the concave portion 344 concaved and recessed continuously in the outer periphery of the support portion 300 can be formed. That is, the protrusions 342 or the recesses 344 are formed in the support portion 300, respectively, so that the fixation ring 420 inserted into the support portion 300 can be maintained in a fixed state. Therefore, the detachment of the portable electronic device 10 due to the engagement of the retaining ring 420 with the projecting portion 342 or the recessed portion 344 can be prevented.

Referring to FIG. 14, the support portion 300 may be formed of a curved support 350 in a curved shape facing forward or backward. The retaining ring 420 attached to the portable electronic device 10 can be easily coupled to the curved support 350. The curved support base 350 is inserted into the upper portion of the fixing ring 420 and is mounted on the cradle 100 and can prevent the portable electronic device 10 from being detached by the curved shape.

Referring to FIG. 15, the support part 300 may form a hook 360 protruding in the form of a groove on the outer periphery. That is, the fixing ring 420 can be inserted into the upper side of the support part 300, and the fixing state of the support part 300 can be maintained. Therefore, the detachment of the portable electronic device 10 can be prevented as the retaining ring 420 is caught by the retaining ring 360.

Referring to FIG. 16, the support part 300 can form a hook part 370 having a concave shape at the upper end. The hooking part 370 has a groove formed at a predetermined depth at the tip of the supporting part 300 and is inserted and fixed to the groove of the hooking part 370 while the fixing ring 420 is inserted to the upper side of the supporting part 300 . Accordingly, the portable electronic device 10 can be prevented from departing from the cradle 100.

Referring to FIG. 17, the support portion 300 may include a length adjuster 380 that can be stretched in the longitudinal direction. The length adjuster 380, which is folded in the vertical direction and adjustable in length, can be vertically erected at a predetermined height above the base 200 in a multi-stage fashion. The length of the length adjuster 380 can be kept small to minimize the volume when not used as the cradle 300 and the length of the length adjuster 380 when the portable electronic device 10 is mounted The holding ring 420 of the portable electronic device 10 can be kept inserted into the length adjusting portion 380. Therefore, the portable electronic device 10 can be prevented from departing from the cradle 100 by the length adjusting unit 380.

The portable electronic device mounting system of the present invention will be described. 18, the cradle 100 may include a support portion 300 coupled to the base portion 200 forming the bonding pad 220 in a straight line. The mounting table 300 can be attached to an object to be fixed and maintained in a fixed state. The gripping device 400 attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device 10 may be used to hold the portable electronic device 10 on the mount 100.

Here, the gripping mechanism 400 may be attached to one surface of the portable electronic device 10 and used to assist the engagement of the support portion 300. The gripping mechanism 400 includes a base plate 410 having a bonding pad 412 detachably attached to a back surface of the portable electronic device 10 at a lower portion thereof, 420). Referring to Fig. 19, the gripping mechanism 400 may be attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device 10 as described above. The user inserts the finger into the holding ring 420 of the holding mechanism 400 and then grasps the portable electronic device 10 and uses the finger. Therefore, the portable electronic device 10 can be safely used without fear of inadvertently dropping it.

In this way, the gripping mechanism 400 is attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device 10, the fixing ring 420 of the gripping mechanism 400 is inserted into the support portion 300, The side surface can be seated and fixed to the engaging portion 230 of the base portion 200. [

The user can easily hold the holding ring 420 of the holding mechanism 400 on the support 100 while holding the holding ring 420 on the back side of the smartphone or the tablet PC using the holding mechanism 400. The support 100 may be constructed by applying various embodiments of the base 200 and the support 300 described above.

The cradle 100 of the present invention simplifies the structure of the portable electronic device 10 while allowing the conventional portable cradle structure to be removed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that numerous changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention. And all such modifications and changes as fall within the scope of the present invention are therefore to be regarded as being within the scope of the present invention.

10: portable electronic device 100: cradle
200: base portion 210: bottom surface
220: adhesive pad 230:
240: nonslip member 250: side extension engaging portion
260: front extension latching part 300: support part
312: accommodation space 314: fragrance
316: cap 318: diffusion ball
322: fixed cap 324: head
326: coupling member 328: coupling ball
330: a release preventing member 342:
344: recess 350:
360: Hook 370: Hook
380: length adjuster 400: gripping mechanism
410: base plate 412: adhesive pad
420: stationary ring

Claims

A cradle for mounting a portable electronic device,
A base portion having an adhesive pad detachably attached to the mounting surface and a fixing means for receiving and supporting one side of the portable electronic device on the front surface;
And at least one support portion
The portable electronic device cradle comprising:

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Which is a groove-shaped engaging portion for accommodating one side of the portable electronic device,
Portable electronic cradle.

3. The method of claim 2,
[0027]
A slip prevention member of either rubber or synthetic resin is installed in the groove to prevent sliding of the portable electronic device
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Which is a side extension engaging portion that can be drawn out to both sides of the base portion,
Portable electronic cradle.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Which is in the form of a groove for accommodating one side of the portable electronic device and which is extended to the front of the base portion,
Portable electronic cradle.

The method according to claim 1,
The base unit includes:
And which horizontally rotates about the support portion,
Portable electronic cradle.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
A receiving space is provided for storing a fragrance therein,
A diffusion hole for diffusing the fragrance is formed and a cap detachably attached to the upper portion of the accommodation space
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
Further comprising a fixed cap detachably attached to the upper portion,
Wherein the fixed cap has a shape larger than the diameter of the support portion; And
And an engaging member vertically extending from the head,
Portable electronic cradle.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
A release preventing member formed on the outer circumference of either rubber or synthetic resin
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
A protruding portion protruding at a predetermined interval from the outer periphery
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
A concave portion recessed at a predetermined interval in the outer periphery
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
Which is a curved support member bent in a forward or backward direction,
Portable electronic cradle.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
A hook that protrudes in the form of a groove on the outer periphery.
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
Hook-shaped hooks at the top
Includes more portable electronics cradles.

The method according to claim 1,
The support portion
Length controllable length controllable,
Portable electronic cradle.

16. An image forming apparatus comprising: a base portion having an adhesive pad detachably attached to the attaching surface according to any one of claims 1 to 15; and a support portion coupled to an upper surface of the base portion; And
And a gripping mechanism attached to one surface of the portable electronic device for assisting engagement of the supporting portion,
Portable electronic device cradle system.

17. The method of claim 16,
The gripping mechanism includes:
A base plate having an adhesive pad detachably attached to a back surface of the portable electronic device in a lower portion thereof; And
A fixing ring coupled to the base plate,
Portable electronic device cradle system.

17. The method of claim 16,
A gripping mechanism is attached to the back surface of the portable electronic device,
The holding ring of the holding mechanism is inserted into the supporting portion,
Wherein one side face of the portable electronic device is seated and fixed to the engaging portion of the base portion,
Portable electronic device cradle system.