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- the present invention relates to a holding apparatus.
- the present invention relates to a holding apparatus having adjustable clamps that is adaptable to hold objects of different sizes.
- the display screens may be configured to effectively present visual data to users; the addition of touch panels further improve the market value of the display screens. Users can directly point the screen to input his/her commands to control the devices.
- the instant disclosure provides an adaptable holding apparatus to address this problem.
- One particular aspect of the present invention is to provide a holding apparatus having movable and slidable clamping members adaptable for holding objects of various dimensions.
- the holding apparatus is particularly suitable for holding the objects of different sizes, such as various portable electronic devices.
- the holding apparatus comprises a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and a second and a third clamping members.
- the main body has a longitudinal positioning pillar and a pair of transverse positioning pillars.
- the first clamping member has a first guiding-groove and at least a pair of slanted sliding-tracks slidably disposed on and longitudinally slidable with respect to the main body.
- the first guiding-groove of the first clamping member corresponds to the longitudinal positioning pillar of the main body, and the pair of slanted sliding-tracks are arranged substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal clamping member.
- the pair of transverse clamping members are substantially symmetrical to each other and slidably disposed on the lateral sides of the main body.
- Each transverse clamping member has a transverse sliding-track and at least one sliding element.
- the transverse sliding-track of each transverse clamping member respectively corresponds to the transverse positioning pillars of the main body, and the at least one sliding element of each transverse clamping member is slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member.
- the slanted tracks on the first clamping member are arranged in such a way that when the transverse clamping members slide toward each other, the sliding members thereof causing the first clamping member to slide downward or upward with respect to the main body.
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a holding apparatus which can be assembled with different stands, such as base, suction disks, suspension arms or frames so as to improve the application of the holding apparatus.
- the present invention has the following characteristics. By sliding the longitudinal clamping member, the second clamping member and the third clamping member are simultaneously driven to move in reversed directions (i.e., toward or away from each other). Therefore, the holding apparatus can be used to hold devices with different dimensions.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention
- FIG. 1B is another perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 2A is an exploded perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention when no object clamped thereon;
- FIG. 2B is an exploded perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention when an object clamped thereon;
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the holding apparatus assembled on a supporting base and the angle adjustment of the holding apparatus in one axis;
- FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the holding apparatus assembled on a supporting base and the angle adjustment of the holding apparatus in another axis.
- the present invention provides a holding apparatus that is used to hold an object, such as electronic products, including mobile communication devices or electronic books.
- the holding apparatus is adjustable so that it can be applied to devices of different volumes and sizes.
- the holding apparatus 1 comprises a main body 10 , a first clamping member 11 , a second and a third clamping members 12 and 13 .
- the main body 10 may be a casing constructed by a front cover 101 and a rear cover 102 , and the main body 10 has a receiving room formed between the front cover 101 and the rear cover 102 .
- the first clamping member 11 and the second and the third clamping members 12 , 13 are accommodated in the receiving room of the main body 10 and extend out of the main body 10 .
- the main body 10 has a first positioning pillar 103 , a second positioning pillar 104 and a third positioning pillar 105 thereinside.
- the positioning pillars 103 , 104 , 105 are used to limit the sliding length of the clamping members 11 , 12 , 13 and to provide supporting strength for the clamping members 11 , 12 , 13 .
- the first clamping member 11 is movably assembled on the main body 10 .
- the first clamping member 11 has a first guiding-groove 111 corresponding to the first positioning pillar 103 .
- the first clamping member 11 can slide in the longitudinal direction by the first guiding-groove 111 and the first positioning pillar 103 .
- the first clamping member 11 is located at a first position, i.e., an upper position, as shown in FIG. 2A .
- the first clamping member 11 is located at a second position, i.e., a lower position, as shown in FIG. 2B .
- the invention is not restricted by the usage of pillar and track; the similar slidable means can be used for sliding the first clamping member 11 between the first and the second positions.
- the first clamping member 11 has at least one pair of slanted sliding-track 112 and 113 .
- the first slanted sliding-track 112 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 are used to simultaneously drive the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 when the first clamping member 11 slides between the first and the second positions.
- the first slanted sliding-track 112 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 are arranged as an inverted “V” shape, but the two slanted sliding-tracks 112 , 113 are not connected to each other.
- the first clamping member 11 has two first slanted sliding-tracks 112 and two second slanted sliding-tracks 113 thereon.
- the second clamping member 12 is movably assembled on the main body 10 .
- the second clamping member 12 has a second guiding-groove 121 corresponding to the second positioning pillar 104 . Therefore, the second clamping member 12 can slide in the transversal direction by the second guiding-groove 121 and the second positioning pillar 104 .
- the second clamping member 12 has at least one first sliding element 122 slidably connected to the first slanted sliding-track 112 .
- the second clamping member 12 has two first sliding elements 122 which respectively connected to the first slanted sliding-tracks 112 of the first clamping member 11 .
- the third clamping member 13 is movably assembled on the main body 10 .
- the third clamping member 13 has a third guiding-groove 131 corresponding to the third positioning pillar 105 . Therefore, the third clamping member 13 can slide in the transversal direction by the third guiding-groove 131 and the third positioning pillar 105 .
- the third clamping member 13 has at least one second sliding element 132 slidably connected to the second slanted sliding-track 113 .
- the third clamping member 13 has two second sliding elements 132 which respectively connected to the second slanted sliding-tracks 113 of the first clamping member 11 .
- FIG. 2A Please refer to FIG. 2A ; while the first clamping member 11 is shown on the first position, the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 are away from each other for forming a releasing position.
- FIG. 2B when an object is put on the holding apparatus 1 , the first clamping member 11 slides downward due to the weight of the object and then achieves the second position. While the first clamping member 11 is sliding downward, the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 simultaneously move toward each other because of the coordination of the first sliding element 122 and the first slanted sliding-track 112 , and the coordination of the second sliding element 132 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 .
- the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 moves toward the main body 10 so that the transversal clamping members 12 , 13 are located at a clamping position for clamping the inserted object.
- the width between the transversal clamping members 12 , 13 at the clamping position is adjusted depending on the width of the inserted object.
- the user can force on the first clamping member 11 at the second position so that the first clamping member 11 slides upward. While the first clamping member 11 is sliding upward, the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 simultaneously move away from each other because of the coordination of the first sliding element 122 and the first slanted sliding-track 112 , and the coordination of the second sliding element 132 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 . In other words, the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 moves outward the main body 10 so that the transversal clamping members 12 , 13 move back to the release position for releasing the inserted object.
- the holding apparatus 1 of the present invention is applied to objects with different sizes.
- the first clamping member 11 slides downward and the transversal clamping members 12 , 13 move respectively rightward and leftward so as to clamp the object.
- the first clamping member 11 slides upward and the transversal clamping members 12 , 13 move respectively leftward and rightward so as to release the object.
- the holding apparatus 1 further has a switch 14 (i.e., safety mechanism) disposed on the main body 10 and the switch 14 can be pulled so as to fix or release the movement of the first clamping member 11 .
- the switch 14 is pivoted on the main body 10 .
- the main body 10 has a plurality of convex ribs 1022
- the switch 14 has protrusions 141 corresponding to the convex ribs 1022 .
- the switch 14 is rotatably pivoted on the pivoting pillar 1021 on the rear cover 102 .
- the convex ribs 1022 of the rear cover 102 are formed and located at two sides of the pivoting pillar 1021 .
- the protrusions 141 of the switch 14 preferably have slanted surfaces.
- the switch 14 is pulled so that the protrusions 141 of the switch 14 are climbing on the convex ribs 1022 along the slanted surfaces.
- the thickness of the protrusions 141 and the convex ribs 1022 are used to limit the movement of the first clamping member 11 .
- the position of the object can be fixed because the position of the first clamping member 11 is limited by pulling the switch 14 .
- the switch 14 can be released so that the protrusions 141 and the convex ribs 1022 are arranged in a un-function position (i.e., the protrusions 141 are not positioned on the convex ribs 1022 ). Meanwhile, the first clamping member 11 can freely slide downward or upward. In practice, user can pull the switch 14 to lock the position of the first clamping member 11 (also the position of the inserted object). After releasing the switch 14 , the first clamping member 11 can freely slide upward by force so that the user can take the object away from the holding apparatus 1 .
- the end of the first clamping member 11 can be formed as a clamping portion 114
- the end of the second clamping member 12 can be formed as a clamping portion 123
- the end of the second transversal clamping member 13 can be formed as a clamping portion 133 .
- the ends of first clamping member 11 , the second clamping member 12 and the third clamping member 13 are respectively or selectively formed as a clamping portion.
- the clamping portion 114 , 123 , 133 can have a plurality of bent arms for clamping the object with enhanced strength.
- a protection piece 15 is disposed on the bent arms, for example, the bent arms are covered with elastic sheaths of silicon material for preventing the object from scratch.
- At least one of the ends of the clamping members 11 , 12 , 13 has terminal insertion portion.
- the end of the second clamping member 12 has a slot 16 formed between the two bent arms to expose the connection socket of the electronic object so that the external connector can be contact the connection socket of the electronic object.
- the position, shape, or amounts of the slot 16 are not restricted thereby.
- the present invention has the following characteristics.
- the holding apparatus utilizes the movement of the first clamping member to simultaneously drive the relative slides of the second clamping member and the third clamping member.
- the three clamping members can be used to clamp and hold devices of different sizes.
- the holding apparatus can be assembled with different stands so as to be used in various applications for clamping and holding objects. Particularly, it is convenient for users to watch or reading the electronic devices.
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Abstract
A holding apparatus has a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and a second and a third clamping members. The first clamping member is slidably disposed on the main body, and the first clamping member has at least one pair of slanted sliding-tracks. The transverse clamping members are slidably disposed on the main body each having at least one sliding element slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member.
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- This application is a continuation application claiming only subject matter disclosed in prior application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/905,160 filed on Oct. 15, 2010 directed to 35 USC 120. The contents of all of which are incorporated herein their entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a holding apparatus. In particular, the present invention relates to a holding apparatus having adjustable clamps that is adaptable to hold objects of different sizes.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- With the advancement of modern information technology (IT), devices having display screens have become a norm of modern electronic design. Moreover, improvement in display screen technology facilitates the replacement of traditional heavy cathode ray tube (CRT) displays with light weight and small dimension liquid crystal displays (LCD), enabling the wide spread of mobile Electronics having information displaying screens.
- The display screens may be configured to effectively present visual data to users; the addition of touch panels further improve the market value of the display screens. Users can directly point the screen to input his/her commands to control the devices.
- Although the miniature size of modern electronic devices may enhance the portability and operational flexibility, there are still occasions preferably require the portable devices being mounted for ease of operation, for example, mounting a mobile phone on a support unit on the dash board in a car while driving. However, mobile electronic devices come in various sizes and shapes. It is practically challenging to provide a support unit capable of being “one holder fits all.” Most traditional holding stands are designed specifically to fit certain type and make of electronic devices, therefore have somewhat restricted adaptability, only suitable for one kind of product; in other words, the traditional stand can not be used to hold the various products due to the size variation. Currently, user emplaces the mobile device on the traditional stand so that he/she can watch the display screen or control the device by hands.
- The instant disclosure provides an adaptable holding apparatus to address this problem.
- One particular aspect of the present invention is to provide a holding apparatus having movable and slidable clamping members adaptable for holding objects of various dimensions. The holding apparatus is particularly suitable for holding the objects of different sizes, such as various portable electronic devices.
- The holding apparatus comprises a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and a second and a third clamping members. The main body has a longitudinal positioning pillar and a pair of transverse positioning pillars. The first clamping member has a first guiding-groove and at least a pair of slanted sliding-tracks slidably disposed on and longitudinally slidable with respect to the main body. The first guiding-groove of the first clamping member corresponds to the longitudinal positioning pillar of the main body, and the pair of slanted sliding-tracks are arranged substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal clamping member. The pair of transverse clamping members are substantially symmetrical to each other and slidably disposed on the lateral sides of the main body. Each transverse clamping member has a transverse sliding-track and at least one sliding element. The transverse sliding-track of each transverse clamping member respectively corresponds to the transverse positioning pillars of the main body, and the at least one sliding element of each transverse clamping member is slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member.
- The slanted tracks on the first clamping member are arranged in such a way that when the transverse clamping members slide toward each other, the sliding members thereof causing the first clamping member to slide downward or upward with respect to the main body.
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a holding apparatus which can be assembled with different stands, such as base, suction disks, suspension arms or frames so as to improve the application of the holding apparatus.
- The present invention has the following characteristics. By sliding the longitudinal clamping member, the second clamping member and the third clamping member are simultaneously driven to move in reversed directions (i.e., toward or away from each other). Therefore, the holding apparatus can be used to hold devices with different dimensions.
- For further understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description illustrating the embodiments and examples of the present invention. The description is for illustrative purpose only and is not intended to limit the scope of the claim.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention; -
FIG. 1B is another perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention; -
FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 2A is an exploded perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention when no object clamped thereon; -
FIG. 2B is an exploded perspective view of the holding apparatus of the present invention when an object clamped thereon; -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the holding apparatus assembled on a supporting base and the angle adjustment of the holding apparatus in one axis; and -
FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the holding apparatus assembled on a supporting base and the angle adjustment of the holding apparatus in another axis. - The present invention provides a holding apparatus that is used to hold an object, such as electronic products, including mobile communication devices or electronic books. The holding apparatus is adjustable so that it can be applied to devices of different volumes and sizes.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B . Theholding apparatus 1 comprises amain body 10, afirst clamping member 11, a second and athird clamping members main body 10 may be a casing constructed by afront cover 101 and arear cover 102, and themain body 10 has a receiving room formed between thefront cover 101 and therear cover 102. Thefirst clamping member 11 and the second and thethird clamping members main body 10 and extend out of themain body 10. In one embodiment, such as shown inFIG. 2A , themain body 10 has afirst positioning pillar 103, asecond positioning pillar 104 and athird positioning pillar 105 thereinside. Thepositioning pillars clamping members clamping members - Please refer to
FIGS. 2A and 2B ; the first clampingmember 11 is movably assembled on themain body 10. In the instant embodiment, the first clampingmember 11 has a first guiding-groove 111 corresponding to thefirst positioning pillar 103. Thefirst clamping member 11 can slide in the longitudinal direction by the first guiding-groove 111 and thefirst positioning pillar 103. For example, when thefirst positioning pillar 103 abuts against the lower end of the first guiding-groove 111, the first clampingmember 11 is located at a first position, i.e., an upper position, as shown inFIG. 2A . Alternatively, when thefirst positioning pillar 103 abuts against the upper end of the first guiding-groove 111, the first clampingmember 11 is located at a second position, i.e., a lower position, as shown inFIG. 2B . However, the invention is not restricted by the usage of pillar and track; the similar slidable means can be used for sliding the first clampingmember 11 between the first and the second positions. - Furthermore, the first clamping
member 11 has at least one pair of slanted sliding-track track 112 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 are used to simultaneously drive thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 when the first clampingmember 11 slides between the first and the second positions. In the instant embodiment, the first slanted sliding-track 112 and the second slanted sliding-track 113 are arranged as an inverted “V” shape, but the two slanted sliding-tracks FIG. 1C , the first clampingmember 11 has two first slanted sliding-tracks 112 and two second slanted sliding-tracks 113 thereon. - The
second clamping member 12 is movably assembled on themain body 10. In the instant embodiment, thesecond clamping member 12 has a second guiding-groove 121 corresponding to thesecond positioning pillar 104. Therefore, thesecond clamping member 12 can slide in the transversal direction by the second guiding-groove 121 and thesecond positioning pillar 104. On the other hand, thesecond clamping member 12 has at least one first slidingelement 122 slidably connected to the first slanted sliding-track 112. In the embodiment, thesecond clamping member 12 has two first slidingelements 122 which respectively connected to the first slanted sliding-tracks 112 of the first clampingmember 11. - Similar with the
second clamping member 12, thethird clamping member 13 is movably assembled on themain body 10. In the instant embodiment, thethird clamping member 13 has a third guiding-groove 131 corresponding to thethird positioning pillar 105. Therefore, thethird clamping member 13 can slide in the transversal direction by the third guiding-groove 131 and thethird positioning pillar 105. On the other hand, thethird clamping member 13 has at least one second slidingelement 132 slidably connected to the second slanted sliding-track 113. In the embodiment, thethird clamping member 13 has two second slidingelements 132 which respectively connected to the second slanted sliding-tracks 113 of the first clampingmember 11. - Please refer to
FIG. 2A ; while the first clampingmember 11 is shown on the first position, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 are away from each other for forming a releasing position. As shown inFIG. 2B , when an object is put on the holdingapparatus 1, the first clampingmember 11 slides downward due to the weight of the object and then achieves the second position. While the first clampingmember 11 is sliding downward, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 simultaneously move toward each other because of the coordination of the first slidingelement 122 and the first slanted sliding-track 112, and the coordination of the second slidingelement 132 and the second slanted sliding-track 113. In other words, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 moves toward themain body 10 so that thetransversal clamping members transversal clamping members - On the other hand, when a user wants to take the object away from the holding apparatus, the user can force on the first clamping
member 11 at the second position so that the first clampingmember 11 slides upward. While the first clampingmember 11 is sliding upward, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 simultaneously move away from each other because of the coordination of the first slidingelement 122 and the first slanted sliding-track 112, and the coordination of the second slidingelement 132 and the second slanted sliding-track 113. In other words, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 moves outward themain body 10 so that thetransversal clamping members - Therefore, the holding
apparatus 1 of the present invention is applied to objects with different sizes. In the instant embodiment, when an object is put on the holdingapparatus 1, the first clampingmember 11 slides downward and thetransversal clamping members member 11 of the holdingapparatus 1, the first clampingmember 11 slides upward and thetransversal clamping members - Moreover, the holding
apparatus 1 further has a switch 14 (i.e., safety mechanism) disposed on themain body 10 and theswitch 14 can be pulled so as to fix or release the movement of the first clampingmember 11. In the instant embodiment, theswitch 14 is pivoted on themain body 10. Themain body 10 has a plurality ofconvex ribs 1022, and theswitch 14 hasprotrusions 141 corresponding to theconvex ribs 1022. For example, theswitch 14 is rotatably pivoted on thepivoting pillar 1021 on therear cover 102. Theconvex ribs 1022 of therear cover 102 are formed and located at two sides of thepivoting pillar 1021. Theprotrusions 141 of theswitch 14 preferably have slanted surfaces. When an object is clamped by the first clampingmember 11 and the second andthird clamping members switch 14 is pulled so that theprotrusions 141 of theswitch 14 are climbing on theconvex ribs 1022 along the slanted surfaces. Thus, the thickness of theprotrusions 141 and theconvex ribs 1022 are used to limit the movement of the first clampingmember 11. In other words, the position of the object can be fixed because the position of the first clampingmember 11 is limited by pulling theswitch 14. Alternatively, theswitch 14 can be released so that theprotrusions 141 and theconvex ribs 1022 are arranged in a un-function position (i.e., theprotrusions 141 are not positioned on the convex ribs 1022). Meanwhile, the first clampingmember 11 can freely slide downward or upward. In practice, user can pull theswitch 14 to lock the position of the first clamping member 11 (also the position of the inserted object). After releasing theswitch 14, the first clampingmember 11 can freely slide upward by force so that the user can take the object away from the holdingapparatus 1. - For improving the clamping or holding effect, the end of the first clamping
member 11 can be formed as a clampingportion 114, and/or the end of thesecond clamping member 12 can be formed as a clampingportion 123, and/or the end of the secondtransversal clamping member 13 can be formed as a clampingportion 133. In other words, the ends of first clampingmember 11, thesecond clamping member 12 and thethird clamping member 13 are respectively or selectively formed as a clamping portion. In the embodiment, the clampingportion protection piece 15 is disposed on the bent arms, for example, the bent arms are covered with elastic sheaths of silicon material for preventing the object from scratch. - Furthermore, for applying the connector to the object clamped on the holding
apparatus 1, such as power-supply connector, data-transmission connector, or electrical cards, at least one of the ends of the clampingmembers second clamping member 12 has aslot 16 formed between the two bent arms to expose the connection socket of the electronic object so that the external connector can be contact the connection socket of the electronic object. However, the position, shape, or amounts of theslot 16 are not restricted thereby. - Reference is made to
FIGS. 3A , 3B; the holdingapparatus 1 of the present invention can be coupled to a supportingbase 20. In the embodiment, the supportingbase 20 is assembled with themain body 10, for example, therear cover 102 of themain body 10. Moreover, a pivotingmember 21 may be connected between themain body 10 and the supportingbase 20. Thus, the object clamped on the holdingapparatus 1 can be adjusted in multi directions, for example, the display screen of a clamped electronic device can be adjusted to a comfortable view state for the user (adjustment in two axes are shown inFIGS. 3A , 3B). Please note that the supportingbase 20 illustrated inFIGS. 3A , 3B is an extemporary base, and the supportingbase 20 may be a supporting stand, a base with suction disks, a base of suspension arms, or a supporting frame. - The present invention has the following characteristics.
- 1. The holding apparatus utilizes the movement of the first clamping member to simultaneously drive the relative slides of the second clamping member and the third clamping member. Thus, the three clamping members can be used to clamp and hold devices of different sizes.
- 2. The holding apparatus can be assembled with different stands so as to be used in various applications for clamping and holding objects. Particularly, it is convenient for users to watch or reading the electronic devices.
- The description above only illustrates specific embodiments and examples of the present invention. The present invention should therefore cover various modifications and variations made to the herein-described structure and operations of the present invention, provided they fall within the scope of the present invention as defined in the following appended claims.
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1. A holding apparatus, comprising:
a main body having a geometric center;
a first clamping member movably and partially disposed in the main body, the first clamping member having a first transmission end and a first clamping end extending out of the main body;
a second clamping member movably and partially disposed in the main body, the second clamping member having a second transmission end and a second clamping end extending out of the main body;
a third clamping member movably and partially disposed in the main body, the third clamping member having a third transmission end and a third clamping end extending out of the main body; and
a pair of transmission assembly disposed in the main body, one of the pair of the transmission assembly connected between the first transmission end of the first clamping member and the second transmission end of the second clamping member, the other of the transmission assembly connected between the first transmission end of the first clamping member and the third transmission end of the third clamping member;
wherein when one of the first, second and third clamping members sides, the pair of transmission assembly are driven so as to drive the remaining of the first, second and third clamping members side;
wherein when the distance between the first clamping end and the geometric center is minimum, the distance between the second clamping end and the geometric center is minimum and the distance between the third clamping end and the geometric center is minimum;
wherein when the distance between the first clamping end and the geometric center is maximum, the distance between the second clamping end and the geometric center is maximum and the distance between the third clamping end and the geometric center is maximum.
2. The holding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pair of transmission assembly each has at least one guiding surface, the first clamping member slides reciprocatedly along the guiding surface in the first direction, the second and the third clamping members slide reciprocatedly along the guiding surface in the second direction, and the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.
3. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each of the pair of transmission assembly includes at least one transmission member and at least one sliding-track, the at least one sliding-track is slantedly formed on the first transmission end of the first clamping member with respect to the first direction, the second and the third transmission end each has the transmission member slidably coupled to the sliding-track.
4. The holding apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the main body further has a first positioning pillar, a second positioning pillar and a third positioning pillar, the first clamping member has a first guiding-groove substantially parallel to the first direction, the second clamping member has a second guiding-groove substantially parallel to the second direction, the third clamping member has a third guiding-groove substantially parallel to the second direction, the first, second and third positioning pillars are respectively slidably coupled to the first, second and third guiding-grooves.
5. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first, second and third transmission ends are accommodated in the main body.
6. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first, second and third clamping ends each has a plurality of bent arms.
7. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a retaining switch pivoted on the main body, wherein main body has at least one convex rib, the retaining switch has at least one protrusion corresponding to the convex rib, when the retaining switch rotates, the protrusion moves to abut against the convex rib so as to fix the first clamping member at a predetermined position.
8. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the end of the first clamping member, the end of the second clamping member and the end of the third clamping member has a slot thereon.
9. The holding apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a pivoting member and a support base, wherein the pivoting member is connected between the support base and the main body, the main body is rotatable with respect to the support base.
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