CN111316196A

CN111316196A - Temperature-adjusting mounting rack

Info

Publication number: CN111316196A
Application number: CN201880049816.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: D·萨拉维斯
Original assignee: D Salaweisi
Current assignee: D Salaweisi
Priority date: 2017-05-30
Filing date: 2018-05-30
Publication date: 2020-06-19
Anticipated expiration: 2038-05-30
Also published as: AU2018277826A1; CN111316196B; AU2018277826B2; WO2018222720A1

Abstract

A temperature-regulated mounting for a portable electronic device is provided that includes a temperature control unit for preventing the portable electronic device from reaching a critical temperature during operation to avoid accidental shutdown of the electronic device. The mount also carries a protective peripheral cover for protecting the electronic equipment and allowing the equipment to be mated with the universal mount. The peripheral cover leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., through webbing) for temperature control. The protective peripheral cover includes grooves and recesses for mating with the rails, and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the base in a particular orientation to maximize the ability of the mount to regulate the temperature of the electronic device.

Description

Temperature-adjusting mounting rack

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application is a partially continuous application of U.S. patent application serial No. 15/826,411 entitled COOLING motor filed on day 11/29 2017, which is a continuation of and claims priority from U.S. patent application serial No. 14/939,781 (now U.S. patent No. 9,836,101) entitled COOLING motor filed on day 11/12 2015, claiming the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application serial No. 62/078,095 entitled container table COOLING ice DEVICE filed on day 11/11 2014; the present application further claims the benefit and priority of U.S. provisional patent application serial No. 62/659,660 entitled coolinggmount filed on day 4, 18, 2018, U.S. provisional patent application serial No. 62/517,864 entitled coolinggmount filed on

day

6,10, 2017, and U.S. provisional patent application serial No. 62/512,609 entitled coolinggmount filed on day 5, 30, 2017; all of the above applications and patents are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a cooling mount for a portable electronic device.

Background

Portable electronic devices, including tablet computers, such as ipads, iPAD aircs, and iPAD minis; smart phones, such as iPhone and Android phones; a mobile phone; and personal computers, which are typically battery powered, so that users can carry and use them with them, including using them as needed while operating an aircraft (e.g., an airplane, ship, or automobile). Typically, these devices provide navigation information to the user, and for many people such devices have become a necessary item of navigation. Recently, such devices have been used to process sales transactions and for other business purposes, which require the tablet to be used continuously for long periods of time both indoors and outdoors.

In use, it can become problematic if the electronic equipment is exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight, particularly if used to guide operations on land, water, and aircraft. The screen of an electronic device is almost completely black, can become very hot if exposed to direct sunlight, and/or can cause the device to overheat if used continuously for extended periods of time. As a protective measure, some electronic devices may automatically shut down when a critical temperature is reached and remain shut down until they cool down. The main reason for this is to protect the internal battery of the electronic device. However, if the electronic device is the primary source of navigation, it may pose problems and/or dangers to the user if the electronic device is automatically turned off during use.

Currently, if the device is overheated, the only option for the user is to place the device in a cooler environment and reduce its internal temperature (typically by removing it from direct sunlight) and/or to stop using for a long time. After the internal temperature of the device has dropped, it may automatically turn back on, but during this time, once the device has overheated, the user will have no other action. Similar problems may occur when portable electronic devices are exposed to extremely cold temperatures. There is a need to use portable electronic devices at all temperatures and for extended periods of time without interruption due to overheating or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention relates to a temperature-regulating mount for portable electronic devices, including but not limited to tablet computers, such as ipads, iPAD aircs, and iPAD mini; smart phones, such as iPhone and Android phones; a mobile phone; and personal computers, where a temperature-regulated mounting would not only extend product life, but also prevent severe temperature shutdown and general overheating of the device (which may be uncomfortable or even dangerous for the user to touch). As further explained and explained below, in one example, the present invention is a cooling mount that uses a fan and an internal battery power source or an external power source to provide forced air behind a portable electronic device. The mount may also include other types of temperature control units, including but not limited to heating units, which may also provide the user with the ability to heat the portable electronic device for use in cold weather environments.

In one embodiment, the invention includes a polygonal housing made of a rigid material having a generally shaped front surface of a portable electronic device for mounting the electronic device on a cooling mount. The housing has a rear and four sidewalls. The rear portion contains two battery cases, a circuit board and an electric fan. The cooling mount is configured such that the portable electronic device remains remote from the back when engaged in the cooling mount, thereby allowing airflow from the fan to circulate over the back of the electronic device, thereby reducing its internal temperature.

Alternatively, the invention may comprise a device for securing the cooling mount to an object. For example, the cooling mount may include straps for attaching the mount to the legs of the user, or to clamps for securing the cooling mount to various objects within the nacelle or cabin, on the dashboard, or immediately adjacent to the area around the user.

The invention may also optionally include a probe having a temperature sensitive head that is mounted on the back of the portable electronic device when engaged in the cooling mount. When the ambient temperature or the temperature of the portable electronic device reaches a certain predetermined level, the thermal probe can detect and initiate cooling of the device.

In another example, a temperature-regulated mount for a portable electronic device is provided that includes a temperature control unit for preventing the portable electronic device from reaching a critical temperature during operation to avoid an undesirable shutdown of the electronic device. The mount also carries a protective peripheral cover for protecting the electronic equipment and allowing the equipment to be mated with the universal mount. The peripheral cover leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., through webbing) for temperature control. The protective peripheral cover includes grooves and notches for mating with the rails and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the mounting bracket in a particular orientation to maximize the ability of the mounting bracket to regulate the temperature of the electronic device.

Other apparatuses, devices, systems, methods, features, and advantages of the invention will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

Drawings

The invention may be better understood by reference to the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one example of an embodiment of a cooling mount of the present invention that appears to be engaged with a tablet computer.

Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of the cooling mount of fig. 1 with the tablet computer removed.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the cooling mount of fig. 1, separated from the tablet computer.

Fig. 4 is a perspective front view of the lower left side of the cooling mount of fig. 1.

FIG. 5 is a close-up top perspective view of the lower right-hand corner of the cooling mount of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1, showing one example of a mounting mechanism that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount.

FIG. 8 illustrates a side perspective view of one example of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 having a mounting mechanism attached to a rear portion of the cooling mount.

FIG. 9 is a perspective front view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 showing an example of an external power source mounted on the mounting mechanism.

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1, showing an example of another mounting mechanism that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount.

FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 showing the mounting mechanism of FIG. 10 mounted to the rear surface of the cooling mount.

Fig. 12 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of fig. 1 with a temperature sensing device for sensing the temperature of the portable electronic device engaged by the cooling mount.

FIG. 13 is a top view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 in a peripheral mount for adding additional functionality to the cooling mount.

FIG. 14A is a top view of the cooling mount of FIG. 13, removed from the peripheral mount.

Fig. 14B is a front perspective view of the peripheral mounting bracket of fig. 13.

FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of the peripheral mounting bracket of FIG. 13 with the hand strap apparatus mounted to the rear surface of the peripheral mounting bracket.

FIG. 16 is another rear perspective view of the peripheral mounting bracket of FIG. 13 with the hand strap apparatus mounted to the rear surface of the peripheral mounting bracket.

FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of one example of a peripheral cover that may be placed around the periphery of an electronic device.

Fig. 18 is a rear perspective view of the peripheral shield of fig. 17.

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of another example of a cooling mount of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured by the peripheral cover of FIG. 17, placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19.

FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 17, placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19.

FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 17 placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19 with the clamping mechanism in an open position.

FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 17, installed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19 with the clamping mechanism in a closed position.

FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 17 placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19 with the locking mechanism in a locked position.

FIG. 25 is another front perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 17, placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 19.

FIG. 26 is a front perspective view of another example of a peripheral cover that may be placed around the perimeter of an electronic device.

FIG. 27 is a rear perspective view of the peripheral cover of FIG. 26.

Fig. 28 is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured by the peripheral cover of fig. 26.

Fig. 29 is a rear perspective view of the electronic device secured by the peripheral cover of fig. 26.

Fig. 30 is a perspective sectional view taken along line a-a of fig. 28.

Fig. 31 is a bottom view of the peripheral cover of fig. 26.

Fig. 32 is a side view of the right side of the peripheral cover of fig. 26.

Fig. 33 is a top view of the peripheral cover of fig. 26.

Fig. 34 is a side view of the left side of the peripheral shield of fig. 26.

FIG. 35 is a front perspective view of another example of a cooling mount of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a front perspective view of an electronic device held by the peripheral cover of FIG. 26, placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 35.

FIG. 37 is a front perspective view of the electronic device secured in the peripheral enclosure of FIG. 26 placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 35 with the clamping mechanism in an open state.

FIG. 38 is a front perspective view of the peripheral shield of FIG. 26 placed in the cooling mount of FIG. 35 with the clamping mechanism in a closed position and the locking mechanism in an unlocked position.

FIG. 39 is a close-up front perspective view of the clamping mechanism of the cooling mount of FIG. 35.

FIG. 40 is a close-up front perspective view of the rail of the cooling mount of FIG. 35.

FIG. 41 is a rear perspective view of an example of a rotatable band with a bracket that is extension mounted to the back of the cooling mount of FIG. 35.

FIG. 42 is a rear perspective view of the example of the rotatable band of FIG. 41 mounted on the back of the cooling mount of FIG. 35 with the brackets retracted.

Fig. 43 is a perspective view of the flip mount.

Fig. 44 is an exploded view of the flip mount of fig. 43.

Fig. 45 is a rear perspective view of the flip mount of fig. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35.

Fig. 46 is an exploded view of the flip mount of fig. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35.

Fig. 47 is a front perspective view of the flip mount of fig. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35.

Detailed Description

Referring to fig. 1-12, the present invention is directed to a cooling rack 100 for a portable electronic device 102 that not only extends product life, but also prevents critical temperature shutdown and general overheating of the device 102. As further explained and illustrated below, the cooling mount 100 of the present invention receives the portable electronic device 102 in a manner that allows air to flow over the rear of the device 102 to cool the electronic device during use. In one exemplary embodiment, a fan powered by an internal and/or external power source may be used to cool the mount to create an airflow across the back of the device. As further shown below, the cooling mount may include a mechanism for securing the cooling mount to a person or object, may include an external power source that serves as a primary or backup power source, and may also include a temperature probe for monitoring the temperature of the electronic equipment and/or the air surrounding the equipment and initiating air flow when a predetermined temperature is detected.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one example of an embodiment of a cooling mount 100 of the present invention as it appears to be engaged with a portable electronic device 102, which in this example is a tablet computer. As shown in fig. 1, the cooling mount 100 includes a generally polygonal housing 104 made of a generally rigid material having a generally shaped front face of the portable electronic device 102. Although the portable electronic device 102 in fig. 1 is a tablet computer, such as an iPAD, the present invention may be designed with various sizes and shapes to engage other types and sizes of portable electronic devices 102, such as smart phones and personal computers. In addition, the cooling mount 100 may include adapters (not shown) for accommodating various types of equipment without changing the overall design.

While fig. 1 shows the cooling rack 100 and the portable electronic device 102 in a portrait orientation, the position of the cooling rack 100 may be easily changed to a landscape or other orientation depending on the orientation of the electronic device. Further, although the housing 104 is illustrated as a rectangular polygon, the shape of the cooling mount 100 is not limited thereto, and may be designed in any shape having a front face for mounting the electronic device 102.

The portable electronic device 102 is mounted on the front face of the cold sink 100. The front face of the cooling mount 100 includes a generally convex periphery 106 having retaining

devices

108, 110 for receiving and retaining the portable electronic device 102 on the front face of the cooling mount 100. For example, as shown in fig. 1, the device 102 may be retained at various points along its periphery by a tab 106, slot 108, or clip 110 mechanism, the tab 106, slot 108, or clip 110 mechanism being positioned along a sidewall of the housing 104 to secure, hook, and/or clip the device to the front of the cooling mount 100.

Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1 with the tablet computer 102 removed. Referring to fig. 2, the cooling mount 100 provides the user with the ability to reduce the internal and external temperatures of the equipment 102 by the cooling unit 105, which in this example is a series of fans 112 that blow air through ports 136 via thermodynamically designed airflow paths 109. In this example, the fan 112 is powered by an internal power source 114, which internal power source 114 is a battery in a battery housing in this example. An electronic circuit board 116 may also be provided to further control the operation of the fan 112 and optionally provide external power to the fan 112 from an external power source (not shown). Optionally, and as further described below, the electronic circuit board 116 may communicate with the temperature sensing device 160 to determine when to turn the cooling unit 105 on and/or off and to control other functions and features of the mounting block 100 (e.g., low battery indicator lights).

As shown, in this example, the cooling mount 100 includes generally inwardly sloping sidewalls 120 that converge toward the recessed compartment 118 to accommodate the cooling unit 105, the power source (i.e., battery) located in the battery housing 114, and the circuit board 116. To allow the cooling units 105 in the cooling mount 100 to blow air through the airflow path 109, the portable electronic device 102, when engaged with the cooling mount 100, is positioned over the fan 112, the power source (i.e., battery) within the battery housing 114, and the circuit board 116. Thus, the cooling unit 105 is located in the recessed compartment 118 behind the cooling mount 100 to maintain a predetermined amount of air space between the back of the electronic device 102 and the recessed compartment 118.

By angling the side walls 120 downwardly and inwardly toward the recessed compartment 118, the portable electronic device is held on the front face of the cooling mount 100, against the peripheral edges of the side walls 102, and engaged by the raised 106, slotted 108 or clip 110 mechanisms. The side walls 120 and the protrusions 106, slots 108, or indentations in the clip 110 mechanism allow the portable electronic device 102 to easily slide into the cooling stand 100 and also allow access to things such as external power ports, on/off switches, microphones, speakers, volume controls, and/or other buttons on the top and sides of the portable electronic device.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1, separated from the electronic device 102 and best illustrating the cooling unit 105 and the components housed in the recessed compartment 118. Shown from the front are the bare fan 112, the battery housing 114 and the circuit board 116. When the portable electronic device 102 is removed, disconnected, or unhooked from the present invention, the internal power source (i.e., battery) located within the battery housing 114 is readily accessible. This helps to replace the battery quickly and easily when the power is low during operation. Fig. 3 also shows an external power cord 122, which external power cord 122 may be used to connect mounting bracket 100 to an external power source, which may be an external battery, as described in connection with fig. 9 below. Additionally, FIG. 3 illustrates one example of a mounting mechanism 115 that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount 100, as will be further described below in connection with FIG. 10, for mounting the cooling mount 100 to an object. In this example, the mounting mechanism 115 consists of a ball pivot mechanism 124, a clamping device 126, and a nut adjustment assembly 128, the ball pivot being fitted in the clamping device 126.

Fig. 4 is a perspective front view of the lower left of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1. Fig. 4 shows an external power connection port 130 in the cooling mounting bracket housing 104 and a power switch 132, where the external power connection port 130 can be connected to an external power source instead of a battery power source, the power switch 132 providing a means for selecting the power input source (internal or external, such as USB or internal battery). The external power source may be applied to the present invention (i.e., power switching initiated by a slide switch), for example, through the USB or micro-USB connector 122. The micro USB power connector can be protected by the expanded shield.

FIG. 4 also shows a battery indicator light 134 that, in certain embodiments, emits a green light if the internal battery is in a high power state; if the battery is in a low power state, it emits yellow light; if the battery needs to be replaced, it emits red light. However, in other embodiments, the indicator may emit visible light of any color or wavelength, as desired. Fig. 4 also shows a battery test button 180 of the present invention that, if pressed, allows the user to test the strength of the internal battery. Although these components are located on the lower left side of the cooling mount 100, those skilled in the art will recognize that these features may be located at various locations along the mount 100.

FIG. 5 is a close-up top perspective view of the lower right-hand corner of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1, showing the circuit board 116, recessed compartment 118 and side walls 120, and the protrusion 106 and slot 108 mechanism, with the portable electronic device 102 resting in or above.

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1, showing one example of the vent 138 for the fan 112 and the mounting mechanism 115 attached to the cooling mount 100. Fig. 6 best illustrates the recessed compartment 118 of the portable cooling mount 100, the recessed compartment 118 housing the fan 112, the battery housing 114, and the circuit board 116 outwardly and away from the back of the electronic device 102. Referring to fig. 6, the recessed compartment 118 includes an angled panel for mounting the fan 112 at an inward angle to blow over the cooling rack support 100 and the back of the electronic device 100. Fig. 6 illustrates the opposite and angled nature of the series of fans 112 that direct the flow of air across the back of the portable electronic device 102 when the cooling mount 100 is inserted. Air from the fan 112 is exhausted through holes or ports 136 on the back of the cooling mount. As shown, the port 136 may be located on a slanted panel opposite the panel for mounting the fan 112. FIG. 6 is one example of a mounting mechanism 115 of the present invention, in this case a mounting plate 140, the mounting plate 140 being secured to the back of the housing 104 of the cooling mount 100 by fasteners 144a through holes 146 in the mounting plate 140.

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1, showing one example of a mounting mechanism 115 that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount 100. Although various mounting mechanisms 115 can be used to mount the cooling mount 100, in this example, the mounting mechanisms 115 are leg straps 148 for mounting the cooling mount 100 to a user's leg. Mounting mechanism 115 includes a mounting plate 140, leg straps 148 that pass through slots 142 on mounting plate 140, and

fasteners

144a and 144b, wherein

fasteners

144a and 144b pass through holes 146 on plate 140 for mounting plate 140 to corresponding holes 150 on the back of cooling mount 100. The strap 148 may be, for example, an adjustable strap for attaching the cooling mount 100 and portable electronic device 102 directly to a portion of a user, such as a user's leg, or a large, stable object. Strap 148 may be adjusted and secured by velcro or other fastening means to adjust the position and size of strap 148 around the object on which it is mounted.

FIG. 8 illustrates the mounting mechanism 115 of FIG. 7 secured to the back side of the housing 104 of the cooling mount 100. In operation, as described above, the strap 148 attaches the cooling mount 100 and the portable electronic device 102 directly to a user (i.e., a user's leg) or another object.

FIG. 9 is a perspective front view of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1, showing an example of an external power source 152 mounted on the leg band 148 of the mounting mechanism 115. Optionally, an external power source, such as a battery pack 152, may be used to power the cooling mount 100, or alternatively, to provide an external power source for the portable electronic device 102. In this example, the mounting mechanism 115 for mounting the cooling mount 100 may include additional features for holding and supporting the external power source 152. The external power supply device may also be mounted on the back of the portable tablet computer cooling device (not shown) or may be mounted elsewhere on the mounting mechanism 115 (e.g., mounting plate 140). In use, the internal power source (e.g., battery pack) may also be periodically charged through the power port using an external power source or a backup battery pack.

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1, showing another example of a mounting mechanism 115, which mounting mechanism 115 may be attached to the rear of the cooling mount 100. In this example, the mounting mechanism 115 includes a ball pivot mechanism 124, which ball pivot mechanism 124 can be secured to the rear of the cooling mount housing 104 using

fasteners

144a and 144b, which

fasteners

144a and 144b pass through holes 154 in the ball joint assembly 124, which

fasteners

144a and 144b engage holes 150 in the rear of the housing 104. The ball-and-socket joint may then be snapped into the clamping device 126 with a nut adjustment assembly 128, which nut adjustment assembly 128 allows the user to clamp the cooling mount 100 and the engaged portable electronic device 102 to an object (e.g., a dashboard) in the cabin, cockpit, or vicinity around the user that operates a land, air, or water vehicle within or near the user's reach. The ball joint 124 allows the cooling mount 100 and the device 102 to be easily repositioned by allowing for a pivotal mounting.

Fig. 11 shows the mounting mechanism of fig. 10 mounted behind the cooling mount housing 104 by fasteners 144a and with its ball-and-socket joint snapped into the clamping device 126. In this example, the ball joint assembly 140 is mounted to the mounting plate 140, rather than directly to the back of the cooling mount 100. In this manner, ball joint assembly 140 may be removed to provide access to the leg mount apparatus without securing the leg mount mounting plate to cooling mount 100, thereby facilitating easier interchangeability between mounts.

Fig. 12 is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of fig. 1 with a temperature sensing device 160 for measuring the temperature of the portable electronic device 102 engaged by the cooling mount 100. In this example, the temperature sensing device 160 includes a probe 158 that can be positioned on the back of the portable electronic device 102 for monitoring the temperature of the portable electronic device 102. The temperature sensor or probe 158 may be in electronic communication with the cooling unit 105 and may control operation of the cooling unit 105 based on measurements of the temperature of the electronic device 102 and/or the ambient air surrounding the device 102. Depending on the detected temperature, the control may trigger the operation of the cooling unit 105 from the on state to the off state. Optionally, in other embodiments, applications on the electronic device 102 can also measure internal and/or external temperatures of the device 102 and communicate such temperature information to the cooling mount 100.

Fig. 13 is a top view of cooling mount 100 of fig. 1 positioned in peripheral mount 1302 to add additional functionality to cooling mount 100. Peripheral mounting block 1302 may be a flexible frame that hooks directly onto cooling mounting block 100 to provide multiple mounting or attachment points for additional support and/or electronics, including but not limited to point-of-sale systems, hand straps, waist straps, belts, and external battery packs. For example, fig. 13 shows an external device such as a point-of-sale system 1304 (which may be used for swiping a card, debit card, or any other form of payment when a sale is made), and an external battery pack 1306 (used to provide additional power to the cooling mount 100 and/or the electronic devices mounted on the cooling mount).

Although fig. 13 shows the point-of-sale system 1304 and external battery pack 1306 on a particular peripheral side of the peripheral mounting frame 1302, it should be understood that additional support or external equipment may be located on either side of the peripheral mounting frame 1302. Additionally, additional supports and/or external devices may be attached to the peripheral mounting bracket in a variety of different ways, including but not limited to screws, hooks, bolts, glue, tape, and velcro. For example, referring to fig. 13, the point of sale system 1304 may be attached to the peripheral mounting block 1302 using a magic clasp, while the external battery pack 1306 may be attached to the peripheral mounting block 1302 by using hooks or screws used in openings or slots 1402 (shown in fig. 14), which openings or slots 1402 may be located on the sides of the peripheral mounting block 1302.

Fig. 13 further shows lanyard 1308 attached to peripheral mounting bracket 1302. Lanyard 1308 may be attached to a shoulder strap (not shown) using a clip, carabiner, or any other attachment mechanism so that the peripheral mounting bracket may be supported by the shoulder of the user. The shoulder straps may be made of any material known in the art and may be adjustable. In use, for example, a server standing outside (e.g., at a cafeteria) may be able to accept an order from someone using the cooling mount 100 and the peripheral mount 1302. A user may carry or support the peripheral mounting bracket 1302 over their shoulders using shoulder straps and then use the hand strap apparatus 1502 to hold the mounting bracket 1302 in a horizontal and/or vertical position to access electronic devices located on the peripheral mounting bracket 1302 for ordering dishes. Once the order is placed, the point-of-sale system 1304 attached to the peripheral mounting bracket 1302 may then be used to swipe the customer's credit card. The peripheral mounting block 1302 and the cooling mounting block 100 will prevent electronic devices such as ipads from overheating and may allow complete processing of any purchase orders, including the use of credit cards, debit cards, or other payments.

Fig. 14A is a top view of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 13, removed from the peripheral mount 1302. As shown in fig. 14A, the back of peripheral mounting block 1302 may have a mounting plate 1404. The mounting plate 1404 may include apertures 1406 for securing or bolting it to the cooling mount 100 and/or additional devices, such as hand straps and point of sale systems. In addition, the mounting plate 1404 may include accessories for cable management. Other items that may be secured to the mounting plate 1404 may include, but are not limited to, a sun shade.

Fig. 14A also shows attachment slots 1402 for attaching the elongated sides 1602 (shown in fig. 16) and/or additional electronic devices 102 to the peripheral mounting block 1302, which peripheral mounting block 1302 may operate in conjunction with electronic devices held by the cooling mounting block 100, such as a point of sale device 1304 and/or an external battery pack 1306. Attachment slot 1402 may be located on either side of peripheral mounting bracket 1302. Fig. 14B shows a front perspective view of peripheral mounting bracket 1302. In particular, fig. 14B shows attachment slot 1402 on the longer side of peripheral mounting bracket 1302.

Fig. 15 is a rear perspective view of peripheral mounting bracket 1302, showing attachment of hand strap apparatus 1502 to mounting plate 1404. The hand strap device 1502 may include a rotatable disc 1504 and a strap 1506. The rotatable disk 1504 may be capable of rotating 360 degrees along its central axis. Thus, hand-worn device 1502, when mounted to mounting plate 1404 of peripheral mounting block 1302, enables peripheral mounting block 1302 to rotate along its central axis such that electronic device 102 located within peripheral mounting block 1302 may be oriented in a lateral or longitudinal position when a user's hand is in hand-worn device 1502.

Fig. 16 is another rear perspective view of peripheral mounting bracket 1302, which illustrates a peripheral mounting bracket having elongated sides 1602 for attaching additional external devices, such as external battery packs 1306, point of sale devices 1304, or any other associated electronic devices. The external battery pack 1306 may have a USB port 1604, or any other port that provides power to the cooling mount 100 and/or the electronic device 102. Elongated side 1602 may be made of plastic or any other rigid material. Elongated sides 1602 may also serve a dual purpose, with the purpose of providing attachment means to external equipment, but also serve as peripheral mounting block 1302 standoffs. It should be understood that elongated sides 1602 may be located on one or more peripheral sides of peripheral mounting bracket 1302. For example, fig. 15 shows elongated sides 1602 on both peripheral sides of peripheral mounting bracket 1302.

FIG. 17 illustrates a front perspective view of one example of a peripheral cover 1700 that may be placed around the periphery of the electronic device 2002 (FIG. 20). Referring to fig. 17, a peripheral shield 1700, such as a silicon peripheral or sleeve, can be designed to be placed around the periphery and/or edges of the electronic device 2002. The peripheral cover 1700 may protect the electronic device 2002 from damage.

While fig. 17 shows a peripheral cover 1700 having a central opening 1702 for exposing the front and back of the electronic device 2002, in another example, the peripheral cover 1700 may include a screen protector (not shown) for protecting a screen on the front of the electronic device 2002 to prevent the screen from cracking or breaking, or to protect the screen from direct sunlight. The longer sides 1704, 1706 of peripheral shroud 1700 may also include furrows or recessed areas for engaging and securing to cooling mount 1900 (shown in FIG. 19). As will be discussed further below, another purpose of the peripheral cover 1700 is to allow the cooling mount 1900 to accommodate various sizes or models of electronic devices, including but not limited to tablet computers, such as ipads, ipadaair, and iPAD mini, by varying the thickness of the peripheral cover 1700.

Fig. 18 shows a rear perspective view of the peripheral cover 1700 of fig. 17. In fig. 18, the peripheral cover 1700 is open at the rear and is placed only around the periphery of the electronic device 2002. This allows the back of the electronic device 2002 to be cooled by the cooling mount 1900 when the electronic device 2002 is placed within the cooling mount 1900. Although the cooling mount 1900 is designed to cool, the mount 1900 may also be used to regulate the temperature of the electronic device 2002 in general. For example, in colder climates or environments, a heating element or pack (not shown) may also be included behind the electronics 2002 in the mount 1900. These heating elements can be used to prevent the electronics from freezing and maximize the operational performance of the electronics when used in a cooler environment. Because the back of the electronic device 2002 remains exposed when protected by the peripheral cover 1700, the electronic device 2002 may be cooled or heated by the mounting frame 1900 as desired, depending on the surrounding climate or environment. While the cooling mount 1900 may be used to cool, heat, and/or cool or heat the electronic device 2002, the cooling mount 1900 may also be referred to as a temperature-regulated mount. As described herein, the cooling or heating unit located in the mount 1900 may be referred to as a temperature control unit.

As described above, the dimensions of the peripheral cover 1700 may vary depending on the size of the electronic device 2002. In particular, while the outer dimensions of the peripheral cover 1700 may remain the same, the inner dimensions of the peripheral cover or the dimensions of the central opening 1702 may vary depending on the size of the electronic device to be used. For example, if the electronic device is small (e.g., an IPad mini), the opening 1702 of the peripheral cover 1700 may also be small in size to accommodate the small electronic device such that the peripheral cover 1700 fits securely around the small electronic device. In addition, the thickness of the peripheral cover 1700 may also be varied to accommodate various thickness dimensions of the electronic device. With any size for the central opening 1702 of the peripheral cover 1700, the cooling mount 1900 can be equipped with any number of different sized electronic devices by using the peripheral cover 1700 with the peripheral cover 1700 sized to fit both the mount 1900 and around any given type of electronic device 2002 to allow the cooling mount 1900 to be a universal mount. In this manner, the mount 1900 may carry different sized peripheral covers 1700 for different types and sizes of electronic devices 2002. Although the height of the peripheral shroud (the distance from sides 1704 to 1706) may remain constant, in some examples, the length of the

longer sides

1704, 1706 of peripheral shroud 1700 may vary to accommodate a variety of different sized electronic devices without affecting its fit in mount 1900.

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of another example cooling rack 1900 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 19, to mount the electronic device 2002 with the peripheral cover 1700 in the cooling mount 1900, the cooling mount 1900 may be designed to hold the electronic device 2002 in place at opposing

sides

1704, 1706 of the housing 1700. As shown in fig. 19, the mount 1900 may include a rail 1902 on a bottom or side edge, and one

side edge

1704 or 1706 of the housing 1700 may be positioned in the rail 1902. On the opposite side of the cooling mount 1900 is a clamping mechanism 1904, which clamping mechanism 1904 can be moved from an open position to a closed position and then locked in place by a locking mechanism 1906 to secure the electronic device 2002 in the cooling mount 1900. It should be noted that all of the features and functions incorporated or combinable in cooling mount 100 may also be incorporated in cooling mount 1900.

In the example shown, the clamping mechanism 1904 is movable and pivots from an open position (fig. 22) to a closed position (fig. 23). In the closed position, the clamping mechanism 1904 engages the electronic device 2002 such that the electronic device 2002 is held between the rail 1902 and the clamping mechanism 1904 in the cooling mount 1900. The clamping mechanism 1904 is then locked into place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism 1906.

FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2002 secured by placing a peripheral cover 1700 in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19. Referring to FIG. 20, in operation, the side 1704 of the peripheral shield 1700 may first be placed in the guide rails 1902 along the bottom or side opposite the clamping mechanism 1904. When the electronic device 2002 is placed in the rail 1902, the clamping mechanism 1904 is in an open position. Although FIG. 19 shows the sides 1704 of the peripheral cover 1700 engaging the rails 1902, it should be appreciated that the peripheral cover 1700 may be mounted to the cooling mount 1900 such that the sides 1706 of the peripheral cover 1700 engage the rails 1902.

FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of the electronic device placed in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19. As best shown in fig. 21, the back of the electronic device 2002 remains exposed to allow the mount 1900 to better control the temperature of the electronic device 2002.

FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2002 placed in a cooling mount 1900 such that rails 1902 engage the grooved or recessed areas of sides 1704 of the peripheral cover 1700. The rail 1902 may include a lip over the top side of the electronic device 2002 to contact both the side and top edges of the electronic device 2002 to hold it in place. In fig. 22, the clamping mechanism 1904 is in an open position. In this example, the clamping mechanism 1904 can pivot between an open position and a closed position. The clamping mechanism 1904 in the open position may be tilted, for example, at a 45-90 degree angle or greater, with the cooling mount 1900 to accommodate the peripheral cover 1700 and the electronic device 2002.

FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 2002 placed in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 29, with the clamping mechanism 1904 in a closed position. When in the closed position, the clamping mechanism 1904 is positioned against the electronic device 2002 such that the clamping mechanism 1904 fits within a groove in the side 1706 of the peripheral cover 1700. In this example, the clamping mechanism 1904 may be substantially parallel to the side 1706 of the peripheral cover 1700 to engage the side of the electronic device 2002. The clamping mechanism 1904 can include a lip that passes over the top side of the electronic device 2002 to contact the side and top edges of the electronic device 2002 to hold it in place.

FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 1702 positioned in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19 with the locking mechanism 1906 in a locked position. To lock the gripper mechanism 1904 in the closed position, the locking mechanism 1906 may be pivoted between a closed state and an open state, and may be pivoted over the gripper mechanism 1904 to lock and prevent the gripper mechanism 1904 from opening.

FIG. 25 is another front perspective view of the electronic device 2002 held in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19 with the clamping mechanism 1904 in a closed position and locked by the locking mechanism 1906. Referring to fig. 25, an opening 2502 or attachment point may be located on the cooling mount 1900 for attaching additional accessories (e.g., point of sale devices or battery packs) as described above and described above to the sides of the cooling mount 1900.

Fig. 26 illustrates a front perspective view of another example of a peripheral cover 2600, the peripheral cover 2600 may be placed around the periphery of an electronic device 2802 (shown in fig. 28). It should be noted that all of the features and functions that are or may be incorporated into the peripheral cover 1700 may also be incorporated into the peripheral cover 2600. Referring to fig. 26, a peripheral cover 2600, which may be made of any elastomeric material, such as silicon (to provide rigidity and flexibility), may be designed such that it may be placed around the periphery and/or edges of the electronic device 2802, and may protect the periphery of the electronic device 2802 from damage. In addition, the

longer sides

2604, 2606 of the peripheral cover 2600 can also include slotted or recessed areas for engaging and securing to the cooling mount 3500 (shown in fig. 35).

Unlike the peripheral cover 1700, the peripheral cover 2600 may include a web construction 2602 on a back side of the cover 2600, the web construction 2602 including an opening or hole for protecting the back side of the electronic device 2802 and providing further stability to the electronic device 2802. Openings or holes in the web configuration allow the backside of electronic device 2802 to be cooled by cooling mount 3500 (fig. 35). Although mount 3500 is designed for cooling, mount 3500 may also be used to regulate the temperature of electronic device 2802 in general. For example, in colder climates or environments, a heating element or pack (not shown) may also be included behind the electronic device 2802 in the mounting block 3500. These heating elements can be used to prevent the electronics from freezing and maximize the operational performance of the electronics when used in a cooler environment. Since the back of electronic device 2802 remains exposed through web construction 2602 when protected by peripheral enclosure 2600, electronic device 2802 may be cooled and/or heated by cooling mount 3500 as desired, depending on the surrounding climate or environment.

As described above with respect to the peripheral cover 1700, the dimensions of the peripheral cover 2600 may vary depending on the dimensions of the electronic device 2802. In particular, while the outer dimensions of the sides of the peripheral enclosure 2600 may remain the same, the dimensions of the inner dimensions of the sides of the peripheral enclosure may vary depending on the size of the electronic device to be used. For example, if the electronic device is small (e.g., IPadmini), the interior dimensions of the side of the peripheral enclosure 2600 may be small to accommodate the smaller electronic device so that the peripheral enclosure 2600 fits securely around the smaller electronic device. Additionally, the thickness of the sides of the peripheral cover 2600 may also be varied to accommodate various thickness dimensions of the electronic device. Having the inside dimensions of the sides of peripheral housing 2600 be any size, cooling mount 3500 can function to fit any number of different sized electronic devices by using peripheral housing 2600, which peripheral housing 2600 is sized to fit both mounting mount 3500 and to surround any given type of electronic device 2802, allowing cooling mount 3500 to be a universal mount. In this manner, the mounting block 3500 may carry different sized peripheral housings 2600 for different types and sizes of electronic devices 2802. While the height of the peripheral housing may remain the same (measured from side 2604 to 2606), in some examples, the length of the

longer sides

2604, 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 may be varied to accommodate a variety of different sized electronic devices without changing the thickness of the peripheral walls of the housing.

FIG. 27 illustrates a rear perspective view of the peripheral cover 2600 of FIG. 26. As described above, web construction 2602. Although the peripheral cover 2600 illustrates a particular web configuration design 2602, any web configuration design having different sized/shaped holes or openings may be utilized. For example, web construction 2602 may be configured such that when electronic device 2802 is mounted within a cooling mount to allow airflow from the fan to directly contact the back of electronic device 2802 to adequately regulate the temperature of electronic device 2802, the number of holes corresponds to the number of fans located in cooling mount 3500 and/or the holes are located in the same location as the fans on cooling mount 3500 (as shown in fig. 40).

Fig. 28 illustrates a front perspective view of the front of the peripheral cover 2600 when the electronic device 2802 is placed in the peripheral cover 2600 and secured by the peripheral cover 2600. Referring to fig. 28, when the electronic device is surrounded by the peripheral enclosure 2600, the screen of the electronic device 2802 is completely exposed. In another example, the peripheral enclosure 2600 may further include a screen protector (not shown) for protecting a screen on a front face of the electronic device 2802 from being cracked or broken, or from being exposed to direct sunlight.

Fig. 29 illustrates a rear perspective view of the peripheral housing 2600 when an electronic device 2802 is placed within the peripheral housing 2600 and secured by the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 29, web feature 2602 on the back side of enclosure 2600 may include an opening or hole to allow the back side of electronic device 2802 to be exposed such that cooling mount 3500 may more effectively regulate the temperature of electronic device 2802 when electronic device 2802 is mounted in cooling mount 3500 (shown in fig. 36 and 37). While the housing may have an open back, it may be desirable to provide a webbed or semi-open back to provide rigidity to the enclosure 2600 and further protect the electronic device 2802.

Fig. 30 is a perspective cross-sectional view taken along line a-a of fig. 28 when electronic device 2802 is placed in and secured by peripheral housing 2600. Referring to fig. 30, the peripheral cover has a sidewall 3002 for engaging a side of the electronic device 2802. The sidewalls 3002 of the peripheral enclosure 2600 may have elasticity to restrain the electronic device 2802 such that the electronic device 2802 is secured in the enclosure 2600. The thickness of the sidewall 3002 may be varied to be thicker or thinner to accommodate different sized electronic devices 2802. For example, without changing the peripheral size of the enclosure 2600, a large electronic device 2802 may fit within a housing 2600 having thinner walls 3200 than a housing having thicker walls 3200, which would accommodate a smaller electronic device 2802. In this manner, the thermal mount may be used as a universal mount for all sizes of electronic equipment. The temperature-regulated mount is sized to accommodate the largest tablet computer, and the thickness of the peripheral cover will vary (at least on two opposing sides) to allow any size portable electronic device to be held within the temperature-regulated mount.

Fig. 31-34 show side views of each side of a peripheral enclosure 2600 with an electronic device 2802 secured in the enclosure 2600. 31-34 all show that the peripheral cover 2600 is facing upward such that a front of the peripheral cover 2600 is at the top and a back of the peripheral cover 2600 is at the bottom.

In particular, fig. 31 shows a bottom side of the peripheral cover 2600, fig. 32 shows a side view of a right side 2606 of the peripheral cover 2600, fig. 33 shows a side view of a top side of the peripheral cover 2600, fig. 33 shows a top side of the peripheral cover 2600, and fig. 34 shows a side view of a left side 2604 of the peripheral cover 2600. As shown in fig. 31-34, the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 may include apertures located in specific areas to correspond to various port (e.g., charging port 3102 and auxiliary port 3302) (i.e., port apertures) speakers 3104 and buttons (e.g., volume button 3202, power button 3304) located on the electronic device 2802. It should be appreciated that the peripheral housing 2600 may incorporate any aperture in any location to correspond to any function or feature located on the electronic device, regardless of the model or size of the electronic device.

Fig. 35 is a front perspective view of another example of an embodiment of a cooling mount 3500 of the present invention. Referring to fig. 35, to mount the electronic device 2802 with the peripheral housing 2600 in the cooling mount 3500, the cooling mount 3500 may be designed to hold the electronic device 2802 in place at

opposite sides

2604, 2606 of the housing 2600. As shown in fig. 35, the mount 3500 may include a rail 3502 and the sides 2604 of the enclosure 2600 may be positioned in the rail 3502. On the opposite side of the cooling mount 3500 is a clamping mechanism 3504 that, after engaging the side 2606, may be moved from an open position to a closed position and then locked in place by a locking mechanism 3506 to secure the electronic device 2802 in the cooling mount 3500. Also shown in fig. 35, the different lengths of the rail 3502 and the clamping mechanism 3504 correspond to the different lengths of the elongated slotted regions on the

sides

2604 and 2606. The purpose of having these different lengths is to ensure that the peripheral housing 2600 can only be mounted to the cooling mount 3500 in one orientation so that the rail 3502 can only engage the side 2604, while the clamping mechanism 3504 can only engage the side 2606. The purpose of having a peripheral shield 2600 that can be installed in the cooling mount 3500 in only one orientation is to maximize the cooling efficiency of the cooling mount 3500, which will be discussed in further detail below in connection with fig. 39.

It should also be noted that all of the features and functions incorporated or that may be incorporated into cooling mount 100 and/or 1900 may also be incorporated into cooling mount 3500. For example, any of the features shown and described herein with respect to cooling mounts 100 and 1900, such as temperature sensor or probe 158 (including any external accessories such as the various mounts described above), may be incorporated into cooling mount 3500. In addition, cooling mount 3500 may also incorporate a mechanism, button, or sensor (not shown) that automatically "turns on" the fan of cooling mount 3500 when an electronic device or protective cover 2600 is installed or secured in cooling mount 3500. The automatic "on" mechanism may also be incorporated into cooling mount 100 and/or 1900.

In the example shown, the clamping mechanism 3504 is movable and pivots from an open position (fig. 37) to a closed position (fig. 38). In the closed position, the clamping mechanism 3504 engages the peripheral housing 2600 (electronic devices may be held in the peripheral housing 2600) such that the electronic devices 2802 are held between the rails 3502 and the clamping mechanism 3504 in the cooling mount 3500. The clamping mechanism 3504 is then locked into place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism 3506.

Fig. 36 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2802 secured by placing the peripheral housing 2600 in the cooling mount 3500 of fig. 35. Referring to fig. 36, in operation, the sides 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600 can be first placed in the guide rails 3502 along the bottom or sides opposite the clamping mechanisms 3504. When the electronic device 2802 is placed in the guide 3502, the clamping mechanism 3504 is in an open position.

Fig. 37 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2802, the electronic device 2802 being placed in a cooling mount 3500 such that the rails 3502 engage the slotted or recessed areas of the sides 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600. The guide rail 3502 may include a lip that extends over the top side 2604 of the peripheral cover 2600 to hold it in place. As shown in fig. 37, the gripper mechanism 3504 is in an open position. In this example, the gripper mechanism 3504 may be pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The clamping mechanism 3504 in the open position may be tilted at an angle of, for example, 45-90 degrees or more from the cooling mount 3500 to receive the enclosure 2600 and the electronic device 2802.

Fig. 38 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 2802 placed in the cooling mount 3500 of fig. 35 with the clamping mechanism 3504 in a closed position. When in the closed position, the clamping mechanism 3504 is positioned against the electronic device 2802 such that the clamping mechanism 3504 fits within a groove of the side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600. In this example, the clamping mechanism 3504 may be substantially parallel to the side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 to engage a side of the electronic device 2802. The clamping mechanism 3504 may include a lip that extends over the top side 2606 of the peripheral cover 2600 to hold it in place. To lock the gripper mechanism 3504 in the closed position, the locking mechanism 3506 may be pivoted between a closed state and an open state, and may be pivoted on the gripper mechanism 3504 (as shown in fig. 35) to lock and prevent the gripper mechanism 3504 from opening.

Fig. 39 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of the clamping mechanism 3504 when engaged with the side 2606 of the peripheral cover 2600. As shown in fig. 39, the clamping mechanism may include a lip over the top of the sides 2606 of the peripheral cover 2600 to hold the peripheral cover 2600 in place. Fig. 39 also shows a side 2606 with a raised tab 3902 that engages a corresponding groove 3904 of the clamping mechanism 3504.

Unlike side 2606, side 2604 (shown in fig. 40) has two raised tabs 4002 for engaging corresponding grooves on the rail 3502. The purpose of having different numbers of raised tabs on

sides

2604 and 2606 is to ensure that peripheral housing 2600 (and electronic device 2802 enclosed in peripheral housing 2600) can only be installed in cooling mount 3500 in a particular orientation where sides 2606 only engage rails 3502 and sides 2606 only engage clamping mechanisms 3504. Electronic devices such as tablet computers tend to have uneven heat distribution across the back. In other words, certain areas of the back of the electronic device tend to be hotter than other areas. Therefore, in order to maximize the cooling efficiency and/or temperature regulation of the electronic device 2802 when the electronic device 2802 is mounted in the cooling mount 3500, it is important to have the fan 4004 in the cooling mount 3500 closer to the area of the back of the electronic device 2802, which tends to be hottest. Assuming that fan 4004 is positioned closer to rail 3502 than clamping mechanism 3504 (as shown in fig. 40), the purpose of having different numbers of raised

tabs

3902, 4002 on

sides

2604 and 2606 is to ensure that the hottest area of the back of electronic device 2802 is located near fan 4004 when electronic device 2802 is enclosed in enclosure 2600 and mounted in cooling mount 3500. It should also be noted that any shape, size, or number of raised tabs may be incorporated into peripheral cover 2600 and cooling mount 3500 such that peripheral cover 2600 can only be installed in cooling mount 3500 in one orientation. Additionally, visual indicators, such as matching colors or markings, may also be incorporated to assist the user in installing the peripheral cover 2600 in the cooling mount 3500 in one orientation.

Fig. 40 shows a close-up front perspective view of the guide rail 3502 when engaged with the side 2604 of the peripheral cover 2600. As shown in fig. 40, the guide rail 3502 may also include a lip over the top of the sides 2604 of the peripheral cover 2600 to hold the peripheral cover 2600 in place, and a groove for engaging the raised tab 4002. Also shown in fig. 40, when the peripheral housing 2600 is mounted within the cooling mount 3500 to allow airflow from the fan 4004 to directly contact the back side of the electronic device 2802 for sufficient temperature regulation of the electronic device 2802, the holes in the web construction 2602 are located in the same location as the fan 4004 on the cooling mount 3500.

Fig. 41 shows a rear perspective view of the cooling mount 3500 having a rotatable band 4102, the rotatable band 4102 having a support 4104, the support 4104 extending. As shown in fig. 41, a rotatable belt 4102 may be mounted to the back of the cooling mount 3500. The rotatable belt 4102 may have the same function as the rotatable belt 1502 (shown in fig. 15). However, the rotatable belt 4102 may also include a mounting frame 4104 that rotates with the rotatable belt 4102. The support 4104 is also capable of holding the cooling mount 3500 at an incline when in the extended position (as shown in fig. 41).

Fig. 42 shows a rear perspective view of cooling rack 3500 having rotatable belt 4102, rotatable belt 4102 having supports 4104, with supports 4104 retracted.

Fig. 43 is a perspective view of the flip mount 4300. The flip mount 4300 may include a mounting plate 4302,

side plates

4304, 4306, and a bar 4308. Side plate 4304 may be connected to one end of mounting plate 4302, while side plate 4306 may be connected to the opposite end of mounting plate 4302. Similarly, side plate 4304 may be connected to one end of bar 4308, while side plate 4306 may be connected to the opposite end of bar 4308. The side panel 4306 may also be molded to an extension arm 4314 having an end panel 4316, on which a point-of-sale system may be used (as shown in fig. 46 and 47). The mounting plate may also have holes into which screws 4310 are inserted for mounting to the back of the cooling mount 3500, as shown in fig. 45. The opposite end of the flip bar 4308 may also have a rubber ring 4312 that provides a grip and allows the flip mount to flip from side to side when the flip mount 4300 is mounted to the back of the cooling mount 3500.

In the example shown, the

side plates

4304 and 4306 may be shaped substantially like a pentagon or a plate with a square bottom having a triangular element at the top so that the

side plates

4304 and 4306 pivot at the point of the pentagon or triangular top element, when flipped from one direction to the other, they are on opposite sloped sides. In operation, the mounting block 3500 is flipped on top to assume the opposite fore-aft direction by pivoting at the point of side plates 4304 and 4036 and then resting on the sides of the cooling mounting block 3500 and the oppositely sloped sides of the side plates 4304 and 4036. Those skilled in the art will recognize that it is not necessary to shape side plates 4304 and 4036 as shown or to place mounting brackets 3500 on opposite sides of plates 4304 and 4036.

Fig. 44 is an exploded view of the flip mount 4300. In particular, fig. 44 shows how the connection is made between the

side plates

4304, 4306 and the mounting plate 4302. In particular, the opposite ends of the mounting plate 4302 may be inserted into slots 4406 located on the

side plates

4304, 4306 and then secured by screws 4402. Additionally, fig. 44 shows how the connection is made between the

side plates

4304, 4306 and the bar 4308. In particular, the opposite ends of the bar 4308 may be inserted into holes 4408 located on the

side plates

4304, 4306 and then secured by screws 4404.

FIG. 45 is a rear perspective view of the flip mount of FIG. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of FIG. 35. In particular, flip mount 4300 acts as a stand for cooling mount 3500. Referring to fig. 45, the point-of-sale system 4502 can be attached to a plate 4316 of an arm 4314. The point-of-sale system 4502 may be attached to the plate 4316 by any mechanism known in the art, including but not limited to a magic clasp. The cooling mount 3500 may be supported in a vertical position by flipping the mount 4300 so that the rail side 3502 of the cooling mount 3500 contacts the ground. Alternatively, flip mount 3500 allows cooling mount 3500 to be flipped over so that fixture side 3504 of cooling mount 3500 contacts the ground (as shown in fig. 47). This flip functionality can improve the efficiency and convenience of sales transactions. For example, in operation, a cashier may quickly flip the cooling mount toward a customer so that the customer may make a credit card payment at the point-of-sale system, and then quickly flip the cooling mount back to the cashier to complete the transaction.

Fig. 46 is an exploded view of the flip mount of fig. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35. It should also be noted that the flip mount 4300 may also be mounted on the back side of the cooling mounts 100 and 1900.

Fig. 47 is a front perspective view of the flip mount of fig. 43 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35. As shown in fig. 47, a point-of-sale system 4502 may include a keypad, a display, and a credit card slot. However, any point-of-sale system known in the art may be utilized.

Other features may also optionally be implemented into the cooling mount described herein without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, other cooling units or mechanisms for cooling the portable electronic device, such as inductive cooling, may be used in addition to or in place of the fan. Depending on the type of cooling unit, contact between the electronic device and the cooling unit 105 may be required. Further, the cooling mount may include WiFi access, bluetooth, and other hardware and software to facilitate communication between the cooling mount and the portable electronic device and internal and external networks. Bluetooth, WiFi, radio, and/or other wired or wireless communication may be established between the portable electronic device and the cooling mount to add functionality by communicating signals from the cooling mount to the portable electronic device. For example, a speaker or other accessory may be included in the cooling mount, which may be accessed via communication between the portable electronic device and the cooling mount.

It will be understood that, as used herein, the term "in signal communication" means that two or more systems, devices, components, modules or sub-modules are capable of communicating with each other via signals propagating on some type of signal path. The signal may be a communication, power, data, or energy signal that may convey information, power, or energy from a first system, device, component, module, or sub-module to a second system, device, component, module, or sub-module along a signal path between the first and second systems, devices, components, modules, or sub-modules. The signal path may include a physical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical, optical, wired, or wireless connection. The signal path may also include additional systems, devices, components, modules, or sub-modules between the first and second systems, devices, components, modules, or sub-modules.

More generally, terms such as "communicating" and "communicating over" (e.g., a first component "communicates" or "communicates" with a second component) are used herein to refer to a structural, functional, mechanical, electrical, signal, optical, magnetic, electromagnetic, ionic, or fluid relationship between two or more components or elements. As such, the fact that one component is said to be in communication with a second component is not intended to exclude the possibility that other components may be present between the first and second components and/or operatively associated or engaged with the other components. For the purposes of this application, the hardware and/or software necessary to establish signal communication between two components shall be the "communication component".

The foregoing description of implementations has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the claimed invention to the precise form disclosed. Descriptions, modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description or may be acquired from practicing the invention. The claims and their equivalents define the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-regulated mount for engaging with a portable electronic device having a peripheral cover, wherein the peripheral cover includes a first notch on one side of the peripheral cover and a second notch on an opposite side of the peripheral cover, the temperature-regulated mount comprising:

a housing having a front face for engaging a portable electronic device and a recessed compartment having a temperature control unit for heating and/or cooling the electronic device during operation, wherein the front face of the housing comprises: a clamping mechanism on one side of the mounting bracket and a guide rail on an opposite side of the front face of the housing for engaging the portable electronic device along the peripheral cover; and

wherein the guide rail is aligned with the first recess of the peripheral cover and the clamping mechanism is aligned with the second recess of the peripheral cover to properly orient the portable electronic device in the trim mount to maximize the ability of the trim mount to control the temperature of the portable electronic device.

2. The trim mount of claim 1, wherein said temperature control unit is a series of fans.

3. The trim mount of claim 2, wherein the series of fans are positioned at an incline relative to the back of the portable electronic device to blow air across the back of the portable electronic device.

4. The temperature-regulated mounting rack of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a mounting mechanism for mounting the temperature-regulated mounting rack to an object.

5. The temperature regulated mount of claim 4, wherein the mounting mechanism allows rotation of a housing of the temperature regulated mount to allow positioning of the portable electronic device in a portrait or landscape configuration.

6. The trim mount of claim 1, wherein the housing of the trim mount further comprises a temperature sensor for detecting when the external temperature of the portable electronic device reaches a predetermined temperature.

7. The trim mount of claim 1, further comprising a communication component to enable signal communication with the portable electronic device.

8. A thermal regulating mounting system for engaging a portable electronic device, the system comprising:

a temperature-regulated mount having a housing with a front face for engaging a portable electronic device, and a recessed compartment having a temperature control unit for heating and/or cooling the electronic device during operation, wherein the front face of the housing comprises: a clamping mechanism on one side of the front face of the housing and a guide rail on an opposite side of the front face of the housing for engaging the portable electronic device along the peripheral cover;

a peripheral cover for securing around a periphery of an electronic device, wherein the peripheral cover includes a first recess on one side of the peripheral cover and a second recess on an opposite side of the peripheral cover; and

wherein the guide rail of the front face of the temperature-regulated mount is aligned with the first recess of the peripheral cover and the clamping mechanism of the front face of the temperature-regulated mount is aligned with the second recess of the peripheral cover to properly orient the portable electronic device in the mount to maximize the ability of the mount to control the temperature of the portable electronic device.

9. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 8, wherein said peripheral cover comprises a backing, and wherein said backing comprises an opening.

10. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 9 wherein said backing is a webbing.

11. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 8 wherein said temperature control unit is a series of fans.

12. The thermal mounting system of claim 11, wherein said series of fans are positioned at an angle relative to the back of said portable electronic device to blow air across the back of said portable electronic device.

13. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 8 further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting said temperature regulated mounting bracket to an object.

14. The thermal mounting system of claim 8, wherein said mounting mechanism allows said housing to rotate to allow said portable electronic device to be positioned in a portrait or landscape configuration.

15. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 8, further comprising a bracket positioned on a back side of said housing for supporting said housing.

16. The temperature regulated mounting system of claim 8, further comprising a hand strap positioned on a back side of said housing for supporting said housing.

17. The thermal mounting system of claim 16, wherein said hand strap on the back of said housing allows rotation of said housing to allow said portable electronic device to be positioned in a portrait or landscape configuration.

18. The thermal mounting system of claim 8, further comprising a temperature sensor for detecting when an external temperature of said portable electronic device reaches a predetermined temperature.

19. A temperature-regulating mounting system in accordance with claim 18, wherein the fan is turned on when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the equipment is at some predetermined temperature.

20. A peripheral cover for surrounding the periphery of a stationary electronic device, wherein the periphery of the cover has a predetermined height to mate with a universal temperature regulated mounting frame having a clamping mechanism and a rail, wherein the peripheral cover comprises: a first notch on one side of the peripheral cover that engages a clamping mechanism of the universal temperature regulation mount and a second notch on an opposite side of the peripheral cover that engages a guide rail of the universal temperature regulation mount to hold the electronic device against the universal temperature regulation mount.