CN113491040A - Temperature regulating mounting part with magnetic mounting part - Google Patents

Abstract

A magnet mount assembly is provided for quickly mounting and releasing a portable electronic device to various objects, including brackets, clips and/or holders (ie, support mounts) to mount the portable electronic device at various angles Support in pitch position. The magnet mount assembly can be attached to the back of a temperature control device or to the back of a portable device, eg, to a universal mount. The mount may also include connection pins or other electrical connections for powering the cooling mount and/or the portable electronic device when the magnet mount assembly is connected to the support mount.

Description

Temperature regulating mounting part with magnetic mounting part

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The priority claim for U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/770,653 entitled temparature recharging MOUNT filed on 21/11/2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 16/690,420 entitled temparature recharging MOUNT WITH MAGNETIC POWER MOUNT filed on 21/11/2019, and a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 15/993,000 entitled temparature recharging MOUNT filed on 30/5/2018, U.S. patent application No. 15/993,000, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 15/826,411 entitled COOLING MOUNT filed on 29/11/2017 (now US10,409,342), U.S. patent application No. 15/826,411, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 14/939,781 entitled tacable priority application No. 38735 (now US9,836,101) filed on 12/11/2015, U.S. patent application No. 5811/48311, which claims provisional patent application No. 201411/11, is a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 5811/11,11,11, all of the above applications are incorporated herein in their entirety.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a cooling mount for a portable electronic device having a magnetic mount with a power supply and associated accessories.

Background

Portable electronic devices, including tablet computers, such as iPAD, iPAD Air, and iPAD mini; smart phones, such as iPhone and Android phones; a mobile phone; and personal computers, all of which are typically battery powered so that a user can carry them with them and use them as desired, including when operating a vehicle such as an airplane, watercraft or automobile. Typically, these devices provide navigation information to users, and for many people, such devices have become a mandatory navigation item. Recently, such devices have been used to process sales transactions and other business purposes, which require tablet computers to be used continuously for long periods of time both indoors and outdoors.

In use, it can be problematic if the electronic equipment is exposed to extreme heat or direct sunlight, particularly for directing operations on land, water and aircraft. The screen of the electronic device is almost completely black and can become very hot if left in direct sunlight and/or can become overheated if the device is used for a long 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 be problematic and/or dangerous to the user if the device automatically shuts down during use.

Currently, if the device overheats, 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 by taking it out of service for an extended period of time. Once the temperature inside the device drops, it may automatically restart, but during this time, once the device overheats, the user is unable to do so. Similar problems may occur when the portable electronic device is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. There is a need for portable electronic devices that can be used at all temperatures and for extended periods of time without interruption due to overheating or exposure to extreme temperatures. There is also a need for a quick mount for a portable electronic device having a power source that can be used with or without a temperature control device to allow hands-free operation of the device at different angles.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention relates to a temperature regulating mount for a portable electronic device, including but not limited to tablet computers, such as iPAD, iPAD Air, and iPAD mini; smart phones, such as iPhone and Android phones; a mobile phone; and personal computers, which not only extend product life, but also prevent equipment from critical temperature shutdown and general overheating, which can be uncomfortable or even dangerous for the user. As further shown 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 through the rear of 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. For purposes of this application, the term "cooling mount" is interchangeable with "temperature control unit", "temperature control device" or "temperature control mount" as all are used to control the temperature of the portable electronic device.

In one embodiment, the invention includes a polygonal housing made of a rigid material having a generally shaped front portion of a portable electronic device for mounting the electronic device on a cooling mount. The housing has a back and four sidewalls. The back part comprises two battery shells, a circuit board and an electric fan. The cooling mount is configured such that the portable electronic device is held away from the back when engaged with the cooling mount, allowing air flow from the fan to circulate through the back of the electronic device to reduce its internal temperature.

Optionally, the invention may comprise an apparatus for fastening a cooling mount to an object. For example, the cooling mount may include straps for attaching the mount to the legs of the user, or clips for attaching the cooling mount to various objects within the nacelle or cabin, objects on the instrument panel or in the immediate vicinity of 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 the portable electronic device is engaged in the cooling mount. The temperature sensitive probe can detect when the ambient temperature or the temperature of the portable electronic device reaches a certain predetermined level and begin cooling the device.

In another example, a thermostat 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 undesired shutdown of the electronic device. The mount also carries a protective perimeter housing for protecting the electronic device and allowing the device to mate with the universal mount. The peripheral housing leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., by providing a web) for temperature control. The protective perimeter housing includes grooves and recesses for mating with the rails, and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the mount in a particular orientation to maximize the ability of the mount to regulate the temperature of the electronic device.

Optionally, the present invention may also include a magnet mount assembly for quickly mounting and releasing the portable electronic device to various objects, including brackets, clips, and/or retainers (i.e., support mounts) to support the portable electronic device in various angles in a pitch position. The magnet mount assembly may be attached to the back of the temperature control unit or the back of the portable device by, for example, engaging a protective perimeter housing. The mount may also include connection pins or other electrical connections for providing power to the cooling mount and/or the portable electronic device when the magnet mount assembly is connected to the support mount.

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 embodiment of the cooling mount of the present invention as it 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 a tablet computer.

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

FIG. 5 is a close-up top perspective view of the lower right 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 can be attached to the back of the cooling mount.

Fig. 8 shows a side perspective view of one example of the cooling mount of fig. 1 with a mounting mechanism attached to a rear portion of the cooling mount.

FIG. 9 is a perspective elevation view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 showing an example of an external power source mounted to 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 attached to the back 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 measuring the temperature of a portable electronic device engaged by the cooling mount.

FIG. 13 is a top view of the cooling mount of FIG. 1 positioned in a perimeter 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 member of fig. 13.

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

Fig. 16 is another rear perspective view of the peripheral mounting member of fig. 13 with the hand strap apparatus mounted to the back of the peripheral mounting member.

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

Fig. 18 is a rear perspective view of the peripheral housing 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 held by the peripheral housing 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 housing 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 housing 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 housing of fig. 17 placed 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 housing 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 housing of fig. 17 placed in the cooling mount of fig. 19.

Fig. 26 is a front perspective view of another example of a peripheral housing that may be placed around the periphery of an electronic device.

Fig. 27 is a rear perspective view of the peripheral housing of fig. 26.

Fig. 28 is a front perspective view of the electronic device held by the peripheral housing of fig. 26.

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

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

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

Fig. 34 is a side view of the left side of the peripheral enclosure 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 housing 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 housing of fig. 26 placed in the cooling mount of fig. 35 with the clamping mechanism in an open position.

FIG. 38 is a front perspective view of the peripheral housing 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 back perspective view of an example of a rotatable band with a kickstand extended to mount 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 to the back of the cooling mount of FIG. 35 with the kickstand 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 rear 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.

Fig. 48 is a rear perspective view of one example of a magnet mount of the magnet mount assembly of the present invention.

Fig. 49 is a front perspective view of the magnet mount of fig. 48.

Fig. 50 is a rear exploded view of the magnet mount of fig. 48.

Fig. 51 is a front exploded view of the magnet mount of fig. 49.

Fig. 52 shows the magnet mount of fig. 48 mounted to the back of the cooling mount of fig. 35.

Fig. 53 is a front perspective view of the magnet receiving mount of the magnet mount assembly of the present invention.

Fig. 54 is a front exploded view of the magnet receiving mount of fig. 53.

Fig. 55 is a rear exploded view of the magnet receiving mount of fig. 53.

Figure 56 is a photograph of the magnet receiving mount mounted to a table support.

Fig. 57 shows another example of an embodiment of a magnet mount assembly according to the present invention.

Fig. 58 shows an exploded view of the magnet mount assembly of fig. 57.

Fig. 59 is a rear portion of another example of a magnet mount according to the present invention.

Fig. 60 is an exploded view of the back of the magnet mount of fig. 59.

Fig. 61 and 62 show front perspective views of the magnet mount of fig. 59 secured to the peripheral housing of fig. 26.

FIG. 63 illustrates a rear perspective view of another example of a magnet mount assembly according to the present invention.

Fig. 64 and 65 show the folded feet of the magnet mount of fig. 59.

Detailed Description

As shown in fig. 1-65, the present invention relates to a cooling mount 100 for a portable electronic device 102 that will not only extend product life, but also prevent critical temperature shutdown and general overheating of the device 102. As further shown and explained below, the cooling mount 100 of the present invention houses the portable electronic device 102 in a manner that allows air to flow through the rear of the device 102 to cool the electronic device during use. In one example embodiment, a fan powered by an internal and/or external power source may be used in the cooling mount to create a flow of air 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 upon detection of a predetermined temperature. The cooling mount may also include a heating element to prevent the portable electronic device from shutting down at low temperatures, thereby forming an integral temperature regulating mount, device or unit. The temperature adjustment unit of the present invention can cool the portable electronic device, heat the portable electronic device, or heat and cool the portable electronic device.

As shown in fig. 47-65, the present invention can also include a magnet mount assembly for quickly mounting and releasing the portable electronic device to various objects, including brackets, clips, and/or holders (i.e., support mounts) to support the portable electronic device in a raised position at various angles. The magnet mount assembly may be attached to the back of the temperature control unit or the back of the portable device by, for example, engaging a protective perimeter housing. The mount may also include connection pins or other electrical connections for providing power to the cooling mount and/or the portable electronic device when the magnet mount assembly is connected to the support mount.

Turning now to fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one example of an embodiment of the cooling mount 100 of the present invention when 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 front portion having the general shape 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 in different sizes and shapes to engage other types and sizes of portable electronic devices 102, such as smart phones and personal computers. Further, the cooling mount 100 may include an adapter (not shown) for accommodating various types of equipment without modifying the overall design.

Although fig. 1 shows the cooling mount 100 and the portable electronic device 102 in a portrait orientation, the position of the cooling mount 100 can be easily changed to a landscape orientation or other orientations depending on the orientation of the electronic device. Further, although the housing 104 is illustrated as a rectangular polygonal shape, the cooling mount 100 is not so limited in shape and may be designed to have any shape for mounting the front of the electronic device 102.

The portable electronic device 102 is mounted in front of the cooling mount 100. The front face of the cooling mount 100 includes a generally convex perimeter 106 having retaining means 108, 110 for receiving and retaining the portable electronic device 102 on the front of the cooling mount 100. For example, as shown in fig. 1, the device 102 may be held at various points along its perimeter by a raised mechanism 106, a channel mechanism 108, or a clamping mechanism 110 positioned along a sidewall of the housing 104, thereby securing, hooking, and/or clamping 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. As shown in fig. 2, the cooling mount 100 provides the user with the ability to reduce the internal and external temperatures of the equipment 102 through a cooling unit 105, which in this example is a series of fans 112 that blow air through ports 136 across an air flow path 109 that is thermodynamically designed. In this example, the fan 112 is powered by an internal power source 114, which in this example is a battery within a battery housing. 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 described further below, the electronic circuit board 116 may be in communication with the temperature sensing device 160 for determining when to turn the cooling unit 105 on and/or off and to control other functions and features of the mount 100 (e.g., low-battery light indicators).

As shown, in this example, the cooling mount 100 includes generally inwardly sloping sidewalls 120 that converge toward the recessed compartment 118 for housing the cooling unit 105; a power source (i.e., a battery) located within the battery housing 114; and a circuit board 116. To allow the cooling unit 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 and the power source (i.e., battery) and circuit board 116 within the battery housing 114. Thus, the cooling unit 105 is positioned in the recessed compartment 118 at the rear of the cooling mount 100 to maintain a predetermined amount of air space between the rear 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 102 is held on the front of the cooling mount 100, resting on the peripheral edges of the side walls 102 and engaged by the protrusion mechanisms 106, the channel mechanisms 108, or the clamping mechanisms 110. The indentations of the side walls 120 and the protrusion mechanisms 106, the channel mechanisms 108, or the clamping mechanisms 110 allow the portable electronic device 102 to easily slide into the cooling mount 100 and further allow access to components 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 illustrates the cooling unit 105 and components housed in the recessed compartment 118. Shown from the front are the exposed fan 112, battery housing 114, and circuit board 116. When the portable electronic device 102 is removed, disconnected or unhooked from the present invention, access to the internal power source (i.e., battery) located within the battery housing 114 is readily available. This facilitates quick and easy battery replacement when low battery power is present during operation. Fig. 3 also shows an external power cord 122 that may be used to connect the mount 100 to an external power source, which may be an external battery, as shown in connection with fig. 9 below. Furthermore, fig. 3 shows one example of a mounting mechanism 115, which mounting mechanism 115 can be connected 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 and socket pivot mechanism 124, a clamping device 126 into which the ball and socket pivot fits, and a nut adjustment assembly 128.

Fig. 4 is a bottom left perspective view of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1. Fig. 4 shows an external power connection port 130 in the cooling mount housing 104 that can be connected to an external power source in place of a battery power source and power switch 132 and provides a means for selecting the power input source (internal or external, e.g., USB or internal battery). An external power source may be applied to the present invention, for example, through the USB or micro USB connector 122 (i.e., power switching is initiated by a slide switch). The elongated shield can protect the micro-USB power connector.

Fig. 4 also shows a battery indicator 134 that, in a particular embodiment, emits a green light if the internal battery is in a high power state, a yellow light if the battery is in a low power state, and a red light if the battery needs to be replaced. 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 for use with the present invention that, if pressed, allows the user to test the strength of the internal battery. While these components are shown as being 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 different locations along the mount 100.

Fig. 5 is a close-up top perspective view of the lower right corner of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1, showing the circuit board 116, the recessed compartment 118, and the side walls 120, and the protrusion mechanism 106 and the channel mechanism 108 with the portable electronic device 102 located therein or thereon.

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 that can house the fan 112, the battery housing 114, and the circuit board 116 outward and away from the back of the electronic device 102. As shown in fig. 6, the recessed compartment 118 includes a slanted panel 112 for mounting a fan at an inward angle to blow over the cooling mount 100 and the back of the electronic device 100. Fig. 6 illustrates the opposing and angled nature of a series of fans 112 that, when inserted into the cooling mount 100, cause air to flow over the back of the portable electronic device 102. Air from the fan 112 is exhausted from holes or ports 136 that cool the back of the mount. As shown, the port 136 may be located on an angled panel opposite the panel on which the fan 112 is mounted. Also shown in FIG. 6 is one example of a mounting mechanism 115 for use with the present invention, which in this case is a mounting plate 140, which is secured to the back of the housing 104 of the cooling mount 100 by fasteners 144a passing 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, which mounting mechanism 115 can 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. The mounting mechanism 115 includes a mounting plate 140, leg straps 148 that pass through slots 142 in the mounting plate 140, and cold fasteners 144a and 144b that pass through holes 146 in the plate 140 for mounting the plate 140 into corresponding holes 150 on the back of the cooling mount 100. The strap 148 may be, for example, an adjustable strap for attaching the cooling mount 100 and the portable electronic device 102 directly to a portion of a user, such as a leg of the user, or alternatively, a large and stable object. The strap 148 may be adjustable and secured by Velcro or other fastening devices to adjust the position and size of the strap 148 around the object to which it is mounted.

FIG. 8 shows the mounting mechanism 115 of FIG. 7 secured to the back 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 elevational view of the cooling mount 100 of FIG. 1 showing an example of an external power source 152 mounted to 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 can 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 cooling device (not shown) or elsewhere on the mounting mechanism 115, such as the mounting plate 140. In use, an internal power source, such as a 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 that can be attached to the back of the cooling mount 100. In this example, the mounting mechanism 115 includes a ball and socket pivot mechanism 124 that can be secured to the back of the cooling mount housing 104 using fasteners 144a and 144b, the fasteners 144a and 144b passing through holes 154 in the ball joint assembly 124, the holes 154 engaging holes 150 in the back of the housing 104. The ball joint can then be snapped into the clamping device 126 with a nut adjustment assembly 128, the nut adjustment assembly 128 allowing a user to clamp the cooling mount 100 and engage the portable electronic device 102 to an object (e.g., an instrument panel) in a cabin, cockpit, or direct area around a user that can operate a land, air, or marine vehicle within or near the reach of the user. The ball joint 124 allows the cooling mount 100 and the device 102 to be easily repositioned by allowing the mount to pivot.

Fig. 11 shows the mounting mechanism of fig. 10 mounted to the rear of the cooling mount housing 104 by fasteners 144a with the ball joints snapped into the clamping devices 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 equipment without securing the mounting plate of the leg mount to cooling mount 100, 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 located 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 the operation of the cooling unit 105 based on a measured temperature of the electronic device 102 and/or ambient air surrounding the device 102. The controller may trigger operation of the cooling unit 105 from the on state to the off state based on the detected temperature. Optionally, in other embodiments, an application on the electronic device 102 can also measure the internal and/or external temperature of the device 102 and communicate such temperature information to the cooling mount 100.

Fig. 13 is a top view of the cooling mount 100 of fig. 1 positioned in a peripheral mount 1302 for adding additional functionality to the cooling mount 100. The perimeter mount 1302 may be a flexible frame 100 that hooks directly to a cooling mount 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, and external battery packs. For example, fig. 13 shows an external device, such as a point of sale system 1304, which may be used to swipe a credit card, debit card, or any other form of payment when making a sale, and an external battery pack 1306 for providing 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 mount 1302, it should be understood that additional supports or external devices may be located on either side of the peripheral mount 1302. Further, additional supports and/or external devices may be attached to the perimeter mount by a variety of different means, including but not limited to screws, hooks, bolts, glue, tape, and Velcro. For example, as shown in fig. 13, the point of sale system 1304 may be attached to the peripheral mount 1302 using Velcro, while the external battery pack 1306 may be attached to the peripheral mount 1302 using hooks or screws that may be located on one side of the peripheral mount 1302 into an opening or slot 1402 (as shown in fig. 14).

Fig. 13 further illustrates a lanyard 1308 attached to the perimeter mount 1302. The lanyard 1308 can be attached to a shoulder strap (not shown) using a clip, a shackle, or any other attachment mechanism so that the perimeter mount can be supported by the shoulder of the user. The shoulder straps may comprise any material known in the art and may be adjustable. In use, for example, an attendant standing outside, such as a restaurant driving through, can use the cooling mount 100 and the perimeter mount 1302 to receive an order from someone. The user can carry or support the peripheral mount 1302 on the shoulder using the shoulder straps and then hold the mount 1302 in a horizontal and/or vertical position using the hand strap device 1502 to access the electronic devices located on the peripheral mount 1302 for ordering food. Once the order is placed, the point of sale system 1304 attached to the perimeter mount 1302 may then be used to swipe the customer's credit card. The peripheral mount 1302 and cooling mount 100 will prevent electronic devices such as ipads from overheating and may allow complete processing of any purchase orders, including acceptance 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 the perimeter mount 1302 may have a mounting plate 1404. The mounting plate 1404 may include apertures 1406 for securing or bolting to the cooling mount 100 and/or additional equipment, such as hand straps and point of sale systems. Further, the panel 1404 may include attachments for cable management. Additional items that may be secured to the mounting plate 1404 may include, but are not limited to, a visor.

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

Fig. 15 is a rear perspective view of the perimeter mount 1302, which illustrates the attachment of the hand strap apparatus 1502 to the 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, the hand worn device 1502, when mounted to the mounting plate 1404 of the peripheral mount 1302, may be able to rotate the peripheral mount 1302 along its central axis such that the electronic device 102 located within the peripheral mount 1302 may be oriented to a landscape or portrait position when the user's hand is located in the hand worn device 1502.

Fig. 16 is another rear perspective view of the peripheral mount 1302, which illustrates the peripheral mount having a narrow long side 1602 for attaching additional external devices, such as an external battery pack 1306, a point of sale device 1304, or any other associated electronic device. 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. The long narrow side 1602 may be made of plastic or any other rigid material. The narrow long side 1602 may also serve a dual purpose, one of which is to provide an attachment means for external equipment, but also serves as a support for the peripheral mount 1302. It is to be understood that the elongate sides 1602 can be located on one or more peripheral sides of the peripheral mounting element 1302. For example, fig. 15 shows the elongate sides 1602 on both peripheral sides of the peripheral mounting 1302.

Fig. 17 illustrates a front perspective view of one example of a perimeter housing 1700 that can be placed around the perimeter of the electronic device 2002 (fig. 20). As shown in fig. 17, a perimeter housing 1700, such as a silicon perimeter or sleeve, may be designed for placement around the perimeter and/or edges of the electronic device 2002. The peripheral housing 1700 may protect the electronic device 2002 from damage.

Although fig. 17 shows the perimeter housing 1700 having a central opening 1702 (for exposing the front and back of the electronic device 2002), in another example, the perimeter housing 1700 can 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 the peripheral housing 1700 may also include grooves or recessed areas for engaging and securing to the cooling mount 1900 (as shown in FIG. 19). As will be discussed further below, another purpose of the peripheral housing 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, iPAD Air, and iPAD mini, by varying the thickness of the peripheral housing 1700.

Fig. 18 shows a back perspective view of the peripheral housing 1700 of fig. 17. As shown in fig. 18, the perimeter housing 1700 is open on the back and is placed only around the perimeter 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. While the cooling mount 1900 is designed for cooling, 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 heating 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 when used in a cooler environment and to maximize the operational performance of the electronics. Because the back of the electronic device 2002 remains exposed while protected by the perimeter housing 1700, the electronic device 2002 can be cooled or heated by the mount 1900 as desired depending on the surrounding climate or environment. The cooling mount 1900 may also be referred to as a temperature adjustment mount when the mount is available for cooling, heating, and/or cooling or heating the electronic device 2002. A cooling or heating unit is located in the mount 1900 and, as described herein, may be referred to as a temperature control unit.

As described above, the dimensions of the peripheral housing 1700 may vary depending on the size of the electronic device 2002. In particular, while the outer dimensions of the peripheral housing 1700 may remain the same, the inner dimensions of the peripheral housing or the dimensions of the central opening 1702 may vary depending on the size of the electronic device intended for use. For example, if the electronic device is smaller (e.g., an iPAD mini), the size of the opening 1702 of the peripheral housing 1700 may also be smaller to accommodate the smaller electronic device such that the peripheral housing 1700 fits securely around the smaller electronic device. In addition, the thickness of the peripheral housing 1700 may also be varied to accommodate various thickness dimensions of the electronic device. With the central opening 1702 of the peripheral housing 1700 having any size, the cooling mount 1900 can be used to mount any number of different sized electronic devices using the peripheral housing 1700, with the peripheral housing 1700 sized to fit both within 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 be provided with different sized peripheral housings 1700 for different types and sizes of electronic devices 2002. While the height of the peripheral housing (distance from side 1704 to 1706) may remain the same, in some examples, the length of the longer sides 1704, 1706 of the peripheral housing 1700 may be varied to accommodate a variety of different sized electronic devices without affecting its fit within the mount 1900.

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of another example cooling mount 1900 of the present invention. As shown in fig. 19, to mount an electronic device 2002 with a peripheral housing 1700 in a 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 seen in fig. 19, the mount 1900 on the bottom or side edge may include a rail 1902, and one side edge 1704 or 1706 of the housing 1700 may be positioned in the rail 1902. On the opposite side of the cold mount 1900 is a clamping mechanism 1904 that 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 cold mount 1900. It should be noted that all features or functions that have been or can be incorporated in the cooling mount 100 can also be incorporated in the 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, clamping mechanism 1904 engages electronic device 2002 such that electronic device 2002 is held between rail 1902 in cooling mount 1900 and clamping mechanism 1904. The clamping mechanism 1904 is then locked in place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism 1906.

FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2002 held by a peripheral housing 1700 placed in the cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19. In operation, as shown in fig. 20, the side 1704 of the perimeter housing 1700 may first be placed in the rail 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 housing 1700 engaged with the rail 1902, it should be appreciated that the peripheral housing 1700 may be mounted to the cooling mount 1900 such that the sides 1706 of the peripheral housing 1700 engage with the rail 1902.

Fig. 21 is a back perspective view of an electronic device placed in the cooling mount 1900 of fig. 19. Fig. 21 best illustrates that the back of the electronic device 2002 remains exposed to allow the temperature of the electronic device 2002 to be better controlled by the mount 1900.

FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 2002 being placed in the cooling mount 1900 such that the rails 1902 engage with grooves or recessed regions of the sides 1704 of the perimeter housing 1700. The rail 1902 may include a lip that contacts the sides and top edge of the electronic device 2002 across the top side of the electronic device 2002 to hold it in place. As shown 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 can be tilted away from the cooling mount 1900 at an angle of, for example, 45-90 degrees or greater, to receive the peripheral housing 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 perimeter housing 1700. In this example, the clamping mechanism 1904 may be substantially parallel to the side 1706 of the perimeter housing 1700 to engage the side of the electronic device 2002. The clamping mechanism 1904 may 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 electronic device 1702 placed in cooling mount 1900 of FIG. 19 with locking mechanism 1906 in the locked position. To lock the clasping mechanism 1904 in the closed position, the locking mechanism 1906 may be pivoted between the closed state and the open state and may be pivoted over the clasping mechanism 1904 to lock and prevent the clasping 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 and locked by the locking mechanism 1906, with the clamping mechanism 1904 in a closed position. As shown in fig. 25, an opening 2502 or attachment point may be located on the cooling mount 1900 for attaching additional accessories (e.g., a point-of-sale device or a battery pack) as shown and described above to the sides of the cooling mount 1900.

Fig. 26 illustrates a front perspective view of another example of a peripheral housing 2600 that may be placed around the periphery of an electronic device 2802 (shown in fig. 28). It should be noted that all features and functions that have been or may be incorporated into the peripheral housing 1700 may also be incorporated into the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 26, the peripheral housing 2600 may be made of any resilient material, such as silicon (to provide rigidity and flexibility), which may be designed so that it may be placed around the perimeter and/or edges of the electronic device 2802, and may protect the electronic device 2802 from damage. In addition, the longer sides 2604, 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 can also include grooves or recessed regions for engaging and securing to the cooling mount 3500 (shown in fig. 35).

Unlike the peripheral housing 1700, the peripheral housing 2600 may include a web feature 2602 at the back of the housing 2600 that includes an opening or aperture to protect the back of the electronic device 2802 and provide further stability to the electronic device 2802. Openings or holes in the web configuration allow the back of the electronic device 2802 to be cooled by the cooling mount 3500 (fig. 35). Although mount 3500 is designed to be cooled, 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 heating assembly (not shown) may also be included in the mount 3500 behind the electronic device 2802. These heating elements can be used to prevent the electronics from freezing when used in a cooler environment and to maximize the operational performance of the electronics. Since the back of the electronic device 2802 is still exposed through the web construction 2602 when protected by the peripheral housing 2600, the electronic device 2802 can be cooled and/or heated by the cooling mount 3500 as required by the surrounding climate or environment.

As described above for the peripheral housing 1700, the dimensions of the peripheral housing 2600 may vary depending on the dimensions of the electronic device 2802. In particular, while the outer dimensions of the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 may remain the same, the size of the inner dimensions of the sides of the peripheral housing may vary depending on the size of the electronic device intended for use. For example, if the electronic device is small (e.g., an iPad mini), the interior dimensions of the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 can be designed to be smaller to accommodate the smaller electronic device such that the peripheral housing 2600 fits securely around the smaller electronic device. In addition, the thickness of the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 can also be varied to accommodate various thickness dimensions of the electronic device. By having the interior dimensions of the sides of peripheral housing 2600 be of any size, cooling mount 3500 can be made to fit any number of different sized electronic devices by using peripheral housing 2600 sized to fit within mount 3500 and around any given type of electronic device 2802 to allow cooling mount 3500 to be a universal mount. In this manner, the mount 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 the sides 2604 to 2606), in some examples, the length of the long sides 2604, 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 may be varied to accommodate a variety of different sized electronic devices without varying the thickness of the peripheral walls of the housing.

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

Fig. 28 illustrates a front perspective view of the front of the peripheral housing 2600 when the electronic device 2802 is placed within and secured by the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 28, when the electronic device is enclosed by the peripheral housing 2600, the screen of the electronic device 2802 is fully exposed. In another example, the peripheral housing 2600 may further include a screen protector (not shown) for protecting the screen at the front of the electronic device 2802 to prevent the screen from breaking or breaking, or to protect the screen from direct sunlight.

Fig. 29 illustrates a back perspective view of the peripheral housing 2600 when the electronic device 2802 is placed within and secured by the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 29, the web feature 2602 on the back of the enclosure 2600 can include an opening or hole to allow the back of the electronic device 2802 to be exposed so that the cooling mount 3500 can more effectively regulate the temperature of the electronic device 2802 when the electronic device 2802 is mounted on the cooling mount 3500 (as 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 housing 2600 and further protect the electronic device 2802.

Fig. 30 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the electronic device 2802 taken along line a-a of fig. 28 when placed within and secured by the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 30, the peripheral housing has a sidewall 3002 for engaging a side of the electronic device 2802. The sidewall 3002 of the peripheral housing 2600 may have elasticity to restrain the electronic device 2802 such that the electronic device 2802 is secured in the housing 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 perimeter size of the housing 2600, a large electronic device 2802 may fit within the housing 2600 with a thinner wall 3200 rather than a thicker wall 3200 that would house a smaller electronic device 2802. In this way, the temperature adjustment mount can operate as a universal mount for all sizes of electronic devices. The thermostat mount is sized to accommodate the largest tablet computer, and the thickness of the peripheral housing will vary (at least on two opposing sides) to allow any size portable electronic device to be held within the thermostat mount.

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

Specifically, fig. 31 shows a bottom side of the peripheral housing 2600, fig. 32 shows a side view of the right side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600, fig. 33 shows a side view of the top side of the peripheral housing 2600, and fig. 34 shows a side view of the left side 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 31-34, the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 can include apertures located at particular areas to correspond to various ports (e.g., charging port 3102 and auxiliary ports) (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 understood that the peripheral housing 2600 may incorporate any aperture at 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 embodiment of a cooling mount 3500 of the present invention. As shown in 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 can include a guide 3502 and the side 2604 of the housing 2600 can be positioned in the guide 3502. On the opposite side of the cooling mount 3500 is a clamping mechanism 3504 that can be moved from an open position to a closed position after engagement with the side 2606, and then locked in place by the locking mechanism 3506 to secure the electronic device 2802 in the cooling mount 3500. As shown in fig. 35, different lengths of the rails 3502 and clamping mechanisms 3504 correspond to different lengths of the elongate groove 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, such that the rails 3502 can only engage the sides 2604 and the clamping mechanisms 3504 can only engage the sides 2606. The purpose of enabling the peripheral housing 2600 to 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 features and functions that have been or can be incorporated into the cooling mounts 100 and/or 1900 can also be incorporated into the cooling mount 3500. For example, any features (such as the temperature sensors or probes 158 described and shown herein with respect to cooling mounts 100 and 1900) including any external attachments, 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 electronic device or protective enclosure 2600 is installed or secured within cooling mount 3500. The automatic "open" mechanism may also be incorporated into the cooling mounts 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 mechanisms 3504 engage the peripheral housing 2600 (in which electronic devices may be held) such that the electronic devices 2802 are held between the rails 3502 and the clamping mechanisms 3504 in the cooling mount 3500. The clamping mechanism 3504 is then locked in place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism 3506.

Fig. 36 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 2802 held by a peripheral housing 2600, the peripheral housing 2600 being placed in the cooling mount 3500 of fig. 35. As shown in fig. 36, in operation, the side 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600 can be first placed in the guide rail 3502 along the bottom or side opposite the clamping mechanism 3504. When the electronic device 2802 is placed in the guide rail 3502, the clamping mechanism 3504 is in an open position.

Fig. 37 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 2802 placed in the cooling mount 3500 such that the rails 3502 engage with grooves or recessed regions of the sides 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600. The guide 3502 may include a lip that passes over the top side 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600 to hold it in place. As shown in fig. 37, the clamping mechanism 3504 is in an open position. In this example, the clamping mechanism 3504 can pivot between an open position and a closed position. The clamping mechanism 3504 in the open position may be tilted away from the cooling mount 3500 at an angle of, for example, 45-90 degrees or greater to receive the peripheral housing 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 recess of the side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600. In this example, the clamping mechanism 3504 may be generally 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 passes over the top side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 to hold it in place. To lock the clamping mechanism 3504 in the closed position, the locking mechanism 3506 can be pivoted between the closed and open states and can be pivoted above the clamping mechanism 3504 (as shown in fig. 35) to lock and prevent the clamping 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 housing 2600. As shown in fig. 39, the clamping mechanism may include a lip that rides over the top of the side 2606 of the peripheral housing 2600 to hold the peripheral sleeve 2600 in place. Fig. 39 also shows a side 2606 having raised tabs 3902 that engage corresponding grooves 3904 of clamping mechanism 3504.

Unlike side 2606, side 2604 (shown in fig. 40) has two raised tabs 4002 for engaging corresponding grooves on the rails 3502. The purpose of having different numbers of raised tabs on the sides 2604 and 2606 is to ensure that the peripheral housing 2600 (and the electronic devices 2802 encased within the peripheral housing 2600) can only be installed in the cooling mount 3500 in a particular orientation in which the sides 2604 can only engage the rails 3502 and the sides 2606 can only engage the clamping mechanisms 3504. Electronic devices (e.g., tablet computers) tend to have uneven heat distribution on the back. In other words, some areas of the back of the electronic device tend to be hotter than other areas. Therefore, when the electronic apparatus 2802 is mounted in the cooling mount 3500, in order to maximize the cooling efficiency and/or temperature regulation of the electronic apparatus 2802, it is important to bring the fan 4004 in the cooling mount 3500 closer to the area of the back of the electronic apparatus 2802 that tends to become hottest. Given that the fan 4004 is located closer to the rails 3502 (as shown in fig. 40) than the clamping mechanism 3504, the purpose of having different numbers of raised tabs 3902, 4002 on the sides 2604 and 2606 is to ensure that the hottest areas on the back of the electronic device 2802 are positioned close to the fan 4004 when the electronic device 2802 is encased in the peripheral housing 2600 and mounted in the cooling mount 3500. It should also be noted that any shape, size, or number of raised tabs may be present in the peripheral housing 2600 and cooling mount 3500 than a person, such that the peripheral housing 2600 can only be installed in the cooling mount 3500 in one orientation. Further, a visual indicator, such as a matching color or indicia, may also be compared to a person to assist the user in installing the peripheral housing 2600 in the cooling mount 3500 in one orientation.

Fig. 40 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of the guide 3502 when engaged with the side 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600. As shown in fig. 40, the guide rail 3502 may also include a lip that passes over the top of the side 2604 of the peripheral housing 2600 to hold the peripheral housing 2600 in place; and a groove for engaging the projecting tab 4002. Also shown in fig. 40 is a hole in web configuration 2602 that is located in the same position as fan 4004 on cooling mount 3500 when peripheral housing 2600 is installed within cooling mount 3500 to allow air flow from fan 4004 to directly contact the back of electronic device 2802 to adequately regulate the temperature of electronic device 2802.

Fig. 41 shows a rear perspective view of the cooling mount 3500 having a rotatable belt 4102, the rotatable belt 4102 having a kickstand 4104 with the kickstand 4104 extended. As shown in fig. 41, rotatable band 4102 may be mounted to the back of 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 kickstand 4104 that rotates with the rotatable belt 4102. The kickstand 4104 is also capable of holding the cooling mount 3500 at an angle when in the extended position (as shown in fig. 41).

Fig. 42 shows a rear perspective view of the cooling mount 3500 with a rotatable belt 4102, the rotatable belt 4102 having a kickstand 4104 with the kickstand 4104 retracted.

Fig. 43 is a perspective view of flip mount (flip mount) 4300. Rollover 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 and 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 as an extension arm 4314 having an end panel 4316 on which the 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 to provide grip and allow the flip mount 4300 to be flipped from side to side when mounted to the back of the cooling mount 3500.

In the illustrated example, the side plates 4304 and 4306 may be generally shaped like a pentagon or a plate with a square bottom, with a triangular element on the top, such that the side plates 4304 and 4306 pivot on the corners of the pentagon or triangular top element and when flipped from one direction to the other, it is on the opposite sloped side. In operation, mount 3500 can be flipped over to the top to assume the opposite fore-aft direction by pivoting on the corners of side plates 4304 and 4036 and then resting on the sides of cooling mount 3500 and the opposite angled sides of side plates 4304 and 4306. Those skilled in the art will recognize that it is not necessary to shape side plates 4304 and 4036 as shown or to rest mounts 3500 on opposite sides of plates 4304 and 4036.

Fig. 44 is a mount exploded view of flip mount 4300. In particular, fig. 44 shows how the side plates 4304, 4306 and the mounting plate 4302 are connected. In particular, the opposite end of the mounting plate 4302 may be inserted into a slot 4406 located on the side plates 4304, 4306 and then secured by a screw 4402. Further, 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 support for cooling mount 4300. As shown in 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, Velcro. Cooling mount 3500 may be supported by flip mount 4300 in an upright position such that rail side 3502 of cooling mount 3500 contacts the ground. Alternatively, flip mount 3500 allows cooling mount 3500 to be flipped over so that clamping mechanism side 3504 of cooling mount 3500 contacts the ground (as shown in fig. 47). This flip feature may allow for greater efficiency and convenience of sales transactions. For example, in operation, a cashier may quickly flip the cooling mount over to a customer so that the customer may make a credit card payment at a point-of-sale system, and then quickly turn the cooling mount to the cashier to complete the transaction.

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

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

48-65 illustrate one example of a magnet mounting assembly for a portable electronic device that is capable of providing power to the portable electronic device through the mounting assembly. The magnet mounting assembly may be used with or without a cooling mount or temperature control device, the function of which is to allow hands-free operation of the portable electronic device at different angles and at different heights. As will be shown below, the mounting assembly includes a magnet mount 4800 (fig. 48) that is received or engaged by a receiving mount or support mount 5300 (fig. 53). The magnet mount 4800 is located on the back of the portable electronic device to allow the receiving mount or support mount 5300 to be magnetically engaged by quickly releasing the portable electronic device from the receiving mount 5300.

Fig. 48 is a rear perspective view of one example of a magnet mount 4800. Magnet mount 4800 can be mounted to the back of cooling mount 3500 or the back of the portable electronic device. Magnet mount 4800 includes magnet plate 4802, magnet plate mount 4804, electrical connections 4820, printed circuit board 5002 (shown in fig. 50), screws 4810 for mounting the magnet plate to magnet mount 4804, and screws 4812 for mounting magnet mount 4800 to the back of cooling mount 3500 (shown in fig. 52). The magnet plate mount 4804 may also include handles 4806, 4808 on opposite sides of the magnet plate mount 4804 for a user to grasp when the magnet mount 4800 is mounted to the back of the cooling mount 3500. As discussed further in connection with fig. 50, the printed circuit board 5002 may include two male pogo pins 5004, or other electrical connections and a USB port 5006. As will also be discussed further in connection with fig. 50, the magnet plate 4802 may include a hole or opening 5008 for electrical connection 4820, through which two male pogo pins 5004 may protrude. Electrical connections 4820 include electrical connections for receiving power from a power source and cable connections for interfacing with magnet mount 4800 to provide power to the electrical connections in magnet mount 4800 to power personal electronic device and/or temperature adjustment mount 3500.

Fig. 49 is a front perspective view of the magnet mount 4800 of fig. 48. In particular, fig. 48 shows a screw 4812 protruding from the front of the magnet mount 4800 for mounting to the back of the cooling mount 3500. These screws 4812 are secured by magnet plate 4802 and magnet plate mount 4804 to secure magnet mount 4800 to cooling mount 3500. One skilled in the art will recognize that other fastening mechanisms besides screws 4812 may be used to fasten magnet mount 4800 to cooling mount 3500, including but not limited to adhesives, friction fit connections, sliding connections, or other known fastening mechanisms for securing two components together.

Fig. 50 is a rear exploded view of the magnet mount 4800 of fig. 48, and fig. 51 is a front exploded view of the magnet mount 4800 of fig. 49. Fig. 50 most clearly shows the printed circuit board 5002, which may be located between the magnet plate 4802 and the magnet plate mount 4804. The male pogo pins 5004 and USB ports 5006 may be located on the printed circuit board 5002. Although two male pogo pins are shown in fig. 50, it should be appreciated that any number of male pogo pins may be used in conjunction with magnet mount 4800. Male pogo pin 5004 and USB port 5006 are electrically connected to each other through printed circuit board 5002 such that when male pogo pin 5004 receives power, power is transmitted through USB port 5006. In addition, a charging cable 5202 (shown in fig. 52) can connect USB port 5006 to a charging port located on any electronic device as discussed in this application. Thus, when male pogo pin 5004 receives power, the electronic device mounted within cooling mount 3500 can be charged through charging cable 5202. Fig. 50 further illustrates the mount 5010, which may engage with a notch 5012 located on the magnet plate 4802 to provide further security when the magnet plate 4802 is mounted to the magnet plate mount 4804.

Fig. 52 shows the magnet mount 4800 of fig. 48 mounted to the back of the cooling mount 3500. While magnet mount 4800 is shown mounted to the back of cooling mount 3500, it is understood that magnet mount 4800 can be mounted to the back of cooling mounts 100 and 1900, or other embodiments thereof. Further, it should also be understood that the number and location of screws 4812 can be varied to mount magnet mount 4800 to any of cooling mounts 3500, 100, and 1900. As further shown in fig. 52, a charging cable 5202 can connect the USB port 5006 to any electronic device associated with the present invention in order to charge the electronic device.

Fig. 53 is a front perspective view of a magnet receiving mount 5300 for receiving and engaging a magnet mount 4800. Magnet receiving mount 5300 can include a receiver plate 5302, a printed circuit board 5404 (shown in fig. 54), a receiver plate fixation mount 5402 (shown in fig. 54), a magnet 5304, and a screw 5308 for securing receiver plate 5302 to receiver plate fixation mount 5402. As further shown in fig. 53, six cylindrical magnets 5304 may be located within receiver plate 5302. It should be appreciated that any number, size or shape of magnets may be used in conjunction with the present invention. Optionally, the receiver plate 5302 may be made of a ferromagnetic material. Magnet 5304 may be further positioned within receiver plate 5302 such that the magnet is flush with receiver plate 5303. The receiver plate 5302 can further include an opening 5306 that exposes two female spring pins 5306 (which connect to the printed circuit board 5404) for mating with the electrical connectors 4812 of the magnet mount 4800.

Fig. 54 is a front exploded view of the magnet receiving mount 5300 of fig. 53. Fig. 55 is a rear exploded view of the magnet receiving mount 5300 of fig. 53. Fig. 54 and 55 most clearly show the printed circuit board 5404, which may be located between the receiver board 5302 and the receiver board mounting fixture 5402. The female pogo pins 5306 and the USB port 5406 can be located on the printed circuit board 5404. Although two female spring pins are shown in fig. 54, it should be appreciated that any number of female spring pins may be used in conjunction with the magnet receiving mount 5300. The female spring pin 5306 and the USB port 5406 are electrically connected to each other through the printed circuit board 5404 such that when the USB port 5404 receives power, the power is transmitted through the female spring pin 5306. Although not shown, the USB port 5406 can receive power from any external power source, such as a power outlet.

The magnet receiving mount 5300 can be from a portion of any support mechanism, such as a bracket, clamp, and/or holder. Fig. 56 illustrates one example of a magnet receiving mount 5300 in combination with a height-adjustable pivot support. In particular, fig. 56 is a photograph of the magnet receiving mount 5300 mounted to the table support 5602. The magnet receiving mount can be mounted to the table support 5602 by screws 5308. It should also be noted that any known bracket, holder, clamp, or support device may be used to mount magnet receiving mount 5300.

For example, the receiving mount 5300 may incorporate a floor stand, cup holder, vent clip, instrument panel support, or other interface device commonly used in human vehicles to support electronic equipment. Further, receiving mount 5300 can be used in conjunction with any of the different types of mounts described above to engage cooling mount 3500.

Fig. 57 illustrates an example of a magnet mount assembly 5700 according to the present invention with a magnet mount 4800 and a receiving mount 5300 engaged at the back of a cooling mount 3500. In particular, the magnet mount assembly 5700 includes a front portion of the magnet mount 4800 secured to a back portion of the cooling mount 3500 and a back portion of the magnet mount 4800 connected to the front portion of the magnet receiving mount 5300. The back of the magnet mount 4800 can be attached to the front of the magnet receiving mount 5300 by the attraction of the magnet plate 4802 to the magnet 5304. It should be appreciated that the pulling force of the magnet plate 4802 with magnets 5304 may vary depending on the desired strength of the connection, but in one embodiment may be at least 15 pounds of pulling force required to disconnect the magnet mount 4800 from the receiving mount 5300.

When the back of the magnet mount 4800 is magnetically coupled to the front of the magnet receiving mount 5300, a connection is also made between the male pogo pin 5004 and the female pogo pin 5306. As will be appreciated in the art, the male pogo pin 5004 is typically in the form of an elongated cylinder containing spring-loaded pins, which when pressed by the female pogo pin 5306, the point at each end of the male pogo pin 5004 makes fixed contact with and thereby electrically connects the two printed circuit boards 5002 and 5404 together. Thus, in operation, external power can be provided to the USB port 5406, which USB port 5406 in turn transmits power to the female pogo pins 5306 through the printed circuit board 5404. Power from female pogo pin 5306 is then received by male pogo pin 5004 and transmitted through printed circuit board 5002 to USB port 5006. Charging cable 5202, connected to USB port 5006, may then provide charging to any electronic devices located within peripheral housing 2600, as described above. Thus, the magnetic connection between the magnet mount 4800 and the magnet receiving mount 5300 may ultimately allow for charging of any electronic device as described above. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention is not limited to use of a USB port and that other pin connectors and adapters may be used to receive and power from the receiving mount 5300 to the magnet mount 4800 to power the electrical device. Further, the present invention can also be applied to supply power to the cooling mount 3500. The electrical connections include an electrical connection for receiving power from a power source and a cable connection for interfacing with the magnet mount 4800 to provide power to the electrical connection in the magnet mount 4800 to power the personal electronic device and/or the temperature adjustment mount 3500.

Fig. 58 illustrates an exploded view of the magnet mount assembly 5700 of fig. 57. Fig. 58 further illustrates the securing block 5010 which can engage with a groove 5804 located on the receiver plate 5302 and the securing block 5802 which engages with a groove 5806 to provide further security in the mounting of the magnet receiving mount 5300 to the magnet mount 4800 and for proper alignment of the magnet mount 4800 with the receiving mount 5300.

Fig. 59 is a rear portion of another example of a magnet mount 5900 according to the present invention. Unlike the magnet mount 4800, the magnet mount 5900 can be attached directly to the back of the peripheral housing 2600. Similar to the magnet mount 4800, the magnet mount 5900 can include a magnet plate 5902, a magnet plate mount 5904, an electrical connector 4820, a printed circuit board 6002 (shown in fig. 60), and a screw 5910 for mounting the magnet plate 5902 to the magnet mount 5904.

The magnet plate mount 5904 can also include handles 5906, 5908 on opposite sides of the magnet plate mount 5904 to be graspable by a user when the magnet mount 5900 is mounted to the back of the peripheral housing 2600. In this example, the magnet plate fixing mount 5904 includes a central portion where the magnet plate is fixed against the magnet plate fixing mount. The handles 5906, 5908 extend outwardly from the sides of the central portion in an opposite manner, extending between the central portion of the magnet plate fixation mount 5904 and the guide rail 5916 on one side and the clamping mechanism 5914 on the other side.

As further shown in fig. 59, a guide rail 5916 may be attached to one side of the handle 5908 of the magnet panel fixture mount 5904 and a clamping mechanism 5914 may be attached to an opposite side of the handle 5906 of the magnet panel fixture mount 5904. The guide rail 5916 and the clamping mechanism 5914 may have the same features and functions as those associated with the guide rail 3502 and the clamping mechanism 3504. For example, similar to the clamping mechanism 3504, the clamping mechanism 5914 can be pivoted from the open position to the closed positioner. In the closed position, the clamping mechanism 5914 may engage the peripheral housing 2600 (within which the electronic device may be held) such that the electronic device is held between the guide rail 5916 and the clamping mechanism 5914 in the magnet plate fixture mount 5904. The clamping mechanism 5914 may then be locked in place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism 5918. Thus, the same mechanisms used to secure the peripheral housing 2600 to the cooling mount 3500 can be used to secure the peripheral housing 2600 to the magnet mount 5900. Additionally, an external accessory, such as a shoulder strap clip 5918, may be mounted on the magnet mount 5900. The guide rails 5916 and clamping mechanisms 5914 may further cooperate with grooves or recesses in the sides of the peripheral housing 2600 in the same manner as previously described.

Fig. 60 is an exploded view of the back of the magnet mount 5900 of fig. 59. Fig. 60 most clearly shows the printed circuit board 6002, which may be located between the magnet plate 5902 and the magnet plate mount 5904. The features and functionality of the printed circuit board 6002 may be the same as discussed with respect to the printed circuit board 5002. For example, the male pogo pin 6004 and the USB port 6006 are electrically connected to each other through the printed circuit board 6002, such that when the male pogo pin 6004 receives power, the power is transmitted through the USB port 6006. Additionally, a charging cable 5912 (shown in fig. 59) may connect USB port 6006 to a charging port located on any of the electronic devices discussed in this application. Also shown in fig. 60 is a folding foot 6010 that allows the peripheral shell to be positioned at an angle on a flat surface in either a longitudinal or transverse position. These folding feet 6010 are also shown in connection with fig. 64 and 65 and are capable of moving independently of each other.

Fig. 61 and 62 show front perspective views of the magnet mount 5900 when secured to the peripheral housing 2600. Fig. 63 shows a back perspective view of one example of a magnet mount assembly 6300 according to the invention, with the magnet mount 5900 and receiving mount 5300 engaged on the back of the cooling mount 3500. In particular, the magnet mount assembly 6300 includes a front portion of the magnet mount 5900 secured to the back of the peripheral housing 2600 and a back portion of the magnet mount 5900 connected to the front portion of the magnet receiving mount 5300. The back of the magnet mount 5900 can be coupled to the front of the magnet receiving mount 5300 in the same manner as the magnet mount 4800 is coupled to the magnet receiving mount 5300, which is accomplished by the attraction of the magnet plank 5902 to the magnets 5304. Similarly, the magnetic connection between the magnet mount 5900 and the magnet receiving mount 5300 may ultimately allow for charging of any electronic devices secured in the peripheral housing 2600, as described above.

Fig. 64 and 65 show the folding foot of the magnet mount 5900. Also shown in fig. 64-65, a folding foot 6010 allows the peripheral shell to be positioned at an angle in either a longitudinal position (fig. 64) or a transverse position (fig. 65) on a flat plane. In this example, four folding feet 6010 are pivotally connected to the handles 5906, 5908 such that two are on either side of the handles and two are on the bottom side of the handles 5906, 5908. In particular, fig. 64 shows two of the folding feet on top of the handles 5906, 5908 in an open position such that the peripheral housing 2600 may be angled in a longitudinal position. Fig. 65 shows two of the folding feet on the same side of the handle 5906 in an open position such that the peripheral housing 2600 can be angled in a transverse position.

In operation, the magnet mount and the receiving mount of fig. 48-65 are magnetically attracted to each other by the magnet in the receiving mount and the magnetic plate in the magnet mount. The magnet mount and the receiving mount engage one another when positioned in close proximity. Corresponding protrusions and recesses in the magnet mount and the receiving mount are aligned allowing electrical connection between the magnet mount and the receiving mount for powering the electronic device or the temperature adjustment mount. An external power supply is provided to the receiving mount. The receiving mount may be incorporated into any support structure designed to engage any number of objects or rest on a surface.

Other features may also optionally be implemented into the cooling mounts 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 may be required between the electronic device and the cooling unit 105. 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 or 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 increase functionality by communicating signals of the cooling mount with the portable electronic device. For example, speakers or other accessories may be included in the cooling mount, which may be accessed via communication between the portable electronic device and the cooling mount.

It should be understood that the components of the systems taught herein may also be in signal communication with each other. The term "in signal communication" as used herein 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 "communicate" and "communicate with" (e.g., a first component is "in communication with" or "in communication with") 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. Thus, the fact that one component is said to be in communication with a second component is not intended to exclude the possibility that additional components may be present between and/or operatively associated or engaged with the first and second components. For purposes of this application, the hardware and/or software necessary to establish signal communication between two components shall be referred to as a "communication component".

The foregoing description of the embodiments 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. 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 (17)

1. A magnet mount comprising a magnet plate, a magnet plate fixed mount having a central portion for receiving the magnet plate, wherein the magnet plate fixed mount further comprises a magnet plate fixed mount extending outwardly from a side of the central portion At least one handle, the magnet mount further includes an electrical connector exposed through an opening in the magnet plate, wherein the electrical connector includes an electrical connector for receiving power from a power source and for interfacing with a portable electronic device for mounting by the magnet A cable connection for supplying power to portable electronic equipment. 2. The magnet mount of claim 1, further comprising a receiver mount for mating with the magnet mount, wherein the receiver mount includes a magnet and an electrical connection to the magnet mount An electrical connection that mates to supply power to the magnet mount. 3. The magnet mount of claim 1, wherein the magnet plate fixed mount further comprises at least two opposing handles, one handle extending outwardly from one side of the central portion and the other handle Extends outwardly from opposite sides of the central portion. 4. The magnet mount of claim 3, further comprising a guide rail on one side of one of the two opposing handles, and a clamping mechanism on an opposing side of the other of the two opposing handles , for clamping to housings designed to engage with portable electronic devices. 5. The magnet mount of claim 1, further comprising a securing mechanism for securing the back of the magnet mount to a temperature adjustment unit that engages the portable electronic device to adjust the temperature of the portable electronic device . 6. A magnet mount assembly comprising a magnet mount having a clamping mechanism for mounting to a protective housing of a portable electronic device. 7. The magnet mount assembly of claim 6, wherein the magnet mount has a central portion for receiving the magnet plate and two opposing handles, each extending outwardly from each side of the central portion, the magnets The mount also includes electrical connections exposed through the openings in the magnet plate, wherein the electrical connections include electrical connections for receiving power from the power source and for interfacing with the portable electronic device to power the portable electronic device through the magnet mount of cable connections. 8. The magnet mount of claim 6, further comprising a receiver mount for mating with the magnet mount, wherein the receiver mount comprises a magnet magnetically attracted to the magnet mount a magnet plate; and an electrical connector for mating with an electrical connector on the magnet mount to supply power to the magnet mount. 9. The magnet mount of claim 6, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a guide rail on one side of one of the two opposing handles, and an opposite side of the other of the two opposing handles Clips on the side for clamping to the protective case of portable electronic devices. 10. A magnet mount assembly comprising a magnet mount having a magnet plate mounted to a central portion of the magnet mount, the magnet mount further including an electrical connection exposed through the opening in the magnet plate, wherein the electrical connection includes a connection for receiving power from a power source The electrical connections of the , and the cable connections for interfacing with the portable electronic device to power the portable electronic device through the magnet mount; and a receiving mount for mating with a magnet mount, wherein the receiving mount comprises: a magnet magnetically attracted to a magnet plate on the magnet mount; and an electrical connection with the magnet mount An electrical connector that mates to supply power to the magnet mount. 11. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, wherein the magnet mount includes two opposing handles, one handle extending outwardly from one side of the central portion and the other handle extending from the center Opposite sides of the sections extend outward. 12. The magnet mount assembly of claim 11, wherein the magnet mount further comprises a guide rail on an associated side of the two opposing handles and the other of the two opposing handles A clamping mechanism on the opposite side for clamping to a housing designed to engage an electronic device. 13. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, further comprising a securing mechanism for securing the back of the magnet mount to a temperature regulation unit that engages an electronic device to regulate the electronic device temperature of the device. 14. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, wherein the magnet mount further comprises a clamping mechanism for securing the magnet mount to a portable electronic device. 15. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, wherein the magnet mount further comprises a clamping mechanism for securing the magnet mount to a housing protecting the portable electronic device. 16. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, wherein the magnet mount includes at least two folding feet for supporting the magnet mount at an angle on a flat serving table. 17. The magnet mount assembly of claim 10, wherein the magnet mount includes at least four independently movable folding feet for angling the magnet mount in a horizontal or vertical position on a flat desk.

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