CN116923603A

CN116923603A - Fixing device of electronic product

Info

Publication number: CN116923603A
Application number: CN202210371885.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: W·石; S·韦克斯勒; 舒发春; T·乌尔默
Original assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Current assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Priority date: 2022-04-11
Filing date: 2022-04-11
Publication date: 2023-10-24
Also published as: DE102023202515A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening device for an electronic product, in particular a smart phone, on a monorail or multitrack vehicle, comprising a base element and two holding elements arranged on opposite sides of the base element, wherein the holding elements each have a clamping element, wherein the clamping elements each have a first and a second clamping region, in particular wherein a recess is formed in the clamping element between the first and the second clamping regions, wherein in the unloaded state a clamping plane is determined parallel to the base element and in particular through the recess plane of the clamping element, wherein the magnitude angle between the first clamping region and the clamping plane is not equal to the magnitude angle between the second clamping region and the clamping plane.

Description

Fixing device of electronic product

Technical Field

The invention relates to a fixing device for an electronic product.

The invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a monorail vehicle, comprising a fastening device.

Although the present invention is generally applicable to any electronic product, the present invention will be described with reference to a smart phone.

Background

Electronic products such as smartphones are often fixed on vehicles, such as electric bicycles, so that they can be operated also while driving. To this end, the smartphone is placed on the holder and laterally clamped by two or more arms, with the smartphone firmly positioned on the holder. Alternatively, the smart phone can be surrounded by a special casing, which casing comprises the fastening element. The sleeve can be connected to the holding device in a form-fitting or force-fitting manner. However, a case is often suitable for only one particular type of smartphone.

In general, the holding device is able to hold different smartphones differently and reliably, because the holding device is a smartphone that is matched to a specific size. If the smartphone is different from the predefined size or the predefined weight, for example due to a small size or a casing, the smartphone may fall off the holding means.

Disclosure of Invention

In one embodiment, the invention provides a fastening device for an electronic product on a monorail or multitrack vehicle, in particular a smart phone, comprising a base element and two holding elements arranged on opposite sides of the base element, wherein the holding elements each have a clamping element, wherein the clamping elements each have a first and a second clamping region, in particular wherein a recess is formed in the holding element between the first and the second clamping regions, wherein in the unloaded state a clamping plane is defined parallel to the base element and in particular through the recess of the clamping element, wherein the magnitude angle between the first clamping region and the clamping plane is unequal to the magnitude angle between the second clamping region and the clamping plane.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a vehicle, in particular a monorail vehicle, preferably an electric bicycle, comprising a securing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

The terms "electronic product" or "electronic article" are to be understood in the broadest sense, in particular in the description, preferably in the claims any device, means, appliance or the like capable of being operated by electric energy, in particular in the form of a display and/or operating means for a user.

One of the advantages achieved thereby is that electronic products with different dimensions and/or geometries can be arranged in a simple manner in the fixture. Due to the different angles in magnitude of the clamping areas, electronic products of different sizes, in particular clamps, can be secured. A further advantage is that due to the recess in the clamping element, a side button of the electronic product, such as a volume button, is not operated when the electronic product is introduced into the fixture.

Other features, advantages, and other embodiments of the invention will be described or disclosed hereinafter.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention, the recess is formed over at least 80%, preferably 90%, in particular 100% of the length of the clamping element. The length of the clamping element is defined as the extension of the clamping element along the axis along which the electronic product being loaded is in contact with the clamping element. Thus, the side buttons (e.g., on/off buttons and volume buttons on the smartphone) are not held down by the clamping element. Thus, the button is not unintentionally operated when being loaded into the fixture.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, one of the holding elements is arranged immovably. This has the advantage that the structure is simplified, since only one of the holding elements is embodied movably. When the electronic product is inserted, the holding element can be deflected, in particular rotated, while the electronic product can be arranged on the immovable holding element. The movable holding element can then be deflected backwards until it grips the electronic product.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, an unlocking element is provided for a relative movement of the base element and the base element, wherein the unlocking element can be placed in an open or closed position. The base element can be fastened to the vehicle, in particular in a releasable manner. The base element can be releasably arranged on the base element. This has the advantage that unintentional movements of the base element, for example removal of the base element from the base element, are prevented.

According to an advantageous development of the invention, the base element can be removed from the base element in the open position of the unlocking element, and the base element is fixed to the base element in the closed position of the unlocking element. When the unlocking element is in the closed position, the base element is fixed to the base element. Therefore, the electronic product held by the holding means cannot be removed together with the base member. In this way the base element can be protected, thereby protecting the electronic product against falling out. When the unlocking element is operated (i.e. introduced into the open position, for example by pressing the unlocking element), the base element can be removed from the base element (if necessary together with the electronic product).

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a closing device for the unlocking element is provided. This has the advantage that the unlocking element can be prevented from being operated for transferring the unlocking element from the closed position into the open position. In this way the electronic product can be protected from e.g. unauthorized persons.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a bar-shaped blocking element can be introduced into the closing device, whereby the blocking element can prevent the unlocking element from being transferred into the open position in the introduced state. A reliable and easy-to-operate closing device can thereby be realized in a simple manner.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a recess is formed in at least one holding element, in particular in a non-movably arranged holding element, which recess reduces the height of the holding element. The height of the holding element is defined as the extension of the holding element perpendicular to the base element. The recess allows an edge area of the electronic product to be reached by a user for operation in a simple manner. This enables the user to reach important areas (e.g. "start button" in the smartphone display) even if the electronic product is fixed in the fixture.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a charging device is provided for wireless and/or wired charging of the electronic product. The wireless charging device can include, for example, an inductive charging coil. In particular, the charging device can have an energy storage unit, for example a battery, which can supply the energy required for charging the electronic product. In this way, the electronic product can be charged in a simple manner as long as the electronic product is held in the holding device.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a control device is provided, which is designed to prevent wireless charging of the electronic product as long as the electronic product and/or the further electronic product is connected to the charging device via a charging cable. Thereby enabling to prevent two electronic products from being charged simultaneously. Thus, overload of the charging device can be prevented in a simple manner.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention, the charging device comprises an inductive energy transfer device which is arranged between the holding elements and is spaced apart from the recess, wherein the center of the inductive energy transfer device, in particular of the inductive coil, is arranged outside the center with respect to the distance between the two holding elements in the unloaded state. When the electronic product is fixed in the fixture, the at least one holding element is deflected to at least partially enclose the electronic product. Thus, the center of the electronic product and the center of the base element in the fixed state can be spaced apart from each other, i.e. not arranged on a common axis perpendicular to the base element. In order to ensure improved energy transmission, the center point of the inductive energy transfer device is located off-center with respect to the distance between the two holding elements in the unloaded state, i.e. in particular with respect to the center point of the base element. The distance between the inductive energy transfer device and the center of the electronic product in the fixed state is reduced, so that the energy transmission is improved.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a light display device is provided, by means of which a light pattern can be emitted, wherein information about the charging behavior of the charging device is encoded in the light pattern. The light display device can comprise, inter alia, one or more LEDs. Information such as charging behavior, error reports, battery status or the like can be displayed to the user by means of the light display device. In particular, the information can be encoded in the optical signal, for example by a specific color and/or optical pulse. Whereby information can be provided to the user in a simple manner.

Further important features and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the dependent claims, the figures and the corresponding description of the figures.

It is to be understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be applied not only in the respective given combination, but also in other combinations or alone, without leaving the scope of the invention.

Drawings

Preferred embodiments and implementations of the present invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and will be explained in detail in the following description, wherein like reference numerals refer to identical or similar or functionally identical parts or elements.

Here, it is shown that:

FIG. 1 is a fixture according to one embodiment of the invention in schematic form;

FIG. 2 is a cross-section of a fixation device according to one embodiment of the invention in schematic form;

FIG. 3 is an unlocking element according to one embodiment of the invention in schematic form;

FIG. 4 is a light display device according to one embodiment of the invention in schematic form;

FIG. 5 is an energy transfer device according to one embodiment of the invention in schematic form;

and

FIG. 6 is a monorail car with a binding in schematic form according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows in schematic form a fixing device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 1 shows a fixture 1 in which an electronic article or product (not shown) can be fixed. The fastening device 1 comprises two opposing holding elements 2,2', each having a clamping element 3,3'. The clamping elements 3,3 'each comprise two clamping areas 4,4', between which an elongated recess 5 is formed. Two support elements 7,7' are arranged on the base element 6 to protect the electronic product from scratches and impacts. Furthermore, the fixation device 1 comprises a connection zone 8, where the cable can be connected to the fixation device 1.

A charging device (not shown) is arranged below the base element 6, which charging device can be supplied with electrical energy by wireless means, for example by induction, and/or by means of a cable connection by means of the connection region 8. The closing device 20 comprising the unlocking element 9 and the blocking element 10 is arranged laterally. A recess 11 is formed centrally in the upper region of one of the two holding elements 2, 2'.

The recess 5 extends along the entire length of the clamping element 3,3', so that the electronic product in the secured state can partly protrude into the recess 5 without operating and/or pressing a side button on the electronic product.

The base element 6 and the two holding elements 2,2' are made of preferably rigid plastic in order to provide the fastening device 1 with sufficient stability. The support 7,7 'and the clamping element 3,3' are made of a particularly soft rubber or plastic, so that the electronic product is not damaged in the fixed state.

Of the two holding elements 2,2', one holding element 2 is constructed immovably, while the other holding element 2' can be displaced. To fix the electronic product, one holding element 2 'is now deflected to such an extent that the electronic product can be inserted between the holding elements 2, 2'. The holding element 2 'is then deflected backwards, for example by means of a spring force, so that the electronic product is held by the two holding elements 2, 2'. In the secured state, the electronic product is secured between the clamping areas 4,4 'of the two holding elements 2, 2'.

Fig. 2 shows in schematic form a cross section of a fixation device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the fixture 1. The holding elements 3,3 'each have two clamping areas 4,4'. The amount of the angle 13 between the first clamping area 4 and the clamping plane 12 is not equal to the amount of the angle 13 'between the second clamping area 4' and the clamping plane 12. The clamping plane 12 is parallel to the base element 6 and passes through the two recesses 5,5'. The different angles enable electronic products having different geometries to be securely fastened and in particular to be fastened centrally in the recess 5,5'. In particular, electronic products having corners or rounded sides can be fixed. The probability of electronic product jamming can be reduced through different angles.

Furthermore, a closing device 20 comprising an unlocking element 9 is arranged laterally on the fastening device 1. The base element 6 is fastened to the base element 21 and cannot be removed from the base element 21 as long as the unlocking element 9 is not operated. The base element 6 is released by pressing onto the lock element 9 and can be removed from the base element 21.

A substantially rod-shaped blocking element 10 can be arranged for fixing the unlocking element 9. The blocking element 10 can be inserted into the fastening device 1 and, in the inserted state, can prevent the unlocking element 9 from being actuated, in particular from being pressed in.

Fig. 3 shows in schematic form an unlocking element according to an embodiment of the invention.

In fig. 3, a fastening device 1 is shown. The securing means comprise a closing means 20 comprising an unlocking element 9 and a blocking element 10. The blocking element 10 is arranged above the unlocking element 9, so that the unlocking element 9 is prevented from being able to be pressed in, i.e. moved upwards in fig. 3. The blocking element 10 can be unscrewed for removal, for example, from the fixing device 1. The unlocking element 9 can be located in an open position and in a closed position. In the open position, the base element 6 can be removed from the base element 21 (not shown). In the closed position, removal of the base element 6 from the base element 21 is not possible. The unlocking element 9 can be prevented from being moved into the open position by the blocking element 10. For example, the base element 6, on which the electronic product (not shown) is placed, can thereby be protected against rapid removal by strangers.

Furthermore, a recess 11 is formed in the holding element 2' of the fastening device 1. The height 14 'of the holding element 2' in the region of the recess 11 is reduced to a height 14 by the recess 11. The respective height 14, 14' of the holding elements 2,2' is defined as the extension of the respective holding element 2,2' perpendicular to the base element 6.

Fig. 4 shows in schematic form an optical display device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 4 shows a light display device 15 arranged at a side of the fixture 1. The light display device 15 can comprise, inter alia, one or more LEDs. By means of the light display device 15, a light pattern can be emitted from which information about the state of charge of the fixture 1 can be recognized. For example, continued illumination of the light display device 15 can indicate that an electronic product (not shown) is being wirelessly charged. The information can be encoded by means of different frequencies, colors or light intensities.

Fig. 5 shows in schematic form an energy transfer device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 5 shows an energy transmission device 16 comprising an induction coil 17 arranged in a base surface (not shown) of the fixture 1. A charging cable (not shown) can be connected by means of the connection element 8 in order to be able to supply electrical energy to an electronic product (not shown). By means of the induction coil 17, a current can be induced in an electronic product (not shown) arranged on the induction coil 17, which can be charged with said current.

The center point 18 of the induction coil is separated from the center point 18 'of the distance of the holding elements 2, 2'. The induction coil 17 is thus arranged outside the center with respect to the spacing of the holding elements 2, 2'. When the electronic product is loaded into the fixture 1, the holding element 2 'is deflected such that the centre point of the electronic product is also out of centre with respect to the spacing of the holding elements 2, 2'. In this way, even for different electronic products having different geometries, the center of the electronic product in a fixed state and the center of the induction coil 17 are close to each other, so that the electronic product is effectively charged.

Fig. 6 shows in schematic form a monorail car with a fastening device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 shows a monorail vehicle 19, in particular an electric bicycle. The securing device 1 is arranged on a monorail car, to which securing device an electronic product (not shown) can be secured.

In summary, at least one embodiment of the invention has at least one of the following features and/or provides at least one of the following advantages:

secure fixing of electronic products with different geometries.

Preventing unauthorized persons from quickly removing, i.e. preventing carry-away, and/or preventing loss of the electronic products held in the holding device.

-effectively charging the electronic product in the fixture.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto but can be modified in various ways.

Claims

1. Fastening device (1) for an electronic product, in particular a smart phone, on a monorail or multitrack vehicle, comprising a base element (6) and two holding elements (2, 2 ') arranged on opposite sides of the base element (6), wherein the holding elements (2, 2') each have a clamping element (3, 3 '), wherein the clamping elements (3, 3') each have a first clamping zone (4) and a second clamping zone (4 '), in particular wherein a recess (5, 5') is formed in the clamping elements (3, 3 ') between the first clamping zone (4) and the second clamping zone (4'), wherein in the unloaded state a clamping plane (12) is defined parallel to the base element and in particular through the recess (5, 5 ') of the clamping element (3, 3'), wherein a magnitude angle (13) between the first clamping zone (4) and the clamping plane (12) is unequal to a magnitude angle (13 ') between the second clamping zone (4') and the clamping plane (12).

2. The fastening device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the recess (5, 5 ') is configured at least over 80%, preferably 90%, in particular 100% of the length of the clamping element (3, 3').

3. The fixation device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein one of the holding elements (2) is immovably arranged.

4. A fixing device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an unlocking element (9) is arranged for a relative movement of the base element (6) with respect to a base element (21), wherein the unlocking element (9) can be located in an open or closed position.

5. The securing device (1) according to claim 4, wherein in the open position of the unlocking element (9) the base element (6) is removable from the base element (21), wherein in the closed position of the unlocking element (9) the base element (6) is secured to the base element (21).

6. The fastening device (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 5, wherein a closing device (20) for the unlocking element (9) is arranged.

7. The fastening device (1) according to claim 6, wherein a rod-shaped blocking element (10) can be introduced into the closing device (20), wherein the blocking element (10) prevents the unlocking element (9) from being transferred into the open position in the introduced state.

8. The fastening device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a recess (11) is formed on at least one holding element (2 '), in particular on a non-movably arranged holding element (2 '), which recess reduces the height of the holding element (2 ').

9. The fixture (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a charging device (16) is arranged for wireless and/or wired charging of the electronic product.

10. The fixture (1) according to claim 9, wherein a control device is arranged, which is configured to prevent wireless charging of the electronic product as long as the electronic product and/or further electronic product is connected to the charging device (16) by a charging cable.

11. The fastening device (1) according to any one of claims 9 to 10, wherein the charging device (16) has an inductive energy transfer device (17) arranged between the holding elements (2, 2') and spaced apart from the recess, wherein a center point (18) of the inductive energy transfer device (17), in particular of an inductive coil, is arranged outside the center with respect to the distance of the two holding elements (2, 2) in the unloaded state.

12. The fixation device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a light display device (15) is arranged, wherein a light pattern can be emitted by the light display device (15), wherein information about the charging behavior of the charging device (16) is encoded in the light pattern.

13. Vehicle (19), in particular a monorail vehicle, preferably an electric bicycle, comprising a fastening device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.