DE102011115158A1 - Support for supporting tablet computer in motor car for entertainment of back-seat passenger, has detent rail and undercut engaged so that computer is received between covering and body, and transparent window covering display - Google Patents

Abstract

The support (1) has a protective covering comprising a frame (15) and a transparent window (14 ') with dimensions that correspond to that of a display of a tablet computer. The protective covering is detachably secured at a support body (10) by the frame. A detent rail (16) and an undercut are engaged with one another at an edge of the support body so that the tablet computer is received between the protective covering and the support body. The transparent window covers a display of the tablet computer. A coupling device comprises a connector for connection with the computer at the body. An independent claim is also included for a support system.

Description

The invention relates to a holder for a tablet computer for its arrangement in a motor vehicle and a mounting system comprising the holder, Furthermore, the invention relates to a motor vehicle with such a mounting system.

Motor vehicle mounts for tablet computers (such as the iPad) are known in the art and are offered in the aftermarket.

An example of such a holder, described in the DE 20 2010 009 595 U1 , Has a mounting plate and a plurality of retaining rails. The tablet computer can be inserted along an insertion direction in the support rails. On the mounting plate, a support member can be attached, via which the holder can be mounted in a motor vehicle. Such fasteners may consist of two adapters, one of which can be attached to a desired mounting location, such as the windshield or dashboard in the vehicle, and the other on the mounting plate of the bracket.

Such fasteners are often suction cup devices that attach to smooth surfaces. Other fixing models for brackets allow attachment to a ventilation grille.

In order to make it easier for lost passengers to use the tablet computer, there are also holders which can be attached to the headrest, for example by means of a gooseneck, for example by being screwed on. Other models require removal of the headrest for mounting the holder.

These mounts for iPads and other tablet PCs for the entertainment of passengers in the rear usually do not meet the safety-related requirements and are only with increased effort to install the seats. For this reason, the holder remains fixed even when removing the mobile terminal in the car. Based on this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved with respect to the safety-related requirements holder for attaching a tablet computer in a motor vehicle.

This object is achieved by a holder with the features of claim 1.

Another object is to reduce the mounting time of the bracket in the motor vehicle, and is achieved with a mounting system with the features of claim 8 and a motor vehicle with the features of claim 10.

Further developments of the holder and the support system are carried out in the respective subclaims.

A first embodiment of the motor vehicle holder for a tablet computer with display according to the invention has a holder body and a fastening element for releasably securing the holder in the motor vehicle. The dimensions of the holder body correspond to the tablet computer to be held. According to the invention, the holder comprises a protective cover which holds the tablet computer in the holder body. This protective cover has a frame which surrounds a transparent window whose dimensions at least correspond to those of the display of the tablet computer, so that the protective cover allows the viewing of the screen. With this protective cover, the tablet computer is not only held securely in the holder body, it also prevents that in case of a crash caused by breaking glass of the display a source of danger. The protective cover is releasably secured to the support body by engaging with corresponding locking means on its frame and on the edge of the support body so that the tablet computer is received between the protective cover and the support body and the transparent window is the display of the tablet computer covers.

Advantageously, the transparent window can be formed by a touch-operable film, so that the touch operation of the tablet computer in the holder is possible. Furthermore, such a film may be formed as an antireflection and / or shuttering foil.

In order to meet the required head impact requirements in the motor vehicle in order to minimize the sources of danger in the event of a crash, the frame of the protective cover has rounded edges with radii according to the specifications. For example, the edge of the protective cover can be rounded off all around with a radius of 3.2 mm.

The latching means provided on the frame may be provided on two opposite edges, wherein the holder body has the corresponding latching means on the two corresponding opposite edges. It can also be on three or all four edges - usually tablet PCs and thus also the holder according to the invention a substantially rectangular shape - locking means may be provided.

For example, the Rastmittelpaar be selected from clips, axles, bayonet locks. If the protective cover at one edge by means of an axis and hinge (quasi as the first pair of locking elements) pivotally attached to the support body, it is sufficient that a releasable locking means pair is present at the opposite edges of the protective cover and holder body.

In one embodiment, the locking means pair is formed by a latching hook or a latching rail and a corresponding undercut, in which engages the latching hook / the latching rail. In this case, for example, the latching hook / the latching rail may be provided on the frame and corresponding to the undercut at the opposite edges of the holder body. The latching hook / the locking rail can be acted upon in particular by means of a restoring device, such as a flex or rubber band, with a bias for the locking position. With the openable by means of the locking means protective cover a tablet PC can be easily, quickly and safely attached to the holder and also removed again.

In order to facilitate insertion of the tablet computer into the holder, the holder body may have at least at two opposite edges, in particular the edges with the locking means, or circumferentially a protruding border, in which the tablet computer is recording and so before the Closing the protective cover can not slip out of the holder body. Furthermore, the holder body ventilation openings, for. B. Slots to provide sufficient air supply to the processor cooling for the tablet computer.

In order to provide the prerequisite for a charging cable connection of the tablet computer to an energy source of the vehicle, the holder has a coupling device for supplying power to the tablet computer. This attachment device has a retainer body side port and a fastener side port. The retainer body side port is connected to the tablet computer side port when the tablet computer is received in the retainer body, while the fastener side port is attached to a vehicle Vehicle power source is connected. Advantageously, the fastener-side terminal may be formed such that when using the bracket outside the vehicle, the connection with a charging cable, such as charging the battery to a household socket is possible without having to remove the tablet computer from the holder.

In order to enable a variable arrangement with regard to the positioning of the tablet PC accommodated in the holder, depending on the application, the fastening element can be fastened in a foldable manner on the holder body. For example, the display can be moved to a more upright position for viewing purposes, while a shallower position can be set for editing or writing. It is also conceivable that the fastening element additionally or alternatively to the flaps allows a rotational movement, so that the tablet computer with the holder can be arranged transversely or upright.

An inventive mounting system comprises on the one hand a holder according to the invention and on the other hand a receiving device which is provided in the motor vehicle for the fastening element. The permanent remaining in the motor vehicle receiving device is preferably so pronounced that the holder can attach quickly and easily, the fastening element may have this quick release means that allow a quick release with corresponding quick-closing means of the recording device. An integrated release mechanism allows removal in a simple manner. Thus, the receiving device inconspicuously be formed as a slot or slot, which can be covered with a panel, if the holder is not arranged in the receiving device.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the receiving device of the mounting system may have a power-supply connection on the vehicle side, which in a use arrangement of the mounting, in which the fastening element is accommodated in the mounting device, is connected to the fastening-element-side connection of the mounting.

This eliminates the need for a charging cable for connection to a vehicle power source, which has hitherto often been included in the accessories of such mobile devices. An annoying free lying around charging cable between the arranged in the holder tablet PC and a vehicle socket / cigarette lighter can be avoided.

Finally, an object of the invention is a motor vehicle which is equipped with a receiving device according to the mounting system according to the invention in order to accommodate a holder according to the invention can. This receiving device can be provided in particular on a dashboard for use by the driver or passenger and / or on a rear side of a vehicle seat for use by lost passengers.

Thus, an integrated attachment for the holder in the seats is offered, which does not interfere with the removal of the holder into the room and thus does not represent a source of danger. By means of a quick release, for example, a covered release on the clamping part or seat ensures rapid assembly and disassembly.

The power supply through the bracket is ultimately by avoiding a source of interference by charging cable as well as the protective cover to increase the safety of the vehicle occupants. With the rounded edges of the protective cover, which meet the head impact requirements, and the cover of the display glass through the window of the protective cover crash requirements are met.

Furthermore, the holder with the fastening element is designed so that it can be used universally even in domestic use. Between a horizontal use in the Schriesmodus and a standing in the viewing mode allows the hinged fastener as a support different angular positions.

These and other advantages are set forth by the following description with reference to the accompanying figures.

The reference to the figures in the description is to aid in the description and understanding of the subject matter. The figures are merely a schematic representation of an embodiment of the invention.

Showing:

1 a side sectional view of the holder according to the invention with closed protective cover,

2 a side sectional view of the holder according to the invention with opened protective cover,

3 a perspective side view of a arranged between the holder body and protective cover tablet computer,

4 a perspective view of two mounted on the back of vehicle seats brackets in different angular positions,

5 a perspective view from behind on a standing bracket and

6 a perspective view from the front of a lying bracket.

The invention relates to an improved in terms of safety in the vehicle holder for a tablet computer, which is primarily intended for use in the vehicle with a corresponding receptacle provided there, but can also be used outside the vehicle.

3 shows a tablet computer 2 with a display 21 that of a bracket body 10 whose dimensions are those of the tablet computer 2 correspond, is recorded. The holder body 10 has the fastener 11 for releasably securing the bracket 1 in the vehicle. The holder body 10 points with the slightly overhanging border 12 a receiving trough on which the tablet computer 2 stops before the protective cover 14 closed and with the holder body 10 is engaged, causing the tablet computer 2 in the holder 1 is held.

In 1 is the closed holder 1 shown at the protective cover 14 with the holder body 10 engaged while in 2 the opened holder 1 with the of the holder body 10 removed protective cover 14 is shown. The protective cover 14 has a frame 15 that has a transparent window 14 ' surrounds, whose dimensions are at least those of the display 21 of the tablet computer 2 (see. 3 ) and thus viewing it through the protective cover 14 allow.

For detachable attachment of the protective cover 14 on the holder body 10 Show the frame 15 and the holder body 10 at their edges the corresponding locking means 13 . 16 on, which can interlock with each other. In 1 engages the latching hook or the locking rail 16 who is on the frame 15 the protective cover 14 is appropriate, in the appropriate undercut 13 of the holder body 10 one. By pressure on the frame 15 above and below according to arrow a and bending the locking rails 16 according to arrow b, the locking engagement from the undercuts 13 of the holder body 10 solved, the protective cover 14 can be removed and the tablet PC inserted or removed.

As in 2 good to see is the locking rail 16 by means of a Flexbandes 17 adjusted with a bias for the detent position, so as to complicate an accidental release of the engagement.

In the fastener 11 which can also be used as a support outside the vehicle (cf. 5 . 6 ) is a charging socket 18 provided, which represents the fastener-side part of the coupling device for powering the tablet PC.

Through integrated quick-release means in the fastener 11 and in the receiving device of the support system, for example in the backrests of the seats 3 , please refer 4 , the holder can 1 be quickly installed and removed; This automatically establishes contact with the power supply of the vehicle. The vehicle has for this purpose a supply line from a power source through the seat 3 to the vehicle-side connection of the recording device. The unlocking can be done if necessary via a non-visible release mechanism in the clamping part.

So is the mobile device, resp. the tablet PC, in the vehicle in the holder 1 and is covered by the protective cover 14 by means of locking hooks 16 (see. 1 ) on the holder body 10 the holder 1 attached. The transparent protective film 14 ' prevents the splinter of the display glass, or the emergence of splinters from the holder after breakage of the display glass, while the frame depicts the required head impact radii of 3.2 mm.

By tilting the holder 1 around the fastener 11 At least two arrangement modes can be implemented: The in 4 illustrated standing variant on the right seat 3 for the video or viewing mode and the lying variant on the left seat 3 for the edit or write mode. Through the hinged fastening element 11 The angles can be set arbitrarily.

A quick removal of the holder 1 allows use outside of the vehicle, such as a portable stand or protective cover. As 5 and 6 shows, forms the fastener 11 here a stand or a support. Through the hinged fastening element 11 As in the vehicle at least two arrangement modes are available: The standing variant in 5 for the video or viewing mode and the lying variant in 6 for the edit or write mode. In 5 is the charging socket 18 in the fastener 11 to see the voltage supply and the contact on the back with the charging cable of the terminal outside the vehicle allows.

The protective cover 14 holds the terminal 2 in case of a crash in the holder 1 and defuses the shape of the terminals 2 by rounding the edges in consideration of legal requirements such. B. the head impact radius of 3.2 mm.

The protective film 14 ' preferably consists of a tear-resistant transparent plastic and transmits the immersion control on the display 21 and protect the occupants at break from splinters. In order to avoid reflections or unwanted Blinkeinfall the protective film may also be anti-reflection film and coated as a shuttering foil.

When removing the tablet computer (cf. 1 and 2 ) becomes the protective cover 14 from the holder body 10 the holder 1 removed by the latch hook 16 on the top and bottom of the protective cover 14 towards a, the back of the bracket 1 pressed and with a rotational movement b from the positive locking in the undercut 13 of the holder body 10 solved and removed, so that now the tablet computer from the holder 1 can be taken.

The locking can be done via clips, axles, bayonet lock or the like.

The variant with a flex or rubber band 17 out 1 and 2 allows a quick tool-free loading and unloading of the terminal in or out of the holder 1 and can be done with little effort.

The Powerlink or the holder body-side power connector (not shown figuratively) for the tablet PC is laterally integrated in the holder body at the appropriate place and is automatically docked when inserting the tablet computer.

Other operating aids and connections and WIFI are z. B. accessible through appropriate openings. Further, openings in the holder allow sufficient air supply to the processor cooling of the tablet computer received in the holder.

For transport outside the vehicle, such as in a bag, it may be provided that the mounting foot 11 optionally folded by an additional joint and flat to the bracket body 10 can be created.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202010009595 U1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Bracket ( 1 ) for a tablet computer ( 2 ) with display ( 21 ) in a motor vehicle having a mounting body ( 10 ) with dimensions corresponding to the tablet computer to be held ( 2 ) and a fastener ( 11 ) for releasably securing the holder ( 1 ) in the motor vehicle, characterized in that the holder ( 1 ) a protective cover ( 14 ), which is a frame ( 15 ) and a transparent window ( 14 ' ) having dimensions at least equal to those of the display ( 21 ) of the tablet computer ( 2 ), the protective cover ( 14 ) on the holder body ( 10 ) is releasably secured by attaching to the frame ( 15 ) and on an edge of the holder body ( 10 ) corresponding latching means ( 13 . 16 ) are engaged with each other so that the tablet computer ( 2 ) between the protective cover ( 14 ) and the holder body ( 10 ) and the transparent window ( 14 ' ) the display ( 21 ) of the tablet computer ( 2 ) covers. Bracket ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the transparent window ( 14 ' ) by a touch-enabled film ( 14 ' ), which is in particular an antireflection and / or shuttering foil. Bracket ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the frame ( 15 ) of the protective cover ( 14 ) has rounded edges with head impact requirements radii and that on the frame ( 15 ) at least on two opposite edges of the latching means ( 16 ), wherein the holder body ( 10 ) the corresponding locking means ( 13 ) has at least two corresponding opposite edges. Bracket ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the locking means pair ( 13 . 16 ) is selected from clips, axles, bayonet locks and in particular as latching means a latching hook ( 16 ) or a latching rail ( 16 ) and a corresponding undercut ( 13 ), wherein the latching hook ( 16 ) or the locking rail ( 16 ) on the frame ( 15 ) and the undercut ( 13 ) at the opposite edges of the holder body ( 10 ) is provided, wherein the latch hook ( 16 ) or the locking rail ( 16 ) by means of a return device, in particular a flex or rubber band ( 17 ), is acted upon by a bias for the detent position. Bracket ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holder body ( 10 ) Ventilation openings and / or a protruding border ( 12 ) for receiving the tablet computer ( 2 ) has at least two opposite edges, in particular at the edges with the locking means. Bracket ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the holder ( 1 ) has a coupling device for power supply, which has a holder body-side connection for connection to the tablet computer ( 2 ) on the holder body ( 10 ) and a fastener-side connection ( 18 ) for connection to an energy source on the fastening element ( 11 ). Bracket ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fastening element ( 11 ) rotatable and / or hinged to the holder body ( 10 ) is attached. Mounting system comprising a holder ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, and a receiving device in the motor vehicle for the fastening element ( 11 ). Mounting system according to claim 8, characterized in that the receiving device and the fastening element ( 11 ), and / or the receiving device has a motor vehicle-side power supply connection, which in a use arrangement of the holder ( 1 ), in which the fastening element ( 11 ) is received in the receiving device, with the vehicle-side connection ( 18 ) of the fastener ( 11 ) connected is. Motor vehicle comprising a receiving device of a support system according to claim 8 or 9 for receiving a holder ( 1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the receiving device in particular on a dashboard and / or on a rear side of a vehicle seat ( 3 ) is provided.

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