DE102020204765A1 - Holder for holding a user device on a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a holder (1) for holding a user device (2) on a vehicle (10), in particular on a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power, comprising a holding element (3) which is designed to hold the user device (2), wherein the holding element (3) has a holding surface (31) which forms a support surface for the user device (2), and an optical deflection device (4) which is set up to be oriented essentially perpendicular to the holding surface (31) Deflect the light beam (20).

Description

State of the art

The present invention relates to a holder for holding a user device on a vehicle and to a vehicle.

Holders for holding user devices, such as smartphones, are known in a wide variety of configurations. It is usually provided that the user device is held on the vehicle in such a way that an optimal viewing angle is ensured in order to enable good readability of a display of the user device. Such an arrangement, however, often restricts other additional functions of the user device.

Disclosure of the invention

The holder according to the invention for holding a user device on a vehicle with the features of claim 1 is characterized in that a particularly user-friendly and flexible holder is provided which offers a large number of functions. According to the invention, this is achieved by a holder comprising a holding element, which is designed to hold the user device, and an optical deflection device. The holding element has a, in particular, flat, holding surface which forms a support surface for the user device. In addition, the optical deflection device is set up to deflect a light beam which is oriented essentially perpendicular to the holding surface.

The holder thus enables the user device to be arranged in a viewing position that is optimally visible to the user, with the use of further functions being made possible at the same time with the aid of the optical deflection device. For example, the holding surface can be aligned accordingly on the vehicle for the optimal viewing position so that a display element, such as a display, of the user device that is arranged parallel to the holding surface can be arranged or inclined so that it is optimally visible to a user. At the same time, the deflection device enables functions of the user device to be used which can no longer be used or can only be used to a limited extent in this viewing position.

For example, the deflecting device can deflect light beams emitted by a lamp of the user device in a desired direction. Furthermore, the deflection device can be provided in order to deflect light beams incident from an environment to a camera of the user device. In particular, for this purpose the deflection device is arranged on the holder in such a way that the light beam aligned perpendicular to the holding surface is deflected in or from a direction of travel of the vehicle. The light and camera of the user device can, for example, be part of an optical element of the user device which is arranged on a side of the user device opposite the display. The optical deflection device allows its functions to continue to be used advantageously.

The vehicle is preferably a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power, in particular a bicycle or electric bicycle. A tricycle or a four-wheeler can in particular be viewed as a “multi-wheeler”. The holder advantageously allows the user device to be used, for example, as an on-board computer, in particular for navigation and / or to display driving data, with the deflection device enabling a light function and / or camera function of the user device to be used at the same time.

The subclaims contain preferred developments of the invention.

The holding element preferably has a cutout, the deflecting device being arranged in such a way as to deflect a light beam which is aligned with the cutout. The recess penetrates the holding element in particular completely. That is to say, a light beam which is oriented perpendicular to the holding surface and which penetrates the recess is directed directly onto the deflecting device. As a result, the light beam can be deflected, for example, in the direction of travel by the deflecting device. Preferably, a light beam impinging on the deflecting device from the direction of travel is also deflected in such a way that it penetrates the recess oriented perpendicular to the holding surface.

The deflecting device particularly preferably has a reflective element which is arranged at an acute angle to the holding surface. Preferably the reflective element is a mirror. In particular, in such a reflective element, according to the law of reflection, an angle of incidence of the light beam is equal to an exit angle of the reflected light beam. A deflection of the light beam by means of the deflection device can thus be implemented in a particularly simple and inexpensive manner. If only a deflection of a light beam emitted by a lamp of the user device is necessary for a lighting function, for example a simple reflector with comparatively low demands on image quality can be used as the reflecting element, which makes a particularly simple and inexpensive construction is made possible.

The acute angle is preferably at least 10 ° and a maximum of 85 °. The acute angle is particularly preferably at least 30 ° and in particular a maximum of 70 °. In addition, the holding surface is preferably inclined at an acute angle of inclination, in particular from 5 ° to 30 °, to a horizontal in order to enable an advantageous viewing position of the user device.

More preferably, the holding element is designed for mounting on a handlebar / or on a front end of a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler. For example, the holding element can have a fastening ring, which allows a, in particular detachable, fastening to a tubular element such as the handlebar and / or the stem. In particular, the holding element hereby allows the holder to be fastened within a field of vision of the user of the vehicle, so that the user always has an optimal view of the user device while driving.

In particular, the deflecting device has a deflecting element and a reflecting element. The deflecting element is set up to direct the light beam, which is oriented essentially perpendicular to the holding surface, onto the reflecting element. Furthermore, the reflecting element is set up to widen or focus the light beam. Both the deflecting element and the reflecting element are preferably designed to be reflective. The deflecting element is preferably designed as a flat mirror. The reflecting element is preferably a curved mirror which has a convex or concave curvature in order to effect the expansion or focusing of the light beam. In particular, the deflection device thereby acts as a type of lens or scattering element. When using the deflecting device to deflect a light beam emitted by the user device, a light cone of the light emitted by the deflecting device into the surroundings can advantageously be adapted in order to enable optimal illumination of the surroundings. Alternatively, when using a camera function of the user device, the deflecting device can, for example, realize a function of an additional camera lens.

The reflecting element and / or the deflecting element is particularly preferably pivotable relative to the holding element. By pivoting, in particular an alignment of the reflected light beam can be adapted. Advantageously, an inclination of the entire holder to the horizontal can thereby be compensated for.

The holder preferably further comprises a protective glass and / or a protective grille to protect the deflection device. The protective glass and / or the protective grille in particular offers protection of the deflection device from environmental influences such as dirt or water. As a result, a quality of the optical function of the deflecting device can be maintained. The user device, in particular a lamp and / or a camera of the user device, which must / must be optically freely accessible for usability, can advantageously also be protected in this way. For example, a protective glass can additionally have a, in particular dirt-repellent, coating, for example with a so-called lotus effect, in order to ensure a particularly high image quality in a simple manner.

The holder preferably further comprises a lens for expanding or focusing the light beam. In particular, the lens is designed to be concave or convex for this purpose. If the holder comprises a protective glass and / or a protective grille, the lens can preferably be integrated into the protective glass and / or into the protective grille. A lens can be used to adapt the light beam to the particular conditions required in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner. For example, this enables optimal illumination of an environment in front of the vehicle for driving operation, for example even in the case of a lamp of the user device that is not optimized for a headlight function.

The holder preferably further comprises a damping element for damping vibrations. The damping element can be designed and placed in a variety of ways. For example, the damping element can be provided on the holding element, in particular as an interface to the vehicle, so that vibrations from the vehicle are not or only slightly transmitted to the holder, whereby the user device itself can be protected from damage by vibrations. Alternatively, the damping element can be arranged, for example, between the holding element and the deflecting device, so that in particular the deflecting device is protected from the harmful influence of vibrations. This achieves in particular that the optical deflection is not falsified by vibrations in order to ensure a particularly high quality of the optical function of the deflection device.

The deflecting device preferably further comprises a light guide and / or a prism. For example, the light guide can cause the light beam to be deflected by multiple reflections in its interior. The prism can, for example, deflect the light beam through reflection and / or achieve refraction. A light guide and / or a prism thus offer a particularly simple and cost-effective possibility of deflecting the light beam, it also being possible to achieve a high degree of robustness of the deflecting device.

The deflecting device is particularly preferably releasably connected to the holding element. For example, the deflection device can thereby be removed when it is not needed. A detachable connection can be made possible in a variety of ways, for example by means of magnets, a screw connection, a click mechanism, a guide rail, or the like.

Furthermore, the invention leads to a vehicle which comprises the bracket described. The vehicle is preferably a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power, in particular a bicycle or electric bicycle. Particularly preferably, the holder can be fastened or fastened to a handlebar of the vehicle.

The vehicle preferably further comprises a user device which is held on the vehicle by means of the holder. An optical element, in particular a lamp and / or a camera, of the user device is set up to emit and / or receive a light beam that is essentially perpendicular to the holding surface of the holder. The deflection device of the holder is set up to deflect the light beam in or out of an essentially horizontal direction from or to the optical element which is at the front in the direction of travel. In particular, the user device can be arranged by means of the holder within a field of view of a user of the vehicle in such a way that the user has an optimal view of a display of the user device. The optical element lying, for example, on one side of the user device, in particular the side of the user device opposite the display, is in this case aligned with a road surface or an underground of the vehicle. The deflecting device of the bracket causes a light beam emitted or received by the optical element to be deflected into or out of a front horizontal direction in the direction of travel, in order to enable the optical element to be used while the vehicle is in motion at the same time for optimal readability of the display of the user device. The holder thus enables optimal simultaneous use of both elements while the vehicle is in motion, despite the different requirements of the display and optical element in terms of alignment of the user device.

The user device can thus preferably be used as an on-board computer with a simultaneous light and / or camera function.

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• 1 eine vereinfachte schematische Ansicht eines Fahrzeugs mit einer Halterung gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
• 2 eine schematische Ansicht der Halterung der 1, und
• 3 eine schematische Ansicht einer Halterung gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the figures. In the figures, functionally identical components are each identified with the same reference symbols. It shows:

• 1 a simplified schematic view of a vehicle with a bracket according to a first embodiment of the invention,
• 2 a schematic view of the holder of the 1 , and
• 3 a schematic view of a holder according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Preferred embodiments of the invention

1 shows a vehicle that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power 10 . With the vehicle 10 it is an electric bike with an electric motor 13th to support a pedaling force of a driver. The electric motor 13th is powered by a battery 5 supplied with electrical energy.

The vehicle 10 includes a bracket 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention. 2 shows an enlarged view of the holder 1 of the first embodiment of 1 , which is shown in section.

The bracket 1 is on a handlebar 11a of the vehicle 10 arranged and set up, a user device 2 such as a smartphone. Alternatively, the bracket could also be in other positions on the vehicle 10 be attachable, such as on a control tube 11b or on a top tube 12th .

Attachment of the bracket is particularly favorable 1 in a field of vision of a driver of the vehicle 10 so that the user device 2 can be used during a journey, for example, as an on-board computer to display information such as speed and / or navigation data. The user device is used for this 2 preferably oriented so that it is essentially horizontal or at an acute angle 30th to a horizontal, and is arranged inclined towards the driver. This is a display 22nd of the user device 2 easily visible to the driver. This arrangement can also be referred to as the viewing position.

The bracket 1 comprises a holding element 3 , which is designed to use the user device 2 to keep. The user device 2 can do this on a flat surface 31 of the holding element 3 to be placed. For a secure attachment of the user device 2 can the retaining element 3 Holding arms 3a have which of the holding surface 31 protrude which and are set up to the user device 2 in the holder 1 to hold on.

The holding element 3 also includes a fastening ring 37 , which is the handlebar 11a encompasses, and thereby the attachment to the handlebar 11a causes. The fastening ring 37 has an elastic material that enables the transmission of vibrations from the handlebar 11a can go out to the user device 2 decreased so that the fastening ring 37 at the same time as a damping element 7th works.

The holding element 3 knows how the 2 shown, a recess 32 on which the holding element 3 penetrates. An optical element 25th of the user device 2 is aligned with the recess 32 arranged. The optical element 25th includes (not shown) a camera and a lamp. Through the recess 32 can thus be a light beam emitted by the lamp 20th and a light beam received by the camera 20th to the optical element 25th reach. The ray of light 20th extends along a first beam axis 21a which is perpendicular to the holding surface 31 is arranged.

For the sake of simplicity, the following description refers to one of the lamp of the optical element 25th emitted light beam 20th . That is, the ray of light 20th is from the user device 2 emitted starting in an environment U. It should be noted here that the following description is of course also analogous for one of the optical elements 25th received light beam 20th is valid, that is, which starting from the environment U to the user device 2 is directed towards and is captured by the camera.

To be in the viewing position in which optimal readability of the display 22nd of the user device 2 is ensured, at the same time a use of the optical element 25th to enable includes the bracket 1 an optical deflector 4th . The optical deflector 4th is located on an underside of the holding element 3 and is set up the beam of light 20th redirect. The deflection device has for this purpose 4th a reflective element designed as a flat mirror 41 on which the light beam 20th diverts.

The reflective element 41 is aligned with the recess 32 arranged so that the light beam 20th on the reflective element 41 is directed to be reflected on it. In detail is the reflective element 41 at an acute angle 45 which in the in the 2 state shown is about 60 °, to the holding surface 31 arranged.

The acute angle 45 and the angle of inclination 30th are coordinated so that one through the reflective element 41 deflected or reflected light beam 20 ' in the direction of travel 15th facing forward. The reflected light beam 20 ' extends along a second beam axis 21b , which is oriented essentially horizontally.

Through the deflection device 4th can the beam of light 20th thus in one in the direction of travel 15th be deflected in the front direction so that it can be used to illuminate the surroundings U.

Similarly, one of the camera of the optical element 25th received ray of light 20th be deflected in such a way that the camera has an area in the direction of travel in spite of its downward-facing arrangement 15th in front of the vehicle 10 can capture.

This enables the deflection device 4th that during an operation of the vehicle 10 in addition to good readability of the display 22nd of the user device 2 at the same time a particularly advantageous use of the optical element 25th is made possible.

The deflection device 4th also includes a fastening element 40 , which is designed as a wedge, and which on an underside of the holding element 3 is attached. Preferably the fastener is 40 releasably on the holding element 3 attached so that the deflection device 4th from the holding element 3 can be removed if it is not needed.

On one in the direction of travel 15th front side has the deflection device 4th a protective glass 5 on which a protection of the reflective element 41 and also of the optical element 25th of the user device 2 causes. The protective glass 5 Above all, it offers protection against environmental influences, in particular against water or falling rocks.

In the protective glass 5 is a lens 6th integrated, which the reflected light beam 20 ' expands in order to be able to generate a light cone that is optimized for illuminating the environment U.

3 shows a schematic view of a holder 1 according to a second embodiment of the invention. The second exemplary embodiment corresponds essentially to the first exemplary embodiment from FIG 1 and 2 with the difference of an alternative deflection device 4th . In the second embodiment of the 3 comprises the deflection device 4th a deflection element 46 and a reflective element 47 , which within a turning space 49 the bracket 1 are arranged.

The deflection element 46 has a reflective element similar to the first embodiment 41 on, which is designed as a flat mirror. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, the deflecting element steers 46 the beam of light 20th however in such a way that the reflected light beam 20 ' to the rear, opposite to the direction of travel 15th is aligned. This reflected light beam 20 ' is on the reflective element 47 directed.

The reflective element 47 is designed as a curved mirror. The curved mirror is in the direction of the deflecting element 46 , i.e. in the direction of travel 15th , concave. The curvature of the mirror is adapted in such a way that it focusses or widens the reflected light beam 20 ' causes. The one from the reflective element 47 reflected light beam 20 " is back in the direction of travel 15th of the vehicle 10 directed horizontally forward.

The deflection element 46 is relative to the holding element 3 around a pivot axis 46a pivotally arranged. The pivot axis 46a is transverse to the direction of travel 15th arranged. By pivoting the deflection element 46 can adjust the direction of the reflected light beam 20 ' and thus also that of the reflective element 47 back-irradiated light beam 20 " be adjusted. This can advantageously result in a change in the angle of inclination 30th , for example when the user adjusts the inclination of the holding surface 31 adjusted, balanced.

Claims (14)

Holder for holding a user device (2) on a vehicle (10), in particular on a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power, comprising: - A holding element (3) which is designed to hold the user device (2), the holding element (3) having a holding surface (31) which forms a support surface for the user device (2), and - An optical deflecting device (4) which is set up to deflect a light beam (20) oriented essentially perpendicular to the holding surface (31). Bracket after Claim 1 wherein the holding element (3) has a recess (32), and wherein the deflecting device (4) is arranged to deflect a light beam (20) aligned with the recess (32). Holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the deflecting device (4) has a reflective element (41), in particular a mirror, which is arranged at an acute angle (45) to the holding surface (31). Bracket after Claim 3 , the acute angle (45) being at least 10 ° and at most 85 °, preferably at least 30 °, in particular at most 70 °. Holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding element (3) is set up for mounting on a handlebar (11a) and / or on a stem (11b) of a two-wheeler or multi-wheeler. Holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the deflecting device (4) has a deflecting element (46) and a reflecting element (47), wherein the deflecting element (46) directs the light beam (20) onto the reflecting element (47), and wherein the reflecting element ( 47) is set up to expand or focus the light beam (20). Bracket after Claim 6 , the reflecting element (47) and / or the deflecting element (46) being pivotable relative to the holding element (3). Holder according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a protective glass (5) and / or a protective grille to protect the deflection device (4). Holder according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a lens (6) for expanding or focusing the light beam (20). Holder according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a damping element (7) for damping vibrations. Holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the deflecting device (4) comprises a light guide and / or a prism. Holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the deflecting device (4) is detachably connected to the holding element (3). Vehicle, in particular two-wheeler or multi-wheeler that can be operated with muscle power and / or motor power, comprising a bracket (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Vehicle after Claim 13 , further comprising a user device (2) which is held on the vehicle (10) by means of the holder (1), an optical element (25), in particular a lamp and / or a camera, of the user device (2) being set up, an im To emit and / or receive a light beam (20) oriented essentially perpendicular to the holding surface (31) of the holding element (3), and wherein the deflecting device (4) of the holder (1) is set up to direct the light beam (20) into or out of an in Direction of travel (15) anterior, essentially horizontal Divert direction from or to the optical element (25).

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