DE202016004803U1 - Device for holding electronic devices by means of magnetic connection to the ceiling - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for holding electronic devices (such as tablets, e-books, convertibles, light notebooks and smartphones, etc.) by means of a magnetic connection on the ceiling.

Description

Technical area

The present document relates to a holder for electronic devices (such as, for example, a tablet, convertible (mobile computer at the same time notebook and tablet feature), e-book or smartphone, etc.), which is attached to the ceiling and stowed to save space can and thanks to the integrated break point ensure great safety for people and equipment.

It is an everyday item that is generally used as furniture, in particular as a holder for a portable technical device such. Ex. Above.

State of the art (and problems)

According to the current state of the art, several devices are already known as holders for the use of electronic devices (such as eg tablets, smartphones, e-books, etc.).

First, there are fixed connections by means of screws. These are attached to the ceiling or wall. The attachment of the actual electronic device (tablet, convertible, smartphone, etc.) takes place here in different ways such as with firmly attached frame suitable for the respective electronic device, or variable adjustable, usually by means of snap-in the electronic device with the Connect device. These devices have the disadvantage that they are permanently attached and thereby stand in the way when not in use. In addition, these are usually very sensitive to vibration (long lever arm) and you should avoid it to bumping. Should you dismantle this again awkward you face the problem of storage, these devices take up relatively much space.

On the other hand, there are solutions that are similar to the mobile phone holders for the windshield in the vehicle, attached by suction cup to a smooth surface. The device is also connected as described in section 0002. This solution has the disadvantage that on the one hand, it can not be used everywhere because a corresponding surface must be present in the immediate vicinity. In addition, the connection can still solve (pollution, sunlight, fatigue, etc. ...) and cause considerable damage to the device.

A further existing solution are the mobile variants. In their simplest form attached by suction cup to the device, they are placed on a surface and the device attached to it (example "Plops") or placed inside (eg "PadPaula"). These solutions have the problem that you usually this laterally on z. For example, the bedside table or a more distant table must turn off, so you either have to turn unergonomically or the device is too far away and the eyes are too strained. If you solve this problem with, for example, a breakfast tray that is placed over the lying body, you have the disadvantage that the freedom of movement under the electronic device is very limited.

Presentation of the invention (advantages and solution)

The present invention solves the problems described in the background of the prior art devices by means of a combination of discreetly attachable, magnetic base plate ( 4 ) to the ceiling ( 7 ) (For example with dowels and screws ( 9 )) and to which, if necessary, by means of one, two or more magnets ( 1 ) and ropes ( 3 ) (or flexible solutions resembling the function of a cable, eg cables, chains or other multi-unit constructions) an electronic device ( 6 ) (such as, for example, convertible, tablet, e-book, smartphone, etc.) is attached. The size and shape of the base plate ( 4 ) can vary as needed. The connection of magnets ( 1 ) and the electronic device ( 6 ) via rope ( 3 ) can be done in different ways. The preferred variant in the invention is a rope ( 3 ) that at one end with a so-called cord stopper ( 2 ) is provided, the other end by an eyelet ( 8th ) on the magnet ( 1 ) and in a loop ( 5 ) and slings ( 10 ) Function ends. The electronic device (tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) will, as in 1 to see in both loops ( 5 ). By pressing or pressing the cord stopper ( 2 ) it is easy the height of the electronic device used ( 6 ) or length of the rope ( 3 ) to adjust. The inclination and the positioning (portrait or landscape) is freely selectable and easily adjustable, depending on whether you sit or lie down on the electronic device ( 6 ) (Tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) would like to look.

A major advantage of the invention presented here over the previously known solutions is that you can take an ergonomic position especially when lying or sitting and can move freely under the holding device. The electronic device (tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) can be adjusted 360 ° both vertically and horizontally at any time. Thus, any angle can be easily adjusted. The risk of damaging the device by repelling is greatly minimized since the Magnets, among other things, even perform the function of a predetermined breaking point function, the magnets are strong enough to hold the electronic device, but if too much force, you dissolve from the ceiling. The risk of damaging the electronic device is thus also reduced. Especially in bed or on the sofa, where you can easily fall asleep while using electronic devices (tablets, convertibles, smartphones, etc.) to play movies, this is a major advantage.

In a conventional device, in the form of a stand, for example, placed on the lap, is placed somewhere, or fixedly mounted on the wall or ceiling is a risk that the electronic device (tablet, convertible, e-book , Smartphone, etc.) by an unwanted movement z. Ex. Overturned during sleep and damaged in the worst case.

In the device presented here, the risk of damage to humans, ceiling, wall or equipment by a combination of rope (or otherwise flexible connection) and magnet bypassed, because if you bump against this free-hanging device gives this - similar to a hanging lamp - to. In the worst case, the magnet ("breaking point function") is released from the base plate on the ceiling.

Another advantage is the extremely simple assembly and disassembly of the holder, which is not given in the previously known solutions. There is no need to clean a suction cup and the required surface to allow it to adhere, nor do you have to forcibly get a ladder to fix or loosen the device on the ceiling or even loosen screws.

In the present invention, the attachment is done by simply throwing up the two attached to the carrier cables magnet to the counterpart on the ceiling, if necessary. If you do not want to throw the magnets, you can use a gripper arm or a telescopic pole or something like that, or just step onto the sofa or bed. To loosen the bracket you simply pull with a little increased force on the ropes and thus solves the magnet of the attached to the ceiling base plate. So there are no bulky, fixed brackets to see more in the room, except for the discreet, magnetic base plate on the ceiling, which is hardly noticeable if it has a similar color as the ceiling. Also eliminates an often cumbersome locking and snapping into a conventional bracket to the electronic device (tablet, smartphone, e-book, convertible, etc.) to position.

The invention thus consists of simple, fast, safe, variable, decorative and space-saving to install electronic devices (tablets, convertibles, e-books, smartphones, etc.) that a use especially as a player for videos and movies is easily possible , Furthermore, the invention can also be used in mobile homes in mobile homes. The magnetic connection is also ideal for holding temporary storage boxes, clothes lines or clothes racks that are no longer standing on the floor but hanging from the ceiling.

Brief description of the drawing

In the following, variant 1.1 is shown pictorially. In this case, all described and / or illustrated features, alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of the summary in individual claims or inference.

The drawing shows in detail the (preferred variant) embodiment 1.1. A detailed description of the basic version and the variants can be found in the section below "Detailed description / embodiment of the invention (different variants)".

1 - Extension of the basic version (variant 1.1) - preferred variant

2 - Side drawing illustrating the loop and slings feature.

Detailed Description / Embodiment of the Invention (Different Variants)

As already mentioned, the present invention consists of a combination of a discreetly attachable, magnetic base plate ( 4 ) to the ceiling ( 7 ) and two magnets ( 1 ) and ropes ( 3 ), where necessary, an electronic device ( 6 ) (Tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) is attached. The connection of magnets ( 1 ) and electronic device ( 6 ) (Tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) via cable can be done in different ways in different ways, which are described in more detail below.

Basic version (variant 1.0)

• One-piece without adjusting element, rope and magnet (in their strength sufficient to ensure a secure fit) and simple loop or loop (in the sense of knot science)

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.1) - preferred variant

• One-piece with adjusting element, rope magnet and simple loop and loop (in the sense of knot science)

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.2)

• Two-piece with double loop and connection via a ring (metal or plastic)

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.3)

• Two-piece with double loop and connection per side per two magnets

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.4)

• One-piece or two-piece with suction cups

The rope is connected to a suction cup, and the suction cup is in turn attached to a flat side of the electronic device (smartphone, e-book, convertible, tablet, etc.).

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.5)

• One-piece or two-piece with magnets

A connection to the electronic device (smartphone, convertible, e-book, tablet, etc.) can be made with the end of the rope again via one or more magnets.

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.6)

One-piece or two-piece As described above, only via simple connection z. For example, with nodes on already on the case / shell or directly on the electronic device (tablet, convertible, e-book, smartphone, etc.) existing elements that can be used for suspension.

Extension of the basic version (variant 1.7)

As mentioned above versions one or two parts only that additionally an electronic auxiliary motor is installed if necessary. With remote control, an automatic adjustment of the height and / or inclination allows.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

magnet

2

Height adjustment (example: cord stopper)

3

rope

4

Base plate (magnetic)

5

loop

6

Electronic device (such as tablet, smartphone, e-book, convertible, notebook, etc.)

7

blanket

8th

Eyelet to magnet

9

Dowel and screw

10

loop

Claims (5)

Device for holding electronic devices (such as tablets, e-books, convertibles, light notebooks and smartphones, etc.) by means of a magnetic connection on the ceiling. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a flexible connection (for example rope) between magnetic connection to the ceiling and the electronic device (such as, for example, tablet, convertible, ebook, smartphone or lightweight notebooks, etc.). Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a predetermined breaking point is integrated by the magnetic connection to the ceiling. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that by the magnetic connection to the ceiling as a device for holding storage boxes, furniture and laundry drying stands or clotheslines etc. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device can be used mobile in caravans.

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