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WO1996005081A1
WO1996005081A1 PCT/FI1995/000427 FI9500427W WO9605081A1 WO 1996005081 A1 WO1996005081 A1 WO 1996005081A1 FI 9500427 W FI9500427 W FI 9500427W WO 9605081 A1 WO9605081 A1 WO 9605081A1
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Jouni Teodor Braks
Petri Huhti
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Innovation Selling Group Oy, Isg Oy
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R11/02—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
    • B60R11/0252—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof for personal computers, e.g. laptops, notebooks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
    • B60R2011/0003—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle
    • B60R2011/0029—Floor, e.g. side sills, fire wall
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0082—Adjustable or movable supports collapsible, e.g. for storing after use
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0084—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by linear movement in their operational position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0085—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by rotation in their operational position
    • B60R2011/0087—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by rotation in their operational position around two axes

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  • the invention as claimed in the preamble of Claim 1, concerns a telescopically collapsible holder, which is equipped with a hinged joint.
  • Portable computers are becoming more and more popular, and they are often carried along in the car. Inside the car the computer is usually kept on the seat or floor, where it is in passengers' way. There seems to be no appropriate storage place for a portable computer inside the car, especially if the computer needs to be accessed fast and easily. With the aid of a holder it is easy to recharge the portable computer during driving, since the holder keeps the computer securely in place.
  • the purpose of the holder is to correct the previously mentioned drawbacks. It also has other advantages:
  • the computer is always neatly kept on the holder. It is easy to fasten it to the holder, where it is not in anyone's way.
  • the telescopic arm can be pulled out, bringing the computer within easy reach. Both securing the computer to and releasing it from the holder is fast and easy.
  • the computer can be easily connected to a mobile telephone, since the holder is close enough to the phone and the user.
  • the invention carries the characteristics presented in the characterizing portion of Claim 1.
  • the body (l) of the holder consists of a rectangular steel streamline tubing.
  • the purpose of the locking system is to prevent the holder from moving freely up and down during use.
  • the tubes (3) and (5) which are connected by a hinged joint (4) , collapse inside the body (1) .
  • the hinged joint (4) is made of two parts, one of which contains a groove, the other one a protruding part matching the groove.
  • the parts of the joint are linked together with a pin.
  • the flags of the hinged joint are the same dimension as the inside of the tubes. The flags go slightly inside the tubes, whereafter they are fastened to the tubes with pegs.
  • the swing of the hinged joint is 180 degrees.
  • the tube (5) is fastened to the tray (7) intended for holding the computer with a fastening mechanism (6) .
  • the fastening mechanism (6) consists of two disc-shaped elements (6a and 6b) , which have a hole in the middle for a fastener.
  • the fastening mechanism (6b) is fixed to the tube (5) and the fastening mechanism (6a) is fixed to the tray (7) .
  • the fastening mechanisms (6a and 6b) are fixed to each other through a hole with a fastener.
  • the fastening mechanism (6a) is characterized by its ability to rotate horizontally 360 degrees around the tube (5) , if necessary.
  • the body (1) is fastened to an L-mount (8) by a screw and a bolt (9) .
  • the L-mount (8) is secured to the car floor with four fasteners.
  • the locking system in the body (1) can also be achieved by threading and external press sleeves as well as with a clamping device.
  • the fastening mechanism (6) of the computer tray can also be carried out in various ways. It should be noted that the invention allows bellows-like tubes to be used as the telescopically collapsible component. It follows that the functioning principle, shape and material can be slightly different than the ones described above.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)

Abstract

The purpose of the invention is to facilitate the transport, storage, and the use of a personal computer in a car. Thanks to the holder, the computer can be kept in a safe place, where it can be accessed easily whenever needed. The technical realization of the holder is based on a telescopic arm, which is equipped with a hinged joint. This allows the computer to always be within easy reach. The holder can be neatly folded in a small place, when the computer is not in use. The holder is fastened to the car floor with an L-mount, whereafter the holder is ready for use.

Description

A collapsible holder for a portable computer used in a car
The invention as claimed in the preamble of Claim 1, concerns a telescopically collapsible holder, which is equipped with a hinged joint.
Portable computers are becoming more and more popular, and they are often carried along in the car. Inside the car the computer is usually kept on the seat or floor, where it is in passengers' way. There seems to be no appropriate storage place for a portable computer inside the car, especially if the computer needs to be accessed fast and easily. With the aid of a holder it is easy to recharge the portable computer during driving, since the holder keeps the computer securely in place.
The purpose of the holder is to correct the previously mentioned drawbacks. It also has other advantages: The computer is always neatly kept on the holder. It is easy to fasten it to the holder, where it is not in anyone's way. The telescopic arm can be pulled out, bringing the computer within easy reach. Both securing the computer to and releasing it from the holder is fast and easy. In addition, with the help of the holder, the computer can be easily connected to a mobile telephone, since the holder is close enough to the phone and the user.
More precisely stated, the invention carries the characteristics presented in the characterizing portion of Claim 1.
The following is a detailed description of the invention with references to the enclosed drawing, which illustrates a holder described above.
The body (l) of the holder consists of a rectangular steel streamline tubing. There is a locking mechanism (2) at one end of the tube, which allows the inner tube (3) to be locked into place. The purpose of the locking system is to prevent the holder from moving freely up and down during use. When not in use, the tubes (3) and (5) , which are connected by a hinged joint (4) , collapse inside the body (1) .
The hinged joint (4) is made of two parts, one of which contains a groove, the other one a protruding part matching the groove. The parts of the joint are linked together with a pin. The flags of the hinged joint are the same dimension as the inside of the tubes. The flags go slightly inside the tubes, whereafter they are fastened to the tubes with pegs. The swing of the hinged joint is 180 degrees.
The tube (5) is fastened to the tray (7) intended for holding the computer with a fastening mechanism (6) . The fastening mechanism (6) consists of two disc-shaped elements (6a and 6b) , which have a hole in the middle for a fastener. The fastening mechanism (6b) is fixed to the tube (5) and the fastening mechanism (6a) is fixed to the tray (7) . The fastening mechanisms (6a and 6b) are fixed to each other through a hole with a fastener. The fastening mechanism (6a) is characterized by its ability to rotate horizontally 360 degrees around the tube (5) , if necessary.
The body (1) is fastened to an L-mount (8) by a screw and a bolt (9) . The L-mount (8) is secured to the car floor with four fasteners.
The invention allows slightly different solutions than the ones mentioned above. Thus, for example, the locking system in the body (1) can also be achieved by threading and external press sleeves as well as with a clamping device. The fastening mechanism (6) of the computer tray can also be carried out in various ways. It should be noted that the invention allows bellows-like tubes to be used as the telescopically collapsible component. It follows that the functioning principle, shape and material can be slightly different than the ones described above.

Claims

The patent claims
1. A collapsible holder for a portable computer used in a car, in¬ cluding
- a body, which consists of three tubes
- a joint, which swings 180 degrees
- an L-mount, which is bent at an angle of 90 degrees
- a tray, upon which the computer lies
- a fastening mechanism, which consists of two disc¬ shaped elements
and it is c h a r a c t e r i s e d by the following distinctive marks: the holder is telescopic and equipped with a hinged joint that swings 180 degrees sideways.
2. The body (1), which is compatible with Claim 1, carries the following characteristics: There is a locking mechanism in the body (1) to keep the holder steady in working and rest positions. The tube (3) , which is fastened to a joint (4) , collapses inside the body. The joint is fastened to a tube (5). The body (1,3 and 5) can be made of steel, plastic, aluminium, or different composites of the above-mentioned materials.
3. The hinged joint (4), which is compatible with Claim 1, carries the following characteristics: The joint is made of two elements, one of which is grooved and the other one contains a protruding part that matches the groove. The groove and the protruding part are linked to each other with a pin, which allows the joint to swing 180 degrees sideways. The joint is made of steel, plastic, aluminium, or different composites of the above-mentioned materials.
4. The L-mount (1), which is compatible with Claim 1, carries the following characteristics: It is bent or welded at an angle of 90 degrees. Holes have been made on both L-mount surfaces for fastening. The L-mount is made of steel, plastic, aluminium, or different composites of the above-mentioned materials.
5. The tray (7), which is compatible with Claim 1, carries the following characeristics: It functions as a tray for a personal computer, and it is made of steel, plastic, aluminium, or different composites of the above-mentioned materials.
6. The fastening mechanism (6), which is compatible with Claim 1, carries the following characteristics: It consists of two disc¬ shaped elements, which contain a hole in the middle for a fastener. The fastening mechanism (6b) is fastened to a tube (5) , and the fastening mechanism (6a) is fastened to the tray. The fastening mechanisms (6a and 6b) are connected to each other with a fastener through a hole. The fastening mechanism (6a) is characterised by its ability to rotate horizontally 360 degrees around the tube, if necessary.
PCT/FI1995/000427 1994-08-15 1995-08-15 A collapsible holder for a portable computer used in a car WO1996005081A1 (en)

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