DE202008004580U1 - Device for receiving a mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for receiving a mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal is connected to an adapter shell and this adapter shell is fastened to a vehicle via a mount,
characterized in that the device is designed as a universal receptacle for a variety of mobile terminals and made
• The - a U-shaped and telescopically displaceable clamping device (4) having - base holder (1) and
A USB connector (2) with a - a contact connection (19) having - recess (5) for
• the half-shell-shaped - a counterpart to the contact connection (19) of the USB connector (2), a contact connection (6) for the mobile terminal and a collection (7) having - adapter shell (3)
is composed.

Description

The Invention relates to a device for receiving a mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal is inserted into an adapter shell and this adapter shell via a bracket on a vehicle is attached.

Known are the most diverse recording devices for mobile devices with a variety of mounting options in Vehicles of any kind. Many of these recording devices are specifically only for a specific terminal or developed for a specific device manufacturer. When changing the device of a manufacturer or from Devices from different manufacturers are these recording devices usually not reusable.

In the DE 10 2004 032 617 A1 a holder and an adapter for an electronic device is described, which has a receiving part with a socket, in which the device is at least partially form-fitting insertable. The device is connected via a plug contact with the receiving part.

The DE 10 2006 034 128 A1 describes an arrangement for receiving a mobile phone within a motor vehicle. The arrangement in this case has a connection for transmitting the antenna signal from the antenna of the motor vehicle to the mobile telephone, an electromagnetically shielding housing with an opening for introducing the mobile telephone and an elastically deformable fixing element for fixing the telephone in the housing.

An arrangement for handling a communication device is described in the DE 102 01 612 A1 described. This consists of a universally usable, not mobile-specific fastening device and a mobile-specific device holder, which give the complete arrangement in the assembled state. The device holder contains the required mechanical and electrical or electronic adjustments to the particular communication device to be used.

From the DE 10 2004 035 871 A1 Another attempt is known to adapt different brackets of different mobile devices to a connector. For this purpose, a plug-in system is used, which for holding a first and a different second installation component in a vehicle with a first plug-in device for attachment to a vehicle component and a plurality of second plug-in devices, which are each inserted at its distal end in the first plug-in device and each at its proximal end connected to the first and / or second mounting component or are connectable.

• • mögliche Behinderungen des GPS- und GSM-Empfangs des Endgerätes
• • erhöhten Verschleiß der Steckkontakte bei einer großen Anzahl an Steckzyklen
• • die Verwendung proprietärer Steckverbindungen
• • die fehlende Möglichkeit zur Datenübertragung via USB oder – bei Einsatz einer entsprechenden elektronischen Schaltung – einer anderen, alternativen Technologie
• • vielfach im Adapter enthaltene Elektronik zur Realisierung von Funktionen, die für den vorgesehenen Einsatzzweck unnötig oder sogar störend sind, welche den Adapter größer (unhandlicher) und teurer machen,

so dass ihr Einsatz für den vorgesehenen Zweck nicht sinnvoll möglich bzw. nicht wirtschaftlich ist.All known holders for mobile devices with the requirement of a multifunctional use by different types of terminals are not allowed for use in rail vehicles due to lack of trackability (fire resistance, vibration / shaking) and also have other disadvantages, for example

• • possible obstructions to the GPS and GSM reception of the terminal
• • Increased wear of the plug contacts with a large number of mating cycles
• • the use of proprietary connectors
• • The lack of data transmission via USB or - using an appropriate electronic circuit - another, alternative technology
• • Electronics often included in the adapter to perform functions that are unnecessary or even annoying for the intended purpose, making the adapter larger (cumbersome) and more expensive,

so that their use for the intended purpose is not meaningfully possible or not economical.

Of the Invention is the object of a recording for a variety of mobile devices, especially those that will be available in the future and their design and technology therefore still at this time are not known to train so that they are independent from each to be used mobile terminal firmly in one Vehicle - preferably a rail vehicle - attached and can stay there. Furthermore, the recording wear-resistant and be suitable for railways. By the holder is the mobile device to be held in his position, at the same time should the possibility an electrical connection from the terminal to another Device, for example, for charge and data communication, given be.

• • dem – eine U-förmig ausgebildete und teleskopartig verschiebbare Einspannvorrichtung (4) aufweisenden – Basishalter (1) und
• • einem USB-Connector (2) mit einer – eine Kontaktverbindung (19) aufweisenden – Aussparung (5) für
• • die halbschalenförmig ausgebildete – ein Gegenstück zur Kontaktverbindung (19) des USB-Connectors (2), eine Kontaktverbindung (6) für das mobilen Endgerät sowie eine Einziehung (7) aufweisende – Adapterschale (3)

zusammengesetzt ist.This is inventively achieved in that the device is designed as a universal receptacle for a variety of mobile devices and from

• • the - a U-shaped and telescopically displaceable clamping device ( 4 ) - base holder ( 1 ) and
• • a USB connector ( 2 ) with one - a contact connection ( 19 ) - recess ( 5 ) For
• • the half shell-shaped - a counterpart to the contact connection ( 19 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ), a contact connection ( 6 ) for the mobile terminal and a confiscation ( 7 ) - adapter shell ( 3 )

is composed.

The base holder ( 1 ) has recesses ( 8th ; 9 ; 10 ) and mounting holes ( 11 ; 12 ; 13 ; 21 ) on.

The at the bottom of the base holder ( 1 ) at the recess ( 10 ) arranged mounting holes ( 13 ) are used to hold fasteners for fixing the USB connector ( 2 ). The further recesses ( 8th ; 9 ) and the fastening openings ( 11 ; 12 ; 21 ) are used to attach the base holder ( 1 ) used in the vehicle. The base holder ( 1 ) and the USB connector ( 2 ) remain firmly in the vehicle. The adapter shell ( 3 ), however, usually remains on the mobile device.

The base holder ( 1 ) has at least one return device ( 15 ) for the telescopically movable clamping device ( 4 ) on. The stress build-up is preferably achieved via one or more springs or other similar acting components. It is also possible to use a grid detection.

The U-shaped clamping device ( 4 ) also has in the region of its connecting bridge ( 17 ) angled to this and over the surface of the base holder ( 1 ) outstanding clamping surface ( 16 ) on. At the clamping surface ( 16 ) is on one side a felt or sponge or rubbery coating ( 18 ) appropriate. This serves for the shake-proof and vibration-proof fixation of the mobile terminal together with the adapter shell ( 3 ) between base holder ( 1 ) and USB connector ( 2 ).

The USB connector ( 2 ) has a recess ( 5 ), which is a positive insertion of the adapter shell ( 3 ). Furthermore, in the inserted state, a contact connection to the adapter shell ( 3 ) produced. This can be designed as a plug connection by the contact connection ( 19 ) through the rectangular slot in the recess ( 5 ) from the USB connector ( 2 protrudes and the appropriate socket contact in the collection of the adapter shell ( 3 ) is integrated.

The USB connector ( 2 ) has at its the recess ( 5 ) facing away from a cap ( 20 ) on. This forms a degree to the base holder ( 1 ) and inside a cavity, within which the electrical connection of contact connection ( 19 ) can be realized on cable, possibly with the help of special electronic components, which can also find space there. In the back of the cap ( 20 ) is a perforated plate ( 14 ), which can be used for cable entry with tools for strain relief. The cables are removed from the USB connector ( 2 ) through the perforated plate ( 14 ) and the recess ( 10 ) led to the outside.

The confiscation ( 7 ) of the adapter shell ( 3 ) sits snugly in the recess ( 5 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ). This between confiscation ( 7 ) and recess ( 5 ) to be produced on the one hand, the secure mechanical absorption of the in the adapter shell ( 3 ) in the USB connector ( 2 ) and on the other hand as an electrical interface when connecting an external power supply and for a data transfer between the mobile terminal and another device.

A Use of the bracket in the vehicle without an electrical connection is possible. It then offers only the pure, mechanical Hold function.

Due to the three-part construction of base holder ( 1 ), USB connector ( 2 ) and adapter shell ( 3 ) ensures that almost all commercially available mobile devices can be safely and securely fixed in the same universal holder via an individually designed adapter shell. The special feature is that the adapter shell ( 3 ) usually remains on the mobile terminal and thus only the adapter shell ( 3 ) with their confiscation ( 7 ) in the recess ( 5 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ) is inserted or withdrawn. It is also possible, if necessary - for example, in the event of a defect or a significant further development - to replace only a single assembly, which makes the device more variable and can bring cost advantages.

• • durch die Ausführung wird eine Bahntauglichkeit gemäß den relevanten Normen – insbesondere Rüttel-/Schüttelfestigkeit sowie Brandfestigkeit (durch Verwendung entsprechender Werkstoffe) – erreicht
• • es tritt keine Behinderung des GPS- und GSM-Empfanges des Endgerätes auf
• • Variabilität/Zukunftsfähigkeit, indem auch zukünftige Endgeräte sowie abwechselnd unterschiedliche Endgeräte mit Hilfe jeweils passender Adapterschalen in derselben einheitlichen Grundhalterung benutzt werden können
• • die Schnittstelle(n) am Endgerät werden geschont, da die Adapterschale (3) in der Regel am Endgerät verbleibt. Beim Wechsel des Fahrzeugs, das heißt beim Umstecken aus einer Halterung in eine andere, wird vom Bediener nur die Adapterschale aus- bzw. wieder eingesteckt; die Steckzyklen des Endgerätes werden so minimiert.
• • bei Anschluss der Halterung an eine Stromversorgung kann das Endgerät im eingesteckten Zustand geladen werden
• • bei Anschluss der Halterung an einen Rechner ist Datenübertragung und Ladung des Endgeräts über dessen Schnittstelle (zum Beispiel USB) möglich
• • es besteht die Möglichkeit zur Nachrüstung einer zusätzlichen elektronischen Schaltung innerhalb des Hohlraums unter der Abdeckkappe (20) des USB-Connectors (2), um zum Beispiel einen Rechneranschluss gegebenenfalls auch mittels einer anderen Technologie als USB zu realisieren oder sonstige Erweiterungen vorzunehmen

This achieves the following advantages:

• • The design achieves railway suitability in accordance with the relevant standards - in particular vibration / shake resistance and fire resistance (by using appropriate materials)
• • There is no obstruction of the GPS and GSM reception of the terminal
• • Variability / sustainability by also future terminals and alternately different terminals can be used with the help of matching adapter shells in the same uniform base bracket
• • the interface (s) on the end device are protected because the adapter shell ( 3 ) usually remains on the terminal. When changing the vehicle, that is, when moving from one holder to another, the operator is only the adapter shell off or re-inserted; the mating cycles of the terminal are minimized.
• • When connecting the holder to a power supply, the terminal can be charged in the inserted state
• • When connecting the holder to a computer, data transmission and charging of the terminal via its interface (eg USB) is possible
• • it is possible to retrofit an additional electronic circuit inside the cavity under the cap ( 20 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ), for example, to realize a computer connection, if necessary, by means of a technology other than USB or make any other extensions

embodiment

Based an embodiment of the invention below be explained in more detail.

there demonstrate:

1 - The entire device in 3D view without a mobile device

2 - The entire device in 3D view with mobile terminal in the fixed state

3 - The base holder with strap in 3D front view

4 - The USB connector with inserted adapter shell in the 3D front view

5 - The adapter shell in the 3D front view

6 - the USB connector in 3D front view

7 - The USB connector in 3D view from the top front

8th - the USB connector in 3D rear view

9 - the base holder in 3D rear view

The universal holder for receiving a mobile terminal is composed of three modules together; a base holder ( 1 ) for fixing the device in the vehicle, one at the base holder ( 1 ) fixed USB connector ( 2 ) and one in the USB connector ( 2 ) plug-in adapter shell ( 3 ) for the terminal.

The base holder ( 1 ) has the U-shaped and telescopically displaceable clamping device ( 4 ), which via a clamping surface ( 16 ) with coating ( 18 ) and a return device ( 15 ), by means of which a mobile terminal can be securely and vibration-proof fixed in the adapter ( 1 . 3 . 9 ).

Furthermore, the holder has ( 1 ) the fastening openings ( 11 ); ( 12 ); ( 13 ); ( 21 ) and the recesses ( 8th ); ( 9 ); ( 10 ). While the mounting holes ( 11 ); ( 12 ); ( 21 ) in the recesses ( 8th ); ( 9 ) for fixing the base holder ( 1 ) in the vehicle, the attachment opening ( 13 ) for mounting the USB connector ( 2 ) at the base holder ( 1 ) (used) 3 . 4 . 6 ).

To carry out possible cable connections from the USB connector ( 2 ) in the vehicle are the perforated plate ( 14 ) and the recess ( 10 ) intended. The holes in the plate ( 14 ) stabilize the cable management and he possible the use of tools for strain relief. A possibly additional electronic circuit to be installed may be located in the cavity inside the cap ( 20 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ) are used ( 8th ).

The USB connector ( 2 ) has the recess ( 5 ) into which the confiscation ( 7 ) of the adapter shell ( 3 ) is used accurately ( 5 ). In addition to the mechanical connection is made by inserting an electrical contact connection, as in the recess ( 5 ) a contact connection ( 19 ), its counterpart in confiscation ( 7 ) of the adapter shell ( 3 ) is integrated. In order to fix the position of the mobile terminal, this connection generates in cooperation with the clamping surface ( 16 ) of the clamping device ( 4 ) a very stable unit ( 5 . 6 . 7 ).

The adapter shell ( 3 ) is designed individually for each terminal type. The confiscation ( 7 ) with the contact connection is always identical and thus fits into any holder. The remaining shape of the adapter shell ( 3 ) is matched to the shape of the terminal, which is held by the insertion after insertion. In addition to the contact connection ( 19 ) to the USB connector ( 2 ) has the adapter shell ( 3 ) also a contact connection ( 6 ) to the mobile terminal, which fits in shape and position to the corresponding socket of the terminal ( 7 ).

This design ensures that almost all common mobile devices with the help of a suitably designed adapter shell ( 3 ) can be used in the same holder, without the built-in vehicle retainer measures would be necessary or other accessories would be needed.

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bracket

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USB Connector

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adapter shell

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chuck

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recess

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Contact connection

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collection

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recess

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recess

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recess

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fastening opening

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fastening opening

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fastening opening

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perforated plate

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retractor

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clamping surface

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connecting web

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coating

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Contact connection

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cap

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fastening opening

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102004032617 A1 [0003]
• - DE 102006034128 A1 [0004]
• - DE 10201612 A1 [0005]
• - DE 102004035871 A1 [0006]

Claims (10)

Device for receiving a mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal is connected to an adapter shell and this adapter shell is fastened to a vehicle via a mount, characterized in that the device is designed as a universal mount for a plurality of mobile terminals and from shaped and telescopically displaceable clamping device ( 4 ) - base holder ( 1 ) and • a USB connector ( 2 ) with one - a contact connection ( 19 ) - recess ( 5 ) for • the half shell-shaped - a counterpart to the contact connection ( 19 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ), a contact connection ( 6 ) for the mobile terminal and a confiscation ( 7 ) - adapter shell ( 3 ) is composed. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base holder ( 1 ) Recesses ( 8th ; 9 ; 10 ) and mounting holes ( 11 ; 12 ; 13 ; 21 ) having. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the lower part of the base holder ( 1 ) at the recess ( 10 ) arranged mounting holes ( 13 ) for mounting fasteners for fixing the USB connector ( 2 ) serve. Device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the base holder ( 1 ) at least one return device ( 15 ) for the telescopically movable clamping device ( 4 ) having. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the U-shaped clamping device ( 4 ) in the region of its connecting bridge ( 17 ) angled to this and over the surface of the base holder ( 1 ) outstanding clamping surface ( 16 ) having. Device according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the clamping surface ( 16 ) on one side a felt or sponge or rubbery coating ( 18 ) having. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the USB connector ( 2 ) in the recess ( 5 ) a contact connection ( 19 ) to the adapter shell ( 3 ) having. Device according to claims 1 and 7, characterized in that the USB connector ( 2 ) a cap ( 20 ), which is arranged at its lower end, a degree to the base holder ( 1 ) and within which the electrical connection from the contact connection ( 19 ) is realized on cable, wherein electronic components, in a cavity of the cap ( 20 ) are to be arranged. Device according to claims 1, 7 and 8, characterized in that in the back of the cap ( 20 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ) a perforated plate ( 14 ) is used, which is usable for cable bushing with strain relief. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the confiscation ( 7 ) of the adapter shell ( 3 ) precisely in the recess ( 5 ) of the USB connector ( 2 ) and the remaining shape of the adapter shell ( 3 ) as well as position and execution of the contact connection ( 6 ) directed to the structure of the mobile terminal to be used.