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TW200919146A
TW200919146A TW96140623A TW96140623A TW200919146A TW 200919146 A TW200919146 A TW 200919146A TW 96140623 A TW96140623 A TW 96140623A TW 96140623 A TW96140623 A TW 96140623A TW 200919146 A TW200919146 A TW 200919146A
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A docking apparatus for a portable device, preferably a portable navigation device, is disclosed. The docking apparatus comprises at least a base and a mounting part which is connected to the base, and is characterized in that the mounting part is pivotally mounted within the base and consists of at least a cover part which in a first position lies substantially flush with the base, said cover portion capable of being pivoted to a second position wherein part of the cover portion extends substantially upwardly from the docking apparatus, said pivotal motion also revealing a fin part attached to the underside of said cover part which in said second position lies substantially flush with said lip. The apparatus is further characterized in that at least one of the part of the cover portion underside and the fin part is provided with one or more cooperating connection features which cooperate with corresponding features provided on the portable device to facilitate the connection of the latter to the former. In a modified aspect, the mounting part is mounted in an intermediate base portion which is in turn mounted in the base, the operation being otherwise identical. In a further aspect, an adapter is also provided which can adapted the electrical connection and mounting features of the portable device to those of the docking apparatus when they are different.

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200919146 九、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種用於可攜設備之置放裝置,該可攜設 備較佳為需要電源或其他電信號或電子信號之可攜電設備 或電子設備’且尤其但不獨佔式地為可攜導銳設備 (PND)。 【先前技術】BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a placement device for a portable device, which is preferably a portable device that requires a power source or other electrical or electronic signal or The electronic device 'is particularly, but not exclusively, a portable guided device (PND). [Prior Art]

用於電子設備之置放裝置係眾所周知的。讀者將意識 到’用於膝上型電腦之置放台為可用的,且具有以某種方 ^與膝上型電腦自身之對應且經合適設計之特徵協作的特 敛具體s之,置放台將必然地具備功率及/或資料轉移 組件,該組件通常為連接器之形式,其收納於膝上型電腦 之對應插口中以主要向晚μ并丨兩 諸如視W缺各 腦提供電源,且視情況將 ^如視訊W、資料、⑽信號及其類似者之其他電信號 或電子信號傳遞至膝上型電 ; ㈣芬& 電腦及自膝上型電腦傳遞其他電 :信號。•了此基本需求以外,存在對置放台之 ^數其他除了應支揮膝上型電腦之重量以外)。 在可攜導航設備(其最常 台之提供為更複雜之提議:/二蝴的情況下,置放 下^咅^ 出或更糟、在正常駕駛條件 中不安全之任何該等變更)高度敏感時。 因此,已提議用於車内市場 Λ 而,由於車輛製造商方 “式置放裝置。然 車輛内導引之電信號及電子=外開發成本’及通常在 α唬與車内PND所需或提供之 125647.doc 200919146 電信號及電子信號之間的潘為x ☆ 旳層在不相容問題,以及通常提供 於該等设備上之連接器與車輛g •商可能提議之連接器之 間的不相容問豸,過去該等提議已告失敗。儘管存在此等 困難,但刚之快速且幾乎在全球範圍内之㈣已促使車 輛製造商行動。 fDispensing devices for electronic devices are well known. The reader will be aware that 'the placement table for laptops is available, and has a specific singularity that cooperates with the appropriate design features of the laptop itself. The station will inevitably have a power and/or data transfer component, which is typically in the form of a connector that is housed in a corresponding socket of the laptop to provide power to the brain, such as the night and the eye. And, as the case may be, such as video W, data, (10) signals and other similar electrical or electronic signals are transmitted to the laptop; (4) Fen & computers and other electrical signals from the laptop: signals. • In addition to this basic requirement, there are other pairs of placements other than the weight of the laptop. Highly sensitive in portable navigation devices, where the most common offers are more complex offers: / two butterflies, any changes that are placed or worse, unsafe in normal driving conditions Time. Therefore, it has been proposed for the in-vehicle market, as the vehicle manufacturer “places the device. However, the electrical signals and electronics that are guided in the vehicle = the external development cost” and are usually required or provided in the α唬 and the in-vehicle PND. 125647.doc 200919146 The signal between the electrical signal and the electronic signal is x ☆ 旳 layer in the incompatibility problem, and the connector that is usually provided on the device and the connector that the vehicle may propose Compatible, in the past these proposals have failed. Despite these difficulties, the rapid and almost global (4) has prompted vehicle manufacturers to act.

使汽車行業適應於PND市場之初始#試已㈣㈣不成 功,此主要是歸因於對可靠實體連接之需要,及車輔製造 商與消費電子行業之間極大不同的開發及生命週期。另 外,存在國家政府將立法阻止當前使用之卿"吊架"的威 脅。當前吊架通常具備-用於附著至汽車之擋風玻璃之内 表面的吸H安裝部分’該安裝部分具有與提供於 P N D單元上之對應特徵協作以使得該對可以可釋放式地連 接在一起之特徵。必然、地,將此等通常龐大之吊架附著至 擋風玻璃、及該等設備必定將PND安裳於車輛遠離撐風玻 璃之車麻空間内的事實會分散注意力,且在某些位置中可 降低駕駿員及/或乘客之可見性。 另一考慮為安全性考慮。PND採用已變得如此廣泛,以 致於現在竊賊將目標定位於可在檔風玻璃之内表面上看見 吸盤標記的車輛,而不管該吊架是否仍附著至車輛内部之 擋風玻璃。 當前情況之另一劣勢在於:PND當前通常具備點煙配接 器(CLA)以提供電源。自CLA發出之線纜為不雅觀的,作 其對於長途旅行及頻繁的PND使用所必要之媒體。大多數 潛在導航設備消費者將此視作PNd之缺陷,且將其視作考 125647.doc 200919146 慮半整合式或完全整合式導航系統之原因。 在此應用時,車輔製造商已與PND供應商合作開發經嵌 埋有儀錶板之吊架,其賦能變化之整合級別。 因此,本發明之-主要目標是提供—種置放裝置,其: -降低車輛製造商之產品開發時間; -為安全的、有功能#,且提供與附著至其之酬的可靠 且穩固的實體及電連接; -在PND連接及斷開方面,其操作為簡單且快速的;且 -在PND斷開之後可隱藏,在該位置中,纟不會向潛在竊 賊提供PND設備為車輛擁有者所擁有之指示。 【發明内容】 根據本發明’提供—種用於需要電源之可攜電設備或電 子設備之置放裝置,該置放裝置包含至少—基座及一連接 至該基座之安裂部分,該基座另外具備—部分或連續周邊 »緣 此夠插入穿過一安裝表面中之一缝隙的裙套懸垂 至該唇緣之㈣,藉此將基座固定至該表面,該唇緣阻止 基座穿過該縫隙而下落, 特徵在於: 安裝部分樞轉地安裝於基座内且由至少一覆蓋部分組 成/該覆蓋部分在第一位置中大體上與唇緣齊平以大體上 隱藏基座之位於安裝表面下方的彼部分,該覆蓋部分能夠 樞轉至第二位置’纟中覆蓋部分之_部分大體上自置放裝 置向上延伸,該柩轉運動亦顯露一附著至該覆蓋部分之該 底側的翼片部分’該覆蓋部分在該第二位置中大體上與該 125647.doc 200919146 唇緣齊平,且進—步 各項中之至少一者 於.曝露於第二位置中的以下 _覆盍部分底侧之部分;及 -翼片部分 具備-或多個特徵,胃 裝置上之對應特徵協作:有等::與提供於電裝置或電子 有助於將後者連接至前者。 I及安襄部分之橫截面大體上為圓形。 件,=構::部分及基座中之至少-者包括推動釋放構 " 在其鎖定條件下將安裝部分固定於第一位置 ’且在其釋放條件下允許該安裝部分柩轉移動。 更佳地’基座及安㈣分之翼片部分中的至少―者包括 協作鎖疋構件’該等構件有助於將翼片部分鎖定至基座, 因此將安裝部分固定於第二位置中。 在本發明之一經修改態樣中,置放裝置包括基座、安裝 β刀及中間部分,該安裝部分樞轉地安裝於該中間部分 内’該中間部分以推動配合方式固定至該基座。在此修改 態樣中’安I部分及中間部分中之至少—者較佳包括推動 釋放構件,該等構件在其鎖定條件下將安裝部分固定於第 一位置中,且在其釋放條件下允許該安裝部分樞轉移動。 另外’更佳地’基座及安裝部分之翼片部分中的至少一者 包括協作鎖定構件,該等構件有助於將翼片部分鎖定至中 間部分’因此將安裝部分固定於第二位置中。 較佳地’安裝部分能夠枢轉且能夠旋轉,該旋轉移動係 藉由旋轉地安裝於基座或中間部分(若被提供)中而達成, 125647.doc 200919146 或Γ藉由將中間部分旋轉地安裝於基座部分中而達成。 :佳地,在安裝部分之覆蓋部分的底側上提供協作連接 ㈣,此允許在安裝部分處於第二位置中時在向上條件下 女置時將可攜設備滑動地連接至該覆蓋部分。 最佳地翼片部分具備至少一縫隙,—連接線缓可穿過 該縫隙’或可藉由該縫隙來達成至可攜設備之電連接。在 此後者實施例中’翼片部分較佳包括電連接構件,此較佳 大致女置於覆盍部分之底侧上之協作連接特徵的下部區 域,使竹'可攜設備至立^ J.A- 胥主,、之το整滑動連接同時達成可攜設備 與該等電連接構件之間的電連接。 在-尤其較佳實施例中,—可攜設備之安裝及電連接係 經由一中間配接器組件而達成,該組件包括適應於與提供 於覆蓋部分之底侧上之連接特徵或(視情況而定)安裝部分 之翼片部分協作的連接特徵,且另外包括以下各項中之至 少一者: _不同連接特徵,其能夠與一可攜設備之不適於覆蓋部 分之底侧或翼片部分之連接特徵的對應連接特徵協 作, -電連接特徵,其適應於連接提供於翼片部分上之電連 接構件,該等構件模擬該等連接構件或使其適應於不 同類型之對應於特定可攜設備之連接構件的連接構 件。 在一最佳實施例中,電連接包括用於使天線信號及/或 音訊信號傳輸通過之設施。在此特徵的情況下,使用合適 125647.doc •10· 200919146 指定PND之車輛的駕駛員 任皁輛之車輛製造商安裝之音 訊糸統中享受導航指令、手工 订動電{s呼叫及mp3播放。 因此’本發明之置放裝罾 置袄供S月ϋ用於可攜導航設備之 標準檔風玻璃附加吊架安裝的接 女裒的替代例,且因此克服與其相 關聯之各種劣勢。 【實施方式】 首先參看圖ΙΑ,Α中展千 ± _ 八T展不一車輛儀錶板2,該儀錶板2之 -側上可經切割或經提供'縫隙4,藉此產生一儀錶板材 料盤6,該盤6可經修剪及固定至一置放裝置(整體由⑽ 不)之上部表面8。以此方式,—旦儀錶板經固定於置放裝 置中’則該置放裝置可大體上與該祕板融合,如下文中 所述。 在圖2中,其展示置放裝置1〇之底側,且其尤其具備一 縫隙12,一電連接器14(提供於儀錶板内且在“處以導線 連接至車輛之内部電系統及電子系統)可穿過該縫隙12以 有助於將其連接至提供於置放裝置内之對應連接器18。 現參看圖3A、3B,置放裝置10包含一基座2〇,該基座 20由一 ϊ衣形周邊唇緣22組成,一裙套24自該唇緣22之内邊 緣懸垂,其共同確保基座可以推動配合方式牢固地插入至 儀錶板2中所界定之縫隙4中,且藉由該唇緣而阻止基座穿 過該縫隙而下落,該唇緣係由儀錶板之上部表面支撑。 返回參看圖1B’可看出,基座2〇具備可偏轉突出部26,該 等突出部26具有鉤狀形成物28(其鎖定於該儀錶板之下部 表面2B之後)。 125647.doc 11 - 200919146 在所述實施例中,在基座20内提供一中間組件3〇,且以 推動配合方式而固定於其中。該中間組件大體上為半球形 、中界疋内腔32,穿過縫隙12可近接該内腔32。在 =:組件内提供-安裝部分(整體由40指示),該安裝部分 匕s具有上部表面42A及下部表面42B之覆蓋部分42, ^中紅修剪之盤6固定至該上部表面42 A,—翼片部分44自 該下4表面42B懸垂。舉例而言,藉由與該覆蓋部分一體 式地形成,该翼片部分可適當地附著至該覆蓋部分。提供 ;翼片。ρ刀44之一側上的為一連接器46,該連接器可(例 如)為通常已知之,,D型”或其他合適之連接器,其可簡單地 安裝或黏附於適當位置,或者連接至_可能提供於一安裝 Ρ刷電路板48中之對應連接||。電源或其他電信號或電子 信號至該連接器之供應係藉由㈣47來提供。提供於翼片 #分44中之縫隙5〇曝露另一連接器52,藉由該連接器可達 成與可攜設備之電連接/電子連接。 根據本發明’安裝部分4G係圍繞㈣指示之軸線(在此 實施例中,在中間部分30中)而樞轉地安裝,但應提及 到’中間組件為可選的,且安裝部分可直接樞轉地安裝於 基座20内。 如先前所提及,安裝部分可採用兩個位置,圖3b中展示 其中之第-位置。其藉由圖4C中更詳細地展示之推動凸輪 機構而保持於此位置中。為了操作置放裝置以使得連接器 52被曝露,使用者施加如箭頭58所指示之向下壓力以釋放 ㈣凸輪機構’因此’覆蓋部分、翼片部分及關聯連接器 125647.doc 200919146 可在中間組件(或基座)内樞轉,直至翼片與基座2〇之唇緣 22大體上形成共平面關係為止。圖4a、4B中清晰地展示 連接器之樞轉運動及曝露,且圖4C中清晰地展示熟習此項 技術者已知且可容易實施之典型推動凸輪機構的運動。再 次參看圖3C,在翼片部分44之遠端末端處提供一簡單滑動 鎖機構60,以賦能可釋放式地將安裝部分4〇保持於其第二 位置中,如圖5A、5B、5C中所示。此外,讀者將注意到 在覆盍。卩刀42之底側42B上提供諸如肋狀物、凹槽、通道 或其類似者之連接特徵62。應提及到,可提供任何類型之 連接特徵,但在此實施例中,且在圖5Α中更清晰地可看 出連接特被62為一對大體上平行導軌的形式,其與pnd 或其他可攜設備之後部表面上的一對相應成形之凹槽協 作。自圖5 Α中亦可看出,滑動鎖60可由使用者清晰地近 接,藉以安裝部分可固定於第二"開口,,位置中,其中覆蓋 部分42之一部分自置放裝置10以與垂直線略成一角度而向 上延伸’使得安裝於其上之任何設備亦適當地傾斜以易於 檢視或使用,尤其當可攜設備包括視覺顯示器時。將注意 最接近連接特徵62之下部區域的連接器52之位置及曝露, 使得其上之可攜設備之滑動配件自動地使連接器52與提供 於可攜設備之基座上的對應連接器(未圖示)對準,兩個連 接器最終在可攜設備完全且適當地安裝於該覆蓋部分42上 時配合。在圖5C之放大視圖中亦可看出,鎖60由一可前後 移動之簡易滑塊組成’該滑塊在其中之一位置中嚙合於提 供於中間組件3 0中之合適棘爪61内,以阻止安裝部分2 〇進 125647.doc -13- 200919146 一步樞轉運動,且將該安裝部分鎖定於第二"開放"位置 中。 圖6清晰地展示一安裝於置放裝置1〇之適當位置中、口 攜導航設備70。可併入置放裝置中之可選特徵為用於= 裝部分如箭頭72、74所指示(進—步視情況,在該鎖處於 將翼片部分42固定至中間組件或基座之位置中(視情況而 定)時)而旋轉之設施。Adapting the automotive industry to the initial PND market has not been successful, mainly due to the need for reliable physical connectivity and the vastly different development and lifecycle between vehicle-assisted manufacturers and the consumer electronics industry. In addition, there is a threat that the national government will legislate to block the current use of "hanging". The current hanger typically has a suction H mounting portion for attachment to the inner surface of the windshield of the vehicle. The mounting portion cooperates with corresponding features provided on the PND unit such that the pair can be releasably coupled together Characteristics. Inevitably, the fact that these usually large hangers are attached to the windshield, and the equipment must place the PND in the vehicle's space away from the windshield, will be distracting and in some locations This can reduce the visibility of drivers and/or passengers. Another consideration is security considerations. PND adoption has become so widespread that thieves now target vehicles that can see the suction cup mark on the inner surface of the windshield, regardless of whether the hanger still adheres to the windshield inside the vehicle. Another disadvantage of the current situation is that PNDs currently typically have a cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) to provide power. The cable from the CLA is unsightly and is the medium necessary for long-distance travel and frequent PND use. Most potential navigation device consumers see this as a defect in PNd and consider it as a reason for semi-integrated or fully integrated navigation systems. In this application, the vehicle-assisted manufacturer has partnered with the PND supplier to develop a level of integration with a built-in instrument panel-mounted hanger. Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a placement device that: - reduces the vehicle manufacturer's product development time; - is safe, has a function #, and provides a reliable and robust payment to and from it. Physical and electrical connection; - Operation is simple and fast in terms of PND connection and disconnection; and - Hidden after PND is disconnected, in which position 纟 does not provide PND equipment to potential thieves as vehicle owner Instructions owned. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, there is provided a placement device for a portable electrical device or an electronic device requiring a power source, the placement device comprising at least a base and a piercing portion connected to the base, The base additionally has a portion or continuous perimeter » a sleeve that is inserted through a slit in one of the mounting surfaces to the lip (4), thereby securing the base to the surface, the lip blocking the base Falling through the slit, characterized in that: the mounting portion is pivotally mounted in the base and consists of at least one covering portion / the covering portion is substantially flush with the lip in the first position to substantially conceal the base Located at a portion below the mounting surface, the cover portion is pivotable to a second position 'the portion of the middle cover portion extends generally upwardly from the placement device, the tumbling motion also revealing a bottom attached to the cover portion The side flap portion 'the cover portion is substantially flush with the lip of the 125647.doc 200919146 in the second position, and at least one of the steps is exposed to the following in the second position_ cover The bottom portion side; and - the flap portion is provided with - or more features, corresponding features on the collaboration gastric device: YES :: providing other electrical or electronic means to facilitate connection of the latter of the former. The cross section of the I and ampoule portions is generally circular. The member, the at least one of the portion and the base includes a push release mechanism that secures the mounting portion to the first position under its locking condition and allows the mounting portion to be moved in its release condition. More preferably, at least one of the pedestal and the ampule portion includes a cooperating lock member 'the members help to lock the flap portion to the base, thereby securing the mounting portion in the second position . In a modified aspect of the invention, the placement device includes a base, a beta knife and an intermediate portion, the mounting portion being pivotally mounted within the intermediate portion' the intermediate portion being operatively secured to the base. In this modified aspect, at least one of the 'I portion and the intermediate portion' preferably includes a push release member that secures the mounting portion in the first position under its locking condition and allows under its release condition The mounting portion is pivotally moved. Further, at least one of the 'better' base and the wing portion of the mounting portion includes a cooperating locking member that facilitates locking the flap portion to the intermediate portion ' thus securing the mounting portion in the second position . Preferably the 'mounting portion is pivotable and rotatable, the rotational movement being achieved by being rotatably mounted in the base or intermediate portion (if provided), 125647.doc 200919146 or by rotating the intermediate portion It is achieved by mounting in the base part. Preferably, a cooperating connection (4) is provided on the underside of the cover portion of the mounting portion, which allows the portable device to be slidably coupled to the cover portion when the mounting portion is in the second position when in the up condition. Preferably, the fin portion has at least one slit through which the connecting line can be traversed or the electrical connection to the portable device can be achieved by the gap. In the latter embodiment, the 'wing member portion preferably includes an electrical connection member, which is preferably placed on the lower portion of the cooperating connection feature on the bottom side of the cover portion, so that the bamboo 'portable device is upright JA- The sturdy connection, at the same time, achieves an electrical connection between the portable device and the electrical connection members. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the mounting and electrical connection of the portable device is achieved via an intermediate adapter assembly that includes connection features adapted to be provided on the underside of the cover portion or (as appropriate) And ???a connection feature of the wing portion of the mounting portion, and additionally comprising at least one of: _ different connection features, which can be associated with a bottom side or a flap portion of a portable device that is not suitable for the covering portion Corresponding connection features of the connection features cooperate, an electrical connection feature adapted to connect the electrical connection members provided on the airfoil portion, the components emulating the connection members or adapting them to different types corresponding to a particular portability A connecting member of a connecting member of the device. In a preferred embodiment, the electrical connection includes means for transmitting antenna signals and/or audio signals. In the case of this feature, use the appropriate 125647.doc •10· 200919146 PND-designed vehicle driver to enjoy navigation instructions, manual ordering, and mp3 playback in the audio system installed by the vehicle manufacturer. . Therefore, the mounting device of the present invention is an alternative to the female scorpion for the installation of the standard windshield attached hanger for the portable navigation device, and thus overcomes various disadvantages associated therewith. [Embodiment] Referring first to the figure, the display panel of the vehicle is displayed on the side of the instrument panel 2, and the 'slot 4 is provided on the side of the instrument panel 2, thereby generating an instrument panel material. The disc 6, which can be trimmed and fixed to a placement device (integrally by (10) not) upper surface 8. In this manner, once the instrument panel is secured in the placement device, the placement device can generally merge with the secret panel, as described below. In Fig. 2, the bottom side of the placement device 1 is shown, and in particular it is provided with a slit 12, an electrical connector 14 (provided in the instrument panel and "wired to the internal electrical system and electronic system of the vehicle" The slit 12 can be passed through to facilitate connection to a corresponding connector 18 provided in the placement device. Referring now to Figures 3A, 3B, the placement device 10 includes a base 2, the base 20 a garment-shaped peripheral lip 22, a skirt 24 depending from the inner edge of the lip 22, which together ensures that the base can be securely inserted into the gap 4 defined in the instrument panel 2 by means of a push fit, and The base is prevented from falling through the slit by the lip, the lip being supported by the upper surface of the instrument panel. Referring back to Figure 1B', the base 2 is provided with a deflectable projection 26, the projections The portion 26 has a hook-like formation 28 (which is locked behind the lower surface 2B of the instrument panel). 125647.doc 11 - 200919146 In the illustrated embodiment, an intermediate assembly 3 is provided within the base 20 and is pushed Fixed in the manner of fitting. The intermediate component is generally hemispherical The inner boundary cavity 32 is adjacent to the inner cavity 32 through the slit 12. The mounting portion (indicated generally by 40) is provided in the =: component, and the mounting portion 匕s has an upper surface 42A and a lower surface 42B. The portion 42, the middle red trimmed disc 6 is secured to the upper surface 42 A, the fin portion 44 depending from the lower 4 surface 42B. For example, by forming the flap portion integrally with the cover portion, the flap portion Appropriately attached to the cover portion. Provided; on one side of the blade 44 is a connector 46 which can be, for example, commonly known as a D-type or other suitable connector It can be simply mounted or glued in place, or connected to a corresponding connection || that may be provided in a mounting brush circuit board 48. The supply of power or other electrical or electronic signals to the connector is provided by (d) 47. The gap 5, provided in the airfoil #分44, exposes another connector 52 by which the electrical connection/electronic connection to the portable device is achieved. According to the invention, the mounting portion 4G is pivotally mounted around the axis of the (four) indication (in this embodiment, in the intermediate portion 30), but it should be mentioned that the 'intermediate component is optional and the mounting portion can be directly It is pivotally mounted within the base 20. As mentioned previously, the mounting portion can take two positions, and the first position therein is shown in Figure 3b. It is held in this position by the push cam mechanism shown in more detail in Figure 4C. In order to operate the placement device such that the connector 52 is exposed, the user applies a downward pressure as indicated by arrow 58 to release the (four) cam mechanism 'so the 'covering portion, the flap portion and the associated connector 125647.doc 200919146 can be in the middle The assembly (or base) pivots until the tabs are substantially coplanar with the lip 22 of the base 2 . The pivotal movement and exposure of the connector are clearly shown in Figures 4a, 4B, and the motion of a typical push cam mechanism known to those skilled in the art and readily implementable is clearly shown in Figure 4C. Referring again to Figure 3C, a simple slide lock mechanism 60 is provided at the distal end of the flap portion 44 to energize releasably retain the mounting portion 4'' in its second position, as shown in Figures 5A, 5B, 5C. Shown in . In addition, the reader will notice the mistakes. Attachment features 62 such as ribs, grooves, channels or the like are provided on the bottom side 42B of the file 42. It should be mentioned that any type of attachment feature can be provided, but in this embodiment, and in Figure 5, it can be seen more clearly that the connection feature 62 is in the form of a pair of substantially parallel rails, with pnd or other A pair of correspondingly shaped grooves on the rear surface of the portable device cooperate. It can also be seen from FIG. 5 that the slide lock 60 can be clearly and closely connected by the user, whereby the mounting portion can be fixed in the second "opening, position, wherein one of the covering portions 42 is self-placed by the device 10 and perpendicular The line extends upward at a slight angle 'so that any device mounted thereon is also suitably tilted for ease of viewing or use, especially when the portable device includes a visual display. The position and exposure of the connector 52 closest to the lower region of the attachment feature 62 will be noted so that the sliding assembly of the portable device thereon automatically causes the connector 52 to be associated with the corresponding connector provided on the base of the portable device ( Aligned, the two connectors are finally mated when the portable device is fully and properly mounted on the cover portion 42. As can also be seen in the enlarged view of Fig. 5C, the lock 60 is comprised of a simple slider that can be moved back and forth. 'The slider engages in a suitable pawl 61 provided in the intermediate assembly 30 in one of the positions, To prevent the installation part 2 from entering the 125647.doc -13- 200919146 one-step pivoting movement, and to lock the installation part in the second "open" position. Figure 6 clearly shows an oral navigation device 70 mounted in position in the placement device 1'''''''' An optional feature that can be incorporated into the placement device is for the = portion to be indicated as indicated by arrows 72, 74 (in the case where the lock is in the position to secure the tab portion 42 to the intermediate assembly or base) A facility that rotates (as the case may be).

在圖7A、7B、7C中,提供一替代配置,其中提供一配 接器80 ’該配接器具有一與連接器52(其經由該縫隙而曝 露至置放裝置10之翼片44的底側)互補之第—連接器82, 及一與可攜設備70之底側上之連接器(未圖示)互補之第二 連接器84。另外,將連接構件86提供至配接㈣之後部, 其與提供於覆蓋部分42之曝露表面上的連接特徵62互補, 且在交替面上提供適當連接特徵88,其允許可攜設備川之 滑動連接’再次包括其後部表面中之對應及互補連接特徵 (未圖示)。配接器可為圖7A所示之類型,其足夠謹慎配合 至直立覆蓋部分42且完成連接器82與連接器52之間的電連 接,而不阻礙安裝部分之樞轉移動,如圖8A、8B所示, 或配接器可為圖7B及8C所示之替代類型9〇,其包括允許 與可攜6又備之滑動配合相反之推動配合的突出部92、, 及一與連接器52互補之連接器96。然而,如圖7C所示,在 與配接器80類似之方式中,對於連接器96與52之各別連接 而言,仍需要配接器90至覆蓋部分42之滑動配合。在圖8D 中可看出’配接器過大而不能隱藏於置放裝置内。 125647.doc •14· 200919146 最後,參看圖9,在本發明之一替代態樣中,安裝部分 之翼片44僅具備一縫隙50,線纜47可穿過該縫隙,連接器 46在其末端處僅手動地附著至配接器80之對應且互補連接 器82。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖ΙΑ、IB、1C分別展示汽車儀錶板之透視圖及置放裝 置之示意圖; 圖2展示置放裝置之底側之透視圖及與其進行電連接之 方式; 圖3A、3B展示原位置放裝置之示意性透視圖,及穿過 其中之截面圖; 圖4A、4B、4C分別展示置放裝置之安裝部分之樞轉移 動的透視圖及截面圖’以及提供於安裝部分上之凸輪固持 凸輪機構的放大示意圖; 圖5A、5B、5C分別展示置放裝置之透視圖及截面圖(其 中安装部分固持於第二位置中),以及提供於置放裝置之 翼片部分上之鎖定機構的放大視圖; 圖ό展示固定至置放裝置之可攜設備的透視圖; 圖7Α、7Β、7C分別展示當使用配接器時將可攜設備安 裝至置放裝置之透視圖、替代類型之配接器之透視圖,及 使用該替代配接器來連接可攜設備之截面圖; 圖8 A 8Β 8C、8D分別展示配接器之透視圖、與該配 接器保持連接之置放裝置之載面圖、替代更大配接器之透 視圖’及在第二開放條件下連接至置放裝置之該更大配接 125647.doc -15- 200919146 器之截面圖;及 圖9展示在連接之前的置放裝置、配接器及PND以及穿 過置放裝置而提供之線纜之透視圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 2 儀錶板 2A 儀錶板之上部表面 2B 儀錶板之下部表面 4 缝隙 6 儀錶板材料盤 8 上部表面 10 置放裝置 12 縫隙 14 電連接器 18 連接器 20 基座 22 周邊唇緣 24 裙套 26 突出部 28 鉤狀形成物 30 中間組件 32 内腔 40 安裝部分 42 覆蓋部分 42A 上部表面 125647.doc -16- 200919146 L·, 42B 下部表面 44 翼片部分 46 連接器 47 線繞 48 安裝印刷電路板 50 縫隙 52 連接器 54 軸線 58 箭頭 60 滑動鎖機構 61 棘爪 62 連接特徵 70 可攜導航設備 72 箭頭 74 箭頭 80 配接器 82 第一連接器 84 第二連接器 86 連接構件 88 連接特徵 90 配接器 92 突出部 94 突出部 96 連接器 125647.doc -17-In Figures 7A, 7B, and 7C, an alternative configuration is provided in which an adapter 80' is provided which has a connector 52 that is exposed through the gap to the underside of the tab 44 of the placement device 10. A complementary connector - 82, and a second connector 84 that is complementary to a connector (not shown) on the underside of the portable device 70. Additionally, a connecting member 86 is provided to the rear portion of the mating (four) that is complementary to the attachment feature 62 provided on the exposed surface of the cover portion 42 and provides suitable attachment features 88 on the alternating faces that allow the portable device to slide The connection ' again includes corresponding and complementary connection features (not shown) in its rear surface. The adapter may be of the type shown in Figure 7A, which is sufficiently carefully fitted to the upright cover portion 42 and completes the electrical connection between the connector 82 and the connector 52 without obstructing the pivotal movement of the mounting portion, as shown in Figure 8A. 8B, or the adapter may be an alternative type 9A shown in FIGS. 7B and 8C, including a projection 92 that allows a push fit opposite the portable 6 and a sliding fit, and a connector 52 Complementary connector 96. However, as shown in Figure 7C, in a manner similar to adapter 80, a sliding fit of adapter 90 to cover portion 42 is still required for the individual connections of connectors 96 and 52. It can be seen in Figure 8D that the adapter is too large to be hidden in the placement device. 125647.doc •14· 200919146 Finally, referring to Fig. 9, in an alternative aspect of the invention, the mounting portion of the tab 44 has only a slot 50 through which the cable 47 can pass, the connector 46 at its end Only the corresponding and complementary connector 82 of the adapter 80 is manually attached. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 2, IB, and 1C respectively show a perspective view of a vehicle instrument panel and a schematic view of a placement device; FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the bottom side of the placement device and a manner of electrically connecting thereto; 3B shows a schematic perspective view of the original positioning device, and a cross-sectional view therethrough; FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C respectively show a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the pivotal movement of the mounting portion of the placement device and the mounting portion. FIG. 5A, 5B, and 5C respectively show a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the placement device (where the mounting portion is held in the second position), and are provided on the flap portion of the placement device. An enlarged view of the locking mechanism; Figure ό shows a perspective view of the portable device secured to the placement device; Figures 7A, 7B, and 7C respectively show perspective views of the portable device mounted to the placement device when the adapter is used, A perspective view of an alternative type of adapter, and a cross-sectional view of the portable device using the alternative adapter; Figure 8 A 8 Β 8C, 8D respectively show a perspective view of the adapter, with the adapter a cross-sectional view of the mounting surface of the attached placement device, a perspective view of the replacement larger adapter, and a larger adapter 125647.doc -15-200919146 connected to the placement device under the second open condition; And Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the placement device, adapter and PND prior to attachment and the cable provided through the placement device. [Main component symbol description] 2 Dashboard 2A Dashboard upper surface 2B Dashboard lower surface 4 Slit 6 Dashboard material plate 8 Upper surface 10 Placement device 12 Slit 14 Electrical connector 18 Connector 20 Base 22 Peripheral lip Edge 24 skirt 26 projection 28 hook formation 30 intermediate assembly 32 inner cavity 40 mounting portion 42 covering portion 42A upper surface 125647.doc -16- 200919146 L·, 42B lower surface 44 fin portion 46 connector 47 wire winding 48 Mounting printed circuit board 50 slot 52 connector 54 axis 58 arrow 60 slide lock mechanism 61 pawl 62 connection feature 70 portable navigation device 72 arrow 74 arrow 80 adapter 82 first connector 84 second connector 86 connection member 88 connection feature 90 adapter 92 projection 94 projection 96 connector 125647.doc -17-

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200919146 十、申請專利範圍: 1.-種用於-可攜設備之置放裝置,該置放裝置包含至少 基座及一連接至該基座之安裝部分, 特徵在於: 該安裝冑分樞轉地安裝於該基座内且由至少一覆蓋部分 組成,該覆蓋部分在一第一位置中大體上與該基座齊 平’該覆蓋部分能夠柩轉至一第二位置,其中該覆蓋部 :之-部分大體上自該置放裝置向上延伸,該樞轉運動 :顯露-附著至該覆蓋部分之底側的翼片部分,該覆蓋 一分在該第二位置中大體上與該唇緣齊平,且進一步特 徵在於:曝露於該第二位置中的以下各項中之至少一者 -該覆蓋部分底側之該部分;及 _該翼片部分 =-或多個協作連接特徵’該或該等特徵與提供於該 :備上之對應特徵協作,以有助於將後者連接至前 遠續求項1之置放裝置’其中該基座另外具備-部分或 連續周邊唇緣’-能夠插入穿過-安裝表面中之一縫隙 的裙套懸垂至該唇緣之心^ 。,藉此將1 2亥基座固定至該表 面,該唇緣阻止該基座穿過該縫隙而下落。 3·如睛求項1或2之置放裝罢 搭进 放裝置,其中該基座及該安裴部分之 橫截面大體上為圓形。 125647.doc 1 ·如請求項1或2之置放梦筈 ^ ^ ,, 裝置,其中該安裝部分及該基座中 2 之至夕一者包括推動釋玫構 再件該等構件在其鎖定條件 200919146 下將該安裝部分S1定於該第-位置中,且在其釋放條件 下允許該安裝部分樞轉移動。 5.如明求項1或2之置放裝置’其中該基座及該翼片部分包 括協作鎖定構件,該等構件有助於將該翼片部分鎖定至 該基座以將該安裝部分固定於該第二位置中。 6·如°月求項1或2之置放裝置,其中提供一中間基座部分, 該安裝部分係樞轉地安裝於該中間基座部分内,該中間 基座部分以一推動配合方式而固定至該基座。、θ 7.::求項6之置放裝置’其中該安裝部分及該中間基座 邓刀中之至少一者包括推動釋放構件,該等構件在其鎖 疋條件下將該安裝部分固定於該第一位置中,且在其釋 放條件下允許該安裝部分相對於該中間基座部分柩轉移 動。 8·如凊求項6之置放裝置,其中該中間基座部分及該安裝 部分之該翼片部分中的至少一者包括協作鎖定構件,該 等構件有助於將該翼片部分鎖定至該中間基座部分,因 此將該安裝部分固定於該第二位置中。 9·如請求項6之置放裝置’其中該安裝部分樞轉且旋轉地 安裝於該中間基座部分中。 10·如研求項1或2之置放裝置,其中該安裝部分樞 地安裝於該基座部分中。 ㈣ 11’如叫求項1或2之置放裝置,其中在該安裝部分之該覆蓋 部分的底側上提供協作連接特徵,此允許在該安裝部分 處於该第二位置中時在一向上條件下安置時將該可攜設 125647.doc 200919146 備滑動地連接至該覆蓋部分。 12.如請求項11之置放裝置,其中該翼片部分具備至少一缝 隙及一電連接器,該電連接器安置於該縫隙之後,使得 該可攜設備至其之滑動連接自動地使該電連接器與提供 於該可攜設備上之一對應連接器對準,且最終達成其間 之穩固電連接。 ^ 13. 如請求項1或2之置放裝置,其包括電壓轉換電子器件。200919146 X. Patent application scope: 1. A placement device for a portable device, the placement device comprising at least a base and a mounting portion connected to the base, characterized in that: the installation pivots Mounted in the base and comprised of at least one cover portion, the cover portion being substantially flush with the base in a first position, the cover portion being capable of being rotated to a second position, wherein the cover portion: a portion extending generally upwardly from the placement device, the pivoting movement: exposing - a portion of the flap attached to the underside of the covering portion, the covering portion being substantially flush with the lip in the second position Flat, and further characterized by: at least one of the following items exposed in the second position - the portion of the bottom side of the cover portion; and - the flap portion = - or a plurality of cooperating connection features - or The features cooperate with the corresponding features provided on the device to facilitate attachment of the latter to the placement device of the previous remote item 1 wherein the base additionally has a - part or continuous peripheral lip - Insert through the mounting surface Depending skirt slit to the center of the lip ^. Thereby, a 12-well base is fixed to the surface, the lip preventing the base from falling through the slit. 3. If the item 1 or 2 is placed in the loading and unloading device, the base and the ampoule portion have a substantially circular cross section. 125647.doc 1 • The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the mounting portion and the pedestal of the pedestal include a push release member, the member is locked therein The mounting portion S1 is set in the first position under the condition 200919146, and the mounting portion is allowed to pivotally move under its release condition. 5. The placement device of claim 1 or 2 wherein the base and the flap portion comprise cooperating locking members that facilitate locking the flap portion to the base to secure the mounting portion In the second position. 6. The placement device of claim 1 or 2, wherein an intermediate base portion is provided, the mounting portion being pivotally mounted in the intermediate base portion, the intermediate base portion being in a push fit manner Fixed to the base. , θ 7.:: the placement device of claim 6 wherein at least one of the mounting portion and the intermediate pedestal includes a push release member that secures the mounting portion under its locking condition In the first position, and in its released condition, the mounting portion is allowed to move relative to the intermediate base portion. 8. The placement device of claim 6, wherein at least one of the intermediate base portion and the tab portion of the mounting portion includes a cooperating locking member that facilitates locking the tab portion to The intermediate base portion thus secures the mounting portion in the second position. 9. The placement device of claim 6, wherein the mounting portion is pivotally and rotatably mounted in the intermediate base portion. 10. The placement device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the mounting portion is pivotally mounted in the base portion. (d) 11', wherein the placement device of claim 1 or 2, wherein a cooperating connection feature is provided on a bottom side of the covering portion of the mounting portion, which allows for an upward condition when the mounting portion is in the second position The portable device 125647.doc 200919146 is slidably connected to the cover portion when placed under the installation. 12. The device of claim 11, wherein the airfoil portion is provided with at least one slot and an electrical connector, the electrical connector being disposed behind the slot, such that the sliding connection of the portable device to the slot automatically The electrical connector is aligned with a corresponding connector provided on the portable device and ultimately achieves a stable electrical connection therebetween. ^ 13. The placement device of claim 1 or 2, comprising voltage conversion electronics. 14. 如請求項1或2之置放裝置,其進一步包括一資料匯流排 連接器。 15.如請求項14之置放裝置,其中該匯流排連接器為一通用 串列匯流排(USB)連接器。 16_如請求項丨或2之置放裝置,其中該等協作連接特徵由導 軌組成。 17· —種用於一具有至少兩個安裝特徵集合之可攜設備之配 接器,該等特徵集合中之至少一第一者係與—置放裝置 之一對應特徵集合互補且協作,以便可各別安裝於該置 放裝置上且可連接至該置放裝置,且 特徵在於: 該第二安裝特徵集合能夠與提供於一可攜設備上之對應 安裝特徵及/或電連接器協作且連接至該等對應安裝特徵 及/或電連接器,以便鹧能將此一設備有效安裝至該置放 裝置。 18.如請求項17之配接器,其進一步具備至少第一及第二電 連接器,該第-電連接器係與—置放裝置之—對應連接 125647.doc 200919146 器互補且能夠與其配合,以便可各别安裝於該置放裝置 上且可連接至該置放裝置,且該第二電連接器係與提供 於-可攜設備上之一對應電連接器互補且能夠與盆配 合:以便賦能將此-設備有效安裝至該置放裝置,使得 可經由提供於該配接器上之該等中間適應電連接器而將 電信號傳輸至該置放裝置及自該置放裝置接收電信號。 19. 20. 21. 22. 如請求項17或18之配接器,其中該第-安裝特徵集合及 該第二安裝特徵集合中之至少—者係不同的。 如請求項丨8之配接器,其中該第—電連接器及該第二電 連接器中之至少一者係不同的。 如凊求項1 8之配接器’其進—步包含修改電子器件以將 通令由該第-連接器所接收或自該第—連接器所傳輸之 電信號轉換為i常由言亥第二連接器所接收或自該第二連 接器所傳輸之信號。 如β求項18之配接器,其中該第一電連接器及該第二電 連接器包括用於使一天線信號及/或一音訊信號在彼處被 接收或傳輸通過之設施。 125647.doc14. The placement device of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a data bus connector. 15. The placement device of claim 14, wherein the busbar connector is a universal serial bus (USB) connector. 16_A device as claimed in claim 2 or 2, wherein the cooperative connection features consist of a guide track. 17. An adapter for a portable device having at least two sets of mounting features, at least one of the first set of features being complementary and cooperating with a corresponding set of features of the placement device Each of the second mounting feature sets can be coupled to a corresponding mounting feature and/or an electrical connector provided on a portable device and can be coupled to the placement device and coupled to the placement device Connecting to the corresponding mounting features and/or electrical connectors so that the device can be effectively mounted to the placement device. 18. The adapter of claim 17, further comprising at least first and second electrical connectors, the first electrical connector being complementary to and capable of mating with the placement device 125647.doc 200919146 So that they can be separately mounted on the placement device and connectable to the placement device, and the second electrical connector is complementary to the corresponding electrical connector provided on the portable device and can be mated with the basin: In order to enable the device to be effectively mounted to the placement device such that electrical signals can be transmitted to and received from the placement device via the intermediate adaptive electrical connectors provided on the adapter electric signal. 19. 20. 21. 22. The adapter of claim 17 or 18, wherein the at least one of the first set of installation features and the second set of installation features are different. The adapter of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are different. The adapter of claim 1 includes the step of modifying the electronic device to convert the electrical signal received by the first connector or transmitted from the first connector into i. The signal received by the second connector or transmitted from the second connector. The adapter of claim 18, wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector comprise means for receiving or transmitting an antenna signal and/or an audio signal there. 125647.doc
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