U.S. patent application number 10/973380 was filed with the patent office on 2006-04-27 for fastening apparatus for a detachable multimedia player of cars.
This patent application is currently assigned to E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Tonny Chen.
Application Number | 20060086873 10/973380 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36205358 |
Filed Date | 2006-04-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060086873 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chen; Tonny |
April 27, 2006 |
Fastening apparatus for a detachable multimedia player of cars
Abstract
A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member.
The first fastening member is fastened to an anchor seat and has a
strut which has a wing flap extended sideward from the top end. The
second fastening member is located on the bottom of the car
multimedia player and has a coupling bore. The first fastening
member may be coupled with the second fastening member to rapidly
mount the car multimedia player and remove the car multimedia
player when not in use to prevent theft and dust pollution.
Inventors: |
Chen; Tonny; (Changhua,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BRUCE H. TROXELL
SUITE 1404
5205 LEESBURG PIKE
FALLS CHURCH
VA
22041
US
|
Assignee: |
E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd.
|
Family ID: |
36205358 |
Appl. No.: |
10/973380 |
Filed: |
October 27, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
248/206.5 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B60R 2011/0057 20130101;
B60R 11/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/206.5 |
International
Class: |
A47G 1/17 20060101
A47G001/17 |
Claims
1. A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player,
comprising: a first fastening member fastened to an anchor seat
having a strut; and a second fastening member located on the bottom
of the car multimedia player having a coupling bore corresponding
to and engageable with the strut.
2. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 1, wherein the anchor seat has a plurality of slots formed
on a body thereof that are spaced from one another such that the
periphery of body forms a plurality of radial blades.
3. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 1, wherein the first fastening member has at least one
magnet holding trough for holding at least one magnet.
4. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 1, wherein the second fastening member has an area
corresponding to the first fastening member and being made of metal
attracting to magnetic force.
5. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 1, wherein the strut has a wing flap extended sideward
from the top end thereof.
6. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 1, wherein the anchor seat is covered by a pliable
protective member on the periphery thereof.
7. A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player,
comprising: a first fastening member fastened to an anchor seat
having at least two struts; and a second fastening member located
on the bottom of the car multimedia player having at least two
coupling bores corresponding to the struts.
8. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 7, wherein the first fastening member has at least one
magnet holding trough for holding at least one magnet.]
9. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 7, wherein the anchor seat is covered by a pliable
protective member on the periphery thereof.
10. A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player,
comprising: a first fastening member fastened to an anchor seat
having at least one first sliding trough; and a second fastening
member located on the bottom of the car multimedia player having at
least one second sliding trough corresponding to and engageable
with the first sliding trough.
11. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 10, wherein the second fastening member has an area
corresponding to the first fastening member and being made of metal
attracting to magnetic force.
12. The fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player
of claim 10, wherein the anchor seat is covered by a pliable
protective member on the periphery thereof.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates to a fastening apparatus for a car
multimedia player and particularly to a fastening apparatus to
facilitate rapid installation and removal of a car multimedia
player.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0004] The holding dock for a car multimedia player now is
available on some new cars. For the earlier cars that do not have
the holding dock, there is no holding structure to allow the
multimedia player to be easily installed or removed. Referring to
FIG. 11, the conventional approach is to hold a multimedia player
A1 on a dock fastened to the central control board B1 of the car
(close to the windshield). It cannot be removed readily. As a
result, when the driver leaves the car, the multimedia player could
be stolen easily. Moreover, when projected by sunlight and subject
to high temperature, the life span of the multimedia player
shortened. When not in use, users also have to cover the multimedia
player with a proper means to fend off dusts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a
fastening apparatus to facilitate installation and removal of a car
multimedia player so that users can install the multimedia player
quickly when needed and remove the multimedia player easily when
not in use, and also guard against theft and dust pollution.
[0006] In one aspect, the invention includes a first fastening
member fastening to an anchor seat. The first fastening member has
a strut and a wing flap extended sideward from the top end of the
strut. A second fastening member is located on the bottom of the
car multimedia player and has a coupling bore to couple with the
first fastening member. The structure thus formed can overcome the
problems occurred to the conventional techniques.
[0007] The foregoing, as well as additional objects, features and
advantages of the invention will be more readily apparent from the
following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to
the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the invention.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the invention in an installing
condition.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the invention in another
installing condition.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the invention in yet another
installing condition.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the invention showing the
first and the second fastening members in a coupling condition.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the invention showing the
first and the second fastening members in anther coupling
condition.
[0014] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of the
invention.
[0015] FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the second embodiment of the
invention in an installing condition.
[0016] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a third embodiment of the
invention.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the third embodiment of the
invention in an installing condition.
[0018] FIG. 11 is a schematic view of a conventional car multimedia
player installed after car production.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention mainly
includes:
[0020] a first fastening member 3 which is fastened to an anchor
seat 1, and has a strut 31, and a wing flap 312 extended sideward
from the top end of the strut 31; and
[0021] a second fastening member 41 located on the bottom of a body
40 of a car multimedia player 4, and has a coupling bore 411 to
couple with the strut 31 of the first fastening member 3.
[0022] The anchor seat 1 has a body 10 which has a plurality of
fastening holes 101 and a plurality of slots 102 spaced from one
another to allow the body 10 to form a plurality of radial blades
103 on the periphery.
[0023] The first fastening member 3 has a body 30 with the strut 31
located thereon. The body 30 is circular, and has a center portion
300 with a two-step screw hole 301 formed thereon. It also has one
or more magnet holding troughs 302 and 305 to hold one or more
magnets 303 and 306. It has an annular ring 304 formed on the
perimeter that has an elevation higher than the center portion 300
but lower than the strut 31.
[0024] The strut 31 has a stem 310 which has a screw hole 311
formed thereon. The wing flap 312 is extended sideward from the top
end. The body 30 is fastened to the anchor seat 1 through a
fastening element 313.
[0025] The second fastening member 41 is located on the bottom of
the body 40 of the car multimedia player 4 and has an area
corresponding to the first fastening member 3. The area is made of
metal which may be attracted by the magnets 303 and 306. The
coupling bore 411 corresponds to the strut 31. It has a first width
D1 to accommodate the stem 310 of the strut 31 and a second width
D2 to accommodate the wing flap 312 so that after the wing flap 312
has been aligned with the second width D2, the strut 31 may be
inserted into the coupling bore 411. Then the car multimedia player
4 may be turned to allow the wing flap 312 to be braced by the
peripheral area of the coupling bore 411 on the second width D2 and
confined without breaking away.
[0026] The second fastening member 41 further has two semi-circular
extensions 412 and 413 corresponding to the second width D2 and
being in the magnetic attraction area of the magnets 303 and 306.
The semi-circular extensions 412 and 413 have a diameter slightly
smaller than the inner diameter of the annular ring 304 so that
they may be turned in the annular ring 304 without sliding outside
to anchor the first fastening member 3 on the second fastening
member 41.
[0027] The second fastening member 41 also has two notches 414
formed between the semi-circular extensions 412 and 413
corresponding to the first width D1 (about the front direction of
the car multimedia player 4) in the form of a trumpet. The notch
has a wider opening close to the edge of the semi-circular
extensions 412 and 413 and is tapered gradually in the center until
reaching the coupling bore 411 to facilitate mounting and
positioning of the car multimedia player 4.
[0028] By means of the elements set forth above, the flexible
blades 103 of the anchor seat 1 may be fastened to the center
control board, center armrest or car top by a fastening element E1
(as shown in FIG. 2), or a bonding element E2 (as shown in FIGS. 3
and 4). The fastening element E1 may be a screw, rivet or the like.
The bonding element E2 may be a double-side adhesive tape,
adhesive, or the like. Then the car multimedia player 4 may be
installed by coupling the coupling bore 411 of the second fastening
member 41 with the strut 31 with the two semi-circular extensions
412 and 413 wedged in the annular ring 304, then turn the car
multimedia player 4 for ninety degrees to make the wing flap 312
and the coupling bore 411 cross at ninety degrees to finish the
installation of the car multimedia player 4 (referring to FIGS. 5
and 6). By contrast, to remove the car multimedia player 4, turn it
in the reverse direction for ninety degrees to overlap the coupling
bore 411 and the wing flap 312 in the same direction. The car
multimedia player 4 may be detached without using any tool.
[0029] In addition, the periphery of the anchor seat 1 may be
covered by a pliable protective member F made from a pliable
material such as rubber and formed in a cushion pad or a guarding
cover to buffer vibration and shaking while the car is running to
protect the multimedia player 4.
[0030] To avoid turning of the car multimedia player A becomes a
problem, a second embodiment is provided shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. A
first fastening member 6 having a body 60 which has at least two
struts 61 and 62 mating at least two coupling bores 711 and 714
formed on the second fastening member 71 of a body 70 of a car
multimedia player 7. The car multimedia player 7 may be directly
installed by coupling the coupling bores 711 and 714 with the
struts 61 and 62. To increase the mounting steadiness, as the
previous embodiment, the body 60 has one or more magnets 603 and
604 to attract the metallic semi-circular extensions 712 and 713 of
the second fastening member 71. For removing, merely disengage the
car multimedia player 7 from the struts 61 and 62. This embodiment
is preferable for mounting onto the central control board or
central armrest, but is less desirable for mounting to the car
top.
[0031] Another approach to avoid the problem of turning of the car
multimedia player A is a third embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
A first fastening member 92 has a body 921 which has one or more
first sliding troughs 922 and 923 mating one or more second sliding
troughs 931 and 932 formed on a second fastening member 93 of the
body 91 of the car multimedia player 9. The second sliding troughs
931 and 932 may be directly coupled with the first sliding troughs
922 and 923 to mount the car multimedia player 9 on the body 921.
To increase the mounting steadiness, as the previous embodiment,
the body 91 has one or more magnets 924 and 925 to attract the
metal portion of the second fastening member 93. For removing,
merely disengage the car multimedia player 9 from the first sliding
troughs 922 and 923 of the first fastening member 92.
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