U.S. patent application number 11/550795 was filed with the patent office on 2008-02-21 for vehicular holding module capable of zooming information displayed on a screen.
Invention is credited to Chia-Hung Chen, Ting-Fu Lee, Chih-Feng Yeh.
Application Number | 20080044009 11/550795 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38824899 |
Filed Date | 2008-02-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080044009 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Yeh; Chih-Feng ; et
al. |
February 21, 2008 |
VEHICULAR HOLDING MODULE CAPABLE OF ZOOMING INFORMATION DISPLAYED
ON A SCREEN
Abstract
A vehicular holding module includes a frame for holding an
electronic device, and a display device. The electronic device has
a screen. The display device is disposed at a side of the frame for
zooming information displayed on the screen.
Inventors: |
Yeh; Chih-Feng; (Taipei
Hsien, TW) ; Lee; Ting-Fu; (Taipei Hsien, TW)
; Chen; Chia-Hung; (Taipei Hsien, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
NORTH AMERICA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 506
MERRIFIELD
VA
22116
US
|
Family ID: |
38824899 |
Appl. No.: |
11/550795 |
Filed: |
October 18, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
379/454 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H04M 1/027 20130101;
B60R 11/0235 20130101; B60R 11/0258 20130101; H04M 2250/10
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
379/454 |
International
Class: |
H04M 1/00 20060101
H04M001/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 28, 2006 |
TW |
095213333 |
Claims
1. A vehicular holding module comprising: a frame for holding an
electronic device having a screen; and a display device disposed at
a side of the frame, for zooming information displayed on the
screen.
2. The vehicular holding module of claim 1 further comprising a
connection mechanism connected to the display device and the frame,
for supporting the display device at the side of the frame.
3. The vehicular holding module of claim 2, wherein the connection
mechanism comprises: a cantilever board connected to the display
device, the cantilever board having a chute; and a fixed part
disposed inside the chute, for fixing a position of the cantilever
board relative to the frame.
4. The vehicular holding module of claim 3, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to a side of the cantilever
board.
5. The vehicular holding module of claim 3, wherein the fixed part
is a screw.
6. The vehicular holding module of claim 2, wherein the connection
mechanism comprises: a fixed part fixed to the frame, the fixed
part having a tooth structure; a gear; and a transmission part
meshed with the gear and the tooth structure and connected to the
display device.
7. The vehicular holding module of claim 6, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to the transmission part.
8. The vehicular holding module of claim 6, wherein the
transmission part is a tooth belt.
9. The vehicular holding module of claim 2, wherein the connection
mechanism comprises: a cantilever board having a groove structure;
and a slide device connected to the display device and disposed
movably inside the groove structure, for adjusting a distance
between the display device and the screen.
10. The vehicular holding module of claim 9, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to the slide device.
11. The vehicular holding module of claim 9, wherein the slide
device comprises a telescopic structure fixed telescopically to the
groove structure.
12. The vehicular holding module of claim 9, wherein the telescopic
structure comprises: a press part having a first incline; a first
elastic part connected to the press part; a first slide part having
a second incline, for moving relatively with the press part via
relative slide between the first incline and the second incline;
and a second elastic part connected to the first slide part.
13. The vehicular holding module of claim 12, wherein the press
part further has a third incline, and the telescopic structure
further comprises a second slide part having a fourth incline for
moving relatively with the press part via relative slide between
the third incline and the fourth incline wherein the second elastic
part is connected to the first slide part and the second slide
part.
14. The vehicular holding module of claim 1, wherein the display
device is a magnifying glass.
15. The vehicular holding module of claim 1, wherein the frame has
a telescopic part for adjusting a holding area of the frame.
16. A vehicular electronic module comprising: an electronic device
having a screen; a frame for holding the electronic device; and a
display device disposed at a side of the frame, for zooming
information displayed on the screen.
17. The vehicular holding module of claim 16 further comprising a
connection mechanism connected to the display device and the frame,
for supporting the display device at the side of the frame.
18. The vehicular holding module of claim 17, wherein the
connection mechanism comprises: a cantilever board connected to the
display device, the cantilever board having a chute; and a fixed
part disposed inside the chute, for fixing a position of the
cantilever relative to the frame.
19. The vehicular holding module of claim 18, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to a side of the cantilever
board.
20. The vehicular holding module of claim 18, wherein the fixed
part is a screw.
21. The vehicular holding module of claim 17, wherein the
connection mechanism comprises: a fixed part fixed to the frame,
the fixed part having a tooth structure; a gear; and a transmission
part meshed with the gear and the tooth structure and connected to
the display device.
22. The vehicular holding module of claim 21, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to the transmission part.
23. The vehicular holding module of claim 21, wherein the
transmission part is a tooth belt.
24. The vehicular holding module of claim 17, wherein the
connection mechanism comprises: a cantilever board having a groove
structure; and a slide device connected to the display device and
disposed movably inside the groove structure, for adjusting a
distance between the display device and the screen of the
electronic device.
25. The vehicular holding module of claim 24, wherein the display
device is pivotally connected to the slide device.
26. The vehicular holding module of claim 24, wherein the slide
device comprises a telescopic structure fixed telescopically to the
groove structure.
27. The vehicular holding module of claim 26, wherein the
telescopic structure comprises: a press part having a first
incline; a first elastic part connected to the press part; a first
slide part having a second incline, for moving relatively with the
press part via relative slide between the first incline and the
second incline; and a second elastic part connected to the first
slide part.
28. The vehicular holding module of claim 27, wherein the press
part further has a third incline, and the telescopic structure
further comprises a second slide part having a fourth incline for
moving relatively with the press part via relative slide between
the third incline and the fourth incline wherein the second elastic
part is connected to the first slide part and the second slide
part.
29. The vehicular holding module of claim 16, wherein the display
device is a magnifying glass.
30. The vehicular holding module of claim 16, wherein the frame has
a telescopic part for adjusting a holding area of the frame.
31. The vehicular holding module of claim 16, wherein the
electronic device is a vehicular GPS (global positioning system)
device.
32. The vehicular holding module of claim 16, wherein the
electronic device is an automobile GPS device.
33. The vehicular holding module of claim 16, wherein the
electronic device is a wireless communication device.
34. A vehicular electronic module comprising: an electronic device
having a screen; a frame for holding the electronic device; a
display device disposed at a side of the frame, for zooming
information displayed on the screen; and a connection mechanism
connected to the display device and the frame, for supporting the
display device at the side of the frame, the connection mechanism
comprising: a cantilever board having a groove structure; and a
slide device connected to the display device and disposed movably
inside the groove structure, for adjusting a distance between the
display device and the screen of the electronic device, the slide
device comprising a telescopic structure fixed telescopically to
the groove structure.
35. The vehicular holding module of claim 34, wherein the
telescopic structure comprises: a press part having a first
incline; a first elastic part connected to the press part; a first
slide part having a second incline, for moving relatively with the
press part via relative slide between the first incline and the
second incline; and a second elastic part connected to the first
slide part.
36. The vehicular holding module of claim 35, wherein the press
part further has a third incline, and the telescopic structure
further comprises a second slide part having a fourth incline for
moving relatively with the press part via relative slide between
the third incline and the fourth incline wherein the second elastic
part is connected to the first slide part and the second slide
part.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a vehicular holding module,
and more specifically, to a vehicular holding module capable of
zooming information displayed on a screen.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0004] With the improvement of wireless communication and
electronic technology, cellular phones have become indispensable
communication products in daily life. Along with the all-in-one
trend, users would like to be able to choose a multi-function
cellular phone. Therefore, there are more and more additional
functions installed in cellular phones, such as GPS (Global
Positioning System).
[0005] A GPS cellular phone is more portable and cheaper than an
automobile GPS, so a user may want to use the GPS cellular phone to
replace the automobile GPS. However, when the user uses the GPS
cellular phone to look up roadway information while driving, the
user cannot see information displayed on the screen of the GPS
cellular phone clearly because of the not-big-enough screen size
(about 2.5-2.8 inches). In such a manner, the use of the GPS
cellular phone is not only constrained by the small screen size but
also inconvenient for the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention discloses a vehicular holding module
comprising a frame for holding an electronic device having a
screen; and a display device disposed at a side of the frame, for
zooming information displayed on the screen.
[0007] The present invention further discloses a vehicular
electronic module comprising an electronic device having a screen;
a frame for holding the electronic device; and a display device
disposed at a side of the frame, for zooming information displayed
on the screen.
[0008] The present invention further discloses a vehicular
electronic module comprising an electronic device having a screen;
a frame for holding the electronic device; a display device
disposed at a side of the frame, for zooming information displayed
on the screen; and a connection mechanism connected to the display
device and the frame, for supporting the display device at the side
of the frame, the connection mechanism comprising a cantilever
board having a groove structure; and a slide device connected to
the display device and disposed movably inside the groove
structure, for adjusting a distance between the display device and
the screen of the electronic device, the slide device comprising a
telescopic structure fixed telescopically to the groove
structure.
[0009] These and other objectives of the present invention will no
doubt become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art after
reading the following detailed description of the preferred
embodiment that is illustrated in the various figures and
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a vehicular electronic module
according a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a diagram of a vehicular holding module according
to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a diagram of a vehicular holding module according
to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a sectional diagram of the telescopic structure in
FIG. 3.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram of a vehicular
electronic module 10 according a first embodiment of the present
invention. The vehicular electronic module 10 comprises an
electronic device 12 and a vehicular holding module 14. The
electronic device 12 is disposed inside the vehicular holding
module 14. The electronic device 12 has a screen 16. The vehicular
holding module 14 comprises a frame 18, a display device 20, and a
connection mechanism 22. The frame 18 is used for holding the
electronic device 12. The frame 18 has a telescopic part 24. The
telescopic part 24 is used for adjusting a holding area of the
frame 18. The display device 20 is disposed at a side of the frame
18. The display device 20 is used for zooming information displayed
on the screen 16. The display device 20 can be a magnifying device,
such as a magnifying glass. The connection mechanism 22 is
connected to the frame 18 and the display device 20, for supporting
the display device 20 at the side of the frame 18. The connection
mechanism 22 comprises a cantilever board 26 and a fixed part 28.
An end of the cantilever board 26 is connected to the display
device 20, and the other end is connected to the frame 18. The
cantilever board 26 has a chute 30. The fixed part 28 can be a
screw. The fixed part 28 is disposed inside the chute 30, for
fixing a position of the frame 18 relative to the cantilever board
26. A combination of the fixed 28 and the chute 30 can be used for
adjusting a position of the cantilever board 26. That is to say,
when a user releases the fixed part 28, the user can move the
cantilever board 26 relative to the fixed part 28 forward or
backward along the chute 30. When the position of the cantilever
board 26 is adjusted to where the user can see information
displayed on the screen 16 clearly through the display device 20,
the user can use the fixed part 28 to fix the combination of the
frame 18 and the cantilever board 26. For example, if the display
device 20 is a magnifying glass, a distance that the user can see
information displayed on the screen 16 clearly through the display
device 20 is the focal length of the magnifying glass. When the
user moves the display device 20 to the focal point of the screen
16, the user can use the fixed part 28 to fix the combination of
the frame 18 and the cantilever board 26 so that a distance between
the screen 16 and the display device 20 can be fixed to the focal
length of the magnifying glass. In such a manner, information on
the screen 16 will be displayed clearly. Furthermore, the display
device 20 is pivotally connected to a side of the cantilever board
26. Therefore, the user can rotate the display device 20
arbitrarily to move the display device 20 aside when the user wants
to operate the electronic device 18. For example, the user can
rotate the electronic device 20 horizontally or vertically to move
the display device 20 aside. The electronic device 12 can be a
vehicular GPS (global positioning system) device, such as a mobile
GPS device or a wireless communication device. The electronic
device 12 also can be a GPS mobile phone for looking up roadway
information.
[0015] Furthermore, the frame 18 is not limited to having a single
telescopic part 24. For example, if the size of the electronic
device 12 does not match the size of the holding area of the frame
18, the user can adjust telescopic parts respectively disposed at
four sides of the frame 18 to make the holding area of the frame 18
fit the size of the electronic device 12. In such a manner, the
holding area of the frame 18 can be suitable for different sized
electronic devices.
[0016] Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram of a vehicular
holding module 50 according to a second embodiment of the present
invention. Components mentioned in both the first embodiment and
the second embodiment represent components with similar functions
or similar positions. The vehicular holding module 50 comprises a
frame 18, a display device 20, and a connection mechanism 52. The
connection mechanism 52 comprises a fixed part 54, a gear 56, and a
transmission part 58. The transmission part 58 can be a tooth belt.
The fixed part 54 is fixed to the frame 18. The fixed part 54 has a
tooth structure 60. The transmission part 58 is meshed with the
gear 56 and the tooth structure 60 of the fixed part 54. The
display device 20 is pivotally connected to the transmission part
58. That is to say, the user can rotate the electronic device 20
horizontally or vertically to move the display device 20 aside. The
user can use the transmission part 58 to drive the display device
20 moving forward or backward relative to the frame 18. In other
words, when the user wants to adjust the distance between the
screen 16 and the display device 20, the user can move the display
device 20 through the transmission of the transmission part 58, the
gear 56 and the tooth structure 60. And when the position of the
display device 20 is adjusted to where the user can see information
displayed on the screen 16 clearly through the display device 20,
the user can fix the distance between the screen 16 and the display
device 20 through the engagement of the transmission part 58 and
the gear 56 and the engagement of the transmission part 58 and the
tooth structure 60.
[0017] Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram of a vehicular
holding module 100 according to a third embodiment of the present
invention. Components mentioned in both the first embodiment and
the third embodiment represent components with similar functions or
similar positions. The vehicular holding module 100 comprises a
frame 18, a display device 20, and a connection mechanism 102. The
connection mechanism 102 comprises a cantilever board 104 and a
slide device 106. The cantilever board 104 has a groove structure
108. The slide device 106 is disposed movably inside the groove
structure 108, and the display device 20 is pivotally connected to
the slide device 106. That is to say, the user can adjust the
distance between the display device 20 and the screen 16 by moving
the slide device 106. The slide device 106 comprises a telescopic
structure 110 fixed telescopically to the groove structure 108.
[0018] Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a sectional diagram of the
telescopic structure 110 in FIG. 3. The telescopic structure 110
comprises a press part 112 having a first incline 112a and a third
incline 112b, a first elastic part 114, a second elastic part 116,
a first slide part 118 having a second incline 118a, and a second
slide part 120 having a fourth incline 120a. The first elastic part
114 is connected to the press part 112. The second elastic part 116
is connected to the first slide part 118 and the second slide part
120.
[0019] Please continue to refer to FIG. 4. The relative slide
between the first incline 112a and the second incline 118a and the
relative slide between the third incline 112b and the fourth
incline 120a are utilized to change the length of the telescopic
structure 110. That is to say, when the user wants to move the
display device 20, the user can exert a force on the press part 112
to let the press part 112 move along the -y direction shown in FIG.
4. Then, the first incline 112a slides relative to the second
incline 118a so that the first slide part 118 can move along the -x
direction shown in FIG. 4. Meanwhile, the third incline 112b also
slides relative to the fourth incline 120a so that the second slide
part 120 can move along the +x direction shown in FIG. 4. In such a
manner, the length of the telescopic structure 110 in the x
direction can be shortened so that the slide device 106 can be
movable inside the groove structure 108. Furthermore, when the user
has moved the location of the slide device 106 from the original
position to another position, the user can stop exerting the force
on the press part 112. Then, the press part 112 moves along the +y
direction shown in FIG. 4 because of the elasticity of the first
elastic part 114 so that the location of the press part 112 can go
back to the original location. At the same time, the first slide
part 118 and the second slide part 120 also moves along the +x and
-x direction shown in FIG. 4 respectively because of the elasticity
of the second elastic part 116 so that the length of the telescopic
structure 110 in the x direction can go back to the original
length. Therefore, the telescopic structure 110 can be engaged with
the groove structure 108 again. In other words, when the position
of the display device 20 is adjusted to where the user can see
information displayed on the screen 16 clearly through the display
device 20, the user can use the telescopic structure 110 to fix the
distance between the screen 16 and the display device 20.
[0020] Furthermore, the connection mechanism of the present
invention can also not have the function of adjusting the distance
between the display device and the frame. That is to say, the
distance between the display device and the frame can be fixed to
the focal distance of the display device.
[0021] A combination of a display device and a frame is utilized to
zoom information displayed on a screen of an electronic device
disposed at the frame according to the present invention. In such a
manner, the user can see information displayed on the screen
clearly through the display device. When applied to a GPS cellular
phone, the display device can be a magnifying glass. Therefore, the
user can see roadway information displayed on the screen of the GPS
cellular phone clearly through the magnifying glass.
[0022] Those skilled in the art will readily observe that numerous
modifications and alterations of the device and method may be made
while retaining the teachings of the invention. Accordingly, the
above disclosure should be construed as limited only by the metes
and bounds of the appended claims.
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