U.S. patent application number 12/885121 was filed with the patent office on 2012-03-22 for car use bracket of a tablet personal computer.
Invention is credited to Shao-Chieh TING.
Application Number | 20120068504 12/885121 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45817085 |
Filed Date | 2012-03-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120068504 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
TING; Shao-Chieh |
March 22, 2012 |
CAR USE BRACKET OF A TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER
Abstract
The present invention refers to a bracket of a tablet personal
computer, a tablet TV and similar tablet products on a seat.
Height, depth and angle of the bracket can be adjusted on an X-axis
plane to get a best view angle and range. The bracket can be also
adjusted properly on a Y-axis plane to apply to users of various
forms.
Inventors: |
TING; Shao-Chieh; (Banchiau
City, TW) |
Family ID: |
45817085 |
Appl. No.: |
12/885121 |
Filed: |
September 17, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
297/135 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16M 11/2021 20130101;
F16M 11/041 20130101; F16M 11/2092 20130101; B60R 2011/0017
20130101; F16M 13/022 20130101; F16M 11/2085 20130101; B60R
2011/0089 20130101; B60N 2002/905 20180201; F16M 2200/08 20130101;
B60R 11/0235 20130101; B60R 2011/0059 20130101; F16M 11/14
20130101; B60R 2011/0078 20130101; F16M 13/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
297/135 |
International
Class: |
A47B 83/02 20060101
A47B083/02 |
Claims
1. A car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, comprising: a
foldable bracket assembly which is used to adjust height and depth
of a tablet personal computer on an X-axis plane; an adjustable
transversal bar assembly which is used to adjust a dimension of the
tablet personal computer on a Y-axis plane; a universal collector
assembly which is used to couple a bracket plate fixed by a soft
gel collar with the foldable bracket assembly, and to adjust a
proper angle of the tablet personal computer; the bracket plate
which is fixed by the soft gel collar and is used to place the
tablet personal computer; and an U-iron fixing assembly which is
used to couple the adjustable transversal bar assembly and to
adjust a dimension on the Y-axis plane, thereby applying to plural
kinds of driver's seat.
2. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 1, wherein the tablet personal computer includes a tablet TV
and similar tablet products.
3. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 1, wherein the foldable bracket assembly rotates by
360.degree. on the X-axis plane.
4. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 2, wherein the foldable bracket assembly rotates by
360.degree. on the X-axis plane.
5. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 1, wherein the adjustable transversal bar assembly and the
U-iron fixing assembly are adjusted on the Y-axis plane.
6. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 2, wherein the adjustable transversal bar assembly and the
U-iron fixing assembly are adjusted on the Y-axis plane.
7. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 1, wherein a proper direction and a proper angle of the
tablet personal computer are adjusted by the universal collector
assembly.
8. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 2, wherein a proper direction and a proper angle of the
tablet personal computer are adjusted by the universal collector
assembly.
9. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 1, wherein the bracket plate that is fixed by the soft gel
collar is convenient in placing or removing the tablet personal
computer.
10. The car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, according to
claim 2, wherein the bracket plate that is fixed by the soft gel
collar is convenient in placing or removing the tablet personal
computer.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] a) Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a car use bracket of a
tablet personal computer, and more particularly to a bracket which
is used on a car seat that height and depth suitable for use of a
tablet personal computer can be adjusted on an X-axis plane and an
angle of the tablet personal computer can be adjusted, thereby
implementing a best view angle and range. The bracket of the
present invention can be also adjusted properly on a Y-axis plane
to apply to users of various forms.
[0003] b) Description of the Prior Art
[0004] As development of technologies, one must pursue small size
and light weight for the tablet personal computer that the user can
carry conveniently. However, when the tablet personal computer is
getting smaller, user convenience in operation will be limited in
someway.
[0005] Accordingly, a lot of protection covers and brackets of the
tablet personal computers arise in markets to protect the tablet
personal computers and facilitate use by the user. Nevertheless,
the protection covers and brackets sold on existing markets are
more singly functional and can be only applied for use at home or
in an office.
[0006] Accordingly, a car use bracket of a tablet personal computer
is provided by the present inventor to solve the aforementioned
problem.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a
car use bracket of a tablet personal computer, which includes
primarily a foldable bracket assembly, an adjustable transversal
bar assembly, a universal connector assembly, a bracket plate fixed
by a soft gel collar and a U-iron fixing assembly.
[0008] A second object of the present invention is to provide a car
use bracket of a tablet personal computer, wherein through
provision of the foldable bracket assembly, the user can adjust
proper height and depth of the bracket on the X-axis plane to
facilitate operation and use.
[0009] A third object of the present invention is to provide a car
use bracket of a tablet personal computer, wherein through
provision of the adjustable transversal bar assembly, the U-iron
fixing assembly and an adjustable elastic strap, the bracket can be
stably placed on a seat and can be adjusted properly on the Y-axis
plane, so as to apply to the users of various forms.
[0010] A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a car
use bracket of a tablet personal computer, wherein through
provision of the universal collector assembly, the user can adjust
a proper angle of the tablet personal computer to achieve a best
visual effect.
[0011] A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a car
use bracket of a tablet personal computer, wherein through
provision of the bracket plate that is fixed by the soft gel
collar, the tablet personal computer can be fixed on the bracket
plate and can be assembled as well as dismantled conveniently.
[0012] To enable a further understanding of the said objectives and
the technological methods of the invention herein, the brief
description of the drawings below is followed by the detailed
description of the preferred embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is being used by a main driver.
[0014] FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the
present invention.
[0015] FIG. 3A shows a three-dimensional schematic view of a
foldable bracket assembly of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 3B shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the
foldable bracket assembly of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 4A shows a three-dimensional exploded view of an
adjustable transversal bar assembly of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 4B shows another three-dimensional exploded view of the
adjustable transversal bar assembly of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 5A shows a three-dimensional schematic view of a
universal collector assembly of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 5B shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the
universal collector assembly of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 6A shows a three-dimensional exploded view of a bracket
plate which is fixed by a soft gel collar, according to the present
invention.
[0022] FIG. 6B shows another three-dimensional exploded view of the
bracket plate which is fixed by the soft gel collar, according to
the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 7A shows a three-dimensional schematic view of a U-iron
fixing assembly of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 7B shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the
U-iron fixing assembly of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 8A shows a rear view of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 8B shows a side view of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 9 shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is being used by a secondary driver.
[0028] FIG. 10A shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is being used by a passenger sitting behind
a first driver.
[0029] FIG. 10B shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is being used by a passenger sitting behind
a secondary driver.
[0030] FIG. 11 shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is collected at a back of a first driver's
seat.
[0031] FIG. 12 shows a three-dimensional schematic view of the
present invention which is placed at the other side of a first
driver's seat.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0032] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, it shows a three-dimensional
schematic view and a three-dimensional exploded view of the present
invention. As shown in the drawings, the present invention
comprises a foldable bracket assembly 10, an adjustable transversal
bar assembly 20, a universal collector assembly 30, a bracket plate
40 which is fixed by a soft gel collar and a U-iron fixing assembly
50.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 3A, it shows a three-dimensional schematic
view of the foldable bracket assembly 10 which rotates and expands,
according to the present invention. As shown in the drawing, all
three brackets can rotate by 360.degree. on an X-axis plane.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 3B, it shows a three-dimensional exploded
view of the foldable bracket assembly 10 of the present invention.
As shown in the drawing, the foldable bracket assembly 10 is
provided with a link shaft 11 to couple with the adjustable
transversal bar assembly. The link shaft 11 is provided with a
holding slot 111 of a press key 15. Three adjust rods 12, 13, 14 of
different lengths are provided respectively with holding slots 121,
122 and 131, 132 and 141 of the press key 15, as well as a link
hole 142 of the universal collector assembly. An interior of the
press key 15 is provided with a spring 16 and through provision of
the press key 15 and the spring 16, height and depth of the
foldable bracket assembly 10 can be adjusted on the X-axis
plane.
[0035] Referring to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, it shows three-dimensional
exploded views of the adjustable transversal bar assembly 20 of the
present invention. The adjustable transversal bar assembly 20
includes an L-shaped link rod 21 to couple a main unit of the
adjustable transversal bar with the U-iron fixing assembly. Two
sides of the L-shaped link rod 21 are all provided with an
adjustable elastic strap fixing hole 211, plural bolt holes 212, an
adjustable chute 213 and plural tooth-shaped grooves 214 which are
sheathed with tooth-shaped ribs on the U-iron fixing assembly,
allowing the adjustable transversal bar assembly 20 to be stably
fixed on the U-iron fixing assembly. A square-shaped transversal
fixing rod 22 is provided with a screw hole 221 and plural bolt
holes 222 to fix the L-shaped link rod 21. A square-shaped
adjustable transversal rod 23 is provided with plural bolt holes
231 to couple with and fix the foldable bracket assembly, a front
cover 24 to fix the transversal rod 22, a back cover 25 to fix the
transversal rod 22 and an adjustable screw 26.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, it shows a
three-dimensional schematic view and a three-dimensional exploded
view of the universal collector assembly 30 of the present
invention, wherein the universal collector assembly 30 is formed by
a link spindle 31, a tight fastening member 32, a main unit 33, a
universal shaft 34, a deck 35, a soft gel member 36 and two adjust
knobs 37, 38. Through provision of the universal collector assembly
30, a proper angle and direction of the tablet personal computer
can be adjusted to facilitate use.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, it shows three-dimensional
exploded views of the bracket plate 40 that is fixed by the soft
gel collar, wherein the bracket plate 40 is provided with a bracket
frame 41 and a square frame-shaped soft gel member 42. Four corners
of the bracket frame 41 are provided respectively with a baffle
411, plural hollow spaces 412, plural heat dissipation holes 413
and plural finger positions 414. Through provision of the square
frame-shaped soft gel member 42 and the bracket frame 41, it is
even more convenient in placing or removing a tablet personal
computer 80 which includes a tablet TV and similar tablet
products.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, it shows a
three-dimensional schematic view and a three-dimensional exploded
view of the U-iron fixing assembly 50 of the present invention,
wherein the U-iron fixing assembly 50 includes a U-iron upper
fixing cap 51, on which is provided with a screw adjustment yield
hole 511; a U-iron lower fixing cap 52, on which is provided with a
U-iron holding slot 521 and a screw adjustment yield hole 522; an
L-shaped link rod fixing member 53, on which is provided with a
screw hole 531; a U-iron upper adjustment cap 54, on which is
provided with a screw adjustment yield hole 541; a U-iron lower
adjustment cap 55, on which is provided with a U-iron holding slot
551 and a screw hole 552; a U-iron 56; and plural adjustment screws
57.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 8A, it shows a rear view of the present
invention, wherein the foldable bracket assembly 10 and the U-iron
fixing assembly 50 can all be adjusted on the Y-axis plane to apply
to the users of various forms and different driver's seats.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 8B, it shows a side view of the present
invention, wherein the adjustable transversal bar assembly 20 can
be adjusted on the Y-axis plane to apply to plural kinds of
driver's seat.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 9, it shows a three-dimensional schematic
view of the foldable bracket assembly 10 and the bracket plate 40
that is fixed by the soft gel collar of the present invention, with
that the foldable bracket assembly 10 and the bracket plate 40
being adjusted for use by a secondary driver.
[0042] Referring to FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, it shows
three-dimensional schematic views of the foldable bracket assembly
10 and the bracket plate 40 that is fixed by the soft gel collar of
the present invention, with that the foldable bracket assembly 10
and the bracket plate 40 being adjusted for use by a back seat
passenger.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 11, it shows a three-dimensional schematic
view of the foldable bracket assembly 10 and the bracket plate 40
that is fixed by the soft gel collar of the present invention, with
that the foldable bracket assembly 10 and the bracket plate 40
being collected.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 12, it shows a three-dimensional schematic
view of the present invention which is placed at the other side of
a driver's seat.
[0045] It is of course to be understood that the embodiments
described herein is merely illustrative of the principles of the
invention and that a wide variety of modifications thereto may be
effected by persons skilled in the art without departing from the
spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following
claims.
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