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Mounting device for headrest of vehicle seat

a technology for mounting devices and headrests, which is applied in the direction of vehicle components, transportation and packaging, and stowing appliances, etc., can solve problems such as preventing movement of headrests

Active Publication Date: 2021-09-16
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes mounting devices for smart devices that can be attached to a vehicle seat's headrest. These devices have a first and second clamp that can be adjusted to securely hold the device in place. The adjustment mechanism includes a cam latch that can be rotated to change the distance between the two clamps. This allows for easy adjustment and secure fixation of the device to the headrest. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and easy way to attach smart devices to a vehicle seat's headrest.

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With these known mounting arrangements, the smart device is either not mounted in a stable position or, if clamped or otherwise fitted to the headrest posts, may impede movement of the headrest.

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[0011]It should, of course, be understood that the description and drawings herein are merely illustrative and that various modifications and changes can be made in the structures disclosed without departing from the present disclosure. Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views, FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle seat 100 including a seat back 102 and a headrest 104 (shown in hidden lines) mounted to an upper portion of the seat back. An exemplary mounting device 110 configured to mount an electronic device or smart device 112 is removably connected to the headrest 104. The terms “electronic device” or “smart device” are generic terms and are to be interpreted in a non-limiting manner, it being understood that the terms may refer to any portable device having a screen and a user interface. The smart device may for instance be a smart phone, a laptop computer, or a tablet, as non-limiting examples. The smart device m...

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Abstract

A mounting device for a smart device is adapted for removable connection to a headrest of a vehicle seat. The mounting device includes a first clamp including a first opening adapted for sliding receipt of a first headrest post of the headrest, and a second clamp separate from the first clamp and including a second opening adapted for sliding receipt of a second headrest post of the headrest. An adjustment mechanism operably connects the first clamp and the second clamp. The adjustment mechanism includes a cam latch aligned along a lateral distance separating the first clamp from the second clamp. The cam latch has a released position allowing for selective adjustment of the lateral distance between the first clamp from the second clamp and an engaged position for fixing the lateral distance between the first clamp and the second clamp.

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BACKGROUND[0001]Electronic devices or smart devices are widely used by passengers of vehicles. Such devices provide the benefit of portability, allowing the passengers to bring the device with them, for use in the vehicle, while also allowing the passengers to take the device with them as they exit the vehicle. There have been numerous prior proposals for mounting these smart devices in or from the back of, or between, the front seats of a vehicle so that passengers in the rear seats may listen to, watch, or interact with such devices. For example, it is known to hang a smart device over the top of the front seat or from the front seat headrest or headrest posts by means of straps, brackets or clamps. With these known mounting arrangements, the smart device is either not mounted in a stable position or, if clamped or otherwise fitted to the headrest posts, may impede movement of the headrest.BRIEF DESCRIPTION[0002]According to one aspect, a mounting device for a smart device is adap...

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IPC IPC(8): B60R7/04B60R11/02
CPCB60R7/043B60R11/0252B60R2011/0017B60R11/0241B60R11/0229B60R11/02B60R11/0235B60R11/0258B60R2011/0059B60R2011/0089B60R2011/0276
Inventor ZIRALDO, NICHOLAS P.
Owner AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY