Adjustable, quick release, positive pressure electronic device holder system and method

Abstract

A system for holding an electronic device, the system including a body portion having a surface. The system also includes a first clamp plate and a second clamp plate, each of the first and second holders including a holding surface that is generally perpendicular to the surface. The system also includes a first arm and a second arm interconnected with the first and second clamp plates such that the first and second arms are rotatably movable and the first and second clamp plates are linearly movable, the first and second clamp plates being spring driven to move together, the first and second clamp plates being configured to move apart when the first and second arms are moved together, the first and second clamp plates being complementarily shaped to hold the electronic device.

Description

Background Technology

[0001] Consumers commonly use electronic devices such as smartphones. Users carry smartphones with them and they are frequently seen on people. However, there are times when it is desirable to house a smartphone (or another electronic device) in a hands-free holder or other configuration that does not require the user to hold the smartphone. Throughout this disclosure, the term "electronic device" will be used; however, other devices such as tablets or any other electronic devices may also be used with the systems described herein. While solutions are feasible, there is a desire for a holder capable of securely holding electronic devices of various sizes and quickly releasing the same electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0002] In one embodiment, a system for holding an electronic device includes a body portion having a surface. The system also includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, each of the first and second retainers including a retaining surface substantially perpendicular to the surface. The system further includes a first arm and a second arm interconnected with the first and second clamping plates such that the first and second arms are rotatably movable and the first and second clamping plates are linearly movable, the first and second clamping plates being spring-driven to move together, the first and second clamping plates being configured to move apart when the first and second arms move together, and the first and second clamping plates being complementaryly shaped to hold the electronic device. Alternatively, the first clamping plate includes a first support attached to the first and second arms. In another alternative, the first and second arms are mounted at a first rotation point and a second rotation point, respectively, and the first support is attached to the first arm at a first radial distance from the first rotation point and to the second arm at a second radial distance from the second rotation point. In one alternative, the first support is attached to the first and second arms via a slot-in-column system. In another alternative, the second support is attached to the first arm at a second radial distance from the first rotation point and to the second arm at a first radial distance from the second rotation point, and the second support is attached to both arms via a slot-in-column system. Alternatively, the second and first supports are interconnected with the first arm at positions opposite to the first rotation point. In another alternative, the first and second arms are interconnected via gears. Alternatively, the first and second arms are spring-loaded, thus causing the first and second clamping plates to be spring-driven. In another alternative, the first and second supports, gears, and the slot-in-column system convert the rotational motion of the first and second arms into linear in-and-out motion of the first and second clamping plates. Alternatively, a magnetic interconnection device is mounted on the body portion. In another alternative, a cylindrical mounting device is mounted on the body portion. Alternatively, the cylindrical mounting device includes a belt and a toothed attachment mechanism. In another alternative, the cylindrical mounting device includes a leaf spring that flexes to allow rotation of the cylindrical mounting device. Alternatively, the first and second rotation points are located on a line aligned with the direction of movement of the first and second clamping plates. In yet another alternative, the first and second rotation points are separate from each other.

[0003] In one embodiment, the mounting system for an electronic device includes a clamping region configured to clamp the electronic device, wherein the clamping region is spring-loaded to provide clamping force between a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate. The mounting system also includes a first release lever and a second release lever configured to release the clamping force of the clamping region when the first and second release levers are pushed together, the first release lever being mounted at a first central rotation point and the second release lever at a second central rotation point. In an alternative, the first and second clamping plates move in and out of a plane of motion. Alternatively, the first and second release levers move rotationally, and the rotational movement of the first and second release levers is converted into a single planar movement of the first and second clamping plates via gears between the first and second release levers and a first sliding bracket and a second sliding bracket for the first and second clamping plates, the first and second sliding brackets each being attached to the first release lever at a first position and to the second release lever at a second position. In another alternative, a first position on the first release lever is a first distance from a first central rotation point, and a second position on the second release lever is the same first distance from a second central rotation point. Alternatively, rotating the first and second release levers inward releases the first and second clamping plates.

[0004] In one embodiment, a method of mounting an electronic device includes providing a holding system comprising a body portion having a surface. The holding system further includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, each of the first and second clamping plates including a holding surface substantially perpendicular to the surface. The holding system also includes a first arm and a second arm interconnected with the first and second clamping plates such that the first and second arms are rotatably movable and linearly movable, the first and second clamping plates being spring-driven to move together, the first and second clamping plates being configured to move apart when the first and second arms move together, the first and second clamping plates being complementaryly shaped to hold the electronic device. The method further includes pushing the first and second arms together. The method further includes inserting the electronic device between the first and second clamping plates. The method further includes releasing the first and second arms. In an alternative, the method further includes pushing the first and second arms together. The method further includes removing the electronic device between the first and second clamping plates. The method further includes releasing the first and second arms. Attached Figure Description

[0005] Figure 1 A front perspective view of one embodiment of the device holder is shown;

[0006] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Front view of the device holder;

[0007] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Rear view of the device holder;

[0008] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 Left side view of the device holder;

[0009] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 Right side view of the device holder;

[0010] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the device holder;

[0011] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 A bottom view of the device holder;

[0012] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 Exploded view of the device holder;

[0013] Figure 9 A front perspective view of one embodiment of the device holder is shown;

[0014] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 Front view of the device holder;

[0015] Figure 11 It shows Figure 9 Rear view of the device holder;

[0016] Figure 12 It shows Figure 9 Left side view of the device holder;

[0017] Figure 13 It shows Figure 9 Right side view of the device holder;

[0018] Figure 14 It shows Figure 9 A top view of the device holder;

[0019] Figure 15 It shows Figure 9 A bottom view of the device holder;

[0020] Figure 16 It shows Figure 9 Exploded view of the device holder; and

[0021] Figure 17 It shows Figure 1 A view of the device holder. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Certain terms used herein are for convenience only and should not be construed as limiting the implementation of systems and methods for adjustable, quick-release, positive-pressure electronic device holders (device holders) with quick-release functionality. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same elements in several figures. In this document, device holders are designed for use with various electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices that typically have screens oriented towards the user. While smartphones and tablets are the most commonly used electronic devices with device holders, implementations can be designed to be removably attached to a wide variety of electronic devices or other articles having a back that can rest against the device holder and is typically held by clamps surrounding the sides of the device or article.

[0023] In many embodiments, the device retainer includes two pivot points. These pivot points may also be referred to as rotation points. Including two pivot points allows the device retainer to include a lever whose movement is kept within the ergonomic range of a human hand, while giving the clamp sufficient range on the X-axis to accommodate a range of phone widths. Furthermore, Y-axis movement at the top end of the lever is minimized, which is necessary for maintaining a reasonable level of complexity in the device. If Y-axis movement at the top end of the lever increases, it becomes difficult to compensate for this movement while transmitting X-axis movement of the lever to the clamp. This also applies to the bottom end of the lever, where the clamp (the frame of the clamp) is interconnected to the end of the lever. In other words, the device's lever needs to be positioned such that the handles at its ends are close enough in the fully open position to allow a human hand to press the handles together, while the clamp can move within the range required to accommodate devices of all desired sizes. Including two pivot points for the levers (lever 130, 135) allows for greater linear movement of the clamps (clamping plates 110, 115) for a given Y-axis movement. In some implementations, such as a two-bar system with a single pivot point, including two pivot points for the lever allows the clamp to perform twice the linear motion over a comparable Y-axis range.

[0024] By separating the pivot points, the rotational motion at the connection point (between the clamp and the lever arm) is primarily within the x-axis direction (the direction of movement of the clamp). The lever's rotational motion can be converted into the clamp's horizontal motion while maintaining a reasonable lever arm length. This can be explained using a cosine function, since the cosine of an angle is equal to the x-value of the endpoint on the unit circle. If the clamp's horizontal motion is considered the x-axis, when the lever is positioned at... 1 At a radius of 2π radians, the cosine function is 0. From1 / 2π to 1 / 4π or 3 / 4π radians, most of the x-axis motion occurs ( 1 The cosine of 4π is approximately 0.7, therefore from 1 / 2π to 1 / 4π radians, approximately seventy percent of the x-axis movement has already occurred). In embodiments of the device mount, the rod and clamp are positioned to accommodate a smartphone, which typically has a body width and height similar in proportion to the overall width and height of the device holder. (In practice, users expect a mount (such as a device mount) whose width and length may be less than twice that of the smartphone, and whose width and length may be less than 1.5 times that of the smartphone, so the width and length are approximately the same scale. If infinite width and length of the device holder and the accompanying infinite length of the rod arm are practically possible, then holding the radial rotation to approximately 1 / 2π radians would be easy.) In some embodiments, the plate on which the phone rests—referred to herein as the clamping plate—is slightly smaller than the expected width of the smartphone and generally smaller than the expected height of the smartphone. If the rod is mounted at a single point, to accommodate the smartphone's typically minimum width, the rod will have already rotated off the x-axis. 1 / 2π rotated to approximately 1 / 4π radians (45 degrees) (In other words, the deviation from the y-axis) 1 / 4π radians (45 degrees)). Here, the additional motion at the connection points of the rods will be mainly in the y-axis direction, because from 0 to 1 / 4π radians and from 3 The cosine value of 4π to π radians is typically small in terms of absolute x-axis movement. Therefore, by orienting the lever arms separately, the lever arms begin from a position nearly parallel to the y-axis (1 / 2π radian rotation), yet still accommodate the minimum expected width of the smartphone. In this case, as in many embodiments described herein, the rotation of the lever arms will primarily translate into x-axis movement of the clamp from this starting position, thereby maximizing the usefulness of the device and the effectiveness of the clamping lever arms.

[0025] Another feature is the gear between the two rods. The inclusion of two pivot points makes this gear possible in many configurations. The function of the gear and the two pivot points is to keep the rods and the clamp mechanically synchronized. Furthermore, the gear and the two pivot points eliminate the need for linear guides / tracks in the clamp (this is an advantage, as guides introduce tolerance and friction issues). Finally, the gear and the two pivot points ensure that the clamp and device are always centered (naturally eliminating the need for additional features / stops).

[0026] In many embodiments, the clamps are stacked on top of the lever arms, attached at both the top and bottom. The bottom legs of the clamps are stacked on top of each other, allowing the clamps to be attached to the levers on either side of the pivot point. These double attachment points on the levers on either side of the pivot point greatly increase the stability and strength of the clamps. Furthermore, the length of the levers is approximately twice that of the bottom side of the pivot point, so the distance traveled at the end of the lever is approximately twice the force required to push the end of the lever. In other words, the clamping force on the device is approximately twice the force required to squeeze the lever. Additionally, in many embodiments, the device retainer uses a constant-force spring (also known as a clock spring) in its design, transmitting a relatively smooth / constant force curve throughout the clamping range. When the spring is compressed, the force does increase (but not as much as other types of springs), and this is likely desirable because the clamping force increases on larger / heavier devices requiring greater holding force.

[0027] Figure 1 A front perspective view of one embodiment of the device holder 100 is shown. Typically, the device holder 100 includes a central housing 105. The central housing 105 includes adjustment, tension, and locking mechanisms to provide adjustment of the device holder 100 to hold electronic devices (such as smartphones) of different sizes. Clamping plates 110, 115 are positioned on two sides of the central housing 105. The clamping plates 110, 115 may include an internal clamping region 120. In some embodiments, the clamping region may be made of a compressible material. The clamping region 120 may be profiled as shown or in various other ways, which increases the compressibility of the material and also increases the frictional force provided by the material. The clamping region 120 may be overmolded with TPR (thermoplastic rubber) with a Shore hardness of 40 A. The clamping region 120 may be overmolded with TPR (thermoplastic rubber) with a Shore hardness of 5 A to 100 A. Alternatively, silicone, rubber, and other materials may be used. Similarly, the plate region 125 on the central housing 105 may similarly include clamping material or simply be flat. Clamping plates 110, 115 may be flat, angled, or profiled to provide complementary retention of electronic devices. The device holder 100 also includes release levers 130, 135. When these levers are pushed inward, the clamping plates 110, 115 extend away from each other and outward. When the levers 130, 135 are released, the clamping plates 110, 115 spring back towards each other (positive pressure). In this way, any electronic device between the clamping plates is clamped, while the electronic device can be easily released via the levers 130, 135.

[0028] Figure 2 A front view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 3A rear view of the device holder 100 is shown. Here, the mounting disk 310 is visible. The mounting disk 310 includes an outer frame 320, a magnet 330, and a high-friction material 340. The mounting disk can then be placed on a spherical portion containing a magnetic material, allowing the device to be placed, rotated, and positioned according to the user's needs. In some embodiments, a disk is disclosed, such as in U.S. Patent No. 8,602,376, which is incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, screws 350 are used to hold the devices together. Various other techniques may also be used to hold the devices together.

[0029] Figure 4 A left-side view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 5 A right-side view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 6 A top view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 7 A bottom view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 8An exploded view of the device holder 100 is shown. The internal workings of the device are visible here. Clamping plates 110, 115 are mounted on sliding supports 710, 780. Sliding supports 710, 780 include posts 715, 721 projecting from their rear sides. Furthermore, a support 720 is designed to support a support region 785, allowing the support region 785 to abut against the support 720 and slide along the sliding support 710. Rods 130, 135 are also shown. Rods 130, 135 include openings 725, 730 for engaging with posts 715, 721, respectively. Openings 725, 730 are slots that allow posts 715, 721 to slide up and down within the slots. Thus, the rod sliding supports 710, 780 are attached to both rods 130, 135 in opposite radial positions. The radial movement of the arms is translated into the in-and-out movement of the clamping plates 110, 115 and the sliding of the posts 715, 721 in the openings 725, 730. Additionally, the sliding bracket 780 includes the post 721, but it is not visible in this view. The sliding bracket includes a support region 785 that supports and slides against a corresponding region on the sliding bracket 710. Thus, the movement of the rods 130, 135 affects the position of the clamping plates 110, 115. Furthermore, the rods 130, 135 include a gear 740 that causes the rods 130, 135 to move uniformly. The stacked arrangement is considered safe. The rods 130, 135 are spring-loaded via a spring 745. Due to this geometry, in some embodiments, the clamping force provided by the clamping plates can be twice the force required to move the rods. The spring 745 sits on the raised opening 750 and is located within the holes in the rods 130, 135. In many embodiments, spring 745 is a constant-force spring or a clock spring. The spring force provided by such a spring is relatively constant. The raised opening 750 and the rods 130, 135 include spring catchers 755, 760, at which catch points on spring 745 can push rods 130, 135 and thus provide tension to rods 130, 135. Back 770 holds the device together by being attached to front plate region 125 via screws. Thus, this design provides a device that applies constant tension via clamping plates 110, 115, which can be released by pulling rods 130, 135 together. Furthermore, by providing top and bottom attachment points for clamping plates 110, 115 to rods 130, 135, the clamping plates move in a consistent in-and-out manner, and the rotational motion of the rods is converted into bidirectional motion in a plane. In many embodiments, this conversion of rotational motion is achieved by attaching one lever arm to both the top and bottom portions of the first sliding support and attaching the other lever arm to only one location on the second sliding support. The portion of the first support attached to the far lever arm or distal lever arm is significantly larger than the portion attached to the near lever arm.The top of the near arm and the bottom of the far arm or distal arm move in the same direction as the first arm. Of course, the terms top and bottom, near and far, are merely relative terms in relation to the orientation shown in the accompanying drawings, and should be interpreted in this way.

[0030] also, Figure 17 A view of the device holder 100 with the clamping area 120 removed is shown. With the clamping area 120 removed, the assembly of the internal items is visible. Here, we can see how the raised opening 750 and spring catch 755 capture the spring 745. Furthermore, we can see how the rod slide supports 710, 780 sit on top of the rods 130, 135. Based on this interconnection, when the rods 130, 135 move in the rotational direction, we can see how the corresponding portions of the rod slide supports 710, 780 move in unison. It can also be seen that when looking down at the device towards the interior of the back 770, the rod slide support 710 sits on top of the rod slide support 780, and then both the rod slide supports 710 and 780 are on top of the rods 130, 135. Except for the strap system, this view is the same as the view of the device holder 900.

[0031] Figure 9 An alternative embodiment of the device retainer 900 is shown, in which the magnetic back portion has been replaced by a strap system 910. In these alternatives, many different retainers / devices can be incorporated into the back portion of the device. In some alternatives, this could be a handle, frame, or strap replacing the magnetic back strap system. Furthermore, alternatives could include wrist attachments or bracelet systems to allow the device to be worn. Additionally, alternatives could include a frame system that attaches to a vent, adheres to a surface (via adhesive), or uses suction cups to attach to a window or other surface. Furthermore, a frame can be provided, and in some alternatives, a flexible arm can be provided and attached to the back of the device retainer. The device retainer can be incorporated into or include any possible mounting and retaining system. The strap system 910 is designed for securing to a cylindrical object, such as a handle bar. Other aspects of the device in this system are substantially the same. Figure 10 A front view of the device holder 900 is shown. Figure 11 A rear view of the device holder 900 is shown. Figure 12 A left-side view of the device holder 900 is shown. Figure 13 A right-side view of the device holder 900 is shown. Figure 14 A top view of the device holder 100 is shown. Figure 15 A bottom view of the device holder 900 is shown.

[0032] Figure 16An exploded view of the device holder 900 is shown. The internal workings of the device are visible here. Clamping plates 110, 115 are mounted on sliding supports 710, 780. Sliding supports 710, 780 include posts 715, 721 projecting from their rear sides. Furthermore, a support 720 is designed to support an abutment support region 785, allowing the support region 785 to abut against the support 720 and slide along the sliding support 710. Rods 130, 135 are also shown. Rods 130, 135 include openings 725, 730 for engaging with posts 715, 721, respectively. Openings 725, 730 are slots that allow posts 715, 721 to slide up and down within the slots. Thus, the rod sliding supports 710, 780 are attached to both rods 130, 135 in opposite radial positions. The radial movement of the arms is converted into the in-and-out movement of the clamping plates 110, 115 and the sliding of the posts 715, 721 in the openings 725, 730. Furthermore, the sliding bracket 780 includes the post 721, but it is not visible in this view. The sliding bracket includes a support region 785 that supports and slides against a corresponding region on the sliding bracket 710. Thus, the movement of the rods 130, 135 affects the position of the clamping plates 110, 115. Additionally, the rods 130, 135 include a gear 740 that causes the rods 130, 135 to move uniformly. The gear 740 keeps the rods and clamping plates mechanically synchronized, eliminating the need for tracks and keeping the clamping plates (clamps) centered. The rods 130, 135 are spring-loaded via a spring 745. The spring 745 sits on a raised opening 750 and is located within a hole in the rods 130, 135. The raised opening 750 and the rods 130, 135 include spring catchers 755, 760, at which catch points on the spring 745 can push the rods 130, 135, and thus provide tension to the rods 130, 135. The back 770 is attached to the front plate region 125 via screws to hold the device together. Therefore, this design provides a device that applies constant tension via clamping plates 110, 115, which can be released by pulling the rods 130, 135 together. Furthermore, by providing top and bottom attachment points for the clamping plates 110, 115 to the rods 130, 135, the clamping plates move uniformly in an in-and-out manner, and the rotational motion of the rods is converted into bidirectional motion in a plane. In many embodiments, this conversion of rotational motion is achieved by attaching one rod arm to the top and bottom portions of the first sliding bracket and attaching the other rod arm only at one location on the second sliding bracket. The portion of the first support attached to the far arm or distal arm is significantly larger than the portion attached to the near arm. The top of the near arm and the bottom of the far arm or distal arm move in the same direction as the first arm.Of course, the terms top and bottom, near and far, are merely relative terms relating to the orientations shown in the accompanying drawings, and should be interpreted in this way.

[0033] Furthermore, the shoulder strap system 910 is visible in the exploded view. This system is designed to wrap around a cylindrical object. The system includes a friction disc 1610, which may be made of rubber or other high-friction materials. The friction disc 1610 engages with the body 1620 in a groove 1660, which is complementaryly shaped. The body 1620 includes teeth 1625 designed to engage with holes in the rubber band portion 1650. A screw 1630 engages with a threaded insert 1655 to hold the components of the shoulder strap system 910 together. The screw 1630 is actually fitted onto the other side of the belt retainer 1645, clamping all components in the middle. During assembly, a spring 1635 provides pressure and tension to the shoulder strap system 910, such that the friction between the friction disc, the back 770, and the body 1620 is sufficient to resist movement. Simultaneously, the spring 1635 can be compressed, and the device can rotate relative to the back 770. In many embodiments, spring 1635 may be a wave-shaped disc spring. The shoulder strap system 910 also includes interconnected bosses 1640 for auxiliary components. In operation, as... Figure 12 and 14 As shown, the rubber strip portion 1650 is wound through an opening in the body 1620, and then the opening of the rubber strip portion 1650 is placed on the toothed portion 1625. The body portion 1625 may also include a high-friction area 410 or a rubber or flexible material that increases the attachment friction of the device. Because the strip portion 1650 is made elastic, tension is applied to a cylindrical or other irregular object placed between the strip portion 1650 and the high-friction area 410.

[0034] In many embodiments of the device holder, a clamping region is provided for clamping an electronic device. The clamping region is spring-loaded to provide clamping force to an object placed between two clamping plates. Two release levers are configured to release the clamping force of the clamping region. The clamping plates move in an in-and-out motion in a single plane. The release levers move in a rotational manner. The device holder is designed to convert the rotational motion of the release levers into a single planar motion of the clamping plates. This is achieved via a gear between an arm and a sliding bracket for one of the clamping plates, the sliding bracket being attached to a first arm in a first position and to a second arm in a second position. The arm has a central pivot point. A first position on the first arm is a first distance from the central pivot point. A second position on the second arm is the same first distance from the central pivot point. As the first and second arms rotate, as the first and second arms rotate in opposite directions, the clamping plates are pulled in the same direction by the first and second arms; however, the single planar motion of translation is in the same direction. At the attachment point, a slotted post arrangement structure is used, allowing the post to slide within the slot to compensate for the conversion of the arm's rotational motion to planar / linear motion. Furthermore, various interconnecting mechanisms can be located on the back of the device retainer. This includes, but is not limited to, the magnetic system and the cylindrical interconnecting system shown, as well as clamps, magnets, Velcro, snap-fit ​​systems, pressure-fit systems, adhesives, and other fasteners (such as screws, bolts, etc.).

[0035] Although specific embodiments have been described in detail in the foregoing detailed description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and alternatives to these details can be developed based on the general teachings of this disclosure and its broad inventive principles. Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the specific examples and implementations disclosed herein, but is intended to cover modifications and any and all equivalents thereof as defined by the spirit and scope of this disclosure by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A system for holding an electronic device, the system comprising: The body portion has a surface; A first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, each of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate including a retaining surface that is substantially perpendicular to the surface; as well as A first arm and a second arm, the first arm and the second arm being interconnected with a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate such that the first arm and the second arm are rotatably movable and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are linearly movable, wherein: The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are driven by springs to move in opposite directions. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are configured to move apart when the first arm and the second arm move toward each other. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are complementaryly shaped to hold the electronic device. The first arm and the second arm are connected to each other via gears so that they move together; and The first clamping plate includes a first bracket, which is attached to the first arm and the second arm.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The first arm and the second arm are respectively mounted at a first rotation point and a second rotation point, and the first bracket is attached to the first arm at a first radial distance from the first rotation point and to the second arm at a second radial distance from the second rotation point.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein, The first support is attached to the first arm and the second arm via a slot-in-column system.

4. The system according to claim 3, wherein, The second support is attached to the first arm at a second radial distance from the first rotation point and to the second arm at a first radial distance from the second rotation point, and the second support is attached to the first arm and the second arm via a slot-in-column system.

5. The system according to claim 4, wherein, The second bracket and the first bracket are connected to the first arm at positions opposite to the first rotation point.

6. The system according to claim 5, wherein, The first arm and the second arm are spring-loaded, thus causing the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to be driven by the springs.

7. The system according to claim 4, wherein, The first and second supports, the gears, and the slot column system convert the rotational motion of the first and second arms into the linear in-and-out motion of the first and second clamping plates.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein, A magnetic interconnection device is installed on the main body.

9. The system according to claim 7, wherein, A cylindrical mounting device is installed on the main body.

10. The system according to claim 9, wherein, The cylindrical mounting device includes a belt and a toothed attachment mechanism.

11. The system according to claim 10, wherein, The cylindrical mounting device also includes a leaf spring that flexes to allow the cylindrical mounting device to rotate.

12. The system according to claim 2, wherein, The first rotation point and the second rotation point are located on a line that is consistent with the movement direction of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein, The first rotation point and the second rotation point are separated from each other.

14. An mounting system for an electronic device, the system comprising: The body portion has a surface; A clamping region, the clamping region being configured for clamping an electronic device, wherein the clamping region is spring-loaded to provide clamping force between a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate being complementaryly shaped to hold the electronic device and including a holding surface substantially perpendicular to the surface; and A first release rod and a second release rod are interconnected with a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, respectively. The first release rod and the second release rod are interconnected via gears so that they move together. The first release rod and the second release rod are configured to release the clamping force of the clamping area when the first release rod and the second release rod are pushed together. The first release rod is mounted at a first central rotation point and the second release rod is mounted at a second central rotation point. The first clamping plate includes a first sliding bracket attached to the first release rod and the second release rod.

15. The installation system according to claim 14, wherein, The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate move in and out of the motion plane.

16. The installation system according to claim 15, wherein, The second clamping plate includes a second sliding bracket. The first release rod and the second release rod are rotatably movable, and the rotational movement of the first release rod and the second release rod is converted into a single planar movement of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate via the gear between the first release rod and the second release rod and the first sliding bracket and the second sliding bracket. The first sliding bracket and the second sliding bracket are each attached to the first release rod at a first position and to the second release rod at a second position.

17. The installation system according to claim 16, wherein, The first position on the first release lever is a first distance away from the first central rotation point, and the second position on the second release lever is the same first distance away from the second central rotation point.

18. The installation system according to claim 17, wherein, When the first release lever and the second release lever rotate inward, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are released.

19. A method of installing an electronic device, the method comprising: A holding system is provided, the holding system comprising: The body portion has a surface; A first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, each of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate including a retaining surface substantially perpendicular to the surface; and A first arm and a second arm, the first arm and the second arm being interconnected with a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate such that the first arm and the second arm are rotatably movable and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are linearly movable, wherein the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are spring-driven to move toward each other, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are configured to move apart when the first arm and the second arm move toward each other, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are complementaryly shaped to hold the electronic device, the first arm and the second arm are interconnected via gears so as to move together, and the first clamping plate includes a first bracket attached to the first arm and the second arm; Push the first arm and the second arm together; Insert the electronic device between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; Release the first arm and the second arm.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: Push the first arm and the second arm together; Remove the electronic device between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; as well as Release the first arm and the second arm.

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