Smartphone holder with variably positionable EMC shielding element

Abstract

Device for holding a smartphone, characterized by an EMC shielding element which is arranged relative to the smartphone and can be brought between the smartphone and the user by means of a mechanism by movement or displacement, wherein the device does not act merely through a fixed material tube with a one-sided opening.

Description

1. Title of the invention

[0001] Smartphone holder with variably positionable EMC shielding element. 2. Technical area

[0002] The invention relates to devices for holding and charging smartphones, in particular bedside table or stand holders, which additionally contain an EMC shielding element in order to specifically reduce the radiation exposure to the user. 3. State of the art

[0003] Smartphone holders or docking stations that offer a charging function are well known. Static devices that reduce radiation through tubes made of shielding material that are open on one side are also known.

[0004] However, such designs do not allow for targeted changes in the direction or angle of the shielding. To date, there are no devices that combine a holding and / or charging function with an EMC shielding element that can be positioned between the smartphone and the user by pivoting, rotating, sliding, or folding. 4. Task (problem)

[0005] The aim is to create a device that, in addition to functioning as a smartphone holder and charging station, also allows for the variable and specifically adjustable positioning of an EMC shield, so that the user can optionally be shielded from radiation without having to disable the phone or interrupt the charging process. 5. Solution

[0006] The problem is solved by a device comprising: - a holder for a smartphone, an EMC shielding element that is arranged or movably mounted in relation to the smartphone so that it can be brought between the smartphone and a user position if necessary, - a rotating, pivoting, folding or sliding mechanism that allows the device or shielding element to be moved relative to the user's position while still allowing the smartphone to be charged or used. 6. Preferred embodimentsRotatable or pivoting body

[0007] The smartphone is fixed in a holder, and the entire body can be rotated or pivoted so that an integrated EMC shielding element is placed between the smartphone and the user. Swivel holder

[0008] The smartphone remains firmly in a holder, while an EMC shield can be moved on a pivot axis. Flap shape (garage door principle)

[0009] The screen is positioned above the smartphone and can be folded or pushed down into a shielding position. Side-sliding umbrella

[0010] An EMC shielding element is arranged on the side and can be placed between the user and the smartphone by moving it linearly or pivoting it in. Replaceable EMC modules

[0011] The screen is designed as an interchangeable plate or film that can be attached in different positions (back, top, side). Combination with charging function

[0012] In all variants, a charger (cable or inductive, e.g. MagSafe) can also be integrated. 8. Abstract

[0013] The invention relates to a device for accommodating a smartphone with an integrated charging function and an EMC shielding element. The shielding element is arranged relative to the smartphone and can be moved into a position between the smartphone and the user by means of a rotating, pivoting, folding, or sliding mechanism, thereby reducing or shielding electromagnetic radiation. The EMC shielding element can be designed, for example, as a film or plate that is arranged behind, above, or to the side of the smartphone and is movable. In preferred embodiments, the device comprises a rotatable body, a pivotable cover, or a laterally displaceable element. The device can also have an integrated charging device and be used as a bedside table or table holder. 9. Drawings I Figures 1. Fig. 1 (Isometric view of a design with a rotating body): ◯ Shows a smartphone (2) on the body of the holder (1), which is rotatably mounted via the base (3), so that the EMC shield (4) can be positioned between the user and the smartphone (2) by rotating the entire holder (1). The charging cable (5) can supply the smartphone (2) with power via a plug connection or inductive charging plate. 2. Fig. 2 (Isometric view of a design with a rotating body): ◯ Shows the body of the holder (1), which is mounted on a rotatable base (3), allowing the EMC shield (4) to be positioned between the user and the smartphone (2) by rotating the entire holder (1). The charging cable (5) can supply the smartphone (2) with power via a plug connection or inductive charging plate (6). 3. Fig. 3 (Side view of a design with rotating body): ◯ Shows a smartphone (2) on the body of the holder (1), which is rotatably mounted via the base (3) and its central axis (7), so that the EMC shield (4) can be brought between the user and the smartphone (2) by rotating the entire holder (1). 4. Fig. 4(Horizontal section through the holding device): ◯ Shows the rotating body (1) of a holder which holds the smartphone (2) on the front for charging, while an EMC shielding element (4) can be seen on the back. 5. Fig. 5 (Section through the holding device with symbolic radiation areas): ◯ Shows the rotating body (1) of a holder that holds the smartphone (2) at the front for charging, while an EMC shielding element (4) is visible on the back. Due to the effect of the EMC shield (4), the radiation field (8A / 8B) generated by the smartphone (2) is divided into two sectors. In the front radiation field (8A), the radiation intensity is unchanged from the general radiation of the smartphone (2), while in the rear radiation field (8B), the intensity is at least significantly reduced or completely eliminated due to the influence of the EMC shield (4). 6. Fig. 6 (symbolic user environment): ◯ Shows a preferred embodiment of the holding device (1) in a possible user environment, in which the device (1) is used on a piece of furniture (9) in a bedroom or rest room. The resting person (11) is located, for example, on a piece of bedroom furniture (10), while the smartphone (2) is still operable and its display remains visible to the resting person (11). The EMC shield (4) on the holding device (1) is located in the background of the smartphone (2). 7. Fig. 7 (symbolic user environment with facing radiation field): ◯ Shows a preferred embodiment of the holding device (1) in a possible user environment, in which the device (1) is used on a piece of furniture (9) in a bedroom or rest room. The resting person (11) is located, for example, on a piece of bedroom furniture (10), while the smartphone (2) can still be operated and its display remains visible to the resting person (11). In the background of the smartphone (2) is the EMC shield (4) on the holding device (1). The activity of the smartphone (2) creates a radiation exposure (8Å) in the direction of the person (11), while in the background of the EMC shield (4) no radiation or a significantly reduced radiation occurs. 8. Fig. 8 (symbolic user environment with averted radiation field): ◯ Shows a preferred embodiment of the holding device (1) in a possible user environment, in which the device (1) is used on a piece of furniture (9) in a bedroom or rest room. The resting person (11) is located, for example, on a piece of bedroom furniture (10). The activity of the smartphone (2) creates a radiation exposure (8A). In contrast to the situation in Fig. 7, the holding device (1) including the smartphone (2) and EMC shield (4) was rotated 180 degrees about the axis (7), so that the EMC shield (4) is now located between the smartphone (2) and the person (11). Due to the shielding properties of the EMC shield (4), the person (11) is now outside the intense radiation area (8A). 9. Fig. 9 (Side view of an alternative embodiment with open, pivoting EMC shielding flap and symbolic radiation field): ◯ Shows a smartphone (2) with an alternative embodiment of the holding device (1), in which the EMC shield (4) is movably connected to the holding device (1) by a pivoting arm (12). In this embodiment, rotation about the base (3) is not functionally required. Due to the illustrated position of the EMC shield (4), the radiation field (8A) emitted by the smartphone (2) can propagate in almost any direction. 10. Fig. 10 (Side view of an alternative embodiment with closed, pivoting EMC shielding flap and symbolic radiation field): ◯ Shows an alternative embodiment of the holding device (1) in which the EMC shield (4) is movably connected to the holding device (1) by a pivoting arm (12). In this embodiment, rotation about the base (3) is not functionally required. Due to the closed position of the EMC shield (4), the radiation field (8A / 8B) emitted by the smartphone (2) behind it can only propagate at full intensity to the left. Due to the effect of the EMC shield (4), the intensity of the radiation field (8B) to the right is significantly reduced.

Claims

[1] Device for holding a smartphone, characterized by an EMC shielding element that is positioned relative to the smartphone and can be moved or repositioned between the smartphone and the user by means of a mechanism, wherein the device does not merely act by means of a stationary material tube with an opening on one side. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that the device includes a rotatable or swiveling body by which the orientation of the EMC shielding element can be changed. [3] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that the EMC shielding element is movably mounted on a swivel axis or guide, independent of the smartphone. [4] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the EMC shielding element is located above the smartphone and can be moved towards the device or folded down like a cover. [5] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the EMC shielding element is positioned to the side of the smartphone and can be moved between the user and the smartphone by linear sliding or swiveling. [6] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the EMC shielding element is replaceable or removable and can be designed as a film, plate or combination of several elements. [7] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the smartphone holder includes an integrated charging device. [8] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device is designed as a bedside table mount or table mount with adjustable orientation.

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