PORTABLE CAR SEAT MOUNT FOR HOLDING AN ITEM

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a portable holder for holding an object on the backrest of a seat and a folded-up folding table on the backrest.

[0002] German patent application DE 10 2014 220 549 A1 proposes a folding table for installation in a motor vehicle. The folding table consists of a tabletop with a bottom and a top surface. The tabletop is pivotally mounted to the rear of a vehicle seat backrest about a pivot axis oriented transversely to the vehicle. Starting from a non-use position, in which the underside of the tabletop faces the backrest, the tabletop can be pivoted upwards into a first use position and fixed in this position, in which the tabletop is horizontal. By further pivoting upwards, the tabletop can be moved into a second use position and fixed in this position, in which the top surface faces the backrest. The tabletop has at least one mounting point on its underside for at least one portable electronic device.

[0003] DE 10 2014 222 672 A1 proposes a holding device for an electronic display device with at least one display, in particular for a tablet computer or a smartphone or a navigation device, with a fastening element for attaching the holding device to a part supporting it.

[0004] US Patent 2012 / 235001 A1 discloses an adjustable holder for an electronic device comprising four pivotally mounted telescopic arms. The left, right, and lower telescopic arms each include an elongated sleeve and an extendable arm that moves in and out of the sleeve. Each extendable arm has a forward-projecting rib with a raised edge. The upper telescopic arm comprises an upper extended sleeve, a second sleeve, and an extendable hook arm. In use, the arms are rotated and extended to accommodate the length and width of an electronic device, which can then be clamped between the left, right, and lower ribs. The hook arm is used to suspend the electronic device from a suitable mount, and a tilting arm is used to adjust the viewing angle of the clamped device.

[0005] US 2016 / 039349 A1 discloses a device for carrying a tablet for viewing the backrest, comprising a flat tablet insertion section, a flat seat insertion section extending therefrom, and a storage area functionally connected to the tablet insertion section.

[0006] Document US 2012 / 194448 A1 concerns a tablet device with a flexible casing. A thin, flexible display technology can be integrated into the flexible casing without affecting the overall form factor of the casing or the tablet device. Adding the integrated display to the flexible casing significantly improves the overall functionality of the tablet device.

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of creating an alternative and / or improved technique for holding a portable object on a vehicle seat.

[0008] The problem is solved by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims and the description.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a portable holder for holding a portable object (e.g., a flat, flat object), preferably an electronic device (e.g., tablet PC, smartphone, music player, etc.) or a printed medium (e.g., book, magazine, newspaper, notepad, etc.), on the backrest of a vehicle seat and a folded-up tray table on the backrest. The holder has a plug-in area designed to be detachably inserted between the rear of the backrest and the folded-up tray table (e.g., the top of the folded-up tray table). The holder has a retaining area designed to detachably hold the object.

[0010] The portable mount can be conveniently attached to the back of the vehicle seat when in use. When not needed, or when the folding table is required, the mount can be easily removed and stored, for example, in a storage compartment or under-seat storage area. The mount is portable. It requires no complicated fasteners to attach to the vehicle seat; instead, it can be easily inserted between the backrest and the folded-up table. This makes it quick and easy to remove. No modifications to the vehicle seat are necessary to install the mount.

[0011] In one embodiment, the plug-in area is designed in a plate-like and / or rectangular shape. This allows the plug-in area to be inserted particularly easily between the backrest and the folded-up folding table.

[0012] In another embodiment, the connecting area between the back of the backrest and the folded-up table can be detachably clamped. This ensures a particularly secure fastening.

[0013] It is also possible that a free end of the plug-in area is tapered, chamfered and / or pointed, e.g. to simplify the insertion of the plug-in area between the back of the backrest and the folded-up folding table.

[0014] In another embodiment, the portable bracket can be detachably attached to the connector between the back of the backrest and the folded-up table. This also ensures a particularly secure attachment.

[0015] In one embodiment, the plug-in area is angled or can be angled relative to the holding area. Alternatively or additionally, the portable holder can, for example, also have a swivel connection (e.g., comprising at least one swivel hinge) that pivotably connects the holding area to the plug-in area. This allows the object to be held in an ergonomic position for use. The swivel connection can also allow the holder to be hooked onto the front edge of the folding table. Furthermore, the swivel connection can be used to fold the portable holder together or unfold it for storage.

[0016] In a further embodiment, the portable holder has a connection area that links the plug-in area and the holding area. Preferably, the connection area can be substantially U-shaped or V-shaped, or deformable into a substantially U-shaped or V-shaped form, and / or the portable holder can be hooked onto the folded-up folding table, preferably a front edge of the folded-up folding table, at the connection area.

[0017] Preferably, the connection area can have a swivel connection.

[0018] In another embodiment, the holding area is size-adjustable, extendable, lengthenable and / or widenable (e.g., by means of an integrated adjustment mechanism). This allows the holding area to be adapted to objects of different sizes, for example.

[0019] In one embodiment, the holding area has a preferably flat rear support section designed to support a rear side of the object, preferably over a flat surface.

[0020] In a further development, the rear support section is plate-shaped. Alternatively, the rear support section can be, for example, frame-shaped and preferably have at least one internal connecting strut (e.g., a diagonal strut). This can, for example, significantly reduce the weight of the portable mount.

[0021] In a further training, the back support section is adjustable in size, extendable, lengthenable and / or widenable (e.g. by means of an integrated adjustment mechanism).

[0022] In another embodiment, the holding area has a preferably flat bottom-side support section at an end opposite the plug-in area, which is designed to support a bottom side of the object, preferably over a flat surface.

[0023] In a further development, the rear support section is angled or can be angled relative to the bottom support section. Alternatively or additionally, the portable mount can also have a (further) swivel connection (e.g., having at least one swivel hinge) that pivots between the rear support section and the bottom support section. This also allows the portable mount to be adjusted to the object being held.

[0024] In one embodiment, the portable holder also features a marking that points away from the holding area. This marking allows the portable holder to be customized, for example, to meet specific customer requirements.

[0025] In a further development, the marking is profiled, the marking is arranged on the bottom-side support section, and / or the marking, the bottom-side support section, and / or the holding area are manufactured using an additive manufacturing process, particularly preferably as a 3D-printed plastic part. This allows for particularly simple customer-specific customization, even in small quantities.

[0026] In another embodiment, the portable holder is manufactured at least partially, preferably substantially completely, using an additive manufacturing process, preferably as a 3D printed plastic part.

[0027] The portable holder further comprises an electrical device, preferably a docking station, a charging port, a battery and / or a storage medium, for wired or wireless connection to the object, wherein the electrical device is arranged at the holding area (e.g. on the outside of it or integrated therein).

[0028] Another aspect concerns the use of the portable bracket as disclosed herein. The portable bracket is detachably inserted, preferably clamped, into the socket between the back of the backrest and the folded-up table. The holding area detachably secures the object, preferably a plate-shaped object, preferably supporting its back side.

[0029] Preferably, one side of the plug-in area can rest against the back of the backrest and an opposite side of the plug-in area can rest against the top of the folding table.

[0030] Another aspect concerns a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat has a backrest and a folding table that is pivotably (foldable up) attached to the backrest. The vehicle seat further has a portable bracket as disclosed herein, wherein the plug-in area can be detachably inserted or inserted, preferably clamped or clipped, between a rear side of the backrest and the folded-up folding table. The essential feature of this aspect is the portable bracket.

[0031] Another aspect concerns a vehicle for the transport of persons, preferably a bus. The vehicle has at least one vehicle seat as disclosed herein or at least one portable mounting as disclosed herein. The essential feature of this aspect is the portable mounting.

[0032] The preferred embodiments and features of the invention described above can be combined in any way desired. Further details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show: Figure 1 is a schematic side view of two seats in a vehicle; Figure 2 is a top view of an exemplary portable mount according to one embodiment; Figure 3 is a side view of the exemplary portable mount, with two partial sections along line AA and line BB. Figure 2 ; and Figure 4, a perspective view of an exemplary portable mount.

[0033] The embodiments shown in the figures are at least partially identical, so that similar or identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals and, to avoid repetition, reference is also made to the description of the other embodiments or figures for their explanation.

[0034] Figure 1 Figure 1 shows two vehicle seats 10. The vehicle seats 10 are arranged in a vehicle for passenger transport. Preferably, the vehicle is a commercial vehicle, in particular a bus (e.g., a coach). It is also possible that the vehicle is a rail vehicle (e.g., a passenger train), a watercraft (e.g., a passenger ferry), or an aircraft (e.g., a passenger airplane).

[0035] Both vehicle seats 10 have a backrest 12. At least the front of the two vehicle seats has a folding table 14.

[0036] The backrest 12 can be fixedly or pivotally connected to a seating area of ​​the vehicle seat 10. The vehicle seat 10 can be fixedly or slidably connected to a vehicle floor of the vehicle.

[0037] The folding table 14 is located on the rear side of the backrest 12. The folding table 14 is pivotally connected to the backrest 12. The folding table 14 can be pivoted between a working position and a non-working position. A pivot connection 16 pivotally connects the folding table 14 to the rear side of the backrest.

[0038] In the operating position (not shown in Figure 1 The folding table 14 is folded down or swung down. In its operating position, the folding table 14 has a substantially horizontal orientation, e.g., at a substantially right angle to the backrest 12. In its operating position, the folding table supports an object, e.g., food or a laptop, from below.

[0039] In the non-use position (shown in Figure 1 The folding table 14 is folded up or swung upwards. In the non-use position, the folding table 14 can be aligned essentially parallel to the backrest 12.

[0040] A portable holder 18 can be used together with the vehicle seat 10 and its folding table 14. An object 20 can be held against the backrest 12 by means of the portable holder 18. The object 20 can thus be used by a passenger sitting behind the respective vehicle seat 10. The object 20 is preferably flat. For example, the object 20 can be an electronic device, such as a tablet PC, a smartphone, a music player, etc., or a printed medium, such as a book, a magazine, a newspaper, a notepad, etc.

[0041] The portable bracket 18 is held between the back of the backrest 12 and the folded-up folding table 14, specifically between the top and / or front edge of the folded-up folding table 14. When the folding table 14 is folded up, a portion of the portable bracket 18 can be inserted between the folding table 14 and the back of the backrest 12. When inserted in this way, the portable bracket 18 can hold the object 20. The portable bracket 18 should be removed before the folding table 14 is folded down. Otherwise, depending on the design of the portable bracket, there is a risk that the portable bracket 18 could detach and fall when the folding table 14 is folded down.

[0042] The portable mount 18 can be used, for example, as described below with reference to the Figures 2 to 4 must be executed.

[0043] The portable holder 18 can have a plug-in area 22 and a holding area 24.

[0044] The plug-in area 22 can be inserted between the back of the backrest 12 and the top of the folding table 14. A first surface of the plug-in area 22 can rest against the back of the backrest 12. A second surface of the plug-in area 22, opposite the first surface, can rest against the top of the folding table 14. Preferably, the plug-in area 22 is clamped between the back of the backrest 12 and the top of the folding table 14. The clamping can enable a secure, releasable attachment of the portable bracket 18 to the vehicle seat 10.

[0045] Preferably, the plug-in area 22 is plate-shaped, e.g., in the form of a rectangle. The length of the plug-in area 22 can be less than the length of the folding table 14, preferably less than half the length of the folding table 14. The width of the plug-in area 22 can be less than the width of the folding table 14, preferably less than half the width of the folding table 14. It is possible that a free end of the plug-in area 22 is chamfered, tapered, and / or pointed.

[0046] The plug-in area 22 and the holding area 24 are arranged at an angle or can be angled relative to each other. The plug-in area 22 can transition into the holding area 24 via a (first) connecting area 26. The connecting area 26 can, for example, be U-shaped (see Figure 1) or V-shaped and / or have a (first) pivot connection 28. The pivot connection 28 can pivotally connect the plug-in area 22 and the holding area 24. The pivot connection 28 can, for example, have at least one hinge. It is also possible that the connection area 26 creates a fixed or non-pivoting connection between the plug-in area 22 and the holding area 24. The connection area 26 can be located in the area of ​​the front edge of the folding table 14, for example, resting against the front edge. By means of the connection area 26, the portable holder 18 can thus be detachably attached to the folded-up folding table 14.

[0047] In a usage position of the portable holder 18 (see Figure 1 The plug-in area 22 is aligned parallel to the backrest 12 and the folding table 14. The holding area 24 can be angled relative to the plug-in area 22, the backrest 12, and the folding table 14.

[0048] For example, the angle between the holding area 24 and the folding table 14 or the backrest 12 can be between 1° and 90°. The angle can be adjusted using the swivel joint 28, if present. This allows for an ergonomic view and / or operation of the object 20 held in the portable holder 18 (see Figure 1 ).

[0049] The object 20 can be detachably held at the holding area 24. For example, the holding area 24 can have a rear support section 30 and a bottom-side support section 32. It is also possible that the holding area 24 has additional and / or alternative elements (for example, clamping elements, tensioning elements, band elements, support elements, etc.) that enable or support the detachable holding of the object 20 at the holding area 24.

[0050] The rear support section 30 can support the rear side of the object 20. For example, the rear side of the object 20 can rest against the rear support section 30 when the object 20 is held by the portable holder 18. The rear side of the object 20 can, for example, rest flat against the rear support section 30.

[0051] The rear support section 30 can be essentially rectangular. For example, the rear support section 30 can be plate-shaped or frame-shaped. If the rear support section 30 is frame-shaped, it can have at least one connecting strut 34 that connects opposite inner sides of the frame-shaped rear support section 30.

[0052] The rear support section 30 can have an adjustment mechanism 35. The following is shown as a purely exemplary example in the Figures 2 and 3An adjustment mechanism 35 for extending the rear support section 30 is shown. For example, the adjustment mechanism 35 can allow a displacement of a main part of the rear support section 30, for example along a rail, a rack, a profiled strip, etc. It is also possible that the adjustment mechanism 35 allows a width adjustment of the rear support section 30 or, more generally, a size adjustment of the rear support section 30. The rear support section 30 can be locked and / or fixed in different length settings (size settings).

[0053] The bottom-side support section 32 can support the bottom of the object 20. For example, a bottom edge of the object 20 can rest against the bottom-side support section 32 when the object 20 is held by the portable bracket 18.

[0054] The rear support section 30 and the bottom support section 32 are arranged at an angle to each other or can be angled accordingly. The rear support section 30 can transition into the bottom support section 32 via a (second) connection area 36. The connection area 36 can, for example, be V-shaped and / or have a (second) pivot connection 38. The pivot connection 38 can pivotally connect the rear support section 30 and the bottom support section 32 to each other. The pivot connection 38 can, for example, have at least one hinge. It is also possible that the connection area 36 creates a fixed or non-pivoting connection between the rear support section 30 and the bottom support section 32.

[0055] The bottom-side support section 32 can, for example, be plate-shaped, e.g., rectangular. The rear-side support section 30 may have a support projection 40. The support projection 40 can be located on the front side of the bottom-side support section 32. The support projection 40 can support a front bottom edge of the object 20. The support projection 40 can prevent the object 20 from slipping into or out of the portable holder 18.

[0056] The bottom-side support section 32 (or another part of the portable holder 18) may preferably have a marking 42. The marking 42 is directed away from the holding area 24. The marking 42 can therefore be in the line of sight of the person using the portable holder 18. The marking 42 may be profiled and protrude. The marking 42 can be manufactured according to customer requirements. The marking 42 may, for example, display advertising, a brand logo, instructions, or a safety notice, etc.

[0057] Preferably, the portable bracket 18 can be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process, e.g., as a 3D-printed plastic part. At a minimum, however, the support projection 40 or the bottom-side support section 32, and thus the marking 42, can be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. The marking 42 can therefore protrude with a profiled shape and be manufactured according to the customer's specific requirements.

[0058] It is possible that the portable holder 18 itself includes an electrical (e.g., electronic) device 44, such as a docking station, a charging port, a battery, and / or a storage medium. This allows, for example, the item 20, if it is an electronic device, to be charged while the portable holder 18 holds the item 20. The connection to the item 20 can be wireless or wired (e.g., inductive charging). Preferably, the electrical device 44 can be located in or on the bottom-side support section 32 or rear-side support section 30 (or any other section or area of ​​the portable holder 18). For example, the electrical device 44 can be integrated into the portable holder 18, preferably the holding area 24, or attached to its exterior.

[0059] The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Rather, a multitude of variants and modifications are possible, which also make use of the inventive concept and therefore fall within the scope of protection. In particular, the invention also claims protection for the subject matter and the features of the dependent claims independently of the referenced claims. In particular, the individual features of independent claim 1 are each disclosed independently of one another. In addition, the features of the dependent claims are also disclosed independently of all features of independent claim 1 and, for example, independently of the features relating to the presence and / or configuration of the plug-in area and / or the holding area of ​​independent claim 1. All range specifications herein are to be understood as disclosed in such a way that all values ​​falling within the respective range are disclosed individually, e.g.also as preferred narrower outer boundaries of the respective area. Reference symbol list

[0060] 10 Vehicle seat 12 Backrest 14 Folding table 16 Swivel joint 18 Portable bracket 20 Object 22 Plug-in area 24 Holding area 26 Connection area 28 Swivel joint 30 Rear support section 32 Bottom support section 34 Connecting strut 35 Adjustment mechanism 36 Connection area 38 Swivel joint 40 Support projection 42 Marking 44 Electrical device

Claims

1. Portable holder for holding a portable object (20), preferably an electronic device or a print medium, on a backrest (12) of a vehicle seat (10) and a folded-up folding table (14) on the backrest (12), comprising: a plugging area (22) designed to be detachably plugged in between a rear side of the backrest (12) and the folded-up folding table (14); a holding area (24) designed to detachably hold the object (20); and characterized in that the portable holder comprises an electrical device (44), preferably a docking station, a charging port, a battery, and / or a storage medium, for wired or wireless connection to the object (20), wherein the electrical device (44) is arranged on the holding area (24).

2. Portable holder (18) according to claim 1, wherein: the plugging area (22) is designed in a plate-shaped and / or rectangular shaped; and / or the plugging area (22) can be detachably clamped between the rear side of the backrest (12) and the folded-up folding table (14); and / or the portable holder (18) can be detachably hooked onto the plugging area (22) between the rear side of the backrest (12) and the folded-up folding table (14).

3. Portable holder (18) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: the plugging area (22) is angled or can be angled relative to the holding area (24); and / or wherein the portable holder (18) further comprises a pivot connection (28) that pivotably connects the holding area (24) to the plugging area (22).

4. Portable holder (18) according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a connecting area (26) connecting the plugging area (22) and the holding area (24) to each other, wherein preferably: the connecting area (26) is essentially U-shaped or V-shaped or is deformable; and / or the portable holder (18) can be hooked onto the connecting area (26) on the folded-up folding table (14), preferably a front edge of the folded-up folding table (14).

5. Portable holder (18) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the holding area (24) is resizable, extendable, lengthenable, and / or widenable.

6. Portable holder (18) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the holding area (24) comprises a, preferably flat, rear support section (30) which is designed to support a rear side of the object (20), preferably in an areal manner.

7. Portable holder (18) according to claim 6, wherein: the rear support section (30) is plate-shaped or the rear support section (30) is frame-shaped and comprises at least one inner connecting strut (34); and / or the rear support section (30) is resizable, extendable, lengthenable, and / or widenable.

8. Portable holder (18) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the holding area (24) comprises, at an end of the holding area (24) opposite the plugging area (22), a, preferably flat, bottom support section (32) which is designed to support a bottom side of the object (20), preferably in an areal manner.

9. Portable holder (18) according to claim 8, wherein: the rear support section (30) is angled or angleable relative to the bottom support section (32), and / or the portable holder (18) further comprises a pivot connection (38) that pivotably connects the rear support section (30) to the bottom support section (32).

10. Portable holder (18) according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a marking (42) directed away from the holding area (24), wherein preferably: the marking (42) is profiled; and / or the marking (42) is arranged on the bottom support section (32); and / or the marking (42), the bottom support section (32) and / or the holding area (24) are manufactured using an additive manufacturing process, particularly preferably as a 3D-printed plastic part.

11. Portable holder (18) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the portable holder (18) is produced at least partially, preferably substantially completely, by means of an additive manufacturing process, preferably as a 3D-printed plastic part.

12. Use of the portable holder (18) according to one of the preceding claims, with: the plugging area (22) detachably plugged in, preferably clamped, between the rear side of the backrest (12) and the folded-up folding table (14); and the holding area (24) detachably holding the preferably plate-shaped object (20), preferably supporting a rear side of the object (20).

13. Vehicle seat (10) comprising: a backrest (12); a folding table (14) pivotable on the backrest (12) mounted; and a portable holder (18) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the plugging area (22) can be detachably inserted or is inserted, preferably clamped or is clamped, between a rear side of the backrest (12) and the folded-up folding table (14).

14. Vehicle for passenger transport, preferably a bus, comprising: at least one vehicle seat (10) according to claim 13 or at least one portable holder (18) according to one of claims 1 to 11.