Cradle for electronic device

Abstract

To provide a structure for adjusting a position and / or view angle of an electronic device.SOLUTION: A cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include: a first housing 110 configured to be attached to an external object, including a first fastening structure; and a second housing 120 slidably coupled to the first housing and configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device, including a second fastening structure configured to be fastened to the first fastening structure. The second fastening structure provides: a released fastening state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure in response to sliding of the second housing 120 with respect to the first housing 110; and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 is fixed by being fastened to the first fastening structure.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1b

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cradle for an electronic device. [Background technology]

[0002] The electronic device may be configured to acquire information about various environments around the electronic device in response to a user's demand. The cradle can be detachably coupled to the electronic device to mount the electronic device so that the electronic device acquires information about the external environment. To support the electronic device's function of acquiring information about its surrounding environment, the cradle may be required to have a structure for easily adjusting the mounting of the electronic device.

[0003] The preceding information may be provided as related art to aid in the understanding of the present disclosure. No assertion or determination is being made as to the applicability of any of the preceding as prior art pertaining to the present disclosure. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A cradle for mounting an electronic device may include a structure for adjusting the position and / or viewing angle of the electronic device to support the function of the electronic device to acquire information about the environment around the electronic device. Depending on the object on which the electronic device is mounted, the cradle may not easily adjust the position and / or viewing angle of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may be a dashcam (black box) configured to acquire information about the external environment of a vehicle. A cradle for attaching an electronic device to the windshield of a vehicle may require a structure for easily adjusting the position and / or viewing angle of the electronic device attached to the windshield of the vehicle.

[0005] The technical problems to be achieved in this specification are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not described will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A cradle for an electronic device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the cradle for the electronic device may include a first housing including a first fastening structure and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle may include a second housing configured to be slidably coupled to the first housing and to be removably coupled to the electronic device, the second housing including a second fastening structure configured to be fastened to the first fastening structure. The cradle may include a shaft configured to rotatably couple the second housing to the first housing. The second fastening structure may be configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing by separating from the first fastening structure in response to sliding of the second housing relative to the first housing, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fastened to the first fastening structure, in which the position of the second housing is fixed relative to the first housing.

[0007] A cradle for an electronic device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the cradle for the electronic device may include a first housing including a first fastening structure and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle may include a second housing configured to be movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, the second fastening structure configured to be slidably fastened to the first fastening structure and to be removably coupled to the electronic device. The second fastening structure may be configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing by separating from the first fastening structure in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing in the first direction, and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing is fixed relative to the first housing by fastening to the first fastening structure in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing in the second direction. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] A cradle for an electronic device according to one embodiment includes a first fastening structure and a second fastening structure that provide an unlocked state in which the second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing and a fastened state in which the second housing is fixed in position relative to the first housing in response to movement of the second housing configured to be fastened to the electronic device relative to the first housing, thereby enabling the electronic device to have various viewing angles.

[0009] The effects obtained by the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the following description. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1a] 1 is a front view of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device. [Figure 1b] It is an exploded view of an exemplary cradle. [Figure 1c] It is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary cradle. [Figure 2a] It is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled to an electronic device. [Figure 2b] It is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled to an electronic device. [Figure 2c] It is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled to an electronic device. [Figure 2d] It is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled to an electronic device. [Figure 3a] It is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle cut along line A-A' of FIG. 2a. [Figure 3b] It is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle cut along line B-B' of FIG. 2b. [Figure 4a] Exemplary cradles attached to various vehicles are shown. [Figure 4b] Exemplary cradles attached to various vehicles are shown. [Figure 4c] Exemplary cradles attached to various vehicles are shown.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] FIG. 1a is a front view of an exemplary cradle coupled to an electronic device. FIG. 1b is an exploded view of the exemplary cradle. FIG. 1c is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary cradle.

[0012] 1 a , 1 b , and 1 c , a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 , a second housing 120 , and a shaft 150 .

[0013] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 10 may be referred to as a black box (dashcam) disposed inside a vehicle. The electronic device 10 may capture still and / or video images related to the vehicle's external environment. A cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 may mount the electronic device 10 so that the electronic device 10 acquires information related to the vehicle's external environment. For example, although not shown, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 may be attached to a portion of the vehicle (e.g., a dashboard) adjacent to the windshield inside the vehicle. The cradle 100 may be configured to fix the location of the electronic device 10 within the vehicle by coupling with the electronic device 10. For example, the electronic device 10 fastened to the cradle 100 can be configured to obtain image information about the environment in front of the vehicle through the camera 11 of the electronic device 10, and store the image information in a memory in the electronic device 10, or output visual information through the display 12 of the electronic device 10 based on the image information. The cradle 100 may require a structure for adjusting the placement of the electronic device 10 in order to ensure the viewing angle of the camera 11 of the electronic device 10 or to position the display 12 of the electronic device 10 so as to correspond to the driver's line of sight.

[0014] Although the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 has been described as being attached to a portion of the vehicle adjacent to the windshield, the location at which the cradle 100 is attached within the vehicle is not limited. For example, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 may be attached to a portion of the vehicle adjacent to the rear windshield to obtain image information regarding the environment behind the vehicle (rear direction) of the electronic device 10. However, the embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 may be placed in a position where the electronic device 10 fastened to the cradle 100 can obtain information regarding the external environment of the vehicle.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a fastening structure 130. The first housing 110 may be configured to be attached to an external object. The external object may correspond to a component (e.g., a windshield) of a vehicle to which the cradle 100 is attached. For example, the first housing 110 may be a part whose position is fixed relative to the external object to which the cradle 100 is attached. The first housing 110 may face the external object while the cradle 100 is attached to the external object. For example, the first housing 110 may have a structure for fastening (or coupling) with the second housing 120 on the other side opposite the side attached to the external object. For example, the first fastening structure 130 may be a structure for fastening the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. The first fastening structure 130 is fastened to the second fastening structure 140 of the second housing 120 , thereby fixing the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 .

[0016] According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 may include a second fastening structure 140 configured to fasten to the first fastening structure 130 of the first housing 110. The second housing 120 may be configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10. For example, the second housing 120 may be movably coupled to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 may be configured to be slidable relative to the first housing 110, thereby changing the position of the electronic device 10 coupled to the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. For example, the second fastening structure 140 may move relative to the first fastening structure 130 by moving along the second housing 120, which slides relative to the first housing 110. The second fastening structure 140 can be fastened to or separated from the first fastening structure 130 by moving relative to the first fastening structure 130 .

[0017] According to one embodiment, the shaft 150 can rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. For example, the shaft 150 can rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110 by passing through at least a portion of the first housing 110 and / or at least a portion of the second housing 120. For example, but not limited to, the shaft 150 can have a cylindrical shape to accommodate rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. For example, but not limited to, the shaft 150 can have a stiffness greater than that of the second housing 120 to reduce damage to the shaft 150 due to rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the second fastening structure 140 may be configured to provide an unclamped state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to the sliding of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fixed in position relative to the first housing by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130.

[0019] The disengaged state of the cradle 100 may be a state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110. For example, the disengaged state may be a state in which the second fastening structure 140 is disengaged from the first fastening structure 130 due to the second housing 120 sliding relative to the first housing 110. For example, the disengaged state may be a state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 via the shaft 150 due to the second fastening structure 140 and the first fastening structure 130 being disengaged. The disengaged state may be a state in which the angle between the second housing 120 and the first housing 110 (or the angle between the first housing 110 and the electronic device 10 coupled to the second housing 120) is adjustable due to the second housing 120 being rotatable relative to the first housing 110.

[0020] The fastened state of the cradle 100 may be a state in which the second housing 120 cannot rotate with respect to the first housing 110. For example, the fastened state may be a state in which the first fastening structure 130 and the second fastening structure 140 face each other, thereby contacting each other. For example, the fastened state may be a state in which the position of the second housing 120 with respect to the first housing 110 is fixed through fastening between the second fastening structure 140 and the first fastening structure 130. The fastened state may be a state in which the angle between the second housing 120 and the first housing 110 (or the angle between the first housing 110 and the electronic device 10 coupled to the second housing 120) cannot be adjusted because the second housing 120 is fastened to the first housing 110.

[0021] For example, the first fastening structure 130 and the second fastening structure 140 may each include multiple fastening portions to guide the fastening of the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. For example, the first fastening structure 130 may include a first fastening portion 131 toward the second housing 120 coupled to the first housing 110 and a second fastening portion 132 spaced apart from the first fastening portion 131. The second fastening structure 140 may include a third fastening portion 141 configured to fasten with the first fastening portion 131 and a fourth fastening portion 142 spaced apart from the third fastening portion 141 and configured to fasten with the second fastening portion 132. However, embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto. The first fastening structure 130 and the second fastening structure 140 may each include multiple fastening portions configured to engage or disengage with each other depending on the movement of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110.

[0022] According to one embodiment, second housing 120 can be slidably coupled to first housing 110 in a first direction 101 and a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. Second fastening structure 140 can be configured to change the fastened state to the unclamped state based on movement of second housing 120 in first direction 101, and to change the unclamped state to the fastened state based on movement of second housing 120 in second direction 102.

[0023] For example, the second fastening structure 140 may be configured to engage with or separate from the first fastening structure 130 of the first housing 110 by being moved along the second housing 120 sliding in a first direction 101 and a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110. For example, the second fastening structure 140 may be separated from the first fastening structure 130 by sliding in the first direction 101 from a position corresponding to the first fastening structure 130 during a change from the fastened state to the unfastened state. The second fastening structure 140 may be positioned at a position facing the first fastening structure 130 so as to fasten with the first fastening structure 130 by sliding in the second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101 during a change from the unfastened state to the fastened state.

[0024] For example, the third fastening portion 141 may be separated from the first fastening portion 131 by sliding relative to the first fastening portion 131 in a first direction 101 along the second housing 120 moving relative to the first housing 110. The fourth fastening portion 142 may be separated from the second fastening portion 132 by sliding relative to the second fastening portion 132 in the first direction 101. For example, the third fastening portion 141 may be fastened to the first fastening portion 131 by sliding relative to the first fastening portion 131 in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101 along the second housing 120 moving relative to the first housing 110. The fourth fastening portion 142 may be fastened to the second fastening portion 132 by sliding relative to the second fastening portion 132 in the first direction 101. A detailed description of the structure and / or shape by which the first fastening structure 130 and the second fastening structure 140 are fastened together will be provided below with reference to Figures 3a and 3b.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first guide structure 111 disposed along the first fastening structure 130 and configured to receive the first fastening structure 130 in the unfastened state. For example, the first guide structure 111 may be disposed around the first fastening structure 130 or adjacent to the first fastening structure 130. For example, the first guide structure 111 may be spaced apart in the first direction 101, which is the direction in which the second housing 120 is slidable relative to the first housing 110. For example, the first guide structure 111 may be disposed parallel to the first fastening structure 130. For example, during a change from the fastened state to the unfastened state, the second fastening structure 140 may move from a position facing the first fastening structure 130 to a position facing the first guide structure 111. For example, during a change from an unfastened state to a fastened state, the second fastening structure 140 can move from a position facing the first guide structure 111 to a position facing the first fastening structure 130. A detailed description relating to the structure and / or shape of the first guide structure 111 that guides the position of the second fastening structure 140 will be provided below with reference to Figures 3a and 3b.

[0026] For example, the first guide structure 111 may include a first guide 111a for guiding the position of the third fastening portion 141 of the second fastening structure 140, and a second guide 111b spaced apart from the first guide 111a for guiding the position of the fourth fastening portion 142 of the second fastening structure 140. The first guide 111a may be arranged along the first fastening portion 131 configured to be fastened with the third fastening portion 141. The second guide 111b may be arranged along the second fastening portion 132 configured to be fastened with the fourth fastening portion 142. The third fastening portion 141 may be configured to be fastened with the first fastening portion 131 based on movement in a first direction 101, or to be received by the first guide 111a based on movement in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. The fourth fastening portion 142 may be configured to be fastened to the second fastening portion 132 based on movement in the first direction 101, or to be received by the second guide 111b based on movement in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. However, embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a second guide structure 122 spaced apart from the second fastening structure 140 and protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110. The first housing 110 may include a seating groove 112 having a curvature and receiving the second guide structure 122 in the fastened state. The first housing 110 may include a guide groove 113 extending along the seating groove 112 and receiving the second guide structure 122 in the unfastened state. For example, the second guide structure 122 may change from being positioned within the seating groove 112 to being positioned within the guide groove 113 during a change from the fastened state to the unfastened state. The second guide structure 122 may change from being positioned within the guide groove 113 to being positioned within the seating groove 112 during a change from the unfastened state to the fastened state.

[0028] For example, the guide groove 113 may be arranged along the seating groove 112. The guide groove 113 may be formed parallel to the seating groove 112. For example, the guide groove 113 may be spaced apart from the seating groove 112 in the first direction 101, which is the sliding direction of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. For example, the seating groove 112 and the guide groove 113 may each include a curved surface for guiding the position of the second guide structure 122. Because the guide groove 113 includes a curved surface, the guide groove 113 can guide the position of the second guide structure 122, which rotates relative to the first housing 110, along the second housing 120 in the disengaged state.

[0029] For example, the second guide structure 122 may include a plurality of protruding structures protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110. For example, the second guide structure 122 may include a first protruding structure 122a and a second protruding structure 122b spaced apart from the first protruding structure 122a. The seating groove 112 may include a first seating groove 112a that receives the first protruding structure 112a in the fastened state and a second seating groove 112b that receives the second protruding structure 112b.

[0030] For example, during a change from a fastened state to a disengaged state, the first protruding structure 122a can move from the first seating groove 112a to the first guide groove 113a based on movement in the first direction 101. The second protruding structure 122b can move from the second seating groove 112b to the second guide groove 113b based on movement in the first direction 101. For example, during a change from a disengaged state to a fastened state, the first protruding structure 122a can move from the first guide groove 113a to the first seating groove 112a based on movement in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. The second protruding structure 112b can move from the second guide groove 113b to the second seating groove 112b based on movement in the second direction 102. However, embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the cradle 100 may include multiple protruding structures, multiple seating grooves, and multiple guide grooves for guiding movement of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a first fastening groove 121a into which one end 151 of the shaft 150 is inserted, and a second fastening groove 121b spaced apart from the first fastening groove 121a and into which the other end 152 of the shaft 150 opposite the one end 151 is inserted. The first housing 110 may include a third fastening structure 115 disposed between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b and including a through-hole 115a through which the shaft 150 passes. A width w of the third fastening structure 115 may be smaller than a distance d between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b. The third fastening structure 115 may be configured to be slidable by the shaft 150 between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b.

[0032] For example, the shaft 150 may extend from inside the first fastening groove 121a through the through-hole 115a of the third fastening structure 115 into the second fastening groove 121b. For example, the shaft 150 may rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110 by fastening the third fastening structure 115 between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b. In the unfastened state, the second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 with respect to the shaft 150. For example, a distance d from the first fastening groove 121a to the second fastening groove 121b may be greater than a width w of the third fastening structure 115 located between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b. Because the distance d is greater than the width w, the third fastening structure 115 may be slidable between the first fastening groove 121 a and the second fastening groove 121 b. For example, the shaft 150 may be slidable relative to the third fastening structure 115 in a first direction 101 and a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101 between the first fastening groove 121 a and the second fastening groove 121 b. For example, the through-hole 115 a of the third fastening structure 115 may be swept by the shaft 150 in response to the sliding of the shaft 150 in the first direction 101 and the second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101.

[0033] For example, in the unfastened state, the second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 by a shaft 150 that rotates relative to the third fastening structure 115. The second housing 120 may be configured to be adjustable in angle between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in the unfastened state by being fastened to the shaft 150 that passes through the through-hole 115a of the first fastening structure 115.

[0034] According to one embodiment, first housing 110 may include a protrusion 114 disposed along an edge of first housing 110 and protruding toward second housing 120. Second housing 120 may include a guide surface 123a facing protrusion 114 in a disengaged state and may include a third guide structure 123 disposed along an edge of second housing 120. Third guide structure 123 may include a stopper structure 123b configured to contact protrusion 114 to provide a turning radius of second housing 120 relative to first housing 110 in the disengaged state.

[0035] For example, the protrusion 114 and the third guide structure 123 may be visible from the outside when the cradle 100 is viewed from the side (e.g., when viewed in the -y direction). For example, the protrusion 114 can be disengaged from the third guide structure 123 in the fastened state. The protrusion 114 may be configured to be positioned at a position corresponding to the third guide structure 123 based on movement in the first direction 101 during a change from the fastened state to the unfastened state. By positioning the protrusion 114 at a position facing the third guide structure 123, the protrusion 114 (or the third guide structure 123) can guide the user that the cradle 100 is in the unfastened state.

[0036] For example, the guide surface 123a may have a curvature by being bent. The guide surface 123a may rotate relative to the protrusion 114 (or the first housing 110) along the second housing 120 in the disengaged state. The guide surface 123a may contact the protrusion 114 to guide the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 together with the protrusion 114. For example, the stopper structure 123b may provide a rotation radius of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 by limiting the position of the protrusion 114 relative to the guide surface 123a within a specified range in the disengaged state. For example, the maximum distance that the stopper structure 123b can rotate from the protrusion 114 in the disengaged state, when it comes into contact with the protrusion 114, may correspond to the maximum distance that the second fastening structure 140 can rotate within the first guide structure 111 in the disengaged state. For example, in the disengaged state, the maximum distance that the stopper structure 123b can rotate from the protrusion 114 after contacting the protrusion 114 may correspond to the maximum distance that the second guide structure 122 can rotate along the guide groove 113 in the disengaged state. However, this is not limiting.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the cradle 100 may include an adhesive member 180 disposed on the first housing 110 to attach the cradle 100 to an external object (e.g., a vehicle windshield). For example, the adhesive member 180 may be interposed between the first housing 110 and an external object while the cradle 100 is secured to the external object. The adhesive member 180 may be referred to as, but is not limited to, an adhesive tape. The adhesive member 180 may be, for example, a component of the first housing 110.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may include at least one coupling portion 125 for coupling with the coupling structure 15 of the electronic device 10. For example, the at least one coupling portion 125 may include a plurality of coupling portions 125a, 125b, 125c, and 125d. The coupling structure 15 of the electronic device 10 may be formed on one surface 10a of the electronic device 10 for coupling with the cradle 100. The coupling structure 15 may include fastening holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d into which the plurality of coupling portions 125a, 125b, 125c, and 125d of the second housing 120 of the cradle 100 can be inserted, respectively. The plurality of coupling portions 125a, 125b, 125c, and 125d can be fastened to the second housing 120 by being fastened to the fastening holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d, respectively.

[0039] According to the above-described embodiment, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 includes a second housing 120 slidably coupled to a first housing 110 attached to an external object, thereby providing an unfastened state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed relative to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 fastened to the electronic device 10 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state, thereby providing the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10) with various viewing angles. The second housing 120 may be configured to maintain the viewing angle of the electronic device 10 adjusted relative to the external object by being fixed relative to the first housing 110 in the fastened state.

[0040] 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d are perspective views of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device.

[0041] 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 including a first fastening structure (e.g., first fastening structure 130 of FIG. 1b) and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle 100 may include a second housing 120 including a second fastening structure (e.g., second fastening structure 140 of FIG. 1b) slidably coupled to the first housing 110 and configured to fasten with the first fastening structure 130, and configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10. The cradle 100 may include a shaft (e.g., shaft 150 of FIG. 1a) configured to rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. The second fastening structure 140 may be configured to provide an unclamped state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to the sliding of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 is fixed by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130.

[0042] Hereinafter, redundant explanations of the components having the same reference numerals as those described above with reference to FIGS. 1a to 1c will be omitted.

[0043] 2a and 2b, the cradle 100 can be changed from a fastened state to an unclamped state. For example, the second housing 120 coupled to the electronic device 10 can be configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 by sliding in a first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110. The second fastening structure 140 of the second housing 120 can be separated from the first fastening structure 130 of the first housing 110 by sliding in the first direction 101. For example, the fastened state can be a state in which the second housing 120 can move in the first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110. The fastened state can be a state in which the second housing 120 cannot move in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110.

[0044] 2b and 2c, in the unfastened state, second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to first housing 110 in a first rotational direction 201 and a second rotational direction 202 opposite to the first rotational direction. Second housing 120 coupled to electronic device 10 may be configured to adjust the viewing angle of electronic device 10 (or camera 11 of electronic device 10) relative to the external object by rotating in first rotational direction 201 and second rotational direction 202 relative to first housing 110 attached to the external object. For example, referring to FIGS. 2b and 2c sequentially, second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to first housing 110 in the first rotational direction 201 in the unfastened state. 2c and 2b, in the unlocked state, the second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in a second rotational direction 202 opposite to the first rotational direction 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0045] 2c and 2d sequentially, the cradle 100 may be changed from the disengaged state to the fastened state after the angle between the second housing 120 and the first housing 110 is adjusted in the disengaged state. For example, the second housing 120 coupled to the electronic device 10 may be configured to be fixed in position relative to the first housing 110 by sliding relative to the first housing 110 in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. The second fastening structure 140 of the second housing 120 may be fastened to the first fastening structure 130 of the first housing 110 by sliding in the second direction 102. For example, the disengaged state may be a state in which the second housing 120 is movable in the second direction 102 relative to the first housing 110. The disengaged state may also be a state in which the second housing 120 is unable to move in the first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110.

[0046] According to the above-described embodiment, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 includes a second housing 120 slidably coupled to a first housing 110 attached to an external object, thereby providing an unfastened state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed relative to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 fastened to the electronic device 10 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state, thereby providing the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10) with various viewing angles. The second housing 120 may be configured to maintain the viewing angle of the electronic device 10 adjusted relative to the external object by being fixed relative to the first housing 110 in the fastened state.

[0047] Figure 3a is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle taken along line A-A' in Figure 2a. Figure 3b is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle taken along line B-B' in Figure 2b.

[0048] 3a and 3b, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 including a first fastening structure 130 and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle 100 may include a second housing 120 including a second fastening structure 140 slidably coupled to the first housing 110 and configured to fasten with the first fastening structure 130, and configured to be removably coupled to the electronic device 10. The cradle 100 may include a shaft (e.g., shaft 150 in FIG. 1a) configured to rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. The second fastening structure 140 may be configured to provide an unclamped state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to the sliding of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 is fixed by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the second fastening structure 140 can protrude from the second housing 120 towards the first housing 110. The first fastening structure 130 can include a plurality of recesses 310 configured to receive the second fastening structure 140 in the fastened state.

[0050] For example, the recesses 310 may be formed along a curved surface. For example, the first fastening structure 130 may be referred to as a gear structure including a plurality of gear teeth, and the recesses 310 may be referred to as a groove structure formed between each of the plurality of gear teeth of the first fastening structure 130, but are not limited thereto. For example, the recesses 310 may have a shape corresponding to the second fastening structure 140 so that the second fastening structure 140 can be inserted therein. For example, referring to FIGS. 3a and 3b sequentially, while the second fastening structure 140 is being changed from a state in which it is fastened with some of the recesses 310 to a state in which it is positioned outside the recesses 310 by sliding in the first direction 101 while being changed from a fastened state to a released state, the second fastening structure 140 may be rotatable along the first guide structure 111. 3b and 3a, while the second fastening structure 140 is changed from the unlocked state to the fastened state, the second fastening structure 140 may be changed from a state where it is positioned outside the plurality of recesses 310 to a state where it is inserted into some of the plurality of recesses 310 by sliding in a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101. In the state where the second fastening structure 140 is fastened to some of the plurality of recesses 310, the second fastening structure 140 can fix the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the first guide structure 111 may include guide recesses 320 arranged along the first fastening structure 130 and configured to receive the second fastening structure 140 in the disengaged state. For example, referring to FIG. 3b, the second fastening structure 140 may be configured to face and / or contact at least a portion of the guide recesses 320 of the first guide structure 111 in the disengaged state. The guide recesses 320 may be deformable or restorable, for example, by being elastic. For example, in the disengaged state, the second fastening structure 140 may contact the guide recesses 320 by moving along the second housing 120, which rotates relative to the first housing 110. For example, the guide recesses 320 may be arranged along curved surfaces and spaced apart from each other at specified intervals. In the disengaged state, the second fastening structure 140 may contact the guide recesses 320 to guide the angle between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. According to one embodiment, the plurality of recesses 310 of the first fastening structure 130 may be spaced apart from one another at a specified interval. The guide recesses 320 of the first guide structure 111 may be arranged along the plurality of recesses 310, and may be spaced apart from one another at the specified intervals at which each of the plurality of recesses 310 is spaced apart.

[0052] 3a and 3b, during a change from the fastened state to the released state, the second guide structure 122 can move from the seating groove 112 to the guide groove 113 by sliding in a first direction 101. The second guide structure 122 can rotate along the guide groove 113 in the released state. The third guide structure 123 can face the protrusion 114 by sliding in the first direction 101. Referring to FIGS. 3b and 3a, during a change from the released state to the fastened state, the second guide structure 122 can move from the guide groove 113 to the seating groove 112 by sliding in a second direction 102. The third guide structure 123 can be separated from the protrusion 114 by sliding in the second direction 102.

[0053] According to the above-described embodiment, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 includes a second housing 120 slidably coupled to a first housing 110 attached to an external object, thereby providing an unfastened state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed relative to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 fastened to the electronic device 10 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state, thereby providing the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10) with various viewing angles. The second housing 120 may be configured to maintain the viewing angle of the electronic device 10 adjusted relative to the external object by being fixed relative to the first housing 110 in the fastened state.

[0054] 4a, 4b, and 4c show exemplary cradles mounted on various vehicles.

[0055] 4a, 4b, and 4c, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 including a first fastening structure (e.g., first fastening structure 130 of FIG. 1b) and configured to be attached to an external object (e.g., a vehicle windshield). The cradle 100 may include a second housing 120 including a second fastening structure (e.g., second fastening structure 140 of FIG. 1b) slidably coupled to the first housing 110 and configured to fasten with the first fastening structure 130, and configured to be removably coupled to the electronic device 10. The cradle 100 may include a shaft (e.g., shaft 150 of FIG. 1a) configured to rotatably couple the second housing 120 to the first housing 110. The second fastening structure 140 may be configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to sliding of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fixed in position relative to the first housing by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130. According to one embodiment, the cradle 100 may include an adhesive member 180 mounted on the first housing 110 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object.

[0056] 4a, 4b, and 4c, vehicles 41, 42, and 43 may each include a windshield 41a, 42a, or 43a. Because the characteristics of vehicles 41, 42, and 43 are different, the angle between the windshield 41a, 42a, or 43a and the ground supporting each vehicle 41, 42, or 43 may vary. Cradle 100 includes first fastening structure 130 and second fastening structure 140 that provide a disengaged state in which second housing 120 is rotatable relative to first housing 110 and a fastened state in which the position of second housing 120 is fixed relative to first housing 110. This reduces the effect on electronic device 10 (or camera 11 of electronic device 10) of the angle between vehicles 41, 42, or 43 and the ground, which depends on vehicles 41, 42, or 43. For example, the cradle 100 can be configured such that the angle between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 is adjustable in the unfastened state to provide a viewing angle of the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10) within a specified range in each of the vehicles 41, 42, 43, or to position the display 12 of the electronic device 10 at a position facing the viewing angle of the driver. The third guide structure 123 of the second housing 120 can provide a turning radius within which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the protrusion 114 of the first housing 110 in the unfastened state.

[0057] According to the above-described embodiment, a cradle (e.g., cradle 100 of FIG. 1a) for an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 10 of FIG. 1a) may include a first housing (e.g., first housing of FIG. 1a) including a first fastening structure (e.g., first fastening structure 130 of FIG. 1b) and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle may include a second housing (e.g., second housing 120 of FIG. 1a) including a second fastening structure (e.g., second fastening structure 140 of FIG. 1b) slidably coupled to the first housing and configured to fasten with the first fastening structure, and configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device. The cradle may include a shaft (e.g., shaft 150 of FIG. 1a) configured to rotatably couple the second housing to the first housing. The second fastening structure may be configured to provide an unclamped state in which the second housing can rotate relative to the first housing by being separated from the first fastening structure in response to sliding of the second housing relative to the first housing, and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing relative to the first housing is fixed by being fastened to the first fastening structure.

[0058] For example, the second housing may be slidably coupled to the first housing in a first direction (e.g., first direction 101 in FIG. 1a) and a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., second direction 102 in FIG. 1a). The second fastening structure may be configured to change the fastened state to the unfastened state based on movement of the second housing in the first direction, and to change the unfastened state to the fastened state based on movement of the second housing in the second direction.

[0059] For example, the shaft may be configured to rotatably couple the second housing to the first housing in a first rotational direction (e.g., first rotational direction 201 in FIG. 2b) and a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction (e.g., second rotational direction 202 in FIG. 2b) in the unfastened state.

[0060] For example, the second fastening structure may protrude from the second housing toward the first housing, and the first fastening structure may include a plurality of recesses (e.g., a plurality of recesses 310 in FIG. 3a) configured to receive the second fastening structure in the fastened state.

[0061] For example, the first housing may further include a first guide structure (e.g., first guide structure 111 in FIG. 1b) arranged along the first fastening structure and including a guide recess (e.g., guide recess 320 in FIG. 3a) configured to receive the second fastening structure in the unclamped state.

[0062] For example, the recesses may be spaced apart from one another at specified intervals, and the guide recesses may face the recesses.

[0063] For example, the second housing may further include a second guide structure (e.g., second guide structure 122 in FIG. 1b) spaced apart from the second fastening structure and protruding from the second housing toward the first housing. The first housing may further include a seating groove (e.g., seating groove 112 in FIG. 1b) having a curvature and adapted to receive the second guide structure in the fastened state.

[0064] For example, the first housing may further include a guide groove (e.g., guide groove 113 in FIG. 1b) extending along the seating groove and accommodating the second guide structure in the disengaged state.

[0065] For example, the second housing may further include a first fastening groove (e.g., first fastening groove 121a in FIG. 1b) into which one end of the shaft (e.g., one end 151 in FIG. 1b) is inserted, and a second fastening groove (e.g., second fastening groove 121b in FIG. 1b) spaced apart from the first fastening groove and into which the other end of the shaft opposite to the one end (e.g., the other end 152 in FIG. 1b) is inserted. The first housing may further include a third fastening structure disposed between the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove and including a through-hole through which the shaft passes.

[0066] For example, the width of the third fastening structure (e.g., w in FIG. 1b) may be smaller than the distance between the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove (e.g., d in FIG. 1b). The third fastening structure may be slidable by the shaft between the first fastening groove and the second fastening groove.

[0067] For example, the first housing may further include a protrusion (e.g., protrusion 114 in FIG. 1b) disposed along an edge of the first housing and protruding toward the second housing. The second housing may further include a guide surface (e.g., guide surface 123a in FIG. 1c) facing the protrusion in the unfastened state, and may further include a third guide structure (e.g., third guide structure 123 in FIG. 1b) disposed along an edge of the second housing.

[0068] For example, the third guide structure may further include a stopper structure (e.g., stopper structure 123b in FIG. 1c) configured to contact the protrusion to provide a rotation radius of the second housing relative to the first housing in the unfastened state.

[0069] For example, the cradle may further include an adhesive member (eg, adhesive member 180 in FIG. 1a) disposed on the first housing for attaching the cradle to the external object.

[0070] For example, the second housing may further include at least one coupling portion (e.g., at least one coupling portion 125 in FIG. 1b) for coupling with a coupling structure (e.g., coupling structure 15 in FIG. 1c) of the electronic device.

[0071] For example, the stiffness of the shaft may be greater than the stiffness of the second housing.

[0072] According to one embodiment, a cradle for an electronic device may include a first housing including a first fastening structure and configured to be attached to an external object. The cradle may include a second housing configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device, the second housing including a second fastening structure movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction and configured to be slidably fastened to the first fastening structure. The second fastening structure may be configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing by separating from the first fastening structure in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing in the first direction, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fixed in position relative to the first housing by fastening to the first fastening structure in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing in the second direction.

[0073] For example, the cradle may further include a shaft that rotatably couples the second housing to the first housing in the unlocked state in a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.

[0074] For example, the second fastening structure may protrude from the second housing toward the first housing, and the first fastening structure may include a plurality of recesses configured to receive the second fastening structure in the fastened state.

[0075] For example, the first housing may further include a first guide structure arranged along the first fastening structure and including a guide recess configured to receive the second fastening structure in the unclamped state.

[0076] For example, the second housing may further include a second guide structure spaced apart from the second fastening structure and protruding from the second housing toward the first housing, and the first housing may further include a seating groove having a curvature and configured to receive the second guide structure in the fastened state.

[0077] For example, the first housing may further include a guide groove extending along the seating groove and accommodating the second guide structure in the disengaged state.

[0078] For example, the first housing may further include a protrusion disposed along an edge of the first housing and protruding toward the second housing, and the second housing may further include a third guide structure disposed along an edge of the second housing, the third guide structure including a guide surface facing the protrusion in the unfastened state.

[0079] Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed herein may take various forms, including, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computing device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, an electronic device, or a consumer electronic device. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0080] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments. In describing the drawings, similar or related components may use similar reference numerals. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, each of phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from other corresponding components and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). When a (e.g., first) component is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, either in combination with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," this means that the component may be connected to the other component directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0081] The term "module" as used in various embodiments herein may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrated component or the smallest unit or portion of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0082] Various embodiments herein may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 10). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 10) may call and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves). This term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently and data being stored temporarily on the storage medium.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be distributed through an application store (e.g., the Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated on a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or an intermediary server.

[0084] According to various embodiments, each of the aforementioned components (e.g., modules or programs) may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be located separately in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the aforementioned components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A cradle (100) for an electronic device (10), comprising: a first housing 110 including a first fastening structure 130 and configured to be attached to an external object; a second housing (120) configured to be slidably coupled to the first housing (110), include a second fastening structure (140) configured to fasten with the first fastening structure (130), and be removably coupled to the electronic device (10); and a shaft configured to rotatably couple the second housing to the first housing; The second fastening structure 140 includes: The cradle 100 is configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to the sliding of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed in position relative to the first housing 110 by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130.

2. The second housing 120 includes: a first housing 110 slidably coupled to the first housing 110 in a first direction 101 and a second direction 102 opposite to the first direction 101; The second fastening structure 140 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, configured to change the fastened state to the unclamped state based on movement of the second housing (120) in the first direction (101), and to change the unclamped state to the fastened state based on movement of the second housing (120) in the second direction (102).

3. The shaft 150 is The cradle (100) of claim 2, wherein the cradle (100) is configured to rotatably connect the second housing (120) to the first housing (110) in a first rotational direction (201) and a second rotational direction (202) opposite to the first rotational direction (201) in the unclamped state.

4. The second fastening structure 140 includes: protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110; The first fastening structure 130 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, comprising a plurality of recesses (310) configured to receive the second fastening structures (140) in the fastened state.

5. The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 4 further comprising a first guide structure (111) arranged along the first fastening structure (130) and including a guide recess (320) configured to receive the second fastening structure (140) in the unclamped state.

6. The plurality of recesses 310 are Each is spaced apart by a specified distance, The guide recess 320 is The cradle (100) of claim 5, each facing one of the plurality of recesses (310).

7. The second housing 120 includes: The housing further includes a second guide structure 122 spaced apart from the second fastening structure 140 and protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110, The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising a seating groove (112) having a curvature that receives the second guide structure (122) in the fastened state.

8. The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 7, further comprising a guide groove (113) extending along the seating groove (112) and receiving the second guide structure (122) in the unfastened state.

9. The second housing 120 includes: a first fastening groove 121a into which one end 151 of the shaft 150 is inserted; and The second fastening groove 121b is spaced apart from the first fastening groove 121a and receives the other end 152 of the shaft 150 opposite to the one end 151. The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1 further comprising a third fastening structure (115) disposed between the first fastening groove (121a) and the second fastening groove (121b) and including a through hole (115a) through which the shaft (150) is passed.

10. The width w of the third fastening structure 115 is is smaller than the distance d between the first fastening groove 121a and the second fastening groove 121b; The third fastening structure 115 is The cradle (100) according to claim 9, configured to be slidable by the shaft (150) between the first fastening groove (121a) and the second fastening groove (121b).

11. The first housing 110 includes: The first housing further includes a protrusion disposed along an edge of the first housing and protruding toward the second housing; The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising a third guide structure (123) arranged along the edge of the second housing (120) and including a guide surface (123a) facing the protrusion (114) in the unclamped state.

12. The third guide structure 123 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 11 further comprises a stopper structure (123b) configured to contact the protrusion (114) to provide a rotation radius of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) in the unclamped state.

13. The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive member (180) disposed on the first housing (110) for attaching the cradle (100) to the external object.

14. The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising at least one coupling portion (125) for coupling with a coupling structure (15) of the electronic device (10).

15. The stiffness of the shaft 150 is The cradle (100) of claim 1, wherein the rigidity is greater than that of the second housing (120).

16. A cradle (100) for an electronic device (10), comprising: a first housing 110 including a first fastening structure 130 and configured to be attached to an external object; and a second fastening structure (140) configured to be movably coupled to the first housing (110) in a first direction (101) and a second direction (102) opposite to the first direction (101), and configured to be slidably fastened to the first fastening structure (130); and a second housing (120) configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (10); The second fastening structure 140 includes: The cradle 100 is configured to provide an unlocked state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 by being separated from the first fastening structure 130 in response to movement of the second housing 120 in the first direction 101 relative to the first housing 110, and to provide a fastened state in which the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 is fixed by being fastened to the first fastening structure 130 in response to movement of the second housing 120 in the second direction 102 relative to the first housing 110.

17. The cradle (100) of claim 16 further comprising a shaft (150) that rotatably connects the second housing (120) to the first housing (110) in a first rotational direction (201) and a second rotational direction (202) opposite to the first rotational direction (201) in the unclamped state.

18. The second fastening structure 140 includes: protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110; The first fastening structure 130 includes:

17. The cradle (100) of claim 16, comprising a plurality of recesses (310) configured to receive the second fastening structures (140) in the fastened state.

19. The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 18 further comprising a first guide structure (111) arranged along the first fastening structure (130) and including a guide recess (320) configured to receive the second fastening structure (140) in the unclamped state.

20. The second housing 120 includes: The housing further includes a second guide structure 122 spaced apart from the second fastening structure 140 and protruding from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110, The first housing 110 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising a seating groove (112) having a curvature and adapted to receive the second guide structure (122) in the fastened state.

21. The first housing 110 includes:

21. The cradle (100) of claim 20, further comprising a guide groove (113) extending along the seating groove (112) and receiving the second guide structure (122) in the unfastened state.

22. The first housing 110 includes: The first housing further includes a protrusion disposed along an edge of the first housing and protruding toward the second housing; The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising a third guide structure (123) arranged along an edge of the second housing (120) and including a guide surface (123a) facing the protrusion (114) in the unclamped state.

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