Adhesive cradle for electronic device

Abstract

To provide a cradle capable of easily adjusting installation of an electronic device.SOLUTION: A cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include: a first housing 110 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object, including a plurality of holes; and a second housing 120 configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10, including a stopper structure including an elastic part including projections configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes respectively, and a pressing part extending from the elastic part. The stopper structure provides: a released fastening state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 based on pressure applied to the pressing part; and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed to the first housing 110 by fastening the projections into some of the plurality of holes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2a

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a contact type 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 black box (dashcam) configured to acquire information about the external environment of a vehicle. A close-fitting cradle for fitting 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 fitted 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 surface for attaching the cradle to an external object and a second surface extending from the first surface and having a plurality of holes formed therein. The cradle may include a second housing configured to detachably couple with the electronic device and including a stopper structure including a deformable elastic portion including protrusions configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes, and a pressing portion extending from the elastic portion. The plurality of holes may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve. The stopper structure may provide, based on pressure applied to the pressing portion, a release state in which the second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing along the at least one imaginary curve, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fastened to the first housing by fastening the protrusions into some of the plurality of holes.

[0007] A cradle for an electronic device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the cradle for the electronic device can include a first housing including a plurality of holes, including a first hole and a second hole facing the first hole, for attaching the cradle to an external object. The cradle can include a second housing configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device and rotatably fastened to the first housing. The second housing can include a first stopper including a first elastic portion including first protrusions configured to be fastened to the first holes, respectively, and a first pressing portion extending from the first elastic portion. The second housing can include a second stopper including a second elastic portion including second protrusions configured to be fastened to the second holes, respectively, and a second pressing portion extending from the second elastic portion. Based on the pressure applied to the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion, the first stopper and the second stopper can provide an unlocked state in which the second housing can rotate relative to the first housing, and a locked state in which the position of the second housing relative to the first housing is fixed by either the first protrusion being locked within a portion of the first hole or the second protrusion being locked within a portion of the second hole. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] A cradle for an electronic device according to one embodiment includes a stopper structure that provides an unlocked state in which a second housing configured to be fastened to the electronic device can rotate relative to a first housing, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fixed 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 a person 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 perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device. [Figure 1b] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device. [Figure 1c] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device. [Figure 2a] 1 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary cradle detached from an electronic device. [Figure 2b] 1 is an exploded view of an exemplary cradle separated from an electronic device. [Figure 2c] 1b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle and electronic device taken along line AA' of FIG. 1a. [Figure 3a] 1 shows exemplary cradles mounted on various vehicles. [Figure 3b] 1 shows an exemplary cradle mounted on various vehicles. [Figure 3c] 1 shows an exemplary cradle mounted on various vehicles. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] 1a, 1b, and 1c are perspective views of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device.

[0012] 1a, 1b, and 1c, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 can include a first housing 110 and a second housing 120. As shown in FIG.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 10 may be referred to as a black box (dashcam) located inside a vehicle. The electronic device 10 can capture still and / or video images related to the vehicle's external environment. A cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 can mount the electronic device 10 so that the electronic device 10 can acquire information about 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 adjacent to the windshield (e.g., the dashboard). The cradle 100 can 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 acquire 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 within the electronic device 10, or output visual information through the display of the electronic device 10 based on the image information.

[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 includes a first surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object and a second surface 112 extending from the first surface 111 and having a plurality of holes 130 formed therein. The external object to which the cradle 100 is attached may be referred to as a component of a vehicle (such as a windshield) to which the cradle 100 is attached, but as mentioned above, the embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the first housing 110 may be a portion for securing the cradle 100 coupled with the electronic device 10 to the external object. For example, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 may be a surface facing the external object while the cradle 100 is attached to the external object. For example, the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 may be disposed along an edge of the first surface 111. The second surface 112 can at least partially surround a second housing 120 that is coupled to the first housing 110. For example, the second surface 112 can be a surface that extends in a direction opposite to a direction from the first surface 111 toward an external object while the first surface 111 is attached to the external object.

[0016] For example, the plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along the second surface 112. Each of the plurality of holes 130 may penetrate the second surface 112. For example, the plurality of holes 130 may be arranged at both ends of the first housing 110. For example, each of the plurality of holes 130 may be configured to fasten with a protrusion 150 a of the second housing 120. The plurality of holes 130 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the protrusion 150 a so as to accommodate each of the protrusions 150 a.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1. For example, the plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1 when the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 is viewed from above. For example, the plurality of holes 130 may be spaced apart from one another at specified intervals. The plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along at least one curve 1 having a specified radius of curvature.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may be configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10. The second housing 120 may include a stopper structure 140 including an elastic portion 150 including protrusions 150a configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes 130 of the first housing 110, and a pressing portion 160 extending from the elastic portion 150. The stopper structure 140 may provide a release state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 along the at least one imaginary curve 1 based on pressure applied to the pressing portion 160, and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fastened to the first housing 110 by fastening the protrusions 150a into some of the plurality of holes 130. For example, the second housing 120 may be configured to be coupled to the first housing 110 and the electronic device 10. For example, the second housing 120 may be configured to be disposed between the first housing 110 and the electronic device 10. For example, the second housing 120 may be coupled to the surface 10a of the electronic device 10 on which a coupling structure (e.g., coupling structure 15 in FIG. 2a) of the electronic device 10 is formed. The second housing 120 coupled to the electronic device 10 may be fastened to the first housing 110 attached to an external object (e.g., a vehicle windshield) to fix the position of the electronic device 10 to the external object, or may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 to improve the viewing angle of the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10).

[0019] For example, the stopper structure 140 may be disposed along the periphery of the second housing 120. The pressing portion 160 of the stopper structure may protrude from the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 coupled to the second housing 120.

[0020] The disengaged state of the cradle 100 may be a state in which the protrusion 150a of the stopper structure 140 is separated from the plurality of holes 130 due to pressure applied to the stopper structure 140. The disengaged state may be a state in which the second housing 120 is slidable or rotatable relative to the first housing 110. The disengaged state may be a state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110, thereby adjusting the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120. For example, the disengaged state may be a state in which the protrusion 150a is located outside the plurality of holes 130. In the unclamped state, the second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in a first rotational direction 171 and a second rotational direction 172 opposite to the first rotational direction 171 based on the protrusion 150a spaced from the multiple holes 130.

[0021] The fastened state of the cradle 100 may be a state in which the protrusion 150a of the stopper structure 140 is fastened within a portion of the plurality of holes 130. The fastened state may be a state in which the second housing 120 is unable to rotate relative to the first housing 110 due to the protrusion 150a being fastened within the portion of the plurality of holes 130. The fastened state may be a state in which the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is unable to be adjusted. For example, the fastened state may be a state in which the protrusion 150a is inserted within a portion of the plurality of holes 130. In the fastened state, the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 may be fixed so as to maintain the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 based on the protrusion 150a being inserted within the portion of the plurality of holes 130.

[0022] Although the stopper structure 140 has been described as providing the release state and the fastened state of the cradle 100, the embodiment supported by the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the release state and the fastened state of the cradle 100 may each include a plurality of intermediate states.

[0023] 1a, the fastened state may include a state in which the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 are maintained parallel to each other by fastening the protrusion 150a within the hole 130a of the plurality of holes 130. For example, with reference to FIG. 1b, the fastened state may include a state in which the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is maintained at a first angle a1 by fastening the protrusion 150a within the hole 130b of the plurality of holes 130. For example, with reference to FIG. 1c, the fastened state may include a state in which the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is maintained at a second angle a2 different from the first angle a1 by fastening the protrusion 150a within the hole 130c of the plurality of holes 130. However, the above-described embodiments are illustrative and not limiting.

[0024] 1a and 1b, the disengaged state may include a plurality of states in which the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is within a range of not less than a first angle a1 and not more than 180 degrees because the protrusion 150a is located outside the plurality of holes 130. For example, referring to FIGS. 1a and 1c, the disengaged state may include a plurality of states in which the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is within a range of not less than 180 degrees and not more than a second angle a2 because the protrusion 150a is located outside the plurality of holes 130. 1b and 1c, the disengaged state may include a plurality of states in which the protrusion 150a is positioned outside the plurality of holes 130, such that the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is within a range of a first angle a1 to a second angle a2. However, the above-described embodiments are merely illustrative and are not limiting.

[0025] For example, at least a portion of the stopper structure 140 may at least partially face the plurality of holes 130 for fastening to the plurality of holes 130. The stopper structure 140 may be arranged along the second side surface 112b of the first housing 110 on which the plurality of holes 130 are formed. For example, the stopper structure 140 may be a structure for adjusting the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 by providing an unfastened state and a fastened state for the cradle 100. The stopper structure 140 is configured to adjust the angle a in the unfastened state, thereby providing various viewing angles for the electronic device 10 fastened to the second housing 120 and / or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10. The stopper structure 140 is configured to maintain the angle a in the fastened state, thereby preventing the angle a adjusted by the user from being changed in the unfastened state.

[0026] For example, the elastic portion 150 may be a portion of the stopper structure 140 that is deformable by pressure applied to a pressing portion 160 connected to the elastic portion 150. For example, the elastic portion 150 may be movable relative to the first housing 110 by deforming based on the pressure applied to the pressing portion 160. The protrusion 150a may be separated from the plurality of holes 130 by moving along the elastic portion 150 that moves relative to the first housing 110 based on the pressure. For example, the elastic portion 150 may be restored to its state before the pressure was applied by releasing the pressure applied to the pressing portion 160 connected to the elastic portion 150. The protrusion 150a may be fastened within some of the plurality of holes 130 by moving relative to the first housing 110 based on the restoring force of the elastic portion 150. The elastic part 150 is configured to be deformed or restored to its original state by the pressure applied to the pressing part 160, thereby providing the fastened and unclamped states of the cradle 100.

[0027] For example, the second housing 120 may be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in the disengaged state. For example, referring to FIGS. 1a and 1b sequentially, the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 in the disengaged state in a first rotational direction 171. Because the plurality of holes 130 are arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1 having a curvature, the protrusion 150a can move along the second housing 120 from a position facing hole 130a to a position facing hole 130b among the plurality of holes 130. For example, referring to FIGS. 1a and 1c sequentially, the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 in the disengaged state in a second rotational direction 172. Because the holes 130 are arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1 having a curvature, the protrusion 150a can move along the second housing 120 from a position facing hole 130a to a position facing hole 130c of the holes 130. The at least one imaginary curve 1 may be referred to as, but is not limited to, a trajectory along which the protrusion 150a moves relative to the first housing 110 as the second housing 120 moves relative to the first housing 110 in an unfastened state.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120, provided by the stopper structure 140, may be in the range of 170 degrees to 190 degrees. For example, referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 may be in the range of a first angle a1 to a second angle a2. The first angle a1 may correspond to 170 degrees. The second angle a2 may correspond to 190 degrees. However, embodiments supported by the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the angle a may have various ranges to ensure a viewing angle of the electronic device 10 coupled to the cradle 100.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the cradle 100 may include an adhesive member 180 disposed on the first surface 111 of 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 surface 111 and an external object while the cradle 100 is secured to the external object. The adhesive member 180 may be attached to the first surface 111. For example, the adhesive member 180 may be referred to as, but is not limited to, an adhesive tape.

[0030] According to the above-described embodiment, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 includes a first housing 110 for fixing the cradle 100 to an external object and a second housing 120 rotatable relative to the first housing 110, thereby providing various viewing angles for the electronic device 10 and / or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10. The second housing 120 includes a stopper structure 140 including a protrusion 150a configured to be fastened to some of the holes 130 of the first housing 110, thereby fixing the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. The stopper structure 140 includes an elastic portion 150 that is deformable by pressure applied to a pressing portion 160, 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 stopper structure 140 may be configured to provide the fastened state and the unfastened state, thereby allowing a user to adjust the viewing angle of the electronic device 10 coupled to the cradle 100 .

[0031] Figure 2a is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary cradle detached from an electronic device, Figure 2b is an exploded view of an exemplary cradle detached from an electronic device, and Figure 2c is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary cradle coupled with an electronic device taken along line A-A' in Figure 1a.

[0032] 2a, 2b, and 2c, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 including a first surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object (e.g., a vehicle windshield) and a second surface 112 extending from the first surface 111 and having a plurality of holes 130 formed therein. The cradle 100 may include a second housing 120 configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10 and including a deformable elastic portion 150 including protrusions 150a configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes 130, respectively, and a stopper structure 140 including a pressing portion 160 extending from the elastic portion 150. The plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1. The stopper structure 140 can provide a release state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 along the at least one imaginary curve 1 based on the pressure applied to the pressing portion 160, and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed to the first housing 110 by fastening the protrusion 150 a within some of the plurality of holes 130. According to one embodiment, the cradle 100 can include an adhesive member 180 disposed on the first surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object.

[0033] 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.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the plurality of holes 130 may include a first hole 131 formed in a first side surface 112a of the second surface 112 and a second hole 132 formed in a second side surface 112b of the second surface 112 facing the first side surface 112a. The elastic portion 150 may include a first elastic portion 151 including a first protrusion 151a configured to be fastened within one of the first holes 131, and a second elastic portion 152 including a second protrusion 152a configured to be fastened within one of the second holes 132. For example, the first side surface 112a and the second side surface 112b may be opposite surfaces of the second surface 112 of the first housing 110. For example, the first hole 131 may be spaced apart from and face the second hole 132. For example, the first holes 131 can be arranged along at least one virtual curve 1. The first holes 131 can be arranged along a curve parallel to the at least one virtual curve 1 by being formed to face the second holes 132.

[0035] For example, the stopper structure 140 may include a first stopper 141 and a second stopper 142 facing the first stopper 141. The first stopper 141 may include a first elastic portion 151 including first protrusions 151a configured to be fastened to first holes 131, respectively, and a first pressing portion 161 extending from the first elastic portion 151. The second stopper 142 may include a second elastic portion 152 including second protrusions 152a configured to be fastened to second holes 132, respectively, and a second pressing portion 162 extending from the second elastic portion 152. The first stopper 141 and the second stopper 142 can provide a disengaged state in which the second housing 120 is rotatable relative to the first housing 110, and a fastened state in which the position of the second housing 120 is fixed relative to the first housing 110, by fastening the first protrusion 151a into a portion of the first hole 131 or fastening the second protrusion 152a into a portion of the second hole 132, based on pressure applied to the first pressing portion 161 and the second pressing portion 162. The first elastic portion 151 and the second elastic portion 152 may be referred to as an elastic portion 150 of the stopper structure 140 that is deformable or restorable. The first pressing portion 161 and the second pressing portion 162 may be referred to as the pressing portion 160 of the stopper structure 140, which is configured to deform the elastic portion 150 by being pressed in the stopper structure 140.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the first pressing portion 161 can provide the disengaged state by positioning the first protrusion 151 a outside the first hole 131 based on pressure applied in a first direction 31. The second pressing portion 162 can provide the disengaged state together with the first pressing portion 161 by positioning the second protrusion 152 a outside the second hole 132 based on pressure applied in a second direction 32 opposite to the first direction 31. For example, the first pressing portion 161 of the first stopper 141 and the second pressing portion 162 of the second stopper 142 can each at least partially protrude from the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 coupled to the second housing 120. For example, the direction in which the first pressing portion 161 protrudes from the first side surface 112a (e.g., the +y direction) may be opposite to the direction in which the second pressing portion 162 protrudes from the second side surface 112b opposite the first side surface 112a (e.g., the -y direction). When pressure is applied to the first pressing portion 161 in a first direction 31, the first elastic portion 151 connected to the first pressing portion 161 may move in the first direction 31. The first protrusion 151a may move in the first direction 31 along the first elastic portion 151, thereby being separated from the first hole 131. When pressure is applied to the second pressing portion 162 in a second direction 32, the second elastic portion 152 connected to the second pressing portion 162 may move in the second direction 32. The second protrusion 152a may be moved in the second direction 32 along the second elastic portion 152 to be separated from the second hole 132. When the first protrusion 151a is separated from the first hole 131 and the second protrusion 152a is separated from the second hole 132, the cradle 100 can be changed from a fastened state to an unclamped state.

[0037] For example, when the pressure applied to the first pressing portion 161 in the first direction 31 and the pressure applied to the second pressing portion 162 in the second direction 32 are released, the first elastic portion 151 and the second elastic portion 152 can restore their original shape. The first elastic portion 151 can move in a second direction 32 opposite to the first direction 31. The first protrusion 151a can be inserted into at least a portion of the first hole 131 by moving in the second direction 32 along the first elastic portion 151. The second elastic portion 152 can move in the first direction 31. The second protrusion 152a can be inserted into at least a portion of the second hole 132 by moving in the first direction 31 along the second elastic portion 152. By inserting the first protrusion 151a into at least a portion of the first hole 131 and the second protrusion 152a into at least a portion of the second hole 132, the cradle 100 can be changed from an unclamped state to a fastened state.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 is at least partially surrounded by the second surface 112 and may include a fastening structure 200 for fastening to the second housing 120. The second housing 120 may include a first guide structure 230 to which the fastening structure 200 is slidably coupled.

[0039] For example, the fastening structure 200 may protrude from the first housing 110 toward the second housing 120 to which the first housing 110 is coupled. The fastening structure 200 may fasten the second housing 120 to the first housing 110 when the cradle 100 is in the unfastened state, thereby preventing the second housing 120 from separating from the first housing 110. For example, the first guide structure 230 may be movably coupled to the fastening structure 200. The first guide structure 230 may extend from the second housing 120 toward the first surface 111 of the first housing 110. The first guide structure 230 may be slidable relative to the fastening structure 200 by moving along the second housing 120, which rotates relative to the first housing 110, when the cradle 100 is in the unfastened state.

[0040] For example, the fastening structure 200 may include a first fastening structure 201 and a second fastening structure 202 spaced apart from the first fastening structure 201 and facing the first fastening structure 201. The first guide structure 230 may include a first guide 230a slidably coupled to the first fastening structure 201 and a second guide 230b spaced apart from the first guide 230a and slidably coupled to the second fastening structure 202. By including the fastening structure 200 and the first guide structure 230 slidably coupled to each other in the disengaged state, the cradle 100 can reduce separation of the second housing 120 from the first housing 110 and guide rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the disengaged state.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the fastening structure 200 may include a hook structure 210 for movably coupling the fastening structure 200 to the first guide structure 230. The first guide structure 230 may include a step structure 231 formed to receive at least a portion of the hook structure 210 for coupling with the hook structure 210. For example, the hook structure 210 may be inserted into a space formed by the step structure 231 in the first guide structure 230, thereby slidably coupling the fastening structure 200 to the first guide structure 230. For example, the hook structure 210 may be configured to be slidable along a contact surface with the step structure 231 by contacting the step structure 231. For example, the hook structure 210 may be slidably coupled to the step structure 231 by protruding into an internal space of a groove (or recess) formed by the step structure 231.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the first guide structure 230 may include a guide surface 232 for guiding the rotation of the fastening structure 200 relative to the first guide structure in the disengaged state. The fastening structure 200 may include at least one guide block 220 configured to press the guide surface 232 to bring the hook structure 210 into contact with the step structure 231. For example, the guide surface 232 may correspond to an outer surface of the step structure 231. For example, the guide surface 232 may be a surface of the first guide structure 230 facing the first housing 110. For example, the at least one guide block 220 may contact the guide surface 232. The at least one guide block 220 may be arranged around the hook structure 210 or along the hook structure 210. For example, at least one guide block 220 can press (e.g., in the −z direction) against the guide surface 232 of the first guide structure 230 to which the hook structure 210 is fastened, thereby causing the hook structure 210 to adhere closely to the stepped structure 231. The hook structure 210 can press (e.g., in the +z direction) against the stepped structure 231 by the guide block 232. The hook structure 210 is fastened to the stepped structure 231 by the at least one guide block 220 pressing against the guide surface 232, thereby preventing the second housing 120 from separating from the first housing 110 in a released state.

[0043] For example, the guide surface 232 can be in slidable contact with at least one guide block 220. For example, in the disengaged state of the cradle 100, the guide surface 232 can be swept by the at least one guide block 220 by rotating along the second housing 120, which rotates relative to the first housing 110. The at least one guide block 220 can press the guide surface 232 to fasten the hook structure 210 to the step structure 231. By including the at least one guide block 220 and the guide surface 232, the cradle 100 can prevent the second housing 120 from separating from the first housing 110 and guide the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the disengaged state.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the first fastening structure 201 may include a first hook structure 211 and a first guide block 221. A first guide 230a slidably fastened to the first fastening structure 201 may include a first step portion 231a fastened to the first hook structure 211 and a first guide surface 232a contacting the first guide block 221. The second fastening structure 202 may include a second hook structure 212 and a second guide block 222. A second guide 230b slidably fastened to the second fastening structure 202 may include a second step portion 231b fastened to the second hook structure 212 and a second guide surface 232b contacting the second guide block 222. However, the above-described embodiment is illustrative and not limiting.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the guide surface 232 and the step structure 231 may have a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1. For example, the first guide structure 230 may have a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1, with the plurality of holes 130 arranged at a portion that contacts the hook structure 210 and / or the at least one guide block 220. For example, the guide surface 232 may have a curvature corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1. For example, the step structure 231 and / or the groove structure formed by the step structure 231 may have a curvature corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1. By having a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1, with the plurality of holes 130 arranged, the first guide structure 230 may guide the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the released state so that the protrusion 150a moves to a position facing some of the plurality of holes 130.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 is at least partially surrounded by a second surface 112 and may include a support structure 115 for guiding rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state. The second housing 120 may include a second guide structure 240 supported by the support structure 115 and including gear teeth 241 configured to mesh with the support structure 115. For example, the support structure 115 may be disposed between the first fastening structure 201 and the second fastening structure 202. For example, the support structure 115 may protrude from the first housing 110 toward the second housing 120 coupled to the first housing 110. The second guide structure 240 pressed by the support structure 115 may face the support structure 115 by protruding from the second housing 120 coupled to the first housing 110 toward the first housing 110. For example, in the disengaged state, the second guide structure 240 can rotate along with the second housing 120, which rotates relative to the first housing 110. The gear teeth 241 of the second guide structure 240 can deform or restore the support structure 115. The support structure 115 can guide the movement of the first housing 110 relative to the second housing 120 (or the change in the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120) by meshing with or pressing against some of the gear teeth 241 due to the restoring force of the support structure 115.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the support structure 115 may be elastically deformable. The second guide structure 240 may have a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1. For example, a contact surface of the second guide structure 240 on which gear teeth 241 that mesh with the support structure 1115 are formed may have a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1 on which the plurality of holes 130 are arranged. For example, an angle b1 between two adjacent holes of the plurality of holes 130 may correspond to an angle b2 between two adjacent gear teeth of the gear teeth 241 of the second guide structure 240. By having a shape corresponding to at least one virtual curve 1 on which the plurality of holes 130 are arranged, the second guide structure 240 can guide the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the released state so that the protrusion 150a moves to a position facing some of the plurality of holes 130.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 is at least partially surrounded by the second surface 112 and may include at least one guide wall 250 for guiding the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. The second housing 120 may include at least one guide rail 260 configured to at least partially receive the at least one guide wall 250 and thereby guide rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state. For example, the at least one guide wall 250 may be disposed along the plurality of holes 130. The at least one guide wall 250 may protrude from the first housing 110 toward the second housing 120 coupled with the first housing 110. For example, the at least one guide rail 260 may protrude from the second housing 120 toward the first housing 110 coupled with the second housing 120 and thereby partially receive the at least one guide wall 250. At least one guide wall 250 can be disposed between the at least one guide rail 260 to guide the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 .

[0049] For example, the at least one guide wall 250 may include a first guide wall 251 disposed along the first hole 131 (or the first side surface 112a) and a second guide wall 252 disposed along the second hole 132 (or the second side surface 112b). The first guide wall 251 may be disposed between the first fastening structure 201 and the first hole 131. The second guide wall 252 may be disposed between the second fastening structure 202 and the second hole 132. For example, the at least one guide rail 260 may include a first guide rail 261 that accommodates the first guide wall 251 and a second guide rail 262 that accommodates the second guide wall 252. The first guide rail 261 may be disposed at least partially between the first guide 230a and the first stopper 141. The second guide rail 262 may be at least partially disposed between the second guide 230b and the second stopper 142. However, the above-described embodiment is exemplary and not limiting. The cradle 100 can guide the position of the first housing 110 relative to the second housing 120 in the unfastened state by including at least one guide wall 250 and at least one guide rail 260 that accommodates the at least one guide wall 250.

[0050] 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 side 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. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 10 may include a stepped portion 12 on one surface 10a for fastening to the cradle 100, the stepped portion 12 having a coupling structure 15 for fastening to the cradle 100. The second housing 120 may correspond to the shape of the stepped portion 12 and provide a space for accommodating the stepped portion 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0051] According to the above-described embodiment, the cradle 100 for the electronic device 10 includes a fastening structure 200 and a first guide structure 230 slidably fastened to the fastening structure 200, thereby preventing the second housing 120 from separating from the first housing 110 and guiding the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state. The cradle 100 includes a resilient support structure 115 and a second guide structure 240 including gear teeth 241 that mesh with the support structure 115, thereby guiding the rotation of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110. The cradle 100 includes at least one guide wall 250 and at least one guide rail 260 that partially receives the at least one guide wall 250, thereby guiding the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 in the unfastened state.

[0052] 3a, 3b, and 3c show exemplary cradles mounted on various vehicles.

[0053] 3a, 3b, and 3c, a cradle 100 for an electronic device 10 may include a first housing 110 including a first surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object (e.g., a vehicle windshield) and a second surface 112 extending from the first surface 111 and having a plurality of holes 130 formed therein. The cradle 100 may include a second housing 120 configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10 and including a stopper structure 140 including a deformable elastic portion 150 including protrusions 150a configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes 130, respectively, and a pressing portion 160 extending from the elastic portion 150. The plurality of holes 130 may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve 1. The stopper structure 140 can provide a release state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 along the at least one imaginary curve 1 based on the pressure applied to the pressing portion 160, and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fixed to the first housing 110 by fastening the protrusion 150 a within some of the plurality of holes 130. According to one embodiment, the cradle 100 can include an adhesive member 180 disposed on the first surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object.

[0054] 3a, 3b, and 3c, 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 stopper structure 140 that provides 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, in the unclamped state, the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 is adjustable, thereby providing a viewing angle of the electronic device 10 (or the camera 11 of the electronic device 10) within a specified range in each vehicle 41, 42, 43.

[0055] For example, referring to FIG. 3a, the cradle 100 coupled to the electronic device 10 can be attached to the windshield 41a of the vehicle 41. The protrusion 150a of the second housing 120 can be positioned within the hole 130a of the plurality of holes 130, thereby adjusting the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 to be parallel to each other. For example, referring to FIG. 3b, the cradle 100 coupled to the electronic device 10 can be attached to the windshield 42a of the vehicle 42. The protrusion 150a of the second housing 120 can be positioned within the hole 130b of the plurality of holes 130, thereby adjusting the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 to correspond to the first angle a1. The cradle 100 can provide the electronic device 10 mounted on the windshield 42a with substantially the same viewing angle as the electronic device 10 mounted on the windshield 41a of FIG. 3a by adjusting the angle a to correspond to the first angle a1. For example, referring to FIG. 3c, the cradle 100 coupled to the electronic device 10 can be mounted on the windshield 43a of the vehicle 43. The protrusion 150a of the second housing 120 can be positioned within the hole 130c of the multiple holes 130, thereby adjusting the angle a between the reference axis x1 of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis x2 of the second housing 120 to correspond to the second angle a2. The cradle 100 can provide the electronic device 10 mounted on the windshield 43a with substantially the same viewing angle as the electronic device 10 mounted on the windshield 41a of FIG. 3a by adjusting the angle a to correspond to the second angle a2. However, the above-described embodiment is illustrative, and the cradle 100 can provide a viewing angle within a specified range for an electronic device 10 coupled to the cradle 100 in various vehicles by including a second housing 120 that is rotatable relative to the first housing 110 in an unlocked state and fixed relative to the first housing 110 in a locked state.

[0056] 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 (first housing 110 of FIG. 1a) including a first surface (e.g., first surface 111 of FIG. 1a) for attaching the cradle to an external object, and a second surface (e.g., second surface 112 of FIG. 1a) extending from the first surface and having a plurality of holes (e.g., plurality of holes 130 of FIG. 1a) formed therein. The cradle may include a second housing (e.g., second housing 120 in FIG. 1a) configured to be detachably coupled with the electronic device and including a deformable elastic portion (e.g., elastic portion 150 in FIG. 1a) including protrusions (e.g., protrusions 150a in FIG. 1a) configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes, respectively, and a stopper structure (e.g., stopper structure 140 in FIG. 1a) including a pressing portion (e.g., pressing portion 160 in FIG. 1a) extending from the elastic portion. The plurality of holes may be arranged along at least one imaginary curve (e.g., at least one imaginary curve 1 in FIG. 1a). The stopper structure can provide a release state in which the second housing can rotate relative to the first housing along the at least one imaginary curve based on the pressure applied to the pressing portion, and a fastened state in which the second housing is fastened to the first housing by fastening the protrusion within a portion of the plurality of holes.

[0057] For example, the plurality of holes may include a first hole (e.g., first hole 131 in FIG. 2a) formed in a first side surface of the second surface and a second hole (e.g., second hole 132 in FIG. 2a) formed in a second side surface of the second surface facing the first side surface. The elastic portion may include a first elastic portion (e.g., first elastic portion 151 in FIG. 2a) including a first protrusion (e.g., first protrusion 151a in FIG. 2a) configured to fasten within one of the first holes, and a second elastic portion (e.g., second elastic portion 152 in FIG. 2a) including a second protrusion (e.g., second protrusion 152a in FIG. 2a) configured to fasten within one of the second holes.

[0058] For example, the pressing portion may include a first pressing portion (e.g., first pressing portion 161 in FIG. 2a) that provides the released state by positioning the first protrusion outside the first hole based on pressure applied in a first direction (e.g., first direction 31 in FIG. 2c), and a second pressing portion (e.g., second pressing portion 162 in FIG. 2a) that, together with the first pressing portion, provides the released state by positioning the second protrusion outside the second hole based on pressure applied in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., second direction 32 in FIG. 2c).

[0059] For example, the cradle may further include an adhesive member (eg, adhesive member 180 in FIG. 1a) disposed on the first surface for attaching the cradle to the external object.

[0060] For example, the first housing may be at least partially surrounded by the second surface and may further include a fastening structure (e.g., fastening structure 200 in FIG. 2b) for fastening to the second housing. The second housing may further include a first guide structure (e.g., first guide structure 230 in FIG. 2a) to which the fastening structure is slidably coupled.

[0061] For example, the fastening structure may include a hook structure (e.g., hook structure 210 in FIG. 2b) for movably coupling the fastening structure to the first guide structure, and the first guide structure may include a step structure (e.g., step structure 231 in FIG. 2a) configured to receive at least a portion of the hook structure for coupling with the hook structure.

[0062] For example, the first guide structure may further include a guide surface (e.g., guide surface 232 in FIG. 2a) for guiding rotation of the fastening structure relative to the guide structure in the unfastened state. The fastening structure may further include at least one guide block (e.g., at least one guide block 220 in FIG. 2b) configured to press the guide surface to bring the hook structure into contact with the step structure.

[0063] For example, the guide surface and the step structure may have a shape corresponding to the at least one virtual curve.

[0064] For example, the first housing may further include a support structure (e.g., support structure 115 in FIG. 2b) at least partially surrounded by the second surface for guiding rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing in the unfastened state. The second housing may further include a second guide structure (e.g., second guide structure 240 in FIG. 2a) supported by the support structure and including gear teeth (e.g., gear teeth 241 in FIG. 2a) configured to mesh with the support structure.

[0065] For example, the support structure may be configured to be elastic and thus deformable. The second guide structure may have a shape corresponding to the at least one imaginary curve.

[0066] For example, the first housing may further include at least one guide wall (e.g., at least one guide wall 250 in FIG. 2b) at least partially surrounded by the second surface for guiding the position of the second housing relative to the first housing. The second housing may further include at least one guide rail (e.g., at least one guide rail 260 in FIG. 2a) configured to at least partially receive the at least one guide wall to guide rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing in the unfastened state.

[0067] For example, the second housing may further include at least one coupling portion (e.g., at least one coupling portion 125 in FIG. 2b) for coupling with a coupling structure (e.g., coupling structure 15 in FIG. 2a) of the electronic device.

[0068] For example, the angle (e.g., a in FIG. 1b) between the reference axis of the first housing (e.g., x1 in FIG. 1a) and the orientation axis of the second housing (e.g., x2 in FIG. 1a) provided by the stopper structure may be in the range of 170 degrees to 190 degrees.

[0069] For example, the second housing may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing in a first rotational direction (e.g., first rotational direction 171 in FIG. 1a) and a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction (e.g., second rotational direction 172 in FIG. 1a) in the unfastened state.

[0070] For example, the stopper structure may be disposed along an edge of the second housing, and the pressing portion may protrude from the second surface of the first housing coupled to the second housing.

[0071] According to one embodiment, a cradle for an electronic device may include a first housing including a plurality of holes, including a first hole and a second hole facing the first hole, for attaching the cradle to an external object. The cradle may include a second housing configured to detachably couple with the electronic device and rotatably fastened to the first housing. The second housing may include a first stopper (e.g., first stopper 141 in FIG. 2a) including a first elastic portion including first protrusions configured to be fastened to the first holes, respectively, and a first pressing portion extending from the first elastic portion. The second housing may include a second stopper (e.g., second stopper 142 in FIG. 2a) including a second elastic portion including second protrusions configured to be fastened to the second holes, respectively, and a second pressing portion extending from the second elastic portion. Based on the pressure applied to the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion, the first stopper and the second stopper can provide an unlocked state in which the second housing can rotate relative to the first housing, and a locked state in which the position of the second housing relative to the first housing is fixed by either the first protrusion being locked within a portion of the first hole or the second protrusion being locked within a portion of the second hole.

[0072] For example, the first stopper may be configured to position the first protrusion outside the first hole based on pressure applied to the first pressing portion in a first direction, and the second stopper may be configured to position the second protrusion outside the second hole based on pressure applied to the second pressing portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0073] For example, the first housing may further include a fastening structure including a hook structure for fastening to the second housing, and the second housing may further include a first guide structure including a stepped structure to which the fastening structure is slidably coupled and which is formed to receive at least a portion of the hook structure.

[0074] For example, the first guide structure may further include a guide surface for guiding rotation of the fastening structure relative to the first guide structure in the disengaged state, and the fastening structure may further include at least one guide block configured to press the guide surface to bring the hook structure into contact with the step structure.

[0075] For example, the first housing may further include a support structure for guiding rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing in the unfastened state, and the second housing may further include a second guide structure supported by the support structure and including gear teeth configured to mesh with the support structure.

[0076] For example, the first housing may further include at least one guide wall for guiding the position of the second housing relative to the first housing, and the second housing may further include at least one guide rail configured to at least partially receive the at least one guide wall to guide rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing in the unfastened state.

[0077] For example, the cradle may further include an adhesive member mounted on the first housing for attaching the cradle to an external object.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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).

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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 surface 111 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object and a second surface 112 extending from the first surface 111 and having a plurality of holes 130 formed therein; and a second housing configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device 10, the second housing including a deformable elastic portion 150 including protrusions 150a configured to be fastened to the plurality of holes 130, and a stopper structure 140 including a pressing portion 160 extending from the elastic portion 150; The plurality of holes 130 are arranged along at least one imaginary curve l; The stopper structure 140 is The cradle 100 provides an unclamped state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 along at least one imaginary curve l based on the pressure applied to the pressing portion 160, and a fastened state in which the second housing 120 is fastened to the first housing 110 by the protrusion 150a being fastened within a portion of the plurality of holes 130.

2. The plurality of holes 130 are a first hole 131 formed in a first side surface 112a of the second surface 112; and a second hole 132 formed in a second side surface 112b facing the first side surface 112a of the second surface 112; The elastic portion 150 is a first resilient portion 151 including a first protrusion 151 a configured to be fastened within one of the first holes 131; and The cradle (100) of claim 1, comprising a second resilient portion (152) including a second protrusion (152a) configured to fasten within one of the second holes (132).

3. The pressing portion 160 is a first pressing portion 161 that provides the release state by disposing the first protrusion 151 a outside the first hole 131 based on pressure applied in the first direction 31; and The cradle 100 of claim 2 includes a second pressing portion 162 that, together with the first pressing portion 161, provides the unclamped state by positioning the second protrusion 152a outside the second hole 132 based on pressure applied in a second direction 32 opposite to the first direction 31.

4. The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive member (180) disposed on the first surface (111) for attaching the cradle (100) to the external object.

5. The first housing 110 includes: a fastening structure (200) at least partially surrounded by the second surface (112) for fastening to the second housing (120); The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising a first guide structure (230) to which the fastening structure (200) is slidably coupled.

6. The fastening structure 200 includes: a hook structure 210 for movably coupling the fastening structure 200 to the first guide structure 230; The first guide structure 230 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 5, comprising a step structure (231) formed to receive at least a portion of the hook structure (210) for coupling with the hook structure (210).

7. The first guide structure 230 includes: a guide surface 232 for guiding the rotation of the fastening structure 200 relative to the first guide structure in the unfastened state; The fastening structure 200 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 6, further comprising at least one guide block (220) configured to press against the guide surface (232) to bring the hook structure (210) into contact with the step structure (231).

8. The guide surface 232 and the step structure 231 are The cradle (100) of claim 7, having a shape corresponding to said at least one imaginary curve l.

9. The first housing 110 includes: a support structure (115) at least partially surrounded by the second surface (112) for guiding rotation of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) in the unfastened state; The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising a second guide structure (240) supported by the support structure (115) and including gear teeth (241) configured to mesh with the support structure (115).

10. The support structure 115 is configured to be deformable by having elasticity, The second guide structure 240 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 9, having a shape corresponding to said at least one imaginary curve l.

11. The first housing 110 includes: and further including at least one guide wall 250 at least partially surrounded by the second surface 112 for guiding the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110; The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, further comprising at least one guide rail (260) configured to guide rotation of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) in the unclamped state by at least partially receiving the at least one guide wall (250).

12. 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).

13. The angle between the reference axis of the first housing 110 and the orientation axis of the second housing 120 provided by the stopper structure 140 is:

10. The cradle (100) of claim 1, wherein the angle is in the range of 170 degrees to 190 degrees.

14. The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 1, configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (110) in a first rotational direction (171) and a second rotational direction (172) opposite to the first rotational direction (171) in the unclamped state.

15. The stopper structure 140 is arranged along the edge of the second housing 120; The pressing portion 160 is The cradle (100) of claim 1, wherein the second housing (120) is protruded from the second surface (112) of the first housing (110) coupled to the second housing (120).

16. A cradle (100) for an electronic device (10), comprising: a first housing 110 for attaching the cradle 100 to an external object, the first housing 110 including a plurality of holes 130 including a first hole 131 and a second hole 132 facing the first hole 131; and a second housing (120) configured to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (10) and rotatably fastened to the first housing (110); The second housing 120 includes: a first stopper (141) including a first elastic portion (151) including a first protrusion (151a) configured to be fastened to each of the first holes (131) and a first pressing portion (161) extending from the first elastic portion (151); and a second stopper (142) including a second elastic portion (152) including second protrusions (152a) configured to be fastened to the second holes (132), and a second pressing portion (162) extending from the second elastic portion (152); The first stopper 141 and the second stopper 142 are The cradle 100 provides an unlocked state in which the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the first housing 110 based on the pressure applied to the first pressing portion 161 and the second pressing portion 162, and a locked state in which the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110 is fixed by either the first protrusion 151a being locked within a portion of the first hole 131 or the second protrusion 152a being locked within a portion of the second hole.

17. The first stopper 141 is the first protrusion 151 a is configured to be positioned outside the first hole 131 based on a pressure in a first direction 31 applied to the first pressing portion 161; The second stopper 142 is The cradle 100 of claim 16 is configured to position the second protrusion 152a outside the second hole 132 based on pressure applied to the second pressing portion 162 in a second direction 32 opposite to the first direction 31.

18. The first housing 110 includes: The second housing further includes a fastening structure (200) including a hook structure (210) for fastening to the second housing (120), The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising a first guide structure (230) to which the fastening structure (200) is slidably coupled and which includes a step structure (231) formed to receive at least a portion of the hook structure (210).

19. The first guide structure 230 includes: a guide surface 232 for guiding the rotation of the fastening structure 200 relative to the first guide structure in the unfastened state; The fastening structure 200 includes:

20. The cradle (100) of claim 18, further comprising at least one guide block (220) configured to press against the guide surface (232) and thereby bring the hook structure (210) into contact with the step structure (231).

20. The first housing 110 includes: a support structure (115) for guiding rotation of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) in the unfastened state; The second housing 120 includes:

17. The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising a second guide structure (240) supported by the support structure (115) and including gear teeth (241) configured to mesh with the support structure (115).

21. The first housing 110 includes: further comprising at least one guide wall 250 for guiding the position of the second housing 120 relative to the first housing 110; The second housing 120 includes: The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising at least one guide rail (260) configured to at least partially receive the at least one guide wall (250) to guide rotation of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) in the unclamped state.

22. 17. The cradle (100) of claim 16, further comprising an adhesive member (180) mounted on the first housing (110) for attaching the cradle (100) to the external object.

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