A strap-type mobile device holder

Abstract

A strap-type mobile device holder comprises a holder body, a first elastic strap, and a second elastic strap. The holder body is provided with a fixing structure for securing the mobile device. The first elastic strap includes a first solid section and a first perforated section. The first solid section is provided with a first clasp. The first perforated section is provided with a first perforation and a first clasp hole. The second elastic strap includes a second solid section and a second perforated section. The second solid section is provided with a second clasp. The second perforated section is provided with a second perforation and a second clasp hole. When securing the strap-type mobile device holder with the mobile device to a carrier, the first elastic strap is passed through the second perforation, or the second elastic strap is passed through the first perforation, then the first clasp hole is engaged with the second clasp, and the second clasp hole is engaged with the first clasp, thereby achieving a bidirectional clasping to secure it to the carrier.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile device mounting base, and more particularly to a strap-type mobile device mounting base. [Previous Technology]

[0002] In recent years, with the rise of fitness awareness, more and more people are choosing cycling as a way to commute daily or for leisure exercise. This trend not only demonstrates people's aspiration for a healthy life, but also reflects their emphasis on environmentally friendly transportation.

[0003] Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for cycling. They can track various exercise data, such as riding distance, speed and calories burned, as well as record exercise time, play music, and even provide real-time navigation to help cyclists find the ideal route.

[0004] However, holding a smartphone while riding is not only inconvenient but may also pose safety hazards. To address these issues, a mobile device mounting bracket has been developed in the prior art to secure a smartphone to a bicycle.

[0005] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a prior art mobile device mounting bracket; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a prior art mobile device mounting bracket securing a mobile device to a carrier; and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a prior art mobile device mounting bracket. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a mobile device mounting bracket PA100 is used to secure a smartphone PA200 to a bicycle PA300 (e.g., the handlebars or support of the bicycle).

[0006] The mobile device mounting base PA100 includes a mounting base body PA1, a first elastic strap PA2 and a second elastic strap PA3. The mounting base body PA1 is provided with a fixing structure PA11 for fixing the smartphone PA200 (in the figure, multiple elastic straps are used to cover and fix the smartphone PA200).

[0007] A first elastic strap PA2 and a second elastic strap PA3 extend from the fixing body PA1 opposite to each other. The first elastic strap PA2 has a through hole PA21 away from the fixing body PA1. The second elastic strap PA3 has a plurality of locking holes away from the fixing body PA1 (only one locking hole PA31 is shown) and a buckle PA32 adjacent to the fixing body PA1.

[0008] When securing the mobile device mounting bracket PA100, on which the smartphone PA200 is fixed, to the bicycle PA300, the second elastic strap PA3 is passed through the through hole PA21, the locking hole PA31 is wrapped back to the buckle PA32, and the locking hole PA31 is locked to the buckle PA32 to complete the installation.

[0009] As shown in the third figure (the cross-sectional schematic diagram is for reference only, and the three-dimensional structure in the prior art is mainly shown in the first and second figures), after the mobile device fixing seat PA100 is fixed to the bicycle PA300, because the length of the first elastic strap PA2 is different from that of the second elastic strap PA3, and the position of the buckle PA31 at the buckle part PA32 is biased (biased towards the second elastic strap PA3), the first elastic strap PA2 and the second elastic strap PA3 will produce different elastic deformation amounts.

[0010] This means that when the elastic restoring force (in the form of friction) generated by the first elastic strap PA2 and the second elastic strap PA3 acts on the surface of the bicycle PA300, they cannot cancel each other out and generate an unbalanced torque. As a result, when the bicycle PA300 vibrates during movement, the motion device fixing seat PA100 is prone to gradually flipping over and needs to be straightened again.

[0011] Furthermore, the prior art mobile device holder PA100 only has one latching part PA32. If the bicycle PA300 moves and the vibration causes the latching hole PA31 to fall off the latching part PA32, the mobile device holder PA100 may fall off immediately, causing damage to the smartphone PA200. [Summary of the Invention]

[0012] In view of the fact that in the prior art, the first elastic strap PA2 and the second elastic strap PA3 of the mobile device holder PA100 produce different elastic deformations after being fastened to the bicycle PA300, and are prone to gradually flipping over, requiring realignment. In addition, since the prior art mobile device holder PA100 only has one buckle PA32, if the bicycle PA300 moves and the buckle PA31 is dislodged from the buckle PA32 due to vibration, the mobile device holder PA100 may fall off immediately, causing damage to the smartphone PA200.

[0013] The main objective of this invention is to provide a strap-type mobile device holder that utilizes a first elastic strap and a second elastic strap of the same (or similar) length to bidirectionally fasten to a carrier, and has symmetrical fastening positions, so that the elastic restoring forces can cancel each other out, thereby avoiding the generation of unbalanced torque that would cause the strap-type mobile device holder to flip over due to vibration when the carrier moves. Furthermore, since the strap-type mobile device holder provided by this invention has two fastening parts, when the vibration generated by the carrier causes one of the fastening holes to disengage from the fastening part, the other fastening part can still fix the strap-type mobile device holder to the carrier, effectively preventing the mobile device from being damaged by falling.

[0014] Accordingly, the necessary technical means adopted by the present invention to solve the problems of the prior art is to provide a strap-type mobile device fixing base, which is used to fix a mobile device and bind it to a selected fixed position on a carrier, so as to maintain binding to the selected fixed position when the carrier moves. Preferably, the strap-type mobile device fixing base is an integrally formed component.

[0015] The strap-type mobile device holder includes a holder body, a first elastic strap, and a second elastic strap. The holder body has a fixing structure for securing the mobile device, and has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion opposite to each other. Preferably, the holder body is a one-piece molded component. Preferably, the fixing structure includes a plurality of elastic straps for elastically covering and securing the mobile device. Preferably, the fixing structure includes a plurality of elastic sheaths for elastically covering and securing the mobile device.

[0016] The first elastic strap includes a first solid segment and a first perforated segment. The first solid segment extends from the first connecting portion toward the second connecting portion and is provided with a first buckle portion. The first perforated segment extends from the first solid segment away from the fixing base body and is provided with a first perforation adjacent to the first solid segment and at least one first locking hole away from the first solid segment. Preferably, the first elastic strap is an integrally formed component.

[0017] The second elastic strap includes a second solid segment and a second perforated segment. The second solid segment extends from the second connecting portion away from the first connecting portion and is provided with a second buckle portion. The second perforated segment extends from the second solid segment away from the fixing base body and is provided with a second perforation adjacent to the second solid segment and at least one second locking hole away from the second solid segment. Preferably, the second elastic strap is an integrally formed component.

[0018] When the strap-type mobile device mounting base with the fixed mobile device is fixed to the selected fixed position of the carrier, the first elastic strap is wrapped around the carrier and passed through the second through hole, or the second elastic strap is wrapped around the carrier and passed through the first through hole, so that one of the first locking holes is locked to the second locking part, and one of the second locking holes is locked to the first locking part, thereby fixing the device to the selected fixed position by means of bidirectional locking.

[0019] Based on the above-mentioned necessary technical means, the following auxiliary technical means can be derived. Preferably, the first perforated section is provided with a plurality of the above-mentioned first locking holes, and the second perforated section is provided with a plurality of the above-mentioned second locking holes, so as to selectively fasten one of the first locking holes to the second locking part, and to selectively fasten one of the second locking holes to the first locking part, thereby adjusting the binding torque of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap fastening to the selected fixed position.

[0020] In summary, the strap-type mobile device fixing base provided by the present invention utilizes a first elastic strap and a second elastic strap of the same (or similar) length to bidirectionally fasten to the carrier, and has symmetrical fastening positions, so that the elastic restoring forces can cancel each other out, so as to avoid generating unbalanced torque that causes the strap-type mobile device fixing base to flip over due to vibration when the carrier moves.

[0021] In addition, since the strap-type mobile device fixing base provided by the present invention has two buckle parts, when the vibration generated by the carrier causes one of the buckle holes to disengage from the buckle part, the other buckle part can still fix the strap-type mobile device fixing base on the carrier, effectively preventing the mobile device from being damaged due to falling.

[0022] The specific embodiments used in this creation will be further explained through the following embodiments and drawings.

Implementation Method

[0023] Since the strap-type mobile device fixing base provided by the present invention has a variety of different mobile device fixing means, they will not be described in detail here. Only a few preferred embodiments are listed for specific explanation. These embodiments are only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the purpose and effect of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 4 to 8. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a side view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the first elastic strap of the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention passing through the second perforation.

[0025] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in the first embodiment, a strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a is used to fix a mobile device 200 to a selected fixing position SP (indicated in Figure 9) of a carrier 300, so that it remains fixed at the selected fixing position SP when the carrier 300 moves. Preferably, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a is an integrally formed component.

[0026] In this embodiment, the mobile device 200 is a smartphone, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the mobile device 200 may be, for example, a portable music player, a navigation device, a tablet computer, or even a water bottle, etc., which are devices that are carried while on the go.

[0027] In this embodiment, the carrier 300 is a bicycle (the support column or handlebars of a bicycle), but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the carrier 300 may be, for example, a human arm, or other objects that can be secured.

[0028] Structurally, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a includes a fixing base body 1a, a first elastic strap 2a, and a second elastic strap 3a. The fixing base body 1a is provided with a fixing structure 11a for fixing the mobile device 200, and has a first connecting portion 12a and a second connecting portion 13a opposite to each other. In the first embodiment, the fixing structure 11a includes four elastic loops, and the elastic loops are used to elastically cover and fix the mobile device 200. Preferably, the fixing base body 1a is a one-piece molded component.

[0029] The first elastic strap 2a includes a first solid segment 21a and a first perforated segment 22a. The first solid segment 21a extends from the first connecting portion 12a away from the second connecting portion 13a and is provided with a first buckle portion 211a. The first perforated segment 22a extends from the first solid segment 21a away from the fixing base body 1a and is provided with a first perforation 221a adjacent to the first solid segment 21a and at least one first locking hole away from the first solid segment 21a (in this embodiment, a plurality of first locking holes are provided, and only one first locking hole 222a is indicated). Preferably, the first elastic strap 2a is an integrally formed component.

[0030] The second elastic strap 3a includes a second solid segment 31a and a second perforated segment 32a. The second solid segment 31a extends from the second connecting portion 13a away from the first connecting portion 12a and is provided with a second buckle portion 311a. The second perforated segment 32a extends from the second solid segment 31a away from the fixing base body 1a and is provided with a second perforation 321a adjacent to the second solid segment 31a and at least one second locking hole away from the second solid segment 31a (in this embodiment, a plurality of second locking holes are provided, and only one second locking hole 322a is indicated). Preferably, the second elastic strap 3a is an integrally formed component.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 7 through 10. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention after being fixed to a carrier; Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention after being fixed to the other side of the carrier; Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention after being fixed to a carrier; and Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the first embodiment of the present invention after being fixed to a smaller carrier. Please also refer to Figures 4 through 6.

[0032] As shown in Figures 7 to 9 (the cross-sectional schematic diagram is for reference only; the three-dimensional structure shown in Figures 4 to 6 is the main one in this embodiment), when the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a, on which the mobile device 200 is fixed, is fixed to the selected fixed position SP of the carrier 300, the first elastic strap 2a is first wrapped around the carrier 300 and then passed through the second through hole 321a, or the second elastic strap 3a is wrapped around the carrier 300 and then passed through the first through hole 221a, so that the first locking hole 222a is locked to the second locking part 311a, and the second locking hole 322a is locked to the first locking part 211a, thereby fixing it to the selected fixed position SP by bidirectional locking.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, since the first elastic strap 2a and the second elastic strap 3a of the present invention have the same (or similar) lengths, and the buckle positions (the positions where the first buckle part 211a and the second buckle hole 322a buckle with each other, and the positions where the second buckle part 311a and the first buckle hole 222a buckle with each other) are symmetrical and without lateral deviation.

[0034] In other words, after being secured to the carrier 300, the elastic restoring forces (in the form of friction) generated by the first elastic strap 2a and the second elastic strap 3a will cancel each other out when acting on the surface of the carrier 300, and will not generate an unbalanced torque that would cause the strap-type mobile device mounting base 100a to flip. Even if the carrier 300 vibrates during movement, the strap-type mobile device mounting base 100a can still remain stable.

[0035] Furthermore, since the strap-type mobile device mounting base 100a of the present invention is provided with two latching parts (first latching part 211a and second latching part 311a), when the vibration generated by the carrier 300 causes one of the latching holes to disengage from the latching part, the other latching part can still fix the strap-type mobile device mounting base 100a to the carrier 300, effectively preventing the mobile device 200 from being damaged due to falling.

[0036] In this invention, being fastened to a selected fixed position SP not only indicates that there will be no relative movement or sliding between the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a and the carrier 300, but also that there will be no relative rotation between the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a and the carrier 300.

[0037] As shown in Figure 10, since the first perforated section 22a of this embodiment has a plurality of first locking holes and the second perforated section 32a has a plurality of second locking holes, the first locking part 211a can be locked into the second locking hole closer to the second solid section 31a, and the second locking part 311a can be locked into the first locking hole closer to the first solid section 21a, so as to increase the binding torque of the first elastic strap 2a and the second elastic strap 3a at the selected fixed position SP when they are bound to the carrier 300.

[0038] The binding torque is affected by factors such as the weight, center of gravity, and contact area of ​​the strap-type mobility device mounting base 100a. The tighter the strap is pulled, the greater the tension generated, and the greater the binding torque will be. By increasing the binding torque, stability can be improved when the strap-type mobility device mounting base 100a is bound to a thinner carrier 300 (bicycle handlebars or support column).

[0039] In other embodiments, a plurality of first locking holes may be provided only in the first perforated section 22a, or a plurality of second locking holes may be provided only in the second perforated section 32a. However, providing a plurality of locking holes only on one side may be relatively unstable due to lateral deviation of the locking position.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12. Figure 11 is a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the second embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 12 is a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the second embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device.

[0041] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100b of the second embodiment also includes a fixing base body 1b, a first elastic strap 2b and a second elastic strap 3b, and the means of fixing it to the carrier 300 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Please refer to the description of the corresponding paragraph. In this embodiment, the fixing means will not be described in detail.

[0042] The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the fixing structure 11b of the second embodiment only includes two elastic loops, which are used to elastically cover and fix the mobile device 200. By reducing the number of elastic loops, material costs are effectively reduced and the economic efficiency of the product is improved while maintaining sufficient fixation.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 13 and 14. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the third embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 14 is a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the third embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device.

[0044] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100c of the third embodiment also includes a fixing base body 1c, a first elastic strap 2c and a second elastic strap 3c, and the means of fixing it to the carrier 300 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Please refer to the description of the corresponding paragraph. The fixing means will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0045] The difference between the third embodiment and the second embodiment is that the fixing structure 11c of the third embodiment includes two elastic sleeves, which are used to elastically cover and fix the mobile device 200. Compared with the same number of elastic straps, the contact area between the sleeves and the mobile device 200 is larger, resulting in better fixation. In addition, when fixing the mobile device 200, the elastic sleeves of this embodiment avoid the lens module (not shown) of the mobile device 200. In other words, even if the lens module becomes larger, the fixing structure 11c of this embodiment can still stably fix the mobile device 200.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 15 and 16. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 16 is a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device.

[0047] As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100d of the fourth embodiment also includes a fixing base body 1d, a first elastic strap 2d and a second elastic strap 3d, and the means of fixing it to the carrier 300 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Please refer to the description of the corresponding paragraph. The fixing means will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0048] The fixing structure 11d of the fourth embodiment is the same as or similar to the fixing structure 11a of the first embodiment. The difference between the fourth embodiment and the first embodiment is that the fixing body 1d does not have a groove (not shown). Compared with the fixing body 1a which has a groove, the fixing body 1d has a larger contact area with the moving device 200, and therefore has higher fixing stability.

[0049] In summary, the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a provided by the present invention utilizes a first elastic strap 2a and a second elastic strap 3a of the same (or similar) length to bidirectionally fasten to the carrier 300, and has symmetrical fastening positions, so that the elastic restoring forces can cancel each other out, so as to avoid generating an unbalanced torque that causes the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a to flip over due to vibration when the carrier 300 moves.

[0050] In addition, since the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a provided by the present invention is provided with two buckle parts, when the vibration generated by the carrier 300 causes one of the buckle holes to disengage from the buckle part, the other buckle part can still fix the strap-type mobile device fixing base 100a on the carrier 300, effectively preventing the mobile device 200 from being damaged due to falling.

[0051] The detailed description of the above-described preferred embodiments is intended to more clearly describe the features and spirit of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention by the preferred embodiments disclosed above. On the contrary, the aim is to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the scope of the patent claims of the present invention. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0052] The first figure shows a perspective view of a prior art mobile device mounting base; the second figure shows a perspective view of a prior art mobile device mounting base after fixing the mobile device to a carrier; the third figure shows a cross-sectional view of a prior art mobile device mounting base; the fourth figure shows a perspective view of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention; the fifth figure shows a side view of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention; the sixth figure shows a perspective view of a first elastic strap passing through a second perforation in a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention; the seventh figure shows a perspective view of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention after being secured to a carrier; the eighth figure shows a perspective view of the other side of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention after being secured to a carrier; the ninth figure shows a cross-sectional view of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention after being secured to a carrier; the tenth figure shows a cross-sectional view of a strap-type mobile device mounting base according to the first embodiment of the present invention after being secured to a smaller carrier. Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 shows a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the second embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device; Figure 13 shows a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the third embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device; Figure 15 shows a perspective view of the strap-type mobile device fixing base according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 16 shows a perspective view of the mobile device after the strap-type mobile device fixing base of the fourth embodiment of the present invention has fixed the mobile device.

Claims

1. A strap-type mobile device fixing base, used to fix a mobile device to a selected fixed position on a carrier, so as to remain fixed at the selected fixed position when the carrier moves, the strap-type mobile device fixing base comprising: a fixing base body having a fixing structure for fixing the mobile device, and having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion opposite to each other; a first elastic strap comprising: a first solid segment extending from the first connecting portion away from the second connecting portion, and having a first buckle portion; and a first perforated segment extending from the first solid segment away from the fixing base body, and having a first perforation adjacent to the first solid segment and at least one first locking hole away from the first solid segment; and a second elastic strap comprising: A second solid segment extends from the second connecting portion away from the first connecting portion and is provided with a second latching portion; and a second through-hole segment extends from the second solid segment away from the fixing base body, and is respectively provided with a second through-hole adjacent to the second solid segment and at least one second locking hole away from the second solid segment; wherein, When the strap-type mobile device mounting base, on which the mobile device is fixed, is fastened to the selected fixed position on the carrier, the first elastic strap is wrapped around the carrier and passed through the second through hole, or the second elastic strap is wrapped around the carrier and passed through the first through hole, so that one of the first locking holes is engaged with the second locking part, and one of the second locking holes is engaged with the first locking part, thereby fastening the device to the selected fixed position by means of bidirectional fastening.

2. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, The first perforated section has a plurality of the aforementioned first locking holes, and the second perforated section has a plurality of the aforementioned second locking holes, for selectively engaging one of the first locking holes with the second locking portion, and for selectively engaging one of the second locking holes with the first locking portion, thereby adjusting the binding torque of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap at the selected fixed position.

3. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, The mounting base for this strap-on mobility device is a one-piece molded component.

4. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, Both the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are integrally formed components.

5. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, The fixed base system is a one-piece molded component.

6. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, The fixing structure includes a plurality of elastic cords for elastically wrapping and securing the mobility device.

7. The strap-type mobile device mounting base as described in claim 1, wherein, The fixing structure includes a plurality of elastic sleeves for elastically covering and securing the mobile device.

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