JP2002336030A - Portable device mounting system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: Provided is a mounting system (1) for a portable device (6) having a strap forming a loop (4) and a mechanism (2) placed on the loop having first holding means for a part of the strap. thing. The system takes the form of a double loop when a portion of the strap in the loop is retained by a first retaining means. In this way, the size of the passage surface of the loop can be reduced by approximately a factor of four.
As a result, the loop of the mounting system can be selectively passed around the user's neck or wrist. The mounting system according to the present invention can be used to mount a portable device such as a mobile phone, an electronic organizer, or a schedule book.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for mounting a portable device, and more particularly to a system for mounting a portable device which can be attached to a user's wrist or neck without distinction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Document FR-A-2 661 662 describes that
A portable device is described that includes a case having two parallel sliders formed on opposite edges of the case. The coupling system is removably secured to the case. The coupling system is a bracelet that is fixed to the user's wrist, or a collar that is attached around the user's neck.

[0003] Document GB-A-2 266 452 describes a mounting system for portable equipment. The mounting system has a wrist bracelet and an integrally molded belt pin. A chain removably connects the mounting system to the portable device.

[0004] Document CH-A-665 327 G describes a fastening device for a bracelet for a movement case of a wristwatch. The strap is secured to the case at one end to form a loop around the wrist. The case has a post around which the strap is wrapped to size the loop formed by the strap.

[0005] These devices have disadvantages. They cannot obtain different sized loops with the same strap in order to provide the necessary fixation. These systems, in particular, cannot tie a portable device around its neck or wrist as desired by the user using the same wearing system. Moreover, these devices are complex and cannot be easily adjusted.

[0006]

Therefore, there is a need for a portable device mounting system that can selectively attach a portable device to a user's neck or wrist, for example. In addition, it is desirable that this type of mounting system take up little space.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides
A loop forming a loop and a closed section forming a lamination de passag.
e) a mechanism on a loop for holding two strands of a strap to define e). The mechanism has a first retaining means configured to retain a portion of the closed loop to form a closed double loop, thereby reducing the size of the passage surface.

[0008] According to a variant, the mounting system further comprises a second retaining means, the strap forming a loop with the second retaining means.

According to another variant, at least one strand of the strap is slidably mounted with respect to the second holding means.

According to another variant, the mechanism comprises means for braking the slide of said strand of the strap.

According to another variant, the mechanism has a passage having a cross section suitable for braking the slide of said strand of the strap when a stress less than a predetermined stress is applied to the strap.

Furthermore, the cross section of the passage can be designed to be smaller than the cross section of the strand of the strap.

According to a variant, the mechanism has fixing means which can hold the portable device.

According to a variant, the fixing means comprises a second part of the strap opposite to the loop and a part fixed to the second part of the strap so as to form a fixing loop of the portable device. Having.

According to a variant, the first retaining means comprises a fastener with a groove having a width smaller than the width of the cross section of the strap.

According to another variant, the strap has a length of more than approximately 40 cm.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments thereof, given by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention proposes a mounting system for a portable device having a strap forming a loop and a mechanism placed on the loop having first retaining means for a portion of the strap. The system is such that when a part of the strap in the loop is held by the first holding means,
Takes the form of a double loop. In this way, the size of the loop pass surface can be reduced to about a quarter.
As a result, the loop of the mounting system can be selectively passed around the user's neck or wrist.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mounting system 1 is the first in the loop.
And a mechanism formed by the main body 2 having the holding means 3. The second holding means of the loops 12, 13, 14, 15 are provided in the body. The strap 4 forms one loop by default. The fixing means 5 makes it possible to tie the mobile device 6 to the main body 2.

In FIG. 1, the strap 4 forms an open single loop. This loop is closed using mechanism 2.

The main body 2 holds the strap 4. In the example shown, the body 2 holds two strands of a loop. In this way, the body, in this embodiment, can close the loop again and hold it. The closed loop, in this configuration,
It has a large passage surface, for example, so that it can be mounted around the user's neck.

Furthermore, the strap forms, for example, a first loop closed by a knot between the two strands of the strap and a second loop inside the first loop and closed by the mechanism 2. And this second loop defines the passage surface.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, to pass the loop around the user's wrist and to adapt the size of the loop passage surface so that the user can correctly hold the mounting system. In addition, the first holding means of the loop has a fastener 3. This fastener can form a closed double loop between the strap 4 and the body 2. Thus, the strap 4 is placed in the fastener 3 which holds a part of the strap. In this way, the loop has a pass surface of a size that is bisected and thus reduced to approximately a quarter.

Furthermore, the loop is bent in this configuration. Therefore, the size of the passage surface of the double loop is reduced without this loop protruding from the user's wrist.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a hook-shaped fastener projecting with respect to the body. The hook faces away from the body relative to the location of the loop.
Thus, when the user attaches the double loop around his wrist, the strap 4 is under tension. This tension keeps the strap 4 at the bottom of the hook. In this way, the loop is held in a position forming a double loop.

The embodiment of FIG. 3 shows the body 2 with the upper surface 7 having the hooks 3 aligned with the upper surface 8 of the body. The hook 3 of this embodiment provides better retention of the strap. Furthermore, the hook 3 does not project with respect to the upper surface 8 of the body. Therefore, the risk of damaging the user's clothes due to the hook being hooked is reduced.

The embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 have hook-shaped fasteners, which can be manufactured in different ways, for example by providing a groove in the body in which the strap slides. . In addition, it is possible to provide a compressible strap having a cross section wider than the width of the groove in the body. In this way, the strap deforms as it is inserted into the groove, resulting in a holding stress of the strap in the groove.

The strap 4 should have a length greater than the average perimeter of an adult neck to form a loop that is long enough to be selectively placed around the user's neck or wrist. Is preferred. The strap preferably has a length greater than approximately 40 cm. The strap 4 preferably has a length greater than 60 cm.
In this way, a loop can be formed that is long enough to be placed around the neck or wrist of an average adult user. In addition, elastic straps can be used to allow for expansion of the loop when attaching the loop around the user's neck or wrist. further,
In order to obtain a smaller mounting system, it is desirable to use a strap with a length of less than 90 cm.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, it is possible to make additional adjustments to the dimensions of the loop, for example by using a strap that slides against the body. The strap, for example, on the other side of the loop,
It can protrude with respect to the main body. In this way, the user can pull the strap to slide the strap relative to the body, reducing the size of the loop. The adjustment of the loop dimensions is thus made more precisely. Furthermore, it is possible to produce a body in which one end of the strap is fixed and the other end slides. In this way, the loop can be adjusted by simplifying the main body.

The dimensions of the loop can be fixed by braking the strap slide by deformation. FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of an example of a main body capable of braking a strap by deformation. The broken line indicates the strap 4. The body has two inlets 12, 13 for the strap and an outlet 16 for the strap. Inlets 12 and 13 are connected to outlet 16 by two riggings 14 and 15. The rigging has a cross section that is smaller than the cross section of the strap. Therefore, the director 14
And the deformation stress of the strap in 15 brakes the strap in the body. Adjustment of the size of the loop passing surface
It is thus blocked. The two strands of the strap protrude with respect to the outlet, making it possible to adjust the size of the passage surface of the loop, as described above. The user can apply an appropriate stress on the strap to slide the strap against the body.

Further, other slide braking means can be used, such as a push button pressed by a spring, which brakes the strap within the body if the push button is not pressed by the user.

The fixing means 5 makes it possible to connect the portable device 6 to the main body 2. This fixing means, for example,
It can have a ring 9 placed on the body and a chain 10 connected to the ring. The chain can be connected to, for example, a ring 11 provided on the mobile device 6.

According to a variant of the invention, the outlet 1 of the body
The mobile device is fixed on the part of the strap protruding from the mobile device.

The mounting system according to the present invention comprises a mobile phone,
It can be useful for wearing a portable device such as an electronic organizer or a schedule book.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the mounting system has a strap that slides with respect to the body 2.
The two strands of the strap protrude opposite the loop provided for passing around the user's neck. Part 17 is fixed on the two strands of the strap. The fixed loop 18 of the mobile device is connected to the component 17. This loop 18 can slide in a corresponding fixing means of the mobile device, for example, a muskton. In this way, this loop makes it possible to hold the mobile device connected to the mounting system.
The part 17 makes it possible, for example, to define a loop 18 of small size to limit the movement of the mobile device on this loop.

These embodiments and examples should be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention is not limited to the details provided herein. Changes can be made as long as they remain within the scope of the appended claims. For example, a strap could be replaced by a flexible band within the framework of the present invention. Furthermore, it is also possible to make at least a triple loop using the first retaining means or fastener and the strap.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 forms a loop attached around the neck,
1 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mounting system of FIG. 1 forming a double loop that is mounted around a wrist.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the body of the mounting system that allows braking of the adjustment of the mounting system.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 mounting system 2 mechanism 3 holding means 4 strap 5 fixing means 6 portable device

Claims (10)

[Claims] A portable device (1) comprising a strap (4) forming a loop and a mechanism (2) on the loop holding two strands of the strap to form a closed loop and define a passage surface. 6) Mounting system (1)
A first retaining mechanism configured to retain a portion of the closed loop to form a closed double loop, thereby reducing the size of the passage surface. A mounting system comprising means (3). 2. The mounting system according to claim 1, wherein the first holding means comprises a fastener having a groove having a width smaller than a width of a cross section of the strap. 3. The second holding means (12, 13,
A mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a strap (4), wherein the strap (4) forms a closed loop with the second holding means. 4. The mounting system according to claim 3, wherein at least one strand of the strap (4) is slidably mounted on the second holding means. 5. The mounting system according to claim 4, wherein the mechanism (2) comprises means (2, 14, 15) for braking the slide of the strand of the strap. 6. A mechanism having a passage (14, 15) having a cross section suitable for braking the slide of said strands of the strap when less than a predetermined stress is applied to the strap. The mounting system according to claim 5, which performs the mounting. 7. The mounting system according to claim 6, wherein the cross section of the passage is smaller than the cross section of the strand of the strap. 8. The mounting system according to claim 1, wherein the mechanism has fixing means (5, 9) capable of holding the mobile device (6). 9. A fastening means comprising: a second portion of the strap opposite the loop; and a component secured on the second portion of the strap to form a fastening loop for the mobile device. 17) The mounting system according to claim 8, comprising: 10. The strap (4) measures approximately 40 cm.
10. The mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting system has a greater length.