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WO2006095064A2 - Support device forming a docking station for portable equipment - Google Patents

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WO2006095064A2
WO2006095064A2 PCT/FR2005/050992 FR2005050992W WO2006095064A2 WO 2006095064 A2 WO2006095064 A2 WO 2006095064A2 FR 2005050992 W FR2005050992 W FR 2005050992W WO 2006095064 A2 WO2006095064 A2 WO 2006095064A2
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Jean-Luc Verre
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Viamichelin
Societe De Technologie Michelin
Kirrio
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R11/02—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/0049—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means for non integrated articles
    • B60R2011/005—Connection with the vehicle part
    • B60R2011/0056—Connection with the vehicle part using suction cups
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0085—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by rotation in their operational position
    • B60R2011/0089—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by rotation in their operational position around three axes, i.e. universally mounted

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  • the present invention relates to a support device constituting a docking station for portable equipment, such as a personal assistant, particularly suitable for use on an automotive dashboard and likely to include additional modules providing additional functions to the equipment. portable.
  • portable equipment such as a personal assistant
  • Support devices for portable equipment for telephones or other portable equipment exist and in particular document FR2 749 923 discloses a mobile phone holder adapted to be arranged on an automotive dashboard.
  • This support comprises a ball and a base provided with a self-adhesive surface positioned on the dashboard.
  • This device is stable but offers little latitude of orientation of the device that it carries.
  • EP1 457 690 describes a support device comprising a suction cup that can be adhered to the inner wall of a windshield and a flexible arm for orienting the device disposed on the support.
  • This device allows a great freedom of orientation of the device but is very sensitive to vibrations which makes the use of this device very delicate for heavy devices such as personal assistants and on which the user must be able to possibly read information .
  • the object of the present invention is an improved support device capable of constituting a docking station for portable equipment.
  • the support device according to the invention must be robust, easily orientable, must be able to withstand a fairly heavy apparatus but must be insensitive to vibrations.
  • the present invention provides a portable equipment support device comprising a support block of the portable equipment, means for fixing the device on a receiving surface and a connecting arm between the support block and the means of fixing, characterized in that it comprises a connecting ball disposed between the arm and the fixing means.
  • the ball joint comprises a first body in the form of a spherical shell portion fitted into a second body and retained by a cup attached to the second body.
  • a spring element is disposed between the first body and the second body so that the first body is applied against the cup to oppose the sliding of the first body in the cup and stiffen the joint formed by the ball joint.
  • the fixing means is particularly constituted by a suction cup, the ball bearing a device for stretching / loosening the suction cup.
  • the support device of a portable equipment comprises a support block of the portable equipment, a means for fixing the device on a receiving surface and a connecting arm between the support block and the means of fixing, the support block of the portable equipment comprising means for connection with a means of complementary connection of the equipment so as to connect this equipment with one or more peripheral equipment.
  • the support block may in particular integrate a communication control electronics between the portable equipment and peripheral equipment and / or a loudspeaker.
  • the peripheral equipment is more particularly a peripheral equipment integrated in the support block, this peripheral equipment being according to a particular embodiment a reception head of a satellite positioning system.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view in section a support device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 an exploded view of the fixing part of the support device of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 an exploded view of the support block portion of the support device of FIG. 1.
  • the portable equipment support device 1 represented in FIG. 1 constitutes a docking station for this equipment which may comprise complementary modules connecting to FIG. portable equipment and / or external connection to equipment of the motor vehicle receiving it.
  • This support device comprises a block 6 supporting the portable equipment, a means 3 for fixing the device on a receiving surface 4 and an arm 5 connecting the support block 6 and the fixing means 3.
  • the support block 6 shown exploded in FIG. 3 comprises a rear shell 6a, a support plate for the portable equipment and a front shell 6c.
  • the portable equipment 2 can be in particular a personal assistant, a mobile phone with enhanced functions (smartphone), a multimedia player.
  • the support block 6 comprises in the lower part a connecting means 22 with an additional connecting means 23 of the portable equipment.
  • connection means are in particular electrical connectors, optical links or wireless links bluetooth type or other.
  • a connector 22 is integrated in a removable module 61 which makes it possible to produce and manufacture customized support blocks according to the types of connectors 23 available on the portable equipment and according to the types of connections transiting through these connectors. , 23, the rest of the device remaining standard.
  • the module 61 may in particular comprise an output 62 making it possible to connect an external power supply cord for the portable equipment, a printed circuit 63 for routing the connection paths leaving the connector 23 and a connector 64 for connecting certain links to an electronic card. 25, from communication control between the equipment and peripheral equipment 26 integrated in the support block 6.
  • FIGS. 1 and 3 The example shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is of the type comprising peripheral equipment 26 integrated in the support block.
  • This peripheral equipment is in particular a reception head of a satellite positioning system.
  • the support device constitutes a docking station of the portable device provided here with a particular function which is the realization of a satellite assisted navigation system from a reception head of a system.
  • satellite positioning and portable equipment which is in particular a device such as a personal assistant or a mobile phone with enhanced functions (smartphone), provided with navigation software and road map.
  • the support block 6 comprises a loudspeaker 24 connected to the equipment 2 by the connection connector 22, either directly when the portable equipment comprises an amplified output, or, through an amplifier disposed in the module 61 or on the electronic card 25.
  • the latter comprises in this case means for managing the peripheral equipment 26 and links with the portable equipment.
  • the loudspeaker 24 is positioned in the center of a rotary connection 20, 21 between the support block 6 and the arm 5, which allows, when the support device is attached to the windshield of the vehicle or on the board onboard, to direct the sound towards this windshield so that it diffuses widely in the passenger compartment by reflection.
  • the device comprises a hinge constituted by a connecting ball 7 disposed between the arm 5 and the fixing means 3.
  • the ball 7 comprises a first body 8 in the form of a spherical shell portion fitted into a second body 9 and retained by a cup 10 fixed on the second body 9.
  • the second body is a cap portion secured to the arm 5 and the cup 10 an annular portion screwing on the second body 9 and completing it to retain the first body leaving it a freedom of movement in rotation.
  • a spring element 11 is disposed between the first body 8 and the second body 9 so that the first body 8 is applied against the cup 10 to oppose the sliding of the first body 8 in the cup 10.
  • the spring element 11 is here a spiral spring whose upper end is held by a ring 29 against the second body 9 and whose lower end is held in a housing 8a of the first body 8.
  • the stack of patella parts is particularly represented in FIG. 2 or is furthermore represented by the fastening means, which consists here of a suction cup 12.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a device 13 for stretching / loosening the suction cup carried by the ball 7.
  • the device 13 for stretching / releasing the suction cup comprises clamping means 14, 15, 16, 17 through the ball joint.
  • the clamping means comprise an articulated connection 17.
  • the clamping means comprise a rotary knob 14 including an upper part of the second body 9 of the ball joint, shown above the second body in Figure 2, and a tractor means 15, secured to the operating knob 14 through of the articulated link 17.
  • the upper part of the second body 9 has an opening for passing a connecting rod 14a extending the rotary knob, comprising a fork connected to a spider of the articulated connection 17, the spider being connected to a tractor means 15.
  • the link described is a universal joint but the articulated connection of the invention is conceivable with a flexible device connecting the button 14 and the tractor means 15.
  • the device 13 for stretching / releasing the suction cup 12 comprises a flange
  • This flange secured to the first body 8, comprises a ring 19 for holding the rim of the suction cup and has a central opening for passage of the mechanism 15, 16 for controlling the device 13 for stretching / loosening.
  • the mechanism 15, 16 comprises a foot 16, integral with the center of the suction cup, provided with a screw thread engaging in a complementary screw thread of the tractor means 15.
  • the tractor means 15 is held in abutment against a flange of the central opening of the flange 19 but can rotate in this opening to drive the foot 16 to the button or to the support, the etéement / relaxation of the suction pad being obtained by a rotation of the tractor means 15 and a traction or release of the foot.
  • a tab 12a protrudes from the flange 18 so that the suction cup can be held in rotation while retaining the tab 12a.
  • the support block 6 is mounted on the arm 5 by a rotary link 20, 21.
  • This connection comprises an annular portion 20 of the arm received in an annular groove 21 of the support block and retained by a cover 30 protecting the loudspeaker 24.
  • the front shell 6c comprises, according to the example of Figure 3, means 27, 28 for holding the portable equipment 2 shaped in ears directed towards the interior of the receiving housing portable equipment.
  • peripheral equipment or devices can be of different types such as a data storage device.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for supporting a piece of portable equipment (2), comprising a support block (6) for the portable equipment, a means (3) for fixing the device to a support surface (4) and a connecting arm (5) between the support block (6) and the fixing means (3). The support block can comprise a means (22) for connecting to a complementary connecting means (23) of the equipment and the device can comprise a connecting ball joint (7) which is disposed between the arm (5) and the fixing means (3).

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DISPOSITIF SUPPORT CONSTITUANT UNE STATION D'ACCUEIL POUR EQUIPEMENT PORTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE CONSTITUTING A HOST STATION FOR PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
La présente invention concerne un dispositif support constituant une station d'accueil pour équipement portable, tel qu'un assistant personnel, particulièrement adapté à une utilisation sur un tableau de bord automobile et susceptible de comprendre des modules complémentaires apportant des fonctions additionnelles à l'équipement portable.The present invention relates to a support device constituting a docking station for portable equipment, such as a personal assistant, particularly suitable for use on an automotive dashboard and likely to include additional modules providing additional functions to the equipment. portable.
Des dispositifs support pour des équipements portables pour des téléphones ou autres équipements portables existent et notamment le document FR2 749 923 décrit un support pour téléphone portable adapté à être disposé sur un tableau de bord automobile. Ce support comporte une rotule et un socle pourvu d'une surface autocollante se positionnant sur le tableau de bord.Support devices for portable equipment for telephones or other portable equipment exist and in particular document FR2 749 923 discloses a mobile phone holder adapted to be arranged on an automotive dashboard. This support comprises a ball and a base provided with a self-adhesive surface positioned on the dashboard.
Ce dispositif est stable mais offre peu de latitude d'orientation de l'appareil qu'il porte.This device is stable but offers little latitude of orientation of the device that it carries.
Le document EP1 457 690 décrit pour sa part un dispositif support comportant une ventouse pouvant se coller sur la paroi intérieure d'un pare-brise et un bras flexible permettant d'orienter l'appareil disposé sur le support.EP1 457 690 describes a support device comprising a suction cup that can be adhered to the inner wall of a windshield and a flexible arm for orienting the device disposed on the support.
Ce dispositif permet une grande liberté d'orientation de l'appareil mais est très sensible aux vibrations ce qui rend l'utilisation de ce dispositif très délicate pour des appareils lourds comme des assistants personnels et sur lesquels l'utilisateur doit pouvoir éventuellement lire des informations.This device allows a great freedom of orientation of the device but is very sensitive to vibrations which makes the use of this device very delicate for heavy devices such as personal assistants and on which the user must be able to possibly read information .
L'objet de la présente invention est un dispositif support amélioré apte à constituer une station d'accueil pour équipement portable. Dans ce but, le dispositif support selon l'invention doit être robuste, facilement orientable, doit pouvoir supporter un appareil assez lourd mais doit être peu sensible aux vibrations.The object of the present invention is an improved support device capable of constituting a docking station for portable equipment. For this purpose, the support device according to the invention must be robust, easily orientable, must be able to withstand a fairly heavy apparatus but must be insensitive to vibrations.
En outre sa fixation sur le pare-brise ou sur une surface plane du tableau de bord doit être très solide pour éviter la chute de l'équipement.In addition, its attachment on the windshield or on a flat surface of the dashboard must be very strong to prevent the equipment from falling.
Pour résoudre ces problèmes, la présente invention prévoit un dispositif support d'équipement portable comportant un bloc support de l'équipement portable, un moyen de fixation du dispositif sur une surface de réception et un bras de liaison entre le bloc support et le moyen de fixation, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une rotule de liaison disposée entre le bras et le moyen de fixation.To solve these problems, the present invention provides a portable equipment support device comprising a support block of the portable equipment, means for fixing the device on a receiving surface and a connecting arm between the support block and the means of fixing, characterized in that it comprises a connecting ball disposed between the arm and the fixing means.
Plus particulièrement, la rotule comporte un premier corps en forme de portion de coquille sphérique emboîté dans un second corps et retenu par une coupelle fixée sur le second corps.More particularly, the ball joint comprises a first body in the form of a spherical shell portion fitted into a second body and retained by a cup attached to the second body.
Avantageusement un élément ressort est disposé entre le premier corps et le second corps de sorte que le premier corps est appliqué contre la coupelle pour s'opposer au glissement du premier corps dans la coupelle et raidir l'articulation constituée par la rotule.Advantageously, a spring element is disposed between the first body and the second body so that the first body is applied against the cup to oppose the sliding of the first body in the cup and stiffen the joint formed by the ball joint.
Le moyen de fixation est particulièrement constitué d'une ventouse, la rotule portant un dispositif d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse. Dans le cadre de l'invention, le dispositif support d'un équipement portable comporte un bloc support de l'équipement portable, un moyen de fixation du dispositif sur une surface de réception et un bras de liaison entre le bloc support et le moyen de fixation, le bloc support de l'équipement portable comportant un moyen de liaison avec un moyen de liaison complémentaire de l'équipement en sorte de relier cet équipement avec un ou plusieurs équipements périphériques.The fixing means is particularly constituted by a suction cup, the ball bearing a device for stretching / loosening the suction cup. In the context of the invention, the support device of a portable equipment comprises a support block of the portable equipment, a means for fixing the device on a receiving surface and a connecting arm between the support block and the means of fixing, the support block of the portable equipment comprising means for connection with a means of complementary connection of the equipment so as to connect this equipment with one or more peripheral equipment.
Le bloc support peut en particulier intégrer une électronique de contrôle de communication entre l'équipement portable et un équipement périphérique et/ou un haut parleur.The support block may in particular integrate a communication control electronics between the portable equipment and peripheral equipment and / or a loudspeaker.
L'équipement périphérique est plus particulièrement un équipement périphérique intégré au bloc support, cet équipement périphérique étant selon un mode de réalisation particulier une tête de réception d'un système de positionnement par satellite. D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention seront mieux compris à la lecture de la description qui va suivre d'un exemple de réalisation non limitatif de l'invention en référence aux figures qui représentent: en figure 1 : une vue en perspective coupe d'un dispositif support selon l'invention; en figure 2: une vue en éclaté de la partie de fixation du dispositif support de la figure 1 ; en figure 3: une vue éclatée de la partie bloc support du dispositif support de la figure 1. Le dispositif support 1 pour équipement portable 2 représenté en figure 1 constitue une station d'accueil pour cet équipement qui peut comprendre des modules complémentaires se raccordant à l'équipement portable et/ou une liaison externe vers des équipements du véhicule automobile le recevant.The peripheral equipment is more particularly a peripheral equipment integrated in the support block, this peripheral equipment being according to a particular embodiment a reception head of a satellite positioning system. Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be better understood on reading the following description of a nonlimiting exemplary embodiment of the invention with reference to the figures which show: in FIG. 1: a perspective view in section a support device according to the invention; in FIG. 2: an exploded view of the fixing part of the support device of FIG. 1; in FIG. 3: an exploded view of the support block portion of the support device of FIG. 1. The portable equipment support device 1 represented in FIG. 1 constitutes a docking station for this equipment which may comprise complementary modules connecting to FIG. portable equipment and / or external connection to equipment of the motor vehicle receiving it.
Ce dispositif support comprend un bloc 6 support de l'équipement portable, un moyen de fixation 3 du dispositif sur une surface de réception 4 et un bras 5 de liaison entre le bloc support 6 et le moyen de fixation 3.This support device comprises a block 6 supporting the portable equipment, a means 3 for fixing the device on a receiving surface 4 and an arm 5 connecting the support block 6 and the fixing means 3.
Le bloc support 6 représenté en éclaté en figure 3 comporte une coque arrière 6a, une platine support de l'équipement portable et une coque avant 6c.The support block 6 shown exploded in FIG. 3 comprises a rear shell 6a, a support plate for the portable equipment and a front shell 6c.
L'équipement portable 2 peut être notamment un assistant personnel, un téléphone mobile à fonctions enrichies (smartphone), un lecteur multimédia.The portable equipment 2 can be in particular a personal assistant, a mobile phone with enhanced functions (smartphone), a multimedia player.
Le bloc support 6 comporte en partie inférieure un moyen de liaison 22 avec un moyen de liaison complémentaire 23 de l'équipement portable. Ces moyens de liaison sont notamment des connecteurs électriques, des liaisons optiques ou liaisons sans fil type bluetooth ou autre. Selon l'exemple, un connecteur 22 est intégré à un module 61 amovible ce qui permet de réaliser et de fabriquer des blocs supports personnalisés en fonction des types de connecteurs 23 disponibles sur les équipements portables et fonction des types de liaisons transitant par ces connecteurs 22, 23, le reste du dispositif restant standard. Le module 61 peut notamment comprendre une sortie 62 permettant de raccorder un cordon d'alimentation externe pour l'équipement portable, un circuit imprimé 63 de routage des voies de liaisons sortant du connecteur 23 et un connecteur 64 pour raccorder certaines liaisons à une carte électronique 25, de contrôle de communication entre l'équipement et un équipement périphérique 26, intégré dans le bloc support 6.The support block 6 comprises in the lower part a connecting means 22 with an additional connecting means 23 of the portable equipment. These connection means are in particular electrical connectors, optical links or wireless links bluetooth type or other. According to the example, a connector 22 is integrated in a removable module 61 which makes it possible to produce and manufacture customized support blocks according to the types of connectors 23 available on the portable equipment and according to the types of connections transiting through these connectors. , 23, the rest of the device remaining standard. The module 61 may in particular comprise an output 62 making it possible to connect an external power supply cord for the portable equipment, a printed circuit 63 for routing the connection paths leaving the connector 23 and a connector 64 for connecting certain links to an electronic card. 25, from communication control between the equipment and peripheral equipment 26 integrated in the support block 6.
L'exemple représenté en figures 1 et 3 est du type comprenant un équipement périphérique 26 intégré dans le bloc support. Cet équipement périphérique est en particulier une tête de réception d'un système de positionnement par satellite.The example shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is of the type comprising peripheral equipment 26 integrated in the support block. This peripheral equipment is in particular a reception head of a satellite positioning system.
Ainsi, le dispositif support selon l'invention constitue une station d'accueil du dispositif portable pourvue ici d'une fonction particulière qui est la réalisation d'un système de navigation assistée par satellite à partir d'une tête de réception d'un système de positionnement par satellite et de l'équipement portable qui est en particulier un appareil tel qu'un assistant personnel ou un téléphone mobile avec fonctions enrichies (smartphone), pourvu d'un logiciel de navigation et de carte routière.Thus, the support device according to the invention constitutes a docking station of the portable device provided here with a particular function which is the realization of a satellite assisted navigation system from a reception head of a system. satellite positioning and portable equipment which is in particular a device such as a personal assistant or a mobile phone with enhanced functions (smartphone), provided with navigation software and road map.
En complément ou en variante, le bloc support 6 comporte un haut parleur 24 relié à l'équipement 2 par le connecteur de liaison 22, soit directement lorsque l'équipement portable comporte une sortie amplifiée, soit, au travers d'un amplificateur disposé dans le module 61 ou sur la carte électronique 25. Cette dernière comporte dans ce cas des moyens de gestion de l'équipement périphérique 26 et des liaisons avec l'équipement portable. De façon particulièrement avantageuse, le haut parleur 24 est positionné au centre d'une liaison rotative 20, 21 entre le bloc support 6 et le bras 5, ce qui permet, lorsque le dispositif support est fixé au pare brise du véhicule ou sur le tableau de bord, de diriger le son vers ce pare-brise afin qu'il se diffuse largement dans l'habitacle par réflexion. De retour sur la figure 1 , le dispositif comprend une articulation constituée par une rotule de liaison 7 disposée entre le bras 5 et le moyen de fixation 3.In addition or alternatively, the support block 6 comprises a loudspeaker 24 connected to the equipment 2 by the connection connector 22, either directly when the portable equipment comprises an amplified output, or, through an amplifier disposed in the module 61 or on the electronic card 25. The latter comprises in this case means for managing the peripheral equipment 26 and links with the portable equipment. Particularly advantageously, the loudspeaker 24 is positioned in the center of a rotary connection 20, 21 between the support block 6 and the arm 5, which allows, when the support device is attached to the windshield of the vehicle or on the board onboard, to direct the sound towards this windshield so that it diffuses widely in the passenger compartment by reflection. Returning to FIG. 1, the device comprises a hinge constituted by a connecting ball 7 disposed between the arm 5 and the fixing means 3.
Cette rotule permet d'orienter le bloc support et donc l'équipement portable vers le conducteur ou le passager et de le positionner au mieux pour sa lisibilité et son utilisation. L'articulation doit être aisée à manoeuvrer mais par contre doit être suffisamment raidie pour éviter que la position choisie pour l'équipement ne se dérègle en fonction des vibrations ou cahots de la route. La rotule 7 comporte un premier corps 8 en forme de portion de coquille sphérique emboîté dans un second corps 9 et retenu par une coupelle 10 fixée sur le second corps 9.This ball allows to orient the support block and therefore the portable equipment to the driver or passenger and to position it at best for its readability and use. The articulation must be easy to maneuver but on the other hand must be stiff enough to prevent the position chosen for the equipment does not go according to the vibrations or jolts of the road. The ball 7 comprises a first body 8 in the form of a spherical shell portion fitted into a second body 9 and retained by a cup 10 fixed on the second body 9.
Le second corps est une portion de calotte solidaire du bras 5 et la coupelle 10 une partie annulaire se vissant sur le second corps 9 et le complétant pour retenir le premier corps en lui laissant un liberté de mouvement en rotation.The second body is a cap portion secured to the arm 5 and the cup 10 an annular portion screwing on the second body 9 and completing it to retain the first body leaving it a freedom of movement in rotation.
Pour raidir l'articulation constituée par la rotule 7, un élément ressort 11 est disposé entre le premier corps 8 et le second corps 9 de sorte que le premier corps 8 est appliqué contre la coupelle 10 pour s'opposer au glissement du premier corps 8 dans la coupelle 10.To stiffen the articulation formed by the ball 7, a spring element 11 is disposed between the first body 8 and the second body 9 so that the first body 8 is applied against the cup 10 to oppose the sliding of the first body 8 in the cup 10.
L'élément ressort 11 est ici un ressort spirale dont une extrémité supérieure est maintenue par une bague 29 contre le second corps 9 et dont l'extrémité inférieure est maintenue dans un logement 8a du premier corps 8.The spring element 11 is here a spiral spring whose upper end is held by a ring 29 against the second body 9 and whose lower end is held in a housing 8a of the first body 8.
Lorsque l'on fait tourner la partie de fixation 3 par rapport au bras 5, la bague 29 se déplace contre la paroi interne du premier corps sous l'action du ressort de sorte que la force exercée par le ressort sur le premier corps reste perpendiculaire à ce dernier.When the fixing portion 3 is rotated relative to the arm 5, the ring 29 moves against the inner wall of the first body under the action of the spring so that the force exerted by the spring on the first body remains perpendicular. to the latter.
L'empilement des pièces de la rotule est particulièrement représenté en figure 2 ou est en outre représenté le moyen de fixation qui est ici constitué d'une ventouse 12.The stack of patella parts is particularly represented in FIG. 2 or is furthermore represented by the fastening means, which consists here of a suction cup 12.
Pour assurer une forte adhérence de la ventouse, le dispositif selon l'invention comprend un dispositif 13 d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse porté par la rotule 7.To ensure strong adhesion of the suction cup, the device according to the invention comprises a device 13 for stretching / loosening the suction cup carried by the ball 7.
En référence à la figure 1 , le dispositif 13 d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse comporte des moyens de serrage 14, 15, 16, 17 traversant la rotule.Referring to Figure 1, the device 13 for stretching / releasing the suction cup comprises clamping means 14, 15, 16, 17 through the ball joint.
Pour permettre un serrage ou un dé-serrage du dispositif d'étirement/relâchement 13 quelque soit la position de la rotule, les moyens de serrage comportent une liaison articulée 17.To allow clamping or unclamping of the stretching / loosening device 13 whatever the position of the ball joint, the clamping means comprise an articulated connection 17.
Selon l'exemple, les moyens de serrage comportent un bouton rotatif 14 englobant une partie supérieure du second corps 9 de la rotule, représenté au dessus du second corps en figure 2, et un moyen tracteur 15, solidaire du bouton de manoeuvre 14 au travers de la liaison articulée 17.According to the example, the clamping means comprise a rotary knob 14 including an upper part of the second body 9 of the ball joint, shown above the second body in Figure 2, and a tractor means 15, secured to the operating knob 14 through of the articulated link 17.
La partie supérieure du second corps 9 comporte une ouverture pour laisser passer une tige de liaison 14a prolongeant le bouton rotatif, comportant une fourche raccordée à un croisillon de la liaison articulée 17, le croisillon étant raccordé à un moyen tracteur 15.The upper part of the second body 9 has an opening for passing a connecting rod 14a extending the rotary knob, comprising a fork connected to a spider of the articulated connection 17, the spider being connected to a tractor means 15.
La liaison décrite est une liaison à cardan mais la liaison articulée de l'invention est envisageable avec un dispositif flexible reliant le bouton 14 et le moyen tracteur 15.The link described is a universal joint but the articulated connection of the invention is conceivable with a flexible device connecting the button 14 and the tractor means 15.
Pour augmenter ou diminuer la dépression entre la ventouse et le supportTo increase or decrease the vacuum between the suction cup and the support
4, le dispositif 13 d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse 12 comprend un flasque4, the device 13 for stretching / releasing the suction cup 12 comprises a flange
18. Ce flasque, solidaire du premier corps 8, comporte une couronne 19 de maintien du rebord de la ventouse et comporte une ouverture centrale de passage du mécanisme 15, 16 de commande du dispositif 13 d'étirement/relâchement.18. This flange, secured to the first body 8, comprises a ring 19 for holding the rim of the suction cup and has a central opening for passage of the mechanism 15, 16 for controlling the device 13 for stretching / loosening.
Le mécanisme 15, 16 comporte un pied 16, solidaire du centre de la ventouse, pourvu d'un pas de vis s'engageant dans un pas de vis complémentaire du moyen tracteur 15.The mechanism 15, 16 comprises a foot 16, integral with the center of the suction cup, provided with a screw thread engaging in a complementary screw thread of the tractor means 15.
Le moyen tracteur 15 est retenu en butée contre un rebord de l'ouverture centrale du flasque 19 mais peut tourner dans cette ouverture pour entraîner le pied 16 vers le bouton ou vers le support, l'éti rement/relâchement de la ventouse étant obtenu par une rotation du moyen tracteur 15 et une traction ou une libération du pied.The tractor means 15 is held in abutment against a flange of the central opening of the flange 19 but can rotate in this opening to drive the foot 16 to the button or to the support, the etéement / relaxation of the suction pad being obtained by a rotation of the tractor means 15 and a traction or release of the foot.
Pour éviter que la ventouse ne tourne lorsque l'on agit sur le bouton 14, une languette 12a dépasse du flasque 18 afin que l'on puisse retenir la ventouse en rotation en retenant la languette 12a.To prevent the suction cup from rotating when the button 14 is actuated, a tab 12a protrudes from the flange 18 so that the suction cup can be held in rotation while retaining the tab 12a.
Selon un aspect particulier de l'invention, le bloc support 6 est monté sur le bras 5 par une liaison rotative 20, 21.According to a particular aspect of the invention, the support block 6 is mounted on the arm 5 by a rotary link 20, 21.
Cette liaison comporte une partie annulaire 20 du bras reçue dans une gorge annulaire 21 du bloc support et retenue par un capot 30 protégeant le haut parleur 24.This connection comprises an annular portion 20 of the arm received in an annular groove 21 of the support block and retained by a cover 30 protecting the loudspeaker 24.
Pour maintenir fermement l'équipement portable 2, la coque avant 6c comporte, selon l'exemple de la figure 3, des moyens ressort 27, 28 de maintien de l'équipement portable 2 conformés en oreilles dirigées vers l'intérieur du logement de réception de l'équipement portable.To firmly hold the portable equipment 2, the front shell 6c comprises, according to the example of Figure 3, means 27, 28 for holding the portable equipment 2 shaped in ears directed towards the interior of the receiving housing portable equipment.
L'invention ne se limite pas à l'exemple représenté et est en particulier adaptable à différents types d'équipements portables, le ou les équipements périphériques pouvant être de différents types comme par exemple un dispositif de stockage de données. The invention is not limited to the example shown and is particularly adaptable to different types of portable equipment, the peripheral equipment or devices can be of different types such as a data storage device.

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1 - Dispositif support (1 ) pour équipement portable (2) comportant un bloc support (6) de l'équipement portable, un moyen de fixation (3) du dispositif sur une surface de réception (4) et un bras (5) de liaison entre le bloc support (6) et le moyen de fixation (3), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une rotule de liaison (7) disposée entre le bras (5) et le moyen de fixation (3).1 - Support device (1) for portable equipment (2) comprising a support block (6) of the portable equipment, means for fixing (3) the device on a receiving surface (4) and an arm (5) of connection between the support block (6) and the fixing means (3), characterized in that it comprises a connecting ball (7) disposed between the arm (5) and the fixing means (3).
2 - Dispositif support selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la rotule (7) comporte un premier corps (8) en forme de portion de coquille sphérique emboîté dans un second corps (9) et retenu par une coupelle (10) fixée sur le second corps (9).2 - support device according to claim 1 characterized in that the ball (7) comprises a first body (8) in the form of a spherical shell portion fitted into a second body (9) and retained by a cup (10) fixed on the second body (9).
3 - Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce qu'un élément ressort (11 ) est disposé entre le premier corps (8) et le second corps (9) de sorte que le premier corps (8) est appliqué contre la coupelle (10) pour s'opposer au glissement du premier corps (8) dans la coupelle (10) et raidir l'articulation constituée par la rotule (7).3 - Device according to claim 2 characterized in that a spring element (11) is disposed between the first body (8) and the second body (9) so that the first body (8) is applied against the cup (10). ) to oppose the sliding of the first body (8) in the cup (10) and stiffen the joint formed by the ball (7).
4 - Dispositif support selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce que le moyen de fixation est constitué d'une ventouse (12), la rotule (7) portant un dispositif (13) d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse. 5 - Dispositif support selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (13) d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse comporte des moyens de serrage (14, 15, 16, 17) traversant la rotule.4 - support device according to one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the fastening means is constituted by a suction cup (12), the ball (7) carrying a device (13) for stretching / loosening the suction cup . 5 - Support device according to claim 4 characterized in that the device (13) for stretching / loosening of the suction cup comprises clamping means (14, 15, 16, 17) passing through the ball joint.
6 - Dispositif support selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que les moyens de serrage comportent une liaison articulée (17). 7 - Dispositif support selon la revendication 5 ou 6 caractérisé en ce que les moyens de serrage comportent un bouton rotatif (14) englobant une partie supérieure (9) de la rotule.6 - Support device according to claim 5 characterized in that the clamping means comprise an articulated connection (17). 7 - support device according to claim 5 or 6 characterized in that the clamping means comprise a rotary knob (14) including an upper portion (9) of the ball joint.
8 - Dispositif selon la revendication 2 et 4 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (13) d'étirement/relâchement comprend un flasque (18), solidaire du premier corps (8), comportant une couronne (19) de maintien du rebord de la ventouse et comportant une ouverture centrale de passage d'un mécanisme (15,8 - Device according to claim 2 and 4 characterized in that the device (13) for stretching / loosening comprises a flange (18) integral with the first body (8), comprising a ring (19) for holding the rim of the suction cup and having a central opening for the passage of a mechanism (15,
16) du dispositif (13) d'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse (12). 9 - Dispositif selon la revendication 8 caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme (15, 16) comporte un pied (16), solidaire du centre de la ventouse, pourvu d'un pas de vis s'engageant dans un pas de vis complémentaire d'un moyen tracteur (15), retenu en butée contre un rebord de l'ouverture centrale du flasque (19) l'étirement/relâchement de la ventouse étant obtenu par une rotation du moyen tracteur (15).16) of the device (13) for stretching / releasing the suction cup (12). 9 - Device according to claim 8 characterized in that the mechanism (15, 16) comprises a foot (16) integral with the center of the suction cup, provided with a screw thread engaging in a screw thread complementary to a tractor means (15), held in abutment against a flange of the central opening of the flange (19), the stretching / loosening of the suction cup being obtained by a rotation of the tractor means (15).
10 - Dispositif selon la revendication 9 caractérisé en ce que le moyen tracteur (15) est solidaire d'un bouton de manoeuvre (14) au travers d'une liaison articulée (17). 11 - Dispositif (1 ) support d'un équipement portable (2), comportant un bloc (6) support de l'équipement portable, un moyen de fixation (3) du dispositif sur une surface de réception (4) et un bras (5) de liaison entre le bloc support (6) et le moyen de fixation (3), caractérisé en ce que le bloc support comporte un moyen de liaison (22) avec un moyen de liaison complémentaire (23) de l'équipement.10 - Device according to claim 9 characterized in that the tractor means (15) is integral with an operating knob (14) through an articulated connection (17). 11 - Device (1) supporting a portable equipment (2), comprising a block (6) supporting the portable equipment, means (3) for fixing the device on a receiving surface (4) and an arm ( 5) connecting the support block (6) and the fixing means (3), characterized in that the support block comprises a connecting means (22) with a complementary connecting means (23) of the equipment.
12 - Dispositif selon la revendication 11 caractérisé en ce que le bloc support (6) comporte un haut parleur (24) relié à l'équipement (2) par le moyen de liaison (22).12 - Device according to claim 11 characterized in that the support block (6) comprises a speaker (24) connected to the equipment (2) by the connecting means (22).
13 - Dispositif selon la revendication 12 caractérisé en ce que le haut parleur (24) est positionné au centre de la liaison rotative (20, 21 ) entre le bloc support (6) et le bras (5).13 - Device according to claim 12 characterized in that the loudspeaker (24) is positioned in the center of the rotary connection (20, 21) between the support block (6) and the arm (5).
14 - Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 11 à 13 caractérisé en ce que le bloc support (6) intègre une électronique (25) de contrôle de communication entre l'équipement et un équipement périphérique (26). 15 - Dispositif selon la revendication 14 caractérisé en ce que l'équipement périphérique (26) est une tête de réception d'un système de positionnement par satellite.14 - Device according to one of claims 11 to 13 characterized in that the support block (6) incorporates an electronics (25) for controlling communication between the equipment and a peripheral equipment (26). 15 - Device according to claim 14 characterized in that the peripheral equipment (26) is a receiving head of a satellite positioning system.
16 - Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens ressort (27, 28) de maintien de l'équipement portable (2).16 - Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises spring means (27, 28) for holding the portable equipment (2).
17 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le bloc support (6) est monté sur le bras (5) par une liaison rotative (20, 21 ). 17 - Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the support block (6) is mounted on the arm (5) by a rotary connection (20, 21).
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