Multi-position articulating mounting apparatus for an electronic device
First Claim
1. An apparatus for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface, the device having a securing platform coupled therewith, said apparatus comprising:
- a base having an upper section and a lower section, said lower section adapted to be coupled with the surface and said upper section having a cradle adapted to releasably secure the electronic device;
a locking arm positioned within said upper section at a location distal from said cradle, said locking arm movable between a raised position wherein the device is secured to said base and a depressed position wherein the device is removable from said base; and
a locking tab coupled with said lower section of said base, said locking tab adapted to be moved between a first position wherein said locking arm may be positioned in both said raised position and said depressed position and a second position wherein said locking arm is prevented from being positioned in said depressed position.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface and for positioning the device with respect to the surface. The apparatus includes a cradle securable to the electronic device and a pivot link, which has a first end and a second end. The first end being pivotally coupled to the cradle. The apparatus also includes a support having a mounting pedestal coupled thereto. The second end of the pivot link is pivotally coupled to the support. The apparatus has a base which has a lower face that can be coupled to the surface and an upper face. The upper face has a receiving slot for the pedestal, the slot having a shoulder extending thereabove to engage the pedestal. The slot further has an open end to allow the pedestal to be moved within the slot. The base further includes a releasable locking arm having a retaining ridge located in line with the open end of the slot to selectively hold the pedestal within the slot. The pedestal of the apparatus can be placed within the slot and held within the slot by the retaining ridge of the locking arm. Further, the electronic device can be positioned with respect to the surface by pivoting the cradle and the link, and by rotating the pedestal within the slot. In an alternate embodiment, a suction cup mount is utilized.
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1. An apparatus for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface, the device having a securing platform coupled therewith, said apparatus comprising:
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a base having an upper section and a lower section, said lower section adapted to be coupled with the surface and said upper section having a cradle adapted to releasably secure the electronic device;
a locking arm positioned within said upper section at a location distal from said cradle, said locking arm movable between a raised position wherein the device is secured to said base and a depressed position wherein the device is removable from said base; and
a locking tab coupled with said lower section of said base, said locking tab adapted to be moved between a first position wherein said locking arm may be positioned in both said raised position and said depressed position and a second position wherein said locking arm is prevented from being positioned in said depressed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
at least one depression in said solid perimeter portion of said rotatable key section; and
at least one detent located external to said rotatable key section and adapted to engage said depression, wherein when said detent and said depression are engaged, said key section is prevented from rotating.
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7. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said locking arm includes an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein said upper surface of said locking arm includes a depressed portion thereon for aiding a user in depressing said arm into said lowered position when said locking tab is in said first position.
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8. An apparatus for removably mounting a global positioning satellite device to a surface, wherein the device includes a platform coupled thereto, the platform having a lower ratchet surface, said apparatus comprising:
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a base having an upper section and a lower section, said lower section adapted to be coupled to the surface and said upper section having a receiving slot for said platform, said slot having a shoulder extending thereabove to engage said platform and an open end adapted to allow said platform to be moved within said slot; and
a releasable locking arm coupled to said base, said arm having a retaining ridge located in line with said open end of said slot and positioned to selectively hold said platform within said slot, wherein said platform is adapted to be placed within said slot and held within said slot by said retaining ridge of said locking arm. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
at least one depression in said solid perimeter portion of said rotable key section; and
at least one detent located external to said rotable key section and adapted to engage said depression, wherein when said detent and said depression are engaged, said key section is prevented from rotating.
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