Gripping mechanism for gripping portable object

a portable object and gripping mechanism technology, applied in the direction of machine supports, transportation and packaging, other domestic objects, etc., can solve the problems of limited value of docking cavities, difficulty in maintaining a solid grip on portable objects, and limited flexibility of prior art docks

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-03
ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
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The technical effect of this patented technology involves creating an apparatus for carrying objects like cameras or other equipment on one arm when they are oriented horizontally during use. This allows them to be easily used with different angles without having to hold their body upright up again.

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This technical problem addressed by this patented technology relates to improving the stability and secure anchoring of portables while also allowing users to operate their equipment without having physical contact from others's workspace.

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[0020]Embodiments of the invention are directed to a holding device. The holding device can be used to grasp portable objects (e.g., portable electronic objects). Examples of portable objects that can be held by embodiments of the invention include phones, media players such as an IPOD™ or other MP3 and video players, navigation devices, and other suitable devices. In some implementations, a portable object that is held by the holding device can establish an electrical connection with an electronic connector present in the holding device. Electronics in the holding device can connect with an automobile or other power source, to recharge the batteries of the portable object and provide output signals.

[0021]Some portable objects can be used in multiple orientations and positions. For example, the iPhone™ produced by Apple, Inc. can be positioned in either a portrait mode or a landscape mode. In portrait mode, a portable phone such as the iPhone™ is positioned by a user with an orientatio

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A holding device. The holding device can hold portable objects such as MP3 players, mobile phones, navigation devices, etc. The holding device has one or more arms, which can grip the portable object. In predetermined orientations, one arm is prevented from moving outward, to prevent the held portable object from falling even when it is being inserted or removed from the holder.

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