CN114194112A

CN114194112A - Holding device

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Publication number: CN114194112A
Application number: CN202111660668.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金悦; 张皖晋; 唐旭枫; 郑剑熠; 朱兴健
Original assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-12-31
Filing date: 2021-12-31
Publication date: 2022-03-18
Anticipated expiration: 2041-12-31
Also published as: CN114194112B

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holding device adapted to be arranged in a base in a vehicle and used for an electronic product, the holding device comprising: a panel configured to support the electronic product; a clamping assembly configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position fixing the electronic product relative to the panel; and an actuating assembly configured to drive the panel between an initial position and a raised position, and to drive the clamping assembly between the retracted position and the extended position. The holding device can drive a plurality of transmission parts through a single motor, realize different motion effects, meet the ergonomic design through synchronous or asynchronous design, and has attractive appearance, scientific and technological feeling and expansibility.

Description

Holding device

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of parts of vehicles, in particular to a holding device.

Background

In a mobile environment such as a moving vehicle, an electronic product such as a mobile communication device or a wearable device (e.g., a smart electronic watch) needs to be stable and prevented from being moved out of a preset range. For example, when charging a mobile communication device in a vehicle, it is necessary to keep the mobile communication device and the charging device stable, and at the same time, the charging device needs to be ergonomically designed.

In addition, due to the intelligent development of vehicles, the requirements of new operation experience are brought, for example, the science and technology sense of the devices in the vehicles and the intelligent electric vehicles is matched.

In the related art, the clamping device can only realize partial functions, and the structure is usually only used for clamping, so that the realized function is single.

In the related art, the charging device can only realize partial functions, and the electronic product is placed only by the groove design. When in use, the charging device needs to be held by hands so as to disconnect the charging program.

Disclosure of Invention

To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a holding device adapted to be arranged in a base in a vehicle and used for an electronic product, the holding device including: a panel configured to support the electronic product; a clamping assembly configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position fixing the electronic product relative to the panel; and an actuating assembly configured to drive the panel between an initial position and a raised position, and to drive the clamping assembly between the retracted position and the extended position.

Optionally, the actuation assembly drives the panel and the gripper assembly to move synchronously or asynchronously.

Optionally, the retaining device further comprises a housing connected to the panel, the housing being pivotally connected to the base for moving the panel between the initial position and the raised position.

Optionally, the housing is driven by the actuation assembly to pivot relative to the base.

Optionally, when the panel is located at the initial position, the top surface of the panel is flush with the top surface of the base.

Optionally, the clamping assembly moves from the retracted position to the extended position when the panel is in the raised position.

Optionally, the actuation assembly includes a cam that rotates relative to the base, the panel moving between an initial position and a raised position in response to rotation of the cam.

Optionally, the actuation assembly includes first and second gears that counter-rotate with respect to each other, and the clamping assembly includes first and second links connected to the first and second gears, respectively, the first and second links translating in response to rotation of the first and second gears.

Optionally, the clamping assembly further comprises first and second connecting shafts pivotally connected to the first and second links, the first and second connecting shafts translating or pivoting relative to the first and second links, respectively, in response to translation of the first and second links.

Optionally, the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft have a track groove, and the holding device further includes a guide pin cooperating with the track groove to guide the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft to pivot.

Optionally, the track slot includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment, the first and second connecting shafts pivot relative to the first and second links, respectively, when the guide pin is located in the first slot segment; when the guide pin is located in the first pulley groove section, the first and second connecting shafts translate.

Optionally, the holding device further comprises a beacon portion arranged for signal display/prompting and movable between a low position and a high position relative to the panel.

Optionally, the actuation assembly drives the panel and the beacon to move synchronously or asynchronously.

Optionally, the actuation assembly includes a push rod having a ramp surface that cooperates with a ramp portion of the beacon portion so that the beacon portion moves between the low position and the high position in response to movement of the push rod.

Optionally, the push rod has teeth thereon, and the actuating assembly further includes a gear engaged with the teeth so as to move the push rod by rotation of the gear.

Optionally, the actuation assembly is driven by a single motor.

Optionally, the holding device further comprises a wireless charging module to wirelessly charge the electronic product.

The holding device can drive a plurality of transmission parts through one motor, realize different effects, meet the ergonomic design through synchronous or delayed design, and has higher aesthetic degree, scientific and technological feeling and expansibility.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1A shows a schematic view of a retention device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on a dash panel in a first state;

FIG. 1B is a schematic view showing the holding device of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on the console in a second state;

FIG. 1C is a schematic view showing the holding fixture of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on the console in a third state;

FIG. 1D is a schematic view showing the holding fixture of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on the console in a fourth state;

FIG. 1E is a schematic view showing a fifth state in which the holding fixture of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the console;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural view of a holding device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the holding device of FIG. 2;

fig. 4 shows a schematic structural view of a housing in a holding device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A shows a schematic view of a holding device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a second state in a base;

FIG. 5B shows a partial internal schematic view of a retaining device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a second state;

FIG. 5C shows a partial schematic structural view of the actuation assembly with the retaining device of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a second state;

FIG. 6A shows a schematic view of a holding device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a fourth state in a base;

FIG. 6B is a partial internal schematic view of a retaining device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a fourth state;

FIG. 6C shows a partial schematic structural view of the actuation assembly with the retaining device of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a third state;

FIG. 6D illustrates a top schematic view of a portion of an actuation assembly holding a device in a third state in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7A shows a schematic view of a clamping assembly of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in an initial state in a housing;

FIG. 7B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 7A;

FIG. 7C shows a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and guide pin on the housing of FIG. 7B;

FIG. 8A shows a schematic view of clamping bodies of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving toward each other within a housing;

FIG. 8B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 8A;

FIG. 8C shows a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and guide pin on the housing of FIG. 8B;

FIG. 9A shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with the clamping body moved in reverse out of the housing;

FIG. 9B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 9A;

FIG. 9C shows a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and the guide pin on the housing of FIG. 9B;

FIG. 10A shows a schematic view of a clamp body of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving in reverse outside the housing;

FIG. 10B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 10A;

FIG. 10C shows a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and the guide pin on the housing of FIG. 10B;

FIG. 11A shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention after pivoting of the clamping body;

FIG. 11B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 11A;

FIG. 11C shows a top view of FIG. 11B;

FIG. 11D is a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and the guide pin on the housing of FIG. 11B;

FIG. 12A shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with a reverse movement after pivoting of the clamping body;

FIG. 12B shows a partial schematic structural view of the clamping assembly and the actuating assembly of FIG. 12A;

FIG. 12C shows a top view of FIG. 12B; and

fig. 12D shows a schematic view of the position of the first connecting shaft and the guide pin on the housing in fig. 12B.

Detailed Description

In the present invention, the term "and/or" is intended to cover all possible combinations and sub-combinations of the listed elements, including any one, any sub-combination, or all of the elements listed individually, without necessarily excluding other elements.

In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used to describe various elements and are not intended to define the positional relationship, the timing relationship, or the importance relationship of the elements, and such terms are used only to distinguish one element from another.

In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "front, rear, upper, lower, left, right" and the like is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for convenience of description and simplification of description, and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Fig. 1A to 1E are schematic structural views showing a holding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on a console in various states. In FIG. 1A, the retainer is in a first, non-operative state, the panel 402 is in an initial position, and the top surface of the panel 402 is flush with the top surface of the base 202, and the entirety thereof is better integrated with the dash panel 200. The beacon unit 500 (see fig. 1C) is configured to be a bar structure that is sunk into the panel 402 (in a low position), and includes five indicator lights 502 (see fig. 3) arranged side by side. In fig. 1B, in the second state, the panel 402 is still in the initial position, and the mobile communication device 100 starts to be identified, which is placed on the panel 402 of the holding device. Unlike the related art in which the location of the mobile communication device is greatly restricted, in the illustrated embodiment, the mobile communication device has a larger range in which it can be placed, and is easier to operate. In some embodiments, the mobile communication device is identifiable without direct contact. In fig. 1C, in a third state, a sensor, such as an infrared sensor, in the holding device has sensed the mobile communication device 100 and sent a signal to a dc motor 602 (see fig. 3) of an actuating assembly in the holding device to activate the dc motor 602. The holding device is driven by a dc motor 602 to tilt around the base 202 in the direction of the rear row of the vehicle, while during the lifting (tilting) the beacon 500 is lifted (in the raised state) relative to the panel 402 and protrudes above the top surface, and simultaneously the clamping body of the clamping assembly inside the holding device starts to translate between its retracted and extended positions. The tilting and lifting actions are performed simultaneously, and the mobile communication device 100 and the beacon part 500 are adapted to the viewing angle of the rear passenger at the same time. Different viewing angles can be achieved by providing corresponding shapes for the raised structures. In fig. 1D, in the fourth state, the holding body is further translated to the lower side of the mobile communication device 100 (between its retracted position and its extended position). In fig. 1E, in a fifth state, the second clamping body 714 and the first clamping body (not shown) are engaged in an extended position after being pivoted by 90 ° with respect to the panel, thereby holding the mobile communication device 100.

As shown in connection with fig. 2-4, the holder 300 includes a housing 400, the housing 400 being connected to a faceplate 402 and defining at least one chamber 406 (see fig. 4). A functional module, such as a wireless charging module 900, is attached to the bottom surface of the panel 402, and the wireless charging module 900 is used for wireless charging of the mobile communication device. In addition, a heat dissipation module such as a fan 403 and other modules are disposed adjacent to the functional module. The panel 402 is provided with a first opening 408, the strip-shaped beacon part 500 is arranged in the cavity 406 through the first opening 408, a first shaft 801 is arranged at the position, adjacent to the panel 402, of the position of the beacon part 500, the first shaft 801 is matched with a shaft hole on the base 202, and therefore the shell 400 and the panel 402 are suitable for pivoting around the first shaft, and therefore the shell and components in the cavity are lifted or retracted between the initial position and the lifted position. In addition, a heat dissipation grill 405 for dissipating heat is provided on the front side of the case 400, and second openings 410 are provided on the left and right sides. The second opening 410 is elongated and located near the panel 402, and functions to allow the clamping body of the clamping assembly to retract or extend through the second opening 410. The second clamping body 714 in fig. 2 fits snugly into the second opening 410, forming a closed structure at this location.

As shown in fig. 3, which shows an exploded view of fig. 2. The upper chamber portion within the housing is used to arrange the plurality of modules and beacons 500 affixed to the bottom surface of the panel 402, the first and

second racks

620, 622 arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and the first and

second clamping assemblies

702, 712. The lower chamber part serves for the arrangement of the direct current motor 602, as well as a first transmission part, a part of the second transmission part and a third transmission part which surround the direct current motor 602. At least one baffle is provided within the chamber 406 to at least reduce the effects between components. The direct current motor 602 has two upper and lower driving transmission shafts protruding out of the body thereof, the lower driving transmission shaft is matched with a first bevel gear 606 of the first transmission member, the first bevel gear 606 and a second bevel gear 608 form an orthogonal gear pair and are connected to a cam 610, the cam 610 abuts against the bottom of the base 202 and is suitable for rotating relative to the base 202, and the housing 400 drives the panel 402 to tilt or retract in response to the rotation of the cam 610; the upper drive transmission shaft cooperates with a first cylindrical gear 616 of the second transmission member, the first cylindrical gears 616 respectively meshing with a first set of gears 618 of the second transmission member and synchronously meshing with a second set of gears 638 of the third transmission member, the second set of gears comprising a first gear 639 and a second gear 641; the first gear set 618 is engaged with the first rack 620 and the second rack 622 which are parallel and spaced apart, and the length direction of the first rack 620 and the second rack 622 extends along the surface of the housing 400 and is perpendicular to the first axis 801. The ends 624 of the first and

second racks

620 and 622 near the beacon portion 500 are provided with inclined surfaces 626, which inclined surfaces 626 cooperate with the wedge portions 504 fixed to the side ends of the beacon portion 500, so that the movement of the first and

second racks

620 and 622 is converted into a movement of the beacon portion 500 perpendicular to the top surface of the panel 402 via the first opening 408, i.e., so that the beacon portion 500 moves between the lower position and the upper position with respect to the panel. Further, an energy storage member is interposed between the side end of the beacon portion 500 and the inner surface of the housing, and in the illustrated embodiment, the energy storage member is configured as a compression spring assembly 627. The compression spring assembly 627 includes a compression spring and a guide post penetrating the compression spring, the guide post is matched with a hole at a corresponding position of the housing through a hole of the platform 501 at the side end of the beacon part 500 to play a guiding role. When the beacon unit 500 is lifted relative to the panel 402, the compression spring is compressed to store energy and can serve to buffer the acceleration when the beacon unit is lifted; when the beacon 500 is depressed relative to the surface of the housing, the compression spring releases energy to create a depression force on the beacon.

As can be seen from the above, in the illustrated embodiment, the first transmission member includes a first bevel gear 606 and a second bevel gear 608 arranged orthogonally, and a cam 610 connected to the second bevel gear 608. The panel is driven by a direct current motor and is pivoted around a first shaft through a first transmission piece.

The second transmission member includes a first cylindrical gear 616, a first gear set 618, a first rack 620 and a second rack 622, and a wedge structure consisting of a wedge portion 504 and a ramp 626. Further, the second transmission member further includes a compression spring assembly 627. The beacon part is driven by the same direct current motor and vertically moves relative to the surface of the shell through a second transmission piece.

In some embodiments, the gearing of the rack is replaced by other gearing structures, such as pushing the beacon portion by a push rod. In some embodiments, the wedge portion is a wedge slide between the beacon portion and the rack.

Also shown in FIG. 3 are a third transmission and a clamping assembly. The third transmission member includes a second gear set 638 meshed with the first cylindrical gear 616, and a first link 640 and a second link 642. The third transmission member and the second transmission member are synchronously driven by meshing with the first straight gear 616, that is, the first transmission member, the second transmission member and the third transmission member are synchronously driven by the same single direct current motor, so that one motor drives the three transmission members and respective specific and different motion effects are realized. The clamping assembly comprises a first clamping assembly 702 and a second clamping assembly 712, comprising a first connection shaft 706 and a second connection shaft 716, respectively, coaxially arranged, wherein the two ends of the first connection shaft 706 are each connected to a first clamping body 704 and a first link 640. Similarly, the second connecting shaft 716 has two ends connected to the second clamping body 714 and the second link 642, respectively. The inner surfaces of the first clamping body 704 and the second clamping body 714 are respectively provided with a first protection layer 705 and a second protection layer 715, which may be made of rubber, for example, to protect the mobile communication device. As shown in fig. 7B, the first link 640 and the second link 642 are arranged crosswise and fixedly connected to the first connection shaft 706 and the second connection shaft 716. Track grooves are formed on the respective surfaces of the first connection shaft 706 and the second connection shaft 716. In the illustrated embodiment, the track slot is configured as a plurality of continuously transitioning chute sections. As shown in connection with fig. 11D, the plurality of continuously transitional chute sections includes a first chute section 708, a second chute section 709, and a third chute section 710. As shown in fig. 4, a guide pin 412 is provided in the edge of the second opening 410, and the guide pin cooperates with the track groove to guide the first connection shaft 706 and the second connection shaft 716 to pivot. In the illustrated embodiment, the guide pin 412 is perpendicular to the first axis 801. The guide pin is matched with the track groove and is matched with the connecting rod to keep the stress balance of the clamping assembly, so that the connecting rod drives the clamping body to pivot or translate. In the initial state, the position of the guide pin in the track groove determines a stroke track of the clamping body, which will be further described later.

As can be seen from the above, in the illustrated embodiment, the third transmission member includes the second gear set 638, the first link 640 and the second link 642 pivotally connected to the second gear set 638. The link cooperates with the guide pin in the second opening edge via the second axis such that the clamp body pivots relative to the housing about the second axis. Wherein the axis of the first shaft and the axis of the second shaft are parallel to each other.

In some embodiments, the movement stability of the connecting shaft is enhanced by providing a limiting member in the chamber to limit the displacement of the connecting shaft in a direction other than the translational direction or the pivoting direction of the connecting shaft.

As shown in fig. 5A to 5C, the cam 610 of the first transmission member is in the initial position of rotation, the top surface of the panel 402 is flush with the top surface of the base 202, and the beacon portion 500 sinks in the cavity of the housing in the low state. At this time, the beacon unit 500 is not yet operated, and the indicator lamp of the beacon unit 500 is turned off. It should be understood that fig. 5A to 5C omit parts of the structure not shown for clarity of illustration.

As shown in fig. 6A to 6D, the cam 610 of the first transmission member rotates along the bottom of the base 202, so that the housing 400 pivots the panel 402 about the first axis to be in the tilted state. At the same time, the dc motor synchronously drives the second transmission member to lift the beacon portion 500 relative to the top surface of the panel 402. The beacon portion 500 in fig. 6C is between the low state and the high state during the lift. At this time, the indicator lamp 502 of the beacon unit 500 starts displaying information or presentation information. For example, when the screen of the mobile communication device is not lighted, the indicator lamp displays the state and progress of charging, etc. In alternative embodiments, the indicator light is replaced with other display elements, such as a display panel capable of displaying specific information. It should be understood that fig. 6A to 6D omit parts of the structure not shown for clarity of illustration. Wherein the first gear set may not be fully symmetrical. In some embodiments, additional parallel axis gears may be provided that are vertically offset to change the direction of gear rotation in order to achieve synchronous movement of the first and second racks.

Referring to fig. 7A to 7C, taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the connecting positions of the first clamping body 704, the first connecting shaft 706, the guide pin 412, the first link 640 and the first gear 639 are all in one-to-one correspondence. It should be understood that the second link 642 is connected with the second gear 641, and in the illustrated embodiment, since the first gear 639 and the second gear 641 are disposed between the grip bodies, the rotational direction of the first gear 639 and the rotational direction of the second gear 641 are opposite. The first link 640 and the second link 642 are arranged crosswise. The surface of the first connecting shaft 706 is provided with a plurality of continuous segments of a race comprising a first race segment 708 arranged substantially circumferentially, a second race segment 709 arranged axially and a third race segment 710. In this state, the first clamping body 704 is within the second opening 410 and is substantially aligned with the edge of the second opening, and the guide pin 412 is in a middle position rather than an extreme position of the second chute section 709.

Referring to fig. 8A to 8C, also taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin and the connecting position of the first link and the first gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this point, the first clamping body is retracted into the chamber and inside the chamber, and the guide pin is in the extreme position of the second chute section. At this time, the distance between the first holding body and the second holding body becomes shortest because of the facing movement.

Referring to fig. 9A to 9C, also taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin and the connecting position of the first link and the cylindrical gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this time, the first clamping body protrudes out of the housing to protrude from the second opening, and the guide pin returns to a substantially middle position of the second chute section. At this time, the distance between the first holding body and the second holding body gradually becomes longer from the shortest by the reverse movement. In this state, the panel is already in the raised position.

Referring to fig. 10A to 10C, also taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin and the connecting position of the first link and the first gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this time, the first clamping body continues to extend outward of the housing, and the guide pin returns to the other limit position of the second chute section. In this extreme position, the first runner section 708 transitions into the second runner section 709 such that the guide pin can smoothly slide from the second runner section 709 to the first runner section 708. At this time, the distance between the first clamp body and the second clamp body becomes longer by continuing the reverse movement. At the same time, the panel is raised to the most suitable angle to be in the lifting position, and the beacon part is lifted to the most suitable height to be in the high state.

Referring to fig. 11A to 11D, also taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin and the connecting position of the first link and the first gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this time, the first clamping body pivots along the first coupling axis to be perpendicular to the top surface of the panel to clamp the mobile communication device (not shown in the drawings) due to the guide pin 412 smoothly passing through the first chute section 708 to the third chute section 710 in the substantially circumferential direction of the first coupling axis.

Referring to fig. 12A to 12D, still taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin, and the connecting position of the first link and the first gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this point, the first clamp body continues to extend out of the housing and is in the extended position, and the guide pin 412 moves relatively to the limit position of the third runner section 710. At this time, the distance between the first clamping body and the second clamping body is longest.

It should be understood that, for the sake of understanding, part of the structure in the above drawings is not shown, and part of the structure is simplified.

The clamping body retracts firstly, extends out and pivots, and asynchronous (delayed) pivoting of the clamping body can be achieved through transmission of different transmission pieces under the condition of synchronous driving. The three transmission parts are driven by the same single direct current motor, the delayed motion effect is realized, the cost is saved, the space utilization rate is improved, and the reliable operation is ensured.

In the illustrated embodiment, since the side surface of the housing 400 is closely attached to the inner wall of the base 202, the delayed pivoting of the clamping body can avoid interference between the clamping body and the inner wall of the base when the housing is not completely tilted and the clamping body moves outward through the second opening. It should be understood that when the housing is tilted, the lowest position of the second opening is higher than the highest position of the inner wall of the base, i.e. in the case of a design in which the side surface of the housing is in contact with the inner wall of the base, the clamping body can be unfolded towards the outside of the housing through the second opening or pivoted around the second axis after the housing is pivoted.

In some embodiments, the track groove of the surface of the connecting shaft may comprise only the first runner section or the first and second/third runner sections. The different configurations of the chute sections correspond to different stroke requirements of the clamping body, i.e. to different trajectories of the guide pins. For example, the chute sections include a first chute section and a second chute section, and the first clamping body and the second clamping body can be moved in reverse first and then pivoted without being moved in reverse after pivoting.

It should be understood that the reverse motion is achieved by reversing the dc motor. For example, the panel is retracted to its initial position, the beacon portion is lowered to a low position, and the clamping body is retracted, pivoted reversely, and returned to the second opening. Wherein, the arrangement of the transmission parts can be matched with the respective regression time and sequence.

Through above setting, can be through a plurality of driving mediums of single motor drive to realize different motion effects, through synchronous or asynchronous (for example postpone) design, accord with human engineering design, have higher pleasing to the eye degree and science and technology and feel. In addition, the holding device also has expandability.

It is noted that the present invention (e.g., inventive concepts, etc.) has been described in the specification of the present patent document and/or illustrated in the drawings in accordance with exemplary embodiments; the examples of the present invention are presented by way of example only and are not intended as a limitation on the scope of the invention. The construction and/or arrangement of the elements of the inventive concept as embodied in the present invention as described in the specification and/or illustrated in the drawings is illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this patent document, it is readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that equivalents, modifications, variations, and the like of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of this invention. It should also be noted that various/other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and the like may be made in the configuration and/or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in the aspects of concept, design, structure, arrangement, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process/method, step, sequence of process/method steps, operation, operating conditions, properties, materials, compositions, combinations, and the like). ) Without departing from the scope of the invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of this invention. The scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g., the details, structures, functions, materials, acts, steps, sequences, systems, results, etc.) described in the specification and/or drawings of this patent document. It is contemplated that the claims of this patent document will be interpreted appropriately to cover the full scope of the inventive subject matter (e.g., including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the patent document is for the purpose of providing a description of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

It should also be noted that, according to exemplary embodiments, the present invention may include conventional techniques (e.g., techniques implemented and/or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents), or may include any other applicable techniques (now and/or in the future), having the capability to perform the functions and/or acts described in the specification and/or illustrated in the figures. All such techniques (e.g., techniques implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention as defined by the present patent document.

Claims

1. A holder adapted to be disposed in a base in a vehicle and used for an electronic product, the holder comprising:

a panel configured to support the electronic product;

a clamping assembly configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position fixing the electronic product relative to the panel; and

an actuating assembly configured to drive the panel between an initial position and a raised position, and to drive the clamping assembly between the retracted position and the extended position.

2. The holding device of claim 1, wherein the actuation assembly drives the panel and the clamping assembly in synchronous or asynchronous motion.

3. The holder of claim 1, further comprising a housing connected to the panel, the housing being pivotally connected to the base for moving the panel between the initial position and the raised position.

4. The retention device of claim 3, wherein the housing is driven by the actuation assembly to pivot relative to the base.

5. The holder according to claim 1, wherein a top surface of the panel is flush with a top surface of the base when the panel is in the initial position.

6. The retention device of claim 1, wherein the clip assembly moves from the retracted position to the extended position when the panel is in the raised position.

7. The holder of claim 1, wherein the actuation assembly includes a cam that rotates relative to the base, the panel moving between an initial position and a raised position in response to rotation of the cam.

8. The holding device of claim 1, wherein the actuation assembly includes first and second gears that counter-rotate with respect to each other, the clamping assembly including first and second links connected to the first and second gears, respectively, the first and second links translating in response to rotation of the first and second gears.

9. The holding device of claim 8, wherein the clamp assembly further comprises first and second connecting shafts pivotally connected to the first and second links, the first and second connecting shafts translating or pivoting relative to the first and second links, respectively, in response to translation of the first and second links.

10. The holding device according to claim 9, wherein the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft have a track groove, the holding device further comprising a guide pin cooperating with the track groove to guide the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft to pivot.

11. The holding device of claim 10, wherein the track slot includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment, the first and second connecting shafts pivoting relative to the first and second links, respectively, when the guide pin is located in the first slot segment; when the guide pin is located in the second chute section, the first and second connecting shafts translate.

12. The holder according to claim 1, further comprising a beacon portion arranged for signal display/prompting and movable between a low position and a high position relative to the panel.

13. The holding device of claim 12, wherein the actuation assembly drives the panel and the beacon portion in synchronous or asynchronous motion.

14. The holder of claim 12, wherein the actuation assembly includes a push rod having a ramp that cooperates with a wedge portion of the beacon portion to move the beacon portion between the low position and the high position in response to movement of the push rod.

15. The holder of claim 12, wherein the push rod has teeth thereon, and the actuator assembly further comprises a gear engaged with the teeth so that rotation of the gear moves the push rod.

16. The holding device of claim 1, wherein the actuation assembly is driven by a single motor.

17. The holding device of claim 1, further comprising a wireless charging module to wirelessly charge the electronic product.