CN114194112B

CN114194112B - Holding device

Info

Publication number: CN114194112B
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: 2024-02-20
Anticipated expiration: 2041-12-31
Also published as: CN114194112A

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding device suitable for being arranged in a base in a vehicle and for an electronic product, comprising: a panel configured to support the electronic product; a clamping assembly arranged to move relative to the panel between a retracted position and an extended position securing the electronic product; and an actuation assembly arranged to drive the panel between an initial position and a raised position and to drive the clamp assembly between the retracted position and the extended position. The holding device can drive a plurality of transmission parts through a single motor, realizes different movement effects, accords with the human engineering design through synchronous or asynchronous design, has attractive appearance and technological sense, and also has expansibility.

Description

Holding device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of vehicle component related technology, and more particularly, to a holding device.

Background

In a moving environment, such as a traveling vehicle, electronic products, such as mobile communication devices or wearable devices (e.g., smart electronic watches), need to remain stable from being moved outside 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 the charging device needs to be ergonomically designed.

In addition, due to intelligent development of vehicles, new operation experience requirements are brought, such as technological sense of in-vehicle equipment and intelligent electric vehicles.

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

In the related art, the charging device can only realize a part of functions, and the electronic product is placed only by the groove design. In use, a hand-held is required to disconnect the charging procedure.

Disclosure of Invention

In order 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 comprising: a panel configured to support the electronic product; a clamping assembly arranged to move relative to the panel between a retracted position and an extended position securing the electronic product; and an actuation assembly arranged to drive the panel between an initial position and a raised position and to drive the clamp assembly between the retracted position and the extended position.

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

Optionally, the holding 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 in the initial position, a top surface of the panel is flush with a top surface of the base.

Optionally, the clip 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 a first gear and a second gear that counter-rotate with respect to each other, the clamping assembly includes a first link and a second link coupled to the first gear and the second gear, respectively, the first link and the second link translating in response to rotation of the first gear and the second gear.

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 and second connection shafts have track grooves, and the holding device further includes guide pins cooperating with the track grooves so as to guide the first and second connection shafts to pivot.

Optionally, the track groove comprises a first chute section and a second chute section, the first and second connecting shafts being pivotable relative to the first and second links, respectively, when the guide pin is located in the first chute section; the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft translate when the guide pin is located in the first second chute section.

Optionally, the holding device further comprises a beacon portion arranged for signalling/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 portion to move synchronously or asynchronously.

Optionally, the actuation assembly includes a push rod having a ramp that cooperates with the cam portion of the beacon portion such that the beacon portion moves between a low position and a 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 drive movement of the push rod by rotation of the gear.

Alternatively, 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, achieves different effects, accords with the human engineering design through synchronous or delayed design, has higher aesthetic degree and technological sense, and has expansibility.

Drawings

In the following, by way of example, the drawings of exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown, the same or similar reference numbers being used in the various drawings to designate the same or similar elements. In the accompanying drawings:

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

FIG. 1B shows a schematic view of a retainer device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on a secondary fascia panel in a second state;

FIG. 1C is a schematic view showing a third state in which a holding device of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a sub instrument panel;

FIG. 1D shows a schematic view of a retaining device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on a secondary fascia in a fourth condition;

FIG. 1E shows a schematic view of a retainer device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention mounted on a sub-instrument panel in a fifth state;

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

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

FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing a part of the internal structure of the holding device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a second state;

FIG. 5C illustrates a partial schematic view of an actuation assembly with a retaining device in a second state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

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

FIG. 6B is a schematic view showing a part of the internal structure of the holding device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a fourth state;

FIG. 6C illustrates a partial schematic view of an actuation assembly with a retaining device in a third state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6D illustrates a top schematic view of an actuation assembly portion structure of a retaining device in a third state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

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

FIG. 7B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 7A;

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

FIG. 8A shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with the clamping body moving relative to each other within the housing;

FIG. 8B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 8A;

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

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

FIG. 9B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 9A;

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

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

FIG. 10B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 10A;

FIG. 10C is a schematic view showing 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 clamp body;

FIG. 11B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 11A;

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

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

FIG. 12A illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with the clamp body reversed after pivoting;

FIG. 12B illustrates a partial schematic view of the clamping assembly and actuation assembly of FIG. 12A;

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

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

Detailed Description

In the present disclosure, the term "and/or" is intended to cover all possible combinations and subcombinations of the listed elements, including any, subcombinations, or all of the elements listed individually, without necessarily excluding other elements.

In the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to describe various elements and are not intended to limit the positional relationship, timing relationship, or importance of these elements, but are merely used to distinguish one element from another.

In the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front, rear, upper, lower, left, right" and the like refer to an azimuth or a positional relationship generally based on that shown in the drawings, and are merely for convenience of description and simplification of description, and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

Fig. 1A to 1E are schematic views showing structures of a holding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in different states when mounted on a sub-instrument panel. In fig. 1A, the retaining device is in a first, inactive state, the faceplate 402 is in an initial position, and the top surface of the faceplate 402 is flush with the top surface of the base 202, and the entire instrument cluster 200 is preferably fused together. The beacon portion 500 (see fig. 1C) is disposed in a strip-shaped structure sunk into the panel 402 (in a low-level state), and includes five side-by-side indicator lamps 502 (see fig. 3). In fig. 1B, in the second state, the panel 402 is still in the initial position and the mobile communication device 100 is initially identified, which is placed on the panel 402 of the holding means. Unlike the related art where the mobile communication device is placed, in the illustrated embodiment, the mobile communication device has a larger range that can be placed, and is easier to operate. In some embodiments, the mobile communication device may be identified without direct contact. In fig. 1C, in a third state, a sensor in the holding device, such as an infrared sensor, has sensed the mobile communication device 100 and sent a signal to a dc motor 602 (see fig. 3) of the actuation assembly in the holding device to start the dc motor 602. The holding device is driven by the dc motor 602 to tilt about the base 202 in the rear row direction of the vehicle, while during the lifting (tilting) the beacon portion 500 is lifted (in a 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 above tilting and lifting actions are performed simultaneously, and the mobile communication device 100 and the beacon section 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 upturned structure. In fig. 1D, in the fourth state, the clamping body is further translated to the underside of the mobile communication device 100 (between its retracted and extended positions). In fig. 1E, in a fifth state, the second clamp body 714 and the first clamp body (not shown) cooperate in an extended position after being pivoted 90 ° relative 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 coupled to a panel 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 provided in the vicinity of the functional module. The panel 402 is provided with a first opening 408, the strip-shaped beacon portion 500 is arranged in the chamber 406 through the first opening 408, and a first shaft 801 is arranged near the panel 402 where the beacon portion 500 is located, and the first shaft 801 is matched with a shaft hole on the base 202, so that the shell 400 drives the panel 402 to be suitable for pivoting around the first shaft, and the shell is tilted or retracted between an initial position and a lifting position together with components in the chamber. In addition, a heat radiation grill 405 for radiating heat is provided on the front side of the housing 400, and second openings 410 are provided on the left and right sides. The second opening 410 is configured in an elongated shape and is positioned adjacent to 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 exactly into the second opening 410, forming a closed structure in place.

As shown in fig. 3, which shows an exploded view of fig. 2. The upper chamber portion within the housing is used to arrange a plurality of modules attached to the bottom surface of the panel 402 and the beacon 500, first 620 and second 622 racks arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and first 702 and second 712 clamp assemblies. The lower chamber section is used for arranging the direct current motor 602, as well as the partial structure of the first transmission member, the second transmission member and the third transmission member surrounding the direct current motor 602. At least one baffle is provided within the chamber 406 to at least reduce the effects between the components. Wherein the dc motor 602 has upper and lower driving shafts protruding from its body, the lower driving shaft cooperates with the first bevel gear 606 of the first transmission member, the first bevel gear 606 and the second bevel gear 608 form an orthogonal gear pair and are connected to the cam 610, the cam 610 abuts against the bottom of the base 202 and is adapted to rotate 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 shaft mates with the first spur gear 616 of the second drive member, the first spur gear 616 meshing with the first gear set 618 of the second drive member, respectively, and simultaneously with the second gear set 638 of the third drive member, the second gear set including a first gear 639 and a second gear 641; wherein the first gear set 618 is in turn meshed with parallel and spaced apart first 620 and second 622 racks, the length of the first 620 and second 622 racks extending along the surface of the housing 400 and perpendicular to the first axis 801. The ends 624 of the first and second racks 620, 622 near the beacon portion 500 are provided with a ramp 626 that cooperates with a cam 504 fixed to the side end of the beacon portion 500 such that movement of the first and second racks 620, 622 translates into movement of the beacon portion 500 perpendicular to the top surface of the panel 402 via the first opening 408, i.e., movement of the beacon portion 500 between a low position and a high position relative to the panel. Further, an energy storage member, which in the illustrated embodiment is configured as a compression spring assembly 627, is sandwiched between the side end of the beacon portion 500 and the inner surface of the housing. The compression spring assembly 627 in the drawing comprises a compression spring and a guide post penetrating inside the compression spring, wherein the guide post is matched with a hole at a corresponding position of the shell through a hole of the platform 501 at the side end of the beacon part 500 to play a guiding role. When the beacon 500 is lifted relative to the panel 402, the compression spring is compressed to store energy and to be able to cushion acceleration as the beacon is lifted; when the beacon 500 is submerged relative to the surface of the housing, the compression spring releases energy to exert a downward force on the beacon.

As can be seen from the above, in the illustrated embodiment, the first transmission includes first and second bevel gears 606, 608 arranged in quadrature, and a cam 610 connected to the second bevel gear 608. The panel is driven by a direct current motor and pivots about a first axis through a first transmission.

The second transmission member includes a first cylindrical gear 616, a first gear set 618, a first rack 620, a second rack 622, and a cam structure formed by cam portion 504 and a bevel 626. Further, the second transmission also includes a compression spring assembly 627. The beacon portion is driven by the same direct current motor and moves vertically relative to the surface of the housing through a second transmission member.

In some embodiments, the drive of the rack is replaced by other drive structures, such as pushing the beacon portion by a push rod. In some embodiments, the cam portion is a cam slider between the beacon portion and the rack.

A third transmission and clamping assembly is also shown in fig. 3. Wherein the third drive member includes a second gear set 638 meshed with the first spur gear 616, and a first link 640 and a second link 642. By meshing with the first straight gear 616, the third transmission member is driven synchronously with the second transmission member, i.e., the first transmission member, the second transmission member, and the third transmission member are all synchronously driven by the same single direct current motor, thereby realizing that one motor drives three transmission members and realizing respective specific and distinct motion effects. The clamping assembly comprises a first clamping assembly 702 and a second clamping assembly 712, respectively comprising a first connecting shaft 706 and a second connecting shaft 716 coaxially arranged, wherein both ends of the first connecting shaft 706 are respectively connected with a first clamping body 704 and a first connecting rod 640. Similarly, the second connecting shaft 716 has both ends connected to the second clamping body 714 and the second link 642. 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 can be made of rubber materials for protecting the mobile communication equipment. As shown in connection with fig. 7B, the first link 640 and the second link 642 are disposed to cross and fixedly coupled with the first connection shaft 706 and the second connection shaft 716. Each surface of the first and second connection shafts 706 and 716 is provided with a track groove. In the illustrated embodiment, the track grooves are configured as multi-segment continuously transitioning chute segments. As shown in connection with fig. 11D, the plurality of continuously transitioned 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 cooperates with the track groove to guide the first link shaft 706 and the second link 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 the travel track of the clamping body, which will be further described below.

As can be appreciated from the above, in the illustrated embodiment, the third transmission includes the second gear set 638, the first link 640 and the second link 642 pivotally connected to the second gear set 638. The connecting rod is matched with a guide pin in the edge of the second opening through a second shaft, so that the clamping body pivots relative to the shell around the second shaft. Wherein the axis of the first shaft and the axis of the second shaft are parallel to each other.

In some embodiments, the stability of the movement of the connecting shaft is enhanced by providing a stop in the chamber, thereby limiting the displacement of the connecting shaft in directions other than the translational or pivotal directions thereof.

Referring to 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 500 is submerged in the cavity of the housing in a lowered position. 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 a part of the structure not shown for the sake of clarity.

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 drives the panel 402 to pivot about the first axis to be in an upturned state. At the same time, the dc motor synchronously drives the second transmission member such that the beacon portion 500 is lifted relative to the top surface of the panel 402. The beacon 500 in fig. 6C is between a low position and a high position during lifting. 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 lit, the indicator lamp displays the state of charge, progress, and the like. In alternative embodiments, the indicator lights are 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 a part of the structure not shown for the sake of clarity. Wherein the first gear set may be incompletely symmetrical. In some embodiments, to achieve synchronous movement of the first and second racks, additional vertically offset parallel axis gears may be provided to change the gear rotational direction.

Referring to fig. 7A to 7C, taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body 704, the first connecting shaft 706, the guide pin 412 and the first link 640 are all in one-to-one correspondence with the connection positions of the first gear 639. It should be appreciated 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 clamping 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 disposed to cross each other. The surface of the first connecting shaft 706 is provided with a continuous multi-segment chute section comprising a first chute section 708 arranged substantially circumferentially, a second chute section 709 arranged axially and a third chute section 710. In this state, the first clamp 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 of the second chute section 709 rather than in an extreme position.

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

Referring to fig. 9A to 9C, the first clamping assembly is also taken as an example, and the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin, and the connection positions of the first connecting rod and the cylindrical gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this time, the first clamping body protrudes out of the housing and protrudes out of 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 clamping body and the second clamping body is gradually lengthened from the shortest by the reverse movement. In this state, the panel is already in the raised position.

Referring to fig. 10A to 10C, taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin, and the first connecting rod are all in one-to-one correspondence with the connection positions of the first gear. At this time, the first clamping body continues to extend outwards from the housing, and the guide pin returns to the other limit position of the second chute section. In this extreme position, the first slot segment 708 is connected to the second slot segment 709 in a transitional manner, so that the guide pin can slide smoothly from the second slot segment 709 to the first slot segment 708. At this time, the distance between the first clamping body and the second clamping body becomes longer by continuing the reverse movement. At the same time, the panel is tilted to the most suitable angle to be in the raised position, and the beacon portion is raised to the most suitable height to be in the high position.

Referring to fig. 11A to 11D, taking the first clamping assembly as an example, the first clamping body, the first connecting shaft, the guide pin, and the first connecting rod are all in one-to-one correspondence with the connection positions of the first gear. At this time, the first clamping body is pivoted to be perpendicular to the top surface of the panel to clamp the mobile communication device (not shown) along the first connection shaft due to the guide pin, and the guide pin 412 smoothly passes through the first chute section 708 to the third chute section 710 along the substantially circumferential direction of the first connection shaft.

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 connection position of the first connecting rod with the first gear are all in one-to-one correspondence. At this point, the first clamp body continues to extend outwardly of the housing and is in the extended position, with the guide pin 412 relatively moving to the extreme position of the third chute 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 ease of understanding, some of the structures in the above drawings are not shown, and some of the structures are simplified.

The clamping body firstly retracts and then extends and then pivots, so that asynchronous (time-delay) pivoting of the clamping body can be realized through transmission of different transmission parts under the condition of synchronous driving. The three transmission parts are driven by the same single direct current motor, the time delay motion effect is realized, the cost is saved, the space utilization rate is improved, and the operation reliability is ensured.

In the illustrated embodiment, since the side surface of the housing 400 is tightly attached to the inner wall of the base 202, the time-delay pivoting of the clamping body can avoid interference with the inner wall of the base when the clamping body moves outwards through the second opening when the housing is not fully tilted. 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 of the housing is in contact with the inner wall of the base, the clamping body can be unfolded or pivoted out of the housing or about the second axis via the second opening after the pivoting of the housing is completed.

In some embodiments, the track groove of the surface of the connecting shaft may comprise only the first chute section or the first and second/third chute sections. The arrangement of the different chute sections corresponds to the travel requirements of the different clamping bodies, i.e. to the trajectories of the different guide pins. For example, the chute section includes a first chute section and a second chute section, and the first clamp body and the second clamp body can move in opposite directions and then pivot without moving in opposite directions after pivoting.

It will be appreciated that the reverse motion process described above can be achieved by reversing the dc motor. For example, the panel is retracted back to its original position, the beacon is lowered back to the low position, and the clamp body is retracted back to pivot back to the second opening. Wherein, the setting of the transmission piece can be matched with the time and sequence of the respective regression.

Through the arrangement, a plurality of transmission parts can be driven by a single motor, different movement effects are realized, and the design of synchronization or asynchronization (such as delay) accords with the ergonomic design and has higher aesthetic degree and technological sense. In addition, the holding device has expansibility.

It is noted that the present invention (e.g., inventive concepts, etc.) has been described in the specification and/or illustrated in the drawings of this patent document according to exemplary embodiments; the examples of the present invention are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The structures and/or arrangements of the elements of the inventive concepts embodied in the present invention as described in the specification and/or illustrated in the drawings are illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this patent document, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that equivalents, modifications, variations, etc. 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.) is intended to be included within the scope of this invention. It should also be noted that various/other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, alterations, omissions, and the like may be made in the configuration and/or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in the form, design, structure, means, arrangement, configuration, means, function, system, process/method, step, sequence of process/method steps, operation, operating conditions, performance, materials, compositions, combinations, etc.). ) Without departing from the scope of the invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of this invention. The scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the particular subject matter (e.g., details, structures, functions, materials, acts, steps, sequences, systems, results, etc.) described in the specification and/or drawings of this patent document. It is intended that the claims of this patent document be interpreted appropriately as covering the full range 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 present 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 is also 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 any other suitable technique (now and/or in the future) having the ability to perform the functions and procedures/operations described in the specification and/or illustrated in the figures. All such techniques (e.g., techniques implemented in examples, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are considered to be within the scope of the invention of this patent document.

Claims

1. A holding device adapted to be arranged in a base in a vehicle and used for an electronic product, characterized in that the holding device comprises:

a panel configured to support the electronic product;

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

an actuation assembly arranged 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

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

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

3. The holder of claim 1, further comprising a housing coupled to the panel, the housing pivotally coupled to the base to move the panel between the initial position and the raised position.

4. A holding device according to claim 3, wherein the housing is driven by the actuation assembly to pivot relative to the base.

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

6. The retaining 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 holder of claim 1, 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.

9. The holding device of claim 8, wherein the first and second connection shafts have track grooves, the holding device further comprising guide pins that mate with the track grooves to guide the first and second connection shafts to pivot.

10. The holding device of claim 9, wherein the track slot comprises a first chute section and a second chute section, the first and second connecting shafts being pivotable relative to the first and second links, respectively, when the guide pin is located in the first chute section; the first and second connecting shafts translate when the guide pin is located in the second chute section.

11. The holder according to claim 1, further comprising a beacon portion configured for signaling/prompting and movable between a low position and a high position relative to the panel.

12. The holder of claim 11, wherein the actuation assembly drives the panel and the beacon to move synchronously or asynchronously.

13. The holder of claim 11, wherein the actuation assembly includes a push rod having a ramp that mates with a cam of the beacon portion such that the beacon portion moves between a low position and a high position in response to movement of the push rod.

14. The holder of claim 13, wherein the pushrod has teeth thereon, the actuation assembly further comprising a gear engaged with the teeth such that rotation of the gear moves the pushrod.

15. The holder of claim 1, wherein the actuation assembly is driven by a single motor.

16. The holder of claim 1, further comprising a wireless charging module to wirelessly charge the electronic product.