WO2002079004A1 - Support for fixed portable telephone on vehicle steering wheel - Google Patents

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WO2002079004A1
WO2002079004A1 PCT/FR2002/001077 FR0201077W WO02079004A1 WO 2002079004 A1 WO2002079004 A1 WO 2002079004A1 FR 0201077 W FR0201077 W FR 0201077W WO 02079004 A1 WO02079004 A1 WO 02079004A1
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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
    • B60R11/0241—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof for telephones
    • 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
    • B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
    • B60R2011/0003—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle
    • B60R2011/001—Vehicle control means, e.g. steering-wheel or column
    • 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
    • B60R2011/0059—Connection with the vehicle part using clips, clamps, straps or the like
    • 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
    • B60R2011/0064—Connection with the article
    • B60R2011/0071—Connection with the article using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a device for using the hands-free functions of mobile telephones in vehicles.
  • the mobile phone is too far for a good consultation of the display and for good communication.
  • the device according to the invention makes it possible to facilitate the use of the hands-free function of mobile telephones while driving his vehicle.
  • the assembly makes it possible to adapt the device to the different format of mobile telephones and to keep the mobile telephone stationary and secured to the base.
  • a hook-shaped fixing allows the whole device to be fixed to the steering wheels of vehicles.
  • FIG. 1 represents, the device seen from the left, comprising a hook-shaped fixing, a base and a removable part.
  • Figure 2 shows, the device seen from the front in the closed position.
  • FIG. 3 represents, the device seen from the front in the open position.
  • Figure 4 represents, the device fix on a steering wheel with on its base a portable telephone which is fixed to him by the removable side of the device
  • the device comprises a base (1) the upper part of which is in the form of a hook (2) and the lateral sides are removable (3) covered with foam (4)
  • an electronic system integrated into the device allows the use of portable telephones which are not equipped with an integrated free hand.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for the use of hands-free mobile phones in a vehicle.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device for use of hands-free functions of portable telephones in vehicles. The device of the invention enables to facilitate hands-free functions of portable telephones while driving a vehicle. It consists of a base (1) with removable lateral sides (3) whereon is fixed a foam (4); the assembly enables to adapt the device to portable telephones of different format (5) and maintain the portable telephone immobile and integral with the base (1); on the upper part of the base a hook-shaped fixing element (2) enables to fix the assembly of the device on steering wheels of vehicles (6). The inventive device is particularly designed for hands-free use of portable telephones in a vehicle.

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SUPPORT POUR TELEPHONE PORTABLE FIXE SUR LE VOLANT D'UN VEHICULEHOLDER FOR PORTABLE TELEPHONE FIXED ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF A VEHICLE

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'utilisation des fonctions mains libre des téléphones portable dans les véhicules.The present invention relates to a device for using the hands-free functions of mobile telephones in vehicles.

Les téléphones portables sont aujourd'hui équiper des mains libres intégrées. L'utilisation de celui ci n'est pas pratique pendant la conduite de son véhicule.Mobile phones are now fitted with integrated handsfree. Using it is not practical while driving your vehicle.

Plus souvent fixe au tableau de bord, le téléphone portable est trop loin pour une bonne consultation de l'afficheur et pour une bonne communication.More often fixed on the dashboard, the mobile phone is too far for a good consultation of the display and for good communication.

Accrocher à la ceinture, pas pratique au moment d'une appelle. 0 Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de faciliter l'utilisation du fonction main libre des téléphones portables pendant la conduite de son véhicule.Hanging on the belt, not practical when calling. 0 The device according to the invention makes it possible to facilitate the use of the hands-free function of mobile telephones while driving his vehicle.

Il comporte en effet selon une première caractéristique, une base avec les cotés latéraux amovibles sur lesquelles est fixer une mousse. 5 l'ensemble permet d'adapter le dispositif au différent format des téléphones portables et de maintenir le téléphone portable immobile et solidaire de la base.According to a first characteristic, it indeed has a base with removable lateral sides on which a foam is fixed. 5 the assembly makes it possible to adapt the device to the different format of mobile telephones and to keep the mobile telephone stationary and secured to the base.

Sur la partie supérieure de la base une fixation en forme de crochet permet de fixer l'ensemble du dispositif sur les volants des véhicules. 0 Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation :On the upper part of the base, a hook-shaped fixing allows the whole device to be fixed to the steering wheels of vehicles. 0 According to particular embodiments:

- Les cotés latéraux amovible du dispositif permettent de maintenir le téléphone portable immobile et solidaire de la base.- The removable side sides of the device keep the mobile phone stationary and secured to the base.

- Une fixation en forme de crocher sur la partie supérieure de la base permet de fixer l'ensemble du dispositif sur les volants des véhicules. 5 - Les mousses fixées sur les cotés latéraux amovible du dispositif permettent une bonne fixation du téléphone portable. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention :- A hook-shaped attachment on the upper part of the base allows the entire device to be attached to the steering wheels of the vehicles. 5 - The foam attached to the removable side of the device allows the mobile phone to be fixed properly. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

La figure 1 représente, le dispositif vu de gauche composer d'une fixation en forme de crocher, d'une base et d'une partie amovible. 0 La figure 2 représente, le dispositif vu de face en position fermer.FIG. 1 represents, the device seen from the left, comprising a hook-shaped fixing, a base and a removable part. 0 Figure 2 shows, the device seen from the front in the closed position.

La figure 3 représente, le dispositif vu de face en position ouverte.FIG. 3 represents, the device seen from the front in the open position.

La figure 4 représente, le dispositif fixer sur un volant avec sur sa base un téléphone Portable qui lui est fixer par les coté latéraux amovible du dispositifFigure 4 represents, the device fix on a steering wheel with on its base a portable telephone which is fixed to him by the removable side of the device

En référence à ces dessins, le dispositif comporte une base (1) dont la partie 5 supérieure est en forme de crocher (2) et les côtés latéraux sont amovibles (3) recouverts d'une mousse (4) Selon une variante non illustrée, un system électronique intégré au dispositif permet l'utiUsation des téléphones portables qui ne sont pas équiper de main libre intégrée.With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a base (1) the upper part of which is in the form of a hook (2) and the lateral sides are removable (3) covered with foam (4) According to a variant not illustrated, an electronic system integrated into the device allows the use of portable telephones which are not equipped with an integrated free hand.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à l'utilisation des mains libres des téléphones portables dans un véhicule. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the use of hands-free mobile phones in a vehicle.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Dispositif pour téléphone portable caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une base (1), avec une partie supérieure en forme de crocher 1) Device for mobile telephone characterized in that it comprises a base (1), with an upper part in the shape of a hook (2), sur la partie inférieure se trouve deux cotés latéraux amovible (2), on the lower part there are two removable side sides (3), recouvert d'une mousse(3), covered with foam (4) 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieur de la base en forme de crocher (2) permet la fixation du dispositif sur les volants (6) des véhicules.(4) 2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper part of the hook-shaped base (2) allows the device to be fixed on the steering wheels (6) of vehicles. 3) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les cotés latéraux amovibles (3) permet de maintenir le téléphone portable (5) immobile et solidaire de la base.3) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the removable lateral sides (3) make it possible to keep the mobile phone (5) immobile and secured to the base. 4) Dispositif selon la revendication précédente caractérisé en ce que les mousses (4) fixe sur les parties latérales amovibles (3) permet une bonne fixation du téléphone portable (5) 4) Device according to the preceding claim characterized in that the foams (4) fixed on the removable side parts (3) allow good fixation of the mobile phone (5)
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