US20080052879A1 - Retention mechanism for a wearable terminal - Google Patents
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Abstract
Described is a retention mechanism for a mobile terminal. The retention mechanism comprises a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, where the frame includes channels. The retention mechanism also comprises a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, where the release lever includes rails. The frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the channels of the frame in the rails of the release lever.
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- Conventional mobile terminals are used in a variety of environments. In certain situations, it is advantageous to have the mobile terminals worn on an area of the body. Conventional technology allows mobile terminals to be worn using straps, clips, etc. In other situations, it is also advantageous to be able to attach and/or remove the mobile terminal at will from the wearable accessory. However, sometimes, conventional technology does not allow a user to easily attach and/or remove the mobile terminal from the wearable accessory. Often, a user is required to remove both the mobile terminal with the wearable accessory which is more time consuming and requires more effort or requires the use of both hands to attach and/or remove the mobile terminal.
- The present invention relates to a retention mechanism for a mobile terminal. The retention mechanism comprises a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, where the frame includes channels. The retention mechanism also comprises a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, where the release lever includes rails. The frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the channels of the frame in the rails of the release lever.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a top side of a retention mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a bottom side of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 shows an exemplary coupling of a release lever of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 attached to a wearable accessory according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 shows an exemplary use of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 where a frame is attached to a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 shows an exemplary assembly of the retention mechanism with the mobile terminal ofFIG. 5 . - The present invention may be further understood with reference to the following description and the appended drawings, wherein like elements are referred to with the same reference numerals. The exemplary embodiment of the present invention describes a retention mechanism with rails and couplers for use with mobile terminals and wearable accessories. In particular, the exemplary embodiment of the retention mechanism is designed to be coupled, in a fist instance, to a wearable accessory (an accessory that is worn on the body or clothing, e.g., a wrist, a belt, etc.). In a second instance, the retention mechanism is coupled to a mobile terminal (e.g., a mobile computing device, a PDA, a scanner, etc.). Thus, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an arrangement to attach a mobile terminal to a wearable accessory allowing a user to carry and/or operate the mobile terminal while attached to the wearable accessory. In addition, the exemplary embodiment of the retention mechanism also allows the user to detach or de-couple the mobile terminal from the wearable accessory. The rails and couplers will be discussed in detail below.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a top side of a retention mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The retention mechanism includes two main components, arelease lever 100 and a terminal-side frame 200. The assembly of therelease lever 100 and the terminal-side frame 200 will be discussed in more detail below with reference toFIG. 5 . - In the exemplary embodiment, the
release lever 100 is the component of the retention mechanism that is coupled to the wearable accessory. The coupling will be discussed in more detail below with reference toFIG. 4 . The shape of therelease lever 100 is illustrated as a U-shape. Therelease lever 100 comprises a middle section (MS) 105, a left tine section (LTS) 110, and a right tine section (RTS) 115. The LTS 110 is connected to the MS 105 via abending zone 120. The RTS 115 is connected to the MS 105 via abending zone 125. Thebending zones rail 140 and attachment points (AP) 150. The RTS 115 contains arail 145 and APs 155. It should be noted that the U-shape is only exemplary and other designs are possible. In the exemplary embodiment, therelease lever 100 is manufactured with a U-shape sheet metal with plastic molded around a substantial majority of the surface area of the sheet metal. Rubber is molded onto the areas of the sheet metal without the plastic mold. The structure of therelease lever 100 will be discussed in more detail below with reference toFIG. 3 . - In the exemplary embodiment, the terminal-side frame (hereinafter “frame”) 200 is the component of the retention mechanism that is coupled to the mobile terminal. The coupling will be discussed in more detail below with reference to
FIG. 5 . The shape of theframe 200 is illustrated as a substantially rectangular piece with a window. Theframe 200 comprises sides 205-220. Theside 205 contains connection points (CP) 225. Thesides channels side 220 containsCPs 230. It should be noted that the use of a rectangular shape is only exemplary and other designs are possible. For example, in another exemplary embodiment, theframe 200 may exhibit a trapezoidal shape with a window. The trapezoidal shape may allow for easier sliding of therails channels release lever 100 and theframe 200 are dependent on each other. - The
tab 130 of therelease lever 100 may be utilized by the user to release the mobile terminal andframe 200 from therelease lever 100. In the exemplary embodiment, thetab 130 is extended at the middle of theMS 105 of therelease lever 100. Therelease lever tab 130 may be manufactured using, for example, plastic, rubber, etc. As discussed above, a section of the sheet metal would run within thetab 130. Thetab 130 may be pushed to release the mobile terminal from the wearable accessory. The mechanism for releasing the mobile terminal will be described in greater detail below. In the exemplary embodiment, thetab 130 exhibits a flattened U-shape. Thetab 130 may also contain gripping points to increase a coefficient of friction when a finger is applied to thetab 130. However, it should be noted that the flattened U-shape of thetab 130 is only exemplary and thetab 130 may be any shape, for example, a straight extension. In another exemplary embodiment, the releasing function of thetab 130 may be an indentation for a finger to be inserted. In the exemplary embodiment, thetab 130 occupies approximately half the length of theMS 105. However, it should be noted that thetab 130 may extend the entire length of theMS 105 or a shorter length that may depend on the positions of themale couplers 135. - The
male couplers 135 are retention units of therelease lever 100. Themale couplers 135 extend out of the top side of theMS 105 of therelease lever 100. The amount of extension may be dependent on the mass and/or size of the mobile terminal to which the terminal-side frame 200 is mounted. For example, a light-weight mobile terminal may only require themale couplers 135 to extend a relatively small amount whereas a heavy weight mobile terminal may require themale couplers 135 to extend more, such as twice the light-weight length. In the exemplary embodiment, themale couplers 135 are designed to exhibit a substantially cylindrical shape. However, it should be noted that the cylindrical shape is only exemplary and that other shapes may be used (e.g., blocks, conical). It should also be noted that the use of themale couplers 135 is only exemplary. For example, therelease lever 100 may include affixing mechanisms to permanently attach therelease lever 100 to theframe 200. Thus, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention embodies both a detachable assembly and a permanent assembly. - The
male couplers 135 may be manufactured using plastic. However, it should be noted that the use of plastic is only exemplary and that other materials may be used (e.g., rubber). Themale couplers 135 are inserted in counterpart female couplers (not shown) which are located on the mobile terminal itself. The female couplers are reception ports (i.e., holes). The female couplers may be located, for example, within a frame of the mobile terminal or a unit that houses the female couplers which is affixed to the mobile terminal. The coupling of themale couplers 135 to the corresponding female couplers will be described in greater detail below. In another exemplary embodiment, themale couplers 135 may comprise a rubber exterior capped over a plastic interior. - The
male couplers 135 are located on the top side and towards the ends of theMS 105. In the exemplary embodiment, themale couplers 135 lie on a line that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of theMS 105. In the exemplary embodiment, the male couplers are also equidistant from a center of theMS 105. However, it should be noted that the positions of themale couplers 105 according to the exemplary embodiment is only exemplary. For example, themale couplers 135 may not be equidistant from the center of theMS 105 or the male couplers may not be aligned in a line that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of theMS 105. Such embodiments may be helpful if the mobile terminal has a side that is heavier than the other. - It should be noted that the use of the
male couplers 135 located on theMS 105 is only exemplary. Those skilled in the art will understand that the female couplers may be located on theMS 105 of therelease lever 100 while themale couplers 135 may be located on the mobile terminal. Functioning similarly to the exemplary embodiment described above, the female couplers may be, for example, holes that receive themale couplers 135 that may be, for example, the extensions described above. The locations of the female couplers on theMS 105 may be similar to the locations of themale couplers 135 of the above described exemplary embodiment. - It should also be noted that the use of the female couplers located on the mobile terminal is only exemplary. Those skilled in the art will understand that the female couplers may be located on the
frame 200. Theframe 200 may be designed to widen and lengthen theside 205 in order to house the female couplers. This exemplary embodiment allows the mobile terminal to maintain its structure aside from attaching theframe 200 to the mobile terminal. The female couplers would be located on a corresponding location on theside 205 of theframe 200 to receive themale couplers 135 located on theMS 105 of therelease lever 100. - The
rails release lever 100. Therails channels rails RTS 115, respectively. In the exemplary embodiment, therails RTS 115, respectively, until reaching the bendingzones rails RTS 115, respectively, is only exemplary. Those skilled in the art will understand that the length of therails rails 140, 145 (i.e., no rotation). - In the exemplary embodiment, because the
rails channels rails rails tab 130 being inadvertently depressed. The rails may be designed with a mechanical failsafe. For example, therails channels - The
APs release lever 100 attaches to the wearable accessory, for example, using a mechanical connector. In the exemplary embodiment, theAPs release lever 100 to the wearable accessory. However, those skilled in the art will understand that theAPs APs release lever 100. These buttons may then be snapped into corresponding buttons on the wearable accessory. Thus, those skilled in the art will understand that theAPs release lever 100 to the wearable accessory. - The bending
zones RTS 115, respectively. The bendingzones release lever 100 that allow thetab 130 to be pushed. As will be discussed in further detail below with reference toFIG. 3 , the bendingzones release lever 100 to flex when thetab 130 is pushed. When a user presses thetab 130 in a downward direction (i.e., perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tab 130), the bendingzones MS 105 in the same direction. This downward motion of theMS 105 will disengage themale couplers 135 from the corresponding female couplers (e.g., on the mobile terminal), thereby disengaging the mobile terminal from therelease lever 100 and the wearable accessory. - The following will describe the exemplary embodiment of the
frame 200 in greater detail. As discussed above, thechannels frame 200 are the counterparts to therails frame 200 may be manufactured using a similar method as therelease lever 100. For example, theframe 200 may include a sheet metal with plastic molding. Those skilled in the art will understand that using the sheet metal with plastic molding allows theframe 200 to slightly bend and not stay completely rigid. If rigid, theframe 200 is prone to breakage when a sufficient force is applied. - In the exemplary embodiment, the
channels channels channels rails frame 200 and the mobile terminal are engaged by therelease lever 100. Those skilled in the art will understand that the length of thechannels rails channels rails channels rails - The
CPs frame 200 attaches to the mobile terminal, for example, using a mechanical connector. Similar to theAPs CPs frame 200 to the mobile terminal. However, those skilled in the art will understand that theCPs CPs 225 are located on theside 205. According to the exemplary embodiment, theCPs 225 are not placed at the edges of the side 205 (i.e., corner ofside 205 withsides 210, 215) because those corners represent the entry point for therails CPs 230 are located on the corners of theframe 200, wheresides join side 220. It should be noted that these locations are only exemplary and that other locations are possible for theCPs frame 200, theCPs sides -
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a bottom side of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 .FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the opposite side of the components described above forFIG. 1 . It should be noted that the bottom side of theMS 105 of therelease lever 100 may opposite sides of themale couplers 135. For example, themale couplers 135 may extend through theMS 105 and be held using a complimentary component that holds themale couplers 135. - It should be noted that the retention mechanism according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention does not contain any sharp corners (i.e., all corners are rounded). Those skilled in the art will understand that the sliding function of the retention mechanism works more efficiently with rounded surfaces. However, it should be noted that sharper corners may also be used, for example, if the retention mechanism is required to be stationary when assembled (i.e., the
release lever 100 and theframe 200 united). -
FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the retention mechanism ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . The cross sectional view ofFIG. 3 is of therelease lever 100, taken across theLTS 110, the bendingzone 120, and theMS 105. It should be noted that the following description also describes thebending zone 125. As discussed above, since thebending zone 120 is part of therelease lever 100, the bendingzone 120 is manufactured using a flexible,durable metal sheet 305. Thesheet 305 may be, for example, sheet metal. In the exemplary embodiment, thesheet 305 is used to provide a bending flexibility. Those skilled in the art will understand that the thickness of thesheet 305 depends on the length of themale couplers 135, the amount of flexibility of therelease lever 100, necessary amount of bending of the bendingzones release lever 100 is designed to be loose, athinner sheet 305 is used. - In the exemplary embodiment, the bending
zone 120 is manufactured using rubber. As discussed above, some areas of thesheet 305 is molded with rubber. The bendingzone 120 is molded on thesheet 305 between theMS 105 and theLTS 110. In the exemplary embodiment, a portion of theMS 105 and theLTS 110 that is in contact with the bendingzone 120 extend partially the length of thebending zone 120. The size of the contacting portions of theMS 105 and theLTS 110 may depend on molding requirements. The flexibility of the bending zone 120 (via the rubber portion and sheet 305) provides the user an ability to push therelease lever tab 130 to release the mobile terminal from the retention mechanism. Those skilled in the art will understand that the use of thebending zone 120 on both sides of thesheet 305 allows for a user to bend thetab 130 in both directions. Such a use may be, for example, to push thetab 130 in the opposite direction of the release direction to ensure that themale couplers 135 are fully inserted into the counterpart female couplers. -
FIG. 4 shows an exemplary coupling of therelease lever 100 of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 attached to awearable accessory 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As discussed above, therelease lever 100 is the component of the retention mechanism that attaches to thewearable accessory 300. In the exemplary embodiment, thewearable accessory 300 is a device used to aid in attaching the mobile terminal to a limb of a user, particularly the wrist. Therelease lever 100 is attached to thewearable accessory 300 using theAPs APs release lever 100 to thewearable accessory 300. Thewearable accessory 300 may include counterparts (not shown) to theAPs release lever 100 may attach to thewearable accessory 300. In the exemplary embodiment, the placement of therelease lever 100 extends beyond the surface of the top of thewearable accessory 300. This extension allows thetab 130 to be depressed without interference from thewearable accessory 300. Therelease lever 100 may be permanently affixed to the wearable accessory 300 (e.g., via the rivets). Those skilled in the art will understand that the permanent affixing is only exemplary and that temporary attachments (e.g., via hook and loop fasteners) are also possible. Such an embodiment may be useful, for example, if the retention mechanism is intended to be used on several surfaces. It should be noted that the use of thewearable accessory 300 is exemplary only and that the retention mechanism may attach to other units, for example, a belt mount. -
FIG. 5 shows an exemplary use of the retention mechanism ofFIG. 1 where theframe 200 is attached to amobile terminal 400 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As discussed above, theframe 200 is the unit that attaches to themobile terminal 400. Theframe 200 attaches to themobile terminal 400 using theCPs frame 200 is semi-permanently attached to themobile terminal 400 using screws. It should be noted that theframe 200 may be temporarily attached to themobile terminal 400 using the above described methods such as hook and loop fasteners. The attachment of theframe 200 with themobile terminal 400 allows thechannels rails release lever 100. Those skilled in the art will understand that therelease lever 100 is stationary while themobile terminal 400 with theframe 200 is mobile (i.e., the component that is attached and/or removed). Thus, themobile terminal 400 with theframe 200 is the component that slides into therails FIG. 5 shows anarrow 500 that depicts the direction themobile terminal 400 with theframe 200 slides into therails mobile terminal 400 with theframe 200 is assembled with therelease lever 100, themale couplers 135 are in a position to slide into thefemale couplers 405 provided on themobile terminal 400. As discussed above, thefemale couplers 405 are reception ports (e.g., holes) to receive themale couplers 135. The size of thefemale couplers 405 will depend on the size of themale couplers 135. -
FIG. 6 shows an exemplary assembly of the retention mechanism with themobile terminal 400 ofFIG. 5 . The assembled unit shows themale couplers 135 completely inserted into thefemale couplers 405. Thus, if a user wishes to remove themobile terminal 400 with theframe 200 from therelease lever 100, the user depresses thetab 130 to remove themale couplers 135 from thefemale couplers 405. Once removed, the user may slide out themobile terminal 400 with the affixedframe 200 from therelease lever 100. - It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made in the present invention, without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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1. A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, the frame including channels; and
a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, the release lever including rails, wherein the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the channels of the frame in the rails of the release lever.
2. The retention mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the release lever further includes a first coupler and when the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever, the first coupler engages a corresponding second coupler.
3. The retention mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the second coupler is included on one of the frame and the mobile terminal.
4. The retention mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the first coupler is a male coupler.
5. The retention mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the release lever further includes a bending zone allowing the release lever to bend thereby releasing the first coupler from the second coupler.
6. The retention mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the release lever further comprises a release tab that is depressed to release the first coupler from the second coupler.
7. The retention mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the release lever is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the wearable accessory.
8. The retention mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the frame is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the mobile terminal.
9. The retention mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the frame and the release lever are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding.
10. A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal;
a first and second channel located on a first and second side of the frame;
a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory;
a tab located on a side of the release lever;
a coupler located on a top side of the release lever that locks the mobile terminal to the wearable accessory; and
a first and second rail connected to the release lever via connectors, the first and second rail located on a first and second side of the release lever that is substantially parallel to the first and second side of the frame,
wherein the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the first and second channel of the frame in the first and second rail of the release lever.
11. The retention mechanism of claim 10 , wherein a corresponding coupler is located on one of the frame and the mobile terminal.
12. The retention mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the coupler is a male coupler.
13. The retention mechanism of claim 11 , wherein the release lever further includes a bending zone allowing the release lever to bend thereby releasing the coupler from the corresponding coupler.
14. The retention mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the frame, channels, release lever, tab, and rails are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding.
15. The retention mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the release lever is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the wearable accessory.
16. The retention mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the frame is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the mobile terminal.
17. A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, the frame including channels;
a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, the release lever including rails; and
a coupling means to couple the frame and the release lever when the channels of the frame are inserted into the rails of the release lever.
18. The retention mechanism of claim 17 , wherein the coupling means comprises a first coupler located on the release lever and a second coupler located on one of the frame and the mobile terminal.
19. The retention mechanism of claim 18 , wherein the first coupler is a male coupler.
20. The retention mechanism of claim 18 , wherein the frame and the release lever are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding.
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