Support Connecting Apparatus For Using Inside Vehicles

Abstract

A support connecting apparatus for using inside vehicles and being installed in the space between a windshield and an installation surface is provided, including a fixing module and at least a connecting module. The fixing module includes a first fixing unit, a second fixing unit and an adjustable support unit. The first fixing unit and the second fixing unit are connected to the two ends of the adjustable support unit. The adjustable support unit can be adjusted for extending the length or retracting so that the fixing module can be installed in the space between the windshield and the installation surface. The connecting module is connected to the fixing module to provide connection to other objects.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a support connecting apparatus for using inside vehicles, to be installed in the space between the windshield and the dashboard so as to provide connection to other objects or devices for convenience of use of electronic devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There are numerous electronic devices commonly used in vehicles, including electronic toll collection (ETC) receiver, mobile phone, video player, PDA, GPS, digital TV, and so on. These electronic devices must use a connecting apparatus for installment inside the vehicle. The connecting apparatus is usually fixed to an appropriate location inside the vehicle for holding the electronic device. For example, depending on the type and design, the connecting apparatus can be fixed to the windshield, top surface of the dashboard, and so on, so that the electronic devices can be held and conveniently used.[0003]There are disadvantages for the connecting mechanism ...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]The joint of the first fixing unit and the adjustable support unit includes a first angle adjustment and lock set, and the joint of the second fixing unit and the adjustable support unit includes a second angle adjustment and lock set so that the adjustable support unit can be adjusted to a fixed angle and lock in the angles with the first fixing unit and the second fixing unit. This allows the fixing module to be applicable to more variety of vehicles.

[0011]Another object of the present invention is to provide a support connecting apparatus for using inside vehicles with a strong hold. When in use, the adjustable support unit maintains in the pushing-out position so as to provide forces to cause the friction between the soft attach element of the first fixing unit and the windshield and the friction between the anti-slippery element of the second fixing unit and the installation surface. In addition, the smooth contact surface of the attach element is tightly pressed against the windshield to form a suction effect so as to enhance the strong hold.

Problems solved by technology

There are disadvantages for the connecting mechanism used by the conventional connecting apparatus for engaging to the vehicle:1. Plugged into the cigarette lighter: the disadvantage is to damage the cigarette lighter;2. glued to the surface above the dash board: difficult to remove and ruin the interior decoration of the vehicle; and3. using sucker to attach to windshield: blocking the driver's view and possible to interfere with the safety; thus some places prohibits the use of such devices.

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