[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a device holder system for holding a portable electronic device in a vehicle, and in particularly, to an electronic device holder that can be mounted in a media system provided on dash board of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the present subject matter relates to a connecting shaft for connecting the electronic device holder with the mounting hole of the media system.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] There exist several mounting devices for automobile electronics. The most common of the mounting devices are cradles for holding mobile devices like smart phones or GPS devices, and PDAs. Conventional installation of such devices was on main windshield glass, air conditioning ducts outlets, charging slots, etc through a device holder which is either pasted or attached via vacuum pressure. However, all such designs had either aesthetic or view hindrance issues. For example, connecting wire creates hindrance is vehicle operating conditions. Further, placement of such holding devices was also distracting to the occupants, mainly the driver of the vehicle. A recent trend of providing cradles in the vicinity of the audio systems of the vehicles has started, wherein mounting slots are provided on or near the audio systems for receiving the cradles. However, such mounting slots are prone to entrants like dust, insects, and other foreign matter. To avoid this, caps are normally provided over the mounting slots, and the caps are to be removed before inserting the cradle. However, such caps normally get

misplaced due to their small size, again exposing the mounting slots, which is not desirable.
[004] United States Patent publication US9432071B2 provides a smart phone holder. The smart phone holder may include a docking portion formed on a panel in a vehicle cabin and provided with an electric terminal, a supporter detachably mounted on the docking portion and provided with a power pin corresponding to the electric terminal, a cradle provided with a rear surface mounted on a front surface of the supporter, a supporting cradle disposed at an end of the cradle and configured to support an end of a smart phone, a moving unit mounted in the cradle, and configured to slide the supporting cradle from or to the end of the cradle corresponding to a size of the smart phone, and a charging unit mounted in the other end portion of the cradle to be rotatable to a front surface of the cradle and provided with a charging connector inserted in a charging terminal formed on the other end of the smart phone.
[005] US patent publication US2010/0264284A1 discloses an in-car mounting structure for portable automotive instrument includes a positioning case installed in a predetermined space behind a dashboard of a car and a portable device holder. The positioning case is internally divided by a partition plate into a first and a second receiving space. A movable gate is pivotally turnably connected to an open end of the first receiving space, and the portable device holder is assembled to an outer face of the movable gate for holding a portable electronic device thereto. A power receptacle is provided in the first receiving space and connected to an in-car power supply, and includes a jack corresponding to a plug of the portable electronic device. With the in-car mounting structure for portable automotive instrument, the portable electronic device can be mounted in the car without blocking the driver's sight during driving or spoiling an asthetic interior appearance of the car.
[006] Technical problem associated with the existing technologies is that buttons of the smart phone or hand held device are activated upon insertion in the device holder. Another problem is hanging of data cable or power cable in the

vehicle cabin. Further, there is requirement for separate storage area to place the cable. Yet another technical problem associated with existing device holders is that there are high chances of mis-placing of mounting hole cap.
[007] Further, the existing device holders do not satisfy the safety standard during frontal impact of the vehicle. During impact condition of the vehicle, the existing device holders create sharp edges which are dangerous for the occupants of the vehicle.
[008] Furthermore, when the device holders are mounted on the media system or proximity of the media system, there are high chances that the device holder come into the working region of USB and hinder the removal and insertion of USB from the media system.
[009] Yet another technical problem associated with the existing device holders is that mounting and un-mounting of the device holders are difficult. Insertion and pulling out of the device holders require manual force which may create high chances of breaking of the device holder during use.
[0010] Therefore, there is need in the art to develop a device holder which can solve above mentioned technical problems efficiently without adding substantial cost in the final product. Therefore, the inventors of the present invention provide a technical solution of the technical problems.
[0011] In order to provide technical solution for the present technical problem, the inventor of the present invention invested sufficient time, labour, efforts. Further, the inventors went with lot of experiment to achieve the desired objective of the present subject matter.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[0012] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed hereinbelow.

[0013] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide an electronic device holder designed to be mounted to a mounting hole of a media system located in a vehicle dashboard.
[0014] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide an device holder system for connecting the electronic device holder with the media system.
[0015] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide an electronic device holder capable of receiving a cap associated with a mounting hole of the media system.
[0016] Another object of the present subject matter is provide an electronic device holder having a plurality of retainers for receiving data cable or aux cable or power cable around the electronic device holder.
[0017] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a connecting shaft with a fin mechanism for smooth locking and unlocking of the electronic device from the media system.
[0018] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a connecting shaft with a circular groove provided along circumference of the connecting shaft to initiate breaking during impact condition of the vehicle.
[0019] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a connecting shaft incorporating regulatory requirements and pertaining to interior fitting of equipments.
[0020] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a connecting shaft with a ball joint mechanism having a protrusion to avoid interference of the electronic device holder with peripheral parts of the media system.
[0021] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective, and efficiently designed electronic device holder that is distinct from all conventional designs.

[0022] Yet another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective and efficiently designed connecting shaft which provides safety functionalities to the electronic device holder.
[0023] Yet another object of the present subject matter is that present connecting
5 shaft can be implemented with any other electronic device holder having ball joint
mechanism to make the electronic device holder safe during impact.
[0024] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
10 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0025] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a device holder
system to hold an electronic device in vehicle cabin. The concepts are further
described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to
identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it
15 intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0026] The present invention relates to a device holder system having media system and an electronic device holder. The electronic device holder is designed to be mounted to a mounting hole of that media system that is located in a vehicle dashboard, the mounting hole being provided with a cap. The electronic device
20 holder includes a mounter/connecting shaft designed to securely mount the
electronic device holder to the mounting hole. The electronic device holder includes a holding structure that is coupled to the connecting shaft. The holding structure defining a top surface and a bottom surface that opposed the top surface, The top surface and the bottom surface are separated by a width, a cap unlock
25 device removably secured on the bottom surface. The cap unlock device is
configured for unlocking the cap. Further, the bottom surface has a cap receiving slot configured to receive the cap after getting unlocked. Further, a plurality of retainers is disposed along corners of the bottom surface configured to retain a cable wound around the holding structure. The electronic device holder further
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includes a securing mechanism that is mounted to the top surface and designed to secure an electronic device to the holding structure.
[0027] The present invention relates to an electronic device holder includes a
holding structure defining a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top
5 surface. The electronic device holder has a cap unlock device removably secured
on the bottom surface. The cap unlock device configured for unlocking the cap and a cap receiving slot disposed on the bottom surface. The cap receiving slot configured to receive the cap after getting unlocked.
[0028] The present invention relates to an electronic device holder includes a
10 holding structure defining a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top
surface. The bottom surface includes a plurality of retainers disposed along corners. The plurality of retainers is configured to retain a cable wound around the holding structure and a securing mechanism, mounted to the top surface, designed to secure an electronic device to the holding structure.
15 [0029] In another embodiment, the present subject matter herein relates to device
holder system comprising a media system having a mounting hole, an electronic device holder, and a connecting shaft configured to connect the electronic device holder to the mounting hole. The connecting shaft includes a connecting rod. The connecting rod has a plurality of protrusions at locking end/ one end and a
20 spherical structure at other end. The connecting shaft includes a circular groove in
between the one end and the other end to initiate breaking of the connecting shaft during impact.
[0030] In yet another embodiment of the present subject matter relates to a
connecting shaft comprising a connecting rod, a plurality of protrusion provided at
25 one end of the connecting rod to lock the connecting shaft with the mounting hole
and a spherical structure at other end to receive the electronic device holder. The connecting rod includes a circular groove in between the one end and the other end to initiate breaking of the connecting shaft during impact.
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[0031] In another embodiment, the present subject matter herein relates to device
holder system comprising a media system having a mounting hole, an electronic
device holder, and a connecting shaft configured to connect the electronic device
holder to the mounting hole. The connecting shaft includes a connecting rod. The
5 connecting rod has a plurality of protrusion provided at one end of the connecting
rod to lock the connecting shaft with the mounting hole and a spherical structure
provided at other end to receive the electronic device holder. The connecting rod
further includes a diametrically expanded circular flange second portion and a
protrusion provided at joint of the spherical structure and the connecting rod to
10 restrict movement of the connected the electronic device holder.
[0032] In another embodiment, the present subject matter relates to a connecting
shaft having a connecting rod. The connecting rod has a plurality of protrusion
provided at one end and a spherical structure provided at other end. The
connecting rod further includes a diametrically expanded circular flange second
15 portion in between the one end and the other end. The diametrically expanded
circular flange second portion provided closer to the spherical structure than the plurality of protrusions. The connecting shaft includes a protrusion that is provided at joint of the spherical structure and the connecting rod.
[0033] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject
20 matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of
preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
25 [0034] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only
typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number
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identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same
numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and
components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with
embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example,
5 and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0035] Fig. 1a illustrates a perspective view of an electronic device holder and a connecting shaft in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0036] Fig. 1b illustrates a side view of the electronic device holder of fig. 1a, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
10 [0037] Fig. 1c illustrates a top view of the electronic device, in accordance with
an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0038] Fig. 2a illustrates a rear view of the electronic device holder the connecting shaft of Fig. 1a, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
15 [0039] Fig. 2b illustrates an exploded view of the figure 2a, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0040] Fig. 2c illustrates a cross section view taken along a line c-c’ of the figure 2b, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0041] Figs. 3a and 3b illustrate perspective views of a cap and a cap receiving
20 slot associated with the electronic device holder of Fig. 1, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0042] Fig 4 illustrates structure of connecting shaft, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0043] Fig. 5 illustrates an un-assembled device holder system consisting of
25 electronic device holder, media system, and the connecting shaft, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0044] Fig. 6 illustrates an assembled device holder system of fig. 5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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[0045] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the
purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from
the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and
methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles
5 of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0046] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It
10 should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to
clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended
15 claims.
[0047] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that,
although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the
present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects,
and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are
20 intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0048] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular
embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As
used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the
plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be
25 further understood that the tennis “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or
“including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
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[0049] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the
functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example,
two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may
sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts
5 involved.
[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific
terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further
understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should
10 be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the
context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0051] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be
described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be
15 noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject
matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0052] Fig. 1a illustrates a perspective view of an electronic device holder 100 in
20 accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the
electronic device holder 100 is designed to be mounted to a mounting hole 502
(shown in figures 5 and 6) of a media system 500 (shown in figures 5 and 6)
located in a vehicle dashboard. In an example, the mounting hole is being
provided with a cap 102 for refraining entry of any dust or foreign material in the
25 mounting hole. Further, the media system may be any audio, video, or
entertainment system known in the art.
[0053] The electronic device holder 100 includes a connecting shaft 104 designed
to securely mount the electronic device holder 100 to the mounting hole. In an
example, the connecting shaft 104 may be a male like shaft having substantial
30 geometrical structure corresponding to a female structure of the mounting hole.
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The electronic device holder 100 further includes a holding structure 106 coupled
to the connecting shaft 104. In an example, the holding structure 106 may be
rotatable as coupled to the connecting shaft 104. In another embodiment, the
holding structure 106 is coupled with the connecting shaft with a ball joint
5 mechanism.
[0054] The holding structure 106 includes a top surface 108 facing an occupant of
the vehicle. The holding structure 106 further includes a bottom surface 110
facing the connecting shaft 104. The bottom surface 110 is opposite to the top
surface 108. The top surface 108 and the bottom surface 110 of the holding
10 structure 106 are separated by a width “W”. The width W may be a solid structure
or a hollow structure. The hollow width W may be provided to secure features of securing mechanism. Further, the holding structure 106 is preferably made of plastic material. Furthermore, it can be made of any suitable material.
[0055] Figs. 2a and 2b illustrate rear views of the electronic device holder 100
15 showing the bottom surface 110 and the connecting shaft 104 (not shown), along
with the cap 102. Referring to Figs. 2a and 2b together, the electronic device holder 100 further includes a cap unlock device 112 removably secured on the bottom surface 110. In an embodiment, the cap unlock device 112 is configured to be removed from the bottom surface 110, and further utilized for unlocking the
20 cap 102 provided on the mounting hole. As shown in Figs. 2a and 2b, the cap 102
includes a recess 202, and the cap unlock device 112 includes a key portion 204. The recess 202 of the cap 102 has a length 202a that more than width 204a of the key portion 204. Further, the cap unlock device 112 define a holding portion 112b having a plurality of ribs for grip. The holding portion 112b has a width 112a that
25 is more than the width 204a of the key portion 204 for efficient grip. Further, the
length 202a of the recess 202 is smaller than diameter ‘D’ of the cap 102. In an example, the key portion 204 is configured to be inserted in the recess 202, such that a twisting action of the cap unlock device 112 unlocks the cap 102 from the mounting hole. Therefore, a width 202b of the recess 202 is bigger than a
30 thickness 204b of the cap 102, referring to Figs. 2b and 2c.
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[0056] Referring to figs. 2a and 2b, the electronic device holder 100 further
includes a cap receiving slot 114 disposed on the bottom surface 110. In an
embodiment, the cap receiving slot 114 is configured to receive the cap 102 after
getting unlocked from the mounting hole by the cap unlock device 112. Further,
5 the cap unlock device 112 is also placed in the corresponding cap unlock device
receiving slot 112c. In aspect of the present subject matter, a diameter of the cap receiving slot 114 is same as diameter of the mounting hole.
[0057] Figs. 3a and 3b illustrates perspective views of the cap 102 and the cap receiving slot 114 respectively. As can be seen, the cap 102 includes a plurality of
10 first ribs 302, and the cap receiving slot 114 includes a plurality of second ribs
304 corresponding to the plurality of first ribs 302, such that the plurality of first ribs 302 mate with the plurality of second ribs 304 for securing the cap 102 in the cap receiving slot 114 based upon a twisting action of the cap unlock device 112 being inserted in the cap 102. Referring figs. 1b and 3b together, the width ‘W’ is
15 provided to secure the cap 102 in the holding structure 106. The width ‘W’ of the
holding structure 106 is more than or same as height/depth of the cap 102. With reference to Fig 3, the ball joint restriction mechanism on shaft ensures the cradle does not interfere with the Audio unit or other peripheral parts such as USB, charging/Aux cable head, etc.
20 [0058] Referring back to Figs. 1a, 1b, and 2a, 2b, the electronic device holder 100
further includes a plurality of retainers 116, disposed along corners of the bottom surface 110. In an example, the plurality of retainers 116 is configured to retain a cable wound around the holding structure 106. The cable may be a data cable, charging cable, aux cable, or the like. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of
25 retainers 116 includes an L-shaped structure 120 defining a first edge 122
extending perpendicularly away from the bottom surface 110, and a second edge 124 extending perpendicularly from the first edge 122 towards edge portion of the bottom surface 110, such that the bottom surface 110, the first edge 122, and the second edge 124 define a gap “G” therebetween. In an example, the cable being
30 wound around the holding structure 106 will get inserted in the gap “G”. The
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plurality of retainers 116 further includes a plurality of protrusions 126. In an
example, the plurality of protrusions 126 are provided on the bottom surface 110
and protruded towards the second edge 124. On end portion of the second edge
124 a protrusion 128 is protruded towards bottom surface and faces the bottom
5 surface 110, such that the plurality of protrusions 126, 128 are proximal to the gap
“G”. The gap “G” is defined in between the protrusion 128 on end portion of the
second edge 124 and the protrusion 126 on the bottom surface 110. In other
aspect, the first edge 122 and the second edge 124 is defined in between the two
protrusions 126 on the bottom surface. In an example, the cable being received in
10 the gap “G” will be retained through the plurality of protrusions 126, 128 and gets
locked with the plurality of retainers 116.
[0059] Referring back to figs. 1a. 1b, and 1c, the electronic device holder 100 further includes a securing mechanism 118 mounted to the top surface 108. In an embodiment, the securing mechanism 118 is designed to secure an electronic
15 device to the holding structure 106. The electronic device may be a mobile phone,
smartphone, tablet, pager, media player, GPS navigator, or the like portable devices or user equipment known in the art. In an example, the securing mechanism 118 includes a claw like structure including a plurality of clamps 130, the plurality of clamps 130 being capable of adjustably expanding and retracting
20 in accordance with dimensions of the electronic device meant to be secured with
the holding structure 106.
[0060] Further, the plurality of clamps 130 include windows 132, the windows 132 providing tolerance to cater any buttons or switches associated with the electronic device, for example, power or volume buttons associated with a
25 smartphone. The windows 132 ensure that the buttons or switches are not
activated when the electronic device is secured to the electronic device holder 100. Further, the electronic device holder 100 is provided with elastomers or rubber 134 disposed on the top surface 108 and the plurality of clamps 130. Further, the elastomers or rubber 134 include a wave like or zig-zag pattern. Such
30 a pattern ensures increased friction between the electronic device and the holding
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structure 106, and thereby enhanced gripping of the electronic device in the electronic device holder 100.
[0061] In another embodiment of the present subject matter which relates to a
connecting shaft 400 as illustrated in the figure 4. The electronic device holder
5 100 as explained in figures 1a-3b and the present connecting shaft 400 combine
with each other. In other words, the connecting shaft 400 helps the electronic device holder 100 to securely mount on the mounting hole of the media system. The connecting shaft 400 which is cylindrical shaft meant to provide in between the electronic device holder 100 and the mounting hole of the media system. The
10 connecting shaft 400 has a connecting rod 401. The connecting rod 401 has a
plurality of protrusions 402 at one end 400a to securely lock the connecting shaft 400 with the mounting hole. The mounting hole has a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of protrusions 402 of the connecting rod 401 such that the plurality of protrusions 402 mate with the plurality of openings for
15 securing the connecting shaft 400 based upon push and twisting action of the
connecting shaft 400 in the mounting hole of the media system. Further, degree of movement of the plurality of openings matches with the degree of movement of the plurality of protrusions 402. In order to lock the connecting shaft 400 into the mounting hole, the connecting shaft 400 is pushed and twisted at angle to lock.
20 Based on the current structure of the connecting shaft 400, the connecting shaft
400 is locked into the mounting hole in two locking steps to avoid unlocking while angle adjustment of the electronic device holder.
[0062] On the other end 400b of the connecting rod 401, a spherical structure 403 is provided. The spherical structure 403 is integrated with the connecting rod 401.
25 The spherical structure 403 is provided for ball joint mechanism with the other
connecting device, such as electronic device holder. The other connecting device has a receiving portion to receive the spherical structure 403 of the connecting shaft 400. The other connecting device can rotate about the spherical structure 403 in all directions. A protrusion 404 is provided at joint of the spherical structure
30 403 and the connecting rod 401 of the connecting shaft 400. The protrusion 404
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restricts movement of the electronic device holder in one direction so that the
electronic device holder does not interfere with other media devices, such as USB.
For example, the protrusion 404 provides more degree of movement of the
electronic device holder in right side direction as compared to left side direction
5 because on the left side USB is present.
[0063] Referring to figure 4, a second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 formed around a predetermined position on the connecting rod 401 for pressing the connecting shaft 400 towards the mounting hole on the media system for mounting the connecting shaft 400. The second diametrically expanded
10 circular flange portion 405 is located in between the spherical structure 403 and
the plurality of protrusions 402. The second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 has a plurality of fins 405a supporting the second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405. The plurality of fins 405a connects the connecting rod 401 with the second diametrically expanded circular flange portion
15 405. The plurality of fins 405a provides strength to the second diametrically
expanded circular flange portion 405 so that it does not break during pressing or pulling out of the connecting shaft 400 from the mounting hole of the media system. The second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 with the plurality of fins 405a is located closer to the spherical structure 403 for assisting
20 mounting and un-mounting of the connecting shaft 400 than the plurality of
protrusions 402. Further, the second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 has diameter 405b which is more than diameter 401a of the connecting rod 401.
[0064] As shown in the figure 4, a circular groove 406 is provided diametrically
25 around the connecting rod 401. The circular groove 406 is located in between the
plurality of protrusion 402 and the spherical structure 403. The circular groove
406 is provided closer to locking end 400a of the connecting shaft 400 as
compared to the spherical structure 403. The circular groove 406 defines a
diameter 406a that is smaller than diameter 401a of the connecting rod 401,
30 thereof creates a weak zone/point. The circular groove 406 creates weak point in
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the connecting shaft 400 to initiate breaking of the connecting rod 401 during
impact or hit. Further, depth of the circular groove depends on the force required
to break the connecting shaft 400. Furthermore, the breaking force depends on the
length of the connecting shaft, material of the connecting shaft, and weight of the
5 other connecting device at spherical end 400b.
[0065] As shown in figure 4, a first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 located on the connecting rod 401 in between the plurality of protrusions 402 and the circular groove 406. The first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 is formed at predetermined position on the connecting rod 401, such
10 that it moves inside the mounting hole. The first diametrically expanded circular
flange portion 407 is closer to the circular groove 406 of the connecting shaft 400 than the plurality of protrusions 402. The first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 has smaller diameter 407a as compared to the second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405. The diameter 407a of the first
15 diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 is more than diameter 401a of
the connecting rod 401. Further, the diameter of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 is in accordance with the mounting hole. The diameter 407a of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 is same as diameter of the mounting hole. The first diametrically expanded circular flange
20 portion 407 is provided closer to the circular groove 406 than the plurality of
protrusion 402 to assist breaking of the connecting rod 401 at weak point, i.e., the circular groove 406. Further, part L1 of the connecting rod 401 may have bigger diameter as compared to part L2 of the connecting rod 401.
[0066] In an embodiment of the present subject matter, in the assembly with the
25 mounting hole, a part L1 or length upto L1 of the connecting rod 401 is inside the
mounting hole. The first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 rests
in the mounting hole to assist breaking of the circular groove 406 during
application of force at an angle. The length L1 covers the circular groove 406 and
the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 along with locking end
30 400a having the plurality of protrusions 402. Further, part L2 portion comprising
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the second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 with fins and the spherical end 403 remains outside the mounting hole to receive the other connecting device.
[0067] During impact condition, the connecting device transfers impact energy to
5 the connecting shaft 400 particularly to the connecting rod 401. Upon receiving
the impact energy, the connecting rod 401 breaks from the circular groove 406 and the connecting device falls inside the media system along with the length L2 portion of the connecting shaft. The first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 restricts entry of broken particles inside the mounting hole. Further,
10 the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion 407 acts as a strong
portion and provided closer to the circular groove that act as weak portion to initiate breaking of the connecting rod. The length L1 of the connecting shaft 400 ensures that no sharp edges are available to open in vehicle cabin, and thereby user safety is enhanced during the impact by hiding the sharp edges inside the
15 mounting hole. The circular groove 406 and the first diametrically expanded
circular flange portion 407 avoid creation of sharp edges in the connecting rod 401 during breaking of the length L2.
[0068] The present connecting shaft 400 is made of plastic material with molding
process. Further, any suitable material, such as resin can be used for
20 manufacturing which satisfy user safety norms. The length of the connecting rod
401 can be optimized in size to maintain all features to reduce vibrations and also to stay close to media system for more cabin space.
[0069] Fig. 5 illustrates device holder system 600, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The device holder system 600 includes
25 a media system 500, an electronic device holder 100, and a connecting shaft 400.
The media system 500 includes a mounting hole 502 that is covered with a cap 102 (as shown in figures 1 and 2) to avoid entry of dust. The diameter of cap 102 is same as diameter 502a of the mounting hole 502. The connecting shaft 400 is configured to connect the electronic device holder 100 with the mounting hole
30 502 of the media system 500. The connecting shaft 400 connects with the bottom
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surface 110 of the electronic device holder 100. The bottom surface 110 defines a
structure to securely receive spherical structure of the connecting shaft 400. As
illustrated in the figs. 1a-3b, the electronic device holder 100 includes the holding
structure 106 that comprises the top surface 108 and the bottom surface 110 that is
5 opposite to the top surface 108. Further, the cap unlock device 112 removably
secured on the bottom surface 110 to un-lock the cap 102 from the mounting hole
502. Further, the bottom surface 110 has the cap receiving slot 114 to safely
secure the cap 102 after un-mounting from the mounting hole 502. The electronic
device holder 100 further comprises the plurality of retainers 116 that are disposed
10 along corners of the bottom surface 110 to securely wound the cable and a
securing mechanism 118 provided on the top surface 108 to hold the electronic device.
[0070] The device holder system 600 can be mounted on dash-panel or dash¬
board of the vehicle cabin. The media system 500 may have other facilities, such
15 as control buttons, display screen, control knobs, USB and Aux port, 12V
charging port, etc.
[0071] Figure 6 illustrates assembled view of the device holder system 600 as shown in the figure 5.
[0072] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the connecting shaft
20 400 and the electronic device holder 100 as described in the figure 4 and figure 1,
respectively can be used together to provide better and user safe electronic device holder or cradle.
[0073] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the device holder
system 600 can be provided with the electronic device holder 100 as described in
25 figure 1a with other existing connecting shaft.
[0074] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the device holder system 600 can be provided with the connecting shaft 400 as described in figure 4 with other existing electronic device holder having ball joint mechanism at rear end to receive spherical portion of the connecting shaft 400.
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[0075] The connecting shaft 400 and the electronic device holder 100 can be provided as two separate parts.
[0076] The present connecting shaft 400 provides below mentioned advantages:
[0077] The second diametrically expanded circular flange portion 405 along with
5 the plurality of fins 405a aid user to easily lock and un-lock the electronic device
holder or cradle from Audio fascia in vehicle dashboard (or media device?).
[0078] In case of accidental impact on the electronic device holder or cradle, the
arrangement of the circular groove 406 and the first diametrically expanded
circular flange portion 407 ensures that the connecting rod 401 gets broken
10 without any sharp edges. Thus, it ensures user safety in case of accidental impact
and also, meets regulatory requirements (such as ECE R21 and IS 15223).
[0079] The term “vehicle” or “Automobile” as used throughout this detailed
description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of
carrying one or more human occupants or Goods and is powered by any form of
15 energy. The term “vehicle” is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited
to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.
[0080] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps
20 or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations.
Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated
25 embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of
other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the
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practice of the methods herein. The use of "comprising" or "including" also contemplates embodiments that "consist essentially of or "consist of the recited feature.
[0081] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

We claim:

A device holder system (600) comprising:
a media system (500) having a mounting hole (502); an electronic device holder (100); and
a connecting shaft (400) configured to connect the electronic device holder (100) to the mounting hole (502), the connecting shaft (400) comprising:
a connecting rod (401);
a plurality of protrusion (402) provided at one end (400a) of the connecting rod (401) to lock the connecting shaft (400) with the mounting hole; and
a spherical structure (403) provided at other end (400b) to receive the electronic device holder (100),
wherein the connecting rod (401) includes a circular groove (406) diametrically around thereon, the circular groove (406) located between the plurality of protrusion (402) and the spherical structure (403).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting rod (401) includes a first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407), the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) located in between the circular groove (406) and the plurality of protrusion (402).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is located closer to the circular groove (406) than and the plurality of protrusion (402).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a diameter (406a) of the circular groove (406) is smaller than a diameter (401a) of the connecting rod (401).

The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a diameter (407a) of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is bigger than a diameter (401a) of the connecting rod (401).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a diameter (407a) of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is same as a diameter (502a) of the mounting hole (502).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is provided to initiate breaking of the connecting rod (401) during crash.
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a part (LI) of the connecting rod (401) is inside the mounting hole (502a).
The device holder system (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device holder (100) comprising a top surface (108) and a bottom surface (110) opposed to the top surface (108), wherein the bottom surface (110) is securely fastened to the spherical structure (403).
A connecting shaft (400) comprising:
a connecting rod (401);
a plurality of protrusion (402) provided at one end (400a) of the connecting rod (401); and
a spherical structure (403) provided at other end (400b),
wherein the connecting rod (401) includes a circular groove (406) diametrically around thereon, the circular groove (406) located between the plurality of protrusion (402) and the spherical structure (403).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the connecting rod (401) includes a first diametrically expanded circular flange portion

(407), the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) located in between the circular groove (406) and the plurality of protrusion (402).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is located closer to the circular groove (406) than the plurality of protrusion (402).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 10, wherein a diameter (406a) of the circular groove (406) is smaller than a diameter (401a) of the connecting rod (401).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a diameter (407a) of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is bigger than a diameter (401a) of the connecting rod (401).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a diameter (407a) of the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is same as a diameter (502a) of the mounting hole (502).
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first diametrically expanded circular flange portion (407) is provided to initiate breaking of the connecting rod (401) during crash.
The connecting shaft (400) as claimed in claim 10, wherein a part (LI) of the connecting rod (401) is inside the mounting hole (502a).