FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970 (as amended)
[39 OF 1970]
&
The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See Section 10 and Rule 13]
TITLE: “AN ADJUSTABLE OBJECT HOLDER AND METHOD THEREOF”
Name and address of the Applicant:
TATA MOTORS LIMITED, an Indian company having its registered office at
Bombay house, 24 Homi Mody Street, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra,
INDIA.
Nationality: INDIAN
The following specification particularly describes the invention the manner in which it is
to be performed.
TECHNICAL FIELD
Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to an object holding device. More particularly embodiments relates to an adjustable object holding device for accommodating different shapes and sizes of hand held devices.

BACKGROUND OF DISCLOSURE

The use of handheld electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital music players, ipods, and ATM cards are becoming more popular as personal entertainment devices. The attractiveness of mobile phones is in their capability of communicating with the others from the distant places and digital music players, ipods are in their capability of storing and playing large amounts of music. These attributes make mobile phones, digital music players and ipods ideal for use in different environments including automobile environments. However for automobile use, it is desirable to use a mounting and/or holding device to secure the handheld devices within the car. Otherwise, the jostling caused by the car''s movement can damage the handheld devices.

Further, mobile holder has to be provided in commercial vehicle so that drivers can put their respective mobiles inside the holder while driving the vehicle. This facility is given for increase customer comfort level. But different customers prefer different types of mobile phones, means different shapes and sizes of the mobile phones. The conventional mobile phone holders provided in the commercial vehicle are suitable for particular type of mobile i.e. a particular shape and size of the mobile.

In light of forgoing discussion, it is necessary to provide an adjustable object holding device which can accommodate different shapes and sizes of hand held devices to overcome the problems stated above.

STATEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE

Accordingly the present disclosure provides an adjustable object holder comprising: a back panel consists of plurality of stepped side edges on either sides of the back panel, wherein each of the stepped side edges comprises pin; a pair of side panels consists of plurality of holes facing each other at its first and second ends, wherein first end of the each side panel is connected to the either ends of back panel by inserting pins of the back panel inside the holes provided in first end of the side panels through a plurality of torsion springs; and a pair of front panels consists of a pair of pins at its one end, wherein each front panel is connected to second end of each side panel by inserting said pins inside the holes provided in second end of the each side panel through the plurality of torsion springs, and also provides for a method of assembling an adjustable object holder, said method comprising an acts of: inserting at least one torsion spring on each pin of a back panel and front panels; connecting a pair of side panels having plurality of holes facing each other at its first and second ends to the back panel by inserting pins of the back panel inside the holes provided in first end of the side panels through the plurality of torsion springs; and connecting a pair of front panels having a pair of pins at its one end by inserting said pins inside the holes provided in second end of the side panels through a plurality of torsion springs, and also provides for an object holder comprising: a base component of predetermined shape consists of an interior chamber for storing the object; and a pocket component mounted on top peripheral surface of the base component, wherein said pocket component includes a pocket for receiving and holding the object, and also provides for a method of assembling an object holder, said method comprising an act of: mounting a pocket component made of rubber material on top peripheral surface of a base component for receiving and holding the object firmly inside the base component.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of system and method as claimed in the present disclosure.

Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an adjustable object holder comprising: a back panel consists of plurality of stepped side edges on either sides of the back panel, wherein each of the stepped side edges comprises pin; a pair of side panels consists of plurality of holes facing each other at its first and second ends, wherein first end of the each side panel is connected to the either ends of back panel by inserting pins of the back panel inside the holes provided in first end of the side panels through a plurality of torsion springs; and a pair of front panels consists of a pair of pins at its one end, wherein each front panel is connected to second end of each side panel by inserting said pins inside the holes provided in second end of the each side panel through the plurality of torsion springs.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, plurality of holes (101c) are provided on surface of the base panel (101) for connecting the base panel (101) to the fixed member.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, plurality of cavities (107) are provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), the side panels (102) and the front panels (104) for receiving legs (103a) of the torsion spring (103).

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the back panel (101) is equipped with a base panel (105) at its bottom edge for supporting the object placed in the holder (100).

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the back panel (101), the side panels (102) and the front panels (104) are equipped with plurality of inclined plates (106) at their respective top edges for receiving objects of different shapes and sizes.

The present disclosure is also in relation with the a method of assembling an adjustable object holder, said method comprising an acts of: inserting at least one torsion spring on each pin of a back panel and front panels; connecting a pair of side panels having plurality of holes facing each other at its first and second ends to the back panel by inserting pins of the back panel inside the holes provided in first end of the side panels through the plurality of torsion springs; and connecting a pair of front panels having a pair of pins at its one end by inserting said pins inside the holes provided in second end of the side panels through the plurality of torsion springs.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a circular portion (103b) of the torsion springs (103) are placed on the pins (101b and 104a) provided in the back panel (101) and front panels (104), and legs (103b) of the torsion springs (103) rests inside a cavities (107) provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104).

Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides an object holder comprising: a base component of predetermined shape consists of an interior chamber for storing the object; and a pocket component mounted on top peripheral surface of the base component, wherein said pocket component includes a pocket for receiving and holding the object.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, plurality of holes (104b) are provided on inner surface of the base component (401) for connecting the base component (401) to the fixed member.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, shape of the base component (401) is selected from at least one of rectangular, circular, square and triangular.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pocket component (402) is made of elastic material selected from at least one of rubber, plastic for receiving and holding the object firmly inside the base component (401).

The present disclosure also provides for a method of assembling an object holder, said method comprising an act of: mounting a pocket component made of rubber material on top peripheral surface of a base component for receiving and holding the object firmly inside the base component.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base component (401) is fastened to the fixed member using a fastener selected from at least one of screws, nuts and bolts, and hex lobular screws, pins.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pocket component (402) is pasted to top peripheral surface (401b) of the base component (401).

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DISCLOSURE

One object of the present disclosure is to provide an adjustable object holding device which can accommodate can hold various shapes and sizes of handheld devices.

One object of the present disclosure is to provide an adjustable object holding device which is cost effective, simple in construction and easy to clean.

One object of the present disclosure is to provide an adjustable object holding device which is easy to assemble and takes less time for manufacturing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate front and rear perspective views of an adjustable object holder according to first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A-2C illustrates a back panel, side panels, torsion spring and front panels of an adjustable object holder according to first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an adjustable object holder according to first embodiment of the present disclosure holding objects of different sizes.

FIG. 4 illustrates perspective view of an object holder according to second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a base component and pocket component of an object holder according to second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 illustrates object holder according to second embodiment of the present disclosure holding the object.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

To overcome the drawbacks mentioned in the background the present disclosure provides an adjustable holder for accommodating a different shapes and sizes of hand held devices.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are exemplary embodiment illustrating a front and rear perspective views of an adjustable object holder (100) according to first embodiment of the present disclosure. The object holder (100) comprises a back panel (101) of predetermined shape having a plurality of stepped side edges (101a). FIG. 2A shows the stepped side edges (101a) of the back panel (101) which includes at least one pin (101b) protruded from its surface. A pair of side panels (102) is connected to the back panel (100). FIG. 2B shows side panel (102) having a plurality of holes (102a) on its first and second ends (102b and 102c). The side panels (102) are connected to the either ends of back panel (101) by inserting the pins (101b) of the back panel inside the holes (102a) provided in the first end (102b) of the each side plate (102). The torsion spring (103) is placed on each pin (101b) before inserting the pins (101b) inside the holes (102a) to facilitate rotary motion of the side panels (102) with respect to back panel (101). A pair of front panels (104) is connected to the side panels (102). FIG. 2D shows front panel (104) having a pair of pins (104) at its one end which are connected to second end of each side plates (102). The pins (104a) of the front plates (104) are inserted inside the holes (102a) provided in second end (102c) of the each side panel (102). The torsion spring (103) is placed on each pin (104a) before inserting said pins (104a) inside the holes (102a) to facilitate rotary motion of the front panels (104) with respect to side panels (102).

In one embodiment, the shape of the object holder (100) is selected from group comprising but not limited to rectangular shape, square shape, circular shape and oval shape depending on type of the object.

The back panel (101), the side panels (102) and the front panels (104) are provided with plurality of cavities (107) at predetermined peripheral locations for accommodating legs (103a) of the torsion spring (103). In one embodiment, a circular portion (103b) of the torsion springs (103) are placed on the pins (101b and 104a) provided in the back panel (101) and front panels (104), and legs (103b) of the torsion springs (103) rests inside a cavities (107) provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104).

In one embodiment, while connecting the side panel (102) to the back panel (101) one leg (102b) of the torsion spring (103) rests inside the cavity (107) provided on back panel (101) and the other leg (102b) of the torsion spring (103) rests inside the cavity (107) provided on the side panel (102). And while connecting the front panel (104) to the side panel (102) one leg (103b) of the torsion spring (103) rests inside the cavity (107) provided on side panel (102) and the other leg (103b) of the torsion spring (103) rests inside the cavity (107) provided on the front panel (104).

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the torsion springs (103) are optionally replaced with compression spring, arc springs and any other elastic materials which serve the purpose.

FIGS. 2A-2D are exemplary embodiment illustrating a back panel (101), side panels (102), torsion spring (103) and front panels (104) of an adjustable object holder (100) according to first embodiment of the present disclosure. The back panel (101) is rectangular in shape and has plurality of holes (101c) on its surface for mounting the back panel (101) with the fixed member. A base panel (105) is provided at bottom edge of the back panel (101) for supporting the object placed inside the holder (100) as shown in FIG.2A. The side panel (102) consists of plurality of holes (102a) on its first and second sides (102b and 102c) as shown in FIG.2B for accommodating pins (101b) provided in the back panel (101). The torsion spring (103) consist of a circular portion (103a) a pair of legs (103b) as shown in the FIG. 2C. In one embodiment, a circular portion (103b) of the torsion springs (103) are placed on the pins (101b and 104a) provided in the back panel (101) and front panels (104), and legs (103b) of the torsion springs (103) rests inside a cavities (107) provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104). The front panels (104) includes pair of pins (104a) as shown in FIG. 2D for connecting the said front panels (104) with the side panels.

In one embodiment, the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104) are equipped with the inclined plates (106) on their respective top surfaces for receiving the objects of different shapes and sizes. The inclined plates (106) are rigid and made of same material as that of the panels (101, 102 and 104). Further, the inclined plates (106) are can be replaced with slide rollers, or any other receiving means which serve the purpose.

In one embodiment, the inclined plates (106) are optionally made flexible for receiving objects from different positions such as inclined, horizontal and vertical positions. Further, the inclined plates (106) are manufactured by same material of the panels and/or different materials such as rubber or any other material which serve the purpose.

In one embodiment, the fixed members are selected from a group comprising but not limited to instrument panel of the vehicle, walls and work tables. Etc. And the back panel (101) is fixed to the fixed members through a fastener selected from at least one of pins, screws, nuts and bolts and hex lobular screws.

In one embodiment, plurality of cavities (107) are provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104) for receiving legs (103a) of the torsion spring (103).

FIGS. 3A and 3B are exemplary embodiments illustrating adjustable object holder of the present disclosure holding objects of different sizes. Since, the side panels (102) are rotatably connected to the back panel (101) and front panels (104) are connected to rotatably to the side panels (102) the holder (100) can accommodate objects of different shapes and sizes. The object is selected from a group but not limited to mobile phone, pocket diary, wallet, ATM cards and cassettes.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary embodiment which illustrates a perspective view of an object holder (400) according to second embodiment of the present disclosure. The holder (400) comprises a base component (401) of predetermined shape consists of an interior chamber (401a) for storing the object. A pocket component (402) having a pocket (402a) is mounted on top peripheral surface of the base component (401). The pocket (401a) is used receiving and holding an object firmly inside the base component (401). In one embodiment, the fixed members are selected from a group comprising but not limited to instrument panel of the vehicle, walls and work tables. Etc. And the base component (401) is fixed to the fixed members through a fastener selected from at least one of pins, screws, nuts and bolts and hex lobular screws.

FIG. 5A and 5B are exemplary embodiments illustrating a base component and pocket component of an object holder according to second embodiment of the present disclosure. The base component (401) consists of a container (401a) for accommodating different shapes of object. And plurality of holes are provided on surface of the base compartment (401) for mounting the same with to the fixed member. The pocket component (402) consists of a pocket (402a) for holding the firmly inside the base component (401). The pocket component (402) is made of elastic material selected at least one of rubber and plastic. The pocket component (402) receives the object and apply the force for holding the object firmly.

FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment which illustrates holder according to second embodiment of the present disclosure holding the object. The holder can hold the objects of different shapes and sizes; the object is selected from group comprising but not limited to mobile phone, pocket diary, wallet, ATM cards and cassettes.

The adjustable object holder of the present disclosure has fallowing advantages:
The present disclosure provides an adjustable object holder which can hold various shapes and sizes of handheld devices, hence the customer need not to buy a separate holder for holding different handheld devices such as mobile phones, I pods, ATM cards, pocket dairy and wallets.

The present disclosure provides an adjustable object holder which is simple in construction, easy to clean and cost effective.

The present disclosure provides an adjustable mobile holder which is easy to assemble and takes less time for manufacturing.
Equivalents

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Referral Numerals;

Reference Number Description
100 Adjustable object holder
101 Back panel
101a Side edges
101b Pins on side edges
101c Holes
102 Side panels
102a Holes on side panels
102b First end of side panel
102c Second end of side panel
103 Torsion spring
103a Circular portion of torsion spring
103b Legs of torsion spring
104 Front panels
104a Holes
105 Base plate
106 Inclined plates
107 Cavities
400 Object holder
401 Base component
401a Container in base component
401b Top peripheral surface of the base component
402 Pocket component
402a Pocket

We claim

1. An adjustable object holder (100) comprising:
a back panel (101) consists of plurality of stepped side edges (101a) on either sides of the back panel (101), wherein each of the stepped side edges (101a) comprises pin (101b);
a pair of side panels (102) consists of plurality of holes (102a) facing each other at its first and second ends (102b and 102c), wherein first end (102b) of the each side panel (102) is connected to the either ends of back panel (101) by inserting pins (101b) of the back panel (101) inside the holes (102a) provided in first end (102b) of the side panels (102) through a plurality of torsion springs (103); and
a pair of front panels (104) consists of a pair of pins (104a) at its one end, wherein each front panel (104) is connected to second end (102c) of each side panel (102) by inserting said pins (104a) inside the holes (102a) provided in second end of the each side panel (102) through the plurality of torsion springs (103).

2. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of holes (101c) are provided on surface of the base panel (101) for connecting the base panel (101) to the fixed member.

3. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of cavities (107) are provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), the side panels (102) and the front panels (104) for receiving legs (103a) of the torsion spring (103).

4. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back panel (101) is equipped with a base panel (105) at its bottom edge for supporting the object placed in the holder (100).

5. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back panel (101), the side panels (102) and the front panels (104) are equipped with plurality of inclined plates (106) at their respective top edges for receiving objects of different shapes and sizes.

6. A method of assembling an adjustable object holder (100), said method comprising an acts of:
inserting at least one torsion spring (103) on each pin (101b and 104a) of a back panel (101) and front panels (104);
connecting side panels (102) having plurality of holes (102a) facing each other at its first and second ends (102b and 102c) on either sides the back panel (101) by inserting pins (101b) of the back panel (101) inside the holes (102a) provided in first end (102b) of the side panels (102) through the torsion springs (103); and
connecting the front panels (104) by inserting the pins (104a) inside the holes (102a) provided in second end (102b) of the side panels (102) through the torsion springs (103).

7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein a circular portion (103b) of the torsion springs (103) are placed on the pins (101b and 104a) provided in the back panel (101) and front panels (104), and legs (103b) of the torsion springs (103) rests inside a cavities (107) provided in predetermined peripheral locations of the back panel (101), side panels (102) and front panels (104).

8. An object holder (400) comprising:
a base component (401) of predetermined shape consists of an interior chamber (401a) for storing the object; and
a pocket component (402) mounted on top peripheral surface (401b) of the base component (401), wherein said pocket component (402) includes a pocket (402a) for receiving and holding the object.

9. The holder as claimed in claim 8, wherein plurality of holes (104b) are provided on inner surface of the base component (401) for connecting the base component (401) to the fixed member.

10. The holder as claimed in claim 8, wherein shape of the base component (401) is selected from at least one of rectangular, circular, square and triangular.

11. The holder as claimed in claim 8, wherein the pocket component (402) is made of elastic material selected from at least one of rubber, plastic for receiving and holding the object firmly inside the base component (401).

12. A method of assembling an object holder (400), said method comprising an act of:
mounting a pocket component (402) made of rubber material on top peripheral surface (401b) of a base component (401) for receiving and holding the object inside the base component (401).

13. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base component (401) is fastened to the fixed member using a fastener selected from at least one of screws, nuts and bolts, and hex lobular screws, pins.

14. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the pocket component (402) is pasted to top peripheral surface (401b) of the base component (401).

15. An adjustable object holder and a method of assembling an adjustable object holder are substantially as herein above described and as illustrated in accompanying drawings.

16. An object holder and a method of assembling an object holder are substantially as herein above described and as illustrated in accompanying drawings.