Claims:1. A holding device (100)for a vehicle interior, the holding device (100) comprising:
a first jaw (102);
a second jaw (104) slidably configured with the first jaw (102) such that one of the jaws among the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) is slidable with respect to the other jaw, wherein the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) are adapted to hold and grip an article (110) there between; and
a trigger element (106) operatively configured with the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104), wherein when the article (110) is positioned and gripped between the first jaw (102) and second jaw (104), the trigger element (106) locks and restricts sliding of the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) with respect to each other.
2. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second jaw (104) comprises a plurality of slots (108) positioned at predefined locations along a length of the second jaw (104), and
wherein the trigger element (106) comprises a lever (106-1); and an engaging member (106-2) coupled to the lever (106-1), wherein the engaging member (106-2) is adapted to engage with the plurality of slots (108) of the second jaw (104) to lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) with respect to each other.
3. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the trigger element (106) is pivotally coupled to any or a combination of the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) such that the positioning and gripping of the article (110) between the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) push the lever (106-1) to enable pivotal movement of the engaging member (106-2) towards the second jaw (104) and facilitate engagement of the engaging member (106-2) with at least one of the plurality of slots (108) of the second jaw (104).
4. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the trigger element (106) is configured such that movement of the first jaw (102) in a direction away from the second jaw (104),upon application of a predetermined force on any or a combination of the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104),disengages the engaging member (106-2) from the plurality of slots (108).
5. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first jaw (102) comprises a first member (102-1) extending from one end of the first jaw (102), and the second jaw (104) comprise a second member (104-1) extending from one end of the second jaw (104), and wherein the article (110) is held and gripped between the first member (102-1) and the second member (104-1).
6. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the holding device (100) comprises a sliding assembly (112 operatively configured between the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104), and wherein the sliding assembly (112 facilitates sliding of the second jaw (104) with respect to the first jaw (102) to separate the second member (104-1) from the first member (102-1) by a predefined distance based on dimension of the article (110).
7. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the holding device (100) comprises a cushion element (202) coupled to the first member (102-1) and the second member (104-1), and wherein the cushion element (202) is an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber that is adapted to be at least partially compressed to facilitate removal of the article (110) from the holding device (100) when the first jaw (102) and the second jaw (104) are locked.
8. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the holding device (100) comprises a torsion spring (114) being configured with the trigger element (106) to restrict engagement of the engaging member (106-2) with the plurality of slots (108) when the article (110) is not gripped in the holding device (100).
9. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the article (110) is selected from an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic article.
10. The holding device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holding device (100) is adapted to be movably coupled to a predefined position on a trim panel of the vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle interior.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of holding devices for vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a holding device for efficiently and securely holding and locking an article in a vehicle interior.

BACKGROUND
[0002] 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.
[0003] Vehicles are provided with holding devices or mounting devices to mount articles such as tablets, mobile phones, display devices, and non-electronic articles, in an interior of the vehicles. The function of these holding devices is to securely hold the articles at the desired position and angle inside the vehicle as per passenger’s convenience.
[0004] Existing holding devices include two jaws for positioning and securing the article there between. These two jaws are slidably configured with each other so that one of the jaws can be extended relative to the other, for positioning the article there between based on the size of the article, followed by retracting the extended jaw towards the other jaw to secure the article. The jaws secure the article and prevent any accidental fall of the article from the holding device. However, when the vehicle crashes or due to sudden braking of the vehicle, one of the jaws slides upward or extends due to impact and inertia, thereby causing the secured article to come out of the existing holding devices, causing injury to the passengers and also damaging the article.
[0005] Some of the existing holding devices are provided with locking mechanisms to lock the movement of the jaws of the holding device, once the article is secured in the holding device. These locking mechanisms are provided with an external push button that is required to be pressed by the user for externally triggering the locking mechanism to lock the jaws. However, the locking mechanisms of existing holding devices are not efficient enough to hold and keep the device secured in case of frontal crashing of the vehicle. In case of a frontal crash or sudden braking, the impact and inertia might push one of the jaws (upper jaw) in an upward direction, which overcomes the locking provided by these locking mechanisms, causing the article to come out of the holding device.
[0006] In addition, the use of push button or external means for triggering the lock mechanism in existing holding devices, increases the steps involved in locking or unlocking the jaws by the lock mechanism, thereby making them inefficient. Further, these external push buttons might be mistakenly or accidentally triggered, since they are accessible from outside. This undesired triggering of the lock mechanism may lead to undesired unlocking of the jaws, which can cause undesired removal or flying-off of the article from the holding device, leading to injuries to passengers and damage to the article.
[0007] There is, therefore, a need to overcome the above drawbacks, and provide a holding device for vehicles, which securely holds an article and restricts the article from coming out or flying-off of the holding device even when the vehicle crashes or during sudden braking, but facilitates users to efficiently remove the article from the holding device even when the jaws of the holding device are locked. In addition, there is a need to provide a locking mechanism for holding device that does not require external buttons or means for locking the jaws, and which automatically triggers the lock mechanism and locks the jaws of the holding device when the article is positioned between the jaws.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a holding device to hold and grip articles such as an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic articles including display board, mirror, and the likes, in an interior of vehicles.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a holding device for vehicle interior that restricts undesired coming out or ejection of the article from the holding device in case of a crash or sudden braking.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a holding device for vehicle interior that restricts undesired coming out or ejection of the article from the holding device in case of a crash or sudden braking, but facilitates users to efficiently remove the article from the holding device even when jaws of the holding device are locked.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a locking mechanism for the holding device that does not require external buttons or means for locking the jaws of the holding device.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a locking mechanism for the holding device that automatically triggers the lock mechanism and lock the jaws of the holding device when the article is positioned and gripped between the jaws.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a holding device that restricts external access to the triggering element of the locking mechanism when the article is gripped in the holding device, thereby restricting accidental unlocking of the holding device.

SUMMARY
[0015] The present disclosure relates to the field of holding devices for vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a holding device for efficiently and securely holding and locking an article in a vehicle interior.
[0016] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a holding device for holding and gripping an article in the vehicle interior.The article may be selected from an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic articles including display board, mirror, but not limited to the likes.The holding device includes a first jaw, and a second jaw which is slidably configured with the first jaw. In an embodiment, one of the jaws among the first jaw and the second jaw is slidable with respect to the other fixed jaw. In another embodiment, both the jaws are slidable with respect to each other. The holding device is adapted to be movably coupled to a predefined position on a trim panel of the vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle interior. The trim panel may be selected from a dash board, door panel, central console, seat back panel, and the likes. The first jaw and the second jaw are adapted to slide with respect to one another based on the dimension of the article and facilitate gripping of the article between the first jaw and the second jaw. The holding device includes a locking mechanism having a trigger element operatively configured with the first jaw and the second jaw such that when the article is positioned and gripped between the first jaw and second jaw, the trigger element locks and restricts sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other, thereby securely holding the article.
[0017] In an aspect, the second jaw may comprise a plurality (i.e more than one in number) of slots positioned at predefined locations along a length of the second jaw, and the trigger element may comprise an engaging member that is adapted to engage with the plurality of slots of the second jaw to lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other. The trigger element may comprise a lever coupled to the engaging member, and the trigger element may be pivotally coupled to any or a combination of the first jaw and the second jaw such that the positioning and gripping of the article between the first jaw and the second jaw push the lever to enable pivotal movement of the engaging member towards the second jaw and facilitate engagement of the engaging member with at least one of the plurality of slots of the second jaw, thereby locking and restricting sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other, and securely holding the article.
[0018] In an aspect, the trigger element may be configured such that movement of the first jaw in a direction away from the second jaw upon application of a predetermined force on any or a combination of the first jaw and the second jaw, disengages the engaging member from the plurality of slots.
[0019] In an aspect, the first jaw may comprise a first member extending from one end of the first jaw, and the second jaw may comprise a second member extending from one end of the second jaw. The article may be held and gripped between the first member and the second member.
[0020] In an aspect, the holding device may comprise a sliding assembly operatively configured between the first jaw and the second jaw. The sliding assembly may facilitate sliding of the second jaw with respect to the first jaw to separate the second member from the first member by a predefined distance. The predefined distance between the first member and the second member may be adjusted based on the dimension of the article to be held in the holding device. Upon positioning of the article in the holding device, the trigger element may lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other, thereby securely holding the article.
[0021] In an aspect, the holding device may comprise a cushion element coupled to the first member and the second member, and which are adapted to be at least partially compressed to facilitate removal of the article from the holding device even when the first jaw and the second jaw are locked.
[0022] In an aspect, the holding device may comprise a torsion spring being configured with the trigger element to restrict engagement of the engaging member with the plurality of slots when the article is not gripped in the holding device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0024] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0025] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device in an unlocked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device when the holding device is holding an article in a locked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 1D illustrates locking or engagement of the engaging member (hook) of the trigger element with slots of the second jaw in the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device having a cushion element, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device holding a tablet, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the trigger element of the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of the cushion element of the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] FIG. 5A and 5B illustrate exemplary view of the proposed holding device being configured in the vehicle interior in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 6A-6C illustrates exemplary views of a second embodiment of the proposed holding device where both the jaws are slidable in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered 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 spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0036] The present disclosure relates to the field of holding devices for vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a holding device for efficiently and securely holding and locking an article in a vehicle interior.
[0037] According to an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon a holding device for holding and gripping an article in the vehicle interior. The holding device can include a first jaw and a second jaw which can be slidably configured to each other such that in an embodiment, one of the jaws among the first jaw and the second jaw is slidable with respect to the other jaw, and the other jaw is adapted to be fixed. In another embodiment, both the jaws are slidable with respect to each other. The holding device is adapted to be movably coupled to a predefined position on a trim panel of the vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle interior. The trim panel may be selected from a dashboard, door panel, central console, seat back panel, but not limited to the likes. The first jaw and the second jaw can be adapted to be slide with respect to one another based on the dimension of the article and facilitate gripping of the article between the first jaw and the second jaw.
[0038] In an embodiment, the holding device can include a locking mechanism having a trigger element operatively configured with the first jaw and the second jaw such that when the article is positioned and gripped between the first jaw and second jaw, the trigger element can lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other, thereby securely holding the article.
[0039] In an embodiment, the second jaw can include a plurality of slots positioned at predefined locations along a length of the second jaw. Further, the trigger element can include a lever coupled to an engaging member, wherein the engaging member can be adapted to engage with the plurality of slots of the second jaw to lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw and the second jaw with respect to each other.
[0040] In an embodiment, the trigger element can be pivotally coupled to any or a combination of the first jaw and the second jaw such that the positioning and gripping of the article between the first jaw and the second jaw push the lever to enable pivotal movement of the engaging member towards the second jaw and facilitate engagement of the engaging member with at least one of the plurality of slots of the second jaw.
[0041] In an embodiment, the trigger element can be configured such that movement of the first jaw in a direction away from the second jaw upon application of a predetermined force on any or a combination of the first jaw and the second jaw, disengages the engaging member from the plurality of slots.
[0042] In an embodiment, the first jaw can include a first member extending from one end of the first jaw, and the second jaw can include a second member extending from one end of the second jaw, and wherein the article can be held and gripped between the first member and the second member.
[0043] In an embodiment, the holding device can include a sliding assembly operatively configured between the first jaw and the second jaw. The sliding assembly can facilitate sliding of the second jaw with respect to the first jaw, to separate the second member from the first member by a predefined distance based on the dimension of the article.
[0044] In an embodiment, the holding device can include a cushion element coupled to the first member and the second member. The cushion element is adapted to be at least partially compressed to facilitate removal of the article from the holding device even when the first jaw and the second jaw are locked. In an exemplary embodiment, the cushion element can be an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, but not limited to the likes.
[0045] In an embodiment, the holding device can include a torsion spring being configured with the trigger element to restrict engagement of the engaging member with the plurality of slots when the article is not gripped in the holding device.
[0046] In an embodiment, the article can be selected from an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic articles including display board, mirror, but not limited to the likes.
[0047] As illustrated in FIGs. 1A to 1C, the proposed holding device 100 for holding and gripping an article 110 in vehicle interior is disclosed. The holding device 100 can include a first jaw 102 (also referred to as an upper jaw, herein) and a second jaw 104(also referred to as lower jaw, herein) which can be slidably configured relative to each other such that in an embodiment, one of the jaws among the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 is slidable with respect to the other jaw, and the other jaw is adapted to be fixed to a predefined position on a trim panel of the vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle interior. The first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 can be adapted to slide relative to one another based on the dimension of article 110, and facilitate in gripping of the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104. The first jaw 102 can include a first member 102-1 extending from one end of the first jaw 102, and the second jaw 104 can include a second member 104-1 extending from one end of the second jaw 104. Article 110 can be held and gripped between the first member 102-1 and the second member 104-1. In an embodiment, the second jaw 104 can be fixed to the interior of the vehicle and the first jaw 102 can be configured to slide along the second jaw 104. In another embodiment, the first jaw 102 can be fixed to the interior of the vehicle and the second jaw 104 can be configured to slide along the first jaw 102. In yet another embodiment, both the jaws 102, 104 can be slidable with respect to each other based on the dimension of article 110 to facilitate in gripping of the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104.
[0048] In an embodiment, the holding device 100 can include a locking mechanism having a trigger element 106 operatively configured with the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 such that when the article 110 is positioned and gripped between the first jaw 102 and second jaw 104, the trigger element 106 locks and restricts sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, which restricts movement or ejection of the positioned article 110 from the holding device 100, once positioned/secured between the jaws.
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, article 110 can be selected from an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic articles 110 including display board, mirror, but not limited to the likes.
[0050] In an embodiment, the second jaw 104 can include a plurality of slots 108(also referred to as slots 108, herein) positioned at predefined locations along a length of the second jaw 104. The trigger element 106 can include an engaging member 106-2(also referred to as hook, herein) that can be adapted to engage with the slots 108 of the second jaw 104 to lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 with respect to each other. The trigger element 106 can include a lever 106-1 coupled to the engaging member 106-2, and the trigger element 106 can be pivotally coupled to any or a combination of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 such that the positioning and gripping of the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 can push the lever 106-1 to enable pivotal movement of the engaging member 106-2 towards the second jaw 104 and facilitate engagement of the engaging member 106-2 with at least one of the slots 108 of the second jaw 104, thereby locking and restricting sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 with respect to each other, and securely holding the article 110.In a preferred embodiment, the trigger element 106 can be pivotally coupled to the first jaw 102.
[0051] In an embodiment, the holding device 100 can include a sliding assembly 112 operatively configured with the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104. The sliding assembly 112 can facilitate sliding of the second jaw 104 with respect to the first jaw 102, to separate the second member 104-1 from the first member 102-1 by a predefined distance. The predefined distance between the first member 102-1 and the second member 104-1 can be adjusted based on the dimension of article 110 to be held in the holding device 100. Upon positioning the article 110 in the holding device 100, the trigger element 106 can pivotally move towards the slots 108 of the second jaw 104, and can lock and restrict sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 with respect to each other, thereby securely holding the article 110.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the sliding assembly 112 can include a set of guide rails extending parallelly from the second jaw 104, along an axis of the second jaw 104. The first jaw 102 can be configured over the set of guide rails such that the set of guide rails are inside a housing of the first jaw 102. An inner surface of the housing of the first jaw 102 can include a set of wheels, adapted to be slidably configured with the set of guide rails of the second jaw 104 such that when the second jaw 104 is fixed, the first jaw 102 can slide along the second jaw 104. Further, when the first jaw 102 is fixed, the second jaw 104 can slide along the first jaw 102.
[0053] In another exemplary embodiment, the sliding assembly 112 can include a set of guide rails extending parallelly from the first jaw 102, along an axis of the first jaw 102. The second jaw 104 can be configured over the set of guide rails such that the set of guide rails are inside a housing of the second jaw 104. An inner surface of the housing of the second jaw 104 can include a set of wheels, adapted to be slidably configured with the set of guide rails of the first jaw 102 such that when the second jaw 104 is fixed, the first jaw 102 can slide along the second jaw 104. Further, when the first jaw 102 is fixed, the second jaw 104 can slide along the first jaw 102 or when both the jaws (102, 104) are slidable, the jaws (102, 104) can move relative to each other.
[0054] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the sliding assembly 112 can be a rack and pinion assembly. The second jaw 104 can include a set of racks extending parallelly, along an axis of the second jaw 104. The first jaw 102 can be configured over the set of racks such that the set of racks are inside a housing of the first jaw 102. The first jaw 102 can include a pinion gear, adapted to be slidably configured over the set of racks of the second jaw 104 such that when the second jaw 104 is fixed, the first jaw 102 can slide along the second jaw 104. Further, when the first jaw 102 is fixed, the second jaw 104 can slide along the first jaw 102.
[0055] In still yet another exemplary embodiment, the sliding assembly 112 can include a set of gear arrangement (not shown) in between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 such that when the gear rotates the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 moves relative to each other.
[0056] In an embodiment, the holding device 100 can include a torsion spring being configured with the trigger element 106 to restrict engagement of the engaging member 106-2 with the plurality of slots 108 when the article 110 is not gripped in the holding device 100. In an exemplary embodiment, the torsion spring 114 can be configured at a pivot point where the trigger element 106 is pivotally coupled to the first jaw 102.
[0057] In an embodiment, the trigger element 106 can be configured with the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 such that movement of the first jaw 102 in a direction away from the second jaw 104 upon application of a predetermined force on any or a combination of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, disengages the engaging member 106-2 from the plurality of slots 108 to facilitate removal of the article 110 from the holding device 100.
[0058] In an embodiment, the holding device 100 can include a stand, adapted to be movably coupled to a predefined position in an interior of the vehicle. Further, one of the jaws 102 or 104 can be fixed to the interior of the vehicle through the stand. The stand can be adapted to be pivotally moved and rotated about it’s axis at the predefined position within the vehicle. This can facilitate the user to position and tilt the holding device 100 at predefined angle inside the vehicle.
[0059] As illustrated in FIG. 1B, an exemplary view of the proposed holding device 100 in an unlocked position is disclosed. When article 110 is not secured or positioned between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, the holding device 100 is in the unlocked position, and the trigger element 106 is free to pivotally move about the pivot point and not engaged with the slots 108 of the second jaw 104. In the unlocked position, the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 are slidable and can be adapted to slide with respect to one another. In the unlocked position, based on the dimension of article 110, the distance between the first member 102-1 and the second member 104-1 can be adjusted, and the article 110 can be positioned between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104. Further, when the holding device 100 is in the unlocked position, the torsion spring can restrict the engagement of the engaging member 106-2 with the slots 108.
[0060] As illustrated in FIG. 1C, an exemplary view of the proposed holding device 100 in a locked position is disclosed.FIG. 1D illustrates an enlarged view of FIG. 1C, illustrating locking or engagement of the engaging member 106-2 (hook) of the trigger element 106 with slots 108 of the second jaw 104.
[0061] In an implementation, when the article 110 is positioned and gripped between the first jaw 102 and second jaw 104, the engaging member 106-2 of the trigger element 106 moves towards the slots 108 of the second jaw 104 and puts the holding device 100 in the locked position, and restricts sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 with respect to each other. Since, article 110 is positioned and gripped between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, and the sliding of the two jaws are restricted in the locked position, the holding device 100 can securely hold article 110, and restrict ejection or flying-off of the held article 110 from the holding device 100, thereby securely holding the article 110.
[0062] The positioning and gripping of the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 can push the lever 106-1 to enable pivotal movement of the engaging member 106-2 towards the second jaw 104, and move the trigger element 106 from the unlocked position to the locked position. This facilitates engagement of the engaging member 106-2 with at least one of the slots 108 of the second jaw 104, thereby locking and restricting sliding of the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 with respect to each other.
[0063] It is to be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the proposed holding device 100 does not involve any external push button or external means for triggering the lock mechanism, and the trigger element 106 of the proposed holding device 100 gets automatically triggered/actuated upon positioning the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, as a result, the steps involved in locking or unlocking of the jaws in the proposed holding device 100 gets reduced compared to existing holding device 100s, thereby making proposed holding device 100 more efficient and safer compared to the existing holding device 100s. In addition, since the trigger element 106 of the proposed holding device 100 is inaccessible to the user once the article 110 is positioned between the jaws, as a result, any chances of accidental unlocking of the holding device 100 is eliminated, thereby, preventing any undesired removal or coming out of the article 110 from the holding device 100.
[0064] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device having a cushion element, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0065] In an embodiment, the holding device 200 can include cushion elements 202-1, 202-2 (collectively referred to as cushion element 202, herein) coupled to both the first member 102-1 and the second member 104-1 such that the corresponding cushion elements are facing each other. The cushion elements 202 can be adapted to be at least partially compressed to facilitate removal of article 110 from the holding device even when the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 are locked. The movement the positioned/secured article 110 in an upward or downward direction between the two jaws, upon application of a predefined force by the user, can compress the cushion element 202 and facilitate removal of the article 110 from the holding device 200 when required.
[0066] The trigger element 106 can be configured with the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 such that the holding device 200 locks the article 110 between the jaws once the article 110 is held and gripped in the holding device, and the cushion element 202 can facilitate movement the secured article 110 in an upward or downward direction, upon application of the predefined force by the user when required. Such configuration of the trigger element 106 and the cushion elements 202 in the proposed holding device 200 can restrict undesired coming out or ejection of the article 110 from the holding device 200 in case of a crash or sudden braking, but can facilitate users to efficiently remove the article 110 from the holding device 200 even when the jaws 102, 104 of the holding device 200 are locked.
[0067] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed holding device 100, 200 holding a tablet 110, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIGs. 1A to 1C, and 2A to 2B, in an embodiment, the first member 102-1 and the second member 104-1 can have a curved profile at their edges to further facilitate in restricting undesired ejection of the article 110 from the jaws of the holding device.
[0068] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the trigger element 106 of the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The trigger element 106 can include a hook-shaped engaging member 106-2 making a predetermined angle with a lever 106-1. The shape and size of the hook-shaped engaging member 106-2 can be based on the depth and width of the slots 108 of the second jaw 104 such that the engaging member 106-2 can be engaged and locked in the slots 108, and restricts upward sliding of the first jaw 102 until a predetermined upward force is applied on the first jaw 102 by the user.
[0069] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of the cushion element of the proposed holding device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The cushion element 202 can include a cut-out section 404 in between body 402 of the cushion element 202 such that the application of a predefined force on the cushion element 202 can compress the cushion element. Such structure of the cushion element 202 can facilitate it to at least partially compress upon movement the positioned/secured article 110 in an upward or downward direction between the two jaws 102, 104, upon application of the predefined force on the secured article 110 by the user, to facilitate removal of the article 110 from the holding device even when the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 are locked.
[0070] FIG. 5A and 5B illustrates exemplary view of the proposed holding device being configured in the vehicle interior in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0071] As illustrated, in an embodiment, the holding device 100 can be adapted to movably coupled to a predefined position on or in a trim panel 500 of vehicle interior such as on a track 502 of a dashboard trim panel 500 of the vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction (A) of the vehicle interior. The second jaw 102 can slide with respect to the first jaw 104 based on the dimension of article 110 to be accommodated and facilitate in gripping of the article 110 between the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104, to securely hold the article 110, and restrict ejection or flying-off of the article 110. In exemplary embodiment, the trim panel 500 can be selected from a dash board, door panel, central console, seat back panel, but not limited to the likes.
[0072] FIG. 6A illustrates a second embodiment of the proposed holding device 600 where both the first jaw 102 and the second jaw 104 are slidable. FIG. 6B and 6C illustrates top view and exploded view, respectively, of the holding device 600 of FIG. 6A.
[0073] As illustrated. the second embodiment of the proposed holding device 600 can include a third jaw 602 having a first set of tracks 604 (also referred to as first guiding means 604, herein) along the length of the third jaw 602 on two opposite sides. The third jaw 602 can be movably coupled to at predefined position on a trim panel of vehicle interior and at a predefined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle interior. The third jaw 602 can be configured to facilitate slidable coupling of the second jaw 104 within the first set of tracks 604. Further, the second jaw 104 can include a second set of tracks 606 (also referred to as second guiding means 606, herein) along the length of the second jaw 104 on two opposite sides. The second jaw 104 can be adapted to slidably configure the first jaw 102 within the second set of tracks 606 such that both the first jaw 102 and the second jaw can slide based on the dimension of article 110 to be accommodated and facilitate in gripping of the article 110 between the first member 102-1 and the second 104-1 of the jaws, to securely hold the article 110, and restrict ejection or flying-off of the article 110.
[0074] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0075] The proposed invention provides a holding device to hold and grip articles such as an electronic device including mobile phone, tablet, and display device, and non-electronic articles including display board, mirror, and the likes, in an interior of vehicles.
[0076] The proposed invention provides a holding device for vehicle interior that restricts undesired coming out or ejection of the article from the holding device in case of a crash or sudden braking.
[0077] The proposed invention provides provide a holding device for vehicle interior that restricts undesired coming out or ejection of the article from the holding device in case of a crash or sudden braking, but facilitates users to efficiently remove the article from the holding device even when jaws of the holding device are locked.
[0078] The proposed invention provides a locking mechanism for the holding device that does not require external buttons or means for locking the jaws of the holding device.
[0079] The proposed invention provides a locking mechanism for the holding device that automatically triggers the lock mechanism and lock the jaws of the holding device when the article is positioned and gripped between the jaws.

[0080] The proposed invention provides a holding device that restricts external access to the triggering element of the locking mechanism when the article is gripped in the holding device, thereby restricting accidental unlocking of the holding device.