Holder for a portable electronic device

Abstract

An electronic support and carrying device for use on a bicycle or motorcycle in which the electronic device is jam secured in a convenient position for carrying and accessing by a cam-type securing arrangement operable with a single hand.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A support for holding an electronic device to a surface, the support comprising: 
 (a) a base member for supporting the electronic device;    (b) means for securing or locking said electronic device to the base member by applied transverse force; and    (c) means for connecting the base member to a surface.    
     
     
         2 . A support as described in  claim 1  wherein the base member is pivoted on the securing means.  
     
     
         3 . A support as described in  claim 2  wherein the means for securing the electronic device is a cam-type locking means.  
     
     
         4 . A support as described in  claim 3  wherein the means for securing the electronic device incorporates spring biasing in opposition to the cam in the cam-type locking means.  
     
     
         5 . A support as described in  claim 4  wherein the support is pivotable to various angle from horizontal.  
     
     
         6 . A support is described in  claim 5  wherein the support is mounted upon pivoting support arms and is jam lockable in various orientations.  
     
     
         7 . A support as described in  claim 6  wherein the support is pivotable in at least two separate positions.  
     
     
         8 . An apparatus for securing an electronic device such as a wireless telephone to the handlebars of a vehicle comprising: 
 (a) a base for receiving and supporting the electronic device;    (b) a pair of posts spaced apart along the periphery of one side of the base;    (b) a cam-type lock attached to the base on the side opposite the posts for engaging the electronic device and locking it to the base between the posts and the cam lock;    (c) at least one bracket which is connected pivotably at one end to the base, the bracket being used for securing the apparatus to a support surface.    
     
     
         9 . A apparatus in accordance with  claim 8  additionally comprising 
 (d) spring biasing clamp arrangement arranged in opposition to the cam-type lock to prevent loosening of the cam locking as a result of vibrations and the like.  
 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 9  additionally comprising 
 (e) arm means for pivotingly holding the base.  
 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 10  additionally incorporating at least two pivots and associated jam locking means to secure the base in various orientations.  
     
     
         12 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 11  wherein the electronic apparatus is cradled in a depression in the base and is protected from impact from above by a semi-cage extending over the top.  
     
     
         13 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 12  wherein said semi-cage incorporates at least two impact bars extending over the position of the electronic equipment.  
     
     
         14 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 13  wherein the arm means for pivotably holding the device is pivotable into at least two positions.  
     
     
         15 . A method for using an electronic device on the handle bars of a vehicle comprising the steps of: 
 (a) placing the electronic device in a holder mounted upon the vehicle handlebars;    (b) tightening a jam-type clamping device against the electronic device;    (c) upon occasion to use the electronic device, loosening the clamping device and holding said device in the cyclists hand and against an ear to communicate; and    (d) upon completion of said conversation replacing the electronic device in the jam-type clamping device and with one hand setting the jam-type securing device against the electronic device.    
     
     
         16 . A method in accordance with  claim 15  wherein the jam-type securing device is a cam arrangement and such device is rotated with the fingers of one hand to tighten and untighten the cam clamping.