Retention mechanism for a wearable terminal

Abstract

Described is a retention mechanism for a mobile terminal. The retention mechanism comprises a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, where the frame includes channels. The retention mechanism also comprises a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, where the release lever includes rails. The frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the channels of the frame in the rails of the release lever.

1 . A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
 a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, the frame including channels; and   a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, the release lever including rails, wherein the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the channels of the frame in the rails of the release lever.   
   
   
       2 . The retention mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the release lever further includes a first coupler and when the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever, the first coupler engages a corresponding second coupler. 
   
   
       3 . The retention mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the second coupler is included on one of the frame and the mobile terminal. 
   
   
       4 . The retention mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the first coupler is a male coupler. 
   
   
       5 . The retention mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the release lever further includes a bending zone allowing the release lever to bend thereby releasing the first coupler from the second coupler. 
   
   
       6 . The retention mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the release lever further comprises a release tab that is depressed to release the first coupler from the second coupler. 
   
   
       7 . The retention mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the release lever is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the wearable accessory. 
   
   
       8 . The retention mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the mobile terminal. 
   
   
       9 . The retention mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the frame and the release lever are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding. 
   
   
       10 . A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
 a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal;   a first and second channel located on a first and second side of the frame;   a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory;   a tab located on a side of the release lever;   a coupler located on a top side of the release lever that locks the mobile terminal to the wearable accessory; and   a first and second rail connected to the release lever via connectors, the first and second rail located on a first and second side of the release lever that is substantially parallel to the first and second side of the frame,   wherein the frame is one of releasably and permanently coupled to the release lever by inserting the first and second channel of the frame in the first and second rail of the release lever.   
   
   
       11 . The retention mechanism of  claim 10 , wherein a corresponding coupler is located on one of the frame and the mobile terminal. 
   
   
       12 . The retention mechanism of  claim 10 , wherein the coupler is a male coupler. 
   
   
       13 . The retention mechanism of  claim 11 , wherein the release lever further includes a bending zone allowing the release lever to bend thereby releasing the coupler from the corresponding coupler. 
   
   
       14 . The retention mechanism of  claim 10 , wherein the frame, channels, release lever, tab, and rails are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding. 
   
   
       15 . The retention mechanism of  claim 10 , wherein the release lever is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the wearable accessory. 
   
   
       16 . The retention mechanism of  claim 10 , wherein the frame is configured to one of releasably and permanently receive the mobile terminal. 
   
   
       17 . A retention mechanism for a mobile terminal, comprising:
 a frame configured to receive the mobile terminal, the frame including channels;   a release lever configured to receive a wearable accessory, the release lever including rails; and   a coupling means to couple the frame and the release lever when the channels of the frame are inserted into the rails of the release lever.   
   
   
       18 . The retention mechanism of  claim 17 , wherein the coupling means comprises a first coupler located on the release lever and a second coupler located on one of the frame and the mobile terminal. 
   
   
       19 . The retention mechanism of  claim 18 , wherein the first coupler is a male coupler. 
   
   
       20 . The retention mechanism of  claim 18 , wherein the frame and the release lever are manufactured using a sheet metal with plastic molding.