Electronic device holding assembly for vehicles

Abstract

A holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a plurality of independently movable planar members that engage one or more portable electronic devices to hold the portable electronic devices. The planar members may each be moved between a first position and a second position. The holding assembly may be opened to hold a portable electronic device and closed when not in use in this manner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holding assembly for holding a portable electronic device in a vehicle comprising:
 a base having a first portion and a second portion;   a first planar member at the first portion and movable between a first position and second position;   a second planar member at the second portion and movable between a first position and a second position; and   a protrusion at a distal end of the second planar member for engaging the portable electronic device;   wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are independently movable.   
     
     
         2 . The holding assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the holding assembly is mounted to a vehicle seat. 
     
     
         3 . A holding assembly for holding a portable electronic device in a vehicle comprising:
 a base having a first portion and a second portion;   a first planar member at the first portion and movable between a first position and a second position;   a second planar member at the second portion and movable between a first position and a second position;   wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are independently movable.   
     
     
         4 . The support of  claim 3 , further comprising a protrusion at a distal end of the second planar member. 
     
     
         5 . The support of  claim 3 , wherein the holding assembly is mounted to a vehicle seat. 
     
     
         6 . A method for supporting a portable electronic device in a vehicle comprising:
 providing a holding assembly comprising a first planar member and a second planar member, wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are independently movable;   engaging the portable electronic device with the first planar member and the second planar member;   holding the portable electronic device at an upright position using at least one of the first planar member and the second planar member.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the second planar member comprises a protrusion at a distal end of the second planar member. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising mounting the holding assembly to a vehicle seat.