Mobile computer retainer for display of vehicle operational data
US10005361B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0075
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle including a mobile computer retainer disposed directly forward of the operator's seat. The mobile computer retainer holds a mobile computer, which displays the vehicle operational data (speed, fuel remaining, etc.) of the vehicle operator's choosing to the vehicle operator. The mobile computer retainer allows the vehicle operator to customize the display of vehicle operational data, something that dashboard instrument clusters heretofore have not allowed. The vehicle operator can customize the display of vehicle operational data using a mobile device that the vehicle operator may use in his or her home. The mobile computer retainer can include at least one channel retaining member that at least partially surrounds the mobile computer. The mobile computer retainer can include retaining arms pivotally connected to a horizontal base that lock into a position retaining the mobile computer when the mobile computer is pressed down toward the horizontal base.
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