Self-centering mechanism, a clamping device for an electronic device and means for their integration

摘要

This invention comprises a self-centering mechanism for retaining an object, a clamping device for retaining an electronic device or an electronic device in a case, and means to integrate the devices in an adapter form. The structure of the self-centering mechanism allows for a compact device that is capable of fitting a wide range of differently sized and shaped objects. The clamping device allows for means to retain an electronic device or an electronic device in a case that is capable of fitting a wide range of differently sized and shaped electronic device. The self-centering mechanism and clamping device can also be integrated into the form of an adapter for various applications.

主权项

1. A self-centering mechanism to retain an object having a center, wherein the self-centering mechanism comprises:
a main body having a fixed alignment axis and at least a first pivot axis, a second pivot axis, and a third pivot axis, wherein the fixed alignment axis is parallel to at least one of the first pivot, second pivot axis, or third pivot axis, and at least the first pivot, second axis and third axis are all mutually parallel, a first arm rotatable about the first pivot axis, and having at least one first arm tangential member and at least one end, a second arm rotatable about the second pivot axis, and having at least one second arm tangential member and at least one end, a third arm rotatable about the third pivot axis, and having at least one third arm tangential member and at least one end, wherein the geometry of at least the first of the first arm tangential member, second arm tangential member and third arm tangential member are such that at least the first end of each of at least the first, second, and third arm move in a self-centering manner about the fixed alignment axis to retain and align an object.