| 摘要 |
<p>A (mobile device) stand, comprising a holding portion 10 for holding (a mobile device), a first support arm 12 extending from a base portion 16, wherein a socket is provided at the distal end of the first support arm, said socket being configured to receive a spherical bearing (Fig 4 112) provided on said holding portion 10 such that said socket and bearing together form a ball joint to permit pivoting about at least two axes of said holding portion relative to said support arm 12, the device further comprising means for releasing said bearing from said socket so as to remove said holding portion from said first support arm. Aspects of the invention include releasable locking means for selectively locking and releasing the bearing from within the socket, the releasable locking means comprises an extendable pin at the distal end of said first support arm which is selectively extendable into said socket to contact the bearing in order to lock the bearing within the socket. Embodiments include a mobile device stand wherein said holding portion 10 and said base portion 16 are selectively removable from said first and second support arms 12, 14, respectively.</p> |
