Mounting Apparatus for Portable Devices

Abstract

A mounting apparatus for portable devices allows a user to attach or detach a portable device such as a beverage container to various surfaces or objects such as, but not limited to, outdoor equipment. The mounting apparatus includes an anchoring base, a portable device, and an interconnecting fastening mechanism integrated between the anchoring base and the portable device. The anchoring base is a structural support that can be mounted to various surfaces or objects through a base fastener. The anchoring base can receive a portable device and can be attached to the anchoring base through the interconnecting fastener. With a beverage container fastened within the anchoring base, a user can attach or detach the beverage container to various surfaces or objects through the anchoring base.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a set of mounting apparatuses. More specifically, the present invention is a mounting apparatus for portable devices that allows a user to quickly attach a portable device such as a beverage container, a speaker, a flashlight, etc. to a piece of outdoor equipment, and then detach the same when needed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Carrying around portable devices such as Bluetooth speakers, water bottles, etc. is a modern-day necessity. However, finding a safe place or surface where users can place or rest these devices in a secure manner is often a task, especially during outdoor events. Another scenario where beverage containers are most required is during outdoor exercises or sport activities. For example, there are exercise equipment that does not have a connector, such as snowboards, skies, or kayaks paddle boards, and the user has harder time drinking fluid during those exercises and is subject to higher risk of dehydration. Moreover, it is also very important to have a locking mechanism, so the user does not need to worry about catching or holding the container during performance of vigorous activities that require the use of equipment. Similarly, there are many other portable devices such as containers, speakers, flashlights, utensil holders, etc. that people constantly use for get-togethers and outdoor parties that require a stable mounting apparatus.

The present invention provides a solution to all issues mentioned above by creating a new type of connector. An objective of the present invention is to provide users with a mounting apparatus for portable devices. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a connecting base structure where one part of the base structure is attached to an equipment or any mounting surface, and the second part is integrated to the portable device. The user may mount the portable device by connecting a fastener that is integrated between the portable device and the connecting base structure. The user may retrieve the portable device by simply unfastening the connected fastener. With the present invention, the user does not need to worry about the portable device falling out from the connector and rolling all over the place.

SUMMARY

The present invention is a mounting apparatus for portable devices that allows a user to attach or detach a portable device such as a beverage container to various surfaces or objects such as, but not limited to, outdoor equipment. To accomplish this, the mounting apparatus comprises an anchoring base, a portable device, and an interconnecting fastening mechanism integrated between the anchoring base and the portable device. The anchoring base is a structural support that can be mounted to various surfaces or objects through a base fastener. The anchoring base can receive the portable device and can be attached to the anchoring base through the interconnecting fastener. Thus, if a beverage container is fastened within the anchoring base, a user can attach or detach the beverage container to various surfaces or objects through the anchoring base.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded top front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a bottom rear perspective view of the present invention, wherein a base fastener is also attached to the anchoring base.

FIG. 4 is an exploded bottom rear right perspective view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the present invention taken along A-A′ of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an exploded front elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the present invention with a sealing cover.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In reference to FIGS. 1 through 10, the present invention is a mounting apparatus that allows a user to attach or detach portable devices to various surfaces or objects such as, but not limited to, outdoor equipment. To accomplish the above-mentioned functionalities, the present invention comprises an anchoring base 1, a portable device 2, and an interconnecting fastener 3. The anchoring base 1 is a structural support that can be mounted to various surfaces or objects through a fastening mechanism. The portable device 2 can be any device such as a beverage container, a food container, a speaker, a flashlight, a utensil holder, an accessory device, etc.

The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows a user to attach or detach a beverage container to various surfaces or objects such as outdoor equipment using the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the anchoring base 1 comprises a first base face 1a and a second base face 1b, wherein the first base face 1a and the second base face 1b are positioned opposite to each other about the anchoring base 1. More specifically, the first base face 1a constitutes an upper surface of the anchoring base 1, and the second base face 1b constitutes a lower surface of the anchoring base 1. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 10, the portable device 2 comprises a cylindrical base portion 4, a first end 2a, and a second end 2b. Preferably, the first end 2a is positioned opposite to the second end 2b across a length of the portable device 2. In other words, the first end 2a constitutes a top end of the portable device 2 and the second end 2b constitutes a bottom end of the portable device 2. In the preferred embodiment, the cylindrical base portion 4 is the portion of the portable device 2 that fits within the anchoring base 1 to form a stable yet detachable connection. In other words, any portable device that has dimensions matching into to the first base face 1a of the anchoring base 1 and has the interconnecting fastener 3 integrated between the cylindrical base portion 4 and the anchoring base 1, may be attached or detached onto an outdoor equipment or other surfaces through the anchoring base 1. However, it should be noted that, the anchoring base and a terminal end of the portable device with any other size and shape will fall under the scope of the present invention, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.

In order to establish a stable connection, the interconnecting fastener 3 is detachably connected between the first base face 1a and the cylindrical base portion 4 of the portable device 2. In the preferred embodiment, the interconnecting fastener 3 comprises threaded apertures and a threaded protrusions mechanism that allows users to form a stable connection by twisting or rotating the portable device along the threading. However, the interconnecting fastener 3 may comprise any other shape, components, arrangement of components, fastening technology, etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Examples of which include, but are not limited to, key-locking mechanism, a magnetic mechanism, snap mechanism, etc. As seen in FIG. 2, the interconnecting fastener 3 comprises a device interlocking portion 5 and a base interlocking portion 6. Preferably, the device interlocking portion 5 is integrated adjacent the second end 2b of the portable device 2, and the base interlocking portion 6 is integrated into the first base face 1a. Further, the device interlocking portion 5 is operatively coupled to the base interlocking portion 6, wherein the device interlocking portion 5 and the base interlocking portion 6 are used to detach and attach the portable device 2 to the anchoring base 1.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a base fastener 7. The base fastener 7 may be any type of attachment mechanism such as, but not limited to, an adhesive mechanism, a suction cup mechanism, or a magnetic mechanism. Thus, with the portable device 2 situated within the anchoring base 1, the anchoring base 1 can be attached or detached to various surfaces or objects with the help of the base fastener 7. Accordingly, the base fastener 7 is terminally connected to the anchoring base 1, wherein the base fastener 7 is operably coupled onto the second base face 1b of the anchoring base 1. In other words, a second fastening mechanism is integrated onto the bottom surface of the anchoring base 1, to attach the anchoring base 1 to an external mounting surface.

A more detailed description of the present invention follows.

According to the preferred embodiment, and as seen in FIG. 2, the base interlocking portion 6 comprises an inner sidewall 8, a plurality of protrusions 9, and a base cavity 10. Preferably, the plurality of protrusions 9 is laterally connected to the inner sidewall 8 of the anchoring base 1, and the plurality of protrusions 9 is radially distributed around the inner sidewall 8 of the anchoring base 1. In other words, the plurality of protrusions 9 of the interconnecting fastener 3 protrude outwards from within the inner surface of the anchoring base 1. Further, the base cavity 10 is centrally integrated into the first base face. In order for the interconnecting fastener 3 to work effectively, the device interlocking portion 5 comprises a plurality of protrusion-receiving channels 11, a plurality of interlocking channels 12, and a circular base 13. Accordingly, as seen in FIG. 4, the circular base 13 is centrally integrated into the portable device 2, and the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels 11 and the plurality of interlocking channels 12 traverse laterally into the cylindrical base portion 4 of the portable device 2. This arrangement is so that the plurality of protrusion receiving channels 11 and the plurality of protrusions 9 engage effectively to create a strong interconnection. As seen in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, the plurality of interlocking channels 12 is thinner than the protrusion-receiving channels 11, and the plurality of interlocking channels 12 extend continuously from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels 11 along the curvature of the cylindrical base portion 4. This arrangement allows the portable device 2 to be rotated when the plurality of protrusions 9 is within the protrusion-receiving channel 11 and further creates a locked engagement when the plurality of protrusions 9 are within the plurality of interlocking channels 12. Furthermore, the shape of the channels and remaining portion of the cylindrical base portion 4 restricts the rotation of the portable device after the plurality of protrusions 9 are engaged within the plurality of interlocking channels 12.

In the preferred embodiment, the anchoring base 1 and the portable device 2, can be arranged in an engaged configuration when the portable device 2 is prepared to be fully secured or removed from the anchoring base. To that end, wherein the anchoring base 1 and the portable device 2 are in an engagement configuration, the circular base 13 of the portable device 2 is pressed into the base cavity 10 and each of the plurality of protrusions 9 is positioned into a corresponding channel from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels 11.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the anchoring base 1, the portable device 2, and the interconnecting fastener 3 may be arranged into a locked configuration when the portable device 2 is fully secured to the anchoring base 1. To that end, wherein the anchoring base 1, and the portable device 2 are in a locked configuration, each of the plurality of protrusions 9 is positioned within the interlocking channel 12, and the circular base 13 of the portable device 2 is pressed into the base cavity 10. Further, as seen in FIG. 6, the plurality of protrusions 9 is interspersed amongst the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels 11. This arrangement prevents each of plurality of protrusions 9 from being disengaged from the anchoring base 1. Thus, the portable device 2 can only be detached from the anchoring base 1 by rotating the portable device 2 in the opposite direction.

As seen in FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 9, the present invention comprises a plurality of apertures 14. Preferably, the plurality of apertures 14 traverses through the base cavity and the plurality of apertures 14 is radially distributed around the second base face 1b. As seen in FIG. 2, the plurality of apertures 14 is laterally offset from plurality of protrusions 9. This is so that the plurality of apertures 14 may act as accessibility ports and enables easy decoupling or detachment of the anchoring base 1 from an external surface.

As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 9, the present invention comprises a plurality of depressions 15. Preferably, the plurality of depressions 15 is laterally integrated along the anchoring base 1. More specifically, the plurality of depressions 15 is distributed around an outer sidewall 16 of the anchoring base 1. This arrangement is so that the plurality of depressions 15 acts as ergonomic grips for the anchoring base 1.

In the preferred embodiment, the portable device 2 is a beverage container. Accordingly, as seen in FIG. 10, the present invention may comprise a sealing cover 17 for temperature control of the beverage, protecting the beverage from outside elements and/or spillage. To that end, the sealing cover 17 is removably attached onto the first end 2a of the portable device 2.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A portable device mounting apparatus comprising: an anchoring base;a portable device;an interconnecting fastener;the anchoring base comprising a first base face and a second base face;the portable device comprising a cylindrical base portion, a first end, and a second end;the interconnecting fastener comprising a device interlocking portion and a base interlocking portion;the first base face and the second base face being positioned opposite to each other about the anchoring base;the first end being positioned opposite to the second end across a length of the portable device;the interconnecting fastener being detachably connected between the first base face and the cylindrical base portion of the portable device;the device interlocking portion being integrated adjacent the second end of the portable device;the base interlocking portion being integrated into the first base face; andthe device interlocking portion being operatively coupled to the base interlocking portion, wherein the device interlocking portion and the base interlocking portion are used to detach and attach the portable device to the anchoring base.

2. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a base fastener;the base fastener being terminally connected to the anchoring base; andthe base fastener being operably coupled onto the second base face of the anchoring base.

3. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the base interlocking portion comprising an inner sidewall, a plurality of protrusions, and a base cavity;the device interlocking portion comprising a plurality of protrusion-receiving channels, a plurality of interlocking channels, and a circular base;the plurality of protrusions being laterally connected to the inner sidewall of the anchoring base;the plurality of protrusions being radially distributed around the inner sidewall of the anchoring base;the base cavity being centrally integrated into first base face;the circular base being centrally integrated into the portable device;the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels and the plurality of interlocking channels traversing laterally into the cylindrical base of the portable device;the plurality of interlocking channels being thinner than the protrusion-receiving channels; andthe plurality of interlocking channels extending continuously from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels along the curvature of the cylindrical base.

4. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising: wherein the anchoring base and the portable device are in an engagement configuration;the circular base of the portable device being pressed into the base cavity; andeach of the plurality of protrusions being positioned into a corresponding channel from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels.

5. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising: wherein the anchoring base, and the portable device are in a locked configuration;each of the plurality of protrusions being positioned within the interlocking channel;the circular base of the portable device being pressed into the base cavity; andthe plurality of protrusions being interspersed amongst the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels.

6. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising: a plurality of apertures;the plurality of apertures traversing through the base cavity;the plurality of apertures being radially distributed around the second base face; andthe plurality of apertures being laterally offset from plurality of protrusions.

7. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a plurality of depressions;the plurality of depressions laterally integrated along the anchoring base; andthe plurality of depressions being distributed around an outer sidewall of the anchoring base.

8. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein the plurality of depressions acts as ergonomic grips.

9. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the portable device is a beverage container.

10. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 10 comprising: a sealing cover; andthe sealing cover being removably attached onto the first end of the portable device.

11. A portable device mounting apparatus comprising: an anchoring base;a portable device;an interconnecting fastener;a base fastener;the anchoring base comprising a first base face and a second base face;the portable device comprising a cylindrical base portion, a first end, and a second end;the interconnecting fastener comprising a device interlocking portion and a base interlocking portion;the first base face and the second base face being positioned opposite to each other about the anchoring base;the first end being positioned opposite to the second end across a length of the portable device, wherein the portable device is a beverage container;the interconnecting fastener being detachably connected between the first base face and the cylindrical base portion of the portable device;the device interlocking portion being integrated adjacent the second end of the portable device;the base interlocking portion being integrated into the first base face;the device interlocking portion being operatively coupled to the base interlocking portion, wherein the device interlocking portion and the base interlocking portion are used to detach and attach the portable device to the anchoring base;the base fastener being terminally connected to the anchoring base; andthe base fastener being detachably mounted onto the second base face of the anchoring base.

12. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 12 comprising: the base interlocking portion comprising an inner sidewall, a plurality of protrusions, and a base cavity;the device interlocking portion comprising a plurality of protrusion-receiving channels, a plurality of interlocking channels, and a circular base;the plurality of protrusions being laterally connected to the inner sidewall of the anchoring base;the plurality of protrusions being radially distributed around the inner sidewall of the anchoring base;the base cavity being centrally integrated into first base face;the cylindrical protrusion being centrally integrated into the portable device;the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels and the plurality of interlocking channels traversing laterally into the cylindrical base of the portable device;the plurality of interlocking channels being thinner than the protrusion-receiving channels; andthe plurality of interlocking channels extending continuously from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels along the curvature of the cylindrical base.

13. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 12 comprising: wherein the anchoring base and the portable device are in an engagement configuration;the circular base of the portable device being pressed into the base cavity; andeach of the plurality of protrusions being positioned into a corresponding channel from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels.

14. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 2 comprising: wherein the anchoring base, and the portable device are in a locked configuration;each of the plurality of protrusions being positioned within the interlocking channel;the circular base of the portable device being pressed into the base cavity; andthe plurality of protrusions being interspersed amongst the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels.

15. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a plurality of depressions;the plurality of depressions laterally integrated along the anchoring base; andthe plurality of depressions being distributed around an outer sidewall of the anchoring base.

16. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base fastener is an adhesive strip.

17. A portable device mounting apparatus comprising: an anchoring base;a beverage container;an interconnecting fastener;a base fastener;the anchoring base comprising a first base face and a second base face;the beverage container comprising a cylindrical base portion, a first end, and a second end;the interconnecting fastener comprising a device interlocking portion and a base interlocking portion;the first base face and the second base face being positioned opposite to each other about the anchoring base;the first end being positioned opposite to the second end across a length of the beverage container;the interconnecting fastener being detachably connected between the first base face and the cylindrical base portion of the beverage container;the device interlocking portion being integrated adjacent the second end of the beverage container;the base interlocking portion being integrated into the first base face;the device interlocking portion being operatively coupled to the base interlocking portion, wherein the device interlocking portion and the base interlocking portion are used to detach and attach the beverage container to the anchoring base;the base fastener being terminally connected to the anchoring base; andthe base fastener being detachably mounted onto the second base face of the anchoring base.

18. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 17 comprising: the base interlocking portion comprising an inner sidewall, a plurality of protrusions, and a base cavity;the device interlocking portion comprising a plurality of protrusion-receiving channels, a plurality of interlocking channels, and a circular base;the plurality of protrusions being laterally connected to the inner sidewall of the anchoring base;the plurality of protrusions being radially distributed around the inner sidewall;the base cavity being centrally integrated into first base face;the cylindrical protrusion being centrally integrated adjacent to the second end;the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels and the plurality of interlocking channels traversing laterally into the cylindrical base portion;the plurality of interlocking channels being thinner than the protrusion-receiving channels; andthe plurality of interlocking channels extending continuously from the plurality of protrusion-receiving channels along the curvature of the cylindrical base portion.

19. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 comprising: a sealing cover; andthe sealing cover being removably attached onto the first end of the beverage dispenser.

20. The portable device mounting apparatus as claimed in claim 17, wherein the base fastener is an adhesive strip.