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US-20260126711-A1 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER

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Abstract

An electronic device holder includes a mounting assembly and a support assembly. The mounting assembly includes a first connection part and a mounting part for securing an electronic device, with the first connection part positioned inside the mounting part. The support assembly is connected to the mounting part and is equipped with a camera connection part for attaching to a camera. During use of the electronic device holder, the user can mount an electronic device using the mounting part and connect it to a camera via the camera connection part. This arrangement allows the device to be mounted and supported on the camera, enabling coordinated shooting between the camera and the electronic device.

Inventors

  • Shengzhao Liu
  • Hong Zhang
  • Wenping Zeng
  • Kefeng Zhou

Assignees

  • TILTA INC.

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20251030
Priority Date
20241104

Claims (17)

  1. 1 . An electronic device holder, comprising: a mounting assembly comprising a first connection part and a mounting part for mounting an electronic device, wherein the first connection part is provided inside the mounting part; and a support assembly configured to connect to the mounting part, and provided with a camera connection part configured to mount the electronic device holder to a camera.
  2. 2 . The electronic device holder according to claim 1 , wherein the support assembly comprises a support arm and a base; wherein a first end of the support arm is connected to the first connection part and a second end of the support arm is connected to the base; and wherein the base is provided with the camera connection part.
  3. 3 . The electronic device holder according to claim 1 , wherein the camera connection part comprises one of a cold shoe mount, a cold shoe slot, a NATO rail, a Manfrotto plate, an Arca-Swiss plate, a ¼ inch threaded interface, or a ⅜ inch threaded interface.
  4. 4 . The electronic device holder according to claim 2 , wherein the support arm comprises a first arm segment, a second arm segment, and a third arm segment; wherein a first end of the first arm segment is connected to the first connection part and a second end of the first arm segment is rotatably connected to the second arm segment; wherein a first end of the second arm segment distal to the first arm segment is rotatably connected to the third arm segment; and wherein a first end of the third arm segment distal to the second arm segment is connected to the base.
  5. 5 . The electronic device holder according to claim 4 , wherein one side of the first arm segment is provided with a hinge part; and wherein a second end of the second arm segment distal to the first arm segment is configured to connect to the hinge part, enabling at least a portion of the second arm segment to fit against the first arm segment.
  6. 6 . The electronic device holder according to claim 4 , wherein the mounting part comprises a magnetic ring; and wherein the first connection part is disposed inside the magnetic ring and is connected to an inner wall of the magnetic ring.
  7. 7 . The electronic device holder according to claim 6 , wherein the first connection part comprises a connection ring and a plurality of support arms; wherein the connection ring is located at a central portion of the magnetic ring; and wherein one end of each of the plurality of support arms is connected to the inner wall of the magnetic ring and the other end is connected to an outer wall of the connection ring.
  8. 8 . The electronic device holder according to claim 6 , wherein the support arm and the first connection part are detachably connected via the magnetic ring.
  9. 9 . The electronic device holder according to claim 8 , wherein the first arm segment comprises a second connection part and an operational part; wherein the operational part protrudes away from a side where the second connection part is located; wherein the second connection part is detachably connected to the first connection part; wherein the operational part is configured with a receiving groove; and wherein the second arm segment is configured to be received within the receiving groove.
  10. 10 . The electronic device holder according to claim 7 , wherein the mounting assembly is provided with a first interface; wherein the support assembly is provided with a second interface; and wherein the first interface and the second interface is configured to be detachably connected.
  11. 11 . The electronic device holder according to claim 10 , wherein the first interface comprises a plurality of first rotational coupling interfaces; wherein the second interface comprises a plurality of second rotational coupling interfaces; wherein a first disassembly notch is formed between adjacent first rotational coupling interfaces among the plurality of first rotational coupling interfaces; wherein a second disassembly notch is formed between adjacent second rotational coupling interfaces among the plurality of second rotational coupling interfaces; and wherein the second rotational coupling interfaces are configured to align with the first disassembly notches, to enable the second rotational coupling interfaces to rotate relative to the first rotational coupling interfaces, thereby enabling the second rotational coupling interfaces to engage with the first rotational coupling interfaces or enabling the second rotational coupling interfaces to be detached from the second disassembly notches.
  12. 12 . The electronic device holder according to claim 11 , wherein the third arm segment comprises a plurality of third rotational coupling interfaces; wherein the base comprises a plurality of fourth rotational coupling interfaces; wherein a third disassembly notch is provided between adjacent third rotational coupling interfaces among the plurality of third rotational coupling interfaces; wherein a fourth disassembly notch is provided between adjacent fourth rotational coupling interfaces among the plurality of fourth rotational coupling interfaces; and wherein the fourth rotational coupling interfaces are configured to align with the third disassembly notches, thereby enabling the fourth rotational coupling interfaces to rotate into engagement with the third rotational coupling interfaces or enabling the fourth rotational coupling interfaces to be detached from the third disassembly notches.
  13. 13 . The electronic device holder according to claim 11 , wherein one of opposing sides of the mounting assembly and the support assembly is provided with an elastic member, and the other one is provided with a positioning hole; and wherein in response to the first rotational coupling interfaces and the second rotational coupling interfaces being engaged, the elastic member is positioned in the positioning hole.
  14. 14 . The electronic device holder according to claim 10 , wherein the magnetic ring comprises a first side and a second side; wherein the first side is configured with a first magnetic attachment part; wherein the second side is configured with a second magnetic attachment part; wherein the first interface comprises two first interfaces; and wherein the two first interfaces are disposed opposite to each other and one interface correspond to the first magnetic attachment part and another interface correspond to the second magnetic attachment part in one-to-one manner.
  15. 15 . The electronic device holder according to claim 14 , wherein the first magnetic attachment part and the second magnetic attachment part are configured to be identical magnetic polarities or opposite magnetic polarities.
  16. 16 . The electronic device holder according to claim 14 , wherein the two first interfaces are disposed on an inner wall of the connection ring and are arranged opposite to each other; and wherein in response to the first interface and the second interface being connected, the second interface is configured to be being accommodated between the two first interfaces.
  17. 17 . The electronic device holder according to claim 1 , wherein the camera connection part comprises an adhesive member or a magnetic structure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application for patent claims priority to and the benefit of pending Chinese Application No. 2024226857104, filed Nov. 4, 2024 and No. 2024226855005, filed Nov. 4, 2024, which are expressly incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below in its entirety and for all applicable purposes. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure pertains to the technical field of electronic device accessories, specifically to an electronic device holder. INTRODUCTION In contemporary daily life, electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets have become indispensable tools. People frequently utilize these devices for activities like watching videos and working. The widespread presence of electronic devices has given rise to the extensive use of electronic device accessories, such as electronic device holders. Taking a mobile phone as an example of an electronic device, existing mobile phone holders typically include a phone connection component, such as a phone clip or a magnetic ring, which is then attached to an adjustable base. This setup is designed to fix the mobile phone and enable angle adjustments. However, in an increasing number of scenarios, mobile phones are now being used to assist or collaborate with cameras during shooting. Current mobile phone holders are struggling to meet this emerging demand. BRIEF SUMMARY Aspects of the present disclosure provide an electronic device holder that supports electronic or mobile devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, for assisting a camera during shooting, thereby meeting user shooting requirements. Some aspects of the present disclosure provide: an electronic device holder, including: a mounting assembly, which includes a first connection part and a mounting part for securing an electronic device. The first connection part is located inside the mounting part. The electronic device holder further includes a support assembly, which is connected to the mounting part and is provided with a camera connection part for attaching to a camera. During use of the electronic device holder, the user can mount an electronic device (e.g., a mobile phone or tablet) using the mounting part and connect the electronic device to a camera via the camera connection part. This enables the electronic device to be mounted and supported on the camera, fulfilling the user's need for coordinated shooting between the camera and the electronic device (e.g., a mobile phone or tablet). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To elucidate the various aspects of the present disclosure, the accompanying drawings for describing exemplary embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It is apparent that the accompanying drawings described herein represent merely some embodiments of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, without the necessity for inventive effort, other examples can be derived based on the exemplary embodiments depicted in these drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic device holder according to some aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the electronic device holder according to some aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the electronic device holder according to some aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the electronic device holder according to some aspects of the disclosure. REFERENCE NUMERALS 10. Electronic device holder; 1. Mounting assembly; 11. mounting part (Magnetic ring); 111. First side; 1111. First magnetic attachment part; 112. Second side; 1121. Second magnetic attachment part; 12. First connection part; 121. First interface; 1211. First rotational coupling interface; 1212. First disassembly notch; 122. Positioning hole; 123. Connection ring; 124. Support arm; 2. Support assembly; 21. Second interface; 211. Second rotational coupling interface; 212. Second disassembly notch; 213. Operational part; 2131. Receiving groove; 22. Elastic member; 23. Second connection part; 24. Base unit; 241. Support arm; 2411. First arm segment; 24111. Hinge part; 2412. Second arm segment; 2413. Third arm segment; 2414. Third rotational coupling interface; 2415. Third disassembly notch; 242. Base; 2421. Fourth rotational coupling interface; 2422. Fourth disassembly notch; 243. Camera connection part. The objectives, functional characteristics, and advantages of the disclosure will be further elucidated with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Referring to FIG. 1 - 4, an electronic device holder 10 includes a mounting assembly 1 and a support assembly 2. The mounting assembly 1 includes a first connection part 12 and a mounting part 11 for securing an electronic device. The first connection part 12 is situated inside the mounting part 11. The support assembly 2 is connected to the mounting part 11 and can be equipped with a camera connection part for attaching to a came