Patent ID: 7967262
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device mount comprising: a backrest comprising: a retaining shell between the ball and the flat spring; where the flat spring comprises a planar portion in proximity with the ball, and a bend applying a force on the planar portion of the flat spring that brings the planar portion of the spring into firm and flexible contact with the retaining shell; a locking tab on a first side of the backrest; a lock release button on a second side of the backrest; a lock release mechanism coupled between the lock release button and the locking tab, the lock release mechanism including a release spring that biases the locking tab between an unlocked position and a locked position when the lock release button is pressed or released; a portable electronics device mating guide disposed on the backrest; and an electronics interface disposed on the backrest.