Patent ID: 7967262

Claim:
A portable electronic device mount comprising: a backrest comprising: a socket comprising a cavity; a ball in the cavity, the ball comprising a diameter that retains the ball in the socket against an expected maximum force exerted during orientation of the backrest; and a flat spring that biases the ball against the socket; 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.