Side Arm Clamp.pdf

US008201788B2 patent details a side arm clamp assembly for mounting platforms, specifically designed for holding portable devices such as laptops, tablets, or cellular phones in vehicles. The assembly consists of a molded body with a clip receiver slot and a retention clip with a retention portion and an insertion portion. A detent is provided between the clip receiver slot and the insertion portion to secure the retention clip. The molded body is secured to an electronics platform using fasteners, with the retention portion of the retention clip projected over a mounting surface.

Key features of the invention include:

A novel side arm clamp assembly for installation on a mounting platform
A molded body with a clip receiver slot and a retention clip
A detent provided between the clip receiver slot and the insertion portion of the retention clip
Means for securing the molded body relative to an electronics platform
* The retention portion of the retention clip projected over a mounting surface

The patent includes 16 claims and 7 drawing sheets, with figures illustrating the side arm clamp assembly, its components, and various embodiments. The invention aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for mounting portable devices in vehicles, addressing the limitations of current single-piece side arm clamp designs.