Various embodiments of a mount apparatus are disclosed herein for securing an electronic device (such as a radar/laser detector. GPS device, and/or dash camera or other electronic device used within a vehicle) to a surface such as an interior surface (e.g., windshield, dashboard) of a vehicle. In one example, the mount apparatus includes a magnet which is adapted to be coupled with a corresponding metal surface within the electronic device, so that the magnet positioned within the apparatus provides a magnetic force to aid a user in securing the mount apparatus and the electronic device to each other.

A conversion component of a suction cup holder for photography equipment includes a fastening component; and a locking component fixed on the fastening component. The locking component includes a locating member fastened on the fastening component, a movable member movably located between the fastening component and the locating member, and a resetting member arranged between the locating member and the movable member. A connecting member which is configured to be connected with photography equipment can pass through the fastening component and can be locked under a cooperation of the fastening component, the movable member and the resetting member.

An apparatus and method for preventing the unintentional formation of a vacuum below a suction cup prior to raising a central part of a suction cup to intentionally create a vacuum to attach the suction cup to a surface, including forming a series of separate bumps circumferentially spaced apart from each other and projecting down from the suction cup and engaging a surface to which the suction cup is to be attached.

A composite sucker is for being sucked on an attached surface. The composite sucker includes a suction element, a pressing element and a pressure adjusting element. The suction element is for being connected to and sucked on the attached surface. The suction element includes a suction elastic portion. An air space is formed between the suction elastic portion and the attached surface. The pressing element is connected to the suction element and includes a pressing elastic portion. The pressing elastic portion is disposed farther away from the attached surface than the suction elastic portion therefrom. The pressure adjusting element is connected to the suction element. The pressure adjusting element is able to drive the suction elastic portion to be deformed, so that a volume of the air space is able to become greater.

A surface mount is provided having a body, a lever, a laterally offset connector, and a diaphragm. The surface mount may be mounted to a surface at the diaphragm and support an object via the connector.

A camera fixed by suction to a transparent member and configured to capture an image through the transparent member includes: a planar portion having an opening; an auxiliary member attached to a surface of the planar portion and including a hole formed therein, the hole communicating with the opening of the planar portion, the auxiliary member having a plate shape and being brought into contact with the transparent member; and a suction portion causing the auxiliary member to be attached by suction to the transparent member by forming a negative pressure in the opening of the planar portion, in which the auxiliary member is softer than a material of the planar portion.

A surface mount is provided having a body, a lever, a laterally offset connector, and a diaphragm. The surface mount may be mounted to a surface at the diaphragm and support an object via the connector.

A magnetic-assisted suction cup mounting assembly and method for semi-permanently attaching to a ferrous material surface comprises a suction cup and at least one magnet spatially arranged with respect to the suction cup and providing additional fixturing of the suction cup to the ferrous material surface. One method for semi-permanently attaching the mounting assembly to the ferrous material surface comprises positioning a plurality of magnets in a raised position above a peripheral edge surface of a suction cup, positioning the suction cup on the ferrous material surface and drawing a vacuum between the suction cup and the ferrous material surface. Then repositioning the plurality of magnets to a lowered position in contact with the ferrous material surface.

A releasable mounting system and method for semi-permanently attaching to a ferrous material surface, comprising a base assembly having a plurality of magnetic-assisted suction cup (MASC) mounting assemblies connected to a base plate for semi-permanently attaching to the ferrous material surface. Each MASC mounting assembly has a suction cup and at least one magnet providing additional fixturing of the base assembly to the ferrous material surface. The system may include a rooftop assembly comprising a shell and a pivotally mounted mast assembly biased in an upright position.

Disclosed herein is a bracket for mounting a tablet shaped device.