A vehicle external device attachment system that allows users to attach devices such as heaters or fans to their uncovered vehicles. An example of such a vehicle is a golf cart. The height of the attached device is adjustable via an adaptor ring. The vehicle external device attachment system provides stability to the external devices unprecedented in existing systems.

An electronic device for fast assembling and connecting includes a holder and a monitor. The holder includes a main lever, an assembling member, a positioning member, and a signal connector. The monitor includes a rear shell body, an assembling slide, and a connector. The monitor is movably installed in the holder. The assembling member is pivotally connected with the main lever. A rear shell body of the monitor includes an assembling slide and a connector. A slide portion is formed on the rear shell body. The slide portion and the assembling slide are movably installed in the assembling member. The connector is electrically connected with a signal connector of the assembling member. Accordingly, the monitor may be quickly installed in the holder. During the installation, the connector may be electrically connected with the signal connector.

A holder is provided for releasably securing a flat device, such as a tablet computer or a smartphone, to a component, in particular a component of a motor vehicle. The holder comprises a mounting which can be secured to the component and a holder frame which can be releasably secured to the mounting for receiving the device. The mounting comprises a carrier having first connection elements, and the holder frame has second connection elements at two opposite edges. The first and second connection elements are designed in a complementary manner with respect to each other such that the first and second connection elements interlock for the purpose of mutual fixing when the holder frame is inserted into the mounting such that the holder frame cannot be moved out of the mounting in the holder frame plane and/or perpendicularly to the holder frame plane.

A hands-free mount for a mobile device is disclosed. An example hands-free mount includes a first plate for combining with a case of the mobile device, and a second plate for pairing with the first plate. The second plate is magnetically attachable at least in part to the first plate, and the second plate is attachable at least in part to a surface so that the mobile device can be magnetically attached to the surface. The hands-free mount can be universal to fit all smartphones. It provides a sleek removable magnetic back that can be used with or without a case for numerous mounting options.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing a view of an environment around a vehicle. The system includes a camera configured to detect image data of the environment around the vehicle. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the camera and configured to render an image based on the image data detected by the camera. The system also includes a display configured to display the image rendered by the ECU. The system also includes a connector coupling the camera and the ECU, the connector configured to be connected or disconnected at a location proximal to a cargo storage area of the vehicle.

A retaining assembly to attach one or more mobile devices to a mobile object. The retaining assembly may include a mounting plate that attaches to the mobile object by way of a mounting bracket or scorecard clip-on. The mounting bracket provides dovetails for selecting engaging the mounting plate in different orientations. The mounting plate facilitates various magnetized components to removably attach to the mobile device. If the mobile device has a third-party extensible grip, a retaining ring may be employed to attach the mobile device or the extensible grip modified to one of the various magnetized components.

The disclosure relates to a universal holder assembly for mobile terminal equipment, for both physically holding and supporting same and for electrically recharging said mobile terminal equipment. This is achieved by a holder assembly comprising either a housing designed with a base surface, said housing having an interior designed to hold mobile terminal equipment, or an adapter element designed with a base surface that can be mechanically and physically connected to a mobile device, the inner and outer faces of the base surface being provided with electrical contact means which are designed and arranged such that an electrical connection can be established between mobile terminal equipment that can be positioned against or on the base surface and the contact means designed on the outer face. The outer face of the base surface is also provided with at least two recesses or depressions, each designed to physically receive an engagement means.

A communication system for vehicles allowing occupants of an interior cab of the vehicle to orally communicate with persons outside the vehicle while all windows and doors of the vehicle are closed. The system employs an internal communications component in operative communication with an exterior communications component to communicate voice communications to and from both the person outside the vehicle and the occupants of the sealed interior cab of the vehicle.

An entertainment system including a removable seat-back display unit and a docking station. The seat-back display unit can include a rotating latch butterfly release mechanism that prevents unauthorized release of the display unit from the docking station. The system can include a three-point attachment system that provides additional protection against accidental detachment of the display unit, and provide safety in the event of partial dislodging. The system can include a current control pin system that ensures that current is not provided from the docking station to the display unit until the respective connectors have been properly engaged. The system can also include a heat dissipation system that employs the docking station to share the heat dissipation load with the display unit.

An apparatus for interconnecting a hand truck or dolly to a vehicle receiver or hitch while hauling a heavy load. The apparatus includes a base, an extendable lever arm and a separable intermediary glide. The base couples with the hand truck, the lever arm is extendable from the base, and the intermediary glide interconnects the lever arm to a receiver attached to a vehicle. In accordance with certain aspects of embodiments of the invention the hand truck and glide may be automated to automatically stabilize the hand truck, lift it into alignment with the receiver, and then lock the lever arm into place relative to the receiver and vehicle. Further, the system in accordance with aspects of the invention may automatically unload the hand truck from engagement with the vehicle.