Mobile radio-telephone handset and holder

Abstract

This invention relates to a holder and mounting arrangement which can be mounted at any angle to various surfaces, for use with a radio telephone handset. Operation of the holder will permit insertion or removal of the handset from either end. The geometry of the retainer member allows pivoting action of either pair of spring washer set which enables the user to lift either the front or rear edge of the handset to clear the recess and slide it free of the guiderails for operation. The assembly is adaptable to various mounting surfaces within the passenger compartment of any vehicle. During operation, the grooved handset is inserted between the top rails of the retainer member and pushed along the guiderails, which lifts the retainer member against the spring load of the captivated spring washers until the handset is seated in the associated central cavity of the base member. Lifting or depressing the free end of the handset allows it to be slid out of the rails as the resulting leading edge will clear the edges of the central cavity in the base member. The handset can similarly be inserted into the holder assembly by placing one groove of the handset to the corresponding guiderail until secured. The handset can be withdrawn by grasping the handset and levering upward which will cause the holder to open and allow the handset to be removed from the holder.