A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least pa
A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the mounting surface. The base may be partially formed of a material that provides sufficient friction between its lower surface and the mounting surface to resist unwanted movement. The frame may be formed of aluminum and may include a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement. Each of the appendages may include a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion.
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1. A mounting device for supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising: a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including a front portion and a rear portion;a bendable frame coupled with the base and including a central portion and a plurality of appenda
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A mounting device for supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising: a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including a front portion and a rear portion;a bendable frame coupled with the base and including a central portion and a plurality of appendages movable about two axes of movement to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the surface; anda cover plate to at least partially cover the frame and the base,wherein at least two of the appendages are disposed above the front portion of the base and only one appendage is disposed above the back portion of the base,wherein each appendage includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and at least one arm extending therefrom,wherein each of the connecting links is movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the arms of the appendages form a periphery of the bendable frame,wherein the arms, connecting links, and central portion form at least one gap within the periphery of the bendable frame,wherein at least one of the appendages includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and bendable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the maximum thickness of the flexible base, bendable frame and cover plate are no greater than about 15 mm. 2. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, the frame being formed of aluminum, lead, tin, rubber, plastic, paper, or a metal alloy. 3. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, further including an attachment mechanism supported on the base and configured for removably coupling with the electronic device. 4. The mounting device as set forth in claim 3, wherein the attachment mechanism includes a mounting arm operable to at least partially support the electronic device. 5. The mounting device as set forth in claim 4, wherein the mounting arm is pivotable relative to the base and offset from the center of the base. 6. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, the cover plate having a central cavity therein to at least partially receive the electronic device. 7. The mounting device as set forth in claim 3, wherein at least one of the connecting links has a width and a length, the length being at least three times the width. 8. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base tapers inwardly from front to back so that a front portion of the base is flared relative to a back portion. 9. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the bendable frame includes at least four appendages, each including a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link. 10. The mounting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base is formed of a non-skid material. 11. The mounting device as set forth in claim 6, wherein the cover plate is formed of rubber or silicone material. 12. A mounting device for removably supporting an electronic device on a surface within a vehicle, the mounting device comprising: a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion being wider than the rear portion;a bendable frame positioned on top the base, the frame including a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement;a cover plate for at least partially covering the frame and the base, the cover plate having a central cavity; andan attachment mechanism including a mounting arm disposed at least partially above the rear portion and extending from the central cavity for removably coupling with the electronic device such that the electronic device is operable to be positioned on the cover plate and above the front portion when coupled to the mounting arm,wherein at least two of the appendages are disposed above the front portion of the base and only one appendage is disposed above the rear portion of the base,wherein each appendage includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and at least one arm extending therefrom,wherein each of the connecting links is movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the arms of the appendages form a periphery of the bendable frame,wherein the arms, connecting links, and central portion form at least one gap within the periphery of the bendable frame,wherein at least one of the appendages including a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and bendable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the maximum thickness of the flexible base, bendable frame and cover plate are no greater than about 15 mm. 13. The mounting device as set forth in claim 12, wherein a distal end of the mounting arm includes a ball mount for receipt within a corresponding socket associated with the electronic device. 14. The mounting device as set forth in claim 12, the frame being formed of aluminum, lead, tin, rubber, plastic, paper, or a metal alloy. 15. The mounting device as set forth in claim 12, the link of at least one of the appendages having a width and a length, the length being at least three times the width. 16. The mounting device as set forth in claim 12, wherein the base is formed of a non-skid material. 17. The mounting device as set forth in claim 12, wherein the cover plate is formed of rubber or silicone material. 18. A mounting device for removably supporting an electronic device on a surface within a vehicle, the mounting device comprising: a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion being wider than the rear portion;a bendable frame positioned on top the base, the frame including a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement;a cover plate for at least partially covering the frame and the base, the cover plate having a central cavity;an attachment mechanism including a mounting arm disposed at least partially above the rear portion and extending from the central cavity for removably coupling with the electronic device such that the electronic device is operable to be positioned on the cover plate and above the front portion when coupled to the mounting arm; anda hinge anchor positioned within the central cavity to hingedly couple the mounting arm to the base,wherein each appendage includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and at least one arm extending therefrom,wherein each of the connecting links is movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the arms of the appendages form a periphery of the bendable frame,wherein the arms, connecting links, and central portion form at least one gap within the periphery of the bendable frame,wherein at least one of the appendages including a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and bendable relative to one another and relative to the central portion,wherein the maximum thickness of the flexible base, bendable frame and cover plate are no greater than about 15 mm.
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