US Patent 7756552 Holding device for a cellular phone

Disclosed is a holding device for a cellular phone (100), comprising a holding surface (215), a top holding rail (220, 435) that is spaced apart from the holding surface (215), and a pressing unit (300, 450). Said pressing unit (300) encompasses an elastic pressing element (340) which can apply a holding force (Fhold) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cellular phone (100) to a base region (107) of the cellular telephone (100) such that a top region (106) of the cellular phone (100) is pressed against the top holding rail (220, 435). Said top holding rail (220, 435) and a bottom holding rail (260, 436) are provided for securing the cellular telephone (100) against a transversal force on the holding surface (215).