A swivel clip is a tool used to attach small electronic devices, such as cell phones, to belts or bags. It allows for easy access and rotation of the device. Different designs are available, including basic and elaborate options. Swivel clips are often included in phone accessory kits or can be purchased separately.
Sometimes referred to as a swivel mount, the swivel clip is a handy tool that allows you to easily attach a small electronic unit to a belt or the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or purse. While the clip can be used with devices such as pocket radios and PDA units, the most common application of a swivel clip is with cell phones. Clips can be built to work with different devices or be custom designed for a particular product.
The design of a swivel clip varies slightly between different brands and manufacturers. However, the core design is quite consistent. A small clip allows the body of the clip to be attached to a belt or strap. The body of the clip usually provides a simple click and lock mechanism that secures the mobile phone or similar device to the swivel section of the clip. There is usually a clip release which is pressed when the user wishes to unclip the mobile phone from the clip.
Some designs of the swivel clip are very basic, with nothing more than an arm that adheres to the back of the cell phone. The arm slides into the clip and is gripped tightly, preventing the phone from accidentally detaching from the clip. Other designs are more elaborate, such as providing a swivel clip holster that receives the entire body of the cell phone and secures the phone with a folding top that snaps into place.
In addition, the swivel clip also allows the mobile phone to be quickly turned or rotated so that the wearer can easily view the display on the mobile phone’s face. When the phone registers an incoming call, the user can simply rotate the phone to view the number associated with the incoming call. This lets you know if you need to answer the call immediately or if you can allow the call to go to voicemail and return it later.
The swivel clip also eliminates the need to dig into pockets, messenger bags, purses or briefcases to locate a ringing cell phone. This simple benefit can save a lot of user frustration and also allows you to answer important calls without much delay. When a call needs to be answered, the user simply presses the release key found on the top or side of the swivel clip, lifts the phone from the clip and answers the call. Once the call is complete, the phone is returned to the swivel clip, making sure you hear the audible click that is produced when the phone is properly secured in the clip.
Some cell phone vendors include one or more swivel clip models in the accessory kits that come with the phones. You can also purchase a separate kit designed for general use with specific cell phone configurations. Often, kits include one clip that is ideal for use with a belt and a second, larger clip that is more suitable for use with the shoulder strap of a computer bag, purse, or shoulder bag. In general, the look of a swivel clip is meant to provide little distraction while keeping your cell phone close at hand.
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