Abstract: This device comprises:a holder part (32) in which the terminal (1) comes to rest,a fixed part (30)a fitting system for connecting the two parts, formed by:a ball joint (50) fixed to one of the parts,an opening (52) provided in the other part, for allowing the engagement of said ball joint,a ball joint positioning system (55, 57),a locking hook (60) for locking the holder part onto the fixed part.

Abstract: A cradle device including a holder part for holding a portable radio terminal and a fixed part for releasably supporting the holder part. The fixed part has a ball joint accommodated thereon, the ball joint having a curved surface and an engaging surface, and a locking hook spaced from the ball joint and extending from the fixed part. The holder part has an aperture and a stopper extending into the aperture and a slot formed in the holder part and spaced from the aperture. The holder part assumes a locked position when the ball joint is accommodated in the aperture, the engaging surface engages the stopper and the hook extends into and engages the slot.