CA2475237A1 - Universal static wall mount bracket - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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Description
Universal Static Wall Mount Bracket Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of mounting brackets for mounting plasma or LCD display technologies onto walls or other appropriate receiving or supporting surfaces.
Background of the Invention Plasma and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display technologies have become very popular for both commercial and residential use. These formats offer a low-profile configuration that has the particular advantage of occupying minimal space, this being particularly desirable in space restricted locations.
Generally, these display units are mounted on a wall, a display stand or within a display cabinet. As such, suitable mounting brackets are necessary to securely mount these display units to a receiving or supporting surface.
Mounting brackets are known, with a variety of manufacturers such as Chief Manufacturing, Sanus Systems, Peerless and Vogel's offering various models and configurations depending on the specific display and application.
While a number of the available products are deemed universal, meaning they are usable with a variety of plasma and LCD display technologies from different manufacturers, these products are limited to mounting formats known at the time of manufacture. With an increase in the number of manufacturers that are providing plasma and LCD technologies, compatibility problems of a particular manufacturer with a particular display bracket may arise. New models may also exhibit variations in the mounting holes from previous models, possibly rendering obsolete a bracket relying on multiple hole patterns for known mounting formats.
In view of the above, there is clearly a need for a truly universal mounting bracket that is infinitely adjustable in two dimensions to securely accommodate without difficulty plasma and LCD displays.
Background of the Invention Plasma and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display technologies have become very popular for both commercial and residential use. These formats offer a low-profile configuration that has the particular advantage of occupying minimal space, this being particularly desirable in space restricted locations.
Generally, these display units are mounted on a wall, a display stand or within a display cabinet. As such, suitable mounting brackets are necessary to securely mount these display units to a receiving or supporting surface.
Mounting brackets are known, with a variety of manufacturers such as Chief Manufacturing, Sanus Systems, Peerless and Vogel's offering various models and configurations depending on the specific display and application.
While a number of the available products are deemed universal, meaning they are usable with a variety of plasma and LCD display technologies from different manufacturers, these products are limited to mounting formats known at the time of manufacture. With an increase in the number of manufacturers that are providing plasma and LCD technologies, compatibility problems of a particular manufacturer with a particular display bracket may arise. New models may also exhibit variations in the mounting holes from previous models, possibly rendering obsolete a bracket relying on multiple hole patterns for known mounting formats.
In view of the above, there is clearly a need for a truly universal mounting bracket that is infinitely adjustable in two dimensions to securely accommodate without difficulty plasma and LCD displays.
2 Summary of the Invention In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, provided is a bracket for mounting a display on a receiving or supporting surface, said bracket comprising a plurality of slidable and lockable bracket portions permitting adjustment of said bracket in both horizontal and vertical directions, providing a universal mount for a variety of displays to be used with said bracket, said bracket being adapted to mount using suitable fasteners upon a receiving or supporting surface.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the current invention.
Figure 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of Figure 1 having a plasma or LCD display in mounted position.
Figure 3 is a side view of the embodiment of Figure 2 having a plasma or LCD display in mounted position.
Figure 4a is a perspective view of a mounting button for use with the current invention.
Figure 4b is an alternate embodiment of a mounting button for use with the current invention.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments Various aspects of the present invention are described in detail where it is appreciated that the principles may find application for use in mounting plasma and LCD display technologies to a receiving or supporting surface such as a wall or a display stand/cabinet. It is preferable to be able to mount a plasma or LCD display closely to a wall or other receiving or supporting structure, thereby taking advantage of the low-profile configuration these
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the current invention.
Figure 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of Figure 1 having a plasma or LCD display in mounted position.
Figure 3 is a side view of the embodiment of Figure 2 having a plasma or LCD display in mounted position.
Figure 4a is a perspective view of a mounting button for use with the current invention.
Figure 4b is an alternate embodiment of a mounting button for use with the current invention.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments Various aspects of the present invention are described in detail where it is appreciated that the principles may find application for use in mounting plasma and LCD display technologies to a receiving or supporting surface such as a wall or a display stand/cabinet. It is preferable to be able to mount a plasma or LCD display closely to a wall or other receiving or supporting structure, thereby taking advantage of the low-profile configuration these
3 technologies offer. This minimizes the room occupied by the display and offers a professional, clean look to the mounted product.
The present invention provides a universal, infinitely adjustable mounting bracket for use with plasma or LCD technologies. As shown in Figure 1, the invention generally comprises four primary bracket portions that together form the infinitely adjustable mounting bracket 10 capable of supporting a plasma or LCD display. First bracket portion 12 and second bracket portion 14 are configured to slidably engage one another so as to allow the bracket to adjust horizontally for different widths of displays.
Second bracket portion 14 provides at least two holes through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 16 on first bracket portion 12, allowing second bracket portion 14 to slide relative to first bracket portion 12. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, three holes 18, 20, 22 are provided in second bracket portion 14 and locks 24, 26 comprise oversized washers 28 releasably fastened into position using suitable threaded fasteners 30. It can be appreciated that fasteners 30 engage either threads machined or rolled into second bracket portion 14, or may be received by suitable threaded nuts 32. It can be appreciated that while Figure 1 shows the threaded nuts as separate, in a preferred embodiment, the nuts are suitably affixed (i.e. welded, self clinching) to the bracket. It can be further appreciated that in alternate embodiments, threaded nuts 32 may be separate from the bracket structure. By providing multiple holes in second bracket portion 14, a greater range of widths are possible as holes closer to the end 34 engaging the first bracket portion 12 provide for wider display formats.
While a single lock may be sufficient to fix the first and second bracket portions relative to one another, in preferred embodiments, as shown in Figure 2, two locks 24, 26 may be used. To facilitate the sliding relationship between first bracket portion 12 and second bracket portion 14, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 36, 38 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2,
The present invention provides a universal, infinitely adjustable mounting bracket for use with plasma or LCD technologies. As shown in Figure 1, the invention generally comprises four primary bracket portions that together form the infinitely adjustable mounting bracket 10 capable of supporting a plasma or LCD display. First bracket portion 12 and second bracket portion 14 are configured to slidably engage one another so as to allow the bracket to adjust horizontally for different widths of displays.
Second bracket portion 14 provides at least two holes through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 16 on first bracket portion 12, allowing second bracket portion 14 to slide relative to first bracket portion 12. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, three holes 18, 20, 22 are provided in second bracket portion 14 and locks 24, 26 comprise oversized washers 28 releasably fastened into position using suitable threaded fasteners 30. It can be appreciated that fasteners 30 engage either threads machined or rolled into second bracket portion 14, or may be received by suitable threaded nuts 32. It can be appreciated that while Figure 1 shows the threaded nuts as separate, in a preferred embodiment, the nuts are suitably affixed (i.e. welded, self clinching) to the bracket. It can be further appreciated that in alternate embodiments, threaded nuts 32 may be separate from the bracket structure. By providing multiple holes in second bracket portion 14, a greater range of widths are possible as holes closer to the end 34 engaging the first bracket portion 12 provide for wider display formats.
While a single lock may be sufficient to fix the first and second bracket portions relative to one another, in preferred embodiments, as shown in Figure 2, two locks 24, 26 may be used. To facilitate the sliding relationship between first bracket portion 12 and second bracket portion 14, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 36, 38 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2,
4 angled or curved edge 36 of first bracket portion 12 nests within angled or curved edge 38 of second bracket portion 14.
To slibably affix the third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42, first and second bracket portions 12, 14 are each configured with slots dimensioned to allow the third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42 to slide in the vertical direction relative to the first and second bracket portions 12, 14. As shown in Figure 1, third bracket portion 40 is configured with hole 44 through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 46 on first bracket portion 12. Similarly, fourth bracket portion 42 is configured with hole 48 through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 50 on second bracket portion 14. To facilitate the sliding relationship between first bracket portion 12 and third bracket portion 40, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 52, 54 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2, angled or curved edge 54 of third bracket portion 40 preferably nests within angled or curved edge 52 of first bracket portion 12. Similarly, to facilitate the sliding relationship between second bracket portion 14 and fourth bracket portion 42, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 56, 58 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2, angled or curved edge 58 of fourth bracket portion 42 preferably nests within angled or curved edge 56 of second bracket portion 14. As indicated above, the locks 60 comprise oversized washers 62 releasably fastened into position using suitable threaded fasteners 64. It can be appreciated that fasteners 64 engage either threads machined or rolled into respective third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42, or may be received by suitable threaded nuts 66. It can be appreciated that while Figure 1 shows the threaded nuts as separate, in a preferred embodiment, the nuts are suitably affixed (i.e. welded, self clinching) to the bracket. It can also be appreciated that the threaded nuts may be separate from the bracket structure.
To fasten the bracket to a wall or other suitable receiving or supporting surface, each of the bracket portions is provided with an offset portion comprising a mounting slot, through which suitable fasteners may be positioned, depending on the nature of the receiving or supporting surface.
First and second bracket portions 12, 14 have offset portions 68, 70, each being sufficiently offset so as to allow the offset portions to sit flat upon a wall
To slibably affix the third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42, first and second bracket portions 12, 14 are each configured with slots dimensioned to allow the third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42 to slide in the vertical direction relative to the first and second bracket portions 12, 14. As shown in Figure 1, third bracket portion 40 is configured with hole 44 through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 46 on first bracket portion 12. Similarly, fourth bracket portion 42 is configured with hole 48 through which a suitable lock is positioned, the lock being slidably received by slot 50 on second bracket portion 14. To facilitate the sliding relationship between first bracket portion 12 and third bracket portion 40, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 52, 54 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2, angled or curved edge 54 of third bracket portion 40 preferably nests within angled or curved edge 52 of first bracket portion 12. Similarly, to facilitate the sliding relationship between second bracket portion 14 and fourth bracket portion 42, the bracket portions may be configured with angled or curved edges 56, 58 dimensioned to seat in sliding relationship relative to one another. As shown in Figure 2, angled or curved edge 58 of fourth bracket portion 42 preferably nests within angled or curved edge 56 of second bracket portion 14. As indicated above, the locks 60 comprise oversized washers 62 releasably fastened into position using suitable threaded fasteners 64. It can be appreciated that fasteners 64 engage either threads machined or rolled into respective third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42, or may be received by suitable threaded nuts 66. It can be appreciated that while Figure 1 shows the threaded nuts as separate, in a preferred embodiment, the nuts are suitably affixed (i.e. welded, self clinching) to the bracket. It can also be appreciated that the threaded nuts may be separate from the bracket structure.
To fasten the bracket to a wall or other suitable receiving or supporting surface, each of the bracket portions is provided with an offset portion comprising a mounting slot, through which suitable fasteners may be positioned, depending on the nature of the receiving or supporting surface.
First and second bracket portions 12, 14 have offset portions 68, 70, each being sufficiently offset so as to allow the offset portions to sit flat upon a wall
5 without interference from the sliding mechanism permitting horizontal adjustment. Similarly, third and fourth bracket portions 40, 42 each have offset portions 72, 74, each again being sufficiently offset so as to allow the offset portions to sit flat upon a wall without interference from the sliding mechanism permitting vertical adjustment. To ensure vertical alignment with the receiving or supporting surface (i.e. wall), offset portions 68, 70, 72, 74 are coplanar, thus ensuring that each of the mounting slots 76, 78, 80, 82, respectively, are coplanar, as shown in Figure 3. The universal mounting bracket is provided with mounting slots 76, 78, 80, 82 to provide an installer with flexibility with respect to mounting the bracket in locations having variable or spaced support beams or studs (i.e. framed homes having studs every 16").
As shown in Figure 1, first bracket portion 12 provides an offset mounting means 84, adapted to engage a mounting button fixed to the rear of the display. Similarly, the second, third and fourth bracket portions 14, 40, also provide offset mounting means 86, 88, 90, respectively. Each of the offset mounting means 84, 86, 88, 90 are offset in a direction towards the display unit to be mounted, enabling engagement with the appropriate mounting button 94, as shown in Figure 2. Offset mounting means 84 of first bracket portion 12 is provided with two u-shaped cutouts 92 for receiving the mounting button by drop-placement into the appropriate cutout; each of the remaining offset mounting means 86, 88, 90 being similarly configured. To ensure vertical alignment, each of the offset mounting means 84, 86, 88, 90 are coplanar. To enable capture of a mounting button 94 by the respective u-shaped cutout, the mounting button may be configured as shown in Figure 4a, the mounting button comprising a stem portion 96 proportioned to fit within the u-shaped cutout and where also provided is a head portion 98 being
As shown in Figure 1, first bracket portion 12 provides an offset mounting means 84, adapted to engage a mounting button fixed to the rear of the display. Similarly, the second, third and fourth bracket portions 14, 40, also provide offset mounting means 86, 88, 90, respectively. Each of the offset mounting means 84, 86, 88, 90 are offset in a direction towards the display unit to be mounted, enabling engagement with the appropriate mounting button 94, as shown in Figure 2. Offset mounting means 84 of first bracket portion 12 is provided with two u-shaped cutouts 92 for receiving the mounting button by drop-placement into the appropriate cutout; each of the remaining offset mounting means 86, 88, 90 being similarly configured. To ensure vertical alignment, each of the offset mounting means 84, 86, 88, 90 are coplanar. To enable capture of a mounting button 94 by the respective u-shaped cutout, the mounting button may be configured as shown in Figure 4a, the mounting button comprising a stem portion 96 proportioned to fit within the u-shaped cutout and where also provided is a head portion 98 being
6 substantially larger than the width of the cutout provided on the offset mounting means. The mounting button 94 may also be configured as shown in Figure 4b, the mounting button comprising a short cylinder 100 having a circumferential groove 102 that fits within the u-shaped cutout.
In use, the mounting bracket is first loosened by releasing the locks 24, 26, 60. The mounting buttons 94 are securely attached to display 110 with fasteners 95 in accordance with instructions provided. The loosened mounting bracket is then adjusted both horizontally and vertically to fit upon the rear of the display, the mounting buttons sliding into the appropriate u-shaped cutouts of the offset mounting means. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket is suited to fit displays having a diagonal in the range of about 37" to about 61 ". It can be appreciated, however, that the mounting bracket of the current invention can be configured to fit larger or smaller displays by scaling the invention accordingly. Lock 24, may be moved as necessary to attain a wider or narrower configuration. Each of the locks are then tightened so as to spatially fix the four bracket portions relative to one another. The mounting bracket is then removed from the rear of the display and mounted using suitable fasteners or hardware positioned through mounting slots 76, 78, 80, 82 to the receiving or supporting surface (i.e.
wall, display stand, cabinet, etc...). Once the mounting bracket is securely fastened, the display can be drop-placed onto the bracket, each of the mounting buttons being retained by the respective u-shaped cutout of the respective offset mounting means. With this bracket, the display can be mounted with less than 1 inch between the rear of the display and the receiving or supporting surface. In a preferred embodiment, this distance is
In use, the mounting bracket is first loosened by releasing the locks 24, 26, 60. The mounting buttons 94 are securely attached to display 110 with fasteners 95 in accordance with instructions provided. The loosened mounting bracket is then adjusted both horizontally and vertically to fit upon the rear of the display, the mounting buttons sliding into the appropriate u-shaped cutouts of the offset mounting means. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket is suited to fit displays having a diagonal in the range of about 37" to about 61 ". It can be appreciated, however, that the mounting bracket of the current invention can be configured to fit larger or smaller displays by scaling the invention accordingly. Lock 24, may be moved as necessary to attain a wider or narrower configuration. Each of the locks are then tightened so as to spatially fix the four bracket portions relative to one another. The mounting bracket is then removed from the rear of the display and mounted using suitable fasteners or hardware positioned through mounting slots 76, 78, 80, 82 to the receiving or supporting surface (i.e.
wall, display stand, cabinet, etc...). Once the mounting bracket is securely fastened, the display can be drop-placed onto the bracket, each of the mounting buttons being retained by the respective u-shaped cutout of the respective offset mounting means. With this bracket, the display can be mounted with less than 1 inch between the rear of the display and the receiving or supporting surface. In a preferred embodiment, this distance is
7/8", or less. In a particularly preferred embodiment, this distance is 0.84".
In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the offset mounting means is provided with a single cutout, or possibly a plurality of cutouts for receiving the mounting buttons. In a further embodiment, the cutout may be shaped to prevent accidental disengagement. For example, the slot may be L-shaped, S-shaped or Z-shaped.
In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the bracket portions may incorporate curved or angled edging to provide increased structural rigidity to the overall mounting bracket.
It can be appreciated that while the current invention has been discussed with respect to plasma and LCD technologies, the invention may find further application for mounting artwork, conference-room presentation boards, advertisement signs, etc. In essence, the invention may be used in any application where an infinitely adjustable low profile bracket mechanism is required.
Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the offset mounting means is provided with a single cutout, or possibly a plurality of cutouts for receiving the mounting buttons. In a further embodiment, the cutout may be shaped to prevent accidental disengagement. For example, the slot may be L-shaped, S-shaped or Z-shaped.
In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the bracket portions may incorporate curved or angled edging to provide increased structural rigidity to the overall mounting bracket.
It can be appreciated that while the current invention has been discussed with respect to plasma and LCD technologies, the invention may find further application for mounting artwork, conference-room presentation boards, advertisement signs, etc. In essence, the invention may be used in any application where an infinitely adjustable low profile bracket mechanism is required.
Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
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| GB2429324A (en) * | 2005-08-18 | 2007-02-21 | Avf Group Ltd | Adjustable mount for a flat panel display screen |
| US7918426B2 (en) | 2005-08-18 | 2011-04-05 | Avf Group Limited | Adjustable mount |
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| GB2429324A (en) * | 2005-08-18 | 2007-02-21 | Avf Group Ltd | Adjustable mount for a flat panel display screen |
| GB2429324B (en) * | 2005-08-18 | 2011-01-05 | Avf Group Ltd | Adjustable mount |
| US7918426B2 (en) | 2005-08-18 | 2011-04-05 | Avf Group Limited | Adjustable mount |
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