GB2460405A

GB2460405A - Modular mounting system unit

Info

Publication number: GB2460405A
Application number: GB0809564A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Peter Ligertwood
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-05-28
Filing date: 2008-05-28
Publication date: 2009-12-02
Also published as: GB0809564D0

Abstract

A modular mounting system 11 made up of; a mounting module 12 with outwardly extending side channels 12A,B, at least one extension module 13, 14 adapted to mounting module 12 via inwardly extending channels 13A,B that cooperate with channels 12A,B. The at least one extension module 13 can extend between an open and closed configurations. At least one slidably mounted carrier 15 is mounted on the at least one extension module 12, 14 which may be moved along extension module 13 by rotatable bolt 16. Display panels may be mounted either directly or via an intermediate member (not shown) on sets of mounting points M. The modular mounting system 11 is typically mounted vertically optionally with multiple units adjacent to form a lattice (Figure 8).

Description

MODULAR MOUNTING SYSTEM UNIT

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates to a modular mounting system unit. it is particularly concerned with a support system whereby an array of video display panels (such as DVD panels) can be mounted securely in a pr&determined disposition.

BACKGROUND ART

While the use of such arrays is widespread the current ways of servicing them are give use to problems once the array is funchoning In paiticula if one of the innei panels, that is to say one bounded on all sides by othei panels in the ariay needs servicing or replacing there arises the need to access the one panel At present this involves the removal of at least one adjacent panel to gain access to the problem panel. Once the problem has been resolved the array needs to be reassembled so as to be available for use Since these arrays are widely used tor a variety of apphcations it can wel ause thzt down time nteded to deal with a problem screen which should be disphying important information is a serious problem..

DISCLOSURE OP INVENTION

A modular mounting system unit made up of: a mounting module at least one extension module adapted for engagement with the mounting module; the, or each, extension module hav'ng slidably mounted upon it a carrier module; meahs for displacing the, or each, carrier module relative to the extension module upon kwh the carricr module is mounted between a working position and an extended position; the, or each, carrier module being adapted to receive a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member According to a first-preferred version of the invention the mounting module is adap Led to receive a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member.

According to a second preferred version of the present invention or of the first preferred version thereof the, or each, extension member has sildably mounted upon it a further carrier module; further means for displacing the further carrier module relative to the extension module between a further working position and a further extended position; the, or each, further carrier module being adapted to receive a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member. Typically the means operates independently of the further means.

BRis DEsouvTlON OF DRAWINGS Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings of members of a modular mounting system of which: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a first embodiment; Figure 2 is a side view of the first embodiment in direction II; Figure 3 is a perspective view from the front of the first embodiment in a closed configuration; Figure 4 is a perspective view from the front of the first embodiment in an extended configuration; Figure 5 is a perspective view form the front of a second emnbodiinent; Figures 6 and 7 are detail views of parts of Figure 5; and Figure 8 is a ghosted view of an assembly incorporating the units of Figures 1 to 4.

MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 (Figures 1 to 4) These variously show a modular mounting system unit 11 including a mounting module 12, and two extension modules 13, 14 each adapted for slidable engagement with mounting module 12. As the extension modules 13 1 are identical in form and function only extension module 13 will be described in further detail. The references used n connection with extension module 13 are also used ror corresponding references n connection with extension module 14 uHli the addition of an inverted comma ().

The mounting module 12 is equipped (see Figure 4) with outwardly extending side channels 12A, 12B which provide for shdable engagement with, respectivtly, inwardly extending channels 13A, 13B of extension module 13. The range of displacement is between a closed position (as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3) and an open position (as no n in Figure 4) The amount of displacement depends on the size of the. ideo panels to be mounted.

The extension module 13 has slidably mounted within it by way of side channels 13A, 13B a carrier 15 The canier 15 (an be displaLed relatie to the extension module 13 by way of a bolt 16 between an inner position (shown in Figures 1 to 1) and an outer position in which end flange I? of carrier 15 lies close to end member 18 of Cx tension module 13. The bolt 16 is retained by extension module 13 but can be rotated relative the module 13 to provided for displacement of the carrier 15 relative to the as described earlier.

Sets of four mounting points for display panels to be mounted on unit ii are provided on each of the following umponents Component Set of four mounting points Mounting module 12 M Exterisionmodule 13 Ml Extension module 14 M2 These three sets of mounting points provide for the mounting of three video display panels on the unit 11.. In each case the panel can either be mounted directly by way of a set or, more likely, by way of an intermediate panel on which the video panel is mounted followed by the mounting of the combined panels on the appropriate set of mounting points.

Typically for use the unit 11 is mounted vertically on a wall that is to say with the three sets of mounting points M, Ml, M2 positioned in a vertical line. The extent to which the extension modules 13, 14 are spaced will depend on the size of video panel to be accommodated in the chosen display The bolts 16, 16' are then rotat ed to draw their respective extension modules from the positions shown in Figures 1 to 4 to a position where the sets Ml, M2 are most distant from set M. Each video panel is then inoun ted as described earlier on their respective mounting point set M, Ml, M2 and the necessary connections completed by way of the clear access provided around each display panel. The bolts 16, 16' are then rotat ed to drive their respective carriers 15, 15' inwardly towards mounting module 12 u ntil the video screens are in their required working positions relative to one another.

Further units corresponding to unit 11 can be mounted on the wall parallel to unit 11 to provide the required number of video panels in the chosen array. An example of an assembly of is shown in Figure 8 which show a square array made up of nine video panels P1 -P9 with three panels being mounted on vertical units A, B and C. Each panel is mounted on its carrier by way of an intermediate plate-typically intermediate plate X for panel PS.

Embodiment 2 (Figures 5 -7) The Figure 5 shows a modular mounting system unit 51 made up of: a mounting module 52, a link module 52A and two extension modules 53, 54 each being adapted for slidabie engagement with mounting module 52. As the extension modules 53, 54 are identical in form and function only extension module 53 will be described in further detail. The references used In connection with extension module 53 are also used for corresponding references in connection with extension module 54 with the addition of an inverted comma ().

The mounting module 52 are provided with outwardly extending side channels (similar to side channels 12A, 123 of the first embodiment as shown in Figure 4) which provide for sildable engagement with, respectively, Inwardly extending channels 53A, 53B of extension module 53. The range of displacement is comparable with that described in connection with the first embodiment with an open position as shown in FIgures 1,2 and 3 and an open position as shown in FIgure 4. However in this second embodiment extension module 53 has two carriers 55,56 slldably mounted within it by way of side channels 53A, 5313. The carrIer 55 can be displaced relative to the extension module 53 by way of a bolt 57 over range RI. The bolt 57 is retained by extension module 53 but can be rotated relative to the module 53 to provided for displacement of the carrier 55. The carrier 56 can be displaced relative to the extension module 53 by way of a bolt 58 over range R2. The bolt 58 Is retained by extension module 53 but can be rotated relative the module 53 to provided for displacement of the carrier 56. The two bolts 57,58 can be operated independently of one another.

Pour sets of four mounting points for dIsplay panels to be mounted on unit 11 are provided on each of the following components: Component Set frur mounting poinis CarrIer 55 P1 CanlerS6 P2 Carrler55' P3 Carrier56' P4 These four sets of mounting points provide for the mounting of four video display panels on the unit 51. In each case the panel can either be mounted directly by way of a set or, more likely, by way of an intermediate panel on which the video panel Is

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mounted followed by the mounting of the combined panels on the appropriate set of mounting points.

It required a fifth set of mounting poink can be provided on the link niodule 51A to enable a fifth panel to he mounted on the unit 51.

Given a unit 51 with four video panels mounted on it ready access to the rear or side of any panel is achieved byrotating the appropriate bolt 57, 58,57', 58' to draw the panel selected panel away from its neighbours.

The unit of the present invention provides a unit which can be used to provide for the Assembly of an array of panels in a variety of configurations wlule prouding for ready access to members of the display for purposes such as servicing or replacement. This can be achieved with a substantial reduction in down time by comparision with existing array schemes.

Claims

CLAIMS1 A modular mounting system unit nmde up of: a mounting module at least one extension module adapted for engagement with the mounting module; the, or each, extension module ha ing shdably mounted upon it a carrier module; means for displacing the, or each, carrier module relative to the extension module upon which the caruer module is mounted between a working position and an extended position; the or each carrier module being adapted to receive and retain a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member.
2 A unit as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the ntounting module is adapted to receive a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member.
3 A unit as claimed in any preceding claim s'herein the or each extension member has slidably mounted upon it a further carrier module; further means for displacing the further carrier modulerelative to the extension module between a further working position and a further extended position; the, or each, fuPher carriei module being adapted to ieceive a display panel either directly or by way of an intermediate member.
4 A unit as claimed in Claim 4 wherein the means operates independently of the further means.A unit as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.