Installation apparatus for an automobile entertainment system

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for drawing cables having a connector shroud at a distal end thereof through a back of an automobile seat in the installation of an automobile entertainment system. The apparatus includes an eyelet shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the connector shroud. The eyelet includes a housing shaped and dimensioned to fit over the connector shroud. The housing includes a coupling member shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a wire puller.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is based upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 517, 862, filed Nov. 7, 2003, entitled “AUTOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM”, 60 / 534,705, filed Jan. 8, 2004, entitled “AUTOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM”, and Ser. No. ______, filed on May 17, 2004, entitled “AUTOMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM”.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to an automobile entertainment system. More particularly, the invention relates to an installation apparatus for an automobile entertainment system. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Entertainment systems for automobiles are well known. As such, many advances have been made in the development of entertainment systems that make the otherwise tedious task of riding in an automobile more bearable. In addition to the development of overhead systems pioneered by the present inventor, systems that mount within the headrest of an automobil...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an apparatus for drawing cables with a connector shroud through a back of an automobile seat in the installation of an automobile entertainment system. The apparatus includes an eyelet shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the connector shroud. The eyelet includes a housing shaped and dimensioned to fit over the connector shroud. The housing includes a coupling member shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a wire puller. The invention also provides an automobile entertainment system including a video system mounted within an automobile headrest. The video system includes a cable extending through the headrest body and a first downwardly extending extension arm. The cable includes a connector shroud at a distal end of the cable, and the connector shroud is provided with a selectively removable eyelet allowing the connector shroud to be gripped and pulled through the first extension arm and a back of a vehicle seat. The eyelet includes a lock arm adapted for selectively securing the eyelet to the connector shroud. The invention also provides an automobile entertainment system wherein the video system includes a video monitor and a video source. The video source is a DVD player. The invention also provides an automobile entertainment system wherein the cable includes a power source wire and at least one audio wire. The invention further provides an automobile entertainment system wherein the power adaptor is shaped and dimensioned for direct connection to the vehicle power source. The power adaptor includes a first connector and a second connector shaped and dimensioned for engagement with a power supply wire of the cable. The power adaptor also includes a pair of electrical lines for connection to an automobile power supply."

Problems solved by technology

However, and as those skilled in the art will certainly appreciate, the time and expense associated with the production and installation of these headrest systems has made their acceptance within the marketplace limited to only those people able to afford the premium cost associated with their use.

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