Universal wall mount bracket for displays

Abstract

A universal display bracket suitable for mounting one of a variety of displays on a surface. The display bracket comprises a plurality of bracket portions slidable relative to one another permitting adjustment of the bracket in both horizontal and vertical directions. The bracket portions are lockable so as to maintain fixed relative positions. The bracket is adapted to mount using suitable fasteners upon a surface and each of the bracket portions are dimensioned to support the display to be mounted. The bracket may be provided with capture locks to prevent accidental dislodgement of the display, and the bracket may be further provided with a tilt assembly allowing a display to be tilted up to 15° from vertical.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] 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 [0002] Plasma and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display technologies have become very popular for both commercial and residential use. These technologies 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. [0003] A variety of mounting brackets for mounting plasma and LCD displays are known. Examples include U.S. Patent Application No. 2003 / 0141425 to Obdeijn, U.S. Patent Application No. 2004 / 0262474 to Boks et al, and U.S...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The present invention is directed to a universal display bracket suitable for mounting one of a variety of displays on a surface. The displays suitable for use with this bracket are generally thin-profile displays, as encountered in the plasma and LCD technologies. The present invention provides a low-profile mount that provides a clean, professional look. The present invention also provides an option to lock the display on the bracket, so as to provide added security. The bracket may also be attached to a tilt assembly to allow the display to be tilted up to 15° from vertical.

Problems solved by technology

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.

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