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Secure mounting system for overhead mounted projector

a projector and mounting system technology, applied in the field of secure mounting systems for overhead mounted projectors, can solve the problems of projector units being attractive targets for theft, vandalism and other tampering, and the space where the projector is installed may be unsecured, and achieve the effect of easy adjustment of positioning

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-15
LEGRAND AV INC
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The present invention is an adjustable and tamper-resistant mounting system for a projector that can be easily installed and protected from theft and tampering. The system includes brackets and a suspension member that can be attached to an overhead structure, with tamper-resistant fasteners at each connection. The brackets enable easy adjustable positioning of the projector, and the projector can be enclosed in an enclosure system for added protection. The technical effects of the invention include improved security and ease of installation for adjustable mounting of projectors.

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Projectors, particularly LCD, CRT, and DRP projectors designed for frequent use in a setting such as described above are quite expensive.
In addition, the spaces where the projector is installed may be unsecured for periods of time or left unattended.
Consequently, a problem is that projector units are attractive targets for theft, vandalism and other tampering.
Another problem is that in some multi-use spaces, such as gymnasiums, the projector unit can be exposed to the possibility of unintentional or intentional contact by objects such as balls or other similar flying objects.

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[0031] A tamper resistant visual projector mounting system 10 generally includes an adjustable bracket 12 and a suspension member 14.

[0032]FIG. 2 designates, for reference purposes, the relative directions of x-y-z coordinates as applied to the mounting system 10. Any reference herein to rotation about an x-axis or “roll” movement, a y-axis or “pitch” movement, or a z-axis or “yaw” movement, relates to these coordinate axes. The y-axis is oriented fore-and-aft relative to a visual projector attached to the mounting system, the z-axis is vertical and the x-axis is perpendicular to the z-axis and the y-axis, and is oriented laterally from side-to-side of the projector.

[0033] Adjustable bracket 12 generally includes device interface bracket 18 and suspension member interface 20. Device interface bracket 18 includes planar portion 22 and a pair of spaced-apart upwardly projecting flanges 24. Each flange 24 has a central hole 26 and a pair of opposing curved slots 28 surrounding hole 2...

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Abstract

An adjustable tamper-resistant overhead mounting system for a projector. The system includes brackets attachable to the projector and a suspension member attached to an overhead structure. At least one tamper resistant fastener is used at each connection of the brackets, the projector and the suspension member, to deter theft and tampering. The arrangement of the brackets enables easy adjustable positioning of the projector about pitch, roll and yaw axes.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of prior application Ser. No. 10 / 821,659, filed Apr. 9, 2004, entitled SECURE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR OVERHEAD MOUNTED PROJECTOR, which claims benefit of Provisional Application No. 60 / 462,391, filed Apr. 11, 2003, entitled SECURE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR OVERHEAD MOUNTED PROJECTOR, each of the aforementioned applications being hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to mounting systems for visual projectors, and more specifically, to tamper resistant mounting systems for projectors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Visual projection systems are commonly used for displaying and presenting visual information to groups of people. Such visual projection systems typically include a projector unit and a projection screen. [0004] In spaces such as classrooms, conference rooms, and public assembly halls, where the space is often used for presentations, it is common that...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B42F13/00F16M11/04F16M11/10H04N5/74H04N13/02
CPCF16M11/04F16M11/041F16M11/10Y10S248/917F16M11/2071F16M13/02H04N5/7491F16M11/12
Inventor DITTMER, JAYBREMMON, JEFF
Owner LEGRAND AV INC
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