Wall bracket with integrated vertical lock

Abstract

Improvements in a wall mount bracket are disclosed. The bracket works with flat panel televisions, monitors, signs and boards. An elongated back member is secured to a wall. The back member has a single vertical tang. One or more brackets have an angled slot that engages onto the tang. Once engaged the bracket is rotated to a vertical orientation. In the vertical orientation a ledge on the angled slot prevents the bracket from being lifted off the back member unless the bracket is rotated to align the angled slot with the tang. The back member further has bent tabs to prevent the bracket from being slid horizontally off the back member. The entire placement and locking of the bracket and the back member is performed from a top to bottom motion.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to improvements in a wall mountable bracket. More particularly, the present wall mountable bracket allows for placement of the bracket on a wall hanger in a top down motion. The bracket has a narrow rotational engage window where the bracket slides onto the wall hanger. Once engaged the bracket rotates into vertical orientation and locks the bracket onto the wall hanger preventing disengagement from vertical lifting of the bracket.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There are many types of TV, board and shelf mounting patents that incorporate a variety of different attachment methods. Each patent approaches the problem based upon security of the device on the wall and the method of installation. To focus the background this disclosure limits the identified patents with inventions that secure to a back brace with a top to bottom securing motion and to brackets that provide some form of blocking to prevent disconnection with the back bra...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a wall bracket with integrated vertical lock that allows for secure attachment of heavy items to a wall. The bracket has an angled slot that aligns with the back member for easy removal, but prevents dislodgement from bumps or lifting. The bracket engages with the back member using a motion from top downward, and has details to prevent sliding off the back member. The bracket also prevents excessive rotation of the mounted object, such as a television, to maintain proper alignment and air flow. Overall, the wall bracket with integrated vertical lock provides a reliable and secure attachment for various mounting needs."

Problems solved by technology

Without the bent ears a user could slide the monitor until one bracket becomes dislodged from the back member that would result in the display falling.

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