Display mounting system

Abstract

The invention describes a display mounting system. The display mounting system is provided with an optional rotation stop. The display mounting system may include a rod coupled to the support structure and an arm assembly rotatably coupled to the rod. The arm assembly may include a first arm, a second arm, and a pivot adapted to receive an electronic display. A locking collar may be coupled to the rod to maintain the arm assembly at a desired height relative to the structure. The locking collar may also include a rotation stop to limit rotation of the arm assembly. A slider built within the arm assembly may be selectively activated to alternate a configuration of the arm assembly between a restricted rotation configuration and a free rotation configuration. In the limited rotation configuration, the slider may cooperate with a rotation stop located on the locking collar to limit rotation of the arm assembly.

Description

[0001] Priority Claim

[0002] This patent application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 622,274 (Attorney Docket No. 5983483PRV) titled "DISPLAY MOUNT HAVING A ROTATION STOP" filed on January 18, 2024 by Wong et al., the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This document generally but not limited to relates to systems and methods for structurally mounting electronic displays. Background Art

[0004] Display mounts can be used to couple one or more electronic displays (e.g., flat panel displays, tablets, etc.) to a structure (e.g., a table, a work surface, a wall, etc.). The display mount can include an articulated arm assembly, a pivot assembly, and a display interface that are coupled to the structure. The display mount can improve workspace ergonomics by providing some articulation for one or more electronic displays to change their orientation relative to the structure (e.g., tilt angle, rotation, or height). Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure relates to a display mounting system for mounting one or more electronic displays (e.g., flat panel displays, tablets, etc.) to a structure (e.g., a table, a work surface, a wall, etc.). The display mounting system can include an articulated arm assembly having one or more display engagement members adapted to receive one or more electronic displays. The articulated arm assembly can be coupled to the structure (e.g., via a clamp, etc.), and the articulated arm assembly can be used to change the orientation of one or more displays relative to the structure (e.g., tilt angle, rotation, or height).

[0006] In some example configurations, the display mounting system can include a clamp having a base and a rod extending from the base in a lateral direction. The articulated arm assembly can be rotatably coupled to the rod.

[0007] The display mounting system can further include a locking collar. The locking collar can slidably engage the rod, and the locking collar can be used to position the articulated arm assembly at a desired height from the base. The locking collar can further include a rotation stop. The rotation stop can limit the rotation of the articulated arm assembly relative to the structure. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] The following drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention and thus do not limit the scope of the present invention. The drawings are not to scale and are intended to be used in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description. Like reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like reference numerals with different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings generally illustrate, by way of example and not limitation, the various embodiments discussed in this document.

[0009] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a display mounting system according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a display mounting system according to another example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a display mounting system according to yet another example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 4 is Figures 1 to 3 an enlarged partial perspective view of the display mounting system of.

[0013] Figure 5 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figures 1 to 3 an enlarged partial perspective view of the first arm of.

[0014] Figure 6 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 5 a bottom view of the concave connector of the first arm of.

[0015] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a slider according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 8 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 7 a top view of the slider of.

[0017] Figure 9 is a top perspective view of a locking collar according to an example configuration of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 10 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 9 a bottom perspective view of the locking collar of.

[0019] Figure 11 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 9 a top cross-sectional view of the locking collar of.

[0020] Figure 12 is according to an example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 4 a cross-sectional side view of the display mounting system of. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the present invention in any way. Instead, the following description provides some practical illustrations for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Examples of the construction, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes are provided for selected elements, and all other elements employ the construction, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes known to those of ordinary skill in the field of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the examples mentioned have various suitable alternatives.

[0022] Figures 1 to 3 are perspective views of display mounting systems 100, 101, and 102 according to some example configurations of the present disclosure. The display mounting systems 100, 101, and 102 can implement various technologies of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1 The display mounting system 100 can include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 130. The rod 120 can have a first portion 120A and a second portion 120B. The first portion 120A of the rod 120 can be coupled to the base 110, and the rod 120 can extend from the base 110 in a lateral direction toward the second portion 120B. The rod 120 can be made of any engineering material, including but not limited to steel bars, steel pipes, aluminum extrusions, cast aluminum, etc.

[0024] In some example configurations, the base 110 can be placed on a structure 111 (e.g., a table surface, a work surface, etc.), and the base 110 can be coupled to the structure 111 via a clamping assembly 127. In other example configurations, the rod 120 can be directly coupled to a structure 111 (e.g., a surface, a wall, a cabinet, etc.) via a mounting bracket (not shown).

[0025] The rod 120 can have a circular cross-section. The axis of symmetry of the cross-section of the rod 120 can form a first axis 125. The first axis 125 can be in the longitudinal direction of the rod between the first portion 120A and the second portion 120B, and the first axis 125 can be substantially in the vertical direction.

[0026] In some example configurations, the arm assembly 130 can include a first arm 131 having a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B. The first arm 131 can be rotatably coupled to the rod 120 near the first portion 131A. A pivot assembly 135 can be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 near the second portion 131B. In other example configurations, an arcuate member (e.g., Figure 3The bow member 161 shown in [Figure number not provided] can be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 adjacent to the second part 131B. The bow member can hold one or more pivot assemblies (e.g., one or more tilting assemblies 162 shown in [Figure number not provided]). Figure 3 as shown in [Figure number not provided].

[0027] In some example configurations, the first arm 131 can have a fixed height (e.g., the second part 131B can be at a set height from the first part 131A). In other example configurations, the first arm 131 can be height adjustable (e.g., the height of the second part 131B relative to the first part 131A can be adjustable).

[0028] The pivot assembly 135 can include a disk bracket 137, a tilt bracket 138, and a display adapter 139. The disk bracket 137 can be rotatably coupled to the first arm 131 about a second axis 136, and the tilt bracket 138 can be rotatably coupled to the disk bracket 137 about a third axis 133. The second axis 136 can be generally in the vertical direction and the third axis 133 can be perpendicular to the second axis 136 (e.g., the third axis 133 can be generally in the horizontal direction).

[0029] The electronic display 115 can be coupled to the display adapter 139 to position the electronic display 115 relative to the structure 111 (e.g., positioning the electronic display above a work surface or in front of a wall, etc.). The arm assembly 130 can be configured to translate the electronic display 115 relative to the structure 111 (e.g., move, rotate, tilt, etc.).

[0030] In some example configurations, the display mounting system 100 can further include a locking collar 140. The locking collar 140 can slidably engage with the rod 120. The locking collar 140 can be positioned at a desired height along the length of the rod 120 between the first part 120A and the second part 120B and rotated relative to the rod 120, and the locking collar 140 can be configured to clamp (e.g., using a screw 200 or a rod as shown in [Figure number not provided]) on the rod 120. The first part 131A of the first arm 131 can be adapted to rest on the locking collar 140 to position the first arm 131 at a desired height from the base 110, as illustrated in [Figure number not provided]. Figure 11 as shown in [Figure number not provided].

[0031] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a display mounting system 101 according to another example configuration of the present disclosure. The display mounting system 101 can implement Figure 1Aspects of the monitor mounting system 100. The monitor mounting system 101 may include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 150. The monitor mounting system 101 may be coupled to a structure (e.g., coupled to Figure 1 the structure 111) via a clamping assembly 127.

[0032] The arm assembly 150 may include a first arm 131 and a second arm 151. The first arm 131 has a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B. The second arm 151 may extend between a first portion 151A and a second portion 151B. The first portion 151A of the second arm 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 131B of the first arm 131, and a pivot assembly 135 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 151B of the second arm 151. In some example configurations, the second portion 151B of the second arm 151 may be configured to translate relative to the first portion 151A of the second arm 151 in a generally vertical direction. In other example configurations, the second portion 151B may be at a set height from the first portion 151A.

[0033] Similar to Figure 1 the pivot assembly 135, the pivot assembly 135 may include a disk bracket 137, a tilt bracket 138, and a monitor engagement member 139, as discussed in the previous section. The monitor engagement member 139 may be adapted to receive an electronic monitor (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic monitor 115), and the monitor mounting system 101 may be configured to translate the electronic monitor 115 coupled to the monitor engagement member 139 relative to the structure.

[0034] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a monitor mounting system 102 according to another example configuration of the present disclosure. The monitor mounting system 102 may implement Figures 1 to 2 aspects of the monitor mounting systems 100, 101. The monitor mounting system 102 may include a base 110, a rod 120, and an arm assembly 160. The monitor mounting system 101 may be coupled to a structure (e.g., coupled to Figure 1 the structure 111) via a clamping assembly 127.

[0035] The arm assembly 160 may include a first arm 131 and a second arm 151. The first arm 131 has a first portion 131A and a second portion 131B. The second arm 151 may extend between a first portion 151A and a second portion 151B. The first portion 151A of the second arm 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second portion 131B of the first arm 131,

[0036] In some example configurations, the display mounting system 102 can include one or more tilt components 162 having one or more display engagement members 164 adapted to receive one or more electronic displays (e.g., Figure 1 electronic display 115). One or more tilt components 162 can be slidably engaged with the bow 161 to position the electronic displays coupled to the one or more display engagement members 164 adjacent to each other. The display mounting system 102 can be configured to translate one or more electronic displays coupled to one or more display engagement members 164 relative to the structure.

[0037] Figure 4 is of an example configuration in accordance with the present disclosure Figures 1 to 3 An enlarged partial perspective view of display mounting systems 100, 101, and 102 of an example configuration in accordance with the present disclosure. A concave coupling 170 can be constructed at a first portion 131A of the first arm 131. The concave coupling 170 can have a first coupling end 170A and a second coupling end 170B opposite and remote from the first coupling end 170A. The concave coupling 170 can also have side walls extending between the first coupling end 170A and the second coupling end 170B. The side wall 174 can be located at a front side portion of the concave coupling 170 (e.g., facing the second portion 131B of the first arm 131). The concave coupling 170 can include an opening 175 that extends through the concave coupling 170 between the first coupling end 170A and the second coupling end 170B.

[0038] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of the first arm 131 of an example configuration in accordance with the present disclosure. A cavity 180 can be formed in the side wall 174 of the concave coupling 170. The cavity 180 can extend between a first cavity end 180A near the first coupling end 170A and a second cavity end 180B near the second coupling end 170B. In some example configurations, the second cavity end 180B can coincide with the second coupling end 170B. The cavity 180 can have a first side 183 and a second side 184. First and second recesses 185A and 185B (shown in Figure 6 ) can be formed in the first side 183 and the second side 184 of the cavity 180. In some example configurations, the first recess 185A and the second recess 185B can be formed in a V shape.

[0039] Returning to Figure 4, the slider 190 can be at least partially inserted into the cavity 180 and slidably engage the side wall 174 of the female coupling 170. The slider 190 can be configured to translate between the first cavity end 180A and the second cavity end 180B. In some example configurations, the slider can extend away from the second coupling end 170B, such as Figure 4 The slide 190 may be secured to the side wall 174 at a desired location via mechanical fasteners 178 (eg, screws, etc.).

[0040] Figure 6 is close Figure 5 131A of the first arm 131. The opening 175 may be formed with a circular cross-section, and the opening 175 may be adapted to receive the rod 120. The first arm 131 may be configured to rotate about the first axis 125 formed by the rod 120.

[0041] Figures 7 to 8 According to the example configuration of the present disclosure Figure 4 190. The slider 190 may have a slider body 191. The slider body 191 may be at least partially wrapped around the side wall 174 of the female coupling 170. The slider body 191 may extend between a first slider end 191A and a second slider end 191B opposite the first slider end 191A. A protrusion 193 having a first section 194 and a second section 195 may be formed on the slider 190. The first section 194 may be coupled to the slider body 191, and the protrusion 193 may extend from the slider body 191 in a lateral direction toward the second section 195.

[0042] The protrusion 193 may extend between a first protrusion end 193A near the first slider end 191A and a second protrusion end 193B near the second slider end 191B. The protrusion 193 may also have a first side 196 and a second side 197 opposite the first side 196. A first edge 192A and a second edge 192B may be formed on the first side 196 and the second side 197 near the second section 195. The first edge 192A and the second edge 192B may extend between the first protrusion end 193A and the second protrusion end 193B. The slider 190 may also include a threaded hole 198 near the center of the protrusion 193.

[0043] A first protrusion 199A is formed on the first edge 192A of the protrusion 193 and a second protrusion 199B may be formed on the second edge 192B of the protrusion 193. The protrusion 193 may be at least partially located inside the cavity 180, and the first protrusion 199A and the second protrusion 199B may be adapted to be in contact with the cavity 180.Figure 6 The first recess 185A and the second recess 185B of the cavity 180 shown in [reference] are joined. In some exemplary configurations, the first protrusion 199A and the second protrusion 199B may be formed in a V shape.

[0044] Figures 9 to 10 is a perspective view of a locking collar 140 according to a configuration of the present disclosure. The locking collar 140 may include a collar body 141. Most of the collar body 141 may be cylindrical. The locking collar 140 may have a first planar surface 140A and a second planar surface 140B, with the second planar surface 140B opposite and remote from the first planar surface 140A. The collar body 141 may have a cylindrical inner surface 141A and a generally cylindrical outer surface 141B each extending between the first planar surface 140A and the second planar surface 140B. The cylindrical inner surface 141A may have a first diameter 1411, and the generally cylindrical outer surface 141B may have a second diameter 1412. In some exemplary configurations, the cylindrical inner surface 141A and the cylindrical outer surface 141B may be concentric.

[0045] The locking collar 140 may also have a first lug 143 and a second lug 144. The first lug 143 and the second lug 144 may project substantially in a radial direction from the cylindrical outer surface 141B. The first lug 143 and the second lug 144 may be slightly spaced apart so as to form a slit 145 in the locking collar 140. The cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 may be configured to receive the rod 120 (shown in [reference]). The first lug 143 and the second lug 144 may provide a support surface against which a clamping force may be applied to the locking collar 140 to urge the first lug 143 and the second lug 144 towards each other. Figures 1 to 3 The locking collar 140 may have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the locking collar 140 may be configured to translate freely along the rod 120 parallel to the first axis 125 and rotate about the first axis 125 relative to the rod 120. By urging the first lug 143 and the second lug 144 towards each other (e.g., by tightening the screw 200 shown in [reference]), the locking collar 140 may be placed in the locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 may be adapted to bear against the rod 120 to generate a clamping force. In the locked configuration, the clamping force may fix the locking collar 140 relative to the rod 120 (e.g., the locking collar 140 cannot translate or rotate relative to the rod 120).

[0046] The locking collar 140 may have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the locking collar 140 may be configured to translate freely along the rod 120 parallel to the first axis 125 and rotate about the first axis 125 relative to the rod 120. By urging the first lug 143 and the second lug 144 towards each other (e.g., by tightening the screw 200 shown in [reference]), the locking collar 140 may be placed in the locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 may be adapted to bear against the rod 120 to generate a clamping force. In the locked configuration, the clamping force may fix the locking collar 140 relative to the rod 120 (e.g., the locking collar 140 cannot translate or rotate relative to the rod 120). Figure 11 The locking collar 140 may have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the locking collar 140 may be configured to translate freely along the rod 120 parallel to the first axis 125 and rotate about the first axis 125 relative to the rod 120. By urging the first lug 143 and the second lug 144 towards each other (e.g., by tightening the screw 200 shown in [reference]), the locking collar 140 may be placed in the locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 may be adapted to bear against the rod 120 to generate a clamping force. In the locked configuration, the clamping force may fix the locking collar 140 relative to the rod 120 (e.g., the locking collar 140 cannot translate or rotate relative to the rod 120).

[0047] In some example configurations, the locking collar 140 may include slots 146 and apertures 147 formed in a first lug 143 and a second lug 144, respectively. The slot 146 may be aligned with the aperture 147. A recess 148 may be formed in the slot 146. The recess 148 may be adapted to receive a nut 204 (shown in Figure 11 ). The aperture 147 may have a substantially circular cross-section with a shoulder 149. The aperture 147 may be adapted to receive a screw 200 (shown in Figure 11 ).

[0048] Figure 11 is a top view of the locking collar 140. For clarity, the locking collar 140 is presented as transparent in Figure 11 . A screw 200 having a screw head 201 and a threaded shaft 202 extending from the screw head 201 may be inserted through the aperture 147 such that the screw head 201 may rest against the shoulder 149. The threaded shaft 202 may extend from the second lug 144 into the slot 146 located in the first lug 143, and the threaded shaft 202 may engage the nut 204 in a threaded connection. By rotating the screw 200 relative to the nut 204, the first lug 143 and the second lug 144 may be pulled together, thereby effectively reducing a first diameter 1411 of the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140. The reduction of the first diameter 1411 may increase the pressure exerted by the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 on the rod 120, and thereby place the locking collar 140 in a locked configuration.

[0049] Returning to Figures 9 to 10 , in some example configurations, the locking collar 140 may further include a first protrusion 155 and a second protrusion 156 formed on the cylindrical outer surface 140B near a first planar surface 140A of the locking collar 140. The first protrusion 155 may be located near the first lug 143, and the second protrusion 156 may be located near the second lug 144, as illustrated in Figure 9 .

[0050] Figure 12 is Figure 4 a cross-sectional side view of a first portion 131A of a first arm 131. A concave coupling 170 located in the first portion 131A of the first arm 131 may be disposed on top of the locking collar 140 in a stacked orientation such that an opening 175 of the concave coupling 170 and the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 may be concentric. In the stacked orientation, the first planar surface 140A of the locking collar 140 may span across a second coupling end 170B.

[0051] The rod 120 can be inserted into the cylindrical inner surface 141A of the locking collar 140 and the opening 175 of the concave connector 170. A circular bushing 206 having a flange 207 can be positioned within the opening 175 between the concave connector 170 and the rod 120. The flange 207 can be positioned between the second connector end 170B and the first planar surface 140A, as Figure 12 illustrated therein.

[0052] The display mounting systems 101 and 102 can have a freely rotatable configuration and a restricted rotatable configuration. The slider 190 can optionally be translated toward the first cavity end 180A or the second cavity end 180B to selectively place the display mounting systems 101 and 102 in the freely rotatable configuration or the restricted rotatable configuration, respectively.

[0053] In the restricted rotatable configuration, the slider 190 can be translated toward the second cavity end 180B, and the second protrusion end 193B (shown in Figure 7 ) can be positioned near the second cavity end 180B (shown in Figure 5 ), as Figure 12 illustrated therein. In the restricted rotatable configuration, the second slider end 191B can extend away from the second connector end 170B of the concave connector 170 toward the locking collar 140, as Figure 4 and Figure 12 illustrated therein. The second slider end 191B can be adjacent to the cylindrical outer surface 140B of the locking collar 140 (e.g., on the opposite sides of the first lug 143 and the second lug 144, as Figure 12 illustrated therein). The second slider end 191B can be positioned between the first raised portion 155 and the second raised portion 156, and the second slider end 191B can freely rotate with the first arm 131 between the first raised portion 155 and the second raised portion 156 about the first axis 125. When the second slider end 191B strikes the first raised portion 155, the rotation of the first arm 131 can be restricted in a first direction (e.g., in the counterclockwise direction), and when the second slider end 191B strikes the second raised portion 156, the rotation of the first arm 131 can be restricted in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., in the clockwise direction).

[0054] In the unlocked configuration of the locking collar 140, the locking collar 140 can rotate about the first axis 125 to orient the first protrusion 155 and the second protrusion 156 relative to the rod 120 in a desired rotational orientation. When the locking collar 140 is in the locked configuration, the positions of the first protrusion 155 and the second protrusion 156 can be fixed relative to the rod 120 (e.g., to define a desired rotational limit of the first arm 131 about the first axis 125). The first protrusion 155 and the second protrusion 156 can cooperate with the second slider end 191B to limit the rotation of the first arm 131 about the first axis 125 in the first and second directions respectively within the desired rotational limits defined by the first protrusion 155 and the second protrusion 156.

[0055] In the free-rotation configuration, the slider 190 can translate towards the first cavity end 180A such that the first protrusion end 193A can be positioned close to the first cavity end 180A. In the free-rotation configuration, the second slider end 191B can retract to the side of the concave connector 170 such that the second slider end 191B can be away from the first planar surface 140A (e.g., the second slider end 191B can be beside the side wall 174 between the first connector end 170A and the second connector end 170B). In the free-rotation configuration, the second slider end 191B can be away from the first protrusion 155 and the second protrusion 156, and thereby enable the first arm 131 to rotate 360 degrees about the first axis 125 without any interruption.

[0056] Additional notes and aspects

[0057] Example 1 is a display mounting system for mounting an electronic display to a structure, the display mounting system comprising: a rod that extends between a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion, the first portion of the rod being capable of being coupled to the structure; an arm assembly that is rotatably coupled to the rod adjacent the second portion of the rod; a display mount that is operatively coupled to the arm assembly, the display mount being adapted to receive an electronic display; and a locking collar having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; wherein, in the locked configuration, the locking collar is configured to be fixed relative to the rod to define a travel stop and a rotation stop, the travel stop being for limiting the travel of the arm assembly between the first portion and the second portion of the rod, and the rotation stop being for limiting the rotation of the arm assembly about the rod; wherein, in the unlocked configuration, the locking collar is configured to move relative to the rod to selectively adjust the travel stop and the rotation stop of the arm assembly; wherein the arm assembly is configured to translate within the travel stop and the rotation stop defined by the locking collar to translate the electronic display relative to the structure.

[0058] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includes: wherein the arm assembly includes a first arm extending between a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion of the first arm is rotatably coupled to the rod about a substantially vertical first axis.

[0059] In Example 3, the subject matter of Example 2 optionally includes: wherein the display mounting system further includes a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly including: a disk bracket rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and a tilt bracket rotatably coupled to the disk bracket at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display mount at the other end.

[0060] In Example 4, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 2 to 3 optionally includes: wherein the arm assembly includes a second arm having a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion of the second arm is rotatably coupled to the second portion of the first arm about a generally vertical second axis.

[0061] In Example 5, the subject matter of Example 4 optionally includes: wherein the second portion of the second arm is configured to translate relative to the first portion of the second arm in a generally vertical direction.

[0062] In Example 6, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 4 to 5 optionally includes: wherein the display mounting system further includes a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly including: a disk bracket rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and a tilt bracket rotatably coupled to the disk bracket at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display mount at the other end.

[0063] In Example 7, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1 to 6 optionally includes: a base coupled to the first portion of the rod; and a clamping assembly coupled to the base; wherein the clamping assembly is capable of being coupled to a structure to fix the base to the structure.

[0064] In Example 8, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 2 to 7 optionally includes: wherein the first arm includes a concave connector having a first connector end and a second connector end formed near the first portion of the first arm; the concave connector includes an opening extending through the concave connector between the first connector end and the second connector end, wherein the opening is adapted to receive the second portion of the rod, and the rod is at least partially located inside the opening to form a first axis, and wherein the first arm is configured to rotate relative to the rod about the first axis.

[0065] In Example 9, the subject matter of Example 8 optionally includes: wherein a cavity is formed in the concave coupling member, the cavity including: a first cavity end; a second cavity end remote from the first cavity end; a first side; and a second side opposite the first side; wherein the first side and the second side are parallel to each other, and the first side and the second side extend between the first cavity end and the second cavity end, and wherein a first recess and a second recess are formed in the first side and the second side, and the first recess and the second recess extend at least a portion of the first side and the second side of the cavity.

[0066] In Example 10, the subject matter of Example 9 optionally includes: wherein the first recess and the second recess are formed in a V shape.

[0067] In Example 11, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9 to 10 optionally includes: wherein the first arm includes a side wall formed on the front side of the concave coupling member, the side wall facing the second portion of the first arm, and wherein the cavity is formed in the side wall.

[0068] In Example 12, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9 to 11 optionally includes: wherein the second cavity end coincides with the second coupling end.

[0069] In Example 13, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9 to 12 optionally includes a slider having a first slider end and a second slider end, the slider including: a slider body extending between the first slider end and the second slider end; and a protrusion coupled to the slider body, wherein the protrusion extends parallel to the slider body between a first protrusion end near the first slider end and a second protrusion end near the second slider end; the protrusion including: a first segment coupled to the slider body; a second segment extending away from the slider body in a transverse direction; a first edge formed on a first side of the protrusion near the second segment; a second edge formed on a second side of the protrusion opposite the first side near the second segment, and a first convex portion and a second convex portion formed on the first edge and the second edge, the first convex portion and the second convex portion extending between the first protrusion end and the second protrusion end; wherein the protrusion is at least partially located inside the cavity, and the first convex portion and the second convex portion of the protrusion are adapted to engage with the first recess and the second recess of the cavity, and wherein the slider is configured to translate relative to the concave coupling member between the first cavity end and the second cavity end.

[0070] In Example 14, the subject matter of Example 13 optionally includes a slider, which further includes a threaded hole near the center of the slider, wherein a mechanical fastener engages with the slider in a threaded connection at the threaded hole, and wherein the mechanical fastener is adapted to press against a concave coupling member to fix the slider relative to the concave coupling member.

[0071] In Example 15, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13 to 14 optionally includes: wherein the first convex portion and the second convex portion are formed in a V shape.

[0072] In Example 16, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13 to 15 optionally includes a locking collar having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, the locking collar including: a collar body including a cylindrical inner surface having a first diameter and a cylindrical outer surface having a second diameter, wherein the cylindrical inner surface and the cylindrical outer surface extend between the first planar surface and the second planar surface; a first lug and a second lug, the first lug and the second lug being coupled to the collar body; and a first protrusion and a second protrusion formed on the cylindrical outer surface near the first planar surface of the locking collar; and wherein the first lug and the second lug extend radially from the cylindrical body, wherein the first lug and the second lug are positioned opposite each other and spaced apart by a slit extending through the collar body between the first planar surface and the second planar surface, and wherein the cylindrical inner surface is adapted to receive a second portion of the rod.

[0073] In Example 17, the subject matter of Example 16 optionally includes: the arm assembly further includes a circular bushing having a flange extending radially from the circular bushing, wherein the circular bushing is located between the concave coupling member of the first arm and the rod, and wherein the flange is configured to be located between the second coupling end of the concave coupling member and the first planar surface of the locking collar.

[0074] In Example 18, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 16 to 17 optionally includes: wherein the locking collar includes an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration, wherein the locking collar is capable of freely translating along the rod and freely rotating relative to the rod in the unlocked configuration, wherein the locking collar is stationary relative to the rod in the locked configuration, and wherein, in the locked configuration, the locking collar is adapted to support the arm assembly and one or more electronic displays coupled to the arm assembly in a vertical direction and is adapted to restrict rotation of the first arm about the first axis.

[0075] In Example 19, the subject matter of Example 18 optionally includes: wherein the locking collar further includes a groove formed in the first lug and an aperture formed in the second lug, wherein the recess formed in the first lug is adapted to receive a nut, wherein a screw having a screw head and a threaded shaft is inserted through the aperture such that the screw head rests against a shoulder formed in the second lug, and the threaded shaft extends into the groove to engage the nut in a threaded connection, wherein the first lug and the second lug are adapted to move towards each other by rotating the screw relative to the nut, and thereby, cause a first diameter of the cylindrical inner surface of the locking collar to decrease to apply pressure against the rod, thereby placing the locking collar in a locked configuration.

[0076] In Example 20, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 18 to 19 optionally includes: wherein the arm assembly includes a restricted rotation configuration and a free rotation configuration, wherein the slider is configured to optionally translate relative to the cavity towards the second cavity end such that the second slider end extends out of the cavity towards the locking collar and extends to be near the cylindrical outer surface of the locking collar between the first protrusion and the second protrusion to place the first arm in the restricted rotation configuration, wherein in the restricted rotation configuration, the second slider end is adapted to contact the first protrusion or the second protrusion of the locking collar to restrict the rotation of the first arm relative to the rod about the first axis, wherein the slider is configured to optionally translate relative to the cavity towards the first cavity end such that the second slider end retracts into the cavity to place the first arm in the free rotation configuration, wherein in the free rotation configuration, the second slider end does not contact the first protrusion or the second protrusion of the locking collar, and thereby, enables the first arm to rotate 360 degrees relative to the rod about the first axis.

[0077] Each of these non-limiting examples can exist independently, or can be combined with elements of any one or more of the other examples in any arrangement or combination.

[0078] The above detailed description includes reference to the accompanying drawings that form a part of the detailed description. The drawings illustrate, by way of example, specific embodiments in which the subject matter can be practiced. Such embodiments are also referred to herein as "examples". Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown or described. However, the inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Additionally, the inventors also contemplate examples using any combination or arrangement of those elements (or one or more aspects of those elements) shown or described with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects of a particular example) or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects of other examples) shown or described herein.

[0079] In the event of any inconsistency in usage between this document and any document incorporated by reference, the usage in this document shall prevail.

[0080] In the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" are open-ended, meaning that a system, apparatus, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim is still considered to fall within the scope of that claim. Further, in the appended claims, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used merely as labels and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on the objects of such terms.

[0081] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more aspects of the above-described examples) may be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments may be used by, for example, those of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b) to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted on the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Also, in the above detailed description, various features may be grouped together to simplify the disclosure. This should not be construed as intending that the disclosed features not claimed are necessary for any claim. Rather, the inventive subject matter may lie in less than all of the features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Accordingly, the appended claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description as examples or embodiments, where each claim stands on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that such embodiments may be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the subject matter should be determined with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to such claims.

[0082] All publications, patents, and patent documents mentioned in this document are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as if each were incorporated by reference individually. In the event of any inconsistency in usage between this document and those documents incorporated by reference, the usage in the incorporated reference documents shall be deemed supplementary to the usage in this document; for conflicting inconsistencies, the usage in this document shall prevail. As used herein, the term "about" means approximately, within the range of, generally, or around. When the term "about" is used in conjunction with a numerical range, it modifies that range by extending the boundaries above and below the stated numerical values. Generally, the term "about" is used herein to modify numerical values above and below the stated value by a variation of 10%. In one aspect, the term "about" means plus or minus 10% of the numerical value to which the term is applied. Thus, about 50% means a range of 45% to 55%. Numerical ranges recited herein by endpoints include all numbers and fractions subsumed within that range (e.g., 1 to 5 includes 1, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.90, 4, 4.24, and 5). Similarly, numerical ranges recited herein by endpoints include sub-ranges subsumed within that range (e.g., 1 to 5 includes 1 to 1.5, 1.5 to 2, 2 to 2.75, 2.75 to 3, 3 to 3.90, 3.90 to 4, 4 to 4.24, 4.24 to 5, 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 1 to 4, and 2 to 4). It is also understood that all numbers and fractions thereof are assumed to be modified by the term "about".

Claims

1. A display mounting system for mounting an electronic display to a structure, the display mounting system comprising: A rod extending between a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion, the first portion of the rod being connectable to the structure; An arm assembly rotatably coupled to the rod adjacent the second portion of the rod; A display mount operatively coupled to the arm assembly, the display mount being adapted to receive the electronic display; And A locking collar having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; Wherein, in the locked configuration, the locking collar is configured to be fixed relative to the rod to define a travel stop and a rotation stop, the travel stop for restricting travel of the arm assembly between the first portion and the second portion of the rod, and the rotation stop for restricting rotation of the arm assembly about the rod; Wherein, in the unlocked configuration, the locking collar is configured to move relative to the rod to selectively adjust the travel stop and the rotation stop for the arm assembly; Wherein, the arm assembly is configured to translate within the travel stop and the rotation stop defined by the locking collar to translate the electronic display relative to the structure.

2. The display mounting system according to claim 1, wherein, The arm assembly includes a first arm extending between a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the first arm is rotatably coupled to the rod about a substantially vertical first axis.

3. The display mounting system according to claim 2, wherein, The display mounting system further includes a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly comprising: A disc bracket rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and An inclined bracket rotatably coupled to the disc bracket at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display mount at the other end.

4. The display mounting system according to claim 2, wherein, The arm assembly includes a second arm having a first portion and a second portion, Wherein, the first portion of the second arm is rotatably coupled to the second portion of the first arm about a substantially vertical second axis.

5. The display mounting system according to claim 4, wherein, The second portion of the second arm is configured to translate relative to the first portion of the second arm in a generally vertical direction.

6. The display mounting system according to claim 4, wherein, The display mounting system further includes a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly comprising: A disc bracket rotatably coupled to the arm assembly about a substantially vertical third axis; and An inclined bracket rotatably coupled to the disc bracket at one end about a substantially horizontal fourth axis and coupled to the display mount at the other end.

7. The display mounting system according to claim 1, further comprising: A base coupled to the first portion of the rod; And A clamping assembly coupled to the base; Wherein, the clamping assembly is connectable to the structure to fix the base to the structure.

8. The display mounting system according to claim 2, wherein, The first arm includes a concave coupling formed near the first portion of the first arm and having a first coupling end and a second coupling end; the concave coupling includes an opening that extends through the concave coupling between the first coupling end and the second coupling end, wherein the opening is adapted to receive the second portion of the rod, and the rod is at least partially located inside the opening to form the first axis, and wherein the first arm is configured to rotate about the first axis relative to the rod.

9. The display mounting system according to claim 8, wherein, A cavity is formed in the concave coupling, and the cavity includes: a first cavity end; a second cavity end that is remote from the first cavity end; a first side; and a second side that is opposite to the first side; wherein the first side and the second side are parallel to each other, and the first side and the second side extend between the first cavity end and the second cavity end, and wherein a first recess and a second recess are formed on the first side and the second side, and the first recess and the second recess extend at least a portion of the first side and the second side of the cavity.

10. The display mounting system according to claim 9, wherein, The first recess and the second recess are formed in a V shape.

11. The display mounting system according to claim 9, wherein, The first arm includes a side wall formed on the front side of the concave coupling and facing the second portion of the first arm, wherein the cavity is formed in the side wall.

12. The display mounting system according to claim 9, wherein, The second cavity end coincides with the second coupling end.

13. The display mounting system according to claim 9, further comprising a slider having a first slider end and a second slider end, the slider including: a slider body that extends between the first slider end and the second slider end; and a protrusion coupled to the slider body, wherein the protrusion extends parallel to the slider body between a first protrusion end near the first slider end and a second protrusion end near the second slider end; the protrusion includes: a first segment coupled to the slider body; a second segment that extends away from the slider body in a lateral direction; a first edge formed on a first side of the protrusion near the second segment; a second edge formed on a second side of the protrusion opposite to the first side near the second segment, and a first convex portion and a second convex portion formed on the first edge and the second edge respectively, and the first convex portion and the second convex portion extend between the first protrusion end and the second protrusion end; wherein the protrusion is at least partially located inside the cavity, and the first convex portion and the second convex portion of the protrusion are adapted to engage with the first recess and the second recess of the cavity, and wherein the slider is configured to translate between the first cavity end and the second cavity end relative to the concave coupling.

14. The display mounting system according to claim 13, wherein the slider further includes a threaded hole near the center of the slider, Among them, a mechanical fastener engages with the slider at the threaded hole in a threaded connection manner, and wherein the mechanical fastener is adapted to press against the concave coupling member to fix the slider relative to the concave coupling member.

15. The display mounting system according to claim 13, wherein, The first convex portion and the second convex portion are formed in a V shape.

16. The display mounting system according to claim 13, further comprising a locking collar having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite to the first planar surface, the locking collar including: a collar body, the collar body including: a cylindrical inner surface having a first diameter; and a cylindrical outer surface having a second diameter; wherein the cylindrical inner surface and the cylindrical outer surface extend between the first planar surface and the second planar surface, a first lug and a second lug, the first lug and the second lug being coupled to the collar body; and a first raised portion and a second raised portion formed on the cylindrical outer surface near the first planar surface of the locking collar; and wherein the first lug and the second lug extend radially from the cylindrical body, wherein the first lug and the second lug are positioned opposite to each other with a gap formed by a slit extending through the collar body between the first planar surface and the second planar surface, and wherein the cylindrical inner surface is adapted to receive the second portion of the rod.

17. The display mounting system according to claim 16, wherein the arm assembly further includes a circular bushing having a flange extending radially from the circular bushing, Among them, the circular bushing is located between the concave coupling member of the first arm and the rod, and wherein the flange is configured to be located between the second coupling end of the concave coupling member and the first planar surface of the locking collar.

18. The display mounting system according to claim 16, wherein, The locking collar includes an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration, wherein the locking collar can freely translate along the rod and can freely rotate relative to the rod in the unlocked configuration, wherein the locking collar is stationary relative to the rod in the locked configuration, wherein, in the locked configuration, the locking collar is adapted to support the arm assembly and the electronic display coupled to the arm assembly in a vertical direction and is adapted to restrict the rotation of the first arm about the first axis.

19. The display mounting system according to claim 18, wherein, The locking collar further includes a groove formed on the first lug and an orifice formed on the second lug, wherein the recess formed on the first lug is adapted to receive a nut, wherein a screw having a screw head and a threaded shaft is inserted through the orifice such that the screw head rests against a shoulder formed on the second lug, and the threaded shaft extends into the groove to engage with the nut in a threaded connection manner. Wherein, the first lug and the second lug are adapted to move towards each other by rotating the screw relative to the nut, and thereby, cause the first diameter of the cylindrical inner surface of the locking collar to decrease to apply pressure against the rod, so as to place the locking collar in the locked configuration.

20. The display mounting system according to claim 18, wherein, The arm assembly includes a restricted rotation configuration and a free rotation configuration. Wherein, the slider is configured to optionally translate relative to the cavity towards the second cavity end, such that the second slider end extends out of the cavity towards the locking collar and extends to be close to the cylindrical outer surface of the locking collar between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, so as to place the first arm in the restricted rotation configuration. Wherein, in the restricted rotation configuration, the second slider end is adapted to contact the first protrusion or the second protrusion of the locking collar to limit the rotation of the first arm relative to the rod about the first axis. Wherein, the slider is configured to optionally translate relative to the cavity towards the first cavity end, such that the second slider end retracts into the cavity to place the first arm in the free rotation configuration. Wherein, in the free rotation configuration, the second slider end does not contact the first protrusion or the second protrusion of the locking collar, and thereby, enables the first arm to rotate 360 degrees relative to the rod about the first axis.

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