Display screen and conference bar support

Abstract

One example may include a media bar mount mounted to a display mount attached to a display, the media bar support has tracks, verniers and arcuate resilient supports attached to each of the tracks, friction brakes attached to each of the verniers and the extension arms, and a crossbar vertically attached to one or more of the extension arms.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates generally to a mount and, more particularly, to an integrated display and auxiliary device mount. Background Art

[0002] Traditionally, displays (e.g., monitors, televisions, etc.) are mounted on a wall via a bracket system that provides only a fastening system for the display. Displays often integrate ancillary devices, such as cable inputs for TV remote controls, sound bars, cameras, VCRs, DVD players, and the like. These ancillary devices are placed on tables, desks, floors, and the like and can become obstacles that need to be addressed when trying to consolidate areas dedicated to electronic equipment.

[0003] Displays are becoming increasingly popular in meeting environments, such as workplaces and other business centers. Typical conferencing components include a display, speakers, a camera, and a microphone, allowing users to gather, converse, and share visual content with a remote party, while simultaneously viewing a similar display provided by the remote party on the display and listening to audio via the included speaker system. Displays are best used by mounting them on a wall or other surface to free up space in the meeting room. Ideally, additional components should be installed for enhanced convenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] An exemplary embodiment may provide a media bar support configured to be mounted to a display support attached to a display, the display support having one or more tracks, a cursor and an arc-shaped elastic support attached to each of the one or more tracks, a friction brake attached to each cursor and one or more extension arms, and a cross bar vertically attached to the one or more extension arms.

[0005] Another exemplary embodiment may include one or more tracks attached to a display, a cursor attached to each of the one or more tracks, a friction brake attached to each cursor and to one or more extension arms extending below a surface area of ​​the display, and a crossbar vertically attached to the one or more extension arms and positioned below the display. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 A rear view of a display with an integrated display and conferencing bar mount is shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0007] Figure 2 A conferencing bar mount component of an integrated display and conferencing bar mount is shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0008] Figure 3Shown are the track and constant force spring components of a conference bar mount according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0009] Figure 4 Shown is a detailed exploded view of the constant force spring, support rail, and friction brake components according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0010] Figure 5 Shown is a front view of a display and conferencing bar attached to each other in a hanging position according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Accordingly, the following detailed description of embodiments of at least one of the methods, apparatus, non-transitory computer-readable media, and systems, as illustrated in the figures, is not intended to limit the scope of what is claimed herein, but is merely representative of selected embodiments.

[0012] The features, structures, or characteristics of the present invention described in this specification may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. For example, the phrases "exemplary embodiments," "some embodiments," or other similar terms used in this specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "exemplary embodiments," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," or other similar terms appearing in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same set of embodiments, and the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0013] Figure 1 A rear view of a display with an integrated display and conferencing bar mount is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 , the display 102 is the back side of a television or display screen type device. Display rails 110, similar to the rails used to mount a television mount, are attached to the back of the display 102 with screws. In order to integrate the conferencing bar 104 with the existing display mount rail system 110, there is another set of rails referred to as bar rails 154. The term bar is synonymous with a sound bar that is similar in size and shape to the size and shape of the bar 104. Conferencing equipment may include a bar that includes one or more speakers, microphones, cameras, sensors, etc. The term "conference bar" will be used to refer to such a system, but a conventional sound bar or related device may be used instead.

[0014] The bar track 154 attaches to the existing track via slot-type mounts 122, which have slots and can be screwed in place. It also supports the friction brake system 140 of the conference bar mount. The friction brake system 140 allows for movement of the conference bar and adjustment of its fore-aft position and the distance between the monitor and the bar. Furthermore, the entire configuration can be moved to rest on top of the monitor, depending on the user's preference. Arms 156 are attached to the friction brake system 140 and can be attached to the vertical crossbar 130, which is attached to the conference bar 104. Crossbar supports 132 are also screwed to the crossbar 130 to provide support underneath the conference bar 104.

[0015] The conference bar mount can be integrally attached to the underside or top of the display and can be quickly and easily installed using standard tools, such as those used to mount screen displays. No additional tools are required to move the conference bar mount into its functional position. It attaches to existing screen display mount hardware and requires no additional attachment or wall fixing. It accommodates a variety of Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) sizes. The conference bar mount supports the conference bar and allows it to be positioned in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the display, or adjusted forward and backward relative to an adjacent wall. The conference bar can also rotate about a friction hinge on its mounting plate. Within its effective travel range, the vertical weight of the conference bar is balanced by a constant-force spring 148, one end of which is held by an elastic support 150. The other end of the constant-force spring 148 is attached via a screw to a cursor 152, which translates on the conference bar track 154.

[0016] Fore and aft positioning is managed using a friction brake system 140 comprising a brake rotor 144 secured between a stator 142 and a clamp 146 by screws 147. The conferencing bar can be configured to be mounted below or above (on top of) a display without having to flip (invert) the conferencing bar.

[0017] Figure 2 A conference bar mount component of an integrated display and conference bar mount is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 , shows the conference bar mount without the monitor mount track. The slot mount 122 is a fork plate with slots for screws to be fastened to the fork plate to attach the fork plate to the conference bar track 154. The top of the conference bar track has a curved elastic support 150 to hold the constant force spring 148 in place along the track body (see Figure 3). Arm 156 is attached to friction brake system 140, which includes stator 142, brake rotor 144, and clamp 146 fastened together by screws 147. Friction brake system 140 is attached to arm 156, which is fastened to crossbar 130.

[0018] Figure 3 The track and constant force spring components of a conference bar support are shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 , a close up view of the constant force spring 148 shows the helical top portion positioned on the curved surface of the resilient support 150. A conference bar track 154 supports the resilient support 150 and is attached to the cursor 152.

[0019] Figure 4 A detailed exploded view of the constant force spring, support rail, and friction brake components is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 4 The friction brake system 140 comprises a stator 142 attached to a constant-force spring 148 and a cursor, allowing an arm 156 to be attached to the crossbar 130 at its angled elbow 158. During operation, the arm can be raised and lowered, and its position can also be moved forward or backward to allow the conference bar to be lowered, raised, driven forward, and / or pushed backward. The brake rotor 144 rotates about the axis of the stator 142 to enable positioning. The constant-force spring 148 is connected to the cursor 152 via screws. The stator 142 is attached to the cursor 152. The system includes two components to allow a cover to conceal and protect the spring 148. The cover itself serves an aesthetic purpose. The forward and rearward positioning of the track system and the conference bar placed therein is maintained in place by the friction brake system 140, while the downward / upward position is "balanced" by the constant-force spring 148.

[0020] Figure 5 A front view of a display and a conferencing bar attached to each other in a hanging position is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 , shows a display 102 with a conferencing bar 104 positioned at the bottom of the display. Depending on user preference, the conferencing bar 104 can be further lowered, moved back and / or forward, or the conferencing bar support system can be moved to the top of the display so that the conferencing bar is positioned above the display.

[0021] In one example, the media bar mount is configured to be mounted to a display mount that is attached to a display. Generally speaking, the media bar mount portion has two tracks, and each track has a cursor and an arc-shaped elastic support attached to each of the one or more tracks, a friction brake attached to each cursor and two extension arms, and a crossbar vertically attached to the one or more extension arms. The crossbar typically has one, two, or more supports attached thereto so that the crossbar is supported when it rests on the supports. The media bar mount will also have a friction brake attached to the track, and each friction brake consists of a stator attached to the cursor, a brake rotor with a circular cavity against the stator, and a circular fixture that holds the brake rotor and stator in place by one or more screws. Furthermore, one or more slot mounts are attached to the one or more tracks and to one or more display tracks that are attached to the back of the display. Each of the bar tracks includes a constant force spring attached to an arc-shaped resilient support and a cursor, and the constant force spring holds the extension arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below the display.

[0022] It is easy to understand that, as generally described and shown in the drawings herein, the components of the present application can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments is not intended to limit the scope of protection claimed in the present application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application.

[0023] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the above can be practiced by steps in a different order and / or hardware elements in a different configuration than that disclosed. Therefore, although the present application has been described based on these preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain modifications, changes, and alternative configurations will be apparent.

[0024] While preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, it should be understood that the described embodiments are illustrative only and that the scope of the present application is to be limited only by the following claims, which take into account all equivalents and modifications.

Claims

1. A device, comprising: one or more tracks; a cursor and an arcuate elastic support attached to each of the one or more tracks; a friction brake attached to each of the cursors and one or more extension arms; as well as A crossbar is perpendicularly attached to the one or more extension arms.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein The friction brake comprises: a stator attached to the cursor; a brake rotor having a circular cavity that abuts the stator; and A circular clamp holds the brake rotor and stator in place via one or more screws.

3. The device according to claim 1, comprising: One or more slot-in mounts that attach to the one or more tracks and to one or more tracks attached to the back of the display.

4. The device according to claim 1, comprising: A constant force spring is attached to the arcuate resilient support and the cursor, wherein the constant force spring maintains the extension arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below a display to which the extension arm is mounted.

5. A device comprising: one or more tracks attached to a display; a cursor attached to each of the one or more tracks; a friction brake attached to each of the cursors and to one or more extension arms extending below a surface area of ​​the display; as well as A crossbar is vertically attached to the one or more extension arms, the crossbar being disposed below the display.

6. The device according to claim 5, wherein The friction brake comprises: a stator attached to the cursor; a brake rotor having a circular cavity that abuts the stator; and A circular clamp holds the brake rotor and stator in place via one or more screws.

7. The device according to claim 5, comprising: One or more slot-in mounts that attach to the one or more tracks and to one or more tracks attached to the back of the display.

8. The device according to claim 5, comprising: A constant force spring is attached to the arcuate resilient support and the cursor, wherein the constant force spring maintains the extension arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below the display to which the extension arm is mounted.

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