Monitor and conference bar mount

Abstract

An example may include a media bar mount attached to a display mount, wherein the media bar mount comprises rails, a cursor and an arc-shaped spring mount attached to each of the rails, a friction brake attached to each cursor and to cantilever arms, and a crossbar attached perpendicular to the one or more cantilever arms.

Description

Technical field

[0001] This application generally refers to a bracket and in particular to an integrated bracket for a display and an additional device. background

[0002] Traditionally, displays (e.g., monitors, televisions, etc.) are mounted to a wall using a bracket system that provides a mounting system for the display itself. The display is usually integrated with an additional device, such as a cable connection device, a television remote control, a soundbar, a camera, a video recorder, a DVD player, etc. This additional device is placed on a table, desk, the floor, etc., and can become an obstacle when trying to consolidate the space used for electronic devices.

[0003] Displays are becoming increasingly popular in conference environments such as workplaces or other business centers. Typical conference components include a display, speaker, camera, and microphone, allowing users to gather, communicate, and share visuals with a remote participant while seeing a similar configuration on their display and hearing audio through the associated speaker system. Displays are best suited for wall or other surface mounting to save space in a conference room. Ideally, additional components would be mounted for added convenience. Summary

[0004] An exemplary embodiment may include a media bar mount configured for attachment to a display mount which is attached to a display by one or more rails, wherein a cursor and an arc-shaped spring mount are attached to each of the one or more rails, a friction brake is attached to each cursor and to one or more cantilever arms, and a crossbar is attached perpendicular to the one or more cantilever arms.

[0005] Another exemplary embodiment may include one or more rails attached to a display, a cursor attached to each of the one or more rails, a friction brake attached to each cursor and to one or more cantilever arms extending below a surface of the display, and a crossbar attached perpendicular to the one or more cantilever arms and arranged below the display. Brief description of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 shows a rear view of a display with the integrated mount for a display and a conference bar according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. Figure 2 shows the conference bar mounting component of the integrated mount for a display and a conference bar according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. Figure 3 shows the rail and constant force spring component of the conference rail bracket according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. Figure 4 shows a detailed exploded view of the constant force spring, the support rail and the friction brake component according to exemplary embodiments. Fig. Figure 5 shows a front view of the display and the conference bar, which are attached to each other in a suspended position according to exemplary embodiments. Detailed description

[0006] It is understood that the components described herein in general terms and illustrated in the figures can be arranged and designed in a multitude of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of at least one method, one device, one non-volatile computer-readable medium, and one system, as depicted in the accompanying figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments.

[0007] The features, structures, or properties described in this description may be combined in any way in one or more embodiments. For example, the terms "exemplary embodiments," "some embodiments," or similar expressions used in this description indicate that a particular feature, structure, or property described in connection with the embodiment may be present in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the terms "exemplary embodiments," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," or similar expressions in this description do not necessarily all refer to the same group of embodiments, and the described features, structures, or properties may be combined in any suitable way in one or more embodiments.

[0008] Fig. Figure 1 shows a rear view of a display with the integrated mount for a display and a conference bar or display and conference bar mount according to exemplary embodiments. With reference to Fig. 1. The display 102 is the rear of a television or monitor-like device. The display rails 110 are attached to the rear of the display 102 with screws, similar to the rails installed for a television mount. To integrate the conference bar 104 into the existing display mounting rail system 110, there is another set of rails, referred to as bar rails 154. The term "bar" is synonymous with a soundbar similar in size and shape to the bar 104 shown. The conference equipment may include a bar containing one or more speakers, microphones, video cameras, sensors, etc. The term "conference bar" is used to refer to such a system; however, a standard soundbar or similar device may also be used.

[0009] The rails 154 are attached to the existing rails by means of a slotted bracket 122, which has grooves and can be fastened with screws, and can support the friction braking system 140 of the conference rail bracket. The friction braking system 140 allows movement of the conference rail and adjustment of the forward and backward position as well as the distance between the display and the rail. Furthermore, the entire configuration can be moved to the top of the display according to the user's preference. The arms 156 are attached to the friction braking system 140 and can be attached to a vertical crossbar 130, which is attached to the conference rail 104. Crossbar brackets 132 are also attached to the crossbar 130 with screws to form a support under the conference rail 104.

[0010] The conference bar mount can be integrated into either the bottom or top of the display and can be installed quickly and easily using standard tools, such as those used for mounting a monitor. The conference bar mount can be positioned for use without any additional tools. It attaches to an existing monitor mount, eliminating the need for additional wall mounting or fixing. The mount is compatible with a wide range of Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) dimensions. The conference bar mount supports the conference bar and allows for vertical adjustment of its position relative to the screen, as well as forward and backward adjustment of its position relative to the adjacent wall.The conference bar can also be rotated about a friction hinge on its mounting plate. The vertical weight of the conference bar is balanced by the constant-force spring 148 for inches of available stroke, the spring 148 being held at one end by a spring retainer 150 and at the other end by a screw fastening to a cursor 152 that moves on a rail 154.

[0011] Forward and backward positioning is controlled by the friction braking system 140, which comprises a brake rotor 144 between a stator 142 and a terminal 146 fastened with screws 147. The conference bar can be configured to be mounted below or above the display without having to rotate (flip) the conference bar.

[0012] Fig. Figure 2 shows the conference bar mounting component of the integrated display and conference bar mounting according to exemplary embodiments. With reference to Fig. Figure 2 shows the conference rail bracket without the display mounting rails. The slotted bracket 122 is a forked plate with slots for the screws that attach the plate to the conference rail 154. The top of the rail has a spring retainer 150 as a curved surface to hold the constant-force spring 148 in a fixed position along the rail body (see Figure 2). Fig. 3) The arms 156 are attached to the brake system 140, which comprises a stator 142, a brake rotor 144, and a clamp 146, connected to each other by screws 147. The brake system 140 is attached to an arm 156, which is attached to the crossbar 130.

[0013] Fig. Figure 3 shows the rail and the constant force spring component of the conference rail bracket according to exemplary embodiments. With reference to Fig. Figure 3 shows a close-up of the constant force spring 148, specifically the upper section, which is wound and positioned on the curved surface of the spring holder 150. The rail 154 supports the spring holder 150 and is attached to the cursor 152.

[0014] Fig. Figure 4 shows a detailed exploded view of the constant force spring, the support rail, and the friction brake component according to exemplary embodiments. With reference to Fig. The braking system 140 comprises the stator 142, which is attached to the constant-force spring 148 and the cursor, so that the arm 156 can be attached to the crossbar 130 at an angled elbow section 158 of the arm 156. During operation, the arms can be raised and lowered, and their position can also be moved forward or backward to lower, raise, advance, and / or retract the conference bar. The brake rotor 144 rotates about an axis of the stator 142 to enable positioning. The constant-force spring 148 is connected to the cursor 152 by a screw. The stator 142 is attached to the cursor 152. The device includes two parts to provide a cover that conceals and protects the spring 148. The cover itself serves an aesthetic purpose.The positioning of the rail system and the conference rail arranged therein, forwards and backwards, is held in position by the friction braking system 140, while the upward / downward position is "compensated" by the constant force spring 148.

[0015] Fig. Figure 5 shows a front view of the display and the conference bar according to exemplary embodiments, which are attached to each other in a suspended position. With reference to Fig. Figure 5 shows the display 102 with the conference bar 104 positioned at the bottom of the display. The conference bar 104 could be lowered further, moved backward and / or forward, or the conference bar support system could be moved to the top of the display to position the conference bar above the display, depending on the user's preference.

[0016] In one example, the media bar mount is configured to mount to a display bracket attached to a display. Generally, the media bar mount section has two rails, each rail having a cursor and an arc-shaped spring-loaded support attached to each rail, a friction brake attached to each cursor and to two cantilever arms, and a crossbar attached perpendicular to the cantilever arms. The crossbar generally has one, two, or more brackets attached to it to support the bar when it rests against the brackets.The media bar mount also features a friction brake attached to the rail, each friction brake consisting of a stator attached to the cursor, a brake rotor with a circular recess that rests against the stator, and a circular clamp that secures the brake rotor and stator in position with one or more screws. Additionally, one or more slotted brackets are attached to the one or more rails and to one or more display rails that are mounted to the rear of a display. Each of the bar rails includes a constant-force spring that is attached to the arc-shaped spring mount and the cursor, and the constant-force spring holds the cantilever arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below the display.

[0017] It is readily understandable that the components of the invention, as generally described here and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged and designed in a multitude of different configurations. Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0018] A person skilled in the art will readily understand that the foregoing can be carried out with steps in a different sequence and / or with hardware elements in different configurations than those disclosed. Although the invention has been described with reference to these preferred embodiments, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that certain modifications, variations, and alternative designs are possible.

[0019] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, it is to be understood that the described embodiments are only illustrative and the scope of the invention is defined exclusively by the attached claims when considered with all equivalents and modifications.

Claims

[1] Device comprising: one or more rails; a cursor and an arc-shaped spring holder attached to each of the one or more rails; a friction brake attached to each cursor and to one or more boom arms; and a crossbar that is attached perpendicular to one or more outrigger arms. [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein the friction brake has a stator attached to the cursor; a brake rotor with a circular recess that rests against the stator; and a circular clamp that holds the brake rotor and stator in position with one or more screws. [3] Device according to claim 1, comprising one or more slot holders attached to one or more rails and to one or more rails attached to the back of a display. [4] Device according to claim 1, comprising a constant force spring attached to the arc-shaped spring holder and to the cursor, wherein the constant force spring holds the cantilever arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below a display to which the cantilever arm is attached. [5] Device comprising: one or more rails attached to a display; a cursor that is attached to each of the one or more rails; a friction brake attached to each cursor and to one or more extension arms that extend below a surface of the display; and a crossbar that is attached perpendicularly to one or more cantilever arms and is positioned below the display. [6] Device according to claim 5, wherein the friction brake has a stator attached to the cursor; a brake rotor with a circular recess that rests against the stator; and a circular clamp that holds the brake rotor and stator in position with one or more screws. [7] Device according to claim 5, comprising one or more slot holders attached to one or more rails and to one or more rails attached to the back of the display. [8] Device according to claim 5, comprising a constant force spring attached to an arc-shaped spring holder and to the cursor, wherein the constant force spring holds the cantilever arm in a fixed and adjustable position above or below the display to which the cantilever arm is attached.

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