Support assembly and display assembly for a vehicle cabin

Abstract

A support assembly 100 for vehicle cabin configured to support a display screen and comprises a screen mount 102 extending in a vertical direction 120 and in a lateral direction 122 which is configure

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a support assembly for a vehicle cabin. Aspects of the invention relate to a support assembly for a vehicle cabin, to a display assembly and to a vehicle. BACKGROUND It is known to provide a support assembly for a vehicle cabin in order to support a display screen. In some examples, the support assembly is integrated into the dash panel such that the display screen does not extend above the dash panel. The size of such display screens is thus restricted, which restricts the size of content that can be displayed on the display screen, which may make it difficult for an occupant to view. In other examples, in which the display screen does extend above the dash, the screen mount that is used to support the display screen is bulky. Such bulky display screens are less appealing aesthetically, occupy more space within the vehicle cabin and add weight to the vehicle. It is an aim of the present invention to address one or more of the disadvantages associated with the prior art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Aspects and embodiments of the invention provide a support assembly for a vehicle cabin, a display assembly including the support assembly, and a vehicle as claimed in the appended claims. According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a support assembly for a vehicle cabin, the support assembly is configured to support a display screen. The support assembly includes a screen mount that is configured to connect to the display screen and a support. Advantageously, the support assembly enables a display screen to be mounted in a cabin of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the screen mount may extend in a vertical direction and in a lateral direction. Advantageously, the screen mount is straightforward to manufacture and is shaped to support a display screen. In an embodiment, the support may include an upper surface, for example an upper surface which extends in a longitudinal direction and may define a cavity. The cavity may be configured to house one or more electronic components, for example electronic components that are associated with the display screen. Advantageously, the cavity provides a space within which electronic components are accommodated. This enables the size, in particular the thickness of the screen mount to be reduced. Additionally, the electronic components within the cavity may be protected from damage. In an embodiment the electronic components may include a printed circuit board (PCB), an integrated circuit (IC), wiring or any other electronic component suitable for use with, or required for operation of, a display screen. Advantageously, the electronic components that are stored in the cavity may be suitable to operate a display screen connected to the screen mount of the support assembly, in use. The support thus provides 1 space within which the electronic components for operating a display screen are neatly stowed and protected against damage. In an embodiment, the screen mount may include a support buttress extending along the screen mount in the lateral direction. Advantageously, the support buttress improves the stability of the screen mount while providing enough flexibility to accommodate use of a touch screen enabled display screen that is held on the screen mount. In an embodiment, the support buttress may be coupled to the upper surface of the support. Advantageously, the coupling between the support buttress of the screen mount and the upper surface of the support enables the provision of a more discrete screen mount that occupies less space within a vehicle and contributes less weight to the vehicle. Additionally, the support buttress enables the secure mounting of the screen mount to a dash panel of a vehicle via the support with enough flexibility to accommodate use of a touch screen on the screen mount. Further advantageously, the screen mount is resiliently coupled to the support to limit vibrations in the support when a display screen, for example a touch screen display, that is mounted on the screen mount is pressed by an operator. According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a support assembly for a vehicle cabin, wherein the support assembly is configured to support a display screen. The support assembly includes a screen mount and a support. The screen mount extends in a vertical direction and in a lateral direction, and is configured to connect to a display screen. The support includes an upper surface which extends in a longitudinal direction. The support defines a cavity that is configured to house one or more electronic components, which electronic components are associated with the display screen. The screen mount includes a support buttress that extends along the screen mount in the lateral direction. The support buttress is coupled to the upper surface of the support. Advantageously, the coupling between the support buttress of the screen mount and the upper surface of the support enables the provision of a more discrete screen mount that occupies less space within a vehicle and contributes less weight to the vehicle. Additionally, the support buttress enables the secure mounting of the screen mount to a dash panel of a vehicle via the support with enough flexibility to accommodate use of a touch screen on the screen mount. Further advantageously, the screen mount is resiliently coupled to the support to limit vibrations in the support when a display screen, for example a touch screen display, that is mounted on the screen mount is pressed by an operator. In an embodiment, the support may include a base plate and a cover plate. The base plate and the cover plate may define the cavity. Advantageously, the cavity provides a space within which electronic components are accommodated. This enables the size, in particular the thickness of the screen mount to be reduced. Additionally, the electronic components within the cavity are protected from damage. In an embodiment, the base plate may form a lower part of the support and the cover plate may form an upper part of the support. Advantageously, the base plate and the cover plate completely surround the electronic components thereby protecting the electronic components from damage on all sides. In an embodiment, the base plate may be coupled to the cover plate by one or more fasteners. Advantageously, the base plate is secured to the cover plate, thus securing the electronic components within the cavity defined between the base plate and the cover plate and protecting the electronic components from damage, in use, whilst also enabling access to the electronic components in the event that replacement or repair of the electronic components is required. In an embodiment, the screen mount may have a thickness of less than or equal to 15 millimetres. The thickness of the screen mount may be less than or equal to 10 millimetres. The thickness of the screen mount may be less than or equal to 8 millimetres. Advantageously, a thin screen mount is more appealing aesthetically, occupies less space within the vehicle cabin and is lightweight. In an embodiment, the screen mount may have a thickness of at least 5 millimetres. The screen mount may have a thickness of at least 6 millimetres. Advantageously, the screen mount has a sufficient rigidity at this thickness such that a display screen is securely supported by the screen mount in use and is able to support a user pressing on a touch screen. In an embodiment, the thickness of the screen mount may be between 5 millimetres and 15 millimetres, for example between 5 millimetres and 10 millimetres, for example between 5 millimetres and 8 millimetres. In an embodiment, the thickness of the screen mount may be between 6 millimetres and 15 millimetres, for example between 6 millimetres and 10 millimetres, for example between 6 millimetres and 8 millimetres. Advantageously, the thickness of the screen mount is selected to ensure the provision of a screen mount that is more appealing aesthetically, occupies less space within the vehicle cabin and is lightweight, whilst being able to support a user pressing on a touch screen. The thickness of the screen mount may be, for example, approximately 7 millimetres. Advantageously, a 7 millimetre thick screen mount is sufficiently stable and rigid to support a display screen in use, whilst also being more appealing aesthetically, occupying less space within the vehicle cabin and being lighter weight than known screen mounts. In an embodiment, the screen mount may include a first face and a second face. The first face and the second face may be separated by a distance of less than or equal to 15 millimetres. The distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be less than or equal to 10 millimetres. The distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be less than or equal to 8 millimetres. Advantageously, a thin screen mount is more appealing aesthetically, occupies less space within the vehicle cabin and is more lightweight. The distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be at least 5 millimetres. The distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be at least 6 millimetres. Advantageously, the screen mount has a sufficient rigidity at this thickness such that a display screen is securely supported by the screen mount in use and is able to support a user pressing on a touch screen. In an embodiment, the distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be between 5 millimetres and 15 millimetres, for example between 5 millimetres and 10 millimetres, for example between 5 millimetres and 8 millimetres. In an embodiment, the distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be between 6 millimetres and 15 millimetres, for example between 6 millimetres and 10 millimetres, for example between 6 millimetres and 8 millimetres. Advantageously, the thickness of the screen mount is selected to ensure the provision of a screen mount that is more appealing aesthetically, occupies less space within the vehicle cabin and is lightweight, whilst being able to support a user pressing on a touch screen. The distance by which the first face and the second face are separated may be approximately 7 millimetres. Advantageously, a 7 millimetre thick screen mount is sufficiently stable and rigid to support a display screen in use, whilst also being more appealing aesthetically, occupying less space within the vehicle cabin and being lighter weight than known screen mounts In an embodiment, the support buttress may include a groove that is configured to receive a protrusion of the support. Advantageously, configuring a groove of the support buttress to receive a protrusion of the support provides a compact arrangement for the formation of a secure, yet flexible, connection between the support buttress and the support. In an embodiment, the upper surface of the support may include a channel that is configured to receive an arm of the support buttress. Advantageously, configuring a channel in the upper surface of the support to receive an arm of the support buttress provides a compact arrangement for the formation of a secure, yet flexible, connection between the support buttress and the support. In an embodiment, the channel of the support and the arm of the support buttress may be configured to receive at least one fastener. Advantageously, coupling the support buttress to the channel of the support using at least one fastener allows for sufficient flexibility to enable a screen mounted on the screen mount to flex when pressed, whilst providing sufficient rigidity to minimise vibration of the screen mount In an embodiment, the arm of the support buttress may be configured to be coupled to the support via the at least one fastener. Advantageously, coupling the support buttress to the support using at the at least one fastener allows for sufficient flexibility to enable a screen mounted on the screen mount to flex when pressed, whilst providing sufficient rigidity to minimise vibration of the screen mount. In an embodiment, the support may be configured to be mounted to a dash panel above a steering wheel of a vehicle. Advantageously, mounting the support on a dash panel of a vehicle enables the size, in particular, the thickness of the screen mount to be reduced without compromising the functionality of the support assembly. In an embodiment, a trim plate may be coupled to the support and extend along a length of the screen mount from a lower portion of the screen mount. Advantageously, the trim plate hides the coupling of the screen mount to the support from view. In an embodiment, the trim plate may include a protrusion and the support may include an aperture that is configured to receive the protrusion of the trim plate to form a snap-fit connection. Alternatively, the trim plate may include an aperture and the support may include a protrusion that is configured to be received in the aperture of the trim plate to form a snap-fit connection. Advantageously, the trim plate provides a covering for a lower edge of the screen mount and a display screen when mounted on the screen mount. Thus, the trim plate conceals wires and connectors that are used to electrically connect the screen mount and an installed display screen to other electronic components of the vehicle. The snap-fit connection enables a secure connection between the trim plate and the support. In an embodiment, the trim plate may include a cut out configured to accommodate vertical movement of the steering wheel for rake adjustment, i.e. to move the steering wheel to a higher vertical position or a lower vertical position. Advantageously, the cut out enables the steering wheel to be moved up and down for rake adjustment. Additionally, the cut out enables the support assembly to be lowered onto the steering wheel in the vehicle, thus increasing the field of view of a driver of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the trim plate may be formed of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion may be configured to be coupled to each other toward a centre portion of the lower portion of the screen mount. Advantageously, the first portion and the second portion of the trim plate are straightforward to manufacture. In an embodiment, the first portion may include the cut out. In an alternative embodiment, the second portion may include the cut out. In a further alternative embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may each include a portion of the cut out. In an embodiment, the main body of the trim plate may lie flat against the support and / or the screen mount at the cut out. According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a display assembly. The display assembly may include the support assembly according to any of the preceding aspects of the invention and a display screen. The display screen may be operably connected to a first face of the screen mount. Advantageously, an occupant of the vehicle is able to view and interact with the display screen, which is securely mounted in the vehicle cabin. In an embodiment, the display assembly may include a light sensor. The light sensor may be configured to detect a light level and determine whether the light level is above or below a predetermined threshold value. Advantageously, a light sensor detects light levels in the vehicle cabin to activate parts of the vehicle when a threshold level of light is detected for example, the light sensor may turn headlights on when a detected light level drops below a threshold value. Accommodating such a light sensor within the display assembly frees up other space within the vehicle cabin for other equipment. In an embodiment, the light sensor is positioned on a lower portion of the first face of the screen mount. Advantageously, providing the light sensor at a lower end of the screen mount facilitates the lowering of the display assembly in the vehicle thereby improving the field of view of a driver of the vehicle. According to yet another aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle. The vehicle may include a support assembly according to any of the preceding aspects of the invention. The vehicle may include a display assembly according to any of the preceding aspects of the invention. Advantageously, the support assembly and / or the display assembly may be used in a vehicle to enable the secure mounting of larger display screens without occupying unnecessary space within the vehicle cabin. Within the scope of this application it is expressly intended that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and / or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. That is, all embodiments and / or features of any embodiment can be combined in anyway and / or combination, unless such features are incompatible. The applicant reserves the right to change any originally filed claim or file any new claim accordingly, including the right to amend any originally filed claim to depend from and / or incorporate any feature of any other claim although not originally claimed in that manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS One or more embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a support assembly in accordance with examples of the invention; FIG. 1B shows an alternative perspective view of the support assembly of FIG. 1A; FIG. 1C shows a plan view of the support assembly of FIG. 1A; FIG. 1D shows a side view of the support assembly of FIG. 1A; FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of a display assembly including the support assembly of FIG. 1A to FIG. 1D and a display screen; FIG. 2B shows a first cross-section view of the display assembly of FIG. 2A; FIG. 2C shows a second cross-section view of the display assembly of FIG. 2A; FIG. 2D shows a third cross-section view of the display assembly of FIG. 2A; FIG. 3 shows a vehicle in accordance with examples of the invention; and FIG. 4 shows a schematic support assembly in accordance with examples of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION A support assembly 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is described herein with reference to accompanying FIG. 1A to FIG. 2D and FIG. 4. A display assembly 200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is described herein with reference to the accompanying FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D. As shown in FIG. 3, the display assembly 200 including the support assembly 100 is installed in a vehicle 300. With reference to FIG. 1Ato FIG. 1D, there is illustrated a support assembly 100 that is configured to support a display screen. The support assembly 100 includes a screen mount 102 and a support 104. The screen mount 102 is a generally quadrilateral mount including a first face 106, an opposing second face 108, a first side edge 110, an opposing second side edge 112, an upper edge 114 and a lower edge 116. The screen mount 102 also includes a support buttress 118. The screen mount 102 extends in a vertical direction 120 and has a height 126 defined between the upper edge 114 and the lower edge 116, as shown in FIG. 1D. The screen mount also extends in a lateral direction 122 and has a length 128 defined between the first side edge 110 and the second side edge 112, as shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1C. The screen mount 102 further extends in a longitudinal direction 124 and has a thickness 130 that is defined between the first face 106 and the second face 108. Beneficially, the thickness 130 that is defined between the first face 106 and the second face 108 of the screen mount 102 is less than or equal to 10 millimetres. In other words, the thickness 130 of the screen mount 102 is at most 10 millimetres. The screen mount 102 is configured to connect to and support a display screen. In particular, the first face 106 of the screen mount 102 is configured for connection to a display screen. The screen mount 102 forms a metal casing to which a display screen is connected. Advantageously, no extra trim is required on the screen mount 102 allowing the screen mount 102 to be very slim and have sufficient structural stiffness to withstand forces acting on the first face 106 of the screen mount 102, for example, a user pressing the first face 106 of the screen mount 102. The support buttress 118 extends from the second face 108 of the screen mount 102 adjacent to the lower edge 116 and extends along the screen mount 102 in the lateral direction 122 between the first side edge 110 and the second side edge 112. In particular, the support buttress 118 extends along most of the length 128 of the screen mount 102 between the first side edge 110 and the second side edge 112. The support 104 is a generally quadrilateral structure that extends in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the screen mount 102. The support 104 includes an upper surface 132 and an opposing lower surface 134, a first side edge 136 and an opposing second side edge 138, a front edge 140 and an opposing rear edge 142. The support 104 has a length extending between the first side edge 136 and the second side edge 138 of the support 104 in the lateral direction 122. The length of the support 104 corresponds to the length 128 of the screen mount 102. The support 104 also has a width 144 extending between the front edge 140 and the rear edge 142 in a longitudinal direction 124 as shown in FIG. 1C. The support 104 also includes a first connecting portion 146 which extends from the first side edge 136 of the support 104 and a second connecting portion 148 which extends from the second side edge 138 of the support 104. A number of connectors 150 are provided to connect components of the support assembly 100 to other components of a vehicle. With reference to the embodiment of FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D, the support 104 includes a base plate 152 and a cover plate 154. The base plate 152 and the cover plate 154 together form the support 104 of the support assembly 100. The base plate 152 is positioned below the cover plate 154 such that the base plate 152 forms the lower surface 134 of the support 104 and the cover plate 154 forms the upper surface 132 of the support 104. The base plate 152 has a width corresponding to the width 144 of the support 104, extending between the front edge 140 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104 in a longitudinal direction 124. The base plate 152 has a length extending between the first side edge 136 and the second side edge 138 of the support 104 in the lateral direction 122. The length of the base plate 152 corresponds to the length 128 of the screen mount 102. The cover plate 154 has a width corresponding to the width 144 of the support 104, extending between the front edge 140 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104 in a longitudinal direction 124. The cover plate 154 has a length extending between the first side edge 136 and the second side edge 138 of the support 104 in the lateral direction 122. The length of the cover plate 154 corresponds to the length 128 of the screen mount 102. The cover plate 154 is generally planar, however includes a channel 156 at the front edge 140 of the support 104 and a flange 158 extending downwards from the upper surface 132 of the cover plate 154 at the first side edge 136, the second side edge 138 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104. The channel 156 extends along the length of the cover plate 154. The base plate 152 abuts the cover plate 154 at the first side edge 136, the second side edge 138, the front edge 140 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104 to define a cavity 160 as shown in FIG. 2E3 to FIG. 2D. In particular, the base plate 152 abuts the channel 156 of the cover plate 154 at the front edge 140 of the support 104 and the flange 158 at the first side edge 136, the second side edge 138 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104 to define the cavity 160 between the front edge 140 and the rear edge 142 of the support 104, and the base plate 152 and the cover plate 154 of the support 104. The cavity 160 generally extends along the length and the width 144 of the support 104. One or more electronic component 162 associated with the display screen 202 are housed within the cavity 160. The electronic components 162 are secured to the support 104 within the cavity 160 via fasteners 164. In particular the electronic components 162 are fastened by the fasteners 164 to the cover plate 154 of the support 104 as shown in FIG. 2C. Advantageously, the base plate 152 and the cover plate 154 of the support 104 protect the electronic components 162 from damage. Furthermore, the cavity 160 allows for a flow of air across the electronic components 162 for improved temperature modulation. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2E3, the base plate 152 includes a first aperture 166 and a second aperture 168. The cover plate 154 includes an aperture 170 corresponding to the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152. The first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 is positioned on the base plate 152 at a location where the base plate 152 abuts the cover plate 154. The aperture 170 of the cover plate 154 is positioned on the cover plate 154 at a location where the cover plate 154 abuts the base plate 152 such that the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture 170 of the cover plate 154 are aligned. In particular, the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture 170 of the cover plate 154 are positioned at the front edge 140 of the support 104. The first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture of the coverplate 154 are configured to receive a fastener 172 that couples the base plate 152 to the cover plate 154. In particular, the fastener 172 extends through the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture 170 of the cover plate 154 in order to secure the base plate 152 to the cover plate 154 as shown in FIG. 2E3. The screen mount 102 is coupled to the support 104. In particular, the support buttress 118 of the screen mount 102 is coupled to the front edge 140 of the support 104 such that the support buttress 118 abuts the cover plate 154 of the support 104. The support buttress 118 of the screen mount 102 includes an arm 174 extending along the length 128 of the screen mount 102. The arm 174 is configured to be received in the channel 156 of the cover plate 154. An end of the arm 174 of the support buttress 118 abuts a base of the channel 156 of the cover plate 154. The arm 174 of the support buttress 118 includes an insert 176 that is configured to receive a fastener. The insert 176 is positioned in the arm 174 of the support buttress 118 such that the insert 176 is aligned with the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture 170 of the cover plate 154. The insert 176 is configured to receive the fastener 172 that extends through the first aperture 166 of the base plate 152 and the aperture 170 of the cover plate 154. In this way the fastener 172 is coupled the screen mount 102 to the support 104. In particular, the fastener 172 couples the support buttress 118 to the cover plate 154 and the base plate 152. The first aperture 166 of the base plate 152, the aperture of the cover plate 154, the insert 176 of the arm 174 of the support buttress 118 and the fastener 172 together form a connection means. Advantageously, the configuration of a channel 156 in the upper surface 132 of the cover plate 154 to receive an arm 174 of the support buttress 118 provides a compact arrangement for the formation of a secure, yet flexible, connection between the screen mount 102 and the support 104 via the fasteners 172. The support buttress 118 further includes a groove 178 extending along the length 128 of the screen mount 102 between the arm 174 and the first face 106 of the support screen mount 102. The groove 178 is configured to receive a protrusion 180 of the coverplate 154. When a pressure is applied to the first face 106 of the screen mount 102, for example if a display screen attached to the screen mount 102 is pressed, the support buttress 118 flexes and moves such that the groove 178 of the support buttress 118 engages the protrusion 180 of the cover plate 154. Advantageously, this protrusion 180 and groove 178 configuration between the cover plate 154 and the support buttress 118 provides a secure, yet flexible, connection between the screen mount 102 and the support 104. With reference to the embodiments of FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D, the support assembly 100 further includes a trim plate 182. The trim plate 182 includes a main body 184 and a protrusion 186. The trim plate 182 is coupled to the base plate 152 of the support 104 via a snap-fit connection. In particular, the protrusion 186 of the trim plate 182 is received within the second aperture 168 of the base plate 152. In this way, The main body 184 of the trim plate 182 lies flush with the first face 106 of the support assembly 100. As shown in FIG. 2A, the trim plate 182 extends across the length 128 of the of the support assembly 100. The trim plate 182 includes a cut out 188 positioned towards the centre of the trim cover plate 154. As shown in the second cross-section 206 of FIG. 2C, the main body 184 of the trim plate 182 lies flat against the base plate 152 of the support 104 at the centre of the trim plate 182. In use, the cut out 188 accommodates vertical movement of a steering wheel for rake adjustment. The trim plate 182 is formed of a first portion 190 and a second portion 192. The first portion 190 is positioned towards the first side edge 136 of the support 104 and the second portion 192 is positioned towards the second side edge 138 of the support 104. The first portion 190 and the second portion 192 of the trim plate 182 couple together to form the trim plate 182. One of the first portion 190 and the second portion 192 is longer than the other of the first portion 190 and the second portion 192 to cover the cut out 188. In particular, the portion of the trim plate 182 that is closer to a side of the vehicle in which the support assembly 100 is housed is longer than the portion of the trim plate 182 that is closer to a centre of the vehicle in which the support assembly 100 is housed. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D shows an embodiment of a display assembly 200 including the support assembly 100 as described above with reference to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1D and a display screen 202. The display screen 202 is operably connected to the first face 106 of the screen mount 102 of the support assembly 100. The display assembly 200 in this embodiment includes one or more light sensor 210 as shown in Fig. 2A. The light sensor 210 is positioned on a lower portion of the first face 106 of the screen mount 102. The light sensor 210 is configured to detect a light level, in particular, to detect a light level within a vehicle. The electronic components 162 of the display assembly 200 may include a controller. The controller may be configured to determine whether the light level data signal is above or below a predetermined threshold value. FIG. 3 illustrates a vehicle 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 300 comprises a display assembly 200 as illustrated in FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D. In particular, the display assembly 200 is mounted to a dash panel of the vehicle 300 above a steering wheel of the vehicle 300. In particular, the support assembly 100 of the display assembly 200 is mounted to a dash panel above a steering wheel of the vehicle. Each of the first connecting portion 146 and the second connecting portion 148 includes a number of fasteners 194 in the form of bolts that couples the support 104 to the dash panel of a vehicle. Each connector 150 of the number of connectors 150 includes a fastener 196 in the form of a bolt that couples the support 104 to the dash panel of a vehicle. The support 104 is coupled to the dash panel of a vehicle such that the front edge 140 of the support 104 is closer to an occupant of the vehicle than the rear edge 142. In this way, the screen mount 102 is coupled to the support 104 such that the first face 106 of the screen mount 102, and thus the display screen 202, faces an occupant of the vehicle 300. FIG. 4 illustrates a support assembly 100 for a vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention. The support assembly 100 includes a screen mount 102 and a support 104. The screen mount 102 extends in a vertical direction 120 and in a lateral direction 122. The support 104 includes an upper surface 132 extending in a longitudinal direction 124. The screen mount 102 includes a support buttress 118. The support buttress 118 extends along the screen mount 102 in the lateral direction 122. The support buttress 118 is coupled to the upper surface 132 of the support 104. The screen mount 102 is configured to connect to a display screen (not shown). The support 104 defines a cavity (not shown) configured to house one or more electronic components associated with the display screen. It will be appreciated that various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present application. In the described embodiment, the electronic components 162 are fastened by the fasteners 164 to the cover plate 154 of the support 104 as shown in FIG. 2C. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments of the invention, the electronic components may be fastened to the base plate 152 of the support 104. In the described embodiment, there are two fasteners 164 for securing the electronic components 162 to the support 104. It will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any number of fasteners 164 may be used or any other suitable connection means to secure the electronic components 162 to the support 104. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D, there is only shown a single connection means, however it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that there may be more than one connection means spaced along the length 128 of the screen mount 102 of the support assembly 100 to couple the screen mount 102 to the support 104. In the described embodiment, the support assembly 100 is mounted to a dash panel by two fasteners 194 in each of the first connecting portion 146 and the second connecting portion 148 and two connectors 150 each having a fastener 196. It will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any number of connectors 150 and fasteners 194, 196 or any other suitable connection means may be used to couple the support 104 to a dash panel of a vehicle.

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