Television Wall Mount with Linkage Assembly for Eye-Level Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing television mounts, such as tilting and full motion wall mounts, often result in uncomfortable viewing angles when installed above a fireplace or high locations, as they position the screen too high for optimal viewer alignment.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with a low-profile linkage assembly and biasing mechanism that allows the television to be stowed close to the wall and manually or automatically lowered to a position where the viewer's eyes are level with the screen center, enabling tilting, swiveling, and panning for comfortable viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a tilting wall mount or full motion wall mount is installed above a fireplace or at a high location, then the television can be positioned out of the way when stowed, but the viewing angle becomes uncomfortable as the screen is much higher than a sitting viewer's eyes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a linkage assembly with multiple degrees of freedom that dynamically adjusts the television's position in real-time. The system transitions between stowed and viewing positions through coordinated movement of links and joints, enabling the screen to be raised above the fireplace for storage and lowered to eye level for comfortable viewing.
Solution Approach 2:
A counterbalance mechanism is integrated into the mounting system to offset the television's weight during position transitions. This counterweight system reduces the effort required to move the television between stowed and viewing positions, making the dynamic positioning feasible and energy-efficient.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a tilting wall mount or full motion wall mount is installed above a fireplace, then the television can be kept out of the way when not in use, but the mounted television is often much higher than a sitting viewer's eyes
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a dynamic linkage assembly that allows continuous adjustment of the television's vertical position. The linkage mechanism with multiple joints and links enables the screen to transition smoothly between a high stowed position above the fireplace and a lower viewing position at eye level, adapting to different usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into multiple segments including the support bracket, linkage assembly with individual links, and mounting bracket. This segmentation allows each component to move independently, facilitating the complex motion required to position the television at different heights while maintaining structural integrity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a full motion wall mount is used to allow movement of the television away from walls, then viewing flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional components: a support bracket for wall attachment, a linkage assembly with multiple movable links, and a mounting bracket for the television. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while simplifying the overall design and maintenance of the complex motion system.
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it positions the television vertically above the fireplace, allows horizontal movement away from the wall, enables tilting for angle adjustment, and provides swiveling for side viewing. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms for each degree of freedom.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides comfortable viewing angles by keeping the screen level with the viewer's eyes, allowing for manual or automated adjustment, and maintaining a low-profile aesthetic when stowed.
Implementation Method 1
A biasing mechanism can facilitate movement of the object and, in some embodiments, can be in the form of a counterbalance mechanism
Implementation Method 2
The linkage assembly is movable to an expanded configuration to reposition the object at different heights
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AI summary
A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object.