Articulating swivel mounting mechanism

Abstract: An articulating swivel mounting mechanism for connecting a display to a stationary structure is disclosed. The articulating swivel mounting mechanism includes a first articulating apparatus, and a second articulating apparatus. Each of the first and second articulating apparatuses includes a first rigid structure, and a second rigid structure coupled to the first rigid structure using a hinge. The first and second articulating apparatuses are adapted to articulate independently of each other, and the first and second articulating apparatuses are capable of coupling the stationary structure to the display. (end of abstract)

Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP - San Francisco, CA, US
Inventors: James Swindel Saxton, Ren-Ju Tzeng
USPTO Applicaton #: #20070246629 - Class: 248309100 (USPTO)
Related Patent Categories: Supports, Brackets, Article Holding Means

Articulating swivel mounting mechanism description/claims

The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070246629, Articulating swivel mounting mechanism.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Various flat panel television mounting mechanisms are known. However, these flat panel mounting mechanisms hold a flat panel television in a fixed position. The fixed position usually results in the flat panel display being oriented generally parallel to a flat surface of a stationary structure such as a wall. The functionality of conventional flat panel television mounting systems is limited, since a user cannot alter the viewing angle of the flat panel television. As flat panel televisions and other types of displays become more ubiquitous, it would desirable to provide for a mounting mechanism that provides the user with the option of easily adjusting the position of the flat panel television, so that the user can view the flat panel television from different desired angles.

[0003] Embodiments of the invention address these and other problems, individually and collectively.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Embodiments of the invention are directed to articulating swivel mounting mechanisms, systems, and methods of use.

[0005] One embodiment of the invention is directed to an articulating swivel mounting mechanism for connecting a display to a stationary structure, the articulating swivel mounting mechanism comprising: a first articulating apparatus; and a second articulating apparatus, wherein each of the first and second articulating apparatuses includes a first rigid structure, and a second rigid structure coupled to the first rigid structure using a hinge, wherein the first and second articulating apparatuses are adapted to articulate independently of each other, and wherein the first and second articulating apparatuses are capable of coupling the stationary structure to the display.

[0006] Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a system comprising: a stationary structure; and an articulating swivel mounting mechanism comprising a first articulating apparatus, and a second articulating apparatus, wherein each of the first and second articulating apparatuses includes a first rigid structure, and a second rigid structure coupled to the first rigid structure using a hinge, wherein the first and second articulating apparatuses are adapted to articulate independently of each other, and wherein the first and second articulating apparatuses are capable of coupling the stationary structure to the display.

[0007] Methods for using the above-described mechanism and system are also disclosed.

[0008] These and other embodiments of the invention are described in further detail below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 shows a top plan view of an articulating swivel mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0010] FIG. 2 show a perspective view of a bracket.

[0011] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the articulating swivel mounting mechanism shown in FIG. 1.

[0012] FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of an articulating swivel mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the invention where a crossbar of the mounting mechanism is oriented at a first angle.

[0013] FIG. 5 shows a top plan view of an articulating swivel mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the invention where a crossbar of the mounting mechanism is oriented at a second angle.

[0014] FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b) show perspective views of some components of the first articulating apparatus.

[0015] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an articulating apparatus.

[0016] FIGS. 8-9 show perspective views of systems according to embodiments of the invention.

[0017] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of an articulating swivel mounting mechanism as it would be attached to a wall.

[0018] FIG. 11 shows a top plan view of an articulating swivel mounting mechanism as it is attached to a wall.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] One embodiment of the invention is directed to an articulating swivel mounting mechanism for connecting a display to a stationary structure. The articulating swivel mounting mechanism comprises a first articulating apparatus, and a second articulating apparatus. Each of the first and second articulating apparatuses includes a first rigid structure, and a second rigid structure coupled to the first rigid structure using a hinge. The first and second articulating apparatuses are adapted to articulate independently of each other, and the first and second articulating apparatuses are capable of coupling the stationary structure to the display.

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