HEADREST-MOUNTED MONITOR
First Claim
1. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
- a screen structure defining a first hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof;
a housing defining a storage cavity adapted to receive the screen structure, and a surface adjacent an upper edge thereof defining a second hinge portion for receiving the first hinge portion; and
a fastening member securing the first hinge portion to the housing surface;
wherein the first and second hinge portions cooperate to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing.
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Abstract
A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independently adjustable by a viewer, such that the viewer can continuously select the optimum viewing angle with changing conditions inside the automobile. The screen structure automatically retracts into a housing when struck. Thus, the monitor poses little risk of injury to passengers. The housing of the monitor is attachable to the headrest with screws, which provides a very sturdy connection and reduces the chances of the housing becoming detached from the headrest during a vehicle collision. The hinged connection between the screen structure and the housing is preferably constructed of interconnected components made from sturdy materials, such as metals. Hinge components are optionally secured with metal fastening members and fastening apertures made of metal and strong plastics. The hinges are thus unlikely to break during a vehicle collision.
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21 Claims
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1. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
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a screen structure defining a first hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof;
a housing defining a storage cavity adapted to receive the screen structure, and a surface adjacent an upper edge thereof defining a second hinge portion for receiving the first hinge portion; and
a fastening member securing the first hinge portion to the housing surface;
whereinthe first and second hinge portions cooperate to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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17. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
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a screen structure defining a post and a first hinge portion pivotably connected thereto, the post being secured adjacent an upper edge of the screen structure;
a housing defining a storage cavity adapted to receive the screen structure, and a surface for receiving the first hinge portion;
whereinthe first hinge portion pivotably secures the screen structure to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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