Vehicle entertainment system

• US 20080252798A1
• Filed: 04/15/2008
• Published: 10/16/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
• Original Assignee: VOXX International Corporation
• Inventors: Vitito, Christopher J.
• Granted Patent: US 8,780,282 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/837
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/143 Touch sensitive instrument input devices
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/1438 Touch screens
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2370/143 Touch sensitive input devices
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2370/1438 Touch screens
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/00 Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/10 Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/50 Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle B60K35/231 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 37/06 of controls, e.g. controls knobs
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0211 for record carriers apparatus, e.g. video recorders, tape players or CD players
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0229 for displays, e.g. cathodic tubes
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0235 of flat type, e.g. LCD
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0015 Back-rests
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0017 Head-rests
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0073 using key-type connections
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0075 using a containment or docking space
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0078 Quick-disconnect two-parts mounting means
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0082 collapsible, e.g. for storing after use
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0276 for rear passenger use
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/645 Mounting of picture tube on chassis or in housing
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/655 Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube

Abstract

A vehicle entertainment system including a video system having a video monitor and a cradle secured within a vehicle. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system. The cradle includes a docking port with a faceplate that is substantially flush with an upper end of a seat back of an automobile.

Claims

1. A vehicle entertainment system, comprising:

a video system including a video monitor;

a cradle secured within a vehicle, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system, the cradle includes a docking port with a faceplate that is substantially flush with an upper end of a seat back of an automobile.

2. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein the video system includes a video source, and the video source is a DVD player or hard drive.

3. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the cradle.

4. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein the cradle includes a primary recess into which the video system is mounted.

5. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, further including at least one docking station to which the video system may be selectively secured when not coupled to the cradle.

6. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 5, wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the docking station.

7. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein the video system includes a base selectively secured to the cradle, and the base includes a means for pivoting the video monitor.

9. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 1, further including a cover for covering the cradle when it is not in use.

10. The vehicle entertainment system according to claim 9, wherein the cover includes a power source.