HEADREST-MOUNTED MONITOR
First Claim
1. A method of securing a display to a headrest of a vehicle seat, comprising:
- attaching the display to a frame such that the display can be pivoted relative to the frame between an first orientation that permits access to at least one mounting hole in a floor of the frame and a second orientation that is suitable for viewing and inhibits access to the at least one mounting hole; and
after attaching the display to the frame and while the display is in the first orientation, securing the frame to the headrest by at least one mounting fastener extending through the at least one mounting hole in the floor of the frame.
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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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4 Claims
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1. A method of securing a display to a headrest of a vehicle seat, comprising:
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attaching the display to a frame such that the display can be pivoted relative to the frame between an first orientation that permits access to at least one mounting hole in a floor of the frame and a second orientation that is suitable for viewing and inhibits access to the at least one mounting hole; and after attaching the display to the frame and while the display is in the first orientation, securing the frame to the headrest by at least one mounting fastener extending through the at least one mounting hole in the floor of the frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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