Articulable projecting plug
First Claim
1. An articulable monitor support system comprising:
- a base structure defining an elongate cavity with an opening, and having a first audio/video signal connector configured for connection to an audio/video signal source, the first audio/video signal connector being secured to the base structure in a first predetermined connector orientation; and
an articulable arm structure having a proximal end with an elongate mounting member configured for reversible mechanical mating within the elongate cavity of the base structure and a distal end with a monitor mount configured to bold a monitor, the arm structure including a second audio/video signal connector configured for operative electrical connection to the monitor, the second audio/video signal connector being secured to the elongate mounting member in a second predetermined connector orientation such that reversible mechanical mating of the arm structure and the base structure in a predetermined mechanical relation effects corresponding reversible electrical mating of the first audio/video signal connector and the second audio/video signal connector.
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Abstract
An articulable projecting plug is disclosed that provides for interchangeable mechanical connection between one of several electronic-signal ports such as video-signal ports, and housing/support structure associated with an electronic device such as a flat-screen television. The plug also accommodates video communication between a video-signal source and such television. The plug includes joining structure constructed to bring the plug into contact with the port and hold them both in such joined relationship. The joining structure includes an outer surface and holder structure for holding the first end of an elongate conductor so that joiner of the plug with the port will also result in contact between such first end and the port. The plug also includes an elongate projecting member terminating with first and second ends, with the first end being operatively connected to the joining structure so that the projecting elongate member extends from it and away from the port. A pivot is provided so that the projecting member is articulable in a pivot plane. The projecting member also includes a connector located adjacent its second end for fastening to such housing/support structure of the electronic device.
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15 Claims
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1. An articulable monitor support system comprising:
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a base structure defining an elongate cavity with an opening, and having a first audio/video signal connector configured for connection to an audio/video signal source, the first audio/video signal connector being secured to the base structure in a first predetermined connector orientation; and
an articulable arm structure having a proximal end with an elongate mounting member configured for reversible mechanical mating within the elongate cavity of the base structure and a distal end with a monitor mount configured to bold a monitor, the arm structure including a second audio/video signal connector configured for operative electrical connection to the monitor, the second audio/video signal connector being secured to the elongate mounting member in a second predetermined connector orientation such that reversible mechanical mating of the arm structure and the base structure in a predetermined mechanical relation effects corresponding reversible electrical mating of the first audio/video signal connector and the second audio/video signal connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An articulable monitor support system comprising:
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a base structure defining a keyed elongate cavity with an opening, and having a first multi-pin audio/video signal connector configured for connection to an audio/video signal source, the first multi-pin audio/video signal connector being secured within the elongate cavity and facing the cavity opening; and
an articulable arm structure having a proximal end with an elongate tubular mounting member configured for reversible keyed mechanical mating within the elongate cavity of the base structure and a distal end with a monitor mount configured to hold a monitor, the arm structure including a second multi-pin audio/video signal connector configured for operative electrical connection to the monitor, the second audio/video signal connector being secured within the tubular mounting member, facing an opening of such tubular mounting member, to effect reversible electrical mating of the first multi-pin audio/video signal connector and the second multi-pin audio/video signal connector upon keyed reversible mechanical mating of the arm structure and the base structure in a predetermined mechanical relation. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle seat entertainment system comprising:
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a vehicle seat having an arm rest, the arm rest including a keyed elongate cavity with an opening, and having a first multi-pin audio/video signal connector secured within the elongate cavity and facing the cavity opening, the first multi-pin audio/video signal connector being connected to an audio/video signal source; and
an articulable arm structure having a proximal end with an elongate tubular mounting member configured for reversible keyed mechanical mating within the elongate cavity of the arm rest and a distal end with a monitor, the arm structure including a second multi-pin audio/video signal connector configured for operative electrical connection to the monitor, the second audio/video signal connector being secured within the tubular mounting member and facing an opening of such tubular mounting member to allow reversible electrical mating of the first multi-pin audio/video signal connector and the second multi-pin audio/video signal connector upon keyed reversible mechanical mating of the arm structure and the base structure in a predetermined mechanical relation. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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