Headrest-mounted monitor
DCFirst Claim
1. A method of replacing a mobile entertainment system, said method comprising:
- providing a headrest having a first monitor mounted therein, said first monitor comprising;
a first housing including a first hinge portion, said first housing having a first floor defining one or more apertures which cooperate with mounting hardware to secure said first housing to said headrest, said first housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls which cooperate to define a first storage cavity; and
a first screen structure including a second hinge portion, said first and second hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said first screen structure to said first housing;
rotating said first screen structure outward from said first housing to provide access to said first floor;
removing said mounting hardware from said first floor;
removing said first monitor from said headrest;
providing a second monitor comprising;
a second housing including a third hinge portion, said second housing having a second floor defining one or more apertures, said second housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls which cooperate to define a second storage cavity; and
a second screen structure including a fourth hinge portion, said third and fourth hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said second screen structure to said second housing; and
inserting said second monitor into said headrest.
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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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19 Claims
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1. A method of replacing a mobile entertainment system, said method comprising:
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providing a headrest having a first monitor mounted therein, said first monitor comprising; a first housing including a first hinge portion, said first housing having a first floor defining one or more apertures which cooperate with mounting hardware to secure said first housing to said headrest, said first housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls which cooperate to define a first storage cavity; and a first screen structure including a second hinge portion, said first and second hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said first screen structure to said first housing; rotating said first screen structure outward from said first housing to provide access to said first floor; removing said mounting hardware from said first floor; removing said first monitor from said headrest; providing a second monitor comprising; a second housing including a third hinge portion, said second housing having a second floor defining one or more apertures, said second housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls which cooperate to define a second storage cavity; and a second screen structure including a fourth hinge portion, said third and fourth hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said second screen structure to said second housing; and
inserting said second monitor into said headrest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of replacing a mobile entertainment system, said method comprising:
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providing a headrest having a first monitor mounted therein, said first monitor comprising; a first housing including a first hinge portion, said first housing having a first floor defining one or more apertures which cooperate with mounting hardware to secure said first housing to said headrest, said first housing having a first plurality of surfaces extending from said first floor and defining a first storage cavity; and a first screen structure including a second hinge portion, said first and second hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said first screen structure to said first housing; rotating said first screen structure outward from said first storage cavity to provide access to said first floor; removing said first monitor from said headrest; providing a second monitor comprising; a second housing including a third hinge portion, said second housing having a second floor defining one or more apertures, a second plurality of surfaces extending from said second floor and defining a second storage cavity; and a second screen structure including a fourth hinge portion, said third and fourth hinge portions cooperating to pivotably secure said second screen structure to said second housing; and inserting said second monitor into said headrest. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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