Fixed flat panel monitor mounting system

• US 8,356,779 B2
• Filed: 06/10/2009
• Issued: 01/22/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jasen A. Stengel
• Original Assignee: Jasen A. Stengel
• Inventors: Stengel, Jasen A.
• Primary Examiner(s): WOOD, KIMBERLY T
• Application Number:
  US12/455,981
• Publication Number:
  US 20090308991A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,322 Days
• Field of Search: 248/161, 248/405, 248/157, 248/125.8, 248/125.1, 248/122.1, 248/121, 248/917, 248/919, 248/920, 248/922, 248/923, 248/205.1, 248/278.1, 248/284.1, 248/285.1, 248/286.1, 248/333, 248/327, 248/125.3, 248/126, 248/125.2, 108/25, 108/50.01, 108/50.02, 108/26, 312/223.3, 312/196, 348/844, 348/825, 348/794
• US Class Current: 248/125.3
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/0073 liftable above the desk top
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 81/061 the device supports being adjustable

Abstract

An adjustable flat panel monitor mounting system designed for strength and security is provided. The mounting system allows any VESA compliant flat panel display to be securely mounted to any work-surface. The height can be adjusted from sub-surface to super-surface upon installation and fixed in place with security screws. The user of the display would be able to adjust the angle of the display. The mount of the invention is fixed in place and can not be removed without special tools. The monitor is not able to be knocked off the work surface, and a bar is provided as a channel for wire management. The monitor can be used in the semi-recessed and subsurface configurations.

Claims

1. An adjustable flat panel monitor mounting system for securely mounting a flat panel monitor to a work surface comprising:

a. the work surface having a topside and underside,

b. a VESA compatible mounting plate or other industry standard or custom mounting plate for mounting said flat panel monitor using industry standard fasteners for holding said flat panel monitor to said mounting plate which is attached to,

c. a height set point adjusting system including a riser bar which uses industry standard fasteners to set a selected height for said mounting plate and which is attached to,

d. a surface mounting bracket attached directly to said underside of said work surface with said mounting plate positioned such that the monitor, when positioned in the working position, is located in a semi-recessed position with regard to said topside of said work surface.

2. The mounting system of claim 1 wherein said height set point adjusting system further comprises a height adjusting system for said mounting plate wherein said riser bar is slidably attached to said surface mounting bracket allowing said riser bar to adjust up and down by the use of industry standard fasteners and compatible adjusting tools to vary the height of said mounting plate in relation to said work surface.

3. The mounting system of claim 1 wherein the mounting plate is pivotally mounted to said riser bar with industry standard fasteners.

4. The mounting system of claim 1 wherein said riser bar has a channel to allow wiring and cables to pass therein.

5. The mounting system of claim 1 wherein said surface mounting bracket is fixedly attached to the underside of said work surface with the use of industry standard fasteners and wherein the surface mounting bracket can only be removed with a tool capable of operating said industry standard fasteners.

6. An adjustable flat panel monitor mounting system for securely mounting a flat panel monitor to a work surface having a topside and underside comprising:

a. a VESA compatible mounting plate or other industry standard or custom mounting plate for mounting said flat panel monitor using industry standard fasteners for holding said flat panel monitor to said mounting plate which is attached to,

b. a height set point adjusting system including a riser bar which uses industry standard fasteners to set a selected height for said mounting plate and which is attached to,

c. a surface mounting bracket adapted to be attached to said underside of said work surface with said mounting plate positioned such that the monitor, when positioned in the working position, is located in a semi-recessed position with regard to said topside of said work surface.