Concealable TV mount extends and rotates
First Claim
1. A mounting system comprising:
- a mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a fixed structure;
an appliance interface bracket adapted to be coupled to an appliance; and
a linkage system operably coupling the appliance interface bracket and the mounting bracket such that there is no direct pivotal connection between the appliance interface bracket and the mounting bracket, andwherein the appliance has a working face and an attachment base, andwherein the linkage system is operable to selectively place the appliance in at least two positions relative to the mounting bracket without encountering interference along a path between a first position of the at least two positions and a second position of the at least two positions,wherein the first position places the face of the appliance in a plane parallel to and proximal to the fixed structure, andwherein the second position places the face of the appliance into a working position, andwherein the plane containing the face of the appliance in the second position is rotated by at least 60°
about a horizontal axis from the plane of the first position.
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Abstract
This mounting system can be used to house a television or other appliance against, or in, a wall, ceiling, floor or table. A user may manipulate the position and orientation of the housed appliance from its storage position to an operational position. The entire system can be completely concealed from view by a decorative cover while providing ready access to the appliance. To operate the appliance, the mount provides for extension and/or rotation to a desired position without removal of the concealing cover. A mounting bracket is attached to a fixed structure, and an appliance interface bracket is adapted for attachment to the appliance. A system of linkage arms couples the two brackets. Multiple linkage arm systems accommodate various lengths of extension and degrees of rotation including 180°. In all cases provision is made for concealed containment of all power and control cables necessary for operation of the appliance.
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16 Claims
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1. A mounting system comprising:
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a mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a fixed structure; an appliance interface bracket adapted to be coupled to an appliance; and a linkage system operably coupling the appliance interface bracket and the mounting bracket such that there is no direct pivotal connection between the appliance interface bracket and the mounting bracket, and wherein the appliance has a working face and an attachment base, and wherein the linkage system is operable to selectively place the appliance in at least two positions relative to the mounting bracket without encountering interference along a path between a first position of the at least two positions and a second position of the at least two positions, wherein the first position places the face of the appliance in a plane parallel to and proximal to the fixed structure, and wherein the second position places the face of the appliance into a working position, and wherein the plane containing the face of the appliance in the second position is rotated by at least 60°
about a horizontal axis from the plane of the first position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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