Headrest-mounted monitor
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1. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
- a housing defining a storage cavity and a first hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof, and a screen structure defining a second hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof, the second hinge portion cooperating with the first hinge portion to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing, the screen structure being adapted to fit substantially within the storage cavity when the screen structure is in a storage configuration;
wherein an angular orientation of the screen structure relative to the housing is adjustable without moving the headrest or the seat.
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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.
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1. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
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a housing defining a storage cavity and a first hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof, and a screen structure defining a second hinge portion adjacent an upper edge thereof, the second hinge portion cooperating with the first hinge portion to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing, the screen structure being adapted to fit substantially within the storage cavity when the screen structure is in a storage configuration;
whereinan angular orientation of the screen structure relative to the housing is adjustable without moving the headrest or the seat. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A video monitor comprising:
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a housing defining a first hinge portion, the housing being mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat; and
a screen structure defining a second hinge portion, the second hinge portion cooperating with the first hinge portion to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
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a housing defining a storage cavity and a first hinge portion adjacent an upper edge; and
a screen structure defining a second hinge portion adjacent an upper edge, the second hinge portion cooperating with the first hinge portion to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing, the screen structure being adapted to fit within the storage cavity when the screen structure is in a storage configuration and being oriented such that a lower edge of the screen structure protrudes from the housing when the screen structure is in a viewing configuration;
whereinwhen the screen structure is in the viewing configuration, a pushing force applied to a front face of the screen structure adjacent a lower edge thereof pivots the screen structure to a position toward the storage configuration, and upon removal of the force, the screen structure remains in said position. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A video monitor adapted to be mounted to a headrest of a vehicle seat, the monitor comprising:
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a housing having a first hinge portion and having a pivot aperture attached to a floor thereof, a screen structure having a second hinge portion, the second hinge portion cooperating with the first hinge portion to pivotably secure the screen structure to the housing, the screen structure further comprising a channel in a rear surface thereof, and a bracket having a first end pivotably retained within the pivot aperture and a second end slidably retained within the channel. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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