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WO2017058537A1 - Système et procédé de montage de dispositif électronique - Google Patents

Système et procédé de montage de dispositif électronique Download PDF

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WO2017058537A1
WO2017058537A1 PCT/US2016/052217 US2016052217W WO2017058537A1 WO 2017058537 A1 WO2017058537 A1 WO 2017058537A1 US 2016052217 W US2016052217 W US 2016052217W WO 2017058537 A1 WO2017058537 A1 WO 2017058537A1
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Ismail AKHARAS
Michael John MULLEN
Robert William Fluhrer
Michael Patrick Murphy
George Charles Willard RUNGER
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/041—Allowing quick release of the apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/08—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis, e.g. panoramic heads
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
    • F16M13/022—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle repositionable

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  • TECHNICAL FIELD niis disclosure generally relates to systems, devices, and methods for supporting/mounting an electronic device, such as mobile computing device, a tablet computing device, a phone, or other electronic device.
  • Tablet computing devices can include tablet computing devices, phones, mobile computing devices, and the like.
  • Tablet computing devices sometimes referred to as tablets, or as tablet computers, are generally planar, lightweight devices that include a touch-screen display. Examples include the Microsoft Surface, Apple iPad, Kindle Fire, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, Blackberry Playbook, LG Optimus Pad, Dell Streak, HP TouchPad, HTC Flyer, and ViewSonic ViewPad.
  • tablets have a rectangular form factor that may be considered smaller than a traditional laptop or desktop computer monitor but larger than a smaller electronic device such as a smartphone.
  • tablets may be about 20 centimeters (cm) cm to about 30 cm in length, about 10 cm to about 20 cm in height, and about 1 cm in thickness or less, with a weight of between about 400 grams and about 1 kilogram (kg).
  • Tabiets also generally have a display- panel (e.g. liquid-crystal display (LCD) or thin-film-transistor (TFT)) with a screen size of between about 15 cm and about 25 cm, and may include a variety of other features such as front and/or rear eamera(s), wire or cable connector(s) (e.g., proprietary-, HDMI, USB, audio, charging/power, etc.), and wireless network connections (e.g., 3G/4G, Wi-Fi).
  • LCD liquid-crystal display
  • TFT thin-film-transistor
  • Tablets have many features that make them portable by nature. For example, tablets are battery powered and need only to be plugged in periodically to recharge the battery; the touch-screen display of tablets allows tablets to be operated without tlie use of a computer peripheral device like a mouse or keyboard; and, as noted above, the 3G/4G and WiFi network connections provide the tablet mobile internet connectivity. These features of tablets, in addition to their small form factor, allow for a high degree of portability.
  • a user can operate a tablet while holding the device.
  • Some environments may provide other opportunities to position a tablet.
  • a person using a tablet at a desk may place the tablet flat on the desk, prop tlie tablet up with books, or lean the tablet up against a wall.
  • some tablet cases or covers are able to fold into a configuration that supports the tablet in a free-standing position.
  • an electronic device mounting system can benefit a user by allowing an electronic device to be mounted near an electronic display, such as a computer monitor.
  • the electronic device can be used as an additional monitor, an additional computer, a stand-alone device, or as an integrated device in a computer system.
  • the mounting device can be positioned such that the electronic device can be adjacent the top, the bottom, or either side of the electronic display, for example.
  • the mounting device can allow angular adjustment of the electronic device for comfortable viewing and use.
  • the mounting device can include a first tray member that can be slidably coupled to a second tray member. An energy storage device can bias the tray members towards a smaller dimension.
  • the tray members can be pulled apart to a larger dimension to receive the electronic device and the biasing force can clamp the tray members against the electronic device.
  • the range of movement between the fi rst and second tray members can allow placement of a range of electronic device sizes.
  • the mounting device can provide a stable, secure mount that can aid touch screen or typing gestures.
  • the mounting device can include an auxiliary hardware assembly that can be mounted behind the electronic display.
  • the auxiliary- hardware assembly can include hardware/connections to provide porting, charging, synching, or other electrical and/or communication functions for the electronic device or for connecting the electronic device to other computers or networks.
  • a system for mounting an electronic device to an electronic display can comprise: a first arm having an attachment end configured to couple to a rear side of the electronic display; an extension arm having a first end siidabiy engaged to the first arm and configured to move relative to the first arm.; a clamp assembly including a first member siidabiy engaged to a second member, the first member coupled adjacent to a second end of the extension arm, wherein the clamp assembly is configured to releasably couple to an edge region of the electronic display; a support assembly configured to couple to the second member and support the electronic device; and a hinge assembly configured to couple to the second member and the support assembly.
  • Example 2 the sy stem of Example 1 can optionally be configured such that the support assembly includes: a first tray member; and a second tray member siidabiy engaged to the first tray member.
  • Example 3 the system of Example 2 can optionally be configured such that the support assembly includes: an energy storage member coupled between the first tray member and the second tray member and configured to bias the support assembly.
  • Example 4 the sy stem of any one or any combination of Examples 2-3 can optionally be configured such that the hinge assembly includes a first hinge member coupled to the second member and a second hinge member coupled to the first tray member.
  • Example 5 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 1-4 can optionally be configured to comprise an auxiliary hardware assembly coupled to the electronic display.
  • Example 6 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 1-5 can optionally be configured to comprise a stylus holder coupled to tlie support assembly and configured to releasably hold a stylus.
  • Example 7 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 2-6 can optionally be configured such that the first tray member is coupled to the second member, and wherein the first tray member defines a first channel extending from a hinge end to a free end.
  • Example 8 the system of Example 7 can optionally be configured such that the second tray member defines a second channel, and wherein a portion of the fi rst tray m ember defining the first channel is slidably located within the second channel.
  • Example 9 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 7-8 can optionally be configured such that an energy storage member is located within the first channel.
  • Example 10 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 7- 9 can optionally be configured such that the second tray member comprises a surface member extending from an upper end to a lower end, the surface member having a trapezoidal shape.
  • Example 11 the system of Example 10 can optionally be configured such that the upper end is coupled to a guide block assembly, the guide block assembly located in the first channel.
  • Example 12 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 2-
  • the support assembly includes: a securement assembly coupled to tlie support assembly and configured to secure the electronic device to the support assembly.
  • Example 13 the system of Example 12 can optionally be configured such that the securement assembly includes: a first holding assembly including a fi rst stationary member coupled to the first tray member and a first movable member configured to move relative the first stationary member; and a second holding assembly including a second stationary member coupled to the second tray member and a second movable member configured to move relative the second stationary member.
  • Example 14 the system of Example 13 can optionally be configured such that the first holding assembly includes a first adjustment member configured to adjust the first movable member, and wherein the second holding assembly includes a second adjustment member configured to adjust the second movable member.
  • Example 15 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 1-
  • attachment end is configured to be coupled to the electronic display such that the support assembly is in one of three positions: above the electronic display, below the electronic display, and to the side of the electronic display.
  • Example 16 the system, of any one or any combination of Examples 1-
  • the clamp assembly includes a third member slidabiy coupled to the second member and configured to engage a rear surface of the electronic display.
  • Example 17 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 1-
  • attachment end 16 can optionally be configured such that the attachment end is coupled to a VESA mount.
  • a support assembly for mounting an electronic device can comprise: a first tray member, wherein the first tray member defines a first channel extending from a first end to a second end; a second tray member, wherein the second tray member defines a second channel, wherein a portion of the first tray member defining the first channel is slidabiy located within the second channel; an energy storage member located within the first channel, wherein the energy storage member is configured to bias the second tray member towards a minimum extension; a surface member coupled to the second tray member, wherein the surface member sl idabiy engages the first tray member; and a securement assembly coupled to the support assembly and configured to secure the electronic device to the support assembly.
  • Example 19 the system of Example 18 can optionally be configured such that the securement assembly includes: a first holding assembly including a first stationary member coupled to the first tray member and a first movable member configured to move relative the first stationary member; and a second holding assembly including a second stationary member coupled to the second tray member and a second movable member configured to move relative the second stationary member.
  • Example 20 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 18-19 can optionally be configured such that wherein the support assembly is configured to be coupled to an electronic display.
  • Example 21 the system of any one or any combination of Examples 1- 20 can optionally be configured such that all elements, operations, or other options recited are available to use or select from.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of a mounting device, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a mounting device, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of a mounting device, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIGS. 4A-D illustrate a mounting device, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a first arm, a short extension arm, and a long extension arm, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of a clamping assembly and a support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a rear perspective view of a clamping assembly and a support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of a clamping assembly and a support assembly attached to an electronic display, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG 9A illustrates a side view of a clamping assembly and a support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 9B illustrates a cross sectional view of FIG. 9 A, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 9C illustrates a side view of a clamping assembly and a support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an exploded view of the support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG 1 1 illustrates an exploded side view of the support assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIGS. 12A-B illustrate a cross sectional view of FIG. 8, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 13A illustrates a side partial cross sectional view of a second holding assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 13B illustrates a perspective view of a second holding assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG 14 illustrates a perspective view of a second holding assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded view of an auxiliary hardware assembly, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIGS. 16A-E illustrate a perspective view of an auxiliary hardware assembly
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of a mounting device 10, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the mounting device 10 can be configured to support an electronic device 12 adjacent an electronic display 14.
  • the mounting device 10 can include a clamping assembly 16, a hinge assembly 18, a support assembly 20, and a securement assembly 22,
  • the support assembly 20 can be configured to hold and secure the electronic device 12.
  • FIGS. 4A-D the mounting device 10 can be configured to mount the support assembly 20 to any of the four sides of an electronic display 14, for example.
  • FIG. 4A illustrates a support assembly 20 mounted to the left side of the electronic display 14.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates a support assembly 20 mounted below the electronic display 14.
  • FIG. 4C illustrates a support assembly 20 mounted to the right side of the electronic display 14.
  • FIG. 4D illustrates a support assembly 20 mounted above of the electronic display 14.
  • the mounting device 10 can include a first arm 26 that can be attached to a rear side 27 of the electronic display 14.
  • the first arm. 26 can define first arm apertures 28A, 28B, that can align with apertures of a display mount 31 such as mounting apertures 71 C, 7 ID (typical display mount has 4 fasteners, see more description below).
  • the display mount 31 can be a video display mount complying with Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standards (hereinafter "VESA mount").
  • the first arm 26 can include tabs 32A, 32B that can be configured for mounting a tie strap (not shown) to aid in cabling between the electronic device 12 and the auxiliary hardware assembly 24.
  • An extension arm 34 can include a first end 36 (see FIG. 5) that can be slidably engaged to the first arm 26.
  • the extension arm 34 can include a second end 38 that can be coupled to the clamping assembly 16.
  • a total length 44 between an attachment end 41 of the first arm 26 and the second end 38 of the extension arm 34 can be adjusted to a desired length and then fixed after any adjustment by tightening an arm fastener 40 passing through an arm slot 42 and secured in the extension arm 34. Adjustment of the total length 44 can allow the clamping assembly 16 to be mounted to variable sizes of visual displays 14 and to either side, top, or bottom edge regions respectively 46 A, 46B, 46C, 46D.
  • the clamping assembly 16 can include a first member 48 that can be slidably engaged to a second member 50.
  • the first member 48 can be coupled to the second end 38.
  • the hinge assembly 18 can be coupled to the second member 50 and the hinge assembly 18 can allow the support assembly 20 to be positioned at different angles relative to the electronic display 14.
  • the support assembly 20 can include an adjustable side bracket 52 that can position and secure an edge 54 of the electronic device 12.
  • the adjustable side bracket 52 can include bracket fasteners 56A, 56B that can pass through a bracket slot 58 and be secured to the support assembly 20.
  • the bracket slot 58 can allow different sizes of electronic devices 12 to be positioned and secured on the support assembly 20,
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a mounting device 10, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the support assembly 20 can provide an adjustable platform, for mounting or supporting an electronic device 12 (see FIG. 1).
  • the support assembly 20 can include a first tray member 60 that can be coupled to the second member 50 (via the hinge assembly 18).
  • a second tray member 62 can be slidably engaged to the first tray member 60.
  • the first and second tray members 60, 62 can be narrower near the clamping assembly 16 (see FIG. 1) than at their opposite ends.
  • the first and second tray members 60, 62 can form a trapezoidal shape 64
  • the securement assembly 22 can include a first holding assembly 66A and a second holding assembly 66B that can be adjusted to secure differing widths of electronic devices 12 (see FIG. 1).
  • the second member 50 can include a lip 68 that can extend over a front surface 69 of the electronic display 14 bottom edge region 46D
  • the second tray member 62 can include a top plate 70 that can be flat and planar and provide a supporting surface for an electronic device 12.
  • the support assembly 20 is shown in a fully retracted position with an end of the top plate 70 near the first holding assembly 66A .
  • a typical display mount 31 can include four mounting apertures 71A, 71B, 71C, and 71D.
  • the clamping assembly 16 can be positioned at the bottom edge region 46D of the electronic display 14.
  • the first arm 26 can be coupled to the display mount 31 mounting apertures 71 A, 71D (e.g. the two bottom apertures) instead of two side apertures as illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the extension arm 34 (see FIG. 1) can be adjusted such thai the total length 44 can be less than a first arm length 72. In other words, the extension arm 34 can be adjusted towards the attachment end 41 (see FIG.
  • a support member 74 can be mounted to the display mount 31 and can support the electronic display 14 from a desk, table, or wall.
  • the "support member" can be a wall, a portion of a desk, a mounting structure, a portion of a cart, or any similar structure configured to support a display mount 31.
  • the support assembly 20 can be mounted to a wall, a portion of a desk, a mounting structure, a portion of a cart, or any similar structure.
  • the support assembly 20 can be mounted to various structures, such as those named above with or without a hinge assembly 18 and/or with or without a clamping assembly 16,
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a first arm 26, a short extension arm 76A, and a long extension arm 76B, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the attachment end 41 can include a display mount cutout 78 and one or more fastener cutouts 80 that can allow the
  • the short extension arm 76A and the long extension arm 76B can include side rails 82A, 82B, 82C, and 82D. Each side rail 82A, 82B, 82C, and 82D can slidably engage a rail slot 84A, 84B that can be formed along a first arm edge 83A, 83B of the first arm 26.
  • the first end 36 can slidingiy engage the first arm 26.
  • the whole length of an extension arm, such as the short extension arm 76A can be located within the confines of the first arm 26.
  • an extension arm 34 (see FIG. 1) can be formed in any length and can extend as far outwardly as the arm slot 42 will allow.
  • An extension aperture 86A, 86B can include threads to receive the arm fastener 40 (see FIG. 1 ).
  • Clamp assembly apertures 88A, 88B located near the second end 38 can allow coupling of the second end 38 to the first member 48 (see FIG. 1).
  • the short extension arm 76A or the long extension arm 76B can be used in any particular application to provide for a greater variation in the total lengtli 44 required for any size of electronic display 14 (see FIG. 1) or orientation on the electronic display (see FIGS. 4A-D).
  • extension arm bosses 90A, 90B, 90C can extend down the length of the short extension arm 76A and can provide a desired thickness of the short extension arm 76A and also provide a weight and/or material reduction in the short extension arm 76A. These elements can also be used in the long extension arm 76B.
  • the first ami can contain a rail type member and the extension arm can include a rail slot type member.
  • the present inventors have contemplated any type of siidabie engagement between the first arm and the extension arm without changing the intent of the present application.
  • siidabie mating surfaces can include one or more protruding pins on one member and a slot formation on the other member.
  • siidabie mating surfaces can include smooth surfaces on one member and a containing formation, such as an angled comer on the other member.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of a clamping assembly 16 and a support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the second tray member 62 can be extended or pulled away from the first tray member 60 to accommodate different sizes of electronic devices 12.
  • the clamping assembly 16 includes first member 48 siidabiy engaged to the second member 50. The siidabie engagement can allow the clamping assembly 16 to be adjusted for different widths of different electronic displays.
  • the first member rear side 92 can include one or more first member apertures 94A, 94B that can allow coupling of the first member 8 to the extension arm 34 (see FIG. 1 ).
  • the first member 48 can be mounted to the extension arm 34 by other means, such as welding or gluing.
  • the first member 48 can be integrally formed with the extension arm 34.
  • the clamping assembly 16 can include a third member 96.
  • the third member 96 can be adjusted to engage a rear surface of an edge region of an electronic display 14 (see FIG. 1). This engagement can further secure the clamping assembly 16 to the edge region.
  • the third member 96 can include a third member pad 98 that can be a foam, rubber, or elastomeric material that can prevent damage and aid securement to the electronic display 14.
  • a third member adjustment screw 100 can extend from the second member 50 to the first member 48 and can position the third member 96 closer or farther from the second member 50 and provide a clamping force holding the electronic display edge region between the third member 96 and the second member 50.
  • the first tray member 60 can be slidably engaged with the second tray member 62 such that an electronic device dimension 102 extending between a first holding assembly 66A and a second holding assembly 66B can be altered to fit different sizes or sides of an electronic device 12 (e.g. a tablet device might be mounted in a portrait or landscape position and could have a different dimension for the same device).
  • the top plate 70 can include top plate pads 104A, 104B that can cushion, support, secure and/or protect an electronic device 12 that is held in the support assembly 20.
  • the first tray member 60 can include a first channel member 105 (more fully described below).
  • the first channel member can define a first channel that can be a generally U-shaped trough or channel.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a rear perspective view of a clamping assembly 16 and a support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the second member 50 can slidably engage the first member 48.
  • Clamping assembly adjustment fasteners 106A, 106B can pass through a second member slot 108A, 108B and engage the first member 48.
  • Adjustment of the clamping assembly 16 can allow for variable dimensions between a display mount surface and a front surface of different models of electronic displays.
  • the clamping assembly adjustment fasteners 106A, 106B can be tightened so that the second member 50 can be fixed in relation to the first member 48.
  • the hinge assembly 18 can include a first hmge member 110 that can be integral or coupled to the second member 50.
  • the hinge assembly 18 can include one or more second hinge members 112 A, 112B that can be integral or coupled to the first tray member 60.
  • the first hinge member 110 and the second hinge members 112A, 112B can be connected by a hinge pin 114.
  • the hinge pin 1 4, can be a carriage bolt, a pin, a dowel, or other such device that can allow? a rotational coupling between the first hinge member 110 and the second hinge member(s) 112A, 112B.
  • the first hinge member 110 can include one or more grooves 116A, 116B.
  • the grooves 1 16A, 116B can provide clearance for fasteners 1 18A, 118B.
  • the moveable engagement between the grooves 116 A, 1 16B and the fasteners 118A, 118B can also provide increased stability for the hmge assembly 18.
  • the fasteners 118A, 118B can couple the first holding assembly 66 A to the first tray member 60.
  • the first tray member 60 can include a bottom skin 120.
  • Bottom skin tabs 124A, 124B can provide a mounting surface for tie straps that can hold cabling for an electronic device.
  • Second hmge member fasteners 122A, 122B can couple the first tray member 60 to the second hinge members 1 12A, 112B.
  • the second tray member 62 can include a second channel member 126 that can be coupled to the top plate 70.
  • the second channel member 126 can define a second channel that can be a generally U-shaped trough or channel .
  • the second channel member 126 can slidably engage the first tray member 60.
  • a second channel bracket 127 can include mounting flanges 129A, 129B for the adjustable side bracket 52 (see FIG. 8).
  • the second channel bracket 127 can also include a mounting surfaces for the second channel member 126, the top plate 70 and the second holding assembly 66B.
  • the first and second holding assemblies 66A, 66B can include first and second adjustment members 123A, 123B that can allow different thicknesses of electronic devices to be secured in the support assembly 20.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of a clamping assembly 16 and a support assembly 20 attached to an electronic display 14, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the stylus holder 130 can be integral or coupled to the second holding assembly 66B.
  • the adjustable side bracket 52 is described above,
  • FIG. 9A illustrates a side view of a clamping assembly 16 and a support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • a tray angle 132 can be the angle between a front face 136 of the second member 50 and the first tray member 60.
  • the hinge assembly 18 can allow adjustment of the tray angle 132 from between 45 degrees and 225 degrees. In an example the tray angle 132 can be adjusted between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.
  • the tray angle 132 is illustrated at approximately 120 degrees.
  • a first width 134 can extend from a front surface 138 of the first member 48 to a rear surface 140 of the second member 50.
  • a second width 142 can extend from a third member front surface 144 to the rear surface 140.
  • FIG. 9B illustrates a cross sectional view of line 9B-9B of FIG 9 A, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the hinge pin 114 can be secured by a hinge pin retainer 146.
  • the hinge assembly 18 can include one or more friction plates 148A, 148B that can be located between the first hinge member 110 and the second hinge members 112A, 112B.
  • the friction plates 148A, 148B can be adjusted or preloaded by the tightness of the hinge pin 114 to provide varying degrees of resistance of the hinge assembly 18.
  • the friction plates 148A, 148B can be adjusted so that the hinge moves easily.
  • the friction plates 148A, 148B can be adjusted to provide increased stability of the support assembly 20 (see FIG. 9A).
  • FIG. 9C illustrates a side view of a clamping assembly 16 and a support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the tray angle 132 is shown at approximately 180 degrees.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an exploded view of the support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the first channel member 105 can extend from a hinge end 150 to a free end 152 of the first tray member 60.
  • the first channel member 105 can include a stop plate 154 located near the free end 152.
  • An energy storage member 169 can be located inside the fi rst channel member 105.
  • Example energy storage members 169 can include a spring, a gas spring, or an elastomeric material that can provide a biasing force between the first tray member 60 and the second tray member 62.
  • the first channel member 105 can include a tray slot 156 that can extend along all or a portion of the bottom of the first channel member 105.
  • the first channel member 105 can be positioned within a channel defined by the second channel member 126.
  • Connecting fasteners 157A, 157B can connect the top plate 70, pass through a guide block assembly 164 and the tray slot 156 and connect to the second channel member 126.
  • the connecting fasteners 157A, 157B can move within the tray slot 156 as the second tray- member 62 moves relative to the first tray member 60.
  • a top plate end 158 can be coupled to the second channel bracket 127.
  • a notch 160 can be provided in the bottom skin 120 so that the second channel member 126 can slide relative to the bottom skin 120.
  • a top plate cutout 162 can provide clearance for the second holding assembly 66B.
  • the bottom skin 120 can include side flanges 121 A, 121B that can add strength and be used for holding or gripping.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded side view of the support assembly 20, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the guide block assembly 164 can include a guide block member 166 and a spring boss member 168.
  • the guide block member 166 can be shaped to be slidable within the first channel member 105.
  • the guide block member 166 can be shaped to fit closely between the walls of the first channel member 105.
  • the spring boss member 168 can be located within the energy storage member 169 and the guide block member 166 can provide a stop for an energy storage member first end 170.
  • An energy storage member second end 172 can be located against the stop plate 154 of the first channel mem ber 105.
  • FIG. 12A-B illustrate a cross sectional view of line 12AB-12AB of FIG. 8 (FIGS.
  • FIG. 12A illustrates the support assembly 20 in which die second tray member 62 can be pulled away from the first tray member 60 to near a maximum extension 176 (at a maximum extension, the stop end 174 can contact the stop plate 154 - see FIG. 11). Pulling the second tray member 62 away from the first tray member 60 can be accomplished in order to install an electronic device 12 (see FIG. 8) into the support assembly 20.
  • the energy storage member 169 can be compressed such that it can provide a biasing force that can help secure an electronic device 12 (see FIG 8) when the electronic device 12 is placed between the first holding assembly 66A and the second holding assembly 66B.
  • the first holding assembly 66A can include a first stationary member ⁇ 77 ⁇ and a first moveable member 179A.
  • the first adjustment member 123 A can be rotated and the first moveable member 179A can extend to a moveable member maximum extension 181.
  • the first adjustment member 123A can be rotated in an opposite direction and the first moveable member 179A can be retracted to hold an edge of an electronic device 12.
  • the clamping assembly 16 is shown with a larger first width 134 and a larger second width 142.
  • FIG 12B illustrates the support assembly 20 when the energy storage member 169 is in an uncompressed state.
  • Tire distance between the first holding assembly 66A and the second holding assembly 66B can be at a minimum opening 175.
  • the first and second movable members 179A, 179B have been retracted towards the first and second stationary members ⁇ 77 ⁇ , 177B.
  • the clamping assembly 16 is shown with a smaller first width 134 and a smaller second width 142.
  • FIG. 13A illustrates a side partial cross sectional vie of a second holding assembly 66B, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • a holding member adjustment screw 178 can be located inside the second stationary member I77B and the second movable member 179B and can provide a mechanism for moving the second movable member ⁇ 79 ⁇ and adjusting the distance between the top plate 70 and a movable member claw 180.
  • the movable member claw 180 can extend from the second movable member 179 A in a direction generally parallel to the top plate 70.
  • a claw pad 182 can be located on a surface of the movable member claw 180 and can secure and protect an electronic device 12.
  • the first and second holding assemblies 66A, 66B (66B shown) can include a spring member 189.
  • the spring member 189 can bias the first and second movable members 179A, 179B upwards and reduce any backlash between any movable parts of the first and second holding assemblies 66A, 66B.
  • the stylus holder 130 can include a concave surface 184 that can be fitted to receive a stylus 128.
  • the stylus holder 330 can include a clip aperture 186 that can be configured to receive and secure a stylus clip 188 (see FIG. 13B).
  • FIG. 13B illustrates a perspective view of a second holding assembly 66B, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the stylus holder 130 can be coupled to the second holding assembly 66B.
  • the stylus clip 188 can be received and secured by the clip aperture 186 (see FIG. 13 A).
  • the stylus 128 can be secured in all the positions of the support assembly 20 shown in FIGS. 4A-D.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of a second holding assembly 66B, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the second movable member 179B can include side pads 190A, 190B that can move relative to the top plate 70 as the second movable member 179B is adjusted, such that regardless of the thickness of an electronic device 12, die side pads 190A, 190B can always contact the electronic device 12 (see FIG. 1).
  • the second holding assembly 66B can also include stationary pads 192 A, 192B that can also protect and secure an electronic device 12.
  • the second movable member 179B can include a movable member slot 193 A, 193B to provide clearance for structures connected to the second stationary member 177B.
  • Hex nut 195 can be threaded and mate with the holding member adjustment screw 178 (see FIG. 13A).
  • the first holding assembly 66A (see FIG. 7) can operate and be configured in a similar manner.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded view of an auxiliary hardware assembly 24, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 can be configured to contain hardware associated with tlie electronic device 12, such as a battery, a communications port, a
  • the auxiliar - hardware assembly 24 can include an auxiliary mounting bracket 194, a hardware box 196, and a cover 198.
  • the auxiliary mounting bracket 194 can include bracket holes 200A, 200B that can be configured to mount to the display mount 31 (see FIG. 1).
  • the auxiliary mounting bracket 194 can be mounted to different apertures of the display mount 31 than the attachment end 41 of the first arm 26 (see FIG. 1).
  • the auxiliary mounting bracket 194 can include one or more bracket flanges 202A, 202B, 202C that can be used to mount the hardware box 196 (or more than one hardware box 196) in variable locations as needed.
  • the hardware box 196 can include box cutouts 204A, 204B to provide access to ports or connections.
  • the cover 198 can be coupled to the hardware box 196 to protect, secure and visually enhance the auxiliary hardware assembly 24.
  • FIG. 16A-E illustrate a perspective view of an auxiliary hardware assembly 24, in accordance with at least one example of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 16A illustrates the mounting device 10 with tlie support assembly 20 clamped to the left side of the electronic display 14.
  • the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 can be mounted behind the electronic display 14 and can provide a space saving and visually pleasing method of organizing and securing any additional hardware that may be associated with the electronic device 12.
  • the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 can be mounted on the right side of the electronic display 14.
  • FIG. 16B illustrates the mounting device 10 with the support assembly 20 clamped to the bottom side of the electronic display 14.
  • the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 is shown mounted on the right side of tlie electronic display 14, but can also be mounted on the left side of the electronic display 14 or above the display mount 31 ,
  • FIGS 16C-E illustrate various possible positions of the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 and the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 can be positioned as desired.
  • the auxiliary hardware assembly 24 mounting behind the electronic display 14 can provide a space saving and visually pleasing method of organizing and securing any additional hardware that may be associated with the electronic device 12.
  • a method of installing a mounting device 10 can include the following.
  • the method can begin by removing two fasteners from a display mount 31 that hold an electronic display 14.
  • a typical display mount such as a VESA mount, can include four fasteners coupling the display mount 31 to the electronic display 14.
  • a next step can include installing a first arm 26, using the same fastener mounting locations of the removed fasteners.
  • the rest of the mounting device 10, such as the extension arm 34, the clamping assembly 16, and the support assembly 20 can then be installed. If an auxiliary hardware assembly 24 is required, the other two fasteners of the display mount 31 can be removed and the auxiliary mounting bracket 194 can be installed using those two apertures without disturbing the mounting of the first arm 26 or the electronic display 14.
  • the support assembly 20 described above for holding an electronic device can be used in other types of mountings that may or may not include a hinge assembly 18 or a clamping assembly 16.
  • a support assembly 20 as described above can be mounted to other objects besides a display 14,
  • the support assembly 20 can be mounted to a desk, a table, a cart, or a wall in any manner and still retain the elements as described above.
  • the present inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examples using any combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described herein. In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and any documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in this document controls.
  • the terras "a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one, independent of any other instances or usages of " 'at least one " ' or “one or more.”
  • the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that "A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unless otherwise indicated.

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La présente invention concerne un système de montage d'un dispositif électronique (12) sur un afficheur électronique (14), ledit système pouvant comprendre : un premier bras (26) doté d'une extrémité de fixation conçue pour se coupler à un côté arrière (27) de l'afficheur électronique (14) ; un bras d'extension (34) doté d'une première extrémité (36) en prise de manière coulissante avec le premier bras (26) et conçu pour se déplacer par rapport au premier bras (26) ; un ensemble de serrage (16) comprenant un premier élément (48) en prise de manière coulissante avec un second élément (50), le premier élément (48) étant couplé de manière adjacente à une seconde extrémité (38) du bras d'extension (34), l'ensemble de serrage (16) étant conçu pour se coupler de manière amovible à une région de bord de l'afficheur électronique : un ensemble support (20) couplé au second élément conçu pour supporter le dispositif électronique ; et un ensemble charnière (18) couplé au second élément et à l'ensemble support.
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