GAMING CHAIR ASSEMBLY WITH MODULAR MULTI-MONITOR MOUNT SYSTEM

Abstract

A gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system that includes a monitor framing assembly couplable to a modular gaming chair frame assembly, wherein the monitor framing assembly includes a plurality of tubular framing elements selectively coupled together and include a lower leg support frame coupled to the modular gaming chair frame assembly and a central, left, and right monitor frame elements with two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel. The central monitor frame element may include a left and a right central hinge member selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the central monitor frame element. The monitor frame elements include screen support bracket frame elements selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections and include electronic display brackets thereto to enable adjustment and support for multiple electronic displays relative to the modular gaming chair frame assembly.

Claims

1. A gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system comprising: a modular gaming chair frame assembly having a plurality of tubular frame elements selectively coupled together and with a base frame assembly defining a support plane and a center post assembly coupled to the base frame assembly and including a center post frame element disposed in an upright orientation respect to the support plane; and a monitor framing assembly having a plurality of tubular framing elements selectively coupled together and with: a first lower leg frame element and a second lower leg frame element directly coupled to the base frame assembly; a first monitor frame vertical extension element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first lower leg frame element and a second monitor frame vertical extension element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second lower leg frame element; a central monitor frame element having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left side and right side opposing the left side of the central monitor frame element, a left central hinge member selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the left side of the central monitor frame element, and a right central hinge member selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the right side of the central monitor frame element; a left monitor frame element having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left free side and a right side opposing the left free side of the left monitor frame element and rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member about a hinge; a right monitor frame element having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left side rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member about a hinge and having a right free side opposing the left side of the right monitor frame element; a first screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the central monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the first screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon; a second screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the left monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the second screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon; and a third screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the right monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the third screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon.

2. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, further comprising: a main rudder frame element directly coupled to the base frame assembly, the center post frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the main rudder frame element and centrally disposed with respect to the base frame assembly.

3. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein the center post assembly further comprises: a secondary center post frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the center post frame element.

4. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein the base frame assembly further comprises: two horizontally oriented base frame elements and two vertically oriented base frame elements intersected with the base frame elements, the first and second lower leg frame elements telescopically coupled to the two vertically oriented base frame elements, respectively.

5. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein the monitor framing assembly further comprises: a left axial mounting frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first monitor frame vertical extension element, the left axial mounting frame element having the two fixed pivot flanges radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the left monitor frame element is rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member; and a right axial mounting frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second monitor frame vertical extension element, the right axial mounting frame element having the two fixed pivot flanges radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the right monitor frame element is rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member.

6. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic display bracket of the first screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket of the second screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto, and the electronic display bracket of the third screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto.

7. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein the central monitor frame element further comprises: a front surface and a rear surface opposing the front surface of the central monitor frame element and defining two enclosed slots on at least one of the two substantially parallel sections of the central monitor frame element, the two enclosed slots each having a fastener disposed therethrough and operably configured to lockedly engage with one of the left central hinge member and the right central hinge member.

8. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 1, wherein: the center post frame element is interposed between the base frame assembly and the central monitor frame element.

9. A gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system comprising: a modular gaming chair frame assembly having a plurality of tubular frame elements selectively coupled together and with a base frame assembly defining a support plane and a center post assembly coupled to the base frame assembly and including a center post frame element disposed in an upright orientation respect to the support plane; and a monitor framing assembly having a plurality of tubular framing elements selectively coupled together and with: at least one lower leg frame element directly coupled to the base frame assembly; a central monitor frame element vertically offset from the at least one lower leg frame element and having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left side and right side opposing the left side of the central monitor frame element, a left central hinge member selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the left side of the central monitor frame element, and a right central hinge member selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the right side of the central monitor frame element, wherein the center post frame element is interposed between the base frame assembly and the central monitor frame element; a left monitor frame element having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left free side and a right side opposing the left free side of the left monitor frame element and rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member about a hinge; a right monitor frame element having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left side rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member about a hinge and having a right free side opposing the left side of the right monitor frame element; a first screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the central monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the first screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon; a second screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the left monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the second screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon; and a third screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the right monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the third screen support bracket frame element having an electronic display bracket coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon.

10. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the at least one lower leg frame element includes a first lower leg frame element and a second lower leg frame element defining a space therein between and each directly coupled to the base frame assembly.

11. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of tubular framing elements of the monitor framing assembly further comprise: a first monitor frame vertical extension element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first lower leg frame element and a second monitor frame vertical extension element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second lower leg frame element.

12. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 11, wherein the monitor framing assembly further comprises: a left axial mounting frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first monitor frame vertical extension element, the left axial mounting frame element having the two fixed pivot flanges radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the left monitor frame element is rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member; and a right axial mounting frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second monitor frame vertical extension element, the right axial mounting frame element having the two fixed pivot flanges radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the right monitor frame element is rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member.

13. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the electronic display bracket of the first screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto, the electronic display bracket of the second screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto, and the electronic display bracket of the third screen support bracket frame element is pivotably coupled thereto.

14. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the central monitor frame element further comprises: a front surface and a rear surface opposing the front surface of the central monitor frame element and defining two enclosed slots on at least one of the two substantially parallel sections of the central monitor frame element, the two enclosed slots each having a fastener disposed therethrough and operably configured to lockedly engage with one of the left central hinge member and the right central hinge member.

15. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the center post assembly further comprises: a secondary center post frame element selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the center post frame element.

16. The gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system according to claim 9, wherein the base frame assembly further comprises: two horizontally oriented base frame elements and two vertically oriented base frame elements intersected with the base frame elements, the first and second lower leg frame elements telescopically coupled to the two vertically oriented base frame elements, respectively.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular gaming chair frame assembly utilized with a gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a monitor framing assembly utilized with a gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0017] FIG. 4 is an elevational rear view of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0018] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0019] FIG. 6 are various views of a central monitor frame element of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0020] FIG. 7 are various views of a monitor frame element of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0021] FIG. 8 are various views of a central hinge member of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0022] FIG. 9 are various views of an axial mounting frame element of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0023] FIG. 10 are various views of a rotation pivot bracket lock of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0024] FIG. 11 are various views of a lower leg frame element of the monitor framing assembly in

[0025] FIG. 2;

[0026] FIG. 12 are various views of a first screen support bracket frame element of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0027] FIG. 13 is an elevational side view of a vertical frame adjustment element of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2;

[0028] FIG. 14 is an elevational side view of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2; and

[0029] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the monitor framing assembly in FIG. 2 with electronic displays coupled thereto.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. It is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms.

[0031] The present invention provides a novel and efficient a modular multi-monitor mount system that enables multiple electronic displays (or monitors) to be safely, efficiently, and effectively supported and adjusted. Referring now to FIGS. 1-2, one embodiment of the present invention is shown in perspective views. FIGS. 1-2 show several advantageous features of the present invention, but, as will be described below, the invention can be provided in several shapes, sizes, combinations of features and components, and varying numbers and functions of the components. The figures also depict exemplary and approximate dimensions (in millimeters) for the components utilized in the gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system.

[0032] The first example of a gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-2, includes a modular gaming chair frame assembly 102 and a monitor framing assembly 200. FIG. 2 depicts a monitor framing assembly 200 without any electronic displays coupled thereto, wherein FIG. 15 depicts the monitor framing assembly 200 with three electronic displays coupled thereto. Beneficially, the monitor framing assembly 200 is operably configured to operably coupled with the modular gaming chair frame assembly 102. In some embodiments, the monitor framing assembly 200 may be selectively and lockably (and removably) couplable to the modular gaming chair frame assembly 102.

[0033] More specifically, the modular gaming chair frame assembly 102 may have a plurality of tubular frame elements 104a-n that may be rectangular, cylindrical, or another oblong shape with channels defined therein, wherein “n” represents any number greater than one. The plurality of tubular frame elements 104a-n are beneficially selectively coupled together to form the structure depicts in FIG. 1, but said structure may look and designed differently. The plurality of tubular frame elements 104a-n may be of a substantially rigid and metallic material, e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, etc., but may be of another substantially rigid material. The plurality of tubular frame elements 104a-n include a base frame assembly 106 defining a support plane 108 (that is generally and preferably planar or flat) and a center post assembly 110 coupled to the base frame assembly 108 and including a center post frame element 104f disposed in an upright orientation (i.e., any angle between 0-180°) with respect to the support plane 108. Preferably, the center post frame element 104f disposed in an acute angle or orientation with respect to a main rudder frame element 104e proximal to the base frame assembly 108. The main rudder frame element 104e may be directly coupled to the base frame assembly 106 using a weld and may include a main rudder support plate coupled thereto (as seen in FIG. 1). The center post frame element 104f may be selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the main rudder frame element 104e and centrally disposed (i.e., generally overlapping with an axis spanning through a centroid) with respect to the base frame assembly 106 for optimal balance and stability.

[0034] In one embodiment, a secondary center post frame element 104g may be utilized and that is selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the center post frame element 104f In one embodiment, the center post frame element 104g is interposed between the base frame assembly 106 and the central monitor frame element 202a. As seen in the figures, the components may be lockably coupled to one another using a fastener, such as a knurled knob or finger-gripping knob. The components may be lockably coupled together with the fastener engaging with another component via a threaded engagement or compression and/or friction.

[0035] In one embodiment, the base frame assembly 106 includes two horizontally oriented base frame elements 104a, 104n and two vertically oriented base frame elements 104b, 104c intersected with the base frame elements 104a, 104n (as seen in FIG. 1). The first and second lower leg frame elements 202n, 202k may be telescopically coupled to the two vertically oriented base frame elements 104b, 104c, respectively, wherein the internal or external diameter sizing would enable entry and egress (and sometimes compression) of corresponding frame elements (as visualized in the figures). The base frame assembly 106 may also have other beneficial attachments couplable thereto, thereby making it versatile and modular in nature.

[0036] In one embodiment, the monitor framing assembly 200 has a plurality of tubular framing elements 202a-n selectively coupled together to form a structure as depicted in the figures. To enable effective stability and coupling with the modular gaming chair frame assembly 102, a first lower leg frame element 202n and a second lower leg frame element 202k may be utilized as shown in the figures. Each of the lower leg frame element 202n, 202k can be also seen exemplified in FIG. 11 and may be directly coupled to the base frame assembly 106 and may also include a lower surface that may be substantially planar.

[0037] Beneficially, a first monitor frame vertical extension element 202i can be seen selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first lower leg frame element 202n. Additionally, a second monitor frame vertical extension element 202j may be selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second lower leg frame element 202k. As seen exemplified in FIG. 13, a monitor frame vertical extension element 202j and beneficially enables height expansion of the monitor frame elements 202a, 202e, 202f In preferred embodiments, the lower leg frame elements 202n, 202k may define a gap or space therein between to accommodate advantageous placement of the components of the modular gaming chair frame assembly 102.

[0038] In one embodiment, a central monitor frame element 202a is utilized that includes two substantially parallel (e.g., +/−5-10°) sections 204, 206 flanking and defining a central channel 208. The central monitor frame element 202a can be seen (best in FIG. 14) vertically offset from a lower surface of at least one lower leg frame element (or both leg frame elements if more than one is utilized). The central monitor frame element 202a includes a left side and right side opposing the left side of the central monitor frame element 202a. The central monitor frame element 202a includes a left central hinge member 202b selectively, translatably (e.g., linearly), lockably, and telescopically coupled to the left side of the central monitor frame element 202a and a right central hinge member 202b selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the right side of the central monitor frame element 202a. The central hinge member 202b can be seen best exemplified in FIG. 8, and includes one or more flange elements 800, 802 for enabling coupling with an axial mounting frame element 202l, as exemplified best in FIG. 9 that also includes flange elements 900, 902.

[0039] Beneficially, a left monitor frame element 202e (as best seen exemplified in FIG. 7) is utilized with the present invention includes two substantially parallel sections 210, 212 flanking and defining a central channel 214 and having a left free side and a right side opposing the left free side of the left monitor frame element 202e and rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member 202b about a hinge. Additionally, a right monitor frame element 202f may be utilized that includes two substantially parallel sections 216, 218 flanking and defining a central channel 220 and having a left side rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member 202c about a hinge and having a right free side opposing the left side of the right monitor frame element 202f. The free sides enable free rotation of the monitor frame element.

[0040] The present invention may also include a first screen support bracket frame element 202d as best exemplified in FIG. 12. The screen support bracket frame element 202d includes opposing ends that are selectively, translatably (e.g., slid linearly), and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections 204, 206 of the central monitor frame element 202a and are operable to be disposed within the central channel 208 defined thereon. The screen support bracket frame element 202d may beneficially include upper bracket walls of an L-shape that inverted on an opposing end thereon. The first screen support bracket frame element 202d includes an electronic display bracket 222 and a rotation pivot bracket 406 coupled thereto (as exemplified in FIG. 10). The electronic display bracket 222 and rotation pivot bracket 406 are operably configured to retain and enabling pivoting or rotation of an electronic display thereon (as best seen in FIG. 15).

[0041] In one embodiment, a second screen support bracket frame element 202g with opposing ends is also selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections 210, 212 of the left monitor frame element 202e and is also disposed within the central channel 214 defined thereon. The second screen support bracket frame element 202g may also have having an electronic display bracket 224 and a rotation pivot bracket coupled thereto, wherein the electronic display bracket 224 and rotation pivot bracket are operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon.

[0042] Additionally, a third screen support bracket frame element 202h with opposing ends is also selectively, translatably, and lockably coupled to the two substantially parallel sections 216, 218 of the right monitor frame element 202f and disposed within the central channel 220 defined thereon. The third screen support bracket frame element 202h may also have an electronic display bracket 226 coupled thereto, wherein the electronic display bracket 226 and rotation pivot bracket are operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon. The electronic display brackets described herein may be of a mounting “vesa” plate operably configured to couple an electronic display (as exemplified in FIG. 15) thereto. The frame assembly of the system 4000 is beneficially operably configured to selectively adjust in height and width (as shown in the figures) to adapt to various sizes of electronic display, yet effectively and efficiently couple with a gaming chair assembly. To lock the various frame members into a particular position, the system may utilize one or more fastener(s) (as depicted in the figures).

[0043] In one embodiment, the monitor framing assembly 200 includes a left axial mounting frame element 202l selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the first monitor frame vertical extension element 202i. The left axial mounting frame element 202l may have one or more fixed pivot flanges 800, 802 radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the left monitor frame element 202e is rotatably coupled to the left central hinge member 202b. Additionally, a right axial mounting frame element 202m may be selectively, translatably, lockably, and telescopically coupled to the second monitor frame vertical extension element 202j, wherein the right axial mounting frame element 202m has one or more fixed pivot flanges 800, 802 radially extending outwardly therefrom and forming the hinge about which the right monitor frame element 202f is rotatably coupled to the right central hinge member 202c. The rotation may vary between approximately +/−90° relative to another adjacent electronic display. In one embodiment, the electronic display bracket 222 of the first screen support bracket frame element 202d is pivotably coupled thereto, wherein the electronic display bracket 224 of the second screen support bracket frame element 202g is pivotably coupled thereto. The electronic display bracket 226 of the third screen support bracket frame element 202h may also be pivotably coupled thereto.

[0044] In one embodiment, the central monitor frame element 202a (as exemplified in FIG. 6) includes a front surface 600 (that may be planar) and a rear surface 400 (that may also be planar) opposing the front surface 600 of the central monitor frame element 202a. The central monitor frame element 202a defines one or more (but preferably two) enclosed slots 402, 404 on at least one of the two substantially parallel sections 204, 206 of the central monitor frame element 202a. The two enclosed slots 402, 404 each having a fastener disposed therethrough and operably configured to lockedly engage with one of the left central hinge member 202b (as exemplified in FIG. 8) and the right central hinge member 202b. In one embodiment, a fastener is inserted through each of the enclosed slots 402, 404 and is engaged with a threaded hole (e.g., hole 804).

[0045] Although a specific order of executing the process steps of a utilizing gaming chair assembly with modular multi-monitor mount system has been disclosed, the order of executing the steps may be changed relative to the order shown in certain embodiments. Also, two or more steps described or shown as occurring in succession may be executed concurrently or with partial concurrence in some embodiments. Certain steps may also be omitted for the sake of brevity. In some embodiments, some or all of the process steps can be combined into a single process.

[0046] Moreover, various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this disclosure also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the above described features.