COUPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS

Abstract

A coupling system for flat panel displays includes a locking clip formed with a socket, a flat surface configuration, and is constructed to afford connection to a flat panel display from plural angles. There is also a suspension line, and the locking clip is formed with an internal cavity to assist in locking the suspension line in place once suspended.

Claims

1. A coupling system for flat panel displays, comprising: a locking clip formed with a socket, and having a flat surface configuration, and constructed to afford connection to a flat panel display from plural angles; a suspension line; and wherein the locking clip is formed with an internal cavity to assist in locking the suspension line in place once suspended.

Description

[0016] The purpose of the invention is to allow the easy suspension of relatively lightweight elements such as flat panel displays or frames. Those elements may have a functional or decorative purpose, or a combination of both.

[0017] Conventional systems are cumbersome, unsightly, and unreliable. The system and method inventions solve all the problems encountered with the use of conventional systems by allowing users to suspend desired elements in an efficient and secure manner, while hiding from view, the coupling mechanism that enables the suspension.

[0018] By utilizing a ball chain or swaged ball cables, users can suspend elements in either a cascading arrangement, or in a more structural, substantially vertical arrangement which affords suspension of elements that have greater weight.

[0019] It is faster, safer, and stronger than conventional systems.