BRACKET FOR MOUNTING ACCESSORIES TO FLAT SCREEN DISPLAYS

Abstract

An accessory bracket for mounting accessory devices and cables to the backside of flat screen displays. The accessory bracket provides a more secure way of mounting accessories to the backside of flat panel displays. The accessory bracket may be made of sheet metal and have a hole in it so that a standard wall mount bolt can pass through the hole allowing the accessory bracket to be fastened securely to the backside of a flat panel display utilizing the standard threaded holes on the back of most current flat panel displays. The accessory bracket may also have a tab that protrudes off to the side from it's main body so that it may be mounted next to an installed flat panel display wall mount without interfering with the wall mount's intended function.

Claims

1. A method of reliably securing an accessory bracket to the backside of a flat panel display by; bolting or screwing it in place utilizing existing structural mounting holes in the flat panel display typically used for traditional wall mounts; by way of an integrated tab that protrudes from the accessory bracket long enough to mount the accessory or cables without interfering with a typical wall mount.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein a mounting tab integrated with the accessory bracket is thin enough to be installed underneath or on the top side of a typical flat panel display wall mount without significant structural, or functional impact to the flat panel display wall mount.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the accessory bracket features a hole or U shaped cutout in the accessory bracket so that an appropriate sized and threaded screw or bolt can be inserted to fasten the accessory bracket securely to the backside of the flat panel display utilizing one of the structural, threaded holes in the backside of the flat panel display.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanied drawing is a general concept of one possible embodiment that is intended to hold a rectangular shaped piece of equipment.

[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates one possible embodiment of the invention, the back of a typical flat panel display and a threaded bolt for securing the accessory bracket to the flat panel.

[0016] Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanied drawing:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] FIG. 1 is an exploded upper perspective view of the present invention. The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the claims.

[0018] Broadly, embodiments of the present invention generally provide a way of securely mounting accessory devices and cables to the back of flat panel displays. This is accomplished utilizing the universal mounting holes that exist on the back of most flat panel displays intended typically for wall mounts.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 1, an exploded perspective view of an accessory bracket 110 and a flat panel display 100 are shown. The accessory bracket 110 may be designed, for example, with a tab 116 or tabs that protrude in such a way that the accessory bracket can be fastened to an existing mounting hole 102 using a typical mounting bolt 104 that passes through a hole or other cutout 112 in the tab.

[0020] The accessory bracket 110 may have one or more tabs 116 for greater mounting versatility. The accessory bracket 110 may be constructed from materials that allow the tab or tabs 116 to be as thin as possible yet provide structural support for the intended accessory. The accessory bracket 110 may have retaining features 114 that are constructed in a way that holds the intended accessory securely.

[0021] The tab or tabs 116 may be long enough so that they do not interfere with other existing mounts such as a pre-existing wall mount that may be attached to the flat panel display. The tab or tabs 116 may be thin enough so that they do not significantly affect the function of a wall mount that could be used simultaneously and in conjunction with the accessory bracket 110. The accessory bracket 110 may be used for electrical accessories or for enhanced cable management among other things.