Patent ID: 6231017
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B60N,B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A mount bar for use in an motor vehicle to support video equipment for recording images from the motor vehicle and for observing display of recorded images, comprising:an elongate member for being attached to a seatback of a motor vehicle and having a support surface;means for pivotally connecting an image receiving device to the elongate member at a selected angle, whereby the image receiving device can be selectively tilted for adjusting the angle of the view for receiving images;means for connecting opposing ends of the elongate member to respective seatbacks of the motor vehicle in which the mount bar is installed; anda frame for supporting an image display device, said frame detachably connected to the elongate member comprising:a pair of side supports adapted for attaching at respective first ends to the elongate member and depending therefrom;a shelf attached to respective second ends of the side supports for receiving the image display device;threaded fasteners that extend through openings in the support plate for engaging connectors in said image display device;a pair of opposing arms extending laterally from the pair of side supports for bearing against a back surface of a respective seat in a motor vehicle, for preventing sway of the frame during operation of the motor vehicle; andmeans for securing a distal end of the frame to the seat of the motor vehicle.