Patent ID: 6796540
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: B60R,F16M

Abstract:
A bracket for a display device which can be fixed in either of two orientations and moved quickly between the orientations, the bracket comprising:a first plate; second plate; a sliding hinge connection between the first plate and the second plate, whereby the second plate can both slide and pivot relative to the first plate; a bridge hinged to both the first plate and the second plate; the bracket having a deployed configuration in which the second plate and the bridge form angles with the first plate; the bracket having a retracted configuration in which the first plate, the second plate and the bridge form a flatter profile than in the deployed configuration a catch mechanism translatably connected to the second plate, the catch mechanism piercing a general plane occupied by the second plate; means for translating the catch mechanism; a first catch engagement region on the first plate; a second catch engagement region on the bridge; wherein the catch mechanism engages the first region during the retracted configuration and engages the second region during the deployed configuration.