Pivot for a mounting device

A pivot for a mounting device is disclosed. The pivot includes a first bracket having a base member configured to mount a structural member and a plurality of elongated members. Further, the pivot includes one or more second brackets. The one or more second brackets having a first member and a second member. The first member having an orifice and is configured to be fitted around the plurality of elongated members of the first bracket. The second member is coupled to the first member and has a second bracket through-hole. The pivot further includes a covering member configured to be fitted on the plurality of elongated members. The covering member includes a first part having a groove and a second part that is configured to be fitted inside the plurality of elongated members. The second part is fastened along the plurality of elongated members.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure is generally related to pivots, and more particularly related to a pivot for a mounting device.

BACKGROUND

Pivots of various types have long been utilized to mount various devices on structural members. The various devices, such as screens, biometrics, card machine, etc., are mounted on the structural members for being accessed by users in public places, such as malls, showrooms, etc. Further, in the entertainment industry, theater lightning fixtures are usually mounted by clamps to horizontal and/or vertical structures to obtain required lighting for a particular scene. Furthermore, at homes and offices, television screens and computer monitors are mounted to the structural members for ease of use and saving space in an area. However, in case of even minute angle changes, the pivots or clamps need to be removed and reinstalled at desired angle. Such removal and reinstallation of the pivots or clamps adds to cost, time, and affects ease of use of the users.

Typically, ball gimbals are used along with a simple knob-type pivot mount, a square slot, and a control arm to provide ease of change in angle as desired of the mounted device. However, such ball gimbals maintain position and create pivoting ability around only a small number of pivots. Further, the lack of a sufficient number of pivots often limits a positioning ability of support arms and the mounted devices to only a small number of pivot axes. Further, mostly all mounting devices require one or more cables for connection of power or signals. However, the present technology only allows for mounting of the various devices and provides no housing for the cables. Therefore, the one or more cables lie unprotected and also make the area appear unpleasing and messy. Hence, there is a requirement for a mounting device to provide ease of movement at various angles and simultaneously provide a housing for power and connection cables.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved design of a pivot for a mounting device to overcome the above mentioned challenges.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to embodiments illustrated herein, a pivot for a mounting device is disclosed. The pivot includes a first bracket having a base member configured to mount a structural member and a plurality of elongated members. Further, the pivot includes one or more second brackets having a first member. The first member having an orifice. Further, a second member is coupled to the first member, and having a second bracket through-hole. Further, the first member of the one or more second brackets, is configured to be fitted around the plurality of elongated members via the orifice to dispose the one or more second brackets over the first bracket. The pivot further includes a covering member configured to be fitted on the plurality of elongated members. Further, the covering member includes a first part having a groove. Further, a second part is configured to be fitted inside the plurality of elongated members. Thereafter, the second part is fastened along the plurality of elongated members, thereby making the pivot.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG.1illustrates a pivot100for a mounting device, according to an embodiment. The pivot100may include a first bracket102, one or more second brackets104configured to be fitted over the first bracket102, and a covering member106. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG.2, the first bracket102may include a base member202that is configured to mount a structural member (not shown). The structural member may be, but is not limited to, a tube, a bar, a rod, or a pipe. In the illustrated embodiment, the base member202has one or more holes204and a first bracket through-hole206. The one or more holes204may be configured to receive a set screw (not shown) for affixing the pivot100to the structural member through compression. The set screw may be used to adjust the height of the pivot100on the structural member. In one case, the set screw may be made of a compressional plastic. In another case, the set screw may be made of silicone. In yet another case, the set screw may be made of a metal.

It should be noted that the set screw may be made of some other material as well, without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Further, the first bracket102may include a plurality of elongated members208. The plurality of elongated members208may have an inner surface210and an outer surface212. The inner surface210of the plurality of elongated members208may have a plurality of threads214. Further, the plurality of elongated members208may be configured to receive the one or more second brackets104.

As shown inFIG.3, each of the one or more second brackets104may include a first member302having an orifice304. The first member302may be configured to be fitted around the plurality of elongated members208via the orifice304. Further, each of the one or more second brackets104may include a second member306coupled to the first member302. The second member306may have a second bracket through-hole308configured to receive one or more wires (not shown). Further, the second member306may be used to mount a stand of the mounting device. For example, the second member306may be used to mount a stand of a smart television. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more wires may pass through the second bracket through-hole308of the second member306of the one or more-second brackets104and the first bracket through-hole206of the base member202of the first bracket102. Further, the second member306of each of the one or more second brackets104may have one or more holes310. The one or more holes310of the second member306of the one or more second brackets104may be configured to receive a fastener (not shown) to affix the mounting device. In one case, the fastener may be made of a compressional plastic. In another case, the fastener may be made of silicone. In yet another case, the fastener may be made of a metal. In one embodiment, the one or more holes310on the second member306of the one or more second brackets104may be threaded and configured to receive a set screw (not shown) to affix the mounting device. The set screw may be made at least of compressional silicone, rubber, plastic, or like type material.

In an illustrated embodiment, the pivot100may include two second brackets104configured to be fitted one over the other and around the plurality of elongated members208. In one case, the one or more second brackets104may be configured to rotate 360 degrees around the axis of the plurality of elongated members208. Further, the one or more second brackets104may be disposed over the first bracket102. It should be noted that the one or more second brackets104may rotate freely around the axis of the plurality of elongated members208, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Further, the pivot100may include the covering member106that is configured to be fitted on the plurality of elongated members208of the first bracket102. The covering member106may include a first part402having a groove404, as shown inFIG.4. In one case, the groove404may be used to tighten the covering member106using a screw driver (not shown). Further, the covering member106may include a second part406. The second part406may be configured to be fitted inside the plurality of elongated members208. In one case, the second part406of the covering member106may have a plurality of threads408configured to be fitted in the plurality of threads214on the inner surface210of the plurality of elongated members208. Further, the covering member106may be tightened on the plurality of elongated members208to affix the one or more second brackets104at a required angle.

It should be noted that the plurality of elongated members208may have a predefined height. The predefined height may be based on a number of the one or more second brackets104, such that the one or more second brackets104may be completely locked upon tightening the covering member106. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the pivot100may be made of a material selected from a group of materials including, but not limited to a metal, an alloy, plastic, or wood. In an example, the first bracket102and the one or more second brackets104may be made of a variety of materials including metal and non-metals. In one embodiment, the pivot100may be designed to mount a ranging thickness of tubes on a ranging thickness of surfaces, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

The disclosed embodiments encompass numerous advantages. Various embodiments of the pivot for a mounting device have been disclosed. Such pivots may be fitted to a structural member of variable thickness. Such pivots have the ability to rotate freely around the axis of a plurality of elongated members. Additionally, the pivots may be used to adjust angle of the mounted device as per the requirements of a user. Further, such pivots improve speed and ease of use by allowing the pivots to be assembled on-site. Further, the pivots may be designed as per the required number of second brackets based on the number of the mounting devices. Further, the pivots allow smooth passing of cables or wires of the mounting device relieving the user off any additional cables or wires protection. Therefore, such designs of pivots are optimal and easy to use.

The features of the present invention will be apparent with reference to the description and attached drawings. In the description and drawings, particular embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in detail as being indicative of some of the ways in which the principles of the invention may be employed, but it is understood that the invention is not limited correspondingly in scope.