(12) United States Patent
`Wu et al.
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`(10) Patent N0.:
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`(45) Date of Patent:
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`US 6,199,810 B1
`Mar. 13, 2001
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`5,374,104 * 12/1994 Moore et al.
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`FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
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`4118711
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`12/1992 (DE) .
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`* cited by examiner
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`Primary Examiner—Anita M. King
`Assistant Examiner—N. Sanders
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`(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Frommer Lawrence &
`Haug, LLP.; William S. Frommer; Matthew K. Ryan
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`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
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`A display assembly consists of a display and a mount for
`positioning the display in a Vehicle including front and back
`seats and a top panel. The mount
`includes a first shell
`attached to the ceiling of the Vehicle and a second shell
`connected with the flat panel display. The first and second
`shells are hinged, thus allowing the second shell to move
`between a first position where the display is in the first shell
`and a second position where the screen of the display can be
`watched by any passenger on a back seat.
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`26 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
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`(54) FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
`MOUNTABLE IN A VEHICLE
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`(75)
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`Inventors: Sheng Hsien Wu; Keiji Maruta, both
`of Taoyuan Hsien
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`(73) Assignee: Sony Video Taiwan, Co., Ltd. (TW)
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`( * ) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 09/170,592
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`(22)
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`Filed:
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`Oct. 13, 1998
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`Foreign Application Priority Data
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`Oct. 14, 1997
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`(TW) .............................................. .. 86115274
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`Int. Cl.7 ..................................................... .. E04G 3/00
`(51)
`(52) U.s. Cl.
`..................... .. 248/291.1; 248/919; 248/923,
`307/10.1
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`(58) Field of Search ............................... .. 248/291.1, 919,
`248/292.13, 917, 922, 923, 361/725, 726,
`727, 307/9.1, 10.1, 16/270
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`(56)
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`FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
`MOUNTABLE IN A VEHICLE
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`FIELD OF INVENTION
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`This invention is directed to a flat-panel display assembly
`mountable in a vehicle and, more particularly, to a mount for
`a flat-panel display in a vehicle and, more particularly, to a
`mount for securing a flat-panel display to the ceiling of a
`vehicle.
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`RELATED PRIOR ART
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`Conventionally, when used in a car, a television set is
`located near the driver’s seat. Such an arrangement entails
`some drawbacks. Firstly, the television set may interrupt the
`driver’s sight
`to the right front comer of the vehicle.
`Secondly, the television set may hinder the driver’s move-
`ment. Finally, it is difficult for any passenger sitting on the
`back seat to watch the screen of the television.
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`Referring to FIG. 6, another conventional arrangement for
`positioning a flat-panel display in a vehicle is shown. In this
`arrangement, there are a base and a flexible “goose-neck”
`connector. The “goose-neck” connector is used to connect
`the base with a flat-panel display. The base is secured to the
`interior of a vehicle by any appropriate means (not shown).
`Referring to FIG. 7, another conventional arrangement for
`positioning a flat-panel display in a vehicle is shown. In this
`arrangement, the flat-panel display is attached to a back of
`a seat for displaying information to any passenger sitting on
`a rear seat. The flat-panel display can be moved between an
`idle position and a working position for providing an
`adequate angle of view to the passenger sitting on the rear
`seat
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`Referring to FIG. 8, another conventional arrangement for
`positioning a flat-panel display in a vehicle is shown. The
`flat-panel display is attached to a ceiling of a vehicle. The
`flat-panel display can be pivoted forwards from an idle
`position to a working position. In the idle position, a screen
`of the flat-panel display is concealed by means of a shell of
`the flat-panel display. In this position, the flat-panel display
`is substantially parallel to the ceiling of the vehicle, thus
`avoiding hindering of the passenger. In the working position,
`the screen of the flat-panel display can be watched by a
`passenger. In this position, the flat-panel display is at an
`angle from the ceiling of the vehicle. From the working
`position to the idle position, the flat-panel display must be
`pivoted in a direction towards the passenger, as indicated via
`an arrow. When the vehicle is suddenly stopped, due to
`inertia, the passenger may be thrown forward so as to hit the
`display and thus get hurt.
`SUMMARY OF INVENTION
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`It is an objective of this invention to provide a flat-panel
`display assembly mountable in a vehicle without interrupt-
`ing a driver’s sight to the front of the vehicle.
`It
`is another objective of this invention to provide a
`flat-panel display assembly mountable in a vehicle without
`hindering a driver’s movement.
`It
`is another objective of this invention to provide a
`flat-panel display assembly mountable in a vehicle so that
`any passenger sitting on a back seat of the vehicle can watch
`a screen of the display
`It
`is another objective of this invention to provide a
`flat-panel display assembly mountable in a vehicle without
`entailing the risk of hurting a passenger in a suddenly
`stopped vehicle.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`The preferred embodiment of this invention will be
`described and conventional vehicle-used displays have been
`described referring to the drawings in which:
`FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a mount for a display in a
`vehicle according to the preferred embodiment of this inven-
`tion;
`FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a first shell (1)
`used in the mount shown in FIG. 1; and
`FIG. 3 is another partial cross-sectional view of the first
`shell (1) shown in FIG. 2;
`FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mount
`position;
`FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mount in a second
`position;
`FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a flat panel display
`connected with a goose neck type mount according to the
`prior art;
`FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a flat panel display
`embedded in a seatback according to the prior art; and
`FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a flat panel display secured
`to a vehicle ceiling according to the prior art.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE
`PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
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`Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a flat-panel display
`assembly mountable in a vehicle such as an automobile, an
`aircraft, a train and the like. The flat-panel display assembly
`consists of a flat-panel display D and a mount M via which
`the flat-panel display D can be secured to the interior of a
`vehicle including front and back seats and, preferably, a roof
`panel. It is convenient for any passenger sitting on the back
`seat to watch the screen of the flat-panel display D. The
`flat-panel display D may be connected with a television
`receiver or a portable computer.
`The mount M includes a first shell 1 and a second shell 2
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`connected with the first shell 1 in a pivotal manner. The first
`shell 1 is secured to the interior in front of the back seat. In
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`the preferred embodiment, the first shell 1 is secured to the
`ceiling of the vehicle, however, in another embodiment, the
`first shell 1 can be attached to the floor panel of the vehicle
`between the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat. The
`flat-panel display D is secured to the second shell 2. The
`second shell 2 can be pivoted in a rearward direction from
`a first position (see FIG. 4) to a second position (see FIG. 5).
`In the first position, the second shell 2 is in the first shell 1,
`thus concealing the flat-panel display D from any passenger
`sitting on the back seat of the vehicle. In the second position,
`the screen of the flat-panel display D is visible by any
`passenger sitting on the back seat of the vehicle. When the
`car is suddenly stopped, the flat-panel display D is pivoted
`from the second position to the first position in a forward
`direction, thus avoiding the risk of hitting any passenger
`sitting on the back seat.
`The mount M includes a device for retaining the second
`shell 2 in the first position. The retaining device includes a
`catch 4 attached to the first shell 1 for engagement with the
`second shell 2 in the first position.
`Referring to FIG. 2, the catch 4 includes a slide 6 and a
`hook 8 projecting from the slide 6 in a perpendicular
`manner. The slide 6 is located on the first shell 1 by inserting
`the hook 8 through a slot 10 defined in the first shell 1. The
`slide 6 is moved between a catching position and a releasing
`position while the hook 8 is moved in the slot 10. In the
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`catching position, the hook 8 is engaged with an edge 12
`about the slot 10. In the preferred embodiment, the slide 6
`is located within a guide 14 in the form of a frame formed
`the first shell 1, thus ensuring smooth movement of the slide
`6.
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`The mount M further includes a device for moving the
`catch 4 from the catching position to the releasing position.
`The catch-moving device includes a button 16 engaged with
`the catch 4. The button 16 is received in an aperture 18
`defined in the first shell 1 in a sliding manner. A periphery
`20 (see FIG. 3) is formed about the aperture 18 to ensure
`smooth movement of the button 16. The catch-moving
`device includes a protrusion 22 from the slide 6 and a
`protrusion-receiving hole 24 in the button 16. The engage-
`ment of the catch 4 with the button 16 is achieved by
`insertion of the protrusion 22 in the protrusion-receiving
`hole 24. Thus, the catch 4 can be moved from the catching
`position to the releasing position by exerting a pushing force
`on the button 16. At least one elastic element is compressed
`between the button 16 and a wall 26 formed on the first shell
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`1. Thus, the button 16 can be returned to its original position
`after it is released from the bushing force. In the preferred
`embodiment shown in the drawings, there are two elastic
`elements both in the form of a spring 28. Referring to FIG.
`3, the button 16 includes at least one snap 30 projecting
`therefrom for engagement with the free edge 32 of the
`periphery 20, thus avoiding disengagement of the button 16
`from the first shell 1. In the shown embodiment, there are
`two snaps 30. In an assembled position, the protrusion 22 is
`located between the springs 28 located between the snaps
`30.
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`The pivotal connection of the first shell 1 with the second
`shell 2 is achieved by means of a hinge 34 connected
`between the shells 1 and 2. The hinge 34 consists of a first
`portion 36 and a second portion 38 connected with the first
`portion 36 in a rotational manner. The first portion 36 is
`secured to the first shell 1 and the second 38 portion is
`secured to the second shell 2. Thus, the second shell 2 can
`be pivoted relative to the first shell 1. However, the second
`shell 2 can be retained in any position relative to the first
`shell 1 if not subjected to any torque except the one due to
`the weight thereof.
`The mount M further includes a second retaining device
`for retaining the second portion 38 in a position correspond-
`ing to the second position of the second shell 2. The second
`retaining device includes a ribbed element 40 secured to the
`second portion 38 and a holder 42 secured to the second
`shell 2. The ribbed element 40 includes a cap 44 and at least
`one rib 46 formed on the cap 44. The second portion 38 is
`inserted in the cap 44. The holder 42 includes an arm 48
`secured to the second shell 2 and a finger 50 in contact with
`the cap 44. The finger 50 includes a recess 52 for receiving
`the rib 46 when the second shell 2 is in the second position
`relative to the first shell 1. The second shell 2 can be moved
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`from the second position relative to the first shell 1 as the rib
`46 can be moved from the recess 52 due to elasticity of the
`finger 50. In the shown embodiment, the holder includes a
`second finger 54 so that the cap 44 is located between the
`fingers 50 and 54.
`The mount M further includes a device for pushing the
`second shell 2 from the first position when it is released from
`the first retaining device. The pushing device may be a
`spring-biased type including a spring 56 secured to the first
`shell 1 and a block 58 secured to the free end of the spring
`56. In the shown embodiment, there are two spring-and-
`block combinations and, instead of being attached to the first
`shell 1, they are attached to a metal plate 60 attached to the
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`first shell 1. The metal plate 60 is used to enforce the first
`shell 1. Preferably, a stem 62 is secured to the metal plate 60.
`The spring 56 is mounted on the stem 62 inserted in a
`stem-receiving hole 64 defined in the block 58, thus ensuring
`smooth movement of the block 58. Although not shown, the
`pushing device may be an elastic plastic block or an enclo-
`sure filled with pressurized air. There is a block-stopping
`device for stopping disengagement of the block 58 from the
`stem 62. The block-stopping device includes a C-ring 66
`received in an annular groove 68 defined in the stem 62.
`The first shell 1 includes a top 70 and a periphery 72
`projecting from the top 70. The periphery 72 includes an
`opening 74 which can be sealed by means of a door 76
`linked to the periphery 72 in a pivotal manner. The door 76
`includes two shafts 78 projecting in opposite directions
`therefrom. Two shaft-receiving holes 80 (only one of them
`is shown in FIG. 1) are defined in the periphery 72 on
`opposite sides of the opening 74. Each of the shafts 78 is
`received in a corresponding one of the shaft-receiving holes
`80. Atorque spring 82 is mounted on one of the shafts 78 and
`includes an end secured to the periphery 72 and an opposite
`end secured to the door 76. Thus, the opening 74 is closed
`by means of the door 76 when no external force is exerted
`on the door 76.
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`The second shell 2 includes two ears 84 (only one of them
`is shown in FIG. 1) formed on two opposite sides thereof for
`engagement with the blocks 58. In the shown embodiment,
`instead of being connected with the second shell 2,
`the
`second portion 38 of the hinge 34 is connected with a second
`metal plate 86 connected with the second shell 2. The second
`metal plate 86 is used to enforce the second shell 2.
`Particularly, the second portion 38 is connected with a tab 88
`projecting from the second metal plate 86 in a right angle.
`A third metal plate 90 is attached to the fiat-panel display
`D. The third metal plate 90 includes a straight portion and an
`angled portion. The third metal plate 90 includes a slot 92
`defined therein. The slot 92 includes an enlarged end in the
`angled portion of the third metal plate 90. Thus, a fourth
`metal plate 94 can be located between the second shell 2 and
`the fiat-panel display through the enlarged end of the slot 92.
`A plurality of threaded bolts 96 are inserted through a
`corresponding number of apertures 98 defined in the second
`shell 2 and a corresponding number of apertures (not shown)
`defined in the third metal plate 86. The threaded bolts 96 are
`engaged with threaded walls of a corresponding of holes 98
`defined in the fourth plate 94. Thus, the second shell 2 is
`connected with the fiat-panel display D.
`What is claimed is:
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`1. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle, the vehicle
`comprising a display assembly comprising a display, a
`mount including first and second shells for securing the
`display to the interior of the vehicle, a hinge connected
`between the first and second shells wherein the hinge
`includes a first portion rotatably connected with the first
`shell and a second portion rotatable connected with the
`second shell, and a device for retaining the second shell in
`the first position wherein the retaining device includes a
`catch attached to the first shell and an edge formed on the
`second shell and the catch can be engaged with the edge in
`the first position wherein the catch can be moved between a
`position for catching the edge and another position for
`releasing the edge, said retaining device further including a
`device for moving the catch between the catching and
`releasing positions wherein the catch-moving device is a
`button connected with the catch and attached to the first shell
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`so that the button moves the catch while sliding on the first
`shell and wherein the first shell includes an aperture therein
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`for receiving the button, said catch-moving device including
`at least one snap projecting from the button for engagement
`with the edge of the aperture thus avoiding disengagement
`of the button from the first shell.
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`2. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle, the vehicle
`comprising a display assembly comprising a display, a
`mount including first and second shells for securing the
`display to the interior of the vehicle, a hinge connected
`between the first and second shells wherein the hinge
`includes a first portion rotatably connected with the first
`shell and a second portion rotatable connected with the
`second shell, and a device for retaining the second shell in
`the first position wherein the retaining device includes a
`catch attached to the first shell and an edge formed on the
`second shell and the catch can be engaged with the edge in
`the first position wherein the catch can be moved between a
`position for catching the edge and another position for
`releasing the edge, said retaining device further including a
`device for moving the catch between the catching and
`releasing positions wherein the catch-moving device is a
`button connected with the catch and attached to the first shell
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`so that the button moves the catch while sliding on the first
`shell and wherein the first shell includes an aperture therein
`for receiving the button, said catch-moving device including
`a wall formed on the first shell near the aperture and at least
`one elastic element compressed between the button and the
`plate.
`3. The display assembly according to claim 2 wherein the
`at least one elastic element is a spring.
`4. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle, the vehicle
`comprising a display assembly comprising a display, a
`mount including first and second shells for securing the
`display to the interior of the vehicle, a hinge connected
`between the first and second shells wherein the hinge
`includes a first portion rotatably connected with the first
`shell and a second portion rotatably connected with the
`second shell, and a device for retaining the second shell in
`the first position wherein the retaining device includes a
`catch attached to the first shell and an edge formed on the
`second shell and the catch can be engaged with the edge in
`the first position wherein the catch can be moved between a
`position for catching the edge and another position for
`releasing the edge, wherein the catch includes a slide and a
`hook projecting from the slide, and the slide can slide on the
`first shell between the catching position and the releasing
`position.
`5. The display assembly according to claim 4 wherein the
`hook is engaged with the edge in the catching position and
`disengaged from the edge in the releasing position.
`6. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle, the vehicle
`comprising a display assembly comprising a display, a
`mount including first and second shells for securing the
`display to the interior of the vehicle, a hinge connected
`between the first and second shells wherein the hinge
`includes a first portion rotatably connected with the first
`shell and a second portion rotatable connected with the
`second shell, and a device for retaining the second shell in
`the first position wherein the retaining device includes a
`catch attached to the first shell and an edge formed on the
`second shell and the catch can be engaged with the edge in
`the first position wherein the catch can be moved between a
`position for catching the edge and another position for
`releasing the edge, said retaining device further including a
`device for moving the catch between the catching and
`releasing positions wherein the catch-moving device is a
`button connected with the catch and attached to the first shell
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`so that the button moves the catch while sliding on the first
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`shell and wherein the catch includes a protrusion from the
`edge and the button includes a protrusion-receiving aperture
`therein so that the protrusion is inserted in the protrusion-
`receiving aperture thus connecting the catch with the button.
`7. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle, the display
`assembly comprising a display, a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle, and a hinge connected between the first and second
`shells wherein the hinge includes a first portion rotatably
`connected with the first shell and a second portion rotatably
`connected with the second shell and wherein the second
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`portion of the hinge can be rotated relative to the first portion
`of the hinge by a sufficient torque and can be retained in
`position when no sufficient torque is exerted thereon.
`8. The display assembly according to claim 7 wherein the
`first shell includes a top and a periphery projecting from the
`top, the periphery including an opening defined therein for
`allowing the movement of the second shell from the first
`position to the second position.
`9. The display assembly according to claim 8 including a
`door connected with the periphery for closing the opening.
`10. The display assembly according to claim 9 including
`a spring connected between the periphery and the door for
`biasing the door to close the opening.
`11. The display assembly according to claim 7, wherein
`the first shell is attached to the vehicle, and the second shell
`is connected with the display, thus allowing the display to
`move between a first position in the first shell and a second
`position where a passenger sitting on a back seat of the
`vehicle can watch a screen of the display.
`12. The display assembly according to claim 7, wherein
`the display is in the form of a fiat panel display.
`13. The display assembly of claim 7 wherein the first shell
`is secured to the ceiling of the vehicle and the second shell
`is pivoted from the second position to the first position in a
`forward direction.
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`14. Adisplay assembly mountable in a vehicle, the display
`assembly comprising a display, a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle, and a hinge connected between the first and second
`shells wherein the hinge includes a first portion rotatable
`connected with the first shell and a second portion rotatably
`connected with the second shell and further including a
`retaining device for retaining the second portion of the hinge
`in a position corresponding to the second position of the
`second shell.
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`15. The display assembly according to claim 14 wherein
`the second retaining device includes a holder secured to the
`first shell and a rib formed on the second portion of the hinge
`and the holder an be engaged with the rib.
`16. The display assembly according to claim 15 wherein
`the holder includes an arm secured to the first shell and a
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`finger projecting from the arm and including a recess for
`receiving the rib.
`17. The display assembly according to claim 15 wherein
`the holder includes two fingers between which the second
`portion of the hinge is located.
`18. Adisplay assembly mountable in a vehicle, the display
`assembly comprising a display, a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle, a hinge connected between the first and second
`shells wherein the hinge includes a first portion rotatably
`connected with the first shell and a second portion rotatably
`connected with the second shell, a device for retaining the
`second shell in the first position, and a device for pushing the
`second shell from the first position when the first shell is
`released from the retaining device wherein the pushing
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`19. Adisplay assembly mountable in a vehicle, the display
`assembly comprising a display, a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle, a hinge connected between the first and second
`shells wherein the hinge includes a first portion rotatably
`connected with the first shell and a second portion rotatably
`connected with the second shell, a device for retaining the
`second shell in the first position, and a device for pushing the
`second shell from the first position when the first shell is
`released from the retaining device wherein the pushing
`device includes at least one elastic element which includes
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`a spring attached to the first shell and a block attached to the
`spring and the block is in contact with the second shell in the
`second position.
`20. The display assembly according to claim 19 wherein
`the elastic element includes a stem projecting from the first
`shell through the spring and a stem-receiving aperture in the
`block thus ensuring smooth movement of the block.
`21. The display assembly according to claim 20 wherein
`the elastic element includes a device for retraining the block
`on the stem.
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`22. The display assembly according to claim 21 wherein
`the block-retaining device includes an annular groove
`defined in the stem and a C-ring received in the annular
`groove for stopping the block.
`23. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle having an
`interior including a back seat, the display assembly com-
`prising a display having a screen; a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle wherein the first shell is attached to the vehicle and
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`the second shell is connected with the display thus allowing
`the display to be movable between a first position in the first
`shell and a second position where a passenger in the back
`seat of the vehicle can watch the screen of the display; and
`a device for retaining the second shell in the first position
`wherein the retaining device includes a catch attached to the
`first shell and an edge formed on the second shell and the
`catch can be engaged with the edge in the first position and
`wherein the catch can be moved between a position for
`catching the edge and a position for releasing the edge, said
`retaining device further including a device for moving the
`catch between the catching and releasing positions which
`comprises a button connected with the catch and attached to
`the first shell so that said button moves the catch while
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`sliding on the first shell, said first shell further including an
`aperture for receiving the button and said catch-moving
`device includes at least one snap projecting from the button
`for engagement with the edge of the aperture thus avoiding
`disengagement of the button from the first shell.
`24. A display assembly mountable in a vehicle having an
`interior including a back seat, the display assembly com-
`prising a display having a screen; a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle wherein the first shell is attached to the vehicle and
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`the second shell is connected with the display thus allowing
`the display to be movable between a first position in the first
`shell and a second position where a passenger in the back
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`seat of the vehicle can watch the screen of the display; and
`a device for retaining the second shell in the first position
`wherein the retaining device includes a catch attached to the
`first shell and an edge formed on the second shell and the
`catch can be engaged with the edge in the first position and
`wherein the catch can be moved between a position for
`catching the edge and a position for releasing the edge, said
`retaining device further including a device for moving the
`catch between the catching and releasing positions which
`comprises a button connected with the catch and attached to
`the first shell so that said button moves the catch while
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`sliding on the first shell, said first shell further including an
`aperture for receiving the button, and said catch-moving
`device further including a wall formed on the first shell near
`the aperture and at least one elastic element compressed
`between the button and the wall.
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`25. Adisplay assembly mountable in a vehicle having an
`interior including a back seat, the display assembly com-
`prising a display having a screen; a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle wherein the first shell is attached to the vehicle and
`
`the second shell is connected with the display thus allowing
`the display to be movable between a first position in the first
`shell and a second position where a passenger in the back
`seat of the vehicle can watch the screen of the display; and
`a device for retaining the second shell in the first position
`wherein the retaining device includes a catch attached to the
`first shell and an edge formed on the second shell and the
`catch can be engaged with the edge in the first position and
`wherein the catch can be moved between a position for
`catching the edge and a position for releasing the edge, and
`wherein the catch includes a slide and a hook projecting
`from the slide so that the slide can slide on the first shell
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`between the catching position and the releasing position.
`26. Adisplay assembly mountable in a vehicle having an
`interior including a back seat, the display assembly com-
`prising a display having a screen; a mount including first and
`second shells for securing the display to the interior of the
`vehicle wherein the first shell is attached to the vehicle and
`
`the second shell is connected with the display thus allowing
`the display to be movable between a first position in the first
`shell and a second position where a passenger in the back
`seat of the vehicle can watch the screen of the display; and
`a device for retaining the second shell in the first position
`wherein the retaining device includes a catch attached to the
`first shell and an edge formed on the second shell and the
`catch can be engaged with the edge in the first position and
`wherein the catch can be moved between a position for
`catching the edge and a position for releasing the edge, said
`retaining device further including a device for moving the
`catch between the catching and releasing positions which
`comprises a button connected with the catch and attached to
`the first shell so that said button moves the catch while
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`sliding on the first shell, and wherein the catch includes a
`protrusion from the edge and the button includes a
`protrusion-receiving aperture therein so that the protrusion is
`inserted in the protrusion-receiving aperture thus connecting
`the catch with the button.
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`Exhibit 1007
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`Exhibit 1007