IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0453237
(2006-06-15)
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등록번호 |
US-7604274
(2009-11-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
50 |
초록
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A vehicle includes a ceiling, a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end, and a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end. Electronic connections for coupling the vi
A vehicle includes a ceiling, a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end, and a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end. Electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system. An attachment mechanism selectively secures the video system to the cradle. The attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle, and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle. An inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from an outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from an outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein elec
The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; wherein the first attachment structure of the base includes a first projecting attachment member, the second attachment structure of the base includes a second projecting attachment member, the first attachment structure of the cradle includes a first aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle includes a second aperture, the first projecting attachment member being shaped and dimensioned to engage the first aperture of the cradle and the second projecting attachment member being shaped and dimensioned to engage the second aperture of the cradle; and wherein the first projecting attachment member includes an upwardly extending post with a latch formed thereon and the second projecting attachment member includes an upwardly extending post with a latch formed thereon, wherein the latches of the respective first and second projecting attachment members are shaped and dimensioned to selectively pass through the first and second apertures. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately 2 inches to approximately 4 inches from the first outer edge of the electrical connections and the inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately 2 inches to approximately 7 inches from the second outer edge of the electrical connections. 3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first attachment structure of the base also includes an eccentric shaped first locking member, the second attachment structure of the base also includes an eccentric shaped second locking member, the first attachment structure of the cradle also includes an eccentric shaped first locking aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle also includes an eccentric shaped second locking aperture, wherein the first and second locking members respectively engage the first and second locking apertures formed in the cradle. 4. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; and wherein the first attachment structure of the base includes an eccentric shaped first locking member, the second attachment structure of the base includes an eccentric shaped second locking member, the first attachment structure of the cradle includes an eccentric shaped first locking aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle includes an eccentric shaped second locking aperture, wherein the first and second locking members respectively engage the first and second locking apertures formed in the cradle. 5. The vehicle according to claim 4, further including a safety mechanism that controls release of the attachment mechanism. 6. The vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the video system includes a video source and a video monitor. 7. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; and wherein the video system includes a housing in which a video monitor and video source are housed, the housing depending from the base shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the cradle. 8. The vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the cradle is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle. 9. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle shaped and dimensioned for securing within a ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; wherein the first attachment structure of the base includes a first projecting attachment member, the second attachment structure of the base includes a second projecting attachment member, the first attachment structure of the cradle includes a first aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle includes a second aperture, the first projecting attachment member being shaped and dimensioned to engage the first aperture of the cradle and the second projecting attachment member being shaped and dimensioned to engage the second aperture of the cradle; and wherein the first projecting attachment member includes an upwardly extending post with a latch formed thereon and the second projecting attachment member includes an upwardly extending post with a latch formed thereon, wherein the latches of the respective first and second projecting attachment members are shaped and dimensioned to selectively pass through the first and second apertures. 10. The entertainment system according to claim 9, wherein the inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately 2 inches to approximately 4 inches from the first outer edge of the electrical connections and the inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately 2 inches to approximately 7 inches from the second outer edge of the electrical connections. 11. The entertainment system according to claim 9, wherein the first attachment structure of the base also includes an eccentric shaped first locking member, the second attachment structure of the base also includes an eccentric shaped second locking member, the first attachment structure of the cradle also includes an eccentric shaped first locking aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle also includes an eccentric shaped second locking aperture, wherein the first and second locking members respectively engage the first and second locking apertures formed in the cradle. 12. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle shaped and dimensioned for securing within a ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; and wherein the first attachment structure of the base includes an eccentric shaped first locking member, the second attachment structure of the base includes an eccentric shaped second locking member, the first attachment structure of the cradle includes an eccentric shaped first locking aperture and the second attachment structure of the cradle includes an eccentric shaped second locking aperture, wherein the first and second locking members respectively engage the first and second locking apertures formed in the cradle. 13. The entertainment system according to claim 12, further including a safety mechanism that controls release of the attachment mechanism. 14. The entertainment system according to claim 12, wherein the video system includes a video source and a video monitor. 15. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle shaped and dimensioned for securing within a ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end; a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end, wherein electronic connections for coupling the video system with the cradle are provided in the base of the video system; an attachment mechanism for selectively securing the video system to the cradle, the attachment mechanism including a first attachment structure at the first end of the base, the first attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with a first attachment structure at the first end of the cradle and a second attachment structure at the second end of the base, the second attachment structure of the base being shaped and dimensioned for selective coupling with the second attachment structure at the second end of the cradle; wherein an inner edge of the first attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a first outer edge of the electrical connections and an inner edge of the second attachment structure of the base is approximately ⅛ inch to approximately 7 inches from a second outer edge of the electrical connections and the second attachment structure of the base; and wherein the video system includes a housing in which a video monitor and video source are housed, the housing depending from the base shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to the cradle. 16. The entertainment system according to claim 15, wherein the cradle is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle.
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