Swing-out mounting apparatus having pliable covers

Abstract

The present invention involves a swing-out apparatus with pliable covers for mounting a flat video screen having a back with attachment holes to a wall. The present invention has: a wall connector, a first swing-out arm with cover holes near each end of the arm, the first swing out arm connects pivotally to the wall connector at one end; and connects pivotally at the other end to an arm-screen connector having a swivel mount with a center tilt hole of predetermined diameter defining a maximum angle of tilt in any direction, and flanges with screen holes. The swivel mount permits about 360° rotation of the flat video screen, and connects to the back of the flat video screen. The apparatus includes pliable covers that fit snuggly into cover holes collecting and concealing cables inside the length of the swing-out arm, and running between the flat video screen and the wall.

1 . A swing-out apparatus for mounting a device to a wall surface comprising: 
 a wall bracket having an interior surface facing toward the wall for connection to the wall, an external surface,    a mount connector attachable said device;    first and second swing-out arms having a first and second end, a body between the first and second ends, an aperture proximate each end, said body having a passageway at least partway therethrough connecting said apertures;    the first end of the first swing out arm connecting pivotally to the wall bracket; the second end of said first swing out arm pivotally connected to said second arm; the second end of said second swing out arm connected to said mount connector;    whereby cables extending from the wall to the device may be at least partially hidden within said arms by passing into and out of said apertures.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further including removable covers sized to be received within said apertures after the cables have been inserted through at least one arm.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said removable covers include slit for passage of cables therethrough.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said removeable covers are sized to be larger than the aperture and upon insertion therein are maintained therein by compressive force of the resilient material against the apertures.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said removeable covers have top and bottom surfaces, front and back ends, and side portions, the top surface having a slit , a ridge extending around the periphery of the top surface, the ridge extending outward and over a downwardly extending side wall with at least one engagement protruding hooks, the at least one protruding hooks flex to fit snuggly within the aperture of each end of the first swing-out arm.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the slit includes an enlarged portion at its back end for receiving, at least in part, the cable.  
     
     
         7 . A swivel mount having a bracket, for use in attaching a device to a wall surface comprising: 
 a. a first central connector plate having a rounded depression portion, and plurality of mounting points extending from the rounded depression portion;    b. a second central connector plate configured to be in abutment with said first plate, and having a rounded depression portion shaped to mate with said rounded depression portion of said first plate, so that said first and second plates are in substantially complete contact with respect to abutting surfaces,    c. a third central connector plate having a rounded depression portion similar to that of said second plate and configured to be in abutment with said first plate on a side opposite said second plate, so that said first plate may be sandwiched between said second and third plates    d. at said second and third plates being of a friction reducing material capable of sliding with respect said first plate;    e. a central fastener passing through said plates for creating frictional engagement therebetween, so that when said first plate is moved relative to the bracket, it will tend to remain stationary after movement.    
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7  further including a fourth plate having a like depression, in abutment with said third plate and wherein a plate of friction reducing material is in abutment with a plate of other material.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 7  wherein each of said plates includes a hole for receiving said fastener.  
     
     
         10 . A swing-out apparatus having a bracket, for mounting a device to a wall comprising: 
 a wall connector having an interior surface facing toward the wall for connection to an external surface,    a mount connector to be attached to said device;    first and second swing-out arms having a first and second end, a body between the first and second ends, an aperture proximate each end, said body having a passageway at least partway therethrough connecting said apertures    the first end of the first swing out arm connecting pivotally to the wall connector; the second end of said first swing out arm pivotally connected to said second arm; the second end of said second swing out arm connected to said mount connector;    said mount connector configured to be tiltable and rotatable respect to the mounting wall.    
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said mount connection includes: 
 a. a first central connector plate having a rounded depression portion, a central tilt hole of a predetermined diameter therein and plurality of mounting points extending from the rounded depression portion;    b. a second central connector plate configured to be in abutment with said first plate, and having a rounded depression portion shaped to mate with said rounded depression portion of said first plate, so that said first and second plates are in substantially complete contact with respect to abutting surfaces,    c. a third central connector plate having a rounded depression portion similar to that of said second plate and configured to be in abutment with said first plate on a side opposite said second plate, so that said first plate may be sandwiched between said second and third plates    d. at said second and third plates being of a friction reducing material capable of sliding with respect said first plate;    e. a central fastener passing through said plates for creating frictional engagement therebetween, so that when said first plate is moved relative to the bracket, it will tend to remain stationary after movement.    
     
     
         12 . A swing-out apparatus for mounting a flat video screen having a back with attachment holes to a wall comprising: 
 a wall connector having an interior surface facing toward the wall for connection to the wall, an external surface, and a cable orifice;    a first swing-out arm having a first and second end, a body between the first and second ends, the body having a cover hole near each end, the first end of the first swing out arm connecting pivotally to the external surface of the wall connector;    a plurality of pliable covers, each pliable cover having top and bottom surfaces, front and back ends, and side portions, the top surface having a slit with an enlarged opening at the back end, the enlarged opening sized for a cable to fit under the enlarged opening, a ridge extending around the periphery of the top surface, the ridge extending outward and over a downwardly extending side wall with a plurality of protruding hooks, the downwardly extending wall is located on the bottom surface, the downwardly extending side wall runs under the front end and both sides of the pliable cover, the protruding hooks flex to fit snuggly within the cover hole of each end of the first swing-out arm, and an interior pair of substantially parallel side walls between the downwardly extending side walls forming a channel surrounding a cable placed into the cover holes of the first swing-out arm;    an arm-screen connector comprising a rotatable arm end with a screen connector hole, the rotatable arm end connecting pivotally to the second end of the second swing out arm, and a swivel mount having a central screen connector with a center tilt hole of predetermined diameter to permit a maximum angle of tilt in any direction, and flanges with screen holes; and    the swivel mount adjustably connecting to the rotatable arm end through the screen connector hole and the center tilt hole permitting about 360° rotation of the flat video screen, one or more screen holes on the flanges aligning to the attachment holes on the back of the flat video screen permitting connection of the flat screen to the swivel mount.