Video Projection System Mounting Panel

Abstract

A mounting panel for attaching a projection device to an overhead structure or standard grid ceiling includes a mounting panel attachable to a projection device and to a number of accessories. The mounting panel is attachable to a plurality of speakers, an amplifier, and a power rough in, creating one ceiling installed video projection device. The mounting panel for attaching a projection device reduces installation work in a standard grid ceiling and provides a pleasant appearance for the projector and accessories.

1 . A mounting panel for attaching a projection device to an overhead structure, the mounting panel comprising:
 a plurality of speaker plates;
 at least one speaker plate having a speaker opening; 
 said speaker plates are combined and secured together to form the structure of the mounting panel; 
 said speaker plates are secured together at their inside seams; 
 when speaker plates are combined they form a tapered shaped with an tapered exterior shape and a tapered interior space where accessories can be mounted; 
 a bottom outlet plate is secured to the narrow end of the combined speaker plates; 
 a flange for mounting to a ceiling is created at the wide end of the combined speaker plates; 
   a plurality of speaker mounts located on the interior side of the combined speaker plates;   a projector mount located on the bottom outlet plate; and   a power rough in provision.   
     
     
         2 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the speaker plates are pie shaped. 
     
     
         3 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the speaker plates are square shaped. 
     
     
         4 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the speaker plates are rectangular shaped. 
     
     
         5 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the bottom outlet plate is flat. 
     
     
         6 . The mounting panel of  claim 2  comprising:
 three pie shaped speaker plates;
 at least one speaker plate having a speaker opening; 
 said speaker plates are combined and secured together to form the structure of the mounting panel; 
 said speaker plates are secured together at their inside seams; 
 when the three pie shaped speaker plates are combined they form a tapered shaped with an tapered exterior shape and a tapered interior space where accessories can be mounted; 
 a bottom outlet plate is secured to the narrow end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates; 
 a flange for mounting to a ceiling is created at the wide end of the combined three pie shaped speaker plates; 
   a plurality of speaker mounts;   a projector mount; and   a power rough in provision.   
     
     
         7 . The mounting panel of  claim 2  comprising:
 four pie shaped speaker plates;
 at least one speaker plate having a speaker opening; 
 said speaker plates are combined and secured together to form the structure of the mounting panel; 
 said speaker plates are secured together at their inside seams; 
 when the four pie shaped speaker plates are combined they form a tapered shaped with an tapered exterior shape and a tapered interior space where accessories can be mounted; 
 a bottom outlet plate is secured to the narrow end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates; 
 a flange for mounting to a ceiling is created at the wide end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates; 
   a plurality of speaker mounts;   a projector mount; and   a power rough in provision.   
     
     
         8 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein one or more speaker plates include a speaker opening. 
     
     
         9 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein each speaker plate consists of a speaker opening. 
     
     
         11 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein
 the speaker openings are located in the corners where the speaker plates are combined; and   one or more speakers are located in the corners where the speaker plates are combined.   
     
     
         11 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the bottom outlet plate has at least one opening. 
     
     
         12 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the bottom outlet plate has a plurality of openings. 
     
     
         13 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein accessories are mounted to the flat bottom outlet plate. 
     
     
         14 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the flange for mounting to a ceiling created at the wide end of the combined speaker plates is dimensionally correct for mounting to a standard grid ceiling. 
     
     
         15 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the flange for mounting to a ceiling created at the wide end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates is dimensionally correct for mounting to a standard 15/16 inch grid system. 
     
     
         16 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the combined speaker plates includes a bracing bracket in one or more interior corners for additional strength. 
     
     
         17 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  further comprising a lid that is attachable to the wide end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates to provide complete encasement. 
     
     
         18 . The mounting panel of  claim 17  wherein the lid that is attachable to the wide end of the combined speaker plates to provide complete encasement includes one or more openings. 
     
     
         19 . The mounting panel of  claim 1  wherein the flat bottom outlet plate includes
 one circular opening; and   a coupler.   
     
     
         19 . The mounting panel of  claim 14  further comprising a lid that is attachable to the wide end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates to provide complete encasement and is mounted to a standard grid ceiling. 
     
     
         20 . The mounting panel of  claim 9  wherein the lid that is attachable to the wide end of the combined four pie shaped speaker plates to provide complete encasement includes one or more openings.