US-12622520-B2 - Mounting assembly and apparatus

US12622520B2US 12622520 B2US12622520 B2US 12622520B2US-12622520-B2

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a mounting assembly configured for attaching at least one apparatus to a wall, the mounting assembly comprising: many mounting brackets configured to be connected to the at least one apparatus; a guide bar coupled with the mounting bracket, the guide bar extending in an extending direction; and, many bases coupled to the guide bar, the base comprising a first base, and the first base comprising: a main plate configured to be attached to the wall; a first connecting plate configured for engaging with the guide bar; and a second connecting plate disposed opposite the first connecting plate, wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are attached to the main plate, and cooperates to define a receiving space, the base receives the guide bar into the receiving space, the first and the second connecting plates cooperatively limit the guide bar in the receiving space.

Inventors

Li Xiao

Assignees

JOLLY INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20241210
Priority Date: 20240521

Claims (20)

1 . A mounting assembly configured for attaching at least one apparatus to a wall, the mounting assembly comprising: at least one mounting bracket configured to be connected to the at least one apparatus; a guide bar coupled with the at least one mounting bracket, the guide bar extending in an extending direction; and, at least one base coupled to the guide bar, the at least one base comprising a first base, the first base comprising: a main plate configured to be attached to the wall; a first connecting plate configured for engaging with an upper portion of the guide bar; and a second connecting plate disposed opposite to the first connecting plate at a first direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the guide bar, and the second connecting plate configured for engaging with a lower portion of the guide bar, wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are attached to the main plate and spaced apart in the first direction, the first connecting plate cooperates with the second connecting plate to define a receiving space, one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is movable toward and away from another one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; a distance between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is adjustable by moving the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate relative to the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; a portion of the guide bar is insertable into the receiving space in response to the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being moved away from the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connection plate, and the first and the second connecting plates cooperatively limit the portion of the guide bar in the receiving space.
2 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are slidable along the extending direction of the guide bar, the guide bar comprises multiple sub-bars each extending along the extending direction and a first connecting member configured for connecting the multiple sub-bars, the first connecting member is attached to each of rear sides of the multiple sub-bars, the base defines a first channel located correspondingly to the first connecting member, the first connecting member is extendable through the first channel in response to the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are slid along the extending direction of the guide bar and slidable between the multiple sub-bars before the main plate is fastened on the wall.
3 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first connecting plate comprises a first plate and a blocking portion perpendicularly interconnected with a bottom of the first plate, the second connecting plate comprises a second plate and a second blocking portion perpendicularly interconnected with a bottom of the second plate, the first plate is movably attached to the main plate, the second plate fixedly is attached to the main plate, and the blocking portion and the second blocking portion are arranged opposite to each other and configured to be engaged with the guide bar.
4 . The mounting assembly according to claim 3 , wherein two locking tabs extend upwardly and rearward from a top of the first plate, two through-holes located corresponding to the locking tabs are defined in the front side of the main plate, the two locking tabs engage with the two through-holes, respectively.
5 . The mounting assembly according to claim 4 , wherein a bent tab is extended rearward from a lower edge of the first connecting plate and bents downwardly, a locking piece is formed on a top of the second plate, the first connecting plate is connected to the main plate through the bent tab, and the second connecting plate is connected to the main plate through the locking piece.
6 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one spring configured for driving the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate to move towards the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, wherein the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is movable away from the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connection plate by applying an external force on the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; in response to the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being moved away from the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connection plate, a length of the receiving space in the first direction is increased and the at least one spring is elastically deformed; and in response to the portion of the guide bar being inserted in the receiving space and the external force being removed from the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, the at least one spring elastically deflects and drives the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate to move the other one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.
7 . The mounting assembly according to claim 5 , further comprising a first hole defined in the bent tab; and a second hole defined in the locking piece, wherein the first hole and the second hole are located corresponding to each other; the mounting assembly further comprising a spring attached to the first and the second holes, the spring connecting the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and elastically compressed by the first and the second connecting plates.
8 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the base is further configured to receive the guide bar into the receiving space by selecting from one of a first assembly way and a second assembly way, the guide bar is inserted into the receiving space along the extending direction in the first assembly way, the guide bar is inserted into the receiving space along a second direction in the second way, the second direction intersects with each of the extending direction and the first direction.
9 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the guide bar comprises a plurality of sub-bars and at least one second connecting member, each of the at least one second connecting member is configured for connecting two corresponding sub-bars of the plurality of sub-bars, each of the at least one second connecting member is attached to front surfaces of the two corresponding sub-bars, each of the at least one mounting bracket defines a second channel at a location corresponding to the at least one second connecting member, the at least one second connecting member is extendable through the second channel in response to the mounting bracket being slid on the guide bar.
10 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first base further comprises a first adjustment portion adjustably attached to the main plate and movable in the first direction, a second adjustment portion adjustably coupled to the first adjustment portion and movable at a second direction, and a connecting portion coupled to the second adjustment portion, the connecting portion is configured for connecting with the guide bar, the first direction, the second direction and the extending direction are perpendicular to each other.
11 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one mounting brackets comprises: a piece configured for clamping an upper portion of the guide bar, and a wing disposed below the piece and against an underside of the guide bar, the wing is arranged in parallel with an end of the guide bar, a width of the wing is larger than a width of the piece, the piece and the wing cooperatively define a notch to receive the guide bar, and each of the at least two mounting brackets is slidable in the guide bar along the extending direction of the guide bar, wherein the wing comprises a pair of wings and blocking members on two opposite sides of the wing respectively, are configured to clamp to a bottom end of the guide bar, the blocking member and the piece are co-planar, and a first height is from an upper end of the blocking member to a bottom end of the piece, a height of the notch is a second height, the first height is smaller than the second height.
12 . The mounting assembly according to claim 11 , wherein each of the blocking member comprises a first blocking member installed in a side of one of the pair of wings, and the first blocking member comprises: a locking plate configured to move closer to or further away from the piece, a locking box defining a first-hole to install the locking plate, and an upper portion of the locking plate protrudes out of the locking box, a rear side of the locking plate and a rear side of the piece are co-planar, the locking box is fixedly received in a side of the wing, and a rope coupled to a lower end of the locking plate, and is configured to pull the locking plate to be closer to or further away from the piece, the locking box is in a locked state in response to the locking plate is slid up by pulling the rope, and the first height is smaller than the second height, the locking box is in an unlocked state in response to the locking plate is slid down by pulling the rope, and the first height is larger than the second height.
13 . The mounting assembly according to claim 12 , wherein the blocking member further comprises a second blocking member installed in a side of another wing of the pair of wings, wherein the second blocking member comprises: an anti-theft member detachably attached to the other wing; and a ring latch configured for locking the anti-theft member and the other wing, the height between an upper end of the anti-theft member and the bottom end of the piece is smaller than the second height when the ring latch is in a locking state.
14 . The mounting assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the mount bracket further comprises: a seat configured for connecting with a screen of the at least one apparatus, and a link portion fixed to an inner side of the seat and configured to be attached to the guide bar, the pair of wings are located in a lower end of the link portion, the blocking member comprises a frame portion, an elastic member, a hanging rod and a rope, the frame portion is received in a space between the pair of wings, and a pair of hooks are disposed at the two opposite sides of the frame portion, the pair of hooks are configured to abut against the guide bar, a side of each of the pair of hooks near the notch and the piece are co-planar, and a height of an upper end of the hook to the bottom of the piece is smaller than the second height, the rope is fixedly attached to a side of the frame portion, and configured for pulling the pair of hooks to move further away from the pair of wings, the hanging rod extends and protrudes from a bottom side of the frame portion at an obtuse angle, the elastic member is configured for driving the frame portion to move closer to or further away from the of wings in response to the rope being pulled, the elastic member has two opposite ends, one end of the two opposite ends is connected to a lower end of the link portion, and another end is connected to the hanging rod.
15 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the lower portion of the guide bar is configured to rest on the second connecting plate and upwardly protrude out of the second connecting plate.
16 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second connecting plate is fixedly attached to the main plate and is unmovable in the first direction.
17 . The mounting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are detachably attached to the main plate.
18 . A mounting assembly configured for attaching at least one apparatus to a wall, the mounting assembly comprising: at least one mounting bracket configured to be connected to the at least one apparatus; a guide bar coupled with the at least one mounting bracket, the guide bar extending in an extending direction; and, at least one base coupled to the guide bar, the at least one base comprising a first base, the first base comprising: a main plate configured to be attached to the wall; a first connecting plate configured for engaging with the guide bar; and a second connecting plate disposed opposite to the first connecting plate at a first direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the guide bar, wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are attached to the main plate, the first connecting plate cooperates with the second connecting plate to define a receiving space, the first connecting plate is movable in the first direction, the base receives a portion of the guide bar into the receiving space in response to one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being moved away from another one of the first connecting plate and the second connection plate, and the first and the second connecting plates cooperatively limit the portion of the guide bar in the receiving space, wherein the first connecting plate is spaced from the second connecting plate, the receiving space is defined by a front portion of the first connecting plate and a front portion of the second connecting plate, a first channel is defined by a rear portion of the first connecting plate and a rear portion of the second connecting plate, and a first connecting member is extendable through the first channel in response to the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being slid along the extending direction of the guide bar, the first channel is located behind the receiving space, a width of the first channel is larger than a width of the first connecting member and is smaller than a width of the receiving space, and a height of the first channel is larger than a height of the first connecting member and is smaller than a height of the receiving space, such that the first connecting member can pass through the first channel in response to the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being slid along the extending direction to a position of the guide bar where the first connecting member is located.
19 . A mounting assembly configured for attaching at least one apparatus to a wall, the mounting assembly comprising: at least one mounting bracket configured to be connected to the at least one apparatus; a guide bar coupled with the at least one mounting bracket, the guide bar extending in an extending direction; and, at least one base coupled to the guide bar, the at least one base comprising a first base, the first base comprising: a main plate configured to be attached to the wall; a first connecting plate configured for engaging with the guide bar; and a second connecting plate disposed opposite to the first connecting plate at a first direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the guide bar, wherein the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are attached to the main plate, the first connecting plate cooperates with the second connecting plate to define a receiving space, the first connecting plate is movable in the first direction, the base receives a portion of the guide bar into the receiving space in response to one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being moved away from another one of the first connecting plate and the second connection plate, and the first and the second connecting plates cooperatively limit the portion of the guide bar in the receiving space, wherein the mounting assembly further comprising a pair of springs disposed at opposite sides of each of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate and extending along the first direction, the pair of springs elastically deform to move the one of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate towards the another one of the first connecting plate the second connecting plate.
20 . The mounting assembly according to claim 19 , further comprising: two first protrusions protruding and extending from two sides of the first connecting plate, respectively; and two second protrusions protruding and extending from two sides of the second plate, respectively, wherein each side of the first connecting plate and the corresponding side of the second connecting plate are attached by one of the pair of springs.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to Chinese Patent Application Number 202422464827.X filed on Oct. 11, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application Number 202421118288.8 filed on May 21, 2024, both in the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The entire contents of the above-identified application are hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is related to a mounting assembly for mounting a device to a wall, in particular, related to a mounting assembly for mounting one or more monitors on the wall. BACKGROUND A plurality of televisions or computer monitors are usually arranged on a wall in a monitoring room of some places, such as restaurants and shopping malls, to provide real-time images of different regions. In recent years, it is widely used to splice several display screens for forming a large-screen LCD display. Thereby, a mounting assembly that can arrange multiple displays together and fix them on the wall is urgently needed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS In order to illustrate the technical solution in embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the following briefly introduces accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other accompanying drawings from these accompanying drawings without any creative efforts. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting assembly according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 1 showing from another viewing direction. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 1 with a structure of a portion A as indicated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a first connecting plate of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 7A illustrates a first state of the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 5 during adjusting a connecting position. FIG. 7B illustrates a second state of the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 5 during adjusting the connecting position. FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 7A. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 7B. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a main plate attached to a guide bar and corresponded to a connecting member of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 10A illustrates a first assembled state of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 3 with the guide bar being connected to the base. FIG. 10B illustrates a second assembled state of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 3 with the guide bar being connected to the base. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a mounting bracket of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 3, showing from another viewing direction. FIG. 12 illustrates a connect relation among the guide bar, the mounting bracket and the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion of a mounting assembly according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B are perspective views of a base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13 viewing from opposite directions. FIG. 15A illustrates a state of the guide bar being connected to the base of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 15B illustrates a state of the guide bar to be released from the base according to the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a mounting bracket of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 17 is an exploded view of the mounting bracket of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 16. FIG. 18A is a perspective view of the mounting bracket of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 18B is a perspective view of a blocking member of the mounting assembly shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 19A illustrates the mounting bracket shown in FIG. 16, in an original position. FIG. 19B illustrates the mounting bracket shown in FIG. 16, in a deviated position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred implementation. To the contrary, the described embodiments are intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the disclosure and as defined by the appended claims. First Embodiment As shown in FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the present disclosure provides a mounting assembly 100, which is configured for mounting apparatus on a wall 200. In this embodiment, the apparatus comprises one or more mon