Wall mount system and method

Abstract

A mounting system is provided. The mounting system is adapted for mounting a device such as a video display on a surface such as a wall for example. Mounting system configurations include a tray to help align a mating feature with a keyhole opening. Other configurations include a retaining device to hold a mating feature within the mounting system for added security. Other configurations include a locking device to prohibit unwanted motion of the retaining device and theft protection.

1 . A mounting system, comprising: 
 a mounting frame for attachment to a mounting surface;    a keyhole opening in the mounting frame to accept a mating feature on a device, the keyhole opening having an entry portion, and a capture portion; and    a tray located adjacent to the entry portion of the keyhole opening, with a cutout in the tray providing access to the entry portion of the keyhole opening.    
   
   
       2 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the keyhole opening includes a round entry portion and a slotted capture portion.  
   
   
       3 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the tray further includes a lip portion.  
   
   
       4 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the cutout includes a tapered slot.  
   
   
       5 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the tray is horizontally oriented on a wall surface.  
   
   
       6 . A video display system, comprising: 
 a video display device;    at least one mating feature attached to a back surface of the video display device;    a mounting strip for attachment to a substantially vertical mounting surface;    a keyhole opening in the mounting strip to accept the mating feature, the keyhole opening having an entry portion, and a capture portion; and    a tray located adjacent to the entry portion of the keyhole opening, with a cutout in the tray providing access to the entry portion of the keyhole opening.    
   
   
       7 . The video display system of  claim 6 , wherein the keyhole opening includes a round entry portion and a slotted capture portion.  
   
   
       8 . The video display system of  claim 6 , wherein the tray further includes a lip portion.  
   
   
       9 . The video display system of  claim 6 , wherein the mating feature includes a shoulder bolt.  
   
   
       10 . The video display system of  claim 6 , wherein the cutout includes a tapered slot.  
   
   
       11 . A mounting system, comprising: 
 a mounting strip for attachment to a substantially vertical mounting surface;    a plurality of keyhole openings in the mounting strip to accept a mating feature on a device, each keyhole opening having an entry portion, and a capture portion;    a tray located adjacent to the entry portions of the keyhole openings, with a cutout in the tray providing access to the entry portions of the keyhole openings; and    a retaining device that is movable in a range of motion, wherein a first position in the range of motion allows mating features access to the capture portion of the keyhole openings, and a second position locks the mating features in the capture portion of the keyhole openings.    
   
   
       12 . The mounting system of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of keyhole openings are spaced apart on multiples of 100 mm.  
   
   
       13 . The mounting system of  claim 11 , further including a locking device that prohibits movement of the retaining device in the range of motion.  
   
   
       14 . The mounting system of  claim 13 , wherein the locking device includes a length of cord coupled to the retaining device and a cord lock gripper on the length of cord.  
   
   
       15 . The mounting system of  claim 13 , wherein the locking device includes a key lock to lock the retaining device at a location in the range of motion.  
   
   
       16 . A video display mounting system, comprising: 
 a mounting frame for attachment to a mounting surface;    a receptacle in the mounting frame to receive a mating feature on the video display mounting system, the receptacle having an entry portion, and a capture portion;    a retaining bar that is movable in a range of motion, wherein a first position in the range of motion allows the mating feature access to the capture portion of the receptacle, and a second position retains the mating feature in the capture portion of the receptacle; and    a locking device that when actuated fixes movement of the retaining device in relation to an edge of the video display.    
   
   
       17 . The video display mounting system of  claim 16 , further including a second locking device that fixes movement of the retaining device in relation to a second edge of the video display.  
   
   
       18 . The video display mounting system of  claim 16 , wherein the locking device includes a length of cord coupled to the retaining device and a cord lock gripper on the length of cord.  
   
   
       19 . The video display mounting system of  claim 16 , wherein the locking device includes a solid extending member coupled to the retaining device and a key lock.  
   
   
       20 . A video display mounting system, comprising: 
 a mounting frame for attachment to a substantially vertical mounting surface;    a holding means in the mounting frame to accept a mating feature on a device, the holding means having an entry portion, and a capture portion;    a retaining means that is movable in a range of motion, wherein a first position in the range of motion allows the mating feature access to the capture portion of the holding means, and a second position retains the mating feature in the capture portion of the holding means; and    a locking means that when actuated fixes movement of the retaining means in relation to an edge of the video display.    
   
   
       21 . The video display mounting system of  claim 20 , wherein the holding means includes a keyhole opening.  
   
   
       22 . The video display mounting system of  claim 20 , wherein the retaining means includes a retaining bar.  
   
   
       23 . The video display mounting system of  claim 20 , wherein the locking means includes a length of cord coupled to the retaining means and a cord lock gripper on the length of cord.