Abstract: A supporting device to a display apparatus to prevent a wire from separating from a wire hanger. The supporting device to fix the display apparatus to a wall includes a wire part coupled to the display apparatus, a wire hanger mounted to the wall, the wire hanger to hang the wire part on the wall, and a separation protector provided at the wire hanger, the separation protector serving to prevent the wire part from separating from the wire hanger.

Abstract: A mounting device which provides a pivotal interface for emergency equipment and a method of attaching the emergency equipment to a rescue transport, e.g., a foot of a litter, are disclosed. For example, the mounting device is releasably attachable to the litter and includes a fastening device operably attached to a mounting structure of the device. The mounting structure includes a tilt plate capable of pivoting. The mounting device also includes an adapter capable of securely mating with the tilt plate, providing a pivotal interface for the attachment of the emergency equipment thereto.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an adjustable bracket assembly for mounting to a vehicle. The bracket assembly comprises an integral planar attachment portion, at least one integral mounting portion separate from the planar attachment portion, at least one integral locking portion separate from the attachment portion and at least one integral keeper. The integral planar attachment portion includes a reception portion, wherein at least one of the planar attachment portion and reception portion include at least one slot. The at least one integral attachment mounting portion includes an engaging portion and a mating portion that engages the reception portion, wherein at least the engaging portion is substantially parallel to the planar attachment portion when engaged. The engaging portion includes a receiving portion having diameter “drc” and a radius portion in fluid communication with the receiving portion, the radius portion having diameter “drd”, wherein drc>drd.

Abstract: A fastening system for fastening a plate within an enclosure for electric installations includes an elongated holder and a support member arranged to be fastened to the holder with snap-in fastening device. The snap-in fastening device is arranged to fasten the support member detachably to the holder in a direction perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction of the holder and includes a locking device for fastening the support member to the holder at different points along the holder. The fastening arrangement includes a flexible catch configured to yield in a direction perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction of the holder, in order to provide adequate support to a plate to be installed within the enclosure. The locking device includes at least one locking element arranged to keep the support member locked in the longitudinal direction of the holder substantially inflexibly.

Abstract: To connect an add-on part (3) to a carrier part (43), a bracket part (1) and a securing part (2) are provided. The securing part (2) is displaceable relative to the bracket part (1). The bracket part (1) comprises a carrier part receptacle (20, 21) that receives an edge region of the carrier part (43) that is adjacent a carrier-part opening (44). In the final mounting arrangement, the securing part (2) is pushed in, a securing pin (33) being inserted in the now-free carrier-part opening (44), and secures the bracket part (1). This makes for a mounting operation that can be performed merely by displacing the bracket part (1) and the securing part (2) and is easy to check for proper execution.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for storage device includes a frame, and a detent component. One sidewall of the frame has a latch member. The detent component is movably disposed on the sidewall of the frame, and has a pressing component and an operating component. The operating component is disposed with at least one stop block. When the operating component is moved relative to the frame to a press position, the pressing component pushes the latch member to engage with the storage device, the stop block is embedded in the frame, and the detent component is held in the press position. Accordingly, the storage device may be fixed to the frame rapidly without using any screw, the operating procedure is dramatically simplified, and the space occupied by the fixing mechanism and the manufacturing cost are reduced.

Abstract: A fixture mounting structure is provided with a base combined with fixtures and having an insertion section for insertion into a mounting hole in a panel, a lock member movably contained within the base, and an operation member slidably assembled to the base. An open section is formed in a side section of the insertion section of the base. Cam devices for moving the lock member to a predetermined position when the operation member is pushed in are provided to the lock member and the operation member. When the lock member is moved to the predetermined position, a part of the lock member is protruded from the opening section to prevent the base from coming out of the mounting hole in the panel.

Abstract: The hanging device includes a plug-in sleeve (1), which is held in a through-hole (502) in a supporting structure (5), and a supporting arm (2) which can be inserted into the plug-in sleeve. The plug-in sleeve (1) has a sleeve piece with a front inlet into a channel, a first arresting contour (1150) which borders the channel, and a flange (10) which extends from the sleeve piece. The supporting arm (2) is fitted with a plug-in section (21) and has a first mating contour (23) which interacts with the first arresting contour (1150). A front end (22) is situated opposite the plug-in section (21). The first arresting contour (1150) is situated at a distance from the inlet into the channel. The first mating contour (23) on the plug-in section (21) is situated on the upper face with an offset in relation to the plug-in end (20).

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment device configured for attaching a children's accessory, such as a mobile or audio-visual device, to a children's support device, such as a crib or play yard. In various embodiments, the attachment device includes a strap connected to a movable member that permits the position of the strap to be adjusted in order to secure the device to support structures having a variety of cross-sectional shapes and sizes. In addition, various embodiments of the attachment device include one or more coupling features configured for removably securing the attachment device to a children's accessory.

Abstract: A storage system including a shelf-bracket and a panel having a plurality of spaced perforations. The shelf-bracket includes a substantially circumferential flange and a receptacle portion for receiving an end edges of a shelf. An upper panel-catch and a lower panel-catch project outwardly from a side of the circumferential flange in aligned spaced relation to one another. Each of the upper panel-catch and the lower panel-catch have a lock-tab projecting toward an outer surface of the circumferential flange. A pull-release latch is provided that includes a cantilevered beam having a tab projecting outwardly from a free end so as to engage a portion of a perforated panel adjacent to the lower panel-catch, with a trigger disposed within a void defined by a recessed wall.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket defining at least one clamping hole, a receiving rack, and a latching unit pivotally mounted to the receiving rack. The latching unit includes a fitting member, a locking member pivotally mounted to the fitting member, a contact member slidably attached to the fitting member, and a first resilient member resisting the contact member and the locking member. A latching block extends from the locking member to latch with the receiving rack. The contact member includes at least one latching tab and a pushrod opposite to the latching tab. When the latching tab is moved to deform the first resilient member, the pushrod rotates the locking member, resulting in the latching block disengaging from the receiving rack. Elasticity of the first resilient member engages the latching tab in the clamping hole.

Abstract: An exemplary stack board includes a base, a supporting platform and pivots connected between the base and the supporting platform. The base defines four guide channels therein. Each guide channel includes an oblique guide groove. The supporting platform is mounted on the base and capable of supporting a server system thereon. The pivots are received in the guide channels, respectively, and moveable along the oblique guide grooves such that the supporting platform is movable relative to the base from a first position substantially coinciding with the base to a second position protruding from one side of the base, with the supporting platform tiltable to an oblique orientation at the second position.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a bracket and a blocking member. The bracket includes a front panel and two sidewalls extending from opposite ends of the front panel. The blocking member is positioned between the sidewalls of the bracket opposite to the front panel and pivotably attached to the sidewalls of the bracket.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for assembling a storage device includes a fixing member, a rotary member rotatably connected to the fixing member, and a pair of brackets extending from the fixing member. A resisting face is formed at a lateral side of the rotary member for engaging with the storage device. The pair of brackets are parallel to each other. A space is defined between the brackets for accommodating the storage device. A sliding groove is defined in each of the brackets. The sliding groove includes a split and an opening intercommunicating the split and on a side. The opening is closer to the fixing member relative to the split.

Abstract: A structure for connecting a display and a supporter, capable of supporting the display even if it is medium-sized or relatively large-sized, and being easily attached and detached. The structure has a structure for connecting the display and a supporter that is connected to the backside of the display and supports the display. The supporter has an upwardly fixed claw, a movable claw, and an operation unit for moving the movable claw. On the backside of the display are arranged an engagement hole with which the fixed claw engages and an engagement groove with which the movable claw engages.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a portable aspirator to a wall. The bracket allows easy securing and removing of the aspirator with one hand in emergency situations. The bracket will also secure the aspirator against a 10 G loading force. Electrical leads on both the aspirator and the bracket allow the aspirator to charge when secured.

Abstract: A clamp member includes a first member of a substantially L-shaped cross section having at the front end thereof a tongue section and formed to project from the main surface of the clamp member and a second member having at the front end thereof bent sections of a substantially L-shaped cross section juxtaposed with a notch interposed between them and formed to project from the main surface of the clamp member, the tongue section and the notch having a vertical positional relationship with the tongue section, the tongue section being disposed vis-à-vis the bent sections.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device such as cell phones, cameras, MP3 players and PDAs wherein said case includes material at the corners to provide protection to the electronic device. To reduce bulk at the corners and allow the material forming the case to conform with the contours of the device, the protection at the corners includes strips of material defining apertures there between. The apertures provide reduction in bulk and allow the case to conform to the corners of the device therein. Alternately, the protection at the corners can be provided by other structures co-molded into the corners of the cases. Such structures include material that is of a reduced thickness than other material used in the case, or structures that are formed to conform to the corners of the case. Such structures can be joined to the material forming the panels of the case by co-molding.

Abstract: A mounting system for securing a handgun holster to furniture, comprising a holster having a pistol receiving pouch and an attachment element, a mounting bracket having a horizontal plate portion connected to a vertical plate portion, the vertical plate portion having at least one opening, and a fastener for securing said attachment element to said mounting bracket at the opening. This handgun holster safely and reversibly secures a handgun to furniture to allow a user to store a handgun conveniently nearby for ready access without the risk of the holster falling off of the mounting system and unintentionally discharging the weapon.

Abstract: A hardware fastening structure for fastening hardware for computer includes a housing, a bracket, and a fixed frame. The housing includes a bottom plate. The bracket includes a first side-board. A first bolt is extended outward from and substantially perpendicular to the first side-board. The fixed frame includes a bottom board is positioned onto the bottom plate of the housing, and a back board substantially perpendicular to and adjacent to the bottom board. The back board defines a cambered guiding slot. The cambered guiding slot includes an arced sliding portion and a locating portion communicating with the sliding portion. The locating portion is above the sliding portion. The first bolt is inserted through the sliding portion, and is capable of sliding along the sliding portion until the first bolt is locked in locating portion to lift the bracket relative to the housing.

Abstract: A receiving device in a dosage-dispensing device, which serves to receive any insertion unit that can be inserted in the receiving device, includes a plurality of support arms that are arranged parallel to each other and extend in their lengthwise direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of gravity. At least two support arms are arranged in planes lying above one another relative to the direction of gravity. Each support arm includes at least one support location, so that, when the dosage-dispensing device is in its operating state, the insertion unit can be supported through the support locations against the force of gravity. Each support arm includes at least one protrusion which serves to position the insertion unit in a plane that extends orthogonal to the direction of gravity. The main dimension of the protrusion is directed essentially against the direction of gravity.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting an electrical box or other electrical device to a wall stud is adapted to contact an opposing wall to resist movement of the bracket. The bracket includes a front plate and a support plate extending perpendicular to the front plate and having a length to engage the opposing wall. The extension plate is integrally formed with the support plate and can be folded to an outward extended position to increase the effective length of the stabilizing plate to accommodate wall cavities of different depths. The extension plate includes fold lines so that an end portion can be bent to shorten the effective length of the extension plate.

Abstract: A wall hanger includes first and second components. The first component includes a first main body for mounting to a computer device, an insert member provided on the first main body, and a first engaging member provided on the first main body and located above the insert member. The second component includes a second main body for mounting to a wall surface, an insertion groove portion provided on the second main body, and a second engaging member provided on the second main body and located above the insertion groove portion. The insert member is inserted into the insertion groove portion along an insertion direction until the first engaging member is brought into engagement with the second engaging member.

Abstract: A lockable mounting mechanism has a hitch portion and a receiver portion, the hitch portion having a hitch member, a locking member being rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and a camming surface being rotatable with the locking member and the receiver portion having a channel, the hitch member of the hitch portion and the channel of the receiver portion sized to slidably receive the hitch member into the channel portion whereby to mount the hitch portion to the receiver portion, the receiver portion further having a reset surface positioned to engage the camming surface as the hitch member is slid into the channel when the locking member is out of the unlocked position, the camming surface and reset surface cooperating to automatically rotate the locking member toward the unlocked position as the hitch member is slid into the channel.

Abstract: A display for printed materials includes a pocket mounting panel having a plurality of indexing holes, which may be arranged in columns and rows, and a plurality of pockets adapted to receive printed materials. The pockets include at least one rearwardly extending pocket engaging clip having a resiliently deformable member that is adapted to be received by an indexing hole. Pockets may be installed in a vertically cascading arrangement and individual pockets may be removed from the pocket mounting panel without removing adjacent installed pockets by manually engaging and deforming the resiliently deformable member(s) of the target pocket through access windows provided in the rear panels of the pockets.

Abstract: A cable clamp includes a base, a cover, a supporting plate, and a piece of foam secured to a top of the supporting plate. The cover includes a main body, a connection member and a fixing member extending from opposite ends of the main body. The connection member is fixed to a first end of the base. A latch is formed on a second end of the base to engage with the fixing member of the cover, the supporting plate is slidably installed to a top of the base.

Abstract: A rotatable display mount for mounting a display device at desired rotational orientation. In one set of embodiments, the rotatable display mount comprises a base plate adapted to operatively connect the display mount to a mounting surface, a sprocket plate operatively connected and rotatable in relation to the base plate, the sprocket plate adapted to be operatively connected to the display device, and a latch member selectively engageable with the sprocket plate. Rotational orientation of the display device is established at defined angular orientations by engagement of the sprocket plate with the latch member.

Abstract: An interface card fixing device for fixing an interface card in a case of a computer device is presented. The interface card fixing device includes a body and a pressing member. The body is fixed on the case, and has an accommodation slot, and a guiding slot crossing the accommodation slot. The interface card slides within the guiding slot to a combination position. A pivoting end of the pressing member is pivotally connected to the body, such that a pressing end of the pressing member relatively pivotally rotates to a pressing position, and is fixed in the accommodation slot. The pressing end and the pivoting end form an angle, so as to press against the interface card to maintain the interface card at the combination position.

Abstract: A fastening device (6) for detachably fastening a first component (4) to a second component (5), especially to a motor vehicle. A bearing block (7), which has a stay bolt (13), is fastened to one component (5). The bearing block (7) has an anchor bracket (8), which is fastened to the other component (4) and which has an anchor hook (15) for hooking onto the stay bolt (13). A locking device (16) is provided which can be adjusted between a locking state, in which anchor hook (15) can be hooked into and detached from the stay bolt (13), and an unlocking state, in which stay bolt (13) is fixed to the anchor hook (15) hooked into same.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a plurality of fixing members, a limiting member, two first supporting members extending from the bracket, two second supporting members formed in the bracket and opposite to the first supporting members, and a latching member adjacent to the second supporting members. The limiting member includes a resilient sheet and a latching portion extending from the resilient sheet. The limiting member is fixed to the storage device with the fixing members at opposite sides of the storage device. The fixing members of one side of the storage device engage with the first supporting member. The fixing members of the other side of the storage device engage with the second supporting member. The latching member is latched with the latching portion of the limiting member, such that the storage device is mounted between the first and second supporting members.

Abstract: An assembly for engaging a rail with support structures includes a bracket disposed at an end of the rail. The bracket is configured to rotate between at least first and second positions such that the bracket can present at least first or second different engagement features for engaging with different kinds of support structures.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a storage device to an electronic device, the fixing mechanism includes: a bracket having a base; a pair of fixing members fixed to two opposing positioning sides of the storage device; a pair of latching members fixedly disposed on the base, and aligned in parallel to each other to hold the storage device and the pair of the fixing members each engaged with the corresponding latching member to fix the storage device; and a resilient limiting member fixedly disposed on the base between the pair of the latching members to resist a top surface and a third side of the storage device. The storage device may be secured by the latching members and the resilient limiting member, or detached from the fixing mechanism depending on the resilient deformation of the resilient limiting member or the restoring elastic force of resilient limiting member.

Abstract: An assembly plate and a method for arranging at least one module in a housing body, including an assembly side for assembly in the housing body and an opposing module housing side for housing the module. According to the invention, the assembly plate has clip pins by means of which the module can be locked in a position on the assembly side as defined by the clip pins.

Abstract: Speaker assemblies are disclosed that are configured for simple installation and removal. Speaker assemblies include a gear ring, a plurality of screws adapted to rotate when the gear ring is rotated, and a latching mechanism adapted to extend one or more latches outward when the screws are rotated. Methods of installing speaker assemblies include inserting a frame through a mounting hole in a mounting panel. A gear ring coupled to a plurality of screws is rotated, and a plurality of latches extend outward to engage a back-side surface of the mounting panel. Methods of making speaker assemblies include coupling a plurality of screws with a gear ring to enable rotation of the plurality of screws upon rotation of the gear ring. A latching mechanism is coupled to each of the plurality of screws.

Abstract: This invention includes a connection device for securing a ramp to a vehicle. The connection device has a bracket with an upper surface opposite a lower surface. The bracket is configured to be releasably secured to the ramp. A pivot pin extends from the lower surface of the bracket has an end spaced from the bracket. The end of the pivot pin is configured to be received in an opening of a cargo bed in the vehicle. The bracket is capable of being pivoted about the pivot pin along a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a heat dissipating element and a bracket. The bracket includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion. The first fixing portion is to fix the heating dissipating element. The second fixing portion is movably mounted to the first fixing portion. The second fixing portion is configured to fix the bracket to another apparatus to adjust a distance between the heat dissipating element and the apparatus.

Abstract: A clip assembly having first and second clip members. In an example embodiment the first and second clip members are generally matching. Each clip member includes a mounting member adapted to envelope and slide along an edge of an associated mounting support, such as a ceiling T rail. Each clip member further includes a spacer member arranged generally parallel to the mounting member. The clip members are adapted to be mutually engaged by the engaging means included in respective spacer members when the first and second clip members are drawn together as a result of the respective mounting members sliding toward each other along opposed edges of the mounting support. The clip assembly is secured to the mounting support by an external screw and capable of being easily released from it, when necessary.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with cargo transport. By deploying a cargo transport system constructed from a fiberglass cargo loading grid with one or more cargo restraining latches, the movement of cargo within the trailer or bed of the truck can be more efficiently restrained, thereby minimizing inadvertent exposure of personnel to accidents associated with the movement of the cargo and damage to the cargo during transport. The cargo restraining latch is a spring-loaded, multi-fingered mechanism that is selectively and removably inserted into a portion of the cargo transport system, thereby restraining any undesired movement of the cargo.

Abstract: A quick-release adjustable mounting bracket to be detachably connected to, for example, a handlebar of a bicycle to permit, for example, a bright flashing light source to be attached to and removed from the handlebar without the use of tools so that neither the mounting bracket nor the light source need remain attached when the bicycle is not in use. The mounting bracket includes a grip to engage a portion of the handlebar and a light stand pivotally coupled to the grip. The light source is removably received by the light stand so that the light stand and the light source received thereby are rotatable relative to the grip. The grip includes a hook-shaped locking catch, a coupling cavity within which a plurality of spaced, parallel-aligned coupling pin retaining slots are formed, and a flexible clamping band. A locking latch pivotally coupled to a first end of the flexible clamping band is pulled towards and rotated into locking engagement with the locking catch.

Abstract: An outdoor advertising system to support and selectively display an inside panel assembly or an outside panel assembly comprising a substantially rectangular outer frame having a plurality of interior support members attached thereto, a plurality of stringer coupling assemblies to couple a plurality of stringer members to the plurality of interior support members and a plurality of adjustable attachment panel assemblies to attach the inside panel assembly and the outside panel assembly to the substantially rectangular outer frame.

Abstract: A wall mounting structure includes a display screen, a stand, and a base. The stand has an upper end connected to a rear surface of the display screen via a first hinge so as to enable the display screen to be rotated forward and backward. The base is fixed to a lower end of the stand and includes at least two rotatable mounting members formed on a lower part of the base. The rotatable mounting members enable the base to be detachably mounted on mounting brackets of a wall. The wall mounting structure enables a user to not only use a flat panel display on a table, but also to hang the flat panel display on mounting brackets fixed to a wall in an easy and simple manner without disassembling the display screen and the stand assembly from each other.

Abstract: A support bracket for securing a junction box to a support structure. The support bracket includes a brace member, a base member with two portions extending orthogonally from a first end of the brace member, and a flange extending orthogonally from a second end of the brace member. The flange includes two sides and ribs extending from the sides of the flange toward the base member. The base member includes a base flange extending from one side of the brace member and a bendable tab extending from an opposite side of the brace member. The base flange and bendable tab include apertures therein for receipt of fasteners. The flange includes a plurality of apertures therein for receipt of fasteners and a plurality of openings therein for connection of electrical conduit.

Abstract: An adjustable pivoting device for panel display has a body and a mounting assembly. The body has a controller that is capable of longitudinal movement and two motivating elements that are capable of transversal movement. The controller has actuating slots formed slantwise through the controller. Each motivating element has a latch and an engaging element slidably mounted in one of the actuating slots of the controller, thereby the motivating elements are moved transversely when the controller is moved. The mounting assembly is pivotally mounted with a stand and has two latching elements that rotate simultaneously with the stand and has multiple teeth selectively engage the latches to limit a rotation of the stand. Accordingly, the adjustable pivoting device allows the stand to be adjusted to different positions for freely changing a status or an angle of the panel display and is convenient in use.

Abstract: A combination of quick connect and disconnect device mounting apparatus. Multiple different interchangeable male adapter bases are provided each having a round-tipped diamond-patterned male base plate that fits into and mates with a complementary round-tipped diamond-patterned receptacle formed in one of multiple different interchangeable female receivers. The complementary round-tipped diamond-patterned shapes drive the adapter's male base plate to become aligned and positioned relative to the receiver's female receptacle during assembly.

Abstract: A device for the detachable fixing of a holder for a doctor blade located in a paper production plant, it being possible for the doctor blade, which is assigned to a supporting or guiding roll for the wire, for the felt or for the paper web, to be set in its position with respect to the supporting or guiding roll by way of an actuating device and, furthermore, it being possible for the holder for the doctor blade to be displaced on a support for the holder by way of a guide at least approximately in the axial direction of the supporting or guiding roll and fixed on the support in the operating position. A pressure hose is disposed between the holder for the doctor blade and the support. The pressure hose allows the holder for the doctor blade to be clamped to the support.

Abstract: This invention is a wall mounting system which securely mounts panels and displayed objects to a wall, using a variety of components which can be efficiently attached to a universal rail plate which is standard to a particular embodiment of the system.

Abstract: A slide mounting bracket structure includes a main bracket, an auxiliary bracket, a first engaging member, a second engaging member, an actuating element, a linking member and an elastic element. The main bracket is provided with the actuating element and the linking member at its inner side, and the auxiliary bracket is provided with the first engaging member and the second engaging member at its outer side. The actuating element corresponds to the first engaging member. The linking member has a part penetrating the main bracket, and has a support stand corresponding to the second engaging member, which further drags the auxiliary bracket to engage in sliding, and brings a second folded plate to depart from a first folded plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for hanging curtains from wall brackets includes a hollow cylindrical rod with a longitudinal slot in its wall through which an interior clamping member for each wall bracket may be inserted. The clamping member is secured to a respective bracket by one or more screws which extend from outside of the rod to the clamping member captured within the rod. C-shaped rings mounted on the rod have openings to allow passage of the rings along the rod without coming into contact with the brackets. Each ring has a downward extending projection, e.g., a tab, which can be apertured to receive a hook, clip or other fastener attached to the curtains.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a rack-mount module having mounting brackets for mounting a horizontal support member between vertical support columns of an equipment rack. The mounting bracket comprises a base member and a latch. The base member comprises integrated side and end plates, with the side plate being securable to the horizontal support member and the end plate constructed to vertically support the mounting bracket thereon. The latch detachably adjoins the mounting bracket to the vertical support column, and is constructed to be hand-operated to detach the mounting bracket from the vertical support column in response to a tool-less manual manipulation of the latch.

Abstract: A quick release assembly is provided to enable a user to easily attach and detach electronic equipment such as a flat panel monitor to an extension arm or other mounting device. One embodiment of the quick release assembly includes an adapter plate for connecting to the electronic equipment, a connecting plate for securing to the mounting device, and a release plate disposed between the adapter plate and the connecting plate. When fully assembled, the user can press a release mechanism on the release plate to disengage the release plate and the connecting plate from the adapter unit. After the release mechanism is pressed, the connecting plate can be slid off of the adapter plate. Unlike conventional devices, it is not necessary to remove or loosen hard to reach fasteners in order to disconnect the electronic device from the mounting device.