Mobile Television Station
A mobile television station includes a rigid television case, a plurality of quick release fasteners, a mounting bracket, a power input, at least one power output, at least one input port, and at least one output port. The television case is configured with an upper half, a lower half, and at least one hinge. The plurality of quick release fasteners is integrated into the upper half and the lower half so that the television case can be opened and closed about the hinge. The mounting bracket is internally mounted to the upper half and facilitates the mounting of a television. The power input and the input port are externally mounted into the upper half. The power output and the output port are internally mounted to the upper half. The power input is electrically connected to the power output, and the input port is electronically connected to the output port.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/483,474 filed on Feb. 6, 2023.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to protective cases. More specifically, the present invention is a mobile television station so that a television can be safely transported to any desired location and operated.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONTelevisions, monitors, and other flat panel displays are delicate and expensive electronic equipment that are generally placed and operated from a stationary location. For example, televisions are typically used at home, office, or in a limited number of locations. While there are some portable television models, those portable televisions lack size, lacks features, and still require significant care when transporting. Even if a user is able to transport a television or other flat panel display, these pieces of equipment require a protective cover to keep away rain and dust, a table to elevate, additional power panels and cables, and significant amount of time to setup and tear down.
It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide a mobile television station, which allows a user to transport a television safely and securely without damage. The present invention is able to safely store a television within a case as the case is integrated with necessary power cables and accessories that provide an easy setup. The present invention is further integrated with removable legs that provides an elevated point of view for the television. As a result, the user can simply attach the removable legs to the case, open the case, plug in an input power, and start utilizing their television.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is a mobile television station which provides a protective case for a television and provides an all-in-one system that a user can quickly set up in almost any location. The preferred embodiment includes a case which not only provides a protective shell around the television but also provides the structure and mounting system needed to position and orient the television in the proper position for viewing. The present invention further comprises an internal padding to further protect the television screen during transportation. There is also an integrated input and output system to allow the user to easily plug inputs into and receive outputs out of the television. Overall, the present invention provides a convenient all in one television system which allows a user to transport a television safely and easily to a large number of locations.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a mobile television station which functions as a protective cover for a television. The present invention further allows a user to utilize the television in almost any location. The television is internally secured to the present invention and protected from accidental damage and excessive movement so that the television can be fully protected and operated within the present invention. As shown in
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The rigidity and strength of the rigid television case 1 not only creates a strong protective element but also provides the structure required to mount, position, and orient all of the components of the present invention. In reference to the closed configuration, the upper half 2 and the lower half 3 form a box shaped structure so that the television can be enclosed as shown in
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When the first interlocking fastener 10 is disengaged from the second interlocking fastener 11, the rigid television case 1 does not maintain the closed configuration and can be opened. Preferably, the present invention utilizes a pair of latch fasteners as the plurality of quick release fasteners 9. However, the present invention can use any other fasteners, including but not limited to, clamp fasteners, button fasteners, and spring-loaded fasteners.
The mounting bracket 13 functions similar to television wall-mount within the industry that the television can be easily mounted to the upper half 2. More specifically, the mounting bracket 13 may comprise a back plate 14 and at least one television brace 15 as shown in
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The present invention may further comprise a power button so that the electrical power to the power input 16 can be switched on and off. In order for the power button to be functional, the power input 16 is electrically connected to the power output 17 through the power button. As a result, the power button allows the user to switch-on and switch-off the electrical power to the power input 16. Preferably, the power button is externally integrated onto the upper half 2 and position adjacent to the power input 16 so that the user can easily access the power button.
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The rigid television case 1 is designed to sit upon a flat surface such as a table, a truck bed, or other elevated platform as the main panel 4 of the lower half 3 functions a stable base. However, the rigid television case 1 can be elevated without the abovementioned elevated platforms as the present invention may further comprise at least one leg 23 as shown in
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Optionally, the lower half 3 would provide a flat table like surface with reference to the opened configuration so that sales flyer, marketing material, and snacks can be placed. Furthermore, cup holders or other storage compartments can be installed or integrated into the protective padding 12. Furthermore, a plurality of wheels can be installed to the rear side of the rigid television case 1 to ease transportation.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A mobile television station comprising:
- a rigid television case;
- a plurality of quick release fasteners;
- a mounting bracket;
- a power input;
- at least one power output;
- at least one inner data port;
- at least one outer data port;
- the rigid television case comprising an upper half, a lower half, and at least one hinge;
- the upper half and the lower half each comprising a main panel and a lateral wall;
- the lateral wall being perimetrically connected to the main panel;
- the lateral wall of the upper half being hingedly connected to the lateral wall of the lower half through the at least one hinge;
- the plurality of quick release fasteners being integrated into the lateral wall of the upper half and the lateral wall of the lower half;
- the mounting bracket being internally mounted to the upper half;
- the power input and the at least one outer data port being externally mounted onto the upper half;
- the power output and the at least one inner data port being internally mounted onto the upper half;
- the power input being electrically connected to the power output; and
- the at least one inner data port being electronically connected to the at least one outer data port.
2. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- the at least one hinge comprising a first leaf and a second leaf;
- the first leaf and the second leaf being hingedly mounted to each other;
- the first leaf being mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the second leaf being mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
3. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- each of the plurality of quick release fasteners comprising a first interlocking fastener and a second interlocking fastener;
- the first interlocking fastener and the second interlocking fastener being positioned opposite of the at least one hinge;
- the first interlocking fastener being mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the second interlocking fastener being mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
4. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- the mounting bracket comprising a back plate and at least one television brace;
- the back plate being centrally positioned within the upper half;
- the back plate being mounted to the main panel of the upper half; and
- the at least one television brace being removably engaged with the back plate.
5. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- the power input being externally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the at least one outer data port being externally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the power output being internally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the at least one inner data port being internally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half.
6. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- a protective padding;
- the protective padding being positioned within the lower half; and
- the protective padding being connected to the main panel and the lateral wall of the lower half.
7. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- a locking mechanism; and
- the locking mechanism being integrated into the lateral wall of the upper half and the lateral wall of the lower half.
8. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- at least one handle;
- the at least one handle being externally positioned to the upper half; and
- the at least one handle being foldably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half.
9. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- a storage compartment; and
- the storage compartment being externally integrated into the main panel of the lower half.
10. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- at least one leg; and
- the at least one leg being removably mounted to the main panel of the lower half.
11. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 1 comprising:
- a left gas strut;
- a right gas strut;
- the left gas strut and the right gas strut each comprising a rod and a piston;
- the left gas strut and the right gas strut being oppositely positioned of each other about the mounting bracket;
- the piston of the left gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the rod of the left gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half;
- the piston of the right gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the rod of the right gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
12. A mobile television station comprising:
- a rigid television case;
- a plurality of quick release fasteners;
- a mounting bracket;
- a power input;
- at least one power output;
- at least one inner data port;
- at least one outer data port;
- the rigid television case comprising an upper half, a lower half, and at least one hinge;
- the mounting bracket comprising a back plate and at least one television brace;
- the upper half and the lower half each comprising a main panel and a lateral wall;
- the lateral wall being perimetrically connected to the main panel;
- the lateral wall of the upper half being hingedly connected to the lateral wall of the lower half through the at least one hinge;
- the plurality of quick release fasteners being integrated into the lateral wall of the upper half and the lateral wall of the lower half;
- the mounting bracket being internally mounted to the upper half;
- the back plate being centrally positioned within the upper half;
- the back plate being mounted to the main panel of the upper half;
- the at least one television brace being removably engaged with the back plate;
- the power input and the at least one outer data port being externally mounted onto the upper half;
- the power output and the at least one inner data port being internally mounted onto the upper half;
- the power input being electrically connected to the power output; and
- the at least one inner data port being electronically connected to the at least one outer data port.
13. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- the at least one hinge comprising a first leaf and a second leaf;
- the first leaf and the second leaf being hingedly mounted to each other;
- the first leaf being mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the second leaf being mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
14. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- each of the plurality of quick release fasteners comprising a first interlocking fastener and a second interlocking fastener;
- the first interlocking fastener and the second interlocking fastener being positioned opposite of the at least one hinge;
- the first interlocking fastener being mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the second interlocking fastener being mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
15. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- the power input being externally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the at least one outer data port being externally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the power output being internally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the at least one inner data port being internally mounted onto the lateral wall of the upper half.
16. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- a protective padding;
- at least one handle;
- the protective padding being positioned within the lower half;
- the protective padding being connected to the main panel and the lateral wall of the lower half;
- the at least one handle being externally positioned to the upper half; and
- the at least one handle being foldably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half.
17. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- a locking mechanism; and
- the locking mechanism being integrated into the lateral wall of the upper half and the lateral wall of the lower half.
18. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- a storage compartment; and
- the storage compartment being externally integrated into the main panel of the lower half.
19. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- at least one leg; and
- the at least one leg being removably mounted to the main panel of the lower half.
20. The mobile television station as claimed in claim 12 comprising:
- a left gas strut;
- a right gas strut;
- the left gas strut and the right gas strut each comprising a rod and a piston;
- the left gas strut and the right gas strut being oppositely positioned of each other about the mounting bracket;
- the piston of the left gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half;
- the rod of the left gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half;
- the piston of the right gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the upper half; and
- the rod of the right gas strut being internally and rotatably mounted to the lateral wall of the lower half.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 30, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 8, 2024
Inventor: Dylan Denver Duke (Austin, TX)
Application Number: 18/497,803