Installation tool for a display and method of use
OwnerMichael Anthony Tiemaninventor
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Abstract
An installation tool for mounting a display on a wall having a wall mount includes a first leg and a second leg disposed in parallel relationship with the first leg. A crossbar is slidably connected to the first leg and the second leg. A holder is configured to accept the display, the holder slidably connected to the first leg and the second leg. A threaded rod includes a connector for engaging the cross bar. A lifter is configured to lift the holder, the lifter positionable along the threaded rod. The display if installed in the installation tool and lifted to a vertical position where it can be connected to the wall mount.
Claims18
An installation tool for a display, the display connectable to a wall mount which is connected to a wall, the installation tool comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg disposed in parallel relationship with said first leg;
- a crossbar slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a holder configured to accept the display, said holder slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a threaded rod;
- a connector connected to said threaded rod, said connector engaging said cross bar;
- a lifter configured to lift said holder, said lifter positionable along said threaded rod;
- a first stop slidably connected to said first leg, said first stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof;
- and,
- a second stop slidably connected to said second leg, said second stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof.
An installation tool for a display, the display connectable to a wall mount which is connected to a wall, the installation tool comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg disposed in parallel relationship with said first leg;
- a crossbar slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a holder configured to accept the display, said holder slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a threaded rod;
- a connector connected to said threaded rod, said connector engaging said cross bar;
- a lifter configured to lift said holder, said lifter positionable along said threaded rod;
- said holder having a first semicircular groove which is shaped and dimensioned to receive said first leg;
- and,
- said holder having a second semicircular groove which is shaped and dimensioned to receive said second leg.
A display installation system comprising:
- a wall having a wall mount;
- a display;
- an installation tool for said display including;
- a first leg;
- a second leg disposed in parallel relationship with said first leg;
- a crossbar slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a holder configured to accept said display, said holder slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a threaded rod;
- a connector connected to said threaded rod, said connector engaging said cross bar;
- a lifter configured to lift said holder, said lifter positionable along said threaded rod;
- a first stop slidably connected to said first leg, said first stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof;
- and,
- a second stop slidably connected to said second leg, said second stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof.
A display installation method comprising:
- (a) providing a display having a weight;
- (b) providing a wall and a floor;
- (c) providing a wall mount configured to connect said display to said wall;
- (d) providing an installation tool for said display including;
- a first leg;
- a second leg disposed in parallel relationship with said first leg;
- a crossbar slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a holder configured to accept the display, said holder slidably connected to said first leg and said second leg;
- a threaded rod;
- a connector connected to said threaded rod, said connector engaging said cross bar;
- a lifter configured to lift said holder, said lifter positionable along said threaded rod;
- a first stop slidably connected to said first leg, said first stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof;
- a second stop slidably connected to said second leg, said second stop abutting said crossbar and limiting downward motion thereof;
- (e) connecting said wall mount to said wall;
- (f) positioning said installation tool so that said first leg and said second leg abut said floor and rest against said wall with said crossbar disposed beneath said wall mount;
- (g) placing said display in said holder;
- (h) using said lifter to raise said display to a position adjacent said wall mount;
- and,
- (i) connecting said display to said wall mount.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.