Mounting assembly for night vision display unit
OwnerMark A. Matko, Craig S. Haehn +1inventors
InventorsMark A. Matko, Craig S. Haehn, Duane R. Johnson
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Abstract
A mounting assembly for a night vision display unit uses friction hinges to effectively position the display unit at a desired position relative to the vehicle operator. In a dashboard mounting arrangement, the friction hinge dampens movement of the display unit. In the visor mounted arrangement, the friction hinge assembly and catch assembly ensure convenient, effective storage and deployment of the visor or display unit without one component adversely impacting on the operation and use of the other component.
Claims21
A mounting assembly for a night vision display unit in a vehicle compartment, the mounting assembly comprising:
- a visor pivotally mounted in the associated vehicle compartment position adjacent an upper region of an associated windshield, the visor movable between a storage position and a use position;
- a display unit pivotally mounted in the associated vehicle compartment position adjacent an upper region of an associated windshield, the display unit movable between a storage position and a deployed position;
- and
- a first catch for securing at least one of the display unit and visor in their respective storage positions.
A mounting assembly for securing a night vision display in a vehicle compartment, the mounting assembly comprising:
- a night vision display unit pivotally mounted in the associated vehicle compartment;
- and
- a friction hinge that dampens movement of the display unit.
A method of mounting a display unit in a vehicle compartment that allows the display unit to be used without interfering with operation of the visor comprising the steps of:
- incorporating a friction hinge into the display unit;
- and
- securing the display unit in the vehicle compartment with a bracket that receives the hinge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.