Quick release mounting mechanism for a portable speaker system
AssigneeJamstack Inc.
InventorsChris James PRENDERGAST, Paul WOJCIECHOWSKI
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Abstract
Various methods are presented that facilitate the connection of a speaker system to a separate functional system. In some embodiments, the connection is made through a male and female connector designed to twist into a locking position. In other embodiments, the connection is made by a guided connection with beveled edges to facilitate correct alignment of the speaker system. In still other embodiments, the connection includes mechanical locking mechanisms with a quick disconnect feature. In other embodiments, the connection also facilitates transmission of electrical signals through the connector.
Claims19
A coupling system that connects a speaker system to a musical instrument comprising:
- a mounting bracket releasably mounted to the musical instrument, the mounting bracket having a base piece and a perpendicular mounting piece (male shape);
- a mounting aperture (female shape) mounted onto the speaker system;
- a movable retaining element on the mounting aperture that mates with the mounting bracket and retains the mounting bracket in place;
- a release mechanism for disconnection of the mounting bracket from the speaker system;
- wherein the mounting bracket and the mounting aperture engage with perpendicular coupling force only;
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- wherein the mounting bracket and the mounting aperture disconnect from each other by activating the release mechanism.
A coupling system that connects a speaker system to a musical instrument comprising:
- a mounting bracket releasably mounted to the musical instrument, the mounting bracket having a base piece and a perpendicular mounting piece (female shape);
- a mounting aperture (male shape) mounted onto the speaker system;
- a mounting bracket further comprising an asymmetrical winged slot to accept a mating element from the speaker system;
- wherein the asymmetrical winged slot consists of a circular center area with two additional apertures to accept insertion of flanges from the mating component on the speaker system;
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- where the speaker system and musical instrument are securely coupled when the speaker system is rotated such that the flanges are within the apertures.
A wall mounted coupling system that connects a speaker system to a musical instrument comprising:
- a speaker mount assembly;
- a push latch on the speaker mount that is compressible to securely engage to the speaker system;
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- a wall bracket having a plurality of screws to secure the wall bracket to a wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.