Cathode ray tube support system
AssigneeNorth American Philips Consumer Electronics Corp.
InventorsJames F. Kreidler, Ralph E. Neuber, Harry R. Swank
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Abstract
The invention relates to an improved multiple-bracket system for supporting a banded implosion resistant CRT in an operating position. Discretely formed slots in the rimband components of the combination enable the compatibly formed mounting brackets to be laterally shifted to exact positionings prior to affixal tightening of the tension banding thereover.
Claims11
An improved cathode ray tube support system utilizing spaced-apart mounting means associated with an implosion-inhibiting tensioned encompassment of the forward region of the tube envelope adjacent the viewing area thereof, said improved system being a combination comprising:
- tube mounting means in the form of a plurality of substantially L-shaped mounting bracket members each having an apertured ear-like appendage integrally upstanding from a basal portion evidencing upper and lower surfaces having modifications therein and whereof the lower surface is shaped to substantially conform with the contour of said tube envelope at desired attachment locations, said basal portion having inclined edge regions transverse to said tensioned encompassment;
- a pair of similarly fashioned rimband components compatibly shaped of a material of defined thickness, said rimbands being oppositely positioned on said tube to contiguously surround the perimetrical region of said viewing area, each of said components having a plurality of designated arcuate attachment regions whereat said mounting bracket members are positioned;
- at least one of said bracket attachment regions having at least one longitudinally defined slit incised in said rimband material at said region to create a formation of demarcated parallel ribbon segments thereat, at least one of said segments being materially shaped in a selectively defined manner outward from the body plane of the rimband material to provide a ribbon-defined slot-like construction wherein the basal portion of said bracket is contiguously accommodated in a manner to permit a limited degree of lateral adjustment of said bracket at said attachment region to insure accurate orientation thereof;
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- a one-piece banding strap superjacently positioned in a tube encompassing manner upon said related rimband components and said spatially associated mounting brackets, said strap being determinately tensioned thereabout to securely affix said rimband components and said positionally adjusted brackets while effecting implosion-resistant characteristics to said tube.
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