NL2024407B1 - A vehicular support structure and an assembly thereof with a multimedia system. - Google Patents

Abstract

A vehicular support structure and an assembly thereof with a multimedia system. Abstract A vehicular support structure and an assembly of said structure and a multimedia system. The support structure comprising a frame which in turn comprises a vehicular mount for mounting the frame to a vehicle, and a display mount for mounting a visual display device thereto. The frame comprises a seat arranged for receiving an electronic supporting device to the visual display device, such as a gaming computer, therein. The vehicular mount comprises a first upstanding wall, and the display mount comprises a second upstanding wall. The first and second upstanding walls define a first dimension of the seat there between, such as a length of the seat. The first and second upstanding walls are integral via a common base defining a bottom of the seat. The common base comprises ventilation holes for enabling air to flow there through for, in use, cooling the electronic supporting device. The frame comprises a first railing and a second railing. The first railing and the second railing each extend, on opposite lateral sides of the seat with respect to each other, from the first upstanding wall to the second upstanding wall for defining a second dimension of the seat there between, such as a width of the seat. The second upstanding wall is stepped to define a step surface within the seat for supporting thereon a communication device, such as a smart phone, for mediating internet connectivity of the visual display device and/or the electronic supporting device.

Description

P125004NL00 Title: A vehicular support structure and an assembly thereof with a multimedia system. The invention relates to a vehicular support structure and an assembly thereof with a multimedia system.

In the current state of the art multimedia system comprise gaming computers and televisions. In many cases, these televisions are hung wall to save space. Television are usually hung on walls the wall with television racks while corresponding gaming platforms, or other computers, to the television are placed on the floor or on a separate surface. Truck drivers also like to enjoy multimedia platforms in their spare time, while away from home. Present structures for hanging a television on the wall are for the average truck driver unsuitable for allowing the truck driver to enjoy their multimedia set from the comfort of their cabin or a parking location. A reason for this is that a computers, especially gaming computer, will generate a substantial amount of heat after long-term use. As such, computers are susceptible to overheating, which may negatively effect the life span of the computer. Placing a gaming console on the street or on the floor of the cabin may leave the console susceptible to overheating or environmental damage like collecting dust from the floor. Additionally, the truck driver will have the problem of having to separately install a rack to the truck for holding the television. Furthermore, in present technology, the gaming computer and screen may rely on an internet connection that is generated by a communication device, such as a smartphone. These devices, phone, screen and computer, are often inconveniently arranged such that a phone could easily become lost.

Accordingly there is a need for a structure that allows a multimedia system to be used for a truck in an organized manner and which prevents the overheating of a computer used therewith.

To this end according to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a vehicular support structure comprising a frame which in turn comprises a vehicular mount for mounting the frame to a vehicle, and a display mount for mounting a visual display device thereto.

The frame comprises a seat arranged for receiving an electronic supporting device to the visual display device, such as a gaming computer, therein.

This allows the display device and supporting devices to be assembled together to the same structure, preventing an inconvenient arrangement.

The vehicular mount comprises a first upstanding wall, and the display mount comprises a second upstanding wall.

The first and second upstanding walls define a first dimension of the seat there between, such as a length of the seat.

The first and second upstanding walls are integral via a common base defining a bottom of the seat.

The common base comprises ventilation holes for enabling air to flow there through for, in use, cooling the electronic supporting device.

This allows the supporting device to be cooled.

The frame comprises a first railing and a second railing.

The first railing and the second railing each extend, on opposite lateral sides of the seat with respect to each other, from the first upstanding wall to the second upstanding wall for defining a second dimension of the seat there between, such as a width of the seat.

The railings basically prevent the supporting device, such as a gaming computer, from becoming dislodged from the seat, this increases driver safety in the event that the multimedia system is in assembly with the structure, but not in use, such as when the user is driving the truck.

The second upstanding wall is stepped in a direction outward from the seat to define an outwardly spaced wall part and an inner ledge to the seat.

The outwardly spaced wall part comprises a recess which extends downward from an upper edge of the spaced wall part such that a mounting bracket of the visual display device, such as a television bracket of the television screen, that can be received therein and be supported against rotation on the ledge.

A benefit is that this provides structural stability as well as allowing the display device and supporting device to be spaced further apart for increased ventilation. The inner ledge may be arranged with an induction charger, such as a charging coil, for charging a communication device.

Optionally, the second upstanding wall is stepped such as to form a ventilation channel which extends from a first lateral side of the seat to a second lateral side of the seat opposite the first lateral side. The supporting device as well as the display device produce heat in use, this option prevents heat to build up between the appliances. The second upstanding wall 1s stepped to define a step surface within the seat for supporting thereon a communication device, such as a smart phone, for mediating internet connectivity of the visual display device and/or the electronic supporting device, such as by providing a Wi-Fi hotspot. A benefit of the stepped surface is that this allows the user additionally increased oversight regarding all multimedia system components by having a designated by the structure. It is noted that the visual display may itself be an assembly of a television screen, a media streamer, and optionally a speaker system. The media streamer being able to make use of the Wi-Fi hotspot. As an additional option the display mount is arranged for forming a mounting connection with the visual display device such that, in use, the visual display is prevented from rotating relative to the structure. Beneficially it is less cumbersome to the user since he does not have to readjust the visual display over time. Also according to this aspect of the invention the part of the wall that is stepped may be provided with induction charging capabilities. This allows the user to launch-and-forget the hot-spot. The user is not further cumbered with cable management. Further to the first aspect of the invention the frame may comprise a magnetic smart phone holder on an outer face of the second upstanding wall. This may be an alternative location for connecting the communication device to the structure or a second phone. The magnetic holder may be a magnetic sticker mount. The structure may according to any embodiment of the first aspect of the invention comprise a bottom spacer which is arranged on the bottom of the seat for spacing the electronic supporting device from the bottom, such as to, in use, enable air to flow for cooling between the bottom of the seat and a bottom of the electronic supporting device. This beneficially allows the supporting device to maintain an air flow to prevent overheating. Optionally the bottom spacer is of a cushioning or soft material, such as rubber. The spacer in this manner prevents the propagation of cabin-vibrations to the supporting device through the bottom of the seat. This prevents internal components of the supporting device from becoming damaged. Also scratching of the device is prevented. Additionally, or alternatively, each of the first and second upstanding walls comprises a wall spacer for spacing the electronic supporting device from the respective wall such as to enable a cooling air to flow between each upstanding wall and the electronic supporting device. The wall spacer may further to the above be of a cushioning material such as rubber. The wall spacer beneficially keeps the gaming spaced from the upstanding walls thus allowing the device from being ventilated along its sides. The cushioning prevents cabin-vibrations from propagating to the supporting device through any contact with the upstanding walls. This increases its longevity. The structure may also comprise a cushioning material, such as rubber, on an inner surface of each railing.

Optionally, the vehicular mount comprises a hook for mounting the support structure to an air intake grill of a truck, or at least one suction cup for connecting the support structure to vehicle surface. This allows rapid assembly and disassembly of the structure to a vehicle.

Further to all embodiments of the present invention the structure may comprise an AC socket, such as a trailing socket, for receiving electricity from an external source and for, in use, distributing electricity to at least the supporting device, and wherein optionally, the AC socket is arranged for receiving and distributing electrical energy of alternating current at 110 - 250 V. Additionally, the AC socket may be attached to an outer face of the common base, and wherein the seat comprises a feed hole for enabling an electrical feed cable to extend there through from the AC 5 socket to the supporting device. Further to this the feed hole may extend from an inner face of the common base to the outer face of the common base. Alternatively a feed hole may be provided in one of the upstanding walls. The benefit of the feed hole is accessibility of power supply to the supporting device. The benefit of the AC socket is to have electrical outlets concentrated on the structure for convenience. Additional and/or alternatively to an AC socket the support may comprise a DC socket for receiving electricity from another external source and for, in use, distributing electricity to at least the visual display device , and wherein optionally, the DC socket is arranged for distributing electrical energy of direct current at 12 V. Further to the above for additional convenience at least one of the AC socket and DC socket is arranged to support USB charging, by comprising at least one USB charging port. Optionally, this USB charging port supplies electrical energy with a direct current at 5V. However, other voltages are also possible, such as 12 V or 14,5 V in case the USB port is a C-type port.

Optionally, according to any embodiment of the first aspect of the invention the structure can comprise a support device fastener, removably connectable to both the vehicular mount and the display mount and for extending over the seat for, in use, fastening the electronic supporting device in the seat. Beneficially, this allows the supporting device to be guarded against theft, and may be further prevented from becoming dislodged from the seat. Additionally and/or alternatively, the display mount comprises a removably connectable first transport fastener for fastening the visual display device against a first relative movement to the frame during transport, and optionally wherein the display mount further comprises a removably connectable second transport fastener for fastening the visual display device against a second relative movement to the frame, substantially perpendicular to the first relative movement, during transport. Beneficially, this allows the visual display from becoming detached from the structure, such as during transport.

Optionally, the second dimension of the seat is adjustable. To this end the first and second railings can be arranged for being adjustable in position with respect to each other.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided an assembly of a vehicular multimedia system and a support structure according to the first aspect of the invention wherein the system comprises the visual display device, the electronic supporting device, and the communication device. Optionally the assembly also comprises a media streaming device, such as a chrome cast and a complementary appliance such as a HDMI-switch with remote control, for allowing a user to switch between audio-visual input of the electronic supporting device (such as a gaming computer) and the media streaming device (such as a chrome cast) to the visual display. Further advantageous aspects of the invention will become clear from the appended description and in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of the structure according to the invention; Figure 2 and 2.1 shows a schematic semi-transparent rear view according to the invention; Figure 3 shows a schematic side view of another embodiment of the structure according to the invention; Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the structure according to claim 1; and Figure 5 shows a schematic semi-transparent rear view of another embodiment of the structure according to the invention;

WORKING PRINCIPLE Basically there is described that a structure arranged for in-cabin use has a bucket that holds a removable TV and can store a computer for gaming or mobile office applications.

The bucket is also meant for storing TV extension cable of the power supply, game controllers, VR glasses, keyboard and mouse.

The TV can be removed from the inside of the structure and placed on a multitude of positions in and outside the vehicle.

Such positions include but are not limited to:

- a TV in cinema position in middle of the dashboard (socializing with 2 in the seats and 1 or 2 on the bed possible);

- a TV in front of passenger seat (screen in front of the passenger e.g. for gaming); - a TV outside the vehicle (socializing and watching football with others possible also escaping a hot cabin while standing in the hot sun on parking place and relaxing in the shadow of the vehicle with a breeze of wind and a cool drink while watching TV); and - a TV in the trailer (socializing with a lot of people possible when it is raining)

A game computer can be transferred easily between inside and outside structure.

The outside structure variant has the possibility to be attached to the outside of the vehicle (e.g. vehicle grill) or inside & outside of a trailer without drilling holes in the vehicle body or trailer and can removed easy from the vehicle and stored inside the vehicle.

The discussed structure variants have features to prevent overheating of a computer used for gaming (e.g.

X box) or mobile office applications.

The structures have multiple optional power sockets: 12V (TV), 230V (gaming computer, cool box) and USB charger (mobile phone). In one example the spare 230V or 12V power supply of the outside bracket is arranged such that a cool box can be attached so that cool drinks are available during watching TV outside the vehicle. In another example the USB charger of a mobile phone can be attached of a phone that is needed to act as a hot spot to make a media streaming device like Chromecast to work to watch TV by internet. The discussed structures have a smart phone holder (e.g. for hot spot). The structure may also have spacing elements of a damping material so that the components of the gaming computer do not fail due to vibration. This is especially relevant for use within the cabin of a vehicle. It is remarked that the (gaming) computers are designed for in home vibration free environments. While 12V/24V TV's are designed for vehicle vibrations. The structure that is arranged for inside use has integrated anti-theft measures and anti-crash measures. Due to the structure features the brackets give the possibility that customers can integrate in the vehicle their own in-home used gaming consoles so the customer can play the games they already know and prefer. This increases the drivers comfort.

THE ASSEMBLY Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of a vehicular multimedia system support structure 1 according to the invention. The multimedia system 200 in this example comprises at least a visual display device 201, an electronic supporting device 202, and a communication device 203 and can form an assembly with the support structure in the manner as shown in Figure 1. THE STRUCTURE (I) The structure has a frame 2 with two identifiable mounts. Namely, a vehicular mount 3 for mounting the frame 2 to a vehicle and a display mount 5 for mounting the visual display device 201, which may comprise a television screen 201.1 with or without a corresponding sound-

system 201.2. The support structure according to any of the preceding claims wherein the display mount is arranged for forming a mounting connection with the visual display device such that, in use, the visual display is prevented from rotating relative to the structure.

The vehicular mount 3 is in Figure 1 shown to have a hook 18 for mounting the support structure to an air intake grill of a truck.

In this example, the hook is an integral part of the vehicular mount 3. However, alternatively, the vehicular mount can have at least one suction cup connector (not shown, but customary) for connecting the support structure 1 to a flat surface of a vehicle.

The frame 1 has a seat 7 arranged for receiving therein the electronic supporting device 202 to the visual display device 201. In this example the electronic supporting device is a computer, but may also be a gaming console.

The vehicular mount 3 has an upstanding wall, herein after called the first upstanding wall 4, and the display mount 5 also has an upstanding wall, herein after called the second upstanding wall 6. The first and second upstanding walls 4, 6 define a first dimension D1 of the seat 7 there between.

In this example this first dimension is the length of the seat.

The first and second upstanding walls 4, 6 are integral via a common base 9 which base defines a bottom of the seat.

The common base is in this example provided with ventilation holes 11 for enabling air to flow there through for, in use, cooling the electronic supporting device 202. In use, here means, when the structure 1 is in assembly with the multimedia system 200. The frame has a first railing 8.1 and a second railing 8.2. The first railing 8.1 extends on one lateral side from the first upstanding wall 4 to the second upstanding wall 6. Although, the second railing cannot 8.2 be seen in Figure 1, it can be seen in Figure 2, and should be understood therefrom that it extends in the same manner as the first railing 8.1, but on the opposite lateral side of the seat to the first railing 8.1. In this example the first and second railings are of the same material as the frame, such as a metal or alloyed metal, and may be integral with the frame through welding.

The railings provide stiffness to the structure in the unfortunate case of a road related accident protecting the driver by preventing the supporting device 202 to become dislodged from the seat.

In this example the frame 2 is made of steel, such as a stainless steel, or aluminum.

The frame may be coated such as to protect and/or color the frame.

The first and second railings define between them a second dimension D2 of the seat 7, in this example the width of the seat.

The first and second dimension together determine the maximum width and length the electronic supporting device 202 can have to fit into the seat 7. The seat is in this example otherwise open at its lateral sides, such as to improve heat dissipation from the supporting device.

The purpose of the railings is to prevent the supporting device 202 from moving out of the seat through the lateral sides.

The second upstanding wall 6 is stepped in a direction D outward from the seat 7 to define an outwardly spaced wall part 20 and an inner ledge 13, or step surface, to the seat.

The ledge defines a step surface within the seat for supporting thereon the communication device 203. The outwardly spaced wall part 20 has a recess 35 which extends downward from an upper edge 22 of the spaced wall part 20 such that a mounting bracket 37 of the visual display device 201 can be received therein, such as by sliding it into the recess, which is in this example formed as a slit.

The mounting bracket is in this example supported against rotation on the ledge 13. The mounting bracket 37 of the visual display comprises a base 39, such as a square base, and a stem 41, such as formed as a beam, connecting the base and the visual display device 201, in particular the television screen 201.1 thereof.

In Figure 4 a cross-sectional top view A-A of the spaced wall part 20 shows in more detail how the visual display device 201 connects to the display mount 5, in particular to the spaced wall part 20 of the display mount.

The ledge 13, also known as the step surface, is in this example, but not necessarily, arranged for being horizontal, in use, such that it can support the communication device 203 thereon, in this example a smart phone, for mediating internet connectivity of the visual display device 201, the electronic supporting device 202 or both.

More in particular the communication device is able to generate a Wi-Fi hotspot through which the display and/or electronic supporting device may connect to the internet such as allow a user to retrieve digital entertainment content.

THE STRUCTURE (II) Optionally, the structure may be improved with certain additional elements.

Such optional elements are identifiable in the figures by means of dotted lines ---. An example of such an additional element can be seen in Figure 1 wherein the frame 2 comprises a magnetic smart phone holder 10 on an outer face of the second upstanding wall 6. This smart phone holder may provide an alternative location to place the communication device 203, or can allow a phone 204, which is different from the communication device, to be magnetically connected to the frame via the phone holder 10. The magnetic phone holder 10 may be a ferromagnetic sticker.

In all embodiments of the invention the structure may have a bottom spacer 12 which is arranged on the bottom of the seat 7, as defined by the common base 9, for spacing the electronic supporting device 202 from the bottom.

The bottom spacer 12 can be seen in all Figures.

This spacer 12 may consist of a plurality of separate supports 12.1, 12.2, which are arranged such that, as can be seen in Figure 2, air is allowed to flow between the bottom of the seat and the bottom of the electronic supporting device.

The bottom spacer 12 can be of a material a cushioning material such as to prevent any scratching of the electronic supporting device 202. The material of the bottom spacer may also have a friction coefficient that is larger than that of the material of the frame such as to prevent sliding movement of the device 202 in the seat 7. In this example the frame 2 1s metallic and the bottom spacer 12 is of a rubber, a rubber-like material, a polymer foam, or any other suitable material that can absorb vibrations. Each of the separate supports 12.1, 12.2 is formed as a strip that stretches along the bottom of the seat 7 between the first and second upstanding walls 4, 6.

Besides the bottom spacer 12 other spacing means may also be provided to the structure. These other spacing means may be provided to the structure 1 alone or in combination with the bottom spacer. In the example of Figure 1 each of the first and second upstanding walls 4, 6 may comprises a wall spacer 14.4, 14.6 for spacing the electronic supporting device 202 from the respective wall such as to enable a cooling air to flow between each upstanding wall and the electronic supporting device 202. The wall spacers 14.4, 14.6 extend from their respective upstanding walls 4, 6 such as to define a reduced first dimension D1’ within the first dimension D1. In the example wherein the wall spacers 14.4, 14.6 are present the reduced first dimension D1’ determines the maximum width the electronic supporting device 202 may have to fit in the seat 7. Unless the wall spacers

14.4, 14.6 are of a cushioning or otherwise compressible material, such as rubber, a rubber-like material, a polymer foam, or any other suitable material that can absorb vibrations. In the example wherein the wall spacers 14.4, 14.6 are of a cushioning or otherwise compressible material, the maximum width of the electronic device 202 is somewhere between the first dimension D1 and the reduced first dimension D1’. A device having a width between D1 and D1’ will, in use, be held snug in between the first and second upstanding walls improving its stability. Each of the wall spacer may comprise, or be formed as, a plurality of spaced ridges along a seat surface of the respective first or second upstanding wall, as shown in Figure 2. The seat surface of an upstanding wall can be understood to be the surface of the upstanding wall that faces the seat 7.

POWER SUPPLY In Figure 1 the structure can be seen as having an optional AC socket 21 for receiving electricity from an external source, such as from the vehicle, and for, in use, distributing electricity to at least the supporting device 202. In this example, the AC socket is a trailing socket with multiple plug ports for connecting devices. As such, other devices which are AC compatible may also be connected to the AC socket. For example, the visual display may also be connected to the AC socket. The AC trailing socket is arranged for receiving and distributing electrical energy of alternating current at 110 - 250 V, more in particular 230 V nominally at a 50 Hz frequency according to European standard. However, this may alternatively also be 100V - 120 V nominally at 60 Hz according to other standards eg. North American. The AC trailing socket 21 is attached to an outer face 23 of the common base 9.

For easy access through by the supporting device 202 through the seat, a feed hole 25 may be provided in the common base 9. This feed hole being wide enough to enable an electrical feed cable to extend there through such the cable can connect the AC trailing socket 21 to the supporting device

202. More specifically, the feed hole extends from an inner face 24 of the common base to the outer face 23 of the common base 9.

The structure may also have a DC socket 27 for receiving electricity from another external source and for, in use, distributing electricity to at least the visual display device 201, such as to the sound system 201.2 of the display device and/or the television screen 201.1 itself. In this example the DC socket is arranged for distributing electrical energy of direct current at 12 V.

The AC socket and/or DC socket may be arranged to support USB charging, by comprising at least one USB charging port, optionally such that in use the communications device 203 may be connected to either the AC or DC socket for the charging thereof. IN-CABIN VARIANTS In principle the embodiment of the structure shown in Figure 1 is suitable for a use outside of the cabin of a truck, while the embodiments of Figures 3 and 5 are adapted for in-cabin use. The structure shown in Figure 3 and 5 can also be used outside the truck with an optional removable hook or removable suction device (not shown, but customary).

Figure 3 shows an alternative embodiment of the structure 1° according to the invention. In Figure 3 only differences will be discussed with respect to the structure 1 as shown in Figure 1. In this example the vehicular mount 3 does not comprise a hook, but may comprise a suction cup instead (not shown, but customary) Alternatively, the vehicular mount comprises a base-connector, to connect to a base (not shown, but customary) on the dashboard of a truck cabin. In this example the wall spacers 14.4, and 14.6 and the bottom spacer 12 are not optional but required to resist cabin-vibrations. The structure 1’ further comprises a support device fastener 29. In this example the fastener is a strap, but this could alternatively also be a bracket. The strap is provided to prevent the support device 202 from being removed from the seat. The support device fastener is additionally removably connectable to both the vehicular mount 3 and the display mount 5 at connection points 28, 30 for said fastener at the respective mounts 3, 5. In this example the fastener may “tie down” the electronic supporting device 202, in that it may stretch over the device in the seat and optionally exert a strapping force F1 thereon, which pushes the supporting device 202 into the seat 7, thereby fastening it. Optionally, the fastener 1s lockably connectable to at least one of the connection points 28, 30 such as to further prevent theft. It is noted that the alternative of bracket, to the strap, would not be exerting a strapping force F1 on the gaming computer, but rather allow the gaming computer to remain in place by virtue of a sturdy limit.

The display mount 5 may also have a removably connectable first transport fastener 31 for fastening the visual display device against a first relative movement M1 to the frame during transport.

This feature can also be seen in Figure 3. Here the first transport fastener is a strap which is connectable to a point 5.1 upper part of the display mount and a point 5.2 on the lower part of the display mount.

It is noted that connection points 30 and 5.1 may be the same, but may also be different.

Connection points in this embodiment are strap connectors, such as buckles, but may also be other forms of strap or bracket connectors.

In this example the display mount further also has a removably connectable second transport fastener 33 for fastening the visual display 201 device against a second relative movement to the frame.

This second relative movement is not shown, but perpendicular to M1. The fastener is arranged to be connected on opposite lateral sides to connection points (not shown, but customary) on the upper part of the display mount, in particular above the step in the second upstanding wall.

The second transport fastener 1s arranged to be connected such that it stretches over the visual display device to prevent the second movement.

It will be understood that the first and second movements are sliding movement which could otherwise be responsible for allowing the visual display to become detached from the display mount.

In Figure 4 the DC socket is not shown, but can be present.

Figure 5 also shows an alternative embodiment of the structure 1” according to the invention.

In Figure 5 only differences will be discussed with respect to the structure 1’ as shown in Figure 3. In Figure 5 a lateral wall 50 is placed such that the first railing 8.1 and lateral wall 50 define between them the second dimension D2 of the seat 7. In the example of Figure 5, it can be seen that railings 8.1 and 8.3 are equipped with a cushioning material 26.1 and 26.2. Railing 8.3 is movable so that the distance between 8.3 and 8.1 can be made fit for any electronic supporting device 202. Railing 8.3 is an alternative second railing 8.2. By being movable, the railings provide an adjustable space for supporting electronic supporting devices of different sizes. In this example however, the electronic supporting device 202 shares the seat 7 with the DC socket 27. The DC socket 27 herein has USB capabilities and is arranged within the seat 7 such that when, in use, the gaming computer is pushed back it can not be pushed so far that the electrical supporting device 202 (gaming computer) is removable from underneath the support device fastener 29 (anti theft bracket or strap). The DC socket 27 can further also be placed in the seat such that the socket 27 does not interfere with the ventilation of the supporting device 202. In this example, the DC socket can be spaced from the device within the seat such as to prevent such ventilation interference.

Additionally, the DC socket may be arranged in the seat such as to allow HDMI access to the supporting device 202 as well as feed cable access, such as 230V feed, to the gaming computer, in particular to the connectivity side 60 of the supporting device 202. In this example the seat 7 is sized such that it provides sufficient space to store complementary appliances to the system therein, such as TV extension cable, gaming controllers, VR glasses, a headset, keyboard, mouse, HDMI switch e.g. with remote control, and other such complementary appliances 205. The first dimension of the seat may be chosen such that the visual display and supporting device may be held within the seat simultaneously. This is advantageous for storage.

It is thus believed that the operation and construction of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing description and drawings appended thereto. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, it will be appreciated that the scope of the invention may include embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described.

References to published material or sources of information contained in the text should not be construed as concession that this material or information was part of the common general knowledge in this country or abroad.

Each document, reference or patent publication cited in this text should be read and considered by the reader as part of this text, and for reasons of conciseness the contents thereof is not repeated, duplicated or copied in this text.

It will be clear to the skilled person that the invention is not limited to any embodiment herein described and that modifications are possible which may be considered within the scope of the appended claims.

Also kinematic inversions are considered inherently disclosed and can be within the scope of the invention.

In the claims, any reference signs shall not be construed as limiting the claim.

The terms ‘comprise’, ‘comprising’ and ‘including’ when used in this description or the appended claims should not be construed in an exclusive or exhaustive sense but rather in an inclusive sense.

Thus expression as ‘including’ or ‘comprising’ as used herein does not exclude the presence of other elements, integers, additional structure or additional acts or steps in addition to those Listed.

Furthermore, the words ‘a’ and ‘an’ shall not be construed as limited to ‘only one’, but instead are used to mean ‘at least one’, and do not exclude a plurality.

Features that are not specifically or explicitly described or claimed may additionally be included in the structure of the invention without departing from its scope.

Expressions such as: "means for …” should be read as: "component configured for …" or "member constructed to ..." and should be construed to include equivalents for the structures disclosed.

The use of expressions like: "critical", "preferred", "especially preferred" etc. is not intended to limit the invention.

To the extend that structure, material, or acts are considered to be essential they are inexpressively indicated as such.

Additions, deletions, and modifications within the purview of the skilled person may generally be made without departing from the scope of the invention, as determined by the claims.

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Conclusions A multimedia system support structure for a vehicle, comprising a frame (2) comprising: — a vehicle mount (3) for mounting the frame to a vehicle (100, — a display mount (5) for mounting a display device (201) thereto, the frame (1) including a holder (7) for receiving an electronic support device (202) for the display device (201), the vehicle mount (3) including a first upright wall (4) and the display mount (5 ) comprises a second upstanding wall (6) wherein first and second upstanding walls (4, 6) define therebetween a first dimension of the container (7), wherein the first and second upstanding walls (4, 6) are integral with a common base (9) defining a bottom of the container, the common base including ventilation holes (11) for allowing airflow through cooling the electronic support device (202) in use, wherein the frame comprises a first railing (8.1) and a second railing (8.2), the first railing and the second railing extending on opposite lateral sides of the container with respect to each other from the first upright wall to the second upright wall for defining therebetween a second dimension of the container (7), the second upstanding wall (6) being offset in an outward direction (D) relative to the container (7) to define an outwardly spaced wall portion (20) and an inner rim (13) in the container, wherein the outwardly spaced wall portion (20) includes a recess (35) extending downwardly from an upper edge (22) of the spaced wall portion (20) so that a mounting bracket (37) of the display device (201) can be received therein and supported against rotation on the rim (13). The support structure according to at least claim 1, wherein the inner edge (13) is arranged to inductively charge a communication device (203) and receive the communication device (203) thereon, for maintaining internet connection of the display device (201) and/or the electronic support device (202). The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 - 2, wherein the frame (2) comprises a magnetic smartphone holder (10) on an outer surface of the second upright wall (6). The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a spacer (12) mounted on the bottom of the holder for spacing an electronic support device (202) from the bottom to allow airflow during use. to cool between the bottom of the container and a bottom of the electronic support device (202) optionally the spacer on the bottom (12) being a cushion material such as rubber. The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the first and second upstanding walls (4, 6) comprises a wall spacer (14.4, 14.6) for spacing electronic support device (202) from the respective wall to allow cooling air to flow between each upright wall and the electronic support device (202). The support structure of at least claim 5, comprising a material (26.1, 26.2) on an inner surface of each railing (8.1, 8.2), wherein the wall spacer (14.4, 14.6) is of the pad material such as rubber to resist vibration transfer of the support structure to the electronic support device. The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the vehicle mounting (3) comprises - a hook (18) for fixing the support structure to an air inlet grill of a truck, or - a hook (18) for attaching the support structure with a double suction cup glass carrier (19) to a surface of the vehicle or a trailer. The support structure according to at least one of claims 1-7, comprising an AC socket (21) for receiving electricity from an external power supply and for distributing electricity to at least the support device (202) in use, and optionally wherein the AC socket is adapted to receive and distribute power from an alternating current of 110 - 250 V at 50/60 Hz. The support structure according to at least claim 8, wherein the AC socket (21) is attached to an outer surface (23) of the common base (9) and wherein the holder has a through hole (25) for allowing an electrical supply cable to thereby extend from the AC socket (21) to the support device (202). The support structure of at least claim 9, wherein the through hole extends through an inner surface (24) from the common base to the outer surface (23) of the common base (9). The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, comprising a DC socket (27) for receiving electricity from another external source and for distributing electricity in use to at least the display device (201), optionally the DC socket is arranged for distributing direct current electrical energy flow at 12 V. The support structure according to at least claims 9 and 11, in combination with any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the AC socket and the DC socket is adapted to support USB charging by including at least one USB charging port. The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 12, comprising a support device fastener (29) removably connectable to both the vehicle mount (3) and the display mount (5) for extending over the holder to secure it in use. of the electronic support device in the holder (7). The support structure according to at least one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the display mount comprises a removably connectable first transportation mount (31) for mounting the visual display device against a first relative movement to the frame during transportation, and optionally wherein the display mount further has a removably connectable second transport fastener (33) for securing the visual display device against a second relative movement to the frame occurring substantially perpendicular to the first relative movement during transport. The support structure according to at least one of claims 1-13, wherein the second dimension of the container is adaptable. An apparatus of a multimedia system (2002) for a vehicle and a support structure (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-15, wherein the system comprises: - visual display device (201); — the electronic support device (202); and - the communication device (203, 204); optional — a media streaming device; and further optionally - an additional device (205), such as an HDMI switch, for switching between an audio-visual input from the electronic support device and media streaming device to the display.