Vehicle visual display system

摘要

A visual display device for vehicles and portable operation is provided, comprising a display arrangement for the display of data and a holding device for securing the display arrangement to the vehicle. Data and/or power may be provided either internally or externally through the holding device to the display arrangement. The visual display device is easily movable to accommodate the user's preferences, and may be transportable to locations other than the vehicle. Additionally, the visual display unit may function as a wireless terminal for an auxiliary television unit by receiving satellite or wireless transmissions and transmitting these to the auxiliary television unit. Methods for using the visual display device attached to a vehicle and as a portable unit are also provided, allowing for a wide range of data sources and internal power configurations.

主权项

1. A visual display unit for a vehicle comprising:
a holding device attachable to headrest bars of the vehicle and including:
a central part configured to be positioned between the headrest bars and including respective recesses at opposite ends of the central part;holding jaws respectively detachably connected to the opposite ends to couple the holding device with the headrest bars in a clamping manner, the holding jaws including respective recesses facing the corresponding recesses of the central part, where the recesses of the holding jaws and the corresponding recesses of the central part form respective clamping bores through which the headrest bars pass; anda coupling arrangement including a first connector; and a display arrangement for displaying data and including a portable display module and a second connector detachably coupled to the first connector, where the display arrangement is detachably coupled to the holding device via the first connector and the second connector, and the display arrangement when detached is configured to be operable for displaying data independently of the vehicle, wherein the holding device is configured to remain attached to the headrest bars when the display arrangement is detached from the holding device.