Vehicle entertainment system
View Patent ↗An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system.
1. A vehicle entertainment system, comprising:
a video system including a video monitor;
a cradle secured within a ceiling of a vehicle, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system, the cradle includes a docking port with a face plate that is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle; and
a cover for covering the cradle when not in use wherein the cover includes a light.
2. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the video system includes a video source, and the video source is a DVD player or hard drive.
3. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the cradle.
4. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the cradle includes a primary recess into which the video system is mounted.
5. The entertainment system according to claim 4 , wherein the video system includes a release latch and a safety button preventing inadvertent actuation of the release latch.
6. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , further including at least one docking station to which the video system may be selectively secured when not coupled to the cradle.
7. The entertainment system according to claim 6 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the docking station.
8. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the video system includes a base selectively secured to the cradle, and the base includes a means for pivoting the video monitor.
9. The entertainment system according to claim 8 , wherein the base includes means for pivoting the video monitor about multiple axes.
10. A vehicle entertainment system, comprising:
a video system including a video monitor;
a cradle secured within a ceiling of a vehicle, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system, the cradle includes a docking port with a face plate that is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle; and
a cover for covering the cradle when not in use wherein the cover includes a power source.
11. The entertainment system according to claim 10 , wherein the video system includes a video source, and the video source is a DVD player or hard drive.
12. The entertainment system according to claim 10 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the cradle.
13. The entertainment system according to claim 10 , wherein the cradle includes a primary recess into which the video system is mounted.
14. The entertainment system according to claim 13 , wherein the video system includes a release latch and a safety button preventing inadvertent actuation of the release latch.
15. The entertainment system according to claim 10 , further including at least one docking station to which the video system may be selectively secured when not coupled to the cradle.
16. The entertainment system according to claim 15 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the docking station.
17. The entertainment system according to claim 10 , wherein the video system includes a base selectively secured to the cradle, and the base includes a means for pivoting the video monitor.
18. The entertainment system according to claim 17 , wherein the base includes means for pivoting the video monitor about multiple axes.