Dash dock and cradle design
The sliding display device system is a device for mounting a display devices in a recreational vehicle that allows for easy repositioning of the display device along a horizontal axis between the driver and passenger side along the dashboard.
1. A slidable mounting device for a vehicle comprising:
a. a vehicle further comprising a dashboard, the dashboard further comprising at least one slide groove;
b. at least one trolley assembly configured to be slideably connected to the slide groove and further comprising a mounting assembly configured to support a mountable device; and
c. a chain system.
2. The slideable mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the mountable device is a display device.
3. The slideable mounting device of claim 2 , wherein the display device is selected from the group consisting of: a touch-screen control mechanism, a radio, a GPS display, a map display device, a music or satellite radio control device, a climate control device, a vehicle control mechanism, a reverse camera display, a tablet computer, a digital music player, or any of a variety of electronic components, either of the consumer electronic or vehicle electronic varieties.
4. The slideable mounting device of claim 3 , wherein the display device is electronically coupled to the vehicle electronic system.
5. The slideable mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the mounting assembly is a display device mounting assembly further comprising a display device mounting bracket fixedly attached to the trolley assembly.
6. The slideable mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the display device mounting bracket further comprises at least one device retaining member.
7. The slideable mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a friction reduction mechanism between the at least one trolley assembly and the at least one slide groove.
8. The slideable mounting device of claim 7 , wherein the friction reduction mechanism is selected from the group consisting of: wheels, bearings, low resistance nylon, plastic, and grease.
9. A slideable mounting device for a vehicle comprising:
a. a vehicle further comprising a dashboard, the dashboard further comprising at least one slide groove;
b. at least one trolley assembly configured to be slideably connected to the slide groove and further comprising a mounting assembly configured to support a mountable device; and
c. a chain system.
10. The slideable mounting device of claim 9 , further comprising an electronic coupling.
11. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a mounting assembly locking member configured to prevent movement of the mounting assembly.
12. The slideable mounting device of claim 9 wherein the mounting assembly is a work station, wherein the work station further comprises a work surface, and the work surface fixedly connected to the trolley assembly.
13. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a cord organizing member.