US20080067312A1 - Modular rigging system for displays - Google Patents
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Abstract
A modular rigging system is provided for accommodating a plurality of displays in an array and can be attachable to a substrate. The system can comprise at least one rigging rail that can be attached to a rear section of the display and a mounting interface that can attach the rigging rail to the structure. The rigging rails and the mounting interface can each be configured to allow adjustability of the system, such as providing for the tilt, angular orientation, and/or rotation of the displays attached to the rigging system.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/845,936, filed Sep. 20, 2006, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Inventions
- Preferred embodiments of the present inventions relate to structural means for assembling displays, such as video displays, and in particular, flat panel displays, together in arrays. In particular, a rigging system is provided through which a contractor can selectively position one or more video displays on a floor, wall, or ceiling. Further, some embodiments allow the contractor to rig or mount from overhead as few as one video panel as well as easily build and rig full columns of LCD and plasma video displays, and then join the columns horizontally into full arrays of video panels.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Conventional video displays have either been mounted on stands, placed on table tops, suspended from ceilings with pipe, or mounted to walls using wall brackets.
- An aspect of at least one of the embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that there is a need for a modular rigging system that is designed to accommodate video displays (e.g., CRT monitors, LCD, and/or plasma displays), for example, to facilitate building of arrays of video panel displays. Accordingly, a modular rigging system is provided that can allow a contractor/user to selectively assemble one or more video displays in a desired configuration. The system can be used with displays having different sizes. Additionally, the system can be free-standing or suspended from a wall, ceiling, or other structure. The system can be configured to provide a stable and reliable structure that can be used in a variety of venues for various purposes.
- According to an embodiment, the modular rigging system can accommodate a plurality of video displays in an array. The rigging system can be attachable to a substrate or structure, such as a floor, wall, ceiling, vertical or horizontal surface or a freestanding structure. Each video display utilized in conjunction with the system can have front, side, and rear sections. The system comprises a mounting interface and at least one rigging rail.
- The mounting interface can have a mounting component and a support component. The mounting component can facilitate attachment of the mounting interface to the structure. The rigging rail can be attachable to each video display. For example, the rigging rail can be attachable to the rear or side section of each video display, or to other sections, combination, or methods thereof as possible by one of skill in the art. Additionally, the rigging rail can be attachable to the support component of the mounting interface. Further, each rigging rail can comprise first and second ends and a plurality of attachment points disposed intermediate the first and second ends of the rigging rail.
- In accordance with one embodiment, the first end of a first rigging rail can be attachable to a second end of a second rigging rail for interconnecting adjacent video displays. Further, the attachment points can be sized and configured to mate with the support component of the mounting interface for attaching the system to the structure.
- Furthermore, the mounting interface can include a wall bracket, a support cable and anchor shackle, a overhead rigging truss, or other such structures. The attachment points of the rigging rail can include at least one hole. In addition, the attachment points can include a plurality of holes arranged in an arcuate pattern.
- The rigging rail can be configured as a flange, and can include an attachment member that is sized and configured to attach the rigging rail to the rear section of the video display. Finally, the system can further include at least one link member having first and second ends. The first end can be attachable to one of the attachment points of a first rigging rail and the second end can be attachable to one of the attachment points of a second rail for rigidly supporting the first rigging rail in an angular relationship with respect to the second rigging rail. Other various embodiments and features are described in greater detail in the drawings and description below.
- The abovementioned and other features of the inventions disclosed herein are described below with reference to the drawings of the preferred embodiments. The illustrated embodiments are intended to illustrate, but not to limit the inventions. The drawings contain the following figures:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rear section of a video display illustrating placement of a pair of rigging rails in accordance with an embodiment of the present inventions. -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an embodiment of a modular rigging system wherein the rear section of three video displays are linked together vertically from a wall mount into a single column using an exemplary mounting interface. -
FIG. 2B is a side view of the system shown inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein the rear section of a video display is configured for rigging at selected angles between 0° vertical to 90° horizontal using another exemplary mounting interface. -
FIG. 3B is a side view of the embodiment of the system shown inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein the rear sections of three video displays linked together to form a planar array of the displays using another exemplary mounting interface. -
FIG. 4B is a side view of the embodiment of the system shown inFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 5A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein the rear portions of five video displays are linked together in a convex array. -
FIG. 5B is a side view of the embodiment of the system shown inFIG. 5A . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an overhead rigging truss that can be used with the mounting interface in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein the overhead rigging truss is utilized to support a dual hang of three video displays linked together. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a yet another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein a 5×5 array of video displays is accommodated. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a yet another embodiment of the modular rigging system wherein a 20×5 array of video displays is accommodated. - While the present description sets forth specific details of various embodiments, it will be appreciated that the description is illustrative only and should not be construed in any way as limiting. Furthermore, various applications of such embodiments and modifications thereto, which may occur to those who are skilled in the art, are also encompassed by the general concepts described herein.
- As discussed herein, various embodiments of a modular rigging system are provided that can enable a user to easily build and rig full arrays of displays, which can be video displays. The video displays are preferably flat panel displays such as LCD and plasma video displays, but may also be non-flat panel video displays, such as CRT monitors or other types of displays. According to an implementation, the user can build and rig full vertical columns of the displays, then join the columns horizontally into arrays of video panels, thereby creating two dimensional area displays or three dimensional, e.g., ¼ turn, ½ turn or full circular displays. Of course, any array geometries are possible through the modular rigging systems.
- As few as one display can be accommodated in the system; however, in preferred embodiments, multiple displays can be joined to form arrays of video displays. In this regard, the arrays can be formed as spherical arrays, planar arrays, or other geometric configurations. The array configuration can be determined according to the design requirements and application of the system. For example, in an arena, a semi-spherical or spherical array may be appropriate. In an auditorium, a planar or convex array may be appropriate. Further applications may beneficially employ convex arrays, linear arrays, or other shaped arrays, as desired.
- Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are made for purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiments and not for purposes of limiting the same,
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective views of a flatpanel video display 10. The video display has afront section 12 and arear section 14. Generally, the front section of thedisplay 10 includes a display screen (not shown) that occupies substantially theentire front section 12 of thedisplay 10. Additionally, therear section 14 of thedisplay 10 can be configured in a variety of ways, and is generally formed to accommodate electronics necessary to operate thedisplay 10. Commonly, therear section 14 of thedisplay 10 can include designated sections whereat thedisplay 10 can be rigidly attached to a substrate or structure, such as a floor, wall, ceiling, vertical or horizontal surface or a freestanding structure. In accordance with an embodiment shown inFIGS. 1-9 , a uniquely configuredmodular rigging system 20 is provided to accommodate a plurality of video displays 10 in array by attaching to the mounting sections of therear sections 14 of thedisplays 10. Exemplary components and embodiments are now described below. - According to an embodiment, the
modular rigging system 20 can be configured to adjustably attach at least onedisplay 10 to a structure, which can include any variety of horizontal or vertical surfaces. In this regard, it is contemplated that the riggingsystem 20 can be attached to a wall, a free-standing post, a ceiling, an inclined or declined surface, suspension cables, or any other variety of structures that can bear the weight of thesystem 20 and anydisplays 10 that are attached thereto. - With reference now to
FIG. 1 , themodular rigging system 20 can be configured to include at least one riggingrail 30 that is attachable to therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. As shown inFIG. 1 , according to an embodiment, a pair of first rigging rails 30 can be attached to therear section 14 of thedisplay 10 at opposing ends of thedisplay 10. Each riggingrail 30 can be configured as a planar, substantially continuously elongate member that extends orthogonally from therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. However, the riggingrail 30 can be configured in a non-planar configuration, such as a tubular, rectangular, or any other variety of cross-sectional shapes and configurations. In addition, the riggingrail 30 can be formed from a plurality of individual parts, as opposed to being a single continuous elongate member. Finally, it is contemplated that the riggingrail 30 can extend horizontally or vertically along therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. Thus, when either asingle rigging rail 30 or a multiple rigging rails 30 are utilized, various configurations and geometries are possible. - In the embodiments illustrated in
FIG. 1 , each riggingrail 30 comprises afirst end 32 and asecond end 34. As indicated above, the riggingrail 30 can be configured in a variety of configurations. With reference toFIG. 1 , the riggingrail 30 is shown as including anarch member 36 that extends intermediate thefirst end 32 and thesecond end 34. Although the illustratedarch member 36 has an arched or curved geometry, other geometries are possible, including for example, rectangular geometries. Thearch member 36 can be curvilinear, and preferably defines a generally constant radius. Nevertheless, thearch member 36 can also define a variable radius curve. - As also illustrated in
FIG. 1 , according to an aspect of at least some embodiments, the riggingrail 30 can also comprise a plurality of attachment points 38. In the illustrated embodiment, the attachment points 38 are shown as a series of holes that extend through the riggingrail 30. The attachment points can be distributed at any position along the riggingrail 30, according to design requirements of thesystem 20. The exemplary embodiments illustrated herein illustrate that the attachment points 38 can be distributed at thefirst end 32, thesecond end 34, and thearch member 36 in order to provide appropriate structure that allows thedisplays 10 to be accommodated in an array that can be adjusted according to user requirements. As such, various other patterns for the attachment points 38 can be devised. For example, although thearch member 36 can be included in the riggingrail 30, the rigging rail can be formed as a substantially rectangular, non-arcuate member where along the attachment points 38 are distributed in a substantially arcuate pattern. The pattern of the attachment points 38 can allow thedisplay 10 to be tiltably, rotatably, and/or otherwise adjustably attached to the structure. - As also shown in
FIG. 1 , the riggingrail 30 can also include anattachment member 40. Theattachment member 40 can be defined as that portion of the riggingrail 30 that provides interconnection of the riggingrail 30 to thedisplay 10. Theattachment member 40 can be contiguous with the riggingrail 30, such as being formed from a single continuous piece of material. Alternatively, theattachment member 40 can be fastened to the riggingrail 30, such as by welding, screws and nuts, adhesive, joints, such as a hinge joint, and/or conventional fastening means. Theattachment member 40 can also be generally perpendicularly aligned with thearch member 30. However, although in some embodiments, theattachment member 40 can be oriented at an angle, such as between 45-90 degrees, with respect to thearch member 30. - The
attachment member 40 is preferably configured to couple the riggingrail 30 to therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. In this regard, some embodiments of theattachment member 40 can be configured to provide hinge-like movement for the riggingrail 30, or theattachment 40 can be configured to rigidly interconnect the riggingrail 30 to therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. Theattachment 40 can also be configured to extend along the entire length of the riggingrail 30 intermediate thefirst end 32 and thesecond end 34. -
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment wherein theattachment member 40 is a single continuous member that extends intermediate the rigging rails 30 and is interconnected therewith. However, theattachment member 40 can also comprise a plurality of individual members that interconnects with the rigging rails 30. Theattachment member 40 can also be configured to include a plurality of individual elements that attach to the riggingrail 30 at thefirst end 32, thesecond end 34, and along acentral portion 42 of the rigging rail. In either embodiment, theattachment member 40 preferably interconnects the rigging rails 30 to thedisplay 10 so that thedisplay 10 can be supported therefrom. Thus, theattachment member 40 can be configured to properly secure the riggingrail 30 to therear section 14 of thedisplay 10. - Furthermore, it is contemplated that the
attachment member 40 as shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 1 can be used in combination with any of the other embodiments and features disclosed herein. Additional modifications to theattachment member 40 can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - With reference now to
FIG. 2A , there is shown a perspective rear view of threedisplays 10 and an embodiment of themodular rigging system 20 that links thedisplays 10 together vertically in a single column.FIG. 2B is a side view of thedisplays 10 andsystem 20 illustrated inFIG. 2A . - As illustrated
FIG. 2A , thesystem 20 can be configured to include two rigging rail rigging rails 30 that are attached to therear sections 14 of eachdisplay 10. The first ends 32 and the second ends 34 of each of the rigging rails 30 can be configured to directly or indirectly interconnect to the respective ones of the first ends 32 and the second ends 34 of adjacent rigging rails 30. For example, a hinged link mechanism 44 can provide indirect connection of the respective ones of the first ends 32 and the second ends 34 of adjacent rigging rails 30. In order to accomplish this interconnection, each of the first ends 32 and the second ends 34 can include apertures through which a fastener, such as a bolt, can be inserted to thereby interconnect thefirst end 32 with thesecond end 34. Alternatively, the first ends 32 and the second ends 34 can be provided with hooks, protrusions, or other elements sufficient to thereby interconnect thefirst end 32 with thesecond end 34. - As also illustrated in the embodiment shown in
FIG. 2A , the riggingsystem 20 can further include a mountinginterface 50. The mountinginterface 50 can include a mountingcomponent 52 and asupport component 54. The mountingcomponent 52 can be sized and configured to attach the mountinginterface 50 to the structure (shown as avertical wall 58 inFIG. 2B ). In this regard, the mountingcomponent 52 can include a plurality of holes or apertures through which screws, hooks, or other fasteners can be inserted to attach the mountinginterface 50 to the structure. - Furthermore, the
support component 54 can be sized and configured to mate with at least oneattachment point 38 of the riggingrail 30. It is contemplated that thesupport component 54 can include a plurality of holes that are distributed along the support component in a specified pattern in order to facilitate tiltability, rotatability, and adjustability of thesystem 20, as desired. For example, as shown inFIG. 2B , thesupport component 54 can include a pivot point 60 and a plurality of adjustment points 62. The pivot point 60 can be used to interconnect the riggingrail 30 to thesupport component 54 and to allow the riggingrail 30 to pivot freely about the pivot point 60. Additionally, the tilt or rotation of thesystem 20 can be adjusted by positioning the riggingrail 30 relative to thesupport component 54 as desired, and interconnecting thesupport component 54 to one of the adjustment points 62. In this manner, it is contemplated that the riggingrail 30 can interconnect with thesupport component 54 at least two points. In such an implementation, the orientation of the riggingrail 30 can be fixed relative to thesupport component 54, the mountingcomponent 52, and the structure. - In accordance with yet another embodiment, the
modular rigging system 20 can further comprise at least onelink member 70. Thelink member 70 can include afirst end 72 and a second 74. In some embodiments, thelink member 70 can be configured as a substantially planar member that is fabricated from metal, plastic, or other materials. As shown inFIG. 2B , thelink member 70 can interconnect adjacent rigging rails 30 that are attached toadjacent displays 10 thefirst end 72 of thelink member 70 can interconnect with the attachment points 38 of anuppermost rigging rail 30 a, and thesecond end 74 of thelink member 70 can interconnect with anattachment point 38 of alower rigging rail 30 b. As such, thelink member 70 can serve to fix the angular orientation of the uppermost riggingrail 30 a with respect to thelower rigging rail 30 b. As shown in the exemplary embodiment illustrated inFIG. 2B , thelink member 70 can be utilized to fix thedisplays 10 in a substantially planar configuration. Other configurations and modifications are described below. - With reference now to
FIGS. 3A-3B , another embodiment of the as shown therein, the mountinginterface 50 can be comprised of twosuspension cables 80 and two devises 82. As illustrated inFIGS. 3A-3B , thedevises 82 can be configured as anchor shackles. In this regard, the anchor shackles may be operative to interconnect thecables 80 to the riggingrail 30 at one of the attachment points 38. Anattachment point 38 can be selected corresponding to a desired tilt angle of thedisplay 10. As described above, the attachment points 38 can be distributed along the riggingrail 30 in any variety of desired patterns. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 3A-3B , the pattern selected for the attachment points 38 can allow a contractor to control tilt angle of asingle display 10. When multiple displays 10 are used,additional cables 80 and devises 82 can be used. In such an embodiment, thedisplays 10 can be vertically interconnected at thesecond end 34 of anuppermost rigging rail 30 a and thefirst end 32 of alower rigging rail 30 b. Additionally, it is contemplated that thecable 80 can be varied in length in order to produce a desired tilt angle of thedisplays 10. The length of thecable 80 can correspond to the configuration of thelink member 70 and the attachment points 38, which can provide complimentary modes of stabilizing and orienting thesystem 20. Indeed, various embodiments and implementations can be devised utilizing the teachings herein, such as incorporating at least onelink member 70 into thesystem 20 to adjust the angular orientation of the rigging rails 30 with respect to each other. Thus, rigging at selected angles between 0° vertical to 90° horizontal can be accomplished using the teachings herein. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A-4B , an additional embodiment of themodular rigging system 20 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the mountinginterface 50 is illustrated as being attachable to the first ends 32 of the uppermost riggingrail 30 a in order to suspend thedisplays 10. As mentioned above with respect toFIGS. 3A-3B , the mountinginterface 50 can include at least onecable 80 and at least oneclevis 82. Further, the mounting interface can include abar mount structure 84 comprised of anupper portion 86 and alower portion 88. In use, thebar mount structure 84 can be used to facilitate the set-up and take-down of thesystem 20 for given applications, such as concerts, fairs, or other events that require the expedition set-up and take-down of equipment. Therefore, theupper portion 86 can be coupled to thecables 80 via thedevises 82. Thelower portion 88 can be attached to the first ends 32 of the uppermost rigging rails 30 a. Theupper portion 86 and thelower portion 88 can be sized and configured to be quickly interconnected. - In accordance with another embodiment, the
bar mount structure 84 can allow the suspended displays 10 to rotate about arotational axis 90. Thus, the mountinginterface 50 can be configured to allow thesystem 20 to rotate about the verticalrotational axis 90. In addition, the mountinginterface 50 can include additional components, such as motors and gears that allow a user to selectively rotate the array ofdisplays 10 from a remote location. For example, if an array ofdisplays 10 is suspended from such an embodiment of the mountinginterface 50, the user can configure the mounting interface to rotate continuously over time or corresponding to specific time intervals such that thedisplays 10 can be viewed from any given position around thesystem 20. Such an implementation may be beneficial in a stadium or arena where the desired viewing audience encircles thesystem 20. - In addition,
FIGS. 4A and 4B also illustrate that thelink members 70 can be used to interconnect adjacent rigging rails 30 in order to ensure that thedisplays 10 are oriented in a substantially planar, vertical configuration. - With reference now to
FIGS. 5A-5B , yet another embodiment of thesystem 20 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the system can further comprise anoverhead rigging truss 100. As shown inFIG. 5A , theoverhead rigging truss 100 can be of a rectangular shape having a width that corresponds to a width defined by the rigging rails 30 attached to thedisplays 10. Theoverhead rigging truss 100 can include a plurality of suspension points 102 and a plurality of connection points 104. Theoverhead rigging truss 100 can be configured to connect to thelower portion 88 of thebar mount 84 at selected ones of the suspension points 102. Further, theoverhead rigging truss 100 can also connect to thefirst end 32 of the uppermost riggingrail 30 a at selected ones of the connection points 104. Finally, as shown inFIGS. 5A-5B , the tables 80 can be interconnected to the connection points 104 and to anattachment point 38 of a lowermost rigging rail 30 c. Thus, as illustrated inFIGS. 5A-5B , theoverhead rigging truss 100 can allow the contractor to modify the arrangement of thecables 80 and the attachment of the mountinginterface 50 and the attachment of the uppermost riggingrail 30 a. As also shown inFIG. 5B , a plurality oflink members 70 can be used to interconnect adjacent rigging rails 30 such that theadjacent displays 10 are oriented in a non-planar configuration. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of theoverhead rigging truss 100. As illustrated inFIG. 6 , the suspension points 102 can be arranged along anupper edge 106 of opposingside members 108 of the riggingtruss 100. The opposingside members 108 can be interconnected by support trusses 110. The support trusses can be arranged in a variety of configurations and preferably ensure that the opposingside members 108 maintain a fixed relationship with respect to each other. As discussed above, thevarious suspension points 102 andconnection points 104 can enable the user to select from a variety of arrangements and modify the angular orientation of themodular rigging system 20. - With reference now to
FIG. 7 , an additional exemplary embodiment of themodular rigging system 20 is shown. As illustrated therein, themodular rigging system 20 can include the riggingtruss 100 and a pair of opposing sets ofdisplays 10. The uppermost rigging rails 30 a can be attached to the riggingtruss 100 at opposing ends 112 of the riggingtruss 100, which configuration can tend to balance the weight supported by the riggingtruss 100. Further, thecables 80 can be connected to acentral suspension point 114 via thedevises 82. It is contemplated that in such an embodiment, thedisplays 10 can be arranged in a substantially planar configuration or oriented in a non-planar configuration. For example, thelink members 70 can be used to fix the orientation of adjacent rigging rails 30, as described herein. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8 and 9 , additional embodiments of the riggingsystem 20 are illustrated. As illustrated inFIG. 8 , it is contemplated that thedisplays 10 can be arranged in a convex 3-dimensional array. In such an embodiment, the mountinginterface 50 can include amaster truss 120. Themaster truss 120 can be configured to include a series of upper engagement points 122 whereatlower portions 88 of thebar mount structure 84 can interconnect with themaster truss 120. Additionally, thelower portions 88 of thebar mount structure 84 can interconnect with themaster truss 120 such that thebar mount structure 84 can rotate horizontally relative to themaster truss 120 from a central pivot point. - With reference now to
FIG. 9 , a circular array ofdisplays 10 is illustrated. The embodiment illustrated inFIG. 9 can be achieved by interconnecting fourmaster trusses 120 of the riggingsystem 20 illustrated inFIG. 8 . As such, the 5×5 convex array ofdisplays 10 shown inFIG. 8 can be combined with additional 5×5 convex arrays to form the 20×5 circular array ofdisplays 10 illustrated inFIG. 9 . As discussed herein, various components can be included in the embodiments shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 in order to provide stability, adjustability, and convenience of assembly and disassembly. - In addition, embodiments such as that illustrated in
FIG. 9 can be stabilized by interconnecting lateral portions of thepanels 10. For example, the lower or second ends 34 of the rigging rails 30 coupled to thebottommost displays 10 can be coupled to the lower or second ends 34 of the horizontally adjacent or laterally spaced displays 10. Accordingly, thesystem 20 can be rigidly interconnected at various points in order to ensure the structural stability thereof. - Furthermore, it is contemplated that the embodiments discussed herein can include additional components and mechanisms to provide automated adjustability of the
modular rigging system 20. Although the embodiments have been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the teachings herein extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the embodiment and obvious modifications and equivalence thereof. In addition, while several variations of the embodiments have been shown and described in detail, other modifications, which are within the scope of these embodiments, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is also contemplated that various combinations or subcombinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiment may be made and still fall within the scope of these teachings. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed embodiments. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the embodiments herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.
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1. A modular rigging system for accommodating a plurality of video displays in an array, the rigging system being attachable to a structure, the video displays each having front and rear sections, the system comprising:
a mounting interface having a mounting component and a support component, the mounting component facilitating attachment of the mounting interface to the structure;
at least one rigging rail being attachable to the rear section of each video display and to the support component of the mounting interface, each rigging rail comprising:
first and second ends, the first end of a first rigging rail being attachable to a second end of a second rigging rail for interconnecting adjacent video displays; and
a plurality of attachment points disposed along the rigging rail, the attachment points being sized and configured to facilitate coupling with the support component of the mounting interface for attaching the system to the structure.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the mounting interface includes a wall bracket.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the mounting interface includes a support cable and anchor shackle.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the attachment points of the rigging rail includes at least one hole.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the attachment points include a plurality of holes arranged in an arcuate pattern.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the rigging rails are vertically positionable with the first end of a given rigging rail being attachable to a second end of another given rigging rail for vertically interconnecting adjacent video displays.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the rigging rail is configured as a flange.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the rigging rail includes an attachment member being sized and configured to attach the rigging rail to the rear section of the video display.
9. The system of claim 1 further including at least one link member having first and second ends, the first end being attachable to one of the attachment points of a first rigging rail and the second end being attachable to one of the attachment points of a second rail for rigidly supporting the first rigging rail in an angular relationship with respect to the second rigging rail.
10. The system of claim 1 , comprising two rigging rails for each video display.
11. An array of flat panel video displays, comprising at least two flat panel video displays and the rigging system of claim 1 .
12. A modular rigging system for accommodating a plurality of displays in an array, the displays each having front and rear sections, the system comprising:
a mounting interface having a mounting component and a support component, the mounting component supporting the system with respect to a substrate;
at least one rigging rail being attachable to the rear section of each display and to the support component of the mounting interface, each rigging rail comprising:
first and second ends, the first end of a first rigging rail being attachable to a second end of a second rigging rail for interconnecting adjacent displays; and
a plurality of attachment points disposed along the rigging rail, the attachment points being sized and configured to facilitate coupling with the support component of the mounting interface for attaching the system to the structure.
13. The system of claim 12 further including at least one link member having first and second ends, the first end being attachable to an attachment point of a rigging rail of an upper display and the second end being attachable to an attachment point of a rigging rail of a lower display for rigidly supporting the upper display in an angular relationship with respect to the lower display.
14. The system of claim 12 wherein the rigging rails are curvilinear.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein the rigging rails define a substantially constant radius.
16. The system of claim 12 wherein the attachment points include a plurality of holes arranged in an arcuate pattern.
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