How to choose a projector bracket?

Many homes today have different types of projectors. These elements of modern video equipment differ not only in structural and functional terms, but also in installation methods. Some users simply put them on separate tables or shelves, while others fix them to the ceiling using special brackets or even motorized lifts. We'll talk about installation devices for projectors in this article.

The bracket for a multimedia projector is a special holder to which the device is directly attached.

Most projector holders are made of durable metal. Less commonly, you can find rods made of wood or plastic.

The bracket consists of a number of main components:

• holding part (the mount itself for video projectors);
• barbells;
• caliper.

Bracket designs vary depending on their types. Thanks to this, consumers have the opportunity to choose a suitable option for multimedia equipment of any modification and for any conditions of use.

There are many quality projector floor brackets on the market. You can find multifunctional designs that are designed to accommodate both a projector and a laptop. Many of these products are mobile and equipped with casters.... These stands can be easily moved from place to place as needed.

Among the floor brackets, there are many models that can be adjusted in both height and tilt. These are comfortable structures with high stability. Such options can be used not only at home, but also in conference rooms, hotels, training centers.

In addition, special wall brackets are available for installing projectors. These fasteners can be a shelf that acts as a stand. Outward hinges with adjustable outreach from the wall and variable angle of inclination are often used. These devices are very popular and are sold in many stores.

As in the case of other fasteners, here it is necessary to carefully consider the location of all the necessary components and the distance between them. The most reliable are metal wall holders.

There are a variety of projector ceiling brackets. They differ in their design features, as well as in size and appearance. Let's get to know them better.

Simple fasteners are inexpensive and do not have complex parts. They are as simple as possible, but at the same time they are quite reliable. Most of these designs are universal and are suitable for almost all models of multimedia projectors.

Otherwise, these fasteners are also called "spiders". Brackets of this type are among the most demanded.They are most often fixed on a ceiling base.

The design of such fasteners is assembled from the following components.

1. Mounting foot... This is the upper half of the bracket and is attached directly to the ceiling using anchors or dowels.
2. Gripping body assembly... This component of the structure is just called "crab" or "spider", since its grips resemble tentacles in appearance. The assembly consists of several strips that are screwed to the cover of the projector.
3. Swivel joint... The element that connects the heel and crab of the bracket. Thanks to this component, the ability to rotate or tilt multimedia technology appears.

Most manufacturers produce similar holders with the same heel and pivot design. And here the "crabs" themselves can have different shapes and designs, therefore they are subdivided into several types.

1. X-shaped... They have fixed bars.
2. The elements with movable adjustable valves.
3. With sliding clampsparallel.

Telescopic (or retractable) models of brackets are often used to fix projectors. They have a retractable bar. The ceiling uprights are a round or square tube that holds the crab together with the mounting foot. In the upper part there is an adjusting mechanism, with the help of which it is possible to align the bar vertically.

Motorized devices that are usually installed in suspended ceilings or dedicated niches. If the equipment is not in use, it is lifted. This prevents accidental damage to the equipment.

Elevator type brackets are not arranged in the same way as the above options. These products provide a platform on which to display and secure the projector.... Instead of a standard bar, there is a special scissor mechanism.

Lift brackets are recognized as one of the most convenient and practical designsideal for high-rise office environments or conference rooms. True, such brackets are more bulky and large. On sale, you can find more compact options designed for installation in an ordinary city apartment.

Let's consider what nuances you need to consider when choosing the perfect bracket for fixing your projector.

• Find out the permissible load of the stand... It must correspond to the mass of the device, which is reflected in the technical documentation. Only if this condition is met, you can be sure that the base will withstand the weight of the equipment. It should be borne in mind that most ceiling brackets are designed to support a weight of no more than 11 kg.
• The location of all sockets and holes for connecting to the equipment must be identical.... If a part is universal, it must be selected in such a way that the platform is configured as accurately and carefully as possible. This condition is a safety factor.
• The dimensional parameters of the boom must necessarily correspond to the projection distance... Even parts with sliding mechanisms have certain length restrictions. That is why, first, you need to make all the necessary calculations and find out at what level the screen will be suspended.
• Decide on the available functionality... For example, what is the tolerance of rotation or tilt of the hinge device. With such components, users will not only be able to customize the picture as accurately as possible, but will also be able to change the area of ​​the screen.
• The design of the ceiling must not be ignored if a ceiling holder is selected... For example, in an attic, the roof is at an angle, so here you need to buy a bracket, the angle of inclination of which is adjustable.

It is not enough to choose the right projector bracket. It is also necessary to correctly install the suspension. To do this, you must follow a few basic rules.

When it comes to modern types of ceiling brackets, then they need to be fixed in a standard way. To do this, the necessary holes are drilled with a perforator, dowels are inserted into them, and then screws are screwed into the dowels through the holes of the mounting foot. It may seem that there is nothing difficult in this. But this is not entirely true if stretch or suspended ceilings are arranged in the dwelling.

It is recommended to plan the installation of a projector bracket at the stage of repair work, when the owners still have the opportunity to hide all cables or wires leading to the projector.

Today, suspended ceilings are very popular, which are built from white sheets of drywall. In this case, the wires are easiest to mask. These include signal and power cables for connecting to the projector. A socket can be arranged between the suspended ceiling and the load-bearing ceiling, if you are sure that in this place it will be well protected from moisture and moisture.

If the weight of the fasteners and the installed equipment is more than 5 kg, then to fix the bracket, you can use special butterfly dowels that open behind the drywall when self-tapping screws are screwed into them.

Some users make a small hole in the plasterboard sheets to secure the bracket to the concrete ceiling slab. True, such a solution will require additional decoration of the hole made.

Stretch types of ceilings are also quite fashionable nowadays. It is an attractive and practical design. However, it has its own characteristics. All work performed with stretch ceilings must be carried out by qualified specialists. If the owners know about the installation of the projector before the start of the repair work, then it is required to mount mortgages to the base ceiling base, and then screw the bracket penny to them... If the rod length indicators allow, then it is quite possible to abandon the use of mortgages.

Then, in the canvas opposite the mortgages, it will be necessary to burn out holes and strengthen them with a special ring. The bar is brought out through the hole made.

If the installation work on fixing the stretch ceiling has already been completed, then in order to place the bracket under the equipment, the ceiling will need to be partially dismantled... The fixture for equipment in the given case is fixed on the base surface of the ceiling.

Let's take a look at some of the tips for installing a projection bracket.

• When choosing a bracket to place your projector, it is important to consider that elevator specimens are the most demanding and difficult to install... It is difficult to set up the mechanism for raising and extending the structure, therefore, usually they turn to professional craftsmen for such work.
• If you can't do without a barbell, it is recommended to refer to box or frame ceiling holders.
• The further the device is positioned from the screen, the easier it will be to install the bracket.... However, as distance increases, the brightness level of the image decreases, which will cause a lot of darkening of the room.
• When installing the bracket, you need to ensure that the fastening is secure.... The part must be mounted as efficiently as possible so that there is no danger of the device falling and getting injured by household members.
• It is advisable to bring all the necessary cable lines to the place where the bracket is installed in advance.... Thus, you will help yourself not to be distracted by such events during the installation work.
• Do not rush to start work on installing the device holder. Before that be sure to check the specifications of your projector... Then you will know exactly what jobs or problems you will have to face in the future.
• High-quality brackets are included with many models of modern projectors... In this case, it makes no sense to buy individual parts. It is recommended to install the equipment using the holders that come with it.

In the next video, see an overview of one of the projectors and how to mount it on the wall.