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Flat panel display including a hinge assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-26
APPLE INC
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[0007] A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.

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In addition, due to the proliferation of different and incompatible flat panel display interfaces, it is difficult, costly and time consuming to integrate flat panel displays into notebook computers, instrumentation and other devices with integrated displays.

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[0026] In a first embodiment of the present invention, an external hinge mechanism is provided which allows for a pivoting joint for a display utilizing either a VESA compliant mount or non-VESA compliant mount or stand. The hinge mechanism utilizes a combination of tension springs and friction hinges for counterbalancing the weight of the display. To describe the features of the present invention in more detail, refer now to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying figures.

[0027]FIG. 4 illustrates the back of a display 104 when removing the stand 102 in accordance with the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 4, a hex tool 402 is utilized to loosen and remove the screws 404 from the hinge assembly 106 that attach the stand 102 to the back of the display 104.

[0028]FIG. 4A shows the back of the panel display to illustrate the external hinge mechanism 106. The VESA-compliant mount adapter 302 is also shown.

[0029]FIG. 5 shows snapping the bumpers 502 into p...

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[0032] In a second embodiment of the present invention, a hinge mechanism which is partially internal and partially external to the display is provided which allows for a pivoting joint for a display. The second embodiment comprises a metal shield, plastic back cover and a hinge mechanism, all of which form part of the integrated computer display. In this type of display the processing system electronics are inside the display.

[0033]FIG. 7 shows an exploded view of the display assembly 700. As is seen the display assembly 700 includes a hinge mechanism 703, a metal shield 704 and a front cover 706. FIG. 8 shows the front cover 706 and the metal shield 704 attached together to form a single unit before the hinge mechanism 703 is put in place.

[0034]FIG. 9 shows the attached together front cover 706 and the metal shield 704 attached to the hinge mechanism 703.

[0035]FIG. 10 is an exploded view which shows metal shield 704 and the front cover 706 coupled to each other. The hinge mecha...

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Abstract

An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to displays and more particularly to flat panel displays utilized within an integrated system environment. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Flat panel displays have advanced to the point of being comparable with CRTs with respect to resolution, color capabilities and image quality. In most environments, flat panel displays are more desirable than CRTs due to their compact, portable size and low weight. [0003] In an integrated computer system environment it is desirable to be able to mount and remove the display from an integrated computer system in an easy and convenient manner. In addition, due to the proliferation of different and incompatible flat panel display interfaces, it is difficult, costly and time consuming to integrate flat panel displays into notebook computers, instrumentation and other devices with integrated displays. [0004] The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has developed a flat ...

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IPC IPC(8): F16M11/00G06F1/16H05K5/00H05K7/00
CPCF16M11/10F16M2200/041F16M2200/08Y10T29/49826Y10S248/923Y10T16/533Y10T29/49963F16M13/022
Inventor TERNUS, JOHNKNOPF, ERICCORBIN, SEANDEGNER, BRETTIULIIS, DANIELE DENISHIBORI, SHINHAN, AMY AIMEIHILLMAN, MICHAEL DAVIDMCBROOM, DANIEL LYNNMCBROOM, MICHAEL DAVIDSUDDERTH, BRIAN THOMAS
Owner APPLE INC
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