Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge...
Reexamination Certificate
2000-08-17
2001-11-20
Mah, Chuck Y. (Department: 3626)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Hinge
Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge...
C016S382000, C016S387000, C016S235000, C016S221000, C403S012000, C248S201000, C248S544000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06317926
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a device for fixing an LCD (liquid crystal display) unit for a computer, and more particularly relates to a device for fixing an LCD unit for a computer which will simplify the assembly process.
2. Related Art
In a computer structure, the device for fixing an LCD unit to a main body of computer generally includes a pair of slots formed on the case of the computer, and a pair of connecting blades extended from pivots of the LCD unit and capable of being inserted into the slots. As shown in
FIG. 1A
, there are two pivots
91
formed under the LCD unit
9
of the computer. Each pivot
91
includes two relatively rotating portions in which one portion
911
is fixed to the LCD unit; while the other portion
912
is connected to a connecting plate
8
by a screw
913
, so that the LCD unit
9
can be rotated relatively to the connecting plate
8
. At least a connector
93
and wires are used to connected to a mating connector and wires on the main body
2
of the computer so as to transmit signals from the computer to the LCD. As shown in
FIG. 1B
, in the process of assembly, the LCD unit
9
with connecting blades
8
fixed thereon is first placed on the slots
21
of the main body
2
with the connecting blades
8
partially inserted in the slots
21
. In order to prevent the LCD unit from dropping and hindering the connectors
93
to be connected to the main body
2
, one has to hold the LCD unit
9
by one hand, and use the other hand for connecting the connectors
93
. This one hand operation for connecting the connectors in the narrow space makes the process more difficult which may either cause mishandling of the connection, or happening of wire damage and poor connection.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device for fixing an LCD unit for a computer. The device makes the assembly process easier that during assembly, the LCD unit can stay by itself in a temporary position on a slot formed on the main body of computer so as to be free from being held by hand. Therefore, one can uses both hands to handle the connectors and assures a firm connection of the wires. Since the LCD unit stays in the temporary position to keep a suitable clearance to the main body, the connectors can be easily handled, and the wires can be well connected.
To achieve the aforesaid object, a device for fixing an LCD unit for a computer according to the present invention includes two slots formed on the main body of computer for receiving two connecting blades of pivots of an LCD unit. The improvement is that each of the connecting blades is formed with a step portion in the middle of the blade so as to temporarily keep the LCD unit in a position suitable for users to connect the connectors between the LCD unit and the main body of computer when the step portions are placed on rims of the slots. After finishing connection, the connecting blades can be shifted to release the step portions from placing on the slot, and fully inserted into the slots and fastened.
Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
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Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Inventec C'orporation
Mah Chuck Y.
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