Supports: cabinet structure – With movable components
Utility Patent
1998-07-10
2001-01-02
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3624)
Supports: cabinet structure
With movable components
C312S226000, C312S323000, C248S922000, C248S917000
Utility Patent
active
06168250
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a flat panel monitor mounting assembly which allows a flat panel monitor of rectangular configuration to be rotated about a plurality of axes so that it can be viewed in an optimal viewing position and fit into a rack or transit case drawer for storage.
2. Description of Related Art
U.S. Pat. No. 5,085,394 discloses a flat display supporting mechanism that allows a flat display to be positioned flat against the keyboard and pivoted upwardly so that it is positioned substantially vertically for viewing.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,021,922 discloses a portable personal computer which has a moveable flat display which is positioned parallel to the front surface of the computer when the display is in the retracted position. A frictional mechanism permits the display to be positioned at any angle.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,173,686 discloses a sliding accommodation type liquid crystal display device which slides in and out with respect to the main body of the device and is rotatable for viewing.
U.S. Pat. 5,161,028 discloses a car mounted video display apparatus wherein a liquid crystal display can slide out of a holding part and be rotated into position for viewing.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,651,594 discloses a work station for use with flat monitors which discloses a flat monitor being inset into the top surface of a station's work platform which has a transparent window therein and can be adjusted for viewing through the transparent window.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,910,659 discloses a reversible overbed table and mirror in which a mirror can be stored flat and tilted upward when the tabletop is moved so that it can be viewed on either side of the tabletop.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,607,213 discloses a sliding drawer tray horizontally in a drawer or rack with its larger sides parallel to the sides of the drawer or rack and having facilities for rotating the flat panel along one axis to a vertical position, rotating the flat panel so that its longer sides are parallel to the ground.
None of the prior art describes an assembly or device that allows a rectangular flat panel monitor to be stored rotated 90° to a viewing position and be tiltable for facilitating viewing. Furthermore, none of the prior art describes rotating a front portion of a drawer about a horizontal axis to minimize space requirements for a monitor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention allows a thin flat panel monitor or display to be used in space constrained environments. The monitor is typically an active matrix liquid crystal display preferably having a high resolution. The monitor can be used in conjunction with a rack enclosure, a transit case, or other storage facilities. The advantages of the subject invention include (1) maximum utilization of space; (2) choice of orientation of flat panel monitor, namely either horizontal format viewing position (landscape), or vertical format viewing position (portrait); (3) good shock and vibration absorbency; and (4) modularity of rotation hub design.
The subject invention includes a mechanism which permits a flat panel monitor to be rotated about an axis parallel to the plane of the monitor from a stored flat or horizontal position within a drawer to an upright and vertical position. The assembly includes facilities for rotating the flat panel monitor about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the panel so that the panel can be viewed in either its normal horizontal format viewing position or alternatively, a vertical format viewing position. The assembly also includes facilities for tilting the flat panel monitor after rotation about the perpendicular axis so that the panel can be easily viewed from any position.
The flat panel monitor assembly is mounted so that it is recessed in a drawer of a rack or transit case so that the drawer can be pushed in and the monitor stored when not in use, and be pulled out and locked into viewing position when the monitor needs to be utilized.
Further aspects of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description in the specific examples all representing the preferred embodiment are given by way of illustration only.
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Becker Stanley A.
Cuomo Peter M.
Vu Stephen
Z-Microsystems
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