Supports – Stand – Tilting support surface
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-08
2004-01-13
Braun, Leslie A. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand
Tilting support surface
C248S372100, C248S398000, C248S917000, C248S919000, C248S923000, C361S689000, C361S689000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06676098
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a plane display, and more particularly, to a plane display with a foldable support.
2. Description of the Related Art
Liquid crystal displays (LCD) are popular plane displays. Compared to cathode ray tube displays (CRT), LCDs have advantages of lower radiation, lower power consumption and smaller profile.
FIG. 1
is a schematic side view of a conventional LCD, including an LCD panel
11
, a connecting hinge
13
, an arm
15
and a base
17
. The LCD panel
11
is connected to a computer through a cable. The LCD panel
11
is rotatably connected to the arm
15
extending from the base
14
by the shaft
13
. Thus, users can change the vertical position and the observation angle of the LCD panel
11
.
The profiles of plane displays, such as LCDs, are smaller than conventional CRT displays. Plane displays, however, usually have large and wide bases with weights to balance and protect them from falling. Plane displays with large bases, however, require large packing boxes and use more space. Thus, the average traffic expense per unit is raised.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide a foldable support for a plane display. Before packing the plane display, the support is folded to reduce packing space and traffic expense per unit.
The present invention provides a plane display with a foldable support. The plane display comprises a base and a back plane to mount the plane display panel. The back plane pivots on the base by a sleeve. The sleeve has a central hole with a connecting rod disposed within, sliding between a first position and a second position. An L-shaped member is fixed on the connecting rod. When the connecting rod is located on the first position, the L-shaped member secures the back plane to the base at a first angle. When the connecting rod is in the second position, the L-shaped member releases the back plane from the base, and the back plane can be rotated with respect to the base to a second angle.
In the above-mentioned foldable support, the sleeve has an end portion, and the connecting rod has a flange. A spring is disposed between the end portion of the sleeve and the flange of the connecting rod. The spring maintains the connecting rod fixed in the first position.
In the above-mentioned foldable support, the back plane has a first slit, and the base has a second slit. When the connecting rod is in the first position, the L-shaped member passes through the first slit and the second slit and secures the back plane to the base at the first angle.
In the above-mentioned foldable support, when the connecting rod is in the second position, the L-shaped member quits the second slit. The back plane is freed and is rotated with respect to the base to the second angle.
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Braun Leslie A.
Quanta Computer Inc.
Sterling Amy J.
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