Shock mounting asssembly for use with flat panel displays
US5831816A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7058
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer includes a base unit and an upper unit which encloses all electronic components of the computer, such as an LCD display, system board, various drives, sound card, speakers, and modem. The base unit has dimensions of only about 11 inches by 7 inches and can easily be placed in small areas. Unlike a typical desk-top computer which has external cords or cables connecting the display to a main casing, the computer only requires a single power cable and a telephone cord and has a light weight which permits the computer to be easily transported to different locations. The upper unit can pivot relative to the base unit by simply pulling or pushing the upper unit with one hand to the desired angle and then releasing the upper unit. The LCD display is mounted to a support frame with a plurality of fasteners. A plurality of spring members are inserted between the LCD display and the support frame for absorbing pressures exerted on the display. The fasteners have a length which prevent the LCD display from contacting the housing.
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