Telescoping pivot hinge for computer display
July 16, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesPortable apparatus with a mechanism for holding a display above a printer while the printer is printing data Hinge for use with portable electronic apparatus Hinge mechanism for cover panel of portable computer including slide mechanism Notebook computer top cover mounting hardware Portable data processing device with turnable and telescopable display Portable computer with a level and angular position adjustable LCD assembly Portable computer apparatus with articulating display panel Hinge assembly for electronic devices 5548478 Portable computer comprising keyboard and coordinate input tablet hingedly connected to a main body case through a junction base having a cylindrical element defining a linear groove therethrough InventorApplicationNo. 353902 filed on 07/16/1999US Classes:361/681, Including display support248/920, Angular and linear video display screen support adjustment361/682, CRT support361/683Computer related supportExaminersPrimary: Picard, Leo P.Assistant: Vortman, Anatoly Foreign Patent References
International ClassesH05K 007/16H05K 005/00 G06F 001/16 AbstractA telescoping pivot hinge for a notebook computer or similar device provides an apparatus for the angle of inclination, the vertical elevation, and the horizontal distance of the visual display 38 to be adjusted relative to the input device 28. A first embodiment provides apparatus for adjusting the angle of inclination and the vertical elevation of the visual display 38 relative to the input device 28. A second embodiment provides apparatus for adjusting the angle of inclination, the vertical elevation and the horizontal distance of the visual display 38 relative to the input device 28. Input male member rod sections 54 telescopically engage input female member tunnels 62 on the input housing lower side 23 to provide apparatus for adjusting the horizontal distance between the display housing 31 and the input housing 21. Input male member rod sections 74 telescopically engage input female member tunnels 82 on the display housing back side 33 to provide apparatus for adjusting the vertical elevation between the display housing 31 and the input housing 21. Input male member pivot sections 72 rotationally engage input pivot sections 52 to provide apparatus for adjusting the angle of inclination between the display housing 31 and the input housing 21.Field of SearchIncluding display supportCRT support Computer related support With cabinet or housing structure VIDEO DISPLAY SCREEN SUPPORT Adjustably orientable video screen support Angular and linear video display screen support adjustment Plural angular Angular Tilting Adjustable vertically Adjustable vertically On inclined guide or slide Including attachment or holder for article Biased by spring or resilient member (e.g., snap fit) Holder, support, frame, or housing Housing for computer or computer related equipment | |
