Abstract: A television mount assembly includes an elongated railing has a first end and second end. The railing is attached to a ceiling with a plurality of brackets. A pole has a top end and a bottom end. The pole has a pair of bends therein so that the pole includes a first arm, a second arm and a middle section extending between the first and second arms. A mounting is attached to the top end and secures the pole to the railing. The pole is movable along the railing. A first motor is mounted on the pole and a drive wheel is mechanically coupled to the motor. The drive wheel is in communication with the railing. The first motor is configured to selectively rotate the drive wheel in a first direction or a second direction so that the top end of the pole is moved along the railing.

Abstract: A thin-type display including: a panel main body having a panel, a frame for accommodating the panel and a transmission interface for receiving signals; a movable bracket having a connecting section fixedly connectable to the back of the panel main body and a fixing section pivotally connected with the connecting section for adjusting the angle of elevation/depression of the panel main body; and a support arm composed of a jacket, a slide member, a leaf spring assembly and a sleeve. The movable bracket is disposed at an upper end of the support arm. A lower end of the support arm is connected with a base. The back face of the frame of the panel main body is formed with a downward extending recessed section. The connecting section of the movable bracket is connected with the panel main body at lower end of the recessed section distal from the transmission interface arranged on the top face of the recessed section. This facilitates the operation and installation and achieves a tidy appearance.

Abstract: A retractable support arm structure, which is applied between a base and a steering mechanism of a LCD stand includes an upright arm having a hollow part, an telescopic arm having one end inserted into the hollow part, and a spring member located between the upright arm and the telescopic arm to store a upwardly extending potential energy and several friction members therebetween are used to maintain the balance. The upright arm and the telescopic arm are constituted by square tube made by seamless corner bar.

Abstract: An audio visual system has a housing with a video display and one or more speakers. The speakers are housed in cavities which limit dispersion of the sound generated, and the video display is preferably a directional LCD display. The housing is preferably mounted to a base by an adjustable arm having passages to accommodate enclosed wiring. One adjustable arm has segments joined by dual-pivot joints, while another has segments joined by single pivot joints. In both types of arms, the frictional resistance of the joints can be adjusted. Preferably, the elements of the arm are strung onto the wiring prior to assembly. The housing can also contain a light source to provide a reading light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monitor apparatus for a vehicle. The monitor apparatus is configured such that the LCD monitor protrudes from a case inside a shelf by sliding out through a transfer device. According to the present invention, the monitor apparatus slides in and out by means of a transfer device which pushes and pulls the monitor in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A monitor turning device includes a base with a box connected thereon and a gear unit is received in the box and driven by a driving member. The gear unit includes a pivotable output gear which has two output members. A disk unit includes a first disk located on a top of the box and a second disk is overlapped on the first disk with a friction-reduction member located therebetween. The connection members extend through slots defined in the box and the first disk and are connected to the second disk. A monitor is connected to the second disk by a frame so that when the output gear is pivoted, the second disk together with the monitor is rotated an angle. The driving member can be controlled by remote control.

Abstract: A support arm for a monitor comprises a main support arm, an extension arm pivotally connected to the rear end of the main support arm, a monitor mount pivotally connected to the front end of the extension arm, an extension arm mount pivotally connected to the rear end of the extension arm for securing the extension arm on a wall, wherein the main support arm is provided with a spring and a link rod for adjusting the support force thereon. The main support arm further includes a wire groove for receiving a power coil and signal wires running thereon. Thereby, the support arm for a monitor is capable of using with monitors of different weights and the wire groove will protect the power coil and signal wires.

Abstract: A display with a rotary driving device comprises a base, a driving device, and a display. In assembly, the driving device is mounted on the base, and then the display is fixed on a rotor of the direct drive motor of the driving device. The user can use remote control or manual touch control to set a predetermined angle that he wants the display to rotate, once the display receives signal, it will instantly instruct the direct drive motor of the driving device to rotate the rotor, so that the display will be rotated to a predetermined angle.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a display assembly comprises a base, a monitor assembly, and a first spacing connector having a first interlocking mechanism selectively connectable to the base and a second interlocking mechanism selectively connectable to the monitor assembly to provide structural support for the monitor assembly.

Abstract: A portable computer system comprising a main chassis with a front edge, a rear edge, an upper surface, and a lower surface. A support chassis is rotatably connected to the front edge of the main chassis. A display panel is rotatably connected to the rear edge of the main chassis.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for locking a movable appendage (e.g., a display) of an electronic device (e.g., a tablet computer) comprising a rotational lock interfaced with a display hinge assembly of the display, and a docking member disposed to engage at least a portion of the rotational lock when the electronic device is interfaced with an external device.

Abstract: A display with a display main body having a screen includes an upper link assembly which includes an upper first link having a first end rotatably coupled with a mounting wall, and an upper second link having a first end rotatably coupled with the display main body and a second end rotatably coupled with a second end of the upper first link and connects an upper rear portion of the display main body to the mounting wall, and a lower link assembly which includes a lower first link having a first end rotatably coupled with the mounting wall, and a lower second link having a first end rotatably coupled with the display main body and a second end rotatably coupled with a second end of the lower first link and connects a lower rear portion of the display main body to the mounting wall.

Abstract: A portable computer (20) includes a main body (21), a retention portion (23) being arranged on the main body with a part thereof spaced apart from the main body, a fastener (30) detachably attaching a handle (10) between the main body and the retention portion, and means for retaining the fastener to the retention portion when the fastener is not in use for attaching the handle.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a first housing having a computer host and a second housing having a screen. A base is positioned inside the first housing for supporting a first end of a rod. A sliding element and a locking element are positioned on the rod. The sliding element is fixed inside the second housing. The locking element is capable of fixing the sliding element on the rod. There is a spheroid positioned at a second end of the rod, and the sliding element is capable of rotating along the surface of the spheroid when the sliding element is at the second end of the rod.

Abstract: A rack has a first shelf and a second shelf disposed upwardly of said first shelf, and a display unit is placed on the first shelf and disposed between the first shelf and the second shelf. The display unit is fixed to the second shelf by a display unit fixture. The display unit fixture has a display unit fixing member fixed to said display unit, i.e., a first fixing member, and a second fixing member having a magnet which can be attracted to a lower surface of the second shelf. The second fixing member can removably be fixed selectively to a desired position on the lower surface of said second shelf. The first fixing member and said second fixing member are connected by shafts to respective opposite ends of a connector for rotation about the shafts and are also rotatable with respect to the connector within a plane or planes perpendicular to the display screen of the display unit and a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A monitor apparatus includes a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member supporting the monitor main body; a connecting member combined to the base member, and supporting the monitor main body to be pivoted; a first guide plate having a first side pivotably combined to the connecting member, and a second side to be slidably combined to the monitor main body; a sliding unit provided between the first guide plate and the monitor main body and supporting the first guide plate to be slidable on the monitor main body; and a link unit having a first side combined to a rear side of the monitor main body and a second side combined with the connecting member, the monitor main body moves up and down with respect to the base member by sliding on the first guide plate when the first guide plate pivots with respect to the connecting member.

Abstract: A computer system includes a computer having a computer main body and a display main body. The computer main body is formed with a keyboard accommodating part that detachably accommodates a keyboard therein. The display main body has a screen that displays an image thereon and is foldable against the computer main body. A supporting unit is detachably coupled to the keyboard accommodating part and supports the computer on an installation surface in a position that the display main body of the computer is folded onto the computer main body and exposes the screen to the outside.

Abstract: A flat panel display mounting apparatus that enables quick and easy mounting and dismounting of the flat panel display. The system includes a first bracket having a periphery defining a plurality of spaced apart notches and a second bracket selectively removably receivable on the first bracket that includes a plurality of fastening buttons, each fastening button defining a slot. The fastening buttons are spaced apart and positioned correspondingly with the notches of the first bracket so that the slot of each fastening button receives the periphery of the first bracket at a separate one of the notches when the second bracket is received on the first bracket.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a stand to link the display main body with the base, and a hinge rotatably connected to the base and the stand to allow the stand to be rotated about the base, the hinge comprising a shaft supported by the stand, rotatably coupled to the base, and formed with a contact portion on an outer circumference thereof, and a friction unit inserted in the base, surrounding the outer circumference of the shaft, and comprising a friction supporting portion to frictionally support the shaft being rotated when the display main body is operated, and a rotation holding portion to elastically contact the contact portion of the shaft when the display main body is in a folded state, and to hold the shaft from rotating. In the display apparatus, the display main body is smoothly operated when lifted, and is stably kept in the folded state.

Abstract: A method and system are provided in which a display screen of an electronic device such as a laptop computer is double-hinged to a base or keyboard unit in such a manner as to allow the display screen to be opened while the bottom portion of the display screen is free to rotate toward a user to enable the user to view the display screen when little or no space is available at the rear of the display screen. A double-hinged arrangement including an extendable coupling is provided at the sides of the laptop such that there is access to the keyboard when the display screen is rotated upwardly and the bottom of the display screen is moved toward the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stabilizing system for a unit having a horizontal and vertical orientation, the chassis cover including at least one wall panel incorporating a recess and a stabilizer adapted to be located in the recess, where the recess is adapted so that in a retracted position the stabilizer is substantially contained within the recess and, in an extended position, the stabilizer extends from the recess in such a way so as to stabilize the chassis when the chassis is mounted in a vertical orientation, wherein the stabilizer is moved into and locked into the extended or stabilizing position by means of a combined extension and rotation action. The stabilizing system may be used to stabilize vertically mounted computer hardware and may be constructed in a variety of ways depending on the style, design, size and type of casing which is to be supported.

Abstract: A docking apparatus includes a port replicator (50), a base (30) for supporting the port replicator thereon, a fixing member (60), a resilient member (80), and a button (10). An accommodating hole (51) is defined in the port replicator, and a hole (351) is defined in the base corresponding to the accommodating hole of the port replicator. In use, the resilient member drives the fixing member upwardly to extend through the hole of the protrusion to engage in the accommodating hole of the port replicator thereby fixedly attaching the port replicator to the base. The button 10 is to drive the fixing member to retract from the accommodating hole of the port replicator to release the port replicator from the base.

Abstract: A full-size keyboard with an integrated laptop stand. In one embodiment, the laptop stand is part of a cover for a portable keyboard, with the cover unfolding and including a pop-up stand for supporting a portable computer. The stand is thus connected to the keyboard rather than being a separate article. The cover includes electronics, such as a USB hub and ports, an MP3 player docking station, speakers, etc. A flexible hinge connects the keyboard and cover, with imbedded electrical flex connectors. A presence sensor, such as a PIR sensor, shuts off battery use by these electronics when the user is not around.

Abstract: A supporting structure and a display device using the same are provided. The supporting structure enables the display device to have low electromagnetic interference (EMI). The display device has a display screen and the supporting structure. The supporting structure comprises a base, a low impedance stand and a high impedance stand. The low impedance stand is mechanically and electrically connected to the base. The high impedance stand is mechanically connected to the base, but electrically isolated from the base.

Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second housings which are pivoted to each other, and a spring-biased stopper mounted movably on an upper wall of the first housing. The stopper is movable in a transverse direction relative to the upper wall between an engaging position, in which the stopper projects outwardly of the first housing through the upper wall and engages the second housing, and a second position, in which the stopper is received in the first housing and disengages from the second housing.

Abstract: A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.

Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a flat panel monitor that allows full vertical adjustment and requires minimal space between the flat panel monitor and any surface behind the monitor. A low profile ball and socket tilter minimizing distance between a horizontally rotating turret and the flat monitor while allowing tilt adjustment in two planes. A parallelogram arm attached to the turret control height.

Abstract: An adjustable, folding mount for attaching a flat panel display to a fixed structure. The mount includes a portion adapted to attach to an element of a fixed structure, and a swing arm operably coupled thereto. The swing arm is selectively positionable along a path of travel between a folded position proximate the fixed structure and an extended position wherein the swing arm depends downwardly from the fixed structure. A device interface portion operably couples the other end of the swing arm and the flat panel display. The mount includes friction means arranged to apply a first frictional resistance force opposing positioning of the swing arm toward the extended position, and a second frictional resistance force opposing positioning of the arm toward the folded position, the first frictional resistance force being greater than the second frictional resistance force.

Abstract: A computer drive module including at least one computer drive; a module housing; and a backplane printed circuit board. The module housing includes a first section adapted to be connected to a computer housing and a second section movably connected to the first section between a retracted position and an extended position. The second section is adapted to pivot relative to the first section when the second section is at the extended position. The backplane printed circuit board is connected to a rear end of the second section of the module housing.

Abstract: A detachable base, for supporting an object as a flat-panel display comprises a base-plate, a supporting pillar, and a connecting assembly. The base-plate has a positioning block disposed on an upper surface thereof. The positioning block has a fillister. The supporting pillar has an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the supporting pillar is received in the fillister of the positioning block. The connecting assembly is connected with the object and has a accommodating space for receiving the supporting pillar and the positioning block when the connecting assembly are connected with the base-plate. With above method, customers could dismantle and fabricate the detachable base very easily.

Abstract: A housing for a liquid crystal display module includes an upper housing, a lower housing and at least one shock absorber. The lower housing has one-stage inner sidewalls to define a top room and a bottom room for accommodating a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight module respectively. The at least one shock absorber on a top surface of the one-stage inner sidewalls has an inclined elastic protrusion with a free end for elastically supporting the liquid crystal display panel when the lower housing is assembled with the upper housing.

Abstract: A flat panel display wall mounting system includes a wall plate assembly connected to a flat panel display mounting rack assembly. The wall plate assembly and the mounting rack assembly are able to be separated to facilitate mounting on a wall. Specifically, the wall plate assembly may mounted on a wall and leveled, while the mounting rack assembly may be attached to a flat panel display while still on the ground. The flat panel display may then be hung on the wall plate assembly. A pitch assembly is provided to adjust the pitch of the flat panel display once hung on the wall plate assembly. A pin connection mechanism is provided to enable the mounting rack assembly to be pivoted out from the wall plate assembly so that the rear area of the flat panel display may be accessed for servicing while the flat panel display is mounted on the wall mounting system.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for a portable unit. The assembly is pivotally mounted to the back of the unit and includes a frame member secured to the pivotally mounted member. A cover assembly is releasably secured to the frame member and can be moved to various positions with respect thereto. The cover assembly includes a locking assembly for locking and unlocking the cover assembly relative to the frame member.

Abstract: A flat panel display module. The flat panel display module includes a body, a cover device and a base. The body comprises an opening. The cover device is disposed on the body, corresponding to the opening, and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The base is combined with the opening in a detachable manner. When the base is combined with the opening, the cover device is in the first position. When the base is detached from the opening, the cover device is in the second position, covering the opening.

Abstract: A supporting device for a display unit for rotating a display screen to be oriented vertically. The supporting device includes a fixed member mounted on a base, an elevating member secured to the fixed member to be lifted or lowered, a pivot bracket rotatably coupled to an upper end of the elevating member while being secured to a rear surface of the display unit, an operating lever having an upper portion rotatably coupled to the upper end of the elevating member, a holder formed at the fixed member to allow the operating lever to be caught therein when being rotated rearward in a lifted state of the elevating member, a horizontally movable member secured to the upper end of the elevating member, and a cam portion formed at the pivot bracket.

Abstract: A cover frame assembly for use in conjunction with an existing flat panel display of a display device such as a high definition television. The cover frame assembly comprises an outer frame, and a one-way mirror attached within the outer frame. After mounting the flat panel display to a wall, the outer frame is selectively extended over the flat panel display and is supported by the flat panel display. The images projected by the flat panel display upon activation of the display device are easily seen through the one-way mirror. When the display device is deactivated, the reflective surface of the one-way mirror obscures the flat panel display, and the combined frame assembly and flat panel display appear to be a decorative, wall mounted mirror.

Abstract: A computer-controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display coupled to one end of a moveable assembly. A base containing computer components is coupled to an opposite end of the moveable assembly. Power and data cables linking the flat panel display to one or more of the computer components are positioned within an interior portion of the moveable assembly. In one embodiment, the moveable assembly includes a first arm coupled to a second arm and provides movement in two or more dimensions simultaneously.

Abstract: A desktop liquid crystal displaying (LCD) device, which can be disposed on a surface, includes an LCD monitor, a first frame and a second frame. The LCD monitor has a bottom side facing the surface. The first frame and the second frame are mounted on the LCD monitor. The first frame and the second frame protrude from the bottom side of the LCD monitor towards the surface and are placed over the surface to support the LCD monitor. Portions of the first frame and the second frame extruding from the bottom side of the LCD monitor are distanced apart over 25 centimeters.

Abstract: A display used on a desk or a wall, includes a display; a center seat pivoted to a rear side of the display; and a base pivoted to the center seat. The base can be rotated to a lower portion of the display, serving as a pedestal to support the display on the desk, or be rotated to a rear side of the display, allowing the base to be mounted on the wall via a through hole formed in a bottom of the base so as to hang the display on the wall.

Abstract: A portable computer comprising a main body, and a display part connected to the main body. The portable computer further comprises a pair of links connecting the display part with the main body; a display hinge provided between a first end of each link and the display part and pivotally supporting the display part to allow the display part to tilt relative to the pair of links; a main hinge provided between a second end of each link and the main body and pivotally supporting the pair of links to allow the pair of links to pivot relative to the main body; and a locking unit provided in the link and the display part to lock and release the tilt of the display part relative to the link member.

Abstract: A system that allows connection of extension panels to a main output panel. The extension panels are attachable and removable from the main output panel. The extension panels receive power and/or data from electrical connectors on the main output panel, and function to extend the data display capability of the main output panel, and may be used autonomously with stored data and/or its own CPU.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first one of the panels bearing a keyboard, and a second one of the panels being arcuately displaceable relative to the first panel to prop the tablet unit in a viewing position in which the display screen makes a viewing angle with the keyboard of greater than 90 degrees, wherein the tablet unit and the first panel have complementary formations to prevent sliding movement of the tablet unit relative to the first panel when in the viewing position.

Abstract: A laptop computer support platform including a rigid, multilayered assembly with a thermal insulator disposed between a generally planar upper side and a lower side defined by the assembly for reducing heat transference from a computer adapted to be supported on the upper side of the assembly.

Abstract: A latch structure disposed in a casing having a first opening and a second opening includes a pressing member, an elastic member, a hook member and a guiding member. The pressing member is disposed in the first opening. The elastic member has one side connected with the casing and the other side connected with the pressing member. The hook member pivoted with the pressing member has a hook portion and a protrusion. The guiding member has a multi-route circle groove, which has a first route, a second route, a third route, and a fourth route in turn. A step exists between two adjacent routes. The moved pressing member moves the protrusion along the first route, the second route, the third route and the fourth route such that the hook portion passes through the second opening to be exposed from the casing or be hidden inside the casing.

Abstract: A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the monitor main body; a locking part provided in the moving member; a locking hook provided on one of the stand member and the base member to be locked to and released from the locking part of the moving member; and an elastic member to release the locking hook from the locking part when the moving member supports monitor main body with the force counterbalancing the weight of the monitor main body. With this configuration, the present invention provides a monitor which has decreased packing volume, and is convenient to handle.

Abstract: A display set has a display panel, a support fixed to the display panel, and a base detachably engaged with the support. The support has at least a latch hole. The base has a slot for accommodating the support, at least a latch corresponding to the latch hole of the support, a first spring mounted on the latch, a rib corresponding to the latch for controlling the movement of the latch, and a button for controlling the movement of the rib.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus of the present invention has a display panel incorporating therein a display screen and a back cover that covers the display panel. The display panel is fixed to the back cover via a fixing part. The back cover has a positioning pin standing on the same central axis as a mounting hole formed in the display panel. The fixing part has a positioning hole that engages the positioning pin and a screw hole on the same central axis as the positioning hole. A screw is screwed into the screw hole of the fixing part through the mounting hole of the display panel.

Abstract: A mount plate for mounting a display system to a monitor support surface. The display system has a wedge member. The mount plate has a bottom wall comprising top and bottom faces. The bottom face of the bottom wall is configured to be secured to the monitor support surface. A ramp member is joined to the bottom wall. The ramp member has an opening configured to slidingly receive the wedge member of the display system. The ramp member is configured to engage the wedge member to secure the display system to the monitor support surface.