Adjustably Orientable Video Screen Support Patents (Class 248/919)
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Patent number: 8670232Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
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Patent number: 8654275Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display device, which includes a base, a supporting part, and a liquid crystal display. The supporting part is fixedly connected with the liquid crystal display. A sliding hole along a horizontal direction is defined at the supporting part. The device further includes a first and second posts for supporting the liquid crystal display. The first post includes a first sliding end and a first connecting end, and the second post includes a second sliding end and a second connecting end. The first and second sliding ends slide to connect with the sliding hole. The first and second posts are screw-connected by the first connecting end and the second connecting end and screw-connected with the base. The first and second posts control a distance between the liquid crystal display and the base by rotating inwardly or outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jiahe Cheng
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Patent number: 8636257Abstract: A support and cushioning device for supporting and holding an electronic device includes a first supporting assembly, a fixed bracket, an adjusting board, and a plurality of elastic members. The adjusting board is mounted to the distal end of the first support assembly. The fixed bracket is elastically mounted to the adjusting board by means of a plurality of elastic members. The fixed bracket includes a base body and a plurality of holding arms extending out from a periphery of the base body. The plurality of holding arms and the base body cooperatively define a holding space for holding an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Meng-Yu Tsou, Cong-Cong Wang, Jing-Hui You
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Patent number: 8638557Abstract: A mobile electronic device holder includes an upper holder frame shell, a bottom holder frame shell attached to the bottom side of the upper holder frame shell, three first clamping members respectively slidably mounted in respective sliding ways of the bottom holder frame shell for holding a mobile electronic device, a gear wheel rotatable to move the first clamping members in and out of the upper and bottom holder frame shells, a retractable second clamping member slidably mounted in one sliding way of the bottom holder frame shell and adjustable to one of a series of length.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Wen-Feng Tsai
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Patent number: 8628052Abstract: The present invention relates to a display apparatus having a display body, comprising: a connecting member combined with the display body at an upper end part thereof and having a swivel part at a lower end part thereof; and a base having a swivel supporter where the swivel part is inserted and supporting the swivel part to be rotatable. Thus, the present invention provides a display apparatus which is swiveled stably and smoothly with a slim structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyung-kyun Lee, Young-bok Kim
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Patent number: 8625304Abstract: A supporting mechanism for adjusting an angle of an electronic device, includes a retaining member and a supporting member slidably attached to the retaining member. The supporting member includes a first supporting end and a second supporting end opposite to the first supporting end. The first supporting end is located on a first side of the retaining member, and the second supporting end is located on a second side of the retaining member. The supporting member is slidable relative to the retaining member between a first position and a second position, the first supporting end supports the electronic device in a first position, the second supporting end supports the electronic device in a second position, and both the first and second supporting ends cooperatively support the electronic device in a third position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Kuan Shen, Shih-Wen Chiang, Yen-Chi Tsai, Yung-Han Hsiao
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Patent number: 8622354Abstract: A display includes: a display section; and a supporting section including a post and a base and supporting the display section. The post includes: a tubular upper post extending in a direction perpendicular to a horizontal plane; a tubular lower post separated from the upper post at a separating plane tilted with respect to the horizontal plane and having a variable mounting angle with respect to the upper post by rotating around a central line of the upper post on the separating plane; and a tilt mechanism disposed on a side opposite to the separating plane of the upper post and changing a tilt angle in an elevation direction of the display section. A tilt angle ? with respect to the horizontal plane of the separating plane satisfies ?=45°?(?/2), where ? is a maximum tilt angle of the display section by the tilt mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Tatsuya Sakata
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Patent number: 8596599Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Xybix Systems IncorporatedInventors: Barry Carson, David R. Carson, Kenneth R. Carson
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Patent number: 8584996Abstract: A support stand includes a first casing, a rotary mechanism, a second casing and a holder. The rotary mechanism is disposed in the first casing and has a first gear and a threaded rod coordinated with each other. The second casing is connected with the rotary mechanism. The second casing is able to rotate from a first position to a second position in relative to the first casing. The holder is connected with the threaded rod. When the second casing is at the first position, the holder is stored in the first casing. When the second casing is rotated to the second position, the second casing drives the first gear to coordinately rotate the threaded rod so as to push the holder out of the first casing. The support stand occupies less space as the holder is stored, and it has better overall integrity.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Pegatron CorporationInventor: Chih-Cheng Chung
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Patent number: 8534615Abstract: A screen supporting apparatus includes a supporting member and a movable assembly. The supporting member includes a base and an upright supporting rod disposed fixedly on and above the base. The movable assembly includes a mounting member disposed on the supporting rod and including a slideway unit. The sliding member has two spaced-apart engaging portions slidable within the slideway unit of the mounting member to adjust the inclination angle of the sliding member relative to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 8534617Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting a device includes a fixing portion detachably secured to the device, and a rotating portion rotatably coupled to the fixing portion. The fixing portion defines an opening for allowing the support apparatus to be hand-held, and, when placed on a supporting surface, is capable of being rotated to form different viewing angles for the device. A device assembly using the support apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ting-Kai Wang, Xiao-Guang Cheng
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Patent number: 8520371Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a body, a back shell defining a hole and a rotary support. The rotary support is rotatably connected to the back shell, includes a rotary base rotatably received in the hole, a connection member pivotedly connected to the rotary base, and an elongated support body slidably coupled to the connection member. The connection member includes a spring tab, a support body defining a plurality of channels. The channels are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the connection portion. the spring tab is selectively snappingly engaged in one of the channels. One of the rotary base and the back shell includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other one of the rotary base and the back shell defines a plurality of notches corresponding to the protrusions, the protrusions are snappingly engaging in the respective notches.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiu-Cheng Peng, Ping-Chou Chen, Chi Tang, Jian Liu
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Patent number: 8514568Abstract: An electronic device having a rotatable support is provided. A main body includes a first cylindrical engaging hole with a plurality of first internal gear teeth. A support body includes a second cylindrical engaging hole with a plurality of second internal gear teeth. A gear includes a first portion inserted in the first engaging hole and engaging with the first internal gear teeth, and a second portion inserted in the second engaging hole and engaging with the second internal gear teeth, to restrict the support body from rotating with respect to the main body. A spring member is compressed between the gear and main body in the first engaging hole, to urge the gear to move away from the main body. A button depressibly mounted on the support body is depressed to move the gear out of the second engaging hole, thereby disengaging the support body from the gear.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bin Qiao, Chuang-Lao Cheng, Feng Dai, Shou-Ji Liu, Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen
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Patent number: 8511624Abstract: A height-adjustable display device for a display includes a base defining a chamber, a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member is received and vertically movable in the chamber. The supporting member is connected to the display. The supporting member defines a plurality of grooves arranged a vertical direction. The latching member is pivotedly mounted to the base. The latching member includes a hook able to be received in one of the grooves, thereby retaining the supporting member in a desired vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chao Tang, Zhong-Jie Luo, Jie-Yi Shu, Jian-Hui Dai, Chun-Che Yen, Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen
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Patent number: 8459599Abstract: A support stand includes a base; two support rods rotatably mounted to the base; a positioning rod retained on the base, the positioning rod can remain in a bent state after being bent by itself; and a support board removably positioned above the base by the corporation of the support rods and the positioning rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bin Du, Wen-Rong Chen, Hui Li, Cong Huang
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Patent number: 8430370Abstract: A display panel mounting assembly includes a dome-shaped lower bearing member on a support member, an upper bearing member, and a carrier member attached to the display panel and held between the upper and lower bearing members. The lower bearing member has a central bore and a pair of stops projecting from opposite sides of the bore. The carrier member has a opening which receives the stops. A stop post projects from the support member adjacent the bearing member. An aperture which receives the post is formed in the carrier spaced apart from the opening. The opening and the tabs cooperating to control pivoting of the carrier member with respect to the support member in one degree of freedom. The aperture and the post cooperate to control pivoting of the carrier member in a second degree of freedom.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Scott Charles Steege, Shawn Michael Bartz
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Patent number: 8424822Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus having a display supported by an arm mechanism is provided. The arm mechanism has a first arm member and a second arm member. A turning mechanism is provided at a base end portion of the first arm member and a turning mechanism is provided at a working end portion of the second arm member. An upper end portion of the first arm member and a lower end portion of the second arm member form a connection section, and an intermediate turning mechanism is provided inside the connection section. Because the arm mechanism is gently curved over its entire structure, no excessive load is applied to the cable passing inside the arm mechanism. The cable extends in the connection section along an outer route having a gentle radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Masahiko Suda, Takayoshi Saito
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Patent number: 8411425Abstract: An adjusting mechanism includes a stand, a vertical sliding component installed inside the stand in a slidable manner along a vertical direction relative to the stand so as to fix a vertical position of a screen. A plurality of slots is formed on a side of the vertical sliding component, and the vertical sliding component includes a plurality of inclined structures respectively formed nearby the plurality of slots. The adjusting mechanism further includes a vertical positioning device installed on a side of the stand for inserting into the slot of the vertical sliding component so as to fix the vertical position of the screen. The inclined structure is for pushing the vertical positioning device out of the slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Aopen Inc.Inventors: Cheng Tu, Huei-Huang Suen
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Patent number: 8400767Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display panel which displays an image; a cover unit which covers the display panel; and support system including a support member. The support member which includes a hinge unit which is rotably formed in the forward and backward directions in the rear side of the cover unit, a first support which is downwardly bent and extends from the hinge unit, and a second support which is upwardly bent and extends from the hinge unit. The configuration of the support system on the electronic apparatus permits a stable support at a variety of angles on an installation plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-pil Yeom, Sung-woo Park, Jin-hyuk Ahn
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Patent number: 8356779Abstract: An adjustable flat panel monitor mounting system designed for strength and security is provided. The mounting system allows any VESA compliant flat panel display to be securely mounted to any work-surface. The height can be adjusted from sub-surface to super-surface upon installation and fixed in place with security screws. The user of the display would be able to adjust the angle of the display. The mount of the invention is fixed in place and can not be removed without special tools. The monitor is not able to be knocked off the work surface, and a bar is provided as a channel for wire management. The monitor can be used in the semi-recessed and subsurface configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Jasen A. Stengel
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Patent number: 8333355Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Patent number: 8320123Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing, a first pivoting mechanism disposed on a side of the first housing, a second housing, a second pivoting mechanism disposed on a side of the second housing, and a bridging component. A first end and a second end of the bridging component are respectively pivoted on the first pivoting mechanism and the second pivoting mechanism. The bridging component includes a first contacting portion for contacting against the side of the first housing when the first pivoting mechanism pivots on the first end so that the first housing rotates around the second housing at a first angle, and a second contacting portion for contacting against the side of the second housing when the second end pivots on the second pivoting mechanism so that the first housing rotates around the second housing at a second angle greater than the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Yi-Chuan Chen
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Patent number: 8315047Abstract: A display apparatus, comprising a display having a longitudinal edge and a latitudinal edge, where the longitudinal edge is longer than the latitudinal edge, a first supporting member having an upper end portion rotatably coupled to the display and a lower end portion rotatably coupled to a base, wherein the display is configured to be rotatable between a first position in which the longitudinal edge is substantially in parallel with the base and a second position in which the longitudinal edge is substantially perpendicular to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Moriyuki Tsuchihashi, Yasumasa Takeda, Shunya Uno
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Patent number: 8313074Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor, includes a base member and an elevating mechanism positioned on the base member. The elevating mechanism includes a support bracket including base portion, an elevating member slidably connected to the support bracket, a pair of guiding members fixed on the support bracket, a pair of rollable members connected to opposite sides of the elevating member, and a resilient member. Each guiding member includes a guiding surface and a distance between the guiding surfaces decreases from an upper end to a lower end of each guiding member. The rollable members move along the guiding surface. The resilient member is positioned between the rollable members to push the rollable members to press the guiding surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jin-Xin Wang
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Patent number: 8302262Abstract: A hinge device of a plane monitor is capable of manually rotating a plane display in lateral horizontal direction, manually inclining (tilting, laying) in longitudinal direction, or manually adjusting the height in vertical direction, being simple in structure and easy in manual operation. The structure includes a mechanism for supporting a plane display in lower part, and rotating it manually in lateral horizontal direction, in which the rotary mechanism in the lateral horizontal direction includes horizontal rotary position holding means, and transmitting means for transmitting rotary motion in lateral horizontal direction of the plane display to the horizontal rotary position holding means.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Simotec Inc.Inventors: Tsutomu Katsumata, Takayuki Kaneko
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Patent number: 8291550Abstract: A hinge used in a display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a display unit, and a seat. The hinge is used for connected the display unit to the seat. The hinge includes a pivot rod, a first connection member, a second connection member, and a support member. The first connection member is fixed to the display unit and further connected to the pivot rod. The second connection member is connected to the support member. The second connection member is fixed to the support member and further pivotally connected to the pivot rod. The support member is fix to the seat and further pivotally connected to the pivot rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Yan Yang
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Patent number: 8282052Abstract: A screen supporting apparatus includes a supporting member and a movable assembly. The supporting member includes a base and an upright supporting rod disposed fixedly on and above the base. The movable assembly includes a mounting member disposed on the supporting rod and including a slideway unit. The sliding member has two spaced-apart engaging portions slidable within the slideway unit of the mounting member to adjust the inclination angle of the sliding member relative to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 8282062Abstract: A tilting device is disclosed. The tilting device may include: an arm, on which a tilt-shaft is formed; a tilt-base coupled to the tilt-shaft in a manner that allows tilting; a pulley rotatably coupled to the tilt-base; a wire, which is wound around the pulley, and of which either end is coupled to either side of the arm on opposite sides of the tilt-shaft; and a driving unit, which drives the pulley. An embodiment of the invention enables tilting operations using a smaller driving device, and also allows manual operations.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Sentronix Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-Woo Jun, Han-Jin Park, Tae-Ho Yun, Dong-Su Moon, Kyung-Su Park, Jung-Kyu Yim, Dong-Won Choi
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Patent number: 8276869Abstract: An adjustable supporting stand includes a main body with a receiving room, a slidable module disposed in the receiving room, a supporting holder assembled on the slidable module, a gear set connected to the supporting holder, and an elastic member disposed on the main body. The gear set has at least one first gear and a second gear, and the first gear is smaller than the second gear. One end of the elastic member is fixed on the main body and another end of the elastic member is connected to the second gear.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 8272617Abstract: An adjustable supporting stand includes a main body with a receiving room, a slidable module disposed in the receiving room, a supporting holder assembled on the slidable module, a gear set connected to the supporting holder, and an elastic member disposed on the main body. The gear set has at least one first gear and a second gear, and the first gear is smaller than the second gear. One end of the elastic member is fixed on the main body and another end of the elastic member is connected to the second gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 8262048Abstract: A display support includes a display cover including a display cover surface and a guide groove; a display pivotally mounted by at least one support portion on the display cover, to pivot between a first position and a second position, at which second position the display forms an acute angle with the display cover surface; an input portion covered by the support portion, when the display is in the first position; and the guide groove configured to convey the at least one support portion from a first location to a second location as the display pivots on to the second position, such that at least one support portion uncovers the input portion when the at least one support portion is at the second location. An electronic device, such as a multifunction device includes a housing and a display support.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takahiro Ikeno, Yoshinori Osakabe
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Patent number: 8256725Abstract: A support stand comprises an elevating support; a monitor bracket; and a support member; the elevating support comprising a first and a second chasses, a pluralities of supporting blocks, an elastic member, a first and a second pivot subassemblies, a resisting member, a roller, and a pressing block; the first chassis comprises a resisting wall opposite to the second pivot subassembly; the elastic member is between the resisting wall and the pressing block, two ends of the elastic member resist the resisting wall and the pressing block, the first pivot subassembly is fixed to the plurality of supporting blocks connected to first ends of the chasses, the second pivot subassembly is fixed to the plurality of supporting blocks connected to second ends of the chasses; the resisting member is connected to the plurality of supporting blocks, the roller is assembled with the pressing block and rotatable against the resisting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Jian Li, Zhi-Guo Sun
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Patent number: 8253878Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for an LCD monitor is provided. The support apparatus includes a receiving bracket, a cover secured to the receiving bracket, and a sliding member received between the receiving bracket and the cover. The sliding member is capable of sliding relative to the receiving bracket and the cover. A securing member is slidably attached to the cover. An elastic positioning member is secured to the cover. A plurality of positioning grooves is defined in the sliding member, and the securing member biases the positioning members to engage in one of the positioning grooves.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Bang-Chun Ding
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Patent number: 8248780Abstract: An all-in-one computer includes a monitor, a motherboard, a power supply, and a support mechanism supporting the monitor. The support mechanism includes a base, and a support stand fixed on the base and connected to the monitor. The support stand defines a cavity to receive the motherboard and the power supply. The motherboard and the power supply are electrically connected to the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Jie Zheng, Yan Zhong, Xin Ji, Wen-Hsiang Hung
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Patent number: 8243427Abstract: A display assembly includes a flat panel display and a stand. The flat panel display includes a display screen and an angular adjusting mechanism. The angular adjusting mechanism includes a rotation motor and a transmission unit coupled to the rotation motor. The stand is pivotably attached to the flat panel display. The stand includes a gear rim. The gear rim is configured to mesh with the transmission unit. The rotation motor is capable of being controlled to actuate the transmission unit and the gear rim of the stand, thereby driving the stand to rotate relative to the flat panel display.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chun Fu
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Patent number: 8243428Abstract: A display assembly includes a flat panel display and a stand. The flat panel display includes a display screen, a housing and an angular adjusting mechanism. The angular adjusting mechanism includes a rotation motor and a transmission unit coupled to the rotation motor. The stand is pivotably attached to the flat panel display. The stand includes a wheel. The wheel is disposed in the housing of the display. The wheel is configured to engage with the transmission unit. The rotation motor is capable of being controlled to actuate the transmission unit and the wheel, thereby driving the stand to laterally rotate relative to the flat panel display.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chun Fu
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Patent number: 8235335Abstract: There is provided a multi-display device capable of displaying the entity of an image even in a case of a large image to be displayed, and capable of changing a horizontally long image screen to a vertically long image screenor vice versa by utilizing no mechanism for rotating, by 90 degrees, a display section and any specific soft therefor. For this purpose, the multi-display device is characterized by arranging a plurality of basic displays each having a function as a display in at least either one of vertical direction and horizontal direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventors: Norikazu Sato, Osamu Ikeda
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Patent number: 8220759Abstract: A terminal apparatus includes a portion (12) having an operation portion, a pedestal (20) which holds the main-body base portion (12) so as to be tiltable, a hook (31) which fixes the main-body base portion (12) in a tilting state at plural predetermined angles, a tooth row (224) which has teeth and engages with the hook (31) to fix the main-body base portion (12) in the tilting state at plural predetermined angles, a cam (33) which moves within the main-body base portion (12) in accordance with the tilt angle of the main-body base portion (12), and a cam control groove (226) which controls the movement of the cam (33), wherein when the hook (31) moves over the tooth at the uppermost step of the tooth row (224), the hook rides on the cam (33) thereby to release the engagement with the tooth row (224), then the hook moves downward in a state of riding on the cam (33), then the main-body base portion (12) releases the tilting and moves downward to restore to an initial position.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Tadashi Shimotoso
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Patent number: 8205849Abstract: This display screen turning apparatus includes a first support member of metal supporting a display screen portion and a second support member of metal supporting the first support member to be anteroposteriorly rotatable by a prescribed angle with respect to a vertical plane, and either the first support member or the second support member has a receiving hole, while either the second support member or the first support member integrally has a platelike support shaft of metal inserted into the receiving hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daisuke Shimizu
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Patent number: 8205842Abstract: A support structure includes a base, a support member, and a connecting member. The base includes an inserting portion. The support member defines a receiving cavity to receive the inserting portion of the base. The connecting member includes a connection portion. The inserting portion of the base is movably connected to the connecting portion of the connecting member. When the inserting portion of the base and the connecting portion of the connecting member are out of the receiving cavity, the inserting portion of the base is movable to the connecting member such that the support member and the base are collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Liang Wei, Jian Li
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Patent number: 8201782Abstract: A height adjustable stand comprises a base, a connecting member, a height extender, and a positioning mechanism. The base includes a support member protruding therefrom. The connecting member comprises a first surface and a first end frictionally and rotatably connected to the support member. The height extender is slidably connected to the connecting member and comprises a second surface and an upper connecting end for connecting with a flat panel display device. The positioning mechanism comprises a plurality of recessed portions formed in one of the first surface and the second surface, and a compressed elastic member slidably received in a receiving hole defined in the other one of the first surface and the second surface, one end of the elastic member being biased to be received in one of the plurality of recessed portions to locate the height extender in a desirable position.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gang-Tao Fan
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Patent number: 8201791Abstract: A support stand includes a base, a supporting bracket, a first hinge assembly positioned between the base and the bracket, a second hinge assembly, and a third hinge assembly. The second hinge assembly and the third hinge assembly are positioned between the supporting bracket and a display body of the electronic device. The second hinge assembly includes a connecting bracket. The third hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft and a sleeve member. The sleeve member includes a leaf and a sleeve extending from an end of the leaf. The pivot shaft is firmly engaged in the sleeve of the sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Zheng Zhang, Jin-Xin Wang
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Patent number: 8199402Abstract: A portable screen assembly that is lighter in weight and easier to handle. The assembly includes a casing, a spring-biased roll rotatably mounted to the casing, a screen bonded at one end thereof to a top bar and wound around the spring-biased roll when in storage, and an expanding and contracting device having one end rotatably mounted to a mounting member mounted to the top bar and the other end rotatably mounted to the casing. The expanding and contracting device is a half-pantograph type expanding and contracting device having a first arm, a second arm and a third arm arranged in an extended plane parallel to the extended screen. The second arm includes two or more mutually parallel sub arms provided to be mutually parallel in the extended plane. The two or more sub arms are connected to the first arm and the second arm so as to form a parallel link.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Izumi-Cosmo Company, LimitedInventors: Teruyuki Abe, Kazuharu Seki
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Patent number: 8196875Abstract: An exemplary support stand includes a base, a connecting assembly, a support bracket, two first hinge assemblies, and two second hinge assemblies. The connecting assembly is arranged between the base and the support bracket. The first hinge assemblies rotatably connect the connecting assembly to the base. The second hinge assemblies rotatably connect the connecting assembly to the support bracket. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting bracket and a connecting plate partially received in the connecting bracket. The connecting plate, the connecting bracket, one first hinge assembly, and one second hinge assembly form a quadrangle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Chimei Innolux CorporationInventors: Chih-Huang Lien, Zheng-Yong Tang, Hai-Ping Jiang
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Patent number: 8186637Abstract: A mounting system configured to provide a plurality of image adjustments for a media device mounted thereon. A lower adapter plate is operatively connected to a media device top surface, the lower adapter plate being adjustably connected to an upper adapter plate. A support arm assembly is selectively coupled at a first end thereof to the upper adapter plate. A second end of the support arm assembly is coupled to a support bracket assembly that is configured to be adjustably mounted to a support structure. A plurality of adjustment mechanisms are secured to the adapter plate assembly at an upper adapter plate top surface, whereby operation of the adjustment mechanisms results in a corresponding movement of the media device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: James D. Walters, Edward Bielski
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Patent number: 8172186Abstract: A display support seat is mounted on a display, such that the display is able to be located on a plane after being supported. In the present invention, a main seat and a cover are mounted to form an accommodation space, and the display is mounted on the main seat. Also, the accommodation space is provided for a main board module to be disposed therein, so as to form a computer host. In such a manner, assembly space demands for a computer and a display is effectively reduced. Moreover, a user may select that the present invention merely serves as a support seat, or merely serves as a computer host, or serve as a support seat and a computer host at the same time depending on practical use demands.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Aopen IncorporatedInventors: Wen Hsi Tsai, Te An Lin, Chin Hsiung Chen, Shuang Ji Jiang
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Patent number: 8154868Abstract: An electronic device includes a cover, a body, and a sliding mechanism connecting the cover to the body. The sliding mechanism includes a slidable plate and at least one telescoping member. The cover is rotatably coupled to ends of the at least one telescoping member. Other ends of the at least one telescoping member are slidably coupled to the slidable plate. The slidable plate is slidably received in the body, and at least a part of the slidable plate is capable of sliding out of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhong Xu
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Patent number: 8146869Abstract: A base structure can support a monitor. A fixed portion is firmly disposed on the rear casing of the monitor and contains at least one slide rail. A slide portion can move up and down the slide rail. A spring is linked to the fixed portion and the slide portion. One end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the slide portion. A first stand is firmly disposed on the rear casing. A second stand is pivotally linked to the first stand. Another end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the second stand. In this manner, the monitor may adjust the expanding angle of the second stand so as to place the monitor on the desk or hang the monitor on the wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiao Wang, Lixia Wang, Wen-Hsiung Huang
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Patent number: 8123188Abstract: An apparatus for concealing a multimedia device. The apparatus may include a horizontal base with two vertical members, each vertical member being affixed to the horizontal base, with each vertical member having a metal plate affixed to the inner side of each vertical member. The apparatus may also include a pair of angular brackets, each bracket being rotationally coupled with each metal plate, a horizontal cross-piece, with each end of said cross-piece affixed to each angular bracket, a backing panel coupled with a picture frame and an art panel the backing panel being affixed to the horizontal cross-piece and a horizontal brace which is designed and adapted to support the weight of the picture frame, backing panel and the art panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Elliott Banfield
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Patent number: 8113670Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes an apparatus body, a recording section for forming an image, a display panel assuming upright and laying posture with respect to the apparatus body by pivoting on a predetermined axis, and a covering member having a first end and a second end. The first end is mounted pivotably on one of the apparatus body and the back surface of the display panel. The second end engages slidably with the other of the apparatus body and the back surface of the display panel. Accordingly, the covering member can be accommodated substantially in parallel with the back surface of the display panel. As a result, when the display panel is laid down, it is low in height, thereby making the image recording apparatus to be compact.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Motohito Muraki, Takamitsu Kawai