US4515440A
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Mounting structure for multiple liquid crystal displays
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1983-04-28
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A structure is disclosed wherein several liquid crystal displays are mounted in close proximity to one another without limiting viewing angle. The displays are mounted in a housing with elastomeric connectors and then covered with a mask, which extends over the gap between the displays. The mask is then covered by a glass member, which is held in place on the mask and the liquid crystal display assembly to compress the elastomeric connectors and insure good electrical contact. The resulting display resembles a single large liquid crystal with no degradation of viewing angle.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E. Mosier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:47
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133308; G02F1/13336; G02F1/1345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A liquid crystal display apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of liquid crystal displays disposed in a proximal coplanar configuration, each display having an annunciator region on a viewing surface thereof and a plurality of electrical contacts on a surface opposite said viewing surface; b. a mask in contact with said viewing surfaces in regions opposite said electrical contacts and voided in regions corresponding to said annunciator regions; c. a printed circuit board providing structural support for said apparatus and electrical communication thereto disposed in a parallel relationship with said liquid crystal displays; d. a plurality of elastomeric connectors intermediate said printed circuit board and said liquid crystal displays providing electrical contact there between; and e. a cover window in contact with said mask on a surface thereof opposite said liquid crystal displays and further having securing means for rigidly attaching said liquid crystal displays, elastomeric connectors, and mask to said printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A liquid crystal display apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of liquid crystal displays disposed in a proximal coplanar configuration, each display having an annunciator region on a viewing surface thereof and a plurality of electrical contacts on a surface opposite said viewing surface; b. a mask in contact with said viewing surfaces in regions opposite said electrical contacts and voided in regions corresponding to said annunciator regions; c. a printed circuit board providing structural support for said apparatus and electrical communication thereto disposed in a parallel relationship with said liquid crystal displays; d. a plurality of elastomeric connectors intermediate said printed circuit board and said liquid crystal displays providing electrical contact there between; and e. a cover window in contact with said mask on a surface thereof opposite said liquid crystal displays and further having securing means for rigidly attaching said liquid crystal displays, elastomeric connectors, and mask to said printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising sealing means for preventing deterioration of viewing quality of said apparatus due to contamination.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising means for lighting said annunciator regions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |