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Modular computer system having an improved docking assembly

Assignee: Tusk Inc
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Filing: 1993-03-01
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Granted: 1994-07-12
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Expires: 2013-03-01
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Abstract

Abstract An improved apparatus for coupling a tiltable computer display to a base unit for controlling the viewing angle of the display. The improved apparatus includes a mounting area formed integrally along one edge of the computer display, the mounting area including a first electrical connector coupled to the display and a plurality of support apertures. A support flange is pivotally mounted to the base unit with a plurality of brackets. The support flange includes a second electrical connector for interfacing with the first electrical connector for electrically connecting the display to the base unit. The support flange also includes a plurality of support posts for engaging the support apertures. The apparatus also includes a device coupled between the support flange and the plurality of brackets for controlling the angular relationship if the support flange with respect to the base unit.

Inventors

  • 👤 Per Hogdahl

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 15:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1656; G06F1/1626; G06F1/1632; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/163; G06F2200/1631

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 146 words
An improved apparatus for coupling a tiltable computer display having a display means to a base unit, for controlling a viewing angle of said display means, said improved apparatus comprising: a mounting area formed integrally along one edge of said tiltable computer display, the mounting area including a first electrical connector means coupled to said display means and a plurality of support apertures; a support flange pivotally mounted to said base unit with a plurality of brackets, said support flange including a second electrical connector for interfacing with said first electrical connector for electrically coupling said display means to said base unit, said support flange further including a plurality of support posts for engaging said support apertures; and a control means coupled between said support flange and said plurality of brackets for controlling the angular relationship of said support flange with respect to said base unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 146 words
An improved apparatus for coupling a tiltable computer display having a display means to a base unit, for controlling a viewing angle of said display means, said improved apparatus comprising: a mounting area formed integrally along one edge of said tiltable computer display, the mounting area including a first electrical connector means coupled to said display means and a plurality of support apertures; a support flange pivotally mounted to said base unit with a plurality of brackets, said support flange including a second electrical connector for interfacing with said first electrical connector for electrically coupling said display means to said base unit, said support flange further including a plurality of support posts for engaging said support apertures; and a control means coupled between said support flange and said plurality of brackets for controlling the angular relationship of said support flange with respect to said base unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 85 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for controlling the angular relationship of said support flange with respect to said base unit includes a plurality of tabs disposed along opposing ends of said support flange, said tabs extending in a plane normal to the axis of rotation of said support flange, said tabs incorporating a plurality of detents disposed with an angular offset with respect to each other wherein said detents are engaged by a spring biased bearing mounted in said plurality of brackets.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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