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Method of mounting liquid crystal display module and apparatus thereof
Assignee: LG Display Co Ltd
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Filing: 1998-01-21
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Granted: 1999-02-16
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Expires: 2018-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module thereof which secures an upper sash including the liquid crystal display module to a lower sash in a notebook personal computer. An arm coupled to one end of a fixed rod by a hinge is arranged to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the lower sash. A screw goes through from the side wail of the upper sash, via the arm, to the side wall of the liquid crystal display module.
Inventors
- 👤 Yong Gyu Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:54
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1637; G06F1/1675; G06F1/1681; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/924; Y10S345/00; Y10S345/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module in a computer having an upper sash, a lower sash, and a fixed rod coupling the upper sash to the lower sash, the upper sash including the liquid crystal display module, a hinge coupled to the fixed rod, and an arm coupled to the hinge, the method comprising the steps of: arranging the arm, coupled to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge, to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the liquid crystal display module; and fastening together the side wall of the upper sash and the side wall of the liquid crystal display module through the arm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module in a computer having an upper sash, a lower sash, and a fixed rod coupling the upper sash to the lower sash, the upper sash including the liquid crystal display module, a hinge coupled to the fixed rod, and an arm coupled to the hinge, the method comprising the steps of: arranging the arm, coupled to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge, to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the liquid crystal display module; and fastening together the side wall of the upper sash and the side wall of the liquid crystal display module through the arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of mounting a liquid crystal display module according to claim 1, wherein the fastening step uses a fastener penetrating the side wall of the upper sash and the arm and partially penetrating the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of mounting a liquid crystal display module according to claim 2, wherein the fastening step uses a screw as the fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of mounting a liquid crystal display module according to claim 1, further comprising the step of positioning the hinge at an inner side of the upper sash.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A mounting apparatus of a liquid crystal display module in a computer including an upper sash secured pivotally to a lower sash thereof, the liquid crystal display module being installed in the upper sash, comprising: a fixed rod secured to an inner side of the lower sash; a hinge coupled to the fixed rod; an arm coupled pivotally to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge; and a fastener securing the upper sash and the liquid crystal display module through tile arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module after.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
A mounting apparatus of a liquid crystal display module in a computer including an upper sash secured pivotally to a lower sash thereof, the liquid crystal display module being installed in the upper sash, comprising: a fixed rod secured to an inner side of the lower sash; a hinge coupled to the fixed rod; an arm coupled pivotally to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge; and a fastener securing the upper sash and the liquid crystal display module through tile arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module after.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mounting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the hinge is positioned at an inner side of the upper sash.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mounting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the fastener includes a screw.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
97 words
A mounting apparatus of a liquid crystal display module in a computer including an upper sash secured pivotally to a lower sash thereof, the liquid crystal display module being installed in the upper sash, comprising: means for securing a fixed rod to an inner side of the lower sash; a hinge coupled to the fixed rod; means for pivotally coupling an arm to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge; and means for securing the upper sash and the liquid crystal display module through the arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
97 words
A mounting apparatus of a liquid crystal display module in a computer including an upper sash secured pivotally to a lower sash thereof, the liquid crystal display module being installed in the upper sash, comprising: means for securing a fixed rod to an inner side of the lower sash; a hinge coupled to the fixed rod; means for pivotally coupling an arm to one end of the fixed rod through the hinge; and means for securing the upper sash and the liquid crystal display module through the arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mounting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the hinge is positioned at an inner side of upper sash.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mounting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the securing means includes a screw.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
A liquid crystal display unit including an upper portion coupled to a lower portion, the upper portion including a liquid crystal display module, comprising: a fixed member secured to the lower portion; a hinge coupled to the fixed member; an arm coupled pivotally to the fixed member through the hinge; and a fastener securing the upper portion and the liquid crystal display module through the arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
75 words
A liquid crystal display unit including an upper portion coupled to a lower portion, the upper portion including a liquid crystal display module, comprising: a fixed member secured to the lower portion; a hinge coupled to the fixed member; an arm coupled pivotally to the fixed member through the hinge; and a fastener securing the upper portion and the liquid crystal display module through the arm at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The liquid crystal display unit according to claim 11, wherein the fastener penetrates a part of the upper portion and the arm and at least partially penetrates the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid crystal display unit according to claim 12, wherein the liquid crystal display module includes a protection rod and the fastener at least partially penetrates the protection rod of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The liquid crystal display unit according to claim 11, wherein the fastener includes a screw.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
51 words
The liquid crystal display unit according to claim 11, wherein the upper portion has at least one hole at an outer edge, and the upper portion, the liquid crystal display module, and the arm are fastened together through the at least one hole at the outer edge of the upper portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
A liquid crystal display unit including an upper portion coupled to a lower portion, the upper portion including a liquid crystal display module, comprising: means for securing a fixed member to the lower portion; means for coupling a hinge to the fixed member; means for pivotally coupling an arm to the fixed member through the hinge; and means for fastening the upper portion and the liquid crystal display module through the at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
80 words
A liquid crystal display unit including an upper portion coupled to a lower portion, the upper portion including a liquid crystal display module, comprising: means for securing a fixed member to the lower portion; means for coupling a hinge to the fixed member; means for pivotally coupling an arm to the fixed member through the hinge; and means for fastening the upper portion and the liquid crystal display module through the at a sidewall of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module in a computer having an upper portion, a lower portion, a fixed member coupling the upper portion to the lower portion, a hinge coupled to the fixed member, and an arm coupled to the hinge, the upper portion including the liquid crystal display module having a protection rod, the method comprising the steps of: arranging the arm, coupled to the fixed member through the hinge in the upper portion, to be positioned between a side wall of the upper portion and the protection rod of the liquid crystal display module; and fastening together the side wall of the upper portion and the protection rod through the arm.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module in a computer having an upper portion, a lower portion, a fixed member coupling the upper portion to the lower portion, a hinge coupled to the fixed member, and an arm coupled to the hinge, the upper portion including the liquid crystal display module having a protection rod, the method comprising the steps of: arranging the arm, coupled to the fixed member through the hinge in the upper portion, to be positioned between a side wall of the upper portion and the protection rod of the liquid crystal display module; and fastening together the side wall of the upper portion and the protection rod through the arm.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method according to claim 17, wherein the fastening step uses a fastener penetrating the side wall of the upper portion and the arm and at least partially penetrating the protection rod of the liquid crystal display module.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 17, wherein the fastening step uses a screw as the fastener.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 17, wherein the side wall of the upper portion is fastened to the protection rod of the liquid crystal display module directly through the arm.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method according to claim 17, wherein the side wall of the upper portion has at least one hole at an outer edge, and the side wall of the upper portion, the liquid crystal display module, and the arm are fastened together through the at least one hole at the outer edge of the upper portion.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable computer comprising: an upper portion including a display module; a lower portion; a fixed member coupling the upper portion to the lower portion; a hinge coupled to the fixed member; and an arm coupled to the hinge and positioned between a side wall of the upper portion and the display module; wherein the side wall of the upper portion and the display module are fastened together through the arm.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable computer comprising: an upper portion including a display module; a lower portion; a fixed member coupling the upper portion to the lower portion; a hinge coupled to the fixed member; and an arm coupled to the hinge and positioned between a side wall of the upper portion and the display module; wherein the side wall of the upper portion and the display module are fastened together through the arm.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
29 words
The portable computer according to claim 22, wherein a fastener penetrates the side wall of the upper portion and the arm and at least partially penetrates the display module.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
The portable computer according to claim 23, wherein the fastener includes a screw.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The portable computer according to claim 22, wherein the side wall of the upper portion is fastened to a protection rod of the display module directly through the arm.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
55 words
The portable computer according to claim 22, wherein the side wall of the upper portion has at least one hole at an outer edge, and the side wall of the upper portion, the display module, and the arm are fastened together through the at least one hole at the outer edge of the upper portion.
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