Open access monitor stand with multiple APR mounting locations

• US 20040061996A1
• Filed: 08/05/2002
• Published: 04/01/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dell Products LP (Dell Technologies Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Dell Products LP (Dell Technologies Inc.)
• Inventors: LeBert, Ronald J. II, Kamphuis, Kevin L.
• Granted Patent: US 6,833,988 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 361/683
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1601 Constructional details related to the housing of computer displays, e.g. of CRT monitors, of flat displays constructional details related to flat displays integrated in a portable computer, e.g. laptop, handheld computer G06F1/1637; constructional details related to television receivers H04N5/64
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/917 Video display screen support

Abstract

An portable information handling system includes a monitor stand. The monitor stand includes a base surface with a positioning member movably located on the base surface. A docking system is removably mounted on the positioning member, and a portable computer is docked with the dockingsystem. A support member extends from the base surface and is positioned such that a front section and side sections of the monitor stand are free from obstructions, allowing enhanced access to the portable computer and to the dockingsystem. A cantilever support surface extends from the support member and is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base surface. A monitor is mounted on the cantilever support surface.

Claims

1. A monitor stand comprising:

a base;

a support member attached to the base; and

a cantilevered support attached to the support member, the cantilevered support being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base.

2. The monitor stand of claim 1, further comprising a U-shaped reinforcing member including the support member, a first beam extending along the base, and a second beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

3. The monitor stand of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of U-shaped reinforcing members, each including the support member, a first beam extending along the base, and a second beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

4. The monitor stand of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing member that is U-shaped and a portion of which includes the support member.

5. The monitor stand of claim 1, further comprising a positioning member mounted on the base for selectively attaching one of a docking station and an APR.

6. The monitor stand of claim 5, wherein the positioning member is adjustably connected to the base.

7. A monitor stand comprising:

a base surface extending in a first direction;

a support member extending from the base surface in a second direction, the second direction being substantially orthogonal to the first direction; and

a cantilevered support surface extending from the support member in the first direction, the cantilevered support surface being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base surface.

8. The monitor stand of claim 7, further comprising a U-shaped reinforcing member including the support member, a first beam extending along the base surface, and a second cantilever beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

9. The monitor stand of claim 7, further comprising a plurality of U-shaped reinforcing members, each including the support member, a first beam extending along the base surface, and a second cantilever beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

10. The monitor stand of claim 7, further comprising a reinforcing member that is U-shaped and a portion of which includes the support member.

11. The monitor stand of claim 7, further comprising a positioning member mounted on the base surface for selectively attaching one of a docking station and an APR.

12. The monitor stand of claim 11, wherein the positioning member is adjustably connected to the base.

13. A monitor stand comprising:

a base surface extending in a first direction;

a support member extending from the base surface in a second direction, the second direction being substantially orthogonal to the first direction;

a cantilevered support surface extending from the support member in the first direction, the cantilevered support surface being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base surface; and

a positioning member mounted on the base surface and adjustable to various positions on the base surface.

14. The monitor stand of claim 13, further comprising a U-shaped reinforcing member including the support member, a first beam extending along the base surface, and a second cantilever beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

15. The monitor stand of claim 13, further comprising a plurality of U-shaped reinforcing members, each including the support member, a first beam extending along the base surface, and a second cantilever beam extending along the cantilevered support surface.

16. The monitor stand of claim 13, further comprising a reinforcing member that is U-shaped and a portion of which includes the support member.

17. The monitor stand of claim 13 further comprising a docking system attached to the positioning member.

18. The monitor stand of claim 17 further comprising a portable computer docked with the docking system.

19. The monitor stand of claim 18, further comprising a connector on the positioning member.

20. The monitor stand of claim 18, further comprising a plurality of controls for connection to the docking system through the connector.

21. A computer system comprising:

a base surface extending in a first direction;

a support member extending from the base surface in a second direction, the second direction being substantially orthogonal to the first direction;

a cantilevered support surface extending from the support member in the first direction, the cantilevered support surface being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base surface;

a positioning member mounted on the base surface and adjustable to various positions on the base surface;

a docking system attached to the positioning member;

a portable computer docked with the dockingsystem; and

a monitor mounted on the cantilevered support surface.

22. An information handling system comprising:

a base;

a support member attached to the base;

a cantilevered support attached to the support member, the cantilevered support being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base;

a positioning member movably mounted on the base;

a docking system removably mounted on the positioning member;

a computer docked with the dockingsystem, the computer including;

a chassis;

a microprocessor mounted in the chassis; and

a storage coupled to the microprocessor.