Flat-panel display mounting system for portable computer

• US 20050088810A1
• Filed: 12/06/2004
• Published: 04/28/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 03/21/1997
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Hanger Solutions, LLC (IP Investments Group LLC)
• Original Assignee: Hanger Solutions, LLC (IP Investments Group LLC)
• Inventors: Frame, Robert C., Bovio, Michele
• Application Number:
  US11/006,194
• Publication Number:
  US 20050088810A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 361/679.270
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1616 with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1637 Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/165 the additional display being small, e.g. for presenting status information
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/923 Tilting
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 345/905 Display device with housing structure

Abstract

A flat-panel display with fixtures in its side walls to enable support by lateral mounting members is disclosed. The advantage of this approach, in which the fixtures are essentially rotated around to the sides of the flat-panel display, is the reduction in the portion of the portable computer'"'"'s top cover that is not the active display. In practice, this results in an increase in the size of the display that may be housed in the same-sized top cover. In order to accommodate the lateral mounting of the flat-panel display, metal brackets are used. These brackets extend from the base unit hinges and cradle the display. This adds torsional rigidity, but also removes the requirement that the back must be structural. Further reductions in the inactive portions of the top cover may be achieved by extending the ends of the display'"'"'s fluorescent back-light beyond or through the metal rim that surrounds the display.

Claims

1. A folding top cover for a portable computer, the top cover comprising:

pivotal couplings that connect the top cover to a base unit;

metal brackets that extend from the pivotal couplings;

a flat-panel display held between the metal brackets; and

a plastic back behind the metal brackets and extending around the flat-panel display.

2. The folding top cover described in claim 1, further comprising mounting members engaging the flat-panel display, metal brackets, and plastic back.

3. The folding top cover described in claim 2, wherein the mounting members terminate in the side walls of the flat-panel display.

4. The folding top cover described in claim 2, wherein the mounting members comprise bolts that extend through the metal brackets and plastic back and engage bosses in the flat-panel display.

5. The folding top cover described in claim 1, wherein the plastic back provides no substantial rigid support for the top cover.

6. A cover for a flat-panel display comprising:

a cover having at least one hole extending therethrough, the cover for housing at least a portion of a flat-panel display;

a bracket member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and -at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the bracket member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

7. The cover of claim 6, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

8. The cover of claim 7, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

9. The cover of claim 6, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

10. The cover of claim 9, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

11. The cover of claim 6, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

12. The cover of claim 6, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

13. The cover of claim 12, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

14. The cover of claim 13, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

15. The cover of claim 14, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

16. The cover of claim 15, wherein the another mounting member extends through the hole in the cover and into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

17. The cover of claim 6, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

18. The cover of claim 17, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

19. The cover of claim 18, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

20. The cover of claim 13, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

21. The cover of claim 20, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

22. The cover system of claim 21, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between the side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

23. A cover for a flat-panel display comprising:

a bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover, the bracket member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the bracket member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

24. The cover of claim 23, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

25. The cover of claim 24, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

26. The cover of claim 23, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

27. The cover of claim 26, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

28. The cover of claim 23, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

29. The cover of claim 23, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

30. The cover of claim 29, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

31. The cover of claim 30, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

32. The cover of claim 31, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

33. The cover of claim 32, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

34. The cover of claim 23, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

35. The cover of claim 29, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

36. The cover of claim 35, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

37. The cover of claim 36, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

38. An assembly for a cover for a flat-panel display, a mounting system comprising:

a bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover, the bracket member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back, display panel, and the rim, the back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the bracket member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

39. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

40. The assembly of claim 39, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

41. The assembly of claim 38, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

42. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

43. The assembly of claim 42, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

44. The assembly of claim 43, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

45. The assembly of claim 44, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

46. The assembly of claim 38, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

47. The assembly of claim 46, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

48. The assembly of claim 47, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

49. The assembly of claim 48, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

50. An assembly for mounting a flat-panel display in a cover, the assembly comprising:

a bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover, the bracket member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the bracket member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

51. The assembly of claim 50, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

52. The assembly of claim 51, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

53. The assembly of claim 52, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

54. The assembly of claim 53, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

55. The assembly of claim 54, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

56. The assembly of claim 55, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

57. The assembly of claim 56, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

58. The assembly of claim 57, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

59. The assembly of claim 58, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

60. The assembly of claim 59, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

61. The assembly of claim 60, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a '"'"'side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

62. The assembly of claim 50, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

63. The assembly of claim 62, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

64. The assembly of claim 50, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

65. An assembly for mounting a flat-panel display in a cover, the assembly comprising:

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein and a display panel, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of a bracket member by using at least one mounting member extending through a first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member for mounting the assembly in a cover for a computer.

66. The assembly of claim 65, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

67. The assembly of claim 66, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

68. The assembly of claim 67, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

69. The assembly of claim 68, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

70. The assembly of claim 69, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

71. The assembly of claim 69, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

72. The assembly of claim 71, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

73. The assembly of claim 65, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

74. The assembly of claim 73, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

75. The assembly of claim 74, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

76. The assembly of claim 65, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

77. The assembly of claim 65, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

78. An assembly of a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a cover for a computer, the mounting system comprising:

a cover including a back and a side wall extending around at least a portion of the back, the side wall having at least one hole extending therethrough, the top cover configured for housing a flat-panel display;

a bracket member having a first hole and a second hole;

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein configured for mounting the flat-panel display in the top cover using mounting members engaging at least a portion of the first hole in the bracket member and at least a portion of the hole of the flat-panel display and engaging the hole in the cover.

79. An assembly for a flat-panel display in a cover for a computer comprising:

a cover including a back and a side wall extending around at least a portion of the back, the side wall having at least one hole extending therethrough, the top cover configured for housing a flat-panel display of a computer therein; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein configured for mounting the flat-panel display in the top cover using a mounting member engaging at least a portion of the hole of the flat-panel display and engaging the hole in the cover.

80. An assembly for a flat-panel display in a cover for a portable computer comprising:

a flat-panel display having a plurality of edges including at least a hole formed laterally therein configured for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover of a portable computer, the cover having a back and a side wall extending therearound having at least a hole therethrough; and

a lateral mounting member extending laterally from the at least one hole in the side wall of the top cover engaging at least-a portion of the hole in plurality of edges of the flat-panel display.

81. The assembly claim 80, wherein the flat-panel display has another hole formed laterally therein and another mounting member extending thereinto.

82. The assembly of claim 80, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that engages a boss in the flat-panel display.

83. The assembly of claim 80, wherein the cover comprises a plastic back, pivotal couplings connecting the cover to a base unit, and at least one metal bracket that extends from the pivotal couplings, the lateral mounting member engaging the metal bracket and the plastic back.

84. The assembly of claim 80, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that passes through the bracket and the plastic back to engage a boss in the flat-panel display.

85. The assembly of claim 80, wherein the plastic back does not substantially contribute to the rigidity of the cover.

86. The assembly of claim 80, wherein

the flat-panel display comprises a display panel, a display rim extending around a perimeter of the display, and a display back;

and

the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that engages a boss in the display back of the flat-panel display, behind the rim.

87. An assembly for a flat-panel display for a cover for a portable computer comprising:

lateral mounting members extending from the cover to engage side walls of the flat-panel display, wherein the cover comprises a plastic back, pivotal couplings connecting the cover to a base unit, and at least one metal bracket that extends from the pivotal couplings, the lateral mounting members engaging the metal bracket and the plastic back.

88. An assembly for a flat-panel display for a cover for a portable computer comprising:

lateral mounting members extending from the cover to engage side walls of the flat-panel display, wherein the cover comprises a plastic back, pivotal couplings connecting the cover to a base unit, and at least one metal bracket that extends from the pivotal couplings, the lateral mounting members engaging the metal bracket and the plastic back, and , wherein the lateral mounting members comprise bolts that pass through the bracket and the plastic back to engage bosses in the flat-panel display.

89. An assembly for a flat-panel display for cover for a portable computer comprising:

lateral mounting members extending from the cover to engage side walls of the flat-panel display, wherein the cover comprises a plastic back, pivotal couplings connecting the cover to a base unit, and at least one metal bracket that extends from the pivotal couplings, the lateral mounting members engaging the metal bracket and the plastic back, wherein the plastic back does not substantially contribute to the rigidity of the cover.

90. An assembly for a display for a cover for a computer comprising:

a cover including a back and a side wall extending around at least a portion of the back, the side wall having at least one hole extending laterally therethrough, the cover configured for closing over the base of a computer; and

a display including at least one hole formed laterally therein configured for mounting the display in the cover using mounting members engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the side wall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the display .

91. The assembly in claim 90, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

92. An assembly for a display for a cover for the base of a computer, the mounting system comprising:

a display having an active area and having a plurality of side walls, the display including a plurality of holes formed laterally in the plurality of side walls, the display configured for mounting in a top cover to cover a base of a computer; and

lateral mounting members extending laterally between the top cover and the display, the lateral mounting members engaging the plurality of holes formed laterally in at the plurality of side walls of the display.

93. The assembly in claim 92, wherein the lateral mounting members extend through at least two holes in one of a side wall and the plurality of side walls of the cover.

94. The assembly in claim 92, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise bolts that engage bosses in the display.

95. The assembly in claim 92, wherein the top cover comprises:

a back having a side wall extending around a portion of the back, pivotal couplings connecting the cover to a base unit, and at least one bracket having a portion that extends from the pivotal couplings; and

the lateral mounting members engage portions of the at least one bracket and the back.

96. The assembly in claim 95, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise thread fasteners configured for passing through the at least one bracket and the back to engage bosses in the display.

97. The assembly in claim 95, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured for passing through the at least one bracket and the back to engage bosses in the display.

98. The assembly in claim 95, wherein the side wall of the back substantially contributes to the rigidity of the top cover.

99. The assembly in claim 92, wherein the display comprises:

a display panel;

a display rim extending around a perimeter of the display;

a display back.

100. The assembly in claim 99, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners configured to engage bosses in the back of the display.

101. The assembly in claim 99, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage bosses in the display back of the display, behind the rim.

102. The assembly in claim 99, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage the display and the side wall of the top cover.

103. The assembly in claim 92, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

104. An assembly for a display for a cover for a base unit for a computer comprising:

a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of side walls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a hole extending laterally into a side wall of the display panel;

a cover including a back and a side wall extending around a portion of the back, the side wall having a hole extending laterally therethrough, the cover for closing over a base unit of a computer; and

a lateral mounting member configured for engaging at least a portion of the hole in the side wall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the hole of the display panel.

105. The assembly of claim 104, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a screw.

106. The assembly of claim 104, wherein a plurality of edges of display panel are located within the side wall extending around a portion of the cover.

107. The assembly of claim 104, wherein the display panel further comprises:

a rim extending around the circumference of the display panel, the rim having a hole therethrough.

108. The assembly of claim 104, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a member configured for engaging at least a portion of the hole in the side wall of the cover, configured for extending through the hole in the rim, and configured for engaging at least a portion of the hole of the display panel.

109. The assembly of claim 104, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a threaded fastener.

110. The assembly of claim 104, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a pin.

111. The assembly of claim 104, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

112. An assembly for a display for a cover for a base unit for a computer comprising:

a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of side walls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a plurality of holes extending laterally into the plurality of side walls of the display panel;

a cover including a back and a side wall extending around a portion of the back, the side wall having a plurality of holes extending laterally therethrough, the cover covering a base unit of a computer; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members configured for engaging at least a portions of the holes in the side walls of the cover and engaging at least a portions of the holes of the display panel.

113. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

114. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the plurality of holes in a plurality of edges of display panel are located within the back of the display panel.

115. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the display panel further comprises:

a rim extending around the circumference of the display panel, the rim having a plurality of holes therethrough.

116. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members include each member configured for engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes in the side wall of the cover, configured for extending through a hole of the plurality of holes of the rim, and configured for engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes of the display panel.

117. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

118. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise members engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

119. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the cover includes pivotal couplings configured to connect the cover to a base unit of a computer, at least one other lateral mounting member, and at least one bracket configured to have a portion extending from a pivotal coupling, the at least one other lateral mounting member engaging at least a portion of the at least one bracket.

120. The assembly of claim 112, wherein the cover includes at least one bracket including at least one pin configured to engage at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes extending laterally into a plurality of edges of the display panel.

121. The assembly of claim 112, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

122. An assembly for a display for a cover for a base unit for a computer comprising:

a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of side walls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a plurality of holes extending laterally into at least two opposed edges of the a plurality of side walls of the display panel;

a cover including a back having a side wall extending around a portion of the back, the side wall having a plurality of holes extending laterally therethrough, pivotal couplings configured to connect the cover to a base unit of a computer for closing thereover, a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the pivotal couplings; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members, each lateral mounting member configured for engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes in the side walls of the cover, engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes of the display panel, and extending through the one hole in each bracket of the plurality of brackets.

123. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

124. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the display panel further comprises:

a rim extending around the circumference of the display panel, the rim having a plurality of holes therethrough.

125. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

126. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the cover includes a bracket having at least one pin configured to engage at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes extending laterally into a plurality of edges of the display panel.

127. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the side wall of the cover includes a side wall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

128. The assembly of claim 122, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

129. The assembly of claim 128, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

130. An assembly for a display for a cover for a base unit for a computer comprising:

a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of side walls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a plurality of holes extending laterally into at least two opposed edges of the a plurality of side walls of the display panel;

a cover including a back having a side wall extending around a portion of the back, couplings configured to connect the cover to a base unit of a computer for closing thereover, a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members, each lateral mounting member configured for engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes of the display panel and extending through the one hole in each bracket of the plurality of brackets.

131. The assembly of claim 130, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

132. The assembly of claim 130, wherein the display panel further comprises:

a rim extending around the circumference of the display panel, the rim having a plurality of holes therethrough.

133. The assembly of claim 130, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

134. The assembly of claim 130, wherein the cover includes a bracket having at least one pin configured to engage at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes extending laterally into a plurality of edges of the display panel.

135. The assembly of claim 130, wherein the side wall of the cover includes a side wall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

136. The assembly of claim 130, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

137. The assembly of claim 136, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

138. An assembly for mounting a flat-panel display for a computer in a cover, the assembly comprising:

a bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover, the bracket member having at least one first hole extending through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one mounting member extending laterally therefrom, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the bracket member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

139. The assembly of claim 138, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

140. The assembly of claim 139, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

141. The assembly of claim 140, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

142. The assembly of claim 141, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

143. The assembly of claim 142, wherein the bracket member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

144. The assembly of claim 143, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

145. The assembly of claim 144, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

146. The assembly of claim 145, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

147. The assembly of claim 146, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

148. The assembly of claim 147, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

149. The assembly of claim 148, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

150. The assembly of claim 138, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

151. The assembly of claim 150, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

152. The assembly of claim 138, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

153. An assembly for a display in a cover for a computer comprising:

a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of side walls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a plurality of holes extending laterally into at least two opposed edges of the a plurality of side walls of the display panel;

a cover including a back having a side wall extending around a portion of the back, couplings configured to connect the cover to a base unit of a computer for closing thereover, a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members, each lateral mounting member configured for engaging at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes of the display panel using an interference fit therewith and extending through the one hole in each bracket of the plurality of brackets.

154. The assembly of claim 153, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins.

155. The assembly of claim 153, wherein the display panel further comprises:

a rim extending around the circumference of the display panel, the rim having a plurality of holes therethrough.

156. The assembly of claim 153, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

157. The assembly of claim 153, wherein the cover includes a bracket having at least one pin configured to engage at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes extending laterally into a plurality of edges of the display panel.

158. The assembly of claim 153, wherein the side wall of the cover includes a side wall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

159. The assembly of claim 153, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display panel.

160. The assembly of claim 159, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

161. A cover for a flat-panel display comprising:

a cover having at least one hole extending therethrough, the cover for housing at least a portion of a flat-panel display;

a support member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the support member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the support member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

162. The cover of claim 161, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

163. The cover of claim 162, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the mounting member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the support member.

164. The cover of claim 161, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

165. The cover of claim 164, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

166. The cover of claim 161, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

167. The cover of claim 161, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

168. The cover of claim 167, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

169. The cover of claim 168, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

170. The cover of claim 169, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

171. The cover of claim 170, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

172. The cover of claim 171, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between the side wall thereof and the first portion of the support member.

173. An assembly for a cover for a flat-panel display, a mounting system comprising:

a support member for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover, the support member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back, display panel, and the rim, the back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the support member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the support member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

174. The assembly of claim 173, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

175. The assembly of claim 173, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the support member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the support member.

176. The assembly of claim 173, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

177. The assembly of claim 173, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

178. The assembly of claim 177, wherein the support member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

179. The assembly of claim 178, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

180. The assembly of claim 179, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the cover and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

181. The assembly of claim 173, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

182. The assembly of claim 181, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a cover.

183. The assembly of claim 182, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover.

184. The assembly of claim 183, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the support member.

185. A back for enclosing a portion of a flat-panel display comprising:

a back for housing at least a portion of a flat-panel display;

a support member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the support member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the support member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

186. The back of claim 185, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

187. The back of claim 186, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the support member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the support member.

188. The back of claim 185, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a back.

189. The back of claim 188, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

190. The back of claim 185, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel, a back and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

191. The back of claim 185, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

192. The back of claim 191, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

193. The back of claim 192, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a portion of the back.

194. An assembly for a back for a flat-panel display, a mounting system comprising:

a support member for mounting the flat-panel display in a portion back for covering a portion of the flat-panel display, the support member having at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

a flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back, display panel, and the rim, the flat-panel display secured to at least a portion of the support member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the support member and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

195. The assembly of claim 194, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

196. The assembly of claim 194, wherein the at least one first hole is formed in the first portion of the support member and the at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the support member.

197. The assembly of claim 194, wherein a cover includes a sidewall.

198. The assembly of claim 194, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the side wall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

199. The assembly of claim 198, wherein the support member further includes the at least one first hole located in the first portion and the at least one second hole located in the second portion.

200. The assembly of claim 199, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the back.

201. The assembly of claim 200, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in a cover having a portion thereof extending through a hole in the back and extending into at least a portion of the at least one second hole in the support member for mounting the flat-panel display in the back.

202. The assembly of claim 194, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat panel display.

203. The assembly of claim 202, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of a back.

204. The assembly of claim 203, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a back.

205. The assembly of claim 203, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a back to be located between a side wall thereof and the first portion of the support member.