Flat-panel display mounting system for portable computer

• US 20060209503A1
• Filed: 05/03/2006
• Published: 09/21/2006
• 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:
  US11/417,322
• Publication Number:
  US 20060209503A1
• 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 sidewalls 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 method for mounting a flat-panel display in a folding top cover of a portable computer, the method comprising:

providing fixtures in sidewalls of the flat-panel display; and

laterally inserting mounting members to engage the fixtures.

2. The method described in claim 1, further comprising inserting the mounting members through a sidewall of the folding top cover.

3. The method described in claim 1, further comprising providing bolt-type mounting members.

4. The method described in claim 1, further comprising providing metal brackets through which the mounting members extend.

5. A method of mounting a flat-panel display in a cover for a computer comprising:

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

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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.

6. The method of claim 5, 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.

7. The method of claim 6, 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.

8. The method of claim 5, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

10. The method of claim 5, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

11. The method of claim 5, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

13. The method of claim 12, 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.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising mounting the flat-panel display in the cover using another mounting member.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the another mounting member extends through a 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.

16. The method of claim 5, further comprising installing a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

19. A method of mounting a flat-panel display for a computer, comprising:

providing 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;

providing the flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising:

mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

21. The method of claim 19, 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.

22. The method of claim 21, 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.

23. The method of claim 19, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

25. The method of claim 19, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

26. The method of claim 19, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

28. The method of claim 27, 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.

29. The method of claim 20, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

30. The method of claim 29, further comprising inserting the another mounting member 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.

31. The method of claim 19, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

32. The method of claim 31, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

33. The method of claim 32, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between the sidewall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

35. A method for use with a mounting system for a flat-panel display for a computer comprising:

providing 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;

providing the flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back and display panel, the back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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 back of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

36. The method of claim 35, 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.

37. The method of claim 36, 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.

38. The method of claim 35, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

39. The method 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 sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

40. The method of claim 39, 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.

41. The method of claim 40, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

42. The method of claim 41, wherein the another mounting member mounts 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.

43. The method of claim 35, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

44. The method of claim 43, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

45. The method of claim 44, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

46. The method of claim 45, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between the sidewall thereof and a first portion of the bracket member.

47. A method for mounting an assembly for a flat-panel display for a computer in a cover, comprising:

providing a bracket member for mounting the flat-panel display in the 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

providing the flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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 back of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

48. The method of claim 47, 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.

49. The method of claim 48, 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.

50. The method of claim 47, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

51. The method of claim 50, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

52. The method of claim 51, 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.

53. The method of claim 52, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

54. The method of claim 53, wherein the another mounting member mounts 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.

55. The method of claim 54, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

56. The method of claim 55, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of the sidewall of the cover.

57. The method of claim 56, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

58. The method of claim 57, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a cover to be located between the sidewall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

59. The method of claim 57, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

60. The method of claim 59, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

61. The method of claim 47, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

62. A method for mounting an assembly for mounting a flat-panel display for a computer in a cover, the method comprising:

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein and a display panel; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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 back 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.

63. The method of claim 62, 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.

64. The method of claim 63, wherein the first hole is formed in the first portion of the bracket member and at least one second hole is formed in the second portion of the bracket member.

65. The method of claim 62, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

66. The method of claim 65, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

67. The method of claim 66, wherein the bracket member further includes the first hole located in the first portion and at least one second hole located in the second portion.

68. The method of claim 67, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

69. The method of claim 68, wherein the another mounting member mounts the flat-panel display in the 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.

70. The method of claim 62, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

71. The method of claim 70, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

72. The method of claim 71, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

73. The method of claim 62, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between a sidewall thereof and a first portion of the bracket member.

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

75. A method for mounting an assembly of a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a cover of a computer, the method comprising:

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

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

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display in the cover using mounting members engaging at least a portion of the first hole in the bracket member and at least a portion of the at least one hole of the back of the flat-panel display and engaging the at least one hole in the sidewall of the cover.

76. A method for mounting a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a cover of a computer, the method comprising:

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

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display in the cover using a mounting member engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the back of the flat-panel display and engaging the at least one hole in the sidewall of the cover.

77. A method for mounting a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a cover of a portable computer, the method comprising:

providing 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 sidewall extending therearound and having at least a hole therethrough; and

installing a lateral mounting member to extend laterally from the at least a hole in the sidewall of the cover for engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole in the plurality of edges of the flat-panel display.

78. The method of claim 77, further comprising the flat-panel display having another hole formed laterally therein and another mounting member extending thereinto.

79. The method of claim 77, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that engages a boss in the flat-panel display.

80. The method of claim 77, wherein the back of the cover comprises a plastic and further comprising 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 at least one metal bracket and the plastic back.

81. The method of claim 80, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that passes through the at least one metal bracket and the plastic back to engage a boss in the flat-panel display.

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

83. The method of claim 77, wherein:

the flat-panel display comprises a display panel, a display rim extending around a perimeter of the display panel, 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 display rim.

84. A method for mounting a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a folding top cover of a portable computer, the mounting system comprising:

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

85. A method of mounting a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a folding top cover of a portable computer, the mounting system comprising:

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

86. A method for mounting a mounting system for a flat-panel display in a folding top cover of a portable computer, the mounting system comprising:

installing lateral mounting members to extend from the top cover to engage sidewalls of the flat-panel display, wherein the folding top cover comprises a plastic back, pivotal couplings connecting the top cover to a base unit, and at least one metal bracket that extends from the pivotal couplings;

the lateral mounting members engaging the at least one metal bracket and the plastic back, wherein the plastic back does not substantially contribute to the rigidity of the folding top cover.

87. A method for mounting a mounting system for a display in a cover for a base of a computer, the mounting system comprising:

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

providing a flat-panel display including at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display in the cover using mounting members engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the sidewall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the flat-panel display.

88. The method described in claim 87, further comprising:

providing a bezel configured for covering a portion of a flat-display panel.

89. A method of mounting a mounting system for a display in a top cover for a base of a computer, the mounting system comprising:

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

inserting lateral mounting members to extend laterally between the top cover and the display, the lateral mounting members engaging the plurality of holes formed laterally in at the plurality of sidewalls of the display.

90. The method of claim 89, wherein the lateral mounting members extend through at least two holes in one of a sidewall and the plurality of sidewalls of the top cover.

91. The method of claim 89, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise bolts that engage bosses in the display.

92. The method of claim 89, wherein the top cover comprises:

a back having a sidewall 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.

93. The method of claim 92, 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.

94. The method of claim 92, 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.

95. The method of claim 92, wherein the sidewall of the back substantially contributes to the rigidity of the top cover.

96. The method of claim 89, wherein the display comprises:

a display panel;

a display rim extending around a perimeter of the display; and

a display back.

97. The method of claim 96, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners configured to engage bosses in the display back of the display.

98. The method of claim 96, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage bosses in the display back of the display, behind the display rim.

99. The method of claim 92, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage the display and the sidewall of the top cover.

100. The method in claim 99, further comprising:

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

101. A method for mounting a mounting system for a display in a cover for a base unit of a computer comprising:

providing a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of sidewalls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a hole extending laterally into a sidewall of the display panel;

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

engaging a lateral mounting member with at least a portion of the hole in the sidewall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the hole of the display panel.

102. The method of claim 101, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a screw.

103. The method of claim 101, wherein a plurality of edges of the display panel are located within the sidewall extending around a portion of the cover.

104. The method of claim 101, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

105. The method of claim 104, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a member configured for engaging at least a portion of the hole in the sidewall 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.

106. The method of claim 101, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a threaded fastener.

107. The method of claim 101, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a pin.

108. The method of claim 101, further comprising:

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

109. A method for mounting a mounting system for a display in a cover for a base unit of a computer comprising:

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

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

engaging a plurality of lateral mounting members with at least a portion of the plurality of holes in the sidewalls of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the holes of the display panel.

110. The method of claim 109, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

111. The method of claim 109, wherein the plurality of holes of the display panel are located within the back of the display panel.

112. The method of claim 109, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

113. The method 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 sidewall 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.

114. The method of claim 109, wherein the lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

115. The method of claim 109, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise members engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

116. The method of claim 109, wherein the cover includes pivotal couplings configured to connect the cover to the base unit of the 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.

117. The method of claim 109, 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 of edges of the display panel.

118. The method of claim 109, further comprising:

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

119. A method for mounting a mounting system for a display in a cover for a base unit of a computer comprising:

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

providing a cover including a back having a sidewall extending around a portion of the back, the sidewall 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 of the plurality having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the pivotal couplings; and

engaging a plurality of lateral mounting members with at least a portion of a hole of the plurality of holes in the sidewall 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.

120. The method of claim 119, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

121. The method of claim 119, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

122. The method of claim 119, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

123. The method of claim 119, 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 of the display panel.

124. The method of claim 119, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

125. The method of claim 119, further comprising:

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

126. The method of claim 125, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

127. A method for mounting a mounting system for a display in a cover for a base unit of a computer comprising:

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

providing a cover including a back having a sidewall 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 of the plurality having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

engaging a plurality of lateral mounting members with at least portions of the plurality of holes of the display panel and extending through the one hole in each bracket of the plurality of brackets.

128. The method of claim 127, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

129. The method of claim 127, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

130. The method of claim 127, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

131. The method of claim 127, 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 of the display panel.

132. The method of claim 127, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

133. The method of claim 127, further comprising:

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

134. The method of claim 133, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

135. A method for mounting an assembly for mounting a flat-panel display for a computer, the assembly comprising:

providing 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;

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one mounting member extending laterally therefrom; and

mounting the flat-panel display to at least a portion of the bracket member using the at least one mounting member to extend 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.

136. The method of claim 135, 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.

137. The method of claim 136, 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.

138. The method of claim 135, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

139. The method of claim 138, wherein the bracket member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

140. The method of claim 139, 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.

141. The method of claim 140, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

142. The method of claim 141, wherein the another mounting member extends 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.

143. The method of claim 142, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

144. The method of claim 143, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of the sidewall of the cover.

145. The method of claim 144, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

146. The method of claim 145, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover to be located between the sidewall thereof and the first portion of the bracket member.

147. The method of claim 145, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

148. The method of claim 147, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

149. The method of claim 145, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

150. A method of mounting a mounting system for a display comprising:

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

providing a cover including a back having a sidewall 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 of the plurality having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

engaging a plurality of lateral mounting members with the display panel, each lateral mounting member of the plurality 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.

151. The method of claim 150, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise pins.

152. The method of claim 150, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

153. The method of claim 150, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

154. The method of claim 150, 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.

155. The method of claim 150, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

156. The method of claim 150, further comprising:

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

157. The method of claim 156, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

158. A method of mounting a flat-panel display for a computer, comprising:

providing 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;

providing the flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein; and

mounting the flat-panel display 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.

159. The method of claim 158, further comprising:

mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

160. The method of claim 158, 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.

161. The method of claim 160, 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.

162. The method of claim 158, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

163. The method of claim 162, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

164. The method of claim 158, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

165. The method of claim 158, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

166. The method of claim 165, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of the sidewall of the cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

167. The method of claim 166, 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.

168. The method of claim 159, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

169. The method of claim 168, further comprising inserting the another mounting member extending through a hole in the cover 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 cover.

170. The method of claim 158, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

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

172. The method of claim 171, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

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

174. A method of mounting a flat-panel display comprising:

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

mounting the flat-panel display to at least a portion of the back member using at least one mounting member extending through the at least one first hole formed laterally through a portion of the back member and engaging at least a portion of at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the back member for covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

175. A method of mounting a mounting system for a display comprising:

providing a display panel including an active area, a back, a plurality of sidewalls forming the circumference of the display panel, and at least one hole extending laterally into at least an edge of a sidewall of the plurality of the display panel;

providing a back including a sidewall extending around a portion of the back;

providing a support having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof; and

engaging a lateral mounting member with the display panel, the lateral mounting member configured for engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the display panel and extending through.

176. The method of claim 175, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a pin.

177. The method of claim 175, wherein the lateral mounting member includes a member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

178. The method of claim 175, wherein the back includes a support having at least one pin configured to engage at least a portion of the at least one hole extending laterally into a plurality of edges of the display panel.

179. The method of claim 175, wherein the sidewall of the back includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back of the display panel.

180. The method of claim 175, further comprising:

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

181. A method of mounting a flat-panel display, comprising:

providing a support member for mounting the flat-panel display in a back member 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;

providing a flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein;

and

mounting the flat-panel display 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 back of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

182. The method of claim 181, further comprising:

mounting the flat-panel display in the support member.

183. The method of claim 181, 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.

184. The method of claim 183, 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.

185. The method of claim 181, wherein the back of the flat-panel display further includes a rim.

186. The method of claim 181, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

187. The method of claim 182, wherein the support member comprises a member having a first portion extending in a first direction for extending in the direction of a sidewall of a cover being spaced therefrom and a second portion extending orthogonally in a second direction therefrom.

188. The method of claim 187, 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.

189. The method of claim 182, further comprising providing another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the support member.

190. The method of claim 189, further comprising inserting the another mounting member 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 a cover.

191. The method of claim 181, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

192. The method of claim 191, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the support member.

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

194. The method of claim 193, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the support member to be located between a sidewall thereof and a first portion of the support member.

195. A method of mounting a flat-panel display, comprising:

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

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