Flat-panel display mounting system for portable computer

• US 20060209504A1
• 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:
  US11/418,412
• Publication Number:
  US 20060209504A1
• 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. An assembly for a cover for a flat-panel display, and a mounting system comprising:

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

the flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back and the display panel;

the back having at least one hole formed laterally therein;

using at least one mounting member 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 back of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the bracket member.

2. The assembly of claim 1, 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.

3. The assembly of claim 2, 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.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

5. The assembly of claim 4, 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.

6. The assembly of claim 5, 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.

7. The assembly of claim 6, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

8. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting 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.

9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

12. The assembly of claim 11, 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.

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

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

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

14. The assembly of claim 13, 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.

15. The assembly of claim 14, 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.

16. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

17. The assembly of claim 16, 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.

18. The assembly of claim 17, 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.

19. The assembly of claim 18, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

20. The assembly of claim 19, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting 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.

21. The assembly of claim 20, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

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

23. The assembly of claim 22, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

24. The assembly of claim 23, 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.

25. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

26. The assembly of claim 25, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

27. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

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

the 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 the cover for a computer.

29. The assembly of claim 28, 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.

30. The assembly of claim 29, 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.

31. The assembly of claim 28, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

32. The assembly of claim 31, 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.

33. The assembly of claim 32, 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.

34. The assembly of claim 33, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

35. The assembly of claim 34, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting 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.

36. The assembly of claim 28, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

37. The assembly of claim 36, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

38. The assembly of claim 37, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

39. The assembly of claim 28, 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.

40. The assembly of claim 28, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

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

the 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;

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 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 cover.

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

the 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; and

the flat-panel display including a back having at least one hole formed laterally therein configured for 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 cover.

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

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

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

44. The assembly claim 43, wherein the flat-panel display has another hole formed laterally therein and another mounting member extending thereinto.

45. The assembly of claim 43, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a bolt that engages a boss in the flat-panel display.

46. The assembly of claim 43, 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 at least one metal bracket and the plastic back.

47. The assembly of claim 46, 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.

48. The assembly of claim 47, wherein the plastic back does not substantially contribute to the rigidity of the cover.

49. The assembly of claim 43, 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 display rim.

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

lateral mounting members extending from the cover to engage sidewalls 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 at least one metal bracket and the plastic back.

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

lateral mounting members extending form the cover to engage sidewalls 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 at least one metal bracket and the plastic back, 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.

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

lateral mounting members extending from the cover to engage sidewalls 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 at least one metal bracket and the plastic back, wherein the plastic back does not substantially contribute to the rigidity of the cover.

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

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; 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 sidewall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the at least one hole of the display.

54. The assembly in claim 53, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display.

55. An assembly for a display for a cover for the base of a computer, the assembly comprising:

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 the cover to cover a base of a computer; and

lateral mounting members extending laterally between the cover and the display, the lateral mounting members engaging the plurality of holes formed laterally in the plurality of sidewalls of the display.

56. The assembly in claim 55, wherein the lateral mounting members extend through at least two holes in one of a sidewall and the plurality of sidewalls of the cover.

57. The assembly in claim 55, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise bolts that engage bosses in the display.

58. The assembly in claim 55, wherein the 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.

59. The assembly in claim 58, 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.

60. The assembly in claim 58, 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.

61. The assembly in claim 58, wherein the sidewall of the back substantially contributes to the rigidity of the cover.

62. The assembly in claim 55, wherein the display comprises:

a display panel;

a display rim extending around a perimeter of the display;

a display back.

63. The assembly in claim 62, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners configured to engage bosses in the display back of the display.

64. The assembly in claim 62, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage bosses in the display back of the display, behind the display rim.

65. The assembly in claim 62, wherein the lateral mounting members comprise pins configured to engage the display and a sidewall of the cover.

66. The assembly in claim 55, further comprising:

a bezel configured for covering a portion of the display.

67. 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 sidewalls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a hole extending laterally into a sidewall of the display panel;

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

a lateral mounting member configured for engaging 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.

68. The assembly of claim 67, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a screw.

69. The assembly of claim 67, wherein a plurality of edges of the display panel are located within the sidewall extending around a portion of the cover.

70. The assembly of claim 67, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

71. The assembly of claim 70, 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.

72. The assembly of claim 67, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a threaded fastener.

73. The assembly of claim 67, wherein the lateral mounting member comprises a pin.

74. The assembly of claim 67, further comprising:

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

75. 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 sidewalls forming the circumference of the display panel, and a plurality of holes extending laterally into the plurality of sidewalls of the display panel;

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

a plurality of lateral mounting members configured for engaging at least a portion of the plurality of holes in the sidewall of the cover and engaging at least a portion of the holes of the display panel.

76. The assembly of claim 75, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

77. The assembly of claim 75, wherein the plurality of holes of the display panel are located within the back of the display panel.

78. The assembly of claim 75, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

79. The assembly of claim 78, 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.

80. The assembly of claim 75, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprises threaded fasteners.

81. The assembly of claim 75, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise members engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

82. The assembly of claim 75, 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 lateral mounting member engaging at least a portion of the at least one bracket.

83. The assembly of claim 75, 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 the display panel.

84. The assembly of claim 75, further comprising:

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

85. 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 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;

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 of brackets having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality of brackets 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 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.

86. The assembly of claim 85, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

87. The assembly of claim 85, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

88. The assembly of claim 85, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

89. The assembly of claim 85, 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 at least two opposed edges of the plurality of sidewalls of the display panel.

90. The assembly of claim 85, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

91. The assembly of claim 85, further comprising:

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

92. The assembly of claim 91, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

93. 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 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;

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 of brackets having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality of brackets configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members of the plurality of lateral mounting members, 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 and extending through the one hole in each bracket of the plurality of brackets.

94. The assembly of claim 93, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise threaded fasteners.

95. The assembly of claim 93, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

96. The assembly of claim 93, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

97. The assembly of claim 93, 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 at least two opposed edges of the plurality of sidewalls of the display panel.

98. The assembly of claim 93, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

99. The assembly of claim 93, further comprising:

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

100. The assembly of claim 99, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

101. 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 the cover, the bracket member having at least one first hole extending through a portion thereof and at least one second hole formed therethrough; and

the 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 the 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.

102. The assembly of claim 101, 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.

103. The assembly of claim 102, 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.

104. The assembly of claim 101, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

105. The assembly of claim 104, 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.

106. The assembly of claim 105, 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.

107. The assembly of claim 106, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

108. The assembly of claim 107, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting 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.

109. The assembly of claim 108, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

110. The assembly of claim 109, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of the sidewall of the cover.

111. The assembly of claim 110, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

112. The assembly of claim 111, 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.

113. The assembly of claim 101, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

114. The assembly of claim 113, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

115. The assembly of claim 101, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

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

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;

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 of brackets having a hole extending laterally through a portion thereof, each bracket of the plurality of brackets configured to have a portion to connect with a portion of the couplings; and

a plurality of lateral mounting members, each lateral mounting member of the plurality of lateral mounting members 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.

117. The assembly of claim 116, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members comprise pins.

118. The assembly of claim 116, wherein the display panel further comprises:

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

119. The assembly of claim 116, wherein the plurality of lateral mounting members includes each member configured for engaging a non-threaded hole in the display panel.

120. The assembly of claim 116, 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 at least two opposed edges of the plurality of sidewalls of the display panel.

121. The assembly of claim 116, wherein the sidewall of the cover includes a sidewall configured to extend around a plurality of sides of the back.

122. The assembly of claim 116, further comprising:

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

123. The assembly of claim 122, wherein the bezel includes a portion extending between the plurality of brackets.

124. 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.

125. The cover of claim 124, 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.

126. The cover of claim 125, 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.

127. The cover of claim 124, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

128. The cover of claim 127, wherein the flat-panel display further includes a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

129. The cover of claim 124, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel and a rim extending around the display panel and the back.

130. The cover of claim 124, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

131. The cover of claim 130, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

132. The cover of claim 131, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the cover.

133. The cover of claim 132, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat panel display.

134. The cover of claim 133, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

135. The cover of claim 132, 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 support member.

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

a support member for mounting the flat-panel display in the 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

the flat-panel display including a back and the display panel, 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 back of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

137. The assembly of claim 136, 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.

138. The assembly of claim 137, 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.

139. The assembly of claim 136, wherein the cover includes a sidewall.

140. The assembly of claim 139, 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.

141. The assembly of claim 140, 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.

142. The assembly of claim 141, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the cover.

143. The assembly of claim 142, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting 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.

144. The assembly of claim 136, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

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

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

147. The assembly of claim 146, 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 support member.

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

the 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

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

149. The back of claim 148, 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.

150. The back of claim 149, 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.

151. The back of claim 148, wherein the flat-panel display includes a display panel.

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

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

154. The back of claim 148, further comprising a bezel having a portion covering a portion of the flat-panel display.

155. The back of claim 154, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the cover.

156. The back of claim 155, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into a portion of the back member.

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

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

the flat-panel display including a back, a display panel, and a rim extending around the back and the display panel, 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 at least one hole of the flat-panel display for mounting the flat-panel display to the support member.

158. The assembly of claim 157, 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.

159. The assembly of claim 158, 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.

160. The assembly of claim 157, further comprising a cover including a sidewall.

161. The assembly of claim 160, 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.

162. The assembly of claim 161, 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.

163. The assembly of claim 162, further comprising another mounting member for mounting the flat-panel display in the support member.

164. The assembly of claim 163, wherein the another mounting member is for mounting the flat-panel display in the 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.

165. The assembly of claim 157, wherein a bezel may be used to cover a portion of the flat-panel display.

166. The assembly of claim 165, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for abutting a portion of a sidewall of the back portion.

167. The assembly of claim 166, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the back portion.

168. The assembly of claim 166, wherein the bezel further includes a portion for extending into the back portion to be located between the sidewall thereof and a first portion of the support member.