Computer monitor stand and docking method
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1. A computing assembly comprising a first support member;
- a docking device for resting on the first support member and comprising an enclosure;
a computer for resting on the first support member in electrical engagement with the docking device; and
a second support member comprising a plate and at least one foot attached to the plate for engaging the upper surface of the docking device, the foot being detachably connected to the plate for enabling the foot to be replaced by a foot of a different dimension to adjust the position of the plate; and
a monitor resting on the plate so that the adjustment of the plate adjusts the viewing angle of the monitor, the docking device further comprising a support member disposed in the enclosure and directly underneath the foot to transfer the load from the plate and the monitor, and through the foot.
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Abstract
A computer monitor stand and method according to which a lower support member receives a docking device and a portable computer to enable the computer to be docked to the docking device. An upper support member includes a plate for receiving the monitor, and one or more feet extend between the plate and the docking device. The feet are detachably connected to the plate or the docking device to enable the feet to be changed to adjust the position of the plate and therefore the monitor. This enables a preferred monitor viewing angle to be maintained despite use with different-sized docking stations.
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1. A computing assembly comprising a first support member;
- a docking device for resting on the first support member and comprising an enclosure;
a computer for resting on the first support member in electrical engagement with the docking device; and
a second support member comprising a plate and at least one foot attached to the plate for engaging the upper surface of the docking device, the foot being detachably connected to the plate for enabling the foot to be replaced by a foot of a different dimension to adjust the position of the plate; and
a monitor resting on the plate so that the adjustment of the plate adjusts the viewing angle of the monitor, the docking device further comprising a support member disposed in the enclosure and directly underneath the foot to transfer the load from the plate and the monitor, and through the foot. - View Dependent Claims (2)
- a docking device for resting on the first support member and comprising an enclosure;
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3. A computing assembly comprising:
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a first support member having two end portions; a docking device disposed at one end portion of the first support member; and a second support member comprising; a plate, at least one foot attached to the plate and engaging the upper surface of the docking device, the foot being detachably connected to the plate for enabling the foot to be replaced by a foot of a different dimension to adjust the position of the plate, and a leg in a spaced relation to the foot and engaging the second end portion of the first support member, the leg and the foot maintaining the second support member in a vertically-spaced relation to the first support member for defining a space; a computer extending in the space and in electrical engagement with the docking device; and a monitor resting on the plate so that the adjustment of the plate adjusts the viewing angle of the monitor. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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6. In combination, a docking member comprising an enclosure, and a support bridge on the enclosure;
- a plate extending over the enclosure;
a first foot extending between the support bridge and the plate to support the plate a distance from the enclosure;
a second foot for extending between the support bridge and the plate in place of the first foot to support the plate another distance from the enclosure; and
a monitor supported on the support plate so that the load from the monitor is transferred through the support plate, the foot, and the support bridge. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- a plate extending over the enclosure;
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15. A computing assembly comprising a computer;
- a docking member comprising an enclosure for receiving the computer in a docking relationship, and a support bridge on the enclosure;
a plate extending over the enclosure;
a first foot extending between the support bridge and the plate to support the plate a distance from the enclosure;
a second foot for extending between the support bridge and the plate in place of the first foot to support the plate another distance from the enclosure; and
a monitor supported on the plate so that the load from the monitor is transferred through the plate, the foot, and the support bridge. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
- a docking member comprising an enclosure for receiving the computer in a docking relationship, and a support bridge on the enclosure;
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