Flat panel display concealment and viewing apparatus and method
First Claim
1. An apparatus for concealing a flat panel display, and for supporting and extending the display to a viewing position, the apparatus comprising:
- a display cover operable between a concealed position and a revealed position;
a display support operable between a retracted position and an extended position, anda display support interlock coupled to disable operation of said display support when said display cover moves away from said revealed position.
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Abstract
An apparatus for concealing a display of the flat panel type, and for supporting and extending the display to a viewing position. The apparatus includes a display cover that operates between a concealed position and a revealed position, and a display support that operates between a retracted position and an extended position. There is also a display support interlock that is coupled to disable operation of the display support when the display cover moves away from the revealed position, and a display cover interlock that is coupled to disable operation of the display cover when the display support moves away from the retracted position. A controller with a wireless remote is coupled to the components of the apparatus to enable remote operation thereof. A housing with decorative frame surrounds the flat panel display and presents a display opening. The display cover may be a fabric sheet that is furled from a motor driven roller within the display opening. A robotic arm may serve as the display support, which tilts, swivels, and rotates the flat panel display to an optimum viewing position.
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24 Claims
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1. An apparatus for concealing a flat panel display, and for supporting and extending the display to a viewing position, the apparatus comprising:
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a display cover operable between a concealed position and a revealed position; a display support operable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a display support interlock coupled to disable operation of said display support when said display cover moves away from said revealed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of concealing a flat panel display with a display cover, drivable between a concealed position and a revealed position, and for supporting the display with a display support that is extendable from a retracted position to an extended position for viewing, the method comprising the steps of:
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interlocking against operation of the display support if the display cover is away from the revealed position; driving the display cover to the revealed position; enabling operation of the display support when the display cover reaches the revealed position, and extending the display support. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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