Display enclosure
First Claim
1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device viewable from outside the enclosure, comprising:
- a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure comprising;
a rigid bezel defining a periphery of the protective enclosure, the rigid bezel characterized by a front bezel surface having a first opening and the rigid bezel further characterized by a second opening substantially opposite the first opening,a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the front bezel surface and covering the first opening, anda rear cover assembly coupled to the rigid bezel and covering the second opening, at least a portion of the rear cover assembly comprising a heat sink portion, the rear cover assembly further including a cable entry;
a flat panel display device disposed within the enclosure such that the display area of the display device is substantially aligned with the first opening;
a heat pipe assembly having a first attachment portion coupled to the display device, and a second attachment portion coupled to the rear cover assembly;
a thermal control unit disposed within the enclosure and electrically coupled to a power source, the thermal control unit including a temperature sensor; and
at least one thermal control device disposed at least partially within the enclosure and electrically coupled to the thermal control unit, the at least one thermal control device controllable by the thermal control unit to modulate an internal temperature within the enclosure.
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Abstract
A low profile display enclosure system for enclosing a display device for viewing that protects the display device from environmental effects and is configured to dissipate heat generated within the display enclosure. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that includes a heat sink portion. The thickness of the bezel is minimized to provide the enclosure with a low profile about the periphery of the display device enclosed therein. Thermal control devices may be mounted within the enclosure to modulate a temperature within the enclosure.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device viewable from outside the enclosure, comprising:
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a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure comprising; a rigid bezel defining a periphery of the protective enclosure, the rigid bezel characterized by a front bezel surface having a first opening and the rigid bezel further characterized by a second opening substantially opposite the first opening, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the front bezel surface and covering the first opening, and a rear cover assembly coupled to the rigid bezel and covering the second opening, at least a portion of the rear cover assembly comprising a heat sink portion, the rear cover assembly further including a cable entry; a flat panel display device disposed within the enclosure such that the display area of the display device is substantially aligned with the first opening; a heat pipe assembly having a first attachment portion coupled to the display device, and a second attachment portion coupled to the rear cover assembly; a thermal control unit disposed within the enclosure and electrically coupled to a power source, the thermal control unit including a temperature sensor; and at least one thermal control device disposed at least partially within the enclosure and electrically coupled to the thermal control unit, the at least one thermal control device controllable by the thermal control unit to modulate an internal temperature within the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A display enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display device for viewing in an outdoor environment, comprising:
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a rigid bezel, the rigid bezel characterized by a perimeter surface defining an enclosure area, the rigid bezel comprising; a perimeter surface having a rear edge and a front edge; a rear surface extending inwardly from the rear edge and defining a rear opening; and a front surface extending inwardly from the front edge and defining a display opening, the display opening characterized by an area at least about 85 percent of the enclosure area; a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the front surface and disposed over the display opening; and a rear cover assembly coupled to the rear surface and covering the rear opening, at least a portion of the rear cover assembly comprising a heat sink portion configured to dissipate heat generated within the display enclosure to the environment, wherein the rigid bezel, the front cover and the rear cover substantially define the display enclosure configured to receive the flat panel display device therein, and wherein the display enclosure is resistant to liquid ingress in an outdoor viewing environment. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An enclosed display device, comprising:
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a substantially sealed protective enclosure configured for outdoor use, the protective enclosure comprising; a rigid bezel having a low profile characterized by a display opening, a lower opening and a rear opening, the rigid bezel including a plurality of lateral surfaces substantially defining an outer peripheral surface of the protective enclosure and an inner edge defining the display opening, the inner edge substantially parallel to the outer peripheral surface and displaced inwardly from the outer peripheral surface by a bezel thickness, a front cover adhered to the rigid bezel and covering the display opening, and a rear cover selectively coupled to the rigid bezel and configured to cover the rear opening, the rear cover including a heat sink portion; a lower plate selectively coupled to rigid bezel and configured to cover the lower opening; a display device disposed within the enclosure, the display device including a display area viewable through the front cover; wherein the bezel thickness is minimized to define a low profile bezel, and wherein the substantially sealed protective enclosure is impervious to precipitation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification