Display enclosure
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1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device having a display region viewable from outside thereof, comprising:
- a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure including a rigid bezel defining a viewing region, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the rigid bezel and covering the viewing region and a rear cover assembly operatively connected to a rear portion of the rigid bezel; and
a sealant coating that coats at least a portion of the rigid bezel, the sealant coating rendering the rigid bezel substantially impervious to liquid ingress.
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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. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that may include a heat sink portion. A liquid organic coating is applied to portions of the display enclosure and cured in place in order to provide a protective surface.
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1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device having a display region viewable from outside thereof, comprising:
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a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure including a rigid bezel defining a viewing region, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the rigid bezel and covering the viewing region and a rear cover assembly operatively connected to a rear portion of the rigid bezel; and a sealant coating that coats at least a portion of the rigid bezel, the sealant coating rendering the rigid bezel substantially impervious to liquid ingress. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A display enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display device for viewing in an outdoor environment, comprising:
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a bezel defining a perimeter surface describing an enclosure area having a display opening; a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel and covering the display opening; and a rear cover assembly operatively coupled to the bezel, the rear cover cooperating with the rigid bezel and the substantially transparent front cover to enclose flat panel display device contained therein; and an organic coating disposed on an outer surface of the bezel and forming a weather resistant seal over the bezel, wherein the display enclosure is resistant to liquid ingress in an outdoor viewing environment. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of preparing a substantially sealed protective enclosure for a display device, comprising:
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assembling a rigid bezel by joining a plurality of frame members, the rigid bezel characterized by a display opening, the rigid bezel including a plurality of lateral surfaces substantially defining an outer peripheral surface of the protective enclosure; applying a liquid sealant on the outer peripheral surface; curing the liquid sealant to form a protective coating on the rigid bezel; attaching a front cover to the rigid bezel, the front cover covering the display opening; and attaching a rear cover assembly to the rigid bezel, wherein the protective enclosure is substantially impervious to precipitation in an outdoor environment. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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