Enclosed television with improved cable cover sealing mechanism
First Claim
1. An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display, comprising:
- a bezel having a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area and an inner edge defining a display opening;
a substantially transparent front cover operatively connected to the bezel and covering the display opening;
an enclosure housing having a front opening and a rear surface substantially opposite the front opening, the rear surface defining an access opening, the access opening providing entry to an interior portion of the enclosure when the bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing are in an assembled state;
an access opening cover configured to cover the access opening;
a sealing member receiving region defined by one of the enclosure housing and the access opening cover; and
a sealing member operatively connected to the sealing member receiving region,wherein when the access opening cover is operatively connected to the enclosure housing, an interface between the enclosure housing and the access opening cover is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress.
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Abstract
An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display. A bezel includes a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area and an inner edge defining a display opening. A substantially transparent front cover operatively connects to the bezel and covers the display opening. An enclosure housing includes a front opening and an access opening substantially opposite the front opening. An access opening cover is configured to cover the access opening. A sealing member receiving region is defined by one of the enclosure housing and the access opening cover, and a sealing member is operatively connected to the sealing member receiving region. When the access opening cover is operatively connected to the enclosure housing, an interface between the enclosure housing and the access opening cover is substantially sealed and is resistant to liquid ingress.
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20 Claims
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1. An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display, comprising:
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a bezel having a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area and an inner edge defining a display opening; a substantially transparent front cover operatively connected to the bezel and covering the display opening; an enclosure housing having a front opening and a rear surface substantially opposite the front opening, the rear surface defining an access opening, the access opening providing entry to an interior portion of the enclosure when the bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing are in an assembled state; an access opening cover configured to cover the access opening; a sealing member receiving region defined by one of the enclosure housing and the access opening cover; and a sealing member operatively connected to the sealing member receiving region, wherein when the access opening cover is operatively connected to the enclosure housing, an interface between the enclosure housing and the access opening cover is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display, comprising:
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a bezel having a peripheral surface defining an enclosure area and an inner edge defining a display opening; a substantially transparent front cover operatively connected to the bezel and covering the display opening; an enclosure housing having a front opening and a rear surface substantially opposite the front opening, the rear surface defining an access opening, the access opening providing entry to an interior portion of the enclosure when the bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing are in an assembled state; a mounting frame having an inner side and an outer side, the mounting frame having a mounting frame opening portion disposed about a periphery of the access opening and a cable access portion configured to receive a plurality of cables; and an access opening cover configured to be operatively connected to the mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame and the access opening cover are joined together at a joining region that is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of preparing a substantially sealed enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display device, comprising:
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providing a bezel defining an outer peripheral surface and a display opening; providing a front cover to the bezel, the front cover covering the display opening; attaching an enclosure housing to the bezel, the enclosure housing having a front opening and a rear surface substantially opposite the front opening, the rear surface defining an access opening, the access opening providing entry to an interior portion of the enclosure when the bezel, the front cover, and the enclosure housing are in an assembled state; and covering the access opening with an access opening cover having an access cover seal groove and a seal disposed within the groove; wherein the access opening cover is configured to permit access to the enclosure, and wherein the enclosure is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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