FIELD SERVICEABLE AND REPLACEABLE ASSEMBLY

• US 20180317330A1
• Filed: 02/02/2018
• Published: 11/01/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
• Inventors: Dunn, William, O'Connor, Kevin, Diaz, Marcos
• Granted Patent: US 10,499,516 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133308 Support structures for LCD panels, e.g. frames or bezels
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133331 Cover glasses
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133342 for double-sided displays
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/13338 Input devices, e.g. touch panels
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133382 Heating or cooling of liquid crystal cells other than for activation, e.g. circuits or arrangements for temperature control, stabilisation or uniform distribution over the cell
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133385 with cooling means, e.g. fans
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 2201/36 Airflow channels, e.g. constructional arrangements facilitating the flow of air
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/0413 Frames or casing structures therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/044 Signs, boards or panels mounted on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/0445 Frames
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/04 by land vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/042 the advertising matter being fixed on the roof of the vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 9/30 in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements panels comprising a number of electrodes in a single cell controlling light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. electro-optical or magneto-optical cell, G02F1/00
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 9/35 being liquid crystals G09F9/302 takes precedence; liquid crystal materials C09K19/00; liquid crystal panels comprising a number of electrodes in a single cell per se G02F1/13
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/0017 with operator interface units
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/0226 Hinges
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/0247 Electrical details of casings, e.g. terminals, passages for cables or wiring
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 5/03 Covers
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/1488 Cabinets therefor, e.g. chassis or racks or mechanical interfaces between blades and support structures
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/20145 Means for directing air flow, e.g. ducts, deflectors, plenum or guides
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/20736 : within cabinets for removing heat from server blades
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/20954 : for display panels
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 7/20972 : Forced ventilation, e.g. on heat dissipaters coupled to components

Abstract

A field serviceable assembly includes a frame with a first and second side assembly hingedly mounted on opposite sides to define a cavity. The first side assembly includes a transparent layer positioned in front of an electronic display to define a first channel. A second channel is located behind the electronic display. A second side assembly includes a cover located in front of a plate to define a third channel. A closed loop pathway for circulating gas is formed by the first channel and the cavity. Open loop pathways for ambient air are formed by the second and third channels.

Claims

1. A field serviceable apparatus comprising:

a frame;

a first side assembly hingedly mounted to said frame and comprising;

a transparent layer,

an electronic display located behind the transparent layer,

a first channel configured to receive circulating gas and located between said transparent layer and said electronic display, and

a second channel configured to receive ambient air and located behind said electronic display;

a second side assembly hingedly mounted to said frame and comprising;

a cover,

a plate located behind the cover, and

a third channel configured to receive ambient air and located between said cover and said plate;

a cavity located between the first and second side assemblies and the frame;

a closed loop pathway for said circulating gas comprising said cavity and said first channel;

a first open loop pathway comprising said second channel; and

a second open loop pathway comprising said third channel;

wherein said first and second sides assemblies are mounted such that they face in opposite directions.

2. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

a fixed plate positioned within the cavity and configured to receive a plurality of electronic components.

3. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

said cover and said plate are located substantially parallel to and spaced apart from one another; and

said cover and said plate have substantially the same surface area.

4. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

said cover is comprised of a transparent material printed with black ink.

5. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

a corrugated layer located within said third channel.

6. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

said second side assembly comprises a poster holder configured to accommodate a static poster.

7. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

a first and second frame hinge plate located on the frame; and

a first and second side assembly hinge plate located on each of the first and second side assemblies;

wherein the first and second frame hinge plates are configured to interact with the first and second side assembly hinge plates so as to permit the first and second side assemblies to rotate outward.

8. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 7 wherein:

the frame comprises a top panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, and a bottom panel, said panels being interconnected to form a substantially rectangular shape; and

said first and second hinge plates are located on the right side panel and the left side panel, respectively.

9. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 8 wherein:

the first and second side assemblies are configured to be rotated between an open position wherein the respective side assembly is located away from the frame, and a closed position wherein the respective side assembly is located on or in close proximity to the frame; and

the cavity is configured to remain substantially air tight while the first and second side assemblies are located in the closed position.

10. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 9 further comprising:

a plurality of pins; and

a plurality of apertures or notches located in the first and second frame hinge plates and the first and second side assembly hinge plates, wherein the apertures or notches are so located such that each of said pins may be extended through the first or second frame hinge plate and through the first or second side assembly hinge plate, respectively, so as to mount the respective side assembly to the frame.

11. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the apparatus is configured to be mounted to the ground.

12. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the apparatus is configured to be mounted to the roof of vehicle.

13. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 wherein:

the apparatus is configured to be mounted to a pole in an elevated position at a downward angle.

14. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:

a first connector configured to be placed in electrical connection with an external power source; and

a second connector configured to be placed in electrical communication with a communications network.

15. The field serviceable apparatus of claim 14 wherein:

the first and second connectors are located on the frame.

16. A field serviceable assembly for displaying images comprising:

a frame comprising a top panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, and a bottom panel, said panels being interconnected to form a substantially rectangular shape;

a first side assembly hingedly mounted to the frame and comprising;

a transparent layer,

an electronic display positioned behind said transparent layer,

a first channel configured to receive circulating gas and located between said transparent layer and said electronic display, and

a second channel configured to receive a first flow of ambient air, wherein said second channel is positioned behind said electronic display,

a second side assembly hingedly mounted to the frame and comprising;

a cover,

a plate spaced apart from, and positioned substantially parallel to, said cover, and

a third channel located between said cover and said plate, wherein said third channel is configured to receive a second flow of ambient air; and

a cavity located between the first and second side assemblies and the frame, wherein said cavity is configured to receive circulating gas from said first channel; and

a plate located within the cavity and configured to receive electronic components;

wherein said first and second side assemblies are hingedly mounted to said frame in a back to back arrangement.

17. The field serviceable assembly of claim 16 further comprising:

a number of pass through devices located on the frame and configured to permit cabling to pass into the cavity.

18. The field serviceable assembly of claim 16 wherein:

said plate comprises a server rack.

19. The field serviceable assembly of claim 16 wherein:

said first and second side assemblies are hingedly mounted to said frame by pins which extend through brackets located on said first or second side assemblies, respectively, to brackets located on said frame.

20. A field serviceable assembly for displaying images comprising:

a frame comprising a top panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, and a bottom panel which are interconnected to form a substantially rectangular shape;

a first hinge plate located on the right side panel;

a second hinge plate located on the left side panel;

a first side assembly mounted to a first side of the frame and comprising;

a transparent layer,

an electronic display positioned behind said transparent layer,

a first channel configured to receive circulating gas and located between said transparent layer and said electronic display,

a second channel configured to receive ambient air and positioned behind said electronic display, and

a first and second first side assembly hinge plate configured to hingedly mount the first side assembly to the first and second hinge plates,

a second side assembly hingedly mounted to a second side of the frame and comprising;

a cover,

a plate positioned substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, said cover,

a first and second side panel, each extending between said cover and said plate, and

a third channel configured to receive ambient air and defined by said cover, said plate, and said side panels;

a cavity defined by the first and second side assemblies and the frame, wherein said cavity is configured to receive the circulating gas; and

a server rack positioned within the cavity between and configured to receive a plurality of electronic components.