Display enclosure
First Claim
1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device having a display region viewable from outside an enclosure of a rigid bezel having a first opening covered by a substantially transparent front cover and a second opening substantially covered by a rear cover assembly, comprising a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure including a sealant coating that coats at least a portion of the rigid bezel, the sealant coating providing a surface over 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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19 Claims
- 1. A protectively enclosed flat panel display device having a display region viewable from outside an enclosure of a rigid bezel having a first opening covered by a substantially transparent front cover and a second opening substantially covered by a rear cover assembly, comprising a protective enclosure substantially impervious to liquid ingress under ambient conditions encountered in an outdoor environment, the protective enclosure including a sealant coating that coats at least a portion of the rigid bezel, the sealant coating providing a surface over the rigid bezel substantially impervious to liquid ingress.
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8. A display enclosure for enclosing a flat panel display device for viewing in an outdoor environment, comprising:
- a bezel defining a perimeter surface describing an enclosure area having a display opening covered by a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel and a rear opening substantially covered by a rear cover assembly coupled to the bezel;
an organic coating disposed on the perimeter surface and forming a weather resistant seal over the bezel, wherein the coated 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 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- a bezel defining a perimeter surface describing an enclosure area having a display opening covered by a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel and a rear opening substantially covered by a rear cover assembly coupled to the bezel;
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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 and a rear 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; attaching a rear cover to the rigid bezel, the rear cover covering at least a portion of the rear opening; and placing a display device within the enclosure, the display device including a display area viewable through the front cover, wherein the protective enclosure is substantially impervious to precipitation in an outdoor environment. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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Specification