GB2352534A - Laptop computer with removable screen - Google Patents

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GB2352534A
GB2352534A GB9905253A GB9905253A GB2352534A GB 2352534 A GB2352534 A GB 2352534A GB 9905253 A GB9905253 A GB 9905253A GB 9905253 A GB9905253 A GB 9905253A GB 2352534 A GB2352534 A GB 2352534A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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    • F16M11/24—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other
    • F16M11/26—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other by telescoping, with or without folding
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    • G06F1/1637—Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing
    • G06F1/1654—Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing the display being detachable, e.g. for remote use
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    • G06F1/1683—Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts for the transmission of signal or power between the different housings, e.g. details of wired or wireless communication, passage of cabling
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Abstract

A novel lap top computer has a lid 5 which is demountable from the base 3 so that the computer can be used with the lid hinged to or disconnected from the base. The lid and base are connected via a releasable securing means 7A,7B,8 and a cable or other data transmitting means 10. A stand 9 is provided to allow the lid to be supported in variable positions in relation to the screen.

Description

2352534 The present invention relates to a novel lap top computer.
Normal computer workstations comprise, inter alia, a computer, a screen and a keyboard. The spatial relationship between the keyboard and the screen can be adjusted so the operator is in the desired posture for working at the workstation for extended periods of time. So called "lap top" computers normally have a keyboard on a base and a flat screen formed in a lid hinged to the base. When not is use the lid folds over the base forming a portable case. A problem with lap top computers is that the spatial relationship between the screen and the keyboard is not adjustable, and prolonged use of such lap tops can be uncomfortable or even detrimental to health.
The invention seeks to provide a lap top which solves this difficulty.
According to the present invention there is provided a lap top computer comprising: a) a base supporting a keyboard b) a lid for the base supporting a screen, and c) releasable securing means to connect the lid on the base when not in use.
Preferably the releasable securing means is a demountable hinge allowing use of the lap top with the lid hinged to or disconnected from the base.
2 Preferably the lid is connected to the screen by a cable to enable the screen to be located remote from the keyboard.
Preferably the lap top further comprises a stand to support the lid above a surface. The stand may be connected to the Ed or separate. Preferably the stand allows the lid to be supported in variable positions above the surface. Preferably the stand allows position adjustment of the lid in terms of height and horizontal pitch. The invention also extends to the stand per se for supporting a lap top screen Rd.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure I shows a perspective view of a lap top in use with the lid connected to the base, Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a lap top in use with the lid disconnected from the base on a stand, Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the stand in Figure 2, and Figure 4 shows a side view of Figure 3.
Referring to Figure I there is shown a lap top computer I on a desk 2. Computer I has a base 3 with a keyboard 4 and a computer inside (not shown), and a lid 5 with a screen 6. The Rd is connected to the base by releasable securing means in the form of a demountable hinge 7. The 3 lap top can be used with the Ed connected to the base like known lap top computers, and the Ed can close over the base to enclose the keyboard, computer and screen in a casing to make the lap top portable.
Referring now to Figure 2, it will be seen that demountable hinge 7 comprises a pair of tubular base members 7A,7B and a tubular Rd member 7C which can be secured together to rotate on a common aNis by a removable shaft 8. With the shaft 8 removed, the lid 5 can be disconnected from the base 3 and placed on a stand 9. The screen 6 on the lid 5 receives its power and signals through a ribbon cable 10 of sufficient length to enable the screen to be located remote from the keyboard.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the stand 9 comprises a base 11, a telescopic vertical support shaft 12 adjustable in length by means of a rotatable locking collar 13, and a screen support frame 14 to support Rd 5 connected to the shaft by a friction hinge 15. The telescopic shaft 12 allows the height of the stand (and hence the screen) to be adjusted, and the hinge 15 allows the horizontal pitch to be varied. Thus the spatial relationship between the screen and the keyboard can be adjusted.
4 The invention could take a different form to that specifically described above. Instead of the stand being separate to the computer, it could be permanently connected to the lid. Also instead one fixed cable 10, cable of different sizes could be provided depending on whether the lid is connected to the base or not, or information could be transmitted to the screen. The releasable securing means could take a different form than a hinge, or, for example, the shaft 8 could be replaced by spring loaded balls at either end of tubular lid member 7C to releasably engage with the tubular lid members 7A,7B.
Further modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing form the scope of the present invention.

Claims (4)

  1. Claims
    I A novel lap top computer comprising:
    a) a base supporting a keyboard b) a lid for supporting a screen and c) releasable securing means to connect the lid on the base.
  2. 2 A novel lap top computer as in claim I wherein the releasable securing means allows the use of the lap top computer with the lid connected to or disconnected ftom the base.
  3. 3 A novel lap top computer as in claim I and 2 wherein the lid is connected to the screen by a cable or data transmitting device which enables the screen to be located remote from the keyboard.
  4. 4 A novel lap top computer as in claim 1, 2, 3 wherein a support stand, either connected to or separated from the lid or base enables the lid to be supported in variable positions in relation to the base.
    A novel lap top computer substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1, 2, 3, 4 of the accompanying drawings.
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US6437973B1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2002-08-20 Hewlett-Packard Company Modular mechanism for movable display
FR2837588A1 (en) * 2002-03-21 2003-09-26 Michel Kaitandjian Portable computer has base which supports an adjustable screen using a telescopic arm and ball joint and also a detachable keyboard and mouse with radio, electric or infra red communication
US6648432B2 (en) * 2001-12-28 2003-11-18 Hsien-Chung Huang Foldable structure for a main unit and screen of a game machine
EP1464849A2 (en) * 2003-04-04 2004-10-06 Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Adjustable telescoping support
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GB2247545A (en) * 1990-08-10 1992-03-04 Rever Computer Inc Laptop computer
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US5751544A (en) * 1995-10-06 1998-05-12 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Computer with a detachable hinged LCD display cable connection
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6437973B1 (en) * 2000-04-18 2002-08-20 Hewlett-Packard Company Modular mechanism for movable display
US6648432B2 (en) * 2001-12-28 2003-11-18 Hsien-Chung Huang Foldable structure for a main unit and screen of a game machine
FR2837588A1 (en) * 2002-03-21 2003-09-26 Michel Kaitandjian Portable computer has base which supports an adjustable screen using a telescopic arm and ball joint and also a detachable keyboard and mouse with radio, electric or infra red communication
WO2003081403A1 (en) * 2002-03-21 2003-10-02 Michel Kaitandjian Detachable computer with detachable elements
EP1464849A2 (en) * 2003-04-04 2004-10-06 Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Adjustable telescoping support
EP1464849A3 (en) * 2003-04-04 2004-10-13 Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Adjustable telescoping support
WO2004088196A1 (en) * 2003-04-04 2004-10-14 Rittal Gmbh & Co. Kg Stand
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