Computer display screen system and adjustable screen mount, and swinging screens therefor

Abstract

An electronic display system is disclosed. The system includes a first display panel having a first viewing face and the second display panel have a second viewing face. The first and second display panels are coupled by a hinged mechanism which allows the angle between the first and second viewing faces to be greater than 180 degrees.

1 . An electronic display system comprising 
 a first display panel having a first viewing face;    a second display panel having a second viewing face; and    a hinge mechanism for coupling the first display panel to the second display panel, wherein the hinge mechanism is adapted to allow the angle between the first viewing face and the second viewing face to be greater than 180°.    
   
   
       2 . The display claim of  claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism allows the angle between the first and second viewing faces to be in the range of 0° to 360°.  
   
   
       3 . The display system of  claim 1 , wherein the display system is adapted for use in one of a computer system and a handheld electronic device.  
   
   
       4 . The display system of  claim 3 , further comprising a keyboard in electric communication with the first and second display panels.  
   
   
       5 . The display system of  claim 1 , wherein the first viewing face includes an LCD screen.  
   
   
       6 . The display system of  claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism couples one edge of the first display panel to one edge of the second display panel.  
   
   
       7 . The display system of  claim 6 , wherein the one edge of the first display panel is horizontal.  
   
   
       8 . The display system of  claim 6 , wherein the one edge of the first display panel is vertical.  
   
   
       9 . The display system of  claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism allows the second display panel to assume an obverse viewing position in which the second display panel is substantially parallel to and against the first display panel such that the second viewing face faces away from the first viewing face to thereby allow a first person to view the first viewing face at the same time that a second person facing the first person views the second viewing face.  
   
   
       10 . The display system of  claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism allows the display system to assume a storage position in which the second display panel is substantially parallel to and against the first display panel such that the first viewing face faces the second viewing face.  
   
   
       11 . The display system of  claim 10 , wherein the hinge mechanism allows the second display panel to rotate 360° from the storage position to an obverse viewing position in which the second display panel is substantially parallel to and against the first display panel such that the second viewing face faces away from the first viewing face to thereby allow a first person to view the first viewing face at the same time that a second person facing the first person views the second viewing face.  
   
   
       12 . The display system of  claim 11 , further comprising a keyboard having a keyboard edge to which a bottom edge of the first display panel is hingedly connected, wherein the first display panel and the second display panel may be folded over the keyboard when the display system is in the storage position.  
   
   
       13 . A system for supporting an electronic display, the system comprising 
 a base;    a telescopic arm attached to the base; and    an arm receptor on the arm for engaging with a corresponding display receptor on the display to support the display.    
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the arm receptor is adapted to releasably mate with the corresponding display receptor.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein, when the arm receptor is engaged with the display receptor, the arm receptor is adapted to be in electrical contact therewith to provide power to the display.  
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the telescopic arm is hingedly connected to the base to allow the arm to rotate about a nominal axis parallel to an edge of the base.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the base has a groove into which the telescopic arm may be rotated for storage.