Computer Display Screen System and Adjustable Screen Mount, and Swinging Screens Therefor

Abstract

A computer system is described herein. In addition to a base structure for resting on a support surface, the system includes a first display panel coupled to the base structure. A second display panel is slidingly engageable to both sides of the first display panel, and can slide between a storage position in which the second display panel is behind and substantially parallel to the first viewing face, and an operational position in which the second display panel is substantially above the first display panel.

1 . A computer system comprising:
 a base structure for resting on a support surface;   a first display panel having a first viewing face, said display panel being coupled to the base structure; and   a second display panel slidingly engageable to both sides of the first display panel, wherein the second display panel can slide between a storage position in which the second display panel is behind and substantially parallel to the first viewing face, and an operational position in which the second display panel is substantially above the first display panel.   
     
     
         2 . The computer system of  claim 1 , further comprising grooves on both side of the first display panel, the second display panel slidingly engageable along the grooves. 
     
     
         3 . The computer system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge mechanism rotationally coupling the second display panel to the first display panel to allow the second display panel, when extended above the first display panel, to rotate about an axis substantially parallel to a top edge of the first display panel. 
     
     
         4 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the base structure includes a keyboard in electric communication with the first and second display panels. 
     
     
         5 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the viewing face includes an LCD screen. 
     
     
         6 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the computer system is a laptop. 
     
     
         7 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the computer system is a laptop and the base structure includes a keyboard having a keyboard edge to which a bottom edge of the first display panel is hingedly connected.