Flat panel display including a hinge assembly

摘要

An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a flat panel assembly; a hinge mechanism directly coupled to the flat panel assembly to allow for tilting of the flat panel assembly between at least two non-parallel planes, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured to attach to a mount that is non-VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association)-compliant; and a mount adapter having a first interface coupled to the non-VESA-compliant hinge mechanism, wherein the first interface comprises a contiguous generally elongated tubular portion across an entire length of the first interface, the mount adapter having a second interface rigidly coupled to the first interface and configured for attachment to a mount that is VESA-compliant.