US-20230280786-A1 - Display Panel Mounting Frame Enclosure for Desktop Computer Cases

US20230280786A1US 20230280786 A1US20230280786 A1US 20230280786A1US-20230280786-A1

Abstract

A display panel mounting frame enclosure for desktop computer cases is disclosed. The assembly may include two parts, conjoined together: a top case frame and a backplate mounting module, each formed from a single part and configured to contain a computer display panel. When combined together, the top case frame, backplate mounting module, and computer display panel form a mountable computer case display monitor. The top case frame and backplate mounting module form a frame, cosmetic exterior, and primary housing of the computer display panel, as well as provide desktop computer case mounting. The assembly may include a plurality of subassemblies such as fastener nuts, screws, and magnets that are carried by the backplate mounting module and work in conjunction with hardware mounting fixtures inside desktop computer cases.

Inventors

HARVEY MATTHEW J

Assignees

HARVEY MATTHEW J
DISPLAYMOD

Dates

Publication Date: 20230907
Application Date: 20230202
Priority Date: 20220202

Claims (16)

1 . A mountable computer case display enclosure, comprising: a top case frame, wherein an electronic visual display panel is mounted and framed, and to which a backplate mounting module is connected; and a backplate mounting module, wherein a top case frame is connected, in which a plurality of mounting subassemblies is contained, and to which the electronic visual display panel is mounted to a desktop computer case.
2 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 1 wherein the top case frame comprises a framed electronic visual display panel and subassemblies to connect to the backplate mounting module in order to form a mountable computer case display monitor.
3 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 1 , wherein the backplate mounting module comprises a plurality of mounting assemblies attached to inner surfaces and subassemblies to connect to the top case frame in order to form a mountable computer case display monitor.
4 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 2 , wherein the top case frame serves as the exoskeleton for the device, provides an enclosure for the electronic visual display panel, and serves as an exterior visual display frame.
5 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 3 , wherein the backplate mounting module serves as the base for the mountable computer case display monitor, provides a plurality of mounting subassemblies for attachment of the mountable computer case display monitor, and serves to mount the electronic computer display panel to the desktop computer case.
6 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 5 , wherein the backplate mounting module contains inner surfaces providing attachment of a plurality of mounting subassemblies for mountable computer case display monitor attachment to desktop computer cases, comprising: fastener nuts contained in inner surfaces, corresponding with screws for attachment; and mounting magnets placed in inner cavities, working in conjunction with magnetic surfaces.
7 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 6 , wherein the backplate mounting module contains inner surfaces comprising a cavity having a receiving fixture to receive fastener nuts and for access to the fastener nut to connect to their respective fastener screws while remaining in place.
8 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 6 , wherein the backplate mounting module contains inner surfaces comprising a cavity which allows the installation of mounting magnets and which hold the magnets in place.
9 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 1 , wherein the top case frame and the backplate mounting module each comprise a single piece of plastic and wherein the top case frame and the backplate mounting module are formed exclusively from that plastic.
10 . A method of forming the integral top case frame and backplate mounting module for a mountable computer case display enclosure, comprising: manufacturing plastic parts by an additive manufacturing operation to produce two finished parts that serve as the top case frame and the backplate mounting module, enclosing the electronic visual display panel in a mountable computer case display enclosure, that provides mounting capabilities for the mountable computer case display enclosure, and that provides a cosmetic exterior for the mountable computer case display monitor.
11 . The method defined in claim 10 wherein the additive manufacture step comprises layer-by-layer extrusion or injection molding of a molten thermoplastic material using an additive manufacture operation.
12 . The method defined in claim 11 , wherein the additive manufacturer operation creates a plastic part comprising a thermoplastic material, wherein the additive manufacture operation of that plastic part comprises producing surfaces, walls, openings, structures, and attachment areas of the single plastic part.
13 . An assembly comprising: an operable desktop personal computer comprised of a desktop computer case having a transparent portion, a power supply unit, a memory storage device, an integrated processor, and a mountable computer case display monitor oriented to be viewed by the user, wherein the mountable computer case display monitor comprises a top case frame and a backplate mounting module, the mountable computer case display monitor comprising: a display panel mounted installed in the top case frame; circuitry and mounting equipment connected to the backplate mounting module; a connection method to attach the integral top case frame and the backplate mounting module to be formed as a single part that serves as an exoskeleton for the device; and a plurality of mounting mechanisms contained in the device that allow for attachment to the desktop computer case.
14 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 13 , wherein the integral top case frame and backplate mounting module that serves as the exoskeleton for the device are formed exclusively from plastic and provide an enclosure and visual frame for the electronic visual display panel, serve as a primary structure for the mountable computer case display monitor, and serve to contain the mounting equipment for attachment to a desktop computer case.
15 . The mountable computer case display enclosure defined in claim 13 , wherein the plurality of mounting mechanisms contained in the device that allow for attachment to a desktop computer comprise: fastener nuts and screws, which serve to mount the electronic visual display panel to hardware mounting fixtures inside desktop computer cases; and magnets, which serve to mount the device to magnetic surfaces.
16 . The desktop personal computer defined in claim 13 , wherein the mountable computer case display monitor and the desktop computer case are both oriented to be viewed by the user.

Description

BACKGROUND Technical Field of Invention The present invention relates to electronic visual display mounting frame enclosure systems. Particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to computer display panel mounting frame enclosure systems for desktop computer cases. BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY Vision is the most compelling of human abilities; after all, the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is still very much in use. So, in this increasingly visual, digital world it should be no surprise that technology surrounding interfacing with visual, digital information has come a long way. Particularly, computer display panels have been created such that their size and power consumption allow them to be powered over Universal Serial Bus (USB), thus making the computer display panel especially useful for video interface with personal computers. It is natural then that computer enthusiasts would want to add these display panels to their desktop computer cases for the purpose of hardware monitoring, supplemental video interfacing, or creating additional visual appeal. A display panel mounting frame enclosure system for desktop computer cases is a particularly effective and compelling way for people to experience interfacing with visual information inside their personal computer case and such systems are the focus of the present disclosure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure is directed to computer display panel mounting frame enclosures for computer cases, mounting systems, and methods for making, using, and connecting the modules and systems described herein. The assembly may include two integral parts, conjoined together: a top case frame and backplate mounting module, each formed from a single part. The top case frame and backplate mounting module may be sized and configured to contain a computer display panel between them. When combined together, the top case frame, backplate mounting module, and computer display panel form a mountable computer case display monitor. The top case frame provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the computer display panel. The top case frame also serves as the primary housing of the computer display panel. The backplate mounting module provides desktop computer case mounting, support to the computer display panel, and connection to the top case frame. The assembly may include a plurality of subassemblies such as fastener nuts, screws, and magnets that are carried by the backplate mounting module. The backplate mounting module may be configured to contain a plurality of mounting mechanisms that work in conjunction with commonly found hardware mounting fixtures inside desktop computer cases. The top case frame and backplate mounting module may be formed via additive manufacture from molten thermoplastic material that has been extruded layer by layer or injection molded to form walls, openings, attachment areas, and cosmetics areas of both parts. Openings in the integral top case frame and backplate mounting module may be configured to correspond with cable ports and visual displays of the computer display panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGS. 1A and 1B are perspective views of an illustrative mountable computer case display monitor that may have a top case frame and a backplate mounting module in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an illustrative mountable computer case display monitor that may have a top case frame and a backplate mounting module in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 3A is a top perspective view of an illustrative top case frame in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 3B is a bottom perspective view of an illustrative top case frame in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 4A is a top perspective view of an illustrative backplate mounting module in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 4B is a bottom perspective view of an illustrative backplate mounting module in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an illustrative mountable computer case display monitor installation using mounting screws in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an illustrative mountable computer case display monitor installation using mounting magnets in accordance with an embodiment in the current invention. FIG. 7 is a flow chart of illustrative steps involved in forming a top case frame and backplate mounting module, as well as assembling a mountable computer case display monitor with the top case frame and backplate mounting module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention relates to computer display mounting structures. Computer display mounting structures may be provided that enhance the functionality of a computer display while retaining or even improving desired le