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本發明一般而言係關於電子顯示系統，且更特定而言，係關於一種具有一對顯示監視器之新穎顯示系統。本發明亦係關於一種具有可拆卸雙顯示監視器之新穎顯示系統。The present invention relates generally to electronic display systems and, more particularly, to a novel display system having a pair of display monitors. The present invention is also directed to a novel display system having a detachable dual display monitor.
隨著電腦技術之進步，一電腦允許使用者同時運行多個應用程式並在一顯示螢幕上顯示該等程式之圖形使用者介面(GUI)。一般而言，一較大之顯示區可在於螢幕上配置GUI及其他影像方面提供增強之靈活性。因此，已研發各種增加顯示區之方法。舉例而言，Gouko之美國專利第6,222,507號揭示一種具有多個顯示面板以增加總顯示區之個人電腦。在Gouko之507專利中，該電腦包含一主要顯示面板及兩個或更多個輔助顯示面板，該等輔助顯示面板係設置於該主要面板之對置側上或該主要面板上方且可滑動以含納至該主要顯示面板中。如此，該等輔助顯示面板小於該主要顯示面板，此可限定多個面板之效用。舉例而言，兩個彼此玩同一遊戲之電子遊戲玩家可需要兩組相同作業環境，諸如具有相同像素解析度及螢幕尺寸之相同顯示面板、相同輸入控制、揚聲器等，以使遊戲玩家可在等同條件下玩遊戲。由於主要顯示面板與輔助顯示面板之間尺寸上的差異，Gouko之507專利中所揭示之系統可能不適合於此等應用。此外，由於個人電腦係為一個使用者而設計，因此觀看輔助顯示面板之第二使用者可能無法與主要使用者具有相同之對該電腦之存取，更不用說對輔助顯示面板上影像之控制。舉另一例而言，會見一雇員之一管理者可需要將管理者之電腦螢幕轉動至一側面方式以使其兩者可同時觀看該螢幕甚或要求該雇員在其身後移動以使雇員可越過該管理者肩部來觀看該監視器螢幕。因此，存在對一種具有兩個相同顯示面板之電腦系統之一強烈需求，該系統能夠同時為兩個使用者提供對該系統之相同存取程度且允許兩個使用者藉助一簡易之螢幕樞轉及/或旋轉來面對面觀看相同螢幕單幅甚或一具體像素。With advances in computer technology, a computer allows a user to run multiple applications simultaneously and display a graphical user interface (GUI) of the programs on a display screen. In general, a larger display area provides enhanced flexibility in configuring the GUI and other images on the screen. Therefore, various methods of increasing the display area have been developed. For example, U.S. Patent No. 6,222,507 to Gouko discloses a personal computer having a plurality of display panels to increase the total display area. In the Gokoko 507 patent, the computer includes a main display panel and two or more auxiliary display panels disposed on or opposite the main panel and slidable to Included in the main display panel. As such, the auxiliary display panels are smaller than the primary display panel, which can limit the utility of multiple panels. For example, two video game players playing the same game with each other may need two sets of identical work environments, such as the same display panel with the same pixel resolution and screen size, the same input controls, speakers, etc., so that the game player can be equivalent Play games under the conditions. Due to the difference in size between the primary display panel and the secondary display panel, the system disclosed in Gouko's 507 patent may not be suitable for such applications. In addition, since the personal computer is designed for one user, the second user viewing the auxiliary display panel may not have the same access to the computer as the primary user, let alone the control of the image on the auxiliary display panel. . In another example, a manager who meets an employee may need to rotate the manager's computer screen to a side view so that both can view the screen at the same time or even require the employee to move behind him so that the employee can pass the The manager shoulders to watch the monitor screen. Therefore, there is a strong need for a computer system having two identical display panels that can provide both users with the same level of access to the system and allow two users to pivot with a simple screen. And/or rotate to face the same screen for a single screen or even a specific pixel.
在本發明之一實施例中，一種用於顯示複數個影像之系統包含：一中空柱，其適於連接至一支撐構件且具有一凹部；及一對樞轉臂，其包含以樞轉方式安裝於該凹部中之安裝突部。每一樞轉臂皆適於圍繞一平行於該中空柱之一縱向軸之第一軸樞轉。該系統亦包含一對分別固定至該等樞轉臂之安裝總成及一對分別緊固至該等安裝總成之監視器。每一安裝總成皆適於允許該等監視器中之一者圍繞一大致垂直於該第一軸之第二軸相對於該等樞轉臂中之一者旋轉。In one embodiment of the invention, a system for displaying a plurality of images includes: a hollow post adapted to be coupled to a support member and having a recess; and a pair of pivot arms including pivoting Mounting projections mounted in the recess. Each pivot arm is adapted to pivot about a first axis that is parallel to one of the longitudinal axes of the hollow post. The system also includes a pair of mounting assemblies respectively secured to the pivot arms and a pair of monitors secured to the mounting assemblies, respectively. Each mounting assembly is adapted to allow one of the monitors to rotate relative to one of the pivoting arms about a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis.
在本發明之另一實施例中，一種用於顯示複數個影像之系統包含：一中空柱，其適於連接至一支撐構件；一對安裝總成，其固定至該中空柱；及一對監視器，其分別緊固至該等安裝總成。每一安裝總成皆適於允許一監視器圍繞一大致平行於該中空柱之縱向軸之第一軸樞轉且圍繞一大致垂直於該第一軸之第二軸旋轉。每一顯示器框架亦可包含兩個第二信號連接器，其經組態以分別以其相對於該柱之縱向及橫向定向嚙合該柱上之一配合信號連接器。In another embodiment of the present invention, a system for displaying a plurality of images includes: a hollow post adapted to be coupled to a support member; a pair of mounting assemblies fixed to the hollow post; and a pair A monitor that is fastened to the mounting assemblies, respectively. Each mounting assembly is adapted to permit a monitor to pivot about a first axis that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the hollow post and about a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each display frame can also include two second signal connectors configured to engage one of the mating signal connectors on the post with their longitudinal and lateral orientation relative to the post, respectively.
下文之詳細闡述係當前所涵蓋之實施本發明之模式。該闡述並非欲被理解為一限定性意義，而係僅出於圖解闡釋本發明之一般原理之目的而提供，此乃因本發明之範疇係由隨附申請專利範圍最佳界定。The detailed description set forth below is a mode of carrying out the invention that is currently covered. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is provided for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, and the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.
現在參照圖1，其在10處顯示根據本發明之一個實施例之一雙檢視系統之一透視圖。如圖所繪示，系統10可包含一基座24；一柱19，其緊固至基座24且具有一上部區段20及一具有輸入/輸出(或通信)埠26之下部區段22；一對樞轉臂18a、18b，其以樞轉方式安裝至上部區段20且可圍繞軸11a及11b旋轉；及一對監視器12a、12b，其可旋轉地安裝至樞轉臂18a、18b且可圍繞軸13a及13b旋轉。每一監視器可包含一顯示螢幕16a(或16b)及一用於支撐該顯示螢幕之框架14a(或14b)。在一個實例性實施例中，框架14a、14b可給顯示螢幕16a、16b提供機械支撐且包含自輸入/輸出埠26延伸之相關電連接。在另一實例性實施例中，框架14a、14b可各自裝納獨立之電腦，因此其中包含一或多個CPU(未顯示)。Referring now to Figure 1, a perspective view of one of the dual viewing systems in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is shown at 10. As shown, the system 10 can include a base 24; a post 19 secured to the base 24 and having an upper section 20 and a lower section 22 having an input/output (or communication) port 26 a pair of pivoting arms 18a, 18b pivotally mounted to the upper section 20 and rotatable about the shafts 11a and 11b; and a pair of monitors 12a, 12b rotatably mounted to the pivoting arms 18a, 18b and rotatable about the shafts 13a and 13b. Each monitor may include a display screen 16a (or 16b) and a frame 14a (or 14b) for supporting the display screen. In an exemplary embodiment, the frames 14a, 14b can provide mechanical support to the display screens 16a, 16b and include associated electrical connections extending from the input/output ports 26. In another exemplary embodiment, the frames 14a, 14b may each house a separate computer, thus including one or more CPUs (not shown) therein.
如所闡述之監視器12a、12b具有相對於基座24之雙重運動，即樞轉運動及旋轉運動。樞轉臂18a、18b可圍繞平行於z軸之軸11a、11b相對於柱19旋轉，從而允許監視器12a、12b中之每一者在一預設定角度間隔(較佳約90度)內樞轉。然而，如下文將闡述，可提供用於限制擺動之構件以避免該支撐總成之意外失衡。(下文中，z軸表示大致平行於柱19之縱向軸之軸)。然而，儘管存在限制，但當出於保護、運輸或諸如此類之目的而需要閉合系統10時，可准許監視器12a、12b樞轉至一閉合位置中，從而允許顯示螢幕16a、16b彼此面對。如由箭頭15所指示，監視器12a、12b亦可在一預設定角度間隔(較佳180度)內圍繞軸13a、13b旋轉，使得可自與所繪示側對置之側觀看該等螢幕中之一者或兩者。The monitors 12a, 12b as illustrated have dual motions, i.e., pivotal motion and rotational motion, relative to the base 24. The pivot arms 18a, 18b are rotatable relative to the post 19 about axes 11a, 11b parallel to the z-axis, thereby allowing each of the monitors 12a, 12b to be pivoted at a predetermined angular interval (preferably about 90 degrees) turn. However, as will be explained below, a member for limiting the swing can be provided to avoid an unintended imbalance of the support assembly. (In the following, the z-axis represents an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the column 19). However, despite the limitations, when the system 10 needs to be closed for protection, transportation, or the like, the monitors 12a, 12b can be permitted to pivot into a closed position, thereby allowing the display screens 16a, 16b to face each other. As indicated by arrow 15, the monitors 12a, 12b can also be rotated about the axes 13a, 13b within a predetermined angular interval (preferably 180 degrees) such that the screens can be viewed from the side opposite the depicted side. One or both.
使用者可操作系統10以在一克隆(或鏡像)模式中或在一擴展模式中使用監視器12a、12b。在克隆模式中，監視器12a、12b顯示相同之影像。在擴展模式中，一個監視器可提供額外之桌上型區且每一監視器可具有不同設定(解析度、色彩、再新率)。在系統10之一個實例性運作中，該等監視器中之一者(比如12b)可旋轉180度且顯示螢幕16a、16b可顯示相同影像，亦即，系統10係在克隆模式中。在此運作模式中，坐於該總成之對置側上之兩個使用者可觀看到相同影像且藉由使用耦合至埠26之多個輸入裝置而具有對系統10之相同存取程度。舉例而言，系統10可允許兩個使用者使用耦合至埠26之兩個相同操縱桿(未顯示)而彼此同時玩同一電子遊戲。應注意，為容納此模式之使用，必須提供用以電子地反轉由旋轉監視器顯示之影像之構件。The user can use the operating system 10 to use the monitors 12a, 12b in a clone (or mirror) mode or in an extended mode. In the clone mode, the monitors 12a, 12b display the same image. In extended mode, one monitor can provide additional desktop areas and each monitor can have different settings (resolution, color, refresh rate). In an exemplary operation of system 10, one of the monitors (e.g., 12b) can be rotated 180 degrees and display screens 16a, 16b can display the same image, i.e., system 10 is in clone mode. In this mode of operation, two users seated on opposite sides of the assembly can view the same image and have the same degree of access to system 10 by using multiple input devices coupled to port 26. For example, system 10 may allow two users to play the same electronic game simultaneously with each other using two identical joysticks (not shown) coupled to cymbal 26. It should be noted that in order to accommodate the use of this mode, it is necessary to provide means for electronically inverting the image displayed by the rotary monitor.
監視器12a、12b可包含用於設定螢幕顯示參數(例如，亮度、反差比等)之控制按鈕28a、28b及揚聲器25a、25b。另一選擇為，僅一組控制按鈕(比如28a)可用於設定監視器12a、12b兩者之螢幕顯示參數。應注意，每一監視器皆可具有任一適合數量之控制按鈕及揚聲器。此外，每一監視器可包含額外之輸入/輸出埠，例如頭戴式耳機、麥克風及插口等，為簡潔起見，圖1中未將其示出。The monitors 12a, 12b may include control buttons 28a, 28b and speakers 25a, 25b for setting screen display parameters (e.g., brightness, contrast ratio, etc.). Alternatively, only one set of control buttons (such as 28a) can be used to set the screen display parameters for both monitors 12a, 12b. It should be noted that each monitor can have any suitable number of control buttons and speakers. In addition, each monitor may include additional input/output ports, such as headphones, microphones, jacks, etc., which are not shown in FIG. 1 for the sake of brevity.
輸入/輸出埠26可容納用於諸如電力、視訊/音訊資料流等各種應用之插頭及/或連接器及輸入裝置(鍵盤、滑鼠等)。舉例而言，系統10可播放由一電腦經由埠26而發送之視訊/音訊信號，該等埠可包含一高清晰度多媒體介面或其他適合之無線通信埠，例如IR或RF埠。埠26可包含一用於雙重監視器之DMS輸入埠。如以上所論述，系統10可由兩個使用者同時存取。在此一情形中，埠26可容納一對滑鼠插頭及/或一對鍵盤插頭或其他類型之控制裝置插頭(例如，用於電子遊戲之操縱桿)之連接。此外，基座24可裝納電腦電子器件。The input/output port 26 can house plugs and/or connectors and input devices (keyboards, mice, etc.) for various applications such as power, video/audio data streams, and the like. For example, system 10 can play video/audio signals transmitted by a computer via port 26, which can include a high definition multimedia interface or other suitable wireless communication device, such as an IR or RF port. The UI 26 can include a DMS input port for dual monitors. As discussed above, system 10 can be accessed simultaneously by two users. In this case, the cassette 26 can accommodate a pair of mouse plugs and/or a pair of keyboard plugs or other types of control device plugs (e.g., joysticks for electronic games). In addition, the cradle 24 can house computer electronics.
顯示螢幕16a、16b可採用但不限於液晶顯示器(LCD)、發光二極體(LED)真空螢光顯示器(VFD)或其他類型之顯示面板，從而消除習用桌上型陰極射線管監視器之笨重性。供在螢幕16a、16b上顯示之影像之產生可由各種來源引起。在一個實施例中，監視器12a、12b可包含兩個單獨之內部或外部電腦(圖1中未顯示)，且該等電腦之處理單元可經鏈接以分別產生欲顯示於螢幕16a、16b上之獨立影像。在另一實施例中，供在螢幕16a、16b上顯示之影像之產生可由一電腦之一或多個處理單元引起，該電腦經由埠26將所產生之影像信號發送至該等監視器。在此實施例中，可將一個視訊卡連接至該兩個監視器(雙頭)或可將兩個單獨之視訊卡分別連接至該兩個監視器。The display screens 16a, 16b may be, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), light-emitting diode (LED) vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs), or other types of display panels, thereby eliminating the cumbersome use of conventional desktop cathode ray tube monitors. Sex. The generation of images for display on screens 16a, 16b can be caused by a variety of sources. In one embodiment, the monitors 12a, 12b may include two separate internal or external computers (not shown in FIG. 1), and the processing units of the computers may be linked to generate respective displays for display on the screens 16a, 16b. Independent image. In another embodiment, the generation of images for display on screens 16a, 16b may be caused by one or more processing units of a computer that transmits the generated image signals to the monitors via cassette 26. In this embodiment, one video card can be connected to the two monitors (double heads) or two separate video cards can be connected to the two monitors, respectively.
柱19之下部區段22可藉由適合之緊固機構而緊固至基座24。在一替代實施例中，下部區段22及基座24可形成一整體。在圖1中，基座24被顯示為具有一大體矩形剖面形狀。然而，熟習此項技術者應明瞭，該基座可具有其他適合之剖面形狀，例如橢圓形、圓形、三角形等。The lower section 22 of the post 19 can be secured to the base 24 by a suitable fastening mechanism. In an alternate embodiment, lower section 22 and base 24 may be formed as one piece. In Figure 1, the base 24 is shown as having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the base can have other suitable cross-sectional shapes such as elliptical, circular, triangular, and the like.
由於監視器12a、12b相對於柱19樞轉及/或旋轉，因此系統10之重心亦可相對於基座24移位。可確定該基座之尺寸及形狀以使系統10之重心可在監視器12a、12b在樞轉及/或旋轉極限內樞轉及/或旋轉時定位於基座24內。Since the monitors 12a, 12b are pivoted and/or rotated relative to the post 19, the center of gravity of the system 10 can also be displaced relative to the base 24. The base can be sized and shaped such that the center of gravity of the system 10 can be positioned within the base 24 as the monitors 12a, 12b pivot and/or rotate within pivot and/or rotational limits.
輸入/輸出埠26中之一或多者可經由一連接導線連接至一電腦(例如PC 7)。電腦7可包含一鍵盤8及滑鼠9。電腦7可連接至一個以上之鍵盤及滑鼠以同時容納一個以上之使用者。One or more of the input/output ports 26 can be connected to a computer (e.g., PC 7) via a connecting wire. The computer 7 can include a keyboard 8 and a mouse 9. The computer 7 can be connected to more than one keyboard and mouse to accommodate more than one user at the same time.
圖2顯示圖1中之柱或支架總成19之一分解透視圖。圖3A顯示樞轉臂18b及框架14b之一示意性透視圖。圖3B顯示自其背側所見之樞轉臂18b之另一示意性透視圖。如圖所繪示，柱19可包含一上部區段20及藉由適合之緊固件35穿過孔33a、33b而緊固至上部區段之一下部區段22。上部區段20可由一細長中空本體形成，該中空本體具有用於將樞轉臂18a、18b(更具體而言，該等樞轉臂之安裝突部50)容納於其中之一凹部或槽41。柱19可由塑膠或其他適合之材料製成。2 shows an exploded perspective view of the post or bracket assembly 19 of FIG. Figure 3A shows a schematic perspective view of one of the pivot arm 18b and the frame 14b. Figure 3B shows another schematic perspective view of the pivot arm 18b as seen from its back side. As shown, the post 19 can include an upper section 20 and is secured to a lower section 22 of the upper section by suitable fasteners 35 through the apertures 33a, 33b. The upper section 20 can be formed by an elongated hollow body having a recess or slot 41 for receiving pivoting arms 18a, 18b (more specifically, mounting projections 50 of the pivoting arms) therein. . The post 19 can be made of plastic or other suitable material.
在圖2中，僅顯示兩組孔33a及33b。然而，熟習此項技術者應明瞭，柱19可具有兩組以上配置於柱之縱向方向上的孔，以使使用者可沿該縱向方向相對於下部區段22調整上部部分20之位置。In Fig. 2, only two sets of holes 33a and 33b are shown. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the post 19 can have more than two sets of holes disposed in the longitudinal direction of the post such that the user can adjust the position of the upper portion 20 relative to the lower section 22 in the longitudinal direction.
一相機40可安裝於上部區段20之壁中並連接至一連接器34a，而該連接器又經由一插頭34b連接至埠26中之一者。在上部區段20之空腔中的是經由一連接器36a及一插頭36b而連接至埠26中之一者之電纜38a、38b。電纜38b可穿過形成於上部區段20之壁中的孔44b，且穿過形成於樞轉臂18b中之孔51(圖3B)以連接至框架14b，並對監視器12b提供電力及/或各種電信號，諸如視訊/音訊及麥克風(圖2中未顯示)信號。電纜38a可以類似方式連接至監視器12a。連接器36a及36b係顯示為與連接器34a及34b分離。然而，可使用一80-引腳連接器來替代兩個單獨之連接器34a及36a。A camera 40 can be mounted in the wall of the upper section 20 and connected to a connector 34a which in turn is coupled to one of the cassettes 26 via a plug 34b. In the cavity of the upper section 20 is a cable 38a, 38b that is connected to one of the turns 26 via a connector 36a and a plug 36b. The cable 38b can pass through the aperture 44b formed in the wall of the upper section 20 and through the aperture 51 (Fig. 3B) formed in the pivot arm 18b to connect to the frame 14b and provide power to the monitor 12b and/or Or various electrical signals, such as video/audio and microphone (not shown in Figure 2) signals. Cable 38a can be connected to monitor 12a in a similar manner. Connectors 36a and 36b are shown separated from connectors 34a and 34b. However, an 80-pin connector can be used in place of the two separate connectors 34a and 36a.
柱19之下部區段22可包含細長中空部分30、32。上部部分32可按一定尺寸製作以滑入至上部區段20之底部部分中，以使上部區段20之底端可嚙合並安置於下部區段22中之肩部31上。輸入/輸出埠26可形成於下部區段22之壁中。熟習此項技術者應明瞭，埠26可包含任一適合數量之用於經由其來傳送電信號之插座及插頭，例如80-引腳連接器。The lower section 22 of the post 19 can include elongated hollow portions 30,32. The upper portion 32 can be sized to slide into the bottom portion of the upper section 20 such that the bottom end of the upper section 20 can be engaged and disposed on the shoulder 31 in the lower section 22. Input/output ports 26 may be formed in the walls of the lower section 22. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the crucible 26 can include any suitable number of receptacles and plugs for transmitting electrical signals therethrough, such as 80-pin connectors.
可藉由使用欲***至形成於臂18a、18b之安裝突部50中的空腔52中之樞轉桿42a、42b將樞轉臂18a、18b以樞轉方式安裝至上部區段20。樞轉桿42a及42b可沿樞轉軸11a、11b延伸，以使配置於上部區段20之槽41中的樞轉臂18b之安裝突部50可圍繞該等樞轉軸樞轉。安裝突部50可包含一或多個球頭彈簧柱塞53，該等柱塞作為界定樞轉臂18b之角度跨度之掣子。熟習此項技術者應明瞭，可將一球頭彈簧柱塞設置於安裝突部50之底表面49中。The pivot arms 18a, 18b can be pivotally mounted to the upper section 20 by using pivoting rods 42a, 42b to be inserted into the cavities 52 formed in the mounting tabs 50 of the arms 18a, 18b. The pivoting bars 42a and 42b can extend along the pivoting shafts 11a, 11b such that the mounting tabs 50 of the pivoting arms 18b disposed in the slots 41 of the upper section 20 are pivotable about the pivoting axes. The mounting tab 50 can include one or more ball spring plungers 53 that serve as detents that define the angular extent of the pivot arm 18b. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a ball spring plunger can be disposed in the bottom surface 49 of the mounting tab 50.
圖4顯示樞轉臂18b之一示意性剖視圖，其係沿線4-4截取，以圖解闡釋緊固於臂18b中之球頭彈簧柱塞53之詳細結構。如圖所繪示，柱塞53可包含一球57，該球可於藉由壓縮彈簧59向下夾緊或鎖定至配合空腔46b(圖2)之前在上部區段20之一表面上滾動。配合空腔46a、46b之位置可確定樞轉臂18a、18b相對於柱19之角度跨度。可沿球57之路徑在上部區段20中形成額外之配合空腔以使使用者可相對於柱19將樞轉臂18a、18b定位於一預定角度位置處。4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of pivot arm 18b taken along line 4-4 to illustrate the detailed construction of ball-end spring plunger 53 secured in arm 18b. As shown, the plunger 53 can include a ball 57 that can be rolled over one surface of the upper section 20 prior to being clamped or locked down to the mating cavity 46b (FIG. 2) by the compression spring 59. . The angular extent of the pivot arms 18a, 18b relative to the post 19 can be determined by the position of the cavities 46a, 46b. Additional mating cavities can be formed in the upper section 20 along the path of the ball 57 to allow the user to position the pivot arms 18a, 18b relative to the post 19 at a predetermined angular position.
應注意，安裝突部50可包含一槽55，電纜38b穿過該槽，如圖3B中所繪示。圖5A顯示圖3A中之區域A之一示意性側剖視圖。如圖所繪示，穿過形成於上部區段20中之孔44b(圖2中所顯示)之電纜38b可穿過形成於臂18b中之槽55及孔51並穿過一安裝總成60至框架14b。框架14b可包含一形成於其中之空腔62以為電纜38b提供一通道。It should be noted that the mounting tab 50 can include a slot 55 through which the cable 38b passes, as depicted in Figure 3B. Figure 5A shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of one of the regions A in Figure 3A. As shown, the cable 38b passing through the hole 44b (shown in FIG. 2) formed in the upper section 20 can pass through the slot 55 and the hole 51 formed in the arm 18b and pass through a mounting assembly 60. To the frame 14b. The frame 14b can include a cavity 62 formed therein to provide a passage for the cable 38b.
可經由安裝總成60將框架14b以樞轉方式安裝至樞轉臂18b，從而允許使用者沿軸13b旋轉框架14b。圖5B顯示安裝總成60之一示意性透視圖，其中為簡潔起見圖中未顯示框架14b。如圖所繪示，安裝總成60可包含一總成基座(或，簡稱基座)61，該基座藉由適合之緊固件64及一可旋轉地耦合至基座61之轉塔66而固定至樞轉臂18b。安裝總成60亦可包含一細長托架68，該托架具有藉由穿過形成於托架68中之孔72之緊固件而固定至框架14b之一平坦表面。轉塔66可相對於樞轉臂18b旋轉，從而允許框架14b圍繞一軸13b旋轉。安裝總成60可包含一形成一用於電纜38b之一通道之槽70。應注意，樞轉臂18a及監視器12a與樞轉臂18b及監視器12b具有類似之結構。如此，本文檔中不再重複對樞轉臂18a及監視器12a之一詳細闡述。The frame 14b can be pivotally mounted to the pivot arm 18b via the mounting assembly 60, thereby allowing the user to rotate the frame 14b along the shaft 13b. Figure 5B shows a schematic perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 60, with the frame 14b not shown for clarity. As shown, the mounting assembly 60 can include an assembly base (or simply a base) 61 that is coupled to the turret 66 of the base 61 by suitable fasteners 64 and a suitable fastener 64. It is fixed to the pivot arm 18b. Mounting assembly 60 can also include an elongated bracket 68 having a flat surface secured to frame 14b by fasteners that pass through apertures 72 formed in bracket 68. The turret 66 is rotatable relative to the pivot arm 18b to allow the frame 14b to rotate about a shaft 13b. Mounting assembly 60 can include a slot 70 that defines a passage for one of cables 38b. It should be noted that the pivot arm 18a and the monitor 12a have a similar structure to the pivot arm 18b and the monitor 12b. As such, one of the pivoting arms 18a and the monitor 12a will not be described in detail in this document.
圖6A顯示一根據本發明之可用於圖1之系統中之一類型之一柱之另一實施例之示意性分解透視圖。如圖所繪示，柱74可與圖2中之柱19具有一類似之結構，其中差異在於：柱74可具有一螺紋孔77以用於容納一旋鈕78之一凸部分。下部區段76之頂部部分可按一定尺寸製作以滑入至上部區段75中。使用者可相對於下部區段76滑動上部區段75以使上部區段75定位於一指定位置處。然後，使用者可旋緊旋鈕78以使該旋鈕將上部區段75緊固至下部區段76。旋鈕78使使用者能夠沿柱74之縱向方向相對於下部區段76調整上部區段75之位置。Figure 6A shows a schematic exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a column of one type that can be used in the system of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention. As shown, the post 74 can have a similar construction to the post 19 of FIG. 2, with the difference that the post 74 can have a threaded bore 77 for receiving a convex portion of a knob 78. The top portion of the lower section 76 can be sized to slide into the upper section 75. The user can slide the upper section 75 relative to the lower section 76 to position the upper section 75 at a designated location. The user can then tighten the knob 78 to cause the knob to secure the upper section 75 to the lower section 76. The knob 78 enables the user to adjust the position of the upper section 75 relative to the lower section 76 in the longitudinal direction of the post 74.
圖6B顯示一可用於圖1之系統10中之一類型之一柱之另一實施例之分解透視圖。為簡明起見，圖6B中未顯示電導線。如圖所繪示，該柱可類似於圖2中之柱19，其中差異在於：該柱之上部區段85可相對於下部區段80傾斜。下部區段80之上部部分81可包含具有螺紋孔83a之突部82。上部區段85可包含欲在組裝時與螺紋孔83a對準之孔83b以使穿過孔83b之適合緊固件或旋鈕84a可嚙合至螺紋孔83a中。使用者可相對於下部區段80調整上部區段85圍繞一軸86之角度偏轉，藉此可使顯示螢幕圍繞一平行於軸86之軸傾斜。Figure 6B shows an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a column that can be used in one of the types of system 10 of Figure 1. For the sake of simplicity, the electrical leads are not shown in Figure 6B. As shown, the post can be similar to the post 19 of FIG. 2 with the difference that the post upper section 85 can be inclined relative to the lower section 80. The upper portion 81 of the lower section 80 can include a projection 82 having a threaded bore 83a. The upper section 85 can include an aperture 83b that is intended to be aligned with the threaded bore 83a during assembly such that a suitable fastener or knob 84a that passes through the aperture 83b can engage into the threaded bore 83a. The user can adjust the angle of the upper section 85 about an axis 86 relative to the lower section 80, thereby tilting the display screen about an axis parallel to the axis 86.
圖7顯示一可用於圖1之系統10中之一類型之一柱之又一實施例之示意性透視圖。為簡潔起見，圖7中僅顯示該柱之上部區段88。如圖所繪示，上部區段88可類似於圖2中之上部區段20，其中差異在於：凹部或槽89a、89b沿柱之寬度在x方向上延伸且槽89a、89b由一中間區段90分離。應注意，上部區段88可允許該等樞轉臂圍繞軸87a及87b旋轉多達180度，亦即，用於該等球頭彈簧柱塞之配合空腔91可經定位以將樞轉運動之角度間隔設定為多達180度。另一選擇為，可沿該球之路徑在上部區段88中形成額外之配合空腔以使使用者可相對於柱88將樞轉臂18a、18b定位於預定角度位置處。FIG. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of yet another embodiment of a column that can be used in one of the types of system 10 of FIG. For the sake of brevity, only the upper section 88 of the column is shown in FIG. As illustrated, the upper section 88 can be similar to the upper section 20 of FIG. 2 with the difference that the recesses or slots 89a, 89b extend in the x-direction along the width of the post and the slots 89a, 89b are from an intermediate section. Segment 90 is separated. It should be noted that the upper section 88 can allow the pivoting arms to rotate up to 180 degrees about the shafts 87a and 87b, i.e., the mating cavity 91 for the ball spring plungers can be positioned for pivotal movement. The angular interval is set to as much as 180 degrees. Alternatively, an additional mating cavity can be formed in the upper section 88 along the path of the ball to allow the user to position the pivot arms 18a, 18b relative to the post 88 at a predetermined angular position.
圖8A顯示一可用於圖1之系統10中之一類型之一樞轉臂92之一實施例之示意性透視圖。圖8B顯示沿線8B-8B截取的樞轉臂92之一示意性剖視圖。出於圖解闡釋之目的，樞轉臂92及框架95係相對於柱97向下移位。樞轉臂92、框架95及柱97可類似於圖1中之樞轉臂18b、框架14b及柱19，其中差異在於：樞轉臂92可包含一對樞轉桿93且柱97可包含一對用於在組裝時容納樞轉桿93之孔98。樞轉桿93可包含於一樞轉總成96中，該樞轉總成可具有與一習用圓頭彈簧柱塞之結構類似之一結構。可縮回樞轉桿93以使樞轉臂92可拆卸地且樞轉地緊固至柱97。FIG. 8A shows a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of one of the pivot arms 92 that can be used in one of the systems 10 of FIG. Figure 8B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of one of the pivot arms 92 taken along line 8B-8B. For illustrative purposes, pivot arm 92 and frame 95 are displaced downward relative to post 97. The pivot arm 92, the frame 95, and the post 97 can be similar to the pivot arm 18b, the frame 14b, and the post 19 of FIG. 1 with the difference that the pivot arm 92 can include a pair of pivoting levers 93 and the post 97 can include a A hole 98 for receiving the pivot rod 93 when assembled. The pivot rod 93 can be included in a pivot assembly 96 that can have a structure similar to that of a conventional round head spring plunger. The pivot rod 93 can be retracted to detachably and pivotally fasten the pivot arm 92 to the post 97.
參照圖9，其在110處顯示根據本發明另一實施例之一雙檢視系統之一透視圖。如圖所繪示，系統110可類似於圖1中之系統10，其中差異在於：柱119之上部區段120可沿其縱向方向(或，等效地z方向)具有一大體均勻剖面形狀且監視器112a、112b可經由安裝總成160可旋轉地安裝至上部區段120。安裝總成160可允許監視器112a、112b中之每一者具有相對於柱119之雙重運動，亦即，監視器112a(或112b)可具有一圍繞軸115a(或115b)之樞轉運動及一圍繞軸113a(或113b)之旋轉運動。Referring to Figure 9, a perspective view of one of the dual viewing systems in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention is shown at 110. As shown, the system 110 can be similar to the system 10 of FIG. 1 with the difference that the upper section 120 of the post 119 can have a generally uniform cross-sectional shape along its longitudinal direction (or, equivalently, the z-direction) and The monitors 112a, 112b can be rotatably mounted to the upper section 120 via the mounting assembly 160. The mounting assembly 160 can allow each of the monitors 112a, 112b to have a dual motion relative to the post 119, i.e., the monitor 112a (or 112b) can have a pivotal movement about the axis 115a (or 115b) and A rotational movement about the shaft 113a (or 113b).
輸入/輸出(或通信)埠126可用於經由一電纜(圖9中未顯示)而與一電腦109傳送信號。在一替代實施例中，基座107可具有一無線信號接收器108，該接收器可與一具有一無線信號發送器之電腦109傳送無線信號，例如RF信號。在另一替代實施例中，可將一電腦安裝於基座107中或監視器112a、112b中之一者中。在此實施例中，接收器108可接收由一無線控制裝置(例如，滑鼠及鍵盤(圖9中未顯示))中之一信號發送器發送之無線信號。Input/output (or communication) 埠 126 can be used to communicate signals with a computer 109 via a cable (not shown in Figure 9). In an alternate embodiment, base 107 can have a wireless signal receiver 108 that can transmit wireless signals, such as RF signals, to a computer 109 having a wireless signal transmitter. In another alternative embodiment, a computer can be mounted in the base 107 or in one of the monitors 112a, 112b. In this embodiment, the receiver 108 can receive a wireless signal transmitted by a signal transmitter of a wireless control device (e.g., a mouse and a keyboard (not shown in Figure 9)).
圖10顯示沿y-z平面截取的圖9中之區域B之一示意性剖視圖。圖11顯示安裝總成160之一示意性透視圖。為簡潔起見，圖11中未顯示監視器112b之框架114b。如圖所繪示，框架114b可經由安裝總成160安裝至上部區段120。安裝總成160可包含一總成基座(或，簡稱基座)161，該基座藉由適合之緊固件164及一可旋轉地耦合至基座161以圍繞軸113b相對於基座161旋轉之轉塔166而緊固至上部區段120。安裝總成160亦可包含一細長托架158，該托架具有一對形成於其兩端處之銷153及一對以樞轉方式附接至銷153之鉸鏈機構150。每一鉸鏈機構150可圍繞z軸相對於托架158旋轉且包含以樞轉方式固持銷153之關節154及一緊固至關節154之葉152。葉152可具有孔156以致用於將框架114b緊固至葉152之適合緊固件可穿過該等孔。Figure 10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a region B in Figure 9 taken along the y-z plane. FIG. 11 shows a schematic perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 160. For the sake of brevity, the frame 114b of the monitor 112b is not shown in FIG. As shown, the frame 114b can be mounted to the upper section 120 via the mounting assembly 160. The mounting assembly 160 can include an assembly base (or simply base) 161 that is rotatably coupled to the base 161 by a suitable fastener 164 for rotation about the shaft 113b relative to the base 161. The turret 166 is fastened to the upper section 120. The mounting assembly 160 can also include an elongated bracket 158 having a pair of pins 153 formed at both ends thereof and a pair of hinge mechanisms 150 pivotally attached to the pins 153. Each hinge mechanism 150 is rotatable relative to the bracket 158 about the z-axis and includes a joint 154 that pivotally retains the pin 153 and a blade 152 that is secured to the joint 154. The leaf 152 can have an aperture 156 such that a suitable fastener for securing the frame 114b to the leaf 152 can pass through the aperture.
上部區段120可包含一孔132，自上部區段120延伸之電纜138穿過該孔。電纜138亦可穿過形成於安裝總成160中之槽170及形成於框架114b中之一孔162。電纜138可向監視器112b提供電力及/或各種電信號，例如視訊/音訊信號。The upper section 120 can include a hole 132 through which the cable 138 extending from the upper section 120 passes. The cable 138 can also pass through a slot 170 formed in the mounting assembly 160 and a hole 162 formed in the frame 114b. Cable 138 can provide power and/or various electrical signals, such as video/audio signals, to monitor 112b.
在一替代實施例中，下部區段122及上部區段120可具有與圖6B中所示相類似之連接機構以使上部區段120可相對於下部區段122傾斜。為簡潔起見，本文檔中不再重複此實施例。In an alternate embodiment, the lower section 122 and the upper section 120 can have a coupling mechanism similar to that shown in FIG. 6B such that the upper section 120 can be tilted relative to the lower section 122. For the sake of brevity, this embodiment will not be repeated in this document.
圖12係一根據本發明之可用於一雙檢視系統中之一類型之一基座180之一實施例之透視圖。為簡明起見，圖12中未顯示與圖1中之彼等柱及監視器類似之柱及監視器之詳細闡述。基座180可包含以下各種組件中之一或多者：揚聲器182、配重195、一或多個平衡支腳190及196、以及兩組用於設定螢幕顯示參數(例如，亮度、反差比等)之控制按鈕184。Figure 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a susceptor 180 that can be used in one of a pair of viewing systems in accordance with the present invention. For the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the columns and monitors similar to the columns and monitors of FIG. 1 are not shown in FIG. The base 180 can include one or more of the following components: a speaker 182, a counterweight 195, one or more balance legs 190 and 196, and two sets for setting screen display parameters (eg, brightness, contrast ratio, etc.) Control button 184).
由於監視器相對於基座180樞轉及/或旋轉，因此該雙檢視系統之重心可相對於基座180移位。該移位可在監視器12a、12b兩者(舉例而言)分別圍繞軸11a及11b旋轉90度時達到最大，藉此該等螢幕經定位以彼此面對。當重心係位於基座180之邊緣附近時，該雙檢視系統可因無意中施加至其之一力而翻倒。為提高該系統之穩定性，可使用一或多個平衡支腳190及196。樞轉平衡支腳190可於其一個端處由一旋鈕188鉸接以致該支腳可在未被使用時係設置於基座180中且在被使用時係如一箭頭192所指示而擺動出該基座。可確定平衡支腳190之尺寸及形狀以使該系統之重心可定位於基座180及支腳190內，無論該監視器相對於該基座之位置如何。另一選擇為，一伸縮平衡支腳196可包含於基座180中，其中支腳196可在未被使用時折疊至該基座中。當被延伸時，伸縮平衡支腳196將具有與樞轉平衡支腳190之彼等功能相類似之功能。Since the monitor is pivoted and/or rotated relative to the base 180, the center of gravity of the dual view system can be displaced relative to the base 180. This shift can be maximized when both monitors 12a, 12b, for example, are rotated 90 degrees about the axes 11a and 11b, respectively, whereby the screens are positioned to face each other. When the center of gravity is located near the edge of the base 180, the dual view system can tip over due to inadvertent application of one of its forces. To increase the stability of the system, one or more balance legs 190 and 196 can be used. The pivoting balance foot 190 can be hinged at one end thereof by a knob 188 such that the foot can be placed in the base 180 when not in use and, when in use, is swung out of the base as indicated by an arrow 192. seat. The balance foot 190 can be sized and shaped such that the center of gravity of the system can be positioned within the base 180 and the legs 190 regardless of the position of the monitor relative to the base. Alternatively, a telescoping balance foot 196 can be included in the base 180, wherein the foot 196 can be folded into the base when not in use. When extended, the telescoping balance legs 196 will have functions similar to those of the pivot balance legs 190.
在一替代實施例中，基座180可包含兩個可在相反方向上旋轉之樞轉平衡支腳。在另一替代實施例中，可使用伸縮平衡支腳196來替代樞轉支腳190。熟習此項技術者應明瞭，該基座中可包含樞轉平衡支腳及/或伸縮平衡支腳之其他適合之組合，此並不背離本發明之精神。In an alternate embodiment, base 180 can include two pivoting balance legs that are rotatable in opposite directions. In another alternative embodiment, a telescoping balance leg 196 can be used in place of the pivot leg 190. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the base can include other suitable combinations of pivoting balance feet and/or telescopic balance feet without departing from the spirit of the invention.
作為一變化，基座180亦可包含USB埠189及其他各種用於傳送電信號之埠193：用於音訊信號之輸入/輸出埠、一麥克風埠、一DMS埠及一電力輸入埠等。埠193可用於替代安裝於柱19中之埠26(圖1)或可連接至埠26以使使用者可使用埠26及193中之任一者。熟習此項技術者應明瞭，該基座中可包含其他適合之埠，此並不背離本發明之精神。As a variant, the cradle 180 can also include a USB port 189 and various other 193 for transmitting electrical signals: input/output ports for audio signals, a microphone 埠, a DMS port, and a power input port. The crucible 193 can be used in place of the crucible 26 (FIG. 1) mounted in the post 19 or can be coupled to the crucible 26 to allow the user to use either of the crucibles 26 and 193. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other suitable structures may be included in the base without departing from the spirit of the invention.
如圖12中所繪示，基座180可包含由一大寫字母盤181及一小寫字母盤194環繞之一空間且該空間中具有諸如配重195及揚聲器182等組件。大寫字母盤181可包含一穿孔部分199。配重195可減少重心在該等監視器相對於基座180樞轉及/或旋轉時相對於該基座之移位，藉此防止該雙檢視系統因一無意中施加至其之力而翻倒。可將一麥克風安裝於旋鈕188中或安裝於基座中之一適合位置處。同樣地，可將包含於基座180中之其他組件(例如，平衡支腳及配重)設置於該基座中之適合位置處，此並不背離本發明之精神。As illustrated in FIG. 12, the susceptor 180 can include a space surrounded by a capital letter disk 181 and a lower case plate 194 having components such as a weight 195 and a speaker 182 in the space. The capital letter tray 181 can include a perforated portion 199. The counterweight 195 can reduce the displacement of the center of gravity relative to the base when the monitors are pivoted and/or rotated relative to the base 180, thereby preventing the dual view system from being turned over due to an unintentional force applied thereto. inverted. A microphone can be mounted in the knob 188 or mounted in one of the bases at a suitable location. Likewise, other components (e.g., balance legs and counterweights) included in the base 180 can be placed at suitable locations in the base without departing from the spirit of the invention.
圖13A係一根據本發明之一柱或支架總成200之另一實施例之分解透視圖。如圖所繪示，柱200可類似於圖6B中之柱，其中差異在於：基座210係藉由適合之緊固件213而固定至一壁212且下部區段201之下部部分202以大致垂直於上部區段206之縱向軸之方式延伸。下部區段201可緊固至基座210或與基座210形成一整體。連接器214及216可經由穿過基座210、下部區段201及上部區段206之電纜215及217而耦合至監視器(圖13A中未顯示)。為簡明起見，圖13A中僅顯示電纜215及217在壁212後面之部分。連接器214及216可耦合至一電腦(圖10中未顯示)。作為一變化，下部區段201可包含通信埠219以使電纜自該等監視器延伸至埠219。Figure 13A is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a post or bracket assembly 200 in accordance with the present invention. As shown, the post 200 can be similar to the post in Figure 6B, with the difference that the base 210 is secured to a wall 212 by a suitable fastener 213 and the lower portion 201 of the lower section 201 is substantially vertical. Extending in the manner of the longitudinal axis of the upper section 206. The lower section 201 can be fastened to or integral with the base 210. Connectors 214 and 216 can be coupled to the monitor (not shown in Figure 13A) via cables 215 and 217 that pass through base 210, lower section 201, and upper section 206. For the sake of simplicity, only portions of cables 215 and 217 behind wall 212 are shown in FIG. 13A. Connectors 214 and 216 can be coupled to a computer (not shown in Figure 10). As a variation, the lower section 201 can include a communication port 219 to extend the cable from the monitors to the ports 219.
圖13B係一根據本發明之一柱或支架總成280之再一實施例之分解透視圖。如圖所繪示，柱220可類似於圖13A中之柱200，其中差異在於：該柱之下部區段222可相對於基座238傾斜。基座238可包含兩個具有螺紋孔234之突部236。下部區段222可包含欲在組裝時與螺紋孔234對準之孔230以使穿過孔230之適合緊固件或旋鈕228可嚙合至螺紋孔234中。使用者可相對於基座238調整下部區段222圍繞一軸232之角度偏轉，藉此可使該等顯示螢幕圍繞一平行於軸232之軸傾斜。Figure 13B is an exploded perspective view of still another embodiment of a post or bracket assembly 280 in accordance with the present invention. As shown, the post 220 can be similar to the post 200 of FIG. 13A with the difference that the post lower section 222 can be tilted relative to the base 238. The base 238 can include two protrusions 236 having threaded holes 234. The lower section 222 can include an aperture 230 that is intended to be aligned with the threaded bore 234 during assembly such that a suitable fastener or knob 228 that passes through the aperture 230 can engage into the threaded bore 234. The user can adjust the angle of the lower section 222 about an axis 232 relative to the base 238, thereby allowing the display screens to tilt about an axis parallel to the axis 232.
圖14係根據本發明之一雙檢視系統240之一替代實施例之一破斷部分剖視前視圖。圖15係圖14中之安裝總成240之一透視圖。系統240類似於圖1中之系統10，其中差異在於：安裝總成260具有一與總成60之結構不同之結構。如圖所繪示，系統240包含：兩個監視器242a及242b兩個樞轉臂244a及244b，其分別可旋轉地緊固至監視器242a及242b；及一柱246，樞轉臂244a及244b以樞轉方式緊固至該柱。樞轉臂244a及244b可分別圍繞穿過鉸鏈機構272之銷290之軸248a及248b樞轉。監視器242a及242b可分別圍繞軸250a及250b相對於樞轉臂244a及244b旋轉。Figure 14 is a fragmentary cross-sectional front elevational view of one of the alternative embodiments of a dual view system 240 in accordance with the present invention. 15 is a perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 240 of FIG. System 240 is similar to system 10 in FIG. 1 with the difference that mounting assembly 260 has a different configuration than assembly 60. As shown, the system 240 includes two pivot arms 244a and 244b of two monitors 242a and 242b that are rotatably fastened to the monitors 242a and 242b, respectively; and a post 246, a pivot arm 244a and 244b is pivotally fastened to the column. Pivot arms 244a and 244b are pivotable about axes 248a and 248b of pin 290 passing through hinge mechanism 272, respectively. Monitors 242a and 242b are rotatable relative to pivot arms 244a and 244b about shafts 250a and 250b, respectively.
如圖15中所繪示，安裝總成260包含一第一圓筒形部件262及一可旋轉地緊固至該第一圓筒形部件之第二圓筒形部件264。兩個臂或托架270具有緊固至第一圓筒形部件262之近端及具有形成於其中之孔274之遠端。適合之緊固件276可用於將該等托架之遠端緊固至兩個鉸鏈機構272。更具體而言，鉸鏈機構272包含一緊固至柱246之銷290及一葉273，托架270之遠端藉由緊固件276緊固至該葉。為簡明起見，圖15中僅顯示一個鉸鏈機構。然而，熟習此項技術者應明瞭，可將一類似之鉸鏈機構緊固至另一托架270之遠端。托架270可具有額外孔275，用於將托架緊固至鉸鏈臂244b(或244a)之緊固件穿過該等額外孔。第二圓筒形部件264可具有兩個緊固至其之臂或托架280。托架280具有孔282，用於將托架280緊固至監視器242b(或242a)之緊固件穿過該等孔。As shown in Figure 15, the mounting assembly 260 includes a first cylindrical member 262 and a second cylindrical member 264 that is rotatably secured to the first cylindrical member. The two arms or brackets 270 have a proximal end that is secured to the first cylindrical member 262 and has a distal end formed therein. A suitable fastener 276 can be used to secure the distal ends of the brackets to the two hinge mechanisms 272. More specifically, the hinge mechanism 272 includes a pin 290 secured to the post 246 and a leaf 273 to which the distal end of the bracket 270 is fastened by fasteners 276. For the sake of simplicity, only one hinge mechanism is shown in FIG. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a similar hinge mechanism can be secured to the distal end of another bracket 270. Bracket 270 can have additional apertures 275 through which fasteners for securing brackets to hinge arms 244b (or 244a) pass. The second cylindrical member 264 can have two arms or brackets 280 fastened thereto. Bracket 280 has apertures 282 through which fasteners for securing bracket 280 to monitor 242b (or 242a) pass.
應注意，第一及第二圓筒形部件262、264具有延伸於該等部件之整個長度之一孔284，亦即，圓筒形部件262、264大體為中空圓柱體。用於對監視器242b提供電力及/或各種電信號(例如，視訊/音訊及麥克風信號)之一電纜285可穿過形成於圓筒形部件262、264中之孔284。It should be noted that the first and second cylindrical members 262, 264 have apertures 284 that extend over the entire length of the members, i.e., the cylindrical members 262, 264 are generally hollow cylinders. One of the cables 285 for providing power and/or various electrical signals (e.g., video/audio and microphone signals) to the monitor 242b can pass through apertures 284 formed in the cylindrical members 262,264.
圖16A係根據本發明之一雙檢視系統300之一替代實施例之一破斷局部剖視前視圖。圖16B係圖16A之系統300中之一鉸鏈機構301的一實施例之一分解圖。如圖所繪示，系統300類似於圖14之系統240，其中差異在於：兩個安裝總成313a、313b係以樞轉方式緊固至鉸鏈機構301。更具體而言，凸緣310a、310b之尖端係藉由緊固件312a、312b緊固至葉306a、306b，以使安裝總成313a、313b可圍繞軸304樞轉。緊固至鉸鏈機構301之基座308的是固定至柱303之翼形件312。Figure 16A is a broken front elevational cross-sectional front view of one of the alternative embodiments of a dual view system 300 in accordance with the present invention. Figure 16B is an exploded view of an embodiment of a hinge mechanism 301 in the system 300 of Figure 16A. As shown, the system 300 is similar to the system 240 of FIG. 14 with the difference that the two mounting assemblies 313a, 313b are pivotally secured to the hinge mechanism 301. More specifically, the tips of the flanges 310a, 310b are fastened to the leaves 306a, 306b by fasteners 312a, 312b to enable the mounting assemblies 313a, 313b to pivot about the shaft 304. Fastened to the base 308 of the hinge mechanism 301 is an airfoil 312 that is secured to the post 303.
圖17顯示根據本發明再一實施例之一雙檢視系統320之一透視圖。如圖所繪示，系統320類似於圖1中之系統10，其中差異在於：監視器322a及322b經配置以用於橫向定向之顯示且基座323包含各種組件及埠，如圖12中所繪示。然而，為簡潔起見，僅將埠顯示為包含於該基座中。然而，熟習此項技術者應明瞭，埠亦可形成於柱19中，如圖1中所示。此外，監視器322a及322b可具有諸如揚聲器或控制按鈕等額外組件，如圖1中所示。Figure 17 shows a perspective view of one of the dual view systems 320 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, system 320 is similar to system 10 of FIG. 1, with the difference that monitors 322a and 322b are configured for laterally oriented display and base 323 includes various components and ports, as shown in FIG. Painted. However, for the sake of brevity, only 埠 is shown as being included in the pedestal. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that helium may also be formed in column 19 as shown in FIG. Additionally, monitors 322a and 322b can have additional components such as speakers or control buttons, as shown in FIG.
圖18顯示根據本發明另一實施例之一雙檢視系統340之一透視圖。系統340包含：一柱349，其具有一上部區段350及一下部區段352；一對樞轉臂348a、348b，其以樞轉方式安裝至上部區段350且可圍繞軸341a、341b旋轉；一基座354；及一對監視器342a、342b，其分別可旋轉地安裝至樞轉臂348a、348b。每一監視器可包含一顯示螢幕346a(或346b)及一用於支撐該顯示螢幕之框架344a(或344b)。Figure 18 shows a perspective view of one of the dual view systems 340 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. System 340 includes a post 349 having an upper section 350 and a lower section 352; a pair of pivot arms 348a, 348b pivotally mounted to the upper section 350 and rotatable about the axes 341a, 341b a base 354; and a pair of monitors 342a, 342b rotatably mounted to the pivot arms 348a, 348b, respectively. Each monitor can include a display screen 346a (or 346b) and a frame 344a (or 344b) for supporting the display screen.
圖19A顯示圖18中之系統之樞轉臂348b及框架344b之一示意性透視圖。圖19B顯示樞轉臂348a及框架344a之另一示意性透視圖，其中出於圖解闡釋之目的將樞轉臂348a顯示為自框架344a脫離。如圖所繪示，安裝總成390類似於總成60(圖5B)且用於將框架344a可旋轉地安裝至樞轉臂348a以使框架344a可圍繞軸343a旋轉。自該基座延伸之電纜可穿過形成於樞轉臂348a中之槽385及孔381。樞轉臂348a可包含一或多個球頭彈簧柱塞383，該一或多個球頭彈簧柱塞作為界定樞轉臂348a之角度跨度之掣子。Figure 19A shows a schematic perspective view of pivoting arm 348b and frame 344b of the system of Figure 18. Figure 19B shows another schematic perspective view of pivot arm 348a and frame 344a with pivot arm 348a shown detached from frame 344a for illustrative purposes. As shown, the mounting assembly 390 is similar to the assembly 60 (Fig. 5B) and is used to rotatably mount the frame 344a to the pivot arm 348a to enable the frame 344a to rotate about the shaft 343a. A cable extending from the base can pass through a slot 385 and a hole 381 formed in the pivot arm 348a. The pivot arm 348a can include one or more ball spring plungers 383 that act as detents that define the angular extent of the pivot arm 348a.
樞轉臂348a及框架344a包含兩個引導軌360，每一軌具有一緊固至樞轉臂348a之凸部361及一緊固至框架344a之凹陷362。引導軌360可由(較佳但不限於)金屬形成且可在凸部與凹陷之間提供足夠之牽引以使框架344a保持在圍繞軸343a之指定傾斜角度處。引導軌360亦防止該等監視器沿x軸(圖18)旋轉，藉此減輕安裝總成390上之機械負載。作為一變化，可將該凸部緊固至框架344a同時可將該凹陷緊固至樞轉臂348a。Pivot arm 348a and frame 344a include two guide rails 360, each rail having a projection 361 secured to pivot arm 348a and a recess 362 secured to frame 344a. The guide rail 360 can be formed from a (preferably, but not limited to) metal and can provide sufficient traction between the projections and depressions to maintain the frame 344a at a specified angle of inclination about the axis 343a. The guide rail 360 also prevents the monitors from rotating along the x-axis (Fig. 18), thereby mitigating the mechanical load on the mounting assembly 390. As a variant, the projection can be fastened to the frame 344a while the recess can be fastened to the pivot arm 348a.
圖20顯示根據本發明之一可採用類型之一電腦400。在一個實施例中，監視器410可與電腦400之其他組件分離且經由可對應於埠26(圖1)、126(圖9)及219(圖13A)之埠422而連接至該等其他組件。如以上所論述，埠422可包含無線通信埠(例如RF或IR埠)以及硬線連接埠。圖20之電腦400可具有更少或更多之組件以滿足一特定應用之需要。如圖20中所示，該電腦可包含一或多個包含CPU及GPU之處理器402。該電腦可具有一或多個耦合其各種組件之匯流排420。該電腦亦可包含一或多個輸入裝置404(例如，鍵盤、滑鼠、操縱桿)、一電腦可讀儲存媒體(CRSM)406、一CRSM讀取機408(例如，軟碟驅動器、CD-ROM驅動器)、一用於耦合至一網路之通信介面412(例如，網路配接器、數據機)、一或多個資料儲存裝置414(例如，硬碟驅動器、光學驅動器、快閃(FLASH)記憶體)及一主記憶體416(例如，RAM)。可將軟體實施例418儲存於一電腦可讀儲存媒體306中以讀取至一資料儲存裝置414或主記憶體416中。Figure 20 shows a computer 400 of one type that can be employed in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. In one embodiment, monitor 410 can be separate from other components of computer 400 and connected to the other components via ports 422 that can correspond to ports 26 (FIG. 1), 126 (FIG. 9), and 219 (FIG. 13A). . As discussed above, the UI 422 can include wireless communication (eg, RF or IR) and hardwired ports. The computer 400 of Figure 20 can have fewer or more components to meet the needs of a particular application. As shown in FIG. 20, the computer can include one or more processors 402 including a CPU and a GPU. The computer can have one or more bus bars 420 that couple its various components. The computer can also include one or more input devices 404 (eg, a keyboard, mouse, joystick), a computer readable storage medium (CRSM) 406, a CRSM reader 408 (eg, a floppy disk drive, CD- A ROM drive), a communication interface 412 (eg, a network adapter, a data machine) for coupling to a network, and one or more data storage devices 414 (eg, a hard disk drive, an optical drive, a flash ( FLASH) and a main memory 416 (eg, RAM). The software embodiment 418 can be stored in a computer readable storage medium 306 for reading into a data storage device 414 or main memory 416.
在某些實施例中，圖1-19B之監視器中之一者可包含一電腦400且該雙檢視系統可用作一可攜式電腦。舉例而言，可將監視器12a及12b、樞轉臂18a及18b以及柱19之上部區段20(圖1)實施為一可攜式電腦單元。舉另一例而言，可將監視器112a及112b以及柱119之上部區段120(圖9)實施為一可攜式電腦單元。舉再一例而言，可將監視器242a及242b、樞轉臂244a及244b以及柱之上部區段246(圖14)實施為一可攜式電腦單元。舉又一例而言，可將監視器322a及322b以及柱321之上部區段(圖17)實施為一可攜式電腦單元。In some embodiments, one of the monitors of Figures 1-19B can include a computer 400 and the dual view system can be used as a portable computer. For example, the monitors 12a and 12b, the pivot arms 18a and 18b, and the upper section 20 of the post 19 (FIG. 1) can be implemented as a portable computer unit. As another example, monitors 112a and 112b and upper section 120 (Fig. 9) of post 119 can be implemented as a portable computer unit. As another example, monitors 242a and 242b, pivot arms 244a and 244b, and column upper section 246 (FIG. 14) can be implemented as a portable computer unit. As a further example, the monitors 322a and 322b and the upper section of the post 321 (Fig. 17) can be implemented as a portable computer unit.
應注意，每一監視器及/或柱可包含至少一個可感測監視器姿態之姿態感測器。當監視器圍繞一軸(比如13b，(圖1))旋轉180度時，所顯示之影像亦應旋轉180度。當感測監視器之姿態時，感測器可將一信號發送至一電腦以使自該電腦傳輸且於監視器上顯示之影像可適當地旋轉。作為一變化，可將一適合之控制機構(例如一按鈕)安裝於雙顯示系統上，從而允許一使用者手動旋轉該影像。It should be noted that each monitor and/or post may include at least one attitude sensor that senses the attitude of the monitor. When the monitor is rotated 180 degrees around an axis (such as 13b, (Figure 1)), the displayed image should also be rotated 180 degrees. When sensing the attitude of the monitor, the sensor can send a signal to a computer to cause the image transmitted from the computer and displayed on the monitor to rotate properly. As a variant, a suitable control mechanism (e.g., a button) can be mounted to the dual display system to allow a user to manually rotate the image.
應注意，圖1-20中之電腦系統可同時為兩個使用者提供對系統之相同存取程度且允許兩個使用者藉助一簡易螢幕樞轉及/或旋轉來面對面觀看相同螢幕單幅甚或一具體像素。It should be noted that the computer system in Figures 1-20 can provide two users with the same access level to the system at the same time and allow two users to view the same screen face-to-face or even face by face with a simple screen pivot and/or rotation. A specific pixel.
圖21A顯示圖3A中之區域「A」之一示意性側剖視圖。如圖所繪示，穿過形成於上部區段20中之孔44b(圖2中所顯示)之電纜38b可穿過形成於臂18b中之槽55及孔51至一連接器70。連接器70可包含任一適合類型之連接機構(例如80-引腳凸連接器)且嚙合其形成於框架14b中之相對物74(例如80-引腳凹連接器)。連接器74可連接至一可經由其傳送電信號之電纜38b。Fig. 21A shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a region "A" in Fig. 3A. As shown, the cable 38b passing through the aperture 44b (shown in FIG. 2) formed in the upper section 20 can pass through the slot 55 and the aperture 51 formed in the arm 18b to a connector 70. Connector 70 can include any suitable type of connection mechanism (e.g., an 80-pin male connector) and engages its counterpart 74 (e.g., an 80-pin female connector) formed in frame 14b. Connector 74 can be coupled to a cable 38b via which electrical signals can be transmitted.
可經由安裝總成60將框架14b可旋轉地安裝至樞轉臂18b，從而允許使用者沿軸13b旋轉框架14b。圖21B顯示安裝總成60之一示意性透視圖，其中為簡潔起見圖中未顯示框架14b。如圖所繪示，安裝總成60可包含一總成基座(或，簡稱基座)61，該基座藉由適合之緊固件64及一可旋轉地耦合至基座61之轉塔66而固定至樞轉臂18b。安裝總成60亦可包含一細長托架68，該托架具有藉由穿過形成於托架68中之緊固件之孔72而固定至框架14b之一平坦表面。轉塔66可相對於樞轉臂18b旋轉，從而允許框架14b圍繞一軸13b旋轉。如以上所論述，安裝總成60包含一固定至其之連接器70。應注意，樞轉臂18a及監視器12a與樞轉臂18b及監視器12b具有類似之結構。如此，本文檔中不再重複對樞轉臂18a及監視器12a之一詳細闡述。The frame 14b can be rotatably mounted to the pivot arm 18b via the mounting assembly 60, thereby allowing the user to rotate the frame 14b along the shaft 13b. Figure 21B shows a schematic perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 60, with the frame 14b not shown for clarity. As shown, the mounting assembly 60 can include an assembly base (or simply a base) 61 that is coupled to the turret 66 of the base 61 by suitable fasteners 64 and a suitable fastener 64. It is fixed to the pivot arm 18b. The mounting assembly 60 can also include an elongated bracket 68 having a flat surface secured to the frame 14b by an aperture 72 through a fastener formed in the bracket 68. The turret 66 is rotatable relative to the pivot arm 18b to allow the frame 14b to rotate about a shaft 13b. As discussed above, the mounting assembly 60 includes a connector 70 secured thereto. It should be noted that the pivot arm 18a and the monitor 12a have a similar structure to the pivot arm 18b and the monitor 12b. As such, one of the pivoting arms 18a and the monitor 12a will not be described in detail in this document.
圖21C顯示圖21A中之部分AA之一放大視圖。如圖所繪示，可使用一適合之緊固件82(例如一指撚螺釘)將框架14b(圖21B中未顯示)以可拆卸之方式緊固至安裝總成60。圖22係圖1中之監視器中之一者之一破斷底部左側透視圖，其圖解闡釋形成於框架14b中且經組態而與連接器74相同之另一凹連接器78。使用者可藉由分別將緊固件82及凸連接器70嚙合至螺紋孔76及凹連接器74中而將監視器12b以橫向模式安裝至樞轉臂18b。同樣地，使用者可藉由分別將緊固件82及凸連接器70嚙合至螺紋孔79及凹連接器78中而將監視器12b以縱向模式安裝至樞轉臂18b。圖23顯示具有兩個以縱向模式配置之監視器12a、12b之系統10之一透視圖。Figure 21C shows an enlarged view of one of the portions AA of Figure 21A. As shown, the frame 14b (not shown in FIG. 21B) can be detachably secured to the mounting assembly 60 using a suitable fastener 82 (eg, a finger screw). 22 is a perspective view of one of the monitors of FIG. 1 breaking the bottom left side view, illustrating another female connector 78 formed in the frame 14b and configured to be identical to the connector 74. The user can mount the monitor 12b to the pivot arm 18b in a landscape mode by engaging the fastener 82 and the male connector 70 into the threaded bore 76 and the female connector 74, respectively. Similarly, the user can mount the monitor 12b to the pivot arm 18b in a portrait mode by engaging the fastener 82 and the male connector 70 into the threaded bore 79 and the female connector 78, respectively. Figure 23 shows a perspective view of a system 10 having two monitors 12a, 12b configured in a portrait mode.
圖24顯示沿y-z平面截取的圖11中之區域B之一示意性剖視圖。圖25顯示安裝總成360之一示意性透視圖。為簡潔起見，圖24中未顯示監視器312b之框架314b。如圖所繪示，可經由安裝總成360將框架314b安裝至上部區段320。安裝總成360可包含一總成基座(或，簡稱基座)361，該基座藉由適合之緊固件364及一可旋轉地耦合至基座361以圍繞軸313b相對於基座361旋轉之轉塔366而緊固至上部區段320。安裝總成360亦可包含一細長托架358，該托架具有一對形成於其兩端處之銷353及一對以樞轉方式附接至銷353之鉸鏈機構350。每一鉸鏈機構350可圍繞z軸相對於托架358旋轉且包含以樞轉方式固持銷353之關節354及一緊固至關節354之葉352。葉352可具有孔356以使用於將框架314b緊固至葉352之緊固件可穿過該等孔。Figure 24 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a region B in Figure 11 taken along the y-z plane. Figure 25 shows a schematic perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 360. For the sake of brevity, the frame 314b of the monitor 312b is not shown in FIG. As shown, the frame 314b can be mounted to the upper section 320 via the mounting assembly 360. The mounting assembly 360 can include an assembly base (or simply base) 361 that is rotatably coupled to the base 361 by a suitable fastener 364 for rotation about the shaft 313b relative to the base 361. The turret 366 is fastened to the upper section 320. The mounting assembly 360 can also include an elongated bracket 358 having a pair of pins 353 formed at both ends thereof and a pair of hinge mechanisms 350 pivotally attached to the pins 353. Each hinge mechanism 350 is rotatable relative to the bracket 358 about the z-axis and includes a joint 354 that pivotally retains the pin 353 and a leaf 352 that is secured to the joint 354. The leaf 352 can have an aperture 356 through which fasteners used to secure the frame 314b to the leaf 352 can pass.
上部區段320可包含一孔332，自上部區段320延伸之電纜338穿過該孔。連接至電纜338之一個端的係欲嚙合至一凹連接器372中之一凸連接器370。凹連接器372亦連接至電信號穿過其之一電纜。電纜338、374可向監視器312b提供電力及/或各種電信號，例如視訊/音訊信號。The upper section 320 can include an aperture 332 through which the cable 338 extending from the upper section 320 passes. A tie to one end of the cable 338 is intended to engage a male connector 370 in a female connector 372. The female connector 372 is also connected to an electrical signal through one of the cables. Cables 338, 374 can provide power and/or various electrical signals, such as video/audio signals, to monitor 312b.
圖26係根據本發明之一雙檢視系統420之一替代實施例之一破斷部分剖視前視圖。圖27係圖26中之安裝總成440之一透視圖。系統420類似於圖1中之系統10，其中差異在於：安裝總成440具有一與總成60之結構不同之結構。如圖所繪示，系統420包含：兩個監視器422a及422b；兩個樞轉臂424a及424b，其分別以樞轉方式緊固至監視器422a及422b；及一柱426，樞轉臂424a及424b以樞轉方式緊固至該柱。樞轉臂424a及424b可分別圍繞穿過鉸鏈機構452之銷470之軸428a及428b樞轉。監視器422a及422b可分別圍繞軸430a及430b相對於樞轉臂424a及424b旋轉。Figure 26 is a fragmentary cross-sectional front elevational view of one of the alternative embodiments of a dual view system 420 in accordance with the present invention. 27 is a perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies 440 of FIG. System 420 is similar to system 10 in FIG. 1 with the difference that mounting assembly 440 has a different configuration than assembly 60. As shown, the system 420 includes: two monitors 422a and 422b; two pivot arms 424a and 424b that are pivotally fastened to the monitors 422a and 422b, respectively; and a post 426, pivot arm 424a and 424b are pivotally fastened to the column. Pivot arms 424a and 424b are pivotable about axes 428a and 428b of pin 470 through hinge mechanism 452, respectively. Monitors 422a and 422b are rotatable relative to pivot arms 424a and 424b about axes 430a and 430b, respectively.
如圖27中所繪示，安裝總成440包含一第一圓筒形部件442及一可旋轉地緊固至該第一圓筒形部件之第二圓筒形部件444。兩個臂或托架450具有緊固至第一圓筒形部件442之近端及具有形成於其中之孔454之遠端。適合之緊固件456可用於將該等托架之遠端緊固至兩個鉸鏈機構452。更具體而言，鉸鏈機構452包含一緊固至柱426之銷470及一葉453，托架450之遠端藉由緊固件456而緊固至該葉。為簡明起見，圖15中僅顯示一個鉸鏈機構。然而，熟習此項技術者應明瞭，可將一類似之鉸鏈機構緊固至另一托架450之遠端。托架450可具有額外孔455，用於將該等托架緊固至鉸鏈臂424b(或424a)之緊固件穿過該等額外孔。第二圓筒形部件444可具有兩個緊固至其之臂或托架460。托架460具有孔462，用於將托架460緊固至監視器422b(或422a)之緊固件穿過該等孔。As shown in Figure 27, the mounting assembly 440 includes a first cylindrical member 442 and a second cylindrical member 444 that is rotatably secured to the first cylindrical member. The two arms or brackets 450 have a proximal end that is secured to the first cylindrical member 442 and has a distal end formed therein. A suitable fastener 456 can be used to secure the distal ends of the brackets to the two hinge mechanisms 452. More specifically, the hinge mechanism 452 includes a pin 470 secured to the post 426 and a leaf 453 to which the distal end of the bracket 450 is fastened by fasteners 456. For the sake of simplicity, only one hinge mechanism is shown in FIG. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a similar hinge mechanism can be secured to the distal end of another bracket 450. The bracket 450 can have additional apertures 455 through which fasteners for fastening the brackets to the hinge arms 424b (or 424a) pass. The second cylindrical member 444 can have two arms or brackets 460 fastened thereto. Bracket 460 has apertures 462 through which fasteners for securing bracket 460 to monitor 422b (or 422a) pass.
應注意，第一及第二圓筒形部件442、444具有一延伸該等部構件之整個長度之孔464，亦即，圓筒形部件442、444係大體中空圓柱體。用於向監視器422b提供電力及/或各種電信號(例如，視訊/音訊及麥克風信號)之一電纜465可穿過形成於圓筒形部件442、444中之孔464。It should be noted that the first and second cylindrical members 442, 444 have a bore 464 that extends the entire length of the members, that is, the cylindrical members 442, 444 are generally hollow cylinders. One of the cables 465 for providing power and/or various electrical signals (e.g., video/audio and microphone signals) to the monitor 422b can pass through apertures 464 formed in the cylindrical members 442, 444.
儘管上文已依據數個替代實施例闡述了本發明，但預期在熟習此項技術者閱讀完本揭示內容後，其他改動或修改將變得顯而易見。因此意欲將本揭示內容視為具有圖解闡釋性而非限定性，且將隨附申請專利範圍解釋為包含歸屬於本發明之真實精神及範疇內之所有此等改動、修改及實施例。Although the present invention has been described in terms of a number of alternative embodiments, it will be apparent that those skilled in the <RTIgt; The disclosure is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention is intended to be
7．．．電腦7. . . computer
8．．．鍵盤8. . . keyboard
9．．．滑鼠9. . . mouse
10．．．系統10. . . system
11a．．．軸11a. . . axis
11b．．．軸11b. . . axis
12a．．．監視器12a. . . Monitor
12b．．．監視器12b. . . Monitor
13a．．．軸13a. . . axis
13b．．．軸13b. . . axis
14a．．．框架14a. . . frame
14b．．．框架14b. . . frame
16a．．．顯示螢幕16a. . . Display screen
16b．．．顯示螢幕16b. . . Display screen
18a．．．樞轉臂18a. . . Pivot arm
18b．．．樞轉臂18b. . . Pivot arm
19．．．柱19. . . column
20．．．上部區段20. . . Upper section
22．．．下部區段twenty two. . . Lower section
24．．．基座twenty four. . . Pedestal
25a．．．揚聲器25a. . . speaker
25b．．．揚聲器25b. . . speaker
26．．．埠26. . . port
28a．．．控制按鈕28a. . . control button
28b．．．控制按鈕28b. . . control button
31．．．肩部31. . . Shoulder
32．．．中空部分32. . . Hollow part
38b．．．電纜38b. . . cable
41．．．槽41. . . groove
44b．．．孔44b. . . hole
51．．．孔51. . . hole
52．．．空腔52. . . Cavity
55．．．槽55. . . groove
60．．．安裝總成60. . . Installation assembly
61．．．總成基座61. . . Assembly base
62．．．空腔62. . . Cavity
64．．．緊固件64. . . fastener
66．．．轉塔66. . . Turret
68．．．托架68. . . bracket
70．．．凸連接器(槽)70. . . Convex connector
72．．．孔72. . . hole
74．．．凹連接器(柱)74. . . Concave connector (column)
75．．．上部區段75. . . Upper section
76．．．螺紋孔(下部區段)76. . . Threaded hole (lower section)
77．．．螺紋孔77. . . Threaded hole
78．．．旋鈕(凹連接器)78. . . Knob (concave connector)
79．．．螺紋孔79. . . Threaded hole
81．．．上部部分81. . . Upper part
85．．．上部區段85. . . Upper section
88．．．上部區段88. . . Upper section
91．．．空腔91. . . Cavity
92．．．樞轉臂92. . . Pivot arm
93．．．樞轉桿93. . . Pivot rod
96．．．樞轉總成96. . . Pivot assembly
97．．．柱97. . . column
107．．．基座107. . . Pedestal
108．．．接收器108. . . receiver
109．．．電腦109. . . computer
110．．．系統110. . . system
112a．．．監視器112a. . . Monitor
112b．．．監視器112b. . . Monitor
114b．．．框架114b. . . frame
119．．．柱119. . . column
120．．．上部區段120. . . Upper section
122．．．下部區段122. . . Lower section
126．．．埠126. . . port
160．．．安裝總成160. . . Installation assembly
260．．．安裝總成260. . . Installation assembly
262．．．第一圓筒形部件262. . . First cylindrical part
264．．．第二圓筒形部件264. . . Second cylindrical member
270．．．托架270. . . bracket
272．．．鉸鏈機構272. . . Hinge mechanism
273．．．葉273. . . leaf
274．．．孔274. . . hole
275．．．孔275. . . hole
276．．．緊固件276. . . fastener
280．．．柱或支架總成(托架)280. . . Column or bracket assembly (bracket)
282．．．孔282. . . hole
284．．．孔284. . . hole
285．．．電纜285. . . cable
290．．．銷290. . . pin
312．．．翼形件312. . . Wing
313b．．．安裝總成313b. . . Installation assembly
314b．．．框架314b. . . frame
320．．．雙檢視系統(上部區段)320. . . Dual view system (upper section)
321．．．柱321. . . column
322a．．．監視器322a. . . Monitor
322b．．．監視器322b. . . Monitor
323．．．基座323. . . Pedestal
332．．．孔332. . . hole
338．．．電纜338. . . cable
340．．．雙檢視系統340. . . Double inspection system
342a．．．監視器342a. . . Monitor
342b．．．監視器342b. . . Monitor
344a．．．框架344a. . . frame
344b．．．框架344b. . . frame
346a．．．顯示螢幕346a. . . Display screen
346b．．．顯示螢幕346b. . . Display screen
348a．．．樞轉臂348a. . . Pivot arm
348b．．．樞轉臂348b. . . Pivot arm
349．．．柱349. . . column
350．．．上部區段(鉸鏈機構)350. . . Upper section (hinge mechanism)
352．．．下部區段(葉)352. . . Lower section (leaf)
353．．．銷353. . . pin
354．．．基座(關節)354. . . Pedestal (joint)
356．．．孔356. . . hole
358．．．托架358. . . bracket
360．．．引導軌(安裝總成)360. . . Guide rail (installation assembly)
361．．．凸部(總成基座)361. . . Convex (assembly base)
362．．．凹陷362. . . Depression
364．．．緊固件364. . . fastener
366．．．轉塔366. . . Turret
370．．．凸連接器370. . . Convex connector
372．．．凹連接器372. . . Concave connector
374．．．電纜374. . . cable
381．．．孔381. . . hole
383．．．球頭彈簧柱塞383. . . Ball spring plunger
385．．．槽385. . . groove
390．．．安裝總成390. . . Installation assembly
400．．．電腦400. . . computer
402．．．處理器402. . . processor
404．．．輸入裝置404. . . Input device
406．．．電腦可讀儲存媒體(CRSM)406. . . Computer readable storage media (CRSM)
408．．．CRSM讀取機408. . . CRSM reader
410．．．監視器410. . . Monitor
412．．．通信介面412. . . Communication interface
414．．．資料儲存裝置414. . . Data storage device
416．．．主記憶體416. . . Main memory
418．．．軟體實施例418. . . Software embodiment
420．．．雙檢視系統(匯流排)420. . . Double inspection system (bus bar)
422．．．埠422. . . port
422a．．．監視器422a. . . Monitor
422b．．．監視器422b. . . Monitor
424b．．．樞轉臂(鉸鏈臂)424b. . . Pivot arm (hinge arm)
424a．．．樞轉臂(鉸鏈臂)424a. . . Pivot arm (hinge arm)
426．．．柱426. . . column
440．．．安裝總成440. . . Installation assembly
442．．．第一圓筒形部件442. . . First cylindrical part
444．．．第二圓筒形部件444. . . Second cylindrical member
450．．．托架450. . . bracket
452．．．鉸鏈機構452. . . Hinge mechanism
453．．．葉453. . . leaf
454．．．孔454. . . hole
455．．．孔455. . . hole
456．．．緊固件456. . . fastener
460．．．托架460. . . bracket
462．．．孔462. . . hole
464．．．孔464. . . hole
465．．．電纜465. . . cable
470．．．銷470. . . pin
圖1顯示一根據本發明之一個實施例之一雙檢視系統之透視圖；Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a dual view system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
圖2係為圖1中描繪之系統之一柱之一分解透視圖；Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of one of the columns of the system depicted in Figure 1;
圖3A顯示圖1中之系統之一樞轉臂及一監視器之一示意性透視圖；Figure 3A shows a schematic perspective view of one of the pivoting arms and a monitor of the system of Figure 1;
圖3B顯示圖3A中之樞轉臂之另一示意性透視圖；Figure 3B shows another schematic perspective view of the pivot arm of Figure 3A;
圖4顯示沿線4-4截取的圖3B中之樞轉臂之一示意性剖視圖；Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the pivot arm of Figure 3B taken along line 4-4;
圖5A顯示圖3A中之區域A之一示意性側剖視圖；Figure 5A shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a region A in Figure 3A;
圖5B顯示圖5A中之安裝總成之一示意性透視圖；Figure 5B shows a schematic perspective view of the mounting assembly of Figure 5A;
圖6A顯示一根據本發明之可用於圖1之系統中之一類型之一柱之另一實施例之示意性分解透視圖；Figure 6A shows a schematic exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a column of one type that can be used in the system of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention;
圖6B顯示一根據本發明之可用於圖1之系統中之一類型之一柱之另一實施例之示意性分解透視圖；Figure 6B shows a schematic exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a column of one type that can be used in the system of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention;
圖7顯示一根據本發明之可用於圖1之系統中之一類型之一柱之又一實施例之示意性透視圖；Figure 7 shows a schematic perspective view of yet another embodiment of a column of one type that can be used in the system of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention;
圖8A顯示一根據本發明之可用於圖1之系統中之一類型之一樞轉臂之一實施例之示意性透視圖；Figure 8A shows a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of a pivot arm of one type that can be used in the system of Figure 1 in accordance with the present invention;
圖8B顯示沿線8B-8B截取的圖8A中之樞轉臂之一示意性剖視圖；Figure 8B shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the pivot arm of Figure 8A taken along line 8B-8B;
圖9顯示一根據本發明另一實施例之一雙檢視系統之透視圖；Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a dual view system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
圖10顯示圖9中之區域B之一示意性剖視圖；Figure 10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a region B in Figure 9;
圖11顯示圖10中之安裝總成之一示意性透視圖；Figure 11 shows a schematic perspective view of the mounting assembly of Figure 10;
圖12係一根據本發明之可用於一雙檢視系統之一類型之一基座之一實施例之透視圖；Figure 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a base that can be used in one of a pair of inspection systems in accordance with the present invention;
圖13A係一根據本發明之一柱或支架總成之另一實施例之分解透視圖；Figure 13A is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a post or bracket assembly in accordance with the present invention;
圖13B係一根據本發明之一柱或支架總成之再一實施例之分解透視圖；Figure 13B is an exploded perspective view of still another embodiment of a column or bracket assembly in accordance with the present invention;
圖14係一根據本發明之一雙檢視系統之一替代實施例之破斷部分剖視前視圖；Figure 14 is a cross-sectional front elevational view, partly broken away, of an alternative embodiment of a dual inspection system in accordance with the present invention;
圖15係圖14中之一安裝總成之一透視圖；Figure 15 is a perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies of Figure 14;
圖16A係一根據本發明之一雙檢視系統之另一替代實施例之破斷局部剖視前視圖；Figure 16A is a broken partial cross-sectional front elevational view of another alternative embodiment of a dual view system in accordance with the present invention;
圖16B係圖16A之雙檢視系統中之一鉸鏈機構之一實施例之一分解圖；Figure 16B is an exploded view of one embodiment of a hinge mechanism in the dual view system of Figure 16A;
圖17顯示一根據本發明再一實施例之一雙檢視系統之透視圖；Figure 17 shows a perspective view of a dual inspection system in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention;
圖18顯示一根據本發明另一實施例之一雙檢視系統之透視圖；Figure 18 shows a perspective view of a dual view system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
圖19A顯示圖18中之系統之一樞轉臂及一監視器之一示意性透視圖；Figure 19A shows a schematic perspective view of one of the pivoting arms and a monitor of the system of Figure 18;
圖19B顯示圖18中之一樞轉臂及一監視器之另一示意性透視圖；且Figure 19B shows another schematic perspective view of one of the pivoting arms and a monitor of Figure 18;
圖20顯示一根據本發明之可採用之一類型之一電腦之實施例。Figure 20 shows an embodiment of a computer of one type that can be employed in accordance with the present invention.
圖21A顯示圖3A中之區域A之一示意性側剖視圖；Figure 21A shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a region A in Figure 3A;
圖21B顯示圖21A中之安裝總成之一示意性透視圖；Figure 21B shows a schematic perspective view of the mounting assembly of Figure 21A;
圖21C顯示圖21A中之部分AA之一放大視圖；Figure 21C shows an enlarged view of one of the portions AA of Figure 21A;
圖22係監視器中之一者之一破斷底部左側透視圖；Figure 22 is a perspective view of one of the monitors breaking the bottom left side perspective view;
圖23顯示具有配置成縱向定向之監視器之系統之一示意性透視圖；Figure 23 shows a schematic perspective view of a system having a monitor configured for longitudinal orientation;
圖24顯示圖23中之區域B之一示意性剖視圖；Figure 24 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a region B in Figure 23;
圖25顯示圖25中之安裝總成之一示意性透視圖；Figure 25 shows a schematic perspective view of the mounting assembly of Figure 25;
圖26係一根據本發明之一雙檢視系統之一替代實施例之破斷部分剖視前視圖；及Figure 26 is a front elevational view, partly broken away, of an alternative embodiment of a dual view system in accordance with the present invention;
圖27係圖26中之一安裝總成之一透視圖。Figure 27 is a perspective view of one of the mounting assemblies of Figure 26.
7．．．電腦7. . . computer
8．．．鍵盤8. . . keyboard
9．．．滑鼠9. . . mouse
10．．．系統10. . . system
11a．．．軸11a. . . axis
11b．．．軸11b. . . axis
12a．．．監視器12a. . . Monitor
12b．．．監視器12b. . . Monitor
13a．．．軸13a. . . axis
13b．．．軸13b. . . axis
14a．．．框架14a. . . frame
14b．．．框架14b. . . frame
16a．．．顯示螢幕16a. . . Display screen
16b．．．顯示螢幕16b. . . Display screen
18a．．．樞轉臂18a. . . Pivot arm
18b．．．樞轉臂18b. . . Pivot arm
19．．．柱19. . . column
20．．．上部區段20. . . Upper section
22．．．下部區段twenty two. . . Lower section
24．．．基座twenty four. . . Pedestal
25a．．．揚聲器25a. . . speaker
25b．．．揚聲器25b. . . speaker
26．．．埠26. . . port
28a．．．控制按鈕28a. . . control button
28b．．．控制按鈕28b. . . control button
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