公开(公告)号：US20130181104A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13784354

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： John Ternus ,  Eric Knopf ,  Sean Corbin ,  Brett Degner ,  Danielle De Iuliis ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Amy Aimei Han ,  Michael David Hillman ,  Daniel Lynn McBroom ,  Michael David McBroom ,  Brian Thomas Sudderth

IPC: F16M13/02

CPC classification number: F16M13/022 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M2200/041 ,  F16M2200/08 ,  Y10S248/923 ,  Y10T16/533 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: 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.