Patent ID: 6532146
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A display apparatus comprising: a device enclosure supporting a front panel; and a monitor housing supporting a first monitor screen, the monitor housing pivotally engaged with the device enclosure, and enabled for pivotal movement between a closed position wherein the first monitor screen is approximately parallel to front panel, and an open position, placing the first monitor screen at an angle to the front panel; a sliding assembly supporting a second monitor screen disposed in parallel to, and behind the first monitor screen, the sliding assembly enabled for sliding movement between a concealed position within the monitor housing and a viewing position lateral to the monitor housing enabling viewing of the first and the second monitor screens simultaneously from a common viewing position; the monitor housing providing a first low friction means and the second monitor screen providing a second low friction means, the first and second low friction means in sliding contact for moving the second monitor screen with low effort; a pair of latches engaging indentations in the second monitor screen on an upper and a lower edge thereof for enabling the second monitor screen to be fixedly engaged with the monitor housing when the second monitor screen is in the fully retracted position and when the second monitor screen is in the fully extended position.