Patent ID: 7210662
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
1. A display device adapted to be fixed on a supporting surface, said display device comprising: a display panel having a front surface for display, a rear surface, and two opposite lateral sides; a supporting unit including a mounting seat adapted to be mounted fixedly on the supporting surface, and a foldable suspension arm having a first end connected pivotally to said mounting seat, and a second end opposite to said first end and attached to said rear surface of said display panel, said suspension arm including a plurality of suspension arm sections, each of which is connected pivotally to an adjacent one of said suspension arm sections such that said second end of said suspension arm is movable relative to said first end of said suspension arm; and a universal joint that includes a supporting seat mounted fixedly on said rear surface of said display panel and having a ball groove, and a ball body fixed to said second end of said suspension arm and received fittingly and rotatably within said ball groove in said supporting seat; wherein said supporting seat is designed as a suction cup, and includes a cup portion attached to said rear surface of said display panel using a suction force, a head portion, and a neck portion disposed between said cup portion and said head portion, said ball groove being formed in said head portion, said display panel including a pair of clamping strips, each of which has two opposite ends that are fastened respectively to said lateral sides of said display panel, said neck portion being clamped between said clamping strips so as to retain said display panel on said suspension arm even when said cup portion is removed from said rear surface of said display panel.