Background

[0001] Display systems can include a display panel or monitor and a fixed structure to mount the monitor such as a monitor stand. In one example, a display system can be implemented to view an output of an information handling system, such as a computing device.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0002] Figure 1 A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example monitor stand having a base portion, a handle, and a plate, wherein monitor stand is in a condensed position in which the handle is a in a first position and the plate is tucked into the base portion.

[0003] Figure 1 B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example monitor stand of Figure 1 A wherein the monitor stand is an expanded position in which the handle is in a second position and the plate is extended from the base portion. [0004] Figure 2A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example display system including features of the monitor stand of Figures 1 A and 1 B and in a condensed position.

[0005] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example display system of Figure 2A in an expanded position.

[0006] Figure 3A is a schematic diagram illustrating another example display system including features of the monitor stand of Figures 1A and 1B and in a condensed position.

[0007] Figure 3B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example display system of Figure 3A with the monitor stand in an expanded position. [0008] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example handle of Figure 1 A from a first perspective, wherein the example handle can be included in the example display system of Figures 3A and 3B.

[0009] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example handle of Figure 4A from a second perspective.

[0010] Figure 5A is an exploded schematic diagram illustrating an example base portion of Figure 3A from another perspective and the example handle of Figure 4A, wherein the example base portion can be included in the example display system of Figures 3A and 3B.

[0011] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example base portion and example handle of Figure 5A, with the example handle installed in the example base portion in a partially assembled support of a monitor stand.

[0012] Figure 6A is schematic diagram of an example plate of the display system of Figures 3A and 3B from a first perspective illustrating a first major surface of the plate.

[0013] Figure 6B is schematic diagram of the example plate of Figure 6A from a second perspective illustrating a second major surface of the plate.

[0014] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of an assembled monitor stand of Figure 3A in the condensed position from the another perspective.

[0015] Figure 8A is schematic diagram illustrating the display system of Figure 3A in the another perspective with the plates in phantom in the condensed position.

[0016] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the display system of Figure 8A with the plates in phantom in the expanded position.

[0017] Figure 9A is a schematic diagram illustrating the example display system of Figure 2A in a condensed position.

[0018] Figure 9B is a schematic diagram illustrating the example display system of Figure 9A in an expanded position.

Detailed Description [0019] Display systems can include a monitor and a monitor stand. The monitor is an output device that can be used to display information in a pictorial form. The monitor often comprises a visual display panel, circuitry, casing, a power supply, and a signal input that can include a power input and a data input. In one example, the monitor can include a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) with LED (light-emitting diode) backlighting or include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel. Data signals can be provided to the monitor via various standard or proprietary connectors including an HDMI (High- Definition Multimedia Interface) cable coupled to a computing device or to an antenna. Monitors may also include cameras, microphones, and a touchscreen. Monitors can include computer monitors and television sets. For example, a television set may further include an integrated television tuner and speakers. Additionally, monitors can be included into computing devices, such as in an all- in-one computer that includes a display panel and computing device hardware included in a case, a tablet, a laptop, and a consumer electronic computing device such as a video game player.

[0020] A monitor stand can be used to apply the monitor in an environment. In one example, the monitor stand maintains the monitor in an upright position on a structure surface, such as on a desktop, table, and floor, and, in some examples, the monitor stand can lift or position the monitor at a selected viewing height or viewing angle. In one example, a monitor stand can include a base that can interface with the structure surface. The base is attached to an upstanding arm that can be coupled to the monitor. The monitor stand can be coupled to the monitor via a proprietary mount or the monitor may be adapted to use a standard mount, such as a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount. In some examples, a monitor stand may be adapted to mount to various monitors having an assortment of sizes, aspect ratios, and weights. [0021] Monitor stands can be coupled to various sizes of monitors to apply support. Some monitor stands are apt for larger monitor and provide a broad base of support, while some monitor stands are apt for smaller monitors and provide a less broad base that can be used in areas with less room for the display system and occupy less room during storage.

[0022] Figures 1 A and 1 B illustrate a monitor stand 100. In one example, the monitor stand 100 may be mounted to a monitor as part of a display system and disposed on a structure surface such as a desktop, table, or floor. The monitor stand 100 includes a base portion 102, a handle 104 coupled to the base portion 102, and a plate 106 coupled to the base portion 102 and the handle 104.

[0023] The base portion 102 includes a support side 108. In one example, the support side 108 can interface with the plate 106, wherein the plate is disposed between the support side 108 and the structure surface of a structure on which the display system is disposed. In one example, the support surface 108 can include a generally planar or flat profile, such as a generally planar or flat major surface including a generally planar or flat profile to interface with plate 106. For instance, the support side 108 can be provided on the underside of the base portion 102 and opposite the base portion from an upstanding arm (indicated in phantom) on which a monitor (not shown) is mounted. In one example, the support surface is a flat surface. In another example, the support surface can include ridges or edges of a wall arranged in a generally flat or planar profile. The base portion 102 and plate 106 in Figures 1A and 1 B, and corresponding features throughout the Figures and disclosure are presented as rectangular for illustration. The features of the monitor stands and display systems of the disclosure can be implemented as other shapes as matching base portion and plate or otherwise as well.

[0024] The handle 104 includes an end portion 110. The handle 104 is movable with respect to the base portion 102. For example, the handle 104 is extendable and retractable from the base portion 102, such as between a first position 112 relative to the base portion 102 as illustrated in Figure 1A in which the end portion 110 is proximate the base portion 102 and a second position 114 relative to the base portion as illustrated in Figure 1 B in which the end portion 110 is distal from the base portion 102. For example, a user may grip the end portion 110 and move the handle 102 from the first position 112 to the second position 114 relative to the base portion 102 and from the second position 114 to the first position 112 relative to the base portion 102.

[0025] The plate 106 is coupled to the base portion 102 and is parallel to the support side 108. The plate 106 is also operably coupled to the handle 104 so as to move with respect to the base portion 102 as the handle 104 is extended to the second position 114 or retracted to the first position 112. In the illustrated example, the plate 106 is movably coupled to the base portion 102 so as to be tucked into the base portion 102, as illustrated in Figure 1 A, such as tucked under the support side 108, and so as to be extended from the base portion 102, as illustrated in Figure 1 B. In one example, the plate 106 is pivotably coupled to the base portion 102. The monitor stand 100 is transitionable from a condensed position 116 illustrated in Figure 1 A to an expanded position 118 illustrated in Figure 1 B. In the condensed position 116 of Figure 1A, the handle 104 is retracted in the first position 112 with the end portion 110 proximate the base portion 102 and the plate 106 is pivotably tucked into the base portion 102, such as under the support surface 108. In the expanded position 118 of Figure 1 B, the handle 104 is extended in the second position 114 with the end portion 110 distal from the base portion 102 and the plate is pivotally extended from the base portion 102. For example, the monitor stand 100 can be coupled to a monitor of a given size, weight, or dimensions, the monitor can be adjusted to a selected position, such as height, tilt with respect to the monitor stand 100, and the monitor stand 100 can be adapted into the condensed position 116 or the expanded position 118 to provide a selected amount of support and stability on the structure surface. In the condensed position 116, the plate 106 and base portion 102 are stacked together, such as the plate 106 is underneath the base portion 102 when the monitor stand 100 is disposed on the structure surface. As the plate 106 is pivoted away from the base portion 102 in the expanded position 118, less surface area of the plate 106 is disposed underneath the base portion 102, in the example, than in the condensed position 116, and more surface area of the monitor stand 100 is available to engage the structure surface. [0026] Figures 2A and 2B illustrate a display system 200 that can include features of the monitor stand 100. The display system 200 can include a monitor stand 220 operably coupled to a monitor 222 such as via a proprietary mount or a standard mount. In one example, the monitor 222 can include a display panel, circuitry, casing, a power supply, and a signal input that can include a power input and a data input. In other examples, the monitor 222 can include additional hardware and features such as an all-in-one computer that includes a central processing unit and computer storage. In another example, the monitor 222 can include a standalone device such as a tablet or laptop that is attached to the monitor stand 220 to form the display system 200. In one example, the monitor stand 220 includes a support 224 coupled to an upstanding arm 226. The support 224 can engage the structure surface and the upstanding arm 226 can be mounted to the monitor 222. In some examples, the monitor stand can be readily coupled to and released from a monitor, and in other examples the monitor stand and monitor are incorporated together so as not to be readily releasable from each other.

[0027] The support 224 of the monitor stand 220 includes a base portion 202, a handle 204 coupled to the base portion 202, and a plate 206 coupled to the base portion 202 and the handle 204. The base portion 202 includes a support side 208 that can interface with the plate 206 such that the plate 206 is disposed between the support side 208 and the structure surface. In the example, the support side 208 is disposed opposite the support 224 from the upstanding arm 226. The handle 204 includes an end portion 210 and is movable with respect to the base portion 202, such as extendable and retractable from the base portion 202 between a first position 212 relative to the base portion 202 as illustrated in Figure 2A and a second position 214 relative to the base portion 202 as illustrated in Figure 2B.

[0028] The plate 206 is coupled to the base portion 202 and is parallel to the support side 208. The plate 206 is also operably coupled to the handle 204 so as to move with respect to the base portion 202 as the handle 204 is extended to the second position 214 or retracted to the first position 212. In the illustrated example, the plate 206 is movably coupled to the base portion 202 so as to be tucked into the base portion 202, as illustrated in Figure 2A, such as tucked under the support side 208, and so as to be extended from the base portion 202, as illustrated in Figure 2B. In one example, the plate 206 is pivotably coupled to the base portion 202. The display system 200 is transitionable from a condensed position 216 illustrated in Figure 2A to an expanded position 218 illustrated in Figure 2B. In the condensed position 216 of Figure 2A, the handle 204 is retracted in the first position 212 with the end portion 210 proximate the base portion 202 and the plate 206 is pivotably tucked into the base portion 202, such as under the support surface 208. In the expanded position 218 of Figure 2B, the handle 204 is extended in the second position 214 with the end portion 210 distal from the base portion 202 and the plate is pivotally extended from the base portion 202.

[0029] In the illustrated example, the support 224 of the monitor stand 220 includes a lateral side 230 and a longitudinal side 232 adjacent to the lateral side 230. In the illustrated example, the lateral side 230 can be coextensive with the rear of the monitor 222, such as the side of the monitor 222 opposite the display surface to interface with the user. In other examples, lateral side 230 can be coextensive with the front of the monitor, i.e., the side having the display surface to interface with the user. The handle 204 is slidably extendable and retractable into the base portion 202 from the lateral side 230. For example, the handle 204 is slidably attached to the support 224, such as to the base portion 202, to be extended and retracted from the lateral side 230 along a longitudinal axis 225. The plate 206 is pivotably attached to the base portion 202 so as to pivotably extend from the longitudinal side 232 as the monitor stand 220 transitions from the condensed position 216 to the expanded position 218 and to pivotably tuck into the longitudinal side 232 as the monitor stand 220 transitions from the expanded position 218 to the condensed position 216. The plate 206 pivots with respect to the base portion about pivot axis 227. In the example, the pivot axis 227 is generally perpendicular to the support side 208 and to a plane of the longitudinal axis 225. As indicated in the illustrated example, the expanded position 218 provides for more surface area of the support 224 to contact the structure surface from the longitudinal side 232 as well as the lateral side 230.

[0030] Figures 3A and 3B illustrate a display system 300 that can include features of the monitor stand 100 and display system 200. The display system 300 can include a monitor stand 320 operably coupled to a monitor 322 such as via a proprietary mount or a standard mount. In one example, the monitor 322 can include a display panel, circuitry, casing, a power supply, and a signal input that can include a power input and a data input. In other examples, the monitor 322 can include additional hardware and features. In one example, the monitor stand 320 includes a support 324 coupled to an upstanding arm 326. The support 324 can engage the structure surface and the upstanding arm 326 can be mounted to the monitor 322.

[0031] The support 324 of the monitor stand 320 includes a base portion 302, a handle 304 coupled to the base portion 302, and a plurality of plates 306a, 306b (referred to collectively as plates 306) coupled to the base portion 302 and the handle 304. In the illustrated example, the support 324 includes two plates 306a and 306b. The base portion 302 includes a support side 308 that can interface with the plates 306. In the example, the support side 308 is disposed opposite the support 324 from the upstanding arm 326. The handle 304 includes an end portion 310 and is movable with respect to the base portion 302, such as extendable and retractable from the base portion 302 between a first position 312 relative to the base portion 302 as illustrated in Figure 3A and a second position 314 relative to the base portion 302 as illustrated in Figure 3B.

[0032] The plurality of plates 306 are coupled to the base portion 302 and are parallel to the support side 308. The plates 306 are also operably coupled to the handle 304 so as to move with respect to the base portion 302 as the handle 304 is extended to the second position 314 or retracted to the first position 312. In the illustrated example, the plates 306 are movably coupled to the base portion 302 so as to be tucked into the base portion 302, as illustrated in Figure 3A, such as tucked under the support side 308, and so as to be extended from the base portion 302, as illustrated in Figure 3B. In one example, the plates 306 are pivotably coupled to the base portion 302. For example, each plate 306a, 306b is pivotably coupled to the base portion 302. The display system 300 is transitionable from a condensed position 316 illustrated in Figure 3A to an expanded position 318 illustrated in Figure 2B. In the condensed position 316 of Figure 3A, the handle 304 is retracted in the first position 312 with the end portion 310 proximate the base portion 302 and the plates 306 are each pivotably tucked into the base portion 302, such as under the support side 308. In the expanded position 318 of Figure 3B, the handle 304 is extended in the second position 314 with the end portion 310 distal from the base portion 302 and the plates 306 are each pivotally extended from the base portion 302.

[0033] In the illustrated example, the support 324 of the monitor stand 320 includes a lateral side 330 and a plurality of longitudinal sides 332a, 332b (referred to collectively as longitudinal sides 332) adjacent to the lateral side 330 and opposite from each other. The illustrated example includes two longitudinal sides 332a and 332b adjacent the lateral side 330 and opposite each other. In the illustrated example, the lateral side 330 can be coextensive with the rear of the monitor 322, such as the side of the monitor 322 opposite the display surface to interface with the user. In other examples, lateral side can be coextensive with the front of the monitor, i.e., the side having the display surface to interface with the user. The handle 304 is slidably extendable and retractable into the base portion 302 from the lateral side 330. For example, the handle 304 is slidably attached to the support 324, such as to the base portion 302, to be extended and retracted from the lateral side 330 along an axis, such as a longitudinal axis 305 extending from the lateral side 330. The plates 306 are pivotably attached to the base portion 302 so as to pivotably extend from the longitudinal sides 332 as the monitor stand 320 transitions from the condensed position 316 to the expanded position 318 and to pivotably tuck into the longitudinal sides 332 as the monitor stand 320 transitions from the expanded position 318 to the condensed position 316. For example, as the handle 304 is extended from the lateral side 330, the first plate 306a pivotally extends from the first longitudinal side 332a of the base portion 302 and the second plate 306b pivotally extends from the second longitudinal side 332b of the base portion 302 into the expanded position 318 as illustrated. As the handle 304 is retracted to the lateral side 330, the first plate 306a pivotally tucks into the first longitudinal side 332a of the base portion 302 and the second plate 306b pivotally tucks into the second longitudinal side 332b of the base portion 302 into the condensed position 318 as illustrated.

[0034] Handle 304 can include one handle operably coupled to the plates 306 to tuck the plates 306 into the base portion 302 and to extend the plates from the base portion 302 as illustrated. In the illustrated example, one handle 304 moves the plurality of plates 306 together. For instance, as the handle 304 is extended from the lateral side, both plates 306 extend from the base portion 302, and as the handle 304 is retracted into the lateral side, both plates 306 tuck into the base portion 302. In another example, the handle 304 can include a plurality of handles, such as a first handle coupled to the first plate 306a and a second handle coupled to the second plate 306b, to independently or separately move the plates 306. For example, a first handle can be extended from the base portion to pivotably extend the first plate 306a from the base portion while a second handle is retracted into the base portion to tuck the second plate 306b into the base portion. In one example, a plurality of handles can be extended and retracted from the lateral side. In the example, the handle 304 is disposed between the base portion 302 and the plates 306.

[0035] Figures 4A and 4B illustrate an example handle 304 that can be included in the support 324 as slidably attached to the base portion 302 and operably coupled to pivot the plates 306a, 306b. The handle 304 includes an end portion 310. In the example, the handle 304 includes a latch member 350 and a spring 352. Figure 4A illustrates a first handle surface 402 that interfaces against the base portion 302 in an assembled support 324, and Figure 4B illustrates a second handle surface 404 that is opposite the first handle surface 402 and interfaces toward the plates 306 in an assembled support 324.

[0036] The example latch member 350 includes an axially-extending longitudinal member 406 having a first end 408, which includes the end portion 310, and a second end 410. The first end 408 in the example includes a vertically- extending grip 412. The user can push or pull the grip 412 to retract or extend the handle 304 with respect to the base portion 302 during operation. The second end 410 can include a laterally-extending side member 414 in the latch member 350 extending away from the longitudinal member 406.

[0037] In the illustrated example, the side member 414 extends from each side of the longitudinal member 406. A slot 416 is formed in the side member 414. In the illustrated example, the side member 414 includes a plurality of slots 416a, 416b in which a first slot 416a laterally extends from the longitudinal member 406 on a first side and a second slot 416b laterally extends from the longitudinal member 406 on a second side. In the illustrated example, the slot 416 is generally perpendicular to the axially extending longitudinal member 406, and first slot 416a is coaxially extending with second slot 416b along an axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal member 406. In other examples, a single slot can be formed in the side member 414 or the slots are not coaxial with each other. In the example, the first slot 416a is terminated at a first distal end 417a remote from the longitudinal member 406 and a first proximal end 419a near the longitudinal member 406. The second slot 416b is terminated at a second distal end 417b remote from the longitudinal member 406 and a second proximal end 419b near the longitudinal member 406. The first slot 416a includes a first proximal region near the first proximal end 419a and a first distal region near the first distal end 417a. The second slot 416b includes a second proximal region near the second proximal end 419b and a second distal region near the second distal end 417b.

[0038] In the example, the longitudinal member 406 includes a major portion 418 proximate the end portion 310 and a neck 420 proximate the side member 414. The major portion 418 includes a first width (along the axis of the slot 416) and the neck 420 includes a second width (also along the axis of the slot 416) wherein the first width is greater than the second width. In the example, the major portion 418 of the latch member 350 includes an axial channel 422 formed in the second handle surface 404 of the latch member 350 having end hole 424 and medial hole 426 formed through the longitudinal member 406 of the latch member 350.

[0039] The latch member 350 receives the spring 352 in the channel 422. In the example, the spring 352 is formed as an axially extending unitary spring plate disposed in the longitudinal member 406 of the latch member 350. The spring 352 includes a catch 428 that includes a deformable protuberance to extend through the medial hole 426 and past the first handle surface 402 and a release 430 formed to extend through the end hole 424 and attached to the grip 412.

The example illustrates the catch 428 as a V-shaped protuberance formed from ramps in the vertical direction of the longitudinally extending spring plate. In the example, the spring 352 is affixed to the latch member 350 at the grip 412 and at a spring stop 432 near an end of the channel 422. In one example, as the release 430 is urged toward the first end 408 of the latch member 350, such as if a user presses the release 430 and the first end 408 together at the grip 412, the catch 428 is pulled into the medial hole 426 and toward the second handle surface 404. As the release 430 and the first end 408 are let go at the grip 412, the catch 428 extends through the medial hole 426 and past the first handle surface 402. Other examples of a latch member 350 with spring 352 are contemplated.

[0040] Figures 5A illustrates an exploded example of the handle 304 and the base portion 302 from a perspective that demonstrates the support side 308. Figure 5B illustrates the perspective of Figure 5A with the handle 304 attached to the base portion 302. In the example, the base portion 302 includes a support ridge 502 extending from a support surface 504 substantially around the edge of the support side 308 at the longitudinal sides 332a, 332b, much of the lateral side 330, and at an opposite lateral side 334. The support surface 504 can include a major surface of the base portion 302 opposite the upstanding arm 326. The support ridge 502 provides an opening 505 along the lateral side 330, such as the middle portion of the lateral side 330, into which the handle 304 is installed.

[0041] In the example, the support ridge 502 at the opening 505 extends longitudinally on the major surface 504 from the lateral side 330 to provide support shoulders 506. The support shoulders 506 are formed to retain the handle 304 against the support surface 504 and permit the handle to travel between the first position with the grip 412 at end portion 310 proximate the lateral side 330 and the second position with the grip 412 at end portion 310 distal from the lateral side 330. The support shoulders 506 can include a length that is less than or generally equal to a length of the neck 420 on the handle 304. During installation of the handle 304 into the base portion 302, the neck 420 is fit between the support shoulders 506 and then the handle is slid longitudinally toward the opposite lateral side 334. The major portion 418 of the latch member 350 is retained between the support surface 504 and the support shoulders 506 as indicated in Figure 5B. The major portion 418 extends longitudinally along the latch member 350 at a length such that the major portion 418 engages with the support shoulders 506 when the handle 304 is moved between the first position 312 and the second position 314. With the handle 304 installed into the base portion 302 as indicated in Figure 5B, the slots 416a, 416b in side member 414 extend laterally toward the longitudinal sides 332a, 332b, respectively while the handle 304 is moved between the first position 312 and the second position 314. In the example, the slots 416 move longitudinally while the handle 304 is moved between the first position 312 and the second position 314 but do not move laterally with respect to the base portion 302. In the example, the handle 304 is attached to the base portion 302 to slide longitudinally at the middle of the lateral side 330, or generally midpoint between the longitudinal sides 332a, 332b.

[0042] The support surface 504 can include a plurality of longitudinally spaced- apart notches 508, such as a medial notch 508a and an edge notch 508b that are formed into the support surface 504. The notches are spaced apart and formed to receive the catch 428 of the spring 352. For instance, the notches 508 can be spaced apart such that the catch 428 releasably mates with or urged against the medial notch 508a when the handle 304 is in the first position 312 and the catch 428 releasably mates with or is urged against the edge notch 508b when the handle 304 is in the second position 314. In one example, the catch 428 can be deformed as the handle 304 travels between the first position 312 and the second position 314, in which case the catch is urged against the flat portion of the support surface 504. In the example, the handle 304 can be releasably locked into place in the condensed position 316 and the expanded position 318. [0043] The support side 308 includes pivot points 510 and can include guide points 512. Pivot points 510 include structures or formation on which the plates 306 can pivot with respect to the base portion 302 as the plates 306 tuck into the base portion 302 or extend from the base portion 302. In one example, each pivot point 510a, 510b (referred to collectively as pivot points 510) can coincide with a pivot axis 514a, 514b (referred to collectively as pivot axes 514) extending in the vertical direction, e.g., generally perpendicular from the lateral direction and longitudinal direction, of the support side 308 about which the plates 306 can be rotated along an arc. In the example, the pivot points 510 are positioned on the support surface 504 so as to be remote from the opening 505, such as in corners near the opposite side of the base portion 302. In the example, the opening 505 is midway along the lateral side 330, and pivot points 510 are proximate the longitudinal sides 332a, 332b and the opposite lateral side 334. In this example, the pivot points 510 are in the most remote region of the support side 308 from the opening 505 on the lateral side 330. In this example, the pivot points 510 are formed with pivot bosses 516 protruding from the support surface 504, the pivot bosses 516 each including a threaded hole to receive a screw about which a plate 306a, 306b of plates 306 can pivot. For instance, the support surface 504 includes a first pivot boss 516a (in a region proximate an intersection or corner of the opposite lateral side 334 and the first longitudinal side 332a) to form a first pivot point 510a about which the first plate 306a can pivot with respect to the base portion 302, and support surface 504 includes a second pivot boss 516b (in a region proximate an intersection or corner of the opposite lateral side 334 and the second longitudinal side 332b) to form a second pivot point 510b about which the second plate 306b can pivot with respect to the base portion 302. The pivot bosses 516 are positioned so as not to interfere with the handle 304 as it travels between the first position 312 and the second position 314.

[0044] The support surface 504 can include guide points 512 that can be used to guide the plates 306 as they pivot about pivot points 510 to transition the monitor stand 324 between the condensed position 316 and the expanded position 318. In the example, guide points 512 are formed as guide bosses 518a, 518b in the support surface 504 that include threaded holes to receive a screw to guide the plates 306a, 306b, respectively, as they travel about an arc as they pivot about pivot bosses 516a, 516b, respectively. In the example, a first guide boss 518a is disposed on the support surface 504 in a region generally midway between the opening 505 and the first pivot boss 516a, and a second guide boss 518b is disposed on the support surface 504 in a region generally midway between the opening 505 and the second pivot boss 516b. Additionally, the guide bosses 518a, 518b are spread apart laterally to allow the handle 304 to travel between them as the handle 304 moves to or from the first position 312 and the second position 314.

[0045] Figures 6A and 6B illustrate an example plate 600 that can be used with the support 324, such as the second plate 306b. The plate 600 includes a first major surface 602, shown in Figure 6A, that can be adapted to interface with the structure surface, and a second major surface 604 (which is opposite the first major surface 602), shown in Figure 6B, that can be adapted to interface with the support surface 504 of the base portion 302 and handle 304. The plate includes a first longitudinal, or external longitudinal side 606, a second longitudinal, or interior longitudinal side 608, a first lateral side 610, and a second lateral side 612. The plate 600 is sized and shaped to cover about one half of the support surface 504, such as from the opening 505 to the lateral side 332b of the base portion 302 and between the lateral side 330 and the opposite lateral side 334 of the base portion 302. In this example, the first and second longitudinal sides 606, 608 include a length of approximately the length of the longitudinal side 332b of the base portion 302, and the first and second lateral sides 610, 612 include a length of approximately one half of the length of the lateral side 330 of the generally rectangular support surface 504. When the plate 600 is installed as the second plate 306b on the support 324, the first lateral side 610 is coextensive with the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302, and exterior longitudinal side 606 is coextensive with the second longitudinal side 332b of the base portion 302. When the plate 600 is installed as the second plate 306b on the support 324, the first major surface 602 is disposed to engage the structure surface, and the second major surface 604 is disposed toward the base portion 302.

[0046] In the example, the first major surface 602 includes a foot 614, such as rubber feet 616, 618 disposed along the first lateral side 610. Feet can be positioned on the first major surface 602 in a manner to promote stability of the support 324 on the structure surface.

[0047] The plate 600 includes a pivot point 620 to coincide with pivot axis 514 on the base portion 302 about which the plate 600 pivots with respect to the base portion 302. For example, the pivot point 620 is an opening n the plate 600 that can receive a screw mated with a pivot boss 516 on the base portion 302.

In the example, pivot point 620 aligns with the second pivot boss 516b. With the pivot point aligned with the second pivot boss 516b, a screw can be mated with the second pivot boss 516b to pivotably couple the plate 600 to the base portion 302. In the example, the pivot point 620 is disposed near the corner, or intersection, of the external longitudinal side 606 and the second lateral side 612.

[0048] The second major surface 604 includes a post 622 extending vertically from the second major surface 604. The post 622 includes an axial surface 624 extending from second major surface 604 and an end 626 opposite the post 622 from the second major surface 604. The post 622 is sized and shape to fit within the slot 416, such as the second slot 416b, of the handle 304 on the support 324. For example, the axial surface 626 has a length long enough to pass through the slot 416 and the post 622 includes a width suitably narrow to fit through the slot 416 of the handle 304 on the support 324. In the example, the post 622 is disposed between the interior longitudinal side 608 and the pivot point 620. For example, the post 622 is disposed to fit in the second slot 416b such as near the second proximal end 419b, or second proximal region, when the handle 304 is in the first position 312. As the handle 304 travels to the second position 314, walls of the second slot 416b on the side member 414 urge against the post 622, such as the axial surface 626, to cause the plate 600 to pivot about pivot point 620 and move the post 622 toward the second distal end 417b and into the second distal region. [0049] The plate 600 can include a guide window 628 such as an arc-shaped hole extending through the plate 600 having a first end 630 formed in the wall of the plate 600 in a first end region 632 of the guide window 628, and a second end 634 formed in the wall of the plate 600 on a second end region 636 of the guide window 628. In the example, the first end 630 is proximate to the post 622 and in a region proximate to the corner of the interior longitudinal side 608 and second lateral side 612. For example, a lateral extending axis generally perpendicular from a generally straight interior longitudinal side 608 can pass through the post 622 and the first end region 632 or the first end 630 of the guide window 628 in which the post 622 is disposed between the interior longitudinal side 608 and the guide window 628 on the second major surface 604 The second end 632 is distal from the post 622 and in a region central to the first and second major surfaces 602, 604.

[0050] The guide window 628 is formed on the plate 600 so as to align with a guide point 512, such as the second guide boss 518b, while the plate 600 pivots from the condensed position 316 to the expanded position 318. For example, the guide window 628 is shaped to have a length, width, and arc to receive a screw through the plate 600 to be mated with a guide point such as the second guide boss 518b and permit unimpeded travel of the plate 600 with respect to the base portion 302 as the plate 600 pivots from the condensed position 316 to the expanded position 318.

[0051] Figure 7 illustrates the monitor stand 320 of display system 300 in the condensed position 316 from another perspective with plates 306 installed on the base portion 302 of the support 324. The handle 304 is in the first position 312 with the end portion 310 proximate to the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302. In the example, the second plate 306b corresponds with plate 600 and includes exposed first major surface 602 and feet 616, 618 disposed along the first lateral side 610 of the second plate 306b. The exterior longitudinal side 606 of the second plate 306b is coextensive with the second longitudinal side 332b of the base portion 302. The plate 306b is movably attached to the base portion 302 via a second pivot screw 702 disposed through the pivot point 620 and a second guide screw 704 disposed through the guide window 628 of the second plate 306b. The second pivot screw 702 can be attached to the second pivot boss 516b to allow the plate 306b to pivot with respect to the base portion 302.

[0052] The first plate 306a is adjacent to the second plate 306b in the condensed position 316. The first plate 306a includes a first major surface 652, that can be adapted to interface with the structure surface and an opposite second major surface 654 (illustrated in Figure 3B) that can be adapted to interface with the support surface 504 of the base portion 302 and handle 304. The first plate 306a also includes a first longitudinal, or external longitudinal side 656, a second longitudinal, or interior longitudinal side 658, a first lateral side 660, and a second lateral side 662. The first lateral side 660 is coextensive with the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302, and exterior longitudinal side 656 is coextensive with the first longitudinal side 332a of the base portion 302. The interior longitudinal side 658 is adjacent the interior longitudinal side 608 of the second plate 306b in the condensed position 316. The first major surface 652 includes rubber feet 666, 668 disposed along the first lateral side 660.

[0053] The first plate 306a includes a pivot point 670 to coincide with pivot axis 514a on the base portion 302 about which the plate 306a pivots with respect to the base portion 302. For example, the pivot point 670 is a hole in the first plate 306a that can receive a screw mated with a pivot boss 516 on the base portion 302. In the example, pivot point 670 aligns with the first pivot boss 516a. With the pivot point aligned with the first pivot boss 516a, a first pivot screw 706 can be mated with the first pivot boss 516a to pivotably couple the plate 306a to the base portion 302. In the example, the pivot point 670 is disposed near the corner, or intersection, of the external longitudinal side 656 and the second lateral side 652.

[0054] The first plate 306a includes a post 672 (shown in phantom) extending vertically from the second major surface 654. The post 672 can be constructed in accordance with post 622 in Figure 6B. The post 672 is sized and shape to fit within the slot 416, such as the first slot 416b, of the handle 304 on the support 324. For example, the axial surface has a length long enough to pass through the slot 416 and the post 672 includes a width suitably narrow to fit through the slot 416 of the handle 304 on the support 324. In the example, the post 672 is disposed between the interior longitudinal side 658 and the pivot point 670. For example, the post 672 is disposed to fit in the first slot 416a such as near the first proximal end 419a, or first proximal region, when the handle 304 is in the first position 312. As the handle 304 travels to the second position 314, walls of the first slot 416a on the side member 414 urge against the post 672 to cause the first plate 306a to pivot about pivot point 670 and move the post 672 toward the first distal end 417a and into the second distal region.

[0055] The first plate 306a can include a guide window 678 such as an arc shaped hole extending through the first plate 306a having a first end 680 formed in the wall of the first plate 306a in a first end region 682 of the guide window 678, and a second end 684 formed in the wall of the first plate 306a on a second end region 686 of the guide window 678. In the example, the first end 680 is proximate to the post 672 and in a region proximate to the corner of the interior longitudinal side 658 and second lateral side 662. For example, a lateral extending axis generally perpendicular from a generally straight interior longitudinal side 658 can pass through the post 672 and the first end region 682 or the first end 680 of the guide window 678 in which the post 672 is disposed between the interior longitudinal side 658 and the guide window 678 on the second major surface 654 The second end 682 is distal from the post 672 and in a region central to the first and second major surfaces 652, 654.

[0056] The guide window 648 is formed on the first plate 306a so as to align with a guide point 512, such as the first guide boss 518a, while the first plate 306a pivots from the condensed position 316 to the expanded position 318. For example, the guide window 678 is shaped to have a length, width, and arc to receive a guide screw 708 through the first plate 306a to be mated with the first guide boss 518a and permit unimpeded travel of the first plate 306a with respect to the base portion 302 as the first plate 306a pivots from the condensed position 316 to the expanded position 318. In the example, the screws 702, 704, 706, 708 can be constructed similar to rubber feet to interface with the structure surface and provide stability for the display system 300 when in the condensed position 316 and the expanded position 318. For example, the screws 702, 704, 706, 708 can include a rubber ring or rubber cap. In one example, the ends 630, 634 of the guide window 628 and ends 680, 684 of the guide window 678 can provide stops to prevent the plates 306a, 306b from travelling further than the condensed position 316 and expanded position 318. [0057] Figures 8A and 8B illustrate the monitor stand 320 of the display system 300 from the another perspective with the plates 306 in phantom to demonstrate the operation of the handle 304 with respect to the plates 306 as the monitor stand transitions from the condensed position 316, with the plates 306 tucked into the base portion 302 as indicated in Figure 8A, to the expanded position 318, with the plates 306 extended from the base portion 302 as indicated in Figure 8B. The handle 304 and plates 306 are movable on the support 324 with respect to the base portion 302 and upstanding arm 326. The plates 306a, 306b are pivotably coupled to the base portion 302 at pivot bosses 516a, 516b, via pivot screws 706, 702, respectively.

[0058] In the condensed position 316, as illustrated in Figure 8A, the handle 304 is in the first position 312, with the end portion 310 proximate the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302, and the side member 414 proximate the opposite lateral side 334. In one example, the catch 428 of the spring 352 is disposed in the medial notch 508a. The posts 622, 672 are disposed within the slots 416b, 416a, respectively, of the side member 414. For example, post 672 is proximate the first proximal end 419a of slot 416a, and post 622 is proximate the second proximal end 419b of slot 416b. The guide boss 518a is proximate the second end 684 of the guide window 678 on the first plate 306a, and guide boss 518b is proximate the second end 634 of the guide window 628 on the second plate 306b. The interior longitudinal sides 658, 608 of the first and second plates 306a, 306b, respectively, are proximate to each other.

[0059] To begin the transition from the condensed position 316 in Figures 3A and 8A to the expanded position 318 in Figures 3B and 8B, the end portion 310 of handle 304 is pulled away from the lateral side 330 of the base portion. For instance, the user can press the release 430 on the grip 412 of the handle to release the catch 428 from the medial notch 508a and cause the handle 304 to slide along the base portion 302 to move the end portion 310 distal to the lateral side 330 in a longitudinal direction toward the second position 314. The side member 414 is slid away from the opposite lateral side 334 and toward the lateral side 330. The side member 414 pulls on the posts 622, 672 to cause the plates 306a, 306b to pivot about pivot bosses 516a, 516b, respectively. As the plates 306a, 306 pivot with respect to the base portion 302, post 672 is pulled toward the first distal end 417a of slot 416a and post 622 is pulled toward the second distal end 417b of slot 416, or outwardly on side member 414. The first plate 306a moves with respect to the first guide boss 518a such that the first end 680 of the guide window 678 moves toward the first guide boss 518a and the second end 684 of the guide window 678 moves away from the first guide boss 518a. The second plate 306b moves with respect to the second guide boss 518b such that the first end 630 of the guide window 628 moves toward the second guide boss 518b and the second end 634 of the guide window 628 moves away from the second guide boss 518b.

[0060] In the expanded position 318, as illustrated in Figure 8B, the handle 304 is in the second position 314, with the end portion 310 distal to the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302, and the side member 414 away from the opposite lateral side 334. In one example, the catch 428 of the spring 352 is disposed in the end notch 508b. The posts 622, 672 are disposed within the slots 416b, 416a, respectively, of the side member 414. For example, post 672 is proximate the first distal end 417a of slot 416a, and post 622 is proximate the second distal end 417b of slot 416b. The first guide boss 518a is proximate the first end 680 of the guide window 678 on the first plate 306a, and second guide boss 518b is proximate the second end 630 of the guide window 628 on the second plate 306b. The interior longitudinal sides 658, 608 of the first and second plates 306a, 306b, respectively, are now pivoted away from each other.

[0061] To begin the transition from the expanded position 318 in Figures 3B and 8B to the condensed position 316 in Figures 3A and 8A, the end portion 310 of handle 304 is pushed toward the lateral side 330 of the base portion 302. For instance, the user can press the release 430 on the grip 412 of the handle 304 to release the catch 428 from the end notch 508b and cause the handle 304 to slide along the base portion 302 to move the end portion 310 proximate to the lateral side 330 in a longitudinal direction toward the first position 312. The side member 414 is slid toward the opposite lateral side 334 and away from the lateral side 330. The side member 414 pushes on the posts 622, 672 to cause the plates 306a, 306b to pivot about pivot bosses 510a, 510b, respectively. As the plates 306a, 306 pivot with respect to the base portion 302, post 672 is pushed toward the first proximal end 419a of slot 416a and post 622 is pushed toward the second proximal end 419b of slot 416, or inwardly on side member 414. The first plate 306a moves with respect to the first guide boss 518a such that the second end 684 of the guide window 678 moves away from the first guide boss 518a and the first end 680 of the guide window 678 moves toward the first guide boss 518a. The second plate 306b moves with respect to the second guide boss 518b such that the second end 634 of the guide window 628 moves away from the second guide boss 518b and the first end 630 of the guide window 628 moves toward the second guide boss 518b.

[0062] Figures 9A and 9B illustrate features of the example display system 200 of Figures 2A and 2B including the monitor stand 220 having the support 224 coupled to the upstanding arm 226 that can be coupled to a monitor (not shown). The support 224 of the monitor stand 220 includes base portion 202, handle 204 coupled to the base portion 202, and plate 206 coupled to the base portion 202 and the handle 204. The base portion 202 includes support side 208 that can interface with the plate 206 such that the plate 206 is disposed between the support side 208 and the structure surface. In the example, the support side 208 is disposed opposite the support 224 from the upstanding arm 226. The handle 204 includes an end portion 210 and is movable with respect to the base portion 202, such as extendable and retractable from the base portion 202 between a first position 212 relative to the base portion 202 as illustrated in Figure 9A and a second position 214 relative to the base portion 202 as illustrated in Figure 9B along a longitudinal axis 225. The plate 206 is coupled to the base portion 202 and is parallel to the support side 208. The plate 206 is also operably coupled to the handle 204 so as to move with respect to the base portion 202 as the handle 204 is extended to the second position 214 or retracted to the first position 212. In the illustrated example, the plate 206 is movably coupled to the base portion 202 so as to be tucked into the base portion 202, as illustrated in Figure 9A, such as tucked under the support side 208, and so as to be extended from the base portion 202, as illustrated in Figure 9B. In one example, the plate 206 is pivotably coupled to the base portion 202. The display system 200 is transitionable from a condensed position 216 illustrated in Figure 9A to an expanded position 218 illustrated in Figure 9B. In the condensed position 216 of Figure 9A, the handle 204 is retracted in the first position 212 with the end portion 210 proximate the base portion 202 and the plate 206 is pivotably tucked into the base portion 202, such as under the support surface 208. In the expanded position 218 of Figure 9B, the handle 204 is extended in the second position 214 with the end portion 210 distal from the base portion 202 and the plate is pivotally extended from the base portion 202. [0063] In the example, the plate 206 can be constructed in accordance with the first plate 306a of display system 300. The plate 206 includes a first major surface 952, that can be adapted to interface with the structure surface and an opposite second major surface 954 opposite the first major surface 952 that can be adapted to interface with the support side 208 of the base portion 202 and handle 204. The plate 206 also includes a first longitudinal side 956, a second longitudinal side 958, a first lateral side 960, and a second lateral side 962. In the condensed position 216 of Figure 9A, the first lateral side 960 is coextensive with the lateral side 230 of the base portion 202, and exterior longitudinal side 956 is coextensive with a first longitudinal side 232a of the base portion 202.

The second lateral side 962 is coextensive with the opposite lateral side 234 of the base portion 202, and second longitudinal side 958 is coextensive with a second longitudinal side 232b of the base portion 202. The first major surface 952 includes rubber feet 966, 968 disposed along the first lateral side 960.

[0064] The plate 206 includes a pivot point 970 to coincide with pivot axis 914 on the base portion 202 about which the plate 206 pivots with respect to the base portion 202. For example, the pivot point 970 is a hole in the plate 206 that can receive a screw mated with a pivot boss on the base portion 202 in a manner similar to the display system 300. In the example, pivot point 970 aligns with the pivot boss. With the pivot point aligned with the pivot boss, a pivot screw 906 can be mated with the pivot boss to pivotably couple the plate 206 to the base portion 202. In the example, the pivot point 970 is disposed near the corner, or intersection, of the external longitudinal side 956 and the second lateral side 962.

[0065] The handle 204 can include features similar to handle 304. For instance, handle 204 that can be included in the support 224 as slidably attached to the base portion 202 and operably coupled to pivot the plate 206 about axis 914. In the example, the handle 204 includes a latch member 1350 and a spring 1352. The example latch member 1350 includes an axially-extending longitudinal member 1406 having a first end 1408, which includes the end portion 210, and a second end 1410. The first end 1408 in the example includes a vertically- extending grip 1412. The user can push or pull the grip 1412 to retract or extend the handle 204 with respect to the base portion 202 during operation. The second end 1410 can include a laterally-extending side member 1414 in the latch member 1350 extending away from the longitudinal member 1406. In the illustrated example, the side member 1414 extends from one side of the longitudinal member 1406, such to be disposed in the support 224. A slot 1416 is formed in the side member 1414. The slot 1416 is generally perpendicular to the axially extending longitudinal member 1406. In the example, the spring 1352 is formed as an axially extending unitary spring plate disposed in the longitudinal member 1406 of the latch member 1350. The spring 1352 includes a catch 1428 that includes a deformable protuberance and can be constructed in accordance with the handle 304 of display system 300 such that the deformable protuberance extends through a medial hole 1426 and a release 1430 formed to extend through an end hole 1424 and attached to the grip 1412. In the example, the spring 352 is affixed to the latch member 1350 at the grip 1412 and at a spring stop 1432. In one example, as the release 1430 is urged toward the first end 1408 of the latch member 1350, such as if a user presses the release 1430 and the first end 1408 together at the grip 1412, the catch 1428 is pulled into the medial hole 1426 and toward the second handle surface 1404. As the release 1430 and the first end 1408 are let go at the grip 1412, the catch 1428 extends through the medial hole 1426. [0066] The base portion 202 can include a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart notches 1508, such as a medial notch 1508a and an edge notch 1508b that are formed into a support surface 1504. The notches 1508 are spaced apart and formed to receive the catch 1428 of the spring 1352. For instance, the notches 1508 can be spaced apart such that the catch 1428 releasably mates with or urged against the medial notch 1508a when the handle 204 is in the first position 212 and the catch 1428 releasably mates with or is urged against the edge notch 1508b when the handle 204 is in the second position 214. In one example, the catch 1428 can be deformed as the handle 1304 travels between the first position 212 and the second position 214, in which case the catch 1428 is urged against the flat portion of the support surface 1504. In the example, the handle 204 can be releasably locked into place in the condensed position 216 and the expanded position 218.

[0067] The plate 206 includes a post 972 (shown in phantom) extending vertically from the second major surface 954. The post 972 can be constructed in accordance with post 672 in Figure 6B. The post 972 is sized and shape to fit within the slot 1416 of the handle 204 on the support 224. For example, the axial surface has a length long enough to pass through the slot 1416 and the post 972 includes a width suitably narrow to fit through the slot 1416 of the handle 204 on the support 224. In the example, the post 972 is disposed between the interior longitudinal side 958 and the pivot point 970. For example, the post 972 is disposed to fit in the slot 1416 such in the proximal end of the slot, or near the longitudinal member 1406 when the handle 204 is in the first position 212. As the handle 204 travels to the second position 214, walls of the slot 1416 on the side member 1414 urge against the post 972 to cause the plate 206 to pivot about pivot point 970 and move the post 972 toward the first distal end of the slot away from the longitudinal member 1406.

[0068] The plate 206 can include a guide window 978 such as an arc-shaped hole extending through the plate 206 having a first end 980 formed in the wall of the plate 206 in a first end region 982 of the guide window 978, and a second end 984 formed in the wall of the plate 206 on a second end region 986 of the guide window 978. The guide window 978 is shaped to have a length, width, and arc to receive a guide screw 908 through the plate 206 to be mated with the guide boss and permit unimpeded travel of the plate 206 with respect to the base portion 202 as the plate 206 pivots from the condensed position 216 to the expanded position 218. In the example, the screws 906, 908 can be constructed similar to rubber feet to interface with the structure surface and provide stability for the display system 200 when in the condensed position 216 and the expanded position 218. In one example, the ends 980, 984 of the guide window 978 can provide stops to prevent the plate 206 from travelling further than the condensed position 216 and expanded position 218.

[0069] In the condensed position 216, as illustrated in Figure 9A, the handle 204 is in the first position 212, with the end portion 210 proximate the lateral side 230 of the base portion 202, and the side member 1414 proximate the opposite lateral side 234. In one example, the catch 1428 of the spring 1352 is disposed in the medial notch 1508a. The post 972 is disposed within the slot 1416 of the side member 1414.

[0070] To begin the transition from the condensed position 216 in Figures 2A and 9A to the expanded position 218 in Figures 2B and 9B, the end portion 210 of handle 204 is pulled away from the lateral side 230 of the base portion 202. For instance, the user can press the release 1430 on the grip 1412 of the handle 204 to release the catch 1428 from the medial notch 1508a and cause the handle 204 to slide along the base portion 202 to move the end portion 210 distal to the lateral side 230 in a longitudinal direction toward the second position 214. The side member 1414 is slid away from the opposite lateral side 134 and toward the lateral side 230 along axis 225. The side member 1414 pulls on the post 972 to cause the plate 206 to pivot. As the plate 206 pivots with respect to the base portion 202 on axis 914, post 972 is pulled toward the distal end of slot 1416 or outwardly on side member 1414.

[0071] In the expanded position 218, as illustrated in Figure 9B, the handle 204 is in the second position 214, with the end portion 210 distal to the lateral side 230 of the base portion 2202, and the side member 1414 away from the opposite lateral side 234. In one example, the catch 1428 of the spring 1352 is disposed in the end notch 1508b. Post 972 is proximate the first distal end of slot 1416.

[0072] To begin the transition from the expanded position 218 in Figures 2B and 9B to the condensed position 216 in Figures 2A and 9A, the end portion 210 of handle 204 is pushed toward the lateral side 230 of the base portion 202. For instance, the user can press the release 1430 on the grip 1412 of the handle 204 to release the catch 1428 from the end notch 1508b and cause the handle 204 to slide along the base portion 202 to move the end portion 210 proximate to the lateral side 230 in a longitudinal direction toward the first position 212.

The side member 1414 is slid toward the opposite lateral side 234 and away from the lateral side 230. The side member 1414 pushes on the post 972 to cause the plate 206 to pivot. As the plate 206 pivots with respect to the base portion 202, post 972 is pushed toward the proximal end of slot 1416, or inwardly on side member 1414.

[0073] Although specific examples have been illustrated and described herein, a variety of alternate and/or equivalent implementations may be substituted for the specific examples shown and described without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific examples discussed herein. Therefore, it is intended that this disclosure be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.