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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 1990
Filed:
Oct. 05, 1989
Robert L Mallory, Portland, OR (US);
Gary D Basey, Portland, OR (US);
Robert L Gainer, West Linn, OR (US);
Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
A multi-purpose display module system for an electrical instrument has a readily detachable display module for remote use that can be quickly reattached. The display module is readily adjusted in tilt angle, whether attached or remoted. A front frame with a recess is mounted on the front of a main chassis for the instrument. Latches are mounted on the main chassis and extend into the recess on opposite sides of the recess, the ends of the latches defining a rotation axis across the recess. A display module has clutch assemblies frictionally, rotatably mounted on opposing sides to fixedly engage the ends of the latches when the display module is mounted within the recess. Release of one latch allows the display module to be removed and set up independently with a stand integral with the clutch assemblies, the display module being electrically connected to the electrical instrument by an electrical cable of suitable length. The integral stand provides a means for remotely setting up the display module at any desirable viewing angle when remoted. Thus the tilt of the display module may be adjusted while the display module either is mounted within the instrument or is remoted from the instrument.