JPH04267285A - Thin type display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To protect a display surface without requiring any additional parts including a protective cover, etc., at the time of storage or conveyance by making a display adjustable in both cross and longitudinal shifting directions in a simple structure, a depth directional position of the display adjustable without changing each position of a user and the display as well, and storing even a large-sized display in an easy manner as well as making the extent of portability improvable and the display surface protectable. CONSTITUTION:A connecting member 3 is rotatably attached to a base member 1 or equipment body side via a first vertical shaft 2, and a thin-type display 5 is rotatably attached to the connecting member 3 via a second vertical shaft 4. In addition, this second vertical shaft 4 is engaged with a groove hole 6, making it slidable.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thin display device used in electronic equipment such as electronic typewriters and computers.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Electronic devices such as personal computers and word processors are equipped with display devices for displaying input results, messages, and the like. This display device is an LC using liquid crystal.
A thin display device such as a D (liquid crystal display) may be used. This LCD utilizes the light blocking effect when a voltage is applied to a liquid crystal, and is configured to perform display by irradiating the liquid crystal with light and controlling the voltage application to the liquid crystal. Furthermore, the LCD includes:
There are two types of LCDs: reflective LCDs that emit light from the front side of the liquid crystal, and transmissive LCDs that emit light from the back side of the liquid crystal.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of a conventional thin display device, and FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view showing an example of a conventional thin display device with a rotary stand. The thin display device shown in FIG. 6 includes a thin display 34 rotatably attached to the upper end of a support member 32 fixed on a pedestal 31 via a horizontal shaft 33. On the other hand, the thin display device shown in FIG.
Instead of the fixed pedestal 31, a rotating pedestal 37 consisting of a fixed part 35 and a rotating part 36 is used, and the rotating part 36
A thin display 34 is rotatably attached to the top using a mechanism similar to that shown in FIG. That is, the conventional thin display device has one axis (usually horizontal axis) 3 as shown in FIG.
3, most of the configurations are such that the display 34 is rotatably mounted only in the front and rear directions, and when adjusting the inclination (orientation) in the left and right direction, a rotary pedestal (swivel base) 37 shown in FIG. 7 or the like is used. I supported it.

0004

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Therefore, in the conventional display device, when adjusting the depth direction (back and forth movement direction) of the display device 34, it is necessary to hold and move the entire display device, and it is difficult to easily adjust the display device 34. I couldn't. Furthermore, in order to adjust the horizontal inclination of the display 34, a rotary pedestal 37 as shown in FIG. 7 is used, resulting in a complicated structure and increased cost. Furthermore, there is a problem that there is no mechanism to easily protect the display surface of the display unit, and the display surface is easily damaged.Furthermore, in order to protect the display surface during storage and transportation, it is necessary to install a separate protective cover on the display surface. , which increases the number of parts and requires space and time to store the protective lid when the display is in use. Furthermore, in the case of a large flat display device that displays the entire document, there is a problem in that the display device cannot be easily stored, making it impossible to implement a device configuration that is convenient for carrying.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and a first object of the present invention is to be able to adjust the display device in the left-right direction and the forward-rearward movement direction with a simple structure, and to To provide a thin display device that can adjust the position of the display device in the depth direction without changing the orientation of the user and the display device, and can easily store even a large display device to improve portability. That's true. A second object of the present invention is to be able to adjust the display device in the left-right rotation direction and the front-back movement direction with a simple configuration, and to adjust the display device in the depth direction without changing the orientation of the user and the display device. The position of the display can be adjusted, and even large displays can be easily stored to increase portability.Furthermore, the display surface can be easily protected, making it easy to protect it during storage and transport. It is an object of the present invention to provide a thin display device capable of protecting a display surface without requiring separate parts such as a lid.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A flat display device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a connecting member rotatably attached to a base member via a first vertical shaft, and a slide engaged with a slot in the connecting member. This object is achieved by providing a rotatable mounting arrangement for the thin display via a possible second vertical axis. Further, in the flat display device according to the second aspect of the present invention, a connecting member is rotatably attached via a first vertical shaft provided on the side of the device main body, and a connecting member is rotatably attached to the connecting member via a second vertical shaft. The above object is achieved by having a structure in which a thin display is rotatably mounted.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a thin display device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the position of the display device of the thin display device of FIG. 1 is adjusted. 1 and 2, one end of a connecting member 3 is rotatably attached to a first vertical shaft 2 provided at one end of the base member 1. 1 vertical axis 2
A second vertical shaft 4 is provided at a predetermined distance from the center, and a thin display 5 is rotatably attached to the second vertical shaft. The second vertical shaft 4 is fitted so as to be movable in the width direction of the display 5 along a slot 6 formed at the lower end of the display 5. Note that a display surface (display section) 7 is provided on the front surface of the display device 5.

[0008] When using, first, the base member 1 which becomes the base is
is set at a predetermined position on a table (desk, etc.), the connecting member 3 is opened to the desired position (angle α) around the first vertical axis 2, and the display 5 is rotated around the second vertical axis 4. Rotate (angle β) to match the user's orientation. When the display device 5 is to be translated from that position in the depth direction (back and forth direction), the orientation of the display device 5 may be adjusted while changing the opening angle α of the connecting member 3. For example, in FIG. 2, when moving the display 5 in parallel from the position indicated by the solid line to the position in front of the two-dot chain line, the opening angle α of the connecting member 3 is made small and the distance between the display 5 and the connecting member 3 is reduced. By reducing the angle β, the position can be adjusted toward the front side while keeping the left and right directions the same (in a parallel state). Note that if the position of the second vertical axis 4 with respect to the display device 5 remains unchanged, the position of the display device 5 will shift to the left side as shown by the two-dot chain line when the display device 5 is moved parallel to the front. If the position is to be kept the same, the slot 4 and the second shaft 4 may be slid to correct it to the right.

[0009] When the display 5 is to be moved in parallel to the back, the adjustment may be made in the opposite direction to the above-mentioned case in which it is moved in parallel to the front. In addition, when changing only the left and right direction (angle) of the display device 5, it is sufficient to leave the opening angle α of the connecting member 3 as is and adjust only the angle β of the display device 5 with respect to the connecting member 3. . In addition, when changing only the horizontal position of the display 5, the opening angle α of the connecting member 3 is left as is, and the display 5 is moved left and right by fitting the slot 6 and the second vertical shaft 4. Just let it happen. When storing, the opening angle α of the connecting member 3 and the angle β of the display 5 with respect to the connecting member 3 are set to 0 degrees so that they match on the base member 1, thereby creating a thin and compact state convenient for storage. be able to. Of course, it can also be used in a state where it is stacked on the base member 1 like this.

According to the embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the connecting member 3 is rotatably attached to the base member 1 via the first vertical shaft 2, and the second connecting member 3 is attached to the base member 1 via the first vertical shaft 2.
Since the thin display 5 is attached through a slidable rotation mechanism in which the vertical shaft 4 and the slot 6 are engaged, the display 5 can be adjusted in the left-right direction and the forward-backward movement direction with a simple configuration. The thin design allows the depth of the display to be adjusted without changing the orientation of the user and the display, and allows for easy storage of large displays for increased portability. A display device was obtained. Also,
A state in which the display device 5 and the connecting member 3 are stacked on the base member 1 (
If α≒0 degrees, β≒0 degrees), the display device itself and electronic equipment equipped with the display device can be made thinner and smaller, and the display surface 7 can be placed close to horizontal when the display device is laid down. You can also use it horizontally if you use it. Furthermore, if the display device is replaced with a document holder, it can be used as a document holder that can be easily stored in the main body of a vertical word processor or computer. Furthermore, by fixing the connecting member 3 on a desk or the like and attaching the thin display 5 to the connecting member 3, it becomes possible to move the display 5 independently to a desired angle.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing another embodiment of the thin display device according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the position adjustment state of the display of the thin display device of FIG. 5
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing the thin display device of FIG. 3 in which the display device is stacked on the main body of the device with the display surface facing up. 3 to 5, a bracket 11 is provided at the lower end of the side of a device body 10 such as a word processor or computer, and a connecting member 13 is attached to a first vertical shaft 12 provided on the bracket 11. One end is rotatably attached. A second vertical shaft 14 is located at a predetermined distance from the first vertical shaft 12 of the connecting member 13.
is provided. A thin display 5 is rotatably attached to the second vertical shaft 14 . A display surface (display section) 17 is provided on the front surface of the display device 5. The connecting member 13 can be made of various materials and processing methods, such as a resin molded product, a molded product with a metal reinforcing material, a metal casting product, a bent metal plate product, etc.

When the thin display device shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is not in use (such as when stored), the display surface 17 of the display device 15 approaches the side surface of the device main body 10, as shown by the chain line in FIG. They face each other, and the display surface 17 is in a protected state. When using the display 15, first open the connecting member 13 from the device body 10 around the first vertical axis 12, and at the same time rotate the display 15 approximately 180 degrees around the second vertical axis 14. to make the display surface 17 face up (downward in FIG. 4). The solid line in FIG. 4 shows a state in which the connecting member 13 is opened by an angle α and the display 15 is directed forward (downward). At this time, the angle between the display 15 and the connecting member 13 is β.

In FIG. 4, when the display 15 is moved in parallel in the depth direction (back and forth direction) from the position indicated by the solid line, the orientation of the display 15 may be adjusted while changing the opening angle α of the connecting member 13. For example, in FIG. 4, when moving the display 15 in parallel from the position indicated by the solid line to the front side (downward) position, the opening angle α of the connecting member 13 is increased and the angle between the display 15 and the connecting member 13 is By reducing β, it is possible to adjust the position toward the front while keeping the left and right directions the same (in a parallel state). The two-dot chain line in FIG. 4 shows a state in which the opening angle α of the connecting member is 90 degrees and the angle β of the display 15 with respect to the connecting member 13 is 0 degrees.

When moving the display 15 in parallel to the back,
Adjustment may be made in the opposite direction to the above-mentioned case of parallel movement toward the front. Note that when changing only the left and right direction (angle) of the display 15, it is sufficient to leave the opening angle α of the connecting member 13 as is and adjust only the angle β of the display 15 with respect to the connecting member 13. . In addition, when changing from the use state to the storage or transportation state, the display 15 is moved to the connecting member 1.
After rotating the connecting member 13 by approximately 180 degrees relative to the connecting member 13
By folding the display surface 17 parallel to the device main body 10 (angle α is 0 degrees), the display surface 17 can be protected by the device main body 10 and can be made compact and convenient for storage and transportation.

According to the embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, the first vertical shaft 12 provided on the side of the device body 10
An arm-shaped connecting member 13 is rotatably attached via the connecting member 13, and a thin display 15 is rotatable at a position at a predetermined distance from the first vertical axis of the connecting member 13 via the second vertical axis 14. Since the structure is such that the display device 15 can be adjusted in the left-right rotation direction and the forward-backward movement direction with a simple structure, the display device 15 can be adjusted in the depth direction without changing the orientation of the user and the display device 15. The position of the display surface 17 can be adjusted, and even large displays can be easily stored to increase portability.Furthermore, the display surface 17 can be easily protected, so that it can be easily stored and transported. A thin display device capable of protecting the display surface 17 without requiring separate parts such as a protective lid was obtained.

Furthermore, according to the configurations shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, FIG.
If the display 15 is rotated (reversed) 180 degrees in the storage and transportation state shown by the dashed line in the middle (α≒0 degrees, β≒0 degrees), the display 15 will be placed back to back with the main body 10 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the display device itself and the electronic device equipped with the display device can be made thinner and smaller, and the device body 10 can be laid down and the display surface 17 can be used horizontally or in a horizontal position. can. Furthermore, when the display device is replaced with a document holder, it can be used as a document holder that can be easily stored in the main body of a vertical word processor or computer. Furthermore, by fixing the connecting member 13 on a desk or the like and attaching the thin display 15 to the connecting member 13, it becomes possible to move the display 15 independently to a desired angle.

[0017]

As is clear from the above description, according to the flat display device of the present invention, the connecting member is rotatably attached to the base member via the first vertical shaft, and the connecting member is provided with a groove in the slot. Since the thin display is configured to be rotatably attached via the engaged slidable second vertical shaft, the display can be adjusted in the left-right direction and the forward-backward movement direction with a simple configuration. , a thin display device is provided in which the position of the display device in the depth direction can be adjusted without changing the orientation of the user and the display device, and even a large display device can be easily stored to improve portability. be done.

According to another flat-screen display device of the present invention, a connecting member is rotatably attached via a first vertical shaft provided on the side of the device body, and a second vertical shaft is attached to the connecting member. Since the thin display is rotatably attached via the shaft, the display can be adjusted in the left-right rotation direction and the forward-backward movement direction with a simple configuration, and the orientation of the user and the display can be adjusted easily. The depth position of the display can be adjusted without changing the display, and even large displays can be easily stored to increase portability.Furthermore, the display surface can be easily protected. There is provided a thin display device that can protect the display surface without requiring separate parts such as a protective lid during storage or transportation.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front perspective view of an embodiment of a thin display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing position adjustment of a display device of the thin display device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic front perspective view of another embodiment of a flat display device according to the present invention.

4 is a schematic plan view showing position adjustment of the display device of the thin display device of FIG. 3; FIG.

5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the display unit and the main body of the device are placed back to back in the flat display device of FIG. 3; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of a conventional thin display device.

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view illustrating a conventional thin display device with a rotary table.

[Explanation of symbols]

1　　　　　　　　　Base member 2 First vertical axis 3 Connecting member 4 Second vertical axis 5. Thin display 6 Slot hole 7 Display surface 10　　　　　　　　　Device body 11 Bracket 12 First vertical axis 13 Connecting member 14 Second vertical axis 15 Thin display 17 Display surface

Claims (1)

Claims: Claims: 1. A connecting member is rotatably mounted to the platform member via a first vertical axis, the connecting member having a second slidable vertical axis engaged in the slot. 1. A thin display device characterized in that a thin display device is rotatably attached through a thin display device. 2. A connecting member is rotatably attached via a first vertical axis provided on the side of the device body, and a thin display is rotatably attached to the connecting member via a second vertical axis. A thin display device characterized by being attached to. 4. The thin display device of claim 2, wherein the display is rotatable at least 180 degrees about the second vertical axis. 5. The thin device according to claim 2, wherein the connecting member is folded substantially parallel to the side surface, and the display surface of the display device is made to face the side surface of the device main body, so that the storage state is achieved. Display device. 6. By folding the connecting member substantially parallel to the side surface and making the back surface of the display face the side surface of the device main body, the display device can be used as a horizontal display device. 3. The thin display device according to claim 2.