CN100437319C - Display device - Google Patents

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CN100437319C
CN100437319C CNB2006101154430A CN200610115443A CN100437319C CN 100437319 C CN100437319 C CN 100437319C CN B2006101154430 A CNB2006101154430 A CN B2006101154430A CN 200610115443 A CN200610115443 A CN 200610115443A CN 100437319 C CN100437319 C CN 100437319C
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The invention provides a display device which comprises a display panel (20) that is ring-shaped or can be formed into a ring shape and displays various kinds of information, a ring-shaped support member (12) that supports the display panel (20), a transparent member (11) that is ring-shaped and is disposed on the front side of the display panel (20) supported by the support member (12) so as to protect the display panel (20), and ring-shaped lid members (13, 14) that mate with the support member (12) and hold the display panel (20) in conjunction with the support member (12) and the transparent member (11), the result of which is that the display panel is held in a sealed state.

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Display device
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of display device, particularly form the display part container structure in the display device of ring-type.
Background technology
In the past, known have various display device that can be worn on the health.
In these display device,, propose to have the electrophoretic display apparatus (for example, opening flat 1-86116 number) that has utilized electrophoresis with reference to the Japanese patent gazette spy from consuming viewpoints such as electric power and slimming.
So-called electrophoresis, known for everyone already, just be meant that the charged particle that is dispersed in the liquid is by applying the phenomenon that electric field produces swimming.
In this kind electrophoretic display apparatus, between pair of electrodes, be sealed with electrophoresis dispersion, this electrophoresis dispersion comprises at least a electrophoresis particle (charged particle), to applying voltage between the described pair of electrodes, make electric field action in electrophoresis dispersion, the distribution of the electrophoresis particle in the electrophoresis dispersion is changed, thereby show.
, above-mentioned existing display device after all, only has the function that display device shows the information of display object, and in function aspects such as water-proof functions, but exists and inadequate problem.
Especially, under the situation that will constitute the display device that is worn on the ring-type on wrist etc.,, suitable scheme was not proposed also as the structure of taking in display panel with air-tight state.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of display device, it is the display device that forms ring-type, and it can take in display panel with air-tight state, so that functions such as realization water-proof functions.
For addressing the above problem, first aspect present invention is characterised in that, comprising: display part, and it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information; The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part; The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part; The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part; Above-mentioned cover comprises: first cover, and it screws on an axial end of above-mentioned support unit; Second cover, it screws on axial the other end of above-mentioned support unit.
According to said structure, because cover screws on support unit, and cooperate with support unit and transparent component and to take in display part, therefore, just can under airtight state, take in display panel as display part.
According to said structure, because first cover and second cover from the two ends clamping transparent component of support unit, therefore, can under airtight state, be taken in display panel by simple structure more reliably.
Second aspect present invention is characterised in that, comprising: display part, and it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information; The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part; The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part; The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part; Above-mentioned cover screws on an axial end of above-mentioned support unit, and above-mentioned support unit has clamping part on above-mentioned axial the other end, the above-mentioned clamping part above-mentioned transparent component of clamping that is used for cooperating with above-mentioned cover.
According to said structure, cover is on the end that screws at support unit the time, and the clamping transparent component although components number seldom, also can be taken in display panel reliably under airtight state.
In addition, preferably: described support unit and described transparent component form as one.
According to said structure, cover screws on support unit, and cooperates with support unit and to take in display part, therefore, can take in the display panel as display part under airtight state.
Third aspect present invention is characterised in that, comprising: display part, and it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information; The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part; The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part; The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part; Above-mentioned support unit has clamping part on an axial end, above-mentioned cover has fitting portion, and above-mentioned fitting portion is chimeric and be fixed on above-mentioned axial the other end of above-mentioned support unit, and the above-mentioned transparent component of clamping of cooperating with above-mentioned clamping part.
According to said structure, the clamping part of support unit and the fitting portion of cover are chimeric and fixing, and the clamping transparent component, thereby can under airtight state, take in display panel reliably by easy operation.
In addition, preferably: above-mentioned support unit has the screw resettlement section that is used to accommodate screw, above-mentioned cover has screw portion, above-mentioned screw screws on above-mentioned screw resettlement section by this screw portion, and, make above-mentioned fitting portion chimeric, thereby above-mentioned cover is fixed on above-mentioned axial the other end of above-mentioned support unit.
According to said structure, support unit and cover are fixed by screw under chimeric state, thereby can take in display panel reliably under airtight state.
In addition, preferably: above-mentioned screw resettlement section is erect be arranged on above-mentioned axially vertical direction on, make above-mentioned screw above-mentioned cover with above-mentioned axially vertical direction on, be arranged on the substantial middle position.
According to said structure, support unit and cover are under chimeric state, pass through screw retention, thereby can be under airtight state, take in display panel reliably, and screw can cover with above-mentioned axially vertical direction on, be configured in the position of substantial middle, can also improve designability.
In addition, preferably: above-mentioned support unit has fastening portion, above-mentioned cover has flexible arm, and the holding section that is bearing in above-mentioned arm, makes above-mentioned arm curl, and simultaneously from the other end side of above-mentioned support unit, be pressed into the fitting portion of above-mentioned cover, above-mentioned holding section is engaged with above-mentioned fastening portion, and, make above-mentioned fitting portion chimeric, thereby make above-mentioned cover be fixed on above-mentioned axial the other end of above-mentioned support unit.
According to said structure, make arm curl, and go into the fitting portion of cover simultaneously from the other end side pressure of support unit, the holding section is engaged with the fastening portion of support unit, and, make fitting portion chimeric, thereby cover is fixed on axial the other end of support unit, therefore, can be by shirtsleeve operation, under airtight state, take in display panel reliably as display part.
In addition, preferably: above-mentioned fitting portion is pressed into the above-mentioned axial the other end that is entrenched in above-mentioned support unit.
According to said structure,, therefore, just can under airtight state, take in display panel reliably by easy operation as display part because the fitting portion of cover is pressed into the end that is entrenched in support unit.
In addition, preferably: between above-mentioned cover and above-mentioned support unit and above-mentioned transparent component, be respectively arranged with seal member, above-mentioned display part is contained under airtight state.
According to said structure, display part is accommodated under the airtight state reliably by seal member.
In addition, preferably: between above-mentioned cover and above-mentioned support unit, be provided with seal member, above-mentioned display part is contained under airtight state.
According to said structure,, can under airtight state, take in display panel more reliably as display part by seal member.
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Fig. 1 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of embodiment.
Fig. 2 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to display device dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.
Fig. 3 is the exploded perspective view of display device.
Fig. 4 is the block scheme of the summary structure of display device.
Fig. 5 is the cut-open view of display panel.
Fig. 6 is the local amplification view of display panel.
Fig. 7 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to the display device of second embodiment dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.
Fig. 8 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to the display device of the 3rd embodiment dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.
Fig. 9 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of the 4th embodiment.
Figure 10 be with Q plane shown in Figure 9 to display device dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.
Figure 11 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 5th embodiment.
Figure 12 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of the 6th embodiment.
Figure 13 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 6th embodiment.
Figure 14 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 7th embodiment.
Figure 15 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the major part of the 7th embodiment.
Figure 16 is fastening portion and the chimeric illustrated planar figure that uses the size relationship of jut.
Figure 17 is fastening portion and chimeric fastening state key diagram with jut.
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Below, with reference to accompanying drawing, preferred implementation of the present invention is described.
The display device of following embodiment comprises: display panel (display part), it forms ring-type (perhaps can form ring-type), and be used to show various information, housing is made of cover and housing body, when the display surface with display panel was accommodated in the described housing in the mode that can carry out Visual Confirmation from the outside, seal member was guaranteed leakproofness when cover cooperates with housing body.
Below, more specifically describe.
[1] first embodiment
Fig. 1 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of embodiment.
Display device 10 comprises substantially: transparent component 11, and it forms drum by transparent material, but so that the display panel of Visual Confirmation inside described later; The support unit 12 of drum, it is used to support display panel described later; Cover 15, it screws on support unit 12, and has first cover 13 and second cover 14, and described first cover 13 and second cover 14 are from the central axis direction clamping transparent component 11 of support unit 12.Here, transparent component 11 and support unit 12 form housing body.
Transparent component 11 is formed by glass or rigid plastic, and forms the drum with homogeneous thickness.
Fig. 2 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to display device dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.Fig. 3 is the exploded perspective view of display device.
First cover 13 and second cover 14 have thread groove 13A, 14A along circumferentially cutting respectively, and can spin together with the screw thread slot part 12A of support unit 12.
Support unit 12 is formed with flange part 12B along its side face, and embedding among the slot part 12C that is formed by flange part 12B has display panel 20.In addition, with display panel 20 opposed positions, transparent component 11 is by first cover 13 and second cover, 14 clamping transparent components 11.
In this case, between the transparent component 11 and first cover 13, be provided with the seal 21 that is used to guarantee bubble-tight ring-type.Similarly, between the transparent component 11 and second cover 14, be provided with the seal 22 that is used to guarantee bubble-tight ring-type.And, between the support unit 12 and first cover 13, be provided with the seal 23 that is used to guarantee bubble-tight ring-type.Similarly, between the support unit 12 and second cover 14, be provided with the seal 24 that is used to guarantee bubble-tight ring-type.
These seals 21~24 are formed by resin that contains rubber or synthetic resin, and constitute seal member.
Fig. 4 is the block scheme of the summary structure of display device.
Display device 10 has substantially: above-mentioned display panel 20; Controller 31, it is used to control display device 10 integral body; Display driver 32, it drives display panel 20 under the control of controller 31; Battery 33, it is used for to display device 10 whole supply powers.
Herein, controller 31 and display driver 32 are formed on the control circuit substrate 80.
Controller 31 constitutes microcomputer, and it comprises: MPU 34, and it is controlled controller 31 integral body according to control program, and then, display device 10 integral body are controlled; ROM 35, and it is used for storage control program; RAM 36, and it is used for interim store various kinds of data; And interface (I/F) portion 37, these parts interconnect by bus 38.
Herein, the structure to display panel describes.
Fig. 5 is the cut-open view of display panel.In addition, Fig. 6 is the local amplification view of display panel.
In Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, only transparency electrode is added oblique line, and miscellaneous for fear of accompanying drawing, omit the oblique line of other parts.
In display panel 20, used electrophoretic display panel.As shown in Figure 5, the display panel 20 that is made of electrophoretic display panel has: a pair of transparent common electrode 50 and demonstration control electrode 51; And a plurality of microcapsules (microcell) 53, their clampings are configured in described transparent common electrode 50 and show between the control electrode 51.
Transparent common electrode 50 be on transparent glass substrate 55 for example evaporation ITO (Indium-TinOxide: the transparency electrode that forms tin indium oxide), and with show control electrode 51 arranged opposite.This transparent common electrode 50 constitutes crosses over the electrode that all show control electrodes 51, and it is connected with public electrode 56 on being arranged on flexible substrate 54, and maintenance and these public electrode 56 equipotentials.
In addition, show that control electrode 51 is that these show that control electrodes 51 are formed on the flexible substrate 54 corresponding to the electrode of each section (segment) (or point) 40 setting of display panel 20.
In addition, in each microcapsules 53, be sealed with electrophoresis dispersion 60 (with reference to Fig. 6).
The display panel 20 of Gou Chenging like this, by glass substrate 55 and transparent common electrode 50, the demonstration look that can Visual Confirmation microcapsules 53 presents.
In addition, from being arranged on the display driver 32 of control circuit substrate 80 sides, by setting (printing) circuit layout on flexible substrate 54, show control electrode 51 supply driving voltages to public electrode 56 and each, thereby the electrophoresis dispersion 60 that is sealed in the microcapsules 53 is applied electric field.As shown in Figure 4, in the electrophoresis dispersion in microcapsules 53, be dispersed with the blue particle 61 (so-called 1 particIe system) that is coloured to blueness as electrophoresis particle.These indigo plant particle 61 band positive polarity electric charges, in addition, electrophoresis dispersion 60 is painted to white.
Thereby, remain on 0V current potential (earthing potential) at public electrode 56, transparent common electrode 50 is set to the 0V current potential, and, produce from showing the electric field of control electrode 51 towards transparent common electrode 50 to showing that the driving voltage that control electrode 51 is supplied with positive voltage makes under its situation that becomes positive potential.
Thereby as shown in Figure 6, the blue particle 61 of the positively charged in the microcapsules 53 moves to transparent common electrode 50 sides, and meanwhile, the electrophoresis dispersion 60 of white moves to and shows control electrode 51 sides.
Its result, because microcapsules 53 present blueness, therefore, section 40 shows blue.
In contrast, at driving voltage from positive voltages to public electrode 56 that supply with, make transparent common electrode 50 be positive potential, and will show that control electrode 51 remains under the situation of 0V current potential, the blue particle 61 of positively charged moves to and shows control electrode 51 sides, meanwhile, Bai Se electrophoresis dispersion 60 moves to transparent common electrode 50 sides.
Its result, microcapsules 53 present white, section 40 display white.In addition, when transparent common electrode 50 and show between the control electrode 51 and do not produce under the situation of potential difference (PD), because that blue particle 61 does not produce is mobile, therefore, the demonstration look of section 40 can't change, and the state before keeping.
As mentioned above, display panel 20 is (memory state) under the state of canned data, can show various information.
Below, the installation step of display device is described.
Use in the sealing of first cover 13 in advance and embed seal 23 among the groove 13B, use in sealing to embed seal 21 among the groove 13C.Similarly, on second cover 14, use in sealing in advance and embed seal 24 among the groove 14B, use in sealing to embed seal 22 among the groove 14C.
In addition, on support unit 12, be partially submerged into display panel 20 what limit in advance by flange part 12B.
Then, embedding is had the support unit 12 of display panel 20, be received in the inner-diameter portion whose of the 13D of direction protrusion portion of first cover 13, the screw thread slot part 12A with support unit 12 screws among the thread groove 13A of first cover 13.
Under this state, transparent component 11 is embedded into the outer radius portion of the 13D of direction protrusion portion of first cover 13.
Then, the inner-diameter portion whose with the 14D of direction protrusion portion of second cover 14 is received on the support unit 12, and the screw thread slot part 12A with support unit 12 screws among the thread groove 14A of second cover 14, thereby finishes assembling.
By above structure, form the display device 10 of ring-type, can make display panel 20 become airtight state fully by seal 21~24, although it is simple in structure, but display panel 20 can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
[2] second embodiments
In the first above embodiment, cover 15 is made of first cover 13 and 14 two parts of second cover, and this second embodiment is the embodiment that constitutes the situation of cover with parts.
Fig. 7 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to the display device of second embodiment dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.In Fig. 7,, give identical label for the part identical with Fig. 2.
The cover 41 of second embodiment screws on the axial end of support unit 12X.
In addition, support unit 12X is provided with clamping part 12X1 on axial the other end, the described clamping part 12X1 clamping transparent component 11 that is used for cooperating with cover 41.Herein, transparent component 11 and support unit 12X constitute housing body.
Below, the installation step of the display device of second embodiment is described.
Sealing at clamping part 12X1 in advance is embedded in seal 21 with groove 12X2.Similarly, in cover 41, be embedded in seal 24 in sealing with groove 41B in advance, be embedded in seal 22 with groove 41C in sealing.
And, on support unit 12X, embed display panel 20 in advance.
Next, have in embedding on the support unit 12X of display panel 20, embed transparent component 11.
Then, the inner-diameter portion whose with the 41D of direction protrusion portion of cover 41 is accommodated on the support unit 12X, and screws in thread groove 41A, thereby finishes assembling.
By above structure, form the display device 10X of ring-type, can pass through seal 21~22,24, make display panel 20 become airtight state fully, although it is simple in structure, but display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
[3] the 3rd embodiments
In above first embodiment and second embodiment, transparent component 11 is set to other parts, and this 3rd embodiment is the embodiment under the situation that transparent component and support unit are constituted as parts (being equivalent to housing body).
Fig. 8 be with P plane shown in Figure 1 to the display device of the 3rd embodiment dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.In Fig. 8,, give identical label for the part identical with Fig. 7.
The support unit 12Y of the 3rd embodiment is formed by transparent component, and is formed with the accommodating groove 12Y1 that the cross section is a ring-type, and described accommodating groove 12Y1 is used to take in display panel 20.
Below, the installation step of the display device of the 3rd embodiment is described.
In accommodating groove 12Y1, taken in display panel 20 in advance.
On the other hand, on cover 41, be embedded in seal 24 in sealing with groove 41B in advance, be embedded in seal 22 with groove 41C in sealing.
Then, with respect to the support unit 12Y that takes in display panel 20, the inner-diameter portion whose of the 41D of direction protrusion portion of cover 41 is screwed on thread groove 41A, thereby finish assembling.
By above structure, display panel 20 can be in airtight state fully by seal 22,24, form the display device 10Y of ring-type, although it is simple in structure, and components number seldom, but display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
[4] the 4th embodiments
In each above embodiment, display device has the cross section and is circular shape, and this 4th embodiment is the embodiment that is used to improve the design freedom of cross sectional shape, is to make the cross section be roughly embodiment under the situation of quadrangle form.
Fig. 9 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of the 4th embodiment.
Display device 60 comprises substantially: transparent component 61, and it forms roughly square tube shape by transparent material, but so that the display panel of Visual Confirmation inside described later; Be roughly the support unit 62 of square tube shape, it is used to support display panel described later; Cover 64, it is fixed on the support unit 62 by a plurality of screw 63 screw threads, and the clamping transparent component 61 of cooperating with support unit 62.Herein, transparent component 61 and support unit 62 constitute housing body.
Transparent component 61 is formed by glass or rigid plastic, and forms the roughly square tube shape with homogeneous thickness.
Figure 10 be with Q plane shown in Figure 9 to display device dissect, along arrow A-observed partial perspective cutaway view of A direction.
Support unit 62 is provided with screw 62A, on cover 64, be provided with screw 64A in the position of correspondence, by screw 63 being screwed at the thread groove that constitutes screw 62A and constituting in the thread groove of screw 64A support unit 62 and cover 64 clamping display panels 20 and transparent component 61.
Next, the installation step to the display device of the 4th embodiment describes.
Sealing at support unit 62 in advance is embedded in seal 71 with groove 62B.On the other hand, be embedded in seal 72 with groove 64B, be embedded in seal 73 with groove 64C in sealing in the sealing of cover 64.
These seals 71~73 are formed by resin that contains rubber or synthetic resin, constitute seal member.
In addition, on support unit 62, embed display panel 20 in advance.
Then, have in embedding on the support unit 62 of display panel 20, embed transparent component 61.
Then, screw 63 is screwed into screws in the screw 64A of cover 64 and in the screw 62A of support unit 62, make support unit 62 and cover 64 cooperation clamping transparent component 61 and display panels 20, thereby finish assembling.
By structure as above, display panel 20 can be in airtight state fully by seal 71~73, although it is simple in structure to form the display device 60 of square tube shape roughly, but display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
[5] the 5th embodiments
In the above-described 4th embodiment, the position of screw 64A, near forming the roughly inner peripheral surface side of the display device 60 of square tube shape, and this 5th embodiment be the degree of freedom that improved the formation position of screw, the embodiment under the situation that improved designability.
Figure 11 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 5th embodiment.
Display device 80 comprises substantially: transparent component 81, and it forms roughly square tube shape shape by transparent material, but so that the display panel of Visual Confirmation inside described later; Be roughly the support unit 82 of square tube shape shape, it is used to support display panel described later; Cover 84, it is fixed on the support unit 82 by a plurality of screw 83 screw threads, and the clamping transparent component 81 of cooperating with support unit 82.Herein, transparent component 81 and support unit 82 constitute housing body.
Transparent component 81 is formed by glass or rigid plastic, and forms the roughly square tube shape with uniform thickness.
On support unit 82, be formed with screw resettlement section 82A herein, with cover 84 opposed positions, the left of the 84B of screw portion in Figure 11 of cover 84 is outstanding to be provided with, and has screw 84A, on the 82A of this screw resettlement section, with the screw portion opposed position of 84B, be formed with screw 82B.Its result, support unit 82 and cover 84 spin together by screw 83, and clamping display panel 20 and transparent component 81.
Below, the installation step of the display device of the 5th embodiment is described.
On the sealing acceptance division 82C of support unit 82, embedding the cross section is seal 85 L word shape, that form ring-type in advance.On the other hand, on the side face of the 84B of screw portion of cover 84, embed the seal 86 of ring-type in advance.And, on screw 83, also embed the seal 87 that ring-type is arranged in advance.
Herein, seal 85~87 is formed by resin that contains rubber or synthetic resin, constitutes seal member.
At first, on support unit 82, embed display panel 20.
Then, have in embedding and embed transparent component 81 on the support unit 82 of display panel 20.
Then, cover 84 is being embedded under the state of support unit 82, will be in the screw 83 that embeds the state that seal 87 is arranged and be screwed in the screw 84A, it is screwed on cover 84.
Then, further being screwed into screw 83 screws on the 82A of screw resettlement section it.
As a result, make support unit 82 and cover 84 cooperation clamping transparent component 81 and display panels 20, thereby finish assembling.
By structure as above, form the roughly display panel 20 of the display device 80 of square tube shape, can be in air-tight state by seal 85,86,87, although it is simple in structure, but display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
In addition, can be used in the position of the screw 84A of mounting screw 83, be in the substantial middle part of the end face 84C of cover 84, can also realize the raising of designability like this.
[6] the 6th embodiments
In above-mentioned the 4th embodiment and the 5th embodiment, by screw thread support unit and cover are interfixed, and this 6th embodiment is the embodiment that cooperates under the situation that fixes support unit and cover by being pressed into.
Figure 12 is the stereoscopic figure of the display device of the 6th embodiment.
Figure 13 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 6th embodiment.
Display device 90 comprises substantially: transparent component 91, and it forms roughly square tube shape by transparent material, but so that the display panel of Visual Confirmation inside described later; The support unit 92 of square tube shape shape roughly, it is used to support display panel described later; Cover 93, its chimeric being fixed on the support unit 92, and the clamping transparent component 91 of cooperating with support unit 92.
Transparent component 91 is formed by glass or rigid plastic, and forms the roughly square tube shape with uniform thickness.
Support unit 92 has: be used to support the first support unit 92A and the second support unit 92B of display panel 20, and the chimeric flange part 92C chimeric with cover 93.
Cover 93 is provided with chimeric usefulness jut (fitting portion) 93A of ring-type, and the cross section is the first seal 94A of the ring-type of L word shape, along this chimeric upper surface side that is arranged at chimeric usefulness jut 93A with jut 93A in the drawings.Similarly the cross section is the second seal 94B of the ring-type of L word shape, is arranged at chimeric lower face side with jut 93A along chimeric in the drawings with jut 93A.
Below, the installation step of the display device of the 6th embodiment is described.
Making the first seal 94A and the second seal 94B at first, in advance is the chimeric state with jut 93A of insert cover parts 93.Herein, the first seal 94A and the second seal 94B are formed by resin that contains rubber or synthetic resin, constitute seal member.
Then, on the first support unit 92A and the second support unit 92B of support unit 92, place and embed display panel 20.
Then, have in embedding on the support unit 92 of display panel 20, the right from figure embeds the transparent component 91 of ring-type.
Under this state, in the embeded slot 95 that the chimeric flange part 92C by transparent component 91 and support unit 92 forms, be pressed into the also chimeric jut 93A that uses of fixed cap parts 93, thus, come clamping transparent component 91 and display panel 20, thereby finish assembling.
By structure as above, form the roughly display panel 20 of the display device 90 of square tube shape, can become air-tight state by the first seal 94A and the second seal 94B, although it is simple in structure, but only by the chimeric jut 93A that uses with cover 93, be pressed into and be fixed in the embeded slot 95 that the chimeric flange part 92C by transparent component 91 and support unit 92 forms, just display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
[7] the 7th embodiments
In the above-described 6th embodiment, adopted the chimeric structure that is pressed into simply with jut in the embeded slot that forms by support unit and transparent component with cover, and this 7th embodiment is by the embodiment under the situation of be pressed into and then be fixed support unit and cover.
The outward appearance of the display device of this 7th embodiment is identical with the 6th embodiment shown in Figure 12.
Figure 14 is the cut-open view of the display device of the 7th embodiment.
Figure 15 is the three-dimensional cutaway view of the major part of the 7th embodiment.
Display device 100 comprises substantially: transparent component 101, and it forms the roughly outward appearance of square tube shape by transparent material, but so that the display panel of Visual Confirmation inside described later; The support unit 102 of square tube shape roughly, it is used to support display panel described later; Cover 103, its chimeric being fixed on the support unit 102, and the clamping transparent component 101 of cooperating with support unit 102.Herein, transparent component 101 and support unit 102 constitute housing body.
Transparent component 101 is formed by glass or rigid plastic, and forms the roughly square tube shape with uniform thickness.
Support unit 102 has: the first support unit 102A and the second support unit 102B that are used to support display panel 20; The 102C of fastening portion, it engages with cover 103; And chimeric flange part 102D, itself and cover 103 are chimeric.In addition, distolateral at support unit 102, being provided with the cross section is the support unit side seal 105 L word shape, ring-type.
Cover 103 is provided with chimeric usefulness jut (fitting portion) 103A of ring-type, and the cross section is the first seal 104A of the ring-type of L word shape, along this chimeric upper surface side that is arranged on chimeric usefulness jut 103A with jut 103A in the drawings.Similarly, the cross section is the second seal 104B of the ring-type of L word shape, is arranged on chimeric lower face side with jut 103A along chimeric in the drawings with jut 103A.
Herein, the first seal 104A and the second seal 104B, and support unit side seal 105 are formed by resin that contains rubber or synthetic resin, constitute seal member.
In addition, cover 103 has flexible arm 103B, and the holding section 103C that is supported on this arm 103B.Arm 103B begins to extend setting from chimeric with jut 103A.
Herein, the shape to 102C of fastening portion and holding section 103C at length describes.
Figure 16 is the illustrated planar figure that the size relationship of jut is used in fastening portion and chimeric engaging.
Figure 17 is the fastening state key diagram that jut is used in fastening portion and chimeric engaging.
Under the situation of observing from above, holding section 103C has the side-prominent roof shape to the chimeric jut 103A of using, and the 102C of fastening portion forms concave shape towards chimeric with jut 103A.
As shown in figure 16, arm 103B is engaged with the 102C of fastening portion, but arm 103B is inserted in the support unit 102 along arrow D1 direction, so that cover 103 contacts with support unit 102 with the second seal 104B by the first seal 104A, under the situation that forms this state, from the end of arm 103B to the air line distance L1 that engages the butt recess 102C-1 of time institute's butt as the jag 103C-1 of holding section 103C with the 102C of fastening portion, length L 2 with from the end of arm 103B to the jag 103C-1 of holding section 103C just becomes such relation:
L1<L2,
As shown in figure 17, making under holding section 103C and the situation that the 102C of fastening portion engages, in the compression first seal 104A, the second seal 104B and support unit side seal 105, engage, thereby can guarantee sealing reliably.
Next, the installation step to the display device of the 7th embodiment describes.
At first, be pre-formed in cover 103 chimeric and embed the state that the first seal 104A and the second seal 104B are arranged on jut 103A.On the other hand, be pre-formed support unit side seal 105 is embedded in state among the sealing socket 102E of support unit 102.
Then, on the first support unit 102A and the second support unit 102B of support unit 102, place and embed display panel 20.
Then, the transparent component 101 of the right-hand embedding ring-type from Figure 14 is arranged on the support unit 102 of display panel 20 in embedding.
Under this state, chimeric with the jut 103A arrow D1 direction along state shown in Figure 16 with cover 103 is inserted in the embeded slot 106 that the chimeric flange part 102D by transparent component 101 and support unit 102 forms.
Then, cover 103 is rotated to arrow D2 direction, make the butt inclined-plane 103C-2 of holding section 103C and the butt inclined-plane 102C-2 butt of the 102C of fastening portion, cover 103 is rotated to arrow D2 direction.
Thus, make arm 103B bending, the 102C of fastening portion and the holding section 103C of support unit 102 are slided, make 102C of fastening portion and holding section 103C engaging, thereby compress the first seal 104A, the second seal 104B and support unit side seal 105, make support unit 102 and cover 103 chimeric simultaneously, make their clamping transparent components 101 and display panel 20, thereby finish assembling.
By structure as described above, form the roughly display panel 20 of the display device 100 of square tube shape, be in air-tight state by the first seal 104A, the second seal 104B and support unit side seal 105, although it is simple in structure, but display panel can be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize water-proof function and dust reduction capability.
Such as described above, according to each embodiment, can display panel be accommodated under the airtight state reliably, thereby can easily realize the display device of the annular that water-proof function or dust reduction capability etc. are good by simple structure.
And after all, above-mentioned embodiment is only represented one aspect of the present invention, can at random be out of shape within the scope of the invention and use.
In the above description the situation of using electrophoretic display panel is illustrated, but so long as flexible display then can be used various displays such as LCD, EL display.
In addition, for example, being not limited in electrophoresis dispersion 60 is sealed to structure in the microcapsules 53, also can be such structure: each section 40 as closed structure, and injected electrophoresis dispersion 60 respectively in each section 40.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, illustration with the situation of display device applications of the present invention at the display part of the electronic equipment of weared on wrist formula, but, then also can be applied to the display part of other electronic equipment (PDA, mobile phone etc.) so long as ring-type (cylindric, square tube shape, polygon barrel shape etc.).
In the above description, the situation of bracelet shape is illustrated, so long as ring-type (cylindric, square tube shape) then also can be applied to different shapes such as a chain, ring type, earrings type.

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1. a display device is characterized in that, comprising:
Display part, it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information;
The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part;
The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part;
The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part,
Described cover comprises:
First cover, it screws on an axial end of described support unit;
Second cover, it screws on axial the other end of described support unit.
2. a display device is characterized in that, comprising:
Display part, it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information;
The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part;
The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part;
The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part,
Described cover screws on an axial end of described support unit,
Described support unit has clamping part on described axial the other end, the described clamping part described transparent component of clamping that is used for cooperating with described cover.
3. display device according to claim 2 is characterized in that,
Described support unit and described transparent component form as one.
4. a display device is characterized in that, comprising:
Display part, it forms ring-type maybe can form ring-type, and is used to show various information;
The support unit of ring-type, it is used to support described display part;
The transparent component of ring-type, the face side that it is configured in by the described display part of described support unit supporting is used to protect described display part;
The cover of ring-type, it is cooperated with described support unit and described transparent component and takes in described display part,
Described support unit has clamping part on an axial end,
Described cover has fitting portion, and described fitting portion is chimeric and be fixed on described axial the other end of described support unit, and the described transparent component of clamping of cooperating with described clamping part.
5. display device according to claim 4 is characterized in that,
Described support unit has the screw resettlement section that is used to accommodate screw,
Described cover has screw portion, and described screw screws on described screw resettlement section by this screw portion, and makes described fitting portion chimeric, thereby described cover is fixed on described axial the other end of described support unit.
6. display device according to claim 5 is characterized in that,
Described screw resettlement section erect be arranged on described axially vertical direction on,
Described screw described cover with described axially vertical direction on, be arranged on middle position.
7. display device according to claim 4 is characterized in that,
Described support unit has fastening portion,
Described cover has flexible arm and is supported on the holding section of described arm,
Make described arm curl, and, be pressed into the fitting portion of described cover simultaneously from the other end side of described support unit, described holding section is engaged with described fastening portion, and, make described fitting portion chimeric, thereby make described cover be fixed on described axial the other end of described support unit.
8. display device according to claim 4 is characterized in that,
Described fitting portion is pressed on the axial described the other end that is entrenched in described support unit.
9. according to the described display device of one of claim 1 to 4, it is characterized in that,
Between described cover and described support unit and described transparent component, be respectively arranged with seal member,
Described display part is contained under air-tight state.
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