CN1946978B

CN1946978B - Domestic appliance having a swiveled display screen

Info

Publication number: CN1946978B
Application number: CN2005800130042A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 阿尔弗雷德·拉布
Original assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
Current assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
Priority date: 2004-04-26
Filing date: 2005-04-26
Publication date: 2013-06-19
Anticipated expiration: 2025-04-26
Also published as: CN1946978A; DE102004020267A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a domestic appliance, for example a refrigerator, comprising a housing, a recess (3) in the housing and a display screen (5) which can be swiveled relative to the housing and is disposed flush in the recess (3) of the housing. The display screen (5) is linked on its back with a pair of first arms (6, 6') so as to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The first arms can be extended from an expanded configuration in the flush arrangement of the display screen (5) to an angular configuration. In this angular configuration the at least one, first axis of rotation (29) is displaced beyond the recess (3), thereby allowing swiveling the display screen about the first axis of rotation (29).

Description

Home appliances with swingable display screen

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of home appliances, this home appliances has a housing, opening and the display screen in this housing, and this display screen can swing with respect to this housing.This display screen is placed in sinking to the position in this opening of housing.

Background technology

This home appliances is open by JP 2002-031469A.The document discloses has a home appliances of display screen in the opening that is fixed on door.Display screen can swingingly be bearing in the hole around horizontal rotation axis by pin.In order to make display screen stop in different swing position, be provided with spring-loaded locking mechanism on display screen, these locking mechanisms be directed in the groove of opening and can be in the different swing position of display screen kayser in depressed part.Display screen can be taken in two other swing position by the position of sinking to opening from, and display screen can stop in these two swing position.But the shortcoming of this structure is, display screen can from its sink to the position swing out the angle of process quite little.Therefore, this display screen can only be aimed at the observer on limited extent.

Summary of the invention

Therefore, task of the present invention is, a kind of home appliances that starts described type is provided, and display screen can swing in a wide angular range in this home appliances.

This task solves by home appliances according to claim 1.Dependent claims relates to preferred configuration.

Accordingly, provide a kind of home appliances, this home appliances has a housing, opening and the display screen in this housing, and this display screen can swing and be placed in being lowered into the position in this opening of housing with respect to housing.At this, at least one pivot center can remain on display screen at one between this position in sinking to the position and an outflow location and move, display screen is suspended on described pivot center, in this outflow location, pivot center extends in the front of this opening and display screen can be around this pivot axis.

According to first configuration, this home appliances has a pair of the first arm, this display screen can be connected with these first arms around described at least one first pivot axis ground at its back side, wherein, these first arms can by from one this display screen be in sink to the position the time be pulled out to an angled bit-type in the bit-type launched, this angled bit-type is corresponding to the outflow location of described at least one pivot center.

Preferred this home appliances comprises a pair of the second arm, wherein, each in these two second arms each with these first arms in one and this home appliances be connected with position radial type this opening adjacency.Therefore, these first arms are not directly but indirectly are fixed on this home appliances by these second arms.

In home appliances according to the present invention, these first arms and these second arms are preferably configured as plate.This gives this structure with high rigidity.In addition, these plates can interconnect or be connected with home appliances with display screen by simple hinge.Preferred these first arms have respectively identical length, and these second arms have respectively identical length.

As these first arms are fixed on alternative on this home appliances by above-mentioned the second arm indirectly, have such possibility: these first arms can be bearing on their longitudinal direction on an axle respectively movably, wherein, described axle is placed on this home appliances and position this opening adjacency rotationally.This structure also can as make by the structure of the second arm the first arm from as described in the bit-type of expansion transfer to angled bit-type, in order to make display screen be shifted out from opening or swing out.

Preferred this display screen sinks at it does not have the oscillating motion free degree in the position in this opening.

Preferred these first arms mutually surround in the bit-type of launching one from approximately 150 ° to the about angle of 180 °, in the bit-type of this expansion, display location sinks in the position in this opening in it.Its advantage is, these first arms thus this display screen be in sink to the position in the time only occupy a little degree of depth, thus, total can be constructed very flatly.

In home appliances according to the present invention, this display screen preferably is connected by two the first arms of first a unique pivot center and this only, and in other words, these two first arms intersect each other at this first pivot center place.In the case, this first pivot center is preferably medially settled with regard to the width of this display screen.

These first arms and if present these second arms rotation axis that can rotate rotate, these pivot centers preferably extend parallel to each other.In addition, these pivot center preferred vertical layouts, thus, this display screen can swing around a vertical pivot center.This makes display screen can aim to the left or to the right the observer who is not to be located immediately at display screen opening front but is positioned at its side.

Preferably have some backstops according to home appliances of the present invention, these backstops be arranged on these first arms with facing with each other and in these first arms are in angled bit-type the time each other by putting.Determine the angle of the adjustable minimum between these first arms by these backstops.These backstops preferably have the face of inclination, these faces in described angled bit-type each other by putting.

This home appliances preferably has friction brake, and these friction brakes are braked these first arms and/or this display screen around the rotational motion of described the first pivot center.These friction brakes make display screen remain in the position of being regulated by the operator and can automated movements.Preferred each friction brake comprises the brake disc on a pin that is bearing in these the first arms, and these brake discs clamp the flange perpendicular to described the first pivot center of this display screen.This pin preferably is directed in the groove of this flange and can be on one of above-mentioned backstop.

Preferably the part according to the housing of home appliances of the present invention is made of a framework that removably is fixed on this home appliances, and the opening that is used for this display screen is in this framework and these the second arms, and hingedly formula or described axle are rotatably mounted to the back side of this framework.Simplified thus the assembling of this display screen on this home appliances.Before framework being fixed on this home appliances, at first display screen can be assemblied on this framework.For the purpose of maintenance and repair, this framework can easily be taken off together with this display screen.This framework preferably is fixed on valve or door of this home appliances, and this valve or this door are used for closing or opening the inner room of this home appliances.

Preferably relate to a kind of refrigerating appliance according to home appliances of the present invention, for example a kind of refrigerator.In this information, for example model that shows screen display this refrigerating appliance itself, perhaps show about the information of the operational factor of this refrigerating appliance, the temperature in the inner room of this refrigerating appliance for example.In addition, this display screen also can be used as PC image screen or television image screen.

Description of drawings

The below is by means of the present invention's the first form of implementation of 1 to 9 with reference to the accompanying drawings and describe other configuration of the present invention and advantage according to the present invention's the second form of implementation of Figure 10 and Figure 11.Accompanying drawing represents:

The three-dimensional view of the display screen 5 that pulls out from opening 3 of the refrigerating appliance of Fig. 1 first form of implementation according to the present invention;

The view that Fig. 2 visual angle is identical with Fig. 1, wherein display screen 5 is in the position of almost sinking in opening 3;

The three-dimensional view of observing from behind of Fig. 3 display screen 5 and framework 2, wherein display screen 5 is in the position of sinking in opening 3;

The view that Fig. 4 visual angle is identical with Fig. 1, wherein display screen 5 is in the position that swings to the right out;

The view that Fig. 5 visual angle is identical with Fig. 3, wherein display screen 5 be in Fig. 4 in the same position that swings out;

Fig. 6 display screen 5 and framework 2 schematic cross sectional view in the position of sinking to according to Fig. 3 in opening 3;

The profile that Fig. 7 is identical with Fig. 6, wherein display screen 5 is in from opening 3 displacement out or swing out position;

The profile that Fig. 8 is identical with Fig. 6, wherein display screen 5 is in another from opening 3 displacement out or swing out position;

The profile of the friction brake 40 that Fig. 9 dissects according to the A-A in Fig. 3;

The explanatory view of observing from behind of the display screen 5 of Figure 10 refrigerating appliance of the second form of implementation according to the present invention;

Figure 11 Figure 10 from opening 3 displacement out or swing the schematic cross sectional view of display screen 5 out.

The specific embodiment

Fig. 1 shows the forepiece 1 of the door of a home appliances with the partial view of a solid, this home appliances for example can relate to refrigerator.Door consists of again the part of the housing of the inner room that surrounds home appliances.In the view shown in Fig. 1, inner room is in the back of described forepiece 1.Forepiece 1 comprises a flat framework 2, and this framework has the opening 3 of the rectangle of central authorities.Framework 2 for example is threaded connection and is fixed on door.In addition, home appliances also comprises a flat display screen 5, and this display screen is by a pair of the first arm 6 and 6 ' and a pair of the second arm 10 and 10 ' be fixed on framework 2.Shown in view in, arm 10 major parts are hidden by framework 2.The first arm 6,6 ' and the second arm 10,10 ' be configured to plate.Display screen 5 is in Fig. 1 in the position of shifting out over opening 3, and Fig. 2 shows the display screen 5 that is in the position of almost sinking to opening 3 from the visual angle identical with Fig. 1.Also can see the little gap between the edge 13 of the outer seamed edge 12 of display screen 5 and opening 3 in Fig. 2.

Fig. 3 shows the three-dimensional view of the behind of framework 2.In order framework 2 to be assemblied in front of the door on parts 1, at first this framework is placed on corresponding unshowned holding device on parts 1 in front of the door by the breach 15 on side plate bar 14.Then, framework 2 is fixed by means of a unshowned screw, and this screw passes recess 17 on framework 2 and hole 16 and inserts and be screwed in a unshowned internal thread on parts 1 in front of the door.In Fig. 3, display screen 5 is in the position of sinking to fully in opening 3, and in this position, the leading flank of display screen 5 is concordant with framework 2.Display screen 5 is assemblied on this rear wall having 18, one support plates 20 of a rear wall on its back side, but this support plate is hidden by the first arm 6,6 ' partly in shown view.Support plate 20 comprise one that can find out better from Fig. 5, with respect to the rear wall 18 of display screen 5 parallel mainboard 21 and the flange 22 on a top and the flange 23 of a bottom, these two flanges are holded up from mainboard 21 in the horizontal direction.Get back to Fig. 3, flange 22 and 23 is configured to lath.The handle 19 of display screen 5 abuts on the flange 22 on top and is fixed on by suitable mechanism, for example locking mechanism or screw on the flange on this top.In addition, support plate 20 also has two foots 24 from mainboard 21 to downward-extension.

Fig. 3 further illustrates, the first arm 6 and 6 ' respectively an end 7,7 ' on interconnect by the first hinge 27 radial types.Hinge 27 has the pin 28 of a vertical orientation, and this pin is maintained in flange 22,23 hole.Thus, the first arm 6 with are connected ' not only to each other but also with support plate 20 and be connected with display screen 5 radial types thus.First pivot center 29, the

first arms

6 and 6 of pin 28 definite vertical orientations ' and display screen 5 can be around this first pivot axis.Pin 28 or pivot center 29 are medially settled with respect to display screen 5 with regard to the width of display screen 5.The first arm 6 with are connected ' other end 8,8 ' by the second hinge 30 with are connected ' each with the second arm 10 with are connected ' an end hingedly and can be respectively around the

second pivot center

31,31 ' be connected rotationally.The second arm 10 and 10 ' other end by the 3rd hinge 32,32 ' hingedly, can be respectively around the

lath

35,35 of one the 3rd pivot center 33,33 ' be rotatably fixed to framework 2 ' on.The

second pivot center

31,31 ' and the 3rd pivot center 33,33 ' being parallel to the first pivot center 29 extends, in other words, and their also vertical orientations as the first pivot center 29.Total shown in Fig. 3 is constructed symmetrically about a vertical plane mirror image that cuts display screen 5 in the centre.In other words, especially the first arm 6 and 6 ' to each other has identical size, and the second arm 10 and 10 ' to each other also has identical size.In the case, consist of the first arm 6,6 ' plate than consist of the second arm 10,10 ' plate have in the horizontal direction obviously larger length.

By display screen 5, the first arm 6 with are connected ', the second arm 10 with are connected ' with articulated connection of framework 2 display screen 5 can be pulled out the position and is swung from sinking to shown in Fig. 3, this explanatory view with horizontally extending section plane in Fig. 6 to Fig. 8 illustrates.In Fig. 6, display screen 5 is in as also illustrating in Fig. 3 in position in the opening 3 that sinks to framework 2 fully.Sink in the position at this, the second hinge 30,30 ' with they pivot

center

31,31 ' rest on respectively tiltably-mounted backstop lath 34,34 ' on, these backstop laths are in the back side of framework 2.Display screen 5 can not surpass the position shown in Fig. 6 thus be continued to move in framework 2, namely shown in view in can not continue to move up.The view of Fig. 3 when observing framework 2 from behind show backstop lath 34 '.Sinking to the position shown in Fig. 6, display screen 5 do not have the oscillating motion free degree around the first pivot center 29 fully.The first arm 6,6 ' be in the bit-type of expansion, in this bit-type, these first arms occupy a for example about angle α of the maximum possible of 150 ° to 180 ° each other _maxThe first arm 6,6 ' and the second arm 10,10 ' in an acute angles beta of the second hinge 30,30 ' locate to open respectively.Angle β should be at least 5 °, should be at least 10 ° or even 15 ° preferably, because in the situation that angle β is too small, must be applied on display screen in case overcome

hinge

29,30,30 ', 33,33 ' friction and pulling force that axis 29 is shifted out from the opening 3 of framework 2 very large.

The power F pull on display screen 5 that is drawn in the centre that acts on display screen in Fig. 6 by use can make the sink to position of display screen 5 from Fig. 6 enter into the position of shifting out that Fig. 7 represents with solid line, in the position that this shifts out, display screen 5 is roughly parallel to framework 2 and arranges in the front of opening 3.In the case, the first arm 6,6 ' rotate and the bit-type of the expansion from Fig. 6 is thus transferred in an angled bit-type around the first pivot center 29.In this angled bit-type, the first arm 6 and 6 ' in an illustrated embodiment occupies an approximately angle α of 100 ° each other.Simultaneously, the first pivot center 29 is moved beyond opening 3.Exist such possibility this moment in the position that this shifts out: draw on seamed edge 12 outside of display screen by operating personnel, draw on this outer seamed edge 12 in the left side, display screen 5 swings around the first pivot center 29 as dotting in Fig. 7.Display screen 5 can be aimed at the observer on the right side that is in opening 3 thus.

As shown in Figure 8, display screen 5 can be crossed the position shown in Fig. 7 and even continues to surpass framework 2 and be displaced in terminal location.In this terminal location, the second arm 10,10 ' rest on the back side of framework 2.The second arm 10,10 ' thus can not continue around the 3rd pivot center 33,33 ' swing.In addition, backstop 36,36 ' be in the first arm 6,6 ' on, they are respectively with the

face

37,37 that tilts ' against each other.Thus, backstop 36,36 ' determine the first arm 6,6 ' between minimum possible angle α _min, approximately 80 ° in an illustrated embodiment, this angle.The display screen 5 that represents with solid line can be by swinging around the first pivot center 29 observer who aims at the right side that is in opening 3, and this dots.If backstop 36 and 36 ' be in contact with one another and the second arm 10 and 10 ' abut on the back side of framework 2 as shown in Figure 8, pivot center 29 is accurately positioned in the centre with regard to the width of opening 3, and thus, display screen 5 can not collide framework 2 when swinging.

Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 show the stereogram of the display screen 5 that swings in another swing position.Fig. 4 shows display screen 5 together with the side elevational views of the forepiece 1 of the door of framework 2 and home appliances.The view of Fig. 5 when observing from behind framework 2 and display screen 5 shows the identical position of display screen 5.Display screen 5 in the swing position shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, backstop 36 and 36 ' the face 37 and 37 ' just also do not contact of inclination, in other words, display screen 5 also can continue to swing on by the direction shown in arrow, until face 37 and 37 ' contact and reach thus the first arm 6 and 6 ' between angle α _min

For display screen 5 being remained in the position of being regulated by the operator, namely in order to avoid display screen 5 automatically to move, as for example can be from appreciable Fig. 3 or Fig. 5, be provided with friction brake 40,40 ', these friction brakes with the first arm 6 and 6 ' and display screen 5 around the rotational motion of the first pivot center 29 braking.Fig. 9 show the left side friction brake 40 ' section.But the friction brake 40 on right side has identical structure.Friction brake 40 ' comprise two brake discs 41 and 42, these brake discs are bearing in bar section 43 with the screw 44 of backstop 36 ' be connected.Also as shown in Figure 3, bar section 43 is directed in the groove 46 of the flange 23 of the bottom of support plate 20.The first brake disc 41 be placed in backstop 36 ' and the flange 23 of the bottom of support plate 20 between.The second brake disc 42 is between the head 45 of the flange 23 of bottom and screw 44.Be mounted with a spring element 47 between the head 45 of screw 44 and the second brake disc 42.This spring element makes the flange 23 of bottom be braked dish 41 and 42 and clamps.Thus, the first arm 6 ' around the rotational motion of the first pivot center 29 is by the frictional force braking of working between the flange 23 of the contact-making surface of brake disc 41 and 42 and bottom.Equally, by friction brake 40, the first arm 6 and display screen 5 are braked around the rotational motion of the first pivot center 29.In order to regulate the position of display screen 5, at first must overcome brake disc 41 and 42 and the flange 23 of bottom between work adhere to friction.This has been avoided display screen 5 automatically to move out from the position of being regulated by the operator.In addition, the first hinge 27, the second hinge 30,30 ' and the 3rd hinge 32,32 ' have definite friction is in the position when also making thus display screen 5 always remain on the operator to discharge it.Can regulate like this by adjusting screw 44 moment of friction that opposing display screen 5 swings, make the user can pull on the edge of the side of display screen 5 so that this display screen swings around axis 29, but as long as no the limit of the oscillating motion free degree that reaches display screen 5, arm 6,6 ', 10,10 ' just keep static.

Figure 10 and Figure 11 have illustrated the second form of implementation of the present invention.Figure 10 shows the view when observing from behind framework 2 together with display screen 5, and this display screen is in the position of sinking in the opening 3 of framework 2.Figure 11 has illustrated display screen 5 and framework 2 with the profile of level.Showing display screen 5 at this is shifted in out position from opening 3 and is shown in broken lines and be in the position that has swung by translational motion at one.Consistent with the form of implementation described in Fig. 1 to Fig. 9, in the form of implementation shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11, the first arm 6,6 ' can be connected with display screen 5 rotationally around the first public pivot center 29 by the first hinge 27.But the first arm 6,6 ' be not to be configured to plate at this, but be configured with the bar 6,6 of preferred non-circular type exterior feature '.Bar 6,6 ' respectively on their longitudinal direction movably axle 51,51 ' reach through hole 50,50 ' in be directed to.Axle 51,51 ' be rotatably supported in holding device 52,52 itself ' on, these holding devices are fixed on the back side of framework 2.Axle 51,51 ' can be around vertical pivot center 53,53 ' rotation at this.

As in Figure 11 with as shown in solid line, display screen 5 can surpass opening 3 displacements out by pull from it sinks to position opening 3.At this, the mobile and axle 51,51 of the first arm 6 and 6 ' at reach through hole 50,50 ' inside ' around their pivot center 53,53 ' rotation.The first pivot center 29 surpasses opening 3 displacements out, thus, have now such possibility:, make display screen 5 swing and be drawn out as shown in dashed lines in Figure 11 around the first pivot center 29 far away like this, until reach the first arm 6 and 6 ' between the angle α of minimum _minAnd reach thus a possible terminal location of display screen 5.Unshowned suitable backstop is determined these possible terminal locations of display screen 5.Avoid display screen 5 automatic trips from the position of being regulated by the operator by means of unshowned friction brake.At this, friction brake can be as shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 9 be constructed the friction brake of form of implementation, wherein, must be complementary with other structure.As an alternative solution also can axle 51,51 ' reach through hole 50,50 ' and the

first arm

6,6 of being directed in these reach through holes ' between definite friction is set.

Claims

1. home appliances, has a housing, opening (3) and a display screen (5) in this housing, this display screen can swing and be placed in one is sunk to the position in this opening of this housing with respect to this housing, it is characterized in that: at least one first pivot center (29) can remain between this position in sinking to the position and an outflow location display screen (5) at described the first pivot center and move, this display screen (5) is suspended on described the first pivot center, in this outflow location, described the first pivot center extends in the front of this opening and display screen (5) can rotate around described pivot center (29), this home appliances also comprises a pair of the first arm (6, 6 ＇), this display screen (5) can be connected with these first arms rotationally around described at least one first pivot center (29) on its back side, wherein, these first arms (6, 6 ＇) can by from one display screen (5) be in sink to the position the time the bit-type of expansion in be pulled out to an angled bit-type, in this angled bit-type, described at least one first pivot center (29) is in outflow location.

2. according to claim 1 home appliances, it is characterized in that: be provided with a pair of the second arm (10,10 ＇), wherein, these two the second arms (10,10 ＇) each in each with these first arms (6,6 ＇) in one and of this home appliances be connected with position (35) radial type of described opening (3) adjacency.

3. according to claim 1 home appliances, it is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) are configured to plate.

4. according to claim 2 home appliances, it is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) are configured to plate.

5. according to claim 2 home appliances, it is characterized in that: these second arms (10,10 ＇) are configured to plate.

6. the home appliances of one of according to claim 1 to 5, it is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) have respectively identical length.

7. according to claim 4 or 5 home appliances, it is characterized in that: these second arms (10,10 ＇) have respectively identical length.

8. according to claim 1 home appliances, it is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) be bearing in movably respectively an axle (51 on their longitudinal direction, 51 ＇) on, described axle is placed on this home appliances one position (2) with described opening (3) adjacency rotationally.

9. the home appliances of one of according to claim 1 to 5 is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) surround each other in the bit-type of launching one approximately 150 ° to the about angle of 180 °.

10. the home appliances of one of according to claim 1 to 5, it is characterized in that: described the first pivot center (29) is medially arranged with regard to the width of this display screen (5), this display screen (5) passes through described the first pivot center (29) jointly and these two first arms (6,6 ＇) are connected.

11. the home appliances of one of according to claim 1 to 5 is characterized in that: this display screen (5) does not have the oscillating motion free degree in it sinks to position in this opening (3).

12. the home appliances according to one of the claims 1 to 5 is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) can rotate around the pivot center that extends parallel to each other (29,31,31 ＇).

13. the home appliances according to the claims 4 or 5 is characterized in that: these second arms (10,10 ＇) can be around the pivot axis that extends parallel to each other.

14. home appliances according to claim 12 is characterized in that: these pivot centers vertically extend.

15. the home appliances according to one of the claims 1 to 5, it is characterized in that: be provided with some backstops (36,36 ＇), these backstops are placed in the first arm (6 with facing with each other, 6 ＇) upper and in these first arms (6,6 ＇) are in angled bit-type the time against each other.

16. home appliances according to claim 15 is characterized in that: these backstops (36,36 ＇) have respectively the face (37,37 ＇) of inclination, these faces in these first arms (6,6 ＇) are in angled bit-type the time against each other.

17. the home appliances according to one of the claims 1 to 5 is characterized in that: these first arms (6,6 ＇) and/or this display screen (5) are braked by at least one friction brake (40,40 ＇) around the rotational motion of described the first pivot center (29).

18. home appliances according to claim 17, it is characterized in that: described at least one friction brake (40,40 ＇) comprise and be bearing in these the first arms (6,6 ＇) brake disc (41 on a pin (43), 42), these brake discs clamp the flange (23) perpendicular to described the first pivot center (29) of this display screen (5).

19. home appliances according to claim 18 is characterized in that: this pin (43) is directed in a groove (46) of this flange (23).

20. the home appliances according to the claims 4 or 5, it is characterized in that: the part of the housing of this home appliances is made of a framework (2) that removably is fixed on this home appliances, the described opening (3) that is used for display screen (5) is in the back side (4) that this framework and these the second arms (10,10 ＇) are fixed on this framework radial type.

21. home appliances according to claim 20 is characterized in that: this framework (2) is fixed on a door (1) for the inner room of closing or open this home appliances of this home appliances.

22. the home appliances according to one of the claims 1 to 5 is characterized in that: this home appliances is a kind of refrigerating appliance.

23. home appliances according to claim 22 is characterized in that: this refrigerating appliance is a kind of refrigerator.