DE102009009362A1 - Stacking device for e.g. monitor of computer, has central element with wing element accommodating accessories, where wing element is emerged beside side edges of visualization devices in assembly condition in horizontally aligned manner - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a central element, and threaded holes (4.1) provided at a rear side (4.2) of visualization devices (4) conforming to Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)standard. The element is locked by screws at the rear side of the devices. The element is extended along the rear side in horizontal direction to side edges (4.3) of the devices. The central element comprises a wing element for accommodating accessories e.g. mobile phone. The wing element is directly emerged beside the side edges in assembly condition in a horizontally aligned manner.

Description

The The invention relates to a storage device for visualization devices of computers, such as Monitors or monitors, or TFT or plasma TVs.

The Computerization has been around since the last quarter of the last century not only in almost all branches of industry, but also in private ones Area achieved a significant triumph.

Either in the media technology as well as in the computer technology beside the actual computer, the central unit, even peripherals, such as for example, input devices, output devices, drives or connections required by the central unit be controlled and initialized.

To the output devices also include visualization devices, the u. a. according to a standard specification of video standards be developed, manufactured and operated. The responsible industrial Standard organization, the VESA, has been known among others the VESA BIOS Extension, the XGA display mode, the VESA Local Bus, DPMS, DDC, DVI-D or HDTV.

The Device for monitors or flat screens for mounting on the wall or ceiling is also designed according to the VESA standard. Thereafter, four threaded holes are on the back wall of the devices for holding screws of sizes M4, M5, M6 or M8 with 10 mm thread length each. The distances from each other in different Rasters lie.

These arranged at the back of the visualization device Tapping can be due to the fact that these are by weight are highly resilient, but also be used elsewhere, which there is a high degree of flexibility in use.

From the prior art this is the JP 2004258934 A Previously known, which discloses a standing with the threaded holes engaging holding member for receiving a placed in the head region of the visualization device storage area for keyboards. However, this holding element is completely unsuitable for receiving beverage cans, speakers, interfaces or other storage areas.

The The object of the invention is now a storage device for visualization devices of computers, such. As monitors or screens, or from TFT or plasma TVs to propose, which can be manufactured inexpensively, universally applicable and can be used safely.

According to the invention the storage device for visualization devices of computers, such as Monitors or monitors, or TFT or plasma TVs, on their back several grid-like tapped holes according to the VESA standard have, at least one central element. The central element is here by means of suitable screws to the threaded holes locked at the back of the visualization device and extends horizontally along the back Direction to at least the two side edges of the visualization device. The Central element comprises on both sides each one for receiving accessories provided wing element, which is horizontal in the assembled state aligned immediately adjacent to the respective side edge of the visualization device emerges.

at a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention the central element along the back in vertical Direction to the lower edge and / or to the upper edge of the Visualization device, the central element comprises a for receiving accessories provided wing element, which in the assembled state aligned horizontally in the area of Lower edge of the visualization device emerges.

The Central element is preferably as a sheet-like structure manufactured in the form of a fan, which is for training one placed in the area of the vertex of the fan Rasterung several defined mutually arranged punched tape each having a plurality of holes through which the to Locking serving screws are guided. The screening of the central element is preferably standardized and amounts to 75 × 75 mm, 100 × 100 mm, 200 × 100 mm, 200 × 200 mm, 400 × 200 mm, 400 × 400 mm, 600 × 200 mm, 600 × 400 mm and / or 800 × 400 mm. In practice, however, one would have multiple rasters Provide for easy mounting to any visualization device to enable.

In Combination with the central element according to the invention also an adapter can be used, provided that the arrangement on the Rear of the visualization device placed threaded holes do not conform to the VESA standard. As an adapter is preferably used an adapter plate.

It has proved to be particularly advantageous when the central element and the wing elements placed distally on the central element are made in one piece.

In a preferred embodiment of the Er The wings arranged laterally on the central element are each designed to be rotatable and / or hinged and / or pluggable. It can thus be used differently depending wing elements depending on the purpose of use and locked on the central element. As locking means for this purpose are click-locks, tongue and groove joints, screw or plug connections.

This has the advantage that it no longer needs to be stored after use Wing elements laterally to the visualization device swiveled or easily dismantled to Save space.

The Wing elements are according to the invention for Recording of speakers, lighting equipment, USB hubs, Pen boxes, cell phones, remote controls, headsets, desktop lights, Fans, card readers and the like. Are formed. With others In other words, the wing elements can be of any shape and design. Usually would the wing elements either as flat wings, which on at least three sides a raised edge area include, or cup-like or cylindrical form. The wing elements are in the latter case as a hollow body or as a segment a hollow body formed.

at a further preferred embodiment of the invention the central element and / or the wing elements a connection for a power supply and / or PC interfaces, preferably hot-plug and play. The appropriate signal and control lines as well as the voltage supply extends starting from the back of the visualization device up to the within reach of a user placed wing elements. The PC interfaces can be used as USB interfaces, Fire-Wire or LPT interface be formed.

Out Practical considerations would make you the central element and / or the wing elements made of plastic, wood, metal, Glass or a combination of these materials.

Of Furthermore, according to the invention it is possible to Peripherals, such as input devices, Output devices, drives, displays or interfaces directly on the central element, ie without the need for wing elements, to lock.

• – kostengünstige Möglichkeit der Bereitstellung einer Ablagefläche für Lautsprecher, Getränkedosen, Fernbedienungen,
• – besonders einfach zu fertigen und zu montieren,
• – die am Zentralelement seitlich platzierten Flügelelemente können unterschiedlich ausgebildet sein, wodurch eine in Abhängigkeit der individuellen Nutzung optimale und zugeschnittene Ablagefläche geschaffen wird und
• – die schwenkbar am Zentralelement ausgebildeten Flügelelemente sind platzsparend und werden vom Benutzer als nicht als störend empfunden.

The significant advantages and features of the invention over the prior art are essentially:

• - cost effective way of providing a shelf for speakers, beverage cans, remote controls,
• - very easy to manufacture and assemble,
• - The laterally placed on the central element wing elements can be designed differently, creating a depending on the individual use optimal and tailored storage space is created and
• - The pivotally formed on the central element wing elements are space-saving and are perceived by the user as not disturbing.

The Objects and advantages of this invention are after careful Study the following detailed description of the preferred, non-limiting example embodiments herein to better understand the invention with the accompanying drawings and to evaluate, of which show:

1 FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the back side of a visualization device designed as a TFT monitor. FIG.

2 : A perspective view of a storage device with central element and wing elements and

3 : A side view of a visualization device in combination with a storage device in the assembled state.

The 1 shows a sectional view of the back of a designed as a TFT monitor visualization device. The backside 4.2 the visualization device is rectangular in cross-section and is of an unspecified upper edge, two side edges 4.3 and a lower edge limited. In the middle area, four threaded holes are placed in a grid of 200 × 100 mm.

Of the 2 is a perspective view of a storage device 1 with central element 2 and two wing elements 3 refer to. The made of a material about 3 mm thick central element 2 is formed substantially as a sheet-like structure in the form of a fan or a parallelogram, wherein the lower edge and the upper edge extend parallel to each other. The two side edges extend, as shown in the example, starting from the upper edge to the lower edge opening. In the area of the lower edge of the central element 2 are two wing elements on both sides 3 arranged, which are formed as flat, flat surfaces. The central element and the two wing elements are made as a one-piece component made of plastic. The two wing elements 3 each extend opposite the central element 2 inclined and pointing in the same direction. The central element 2 includes two rows in the middle area or in the apex area of the fan ticker tape 2.1 which are aligned parallel to each other. The perforated strips 2.1 in turn are formed by a defined number of holes or holes which are evenly spaced from each other. The distance between the individual holes or holes corresponds to every conceivable ratcheting of threaded holes 4.1 according to 1 which the back 4.2 a visualization device 4 can have.

The 3 illustrates a side view of a visualization device 4 in combination with a storage device 1 in the assembled state. As can be seen, the central element extends 2 which means to the threaded holes 4.1 according to 1 suitable screws on the back 4.2 the visualization device 4 is locked along the back 4.2 to at least the two side edges 4.3 , The in the foot area of the central element 2 arranged wing elements 3 occur in the assembled state horizontally aligned immediately adjacent to the respective side edge 4.3 the visualization device 4 out. Due to the horizontal inclination of the two wing elements 3 shelves are created, which serve for parking loudspeakers and the like.

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storage device

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central element

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ticker tape

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wing element

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visualiser

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Threaded bore (s) according to VESA standard

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back

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side edge

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lower edge

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Cited patent literature

• JP 2004258934 A [0007]

Claims (9)

Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) of computers, such. As monitors or screens, or from TFT or plasma TVs, on its back ( 4.2 ) a plurality of grid-like threaded bores ( 4.1 ) according to the VESA standard, at least comprising a central element ( 2 ), which by means of the threaded holes ( 4.1 ) suitable screws on the back ( 4.2 ) of the visualization device ( 4 ) is locked and along the back ( 4.2 ) in the horizontal direction to at least the two side edges ( 4.3 ) of the visualization device ( 4 ), wherein the central element ( 2 ) on both sides in each case provided for receiving accessories wing element ( 3 ), which in the assembled state horizontally aligned immediately adjacent to the respective side edge ( 4.3 ) of the visualization device ( 4 ). Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the central element extends along the back in the vertical direction to the lower edge of the visualization device, wherein the central element ( 2 ) a provided for receiving accessories wing element ( 3 ), which in the assembled state horizontally aligned in the region of the lower edge ( 4.4 ) of the visualization device ( 4 ). Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) is produced as a sheet-like structure in the form of a fan, which, to form a grid placed in the region of the vertex of the fan, has a plurality of perforated strips (FIG. 2.1 ) each having a plurality of holes through which the screws serving for locking are guided. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) and at the central element ( 2 ) distally placed wing elements ( 3 ) are made in one piece. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the side of the central element ( 2 ) placed wing elements ( 3 ) are each formed rotatable and / or hinged. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the wing elements ( 3 ) are designed for receiving speakers, lighting devices, USB hubs, pen boxes, mobile phones, remote controls and the like. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the wing elements ( 3 ) are formed as a hollow body or as a segment of a wooden body. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) and / or the wing elements ( 3 ) comprise a connection for a power supply and / or PC interfaces. Storage device ( 1 ) for visualization devices ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) and / or the wing elements ( 3 ) made of plastic, wood, metal, glass or a combination of these materials are made.