JP2000029395A - Monitor display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a monitor display device which is provided with a means for protecting a display screen, is excellent in housability and is handy to carry, too. SOLUTION: The monitor display 10, which is capable of receiving a display information signal from a prescribed signal transmitting source and displaying display information on the display screen, is provided with an approximately planar device main body 2 having the display screen and a panel-shaped member 5 foldably connected to the device main body 2 on one side. The panel-shaped member 5 covers the display screen at the time of folding the same.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal source and displaying the display information on a display screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the diversification and complexity of processing information, a display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a signal source such as a personal computer and displaying the display information on a display screen has been developed. There is a demand for a display capability exceeding a predetermined level. On the other hand, there is an increasing need for effective use of office space and installation of a personal computer in a limited space. Conventionally, a display device employing a high-resolution liquid crystal panel has been known as a display device that achieves both such display capability and space saving.

In this connection, FIGS. 39 and 40 show an example of a conventional liquid crystal type monitor display device.
39 and 40 are an overall perspective view and a side view of a conventional monitor display device, respectively. In a display device 70 of this type, the device main body 62 having a display screen 63 on one surface is usually attached to a support 65 as an installation table. In this display device 70, the angle of the device main body 62 with respect to the support body 65 is usually variable within a predetermined range, and the user adjusts the angle of the device main body 62 during use so that the display screen 63 can be easily viewed. That can be secured.

[0004]

However, in the conventional display device 70, a display screen 63 is not provided.
No means is provided to cover the display screen 63 and protect against mechanical external force or dust, and the display screen 63 is always exposed. Further, the device main body 62 is attached to the support 65, and the size of the display device 70 as a whole is large, and the storage capacity is poor. For this reason, the conventional monitor display device 70 was inconvenient to carry.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a monitor display device which is provided with means for protecting a display screen, has excellent storability, and is portable.

[0006]

Therefore, a first aspect of the present invention is a monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal source and displaying the display information on a display screen. A device body having a substantially flat plate shape having the display screen on one side, and a panel-like member foldably connected to the device body, and the panel-like member covers the display screen when the panel is folded. It is characterized by the following.

In a second aspect of the present invention, the panel-like member is used as a support for supporting the apparatus main body when the apparatus is used.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other via a support member, and the support member is configured to be bent at an intermediate portion thereof. Each of the connecting portions of the apparatus main body, the panel-shaped member, and the support member is provided with a rotation angle holding means for holding the rotation angle thereof.

Further, the fourth invention of the present application is characterized in that the above-mentioned support member is extendable and contractible in the longitudinal direction.

Further, in the fifth invention of the present application, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism. Each of the connecting portions of the shaped member and the hinge mechanism is provided with a turning angle holding means for holding the turning angle thereof.

Further, in the sixth invention of the present application, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism. On the other hand, the main body is provided with at least one receiving portion for receiving a front end portion of a panel-shaped member which is folded back when the device is used, while being formed in a center-folding type. Things.

Further, a seventh invention of the present application is characterized in that a support for supporting the apparatus main body when the apparatus is used is foldably attached to the panel-shaped member.

Further, an eighth invention of the present application is characterized in that a latch mechanism is provided for engaging the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member when the panel-shaped member is folded. is there.

Further, a ninth invention of the present application is characterized in that a support for supporting the apparatus main body at the time of using the apparatus is foldably attached to the back side of the apparatus main body. is there.

Still further, a tenth invention of the present application is a monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal transmission source and displaying the display information on a display screen, wherein A device body having a substantially flat plate shape having a display screen, and a cover body that covers the display screen when the device is not used, wherein the cover body is used as a support for supporting the device body when the device is used. It is a characteristic.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 and 2 are an overall perspective view and a side view, respectively, of a monitor display device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This monitor display device 10
It has a substantially flat device body 2 having a predetermined thickness and a display screen 3 on one side, and a panel-shaped member 5 having a size substantially equivalent to the size of the device body 2. The panel-shaped member 5 is rotatably connected to the panel-shaped member 5 via a support member 6. The support member 6 is configured to be bendable at a bent portion 7 in the middle thereof. The display screen 3 of the apparatus main body 2 may be of various types and sizes. In the present embodiment,
For example, a TFT liquid crystal type having a size of about 10 to 17 inches is used.

The monitor display device 10 has a built-in input signal control circuit for receiving and controlling a display information signal output from a signal source such as a personal computer, for example. The signal is output to the display screen 3 after being controlled by the control circuit so as to be suitable for the display screen 3 adopted.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of such an input signal control circuit. The input signal control circuit 160 receives an analog signal input from a signal transmission source 159 (in this embodiment, a personal computer is used, and hereinafter referred to as a PC).
The analog / digital (A / D) converter 161 converts the GB signal into a digital RGB signal suitable for the display resolution of the display screen 3 (800 × 600 dots (SVGA) in this embodiment). And a dot clock reproducing circuit 162 for generating a dot clock synchronized with the horizontal synchronizing signal input from the PC 159 based on the phase of the reference signal, and a horizontal synchronizing signal and a vertical synchronizing signal (hereinafter, HS, respectively) input from the PC 159. , VS), and a sync signal polarity determining unit 163 for determining the polarity of the signal.
S, VS and H by the synchronization signal polarity determination unit 163
A resolution determining unit 164 for determining the resolution of the input signal from the PC 159 based on the S and VS polarity determination results;
A frame memory 165 for storing digital RGB signals from the / D conversion unit 161 and a frame memory write control for outputting a control signal such as a write address to the frame memory 165 according to a resolution based on a dot clock by the dot clock reproduction circuit 162 A circuit 166, an oscillator (OSC) 167, a frame memory read control circuit 168 for generating a control signal such as a read address based on a signal from the oscillator 167, a line memory 169,
It comprises a line memory write control circuit 170 and a line memory read control circuit 171.

In this embodiment, an SVGA liquid crystal display device is employed, and a clock of about 30 MHz from the oscillator 167 is used as a reference. For example, an RGB signal input from the PC 159 is converted to a VGA resolution. If there is not, the reading of the frame memory 165 may be partially overlapped so that the resolution (the number of lines) in the vertical direction matches the liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the monitor display device. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the panel-shaped member 5 is positioned substantially parallel to the apparatus main body 2 in order to clearly show the shape of the panel-shaped member 5. On the back side of the device main body 2, a lamp 11, an inverter 12, a battery 13, a signal processing board 14 including an input signal control circuit described above, an AC adapter 15, a speaker 16, a power plug 17, and a signal input terminal 18 are provided. It is incorporated within a predetermined thickness range of the housing of the device main body 2.

In the monitor display device 10, a concave portion 2a is formed on the back surface side of the device main body 2, while
The panel-shaped member 5 is provided with a notch 5a. The concave portion 2a and the cutout portion 5a are provided so that the device main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 are connected to the respective support members (that is, the first support member 6A and the panel-shaped member side connected to the device main body by the bent portion 7). So that each of the support members 6A can rotate at an angle parallel to the second support member 6B).
And 6B can be fitted and stored. In the present embodiment, a magnesium alloy is used as a main material of the housing, panel-like member, and support member of the device main body 2 except for the liquid crystal panel or other mounting components.

In this embodiment, the support member 6 is
The concave portion 2a of the device main body 2 and the cutout portion 5 of the panel-shaped member 5
The panel-shaped member 5 can be folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2 by being stored in the a and being bent by the bending portion 7. FIG. 5 is a side view of the monitor display device 10 in a state where the panel-shaped member is folded with respect to the device main body 2. In this state, the panel-shaped member 5 and the apparatus main body 2 face each other, and the panel-shaped member 5 covers the display screen 3 of the apparatus main body 2 over the entire area. Thereby, the display screen 3 of the apparatus main body 2 is protected from mechanical external force or dust without being exposed to the outside.

Next, a support member 6 that can be bent at the bent portion 7 and a connection structure between the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-like member 5 using the support member 6 will be described. FIG. 6 schematically shows the support member 6 in an enlarged scale. The support member 6 connects the first support member 6A on the apparatus main body 2 side, the second support member 6B on the panel-like member 5 side, and the first and second support members 6A and 6B. And a bent portion 7. The first support member 6A is provided at one end thereof.
It is attached to the apparatus main body 2 so as to be rotatable around a fulcrum 2A at the position of the center of gravity of the apparatus main body 2. Also,
On the other end side, it is attached to the bent portion 7 so as to be rotatable around a fulcrum 7A. On the other hand, the second support member 6 </ b> B is provided at one end thereof with respect to the panel-shaped member 5.
The panel-shaped member 5 is rotatably mounted around a fulcrum 5A located at the center of gravity of the panel-shaped member 5, and at the other end side, is rotatably mounted around the fulcrum 7B with respect to the bent portion 7. Further, a lock mechanism (not shown) for stopping rotation around these fulcrums 2A, 7A, 7B and 5A is provided, and the apparatus main body 2, the first and second support members 6A and 6B, and the panel are provided. The shape member 5 can be held at a predetermined rotation angle.

In the connection structure using the support member 6, the first support member 6A is located at a position parallel to the apparatus body 2, and the second support member 6B is parallel to the panel-like member 5. (In this case, as described above, the first support member 6A is housed in the concave portion 2a formed in the apparatus main body 2, while the second support member 6B is Is accommodated in a notch 5a provided in the shape member 5) and the first and second support members 6A.
Are rotated to a position perpendicular to the bent portion 7 so that the panel-shaped member 5 is moved as shown in FIG.
Can be folded against

Further, in this embodiment, the column member 6A on the side of the apparatus main body 2 is provided with a telescopic mechanism capable of expanding and contracting along the longitudinal direction. That is, the support member 6A is divided into two parts, and on one side, a rod-shaped adjustment member 21 of a predetermined length is fixed along the longitudinal direction, and on the other side, a hole 22 for receiving the adjustment member 21 is provided. Have been. The support member 6A on the device main body 2 side can expand and contract along the longitudinal direction by the adjustment member 21 being press-fitted into the hole 22 by a required length. By providing such a telescopic mechanism, the height of the apparatus main body 2 can be adjusted within a predetermined range when the apparatus 10 is used. When the panel-shaped member 5 is folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2, the adjusting member 21 is press-fitted into the hole 22 by the maximum length in the expansion and contraction mechanism, and the support member 6A on the apparatus main body 2 side is shortest. To be.

Incidentally, the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 are preferably provided with a latch mechanism that engages with each other so that the folded panel-shaped member 5 is not accidentally opened. FIGS. 7A and 7B show a latch mechanism provided on the peripheral portion of the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5. In this embodiment, the peripheral portion of the device main body 2
While the locking pin 24 is provided, a locking pin receiving portion 26 is provided on the periphery of the panel-shaped member 5. When the panel-shaped member 5 is folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2, as shown in FIG. 7B, the locking pins 24 and the receiving portions 26 engage with each other. 5 is prevented from opening unexpectedly. In the present embodiment, a step-down portion 5b having a predetermined depth is formed on the panel-shaped member 5 at a position facing the display screen 3 (shown by a virtual line) of the apparatus main body 2. By providing such a stepped-down portion 5b, when the panel-shaped member 5 is folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2,
The possibility that the display screen 3 is damaged by the facing surface of the panel-shaped member 5 can be eliminated. A non-slip member 28 made of, for example, rubber is attached to a peripheral portion of the panel-shaped member 5. When the anti-slip member 28 is used as a support for the apparatus main body 2, as can be clearly understood from FIG. 6, the anti-slip member 28 is located below the panel-shaped member 5 and abuts on the installation surface. Thereby, the device 10 can be stably arranged.

FIGS. 8A to 8D show the monitor display device 10 according to the first embodiment in the state where the panel-shaped member 5 is folded with respect to the device main body 2 (see FIG. 5).
The process of transforming into a state used as a support for the apparatus main body 2 (see FIG. 2) during use is shown. In FIG. 8A, the panel-shaped member 5 is in a state of being folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2, and in this state, the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 face each other, and the display screen of the apparatus main body 2 is displayed. 3 (see FIG. 5) is covered with the panel-shaped member 5 and is protected from mechanical external force or dust without being exposed to the outside. In order to use the panel-shaped member 5 as a support for the apparatus main body 2, first, FIG.
b, the engagement between the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 by the above-described latch mechanism is released, and the bent portion 7 is released.
The panel-shaped member 5 is rotated so as to extend the column member 6 bent by the above. Thereby, the display screen 3
Is exposed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, the apparatus main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 are rotated at both ends of the support member 6. Thereby, the column member 6 housed in the concave portion 2a of the device main body 2 and the cutout portion 5a of the panel-shaped member 5 appears. Then, by adjusting the angles of the apparatus main body 2, the panel-shaped member 5 and the support member 6, the apparatus main body 2 can be supported at a predetermined angle as shown in FIG. 8D.

As described above, in the monitor display device 10 according to the first embodiment, the device main body 2 and the panel-shaped member 5 are connected via the bendable support member 6, and the panel-shaped member 5 is connected. Can be folded with respect to the apparatus main body 2. In the state where the panel-shaped member 5 is folded, the panel-shaped member 5 and the apparatus main body 2 face each other, and the panel-shaped member 5 covers the display screen 3 of the apparatus main body 2 over the entire area, and the display screen is displayed. 3 can be protected. This device 10 is convenient to carry.

Embodiment 2 Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view of the monitor display device 40. As in the first embodiment, the monitor display device 40 includes a substantially flat device main body 32 having a display screen 33 on one surface, and the device main body 3.
2 and a panel-shaped member 35 having a size substantially equivalent to the size of the device body 32.
Is connected at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism using a plurality of connecting members 36 (two in the present embodiment). Thus, the panel-shaped member 35 is foldable with respect to the apparatus main body 32, and is used as a support for the apparatus main body 32 when the apparatus 40 is used.

FIGS. 10 and 11 show the monitor display device 40 in a state in which the panel-shaped member 35 is folded with respect to the apparatus main body 32 and in a state used as a support for the apparatus main body 32, respectively. . In the state shown in FIG. 10, the device main body 32 and the panel-shaped member 35 face each other, and the panel-shaped member 35 covers the display screen 33 on the device main body 32 side. Thereby, the display screen 33 is protected from mechanical external force or dust without being exposed to the outside. On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG.
5 is rotated in the direction of the arrow through the connecting member 36 from a position (indicated by a virtual line) facing the apparatus main body 32,
It is used as a support for the device main body 32. A non-slip member 28, which is located below the panel-shaped member 35 and comes into contact with the installation surface when the apparatus is installed, is attached to the periphery of the panel-shaped member 35. Thereby, the device 4
0 can be stably arranged.

Next, a connecting structure using the connecting member 36 will be described. FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the connecting member 36. The device main body 32 and the panel-shaped member 35
Are provided with notches 32a and 35a having a predetermined width, respectively, and the connecting members 36 are accommodated in the notches 32a and 35a. The connecting member 36 is connected to the device body 32 at one end thereof.
Is attached to the panel member 35 at the other end so as to be pivotable about the hinge shaft 35A. still,
Although not particularly shown, in this embodiment, the hinge shafts 32A and 35A are slidably provided.
The device main body 32 and the panel-shaped member 35 are connected to each hinge shaft 32A.
And 35A, it is necessary to first slide the hinge shafts 32A and 35A away from each other.

With this connection structure, the panel-shaped member 35 can be folded with respect to the apparatus main body 32. In the present embodiment, each of the hinge shafts 32A, 35A
There is a lock mechanism that stops rotation around,
Thereby, the device main body 32 and the panel-shaped member 35 can be held at a desired rotation angle. FIG.
2, two connecting members 36 used in the present embodiment are used.
However, this description is equally applicable to the other connecting member.

In the monitor display device 40 according to the second embodiment, the device main body 32 of the panel-shaped member 35 is provided.
A relatively simple structure is used as a connection structure that allows folding of the device. Therefore, the required number of parts and the number of assembling steps can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Embodiment 3 Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is an overall perspective view of the monitor display device 50 according to the third embodiment. The monitor display device 50 has a substantially flat device main body 42 having a display screen 43 on one side, and a size substantially corresponding to the size of the device main body 42, as in the first and second embodiments. And a panel-shaped member 45. This panel-shaped member 45 is formed in a center-folding type, and is used as a support for the apparatus main body 42 when used. The apparatus main body 42 and the panel-shaped member 45 are rotatably connected via a hinge mechanism using a plurality of connecting members 46 (two in this embodiment). This connecting member 4
6 is the same as the connecting member 36 in the second embodiment, and further description is omitted. However, in the third embodiment, as will be described in detail later, since the panel-shaped member 45 formed in a center-folding manner is in contact with and supported by the apparatus main body 42, a hinge mechanism using the connecting member 46 is used. It is not necessary to provide a lock mechanism for stopping the rotation.

FIGS. 14 and 15 show a state in which the panel-like member 45 is folded with respect to the apparatus main body 42, respectively.
In addition, the monitor display device 50 is in a state of being used as a support for the device main body 42 in use.
In the state shown in FIG. 14, the device main body 42 and the panel-like member 45 face each other, and the panel-like member 45
Covers the display screen 43 on the device body 42 side. Thus, the display screen 43 is protected from mechanical external force or dust without being exposed to the outside. On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 15, the panel-shaped member 45 is rotated in the direction of the arrow via the connecting member 46 from the state (indicated by a phantom line) facing the apparatus main body 42, Used as a support.

In the present embodiment, the panel-like member 45 is used.
The first panel 45A on the connecting member 36 side and the second panel 45A on the distal end side
A panel 45B and a center-fold type. On the other hand, a plurality of receiving portions 42b are provided on the back side of the device main body 42. When the device 50 is used, the entire panel-like member 45 is rotated via a hinge mechanism using the connecting member 36, and then the second panel 45B on the distal end side is folded back, and the distal end portion thereof By fitting into any of the receiving portions 42b, the device main body 42 is supported at a predetermined angle. In this embodiment, the tip of the second panel 45B is connected to a different receiving portion 42b.
The angle of the device main body 42 can be changed to a desired angle by fitting it into. In this embodiment,
One end side of the first panel 45A (the side adjacent to the second panel)
Further, a non-slip member 28 which is located below the first panel 45A and abuts on the installation surface when the apparatus is installed is attached. Thereby, the device 50 can be stably arranged.

In the monitor display device 50 according to the third embodiment, the device main body 42 of the panel-like member 45 is provided.
The use of a relatively simple structure as a connecting structure that allows folding of the device reduces the manufacturing cost and reduces the floor area occupied by the panel-like member 45 as a support during use of the device. Thereby, space saving in installing the device 50 can be realized.

Embodiment 4 FIG. Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 16 and 17 are overall perspective views of the monitor display device 70 as viewed from the front and rear, respectively, in use. As in the case of the first embodiment, the monitor display device 70 has a substantially flat device main body 62 having a display screen 63 on one surface, and a panel-shaped device having a size substantially corresponding to the size of the device main body 62. Member 65
When the device 70 is used, as shown in each figure, a stand member 66 foldably attached to the back side of the panel-shaped member 65 is pulled out and used as a support for the device 70. Can be In this embodiment,
A power switch 74, an illuminance / contrast adjustment button 75, and a signal input terminal 76 are provided on one side surface of the apparatus main body 62.

The apparatus main body 62 and the panel-shaped member 65 are connected to each other via a hinge mechanism using a connecting member (not shown) at an edge portion on one end side. Is, as shown in FIG.
Is foldable. In the state shown in FIG.
The device main body 62 and the panel-shaped member 65 face each other, and the panel-shaped member 65 covers the display screen 63 on the device main body 62 side. As a result, the display screen 63 is protected from mechanical external force or dust without being exposed to the outside.

At the time of using the device 70, when the panel-shaped member 65 is turned in the direction of the solid line arrow via the hinge mechanism from the state shown in FIG.
3 appears (see FIG. 19). A step-down portion 65a having a predetermined depth is provided on the back surface side of the panel-shaped member 65, and the stand member 66 is folded to form the step-down portion 65a.
Is housed inside. FIG.
Is further rotated in the direction of the imaginary arrow, so that the apparatus main body 62 and the panel-shaped member 65 are held at positions facing each other (see FIG. 20).

The folding mechanism of the stand member 66 will be described. FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view of the stand member 66. Note that, in FIG. 21, the panel-shaped member 65 is shown by imaginary lines in order to clarify the drawing. The stand member 66 is formed with a mounting member 67 rotatably mounted on the panel-shaped member 65 and a U-shaped notch 68a on one end side for receiving the mounting member 67. At the opening side of the portion 68a, the mounting member 6
7 is attached to the supporting member 7 via a hinge shaft 71A.
And a U-shaped notch 69 capable of storing the support member 68
a, and has a base member 69 attached to the support member 68 via a hinge shaft 71B inside the notch 69a. According to this structure, the stand member 66 can be folded into a substantially flat plate having a predetermined thickness, and in the folded state, the panel member 65 can be folded.
In the stepped portion 65a formed on the back surface side of the panel-shaped member 65, the panel-shaped member 65 is housed so as to be substantially flush with the upper surface 65b.

The mounting member 67 includes a panel-shaped member 65.
, Can be rotated around the fulcrum 67a, and can be stopped at the use position (see FIGS. 17 and 21) and the storage position (see FIG. 20) of the slide member 66. Also,
In this embodiment, a lock mechanism (not shown) for stopping the rotation about each of the hinge shafts 71A, 71B is provided.
By stopping the members 67, 68 and 69 at a desired angle from each other, the device main body 62 can be held at a desired inclination angle.

Embodiment 5 FIG. Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described. 22 and 23 are an overall perspective view and a rear view of the monitor display device as viewed from the rear in use. The monitor display device 90 has a substantially flat device main body 82 provided with a display screen (not shown) on one side. In this embodiment, the use of the device 90 is provided on the back side of the device main body 82. Sometimes a support member 86 that supports the device body 82 is foldably attached. The support member 86 is rotatably attached to the apparatus main body 82, and rotates around an external signal input terminal 96 and an AC adapter 97 provided on the back side of the apparatus main body 82. When the device is not used, as shown in FIG. 24, the support member 86 is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the device main body 82.

As can be clearly understood from FIG. 22, the support member 86 is composed of an attachment portion 84 attached to the device main body 82 and a folded portion 85 on the distal end side. In use of the support member 90, the folded portion 85 is folded so that the support member 86 is folded.
However, the apparatus main body 82 can be supported at a predetermined angle.
The folded portion 85 has a plurality of ribs 85a formed along the longitudinal direction of the support member 86. The folded portion 85 has sufficient rigidity to stably support the apparatus main body 82. I have. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of holes 84c arranged at equal intervals on the same circumference are formed in the mounting portion 84, and the holes 84c correspond to the plurality of holes 84c. Plural convex portions 8 provided on the back side of
Together with 2a (see FIG. 25), it functions as a rotation lock mechanism for stopping the rotation of the support member 86 with respect to the apparatus main body 82.

Referring to FIG. 25, the rotation locking mechanism and the folding mechanism of the support member 86 will be described. FIG.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory partial cross-sectional view of the support member 86 taken along line AA of FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 25, a plurality of holes 84c formed in the mounting portion 84 of the support member 86
Is a projection 82a provided on the back side of the apparatus main body 82.
The rotation of the support member 86 is restrained by engaging with each other. The hole 84c and the projection 82a
Engage with each other at the use position (see FIG. 23) and the folding position (see FIG. 24) of the support member 86, whereby the rotation of the support member 86 is suppressed at each position.
As a result, the support member 86 can more stably support the apparatus main body 82 in the use position, and in the folded position, the support member 86 can be held at the fixed position on the back side of the apparatus main body 82. Can be held.

As can be clearly understood from FIG. 25, in the support member 86, the mounting portion 84 and the folded portion 85 are
Each of the inclined portions 84 has a predetermined angle at opposite ends.
e, 85e, and are connected via a hinge shaft 86A. According to this structure, the folded portion 85
Is rotatable about the hinge shaft 86A and can be folded back as shown by the imaginary line. When the folded portion 85 is folded, the inclined portions 84e and 85e come into contact with each other, whereby the support member 86 is attached to the main body 8 of the apparatus.
2 can be supported at a predetermined angle.

In the monitor display device 90, when the device 90 is not used, a cover member 81 having a size substantially equivalent to the size of the device main body 82 is attached to the device main body 82 as shown by a virtual line in FIG. It is attached so as to cover and protect a display screen (not shown). The cover member 81 is removed when the device 90 is used. Also, in FIGS. 22 and 23,
26 is used in the horizontal direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG.
Can be used in a vertical orientation.

Embodiment 6 FIG. Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 27 shows the monitor display device 110 in use.
FIG. This monitor display device 11
0 includes a substantially flat device main body 102 having a display screen 103 on one surface, and a cover 105 covering the display screen 103 when the device 110 is not used. In this embodiment, the cover 105 is When the apparatus is used, it is used as a support for supporting the apparatus main body 102.

FIGS. 28a to 28c are explanatory views showing a process of deforming the monitor display device from a non-use state. First, FIG. 28a shows a state when the device 110 is not used. The cover body 105 is a substantially flat hollow body capable of accommodating the device main body 102, and has an opening 105a into which the device main body 102 is inserted at one end, and a widthwise direction on one side thereof. An extended body receiving groove 108 is formed. In the state shown in FIG.
The cover body 105 is arranged so that the display screen 103 is not exposed in the main body receiving groove 108, that is, faces the surface without the main body receiving groove 108. The display screen 103 is stored in the
Protected against mechanical external force or dust.

The monitor display device 110
Is provided with a flange 107 on one end side (upper right side in the figure) different from the side to be inserted into the cover body 105,
When the apparatus main body 102 is stored in the cover body 105, the flange 107 engages with the opening 105 of the cover body 105.
a to abut on the peripheral edge of “a” to restrict the insertion of the apparatus main body 102. As can be clearly understood from FIG. 27, a power switch 115 and an illuminance / contrast adjustment button 116 are incorporated in a flange 107 forming one end of the apparatus main body 102.

When using the device 110, the device main body 102 is pulled out from the cover body 105 as shown in FIG. 28b. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 28C, the apparatus main body 102 is turned over so that the display screen 103 is exposed upward, and is inserted into the main body receiving groove 108 of the cover body 105 from one end side. As a result, the apparatus main body 102 is held at one end by the main body receiving groove 108 and is supported at a predetermined angle with respect to the cover body 105 (see FIG. 27).

FIG. 29 is an explanatory partial sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 28A. In this embodiment, the cover body 1 is arranged so that the apparatus main body 102 does not expose the display screen 103 in the main body receiving groove 108, that is, faces the surface without the main body receiving groove 108.
05. 29, the main body receiving groove 108 in the cover body 105 is
Opposing side walls 108a, 108a are formed so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle in parallel. When the apparatus main body 102 is inserted into such a main body receiving groove 108 from one end side, as shown in FIG.
Are supported at an angle to the cover body 105 at a predetermined angle. In this embodiment, the device body 102
Of the main body receiving groove 108 is set such that the inclination angle (symbol α in the drawing) of the main body receiving groove 108 is 60 to 80 °.

In this embodiment, one end surface of the apparatus main body 102 inserted into the main body receiving groove 108 has
For example, an anti-slip member 109 made of a material having a large frictional resistance such as a rubber material is attached.
When the apparatus main body 102 is inserted into the main body receiving groove 108, the slip prevention member 109 contacts the bottom surface of the cover body 105 to prevent the apparatus main body 102 from slipping, and
Can be more stably supported.

As means for supporting the apparatus main body 102 more stably, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is conceivable to hold In this embodiment, the inner wall portion 111 inside the cover body 105 includes a side wall portion of the main body receiving groove 108 corresponding to the surface of the apparatus main body 102 on the display screen 103 side, and is parallel to the other opposing side wall portion 108a by a predetermined angle. Incline. With such a structure, when the device main body 102 is inserted into the cover body 105, the back wall portion 111 abuts on the entire insertion portion on the display screen 103 side. It can be supported more stably.

As can be seen from the above description, in this embodiment, although the structure of the above-described apparatus body and the cover used as a support when the apparatus is used are relatively simple, the apparatus body is not used when the apparatus is used. Can be stably supported. Further, since the structures of the apparatus main body and the cover body are simple, the required number of parts and the number of assembling steps are small, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. In the embodiment described above,
Although the apparatus main body 102 is used in a horizontal orientation, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 32, the apparatus main body 102 is inserted into the main body receiving groove 108 of the cover body 105 in a vertical orientation. It is also possible to use. In this case, the main body receiving groove 108
By providing a notch 108e (see FIG. 33) corresponding to the shape of the flange 107 formed on one end side of the cover 2, the notch 108e and the flange 107 are engaged with the cover body 105 so as to engage with each other. By attaching the apparatus main body 102 to the apparatus main body 102, the apparatus main body 102 can be prevented from moving along the main body receiving groove 108, and the apparatus main body 102 can be more stably supported.

Embodiment 7 FIG. Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 34 is an overall perspective view of the monitor display device before assembling the device main body to the cover body. As in the case of the sixth embodiment, the monitor display device 130 includes a substantially flat device main body 122 having a display screen 123 on one surface, and a hollow cover body 125.
The device main body 122 has an opening 125 provided at one end of the cover body 125 when not in use.
a and is stored in the cover body 125.

In this embodiment, two holes 125a are formed on one side of the cover body 125, and two holes 125a are formed at one end of the apparatus main body 122 in correspondence with the holes 125a. A projection 126 is provided and the device 13
0, the protrusions 12 on the device body 122 side are used.
The device main body 122 is supported by assembling the device main body 122 to the cover body 125 so that the device body 6 is inserted into the hole 125a on the cover body 125 side.

FIG. 35 is a front view of a monitor display device in which the device main body is assembled to a cover body.
In this state, each protrusion 126 on the apparatus main body 122 side is inserted into the corresponding hole 125a on the cover body 125, and the protrusion 126 and the hole 125a are engaged with each other. As a result, the apparatus main body 122 is stably supported.
Although not particularly shown, the hole 125a formed in the cover 125 is the cover 1 according to the sixth embodiment.
Similarly to the main body receiving groove 108 (see FIG. 29) formed in the main body 05, the opposing side walls are formed so as to incline at a predetermined angle in parallel. When inserted, the device body 122
The cover body 125 is supported by being inclined at a predetermined angle.

Embodiment 8 FIG. Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 36 is a perspective view showing an assembly structure of the monitor display device. This monitor display device 150
Has a substantially flat device main body 142 having a display screen 143 on one side and a hollow cover body 145, as in the above-described sixth and seventh embodiments.
When the device body 142 is not in use, the cover body 14
5 to be stored. On one end side of the device main body 142, a flange portion 147 that is in contact with a peripheral edge of an opening (not shown) of the cover body 145 and that can restrict insertion of the device main body 142 into the cover body 145 is provided.
On one side of the cover 145, a groove 148 having a cross section corresponding to the shape of the flange 147 and the vicinity thereof (that is, a part of the apparatus main body) is formed along the width direction. In this embodiment, the flange 147 of the device main body 142 is turned downward, and the flange 14
7 is slid in the groove 148, and the flange 147 and the groove 148 are engaged with each other, so that the
Is assembled to the cover body 145.

FIG. 37 is a side view showing an assembly portion of the apparatus main body 142 and the cover body 145. In this state, the flange 147 and the groove 147 are engaged with each other,
The apparatus main body 142 is supported at a predetermined angle with respect to the cover body 145. As can be clearly understood from FIG. 37, in the present embodiment, a flange 147 forming one end of the apparatus main body 142 is attached to the apparatus main body 142 at an angle. Groove 148 on cover body 145 side
The wall 148d engaging with the flange 147 and the device body 1
And a side wall portion 148e engaged with a part of the
The side wall portion 148e that engages with a part of the device main body 142 is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle. Such a groove 1
When the device main body 142 is assembled to the cover 48, the device main body 142 is supported at a predetermined angle with respect to the cover body 145. In this embodiment, the side wall portion 1 that engages with a part of the device main body 142 so that the inclination angle of the device main body 142 with respect to the cover body 145 is 60 to 80 °.
An inclination angle of 48e is set. In FIG. 37, the outer shape of the cover body space 149 that can accommodate the apparatus main body 142 when the apparatus 150 is not used is indicated by a broken line.

Embodiment 9 Next, a monitor display device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention will be described. 38a to 38d are explanatory diagrams showing a deformation process of the monitor display device 60 according to Embodiment 9 described above. In this embodiment, a substantially flat device main body 52 having a display screen on one side is provided with a display screen (not shown).
The panel-shaped member 55 is provided so as to be separable. The panel-shaped member 55 has a holding portion 59 for holding a connection portion 57 provided on the back side of the apparatus main body 52. First, in the state shown in FIG. 38A, the device main body 52 and the panel-shaped member 55 face each other, and the display screen of the device main body 52 is covered with the panel-shaped member 55. These device body 52 and panel-like member 55
Have latch mechanisms 54 at the upper and lower ends, respectively.
(See FIG. 38 b). In the state shown in FIG. 38 a, the panel-shaped member 55 is held so as to cover the display screen of the apparatus main body 52 by the engagement of the latch mechanism 54.

The apparatus main body 52 and the panel-like member 55
Are separated by releasing the engagement of the latch mechanism 54 as shown in FIG. 38b. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 38c, the device main body 52 is moved with respect to the panel-shaped member 55 in which the holding portion 59 is arranged so as to appear on the upper side.
Approach to combine. At this time, the device body 5
The connection portion 57 provided on the back surface side of the second 2 is projected outward. Then, as shown in FIG. 38d, the connection portion 57 is fitted to the holding portion 59, and the device main body 52 is combined with the panel-shaped member 55. In this state, the holding portion 59 of the panel-like member 55 is connected to the connecting portion 5 of the apparatus main body 52.
By holding 7, the apparatus main body 52 is supported at a predetermined angle. A non-slip member 28 which is located below the panel-like member 55 and abuts on the installation surface when the apparatus is installed is attached to the periphery of the panel-like member 55, and the apparatus 60 is stably arranged. can do. still,
Although not particularly shown, various forms can be considered as the angle adjusting means of the apparatus main body 52 combined with the panel-shaped member 55. For example, by attaching the connecting portion 57 to the device main body 52 so as to be rotatable and providing a lock mechanism for stopping the rotation, the device main body 52 can be held at a desired angle.

As described above, in Embodiment 9, when the device 60 is not used, the device main body 52 and the panel-like member 55 are engaged with each other to cover the display screen of the device main body 52, and When using the device main body 5, the device main body 52 and the panel-shaped member 55 are separated from each other.
Connecting portion 57 and panel-like member 55 provided on the back side
The panel-shaped member 55 can be used as a support for the apparatus main body 52 by combining the holding portion 59 with the holding member 59.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-exemplified embodiments, and it is needless to say that various improvements or design changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a magnesium alloy is used as a main material of the casing, panel-like member, and support member of the device main body except for the liquid crystal panel or other mounting components, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, an aluminum alloy or a resin such as plastic or acrylic can be used.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lock mechanism is used as the rotation angle holding means in each connection portion. Alternatively, for example, the rotation may be stopped by using a frictional force between the members. Good.

[0064]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a substantially flat device main body having the display screen on one side;
A panel-shaped member foldably connected to the apparatus main body, and the panel-shaped member covers the display screen when the panel is folded, so that the display screen can be protected when the apparatus is not used. This device is also convenient to carry.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2 of the present application, when the apparatus is used, the apparatus main body can be supported by using the panel-shaped member.

Further, according to the invention of claim 3 of the present application, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected via a support member, and the support member can be bent at an intermediate portion thereof. Each of the connecting portions of the apparatus main body, the panel-shaped member, and the support member is provided with a rotation angle holding means for holding the rotation angle thereof. Can be held at a predetermined angle.

Further, according to the invention of claim 4 of the present application, since the support member is extendable and contractible in the longitudinal direction, the device supported by the panel-shaped member via the support member when the device is used. The height of the main body can be adjusted within a predetermined range.

According to the invention of claim 5 of the present application, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism. Since each connecting portion of the member and the hinge mechanism is provided with turning angle holding means for holding their turning angles,
When using the device, the device main body can be held at a predetermined angle. Further, according to the present invention, since the connecting structure that allows the panel-shaped member to be folded with respect to the apparatus main body is relatively simple, the required number of parts and the number of assembling steps are small, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. .

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism. Is formed in a center-fold type, while the device main body is provided with at least one receiving portion for receiving the front end portion of the panel-shaped member that is folded back when the device is used, so that the device main body is provided. In use, the apparatus main body can be held at a predetermined angle. Further, according to the present invention, when the apparatus is used, the floor area occupied by the panel-shaped member as the support is small, so that it is possible to realize a space saving in installing the apparatus.

Further, according to the invention of claim 7 of the present application, since the support for supporting the apparatus main body when the apparatus is used is foldably attached to the panel-shaped member,
Excellent storage and convenient to carry.

Further, according to the invention of claim 8 of the present application, when the panel-shaped member is folded, the latch mechanism for engaging the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member with each other is provided, and the panel-shaped member is provided. When the member is folded with respect to the apparatus main body, it is possible to prevent the panel-shaped member from unexpectedly opening.

Further, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the support for supporting the apparatus main body when the apparatus is used is foldably attached to the back side of the apparatus main body, the storage stability is improved. Excellent and convenient to carry.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal source and displaying the display information on a display screen, A device body having a substantially flat plate shape having the display screen on one side, and a cover body that covers the display screen when the device is not used, and the cover body is used as a support for supporting the device body when the device is used. It is easy to store and convenient to carry. Further, according to the present invention, since the structures of the device main body and the cover body are relatively simple, the required number of parts and the number of assembly steps are small, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a monitor display device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the monitor display device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an input signal control circuit built in the monitor display device.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the monitor display device.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the monitor display device in a folded state of the panel-shaped member according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a partial side view of the monitor display device showing a structure of a support member connecting the device body and the panel-shaped member.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a latch mechanism provided between the display device and a panel-shaped member.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a deformation process of the monitor display device.

FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view of a monitor display device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the monitor display device in a folded state of the panel-shaped member according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a side view of the monitor display device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view showing a connection structure between a device main body and a panel-shaped member of the monitor display device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an overall perspective view of a monitor display device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the monitor display device according to the third embodiment in a state where a panel-shaped member is folded.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the monitor display device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a front perspective view when the monitor display device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is used.

FIG. 17 is a rear perspective view of the monitor display device according to the fourth embodiment when used.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view when the monitor display device according to the fourth embodiment is not used.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the monitor display device according to the fourth embodiment in a state where the panel-shaped member is being opened.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the monitor display device according to the fourth embodiment in a state where a panel-shaped member is folded back.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a structure of a support of the monitor display device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the monitor display device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention as viewed from the rear when used.

FIG. 23 is a rear view as seen from the rear when the monitor display device according to the fifth embodiment is used.

FIG. 24 is a rear view of the monitor display device according to the fifth embodiment as viewed from the rear when not in use.

25 is an explanatory sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 26 is a rear view of a monitor display device using the device main body according to the fifth embodiment in a vertical orientation.

FIG. 27 is a perspective view when using the monitor display device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of deforming the monitor display device according to Embodiment 6 from a non-use state.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory cross-sectional view when the monitor display device according to the sixth embodiment is stored in a cover body of the device main body.

30 is an explanatory sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 27;

FIG. 31 is an explanatory sectional view showing a modified example of the cover of the monitor display device according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a monitor display device using the device main body according to the sixth embodiment in a vertical orientation.

FIG. 33 is an enlarged perspective view showing a main body receiving groove in a cover body of the monitor display device according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 34 is an overall perspective view of a monitor display device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention before the device main body is assembled to a cover body.

FIG. 35 is a front view of the monitor display device according to Embodiment 7 in a state where the device main body is assembled to a cover body.

FIG. 36 is a perspective view showing an assembling structure of a device main body to a cover body of the monitor display device according to the seventh embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a side view showing an assembly part of the device main body and the cover of the monitor display device according to the seventh embodiment.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a deformation process of the monitor display device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.

FIG. 39 is a perspective view of a conventional liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 40 is a side view of a conventional display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 device main body, 3 display screen, 5 panel member, 6 support member, 10 monitor display device, 2
4 locking pin, 26 locking pin receiving portion, 36 connecting member,
42b Panel receiving part, 45A First panel, 45B
2nd panel, 57 connection part, 59 holding part

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Taku Yamamoto 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Inside Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (72) Inventor Hideto Iwamoto 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (72) Inventor Tomoki Tsukada 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo F-term (reference) 5G435 AA09 BB12 CC09 EE17 EE49 GG43

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal transmission source and displaying the display information on a display screen, comprising a substantially flat device main body having the display screen on one surface. And a panel-shaped member foldably connected to the device main body, wherein the panel-shaped member covers the display screen when the panel-shaped member is folded. 2. The monitor display device according to claim 1, wherein the panel-shaped member is used as a support for supporting the device main body when the device is used. 3. The apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other through a support member, and the support member is configured to be bent at an intermediate portion thereof. The monitor display device according to claim 1, wherein each of the connecting portions of the member and the support member is provided with a rotation angle holding unit that holds the rotation angle thereof. 4. The monitor display device according to claim 3, wherein said support member is extendable and contractible in a longitudinal direction thereof. 5. The apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected via a hinge mechanism at an edge portion on one end side, and are connected to respective connection portions of the apparatus main body, the panel-shaped member, and the hinge mechanism. The monitor display device according to claim 1, further comprising a rotation angle holding unit that holds the rotation angles. 6. The apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member are rotatably connected to each other at an edge on one end side via a hinge mechanism, and the panel-shaped member is formed in a center-folding type. The apparatus main body is provided with at least one receiving portion for receiving a front end portion of a panel-shaped member that is folded back when the device is used, on the back surface side.
A monitor display device according to claim 1. 7. The monitor display device according to claim 1, wherein a support for supporting the device main body when the device is used is foldably attached to the panel-shaped member. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a latch mechanism for engaging the apparatus main body and the panel-shaped member when the panel-shaped member is folded. The monitor display device as described in the above. 9. The monitor display device according to claim 1, wherein a support for supporting the device main body when the device is used is foldably attached to a back side of the device main body. 10. A monitor display device capable of receiving a display information signal from a predetermined signal transmission source and displaying the display information on a display screen, wherein the main body has a substantially flat shape and has the display screen on one side. And a cover that covers the display screen when the apparatus is not used, wherein the cover is used as a support for supporting the apparatus body when the apparatus is used.