JP2003066856A - Support device for display - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display support device which sufficiently bear the vertical load of a display and its support device and further makes it easy to move (reinstall) the support device since the installation place or installing method of the support device is free. SOLUTION: The support device for the display is equipped with at least a couple of longitudinal props 2 which are arranged between a floor surface and a ceiling as opposite horizontal surfaces of a building, a lateral support 4 which is arranged at least crossing the couple of longitudinal props 2 and movable along the longitudinal props 2, a display holder 5 which is supported by the lateral support 4 and holds the display 1 and can freely move along the lateral support 4, and a receiving base 3 which is provided between end parts of the longitudinal props 2, and the floor surface and ceiling surface and for fixing the end parts of the longitudinal props 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a video device,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a flat display supporting device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A flat display is used as a display used in a classroom or a conference room to reduce the space occupied by the display device, and the device can be easily moved up, down, left, and right to reduce the viewing angle and viewing range. As a method of providing a flat display supporting device that can be easily adjusted, a flat display supporting device as shown in FIG. 5 is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-142874.
No. 0023 ”has been proposed.

According to the proposal, in FIG. 5, a pair of upper and lower horizontal columns 34 are arranged substantially in parallel between vertical wall surfaces (shown by dotted lines), and are supported by supporters 33 fixed to the wall surfaces. .

The vertical support column 32, which supports rotatable rollers (not shown) at both upper and lower ends, is slidably supported in the horizontal direction (arrow X direction) by the roller being loosely fitted in the horizontal support column 34. It Brackets 35 are attached to the upper and lower sides of the flat display 31, and the brackets are slidably supported on the vertical columns 32 in the vertical direction (direction of arrow Y). This allows the display to move freely in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0005]

However, in the supporting device proposed above, fixing between walls or partitions, or between walls and partitions may be considered, but the vertical load strength of the walls or partitions is generally considered. Is not sufficient for mounting the flat panel display and the supporting device for the flat panel display, and in order to install them, the reinforcement work for vertical load is required, and the cost for installation increases.

Further, the distance between the walls or between the partitions, or the distance between the walls and the partition is not constant and varies depending on the purpose of use of the building and the like, and is greatly restricted by the place of installation.

Further, the wall surface has many opening surfaces such as glass windows and doors, which greatly restricts the installation place.

That is, since both ends are fixed to a wall surface, etc., the strength of the wall surface and the like must be able to withstand the combined load of the flat panel display and the supporting device, and that the wall surface and the like are fixed. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is difficult to move (relocate) because the installation location or installation method of this support device is limited.

The object of the present invention was made in view of the above problems, and when a flat display is used as a display used in a classroom, a conference room, or a home, the space occupied by the display device is reduced. In addition to being able to easily move the device up and down, left and right, it can withstand the vertical load of the flat display and its supporting device sufficiently, and furthermore, the installation place or installation method of this supporting device is free. The object of the present invention is to provide a support device for a flat-panel display, which facilitates the movement (relocation) of the support device.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, a supporting device for a display according to the present invention comprises at least a pair of vertical struts arranged between facing horizontal planes of a building, and the at least one pair of vertical struts. Placed across the
And a horizontal column that is movable in a direction along the vertical column, and a display holder that is supported by the horizontal column, holds a flat display, and is movable in a direction along the horizontal column. It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, at least a pair of vertical columns disposed between the horizontal planes facing each other of the building, and at least one pair of the vertical columns crossing the at least one pair of vertical columns are movable along the vertical columns. And a display holder that is supported by the at least one pair of vertical columns, holds a flat panel display, and is movable in a direction along the vertical columns. May be.

In the display supporting device as described above, it is preferable that a cradle for fixing the end portion of the vertical column is provided between the horizontal surface of the building and the end portion of the vertical column. .

In this case, the pedestal may be in contact with the horizontal surface of the building at a surface larger than the cross-sectional area of the vertical pillar, and distribute the load applied to the vertical pillar to the horizontal surface of the building. preferable.

It is preferable that the pedestal or the vertical column has a structure in which the combined length of the pedestal and the vertical column can be adjusted according to the height between the horizontal planes facing each other in the building.

In the display supporting device as described above, it is preferable that the movement of the horizontal column is electric. Further, it is preferable that a part of the movable space of the display is used as a storage place for the display and a structure for protecting the display is provided in the storage place. Further, it is preferable that the horizontal surfaces facing each other in the building are the floor surface and the ceiling surface.

In the invention as described above, the strength against vertical load is easily obtained as compared with the case where both ends are fixed to the wall surface, and the required length of the vertical pillar is substantially constant depending on the purpose of use of the building. In addition, a vertical column is provided between horizontal surfaces such as a floor surface and a ceiling surface where there are few opening surfaces with respect to the wall surface and there are few restrictions on the installation location, and more preferably, a support for receiving vertical loads in a distributed manner. By providing the base, the installation place can sufficiently bear the load of the flat display and this supporting device. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a display support device having a wide selection range of the installation location of the support device and a wide selection range of the installation method, that is, easy movement (relocation).

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the display supporting device of the present embodiment has at least a pair of vertical columns 2 arranged between a floor surface and a ceiling surface which are horizontal planes facing each other in a building, and at least a pair of vertical columns 2. A horizontal strut 4 which is disposed so as to intersect with the pair of vertical columns 2 and is movable in a direction along the vertical column 2, and which is supported by the horizontal column 4 to hold the display 1 and along the horizontal column 4. And a display holder 5 that is movable in any direction.

The display 1 is a flat type display used in a classroom or a conference room. The vertical column 2 is a column for enabling the display 1 to move in the vertical direction (direction substantially vertical to the floor surface and the ceiling surface) and for supporting the load of the entire apparatus including the display 1. For this reason, the vertical columns 2 are arranged, for example, between the floor surface and the ceiling surface in a pair in a left-right symmetrical manner substantially parallel to each other, and both ends thereof are supported by pedestals 3 fixed to the floor surface and the ceiling surface, respectively.

The pedestal 3 is generally in contact with a floor surface, a ceiling surface, or the like with a surface larger than the cross-sectional area of the vertical column 2 (a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the column) so that the load applied to the vertical column 2 can be applied. It is dispersed and transmitted to the floor surface, the ceiling surface, and the like, and is fixed to the floor surface, the ceiling surface, and the like with a screw or a material having a large friction resistance.

The length of the vertical column 2 or the pedestal 3 can be adjusted according to the height between horizontal planes (floor surface and ceiling surface) to be installed. For example, it is conceivable to provide screws that are coupled to each other, fix one of them, and rotate the other to expand and contract to adjust the length.

The horizontal struts 4 are a pair of substantially parallel struts arranged in the vertical direction, and both ends thereof are freely movable in the vertical direction (vertical) along the vertical stanchions 2 and can be fixed (stopped). ing.

Further, the horizontal support 4 is a winding device which is attached to the vertical support 2 and is composed of an electric motor 6, a winder 7, a wire 8 and a coupler 9, and is used in the vertical direction of the vertical support 2 (see FIG. Freely in the vertical direction indicated by the middle arrow Y)
It is configured so that its position can be moved and fixed (stopped). As shown in FIG. 1 in detail, the winding device includes a winder 7 that winds up a horizontal strut 4 with a wire 8 and a take-up device 7 that winds a horizontal strut 4 in a well-balanced manner by straddling a coupler 9 between the upper ends of a pair of left and right vertical columns 2. The electric motor 6 for electrically operating the device 7 is fixed to the coupler 9 and configured. Of course, this hoisting device is not electric, and a rotating handle may be provided instead of the electric motor, and the handle may be rotated to manually wind it. Further, a braking mechanism may be provided to these hoisting mechanisms for the safety of fall prevention.

A flat panel display 1 and a pair of display holders 5 for holding the left and right end portions of the display are arranged between a pair of upper and lower horizontal columns 4, and the horizontal direction along the horizontal column 4 (see FIG. It is configured so that it can be freely moved and fixed in the left-right direction indicated by the middle arrow X).

FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of an essential part of one embodiment of the method of moving or fixing the horizontal support 4 to the desired vertical position or the display holder 5 to the desired horizontal position as described above.

In FIG. 2, the vertical column 2 has both ends fixed between the floor surface and the ceiling surface as described above, and has a pair of left and right symmetrical shapes. Further, as described above, the T-shaped sliders attached to the vertical columns 2 at both ends of the pair of horizontal columns 4 in the vertical direction so that the horizontal columns 4 can be freely moved and fixed in the vertical direction of the vertical columns 2 (up and down). 10 are provided.

In the T-shaped slider 10, the vertical pillar 2 penetrates the inside of the vertical straight portion, and a hole for inserting the horizontal pillar 4 is provided in the horizontal portion in the direction perpendicular to the vertical pillar 2, and further, A fixing screw (A) 11 for fixing the horizontal column 4 and a fixing screw (B) 12 for fixing at a desired position in the vertical direction are provided. As described above, by providing the T-shaped slider 10, it becomes easy to move the display 1 to a desired vertical position (up and down) and fix (stop) it.

Similarly, the T-shaped sliders 10 are also provided at both ends of the display holder 5, and are attached to the horizontal pillar 4 so that the display holder 5 can be freely moved and fixed in the lateral direction (left and right) of the horizontal pillar 4. ing. Although this mounting state is not shown in the figure, when explained with reference to FIG. 2, the horizontal support 4 in FIG. 2 is replaced with the display holder 5, and the vertical support 2 is replaced with the horizontal support 4. As described above, by providing the T-shaped slider 10, it becomes easy to move the display 1 to a desired lateral (left and right) position and fix (stop) it.

With this structure, when the display holder 5 is moved and stopped, the display 1
Can be stopped and fixed in desired vertical and horizontal positions.

Further, the display supporting device may be configured so as to be movable in either the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.

As shown in FIG. 3, if it is desired to move only in the vertical direction at home or the like, the vertical pillars 2 should be installed at intervals as narrow as the width of the display 1 and moved vertically (up and down). It suffices to directly fix the flat panel display 1 to the horizontal support 4 and to provide the T-type sliders 10 for vertical movement at both ends of the horizontal support 4, omitting the T-type sliders to be moved in the horizontal direction. Can be done. When this form is outlined, at least a pair of vertical pillars 2 arranged between a floor surface and a ceiling surface, which are horizontal planes facing each other, and at least a pair of vertical pillars 2 are arranged so as to intersect with each other. At least a horizontal column 4 movable along the vertical column 2 and a display holder 5 supported by at least a pair of vertical columns 2 for holding the display 1 and movable along the vertical column 2 are provided. Display support device. Note that, in FIG. 3, the winding device including the winder 7, the wire 8 and the coupler 9 as shown in FIG. 1 is not shown, but the winding device is also provided in the form shown in FIG. Is preferred. Also,
The winding operation of the winding device in this case may be electric or manual.

The display 1 of the display device is usually stored in a part of the movable space of the display, and the storage location 13 of the display is provided with a protective structure as shown in FIG. . The structure for protection is, for example, a plate-shaped or half-box-shaped screen is installed in front of the storage location to prevent destruction by scattering of objects from the front, or to prevent dust, etc. It is intended to prevent adhesion.

Next, the operation of the display supporting apparatus of the present invention will be described based on the configuration of FIG. 1 as a representative.

The display of the display device is normally stored in the above-mentioned storage location 13 when not in use.

At the time of storage, the position of the display holder is fixed by the fixing screw provided on the T-shaped slider 10 at the connecting portion of the horizontal support 4 and the display holder 5 to ensure safety.

In the case of use, first, the fixing screw (B) 12 provided on the T-shaped slider 10 at the connecting portion of the vertical column 2 and the horizontal column 4 is loosened to move the horizontal column 4 in the vertical direction (up and down). Make it movable.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the storage location 13 is located at the upper left of the upper side, it is located above the vertical support 2. However, when used, the winder 7 for the wire 8 is electrically driven to operate, By sliding the horizontal column 4, the display 1 can be set at a desired position in the vertical direction.

The horizontal column 4 set at a desired position in the vertical direction is fixed in position by the fixing screw (B) 12 of the T-shaped slider 10 at the connecting portion of the vertical column 2 and the horizontal column 4 to ensure safety. It

After the display 1 is set at a desired position in the vertical direction by the above-mentioned operation, if it is desired to move the position of the display 1 in the horizontal direction, the T-shaped slider 10 at the connecting portion of the horizontal support 4 and the display holder 5 is moved. Loosen the fixing screw of to make the display holder 5 movable laterally (left and right).

When the display holder 5 is manually moved and stopped, the display 1 can be stopped and fixed at a desired left and right position. Next, the position of the display holder 5 is fixed by the fixing screw of the T-shaped slider at the joint between the horizontal support 4 and the display holder 5 to ensure safety.

Thus, the storage location 1 provided with a structure for protecting the flat panel display when not in use.
From 3, the flat panel display 1 can be moved to a desired position in the up-down direction and the left-right direction and fixed in position when used.

When storing after the end of use, the procedure is the reverse of the above procedure.

[0044]

As described above, according to the display supporting device of the present invention, at least a pair of vertical columns arranged between the horizontal planes facing each other and the at least one pair of vertical columns crossing each other. And a horizontal support that is movable in the direction along the vertical support, and a display holder that is supported by the horizontal support and that holds a flat display and that is movable in the direction along the horizontal support. Since it is a device equipped with, a classroom or conference room,
Even if it is installed at home etc., the space occupied by the display support device can be reduced, effective use of space can be achieved, and if you want to change the position of the display you can freely move and fix it vertically and horizontally Becomes

Further, when the display support device is fixed to the room, the strength of the building structure against vertical load is sufficiently secured as compared with the wall, and the required length of the vertical column is the purpose of use of the building. The vertical columns are provided between horizontal surfaces such as the floor surface and the ceiling surface where the number of openings is small with respect to the wall surface and there are few restrictions on the installation location, and more preferably, the vertical load is distributed. By providing the cradle for receiving, the installation place can sufficiently bear the load of the flat display and this supporting device. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a display support device having a wide selection range of the installation location of the support device and a wide selection range of the installation method, that is, easy movement (relocation).

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a display supporting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an essential part showing an embodiment of a display supporting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing another embodiment of the display supporting apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an essential part showing a storage location of a display supporting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a supporting device of a display according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 display (flat type display) 2 vertical columns 3 cradle 4 horizontal columns 5 Display holder 6 electric motor 7 winder 8 wires 9 coupler 10 T type slider 11 Fixing screw (A) 12 Fixing screw (B) 13 Structures for protection (storage place)

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. At least a pair of vertical pillars arranged between facing horizontal planes of a building, and a horizontal piece arranged so as to intersect the at least one pair of vertical pillars and movable in a direction along the vertical pillars. A pillar and a horizontal display supported by the horizontal pillar,
And a display holder that is movable in a direction along the horizontal column. 2. A pair of vertical struts arranged between facing horizontal planes of a building, and a horizontal crossing arranged so as to intersect the at least one pair of vertical struts and movable in a direction along the vertical struts. A support device for a display, comprising: a pillar; and a display holder that is supported by the at least one pair of vertical pillars, holds a flat panel display, and is movable in a direction along the vertical pillar. 3. The display support according to claim 1, wherein a pedestal for fixing the end of the vertical column is provided between the horizontal surface of the building and the end of the vertical column. apparatus. 4. The pedestal is in contact with the horizontal surface of the building at a surface larger than the cross-sectional area of the vertical pillar, and distributes a load applied to the vertical pillar to the horizontal surface of the building. 3. The display supporting device according to item 3. 5. The pedestal or the vertical column is configured such that the combined length of the pedestal and the vertical column can be adjusted according to the height between the horizontal planes facing each other in the building. 3. The display supporting device according to 1 or 2. 6. The display supporting device according to claim 1, wherein movement of the horizontal column is electric. 7. The display according to claim 1, wherein a part of a movable space of the display is a storage place of the display, and a structure for protecting the display is provided in the storage place. The display supporting device according to item 1. 8. The support device for a display according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal surfaces facing each other in the building are a floor surface and a ceiling surface.