JP2005082194A - Packing structure of electronic device and inspection method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To visually check an electronic device and test its performance without unpacking the packed electronic device. <P>SOLUTION: A packing structure of the electronic device 3 includes the device 3, cushioning members 4 and 5 directly or indirectly engaging with a plurality of regions of an outer case of the device 3, and a packing box 1 for storing the device 3 and the members 4 and 5 while the members 4 and 5 are engaged with the device 3. A window 7 through which the electronic device 3 can be visually checked while the device 3 is being stored in the box 1 is provided on the box 1. The window 7 is vertically and laterally movably supported on the box 1. In addition, a transparent film or a transparent plate is attached to the window 7. Further, the electronic device 3 has a display screen 2 and displays on the screen with a power source received from a power supply means 11 and a video signal received from a video signal supply means 12. The window 7 is provided on the side of the display screen 2 of the packing box 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a packaging structure for an electronic device including a display screen, and an inspection method for inspecting the display on the display screen while the electronic device is packaged.

Conventionally, there is a “packaging structure of a small electronic device” described in Patent Document 1 as a technique that enables an inspection while packaging an electronic device. This is because small electronic devices such as LCD TVs are packaged in a transparent blister pack, and a hole is made in advance in the blister pack located at the input jack of the electronic device, and the blister pack is packed at the store. In this state, power and video signals are supplied to the electronic device from the hole through the input jack so that the operation and the image quality of the screen can be confirmed.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-44795

  However, in the case of the above-described prior art, the object is limited to a small electronic device that can be packaged by a blister pack. In a device such as an ordinary size or large-sized liquid crystal television that is too large to be packed with a blister pack, it is packed in a cardboard box or the like. Therefore, in these devices, there is an annoyance that an operation test cannot be performed unless the cardboard box is unpacked. For example, in the case of a product being sold, for example, in an LCD TV, without checking the screen at the store. Often sold. In that case, when the purchaser of the product takes home and starts using it, a defect such as a pixel defect may be found, which may be dissatisfied with the purchaser. In addition, when the purchaser cannot be satisfied with the defect of the product, the product is returned to the store, and there is a problem that both the store and the purchaser increase the transportation and time loss of the product. Therefore, the present invention proposes a packaging structure and an inspection method capable of performing an operation test on a display screen while packaging an electronic device having a display screen such as a liquid crystal television packed in a cardboard box or the like. Aimed.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the packaging structure for an electronic device according to the present invention provides a window in a part of a box in which the electronic device is packaged so that the electronic device can be visually inspected while being packaged. More specifically, the electronic device, a buffer member that directly or indirectly engages with at least a plurality of parts of the external housing of the electronic device, and the buffer member engaged with the electronic device in a state where the buffer member is engaged. In the packaging structure of an electronic device provided with a box to be stored, a window is provided in the box so that the electronic device can be visually confirmed in a state where the electronic device is stored in the box. Here, the window is supported by the box so as to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions. A transparent film or a transparent plate is attached to the window. Further, the electronic device has a display screen, receives power from the power supply means and a video signal from the video signal supply means, displays the screen, and the window is provided on the display screen side of the box. Here, the power supply means and the video signal supply means may be built in the electronic device. The power supply means and the video signal supply means may be provided outside the electronic device. An output side connection plate to which a power line from the external power supply means and a signal line from the external video signal supply means are connected, and a power input terminal of the electronic device provided on the outer surface of the box An input side connection plate connected to the other end of the power supply line connected to one end of the signal line and the other end of the signal line connected to the signal input terminal of the electronic device, the output side connection plate, and the input side There may be provided connection means for detachably connecting the connection plate. Here, it is also possible to configure the connection means by using an attractive force of a permanent magnet so that the output side connection plate and the input side connection plate are brought into direct contact with each other. It is also possible to configure the connecting means using the attractive force of an electromagnet so that the output side connecting plate and the input side connecting plate are in direct contact with each other. In addition, the connection means may be configured by coil induction or / and wireless communication to transmit power and video signals in a non-contact state between the output side connection plate and the input side connection plate. In the electronic device inspection method according to the present invention, in the electronic device packed in this way, a screen is displayed by sending power to the electronic device from the power supply means and sending a video signal from the video signal supply means. The screen is visually checked from the window and inspected. Here, the video signal sent from the video signal supply means is a two-color video signal, and the two-color video signal is a white and black video signal.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to inspect the screen while packaging the electronic device in the box, and the purchaser of the liquid crystal television or the like can confirm the screen at the store and confirm that it is a non-defective product. Can be purchased only, and troubles caused by screen defects after purchase are eliminated.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a packaging structure for an electronic device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG. As shown in the figure, an electronic device 3 having a display screen 2 such as a liquid crystal television is accommodated via cushioning members 4 and 5 inside a packaging box 1 made of cardboard or the like. A lid 6 that opens and closes up and down like a sliding door is provided on the front (right side of the figure) of the packaging box 1 on the display screen 2 side of the electronic device 3. A window 7 corresponding to the size of the display screen 2 of the device 3 is formed. With the lid 6 opened, the display screen 2 of the electronic device 3 can be viewed through the window 7. On the back surface (left side of the figure) of the packaging box 1, a power signal supply line 8 is supplied to the electronic device 3 through a detachable connection means 9. The test video signal is sent to the electronic device 3.

  The electronic device 3 shown in FIG. 2 may include a battery 14 in a lower stand 13 and further include a video signal supply unit 15 that generates a test video signal. In that case, it is not necessary to connect to the external power supply means 11 and the video signal supply means 12. With this configuration, the lid 6 is closed during normal transportation and storage of the product so that foreign matter such as dust does not enter from the window 7, and the display screen 2 cannot be directly touched with a finger or the like. Keep it. When the display screen 2 of the electronic device 3 is to be confirmed and a display test is to be performed at the store, the lid 6 is opened and the power signal supply line 8 is connected through the connection means 9 on the back surface, and the power and test images are displayed. A signal is supplied to display on the screen, and whether or not the display screen 2 is displayed can be visually confirmed through the window 7.

  The test video signal input to the electronic device 3 is a video signal for displaying white and black. Normally, displays such as televisions and personal computers display as a set of pixels of three colors of red, green, and blue, so when a white monochrome image is projected, all the pixels of three colors of red, green, and blue are displayed. When there is a defective pixel that emits light, white is not reproduced and it can be confirmed that the pixel is defective. In addition, when a black monochrome image is projected, all three red, green, and blue pixels are turned off. If there are defective pixels, black is not reproduced and it can be confirmed that the pixels are defective.

  In FIG. 2, the power signal supply line 8 is connected to supply the power and the video signal. However, only the power is supplied from the outside, and the video signal is generated by the internal video signal supply means 15. You can also. Conversely, it is also possible to supply only the video signal from the external video signal supply means 12 and use the internal battery 14 as the power source. Furthermore, both the power supply and the video signal can be used internally and not supplied from the outside. Further, without using the connecting means 9 shown in the figure, a hole is simply made in the packing box 1, and the power signal supply line 8 is inserted through the hole and connected to a connector (not shown) of the electronic device 3. Is also possible.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a specific structure of the connecting means 9 of FIG. The connection means 9 includes an output side connection plate 9A on the side for supplying power and video signals, and an input side connection plate 9B on the side attached to the packaging box 1 and supplied with power and video signals. A permanent magnet 9b or the like is attached to the peripheral portion of the surface to be attached, and the plate 9A and the plate 9B are simply brought close to each other to be attracted and integrated to be electrically connected. It is also possible to employ a structure in which an electromagnet is provided on the plate 9A side and an iron piece is provided on the plate 9B side without using a permanent magnet.

  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of a packaging structure for an electronic device. In this embodiment, a transparent plate 17 is attached to the inside of the window 7 on the front side so that foreign matter or the like does not enter the inside from the window 7. Instead of the transparent plate 17, a transparent film or sheet may be used. Further, a lid 18 that can be removed and attached is attached to the outside of the window 7. Furthermore, the structure is such that a hole 19 is formed in the packing box 1 at a portion to which the power signal supply line 8 is connected, and the power signal supply line 8 is directly connected to a connector (not shown) of the electronic device 3. is there.

  FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of a packaging structure for an electronic device. In this embodiment, a portion of the window 7 in the embodiment of FIG. 4 is changed. That is, the storage space 20 is formed by making the front side of the packaging box 1 in which the window 7 is formed into a double structure, and the outer peripheral portion of the movable plate 22 in which the hole 21 is formed in the central portion is formed in the storage space 20. It is configured to be inserted. By moving the movable plate 22 up, down, left and right, the hole 21 can be moved to an arbitrary position on the display screen 2, and a defective portion on the display screen 2 can be checked. In this embodiment, the hole 21 for looking into the display screen 2 can be made smaller than the size of the display screen 2.

  FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the packaging structure of the electronic device. In this embodiment, a power supply or / and a video signal supplied from the outside for a screen test are configured to be transmitted in a non-contact manner. That is, the packaging box 1 containing the electronic device 3 is placed on the supply base 24 containing the output-side induction coil, and the input-side induction coil is also built in the stand 13 of the electronic device 3. The power source or / and the video signal are sent from the supply stand 24 to the electronic device 3 in a non-contact manner, and the display screen 2 is displayed.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of a packaging structure for an electronic device. In general, when a heavy electronic device such as a liquid crystal television is packed, the upper outer box and the lower inner box are often overlapped in consideration of taking out the electronic device. By doing so, when taking out a heavy electronic device from the box, the upper outer box can be removed and the packaging can be opened without laying the box down. At this time, a lock member made of a synthetic resin is used for coupling the outer box and the inner box, and it becomes possible to connect the wiring and inspect the screen using the lock member mounting hole after the lock member is removed. .

  That is, as shown in the figure, the packing box is composed of an inner box 26 whose upper surface is opened and an outer box 27 whose lower surface is opened, both of which supply the front windows 28 and 29 and the power signal supply line 8. The rear holes 31, 32 are formed. In a state where the inner box 26 and the outer box 27 are overlapped, a lock member is attached to the portions indicated by arrows of the windows 28 and 29 and the holes 31 and 32 so that the inner box 26 and the outer box 27 are fixed to each other. It is. From this state, the display screen 2 can be inspected from the front windows 28 and 29 by removing the lock member and connecting the power signal supply line 8 through the holes 31 and 32 on the back surface. Also in this case, it is possible to inspect the internal electronic device without completely unpacking.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to general electronic equipment including home appliances including a display unit and industrial equipment including a display unit, such as a thin display device such as a liquid crystal television.

1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a packaging structure for an electronic device according to the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the specific structure of the connection means of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the packaging structure of the electronic device which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 3rd Embodiment of the packaging structure of the electronic device which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 4th Embodiment of the packaging structure of the electronic device which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 5th Embodiment of the packaging structure of the electronic device which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Packing box 2 Display screen 3 Electronic device 4,5 Buffer member 6 Lid 7 Window 8 Power signal supply line 9 Connection means 9A Output side connection plate 9B Input side connection plate 9b Permanent magnet 11 Power supply means 12 Video signal supply means 13 Stand 14 Battery 15 Video signal supply means 17 Plate 18 Lid 19 Hole 20 Storage space 21 Hole 22 Movable plate 24 Supply stand 26 Inner box 27 Outer box 28, 29 Window 31, 32 Hole

Claims (14)

A packaging structure for an electronic device, wherein a window is provided in a part of a box in which the electronic device is packed, and the electronic device can be visually inspected while being packaged. An electronic device, a buffer member that directly or indirectly engages at least a plurality of parts of an external casing of the electronic device, and a box that stores the buffer member in a state where the buffer member is engaged with the electronic device In the packaging structure of electronic equipment with
A packaging structure for an electronic device, wherein a window for visually confirming the electronic device in a state where the electronic device is housed in the box is provided in the box. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 1, wherein the window is supported by a box so as to be movable in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. 4. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 1, wherein a transparent film or a transparent plate is attached to the window. The electronic device has a display screen, receives a power signal from a power supply unit and a video signal from a video signal supply unit, displays the screen, and the window is provided on the display screen side of the box. The packaging structure for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 5, wherein the power supply unit and the video signal supply unit are built in the electronic device. 6. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 5, wherein the power supply unit and the video signal supply unit are provided outside the electronic device. An output side connection plate to which a power line from the external power supply means and a signal line from the external video signal supply means are connected, and one end to a power input terminal of the electronic device provided on the outer surface of the box An input side connection plate connected to the other end of the power supply line connected to the other end of the signal line having one end connected to the signal input terminal of the electronic device, the output side connection plate, and the input side connection plate The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 7, further comprising a connecting means for detachably connecting the electronic device. 9. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 8, wherein the connection means is configured by using an attractive force of a permanent magnet, and the output side connection plate and the input side connection plate are in direct contact with each other. 9. The electronic device packaging structure according to claim 8, wherein the connection means is configured by using an attractive force of an electromagnet, and the output side connection plate and the input side connection plate are in direct contact with each other. The power and video signals are transmitted in a non-contact state between the output side connection plate and the input side connection plate by configuring the connection means by coil induction or / and wireless communication. Packaging structure for electronic equipment. In the electronic device packed by the electronic device packing structure according to any one of claims 5 to 11,
A method of inspecting an electronic device in which power is supplied to the electronic device from the power supply unit and a video signal is transmitted from the video signal supply unit to display the screen, and the screen is visually confirmed from the window. 13. The electronic device inspection method according to claim 12, wherein the video signal sent from the video signal supply means is a two-color video signal. 14. The method of inspecting an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the two color video signals are white and black video signals.

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