JP2006277896A - Video signal processor and television broadcasting receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively conduct air cooling for an HDD unit and to appropriately arrange circuit boards in a video signal processor and a television broadcasting receiver in which the HDD unit is stored in a freely attachable and detachable manner in the stand that supports the device main body. <P>SOLUTION: The followings are provided, i.e., a device main body 12 which has a video display means 14 to display video signals, an HDD unit 20 which incorporates an HDD52 and a stand 13 which is installed on a prescribed base table, supports the device main body 12 so as to raise the video display screen of the video display means 14 and has a storage section 42 that internally stores the HDD unit 20 in a freely attachable and detachable manner. The case of the HDD unit 20 consists of a pair of parts storage sections and a connecting section which connects the tip parts of the parts storage sections. The HDD main body 52 is stored in one of the parts storage sections, an electric fan is arranged in the connecting section and circuit boards are appropriately arranged in each of the parts storage sections. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a video signal processing apparatus such as a digital television broadcast receiving apparatus.

  As is well known, in recent years, digitalization of television broadcasting has been promoted. For example, in Japan, not only satellite digital broadcasting such as BS (broadcasting satellite) digital broadcasting and 110-degree CS (communication satellite) digital broadcasting but also terrestrial digital broadcasting has been started.

  Then, in a television broadcast receiving apparatus that receives a television broadcast, for example, a broadcast program is automatically recorded based on a genre, a keyword, or the like set by the user, and a user is required from the recorded program. Some have a function of selecting and viewing a program.

  In this case, a recording / reproducing apparatus for recording / reproducing a broadcast program requires a large recording capacity capable of recording a large number of programs, and quickly searches for and reproduces a desired program from the recorded programs. HDD (hard disk drive) is adopted because access performance that can be performed is required.

  By the way, in the current television broadcast receiving apparatus, there is a tendency that a thin and large-screen one adopting a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display in its video display section is widespread. In this case, it is important to take measures for efficiently mounting the HDD in the apparatus without impairing the thinning of the television broadcast receiving apparatus.

  Here, in both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, in a desktop personal computer, a hard disk drive is applied to a base portion placed on a predetermined mounting surface of an apparatus main body for supporting the liquid crystal display unit. A configuration for accommodating the device is disclosed.

Further, in Patent Document 3, in a personal computer having a liquid crystal display unit on the main surface of the casing, the liquid crystal display unit is installed so as to be openable and closable with respect to the casing, and the user opens the liquid crystal display unit. A configuration is disclosed in which an HDD can be mounted in an HDD bay provided inside the body.
JP 2000-357026 A JP 2001-5558 A JP 2002-14745 A

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and is configured so that an HDD unit incorporating a large recording capacity HDD is detachably accommodated in a stand that supports the apparatus main body, and the appropriate HDD unit is suitable. An object of the present invention is to provide a video signal processing apparatus and a television broadcast receiving apparatus in which an electric fan is arranged at a proper position and a circuit board is appropriately arranged to effectively promote practical use.

  The video signal processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a video signal, a signal processing unit that performs predetermined signal processing on the video signal received by the receiving unit, and a predetermined signal process performed by the signal processing unit. An apparatus main body having a video display means having a video display screen for displaying a video signal generated; an HDD unit having an HDD built in the case, the case being arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance A pair of component storage portions and a connection portion that connects one end of each of the component storage portions, and the HDD is disposed in one of the component storage portions, and the pair of the storage portions are connected to the connection portion. An electric fan that sends air to each of the component storage units is disposed, and a first connector that is electrically coupled to the HDD and the electric fan is provided at the tip of the component storage unit where the HDD is disposed. An HDD unit; a storage unit that is mounted on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means; A stand including the HDD unit and a second connector for supplying power to the fan from the apparatus body when the HDD unit is accommodated in the accommodating portion; It is characterized by comprising.

  The video signal processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a receiving means for receiving a video signal, a signal processing means for performing a predetermined signal processing on the video signal received by the receiving means, and a predetermined signal processing by the signal processing means. An apparatus main body having a video display means having a video display screen for displaying a video signal subjected to the processing; an HDD unit having an HDD built in the case, the case being arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance The HDD is arranged in one of the component storage units and the HDD is arranged. The HDD is arranged in one of the component storage units. A first connector that is electrically coupled to the HDD is provided at the tip of the component storage unit, and the first connector and the electrical connector are electrically connected to the component storage unit of the HDD case provided with the first connector. An HDD unit in which a circuit board for relay to be connected is disposed, and a power control circuit board and a signal system circuit board are disposed in a component storage portion opposite to the component storage portion provided with the first connector; A storage unit that is placed on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means, and the HDD unit is detachably stored therein. A stand that includes the HDD unit and a second connector that supplies power to the fan from the apparatus main body when coupled to the first connector when the HDD unit is accommodated. Features.

  The television broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention includes a receiving means for receiving a television broadcast signal, and a signal processing means for performing a predetermined signal processing on the television broadcast signal received by the receiving means to restore a video signal. And an image display means having a display surface for displaying the image signal restored by the signal processing means; an HDD unit having an HDD built in the case, wherein the case has a predetermined distance. A pair of component storage units arranged substantially in parallel with each other and a connecting unit that connects one end of the component storage unit, and the HDD is disposed in one of the component storage units. In addition, an electric fan that sends air to the pair of component housings is disposed in the connecting portion, and the HDD and the electric fan are electrically connected to the tip of the component housing portion where the HDD is disposed. An HDD unit provided with a first connector coupled to the device; and mounted on a predetermined base to support the apparatus main body so as to erect a video display screen of the video display means, A housing portion for detachably housing the HDD unit, and when the HDD unit is housed in the housing portion, the HDD unit and the fan are coupled to the first connector to supply power from the apparatus main body. And a stand provided with a second connector.

  The television broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention includes a receiving means for receiving a television broadcast signal, and a signal processing means for performing a predetermined signal processing on the television broadcast signal received by the receiving means to restore a video signal. And an image display means having a display surface for displaying the image signal restored by the signal processing means; an HDD unit having an HDD built in the case, wherein the case has a predetermined distance. A pair of component storage units arranged substantially in parallel with each other and a connecting unit that connects one end of the component storage unit, and the HDD is disposed in one of the component storage units. A component of an HDD case in which a first connector that is electrically coupled to the HDD is provided at a tip of a component storage unit in which the HDD is disposed, and the first connector is further provided. A relay circuit board that is electrically connected to the first connector is disposed in the storage unit, and a power storage control signal and a signal are provided in a component storage unit opposite to the component storage unit provided with the first connector. An HDD unit on which a circuit board of the system is disposed; and is mounted on a predetermined base, supports the apparatus main body so that the video display screen of the video display means stands, and attaches / detaches the HDD unit inside An accommodating portion that can be accommodated, and a second connector that, when the HDD unit is accommodated in the accommodating portion, is coupled to the first connector and supplies power to the HDD unit and the fan from the apparatus main body. And a stand provided with;

  According to the above configuration, the stand for supporting the apparatus main body including the receiving unit, the signal processing unit, and the video display unit is configured to detachably accommodate the HDD unit including the case incorporating the HDD, Furthermore, the HDD unit case is formed by a pair of component storage portions and a connection portion that connects one end of each of the component storage portions, and an electric fan is disposed in the connection portion, which is effective for both component storage portions. It becomes possible to send air for air cooling to. Furthermore, it becomes possible to appropriately arrange circuit boards in the respective component storage units, and it is possible to provide a configuration with excellent practicality.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the appearance of the front side of a television broadcast receiver 11 described in this embodiment. That is, the television broadcast receiving apparatus 11 is mainly composed of a thin cabinet 12 formed in a substantially square shape as a main body of the apparatus, and a stand 13 for standing and supporting the cabinet 12.

  The cabinet 12 exposes a display screen 14a of a video display 14 made of, for example, a flat-type liquid crystal display panel, and a pair of speakers 15, an operation unit 16 and a remote controller (described later). A light receiving unit 18 for receiving operation information transmitted from 17 is disposed.

  The stand 13 is formed in a substantially thin box shape, and the bottom plate 13a, which is one of the flat surfaces, is placed on a predetermined base (not shown) installed horizontally. It is configured. The stand 13 is connected to the back surface of the cabinet 12 by a support member 19 that protrudes upward from a substantially connecting portion of the upper surface plate 13b that is the surface opposite to the surface placed on the base. Thus, the cabinet 12 is supported in an upright state.

  Here, the stand 13 can accommodate an HDD unit (not shown in FIG. 1) 20 to be described later. On the upper surface plate 13b of the stand 13, a plurality of pressable operations (not shown) for controlling the HDD unit 20 to be recorded, reproduced, stopped, etc., are projected to the front side of the cabinet 12. In this case, four operation elements 21 are arranged.

  FIG. 2 schematically shows a signal processing system of the television broadcast receiver 11. The various circuit blocks constituting the signal processing system are mainly disposed in the cabinet 12 at a position close to the back surface, that is, around the back side of the display screen 14a of the video display 14.

  The digital television broadcast signal received by the digital television broadcast receiving antenna 22 is supplied to the tuner unit 24 via the input terminal 23. The tuner unit 24 selects and demodulates a signal of a desired channel from the input digital television broadcast signal. Then, the signal output from the tuner unit 24 is supplied to the decoder unit 25 and, for example, subjected to MPEG (moving picture experts group) 2 decoding processing, and then supplied to the selector 26.

  Further, the analog television broadcast signal received by the analog television broadcast receiving antenna 27 is supplied to the tuner unit 29 via the input terminal 28. The tuner unit 29 selects and demodulates a signal of a desired channel from the input analog television broadcast signal. The signal output from the tuner unit 29 is digitized by an A / D (analog / digital) conversion unit 30 and then output to the selector 26.

  The analog video and audio signals supplied to the analog signal input terminal 31 are supplied to the A / D converter 32 and digitized, and then output to the selector 26. Further, the digital video and audio signals supplied to the digital signal input terminal 33 are supplied to the selector 26 as they are.

  The selector 26 selects one of the four types of input digital video and audio signals and supplies it to the signal processing unit 34. The signal processing unit 34 performs predetermined signal processing on the input digital video signal and provides it for video display on the video display 14. As the video display unit 14, for example, a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display is adopted. The signal processing unit 34 performs predetermined signal processing on the input digital audio signal, converts the signal into an analog signal, and outputs the analog signal to the speaker 15 for audio reproduction.

  Here, in the television broadcast receiving apparatus 11, various operations including the various receiving operations described above are comprehensively controlled by the control unit 35. The control unit 35 is a microprocessor with a built-in CPU (central processing unit) and the like, and is transmitted from the operation unit 16 and the operation element 21 (not shown in FIG. 2) or from the remote controller 17. By receiving the operated information via the light receiving unit 18, each unit is controlled so that the operation content is reflected.

  In this case, the control unit 35 uses the memory unit 36. The memory unit 36 mainly includes a ROM (read only memory) storing a control program executed by the CPU, a RAM (random access memory) for providing a work area to the CPU, various setting information and control. And a nonvolatile memory in which information and the like are stored.

  Here, the control unit 35 is connected to the HDD unit 20 housed in the stand 13. In this case, a line 37 for supplying power and control signals from the control unit 35 to the HDD unit 20 connects the control unit 26 and the HDD unit 20 via the connection unit 38.

  A line 39 for exchanging digital video and audio signals between the control unit 35 and the HDD unit 20 includes i. The control unit 35 and the HDD unit 20 are connected via a Link (registered trademark) connection unit 40. That is, the transmission of the digital video and audio signals between the control unit 35 and the HDD unit 20 is performed separately from the power supply and the control signal i. Done by Link.

  The television broadcast receiver 11 can record the digital video and audio signals selected by the selector 26 with the HDD unit 20 and can also record the digital video and audio signals recorded on the HDD unit 20. It can be played and viewed.

  FIG. 3 shows the stand 13 as viewed from the back side. That is, the stand 13 is formed in a substantially thin box shape as described above, and a large portion from the back plate 13c to the substantially central portion of the top plate 13b is continuously opened, so that the attachment / detachment opening is formed. 13d is formed. The attachment / detachment port 13d can be closed by a lid (not shown).

  A cylindrical support pillar body 41 projects vertically from a substantially central portion of the bottom plate 13 a of the stand 13. The support column 41 protrudes upward from the upper surface plate 13b through the opening / removal port 13d formed in the upper surface plate 13b. And the support member 19 connected with the said cabinet 12 is attached to the front-end | tip part of this support pillar 41. As shown in FIG.

  In addition, the stand 13 is mostly hollow and serves as an accommodating portion 42 that can accommodate the HDD unit 20. In this case, the HDD unit 20 is housed inside the stand 13 by being inserted from the outside of the stand 13 through the attachment / detachment port 13d on the back side of the stand 13 along the bottom plate 13a. Further, the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13 can be taken out of the stand 13 along the bottom plate 13 a from the attachment / detachment opening 13 d on the back side of the stand 13.

  That is, the HDD unit 20 is housed in the stand 13 and can record and reproduce video and audio signals, and can be attached to and detached from the stand 13, that is, can be exchanged. Yes.

  FIG. 4 shows the appearance of the HDD unit 20. The HDD unit 20 includes a unit case 43 formed in a thin box shape, which is accommodated in the stand 13 so as to substantially occupy the inside thereof. The unit case 43 is configured by combining the upper unit case 43a and the lower unit case 43b.

  The unit case 43 has a front portion 43c, that is, a tip portion in the insertion direction when inserted into the stand 13, and a relief portion 43d that is largely removed from the substantially central portion toward the inside is formed. As a whole, it is formed in a substantially U shape when seen in a plan view.

  That is, the unit case 43 is composed of a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel with a predetermined interval, and a connecting portion that connects one end of the component storage portion. A space between the portions serves as an escape portion 43d.

  The escape portion 43 d of the unit case 43 is formed to avoid the support column body 41 when the unit case 43 is inserted into the stand 13.

  In addition, a connector 44 (first connector) is installed in the component storage portion corresponding to the right side of the escape portion 43d in FIG. 4 among the front end portions of the unit case 43 in the stand 13 in the insertion direction. . The connector 44 corresponds to the connecting portion 38 shown in FIG. 2 and is used to receive supply of power and control signals from the cabinet 12 side when the unit case 43 is accommodated in the stand 13. .

  Furthermore, among the front end portions of the unit case 43 in the stand 13 in the insertion direction, a component storage portion corresponding to the left side of the escape portion 43d in FIG. The operation piece 45 is formed. These operation pieces 45 are formed at positions corresponding to the operation elements 21 arranged on the upper surface plate 13 b of the stand 13 when the unit case 43 is accommodated in the stand 13.

  Each of the operation pieces 45 is formed by cutting the upper unit case 43a into a tongue shape to have elasticity. When the operation element 21 is pressed, the operation piece 45 is pressed by the operation element 21 to The operation force is relayed by elastically deforming inward and pressing a switch (not shown in FIG. 4) 46 installed in the unit case 43.

  A handle 47 for pulling the unit case 43 out of the stand 13 is provided at the rear end in the insertion direction of the unit case 43 into the stand 13, that is, on the back surface 43 e of the connecting portion.

  Further, i. A Link connector 48 is installed. This i. The Link connector 48 is connected to the i. This corresponds to the Link connection unit 40 and is used to exchange video and audio signals with the cabinet 12 when the unit case 43 is accommodated in the stand 13.

  In this case, i. A signal line (not shown in FIG. 4) 49 corresponding to the line 39 shown in FIG. 2 extending from the cabinet 12 side is connected to the Link connector 48. Therefore, the upper unit case 43a accommodates the signal line 49 in the plane portion thereof. A guide groove 43f for guiding to the Link connector 48 is formed.

  In addition, a guide surface 43 h serving as a guide when the unit case 43 is inserted into the stand 13 is provided on a pair of side surfaces 43 g in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the unit case 43 into the stand 13, that is, in the width direction. Is formed. The guide surface 43h is formed so as to face upward when the unit case 43 is inserted into the stand 13 and to follow the insertion direction.

  Further, a leaf spring 43h1 is formed on the guide surface 43h near the rear end of the unit case 43 in the insertion direction into the stand 13. For example, the leaf spring 43h1 is formed so as to cut the guide surface 43h into a tongue shape and generate a biasing force above the guide surface 43h.

  The upper unit case 43a has an attachment piece 43i at a position corresponding to the innermost part of the escape portion 43d in the flat surface portion. A screw 50 is inserted through the mounting piece 43 i along the direction in which the unit case 43 is inserted into the stand 13. When the unit case 43 is accommodated in the stand 13, the screw 50 is screwed to the support column 41 in the stand 13 to fix the unit case 43. The screw 50 is of a type that can be turned by a user without using a tool such as a screwdriver.

  FIG. 5 shows the stand 13 as seen from the back side. The difference from FIG. 3 is that the support member 19 is removed from the support column 41. That is, a through hole 43 i 1 through which the screw 50 is inserted is formed in the attachment piece 43 i formed in the upper unit case 43 a of the unit case 43. The support pillar 41 is formed with a screw hole 41a into which the screw 50 is screwed at a position facing the through hole 43i1 of the mounting piece 43i when the unit case 43 is accommodated in the stand 13. Yes.

  FIG. 6 shows the internal configuration of the HDD unit 20. That is, in the lower unit case 43b, the relay circuit board 51 connected to the connector 44 is connected to the component storage part in which the connector 44 is installed among the parts storage parts on both sides of the escape part 43d. The HDD main body 52 is accommodated.

  The lower unit case 43b includes a switch 46 that is pressed by the operation piece 45 of the upper unit case 43a among the component storage parts on both sides of the relief part 43d. 46 is connected to the operation power supply circuit board 53; The control circuit board 54 to which the Link connector 48 is connected is accommodated.

  Furthermore, a cooling (electric) fan 55 driven by a motor is installed at the connecting portion of the lower unit case 43b.

  Then, by covering the HDD main body 52 and the control circuit board 54 with a shield case 56, leakage of unnecessary radiation in the digital high-speed processing is suppressed, and the lower unit case 43b and the upper unit case 43a are combined to form the HDD. A unit 20 is configured.

  FIG. 7 shows a state where the shield case 56 is attached to the lower unit case 43b. An opening 56a having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the fan 55 is formed in a portion corresponding to the fan 55 of the shield case 56, and measures are taken so that the air flow for heat dissipation is not obstructed.

  FIG. 8 shows a state in which the stand 13 in which the HDD unit 20 is housed is viewed from the front side. That is, the HDD unit 20 is covered by the upper surface plate 13d of the stand 13 from the front end portion in the insertion direction to the almost central portion. Then, the HDD unit 20 is accommodated in the stand 13 without being exposed by closing the attachment / detachment opening 13d of the stand 13 with a lid (not shown).

  Here, from the cabinet 12, the signal line 49 and the power supply control line 57 described above are directed toward the accommodating portion 42 of the stand 13 in order to achieve electrical connection with the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13. It is extended.

  Among these, the signal line 49 corresponds to the line 39 shown in FIG. 2 as described above, and is used to exchange video and audio signals with the cabinet 12 side. This signal line 49 is connected to the i. I. For connecting to the Link connector 48; A Link connector 58 (corresponding to the i.Link connection part 40 in FIG. 2) is attached.

  Then, in a state in which the HDD unit 20 is housed in the stand 13, the signal line 49 is housed in the guide groove 43f formed in the upper unit case 43a and routed, and the i. The link connector 58 is connected to the i. Connect to Link connector 48. As a result, video and audio signals can be transmitted between the cabinet 12 side and the HDD unit 20.

  The power control line 57 corresponds to the line 37 shown in FIG. 2 and is used to supply power and control signals to the HDD unit 20 from the cabinet 12 side.

  FIG. 9 shows a state in which the top plate 13b of the stand 13 is removed. That is, a connector 59 (second connector) is installed in the stand 13 at a position corresponding to the connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 accommodated therein. The connector 59 corresponds to the connection portion 38 shown in FIG. 2, and the connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 is connected when the HDD unit 20 is accommodated in the stand 13.

  The connector 59 is attached to the relay circuit board 60 attached to the bottom plate 13 a of the stand 13. The relay circuit board 60 is connected with the power control line 57 extending from the cabinet 12 side. As a result, power supply power and control signals can be supplied from the cabinet 12 side to the HDD unit 20 via the power supply control line 57, the relay circuit board 60, and the connectors 59 and 44.

  In this case, the installation position of the relay circuit board 60 in the stand 13 is assumed to be easily assumed from the position shown in FIG. It is the farthest side when viewed from the attaching / detaching port 13d. Therefore, the user cannot easily touch the relay circuit board 60 in a state where the HDD unit 20 is taken out from the stand 13.

  Further, a protection path 61 for guiding the power control line 57 extended from the cabinet 12 side to the relay circuit board 60 is formed on the bottom plate 13 a of the stand 13. The protection path 61 is formed in a groove shape for accommodating and routing the power control line 57 therein, so that the user cannot touch the power control line 57 when the HDD unit 20 is taken out from the stand 13. Protect.

  Here, on the bottom plate 13a of the stand 13, two pairs of guide members 62 and 63 that respectively engage with the pair of side surfaces 43g of the HDD unit 20 and the guide surface 43h formed thereon are inserted in the HDD unit 20 in the insertion direction. It is installed along.

  These guide members 62 and 63 are installed to face each other so as to sandwich the HDD unit 20 in the width direction, and engage with the side surface 43g of the HDD unit 20 to restrict the position in the width direction. 1 guide portions 62a and 63a, and second guide portions 62b and 63b that engage with a guide surface 43h formed on the side surface 43g of the HDD unit 20 and restrict the position in the height direction.

  In this case, the first and second guide portions 63a and 63b of the guide member 63 located on the back side with respect to the attachment / detachment opening 13d of the stand 13 have a substantially gap between the side surface 43g and the guide surface 43h of the HDD unit 20. It is set to be touched without any problems.

  On the other hand, the guide member 62 located on the side of the stand 13 close to the attaching / detaching port 13d has the first and second guide portions 62a and 62b with respect to the side surface 43g and the guide surface 43h of the HDD unit 20. It is set so that a slight gap is formed.

  As a result, the HDD unit 20 can be easily inserted into the stand 13, and the connector 44 can be correctly connected to the connector 59 in the inserted state.

  Further, the guide member 62 located on the side of the stand 13 close to the attaching / detaching port 13d is formed with a leaf spring 62c press-fitted on the side surface 43g of the HDD unit 20 on the first guide portion 62a. For example, the leaf spring 62c is formed by cutting a part of the first guide portion 62a into a tongue shape to give elasticity. As a result, rattling in the width direction of the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13 can be suppressed.

  Further, in the state in which the HDD unit 20 is housed in the stand 13, a leaf spring 43 h 1 (see FIG. 4) formed on the guide surface 43 h is press-fitted to the second guide portion 63 b of the guide member 63. . As a result, rattling of the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13 in the height direction can be suppressed.

  FIG. 10 shows a state in which the top plate 13b of the stand 13 accommodating the HDD unit 20 is removed. That is, it can be seen that the connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 is connected to the connector 59 attached to the relay circuit board 60 in the stand 13. Further, it can be seen that the power supply control line 57 for electrically connecting the relay circuit board 60 to the cabinet 12 side is accommodated in the protective path 61 formed in the stand 13.

  FIG. 11 shows a state in which the stand 13 in which the HDD unit 20 is accommodated is viewed from the upper surface side. That is, the signal line 49 for transmitting video and audio signals between the cabinet 12 side and the HDD unit 20 is accommodated in the guide groove 43f formed in the HDD unit 20 and attached to the tip portion thereof. i. The Link connector 58 is installed on the back surface 43e of the HDD unit 20 i. It can be seen that it is connected to the Link connector 48.

  Further, it can be seen that the side surface 43e and the guide surface 43h of the HDD unit 20 are guided by the guide member 62 in the stand 13.

  Here, the HDD unit 20 is taken out from the stand 13 by being pulled out while holding the handle portion 47 while being accommodated in the stand 13. In this case, the user can hold the handle portion 47 with the other hand and hold the cabinet 12 with one hand and can take out the HDD unit 20, that is, the user can pull out the HDD unit 20 with one hand. As described above, the position of the handle portion 47 is taken into consideration.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the HDD unit 20 formed in a substantially U-shape in plan view accommodates the HDD main body 52 among the two component storage units provided side by side with the escape portion 43 d. The component storage part is heavier in weight than the other part. That is, the position of the center of gravity of the HDD unit 20 does not exist on the center line C1 in the width direction of the HDD unit 20, but exists closer to the component storage unit that houses the HDD main body 52 than the center line C1. .

  The component storage unit that houses the HDD main body 52 has a connector 44 that is connected to the connector 59 in the stand 13. For this reason, when the HDD unit 20 is pulled out from the stand 13, a load for pulling out the connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 from the connector 59 in the stand 13 is applied to the component storage unit that houses the HDD main body 52. Become.

  Therefore, the handle portion 47 for pulling out the connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 from the connector 59 in the stand 13 and pulling out the HDD unit 20 from the stand 13 has its center line C2 as the center in the width direction of the HDD unit 20. By setting the position closer to the component storage unit that houses the HDD main body 52 than the line C1, the HDD unit 20 can be easily taken out from the stand 13 with one hand.

  In addition, on the bottom plate 13 a of the stand 13, a pair of fall prevention bands 64 set in consideration of the position of the center of gravity of the entire television broadcast receiver 11 is installed on the back side. In this case, the handle 47 is preferably set so that the center line C2 exists between the pair of fall prevention bands 64.

  In FIG. 2, the signal processing system of the television broadcast receiver 11 is divided into the cabinet 12 and the stand 13, but the cabinet 12 and the stand 13 are particularly distinguished and described as the signal processing system. There is no need, and as shown in FIG. 12, it can be described equivalently such that the television broadcast receiver 11 has the HDD unit 20 incorporated therein.

  According to the above-described embodiment, first, the HDD unit 20, that is, the HDD main body 52 is built in the stand 13 for supporting the cabinet 12 including the video display 14 of the television broadcast receiver 11. Therefore, the HDD main body 52 having a large recording capacity can be accommodated without impairing the thinning of the cabinet 12.

  In addition, by housing the HDD main body 52 in the stand 13, unnecessary radiation in the digital high-speed processing in the HDD main body 52 becomes difficult to reach various signal processing systems in the cabinet 12, which adversely affects video and audio reproduction. It is prevented from exerting. Furthermore, housing the HDD main body 52 in the stand 13 prevents the heat generated in the HDD main body 52 from adversely affecting various signal processing systems in the cabinet 12.

  Here, since the HDD main body 52 is unitized as the HDD unit 20 by being housed in the unit case 43 and is detachable from the stand 13 so that the user can easily replace it. Serviceability can be improved. In addition, the unitization prevents the user from directly touching the HDD main body 52, which is practical in terms of safety.

  In this case, the HDD unit 20 is formed in a substantially U-shape when viewed in plan in order to avoid the support column body 41 installed in the stand 13. That is, it is formed by a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined interval and a connecting portion that connects one end of each of the component storage portions, and the HDD main body 52 is accommodated in one of the component storage portions. The connector 44 is attached to the front surface 43c, which is the distal end of the component storage unit in the stand 13 in the insertion direction, and the relay circuit board 51 is disposed. Further, since the operation power supply circuit board 53 and the control circuit board 54 are arranged in the other component storage unit, the circuit board is effectively arranged and the practicality can be improved.

  Further, since the cooling fan 55 is installed at the connecting portion of the HDD unit 20, it is possible to efficiently dissipate heat to the HDD main body 52. In particular, since the fan 55 is installed at the connecting portion of the HDD unit 20 formed in a U-shape, air can be sent to the component storage portions on both sides of the escape portion 43d, and both component storage portions can be sent. It is possible to efficiently release the heat generated from the.

  Further, a guide surface 43 h is formed on the side surface 43 g of the HDD unit 20, and two pairs of guide members 62 and 63 that engage with the side surface 43 g and the guide surface 43 h of the HDD unit 20 are installed in the stand 13. The HDD unit 20 can be easily attached to and detached from the housing.

  In particular, the guide member 63 positioned on the back side with respect to the attachment / detachment opening 13d of the stand 13 is set so as to be in contact with the side surface 43g and the guide surface 43h of the HDD unit 20 with almost no gap. Since the guide member 62 located on the side close to 13d is set so that a slight gap is formed between the side surface 43g and the guide surface 43h of the HDD unit 20, the HDD unit 20 is inserted into the stand 13. In addition, the connector 44 can be correctly connected to the connector 59 in the inserted state.

  In addition, the leaf spring 62 c formed on the guide member 62 and the leaf spring 43 h 1 formed on the guide surface 43 h of the HDD unit 20 hold the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13 stably without rattling. Will be.

  Further, by covering the HDD main body 52 and the control circuit board 54 with the shield case 56 inside the HDD unit 20, leakage of unnecessary radiation in the digital high-speed processing can be further suppressed.

  Further, the power supply to the HDD unit 20 housed in the stand 13 is supplied from the cabinet 12 side which is the main body of the television broadcast receiver 11.

  In this case, the power supply control line 57 for supplying power supply power and control signals to the HDD unit 20 is accommodated in the protection path 61 provided in the stand 13 and is routed, so that the HDD from the stand 13 is drawn. It is protected from being touched by the user when the unit 20 is taken out.

  Further, since the relay circuit board 60 to which the power control line 57 is connected is installed in the stand 13 on the farthest side as viewed from the attaching / detaching port 13d, the HDD unit 20 is taken out from the stand 13 and The user is not easily touched.

  Further, an operation element 21 for controlling the HDD unit 20 is installed on the stand 13, and an operation piece 45 is formed at a position corresponding to the operation element 21 while being accommodated in the stand 13 in the HDD unit 20. 21 is transmitted to the switch 46 in the HDD unit 20 via the operation piece 45. As a result, the built-in switch 46 can be operated from the outside with respect to the HDD unit 20 that is removable from the stand 13.

  Here, when the stand 46 is viewed from the front side, it is convenient for the operator 46 to be installed on the right side of the stand 13 because the user can operate with the right hand. For this reason, in the HDD unit 20, the switch 46 needs to be installed at the distal end in the insertion direction of the portion corresponding to the operation element 46 among the two portions facing each other with the escape portion 43 d interposed therebetween.

  Thus, in order to satisfy the condition that the relay circuit board 60 is installed at the innermost side when viewed from the attachment / detachment opening 13d in the stand 13 so that the user cannot easily touch it, the relay circuit board 60 is provided. The connector 44 of the HDD unit 20 connected to the connector 59 is installed at the tip in the insertion direction of the portion opposite to the portion where the switch 46 is installed, of the two portions facing each other with the relief portion 43d interposed therebetween. ing.

  Further, the HDD unit 20 is fixed in the stand 13 by a screw 50 that can be turned by a user without using a tool or the like, thereby facilitating replacement work by the user.

  Further, transmission of video and audio signals between the HDD unit 20 accommodated in the stand 13 and the cabinet 12 side which is the main body of the television broadcast receiving apparatus 11 is performed by i. It is done by Link connection.

  In this case, the signal line 49 that connects the cabinet 12 side and the HDD unit 20 is accommodated in a guide groove 43f formed in the HDD unit 20, guided to the back surface 43e of the HDD unit 20, and attached to the front end portion thereof. I. The Link connector 58 is installed on the back surface 43e of the HDD unit 20 i. Connected to Link connector 48.

  This allows the user to i. Link connector 58 is connected to i. The operation of connecting to the Link connector 48 is facilitated. Further, by accommodating the signal line 49 in the guide groove 43f of the HDD unit 20, the signal line 49 can be protected and the height of the stand 13 can be kept low.

  Further, the handle 47 for pulling out the HDD unit 20 from the stand 13 is set so that the center thereof is closer to the component storage unit housing the HDD main body 52 than the center line C1 in the width direction of the HDD unit 20. Thus, the user can easily remove the HDD unit 20 from the stand 13 with one hand.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by variously modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above-described embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements according to different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The external view shown in order to demonstrate embodiment of this invention and to demonstrate a television broadcast receiver. The block block diagram shown in order to demonstrate the signal processing system of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the state which looked at the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment from the back side. The external view shown in order to demonstrate the HDD unit accommodated in the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the state which looked at the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment from the back side. The disassembled perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the internal structure of the HDD unit accommodated in the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the internal structure of the HDD unit accommodated in the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the state in which the HDD unit was accommodated in the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The perspective view shown in order to demonstrate the structure inside the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The top view shown in order to demonstrate the state in which the HDD unit was accommodated in the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The top view shown in order to demonstrate the state in which the HDD unit was accommodated in the stand of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment. The block block diagram shown in order to demonstrate the signal processing system of the television broadcast receiver in the embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Television broadcast receiver, 12 ... Cabinet, 13 ... Stand, 14 ... Video display, 15 ... Speaker, 16 ... Operation part, 17 ... Remote controller, 18 ... Light-receiving part, 19 ... Support member, 20 ... HDD unit , 21 ... operator, 22 ... antenna, 23 ... input terminal, 24 ... tuner section, 25 ... decoder section, 26 ... selector, 27 ... antenna, 28 ... input terminal, 29 ... tuner section, 30 ... A / D conversion section , 31 ... input terminal, 32 ... A / D conversion unit, 33 ... input terminal, 34 ... signal processing unit, 35 ... control unit, 36 ... memory unit, 37 ... line, 38 ... connection unit, 39 ... line, 40 ... i. Link connection part 41... Support column body 42 .. accommodation part 43 .. unit case 44. Connector 45 .. operation piece 46 .. switch 47. Link connector, 49 ... signal line, 50 ... screw, 51 ... relay circuit board, 52 ... HDD main body, 53 ... operation power supply circuit board, 54 ... control circuit board, 55 ... fan, 56 ... shield case, 57 ... Power control line, 58... I. Link connector, 59 ... connector, 60 ... relay circuit board, 61 ... protective path, 62, 63 ... guide member, 64 ... fall prevention band.

Claims (8)

Receiving means for receiving a video signal, signal processing means for performing predetermined signal processing on the video signal received by the receiving means, and a video display screen for displaying a video signal subjected to predetermined signal processing by the signal processing means An apparatus main body comprising video display means having
An HDD unit in which an HDD is built in a case, wherein the case has a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance, and a connecting portion for connecting one end of the component storage portion to each other A component in which the HDD is disposed in one of the component storage units, an electric fan that sends air to the pair of component storage units is disposed in the connection unit, and the HDD is further disposed. An HDD unit provided with a first connector electrically coupled to the HDD and the electric fan at the tip of the storage unit;
A storage unit that is placed on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means, and the HDD unit is detachably stored therein. A stand that includes the HDD unit and a second connector that supplies power to the electric fan from the apparatus main body when coupled to the first connector when the HDD unit is accommodated. A video signal processing apparatus.   A relay circuit board electrically connected to the first connector is disposed in a component storage portion of the HDD case provided with the first connector, and a component storage portion provided with the first connector; 2. The video signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein two circuit boards for power supply control and signal system are arranged in the component storage section on the opposite side. Receiving means for receiving a video signal, signal processing means for performing predetermined signal processing on the video signal received by the receiving means, and a video display screen for displaying a video signal subjected to predetermined signal processing by the signal processing means An apparatus main body comprising video display means having
An HDD unit in which an HDD is built in a case, wherein the case has a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance, and a connecting portion for connecting one end of the component storage portion to each other A first connector that is electrically coupled to the HDD is provided at the tip of the component storage section on which the HDD is disposed, and the HDD is disposed in any one of the component storage sections; A relay circuit board that is electrically connected to the first connector is disposed in a component storage portion of the HDD case provided with the first connector, and a component storage portion provided with the first connector; Is an HDD unit in which circuit boards for power control and signal system are arranged in the component storage on the opposite side,
A storage unit that is placed on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means, and the HDD unit is detachably stored therein. A stand provided with the HDD unit and a second connector for supplying power to the fan from the apparatus main body when coupled to the first connector when the HDD unit is accommodated. A characteristic video signal processing apparatus.   The stand includes a support column that supports the apparatus main body, and the case avoids the support column in a space between the pair of component storage units when the HD unit is stored in the storage unit. The video signal processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video signal processing apparatus is configured to be accommodated in the accommodating portion. A receiving means for receiving a television broadcast signal, a signal processing means for restoring a video signal by performing predetermined signal processing on the television broadcast signal received by the receiving means, and a video signal restored by the signal processing means An apparatus main body comprising a video display means having a display surface for displaying;
An HDD unit in which an HDD is built in a case, wherein the case has a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance, and a connecting portion for connecting one end of the component storage portion to each other A component in which the HDD is disposed in one of the component storage units, an electric fan that sends air to the pair of component storage units is disposed in the connection unit, and the HDD is further disposed. An HDD unit provided with a first connector electrically coupled to the HDD and the electric fan at the tip of the storage unit;
A storage unit that is placed on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means, and the HDD unit is detachably stored therein. A stand provided with the HDD unit and a second connector for supplying power to the fan from the apparatus main body when coupled to the first connector when the HDD unit is accommodated. A featured television broadcast receiver.   A relay circuit board electrically connected to the first connector is disposed in a component storage portion of the HDD case provided with the first connector, and a component storage portion provided with the first connector; 6. The television broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 5, wherein two circuit boards for power control and signal system are arranged in the component storage section on the opposite side. A receiving means for receiving a television broadcast signal, a signal processing means for restoring a video signal by performing predetermined signal processing on the television broadcast signal received by the receiving means, and a video signal restored by the signal processing means An apparatus main body comprising a video display means having a display surface for displaying;
An HDD unit in which an HDD is built in a case, wherein the case has a pair of component storage portions arranged substantially in parallel at a predetermined distance, and a connecting portion for connecting one end of the component storage portion to each other A first connector that is electrically coupled to the HDD is provided at the tip of the component storage section on which the HDD is disposed, and the HDD is disposed in any one of the component storage sections; A relay circuit board that is electrically connected to the first connector is disposed in a component storage portion of the HDD case provided with the first connector, and a component storage portion provided with the first connector; Is an HDD unit in which circuit boards for power control and signal system are arranged in the component storage on the opposite side,
A storage unit that is placed on a predetermined base and supports the apparatus main body so as to erect the video display screen of the video display means, and the HDD unit is detachably stored therein. A stand that includes the HDD unit and a second connector that supplies power to the electric fan from the apparatus main body when coupled to the first connector when the HDD unit is accommodated. A television broadcast receiver characterized by the above.   The stand includes a support column that supports the apparatus main body, and the case avoids the support column in a space between the pair of component storage units when the HD unit is stored in the storage unit. The television broadcast receiver according to claim 5, wherein the television broadcast receiver is configured to be accommodated in the accommodating portion.

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