JP2007041617A - Display device and display system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a projection type display technology which can extend service lives of a lamp and a panel, is low in power consumption and is excellent in operability. <P>SOLUTION: In the display technology where a panel part is irradiated with light emitted from an illuminating means, and the light modulated by the panel part is projected on a display part through a projection lens so as to display an image, the apparatus includes a protecting means for protecting the projection lens in a light shielding state, and a detecting means for detecting the light shielding state, and the light quantity of the illuminating means is controlled in accordance with the output of the detecting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention displays an image on a display unit such as a screen using a panel unit (display element) such as a liquid crystal panel or a reflective micromirror, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal projector device, a liquid crystal television, a projection display device, etc. It relates to equipment technology.

  As this type of conventional apparatus, there are those described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 11-14958 and 7-333571. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-14958 discloses a lens protection technique for a liquid crystal projector in which the lens cover is automatically moved and the lens portion is protected by gripping and transferring the handle. In this configuration, when the device is not used, the lens cover is automatically rotated or slid to cover and protect the lens unit by holding the handle provided on the lens cover and placing the main body in a suspended state. When the apparatus is used, the lens cover is rotated or slid to the opposite side to open the lens unit.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-333571 discloses a stop control signal in the case of an abnormal time in which a video signal is not input for a certain period of time in order to reduce power consumption and extend the lamp life in a liquid crystal projector. The generation unit generates a stop control signal, displays a warning based on the stop control signal, and shuts off the power source of the light source.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-14958 JP-A-7-333571

  As described above, the conventional technology merely protects the lens and detects, displays a warning, and shuts off the power as a countermeasure when the device malfunctions. The light quantity of the illuminating means including the light source is not controlled in response to the resting state or the like. In general, in a display device, when the light source is in an operating state similar to that at the time of image display during standby in a normal use state or when projection light is not projected, the power consumption of the device increases and the life of the light source such as a lamp itself is reduced. The internal temperature of the device rises due to heat generated from the light source, adversely affecting circuit electronic components, etc. Furthermore, the panel unit (display element) is irradiated with a strong light beam at the same level as in the display state. For this reason, the temperature of the panel part also rises significantly, resulting in a problem that the life of the panel part is shortened.

  The object of the present invention is to improve the drawbacks of the prior art, achieve excellent usability, reduce power consumption, extend the life of light sources such as lamps and panels, and further protect display lenses. Is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention,
1) A display device that displays light by irradiating light from an illuminating unit onto a panel unit and projecting light modulated by the panel unit onto a display unit by a projection lens, and the projection lens is shielded by movement of a light shielding member Protecting means for protection is provided, and the light quantity of the illuminating means is controlled according to the movement position of the light shielding member.
2) In a display device that irradiates the light from the illumination unit onto the panel unit and projects the light modulated by the panel unit onto the display unit by the projection lens to display an image, a protection unit that protects the projection lens in a light-shielded state; Detecting means for detecting the light shielding state, and controlling the amount of light of the illuminating means according to the output of the detecting means.
3) Protection means for protecting the projection lens in a light-shielded state in a display device that displays light by irradiating light from the illumination means onto the panel unit and projecting light modulated by the panel unit onto the display unit by a projection lens; Detection means for detecting the light blocking state, first air blowing means for cooling the illumination means, and second air blowing means for cooling the panel unit, and the illumination means based on the output of the detection means And the cooling by at least one of the first and second air blowing means.
4) In a display device that irradiates the light from the illumination unit onto the panel unit and projects the image modulated by projecting the light modulated by the panel unit onto the display unit by the projection lens, the protection unit protecting the projection lens in a light-blocking state; Detection means for detecting the light shielding state and air blowing means for cooling the panel section are provided, and the illumination means and the air blowing means are controlled according to the output of the detection means.
5) A display device that is connected to an external device such as a personal computer, irradiates the panel unit with light from the illuminating means, and projects the light modulated by the panel unit based on the video signal onto the display unit by a projection lens, thereby displaying an image. In the display system, the light quantity of the illumination means of the display device is less than that in the video display state based on the input signal from the external device, and the standby or pause state is in the standby or pause state. It is set as the structure made into the value corresponding to a state.

  According to the present invention, the projection lens is protected, the life of the light source and the panel is extended, the power consumption is reduced when the apparatus is in a standby state (standby state) or in a pause state, and the temperature rise in the apparatus is reduced. As a result, the reliability of the circuit components can be improved, and the usability can be improved. In addition, the device can be reduced in size and weight.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Each of the following embodiments is a configuration example when a liquid crystal panel is used for the panel unit.

  1 to 5 are explanatory diagrams of a first embodiment according to the present invention.

  A schematic configuration of the video display device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  FIG. 1 is a view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 (a) is a member that forms a protection means of the projection system unit 500, and a lens cover for shielding the projection lens is removed. FIG. 4B shows a state in which the lens cover is closed, that is, a state in which the projection lens is covered with the lens cover. As shown in FIG. 5A, a plurality of guide portions 126 for sliding the lens cover 125 are provided at the upper and lower portions (not shown) of the apparatus 1. The lens cover 125 slides in the direction of the arrow along the guide 126 from the state shown in FIG. 5B (the lens cover 125 covers the projection system unit 500), and the front surface of the projection lens is completely exposed (lens The surface is open).

  An optical unit is provided inside the video display device 1 (not shown). In the video display device 1, the projection lens 501 that is a part of the display optical system unit and the projection system unit 500 is exposed to the outside of the exterior casing of the video display device. Is projected. An intake port (outside air intake port) 110 for guiding outside air to the cooling means for the panel section through a filter inside the device is provided near the projection lens in front of the side surface of the device, and another system is provided beside the front projection lens. An outside air inlet 110A is provided. Further, an exhaust port 111 is provided near the rear end. With this configuration, outside air is taken in from the intake ports 110 and 110A to cool the inside of the device, and then warm air is discharged from the exhaust port 111 to the outside of the device.

  The operation of the video display device is performed by receiving an operation signal from an operation button 113 arranged on the outer surface of the device or a remote controller or the like from an external connection terminal (hereinafter referred to as a remote control reception unit) A117 via an external connection terminal. .

  On the bottom surface side (not shown) of the video display device 1, a light source replacement cover is provided, and the light source is replaced by opening the cover. In addition, adjustment legs for adjusting the position and inclination of the projected image by adjusting the installation angle of the entire apparatus are also provided.

  Although not shown, various video signals, audio signals and the like for projection display are input from an external input terminal. The power is input to the power connector. A remote control receiver B may be provided on the rear side of the apparatus.

  Further, when the apparatus is moved, the main body side surface portion or the handle portion may be held. A leg portion is provided at a position higher than the input terminal on the opposite side of the handle so that the input terminal and the like are not damaged even when the apparatus is placed on the floor or the like.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the video display apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration of an optical part inside the display device shown in FIG.

  The light beam emitted from the light source 101 first passes through the integrator lenses A202 and B203, the polarization conversion unit 204, and the collimator lens A401, and then is guided to the dichroic mirror B408. In the dichroic mirror B408, the light beam is separated into two color components, for example, blue and cyan components, the blue component is reflected and transmitted through the filter 420 and guided to the reflection mirror D411, and the cyan component is transmitted and transmitted through the dichroic mirror. Guided to C409. The dichroic mirror C409 further separates the incident cyan color component into two color components, for example, a green component and a red component, reflects the green component and guides it to the condenser lens G405, transmits the red component, transmits the filter 419, and relays it. Guide to lens A402. In this way, it is separated into a plurality of color components necessary for color image expression. The separated luminous flux for each color component proceeds to the panel unit corresponding to each color component. That is, the blue light beam reflected from the reflection mirror D411 proceeds to the panel portion B414 via the condenser lens B406. The green light beam incident on the condenser lens G405 proceeds to the panel portion G415. The red component light beam incident on the filter 419 proceeds to the relay lens A402, the reflection mirror D410, the relay lens R403, the reflection mirror F412, and the condenser lens R404, and then proceeds to the panel portion R413. The panel portion of each color component is driven by drive circuit means (not shown) based on the video signal, and the incident light of each color component is modulated by the panel portion and proceeds to the projection system unit 500 as described above. The projection system unit 500 is provided with a prism as a combining means for combining light beams of a plurality of color components, and the modulated light beam travels outside the apparatus by the projection lens 501. As a result, an image displayed on each color display panel unit 413, 414, 415 is enlarged and displayed as a projected image on a display unit (not shown) such as a screen.

  The projection system unit 500 is set with a predetermined amount of tilt such as shifting the optical axes of the prism and the projection lens. That is, the light beam synthesized by the prism is projected in a direction shifted by an angle corresponding to the tilt amount set by the projection lens. The tilt angle is provided to prevent keystone distortion (trapezoidal distortion) that occurs when an image is projected on a display unit such as an upper screen in a state where the apparatus is installed on a horizontal table such as a desk. If the projection lens is shifted by a predetermined amount with respect to the optical axis on the illumination side (provided with a tilt amount) and disposed at the position of the optical axis of the projection lens, an image projected obliquely has a shape such as a rectangle without distortion.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration in the case where the upper case of the optical unit is included inside the video display device shown in FIG. Although the arrangement of the optical components is shown in FIG. 2, each optical component is actually supported by the lower unit case 700 constituting the optical unit 10. The light source 101 is attached to the optical unit 10 while being supported by the light source unit 100. The light source unit 100 may need to be replaced depending on the use situation, and is attachable to and detachable from the optical unit 10.

  The outside air that has passed through the air inlet 110 and the dustproof filter provided outside the apparatus passes through a wind guide member 717 and a panel in the optical unit 10 by intake fans (centrifugal fans) 140, 141, and 142 serving as air blowing means. They are blown to the parts and cool them. The intake fans (centrifugal fans) 140, 141, and 142 are mounted on the air guide member 717 in a predetermined posture with the projection lens 501 interposed therebetween. Each of the intake fans (centrifugal fans) is arranged on the lower side with its outlet facing the substantially horizontal direction of the bottom surface of the air guide member 717, and is equivalent to the outlet of the intake fan (centrifugal fan). It is connected to each air guide path (both not shown) having a cross-sectional area of the air path opening. Cooling air from the intake fan (centrifugal fan) 140 passes through the air guide path to the lower side of the panel (B) 414, and cooling air from the intake fan (centrifugal fan) 141 passes through the air guide path. Then, the cooling air coming out of the intake fan (centrifugal fan) 142 guides the cooling air to the lower side of the panel portion (G) 415 via the air guide path. After each panel part is forcedly air-cooled individually so as to blow up from the lower side of the apparatus toward the upper part of the apparatus, it diffuses against the inner wall of the upper part of the apparatus.

  The projection system unit 500 is attached to a lower unit case 700 constituting the lower side of the optical unit 10. That is, the projection system unit 500 is attached to the lower case 700 supporting the optical component.

  In the present embodiment, an upper unit case 701 is attached to a lower unit case 700 constituting the optical unit 10, and a first cover 160 and a second cover 161 are further attached to the upper unit case 701.

  Although not shown, a light source housing is provided above the light source unit 100. Further, a cooling fan is attached to the light source housing, and the light source 101 and the vicinity of the power supply unit (not shown) can be mainly cooled by the outside air taken in from the outside air inlet 110A disposed on the front surface of the apparatus. ing.

  In a state where the optical unit 10 is housed in the exterior casing of the video display device 1, the optical unit 10 takes in external air taken in from the air inlet 110 by each centrifugal cooling means, and mainly inside the optical unit 10. Used for cooling. The partition 730 provided along the centrifugal fan 140 prevents outside air taken in from the outside air inlet 110A disposed on the front of the apparatus from being mixed in the vicinity of the panel portion.

  On the other hand, an exhaust fan 150 (not shown) is provided facing the exhaust port 111, and the air whose temperature has risen by cooling the vicinity of the light source unit 100 is discharged to the outside of the video display device 1 by the fan. At this time, the air flowing into the vicinity of the light source unit 100 is air inside the housing, and includes air used for cooling the inside of the optical unit 10. In addition, air that has cooled the electric circuit portions such as the power supply and signal processing is also collectively discharged to the outside of the apparatus 1 by the exhaust fan 150.

  The allowable temperature for the temperature rise of the light source 101 of the light source unit 100 is much higher than the allowable temperature of the optical unit 10 or the power source. For this reason, even the air whose temperature has been increased once used for cooling the optical unit 10 can be used for further cooling the light source 101.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a main board 130 incorporating a main control unit, a signal board 131, a power supply unit 132, and a lamp power supply unit 133 are connected to each other. Further, the main board includes the panel units 413, 415, and 414, the intake fans 141, 142, and 140 of the panel units, the remote control light receiving unit 117, the exhaust fan 150, its temperature sensor (thermistor) 136, and the light source unit 100. A switch 137 for detecting opening / closing of the cover, switches 138, 139 for detecting the opening / closing state of the lens cover, and the like are connected. The signal board 131 is connected to the above-described various input terminals, control terminals, remote control light receiving unit 117, speakers, and the like. The power supply unit 132 is connected to an AC plug input terminal, a power supply unit fan, a temperature sensor of the light source unit 100, and the like. The light source unit 100 is connected to the lamp power supply unit 133.

  In the figure, in addition to the components related to the basic operation of the video projection display and the cooling mechanism of each part of the device, the components related to the safety of the device are shown. The exhaust fan temperature sensor 136 is attached around the exhaust fan 150 and monitors the temperature of the exhaust fan 150 when the apparatus is used. When the temperature rises above a predetermined management temperature, the temperature is monitored. It detects the rise and works to turn off the power of each part in the device. Similarly, the temperature sensor 134 of the light source lamp monitors the temperature of the light source unit 100. When the lamp temperature rises above a predetermined management temperature, the temperature sensor 134 detects the temperature and shuts off the power source of the light source lamp.

  Further, when the light source lamp cover is opened for replacement of the light source 101 such as a lamp, the current supply to the light source lamp is cut off by the switch 137 for detecting the opening / closing of the light source lamp cover for safety measures. ing.

  Switches 138 and 139 as detection means for detecting the open / closed state of the lens cover are arranged inside the apparatus main body side of the lens cover, the closed state where the lens cover almost completely covers the projection lens, and the lens cover is the front surface of the projection lens. It is possible to discriminate between three states: a standby state (standby state) or a pause state that covers a part of the projection lens, etc., and an open state in which the lens cover is opened (exposed) without covering the front surface of the projection lens. It has become. As a detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the lens cover, another configuration or means may be used instead of the switch. The switches 138 and 139 recognize the three open / closed states of the lens cover. However, the four states can be determined by calculating the combination of the case where each output is on and the case where the output is off. it can. Alternatively, the open / close state of the lens cover may be recognized independently by each switch without combining the outputs or the on / off states of the two switches. For example, when the switch 138 is turned off, it is detected that the lens cover completely covers the front surface of the projection lens, and when the switch 138 is turned on, the lens cover partially covers the front surface of the projection lens. The state may be detected, and when the switch 139 is turned on, the state in which the lens cover opens the projection lens may be detected. In this case, the state where the lens cover completely covers the front surface of the projection lens may be detected by turning off the switch 139.

  Each of the switches 138 and 139 is connected to the main board with a connector. Output signals from the switches 138 and 139 are input to an apparatus control unit (not shown) on the main board. The apparatus control unit sends a light amount control signal (hereinafter referred to as a light amount control signal) at the time of steady lighting of the light source lamp according to each output signal to the lamp power supply unit 133 via the power supply unit 132 which is a connector and an AC / DC converter. To do. The lamp power supply unit 133 generates a light source lamp driving voltage based on the DC voltage obtained from the power supply unit 132 and the lamp on signal from the apparatus control unit, and then turns on the light source lamp, and then the normal use state In (image display state), a corresponding predetermined voltage is applied to the light source lamp, and a predetermined amount of light is generated at a constant current. After the light source lamp is turned on, the lamp power unit 133 limits the current flowing through the light source lamp by the light amount control signal to reduce the power lamp light amount, or restores the current to a steady state to restore the power lamp light amount.

  When the switch 138 is on, the light source lamp (light source) 101 is controlled so that the control current is lower than that during normal image display, assuming a standby state (standby state) or a pause state of the display device. At this time, the light amount of the light source lamp 101 is substantially proportional to the control current, but the light amount of the light source lamp changes depending on the type of the light source lamp and the like depending on the temperature stability of the electric / light conversion element inside the light source lamp. Therefore, if the control current is significantly reduced, the temperature of the light source lamp will drop too much, and it may take a long time to return from the standby state (standby state) or pause state to the normal image display state. Care must be taken regarding the amount of current reduction.

  Similarly, when the switch 139 is on, the light source lamp is extinguished by performing light source control in accordance with the normal power-off state, assuming that the display device is in a sleep state.

  With the above configuration, in standby (standby state) or pause state, etc., it is possible to perform control in consideration of power consumption and lamp life in accordance with the open / close state of the lens cover, and it is possible to configure a display device that is easy to use. . Further, in this configuration, when the lamp light amount is controlled, the light amount applied to the panel unit is also controlled and reduced in a standby (standby state) or a pause state, so at least the panel unit in these states Temperature rise can be suppressed, and the life of the panel portion can be extended. In addition, an increase in the internal temperature of the apparatus housing due to an increase in the temperature of the light source lamp or the panel unit can be suppressed. With the heat generation suppressing effect of the light source lamp, the panel portion, etc., the exhaust fan 150 which is a blower means for cooling the light source lamp via the device control unit of the main board according to each output signal from the switches 138, 139. The number of rotations can be controlled. When the switch 138 is on, it is assumed that the display device is in a standby state (standby state) or a pause state. In this case, the applied voltage of the light source lamp is reduced compared with that during normal use (during image display). Thus, the rotational speed of the exhaust fan 150 is temporarily reduced from that during normal use (during normal image display). In addition, when the switch 139 is on, the light source lamp is extinguished by limiting the applied voltage or current of the light source lamp 101 assuming that the display device is in a resting state. Control is performed according to the control routine when turning off. That is, the fan 150 stops rotating after a certain time interval for cooling the light source lamp to a predetermined temperature.

  In addition, as described above, when the lens cover is opened / closed in a standby-compatible state (standby-compatible state) or in a temporary-pause-compatible state, the light amount of the light source lamp is reduced as compared with the normal operation temperature. There is room.

  As described above, the rotation of each intake fan (centrifugal fan) 140, 141, 142, which is a blowing means for cooling the panel unit, via the device control unit of the main board in accordance with each output signal from the switches 138, 139. Since the number can be controlled, the rotational speed of each centrifugal fan can be reduced according to the amount of light (reduced amount of light) received by each panel unit in the standby state (in the standby state) or in the pause state.

  In the configuration including a plurality of air blowing means for individually cooling the plurality of panel portions, the rotation speed of each air blowing means is independent in consideration of the management temperature corresponding to the temperature rise according to the light amount from the light source lamp side. Is set to In the standby state (standby state) or the pause state, etc., the management temperature of each panel unit according to the amount of light reduced by the output of the air blowing means for cooling each panel unit, for example, the number of rotations of the cooling fan compared to the steady state of image display Corresponding to the above, it is possible to set the number of rotations individually suitable. As a result, the panel portion can be cooled without waste.

  In the present embodiment, three air blowing means for cooling the panel portion are provided corresponding to each of the three panel portions, but a configuration in which each panel portion is cooled by a common air blowing means, for example, one piece The same applies to the configuration in which the cooling air from the common air blowing means is guided to each panel portion through a branched air passage and cooled. In this case, for example, the output (the number of rotations) of the cooling fan in the standby state (standby state) or the pause state is set in accordance with the panel portion that is most strongly cooled. The same applies to the case where other numbers of blowing means are used.

  When the lens cover is in the closed state, when the switch 139 is on, the display device is assumed to be in a resting state, the light source is controlled according to the normal power-off state, and the light source lamp is turned off. Therefore, the cooling fan stops rotating after cooling the light source lamp to a predetermined temperature in accordance with a control routine for turning off the power switch.

  In addition, when the margin in the thermal design is regarded as important, the output (the number of rotations of the cooling fan) of at least one of the air blowing units depends on the light amount of the light source lamp in the standby state (standby state) or the pause state. Therefore, it can be controlled so as to be reduced from the normal time.

  Next, a case where the open / close state of the lens cover is identified using a switch will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the projection lens cooling fans protection mechanism of the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This figure is a front view of the front surface of the apparatus and the projection lens side, and shows a state in which the lens cover 125 is opened and closed in the horizontal direction in FIG. (A) is a closed state in which the lens cover completely covers the projection lens, (b) is a standby state in which the lens cover partially covers the front surface of the projection lens (in this case, more than half), and (c) is in the standby state. In this state, the lens cover completely opens (exposes) the front surface of the projection lens. The lens cover has a substantially U-shape and slides along the guide portion 126 as shown in FIG. 1 to open and close the front surface portion of the projection lens 501. In order to identify the three-stage lens cover open / close state, two switches are arranged at positions S1 and S2 in the apparatus.

  As an example, when the horizontal width of the lens cover is dw and the distance from the vicinity of the right end of the mirror surface of the projection lens to the joint surface between the lens cover and the main body when the lens cover is closed is ds, the switch S2 is shown in FIG. The lens cover is disposed further to the left than the position ds away from the right end surface of the lens cover in the left direction in FIG. Further, the switch S1 is arranged on the right side of the position separated from the perpendicular c0 passing through the substantially center position of the projection lens by the distance ds in the left direction of the figure.

  In the figure, when the lens cover covers a part of the projection lens surface and is set to the standby state, the position of the switch S1 may be the position of S1 '.

  5A is a state where the lens cover covers the entire projection lens surface (closed state), the switches S1 and S2 are in an OFF state, and FIG. 5B is a state where the lens cover is the front surface of the projection lens. In the standby state that partially covers the switch S1, the switch S1, S2 is in an off state, (c) is a state in which the lens cover fully opens (exposes) the front surface of the projection lens (open state), and the switch S1, S2 is in the on state. In each case, each switch may be turned on and off in reverse by the switch structure or the like. With this configuration, the three-stage lens cover open / close state can be identified by the output of each switch.

  Here, each switch is a detection switch (detector switch), and can be opened and closed by the weight of the lens cover and the opening / closing operation of the lens cover. In addition, an actuator having a fulcrum for rotation operation is provided at the end of the detection switch, and the end of the actuator is provided with a chevron or arcuate portion so as to come into contact with a stroke operation portion that presses the switch contact. ing. When the lens cover slides, the actuator receives a pressing force from the lens cover by a mountain-shaped or arc-shaped portion, transmits this to the stroke operation portion, and opens and closes the contact according to a predetermined stroke length. In addition, a total of two detection switches having at least one circuit and one contact as described above may be mounted at positions S1 and S2 in one package. Further, the ON / OFF position by each switch is preferably a short stroke, and may be dealt with by a configuration in which a protrusion is provided at each switch contact portion of the lens cover.

  In the above configuration, the lens cover slides along the guide portion on the outside of the apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lens cover may slide on the inside of the device along the guide portion. .

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the guide portion of the projection lens protection mechanism of the display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The arrangement of switches for detecting the closed state of the lens cover and the state in which the lens cover covers more than half of the front surface of the projection lens will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A shows a front part outside the apparatus main body, and shows the periphery of the projection lens 501 and the guide part 126 as seen from above with the lens cover removed. In the figure, part A shows the peripheral part of the switch that operates when the lens cover is closed, and part B shows the peripheral part of the switch that operates when the lens cover covers more than half the front surface of the projection lens. 6B is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 6A, and FIG. 6C is an enlarged view of a portion B in FIG. 6A. In FIG. 6, the boss 127 provided on the lens cover slides along the guide portions 126 from the right position in the lens cover open state to the left position in the lens cover closed state. The guide portion is similarly provided on the lower side of the front portion outside the apparatus main body (not shown). In addition, a detection switch S3 for detecting the closed state of the lens cover and a standby state (standby state) or a pause state in which the lens cover partially covers the front surface of the projection lens are detected in one of the plurality of guide portions. The detection switch S4 is provided as a dedicated detection switch. The details of the detection switch are almost the same as in the case of the first embodiment. Each switch has a configuration in which a movable portion interlocking with the contact opening / closing operation is protruded by a predetermined amount from the groove portion of the guide portion. Depending on the open / close state of the lens cover, the boss 127 provided on the lens cover slides, and the outer peripheral surface of the boss 127 having a substantially circular cross section presses the movable part of each switch, thereby operating each switch. Depending on whether the lens cover is closed, in standby mode (standby mode), or in pause mode, an operation signal is input from the switches to the main board / device control unit described above, and the light source lamp, Each cooling fan is controlled and driven. In addition, a member (half-locking member) 128 that half-locks the boss 127 of the lens cover is provided on the central axis ST of the movable part of each switch. As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the half-locking member 128 is moved on the central axis ST by an elastic member (not shown), and is normally in a state of approaching the opposing switch movable part. Retained.

  When the boss provided on the lens cover moves to the position of the switch, the outer peripheral portion of the boss advances while pushing down the semi-locking member 128 along the substantially semicircular part one-side curved surface of the semi-locking member 128, The semi-locking member 128 is temporarily locked so as to be sandwiched between a plurality of semicircular shapes at the center, and is pushed up by the elastic member to press the switch movable portion. Further, when the lens cover is moved, the boss moves along the substantially semicircular part one-side curved surface of the semi-locking member 128 while pushing down the semi-locking member 128 along with the moving operation. Detach from member 128. As a result, each switch returns to the initial state, the switch contact is opened, and the control relating to the closed state, standby state (standby state), or temporary suspension state of each lens cover is stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the display device has the above two states (the lens cover closed state, the standby state (standby state) or the pause state) and the lens cover open state during image display depending on the open / close position of the lens cover. The three states are identified, and the light quantity and cooling of the light source are controlled by this, so that it is practically excellent in usability.

  The above is the case where the lens cover is configured to slide on the outside of the apparatus along the guide portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lens cover is configured to slide on the inside of the apparatus, or one of the plurality of guide portions. Or the structure which provides a semi-locking member in a part of guide part is also included in the range.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a projection lens protection mechanism (protection means) of a display device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows an embodiment in which a blade-type lens cover 250 is used. FIG. 7A shows a state where the lens cover is opened, and FIG. 7B shows a state where the lens cover is closed.

  In the configuration of FIG. 7, two blade-type lens covers 250, a guide plate 251 including a guide lever 252 for opening and closing the blade-type lens cover 250, and switches S5 and S6 for detecting the open / close state of the lens cover, And a frame 255 for supporting the main part of the apparatus. Each blade-type lens cover 250 rotates about a lens cover fulcrum 253. The blade-type lens cover 250 includes a boss 127 that slides along a guide portion 126 provided on the guide plate 251. When the guide lever 252 is rotated in the O direction, the lens cover is opened (FIG. 7A), and the projection lens opening 254 is exposed (opened). On the other hand, when the guide lever 252 is rotated in the C direction, the lens cover is closed (FIG. 7B), and the projection lens opening 254 is also closed and shielded from light. Although not shown, in this configuration, the guide lever 252 is linked to the opening / closing knob of the lens cover on the front side of the apparatus so that the lens cover 250 can be opened and closed on the front side of the apparatus.

  In FIG. 7, switches S5 and S6 as means for detecting the open / close state of the lens cover are actuated by rotating the guide lever. When each switch is at the end in the O direction, it is opened. When the guide lever is rotated to the end in the C direction, the switch S5 detects the closed state of the lens cover by pressing the stroke portion of the switch at the longitudinal end of the guide lever and closing the switch contact. When the guide lever is rotated in the direction C, the switch S6 is slightly before the lens cover closes, and the switch stroke is pressed by the tip of the guide lever to close the switch contact. Detects the state of covering (standby state (standby state) or pause state). An operation signal is input from each switch to the main board / device control unit according to the closed state of the lens cover, the standby compatible state (standby compatible state), or the temporary stop compatible state to control the light source lamp and each cooling fan.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in addition to protecting the projection lens, extending the life of the light source lamp and the panel unit, reducing power consumption during standby (standby state) and during temporary suspension, improving usability, etc. Can do. In addition, the device can be reduced in size and weight.

  In each of the above embodiments, the light quantity of the illumination means such as the light source lamp is controlled by the output of the detection means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp power source is directly controlled by a light shielding member such as a lens cover. The light quantity of the illumination means may be controlled. Further, each of the above embodiments is a case where the light amount of the illumination means such as the light source lamp is controlled based on the light shielding state and the moving position of the light shielding portion (light shielding member) such as a lens cover as the protection means of the projection lens. In addition, in the present invention, when an image is displayed by connecting to a personal computer or the like, an input signal from the connected personal computer or the like (regardless of the presence or absence of a protective means such as a lens cover or the moving position of the protective means) When the device is in a standby state (standby state) or a pause state based on a signal change), the light quantity of the illumination means such as a light source lamp is smaller than that in the video display state, and the standby state A configuration is also included in which the value corresponds to the time or the pause state. Even in such a configuration, in addition to extending the life of the light source lamp and the panel unit, the power consumption during use can be reduced by reducing the power consumption in the standby state (standby state) or in the pause state, etc. It is possible to reduce the rise in internal temperature, improve the reliability of circuit components and improve the usability.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the optical system of the display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the projection lens protection mechanism of the display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the guide part structure of the projection lens protection mechanism of the display apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the projection lens protection mechanism of the display apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... display device,
10: Optical unit,
100 ... light source unit,
101 ... light source,
110, 110A ... the outside air intake port,
125 ... Lens cover,
126 ... guide part,
127 ... Boss,
128 ... semi-locking member,
140, 141, 142 ... intake fan,
250 ... blade type lens cover,
251 ... Guide plate,
252 ... Guide lever,
253 ... Lens cover fulcrum,
254 ... Projection lens opening,
413, 414, 415 ... Panel part,
500 ... projection system unit,
501 ... Projection lens,
700 ... lower unit case,
701 ... Upper unit case,
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6... Switch.

Claims (17)

A display device that irradiates light from an illuminating unit onto a panel unit, projects light modulated by the panel unit onto a display unit by a projection lens, and displays an image.
A display device, comprising: a protection unit that protects the projection lens by moving the light shielding member so that the light is blocked, and controls the amount of light of the illumination unit according to the movement position of the light shielding member. A display device that irradiates light from an illuminating unit onto a panel unit, projects light modulated by the panel unit onto a display unit by a projection lens, and displays an image.
Protection means for protecting the projection lens in a light-shielding state;
Detecting means for detecting the light shielding state;
With
A display device characterized in that the light quantity of the illumination means is controlled in accordance with the output of the detection means. The protection means has a configuration in which a light shielding portion opens and closes the front surface portion of the projection lens,
The display device according to claim 2, wherein the detection unit is configured to detect an open / closed state of the light shielding unit.   The display device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light amount of the illumination unit is a light amount of a light source, and is set to a light amount corresponding to a standby state or a pause state smaller than that in the video display state by the control.   The display device according to claim 2, 3, or 4, wherein the protection unit has a configuration in which the light shielding unit is slidable.   The display device according to claim 2, 3, or 4, wherein the protection means is configured to be rotatable.   The display device according to claim 2, wherein the detection unit is configured to be able to detect a state in which the protection unit is totally shielded from light and a state in which the front surface of the projection lens is substantially covered by more than half.   The display device according to claim 2, wherein the detection unit has a switch configuration that operates in conjunction with the protection unit.   The said protection means is a structure which has a guide part provided with the structure for a semi-locking state formation relevant to operation | movement of the said detection means which is a guide part which guides the light-shielding part. The display device described. A display device that irradiates light from an illuminating unit onto a panel unit, projects light modulated by the panel unit onto a display unit by a projection lens, and displays an image.
Protection means for protecting the projection lens in a light-shielding state;
Detecting means for detecting the light shielding state;
First air blowing means for cooling the illumination means;
A second air blowing means for cooling the panel portion;
With
A display device characterized in that, based on the output of the detection means, the light quantity of the illumination means and the cooling by at least one of the first and second air blowing means are controlled.   11. The display device according to claim 10, wherein a plurality of the second air blowing means are provided corresponding to the plurality of panel portions and are controlled independently of each other.   The display device according to claim 10, wherein the protection unit includes a guide unit that guides the light shielding unit and has a configuration for forming a semi-locked state related to the operation of the detection unit. .   The display device according to claim 10, 11, or 12, wherein the protection unit is configured to cover a part of a surface of the projection lens in a standby state or a pause state. A display device that irradiates light from an illuminating unit onto a panel unit, projects light modulated by the panel unit onto a display unit by a projection lens, and displays an image.
Protection means for protecting the projection lens in a light-shielded state;
Detecting means for detecting the light shielding state;
Air blowing means for cooling the panel portion;
With
A display device characterized in that the illuminating means and the air blowing means are controlled in accordance with the output of the detecting means.   The display device according to claim 14, wherein a plurality of the air blowing means are provided corresponding to the plurality of panel portions, and are individually controlled.   The display device according to claim 3, 4, 5, 7, or 8, wherein the light-shielding portion of the protection means is configured by a single member. A display device is provided that is connected to an external device such as a personal computer, irradiates the panel unit with light from the illumination means, and projects the light modulated by the panel unit based on the video signal onto the display unit by a projection lens and displays the image. In the display system,
In the standby or pause state, the light amount of the illumination means of the display device is a value that is smaller than that in the video display state based on the input signal from the external device and corresponds to the standby or pause state. Display system characterized by being made.

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