JP2008065018A - Projector - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a projector that excels in portability, can easily be installed and can display a large image. <P>SOLUTION: The projector includes: a projecting engine section 20, which projects light corresponding to an image signal; a rod-like body 13, serving as a screen support part, which supports a screen 12 on which light from the projecting engine section 20 is made incident; and a housing 11 which houses the projecting engine section 20. The projecting engine section 20 makes light to be made incident on the screen 12 advance in the direction of the screen 12. The screen 12 is disposed integrally with the housing 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a projector, and more particularly to a technology of a projector that can be easily carried and installed.

  Many front projection projectors that have been widely used in the past are installed at a position away from the screen to some extent in order to secure a projection distance. Therefore, the projector main body and the screen are separated from each other. In many cases, only the projector main body is carried with the screen installed, or the screen is carried separately from the projector main body. In order to be able to carry the projector body and the screen at the same time, it is conceivable that the screen can be stored in the housing of the projector. Even in this case, in order to secure the projection distance, a screen is installed separately from the projector body. When installing the projector main body and the screen separately, there may be a case where it is difficult to secure an installation place where an obstacle does not enter between the projector main body and the screen. If the projector main body and the screen are integrated and an image can be displayed using the screen integrated with the projector main body, it can be easily carried and installed. As a technique for displaying an image using a screen integrated with a projector main body and a screen and integrated with the projector main body, for example, there is a technique proposed in Patent Document 1.

JP-A-5-40310

  The projector has an advantage that a large image can be displayed regardless of the size of the housing by enlarging and projecting light according to the image signal. In the configuration proposed in Patent Document 1, the light from the reflecting mirror provided on the lid of the housing is transmitted to the transmissive screen. Since the screen is set between the main body and the lid, the size of the image depends on the size of the housing. In order to display a large image, it is necessary to increase the size of the housing, so that it is difficult to display a large image and to have a configuration with excellent portability. The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a projector that is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and can display a large image.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, according to the present invention, a projection engine unit that projects light according to an image signal and a screen support unit that supports a screen on which light from the projection engine unit is incident. The projection engine unit can provide a projector characterized by causing light incident on the screen to travel in a direction along the screen.

  To advance the light in the direction along the screen means to increase the angle formed by the normal line of the screen and the light beam and to advance the light laid along the screen surface. By adopting a configuration in which light incident on the screen travels in a direction along the screen, light can be projected from a position close to the screen and a large image can be displayed. Therefore, a large image can be displayed on the screen installed in the projector casing. By making it possible to display an image using a screen installed in the projector housing, the installation location of the projector can be secured more easily than when a screen is installed separately from the projector main body. In addition, it is possible to dispose the screen outside the casing by causing the light to travel from the projection engine unit in the direction along the screen. By disposing the screen on the outside of the housing, a large screen can be provided regardless of the size of the housing. The projector can be easily carried by integrating the projector main body and the screen, or at least the screen support unit. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a projector which is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and can display a large image.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the projector has a housing for housing the projection engine unit, and the screen is provided integrally with the housing. Thereby, the screen can be carried with the projector body, and a projector having excellent portability can be obtained.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the projection engine unit includes a housing that houses the projection engine unit, and the projection engine unit travels light in an area having a width that is substantially the same as the width of the housing with respect to the normal direction of the screen. It is desirable to make it. Thereby, in the structure which integrated the housing | casing and the screen, light can be incident on a screen.

  As a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the projection engine unit emits light to the side where the screen is provided. Thereby, the light from the projection engine unit can be directly incident on the screen so that the light from the projection engine unit can be efficiently incident on the screen.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the screen is configured to be rewound. Thereby, it can be set as the structure excellent in portability. In addition, a large screen can be used.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the projector has a housing for storing the projection engine unit, and the housing is configured to be able to store the screen. Thereby, it can be set as the structure excellent in portability. Moreover, a large screen can be used by making the screen foldable.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the screen support portion includes a rod-shaped body configured in a rod shape, and the rod-shaped body is configured to be stretchable in a specific direction along the rod-shaped body. By using the rod-like body, it becomes possible to reduce the folding and bending of the screen that is spread in a specific direction. By using an extendable rod-shaped body, a compact configuration can be provided when stored, and a large screen can be supported when displaying an image.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, the screen support portion includes a first rod-shaped body and a second rod-shaped body configured in a rod shape, and the first rod-shaped body is disposed along the first direction, The rod-shaped body is desirably arranged along a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. By using the first and second rod-shaped bodies, it is possible to reduce the folding and bending of the screen that is expanded in the first direction and the second direction.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, the screen support portion includes a first columnar body and a second columnar body configured in a columnar shape, and the screen has a first columnar body and a second columnar body arranged at a predetermined interval. It is desirable to be supported by the body. The predetermined interval corresponds to a width obtained by combining a region where light before traveling from the projection engine unit and entering the screen travels, and a region where an image is displayed. Thereby, the folding and bending of the screen extended between the 1st columnar body and the 2nd columnar body can be reduced.

  As a preferred aspect of the present invention, the screen preferably includes an angle conversion unit that converts the angle of light from the projection engine unit. Thereby, it is possible to adjust the light from the projection engine unit to efficiently travel toward the observer.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable to provide an antireflection part that is provided between the angle conversion parts and reduces reflection of light. Thereby, reflection of external light can be reduced and a high-contrast image can be obtained. When the light from the projection engine unit is advanced in the direction along the screen, a wide area for providing the antireflection unit can be secured.

  As a preferred aspect of the present invention, the projection engine unit includes a projection lens, a first mirror that turns back the light from the projection lens by reflection, a second mirror that widens the light from the first mirror by reflection, It is desirable to provide. Thereby, light can be made to advance accurately in the direction along the screen.

  As a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the projection engine unit includes a spatial light modulation device that modulates light according to an image signal. Thereby, the light according to an image signal can be projected.

  As a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the projection engine unit includes a scanning unit that scans light according to an image signal in a two-dimensional direction. Thereby, the light according to an image signal can be advanced in the direction along a screen, and an image can be displayed.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable to have a housing that houses the projection engine unit and a shielding unit that covers a space in which light that enters the screen from the housing travels. By covering the space where the light before diffusion is advanced with the shielding part, it is possible to prevent a situation such as a face entering a part where the light intensity is concentrated.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the screen reflects light according to the image signal. Thereby, an image can be displayed by the light from the projection engine unit.

  Moreover, as a preferable aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the screen transmits light according to an image signal. Thereby, an image can be displayed by the light from the projection engine unit. Further, when displaying an image, the housing is arranged on the side opposite to the observer side with respect to the screen. When viewed from the observer, the image can be viewed in such a manner that the housing does not enter the field of view.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a projector 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a perspective configuration including a back surface of a housing 11. The housing 11 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. On the upper surface of the housing 11, an emission part 14 is provided. The emitting unit 14 emits light from inside the housing 11 to the outside of the housing 11. The emission unit 14 includes an opening provided in the housing 11. The emission part 14 is good also as covering opening with a transparent member. A handle 15 for holding the casing 11 is provided on both sides of the emitting portion 14. The handle 15 only needs to be able to lift the projector 10 and may be provided at a position other than the position illustrated.

  A screen 12 and a rod-like body 13 are fixed to the back surface of the housing 11. The screen 12 is a roll screen configured to be rewound. The screen 12 is a reflective screen that reflects light according to an image signal. The screen 12 shown in the figure is in a completely wound state. The screen 12 is widened by pulling out the end provided with the fixing bracket 16 upward as indicated by the white arrow in the figure. The screen 12 in a wound state is fixed along a substantially horizontal direction at a position near the bottom surface of the back surface of the housing 11. The screen 12 is configured to be longer than the housing 11 in the horizontal direction. By making the screen 12 rollable, a configuration having excellent portability can be obtained. Also, a large screen 12 can be used.

  The rod-shaped body 13 is fixed along the vertical direction at the center of the back surface of the housing 11. The rod-shaped body 13 is a screen support portion that supports the screen 12 and is configured in a rod shape. The screen 12 is sandwiched between the casing 11 and the rod-like body 13. The rod-shaped body 13 is configured to be extendable and contractable in the vertical direction, which is a specific direction indicated by a solid line arrow in the drawing. Thus, the screen 12 and the rod-shaped body 13 are provided integrally with the housing 11. In addition, the rod-shaped body 13 is not limited to the one having a circular cross-sectional configuration, and a rod-shaped body 13 having a rectangular or polygonal cross-sectional configuration, a thin plate shape, or the like may be used. The projector 10 can be easily carried in a state where the screen 12 is wound up and the rod-like body 13 is contracted.

  FIG. 2 shows a front configuration of the projector 10 in a state where an image is displayed. The rod-shaped body 13 is extended upward from the state of FIG. The rod-shaped body 13 can be changed between the contracted state shown in FIG. 1 and the expanded state shown in FIG. The rod-like body 13 that is stretched upward supports the screen 12 in a state in which the whole is drawn up and down. The upper end of the screen 12 is fixed by hanging a fixing bracket 16 on an L-shaped bracket 17 near the upper end of the rod-shaped body 13. The lower end of the screen 12 is fixed as it is at the fixed position in the wound state shown in FIG.

  By hanging the fixing bracket 16 on the L-shaped bracket 17, the screen 12 is fully expanded. The screen 12 is supported in a state in which folding and bending are reduced by the tension applied by the rod-like body 13. In this way, by extending the screen 12 upward from the housing 11, it is possible to display an image in the display area AR <b> 1 above the housing 11 in the screen 12. The screen 12 is not limited to the case where the screen 12 is supported by using the fixing bracket 16 and the L-shaped bracket 17. It is only necessary that the screen 12 can be fixed to the rod-like body 13, and the screen 12 may be supported using another member.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional configuration of the projector 10 in a state where an image is displayed. The cross section shown in FIG. 3 is a surface along the vertical direction and substantially orthogonal to the screen 12. The projector 10 includes a projection engine unit 20 that projects light according to an image signal. The projection engine unit 20 is housed in the housing 11. The projection engine unit 20 includes an optical engine 21, a projection lens 22, a first mirror 23, and a second mirror 24.

  FIG. 4 shows a schematic configuration of the optical engine 21. The red (R) light LED 31 </ b> R that is a solid light source is a light source unit that supplies R light. The R light from the R light LED 31R is collimated by the collimator lens 32 and then enters the R light spatial light modulator 33R. The spatial light modulator 33R for R light is a transmissive liquid crystal display device that modulates R light according to an image signal. The R light modulated by the R light spatial light modulator 33R is incident on a cross dichroic prism 34 which is a color synthesis optical system.

  The green (G) light LED 31G, which is a solid light source, is a light source unit that supplies G light. The G light from the G light LED 31G is collimated by the collimator lens 32 and then enters the G light spatial light modulator 33G. The spatial light modulator 33G for G light is a transmissive liquid crystal display device that modulates G light according to an image signal. The G light modulated by the G light spatial light modulator 33G enters the cross dichroic prism 34 from a side different from the R light.

  The blue (B) light LED 31 </ b> B that is a solid light source is a light source unit that supplies B light. The B light from the B light LED 31B is collimated by the collimator lens 32 and then enters the B light spatial light modulator 33B. The B light spatial light modulation device 33B is a transmissive liquid crystal display device that modulates B light according to an image signal. The B light modulated by the B light spatial light modulator 33B enters the cross dichroic prism 34 from a side different from the R light and the G light. The optical engine 21 may use a homogenizing optical system that uniformizes the intensity distribution of the light beam, such as a rod integrator or a fly-eye lens.

  The cross dichroic prism 34 has two dichroic films 35 and 36 arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to each other. The first dichroic film 35 reflects R light and transmits G light and B light. The second dichroic film 36 reflects B light and transmits R light and G light. The cross dichroic prism 34 combines the R light, G light, and B light incident from different sides and emits the light toward the projection lens 22. The projection lens 22 projects the light synthesized by the cross dichroic prism 34.

  As the transmissive liquid crystal display device, for example, a high temperature polysilicon TFT liquid crystal panel (HTPS) can be used. The optical engine 21 is not limited to the case where a transmissive liquid crystal display device is used as the spatial light modulator. As the spatial light modulator, a reflective liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal On Silicon; LCOS), DMD (Digital Micromirror Device), GLV (Grating Light Valve), or the like may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where the spatial light modulation device provided for each color light is used, and may be configured to perform modulation by a color sequential method that sequentially supplies each color light to the common spatial light modulation device. The optical engine 21 is not limited to the case where an LED is used as the light source unit. As the light source unit, for example, a solid light source other than the LED, or a lamp such as an ultrahigh pressure mercury lamp may be used.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the first mirror 23 is provided at a position facing the projection lens 22 and the second mirror 24. The first mirror 23 folds the light from the projection lens 22 in the direction of the second mirror 24 by reflection. The first mirror 23 has a substantially flat planar shape. The first mirror 23 can be configured by forming a reflective film on a parallel plate. As the reflective film, a highly reflective member layer, for example, a metal member layer such as aluminum, a dielectric multilayer film, or the like can be used. Further, a protective film having a transparent member may be formed on the reflective film.

  The second mirror 24 is a position facing the first mirror 23 and is formed on the surface on the viewer side of the inner surface of the housing 11. The second mirror 24 widens the light from the first mirror 23 mainly in the horizontal direction by reflection. The second mirror 24 bends the light from the first mirror 23 and advances it in the direction of the emitting portion 14. The second mirror 24 has an aspheric curved surface. The second mirror 24 can be configured, for example, by forming a reflective film on a substrate having a resin member or the like. By making the second mirror 24 into a curved surface shape, it is possible to simultaneously perform bending and widening of light. By widening the light with the second mirror 24 as well as the projection lens 22, the projection lens 22 can be made smaller than when the light is widened only with the projection lens 22. The shape of the second mirror 24 may be appropriately changed so that the distortion of the image can be corrected.

  The screen 12 is arranged along the vertical direction from the back surface of the housing 11. The light reflected by the second mirror 24 passes through the emitting portion 14 and then enters the display area AR1 of the screen 12. The projection engine unit 20 is not limited to being completely housed in the housing 11. For example, a part of the projection engine unit 20, for example, the second mirror 24 may be disposed so as to protrude from the emission unit 14 to the outside of the housing 11.

  The projection engine unit 20 emits light obliquely upward, which is the side on which the screen 12 is provided when viewed from the emission unit 14. Thereby, the light from the projection engine unit 20 is allowed to enter the screen 12 efficiently by causing the light to travel directly from the projection engine unit 20 toward the screen 12.

  The projection engine unit 20 advances light in a region having a width substantially the same as the width w of the housing 11 in the direction of the normal line N of the screen 12. As a result, light can be incident on the screen 12 in a configuration in which the housing 11 and the screen 12 are integrated. Note that the projection engine unit 20 may cause the light to travel in a region having a width larger than the width w of the housing 11. For example, when there is a gap between the housing 11 and the screen 12, an image can be displayed on the screen 12 by advancing light in a region slightly wider than the width of the housing 11. In addition, the projection engine unit 20 advances light incident on the screen 12 in a direction along the screen 12. To advance the light in the direction along the screen 12 means to increase the angle formed between the normal line N of the screen 12 and the light beam, and to advance the light laid along the screen 12 surface. Specifically, “promoting light laid along the surface of the screen 12” means that the angle α formed between the light ray L0 incident on the center of the display area AR1 of the screen 12 and the normal line N of the screen 12 is 45. It is desirable that the angle is not less than 90 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

  FIG. 5 illustrates the optical system of the projector 10. In FIG. 5, in order to represent the optical axis AX as a straight line, illustration of the light bending in the first mirror 23 is omitted. The optical engine 21, the projection lens 22, the second mirror 24, and the screen 12 all constitute a so-called coaxial optical system having a common optical axis AX. Further, the optical engine 21, the projection lens 22, the second mirror 24, and the screen 12 constitute a so-called shift optical system in which the light from the optical engine 21 is shifted from the optical axis AX to travel to a specific side. With this configuration, light travels in the direction along the screen 12 surface from the second mirror 24 on the screen 12.

  By employing a coaxial optical system, it is possible to adopt a normal coaxial system design method. Therefore, it is possible to realize an optical system with a small number of man-hours for designing the optical system and with few aberrations. The second mirror 24 can have a shape that is substantially rotationally symmetric with respect to the optical axis AX, for example, a shape obtained by cutting out a portion other than the apex portion of the conical shape. By making the second mirror 24 into a shape that is substantially rotationally symmetric with respect to the optical axis AX, the optical axis of the second mirror 24 and the optical axis of another configuration can be easily matched. Since the second mirror 24 has an asymmetrical aspherical shape, it can be processed by a simple method such as a lathe. Therefore, the second mirror 24 can be manufactured easily and with high accuracy.

  The projector 10 employs a super-wide-angle optical system that uses the projection lens 22 and the second mirror 24 so that the angle of view θ is at least 150 degrees or more, for example, 160 degrees. Furthermore, by using a shift optical system that uses only a part of the range of angles that has been made super wide, it is possible to align the traveling direction of light. Assuming that the angle formed by the normal line N of the screen 12 and the incident light beam is the incident angle, the light having the minimum incident angle α1 on the screen 12 enters the position closest to the optical axis AX in the display area AR1. The light having the maximum incident angle α2 on the screen 12 enters the position farthest from the optical axis AX in the display area AR1. In this embodiment, for example, the minimum incident angle α1 on the screen 12 is 70 degrees and the maximum incident angle α2 is 80 degrees. By adopting the shift optical system, the angle difference of the light incident on the screen 12 can be made within about 10 degrees.

  FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional configuration of the main part of the screen 12. The cross section shown in FIG. 6 includes the normal line N of the screen 12 and the optical axis AX (both not shown). The screen 12 includes a substrate 41 and a Fresnel lens 42. The substrate 41 is a parallel flat plate that can be wound. The Fresnel lens 42 is an angle conversion unit that converts the angle of light from the projection engine unit 20 (see FIG. 3), and is provided on the screen 12 on the side on which light from the projection engine unit 20 is incident. The Fresnel lens 42 is formed in at least the display area AR1 of the screen 12. The Fresnel lens 42 has a plurality of prism portions 43.

  FIG. 7 shows a planar configuration of the Fresnel lens 42. The plurality of prism portions 43 are arranged substantially concentrically around the optical axis AX. In the cross section shown in FIG. 6, the prism part 43 has a triangular cross-sectional configuration. A reflecting portion 45 is provided on the surface of the prism portion 43 on which the projection light L1 from the projection engine portion 20 is incident. The reflection unit 45 reflects the projection light L1 from the projection engine unit 20 in the direction of the observer (for example, the normal direction of the screen 12). As the reflecting portion 45, for example, a metal film having minute irregularities can be used. By using a metal film having minute irregularities, the reflection unit 45 reflects and diffuses the projection light L1. By reflecting and diffusing the projection light L1 toward the viewer, it is possible to display a bright image with good viewing angle characteristics.

  Since the traveling direction of the projection light L1 incident on the screen 12 can be made uniform, the prism portions 43 can be configured to have surfaces with substantially the same inclination. By making it possible to form the prism portion 43 having substantially the same inclined surfaces, the processing of the Fresnel lens 42 can be facilitated. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the screen 12 can be reduced. In addition, since the projection light L1 traveling in the direction along the screen 12 is reflected by the prism portion 43, it is possible to provide an interval between the prism portions 43.

  An antireflection part 44 is provided between the prism parts 43. The antireflection unit 44 reduces light reflection. The antireflection part 44 can be configured by applying a light absorbing member, for example. By absorbing the external light L2 with the antireflection part 44 formed of a light absorbing member, the reflection of the external light L2 can be reduced. As the light absorbing member, for example, a resin member containing a coloring material can be used. Moreover, you may use the absorber which absorbs the light of a specific wavelength range as a light absorbing member.

  By providing the antireflection part 44, reflection of the external light L2 can be reduced and a high-contrast image can be obtained. When the projection light L1 travels in the direction along the screen 12, a wide area for providing the antireflection portion 44 can be secured. Note that the substrate 12 may be omitted from the screen 12. If a sufficiently bright image can be displayed, a general-purpose screen that does not have an angle conversion unit may be used.

  By adopting a configuration in which light incident on the screen 12 travels in a direction along the screen 12, light can be projected from a position close to the screen 12 and a large image can be displayed. For this reason, a large image can be displayed on the screen 12 installed in the housing 11. By making it possible to display an image using the screen 12 installed in the housing 11, the installation location of the projector 10 can be secured more easily than when a screen is installed separately from the projector body.

  Further, the screen 12 can be disposed outside the housing 11 by causing light to travel from the projection engine unit 20 in a direction along the screen 12. By arranging the screen 12 outside the housing 11, it is possible to provide a large screen 12 regardless of the size of the housing 11. The projector 10 can be easily carried by integrating the main body of the projector 10 and the screen 12. Thereby, it is excellent in portability, and there exists an effect that it can install easily and can display a large image.

  In addition, you may use structures other than the rod-shaped body 13 as a screen support part. For example, by using a frame structure or the like in combination with the rod-like body 13, it is possible to reliably reduce the folding and bending of the entire screen 12. The screen support portion is not limited to the one fixed to the housing 11, and a screen support portion that can be removed as necessary may be used. The screen 12 is not limited to the one fixed to the housing 11 and may be removable as necessary. Further, the projector 10 is not limited to the configuration including the screen 12, and may be any configuration as long as it includes at least a screen support portion. By adopting a configuration including at least a screen support portion, an image can be displayed using a separately prepared screen.

  The projector 10 has a configuration in which light is projected from the projection engine unit 20 provided beside the display region AR1, in addition to the configuration of the present embodiment in which light is projected from the projection engine unit 20 provided below the display region AR1. Also good. The projector 10 can be installed and used on a floor surface, a desk, a side board, or the like, for example. Since the projector 10 has a compact configuration, an installation location can be easily secured.

  FIG. 8 is an external view of the projector 50 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a perspective configuration including the front of the housing 51. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. A lid 57 is provided on the upper surface of the casing 51. The lid 57 is connected to the main body of the casing 51 at the rear side portion of the casing 51 and is configured to be openable and closable. FIG. 8 shows a state where the lid 57 is opened. When the lid 57 is opened, a folded screen 52 is housed in the housing 51. Under the portion of the casing 51 that houses the screen 52, the emitting portion 14 is provided. The screen 52 is accommodated in a space sandwiched between the emitting portion 14 and the lid 57 with the lid 57 closed. As described above, the casing 51 is configured to be able to store the screen 52 in a folded state.

  A first rod-like body 55 and a second rod-like body 56 are provided on the inner surface of the lid 57. The 1st rod-shaped body 55 and the 2nd rod-shaped body 56 are rod-shaped bodies comprised by the rod shape, Comprising: It is a screen support part. In a state where the lid 57 is opened, the first rod-like body 55 is arranged along the vertical direction which is the first direction. The first rod-like body 55 is fixed to the approximate center of the lid 57. The first rod-like body 55 is configured to be extendable and contractable in the vertical direction. An L-shaped metal fitting 17 is provided at the upper end of the first rod-like body 55.

  In the state where the lid 57 is opened, the second rod-like body 56 is arranged along the horizontal direction which is the second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The second rod-like body 56 is fixed in the vicinity of the portion of the lid 57 connected to the housing 51 main body. The 2nd rod-shaped body 56 is comprised so that expansion-contraction is possible about a horizontal direction. L-shaped metal fittings 17 are provided at both ends of the second rod-like body 56, respectively. When the lid 57 is closed, the first rod-like body 55 and the second rod-like body 56 are accommodated between the folded screen 52 and the lid 57. By closing the lid 57, the screen 52, the first rod-like body 55, and the second rod-like body 56 are completely housed inside the housing 51.

  FIG. 9 shows a front configuration of the projector 50 in a state where an image is displayed. The first rod-like body 55 is extended upward from the state of FIG. The first rod-like body 55 stretched upward supports the screen 52 in a state where the whole is widened up and down. The upper end of the screen 52 is fixed by hanging the fixing bracket 16 on the L-shaped bracket 17 near the upper end of the first rod 55.

  The second rod-like body 56 is stretched left and right from the state of FIG. The second rod-like body 56 stretched to the left and right supports the screen 52 in a state where the whole is widened on the left and right. The lower end of the screen 52 is fixed by hanging the fixing bracket 16 on the L-shaped bracket 17 at both ends of the second rod-like body 56. By hanging the fixing bracket 16 on the L-shaped bracket 17, the screen 52 is completely expanded.

  By allowing the screen 52 to be housed in the housing 51, the screen 52 can be carried together with the housing 51, which is the main body of the projector 50, and a configuration with excellent portability can be obtained. Moreover, the large screen 52 can be used by making the screen 52 foldable. In the case of the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and a large image can be displayed. In the case of the present embodiment, the screen 52, the first rod-like body 55, and the second rod-like body 56 can be completely accommodated in the casing 51, so that it is compact and can be easily carried.

  The first rod-like body 55 and the second rod-like body 56 are not limited to being provided at the positions described in this embodiment, and may be appropriately changed according to the configuration of the projector 50. Further, as the screen support portion, a configuration other than the first rod-like body 55 and the second rod-like body 56 may be used. The projector 50 only needs to have a configuration including at least a screen support, and is not limited to a configuration that can store the screen 52. The projector 50 may be configured to display an image using a separately prepared screen.

  FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional configuration of the projector 60 according to the third embodiment of the invention. The projector 60 of this embodiment includes a first scanning unit 65 and a second scanning unit 66 that are scanning units. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. The projection engine 67 includes an R light laser 61R, a G light laser 61G, and a B light laser 61B. The R light laser 61R is a light source unit that supplies R light that is laser light. The G light laser 61G is a light source unit that supplies G light, which is laser light. The B light laser 61B is a light source unit that supplies B light, which is laser light. Each of the color light lasers 61R, 61G, and 61B supplies laser light modulated in accordance with an image signal.

  The first dichroic mirror 62 transmits R light and reflects G light. The second dichroic mirror 63 transmits R light and G light and reflects B light. The R light from the R light laser 61 </ b> R passes through the first dichroic mirror 62 and the second dichroic mirror 63 and then enters the first scanning unit 65. The G light from the G light laser 61 </ b> G is incident on the first dichroic mirror 62 after the optical path is bent by the reflection mirror 64. The G light incident on the first dichroic mirror 62 is reflected by the first dichroic mirror 62 and then enters the second dichroic mirror 63. The G light incident on the second dichroic mirror 63 passes through the second dichroic mirror 63 and then enters the first scanning unit 65. The B light from the B light laser 61 </ b> B is reflected by the second dichroic mirror 63 and then enters the first scanning unit 65. The configuration for causing the laser beams from the lasers 61R, 61G, and 61B to enter the first scanning unit 65 is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate.

  The first scanning unit 65 scans each color light in the horizontal direction. The second scanning unit 66 scans each color light from the first scanning unit 65 in the vertical direction. The first scanning unit 65 and the second scanning unit 66 are scanning units that scan light according to an image signal in a two-dimensional direction. As the 1st scanning part 65 and the 2nd scanning part 66, the mirror formed so that rotation was possible, for example, a MEMS mirror, a galvanometer mirror, etc. can be used. Further, one of the first scanning unit 65 and the second scanning unit 66 may be a polygon mirror. The scanning unit is not limited to the configuration including the first scanning unit 65 and the second scanning unit 66, and may be configured to scan each color light in a two-dimensional direction using a single mirror or the like.

  The projector 60 is configured to scan the laser beam by the scanning unit, thereby realizing a small size, high resolution, and high light utilization efficiency. Similar to the first embodiment, the laser intensity can be effectively dispersed by diffusing light with the Fresnel lens 42 (see FIG. 6). In the case of the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and a large image can be displayed.

  FIG. 11 shows a cross-sectional configuration of a projector 70 according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The projector 70 includes a shielding unit 71. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. The shielding unit 71 covers a space in which light that enters the screen 12 from the housing 11 travels. The shielding part 71 is provided on the non-display area AR2 of the screen 12. The shielding part 71 is a parallel plate and is disposed obliquely along the optical path of the light from the emitting part 14.

  The light passing over the non-display area AR2 is light before entering the display area AR1, and is in a state before being sufficiently diffused. By covering the space where the light before diffusion travels with the shielding portion 71, it is possible to prevent a situation such as a face entering the space where the light intensity is concentrated. In the conventional configuration in which the projector is installed at a position away from the screen, it is extremely difficult to shield the space in which light travels before entering the screen. On the other hand, if it is the structure which advances the light from the projection engine part 20 to the direction in alignment with the screen 12, the space where the light before entering into the screen 12 advances can be shielded easily.

  The shielding part 71 is only required to be able to prevent entry into a space where the intensity of light is concentrated, and may be composed of either a transparent member or a non-transparent member. The shielding part 71 should just be the structure which covers the range where the intensity | strength of light concentrates on the output part 14 as a center. For this reason, the shielding part 71 can be comprised with the width | variety below the dimension of the screen 12 about the depth direction of FIG. The shielding unit 71 may be appropriately modified so as to surround a space in which light before diffusion proceeds.

  FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic configuration of a projector 80 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The projector 80 includes a first columnar body 81 and a second columnar body 82. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. The first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 are screen support portions configured in a columnar shape. The first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 have substantially the same height. The screen 85 is supported by a first columnar body 81 and a second columnar body 82 arranged at a predetermined interval d. The projection engine unit 20 is provided at substantially the center of the portion of the first columnar body 81 that supports the screen 85.

  FIG. 13 shows a schematic top configuration of the projector 80. The projection engine unit 20 projects light from the first columnar body 81 in a direction along the screen 85. The screen 85 reflects light toward the viewer. The display area AR3 is an area where light from the projection engine unit 20 enters. The non-display area AR4 is an area between the left end of the display area AR3 and the first columnar body 81. In the present embodiment, similarly to the fourth embodiment, the non-display area AR4 may be covered by the shielding portion.

  The distance d between the first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 corresponds to the combined width of the display area AR3 and the non-display area AR4. The first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 can reduce the folding and bending of the screen 85. The screen 85 is a roll screen configured to be rewound. One of the first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 has a configuration for winding the screen 85 inside. Thereby, the screen 85 can be accommodated in one of the first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82.

  When the screen 85 is completely stored in one of the first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82, the projector 80 can have a compact configuration in which the first columnar body 81 and the second columnar body 82 are bundled. . Also in this embodiment, it is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and a large image can be displayed. The projector 80 includes a first speaker 83 provided on the first columnar body 81 and a second speaker 84 provided on the second columnar body 82. By providing the speakers 83 and 84 on the left and right sides of the screen 85, it is possible to obtain a high sense of realism due to the stereo effect.

  FIG. 14 shows a cross-sectional configuration of a projector 90 according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. The projector 90 of this embodiment includes a screen 92 that transmits light. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. The rod-shaped body 13 is fixed to the back surface of the housing 11. The lower end of the screen 92 is fixed to the front surface of the housing 11. The screen 92 is a roll screen configured to be rewound. The screen 92 is a transmissive screen that transmits light according to an image signal. The screen 92 can be wound up at a position near the bottom surface of the front surface of the housing 11. The screen 92 is expanded by pulling it upward from the bottom of the housing 11.

  A connecting portion 94 that connects the rod-shaped body 93 and the screen 92 is provided between the upper end of the rod-shaped body 93 and the upper end of the screen 92. One end of the connecting portion 94 is fixed to the upper end of the rod-shaped body 93. An L-shaped metal fitting 17 is provided at the other end of the connecting portion 94. The upper end of the screen 92 is fixed by hanging the fixing bracket 16 on the L-shaped bracket 17. The projection engine unit 20 emits light obliquely upward, which is the side on which the screen 92 is provided when viewed from the emission unit 14. The projection engine unit 20 advances light incident on the screen 92 in a direction along the screen 92.

  FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional configuration of the main part of the screen 92. The screen 92 includes a Fresnel lens 101 and a substrate 102. The Fresnel lens 101 is an angle conversion unit that converts the angle of light from the projection engine unit 20, and is provided on the screen 92 on the side on which light from the projection engine unit 20 is incident. The Fresnel lens 101 is formed in at least the display area of the screen 92. The Fresnel lens 101 has a plurality of prism portions 103. As in the case of the first embodiment, the plurality of prism portions 103 are arranged substantially concentrically around the optical axis. In the cross section shown in FIG. 15, the prism portion 103 has a triangular cross-sectional configuration having the first surface 104 and the second surface 105 as two sides. The substrate 102 is a parallel flat plate that can be rolled up.

  The first surface 104 allows light from the projection engine unit 20 to enter. The second surface 105 reflects light from the first surface 104. The light incident on the prism portion 103 from the first surface 104 is totally reflected by the second surface 105 and then travels in the direction of the observer (the normal direction of the screen 92). The substrate 102 can diffuse the light from the Fresnel lens 101 by dispersing the diffusing material that diffuses the light. In addition, the screen 92 may be configured to include a diffusion plate in which a diffusion material is dispersed.

  Since the traveling direction of the projection light L1 incident on the screen 92 can be made uniform, the prism portion 103 including the first surface 104 and the second surface 105 having substantially the same inclination can be provided. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the screen 92 can be reduced as in the case of the first embodiment. Further, as in the case of the first embodiment, an antireflection portion 106 can be provided between the prism portions 103. By providing the antireflection part 106, reflection of the external light L2 can be reduced and a high-contrast image can be obtained.

  Also in the case of this embodiment, it is excellent in portability, can be easily installed, and a large image can be displayed. Further, when displaying an image, the projector 90 arranges the housing 11 on the opposite side of the screen 92 from the observer side. For this reason, an image can be viewed in a state where the housing 11 does not enter the observer's field of view. Since it is possible to completely cover the space in which the light before entering the screen 92 travels with the screen 92, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a face enters the space where the light intensity is concentrated. In the case of the present embodiment, an image display similar to that of the rear projector can be realized by a configuration that is lighter and more portable than the conventional rear projector.

  As described above, the projector according to the present invention is suitable as a portable projector.

1 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a projector according to a first embodiment of the invention. The figure which shows the front structure of the projector of the state which is displaying the image. The figure which shows the cross-sectional structure of the projector of the state which is displaying the image. The figure which shows schematic structure of an optical engine. The figure explaining the optical system of a projector. The figure which shows the principal part cross-section structure of a screen. The figure which shows the plane structure of a Fresnel lens. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a projector according to a second embodiment of the invention. The figure which shows the front structure of the projector of the state which is displaying the image. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional configuration of a projector according to a third embodiment of the invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional configuration of a projector according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a projector according to a fifth embodiment of the invention. The figure which shows the upper surface schematic structure of a projector. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional configuration of a projector according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. The figure which shows the principal part cross-section structure of a screen.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Projector, 11 Housing | casing, 12 Screen, 13 Rod-shaped body, 14 Output part, 15 Handle, 16 Fixing bracket, 17 L-shaped bracket, AR1 display area, 20 Projection engine part, 21 Optical engine, 22 Projection lens, 23 1st mirror, 24 2nd mirror, N normal line, LED for 31R R light, LED for 31G G light, LED for 31B B light, 32 collimator lens, spatial light modulation device for 33R R light, space for 33G G light Light modulator, 33B spatial light modulator for B light, 34 Cross dichroic prism, 35 First dichroic film, 36 Second dichroic film, AX optical axis, 41 substrate, 42 Fresnel lens, 43 prism part, 44 antireflection part, 45 Reflector, 50 Projector, 51 Housing, 52 Screen, 55 First rod, 5 6 Second rod-like body, 57 Lid, 60 Projector, 61R R light laser, 61G G light laser, 61B B light laser, 62 First dichroic mirror, 63 Second dichroic mirror, 64 Reflecting mirror, 65 First scanning , 66 second scanning unit, 67 projection engine unit, 70 projector, 71 shielding unit, AR2 non-display area, 80 projector, 81 first columnar body, 82 second columnar body, 83 first speaker, 84 second speaker, 85 screen, AR3 display area, AR4 non-display area, 90 projector, 92 screen, 93 rod-shaped body, 94 connecting part, 101 Fresnel lens, 102 substrate, 103 prism part, 104 first surface, 105 second surface, 106 anti-reflection Part

Claims (15)

A projection engine unit that projects light according to an image signal;
A screen support part for supporting a screen on which light from the projection engine part is incident,
The projection engine unit causes light incident on the screen to travel in a direction along the screen. A housing for housing the projection engine unit;
The projector according to claim 1, wherein the screen is provided integrally with the casing. A housing for housing the projection engine unit;
The projector according to claim 1, wherein the projection engine unit advances light in a region having a width substantially the same as the width of the casing with respect to a direction of a normal line of the screen.   The projector according to claim 1, wherein the projection engine unit emits light toward a side where the screen is provided.   The projector according to claim 1, wherein the screen is configured to be rewound. A housing for housing the projection engine unit;
The projector according to claim 1, wherein the casing is configured to be able to store the screen. The screen support portion includes a rod-like body configured in a rod shape,
The projector according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped body is configured to be extendable and contractable in a specific direction along the rod-shaped body. The screen support portion includes a first rod-shaped body and a second rod-shaped body configured in a rod shape,
The first rod-shaped body is disposed along a first direction;
The projector according to claim 1, wherein the second rod-shaped body is disposed along a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The screen support portion includes a first columnar body and a second columnar body configured in a columnar shape,
The projector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the screen is supported by the first columnar body and the second columnar body arranged at a predetermined interval.   The projector according to claim 1, wherein the screen includes an angle conversion unit that converts an angle of light from the projection engine unit.   The projector according to claim 10, further comprising an antireflection portion that is provided between the angle conversion portions and reduces reflection of light.   The projection engine unit includes a projection lens, a first mirror that turns back light from the projection lens by reflection, and a second mirror that widens the light from the first mirror by reflection. The projector as described in any one of Claims 1-11.   The projector according to claim 1, wherein the projection engine unit includes a spatial light modulator that modulates light according to the image signal.   The projector according to claim 1, wherein the projection engine unit includes a scanning unit that scans light according to the image signal in a two-dimensional direction. A housing for housing the projection engine unit;
The projector according to claim 1, further comprising a shielding portion that covers a space in which light that enters the screen from the housing travels.

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