JP2009015057A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure stability when a display device is installed after space saving of an installation area of the display device is achieved, even when a display section is increased in size. <P>SOLUTION: The display device 100 includes: the display section 102 having a display screen 102a displaying image information; and a support means 104 for supporting the display section. The support means includes: a base section 106 for coming into contact with a floor surface G1 on which the display device is installed; a wall surface support section 108 for coming into contact with a wall surface W1, when the display device is erected against the wall surface; a strut section 110 for connecting the base section and the wall surface support section; and a support shaft section 112 which is connected to the strut section, so as to be almost vertical and freely rotatably journals the display section. Non-slip members 107 and 109 for preventing slipping with respect to respective contact surfaces are attached to the contact portion with the floor surface of the base section and the contact portion with the wall surface of the wall surface support section. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device including a display unit having a display screen such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display, and more particularly to a configuration of a supporting unit that supports the display unit.

  As a display device in which a display unit having a display screen such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display is supported by support means such as a stand, recently, an enlarged display such as a large LCD has been widely used as the display unit. With the increase in the size of the display unit, the burden on support means such as a stand that supports the display unit is increased, and the possibility of the display device falling over without being able to support the enlarged display unit is increased.

For this reason, even if the display unit of the display device is enlarged, in order to prevent the display device from overturning, as a stand as a support means, the support unit is sandwiched vertically by the support unit base and the stand fixing bracket. Patent Document 1 discloses that the display unit is supported at a position near the rear end of the fixed base by being positioned near the rear end of the fixed base and has a good fall prevention function. It is disclosed.
JP 2006-64757 A

  However, with respect to the structure of a stand for installing a large LCD as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the position of the center of gravity is positioned closer to the edge of the installation member in the front-rear direction of the display device, so that the function is always sufficient to prevent overturning. However, in order to prevent overturning, it is necessary to overhang the legs that serve as the base of the support part, which increases the installation area of the display device and saves the installation area of the display device. It was not fully planned. In particular, when installing a display device for a large LCD, it has been a problem that it is difficult to secure an installation area where the LCD can be stably installed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the supporting means for supporting the display unit provided in the conventional display device, and the object of the present invention is to install the display device even if the display unit is enlarged. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved display device capable of ensuring stability when it is installed after saving space.

  In order to solve the above problems, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a display device including a display unit having a display screen for displaying image information and a support unit for supporting the display unit, the support unit Includes a base part that abuts the floor surface on which the display device is installed, a wall surface support part that abuts the wall surface when the display apparatus is leaned against the wall surface, and a column part that connects the base part and the wall surface support part. And a support shaft portion that is connected so as to be substantially perpendicular to the column portion and pivotally supports the display portion.

  By adopting such a configuration, the display unit pivotally supported by the support shaft unit moves toward the wall surface side, so that the center of gravity of the display unit is inside the triangle connecting the floor surface, the wall surface, and the column unit. Will come to be located. For this reason, since the center of gravity is located in the vicinity of approximately the middle between the base portion and the wall surface support portion, the stability when the display device is installed so as to lean against the wall surface is improved. In addition, even if the display unit is enlarged, it is possible to install the display device in a stable state by leaning against the wall surface, so that the installation area can be saved and the enlarged display unit can be stably installed. It becomes like this.

  At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the anti-slip member that prevents the base part from abutting on the floor and the abutting part of the wall surface supporting part from sliding against the respective abutting surfaces. May be attached.

  In this way, by providing a non-slip member such as rubber at the contact portion with the floor surface of the base portion and the contact portion with the wall surface of the wall surface support portion, the entire display device is prevented from slipping and slipping off. Therefore, the display device is stably supported by the wall surface and the floor surface while leaning against the wall surface.

  At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the base unit may be provided with a support state switching unit that freely switches the support column from the inclined support state to the upright support state.

  By adopting such a configuration, when installing the display device, the support means column part is switched to the inclined support state so as to lean against the wall surface, ensuring the stability of the display part installation even in a small space, When moving the display device, it is possible to easily switch and execute the display device in a stable state by switching the supporting column from the inclined support state to the upright support state. become.

  At this time, in the above embodiment, when the display device is moved to the base unit, the base unit abuts on the floor surface, and when the display device is installed on the floor surface, the base unit moves away from the floor surface. It is good also as a wheel being provided so that contact / separation switching is possible with respect to a floor surface.

  With this configuration, when the display device is moved, the caster, which is a moving wheel, is moved so as to abut against the floor surface to facilitate the movement of the display device and when the display device is installed. In this case, the caster can be moved away from the floor surface to easily perform switching so as not to move the display device.

  At this time, in the above embodiment, the support column is tilted and supported by the base unit, and the support means has an anti-tip leg for preventing the display device from falling over the support unit. It is good also as providing so that it may be pivotally supported by.

  By adopting such a configuration, the display device can be prevented from tipping over by the tipping prevention legs when the display device is moved.

  At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the support unit is configured to rotate the display unit by a predetermined angle with respect to the support column so that the display unit is separated from the wall surface, and then maintain the display unit at the predetermined angle. It is good also as providing the display part fixing member fixed in the state which carried out.

  With this configuration, when the display device is moved, the display unit can be rotated and fixed so that the center of gravity of the entire device is at the center of the base. Even when the parts are separated from each other and are not leaned against the wall, the display device is unlikely to fall. For this reason, it is possible to save the installation area and prevent the vehicle from toppling over while moving.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the center of gravity of a display unit such as an LCD can be moved to the wall side, even if the display unit is enlarged, the installation area of the display device can be reduced and stable. Installation becomes possible. For this reason, the area required for the installation of the display device can be reduced, and the installation area can be easily secured.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

(First embodiment)
First, the configuration of the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire display device according to the present embodiment, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view. The display device 100 includes a display unit 102 having a display screen 102 a such as a large LCD, and a display unit support 104 serving as a support unit that supports the display unit 102.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the display unit support 104 abuts on the floor surface G1 on which the display device 100 is installed, and the base unit 106 that supports the weight of the device, and the display device 100 on the wall surface W1. When standing, the wall surface support part 108 that abuts against the wall surface W 1, the pair of column parts 110 that connect the base part 106 and the wall surface support part 108, and substantially perpendicular to the column parts 110. And a support shaft 112 that pivotally supports the display unit 102.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1B, the support column portion 110 is provided fixed to the base portion 106 so as to extend obliquely upward from the base portion 106. ing. For this reason, the display device 100 is configured to be installed so as to lean against the wall surface W1.

  The support shaft portion 112 is connected to and spanned between the support column portions 110 so as to be substantially perpendicular to the pair of support column portions 110, and is rotatable about the shaft member 112a. It is comprised from the cylindrical member 112b to fit, becomes a hinge shape, and supports the display part 102 rotatably. For this reason, the display device 100 is installed so as to lean against the wall surface W1, and the display unit 102 is pivotally supported by the support shaft unit 112. Therefore, the display unit 102 is supported by the weight of the display unit 102 with respect to the floor surface G1. And is supported in a substantially vertical state.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the contact portion of the base portion 106 with the floor surface G1 and the contact portion of the wall surface support portion 108 with the wall surface W1 correspond to the respective contact surfaces G1 and W1. In order to prevent slipping, anti-slip members 107 and 109 made of a material such as rubber having a large friction coefficient are mounted. For this reason, the entire display device 100 is prevented from slipping and slipping down, so that the display device 100 is stably supported by the wall surface W1 and the floor surface G1 while leaning against the wall surface W1. In particular, the non-slip member 109 attached to the contact portion of the wall surface support portion 108 with the wall surface W1 is provided with, for example, a sucker or a bag in order to ensure installation stability even when the display portion 102 is enlarged. Thus, it is good also as comprising by the member which prevents slipping more reliably and firmly with respect to the wall surface W1.

  By configuring the display device 100 of the present embodiment as described above, as shown in FIG. 1B, the display unit 102 pivotally supported by the support shaft unit 112 is directed toward the wall surface W1. Since it moves, the center of gravity G102 of the display unit 102 is positioned inside the triangle connecting the floor surface G1, the wall surface W1, and the column 110. For this reason, since the center of gravity G102 is located in the vicinity of the approximate middle between the base portion 106 and the wall surface support portion 108, the stability when the display device 100 is installed to lean against the wall surface W1 is improved. .

  Further, as the configuration in which the display device 100 can be leaned against the wall surface W1, the display shaft 102 can be moved to the wall surface side by the support shaft portion 112, whereby the center of gravity G102 of the display portion 102 moves to the wall surface side. Compared with an apparatus without 112, it can be made to lean against wall surface W1, and stability can be improved. For this reason, even when the display unit 102 is enlarged, the display device 100 can be installed in a stable state. Therefore, the installation area can be saved and the enlarged display unit 102 can be stably installed. Thus, it is easy to secure a space for installing the display device 100.

  Next, an outline of a circuit configuration of the display device of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall circuit configuration of the display device of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a touch panel 103 serving as an operation unit is provided on the front surface of the display unit 102 on the display screen 102a side. The display unit 102 can detect the coordinates of the touch portion of the touch panel 103 and display various information on the display screen 102a based on the touch operation. In this embodiment, an information processing apparatus 122 such as a PC (Personal Computer) is connected to the display unit 102 and outputs information to be displayed on the display unit 102. The display information output from the display unit 102 by the information processing apparatus 122 is configured to be printed out by the printer 124.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the configuration of the second embodiment of the display device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a side view showing a schematic configuration diagram of the display device of the present embodiment, where (a) shows a state of leaning against a wall surface, and (b) shows an upright state of the display unit support for movement. This shows the state.

  Since the overall schematic configuration of the display device 200 of the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. Further, in the display device 200 according to the present embodiment, the display unit 202 is pivotally supported by the support shaft unit 212 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. It is supported in a state substantially perpendicular to G1.

  The display device 200 according to the present embodiment includes a support state switching unit 220 serving as a support state switching unit that freely performs switching of the support column 210 from the inclined support state to the upright support state on the base 206. The point from which the caster 214 used as the wheel for a movement for moving the display apparatus 200 is provided in the base part 206 differs from 1st Embodiment.

  In the display device 200 of the present embodiment, the caster 214 is provided on the base portion 206 via an arm 216 that rotatably supports the caster 214. Since the arm 216 is configured to be rotatable around an end opposite to the side where the caster 214 is installed, the arm 216 is supported so as to be vertically movable with respect to the base 206. It is comprised so that contact / separation is possible with the floor G1.

  Therefore, when the display device 200 is moved, as shown in FIG. 3B, the caster 214 is moved so as to come into contact with the floor surface G1, thereby facilitating the movement of the display device 200. As shown in FIG. 3A, the caster 214 is moved away from the floor surface G1, so that the display device 200 does not move. As described above, by providing the caster 214 on the base unit 206, the display device 200 can be easily switched between the movable state and the stationary installation state.

  In the present embodiment, the base unit 206 is provided with a support state switching unit 220 that freely switches the support column 210 from the tilt support state to the upright support state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the support state switching unit 220 inclines the column 210 and leans against the wall surface W1 to be in a state after installation, or as shown in FIG. Switching to the state in which the support unit 210 is supported upright to make the display device 200 movable is easily performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the support state switching unit 220 includes a rotation shaft 222, a rotation shaft support portion 224, and a fastening screw 226. In the present embodiment, the rotation shaft 222 is fixed to the support column 210 and is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft support 224 that is fixed to the base 206 and is fastened. The post 210 is fastened by the screw 226 so as to be fixed to either the inclined support state or the upright support state.

  As described above, when the display device 200 is installed by providing the support state switching unit 220, the column unit 210 is switched to the inclined support state so as to lean against the wall surface W1, and the display unit 202 that is enlarged even in a space-saving manner. Ensure the stability of installation. Further, when the display device 200 is moved, it is possible to easily switch the display device 200 in a stable state by switching the support column 210 from the tilt support state to the upright support state. become.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the configuration of the third embodiment of the display device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a schematic configuration diagram of a display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, where (a) shows a state leaning against a wall surface, and (b) moves the display device. The state of the display device at the time is shown, and (c) shows a state where the fall prevention leg is used when the display device is moved.

  The overall schematic configuration of the display device 300 according to the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Further, in the display device 300 of the present embodiment, the display unit 302 is pivotally supported on the support shaft 312 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. It is supported in a state substantially perpendicular to G1.

  In the display device 300 of the present embodiment, when the support column 310 is in an inclined support state, the fall prevention leg 320 for preventing the display device 300 from falling is pivotally supported with respect to the support column 310. The display unit 302 is maintained at the predetermined angle after the display unit 302 is rotated by a predetermined angle with respect to the support column 310 so that the display unit 302 is separated from the wall surface. The point which equips the support | pillar part 310 with the display part fixing member 330 fixed by is different from 1st Embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the support column 310 is supported by the base 306 as shown in FIG. The support column 310 is provided with a fall-preventing leg 320 for preventing the display device 300 from toppling so as to be pivotally supported about the shaft unit 321 with respect to the support column 310.

  The fall prevention legs 320 prevent the fall during the movement by projecting greatly toward the outside when the display device 300 is moved. In the present embodiment, the fall prevention leg 320 is provided with a caster 322 serving as a moving wheel when the display device 300 is moved on the tip side located on the opposite side to the shaft portion 321. As described above, the fall prevention leg 320 is pivotally supported by the support column 310, and when the display device 300 is installed, as shown in FIG. 310 is fixed in a substantially parallel state.

  In the present embodiment, when the display device 300 is moved, when the display device 300 is moved away from the wall surface W1, the entire device as shown in FIG. The display unit 302 is rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction away from the wall surface W1 (A direction shown in FIG. 5) so that the center of gravity of the base unit 306 becomes the center of the base unit 306, and then the column unit 310 can rotate freely. It is fixed by the display part fixing member 330 which becomes the display part fixing means provided in the.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the display unit fixing member 330 includes a fastening plate 331 and a fastening screw 332, and fixes the display unit 302 to the support column 310 so as to maintain a predetermined angle. In this state, after the caster 314 is brought into contact with the floor surface G1, the caster 314 is once moved until it is separated from the wall surface W1 so that the fall prevention leg 320 can be expanded.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 5C, the fall prevention leg 320 is rotated in the right rotation direction (direction A) in FIG. 5C, and moved so that the caster 322 is positioned on the back side of the display device 300. Let By doing in this way, while reducing the installation area at the time of installation, the fall during a movement can be prevented.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the display device 300 is moved, the display unit 302 can be rotated and fixed so that the center of gravity of the entire device becomes the center of the base. Even when the wall surface support portion 308 is separated from W1 and is not leaning against the wall surface W1, it is possible to make the display device 300 difficult to fall. For this reason, the installation area of the display device 300 can be saved, and the falling while moving can be prevented.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the example which concerns. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the display screen of the display unit is described as being composed of an LCD. However, if the display device includes a display unit having a thin and large display screen, a plasma display or the like The present invention can also be applied to a display device that supports a display unit having another display screen with support means such as a display unit support.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a schematic block diagram of the whole display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure of the display apparatus of the embodiment. It is a side view which shows the schematic block diagram of the display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the state leaning on the wall surface, (b) stands upright the display part support body for a movement. Indicates the state that was set to the state. It is a side view for demonstrating the structure of the support | pillar part support state switching part with which the base part of the display apparatus of the embodiment is equipped. It is a side view which shows the schematic block diagram of the display apparatus of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the state leaning on the wall surface, (b) is a display apparatus at the time of moving a display apparatus (C) shows a state in which the fall prevention leg is used when moving the display device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Display apparatus 102 Display part 102a Display screen 104 Support means (display part support body)
106 Base 107 107 Non-slip member 108 Wall surface support 109 Non-slip member 110 Column 112 Support shaft 214 Wheel for movement (caster)
220 Support state switching means (support state switching unit)
320 Fall prevention leg 330 Display unit fixing member G1 Installation surface (floor surface)
W1 wall

Claims (6)

A display device comprising a display unit having a display screen for displaying image information, and support means for supporting the display unit,
The support means is
A base that abuts on the floor on which the display device is installed;
A wall surface support portion that comes into contact with the wall surface when the display device is leaned against the wall surface;
A support column connecting the base unit and the wall surface support unit;
A support shaft that is connected so as to be substantially perpendicular to the support column and pivotally supports the display unit;
A display device comprising:   Anti-slip members that prevent the base part from sliding against the respective contact surfaces are mounted on the contact part of the base part with the floor surface and the contact part of the wall surface support part with the wall surface. The display device according to claim 1.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the base unit includes a support state switching unit that freely switches the support column from an inclined support state to an upright support state.   When the display device is moved to the base portion, a moving wheel that abuts on the floor surface and moves away from the floor surface when the display device is installed on the floor surface. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display device is provided so as to be capable of switching between contact and separation with respect to the floor surface.   The support column is supported at an inclination by the base unit, and a fall prevention leg for preventing the display device from overturning is pivotally supported by the support means with respect to the support column. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display device is provided.   In the support means, the display unit is rotated at a predetermined angle with respect to the support column so that the display unit is separated from the wall surface, and then the display unit is maintained at the predetermined angle. The display device according to claim 5, further comprising: a display unit fixing member that is fixed by the display unit.

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