JP6444043B2 - Video display device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a video display device such as a television receiver or a liquid crystal monitor.

  In recent years, an increasing number of scenes are used in which an external hard disk (HDD) is connected to a video display device such as a television receiver. At this time, the location of the external hard disk often becomes a problem.

  As a conventional method of installing an external hard disk, there is a method of placing it directly in the vicinity of the television receiver on the television receiver installation base. Alternatively, there is a method in which an external hard disk mounting bracket, which is an accessory of the external hard disk or an optional accessory, is fixed to the rear cover of the television receiver with screws, thereby holding the external hard disk.

  On the other hand, as an alternative to an external hard disk, there is a removable hard disk called information versatile disk for removable usage (iVDR). There is also provided a television receiver provided with a pocket for holding the iVDR in advance.

  As a technique related to an external hard disk installation method, there is a technique described in Patent Document 1. Patent Literature 1 discloses a television receiver that can detachably store a hard disk unit inside a stand that supports the apparatus main body.

JP 2006-246250 A

  When the external hard disk is placed directly in the vicinity of the television receiver, there is a problem in that the external hard disk enters the viewer's field of view when the television receiver is viewed from the front, thereby hindering viewing. In addition, it is necessary to secure a space for installing the external hard disk, and when the television receiver is swept, the television receiver body and the external hard disk may collide.

  On the other hand, in the method of holding the external hard disk mounting bracket on the rear cover of the television receiver, the above-described problems can be solved. However, in this method, it is necessary to obtain an external hard disk mounting bracket, to select an external hard disk mounting bracket corresponding to the external hard disk to be used, and to attach the bracket to a driver, etc. It is necessary to satisfy many conditions such as being able to be screwed to the back cover of a television receiver using

  If the external hard disk is installed without being fixed to the television receiver, the external hard disk may be vibrated or shocked when the television receiver is moved or swiveled. Such a condition is undesirable because precision equipment such as an external hard disk is vulnerable to vibration and shock.

  A television receiver having a pocket for holding the iVDR is also provided, but the iVDR used in this case is often limited to that specified by the television receiver manufacturer, and the iVDR in that case is used. Is more expensive than a typical external hard disk.

  In the installation method described in Patent Document 1, the hard disk is built in the television receiver, and the user cannot freely attach and remove the hard disk. Therefore, in the installation method described in Patent Document 1, when it is necessary to replace the hard disk due to a failure or the like, it is difficult for the user alone.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the installed external hard disk does not enter the viewer's field of view while mitigating vibration transmitted to the external hard disk. An object of the present invention is to provide a video display device in which hard disks can be easily installed and removed.

An image display apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display that displays an image and a box-shaped optical disk device that is attached to a rear side of the display, and an external hard disk is installed on an upper surface of the optical disk device. A rubber pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the recess shape, and the size of the gap between the external hard disk having a different external shape can be adjusted on at least one set of side surfaces of the recess shape As described above, an elastic cushion that shrinks according to the external shape of the external hard disk is attached .

  According to the above aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the external hard disk from colliding with the display, and the vibration transmitted to the external hard disk is mitigated even when the video display device is moved and swiveled. Also, the installed external hard disk does not enter the viewer's view. Furthermore, when the user installs an external hard disk or removes the installed external hard disk 5, it is easy because the user does not need to perform work using screws or a screwdriver.

  The objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

It is a general-view figure of the television receiver regarding embodiment. It is the figure which showed the optical disk apparatus regarding embodiment. It is a general-view figure of the television receiver regarding embodiment. It is the figure which showed the structure regarding the stand regarding embodiment, and a stand. It is a general-view figure of the television receiver regarding embodiment. It is a top view of the television receiver regarding the embodiment. It is a front view of the television receiver regarding a base technology. It is a rear view of the television receiver regarding a base technology.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the names and functions thereof are also the same. Therefore, the detailed description about them may be omitted.

  In the following description, terms such as top surface, side surface, or bottom surface are used, but these terms are used to distinguish each surface for convenience, and are related to the actual vertical and horizontal directions. do not do.

  FIG. 7 is a front view of a television receiver as a video display device related to the base technology.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the television receiver includes a television receiver body 1, a stand 2 a, and an external hard disk 5.

  The external hard disk 5 is placed directly in the vicinity of the television receiver body 1. In this case, in the front view of the television receiver, there is a problem that the external hard disk 5 enters the viewer's field of view and hinders viewing. Further, it is necessary to secure a space for installing the external hard disk 5, and there is a possibility that the television receiver main body 1 and the external hard disk 5 may collide when the television receiver is swept. is there.

  FIG. 8 is a rear view of another television receiver related to the base technology.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the television receiver includes a television receiver body 1, a stand 2 a, a back cover 3 a, a hard disk mounting bracket 10, and an external hard disk 5.

  The external hard disk 5 is held by the bracket 10. In this case, it is necessary to obtain an external hard disk mounting bracket, to select an external hard disk mounting bracket that is compatible with the external hard disk to be used, and to attach the bracket to the driver. Many conditions must be met, such as being able to be screwed to the back cover of a television receiver.

  The embodiment described below relates to a video display device that solves the above problems.

<First Embodiment>
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Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a television receiver as a video display device in which an optical disk device 100 is installed at the lower back side in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the television receiver includes a television receiver main body 1 including a display, a stand 2a, a back cover 3a, and an optical disk device 100.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the optical disc apparatus 100 in the configuration shown in FIG. In the case shown in FIG. 1, the external hard disk 5 is installed on the upper surface of the optical disk apparatus 100, but FIG. 2 shows a state where the external hard disk 5 is not installed on the upper surface of the optical disk apparatus 100. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the optical disc device 100 includes an optical disc device cover 4 that covers the entire optical disc device, and a hollow shape 6 that is provided on the upper surface of the optical disc device cover 4 for installing an external hard disk 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the rubber pad 7 for fixing the external hard disk 5 attached by friction to the bottom surface of the hollow shape 6 and the external hard disk 5 disposed on the side surface of the hollow shape 6. And an elastic cushion 12 for fixing with a pinch. As a material of the elastic cushion, for the purpose of fixing the hard disk 5 without applying an excessive load, for example, a soft material such as urethane sponge is assumed.

  The recess 6 is desirably deep enough to accommodate the external hard disk 5 but is deep enough to accommodate a portion of the external hard disk 5 in the depth direction. May be.

  The television receiver body 1 is supported in an upright state by being fixed to the stand 2a using screws or the like. The back cover 3a is fixed from the back side of the television receiver body 1 using screws or the like, and covers the entire back surface of the television receiver body 1.

  In the television receiver according to the present embodiment, the optical disk device 100 is installed at the lower back of the television receiver body 1. The optical disc apparatus 100 is fixed to the television receiver body 1 by screw fixing via a sheet metal.

  The optical disk device cover 4 is provided to prevent the optical disk device 100 itself from being directly visually recognized from the outside, and to protect the optical disk device 100 itself. The optical disk device cover 4 is fixed to the television receiver body 1 with screws.

  The external hard disk 5 is arranged on the rubber pad 7 in the hollow shape 6 in the direction that is most difficult to fall.

  The outer shape of the hollow shape 6 on the upper surface of the optical disk device cover 4 is larger than the outer shape of the external hard disk 5 to be installed. Further, the external hard disk 5 is fixed by sandwiching the side surface by the elastic cushion 12 disposed on the side surface of the hollow shape 6.

  The external hard disk 5 is installed when the television receiver is viewed and swiveled by contact between the hollow shape 6 and the side surface of the external hard disk 5 or by friction between the rubber pad 7 and the bottom surface of the external hard disk 5. Even when the television receiver is moved on the table, it is fixed at a fixed position in the hollow shape 6. Therefore, vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 in such a scene is suppressed.

  The commercially available external hard disk 5 is often covered with a specific case for protecting the hard disk. The outer shape of the case varies depending on the product. Therefore, it is desirable that the outer shape of the hollow shape 6 provided in the optical disc device cover 4 be a structure that can be deformed according to the outer shape of the external hard disk 5 to be attached (or the outer shape of the case).

  In the present embodiment, as a specific method of deformation, the elastic cushion 12 is attached to each side surface of the recessed shape 6 facing each other. By shrinking the elastic cushion 12 in accordance with the external shape of the external hard disk 5 (or the external shape of the case), the size of the gap for installing the external hard disk 5 can be adjusted. In the recess 6, at least one set of side surfaces of the external hard disk 5 is in contact with and fixed to the elastic cushion 12. Due to such a configuration, even the external hard disk 5 having a different external shape freely selected by the user can be appropriately installed.

  In the present embodiment, the elastic cushion 12 is disposed only on one set of side surfaces of the recess shape 6, but may be disposed on other side surfaces of the recess shape 6.

<Effect>
Below, the effect by this embodiment is illustrated.

  According to the present embodiment, the video display device includes the television receiver main body 1 including a display for displaying video, and the box-shaped optical disk device 100 attached to the back side of the television receiver main body 1.

  Then, a recess shape 6 for installing the external hard disk 5 is formed on the upper surface of the optical disc apparatus 100.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the external hard disk 5 from colliding with the television receiver main body 1, and the vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 is reduced even when the television receiver is moved and swiveled. Is done. Further, the installed external hard disk 5 does not enter the viewer's field of view. Furthermore, when the user installs the external hard disk 5 or removes the installed external hard disk 5, it is easy because there is no need to perform work using screws or a screwdriver.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to prepare a space for installing the external hard disk 5, the space around the television receiver can be used effectively.

Second Embodiment
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In the following, the same components as those described in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a television receiver as a video display device that does not include an optical disc device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the television receiver includes a television receiver main body 1 including a display, a stand 2b, a back cover 3a, a hollow shape 8 for installing an external hard disk 5, and a hollow shape 8. A rubber pad 7 is attached to the bottom surface to fix the external hard disk 5 by friction.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration on the stand 2b and the stand 2b among the configurations shown in FIG. In the case shown in FIG. 3, the external hard disk 5 is installed on the upper surface of the stand 2b. However, in FIG. 4, the external hard disk 5 is not installed on the upper surface of the stand 2b.

  The television receiver body 1 is supported in an upright state by being fixed to the stand 2b using screws or the like. A back cover 3a is fixed from the back side of the television receiver body 1 using screws or the like, and covers the entire back surface of the television receiver body 1.

  The outer shape of the recessed shape 8 on the upper surface of the stand 2b is larger than the outer shape of the external hard disk 5 to be installed. The position where the recess 8 is provided is the back side of the television receiver.

  The recess 8 is provided at a position where the television receiver main body 1 and the external hard disk 5 do not contact when the television receiver is swept.

  A rubber pad 7 is attached to the bottom of the hollow shape 8. The rubber pad 7 has a coefficient of static friction such that the external hard disk 5 does not move on the rubber pad 7 when the television receiver is moved on the installation table in a state where the external hard disk 5 is disposed on the rubber pad 7. use.

  The external hard disk 5 is disposed on the rubber pad 7 in the recessed shape 8. Even when the television receiver is moved on the installation table due to friction between the bottom surface of the external hard disk 5 and the rubber pad 7, the external hard disk 5 is fixed at a fixed position on the recess shape 8. Therefore, vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 in such a scene is suppressed.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, an elastic cushion 12 for fixing the external hard disk 5 with the external hard disk 5 interposed therebetween may be disposed on the side surface of the hollow shape 8.

<Effect>
Below, the effect by this embodiment is illustrated.

  According to the present embodiment, the video display device includes the television receiver main body 1 including a display for displaying video, and the stand 2b that supports the television receiver main body 1.

  A recess 8 for installing the external hard disk 5 is formed on the upper surface of the stand 2b corresponding to the rear side of the television receiver body 1.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the external hard disk 5 from colliding with the television receiver main body 1, and the vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 is reduced even when the television receiver is moved. Further, the installed external hard disk 5 does not enter the viewer's field of view. Furthermore, the operation is easy both when the user installs the external hard disk 5 and when the user removes the installed external hard disk 5.

<Third Embodiment>
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In the following, the same components as those described in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  FIG. 5 is an overview diagram showing a television receiver as a video display device that does not include an optical disc device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the television receiver includes a television receiver body 1 including a display, a stand 2 a, a back cover 3 b, and a box 9 for installing an external hard disk 5. The box 9 has an opening on the upper side. The box 9 is formed integrally with the back cover 3b.

  FIG. 6 is a top view of the television receiver shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a rubber pad 7 for fixing the external hard disk 5 by friction may be attached to the bottom surface in the box 9. Further, a sponge 11 for fixing the external hard disk 5 in the box 9 may be disposed between the side surface of the box 9 and the side surface of the installed external hard disk 5. The sponge 11 can prevent the external hard disk 5 from falling and tilting in the box 9.

  The television receiver body 1 is supported in an upright state by being fixed to the stand 2a using screws or the like. A back cover 3b is fixed from the back side of the television receiver body 1 using screws or the like, and covers the entire back surface of the television receiver body 1.

  In the back cover 3b, a box body 9 that is larger than the external shape of the external hard disk 5 and has an opening vertically upward is provided in a direction protruding in the back direction. A rubber pad 7 for fixing the external hard disk 5 by friction is attached to the bottom surface of the box 9.

  In the box 9, a sponge 11 is disposed in the gap between the side wall of the box 9 and the external hard disk 5 in order to fix the installed external hard disk 5 in the box 9.

  Due to the contact with the sponge 11 in the box 9 or the friction between the rubber pad 7 and the bottom surface of the external hard disk 5, the external hard disk 5 is viewed at the television receiver, swiveled, and on the installation table. Even when the television receiver is moved, it is fixed at a fixed position in the box 9. Therefore, vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 in such a scene is suppressed.

<Effect>
Below, the effect by this embodiment is illustrated.

  According to the present embodiment, the video display device includes a television receiver main body 1 including a display for displaying video, and an upper side for installing the external hard disk 5 attached to the back side of the television receiver main body 1. And a box 9 having an opening.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the external hard disk 5 from colliding with the television receiver main body 1, and the vibration transmitted to the external hard disk 5 is reduced even when the television receiver is moved and swiveled. Is done. Further, the installed external hard disk 5 does not enter the viewer's field of view. Furthermore, the operation is easy both when the user installs the external hard disk 5 and when the user removes the installed external hard disk 5.

  Further, since the box 9 for installing the external hard disk 5 is previously formed integrally with the back cover 3b, the external hard disk 5 is considered without considering the shape of the external hard disk 5 or the mounting structure of the back cover 3b. Can be installed. Further, since the relatively inexpensive external hard disk 5 can be easily installed, there is no need to install a relatively expensive iVDR.

  In the above-described embodiment, the material, material, size, shape, relative arrangement relationship, implementation condition, and the like of each component may be described, but these are examples in all aspects, and the present invention. Is not limited to those described above. Accordingly, countless variations that are not illustrated (including modifications or omissions of arbitrary components and free combinations between different embodiments) can be envisaged within the scope of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Television receiver main body, 2a, 2b Stand, 3a, 3b Back cover, 4 Optical disk device cover, 5 Hard disk, 6, 8 Hollow shape, 7 Rubber pad, 9 Box body, 10 Bracket, 11 Sponge, 12 Elastic cushion, 100 Optical disk device.

Claims (1)

A display for displaying images,
A box-shaped optical disk device attached to the back side of the display;
On the upper surface of the optical disk device, a hollow shape for installing an external hard disk is formed ,
A rubber pad is attached to the bottom of the hollow shape,
At least one set of side surfaces of the hollow shape is attached with an elastic cushion that shrinks in accordance with the outer shape of the external hard disk so that the size of the gap with the external hard disk having a different outer shape can be adjusted.
Video display device.

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