JPH075819A - Connecting method for flat plane display - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to freely mountably/dismountably connecting a separate flat plane display to a flat plane display so that the same or different images are displayed on each of the plural flat plane displays. CONSTITUTION:A plug 10 is connected to the sub-display and a socket 20 to the main display. The socket 20 is rotatable in a direction (2). The plug 10 is rotatable in a direction (1). The plug 10 has an outer electrode 11, an inner electrode 12, an electric insulating layer 13 and a light receiving body 14. A data line is connected to this light receiving body 14. The socket 20 has an electrode 21 connected to the outer electrode 11, an electrode 22 connected to the inner electrode 12 and a light emitting body 24 facing the light receiving body 14. A data line is connected to the light emitting body 24. Electric power and data are transmitted from the main display to the sub-display when the plug 10 is inserted into the socket 20.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a flat panel display connection system for connecting a plurality of flat panel displays.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The current notebook type personal computer has only one flat panel display, and the display screen faces the operator. In addition, the display screen is provided with a plurality of windows corresponding to the tasks one by one,
Images output from tasks are also displayed in corresponding windows.

[0003]

In the conventional notebook type personal computer, the display screen is oriented toward the operator. Not suitable for conducting business talks. Further, when a plurality of windows are independently provided on the display screen, the area of the windows is reduced and the amount of images displayed in the windows is reduced. Furthermore, when the windows are displayed in an overlapping manner, the entire image displayed in the lower window cannot be seen.

Further, there are cases where it is desired to display a large scene such as a townscape, but such a large scene cannot be displayed on one display screen. The present invention was created in view of this point, and another flat panel display can be attached / removably connected to the flat panel display to display the same or different images on each of the plurality of flat panel displays. The purpose is to do so.

[0005]

A flat-panel display connection method according to claim 1 is a socket for power and data transmission rotatably mounted on one flat-panel display and a socket for power / data transmission on the other flat-panel display. Power &
And a plug for data transmission, wherein the plug is rotatable about the central axis of the plug insertion hole of the socket under the condition that the plug is inserted into the socket.

A flat-panel display connection method according to a second aspect is the flat-panel display connection method according to the first aspect, wherein the socket has a vertical portion extending vertically from the upper surface of one flat-panel display and a front portion from the vertical portion. It has a front horizontal portion that extends horizontally and a horizontal horizontal portion that extends horizontally from the front horizontal portion, and is rotatably attached about the normal line of the upper surface of one flat display. It is characterized by that.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the flat panel display connection method according to the first or second aspect, an O-ring type rubber bush is provided at the tip of the socket and the socket electrode is O-shaped. It is characterized by having a ring shape.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat panel display connection method according to any one of the first, second or third flat panel display connection methods, wherein the plug has a cylindrical outer electrode and a cylindrical inner electrode. And an insulating layer between the outer electrode and the inner electrode, and a data transmission path arranged at the center of the plug.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat panel display connection method according to any one of the first, second, third or fourth flat panel connection methods, wherein the socket has a cylindrical outer electrode and a cylindrical shape. It has an inner electrode of a shape, an insulating layer between the outer electrode and the inner electrode, and a data transmission line arranged at the center of the socket.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat panel display connection method according to any one of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth flat panel display connection methods. It has a light emitting / receiving body, a light emitting / receiving body at the tip of the data transmission path of the socket, and the light emitting / receiving body of the plug and the light receiving / emitting body of the socket face each other.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat panel display connection method according to any one of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth flat panel display connection methods. The data transmission path of the socket is made of an optical fiber, and the end surface of the optical fiber of the plug and the end surface of the optical fiber of the socket are opposed to each other.

The flat panel display connection method according to claim 8 is the flat panel display connection method according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 4 or claim 5, wherein a coil is provided in the data transmission path of the plug. And a coil in the data transmission path of the socket, and the coil of the plug and the coil of the socket are electromagnetically coupled.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a first display connection mechanism of the present invention.
It is a figure which shows an Example. In the figure, 10 is a plug,
11 is an outer electrode of the plug, 12 is an inner electrode of the plug, 1
3 is an electric insulating layer, 14 is a light emitting / receiving body, 20 is a socket, 2
Reference numerals 1 and 22 are electrodes of the socket, 23 is a spring, and 24 is a light emitting / receiving body.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the plug 10 is fixedly attached to the sub display. Plug 1
0 is rotatable in the direction relative to the socket 20.
The socket 20 is attached to the main display. The socket 20 is rotatable in a direction relative to the main display body.

The outer electrode 11 and the inner electrode 12 of the plug 10
Is for power supply. The outer electrode 11 has a cylindrical shape, and the inner electrode 12 also has a cylindrical shape.
An electrically insulating layer 13 is provided between the outer electrode 11 and the inner electrode 12.
Is provided. The top portion of the inner electrode 12 has a spherical shape, and the light receiving / emitting body 14 is provided at the tip of the spherical portion. A data line passing through the center of the inner electrode 12 is connected to the light receiving / emitting body 14. The light receiving / emitting body means a light receiving body or a light emitting body. It becomes a light receiver when receiving data, and becomes a light emitter when sending data.

The socket 20 has a cylindrical recess for accommodating the plug 10, and a light emitting / receiving body 24 is provided at the bottom of this cylindrical recess. A data line is connected to the light receiving / emitting body 24. A power supply line is connected to the electrode 21 of the socket 20 and the electrode 2 of the socket 20 is connected.
A power supply line is also connected to 2.

When the plug 10 of the sub display is inserted into the socket 20 of the main display, the socket 20
The electrodes 21 and 22 are fitted in the grooves provided in the plug 10, and the fixing is strengthened by the spring 23. This allows
The sub-display can be turned in both directions relative to the main display.

Data transmission from the main display to the sub-display is performed in the route of data line → light receiving / emitting body 24 → light receiving / emitting body 14 → data line. In addition,
Data transmission between the light emitting and receiving bodies 14 and 24 is performed by light.
Power is supplied by the electrodes 11, 12 on the plug side and the electrodes 21, 22 on the socket side being in contact with each other.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention. In the figure, 31 is an outer electrode of the plug, 32 is an inner electrode of the plug, 33 is an electrical insulating layer, 34 is a light emitting / receiving body, 35 is an optical fiber, 40 is a socket, 41 is an inner electrode of the socket, and 42 is a socket. An outer electrode, 43 is an electrically insulating layer, 44 is a light emitting / receiving body, and 45 is an optical fiber.

The plug is fixedly attached to the sub-display. Outer electrode 31 and inner electrode 32 of the plug
Is for power supply. The outer electrode 31 has a cylindrical shape, and the inner electrode 32 also has a cylindrical shape.
An electrically insulating layer 33 is provided between the outer electrode 31 and the inner electrode 32.
Is provided. The leading portion of the inner electrode 32 has a spherical shape. An optical fiber 35 is provided at the center of the inner electrode 32, the right end surface of the optical fiber 35 is exposed, and the left end surface of the optical fiber 45 is exposed. A light emitting / receiving body 34 is provided corresponding to the left end surface of the optical fiber 35, and a data line is connected to the light emitting / receiving body 34.

The socket 40 is attached to the main display body. The socket 40 is rotatable in the direction of the arrow with respect to the main display body. The socket 40 has a cylindrical recess for accommodating a plug, and the left end face of the optical fiber 45 is exposed at the bottom of this cylindrical recess. Inner electrode 41 of socket 40
An electrical insulating layer 43 is provided between the outer electrode 42 and the outer electrode 42. The inner electrode 41 is connected to the power supply line, and the outer electrode 4
2 is also connected to the power supply line.

An optical fiber 45 is provided in the inner electrode 41. The upper end surface of the optical fiber 45 is exposed, and the optical fiber 45 extends vertically downward from here and then extends leftward. The left end surface of the optical fiber 45 faces the right end surface of the optical fiber 35, and the upper end surface of the optical fiber 45 faces the light emitting / receiving body 44. A data line is connected to the light receiving / emitting body 44.

When the plug of the sub display is inserted into the socket 40 of the main display, the electrodes 41 and 42 of the socket 40 fit into the grooves provided in the plug 10. The sub-display can rotate about the center line of the cylindrical recess of the socket 40. Also, the socket 40
Can rotate in the direction of the arrow with respect to the main display body.

Data transmission from the main display to the sub-display is performed by a route of data line → light receiving / emitting body 44 → optical fiber 45 → optical fiber 35 → light receiving / emitting body 34 → data line. Data transmission between the light emitting / receiving body 44 and the optical fiber 45 is performed by light, and data transmission between the optical fiber 45 and the optical fiber 35 is also performed by light.
Data transmission between the optical fiber 35 and the light receiving / emitting body 34 is also performed by light. Power is supplied by the electrodes 31 and 32 on the plug side and the electrodes 42 and 41 on the socket side being in contact with each other.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention. In the figure, 50 is a plug and 60 is a socket. FIG. 3 is a view seen from the top. The socket 60 extends vertically upward from the upper surface of the main display, then horizontally in the front direction, and then horizontally in the left direction. Socket 6
0 is rotatable in the direction relative to the main display. By doing so, the sub-display can face directly behind the main display. Also, in that state, it can be stored while attached.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the display connecting mechanism of the present invention. In the figure, 70 is a plug, 80 is a socket, 81 and 82 are O-ring type electrodes, 8
3 and 84 are springs, and 85 is a rubber bush. To strengthen the connection between the main display and the sub display, a rubber bush 85 is provided at the tip of the socket 80 on the main side, and the electrode also has an O-ring type 8
1,82.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a fifth embodiment of the display connecting mechanism of the present invention. In the figure, 90 is a plug, 91 is a spiral coil, 100 is a socket, 10
Reference numeral 1 denotes a spiral coil, respectively. Plug 9
A spherical portion is provided at the tip of 0, and the spiral coil 91 is embedded in the spherical portion. A signal line is connected to the end of the spiral coil 91, the end of the signal line is drawn out of the plug 90, and the data line is connected to this signal line.

The spiral coil 1 is also provided in the socket 100.
01 is provided, and the spiral coil 101 faces the spiral coil 91 of the plug 90. A signal line is connected to the end of the spiral coil 101, the end of this signal line is drawn out of the socket 100, and a data line is connected to this signal line. When data is sent to the data line on the socket side, the data is transmitted between the spiral coil 101 and the spiral coil 91 by electromagnetic induction,
It is output from the data line on the plug side.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a sixth embodiment of the display connecting mechanism of the present invention. In the figure, 110 is a plug, 111 is a spiral coil, 120 is a socket, 12
Reference numeral 1 denotes a spiral coil, respectively. Plug 11
A spiral coil 111 is embedded in 0. A signal line is connected to the end of the spiral coil 111, the end of the signal line is drawn out of the plug 110, and the data line is connected to this signal line.

The spiral coil 1 is also provided in the socket 120.
21 is provided, and this spiral coil 121 is located outside the spiral coil 111 of the plug 110. A signal line is connected to the end of the spiral coil 121, the end of this signal line is drawn out of the socket 120, and the data line is connected to this signal line. When data is sent to the data line on the socket side, the data is transmitted between the spiral coil 121 and the spiral coil 111 by electromagnetic induction, and is output from the data line on the plug side.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a connection example of the sub-display. In the figure, 1 is a personal computer main body, 2 is a main display, and 3 is a sub-display. In FIG. 7A, the sub-displays 3 are connected to the upper, right, and left sides of the main display 2. Figure 7
In (b), next to the top and right of the main display 2,
The sub-display 3 is connected to the left side and the sub-displays are connected to each other.

When giving a presentation, when using a computer while showing the screen to other people,
The sub display 3 is used. The same screen as the main display appears on the screen of the sub display 3. If you are using a computer and want to see multiple screens,
The sub display 3 is used. On the screen of the sub-display 3, what is different from the main display 2 is displayed. When it is desired to compose one screen into a large screen using many screens, the sub display 3 is extended and used.

[0033]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the sub display can be easily attached / detached to / from the main display, and the orientation of the sub display can be freely changed. In that case, data transmission and power supply can be performed without any trouble.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a sixth embodiment of the display connection mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a connection example of a sub display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 PC Main Body 2 Main Display 3 Sub Display 10 Plug 11 Plug Outer Electrode 12 Plug Inner Electrode 13 Electrical Insulation Layer 14 Light-Emitting Body 20 Sockets 21 and 22 Socket Electrodes 23 Spring 24 Light-Emitting Body 31 Plug Outer Electrode 32 Plug Inner electrode 33 electrical insulating layer 34 light receiving and emitting body 35 optical fiber 41 socket inner electrode 42 socket outer electrode 43 electrical insulating layer 44 light receiving and emitting body 45 optical fiber 50 plug 60 socket 70 plug 80 socket 81 and 82 O-ring type electrode 83 and 84 Spring 85 Rubber bush 90 Plug 91 Spiral coil 100 Socket 101 Spiral coil 110 Plug 111 Spiral coil 120 Socket 121 Spiral coil

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Tetsuya Shimada No. 98, Unoki-nu, Unoki-cho, Hebei-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture 2 PIE Co., Ltd. (72) Masaki Arai 98 Uno-nu, Unoki-cho, Kawakita-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture No. 2 PIE Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Toshiro Sudani Tono 98, Unoke-nu, Unoku-cho, Kawakita-gun, Ishikawa No. 2 No. 2 PIE-U Co., Ltd. (72) Toshiaki Morito 98 Uno-nu, Unoki-cho, Hebei-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture Address No. 2 PF Corporation

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A power and data transmission socket rotatably attached to one flat display, and a power and data transmission plug attached to the other flat display. A flat-panel display connection method characterized in that the plug can be rotated around the central axis of the plug insertion hole of the socket while being inserted into the socket. 2. A socket has a vertical portion extending vertically from the upper surface of one flat display, a front horizontal portion horizontally extending forward from the vertical portion, and a horizontal direction horizontally extending horizontally from the front horizontal portion. The flat panel display connection system according to claim 1, wherein the flat panel display has a horizontal portion and is rotatably attached about a normal line of an upper surface of one flat panel display. 3. The connection method for a flat display according to claim 1, wherein an O-ring type rubber bush is provided at the tip of the socket, and the electrodes of the socket are O-ring type. 4. The plug has a cylindrical outer electrode, a cylindrical inner electrode, an insulating layer between the outer electrode and the inner electrode, and a data transmission line disposed at the center of the plug. The connection method of the flat panel display according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3. 5. The socket has a cylindrical outer electrode, a cylindrical inner electrode, an insulating layer between the outer electrode and the inner electrode, and a data transmission line disposed at the center of the socket. The flat panel display connection method according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, or claim 4. 6. A light emitting / receiving body is provided at a tip of a data transmission line of a plug, and a light emitting / receiving body is provided at a tip of a data transmission line of a socket, and the light emitting / receiving body of the plug and the light receiving / emitting body of the socket face each other. Claim 1, Claim 2, Claim 3,
The flat panel display connection method according to claim 4 or 5. 7. The data transmission path of the plug is formed of an optical fiber, the data transmission path of the socket is formed of an optical fiber, and the end surface of the optical fiber of the plug and the end surface of the optical fiber of the socket face each other. Claim 1, characterized in that
The flat panel display connection method according to claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, or claim 5. 8. The data transmission path of the plug has a coil, the data transmission path of the socket has a coil, and the coil of the plug and the coil of the socket are electromagnetically coupled. The flat panel display connection method according to claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, or claim 5.