KR20010035447A - Collapsible monitor that makes it possible to multitask - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: The foldable monitor for supporting a multitasking is provided to supply at least one screen of a monitor by providing a sub-monitor for multitasking which is changeable into various sizes and foldable in accordance with a user's need. CONSTITUTION: A main monitor(310) performs a role as a supporting frame and a sub-monitor (320) is connected to the main monitor to be capable of operation. An LCD module sticking and separating unit(500) is connected with the main monitor by a hinge(600) with which the LCD module sticking and separating unit(500) can be moved as an appointed angle to the main monitor.

Description

Collapsible monitor that makes it possible to multitask}

As shown in Fig. 2, the above-described conventional monitor is limited to the level of opening multiple windows on a single screen when one screen is needed and multiple screens are needed at the same time. It involves the problem of not being able to utilize the support of computer technology relatively broadly.

The present invention relates to a multi-monitor consisting of secondary monitors 320 attached to one or more foldable superimposition to the main monitor (310), more specifically, the size of one monitor to each other It is a monitor that can be equipped with other LCD monitors to support more efficient and convenient use when multiple screens are needed simultaneously such as multitasking with one computer.

Computers that are developing rapidly are moving away from the cathode ray tube method, which is difficult to transport, handle and occupy a lot of work space due to the large volume of the existing monitors. In general, PCs are becoming smaller and more versatile, including multitasking support. In particular, looking at the characteristics of the LCD monitor 100 by adopting a panel method, the volume is significantly reduced compared to the cathode ray tube monitor for the desktop.

It is an object of the present invention to provide one or more screens as necessary in view of the conventional problems as described above.

However, in the case of a conventional monitor such as this, even though the computer supports multitasking, one monitor is purchased in order to view more information or a task that requires multiple screens, even though the computer is configured as one monitor. There was a hassle to put the monitor in order. This also takes up a lot of work space and free space and makes transportation and handling difficult, resulting in economic inefficiencies. Accordingly, an object of the present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, the multi-tasking part (320) monitor 320 that can be folded while the user can optionally replace the desired size as needed to have one or more monitors ) In providing.

1 is a perspective view of a conventional LCD monitor

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the entire separation of the LCD monitor according to the present invention

3 is a perspective view of one representative of each size of the LCD module

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 2.

5 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating an enlarged coupling protrusion of FIG. 3;

6 is a side view showing a first embodiment of the use of the LCD monitor according to the present invention;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the whole separation of the monitor using the adapter

7A is a perspective view of the adapter

8 is a side view showing a second embodiment using a adapter;

The present invention is a display device driven by a predetermined signal transmitted from the computer body and coupled to the main monitor (310) acting as a support frame and pivotable with respect to the monitor to achieve the above object In the sub-monitor including a (320) section, the monitor has a port to the first connection terminal 720 on one side and the LCD module 320, the coupling pin 710 is formed, and the first The second connection terminal 721 is provided in a region corresponding to the first connection terminal 720 and a plurality of grooves 713 are coupled to the coupling pin 710.

Preferably, the LCD module detachment unit 500 further includes locking / locking release means for locking and unlocking the LCD module.

Here, the locking / locking release means is entered through the through hole 712 formed in the side wall of the recess 713 and the locking protrusion 711 for locking / unlocking the coupling pin 710 and the locking protrusion 711 are locked. It characterized in that it comprises an elastic member 740 for generating a restoring force in the locking projection 711 so that the locking projection 711 is restored when the lock is released.

In addition, the cross-sectional shape of the groove 713 is the same regardless of the size of the LCD module, the coupling pins 710 formed in each LCD module is characterized in that the same as the cross-sectional shape of the groove 713.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings the configuration and operation of the folding monitor that can be attached and detached and replace the monitor of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view of a conventional LCD monitor

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the entire separation of the LCD monitor according to the present invention

3 is a perspective view of one representative of each size of the LCD module

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 2.

5 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating an enlarged coupling protrusion of FIG. 3;

6 is a side view showing a first embodiment of the use of the LCD monitor according to the present invention;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the whole separation of the monitor using the adapter

7A is a perspective view of the adapter

8 is a side view showing a second embodiment using a adapter;

As described above, referring to the accompanying drawings, the monitor according to the present invention includes an LCD module and an LCD module detachable part, and the LCD module detachable part is coupled by the main body and the hinge 600. To explain this in more detail, a hinge 600 hole is formed at one end of the LCD module detachable part, and a hinge 600 piece is formed in the main body to be coupled with the hinge 600 hole. The monitor is pivoted at a predetermined angle to the main monitor 310, and the monitor is rotated to a position that is easy for the user to see when in use.

Here, a rectangular first connection terminal 720 protrudes from the center portion of the bottom surface of the LCD module for port connection with the secondary monitor 320, and is located on the left and right sides of the first connection terminal 720. A coupling pin 710 is formed to be spaced apart from the first connection terminal 720 by a predetermined distance. Here, the first connection terminal 720 has the same size as the same number of pin insertion holes 730 in the same position irrespective of the size of the LCD module as shown in Figure 3 and the coupling pins 710 It is also unified regardless of LCD size. Thus, by unifying the coupling pins 710, another LCD module can be easily mounted on the LCD module detachable part, and economical effects can also be obtained. In addition, a through hole 712 having a predetermined diameter is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the coupling pin 710 as shown in FIG. 5.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, a second connection terminal 721 is formed at a position corresponding to the first connection terminal 720 to be connected to the first connection terminal 720 formed on the LCD module. have. The left and right sides of the second connection terminal 721 are formed with recesses at regular intervals, and the recesses may be matched with the coupling pins 710 formed in each LCD module.

In detail, the recesses have a depth equal to the length of the coupling pin 710, and all the sidewalls of the recesses are formed with through holes 712 in the same direction. 712 is provided with a locking member for locking or releasing the LCD module in a state in which the defect pin is coupled.

The locking member is composed of a rod installed to protrude outward from the LCD module across the inside of the LCD module and a locking protrusion 711 extending at right angles from the rod and then bent to engage with the through holes 712 of the recesses. After the user presses the protruding portion of the rod 750 to the detachable part of the LCD module, unlocks any one of the LCD modules of each size to be detachable, and replaces it, and then the rod 750 is restored again. One end of the elastic member 740 is installed at one end of the rod 750 so that the coupling pin 710 is locked against the recess, and the other end of the elastic member 740 is attached to the wall surface of the LCD module. Preferably the elastic member 740 is a spring.

An embodiment of this monitor unit in which the folding unit monitor 320 having the monitor replacement device configured as described above is supported will be described below.

As an example, a description will be given of a main monitor type equipped with an LCD module of the type shown in FIG.

First, in order to separate the LCD module of FIG. 3 from the LCD module detachable part, a force is applied to the rod 700 protruding from the LCD module detachable part so that a predetermined displacement occurs in the rod 750.

At this time, the rod 750 is pushed toward the detachable portion of the LCD module is inserted into the through-hole 712 of the coupling pin 710 is coupled to the recesses to lock the engaging projection 711 that was restraining the coupling pin 710 to the coupling pin ( 710).

As such, when the locking protrusion 711 is removed from the coupling pin 710, the coupling pin 710 becomes detachable from the recess, and thus, the user removes the LCD module from the LCD module detachable part by applying a force to the main body on which the LCD module is mounted. Let's do it.

Subsequently, the user pushes the coupling pin 710 to the bottom of the LCD module detachable part based on one wall of the LCD module detachable part, and at the same time, the first connection terminal 720 formed on the LCD module of this size. And the second connection terminal 721 formed on the LCD module detachable portion.

Thereafter, when the force applied to the rod 750 of the detachable LCD module is removed, the rod 750 is restored by the elastic member 740 while the locking protrusion 711 of the rod 750 is formed on the recessed wall of the detachable LCD module. The gum is pushed through the through hole 712 and is inserted into the through hole 712 formed in the coupling pin 710.

When the LCD module of this size is combined with the LCD module detachable part, the signal from the main body of the computer is received by the first connection terminal 720 and the second connection terminal 721 through the port of the main monitor. Display the screen.

If both of the baby monitors are larger than half the size of the main monitor screen, and it is not possible to fold the two monitors together, the adapter 800 can be inserted into and detached from one monitor, as shown in Figure 7. Can be. As shown in FIG. 7A, the adapter includes a protruding rod 800a, a coupling pin 810a, a first connection terminal 820a, a second connection terminal 821a, and a recess 811a. An embodiment using such an adapter can be seen in FIG. As seen above, the sub monitor 320 has the same function regardless of each size. According to the needs of the user, the sub monitor 320 may be used in one or a plurality of numbers, and may be used in a small size or a large size. In addition, the adapter 800 may solve this problem when it is difficult to fold both monitors attached to both sides of the main monitor depending on the situation.

As described above, the present invention forms a connection terminal for an LCD module for a port on a portion of the sub monitor 320, and a coupling pin for coupling and supporting the LCD module to the main monitor 310 ( While forming the 710, the LCD module can be coupled to the other connection terminal and the coupling pin 710 to the detachable LCD module 500 detachable. In addition, by allowing the LCD module detachable part 500 to accommodate various different types of LCD module 320, it is possible to have compatibility as necessary to provide a monitor of the screen necessary for the operation effectively supports multitasking.

Claims (2)

In the monitor, the main monitor 310, the sub monitor 320 attached to and detached from the side of the main monitor, the sub monitor 320, and the sub monitor can rotate to the main monitor. In the monitor unit, the sub-monitor 320 is screened together with the main monitor 310 while having the hinge 600 shaft that the sub-monitor 320 contacts to rotate. Monitor characterized in that to provide. The baby monitor (320) coupled to the main monitor (310) is made of an LCD thin-film monitor, which has a variety of shapes and sizes and is more extensive using an adapter (800) as needed. The user can use it to replace the removable monitor unit that can be moved around the hinge (600) axis.