KR20020065108A - A display panel and a display device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A display device using a display panel is provided to couple a rectangular display with one side of bodies of a computer, a monitor, or a TV set with an angle controllable function, thereby supplying an optimum visual angle to a user. CONSTITUTION: A display(4) has a rectangular display panel(6), to supply an optimum visual angle. A computer body(2) is formed in a polygon shape or a circular shape. The display is formed on one side of the computer body. A case(8) formed as one body with the computer body cases the display panel. An opening(10) is formed on the case, and restricts an external frame of the display panel. An angle of the display panel is variously changed in the opening after being installed.

Description

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The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, a rectangular display unit is integrally or angle-adjustable with one side of a main body such as a computer, a monitor, a television receiver, or the like to enable an optimal viewing angle ( The present invention relates to a display apparatus that can provide a plurality of functions, and more particularly, to cope with multi-screen output and multimedia implementation more actively.

In general, the display apparatus is provided with a display unit for realizing a display signal output by a predetermined input signal on the screen so that the user can visually recognize.

The display unit includes a display panel, which is formed of a flat panel display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and has a length of approximately 4: 3 in length and width.

As a representative display device, a computer, a monitor, a television receiver, and the like are widely used.

However, since the display unit, that is, the display panel provided in the display device is formed in a ratio of about 4: 3 in length and width, the structure actively supports a wider visual interface when implementing multi-screen output and various multimedia. There is a problem that cannot be supported.

In addition, as the display panel is gradually enlarged to implement the multi-screen output and the multimedia, the user repeatedly checks the contents output through the flat display surface at a work position having a certain visibility to achieve an optimal viewing angle. Because the position of the upper body or neck should be moved up, down, left, and right, not only causes pain in the body joint system by the repeatedly performed operation, but also increases the fatigue, thereby reducing work efficiency.

The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above,

An object of the present invention is to provide a display device that can provide a wide range of visual interfaces and optimal viewing angles, and in particular, can actively cope with multimedia implementation and multi-screen output.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a display panel that can ensure an optimal viewing angle.

In order to realize the object of the present invention as described above,

A conventional display device comprising a main body and a display unit provided on the main body to implement a display signal on a screen, comprising: means for defining a display angle of the display unit; Provided is a display apparatus having a display panel formed in a rectangular shape to provide a viewing angle.

In addition, in order to realize the object of the present invention,

A display panel comprising a conventional flat panel display device, wherein the display panel has a rectangular shape and a display surface is formed into a curved surface by a predetermined curvature radius.

1 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

3 is a side view of FIG. 2;

4A is a plan view of a display panel according to the present invention;

4B is another embodiment of FIG. 4A.

5 is an exploded perspective view of the angle adjusting means according to the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of FIG.

7 is another embodiment of a display device according to the present invention.

8 is yet another embodiment of a display device according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

1, 2, and 3 illustrate an example in which the present invention is applied to a computer.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a conventional display device comprising a computer main body 2 and a display unit 4 provided integrally with the computer main body 2 to implement a display signal on a screen. And a means for defining a display angle of the display unit 4, wherein the display unit 4 is provided with a display panel 6 formed in a rectangular shape to provide a multi-screen output and an optimal viewing angle. .

The computer main body 2 may be formed in a polygonal shape or a circular shape, and the inside of the computer main body 2 is provided with ordinary components (not shown) for driving a multimedia implementation and various software, and a front side DVD for a multimedia implementation. The ROM C and the speaker S may be further provided.

The display unit 4 is integrally formed on one side of the computer main body 2, and integrally formed with the computer main body 2 to serve as a casing of the display panel 6. Openings 10 that define the outer edge of the display panel 6 are respectively formed.

The opening 10 is preferably formed to have a size that can accommodate the conversion to various angles after the display panel 6 is installed.

In addition, the display panel 6 may be a flat panel display such as a conventional plasma display panel (PDP) or TFT-LCD (THIN FILM TRANSISTOR-LIQUIDCRYSTAL DISPLAY) or ELD (ELECTRO LUMINESCENT DISPLAY). The device can be used.

The PDP, TFT-LCD, ELD, etc. are lighter than the CRT and at the same time reduce the volume of the CRT by about 70%, which is more suitable for the purpose of the present invention.

Although the display panel 6 according to the present invention has been described as being applied to PDP, TFT-LCD, and ELD, the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the panel satisfying the object of the present invention may be variously applied. Do.

The display panel 6 proposed by the present invention maintains a predetermined posture on the case 8 on one side of the computer main body 2, and the lower side of the display panel 6 so that an optimal viewing angle can be provided to the user. It is preferable that the upper end portion is inclined to form a rear inclination angle A to the rear with respect to the front end portion (see FIG. 3).

In addition, the display panel 6 has a display surface D and a rear surface portion D1 having a second point P2 and a third point P3 of both front end portions from a central point first point P1 of the display surface D. ) And the display surface (D) and the rear portion (D1) are maintained on both sides of the display surface (D) while maintaining the side inclination angle (B). It is formed into a curved surface by a predetermined radius of curvature R crossing the second point P2 and the third point P3 and the first point P1 of the distal end portion (see Fig. 4A).

Preferably, the radius of curvature R of the display panel 6 is formed to be approximately 1500 mm to 4600 mm. If the radius of curvature R is smaller than 1500 mm, the image may be distorted when the display becomes larger. This goes bad.

The display surface D of the display panel 6 has a rectangular shape, that is, a shape in which the length in the horizontal direction is maintained at 1.3 times or more than the length in the vertical direction, which is on the screen to support the optimal multi-screen output. By allowing the display area of the software to be output to be arranged at least two or more in the longitudinal direction based on the normal A4 size standard, the user can perform the multi-screen output while securing the best copper wire.

The rear inclination angle (A) and the side inclination angle (B) are formed within a range of at least 4 ° to 15 °, thereby the display surface of the display panel 6 by the rear inclination angle (A) and the side inclination angle (B). (D) can provide the best viewing angle to the user.

In particular, PDP, TFT-LCD, ELD, etc. applied to the present invention have a constant viewing angle due to its characteristics, so that it does not deviate from about 15 ° to 30 ° to the left and right, thereby reducing eye fatigue and providing a clear image. This may be provided.

In addition, in the above description, the display panel 6 maintains the lateral inclination angle B, and the display surface D and the back portion D1 of the display surface D have the same curved surface due to the curvature radius R. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the display surface D of the display panel 6a is formed in a curved surface by the curvature radius R while maintaining the lateral inclination angle B, and the rear surface portion D2 is planar. You can also make.

In addition to the above, the shape and shape of the panel that satisfies the object of the present invention can be applied in various ways, and this also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

On the other hand, the display unit 4 is provided with an angle adjusting means, respectively, can be more optimal display according to the surrounding environment.

The angle adjusting means is provided with means for adjusting the rear tilt angle (A) and the side tilt angle (B).

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a housing cover 12 provided on the rear portion of the display panel 6, a ball member 14 provided on one side of the center of the housing cover 12, and the ball A pocket portion 16 is provided correspondingly to the inner space of the case 8 so that the member 14 can be fixed or slidable.

In FIG. 5, all signal electrode lines connected to the display panel 6 are omitted.

The housing cover 12 is sensitive to temperature changes and external shocks and protects the terminal portion and electrical wiring (not shown) of the display panel 6 having a precise structure, and is coupled to the ball member 14. It is made of a conventional synthetic resin or metal material is shown coupled to one side of the rear portion of the display panel (6).

The ball member 14 may be directly fixed to the display panel 6 using an adhesive or the like.

The ball member 14 may be coupled to the housing cover 12 through the flange portion 18 having a circular or polygonal shape, or may be directly coupled to the display panel 6.

The pocket portion 16 is formed integrally with one side of the holder 22 having a groove 22 corresponding to the ball member 14 and one side of the holder 22 to the inner side of the case 8. And a flange portion 24 for engaging.

In addition, the holder 22 preferably has at least one slot groove 26 formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof so as to be smoothly rotated and supported by being bonded by a predetermined elasticity after the ball member 14 is coupled.

In the above description, the ball member 14 is coupled to the housing cover 12 of the display panel 6, and the pocket 16 corresponding thereto is coupled to one side of the case 8. It is not limited to this.

For example, the ball member 14 may be coupled to one inner side of the case 8, and the pocket part 16 corresponding thereto may be coupled to one side of the housing cover 12. The structure and arrangement of the angle adjusting means that satisfies the purpose can be applied to all.

Accordingly, the display panel 6 may provide an optimal viewing angle that is variously required by the user's body or working posture by the angle adjusting means.

The display unit 4 according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the monitor main body 2a may be integrally or angularly adjusted, and as shown in FIG. 8, the television receiver main body 2b may be integrally or angularly adjustable to the user. It can provide the viewing angle for optimum.

In addition, in addition to the display device for the purpose of outputting the display signal to be implemented on the screen can be implemented by applying all, it is natural that this also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the display apparatus according to the present invention can minimize the visual fatigue by recognizing the display signal implemented on the screen in a state where the user has an optimal viewing angle, and in particular, realizes multi-screen output and multimedia. Will be able to respond more aggressively.

Claims (12)

A conventional display panel comprising a flat panel display element, wherein the display panel is formed into a curved surface by a predetermined radius of curvature that crosses the second point and the third point of both front end portions from the first point of the center of the display surface of the panel. Display panel. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the panel comprises at least one of a plasma display panel (PDP), a thin film transformer-liquid crystal display, and an electroluminescent display. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the length of the panel is maintained to be 1.3 times or more than the length of the length. The display panel of claim 1, wherein a radius of curvature of the display panel is maintained at about 1500 mm to 4600 mm. A conventional display device comprising a main body and a display unit provided integrally with the main body to implement a display signal on a screen, comprising: means for defining a display angle of the display unit; And a display panel formed in a rectangular shape to provide an optimal viewing angle. The display apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display unit is installed at a rear inclination angle in which an upper end portion is inclined to the rear side with respect to a lower front end portion so as to provide a best viewing angle to a user. The display apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display unit is formed to form a side inclination angle that crosses the second point and the third point of both front end portions from the first point of the display surface center of the panel, respectively. The display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the display unit has a display panel, and the display panel has a means for independently changing posture. The display apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the means for varying the posture includes a case, a ball member provided on one side of the display panel accommodated in the case, and a pocket portion in which the ball member is rotatably installed. . The display apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display unit maintains a side inclination angle of 4 ° to 15 °. The display apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display unit maintains a rear inclination angle of 4 ° to 15 °. The display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the display unit is provided on one side of any one of a computer, a monitor and a television receiver.