KR20180046711A - Display Appratus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display apparatus having a connection structure capable of fine arrangement adjustment of a plurality of display modules. According to the present invention, the display apparatus comprises: a display panel; a support frame which is arranged on a rear side of the display panel, and supports the display panel; a connection unit which is arranged on a lateral end of a first direction of the support frame, and protrudes in the first direction; an accommodation unit which is arranged on a lateral end of a second direction opposite to the first direction of the support frame, and forms an accommodation hole dented in the first direction; and an adjustment unit which can move in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, and is inserted into a lateral side of the accommodation hole. When assuming that the connection unit is inserted into the accommodation hole, the connection unit moves in the first direction if the adjustment unit moves in the third direction while the adjustment unit comes in contact with the connection unit.

Description

Display Appratus < RTI ID = 0.0 >

The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device having a connection structure capable of fine adjustment of a plurality of display modules.

There are various types of display panels that implement images. For example, various display panels such as a liquid crystal display panel, a lighit emitting diode display panel, a plasma display panel, an organic light emitting diode display panel, .

In the prior art, there is a technique of connecting a plurality of display panels in order to output an image larger than an image output by one display module. In this case, the arrangement among the plurality of display panels must be accurately set, so that the plurality of display panels can accurately output the entire image together.

In the display panel of the related art, there may be a portion (non-image portion) in which no image is output at the edge portion, but a display panel such as the LED display panel may have no non-image portion.

In the case of the display panel having no non-image portion, fine adjustment of the spacing between the plurality of display modules is more important. For example, depending on the spacing between the plurality of LED display modules, a line with a visually low luminance is seen when the distance between adjacent LEDs is relatively far away, and when the distance between adjacent LEDs is relatively close, High line is shown.

A first object of the present invention is to provide a structure for conveniently adjusting fine intervals between a plurality of display modules.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of adjusting a fine interval between a plurality of display modules while fixing a plurality of display modules.

The prior art has a problem that it is very difficult to adjust the interval for each point when the spacing between the LEDs is different for each point on the line where the two display modules are connected to each other. The third challenge is to solve this problem.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of tightening and fine-tuning each other only with a plurality of display modules without a separate independent fastening member.

A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a structure that can provide a protruding structure (connection portion) capable of connecting two display modules with each other, and can be varied so as not to protrude in a state in which connection is unnecessary.

In order to solve the above problems, a display device according to the present invention includes a display panel, and a support frame disposed on a rear side of the display panel and supporting the display panel. The display device may further include a connecting portion disposed at a side of the support frame in a first direction and projecting in the first direction and a receiving portion disposed at a side of the support frame in a second direction opposite to the first direction . The receiving portion forms a receiving hole which is recessed in the first direction. The display device includes an adjusting unit that is movable along a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and is insertable laterally of the receiving hole. When the connecting portion is inserted into the receiving hole, the connecting portion moves along the first direction when the adjusting portion moves along the third direction while being in contact with the connecting portion.

The connection portions may be disposed in plural along the side ends of the support frame in the first direction. The receiving portion may be disposed at a plurality of positions corresponding to the plurality of connection portions along the side ends of the support frame in the second direction.

The adjustment unit may include an inclined surface that faces the insertion direction of the adjustment unit and the direction between the first direction.

The connecting portion may form an inclined surface contacting the inclined surface of the adjusting portion, assuming that the connecting portion is inserted into the receiving hole.

The adjustment portion may include a contact portion forming a tapered portion toward the end of the insertion direction. The connection portion may form an inclined surface that slides on the contact portion in accordance with the movement of the contact portion in the third direction when the connection portion is inserted into the accommodation hole.

The connection portion includes an adjustment corresponding portion that contacts the contact portion. The adjustment corresponding portion may form a sloped surface formed so that the surface of the connection portion is further recessed toward the second direction and an inclined surface formed so that the surface of the connection portion is further recessed toward the first direction.

And a guide unit that allows the connection unit to move along the first and second directions.

And a latching portion disposed perpendicularly to the first direction. The latching portion can contact the connecting portion. The latching portion can fix the connection portion at a specific position.

The connecting portion extends in the first and second directions to form a main groove for guiding relative movement of the engaging portion with respect to the connecting portion.

The connection portion forms a first latching groove into which the latching portion is inserted so that the connection portion can be fixed at a first position protruded in the first direction. The connection portion forms a second latching groove into which the latching portion is inserted so that the connection portion can be fixed at a second position that is less projected in the first direction than the first position.

The latching portion may include a latching body supported by the guide portion, a latching end portion contacting the connecting portion, and an elastic portion disposed between the latching body and the latching end portion and elastically supporting the latching end portion.

In order to solve the above problems, a display device according to the present invention includes a display panel, a support frame disposed in the -Z-axis direction of the display panel and supporting the display panel on an X-axis, a Y- An X-axis connecting portion disposed at a side end in the + X-axis direction of the support frame and projecting in the + X-axis direction, a Y-axis connecting portion disposed at a side end in the + Y- An X-axis accommodating portion disposed at a side of the frame in the -X-axis direction and forming an X-axis accommodating hole recessed in the + X-axis direction; And a Y-axis accommodating portion for forming a Y-axis accommodating hole to be recessed. The display device may further include an X-axis adjusting unit that is movable along a first vertical direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and is insertable laterally of the X-axis containing hole, and a second vertical direction that is perpendicular to the Y- And a Y-axis adjusting unit that is movable and is insertable laterally of the Y-axis accommodating hole. When the X-axis connecting portion is inserted in the X-axis receiving hole, the X-axis adjusting portion moves along the first vertical direction while being in contact with the X-axis connecting portion, the X- Respectively. Axis connecting portion is inserted into the Y-axis accommodating hole, the Y-axis adjusting portion moves along the second vertical direction while contacting the Y-axis connecting portion, the Y-axis connecting portion moves along the Y- Respectively.

In order to solve the above problems, a display device according to the present invention includes a display panel and two display modules disposed on a rear side of the display panel and having a support frame for supporting the display panel. One of the two display modules includes a connection portion disposed on a side of the support frame in the first direction and protruding in the first direction. And the other of the two display modules includes a receiving portion disposed at a side end in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the support frame. The receiving portion forms a receiving hole into which the connecting portion can be inserted. . The other of the two display modules includes an adjusting unit movably disposed along a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. The adjustment portion is provided to be insertable laterally of the receiving hole. The connecting portion and the receiving portion are provided so that when the connecting portion is inserted in the receiving hole and the adjusting portion moves along the third direction while being in contact with the connecting portion, the connecting portion moves along the first direction.

According to the present invention, there is provided an effect that a plurality of display modules can be easily and finely spaced while being fastened to each other with the connecting portion and the receiving portion structure.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of receiving portions are disposed along a plurality of connecting portions and other receiving ends along one side of the supporting frame, so that when the intervals are different for each point on the boundary between one display module and another display module , It is possible to easily adjust them at even intervals.

In addition, the present invention eliminates the need for a separate separate fastening member in addition to the display module, eliminates the risk of losing the fastening member, and eliminates the need to separately manage the fastening members.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of preventing the apparently protruding structure from being seen when the connection part is not connected to the adjacent display module through the movable connection part structure.

Further, according to the present invention, the connection portion can be locked and fixed at a specific position through the above-mentioned latching structure, so that it is possible to finely adjust the plurality of display modules in a state where the plurality of display modules are arranged and fixed as a whole, The efficiency is increased.

1 is a perspective view showing a display device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an enlarged view of the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200. As shown in FIG.
2 is an elevational view showing the rear surface of the display device 1 of Fig.
3 is a sectional schematic view taken along line S1-S1 'of FIG.
4 is a rear elevational view showing a state in which a plurality of display modules 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d are coupled to each other. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion where the first fixing portion 100 and the second fixing portion 200 are coupled to each other.
5 is an enlarged perspective view of the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 of FIG.
6 to 8 are sectional views taken along line S2-S2 'of FIG. 6 is a view showing the moving direction of the connection part 130 according to the insertion movement of the adjustment part 240. As shown in FIG. 7 is a view showing the moving direction of the connection part 130 according to the drawing movement of the adjusting part 240. As shown in FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 are not coupled to each other. 6 and 7 show a state in which the engaging portion 150 is inserted into the first engaging groove 130b to fix the connecting portion 130. Figure 8 shows a state in which the engaging portion 150 is engaged with the second engaging groove 130c. So that the connection unit 130 is fixed.
9A and 9B are perspective views of the connection 130 of Figs. 9A is a perspective view of the connection portion 130 viewed from an angle at which the adjustment corresponding portion 137 is viewed and FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the connection portion 130 viewed from an angle at which the main groove 130a is viewed.
10 is an elevational view of the adjustment unit 240 of Figs.

Referring to FIG. 1, a spatial orthogonal coordinate system based on X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis orthogonal to each other will be described in order to explain the present invention. Each axis direction (X axis direction, Y axis direction, Z axis direction) means both directions in which each axis extends. The plus sign (+ X axis direction, + Y axis direction, + Z axis direction) in front of each axis means positive direction, which is one of both directions in which each axis extends. The (- X axis direction, -Y axis direction, -Z axis direction) in which each axis direction is preceded by a minus sign means a negative direction that is one of the two directions in which each axis extends. It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specifically disclosed embodiments and that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

The 'front' and the " rear ", which are referred to hereinafter, define the direction in which the image outputting surface of the display panel 10 is viewed forward. That is, the + Z axis direction is defined as forward, and the -Z axis direction is defined as rearward. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The term "first, second, third, etc." in front of the terms mentioned below is intended to avoid confusion with the designation, and is not related to the order, importance, . For example, a display device 1 including only a second component without a first component is also feasible.

The 'first direction' means any one of the + X axis direction and the + Y axis direction of FIG. When the first direction is the + X axis direction, the 'second direction' means the -X axis direction, and when the first direction is the -X axis direction, the 'second direction' means the -Y axis direction. The 'first and second directions' mean both directions in which the first direction and the second direction extend.

The 'third direction' means a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The third direction is any one of a number of directions perpendicular to the first and second directions. Specifically, the third direction may be the Y-axis direction or the Z-axis direction, but it may be any specific direction between the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

The 'fourth direction' means a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. And the fourth direction is any one of a number of directions perpendicular to the first and second directions. Specifically, the fourth direction may be a Y-axis direction or a Z-axis direction, but it may be any specific direction between the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. The fourth direction may be the same as or different from the third direction.

The smallest unit of the display device 1 according to the present embodiment that can constitute the finished product can be referred to as the display module 1. [ The display device 1 may comprise at least one display module 1. The display device 1 shown in Fig. 1 is one display module 1. Fig.

The display device 1 according to the present embodiment can include a plurality of display modules 1a, 1b, 1c, .... The display device 1 shown in Fig. 4 is a plurality of display modules 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d coupled to each other. Among the two display modules adjacent to each other, the display module 1 to be described can be referred to as a 'module' and the other one as a 'neighboring module'.

The display module 1 according to the present embodiment has the first fixing portion 100 and the second fixing portion 200 disposed on both sides in the X axis direction and the first fixing portion 100 and the second fixing portion 200 on both ends in the Y axis direction, However, the display module 1 is provided with the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 100 only on both sides in the X-axis direction, The first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 may be disposed only on both sides in the Y axis direction.

The display module 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of first fixing portions 100a and 100b disposed on one side of a support frame 30 and spaced apart from each other, However, the display module 1 has only one first fixing part 100 disposed on one side of the supporting frame 30 (refer to FIG. 1), and the fixing part 200a and 200b are spaced apart from each other It is also possible to arrange only one second fixing part 200 at the other side end of the support frame 30.

Hereinafter, when an explanation is required, the term " X axis " or " Y axis " The 'X-axis component' refers to a component disposed at one of both ends in the X-axis direction of the support frame 30, and the 'Y-axis component' ≪ / RTI >

1 to 3, a display module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display panel 10 for displaying an image. The display panel 10 outputs an image forward. For example, the display panel 10 may be an LED display panel. As another example, the display panel 10 may be a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. As another example, the display panel 10 may be any one of a plasma display panel (PDP), a field emission display (FED) panel, and an organic light emitting display (OLED) . Hereinafter, it is described that the display panel 10 is an LED display panel, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The LED display panel 10 may include a plurality of LEDs arranged at regular intervals along the X axis and the Y axis. A plurality of LEDs irradiate light forward. The LED display panel 10 may include a circuit board on which the plurality of LEDs are disposed. The circuit board of the LED display panel 10 has a thickness in the front-rear direction.

The display module 1 includes a support frame 30 disposed on the rear side of the display panel 10. The support frame 30 is disposed in the -Z-axis direction of the display panel 10. [ The support frame (30) supports the display panel (10). The display panel 10 may be coupled to the support frame 30 by an attachment member (adhesive material) or a fastening member (screw or the like). The support frame 30 can absorb and release the heat of the display panel 10. [

The display module 1 includes a control unit 40 for controlling the output of an image. The control unit 40 is supported by the support frame 30. The control unit 40 is disposed on the rear side of the support frame 30. The control unit 40 may be fixed to the support frame 30. The control unit 40 can include a speaker (not shown) and can control the sound signal. The control unit 40 can control the application of power to the display panel 10 or the speaker. The control unit 40 may include an input unit (not shown) through which the user can operate the display device. The control unit 40 may include a PCB provided for implementing the function. The control unit 40 may include a connection terminal to which various lines are connected.

The display module 1 includes a rear case 50 forming at least a part of the rear side of the display device. The rear case 50 can be fixed to the main frame 30. The rear case 50 covers the control portion 40 of the main frame 30. The control unit 40 is accommodated in the rear case 50.

The support frame 30 includes a panel support 31 for supporting the display panel 10. [ The panel supporting portion 31 may have a rectangular shape when viewed from the rear side. The panel supporting portion 31 may be in the form of a plate having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The panel supporting portion 31 forms an area corresponding to the display panel 10 and the display panel 10 can be coupled to the front face of the panel supporting portion 31.

The support frame 30 includes a rim portion 32 disposed along the rim of the support frame 30. The rim portion 32 may protrude rearward from the panel support portion 31 and extend along the rim. The rim portion 32 may have a rib shape. The rim portion 32 includes X-axis rim portions 32a and 32b disposed at both ends of the support frame 30 in the X-axis direction. The rim portion 32 includes Y-axis rim portions 32c and 32d disposed at both ends of the support frame 30 in the Y-axis direction.

The support frame 30 includes a heat radiating portion 33 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the panel supporting portion 31. The heat radiating portion 33 includes a plurality of radiating fins extending along the Y-axis direction. The plurality of radiating fins are disposed apart from each other along the X-axis direction.

The support frame 30 may include an auxiliary frame 37 for supporting the control unit 40 or the rear case 50. The auxiliary frame 37 is disposed on the rear side of the panel supporting portion 31. [ The auxiliary frame 37 can be fixed by a fastening member penetratingly connected to the fastening support structure from the rear side in a state in which the front surface is in contact with the fastening supporting structure projecting rearward from the panel supporting portion 31. [

The display module 1 includes a first fixing part 100 disposed at a side of the support frame 30 in the first direction. The display module 1 includes a second fixing part 200 disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the second direction.

The first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 are provided corresponding to each other. Specifically, when the two identical display modules 1a and 1b are coupled to each other, the first fixing portion 100 of the module 1a and the second fixing portion 200 of the adjacent module 1b are connected to each other Respectively. The first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 correspond to each other when the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 200 can be connected to each other.

The first fixing portions 100a and 100b may be disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the + X axis direction. The plurality of first fixing portions 100a and 100b may be disposed on the side of the + X axis direction and may be disposed apart from each other along the Y axis direction.

The first fixing portions 100c and 100d may be disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the + Y axis direction. The plurality of first fixing portions 100c and 100d may be disposed on the side of the + Y axis direction and may be disposed apart from each other along the X axis direction.

The second fixing portions 200a and 200b may be disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the -X-axis direction. The plurality of second fixing portions 200a and 200b may be disposed on the side of the -X-axis direction and may be disposed apart from each other along the X-axis direction.

The second fixing portions 200c and 200d may be disposed on the side ends of the support frame 30 in the -Y axis direction. The plurality of second fixing portions 200c and 200d may be disposed on the side of the -Y-axis direction and may be disposed apart from each other along the X-axis direction.

The plurality of first fixing portions 100a and 100b and the plurality of second fixing portions 200a and 200b are provided corresponding to each other. The plurality of first fixing portions 100c and 100d and the plurality of second fixing portions 200c and 200d are provided corresponding to each other.

Hereinafter, any one of the plurality of first fixing portions 100a, 100b, 100c, and 100d will be described with reference to the first fixing portion 100 and the corresponding second fixing portion 200, The government and the second fixed government.

The first fixing part 100 includes a connection part 130 disposed at a side of the support frame 30 in the first direction. The connection part 130 is protruded in the first direction. The first fixing part 100 includes a guide part 110 that allows the connection part 130 to move along the first and second directions. The connection part 130 includes a locking part 150 that allows the connection part 130 to be fixed at a specific position.

The second fixing part 200 of the module 1 includes a receiving part 210 for receiving the protruding end of the connecting part 130 of the adjacent module 1. The receiving portion 210 of the module 1 forms a receiving hole 210a into which the connecting portion 130 of the adjacent module 1 is inserted. The second fixing part 200 of the module 1 includes an adjusting part 240 moving along the third direction in a state of being in contact with the connecting part 130 of the adjacent module 1. The adjustment unit 240 allows the connection unit 130 to move along the first direction while being coupled to the accommodation unit 210. The connecting portion 130 of the adjacent module 1 is moved in either the first direction or the second direction by the adjusting portion 240 of the module 1 so that the distance between the module 1 and the adjacent module 1 Can be finely adjusted.

The connection part 130 of the module 1 is disposed on the side of the first direction and the accommodation hole 210a of the module 1 is disposed on the side of the second direction, 130 can not be inserted into the receiving hole 210a of the module 1. [ However, in order to explain the configuration of the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 of the module 1, the connecting part 130 of the module 1 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a. ≪ / RTI > The operating relationship between the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 in this assumption is such that the connecting part 130 of the adjacent module 1 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a of the module 1 Is the same as the operating relationship between the first fixing part 100 of the adjacent module 1 and the second fixing part 200 of the module 1 in the first embodiment. The reason for this assumption is that the present invention can be embodied as one display module 1, but it is made considering the situation that a plurality of display modules 1 having the same shape are arranged and connected to each other. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the connecting portion 130 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a.

5 to 9B, the connection portion 130 is disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the first direction. The connection portion 130 protrudes toward the first direction. The connection portions 130 may be disposed in plural along the side ends of the support frame 30 in the first direction. The plurality of connection portions 130 may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of connection portions 130 may be disposed parallel to each other.

The connection unit 130 is provided movably along the first and second directions. The connection part 130 is disposed relative to the guide part 110 so as to be relatively movable along the first and second directions. The connection part 130 is provided to be movable along the first and second directions while being inserted into the guide hole 110a. The connection part 130 is provided to be insertable into the receiving hole 210a of the adjacent module 1. [

The connection part 130 includes a connection body 133 extending along the first and second directions. The connection body 133 may have a cylindrical shape with the first and second directions as the central axes. At the end of the connection body 133 in the second direction, a head 135 to be described later is disposed. An insertion end portion 131, which will be described later, is disposed at the end of the connection body 133 in the first direction.

The connection part 130 includes an insertion end part 131 forming an end in a direction in which the connection part 130 is inserted. The insertion end 131 forms an end of the connection part 130 in the first direction. The insertion end portion 131 is the first portion inserted into the receiving hole 210a. The insertion end 131 includes a tapered portion along the first direction. The insertion end 131 forms a tapered shape.

The connection portion 130 includes a head portion 135 that forms an end opposite to the direction in which the connection portion 130 is inserted. The head portion 135 forms the end of the connection portion 130 in the second direction. The head portion 135 may prevent the connection portion 130 from being separated from the guide portion 110 in the first direction. The head 135 forms a thicker section than the connecting body 133. The head portion 135 forms a stepped portion in a direction away from the center axis of the connection body 133. [ The head portion 135 can be caught by the guide portion 110 without being inserted into the guide hole 110a.

The connection portion 130 includes an adjustment corresponding portion 137 which is in contact with the adjustment portion 240. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 may be formed in the connection body 133. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 may be formed by recessing the surface of the connection body 133 in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 may be formed by recessing the surface of the connecting body 133 along the third direction. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 may include an inclined surface. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 slides on the contact portion 241 of the adjustment portion 240 in accordance with the movement of the adjustment portion 240 so that the connection portion 130 moves. Details of this will be described later.

The connection part 130 forms a main groove 130a extending in the first and second directions. The main groove 130a may be formed by recessing the surface of the connection body 133. [ The main groove 130a may be formed by recessing the surface of the connection body 133 in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The main groove 130a may be formed by recessing the surface of the connection body 133 along the fourth direction. The main groove 130a guides the relative movement of the engaging portion 150 with respect to the connection portion 130. The engaging end portion 151 is inserted into the main groove 130a and can move relative to the main groove 130a along the extending direction of the main groove 130a. The engaging end 151 may be inserted into the main groove 130a to contact the connecting body 133. [ The engaging end 151 is inserted into the main groove 130a and can slide relative to the connecting body 133. [

The connection part 130 may form the latching grooves 130a and 130b into which the latching part 150 is inserted so that the connection part 130 can be fixed at a specific position. The specific position may include a first position in which the connection part 130 protrudes in the first direction. The specific position may include a second position, which is a position where the connection portion 130 is drawn in the second direction.

The connection part 130 forms a first engagement groove 130c into which the engagement part 150 is inserted so that the connection part 130 can be fixed at a first position protruded in the first direction. The connection part 130 forms a second latching groove 130b into which the latching part 150 is inserted so that the connection part 130 can be fixed at a second position that is less projected in the first direction than the first position. The engaging end 151 can be inserted into the first engaging groove 130c. The engaging end 151 can be inserted into the second engaging groove 130b.

The first engaging groove 130c is formed by recessing the surface of the connecting body 133 in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The first engaging groove 130c is formed by recessing the surface of the connecting body 133 along the fourth direction. The first latching groove 130c may be formed by being recessed in a circular shape. The first latching groove 130c may be formed in a hemispherical shape.

The second latching groove 130b is formed by recessing the surface of the coupling body 133 in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The second engagement groove 130b is formed by recessing the surface of the connection body 133 along the fourth direction. The second latching groove 130b may be formed by being recessed in a circular shape. The second latching groove 130b may be formed in a hemispherical shape.

The first engaging groove 130c and the second engaging groove 130b are disposed apart from each other along the first and second directions. The first latching groove 130c is disposed in the second direction relative to the second latching groove 130b.

The first latching groove 130c may be formed by recessing the surface of the connecting body 133 where the main groove 130a is formed. The first latching groove 130c is recessed further in the fourth direction than the main groove 130a.

The second latching groove 130b may be formed by recessing the surface of the connecting body 133 where the main groove 130a is formed. The second latching groove 130b is formed in the fourth direction more than the main groove 130a.

The guide portion 110 allows the connection portion 130 to move along the first and second directions. The guide portion 110 is fixed to the support frame 30. The guide portion 110 forms a guide hole 110a extending in the first and second directions. A portion of the connecting body 133 is inserted into the guide hole 110a. The connection part 130 is inserted into the guide hole 110a and is movable along the first and second directions. The guide portion 110 can provide a fixed end to which the head portion 135 can be hooked. The guide part 110 is provided to receive a load from the connection part 130. The guide portion 110 may protrude rearward from the rear surface of the panel support portion 31. [ The guide portion 110 is fixed to the panel supporting portion 31. The guide portion 110 may be disposed in the middle of the rim portion 32.

The engaging portion 150 is disposed on the guide portion 110. The latching portion 150 allows the connection portion 130 to be fixed to the specific position. The latching part 150 can fix the connection part 130 at the first position. The latching part 150 can fix the connection part 130 to the second position.

The engaging portion 150 is disposed perpendicular to the first direction. The latching part 150 may be extended in the fourth direction. The engaging portion 150 is disposed in contact with the connecting portion 130. The latching part 150 is provided to be movable relative to the connection part 130 along the main groove 130a. The latching part 150 is inserted into the first latching groove 130c so that the connection part 130 can be fixed. The engaging portion 150 is inserted into the second engaging groove 130b so that the connecting portion 130 can be fixed.

The guide part 110 forms a locking hole (not shown) extending from the outside to the inside of the guide hole 110a along the fourth direction, and the locking part 150 is inserted into the locking part hole. The engaging portion 150 is provided so as to be able to change its position in the fourth direction while being inserted into the engaging portion hole. For example, a screw groove is formed in the inner side surface of the locking hole, and a screw protruding in a shape engaging with the screw groove is formed on the outer side surface of the locking portion 150. When the engaging part 150 is positioned within the engaging part hole, the engaging part 150 is held in a fixed position with respect to the guide part 110. [

The latching part 150 includes a latching body 155 supported by the guide part 110. The engaging body 155 may be formed to extend in the fourth direction. The outer surface of the engaging body 155 is formed with a screw engaging with the thread groove of the guide groove. The engaging body 155 may be disposed through the guide portion 110. A space for accommodating the elastic part 153, which will be described later, is formed inside the engaging body 155. The space in which the elastic portion 153 of the latching body 155 is received may be formed long along the fourth direction. The engaging end 151 is disposed in a direction in which the connection part 130 of the space in which the elastic part 153 of the engaging body 155 is accommodated is viewed.

The latching portion 150 includes a latching end portion 151 disposed in the direction closest to the inside of the guide hole 110a. The engaging end 151 is formed at one end of the engaging body 155. The engaging end portion 151 is provided to be in contact with the connection portion 130. And one end of the engaging end portion 151 contacts the connecting portion 130. The engaging end portion 151 is in contact with the surface of the connecting body 133. The engaging end portion 151 can slide along the main groove 130a with respect to the connecting portion 130. [ The engaging end 151 can be inserted into the first engaging groove 130c. The engaging end 151 can be inserted into the second engaging groove 130b. The engaging end 151 may be formed in a ball shape. The engaging end portion 151 is movably supported by the elastic portion 153 along the fourth direction.

The engaging portion 150 includes an elastic portion 153 for elastically supporting the engaging end portion 151. [ The elastic portion 153 is disposed between the engaging body 155 and the engaging end portion 151. The elastic portion 153 is disposed inside the engaging body 155. One end of the elastic portion 153 is supported by the engagement body 155 and the other end of the elastic portion 153 is supported by the elastic portion 153 at the engagement end 151. [

The engaging end portion 151 is finely movable along the fourth direction in accordance with the degree of surface depression or the degree of protrusion of the connecting body 133 which the engaging end portion 151 makes contact with. When the engaging end portion 151 moves along the fourth direction, the elastic portion 153 is elastically deformed to apply an elastic force to the engaging end portion 151. [ The direction of the elastic force applied to the engaging end portion 151 is a direction toward the surface of the connecting body 133. The engaging end portion 151 can be inserted into the first engaging groove 130c by using the elastic force. In addition, by using the elastic force, the engaging end 151 can be inserted into the second engaging groove 130b.

The engaging portion 150 forms an operation portion 247 which is provided to manipulate the degree of insertion of the engaging portion 150 into the engaging portion hole. The operating portion 247 is formed at one end of the engaging body 155. The operating portion 247 is formed at a distal end of the engaging body 155 in the direction away from the connecting portion 130. The operating portion 247 may be an angled polygonal groove. The operating portion 247 is formed at the end of the engaging portion 150 opposite to the direction in which the engaging end portion 151 is disposed. The user can manipulate the contact strength with respect to the connecting portion of the engaging portion 150 by rotating the turning tool inserted into the operating portion 247 while being inserted into the operating portion 247. [

The accommodating portion 210 is disposed on the side of the support frame 30 in the second direction. The receiving portion 210 forms a receiving hole 210a which is recessed in the first direction. The accommodating portions 210 may be disposed in plural along the side ends in the second direction. The plurality of receiving portions 210 may be disposed apart from each other. The plurality of receiving portions 210 are disposed at positions corresponding to the plurality of connecting portions 130. The receiving portion 210 may protrude rearward from the rear surface of the panel supporting portion 31. The receiving portion 210 is fixed to the panel supporting portion 31. The receiving portion 210 may be disposed in the middle of the rim portion 32.

A part of the connection body 133 is provided to be insertable into the receiving hole 210a. The connecting portion 130 of the adjacent module 1 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a. The receiving hole 210a extends along the first and second directions. The connection portion 130 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a. The connection portions 130 and corresponding receiving holes 210a are arranged in a line along the first and second directions. Assuming that the connecting part 130 moves parallel to the second direction by a predetermined distance, the connecting part 130 may be inserted into the receiving hole 210a.

The adjustment unit 240 is provided movably along the third direction. The adjustment portion 240 is provided so as to be insertable laterally of the accommodation hole 210a. The receiving portion 210 forms an adjusting hole (not shown) extending from the outside to the inside of the receiving hole 210a along the third direction, and the receiving portion 210 is inserted into the adjusting hole. The adjustment unit 240 is provided so as to be able to change its position in the third direction while being inserted into the adjustment hole. For example, a screw groove is formed on the inner surface of the adjustment hole, and a screw 245a protruding from the screw groove is formed on the outer surface of the adjustment portion 240 (refer to FIG. 10). 240 are positioned inside the adjustment hole, the adjustment unit 240 maintains the fixed position with respect to the accommodation unit 210. [0051]

The adjusting unit 240 includes a adjusting body 245 supported by the receiving unit 210. The adjusting body 245 may be formed to extend in the third direction. A screw 245a is formed on the outer surface of the adjusting body 245 so as to engage with the screw groove of the adjusting groove. (Refer to FIG. 10) The adjusting body 155 may be disposed through the receiving portion 210 have.

The adjustment portion 240 includes a contact portion 241 disposed in the direction closest to the inside of the accommodation hole 210a. The contact portion 241 is formed at one end of the adjusting body 245. The contact portion 241 is provided to be in contact with the connection portion 130. One side of the contact portion 241 may be provided so as to be in contact with the connection portion 130. The contact portion 241 may be provided so as to contact the adjustment corresponding portion 137. [

It is possible to determine whether or not the contact portion 241 and the adjustment corresponding portion 137 are in contact with each other according to the extent to which the adjustment portion 240 is inserted along the adjustment portion hole. Depending on the extent to which the adjustment portion 240 is inserted along the adjustment hole, the portion of the contact portion 241 contacting the adjustment corresponding portion 137 can be changed (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

And contacts the surface of the connecting body 133. The adjusting end portion 151 can slide along the main groove 130a with respect to the connecting portion 130. [ The adjusting end 151 can be inserted into the first adjusting groove 130c. The adjusting end 151 can be inserted into the second adjusting groove 130b. The adjusting end 151 may be formed in a ball shape. The adjusting end portion 151 is movably supported by the elastic portion 153 along the fourth direction.

The contact portion 241 may include an inclined surface (an inclined surface facing the inclined surface 137a) that faces the insertion direction of the adjustment portion 240 and the direction between the first direction. The contact portion 241 may include an inclined surface (an inclined surface facing the inclined surface 137b) that faces the direction between the insertion direction of the adjustment portion 240 and the second direction.

When the adjusting portion 240 includes the screw 245a, the contact portion 241 can form a tapered portion toward the end of the insertion direction. In this case, even if the adjustment unit 240 is inserted while being rotated, the contact unit 241 is moved in the direction in which the i adjustment unit 240 is inserted and the first direction in the state where the adjustment unit 240 is fixed to the accommodation unit 210 (An inclined surface facing the inclined surface 137a) and a inclined surface (an inclined surface facing the inclined surface 137b) looking in the direction between the insertion direction of the adjustment portion 240 and the second direction. The inclination angle of the inclined surface of the contact portion may be 45 degrees with respect to the first and second directions.

The adjustment unit 240 includes an operation unit 247 that is capable of manipulating the degree of insertion of the adjustment unit 240 into the adjustment hole. The operating portion 247 is formed at one end of the adjusting body 245. [ The operating portion 247 is formed at the end of the adjusting body 245 in the direction away from the connecting portion 130. The operation portion 247 can form an angled polygonal groove. The operating portion 247 is formed at the end of the adjusting portion 240 opposite to the direction in which the contact portion 241 is disposed. The user rotates the adjusting unit 240 along the third direction by rotating the turning tool inserted into the operating unit 247 while being inserted into the operating unit 247. As a result, It is possible to move along two directions.

6 and 7, the mutual operation mechanism of the connection part 130 and the adjustment part 240 will be described in detail as follows.

When the adjustment unit 240 moves along the third direction while being in contact with the connection unit 130, the connection unit 130 moves along the first direction, assuming that the connection unit 130 is inserted into the accommodation hole 210a. do. When the contact portion 241 moves along the third direction while contacting the adjustment corresponding portion 137, the connection portion 130 is provided to move along the first direction. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 includes an inclined surface 137a formed so that the surface of the connection body 133 is further recessed toward the second direction. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 includes an inclined surface 137b formed so that the surface of the connection body 133 is further recessed toward the first direction. The contact portion 241 includes an inclined surface contacting one of the inclined surface 137a and the inclined surface 137b. When the adjustment unit 240 moves along the third direction with the contact unit 241 in contact with either the slope 137a or the slope 137b, the contact unit 241 contacts the slope 137a and the slope 137b Or the like. The adjustment corresponding portion 137 forms an inclined surface that slides relative to the contact portion 241 in accordance with the movement of the contact portion 241 in the third direction, assuming that the connection portion 130 is inserted into the accommodation hole 210a.

The adjustment unit 240 includes an inclined surface inclined at an angle corresponding to the inclined surface 137a and an inclined surface inclined at an angle corresponding to the inclined surface 137b with respect to the central axis of the adjustment hole. The connecting portion 130 forms inclined surfaces 137a and 137b contacting the inclined surface of the contact portion 241, assuming that the connecting portion 130 is inserted into the receiving hole 210a.

6 and 7 illustrate the fine movement of the adjusting unit 240 and the connecting unit 130 in an exaggerated manner. It is also possible to adjust the magnitude of the force in the first direction applied to the adjustment corresponding portion 137 of the connection portion 130 as the adjustment portion 240 moves finely along the third direction. In order to adjust the fine gap between the adjusting unit 240 and the connecting unit 130, it is preferable that the adjusting unit 240 moves in a state where the contact unit 241 and the slope 137a are in contact with each other.

6, when the adjustment unit 240 moves in the arrow direction A1 along the third direction, the inclined surface of the contact portion 241 and the inclined surface 137a of the adjustment corresponding portion 137 slide with each other, Direction along arrow B1.

7, when the adjusting unit 240 moves in the direction of the arrow A2 along the third direction, the inclined surface of the contact portion 241 and the inclined surface 137a of the adjustment corresponding portion 137 slide with each other, Direction along arrow B2.

6 to 8, the mutual operation mechanism of the connection part 130 and the engagement part 150 will be described in detail as follows.

6 and 7, the connection portion 130 is disposed at the first position. At this time, the engaging end portion 151 of the engaging portion 150 is inserted into the first engaging groove 130c. In this case, even if the connection part 130 is not inserted into the receiving hole 210a, the connection part 130 can not move freely in the first and second directions along the guide hole 110a. Since the contact surface between the engaging end 151 and the first engaging groove 130c forms a curved surface, the engaging end 151 can escape from the first engaging groove 130c when a force greater than a predetermined value is applied in the second direction. In this case, the engaging end portion 151 moves relative to the connection portion 130 along the main groove 130a.

In Fig. 8, the connection portion 130 is disposed at the second position. At this time, the engaging end portion 151 of the engaging portion 150 is inserted into the second engaging groove 130b. In this case, even if the connection part 130 is not inserted into the receiving hole 210a, the connection part 130 can not move freely in the first and second directions along the guide hole 110a. Since the contact surface between the engaging end 151 and the second engaging groove 130b forms a curved surface, the engaging end 151 can escape from the second engaging groove 130b when a force greater than a predetermined value is applied in the first direction. In this case, the engaging end portion 151 moves relative to the connection portion 130 along the main groove 130a.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a display module in which the first fixing part 100 and the second fixing part 200 are disposed in the X-axis direction side end and the Y-axis direction side end will be described.

The X-axis first fixing portion 100a or 100b includes an X-axis connecting portion 130, an X-axis guiding portion 110, and an X-axis adjusting portion 240. The Y-axis first fixing portion 100c or 100c includes a Y-axis connection portion 130, a Y-axis guide portion 110, and a Y-axis adjustment portion 240. [ The X-axis second fixing part 200a or 200b includes an X-axis accommodating part 210 and an X-axis adjusting part 240. [ The Y-axis second fixing part 200c or 200c includes a Y-axis receiving part 210 and a Y-axis adjusting part 240. [

The display module 1 includes an X-axis connection portion 130 disposed at a side end in the + X-axis direction of the support frame 30 and protruding in the + X-axis direction, And a Y-axis connection part 130 disposed and protruded in the + Y-axis direction. The display module 1 includes an X-axis accommodating portion 210 disposed at a side end of the support frame 30 in the -X-axis direction. The X-axis accommodating portion 210 forms an X-axis accommodating hole 210a which is recessed in the + X-axis direction. The display module 1 includes a Y-axis accommodating portion 210 disposed at a side end in the -Y-axis direction of the support frame 30. The Y-axis receiving portion 210 forms a Y-axis receiving hole 210a which is recessed in the + Y-axis direction. The display module 1 includes an X-axis adjusting unit 240 movably disposed along a first vertical direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction. The X-axis adjusting portion 240 is provided so as to be insertable laterally of the X-axis accommodating hole. The display module 1 includes a Y-axis adjusting unit 240 movably disposed along a second vertical direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction. The Y axis adjusting portion is provided so as to be insertable laterally of the Y axis receiving hole 210a. Axis connection portion 130 is inserted into the X-axis accommodating hole 210a, the X-axis adjusting portion 240 is moved in the first vertical direction (perpendicular to the X-axis direction) with the X- Axis direction, the X-axis connecting part 130 moves along the X-axis direction. Axis connection portion 130 is inserted into the Y-axis accommodating hole 210a, the Y-axis adjusting portion 240 is moved in the second vertical direction (Y-axis connecting portion 130 is in the Y- Axis direction, the Y-axis connecting portion is provided to move along the Y-axis direction. The remaining details are the same as those described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, a display device including two display modules 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display device 1 includes the module 1a and the adjacent module 1b. The module 1 includes a connection portion 130 disposed at a side end of the support frame 30 in the first direction. The connection part 130 of the module 1 protrudes in the first direction. The adjacent module 1 includes a receiving portion 210 disposed at a side end of the supporting frame 30 in the second direction. The receiving portion 210 of the adjacent module 1 includes a receiving portion 210 forming a receiving hole 210a into which the connecting portion 130 of the module 1 can be inserted. The adjacent module (1) includes an adjusting unit (240) movably provided along the third direction. The adjustment unit 240 of the adjacent module 1 is provided so as to be insertable laterally of the accommodation hole 210a of the adjacent module 1. [ The connecting portion 130 of the module 1 and the accommodating portion 210 of the adjacent module 1 are arranged such that the connecting portion 130 of the module 1 is inserted into the accommodating hole 210a of the adjacent module 1 When the adjusting unit 240 of the adjacent module 1 is moved along the third direction while being in contact with the connecting unit 130 of the module 1, the connecting unit 130 of the module 1 is moved in the first direction As shown in FIG. The remaining details are the same as those described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

1: Display device, display module
10: display panel 30: support frame
40: control unit 50: rear case
100: first fixing part 110: guide part
130: connecting part 150:
200: second fixing part 210: accommodating part
240:

Claims (12)

A display panel;
A support frame disposed on a rear side of the display panel and supporting the display panel;
A connection portion disposed at a side of the support frame in the first direction and protruding in the first direction;
An accommodating portion disposed at a side of the support frame in a second direction opposite to the first direction and defining a receiving hole recessed in the first direction; And
And an adjuster that is movable along a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and is insertable laterally of the accommodation hole,
And the connection portion is moved along the first direction when the adjustment portion moves along the third direction while being in contact with the connection portion, assuming that the connection portion is inserted into the accommodation hole. The method according to claim 1,
The connecting portion
A plurality of support frames arranged along the side ends in the first direction,
The receiving portion includes:
Wherein the plurality of support frames are disposed at positions corresponding to the plurality of connection portions along the side ends of the support frame in the second direction. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And an inclined surface facing the insertion direction of the adjustment portion and the direction between the first direction,
The connecting portion
And the inclined surface contacting the inclined surface of the adjustment portion is formed assuming that the connection portion is inserted into the accommodation hole. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And a contact portion forming a tapered portion toward an end of the insertion direction,
The connecting portion
And forms an inclined surface that slides on the contact portion in accordance with the movement of the contact portion in the third direction, assuming that the connection portion is inserted into the accommodation hole. 4. The method according to claim 4,
The connecting portion
And an adjustment corresponding portion which forms an inclined surface which is in contact with the contact portion and is formed so that the surface of the connection portion is further recessed toward the second direction and an inclined surface in which the surface of the connection portion is further recessed toward the first direction. The method according to claim 1,
And a guide unit for allowing the connection unit to move along the first and second directions. The method of claim 6,
And a latching portion disposed perpendicularly to the first direction and contacting the connecting portion, the latching portion allowing the connecting portion to be fixed at a specific position. 8. The method of claim 7,
The connecting portion
And a main groove extending in the first and second directions to guide relative movement of the engagement portion with respect to the connection portion. 8. The method of claim 7,
The connecting portion
A first latching groove into which the latching portion is inserted so that the connection portion can be fixed at a first position protruded in a first direction; And
And a second latching groove into which the latching portion is inserted so that the connection portion can be fixed at a second position that is less projected in the first direction than the first position. 8. The method of claim 7,
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An engaging body supported by the guide portion;
A hooking end portion contacting the connecting portion; And
And an elastic portion disposed between the engaging body and the engaging end portion and elastically supporting the engaging end portion. On X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis Cartesian coordinates,
A display panel;
A support frame disposed in the -Z-axis direction of the display panel and supporting the display panel;
An X-axis connecting portion disposed at a side end in the + X-axis direction of the support frame and protruding in the + X-axis direction;
A Y-axis connection portion disposed on a side of the support frame in the + Y-axis direction and protruding in the + Y-axis direction;
An X-axis accommodating portion disposed at a side end in the -X-axis direction of the support frame and defining an X-axis accommodating hole recessed in the + X-axis direction;
A Y-axis accommodating portion disposed at a side end in the -Y-axis direction of the support frame and defining a Y-axis accommodating hole recessed in the + Y-axis direction;
An X-axis adjusting unit movable along a first vertical direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and inserted to the side of the X-axis containing hole; And
And a Y-axis adjusting unit that is movable along a second vertical direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction and is insertable laterally of the Y-axis containing hole,
When the X-axis connecting portion is inserted in the X-axis receiving hole, the X-axis adjusting portion moves along the first vertical direction while being in contact with the X-axis connecting portion, the X- Respectively,
Axis connecting portion is inserted into the Y-axis accommodating hole, the Y-axis adjusting portion moves along the second vertical direction while contacting the Y-axis connecting portion, the Y-axis connecting portion moves along the Y- . And two display modules having a display panel and a support frame disposed on a rear side of the display panel and supporting the display panel,
Wherein one of the two display modules comprises:
And a connection portion disposed at a side end of the support frame in the first direction and protruding in the first direction,
Wherein the other of the two display modules comprises:
A receiving portion disposed at a side of the support frame in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the receiving portion forming a receiving hole into which the connecting portion can be inserted; And
And an adjuster that is movable along a third direction perpendicular to the second direction and is insertable laterally of the receiving hole,
Wherein the connecting portion and the receiving portion
Wherein the connecting portion is moved along the first direction when the adjusting portion is moved along the third direction while being in contact with the connecting portion while the connecting portion is inserted into the receiving hole.

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