KR20240028794A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device of the present disclosure includes: a flexible first display; a flexible second display adjacent to the first display; a frame positioned behind a boundary between the first display and the second display; a first adjustment member that faces the second display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame forward and backward; In addition, it may include a second adjustment member that faces the first display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame back and forth.

Description

Display device {DISPLAY DEVICE}

This disclosure relates to display devices.

As the information society develops, the demand for display devices in various forms is increasing, and in response to this, in recent years, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), ELD (Electro luminescent display), and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent) have been developed. Various display devices such as OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) are being researched and used.

Among these, the LCD panel has a TFT substrate and a color substrate that oppose each other with a liquid crystal layer in between, and can display images using light provided from a backlight unit. Additionally, OLED panels can display images by depositing an organic material layer capable of emitting light on its own on a substrate on which transparent electrodes are formed. Additionally, the LED panel can display images using the light of a plurality of LEDs.

Recently, large-sized display devices using a plurality of curved display panels are being used in large exhibition halls and outdoor advertising. However, there was a problem that the continuity of the screens was deteriorated due to the step formed between the plurality of display panels. In addition, there was the inconvenience of having to repeat disassembly and installation of the display device to adjust the level difference, and there was a limitation in that the level difference could not be finely adjusted.

The present disclosure aims to solve the above-described problems and other problems.

Another purpose may be to provide a display device having a display capable of changing curvature.

Another purpose may be to provide a structure that allows a user to easily adjust the level difference between displays.

Another purpose may be to provide a structure that can adjust the steps of the displays while maintaining the overall curvature of the displays.

Another purpose may be to provide a slide coupling structure between the display panel and the plate for changing the curvature of the display.

Another purpose may be to provide a display device having a control box that can be installed on a curved bar of various curvatures that fixes the curvature of the display.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other objects, a display device includes: a flexible first display; a flexible second display adjacent to the first display; a frame positioned behind a boundary between the first display and the second display; a first adjustment member that faces the second display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame forward and backward; In addition, it may include a second adjustment member that faces the first display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame back and forth.

The effects of the display device according to the present disclosure will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a display device including a display capable of changing curvature can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure that allows a user to easily adjust the level difference between displays can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure capable of adjusting the level difference between displays while maintaining the overall curvature of the displays can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a slide coupling structure between a display panel and a plate for changing the curvature of a display can be provided.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a display device including a control box that can be installed on a curved bar of various curvatures that fixes the curvature of the display can be provided.

Additional scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood as being given only as examples.

1 to 31 are diagrams showing examples of display devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The direction indications of up (U), down (D), left (Le), right (Ri), front (F), and back (R) shown in the drawings are only for convenience of explanation, and are hereby used in this specification. The disclosed technical idea is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the display device 1 may include a display 10 . The display 10 can display images. Display 10 may be flat, convex, or concave. The display 10 may be referred to as a display unit 10 or a display module 10.

The display 10 includes a first long side (LS1), a second long side (LS2) opposing the first long side (LS1), a first long side (LS1), and a second long side (LS1). It may include a first short side (SS1) adjacent to LS2) and a second short side (SS2) opposite to the first short side (SS1). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the lengths of the first and second long sides LS1 and LS2 are shown and described as being longer than the lengths of the first and second short sides SS1 and SS2. It may be possible that the length of (LS1, LS2) is approximately the same as the length of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2).

The direction parallel to the short sides SS1 and SS2 of the display 10 can be referred to as the vertical direction. The direction parallel to the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display 10 can be referred to as the left and right direction. The direction perpendicular to the short sides (SS1, SS2) and long sides (LS1, LS2) of the display 10 can be referred to as the front-back direction.

The direction in which the display 10 displays images can be referred to as the front (F, z), and the opposite direction can be referred to as the rear (R). The first short side (SS1) can be called the left side (Le, x). The second short side (SS2) can be called the right side (Ri). The first long side (LS1) can be called the upper side (U, y). The second long side (LS2) can be called the bottom (D).

The short sides (SS1, SS2) and long sides (LS1, LS2) of the display 10 may be referred to as edges of the display 10. Points where the short sides (SS1, SS2) and the long sides (LS1, LS2) of the display 10 meet each other may be called corners.

The point where the first short side (SS1) and the first long side (LS1) meet may be the first corner (C1). The point where the first short side (SS1) and the second long side (LS2) meet may be the second corner (C2). The point where the second short side (SS2) and the first long side (LS1) meet may be the third corner (C3). The point where the second short side (SS2) and the second long side (LS2) meet may be the fourth corner (C4).

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the display 10 may include a display panel 11. The display panel 11 can define the front surface of the display 10 and display an image. The display panel 11 can display an image by having a plurality of pixels output RGB (Red, Green, or Blue) for each pixel in accordance with the timing. The display panel 11 may be flexible.

For example, the display panel 11 may be an LED panel (Light Emitting Diode Panel). The display panel 11 may include a flexible substrate 110 and a light source mounted on the front surface of the substrate 110. The light source 110L may be an LED. The light source 110L may be a mini LED. The light source (110L) may be micro LED. A plurality of light sources 110L may be arranged in rows and columns on the front surface of the substrate 110. An electrode pattern may be formed on the substrate 110, and a connector 112 electrically connected to the electrode pattern may be mounted on the back of the substrate 110. The power supply board (M3, see FIG. 16) of the display device may be electrically connected to the connector 112 through a cable, and power from the power supply board (M3) may be provided to the light source 110L. The integrated device and the capacitor may be mounted on the back of the substrate 110, and the integrated device can control the power provided to a certain number of light sources 110L. Additionally, the timing controller board (M2, see FIG. 16) of the display device and the connector 112 may be electrically connected through a cable, and signals from the timing controller board (M2) may be provided to the light source 110L.

For another example, the display panel 11 may be an OLED panel (Organic Light Emitting Diode Panel).

There may be one display panel 11 or two or more. For example, the number of display panels 11 may be an even number. A plurality of display panels 11 may be adjacent to each other.

The first display panel 11a, the second display panel 11b, and the third display panel 11c may define the left side of the display 10. The fourth display panel 11d, the fifth display panel 11e, and the sixth display panel 11f may define the right side of the display 10. In the left and right directions, the first display panel 11a and the fourth display panel 11d may be adjacent to each other, the second display panel 11b and the fifth display panel 11e may be adjacent to each other, and the third display panel 11a may be adjacent to each other. The display panel 11c and the sixth display panel 11f may be adjacent to each other.

The fixing part 111 may protrude rearward from the back of the display panel 11. The fixing part 111 may include a flange (1111) and a boss (1112). The flange 1111 may protrude rearward from the back of the display panel 11. The flange 1111 may have a circular plate shape. The boss 1112 may protrude rearward from the back of the flange 1111. The boss 1112 may have a flat cylinder shape. The diameter D2 of the boss 1112 may be smaller than the diameter D1 of the flange 1111. For example, threads may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the boss 1112.

Each of the plurality of fixing parts 111 may be provided with the flange 1111 and boss 1112 described above. A plurality of fixing parts 111 may be arranged along the periphery of the display panel 11. A plurality of fixing parts 111 may be arranged along the circumference of each of the plurality of display panels 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, and 11f. A plurality of first fixing parts 111a may be arranged along the circumference of the first substrate 110a of the first display panel 11a. A plurality of second fixing parts 111b may be arranged along the circumference of the second substrate 110b of the second display panel 11b. A plurality of third fixing parts 111c may be arranged along the perimeter of the third substrate 110c of the third display panel 11c. A plurality of fourth fixing parts 111d may be arranged along the perimeter of the fourth substrate 110d of the fourth display panel 11d. A plurality of fifth fixing parts 111e may be arranged along the perimeter of the fifth substrate 110e of the fifth display panel 11e. A plurality of sixth fixing parts 111f may be arranged along the perimeter of the sixth substrate 110f of the sixth display panel 11f.

3 and 4, the plate 12 may be located behind the display panel 11. Plate 12 may define the rear surface of display 10 . The display panel 11 and plate 12 may be collectively referred to as the display 10. Plate 12 may be flexible. The size of the plate 12 may correspond to the size of the display panel 11. That is, the size of the plate 12 may be substantially the same as or similar to the size of the display panel 11.

And, the plate 12 may be located on the flange 1111 of the fixing part 111. That is, the gap between the front side of the plate 12 and the back side of the display panel 11 may correspond to the thickness of the flange 1111. Accordingly, friction corresponding to slip (i.e., slide movement) between the display panel 11 and the plate 12, which will be described later, can be minimized.

The hole 121 may be formed by penetrating the plate 12 in the thickness direction of the plate 12. The hole 121 may be aligned with the fixing portion 111 of the display panel 11. The boss 1112 (see FIG. 2) of the fixing part 111 may be located in the hole 121. The boss 1112 of each of the plurality of fixing parts 111 may penetrate each of the plurality of holes 121.

For example, a fastening member (F) such as a screw may be fastened to the boss (1112) of the fixing part (111) located in the hole (121), and the head (F2) of the fastening member (F) may be connected to the plate (12). It can be hung on the back of the. Accordingly, the display panel 11 can be detachably coupled to the plate 12.

For another example, a magnet (not shown) may be magnetically coupled to the boss 1112 of the fixing part 111 located in the hole 121 and may be caught on the back of the plate 12. Accordingly, the display panel 11 can be detachably coupled to the plate 12.

For another example, a locking pin (not shown) may be press-fitted into the boss 1112 of the fixing part 111 located in the hole 121, and may be caught on the back of the plate 12. Accordingly, the display panel 11 can be detachably coupled to the plate 12.

The slots (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, slots) may be formed by penetrating the plate 12 in the thickness direction of the plate 12 and may be spaced apart from the hole 121. Slots 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, slots may be aligned with the connector 112 of the display panel 11. Connector 112 may be located in slots 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, slots. The first connector 112a of the first display panel 11a may pass through the first slot 12a. The second connector 112b of the second display panel 11b may penetrate the second slot 12b. The third connector 112c of the third display panel 11c may penetrate the third slot 12c. The fourth connector 112d of the fourth display panel 11d may penetrate the fourth slot 12d. The fifth connector 112e of the fifth display panel 11e may penetrate the fifth slot 12e. The sixth connector 112f of the sixth display panel 11f may penetrate the sixth slot 12f.

The first coupling portion 122a may protrude rearward from the rear surface of the plate 12 and may be adjacent to the left side of the plate 12. For example, the plurality of first coupling portions 112a may be spaced apart from each other along the left side of the plate 12. The second coupling portion 122b may protrude rearward from the back of the plate 12 and may be adjacent to the right side of the plate 12. For example, the plurality of second coupling portions 122b may be spaced apart from each other along the right side of the plate 12. For example, the second coupling portion 122b may be symmetrical to the first coupling portion 122a with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the plate 12.

A straight bar 30 may be located behind the plate 12. The first straight bar 31 may be adjacent to the left side of the plate 12 and may extend long between the upper and lower sides of the plate 12. A plurality of holes 31a may be formed in the first straight bar 31, and a fastening member such as a screw may pass through the plurality of holes 31a and be fastened to the plurality of first coupling portions 122a. Accordingly, the first straight bar 31 may be coupled to the rear side of the plate 12. The second straight bar 32 may be adjacent to the right side of the plate 12 and may extend long between the upper and lower sides of the plate 12. A plurality of holes 32a may be formed in the second straight bar 32, and a fastening member such as a screw may pass through the plurality of holes 32a and be fastened to the plurality of second coupling portions 122b. Accordingly, the second straight bar 32 may be coupled to the rear side of the plate 12.

For example, the second straight bar 32 may be symmetrical to the first straight bar 31 with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the plate 12.

Meanwhile, the straight bar 30 may be called a vertical bar (30), a side bar (30), or a rigid bar (30).

Referring to FIG. 5, the curved surface of the convex jig (Jv, convex jig) may face the front of the display 10 and may be convex toward the display 10. The user may press the left and right sides of the flat display 10 placed on the curved surface of the jig Jv toward the curved surface. Accordingly, the display 10 may be bent in the first direction BD1 and become concave. The radius of curvature Rc of the display 10 may correspond to the radius of curvature of the curved surface of the jig Jv. A jig (Jv) having various curvatures may be provided, and the curvature of the display 10 may be changed in various ways in response to this.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the display 10 may be curved concavely.

The vertical line VV' may pass through the center of the display 10 or its vicinity and extend in the vertical direction. The plurality of holes 121 includes a plurality of reference holes 121c located on a vertical line VV', a plurality of first holes 121a spaced apart from the vertical line VV' toward the first straight bar 31, and It may include a plurality of second holes 121b spaced apart from the vertical line VV' toward the second straight bar 32. The fastening members (F, see FIG. 4) may pass through the holes 121 and be fastened to the boss 1112. The fastening members (F) penetrating the reference holes (121c) may be referred to as reference fastening members (Fc). The fastening members F penetrating the first holes 121a may be referred to as first fastening members Fa. The fastening members (F) penetrating the second holes (121b) may be referred to as second fastening members (Fb). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 6 is shown with the fastening members F omitted. In addition, instead of the fastening members (F), the magnet or the locking pin described above may be coupled to the boss 1112.

The diameter Wc of the reference hole 121c may be substantially equal to or slightly larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the reference hole 121c. Accordingly, even if the display 10 is curved concavely, the boss 1112 inserted into the reference hole 121c can be positioned in its original position.

The width Wa of the first hole 121a may be larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the first hole 121a. Here, the width Wa is defined in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the first straight bar 31 are spaced apart from each other. For example, each of the plurality of first holes 121a may have the same width. For another example, among the plurality of first holes 121a, the width of the hole closest to the vertical line VV' may be smaller than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV', and the width of the remaining holes may be less than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV'. It may be substantially equal to the width. For another example, the width of each of the plurality of first holes 121a may increase as the distance from the vertical line VV' increases. Meanwhile, in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the first straight bar 31 are spaced apart from each other, the widths of the first to third slots 12a, 12b, and 12c are the first to third connectors 112a, 112b, and 112c. ) can be larger than the width.

The width Wb of the second hole 121b may be larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the second hole 121b. Here, the width Wb is defined in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the second straight bar 32 are spaced apart from each other. For example, each of the plurality of second holes 121b may have the same width. For another example, among the plurality of second holes 121b, the width of the hole closest to the vertical line VV' may be smaller than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV', and the width of the remaining holes may be less than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV'. It may be substantially equal to the width. For another example, the width of each of the plurality of second holes 121b may increase as the distance from the vertical line VV' increases. Meanwhile, in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the second straight bar 32 are spaced apart from each other, the widths of the fourth to sixth slots 12d, 12e, and 12f are the fourth to sixth connectors 112d, 112e, and 112f. ) can be larger than the width.

In this case, while the display 10 is bent concavely, the display panel 11 may slip relative to the plate 12. At this time, the bosses 1112 of the display panel 11 and the first fastening members Fa fastened thereto can move to the left in the first holes 121a, and the bosses 1112 of the display panel 11 and the second fastening members Fb fastened thereto may move to the right in the second holes 121b. Additionally, the connectors 112a, 112b, and 112c of the display panel 11 can move to the left in the slots 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the connectors 112d, 112e, and 112f of the display panel 11 can move to the left. You can move to the right in the slots 12d, 12e, and 12f.

The first vertical groove 31g may be formed on the front surface of the first straight bar 31 and may extend in the vertical direction. The first fastening members Fa fastened to the bosses 1112 adjacent to the left side 11L of the display panel 11 may be spaced apart from each other along the first vertical groove 31g. The body (Fa1) of the first fastening member (Fa) may be screw-fastened to the inner peripheral surface of the boss 1112, and the head (Fa2) of the first fastening member (Fa) may be screwed to the rear end of the boss 1112 and the plate 12. It can be hung on the back of the. The head Fa2 may be located in the first vertical groove 31g, and the width W1 of the first vertical groove 31g may be larger than the diameter Da of the head Fa2. The second straight bar 32 may have a second vertical groove 32g (see FIG. 9), which is the same as the first vertical groove 31g.

In this case, in response to the slip of the display panel 11 described above, the bosses 1112 adjacent to the left side 11L of the display panel 11 and the first fastening members Fa fastened thereto are 1 Can move to the left in the vertical groove (31g), and the bosses (1112) adjacent to the right side of the display panel (11) and the second fastening members (Fb) fastened thereto can move to the right in the second vertical groove. there is. The movement of the fastening members Fa and Fb may be restricted by the fastening members Fa and Fb contacting the lateral walls of the vertical grooves 31g and 32g.

Accordingly, the display panel 11 to which the plate 12 is coupled can be smoothly bent. Additionally, the display panel 11 can be smoothly bent to the portions adjacent to both sides (i.e., the left and right sides). The maximum curvature of the display panel 11 may be defined when the bosses 1112 contact the left ends of the first holes 121a or the right ends of the second holes 121b.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the curved bar 40 may be located at the rear of the plate 12 and may extend long between the first straight bar 31 and the second straight bar 32. there is. The curved bar 40 may have a curvature corresponding to the plate 12. In response to the plate 12, which can be concave with various curvatures, a plurality of curved bars 40 with different curvatures may be provided. The curved bar 40 may be referred to as a horizontal bar (40) or a rigid bar (40).

The first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the upper side of the plate 12 and may have a curvature that is substantially equal to or slightly smaller than the curvature of the plate 12. In the longitudinal direction of the first curved bar 41, one end of the first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the upper end of the first straight bar 31, and the other end of the first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the second straight bar 41. It may be adjacent to the top of the bar 32. The first curved bar 41 may include a first upper part 41a, a first lower part 41b, and a first bridge 41c.

The first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b may extend in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41 and may be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. The first pin 41P may protrude upward from the top surface of the first upper part 41a. The plurality of first pins 41P may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the first upper part 41a. The first pin hole 41H may be formed by penetrating the first lower part 41b in the thickness direction of the first lower part 41b, and may be aligned with the first pin 41P. The plurality of first pin holes 41H may be spaced apart from each other at the same interval as the spacing between the plurality of first pins 41P.

The first bridge 41c may be located between the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b. For example, a first fastening member such as a screw may pass through the hole 41h1 formed in the first upper part 41a and be fastened to the top of the first bridge 41c, and a second fastening member such as a screw may be fastened to the top of the first bridge 41c. It may be fastened to the lower end of the first bridge 41c through the hole 41h2 formed in the first lower part 41b. Accordingly, the first bridge 41c may be coupled to the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b. The plurality of first bridges 41c may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41. Accordingly, the coupling between the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b can be made more solid.

Meanwhile, the plurality of first protrusions 123a (see FIG. 3) may protrude backward from the rear surface of the plate 12 and may penetrate the holes 41ch of the plurality of first bridges 41c. Fastening members such as screws may be fastened to the first protrusions 123a and may be caught on the rear surfaces of the first bridges 41c. As a result, the first curved bar 41 can be fixed to the rear of the plate 12 and support the bending of the plate 12. Additionally, in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41, the width of the hole 41ch may be larger than the diameter of the first protrusion 123a. The first protrusion 123a located to the left of the vertical line (VV', see FIG. 6) may be located to the left of the center of the hole 41ch, and the first protrusion 123a located to the right of the vertical line (VV') may be located to the right of the center of the hole (41ch).

The second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the lower side of the plate 12 and may have a curvature that is substantially equal to or slightly less than the curvature of the plate 12. In the longitudinal direction of the second curved bar 42, one end of the second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the lower end of the first straight bar 31, and the other end of the second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the second straight bar 42. It may be adjacent to the bottom of the bar 32. The second curved bar 42 may include a second upper part 42a, a second lower part 42b, and a second bridge 42c.

The second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b may extend in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42 and may be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. The second pin 42P may protrude upward from the upper surface of the second upper part 42a. The plurality of second pins 42P may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the second upper part 42a. The second pin hole 42H may be formed by penetrating the second lower part 42b in the thickness direction of the second lower part 42b, and may be aligned with the second pin 42P. The plurality of second pin holes 42H may be spaced apart from each other at the same distance as the distance between the plurality of second pins 42P.

The second bridge 42c may be located between the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b. For example, a first fastening member such as a screw may pass through the hole 42h1 formed in the second upper part 42a and be fastened to the top of the second bridge 42c, and the second fastening member such as a screw may be It may be fastened to the lower end of the second bridge 42c through the hole 42h2 formed in the second lower part 42b. Accordingly, the second bridge 42c may be coupled to the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b. The plurality of second bridges 42c may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42. Accordingly, the coupling between the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b can be made stronger.

Meanwhile, the plurality of second protrusions 123b (see FIG. 3) may protrude backward from the rear surface of the plate 12 and may penetrate the holes 42ch of the plurality of second bridges 42c. Fastening members such as screws may be fastened to the second protrusions 123b and may be caught on the rear surfaces of the second bridges 42c. As a result, the second curved bar 42 can be fixed to the rear of the plate 12 and support the bending of the plate 12. Additionally, in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42, the width of the hole 42ch may be larger than the diameter of the second protrusion 123b. The second protrusion 123b located to the left of the vertical line (VV', see FIG. 6) may be located to the left of the center of the hole 42ch, and the second protrusion 123b located to the right of the vertical line (VV') may be located to the right of the center of the hole (42ch).

For example, the second curved bar 42 may have the same structure and shape as the first curved bar 41. That is, the second curved bar 42 and the first curved bar 41 may be compatible with each other.

Referring to FIG. 10, the curved surface of the concave jig (Jc) may face the front of the display 10 and may be concave in a direction opposite to the direction facing the display 10. The user may press the center portion of the flat display 10 placed over the curved surface of the jig Jc toward the curved surface. Accordingly, the display 10 may bend in the second direction BD2 and become convex. The radius of curvature (Rv) of the display 10 may correspond to the radius of curvature of the curved surface of the jig (Jc). A jig Jc having various curvatures may be provided, and the curvature of the display 10 may be changed in various ways corresponding thereto.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display 10 may be convexly curved.

The vertical line VV' may pass through the center of the display 10 or its vicinity and extend in the vertical direction. The plurality of holes 121 includes a plurality of reference holes 121c located on a vertical line VV', a plurality of first holes 121a spaced apart from the vertical line VV' toward the first straight bar 31, and It may include a plurality of second holes 121b spaced apart from the vertical line VV' toward the second straight bar 32. The fastening members (F, see FIG. 4) may pass through the holes 121 and be fastened to the boss 1112. The fastening members (F) penetrating the reference holes (121c) may be referred to as reference fastening members (Fc). The fastening members F penetrating the first holes 121a may be referred to as first fastening members Fa. The fastening members (F) penetrating the second holes (121b) may be referred to as second fastening members (Fb). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 11 is shown with the fastening members F omitted. In addition, instead of the fastening members (F), the magnet or the locking pin described above may be coupled to the boss 1112.

The diameter Wc of the reference hole 121c may be substantially equal to or slightly larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the reference hole 121c. Accordingly, even if the display 10 is curved convexly, the boss 1112 inserted into the reference hole 121c can be positioned in its original position.

The width Wa of the first hole 121a may be larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the first hole 121a. Here, the width Wa is defined in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the first straight bar 31 are spaced apart from each other. For example, each of the plurality of first holes 121a may have the same width. For another example, among the plurality of first holes 121a, the width of the hole closest to the vertical line VV' may be smaller than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV', and the width of the remaining holes may be less than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV'. It may be substantially equal to the width. For another example, the width of each of the plurality of first holes 121a may increase as the distance from the vertical line VV' increases. Meanwhile, in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the first straight bar 31 are spaced apart from each other, the widths of the first to third slots 12a, 12b, and 12c are the first to third connectors 112a, 112b, and 112c. ) can be larger than the width.

The width Wb of the second hole 121b may be larger than the diameter D2 of the boss 1112 inserted into the second hole 121b. Here, the width Wb is defined in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the second straight bar 32 are spaced apart from each other. For example, each of the plurality of second holes 121b may have the same width. For another example, among the plurality of second holes 121b, the width of the hole closest to the vertical line VV' may be smaller than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV', and the width of the remaining holes may be less than the width of the hole furthest from the vertical line VV'. It may be substantially equal to the width. For another example, the width of each of the plurality of second holes 121b may increase as the distance from the vertical line VV' increases. Meanwhile, in the direction in which the vertical line VV' and the second straight bar 32 are spaced apart from each other, the widths of the fourth to sixth slots 12d, 12e, and 12f are the fourth to sixth connectors 112d, 112e, and 112f. ) can be larger than the width.

In this case, while the display 10 is bent convexly, the display panel 11 may slip with respect to the plate 12. At this time, the bosses 1112 of the display panel 11 and the first fastening members Fa fastened thereto can move to the right in the first holes 121a, and the bosses 1112 of the display panel 11 and the second fastening members (Fb) fastened thereto may move to the left in the second holes (121b). Additionally, the connectors 112a, 112b, and 112c of the display panel 11 can move to the right in the slots 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the connectors 112d, 112e, and 112f of the display panel 11 can move to the right. You can move left in the slots 12d, 12e, and 12f.

The second vertical groove 32g may be formed on the front surface of the second straight bar 32 and may extend in the vertical direction. The second fastening members Fb fastened to the bosses 1112 adjacent to the right side 11R of the display panel 11 may be spaced apart from each other along the second vertical groove 32g. The body (Fb1) of the second fastening member (Fb) may be screw-fastened to the inner peripheral surface of the boss 1112, and the head (Fb2) of the second fastening member (Fb) may be screwed to the rear end of the boss 1112 and the plate 12. It can be hung on the back of the. The head Fb2 may be located in the second vertical groove 32g, and the width W2 of the second vertical groove 32g may be larger than the diameter Db of the head Fb2. The first straight bar 31 may have a first vertical groove (31g, see FIG. 14), which is the same as the second vertical groove (32g).

In this case, in response to the above-described slit of the display panel 11, the bosses 1112 adjacent to the right side 11R of the display panel 11 and the second fastening members Fb fastened thereto are 2 Can move to the left in the vertical groove (32g), and the bosses (1112) adjacent to the left side of the display panel (11) and the first fastening members (Fa) fastened thereto can move to the right in the first vertical groove. there is. The movement of the fastening members Fa and Fb may be restricted by the fastening members Fa and Fb contacting the lateral walls of the vertical grooves 31g and 32g.

Accordingly, the display panel 11 to which the plate 12 is coupled can be smoothly bent. In addition, even the portions adjacent to both sides (i.e., left and right sides) of the display panel 11 can be smoothly bent. The maximum curvature of the display panel 11 may be defined when the bosses 1112 contact the right ends of the first holes 121a or the left ends of the second holes 121b.

13 and 14, the curved bar 40 may be located at the rear of the plate 12 and may extend long between the first straight bar 31 and the second straight bar 32. there is. The curved bar 40 may have a curvature corresponding to the plate 12. In response to the plate 12, which can be concave with various curvatures, a plurality of curved bars 40 with different curvatures may be provided. The curved bar 40 may be referred to as a horizontal bar (40) or a rigid bar (40).

The first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the upper side of the plate 12 and may have a curvature that is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the curvature of the plate 12. In the longitudinal direction of the first curved bar 41, one end of the first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the upper end of the first straight bar 31, and the other end of the first curved bar 41 may be adjacent to the second straight bar 41. It may be adjacent to the top of the bar 32. The first curved bar 41 may include a first upper part 41a, a first lower part 41b, and a first bridge 41c.

The first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b may extend in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41 and may be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. The first pin 41P may protrude upward from the top surface of the first upper part 41a. The plurality of first pins 41P may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the first upper part 41a. The first pin hole 41H may be formed by penetrating the first lower part 41b in the thickness direction of the first lower part 41b, and may be aligned with the first pin 41P. The plurality of first pin holes 41H may be spaced apart from each other at the same interval as the spacing between the plurality of first pins 41P.

The first bridge 41c may be located between the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b. For example, a first fastening member such as a screw may penetrate the first upper part 41a and be fastened to the top of the first bridge 41c, and a second fastening member such as a screw may be fastened to the first lower part 41b. ) may be fastened to the bottom of the first bridge 41c. Accordingly, the first bridge 41c may be coupled to the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b. The plurality of first bridges 41c may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41. Accordingly, the coupling between the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b can be made more solid.

Meanwhile, the plurality of first protrusions 123a (see FIG. 3) may protrude backward from the rear surface of the plate 12 and may penetrate the holes 41ch of the plurality of first bridges 41c. Fastening members such as screws may be fastened to the first protrusions 123a and may be caught on the rear surfaces of the first bridges 41c. As a result, the first curved bar 41 can be fixed to the rear of the plate 12 and support the bending of the plate 12. Additionally, in the direction of curvature of the first curved bar 41, the width of the hole 41ch may be larger than the diameter of the first protrusion 123a. The first protrusion 123a located to the left of the vertical line (VV', see FIG. 11) may be located to the right of the center of the hole 41ch, and the first protrusion 123a located to the right of the vertical line (VV') may be located to the left of the center of the hole (41ch).

The second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the lower side of the plate 12 and may have a curvature that is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the curvature of the plate 12. In the longitudinal direction of the second curved bar 42, one end of the second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the lower end of the first straight bar 31, and the other end of the second curved bar 42 may be adjacent to the second straight bar 42. It may be adjacent to the bottom of the bar 32. The second curved bar 42 may include a second upper part 42a, a second lower part 42b, and a second bridge 42c.

The second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b may extend in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42 and may be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. The second pin 42P may protrude upward from the upper surface of the second upper part 42a. The plurality of second pins 42P may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the second upper part 42a. The second pin hole 42H may be formed by penetrating the second lower part 42b in the thickness direction of the second lower part 42b, and may be aligned with the second pin 42P. The plurality of second pin holes 42H may be spaced apart from each other at the same distance as the distance between the plurality of second pins 42P.

The second bridge 42c may be located between the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b. For example, a first fastening member such as a screw may penetrate the second upper part 42a and be fastened to the top of the second bridge 42c, and the second fastening member such as a screw may be fastened to the second lower part 42b. ) may be fastened to the bottom of the second bridge 42c. Accordingly, the second bridge 42c may be coupled to the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b. The plurality of second bridges 42c may be spaced apart from each other in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42. Accordingly, the coupling between the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b can be made stronger.

Meanwhile, the plurality of second protrusions 123b (see FIG. 3) may protrude backward from the rear surface of the plate 12 and may penetrate the holes 42ch of the plurality of second bridges 42c. Fastening members such as screws may be fastened to the second protrusions 123b and may be caught on the rear surfaces of the second bridges 42c. As a result, the first curved bar 41 can be fixed to the rear of the plate 12 and support the bending of the plate 12. Additionally, in the direction of curvature of the second curved bar 42, the width of the hole 42ch may be larger than the diameter of the second protrusion 123b. The second protrusion 123b located to the left of the vertical line (VV', see FIG. 11) may be located to the right of the center of the hole 42ch, and the second protrusion 123b located to the right of the vertical line (VV') may be located to the left of the center of the hole (42ch).

For example, the second curved bar 42 may have the same structure and shape as the first curved bar 41. That is, the second curved bar 42 and the first curved bar 41 may be compatible with each other.

Referring to FIG. 15, the box 60 may be located at the rear of the curved bar 40 and may be coupled to the curved bar 40 through the connector 70. The box 60 may be referred to as a control box 60 or a signage box 60.

Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17 , a plurality of boards M1, M2, and M3 may be mounted inside the box 60. The plurality of boards (M1, M2, M3) may be electrically connected to the display panel 11 through a cable or the like. For example, the main board M1 can control each configuration of the display device. For example, a timing controller board (M2) may provide an image signal to the display panel 11. For example, a power supply board (M3) can supply power to each component of the display device.

Box 60 may include a housing 61 and a cover 62. A plurality of boards (M1, M2, M3) may be mounted inside the housing 61. The cover 62 may be detachably coupled to the housing 61 and may cover a plurality of boards M1, M2, and M3. The box 60 may be spaced rearward from the plate 12 of the display 10. The size of the box 60 may be smaller than the size of the display 10. The width W11 of the box 60 may be smaller than the width W10 of the display 10. The height H11 of the box 60 may be substantially equal to or smaller than the height H10 of the display 10.

The holder 50 (see FIGS. 8, 9, 13 and 14) may be opposite the box 60 with respect to the connector 70. The holder 50 may include a first holder 51 coupled to the first curved bar 41 and a second holder 52 coupled to the second curved bar 42 .

The first holder 51 may be located in the center of the first curved bar 41 and may include a first seating portion 511 and first insertion portions 512 and 513. The first seating portion 511 may be located between the first upper part 41a and the first lower part 41b and may be formed to be flat. The first insertion portions 512 and 513 may protrude from the upper and/or lower sides of the first seating portion 511 . The first upper insertion portion 512 may protrude from the upper side of the first seating portion 511 toward the first upper part 41a, and may be inserted and fixed to the first upper part 41a. For example, the first upper insertion portion 512 may be bent at least once. For example, the first upper insertion portion 512 may be provided as a pair. The first lower insertion portion 513 may protrude from the lower side of the first seating portion 511 toward the first lower part 41b, and may be inserted and fixed to the first lower part 41b. For example, the first lower insertion portion 513 may be bent at least once. For example, the first lower insertion portion 513 may be provided as a pair.

The first upper part 41a may have a first upper slit (SL1, see FIG. 16) into which the first upper insertion portion 512 is inserted. The first upper slit SL1 may extend in a straight direction. The first upper slit SL1 may extend in a direction parallel to the first seating portion 511, that is, in the left and right directions. The first lower part 41b may have a first lower slit into which the first lower insertion part 513 is inserted, and the first lower slit may be formed in the same manner as the first upper slit SL1. . Accordingly, the first holder 51 coupled to the concave first curved bar 41 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) may also be coupled to the convex first curved bar 41 (see FIGS. 13 and 14). That is, the first holder 51 is compatible with various curvatures of the first curved bar 41.

The second holder 52 may be located in the center of the second curved bar 42 and may include a second seating portion 521 and second insertion portions 522 and 523. The second seating portion 521 may be located between the second upper part 42a and the second lower part 42b and may be formed to be flat. The second insertion portions 522 and 523 may protrude from the upper and/or lower sides of the second seating portion 521 . The second upper insertion portion 522 may protrude from the upper side of the second seating portion 521 toward the second upper part 42a, and may be inserted and fixed to the second upper part 42a. For example, the second upper insertion portion 522 may be bent at least once. For example, the second upper insertion portion 522 may be provided as a pair. The second lower insertion portion 523 may protrude from the lower side of the second seating portion 521 toward the second lower part 42b, and may be inserted and fixed to the second lower part 42b. For example, the second lower insertion portion 523 may be bent at least once. For example, the second lower insertion portion 523 may be provided as a pair.

The second upper part 42a may have a second upper slit into which the lower upper insertion portion 522 is inserted. The second upper slit may be formed in the same manner as the above-described first upper slit (SL1, see FIG. 16). The second lower part 42b may have a second lower slit into which the second lower insertion part 523 is inserted, and the second lower slit may be formed in the same manner as the second upper slit. Accordingly, the second holder 52 coupled to the concave second curved bar 42 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) may also be coupled to the convex second curved bar 42 (see FIGS. 13 and 14). That is, the second holder 52 is compatible with various curvatures of the second curved bar 42.

The first connector 71 may include a first body 711 and a first foot 712. The first body 711 may be formed flat and may be seated on the first seating portion 511 (see FIGS. 8 and 13). The first body 711 and the first seating portion 511 may be parallel to the XY plane. A fastening member such as a screw may penetrate the first body 711 and be fastened to the first seating portion 511. The first foot 712 may protrude from the first body 711 toward the box 60 and may be screw-coupled to the box 60. Accordingly, the portion of the box 60 adjacent to the upper side of the box 60 may be detachably coupled to the first curved bar 41 through the first connector 71.

The second connector 72 may include a second body 721 and a second foot 722. The second body 721 may be formed flat and may be seated on the second seating portion 521 (see FIGS. 8 and 13). The second body 721 and the second seating portion 521 may be parallel to the XY plane. A fastening member such as a screw may penetrate the second body 721 and be fastened to the second seating portion 521. The second foot 722 may protrude from the second body 721 toward the box 60 and may be screw-coupled to the box 60. Accordingly, the portion of the box 60 adjacent to the lower side of the box 60 may be detachably coupled to the second curved bar 42 through the second connector 72.

18 to 20, a plurality of display devices 1 may be adjacent to each other.

Referring to FIG. 18, the first display device 1A may include a convex first display 10A and a first box 60A coupled thereto. The second display device 1B may include a convex second display 10B and a second box 60B coupled thereto. The boundary between the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B may be defined between the right side of the first display 10A and the left side of the second display 10B.

Referring to FIG. 19, the first display device 1A may include a concave first display 10A and a first box 60A coupled thereto. The second display device 1B may include a concave second display 10B and a second box 60B coupled thereto. The boundary between the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B may be defined between the right side of the first display 10A and the left side of the second display 10B.

Referring to FIG. 20, the first display device 1A may include a concave first display 10A and a first box 60A coupled thereto. The second display device 1B may include a convex second display 10B and a second box 60B coupled thereto. The boundary between the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B may be defined between the right side of the first display 10A and the left side of the second display 10B.

21 and 22, the second straight bar 32 of the first display device 1A may be adjacent to the first straight bar 31 of the second display device 1B. For example, the display panel 11 and the plate 12 of the first display device 1A may be concave in the first direction BD1, and the display panel 11 and the plate 12 of the second display device 1B may be concave. (12) may be convex in the second direction BD2.

The first front pad 33 may be fixed to the back of the first straight bar 31 of the second display device 1B. For example, the first front pad 33 may be screw-coupled to the back of the first straight bar 31. The first front pad 33 may be called a first front screw 33 or a first front spacer 33. The plurality of first front pads 33 may be spaced apart from each other along the first straight bar 31 .

The second front pad 34 may be fixed to the rear of the second straight bar 32 of the first display device 1A. For example, the second front pad 34 may be screw-coupled to the back of the second straight bar 32. The second front pad 34 may be called a second front screw 34 or a second front spacer 34. The plurality of second front pads 34 may be spaced apart from each other along the second straight bar 32 .

Referring to FIG. 23, the frame 35 may extend long in the vertical direction. The width of the frame 35 may be defined in the horizontal direction and may be equal to or greater than the sum of the widths of the first straight bar 31 and the width of the second straight bar 32 (see FIG. 24).

The first adjustment member 36 may be located at the rear of the frame 35 and may be screwed to the frame 35 . The first adjustment member 36 may be referred to as a first adjustment screw 36. Accordingly, in response to the rotation of the first adjustment member 36, the first adjustment member 36 can move back and forth with respect to the frame 35. The plurality of first adjustment members 36 may be spaced apart from each other along the right side of the frame 35.

The second adjustment member 37 may be located at the rear of the frame 35 and may be screwed to the frame 35. The second adjustment member 37 may be referred to as the second adjustment screw 37. Accordingly, in response to the rotation of the second adjustment member 37, the second adjustment member 37 can move back and forth with respect to the frame 35. The plurality of second adjustment members 37 may be spaced apart from each other along the left side of the frame 35.

The first rear pad 38 may oppose the first adjustment member 36 with respect to the frame 35 . The first rear pad 38 may be fixed to the first adjustment member 36 through a fastening member Fc such as a screw. Each of the plurality of first rear pads 38 may be fixed to each of the plurality of first adjustment members 36. Accordingly, the first adjustment members 36 and the first rear pads 38 fixed thereto may be coupled to the frame 35 to be movable back and forth. The first rear pad 38 may be referred to as a first rear ring 38 or a first rear spacer 38.

The second rear pad 39 may oppose the second adjustment member 37 with respect to the frame 35 . The second rear pad 39 may be fixed to the second adjustment member 37 through a fastening member (Fd) such as a screw. Each of the plurality of rear pads 39 may be fixed to each of the plurality of second adjustment members 37. Accordingly, the second adjustment members 37 and the second rear pads 39 fixed thereto may be coupled to the frame 35 to be movable back and forth. The second rear pad 39 may be referred to as a second rear ring 39 or a second rear spacer 39.

Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25 , each of the plurality of first rear pads 38 may correspond to each of the plurality of first front pads 33 . The front surface of the first rear pad 38 may contact the rear surface of the first front pad 33. For example, one of the first front pad 33 and the first rear pad 38 may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnetic material such as iron that attaches to a magnet. For another example, the first front pad 33 and the first rear pad 38 may be magnets. In this case, the magnetic pole of one surface (i.e., the back) of the first front pad 33 facing the first rear pad 38 is the magnetic pole of the first rear pad 38 facing the first front pad 33. It may be the opposite of stimulation on one side (i.e., the front).

Accordingly, each of the plurality of first rear pads 38 may be magnetically coupled to each of the plurality of first front pads 33.

Each of the plurality of second rear pads 39 may correspond to each of the plurality of second front pads 34. The front surface of the second rear pad 39 may contact the rear surface of the second front pad 34. For example, one of the second front pad 34 and the second rear pad 39 may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnetic material such as iron that attaches to a magnet. For another example, the second front pad 34 and the second rear pad 39 may be magnets. In this case, the magnetic pole of one surface (i.e., the back) of the second front pad 34 facing the second rear pad 39 is the magnetic pole of the second rear pad 39 facing the second front pad 34. It may be the opposite of stimulation on one side (i.e., the front).

Accordingly, each of the plurality of second rear pads 39 may be magnetically coupled to each of the plurality of second front pads 34.

Meanwhile, according to the slip between the display panel 11 and the plate 12 corresponding to the bending motion of the display 10, the front pads 33 and 34 are slightly spaced from the rear pads 38 and 39. Even if they are misaligned, magnetic coupling between the front pads 33 and 34 and the rear pads 38 and 39 can be maintained. In other words, the front pads 33 and 34 may be magnetically coupled to the rear pads 38 and 39 in a slippery manner.

Referring to FIG. 26, a step g10 may be formed between the display panel 11 of the first display 10A and the display panel 11 of the second display 10B.

For example, the user may rotate the first adjustment member 36 clockwise to move the first adjustment member 36 and the first rear pad 38 forward. In this case, the first rear pad 38 can press the first front pad 33 and the first straight bar 31 toward the front, and the edge (left side) of the display panel 11 of the second display 10B ) moves forward and the step difference (g10) may become smaller.

As another example, the user may rotate the second adjustment member 37 counterclockwise to move the second adjustment member 37 and the second rear pad 39 rearward. In this case, the second rear pad 39 can pull the second front pad 34 and the second straight bar 32 rearward, and the edge (right side) of the display panel 11 of the first display 10A moves rearward and the step difference (g10) may become smaller.

As another example, the user may rotate the first adjustment member 36 clockwise while rotating the second adjustment member 37 counterclockwise. In this case, the edge (left side) of the display panel 11 of the second display 10B moves forward, the edge (right side) of the display panel 11 of the first display 10A moves backward, and the step (g10) ) can become smaller.

Referring to FIG. 27, a plurality of display devices 1 may be adjacent to each other. A plurality of frames 35 may be located between a plurality of display devices 1 . The first frame 35A may be located behind the left side of the first display device 1A. The second frame 35B may be located behind the boundary between the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B. The third frame 35C may be located behind the right side of the second display device 1B. The fourth frame 35D may be located behind the left side of the third display device 1C. The fifth frame 35E may be located behind the boundary between the third display device 1C and the fourth display device 1D. The sixth frame 35F may be located behind the right side of the fourth display device 1D.

Accordingly, the user can minimize the step formed at the boundary between the plurality of display devices 1 using the adjustment members 36, 37, and FIGS. 25 and 26 coupled to the plurality of frames 35. there is.

Referring to FIGS. 27 and 28 , poles PA, PB, PC, poles may extend in a vertical direction along the boundary between the plurality of display devices 1. The first pole PA may be fixed to the back of the first frame 35A and the fourth frame 35D, and may extend along the first frame 35A and the fourth frame 35D. The second pole PB may be fixed to the rear of the second frame 35B and the fifth frame 35E, and may extend along the second frame 35B and the fifth frame 35E. The third pole PC may be fixed to the rear of the third frame 35C and the sixth frame 35F, and may extend along the third frame 35C and the sixth frame 35F.

The bracket 80 may be adjacent to a corner of the plurality of display devices 1. The body 81 of the bracket 80 may surround the sides of the poles (PA, PB, PC) and may be fixed to the poles (PA, PB, PC). Arms 82, 83, 84, and 85 of the bracket 80 may protrude from the body 81 toward the display device. Each of the arms 82, 83, 84, and 85 may correspond to each of the plurality of display devices 1.

The fastening portions 124a, 124b, 124c, and 124d (see FIG. 4) may protrude rearward from the rear surface of the plate 12 of the display device 1 and may be adjacent to the corners of the plate 12. there is. Screw threads may be formed on the inner peripheral surfaces of the fastening portions 124a, 124b, 124c, and 124d. The first fastening portion 124a may be adjacent to a corner where the upper side and left side of the plate 12 meet, and may be adjacent to the upper right side of the first straight bar 31. The second fastening portion 124b may be adjacent to a corner where the lower side and the left side of the plate 12 meet, and may be adjacent to the lower right side of the first straight bar 31. The third fastening portion 124c may be adjacent to a corner where the upper side and the right side of the plate 12 meet, and may be adjacent to the upper left side of the second straight bar 32. The fourth fastening portion 124d may be adjacent to a corner where the lower side and the right side of the plate 12 meet, and may be adjacent to the lower left side of the second straight bar 32.

In this case, each of the arms 82, 83, 84, and 85 may correspond to a fastening portion of each of the plurality of display devices 1, and a fastening member such as a screw (not shown) may connect the arms 82, 83, 84, 85) Each can be passed through and fastened to the fastening part. For example, one of the plurality of brackets 80 may have a second pole PB fixed to the center, and a first arm coupled to the second fastening portion 124b of the second display device 1B. (82), a second arm 83 coupled to the first fastening portion 124a of the fourth display device 1D, and a third arm coupled to the fourth fastening portion 124d of the first display device 1A. (84), and may include a fourth arm 85 coupled to the third fastening portion 124c of the third display device 1C.

Accordingly, the corners of the plurality of display devices 1 can be fixed to the poles (PA, PB, PC) through the bracket 80.

The first pins 41P of the first curved bar 41 of the third display device 1C are connected to the second pin holes 42H of the second curved bar 42 of the first display device 1A, FIGS. 8 and 13 reference) can be inserted. The first pins 41P of the first curved bar 41 of the fourth display device 1D are connected to the second pin holes 42H of the second curved bar 42 of the second display device 1B, FIGS. 8 and 13 reference) can be inserted.

Accordingly, the first pin 41P and the second pin hole 42H can guide the combination of display devices adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. Additionally, the first curved bar 41 and the second curved bar 42 of display devices adjacent to each other in the vertical direction may be in close contact with each other.

Referring to FIG. 29, the bracket 80 fixed to the second pole PB can connect the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B.

The fourth arm 85 of the bracket 80 may be coupled to the third fastening portion 124c of the first display device 1A through a screw. The head of the screw may be caught on the rear of the fourth arm (85). While the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are bent concavely, the right side of the display panel 11 may move to the right from the right side of the plate 12. At this time, the boss 1112 may be located to the right of the center of the second hole 121b, and the first protrusion 123a may contact the right end of the hole 41ch of the first bridge 41c. . Additionally, the third fastening portion 124c may contact the left end of the hole 85h of the fourth arm 85. The third fastening part 124c may be located in the hole 85h, and the width of the hole 85h may be larger than the diameter of the third fastening part 124c. The hole 85h may be located between the hole 41ch and the second hole 121b.

When the user rotates the second adjustment member 37 clockwise, the second rear pad 39 can press the second front pad 34 and the second straight bar 32 forward. At this time, on the right side of the first protrusion 123a (state in contact with the right end of the hole 41ch of the first bridge 41c), the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are connected to the second rear pad 39. It bends by pushing and can move forward. The bending and movement of the display panel 11 and the plate 12 can be stopped when the boss 1112 adjacent to the right side of the display panel 11 contacts the right end of the second hole 121b.

Accordingly, even if the position of the edge of the display panel 11 of the first display device 1A is adjusted using the second adjustment member 37, the overall curvature of the display panel 11 (i.e., the first curved bar ( The curvature of the corresponding portion between both ends of 41) can be maintained.

When the user rotates the second adjustment member 37 counterclockwise, the second rear pad 39 can pull the second front pad 34 and the second straight bar 32 rearward. At this time, on the right side of the third fastening part 124c (state in contact with the left end of the hole 85h of the fourth arm 85), the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are connected to the second rear pad 39. It can bend and move backwards when pulled. The bending and movement of the display panel 11 and the plate 12 can be stopped when the boss 1112 adjacent to the right side of the display panel 11 contacts the left end of the second hole 121b.

Accordingly, even if the position of the edge of the display panel 11 of the first display device 1A is adjusted using the second adjustment member 37, the overall curvature of the display panel 11 (i.e., the first curved bar ( The curvature of the corresponding portion between both ends of 41) can be maintained.

Referring to FIG. 30, the bracket 80 fixed to the second pole PB may connect the first display device 1A and the second display device 1B.

The second arm 83 of the bracket 80 may be coupled to the first fastening portion 124a of the second display device 1B through a screw. The head of the screw may be caught on the rear of the second arm 83. While the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are bent convexly, the left side of the display panel 11 may move from the left side of the plate 12 to the right. At this time, the boss 1112 may be located to the right of the center of the first hole 121a, and the first protrusion 123a may contact the right end of the hole 41ch of the first bridge 41c. . Additionally, the first fastening portion 124a may contact the left end of the hole 83h of the second arm 83. The first fastening part 124a may be located in the hole 83h, and the width of the hole 83h may be larger than the diameter of the first fastening part 124a. The hole 83h may be located between the hole 41ch and the first hole 121a.

When the user rotates the first adjustment member 36 counterclockwise, the first rear pad 38 can pull the first front pad 33 and the first straight bar 31 rearward. At this time, on the left side of the first protrusion 123a (state in contact with the right end of the hole 41ch of the first bridge 41c), the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are connected to the first rear pad 38. It bends when pulled and can move backwards. The bending and movement of the display panel 11 and the plate 12 can be stopped when the boss 1112 adjacent to the left side of the display panel 11 contacts the right end of the first hole 121a.

Accordingly, even if the position of the edge of the display panel 11 of the second display device 1B is adjusted using the first adjustment member 36, the overall curvature of the display panel 11 (i.e., the first curved bar ( The curvature of the corresponding portion between both ends of 41) can be maintained.

When the user rotates the first adjustment member 36 clockwise, the first rear pad 38 can press the first front pad 33 and the first straight bar 31 forward. At this time, on the left side of the first fastening part 124a (state in contact with the left end of the hole 83h of the second arm 83), the display panel 11 and the plate 12 are connected to the second rear pad 39. It can be bent and moved forward by a push. The bending and movement of the display panel 11 and the plate 12 can be stopped when the boss 1112 adjacent to the left side of the display panel 11 contacts the left end of the first hole 121a.

Accordingly, even if the position of the edge of the display panel 11 of the second display device 1B is adjusted using the first adjustment member 36, the overall curvature of the display panel 11 (i.e., the first curved bar ( The curvature of the corresponding portion between both ends of 41) can be maintained.

Referring to FIG. 31, the first display device 1A may include a concave first display 10A and a first box 60A coupled thereto. The second display device 1B may include a convex second display 10B and a second box 60B coupled thereto. The third display device 1C may include a concave third display 10C and a third box 60C coupled thereto. The fourth display device 1D may include a convex fourth display 10D and a fourth box 60D coupled thereto.

A plurality of displays (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D) can be smoothly connected without steps.

1 to 31, a display device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a flexible first display; a flexible second display adjacent to the first display; a frame positioned behind a boundary between the first display and the second display; a first adjustment member that faces the second display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame forward and backward; In addition, it may include a second adjustment member that faces the first display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame back and forth.

The display device includes: a first rear pad opposite the first adjustment member with respect to the frame and secured to the first adjustment member; In addition, it may further include a second rear pad that faces the second adjustment member with respect to the frame and is fixed to the second adjustment member.

The display device includes: a first front pad located between the first rear pad and the second display and magnetically coupled to the first rear pad; In addition, it may further include a second front pad located between the second rear pad and the first display and magnetically coupled to the second rear pad.

The display device includes: a first straight bar adjacent the boundary between the first display and the second display and coupled to a rear surface of the second display; And, it may further include a second straight bar adjacent to the boundary between the first display and the second display and coupled to the back of the first display, wherein the first front pad is configured to include the first straight bar. may be coupled to the rear of the second front pad, and the second front pad may be coupled to the rear of the second straight bar.

The frame, the first straight bar, and the second straight bar can extend along the border between the first display and the second display, and the first adjustment member is: spaced apart from each other along the frame. It may include a plurality of first adjustment members.

Each of the first display and the second display includes: a flexible display panel; a flexible plate located behind the display panel and slidably coupled to the display panel; Additionally, it may include a curved bar that has a curvature corresponding to the plate and is detachably coupled to the back of the plate.

The first display includes: a boss protruding from the back of the display panel of the first display and adjacent to the boundary between the first display and the second display; Additionally, a hole formed in the plate of the first display, coupled to the boss, and having a width greater than that of the boss may be further included.

The first display may include: a protrusion that protrudes from the rear surface of the plate of the first display and is farther from the boundary between the first display and the second display than the boss; Additionally, a bridge hole may be formed on the curved bar of the first display, coupled with the protrusion, and have a width greater than the width of the protrusion.

The display device may further include a bracket to which the frame is fixed, and the first display may further include a fastening part that protrudes from the rear of the plate of the first display and is located between the boss and the protrusion. The bracket may include: a bracket hole formed on one side of the bracket, to which the fastening part is coupled, and having a width greater than the width of the fastening part.

When the first display is bent, the boss may be positioned deviated in a first direction relative to the center of the hole, the protrusion may be positioned deviated in the first direction relative to the center of the bridge hole, and the fastening unit may be located, It may be located deviated from the center of the bracket hole in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

The second adjustment member may be adjacent to the hole.

The curved bar may include: a first curved bar adjacent a curved first edge of the plate; Additionally, it may include a second curved bar adjacent to the curved second edge of the plate.

The first curved bar may include: a fin protruding from the other side of the first curved bar opposite to one side of the first curved bar facing the second curved bar, and the second curved bar may include: the first curved bar It may include a pin hole formed on the other side of the second curved bar opposite to one side of the second curved bar facing the curved bar, wherein the pin and the pin hole are formed so that the first curved bar and the second curved bar are connected to each other. In the spaced direction, they can be aligned with each other.

Each of the first display and the second display may further include a holder that extends in a straight line and is coupled to the curved bar, and the display device includes: a first control box coupled to the holder of the first display. ; And, it may further include a second control box coupled to the holder of the second display.

The first display and the second display may have the same or different curvatures.

Any or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not exclusive or distinct from each other. In certain embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above, each configuration or function may be used in combination or combined.

For example, this means that configuration A described in a particular embodiment and/or drawing may be combined with configuration B described in other embodiments and/or drawings. In other words, even if the combination between components is not directly explained, it means that combination is possible, except in cases where it is explained that combination is impossible.

The above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in any respect and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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flexible first display;
a flexible second display adjacent to the first display;
a frame positioned behind a boundary between the first display and the second display;
a first adjustment member that faces the second display with respect to the frame and is movably coupled to the frame forward and backward; and,
A display device comprising a second adjustment member facing the first display with respect to the frame and movably coupled to the frame back and forth. According to claim 1,
a first rear pad opposite the first adjustment member with respect to the frame and secured to the first adjustment member; and,
A display device further comprising a second rear pad opposite the second adjustment member with respect to the frame and secured to the second adjustment member. According to clause 2,
a first front pad located between the first rear pad and the second display and magnetically coupled to the first rear pad; and,
A display device further comprising a second front pad located between the second rear pad and the first display and magnetically coupled to the second rear pad. According to clause 3,
a first straight bar adjacent to the boundary between the first display and the second display and coupled to a rear surface of the second display; and,
Further comprising a second straight bar adjacent to the boundary between the first display and the second display and coupled to the back of the first display,
The first front pad is,
Coupled to the rear of the first straight bar,
The second front pad is,
A display device coupled to the rear of the second straight bar. According to clause 4,
The frame, the first straight bar, and the second straight bar are:
extending along the boundary between the first display and the second display,
The first adjustment member:
A display device comprising a plurality of first adjustment members spaced apart from each other along the frame. According to claim 1,
Each of the first display and the second display:
flexible display panel;
a flexible plate located behind the display panel and slidably coupled to the display panel; and,
A display device comprising a curved bar having a curvature corresponding to the plate and detachably coupled to a rear surface of the plate. According to clause 6,
The first display is:
a boss protruding from the back of the display panel of the first display and adjacent to the boundary between the first display and the second display; and,
A display device further comprising a hole formed in the plate of the first display, coupled with the boss, and having a width greater than the width of the boss. According to clause 7,
The first display:
a protrusion protruding from the rear surface of the plate of the first display, the protrusion being farther from the boundary between the first display and the second display than the boss; and,
A display device further comprising a bridge hole formed in the curved bar of the first display, coupled with the protrusion, and having a width greater than the width of the protrusion. According to clause 8,
Further comprising a bracket to which the frame is fixed,
The first display:
Further comprising a fastening part that protrudes from the rear of the plate of the first display and is located between the boss and the protrusion,
The brackets are:
A display device comprising a bracket hole formed on one side of the bracket, coupled to the fastening part, and having a width greater than the width of the fastening part. According to clause 9,
When the first display is bent,
The boss said,
It is located deviated from the center of the hole in a first direction,
The protrusion is,
It is located deviated from the center of the bridge hole in the first direction,
The fastening part,
A display device positioned deviated from the center of the bracket hole in a second direction opposite to the first direction. According to claim 10,
The second adjustment member is,
A display device adjacent to the hall. According to clause 6,
The curved bar is:
a first curved bar adjacent the curved first edge of the plate; and,
A display device comprising a second curved bar adjacent a curved second edge of the plate. According to claim 12,
The first curved bar is:
A pin protruding from the other side of the first curved bar opposite to the side of the first curved bar facing the second curved bar,
The second curved bar is:
It includes a pin hole formed on the other side of the second curved bar opposite to one side of the second curved bar facing the first curved bar,
The pin and the pin hole are,
A display device in which the first curved bar and the second curved bar are aligned with each other in a direction away from each other. According to claim 12,
Each of the first display and the second display:
Further comprising a holder extending in a straight direction and coupled to the curved bar,
a first control box coupled to the holder of the first display; and,
A display device further comprising a second control box coupled to the holder of the second display. According to claim 1,
The first display and the second display are,
Display devices that have the same or different curvatures.

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