Curved frame module and curved display module including the same

Abstract

This invention proposes a curved frame module and a curved display module comprising the same. Each module unit of the curved frame module includes: a base structure defining a preset curved surface; a plurality of first supports laterally positioned on the base structure protruding from a first frame and a second frame; a plurality of second supports extending vertically and having upright plates; and connectors having first and second winglets fixed to the first supports and the upright plates. The first supports are arranged with first positioning portions, each including a positioning hole and a guide groove. The upright plates are arranged with second positioning portions, each including a guide piece, a slot opening from the guide piece, and a positioning protrusion extending into the slot. The axial direction of the guide groove passes through the positioning hole and the center of curvature of the preset curved surface, and the positioning protrusion is embedded in the positioning hole, while the guide piece is inserted into the guide groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a curved frame module and a curved display module comprising the same. Specifically, this invention relates to a curved frame module having a first support and a second support stacked in a cross configuration to structure a curved mounting surface, and a curved display module comprising the same. Prior Technology

[0002] With the development and advancement of display technology, the application forms and fields of display devices have gradually expanded. Among them, curved or spherical displays offer a better sense of enclosure and immersion, thus providing superior visual effects and a superior sense of immersion. Therefore, such curved or spherical displays are gradually emerging and have broad application potential. However, there are many challenges in constructing curved or spherical displays and their support mechanisms, and these obstacles and difficulties are even greater in large-scale display applications where such displays are particularly popular.

[0003] For example, when the parts or components used to construct curved or spherical surfaces are large, the handling and assembly of these parts become increasingly difficult and dangerous. However, if the parts or components used to construct curved or spherical surfaces are small, the assembly process becomes more cumbersome and complex, and it is easier to accumulate assembly tolerances or deviations, potentially resulting in an unattainable final product or an assembly that differs from the expected result. Furthermore, due to the unique three-dimensional properties of curved and spherical surfaces, inaccurate assembly can easily lead to skewness and distortion of the overall structure, deviating from the expected curvature or arc and failing to represent the intended curved or spherical surface. Therefore, there is a need to develop curved or spherical displays that are easy to assemble and can be precisely positioned. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a curved frame module is provided, comprising at least one module unit. Each module unit includes: a base structure having at least a first skeleton and a second skeleton that define a predetermined curved surface, and a plurality of shelves protruding along the first skeleton and the second skeleton respectively; and a plurality of first supports, each of which extends laterally along the predetermined curved surface and is positioned on a set of shelves. Each first support has a plurality of first positioning portions arranged on it, and each of the first positioning portions includes spaced-apart positioning holes and guide grooves, with the axial direction of the guide grooves... Both ends of the first bracket extend through the positioning hole and the center of curvature of the preset curved surface, respectively; a plurality of second brackets, each of which extends vertically along the preset curved surface and has at least one upright plate, wherein each upright plate has a plurality of second positioning parts, and each of the second positioning parts includes a guide plate formed by a portion of the upright plate, a slot from the guide plate toward the opening of the first bracket, and a positioning protrusion extending vertically into the slot, wherein the positioning protrusion is embedded in the positioning hole and the guide plate is inserted into the guide slot; and a plurality of connectors, each having a first wing and a second wing respectively fixed to the first bracket and the upright plate.

[0005] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a curved display module, comprising: a curved frame module as described above, wherein the second supports together form a curved mounting surface of each module unit; and at least one display panel disposed on the curved mounting surface and having a display surface facing away from the curved mounting surface.

[0006] The curved frame module and curved display module provided according to the embodiments of the present invention can produce the dispersed parts or components of the module architecture in a simplified segmented form without the need to open molds for individual blocks and produce corresponding multi-configuration large block parts or components, and can facilitate the handling and assembly of these parts or components. Furthermore, the curved frame module and curved display module provided according to the embodiments of the present invention can increase the convenience of assembly and the positioning accuracy through various positioning structures and positioning designs, and can reduce or avoid the assembly failure and assembly error of the three-dimensional architecture caused by the increase in the number of parts or components. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0007] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a curved frame module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 2 is a disassembly diagram of a module unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 3 is a simplified schematic diagram of the relative arrangement of reference positioning holes on a shelf according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the first bracket being aligned and fixed on the shelf according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a first support frame positioned on a base structure by means of a shelf according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the corresponding structures of the first positioning part on the first bracket and the second positioning part on the second bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 7 is a simplified schematic diagram showing the orientation of the positioning holes and guide grooves of the first positioning part arranged on the first bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of fixing the first bracket and the second bracket using a connector according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 9 is a perspective side view of the second bracket and the first bracket engaging according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 10 is a perspective view of an application of a lateral inspection tool to inspect the assembly positioning accuracy of the first bracket and the second bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 11 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention, showing the application of a lateral inspection tool to inspect the assembly positioning accuracy of the first bracket and the second bracket.

[0018] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a curved frame module constructed by horizontally connecting different module units according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 13 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the boundary area of ​​the lateral connection of different module units according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 14 is a front view of a curved frame module formed by vertically connecting different module units according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 15 is a rear view of a curved frame module formed by vertically connecting different module units according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 16 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the boundary area of ​​the vertical connection of different module units according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of a curved frame module formed by horizontally connecting a plurality of module units according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram of a curved frame module formed by connecting a plurality of module units in a horizontal and vertical direction according to another embodiment of the present invention. Implementation

[0025] Various embodiments will be described below, and those skilled in the art should readily understand the spirit and principles of the invention by referring to the description and accompanying drawings. However, while specific embodiments will be described in detail herein, these embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to be limiting or exhaustive in any respect. Therefore, various changes and modifications to the invention will be readily apparent and easily achievable by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention.

[0026] Referring to Figure 1, a curved frame module 10 comprising at least one module unit is provided according to one embodiment of the present invention. For example, the curved frame module 10 may include module units 1000 and 2000 having the same or similar configuration, and may respectively construct curved mounting surfaces C1 and C2. As mentioned above, the curved mounting surfaces C1 and C2 can be used to support a predetermined curved object. For example, according to some embodiments, the curved mounting surfaces C1 and C2 may be configured to place at least one display panel to further construct a curved display module. However, the above is only an example, and according to other embodiments of the present invention, the curved frame module 10 may also serve as the architecture for any application field that requires the construction of curved mounting surfaces, and not all such possible application variations will be described here.

[0027] Next, referring to Figure 2 along with Figure 1, the detailed configuration of the curved frame module 10 will be specifically described below using module unit 1000 as an example.

[0028] As described above, according to this embodiment, the module unit 1000 may include a base structure B placed on a reference setting surface FL, such as the ground, and a plurality of first supports 100 and a plurality of second supports 200 stacked on the base structure B to construct a curved setting surface C1, and a plurality of connectors 300 connecting and fixing the first supports 100 and the second supports 200.

[0029] Specifically, according to some embodiments, the aforementioned base structure B can be constructed by welding or screwing standard pipe fittings, and can have at least one leg B3 to support the base structure B on the reference setting surface FL. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, when multiple module units are provided or the reference setting surface FL has a height difference, the height of the leg B3 relative to the reference setting surface FL can be adjusted so that the expected height of the stacked first support 100 and second support 200 can be adjusted.

[0030] As described above, according to this embodiment, the base structure B may have at least a first skeleton B1 and a second skeleton B2 that define a preset curved surface CM, and a plurality of shelves T1 and T2 protruding along the first skeleton B1 and the second skeleton B2 respectively. Specifically, the first skeleton B1 and the second skeleton B2 may be integrally formed structures or assembly structures with curved or approximately curved shapes, and are respectively disposed on opposite sides to define the preset curved surface CM. As mentioned above, the first support 100 and the second support 200, which are themselves curved, may be stacked and laid corresponding to the preset curved surface CM to construct the corresponding expected curved setting surface C1. In detail, each of the first supports 100 can extend laterally along the preset curved surface CM (e.g., along the arc of the preset curved surface CM) and be positioned on a set of shelves T1, T2, and each of the second supports 200 can extend vertically along the preset curved surface CM (e.g., along the arc of the preset curved surface CM) and be mounted and engaged with the first supports 100. In this way, the first supports 100 can be supported by the shelves T1, T2, and are positioned at a predetermined level relative to the height direction, such as the direction of gravity, while the second supports 200 can be supported by the first supports 100. Based on this structure, the extension direction of the first supports 100 can span a plurality of second supports 200, and the extension direction of the second supports 200 can span a plurality of first supports 100. Therefore, as shown in the right half of Figure 2, the desired curved surface C1 can be formed by arranging the previously dispersed multiple first supports 100 (providing latitudinal module support) and multiple second supports 200 (providing longitudinal module support) in a cross arrangement without using a complete box-shaped component.

[0031] Specifically, according to some embodiments, each of the second supports 200 may have at least one upright plate 210 mounted on the first supports 100. Furthermore, to increase the stability of the curved mounting surface C1, according to some embodiments, each of the second supports 200 may further have a tray 220 that intersects with the upright plate 210 and corresponds to the pre-set curved surface CM. As described above, the trays 220 of the second supports 200 can collectively form the curved mounting surface C1 of the module unit 1000, allowing the intended object to be placed more smoothly and stably on the curved mounting surface C1. In addition, to reduce weight or facilitate wiring connections, without compromising structural stability and support capacity, a portion of the second supports 200, such as a portion of the tray 220, may also have partial cutouts or perforations.

[0032] As described above, the first support 100 and the second support 200 can be connected and fixed by connectors 300. In some embodiments, the plurality of connectors 300 can be, for example, but not limited to, an L-shaped connector. Specifically, as shown in FIG2, the upright plates 210 of the first support 100 and the second support 200 are stacked crosswise, and each of the plurality of connectors 300 can have a first wing 310 and a second wing 320 respectively fixed to the first support 100 and the upright plate 210. As described above, based on this configuration, the originally separate first support 100 and second support 200 can be connected and fixed to form a support block structure with a curved mounting surface C1.

[0033] Next, taking module unit 1000 as an example, we will specifically describe the positioning structure and design of the curved frame module 10 used for precise positioning and assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the shelves T1 and T2 may each have a reference positioning hole PN to provide the most basic positioning and orientation of the first support 100, and the first support 100 may be positioned on each shelf T1 and T2 based on the reference positioning hole PN before being fixed.

[0035] Specifically, according to some embodiments, referring to Figure 3, which shows a simplified schematic diagram of the module unit 1000 from a top view, in order to more accurately align the first support 100 with the preset curved surface CM, the reference positioning hole PN can be spaced apart from the curvature center O of the preset curved surface CM by a predetermined radius distance LK. Furthermore, due to the curved characteristics of the preset curved surface CM, when installing the curved first support 100 on individual shelves T1 and T2, it may be difficult to visually align the positions of the two ends of the first support 100 with a straight line, which may cause the first support 100 to unexpectedly shift or deflect from the preset curved surface CM. Therefore, by first positioning the two ends of the first support 100 with the reference positioning hole PN, the two ends of the first support 100 can be spaced apart from the curvature center O of the preset curved surface CM by a predetermined consistent range, thereby constraining the curvature center O to the optimal position of the preset curved surface CM of the module unit 1000 (corresponding to the curved setting surface C1 of the predetermined object), ensuring that the first support 100 does not shift or deflect from the preset curved surface CM.

[0036] As described above, after the first bracket 100 is positioned using the reference positioning hole PN, it can be further aligned and fixed to the shelves T1 and T2 using various methods. For example, as illustrated in FIG4 on shelf T2, the first bracket 100 can be secured to shelf T2 using screws W. However, this is only an example, and according to some other embodiments of the present invention, the first bracket 100 may also be fixed by means of welding or other methods, and is not limited to the specific manner shown herein.

[0037] Furthermore, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the main structures of shelves T1 and T2 at corresponding horizontal heights may also have alignment marks K. For example, as shown in FIG4, the alignment mark K may be a straight line marking feature, but other embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this. Continuing above, the alignment mark K may, for example but not limited to, correspond to the side edge of the first support 100 facing the first frame B1 or the second frame B2, and be used to align the horizontal lateral arrangement position of the first support 100, thereby providing consistent horizontal deployment of the first supports 100 of different lengths positioned at different heights and supported by different sets of shelves T1 and T2. However, the position is only an example, and according to other embodiments of the present invention, the alignment mark K may also correspond to the side edge of the first support 100 facing away from the first frame B1 or the second frame B2, or the alignment mark K may also correspond to a specific alignment portion of the first support 100 for alignment. Continuing from the above, where it is possible to achieve or improve the consistency of the horizontal deployment of the first support 100, the morphology and position of the alignment marks K may not be limited to the morphology specifically shown in this document or in the figures.

[0038] As described above, referring to Figure 5, first supports 100 of different lengths, positioned at different heights and supported by different sets of shelves T1 and T2, can be laterally positioned on shelves T1 and T2, thereby being positioned on the base structure B. Each of these first supports 100 may have a plurality of first positioning portions P1 arranged along its lateral extension direction, and the aforementioned second supports 200 can be correspondingly aligned with their respective first positioning portions P1 and mounted on these first supports 100. Specifically, each second support 200 can be aligned and mounted corresponding to different vertically aligned first positioning portions P1 on different first supports 100, and different second supports 200 can be aligned and mounted corresponding to different first positioning portions P1 arranged on the same first support 100.

[0039] Next, please refer to Figure 6, where the left half shows a partial structure of the assembled first bracket 100 and second bracket 200, and the right half shows an enlarged schematic diagram of the first bracket 100 and second bracket 200 in an unassembled state corresponding to the first positioning part P1. Continuing from the above, corresponding to each first positioning part P1 of the first bracket 100, the second bracket 200 may also be provided with a corresponding second positioning part P2. For example, a plurality of second positioning parts P2 may be arranged on each of the upright plates 210. Specifically, the upright plates 210 of the second bracket 200 may each have a receiving side edge E1 facing the first bracket 100, and the second positioning parts P2 may be arranged along the receiving side edge E1 corresponding to the first positioning parts P1.

[0040] Continuing with the above, referring to the right half of Figure 6, according to some embodiments, the first positioning part P1 may each include a positioning hole H1 and a guide groove G1 spaced apart, and the guide groove G1 may extend away from the positioning hole H1 and open at the edge of the first bracket 100. Correspondingly, the second positioning part P2 may each include a guide piece M2 formed by a portion of the upright plate 210, a slot V2 opening from the guide piece M2 toward the first bracket 100, and a positioning protrusion R2 extending vertically into the slot V2. Before fixing the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 together, the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 can be pre-positioned by inserting the positioning protrusion R2 into the positioning hole H1 and inserting the guide piece M2 into the guide groove G1. Furthermore, a spacer Q is sandwiched between the positioning hole H1 and the guide groove G1, and when engaged, the spacer Q is placed in the slot V2.

[0041] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the guide plate M2 can be formed into a stepped structure, and may include a first stepped portion ST1 extending below the slot V2 and a second stepped portion ST2 located inside the slot V2. Continuing on, the positioning protrusion R2 can protrude downwards from the top edge of the slot V2 toward the first stepped portion ST1 into the slot V2, and the positioning protrusion R2 is spaced apart from the second stepped portion ST2. With this structure, by compliantly inserting the first stepped portion ST1 of the guide plate M2 along the guide groove G1, the intended orientation and angle of the upright plate 210 of the second bracket 200 on the first bracket 100 can be ensured. Then, the positioning protrusion R2 is inserted into the positioning hole H1, thereby ensuring the intended depth of insertion of the upright plate 210 of the second bracket 200 into the first bracket 100 and the intended installation height of the second bracket 200. Finally, according to this embodiment, after the positioning protrusion R2 is embedded, the second stepped portion ST2 of the guide piece M2 can be correspondingly accommodated in the guide groove G1. Therefore, after the corresponding positioning engagement of the first positioning portion P1 and the second positioning portion P2 is not locked, when performing the fixed connection operation of the connector 300, the position and angle are constrained by the guide groove G1 on both sides of the second stepped portion ST2 while ensuring the working space margin for the fixed connection (e.g., locking), thereby reducing or avoiding the expected directional and angular deviation or deflection of the upright plate 210 of the second bracket 200 mounted on the first bracket 100.

[0042] As mentioned above, in order to ensure sufficient space for adjusting the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 during fixed connection or other assembly operations, the width TH1 of the guide groove G1 can be greater than the width TH2 of the guide piece M2. For example, the width TH1 of the guide groove G1 can be 4 / 3 times the width TH2 of the guide piece M2.

[0043] Furthermore, referring to the top view of the first bracket 100 and the first positioning parts P1 arranged on it shown in FIG7, according to some embodiments, the two ends of the guide groove G1 extending along the axial direction AX can substantially extend through the positioning hole H1 and the curvature center O of the preset curved surface CM, respectively. With this arrangement, when the second bracket 200 is inserted and positioned along the guide groove G1, the intended orientation and angle of the second bracket 200 can be ensured, and the support plates 220 of the plurality of second brackets 200 arranged side by side face the curvature center O of the preset curved surface CM, thereby ensuring that the support plates 220 of the second bracket 200 do not deviate from or deflect the intended preset curved surface CM to construct the curved setting surface C1. In particular, by using the positioning holes H1 and guide groove G1, which are spaced apart and arranged along the axial direction AX, to respectively limit different parts (e.g., positioning protrusions R2 and guide pieces M2) of the vertical plate 210 connected together, the intended orientation and angle of the vertical plate 210 can be positioned more accurately.

[0044] Next, referring to Figure 8, after aligning the first positioning part P1 with the second positioning part P2 and pre-positioning them as described above, a fixed connection can be made, such as, but not limited to, locking. For example, the junction connecting edge 305 of the first wing 310 and the second wing 320 of the connector 300 can be positioned corresponding to the first positioning part P1. In some embodiments, the first wing 310 has at least one protruding first pre-positioning member N1 on the first connecting surface F1 facing the first bracket 100, and the first wing 310 has at least one first screw through hole W11 penetrating the first wing 310. As mentioned above, the first bracket 100 may have at least one first pre-positioning hole n1 corresponding to the at least one first pre-positioning member N1, and at least one first screw locking hole W12 corresponding to the at least one first screw through hole W11. In this way, with the at least one first prepositioning member N1 embedded in the at least one first prepositioning hole n1, at least one first screw W1 can pass through the at least one first screw through hole W11 and be locked in the at least one first screw locking hole W12.

[0045] Similarly, at least one second pre-positioning member N2 with compressive elasticity is provided on the second connecting surface F2 of the upright plate 210 facing the second support 200 of the second wing 320, and at least one second screw through hole W21 is provided through the second wing 320. As described above, the upright plate 210 may have at least one second pre-positioning hole n2 corresponding to the at least one second pre-positioning member N2, and at least one second screw locking hole W22 corresponding to the at least one second screw through hole W21. Thus, the at least one second pre-positioning member N2 can be inserted into the at least one second pre-positioning hole n2, so that at least one second screw W2 passes through the at least one second screw through hole W21 and is locked in the at least one second screw locking hole W22.

[0046] As described above, according to some embodiments of the present invention, when the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 are locked using the connector 300, the positions of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 may be pulled or pushed as the screws rotate. For example, the first wing 310 of the connector 300 may be locked and fixed to the first bracket 100 first, and then the second bracket 200 may be locked accordingly, which may slightly pull the second bracket 200 and move its position. In this case, since the guide plate M2 is restricted on both sides by the guide groove G1 but is not directly connected or fixed, the working space margin for locking can be further ensured, so that it can absorb the assembly operation tolerance and / or accumulated error, and at the same time reduce or avoid excessive deviation or deflection of the expected direction and angle of the upright plate 210 of the second bracket 200 mounted on the first bracket 100. Furthermore, by first positioning the first positioning part P1 onto the second positioning part P2, and then inserting each pre-positioning component into each pre-positioning hole for pre-positioning, the inconvenience of having to maintain, for example, by hand supporting the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 during locking and fixing can be reduced or avoided, thus ensuring the expected positioning position of the locking and fixing. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the convenience and success rate of the assembly operation can be further improved, and the high stability and positioning of the final assembled product can be ensured.

[0047] According to some embodiments, in order to facilitate the locking and fixing operation, a plurality of connectors 300 can be arranged opposite each other on one side of a plurality of second brackets 200 so as to be locked and fixed in the same direction, thereby making the adjustment direction of the second brackets 200 that may be pulled consistent.

[0048] As described above, by using a pre-positioning component that is not fixed but limits the position, and a pre-positioning hole, sufficient working space can be maintained during locking and fixing, while reducing or avoiding excessive deviations or offsets that occur or accumulate during locking and fixing. Therefore, based on these positioning structures and designs, the positioning accuracy of fixing the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 using the connector 300 can be further improved.

[0049] Referring to a partial side perspective view of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 in Figure 9, after the second bracket 200 is assembled onto the first bracket 100, the second bracket 200 appears to be inserted into and supported by the first bracket 100. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, according to some embodiments of the present invention, a detection slot nt can be further formed on the upright plate 210 of the second bracket 200 at the location where it faces the receiving edge E1 of the first bracket 100 and is separated from the second positioning portions P2 but does not contact the first bracket 100. Continuing from the above, referring further to Figure 10, with the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 correctly positioned and assembled, the detection slots nt on the side-by-side upright plates 210 are aligned with each other and connected in a series with a predetermined curvature. Therefore, with the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 correctly positioned and assembled, a lateral detection aid 600 having one of the preset curvatures can be configured to span across and be inserted into the detection slots nt, and can slide laterally along the detection slots nt. In other words, assembly workers can more easily check whether the overall structure has been correctly positioned and assembled by aligning the detection slots nt of the second bracket 200. In particular, the lateral detection aid 600 with the preset curvature can be used to span across multiple second brackets 200 and be inserted into the detection slots nt, thereby checking whether the three-dimensional positioning and assembly of the second bracket 200 has been correctly completed based on factors such as orientation, height, and depth.

[0050] Referring again to the cross-sectional side view of the detection slots nt and the lateral detection aid 600 in Figure 11, the lateral detection aid 600 may have a laterally extending detection strip 610 for insertion into the detection slots nt, and the height T0 of each detection slot nt in the vertical direction may be greater than the height t1 of the detection strip 610 in the vertical direction. In some embodiments, the difference between height T0 and height t1 may be less than or equal to 0.3 mm. This allows for confirmation of the alignment accuracy of the detection slots nt after the detection strip 610 is inserted, while simultaneously maintaining a working margin for lateral sliding of the lateral detection aid 600.

[0051] Furthermore, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the lateral detection aid 600 may further have a laterally extending operating bar 620 connecting the detection bar 610, and the height t2 of the operating bar 620 in the vertical direction may be greater than the height T0 of each of the detection slots nt in the vertical direction. As described above, with this structure, the operating bar 620 can be grasped and moved to insert the detection bar 610 into the detection slots nt, and the movement causes the detection bar 610 to slide within the detection slots nt. Therefore, a wide grip operation (corresponding to the operating bar 620) is convenient for operation, while simultaneously reducing the size of the required detection slots nt (corresponding to the detection bar 610), thereby reducing or avoiding the impact on the structural stability of the second support 200. Therefore, according to this embodiment, based on the detection slots nt and the corresponding lateral detection aid 600, the accuracy of assembly positioning can be more easily detected, and the assembly state can be adjusted accordingly.

[0052] According to some embodiments, the height T0 of the detection slot nt can be equal to or less than 2 mm, provided that it is convenient for inspection and to maintain structural strength.

[0053] As described above, according to this embodiment, the positioning of the completed architecture can be easily detected without the need for large measuring instruments, which is more conducive to realizing and ensuring large-volume curved frame modules.

[0054] Next, the assembly and positioning of multiple module units in series according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 12 and 13.

[0055] Continuing from the above, as shown in Figure 12, according to some embodiments, the curved frame module 20 may be similar to the curved frame module 10 described above, comprising a first module unit 1000 and a second module unit 2000 connected in series laterally. Continuing from the above, according to this embodiment, various tools or means can be used to confirm the positioning accuracy of the adjacent connected first module unit 1000 and second module unit 2000, such as, but not limited to, using a level for horizontal positioning, and a laser collimator for horizontal alignment of the first module unit 1000 and second module unit 2000. Furthermore, with the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 correctly positioned and assembled, the aforementioned lateral detection aid 600 can also slide laterally along the detection slots nt respectively arranged on the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000, corresponding to the arc presented by the adjacent side-by-side arrangement of the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000, thereby confirming the turning arc of their connection and whether the internally assembled parts are correctly positioned (e.g., positioned at the same height). Therefore, according to this embodiment, the correctness of the assembly of the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 can be detected more accurately and conveniently, and the alignment of the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 can be adjusted according to the detection results.

[0056] Referring to Figure 13, along with Figure 12, in the boundary region RB between the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000, adjacent first supports 100 of the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 respectively have a first structure 110 and a second structure 120 with corresponding and adapted shapes, so that they can be assembled in a fitting manner and the connection between the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 presents the expected curvature. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, at least a predetermined lateral gap sp1 can be left between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120, thereby preserving the margin for adjustment and movement during assembly and fixing, and further absorbing assembly tolerances. In addition, it may also reduce or avoid unexpected collisions or compressions between adjacent first structures 110 and second structures 120 due to impact or pushing, or unexpected collisions or compressions between other structures of adjacent module units corresponding to the first structure 110 and second structure 120 due to impact or pushing.

[0057] In detail, as shown in Figure 13, by leaving a predetermined lateral gap sp1 between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120, the pre-contact between the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 can be avoided by absorbing the assembly and inherent tolerances. Furthermore, a predetermined interval sp1' can be ensured between the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000, for example, between the corresponding trays 220. As described above, based on this predetermined interval sp1' being within a preset range, defects that may result from the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 being too close or too far apart can be further prevented. For example, if the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 are too close together, the defined curved surfaces C1 and C2 may not align or may even overlap. This could lead to issues such as height differences, misalignment, failure to form the expected curved or spherical surface, or deviation from the expected curved or spherical surface. Consequently, it may be impossible to place predetermined objects, such as display modules, or the predetermined objects placed on them, such as display modules, may not be displayed as expected. Conversely, if the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 are too far apart, ambient light may easily leak between them, affecting the overall assembly appearance and even exposing structures such as the frame. In particular, when display modules are placed, ambient light can easily leak between them, and the inspector can easily see the structure behind the display screen, thus degrading the overall display effect and user experience.

[0058] Continuing from the above, in order to connect the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 while retaining the predetermined lateral gap sp1 and predetermined interval sp1', according to this embodiment, the curved frame module 20 may further include an upper positioning piece 410 extending above the first structure 110 and the second structure 120, and a lower positioning piece 420 extending below the first structure 110 and the second structure 120, and the upper positioning piece 410 and the lower positioning piece 420 can be locked and fixed to each other to clamp the first structure 110 and the second structure 120. For example, after adjusting and assembling the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 corresponding to the predetermined lateral gap sp1, the upper positioning piece 410 and the lower positioning piece 420 can be used to lock and fix to each other to clamp and connect the first structure 110 and the second structure 120.

[0059] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, at least one boundary positioning protrusion J1, J2 may be provided on one of the upper positioning piece 410 and the lower positioning piece 420 facing the other, and at least one boundary positioning hole U1, U2 may be correspondingly provided on the other of the upper positioning piece 410 and the lower positioning piece 420. In addition, at least one intermediate through hole m1, m2 is correspondingly provided on the first structure 110 and the second structure 120. As described above, the at least one boundary positioning protrusion J1, J2 can pass through the at least one intermediate through hole m1, m2 and be embedded in the at least one boundary positioning hole U1, U2 without locking, thereby pre-positioning the first structure 110 and the second structure 120. According to some embodiments, in order to ensure that the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 are both pre-positioned, the first structure 110 and the second structure 120 may each have at least one different intermediate through hole m1, m2 through which the at least one boundary positioning protrusion J1, J2 passes. For example, the first structure 110 may have an intermediate through hole m1 through which the boundary positioning protrusion J1 passes, and the second structure 120 may have an intermediate through hole m2 through which the boundary positioning protrusion J2 passes.

[0060] As mentioned above, the upper positioning piece 410 and the lower positioning piece 420 can be locked and fixed more precisely in the pre-positioned state, and this is similar to the illustrative locking process shown with reference to FIG8 above, and will not be described again here.

[0061] Next, referring to Figures 14 and 15, in another embodiment of the curved frame module 30 according to the present invention, the at least one module unit may also include a vertically adjacent third module unit 3000 and a fourth module unit 4000. Referring to Figure 16, along with Figures 14 and 15, similar to the first module unit 1000 and the second module unit 2000 in the above embodiment, in the junction area RB', the adjacent vertical plates 210 of the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000 may respectively have a third structure 230 and a fourth structure 240 with correspondingly adapted shapes, so that they can be assembled in a fitting manner so that the connection between the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000 presents the expected curvature. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, at least a predetermined longitudinal gap sp2 may be left between the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, thereby preserving the margin for adjustment and movement during assembly and fixing, and providing space to further absorb assembly tolerances. In addition, it may also reduce or avoid unexpected collisions or compressions between adjacent third structures 230 and fourth structures 240 due to impacts or pushing, or between other architectures of adjacent module units corresponding to third structures 230 and fourth structures 240 due to impacts or pushing.

[0062] In detail, as shown in Figure 16, by leaving a predetermined longitudinal gap sp2 between the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, the pre-contact of the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240 can be avoided by absorbing the assembly and inherent tolerances. Furthermore, a predetermined interval sp2' can be ensured between the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000, for example, between the corresponding trays 220. As described above, based on this predetermined interval sp2' being within a preset range, defects that may result from the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000 being too close or too far apart can be further prevented. For example, if the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000 are too close together, the defined curved mounting surfaces C3 and C4 may not align or may even overlap. This could lead to issues such as height differences, misalignment, failure to form the expected curved or spherical surface, or deviation from the expected curved or spherical surface. Consequently, it may be impossible to mount predetermined objects, such as display modules, or the predetermined objects mounted on them, such as display modules, may not be displayed as expected. Conversely, if the third module unit 3000 and the fourth module unit 4000 are too far apart, ambient light may easily leak between them, affecting the overall assembly appearance and even causing misalignment and exposure of structures such as the frame. In particular, when used to mount display modules, ambient light can easily leak between the display modules, and the inspector can easily perceive the structure behind the display screen, thus degrading the overall display effect and user experience.

[0063] Similarly, according to some embodiments, in order to connect the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240 while retaining the predetermined longitudinal gap sp2 and predetermined interval sp2', the curved frame module 30 may further include a first side positioning piece 510 extending across the first side S1 of the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, and a second side positioning piece 520 extending across the second side S2 of the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, wherein the first side positioning piece 510 and the second side positioning piece 520 are mutually locked and fixed to clamp the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240. The first side positioning piece 510 and the second side positioning piece 520 may also be provided with corresponding pre-positioning structures. In detail, at least one of the first side positioning piece 510 and the second side positioning piece 520 may be provided with a boundary positioning protrusion J3, J4 facing the other, and the other of the first side positioning piece 510 and the second side positioning piece 520 may be provided with at least one boundary positioning hole U3, U4, respectively. At least one intermediate through hole m3, m4 may be provided on the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, respectively. Therefore, at least one boundary positioning protrusion J3, J4 can pass through at least one intermediate through hole m3, m4 and be embedded in at least one boundary positioning hole U3, U4 without being locked. This allows for the pre-positioning of the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240, followed by corresponding locking and fixing.

[0064] As described above, according to some embodiments, in order to ensure that both the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240 are pre-positioned, both the third structure 230 and the fourth structure 240 may have at least one intermediate through hole m3 and m4 through which at least one different boundary positioning protrusion J3 and J4 pass. For example, the third structure 230 may have an intermediate through hole m3 through which the boundary positioning protrusion J3 passes, and the fourth structure 240 may have an intermediate through hole m4 through which the boundary positioning protrusion J4 passes.

[0065] As mentioned above, the first side positioning piece 510 and the second side positioning piece 520 can be locked and fixed more precisely in the pre-positioned state, and this is similar to the exemplary locking process shown with reference to FIG8 above, and will not be described again here.

[0066] Next, the application of the curved frame module according to various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 17 and 18.

[0067] As described above, the curved frame module can include one or more module units and can correspondingly construct curved mounting surfaces, thereby enabling various applications such as mounting predetermined objects. For example, referring to Figures 17 and 18, the curved frame modules 40 and 50 according to different embodiments of the present invention can assemble multiple module units MU laterally and vertically based on positioning structures and positioning designs similar to or the same as those described above, and the second support 200 can collectively form the curved mounting surfaces C1 of each individual module unit MU. Continuing from the above, at least one display panel DP (e.g., one display panel DP is provided for each module unit MU, but not limited thereto) can be correspondingly disposed on the curved mounting surface C1, thereby forming a curved display module together with the curved frame modules 40 and 50. For example, the curved display panel DP can be magnetically attached to the curved mounting surface C1 constructed by each individual module unit MU (e.g., constituted by the second support 200 made of metal). Continuing from the above, according to this embodiment, since the curved frame modules 40 and 50 can be precisely positioned and assembled, they can correspond to the intended display panel DP without misalignment, deformation, or skewing of the final curved setting surface C1 due to assembly defects and tolerances, thus preventing the display panel DP from being installed. In particular, when multiple display panels DP are provided to be integrated into a large display screen, according to the various embodiments of the present invention, alignment defects between display panels DP can be reduced or avoided, thereby improving the integration integrity and final visual effect of curved and spherical display screens.

[0068] Furthermore, since the curved frame modules 40 and 50 and the corresponding curved display modules are assembled using segmented components such as the first support 100 and the second support 200, the volume and weight of each segmented component can be reduced, making it easier to produce, transport, and assemble each segmented component. Continuing on this, according to this embodiment, since a positioning design and positioning structure are used to assist in positioning assembly while retaining adjustment margins during assembly operations, the ease of assembly, the success rate of assembly, and the positioning accuracy of the final assembled product can be further improved. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is easier to implement the large-volume curved frame modules 40 and 50 and the corresponding curved display modules using multiple module units MU, and it can be applied to application scenarios requiring larger volumes as setting platforms, display platforms, or dome displays, etc.

[0069] As described above, according to some embodiments, the display panel DP may, for example, have a display surface LM facing away from the curved setting surface C1, and thus can provide a display scenario with a better sense of enclosure or surround based on the curved or spherical surface constructed by the curved frame modules 40 and 50.

[0070] In summary, the curved frame module and curved display module according to various embodiments of the present invention can reduce the volume and weight of individual discrete parts by reducing the need for mold making, handling, and assembly. Furthermore, positioning design and positioning structure can be used to ensure the assembly accuracy of these discrete parts. As mentioned above, according to various embodiments of the present invention, assembly defects caused by the relatively difficult control of the curvature and angle of three-dimensional curved or spherical structures, or by unexpected thermal deformation, can be reduced or avoided. In addition, according to various embodiments of the present invention, positioning structures or positioning designs with expected limiting properties and adjustment margins can simultaneously achieve expected positioning while retaining space for adjustment operations and absorbing accumulated tolerances. Therefore, the curved frame module and curved display module according to various embodiments of the present invention can more easily and reproducibly integrate and assemble different discrete parts to achieve consistent curved and spherical surfaces, and can thus be applied in various fields as installation platforms, display platforms, or dome displays. Continuing on, according to some embodiments, when applied to achieve a display, the easily assembled and controlled curved frame module and curved display module according to various embodiments of the present invention can provide a superior visual effect and immersive experience, thereby improving the viewing or viewing experience.

[0071] The above description represents only some preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and principles. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is defined by the appended claims, and that various possible substitutions, combinations, modifications, and uses, etc., do not exceed the scope defined by the appended claims, provided they conform to the intent of the present invention.

[0072] 10, 20, 30, 40, 50: Curved frame modules 100: First stent 110: First Structure 120: Second Structure 200: Second support 210: Vertical board 220: Pallet 230: Third Structure 240: Fourth Structure 300: Connector 305: Boundary connection side edge 310: First wing 320: Second wing 410: Upper positioning plate 420: Lower positioning plate 510: First side positioning plate 520: Second side positioning piece 600: Lateral Inspection Auxiliary Equipment 610: Test strip 620: Operation bar 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000: Module Units AX: Axis direction B: Base Architecture B1: First Skeleton B2: Second skeleton B3: Tripod C1, C2, C3, C4: Curved surface CM: Preset Surface DP: Display Panel E1: Receiving side edge F1: First connecting surface F2: Second connecting surface FL: Reference Setting Surface G1: Guide groove H1: Positioning hole J1, J2, J3, J4: Boundary positioning protrusions K: Alignment marks LK: Predetermined radius distance LM: Display Surface M2: Guide Film m1, m2, m3, m4: Intermediate through holes MU: Module Unit N1: First pre-positioning element N2: Second pre-positioning device n1: First pre-positioning hole n2: Second pre-positioning hole nt: Inspection slot O: Center of curvature P1: First Positioning Section P2: Second Positioning Section PN: Reference positioning hole Q: Spacer R2: Positioning bump RB, RB': Boundary area S1: First side S2: Second side sp1: Predetermined lateral clearance sp1': Pre-defined interval sp2: Predetermined longitudinal clearance sp2': Pre-defined interval ST1: First Step Section ST2: Second Step Section T0: Height T1, T2: Shelves TH1, TH2: Width t1, t2: Height U1, U2, U3, U4: Boundary positioning holes V2: Grooving W1: First screw W2: Second screw W11: First screw hole W12: First screw hole W21: Second screw hole W22: Second screw hole

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Claims

1. A curved frame module comprising at least one module unit, each module unit comprising: a base structure having at least a first skeleton, a second skeleton, and a plurality of shelves protruding along the first skeleton and the second skeleton respectively; and a plurality of first supports, each of the first supports extending laterally along the predetermined curved surface and positioned on a set of the shelves, wherein... Each of the first brackets has a plurality of first positioning portions arranged thereon, and each of the first positioning portions includes a positioning hole and a guide groove spaced apart, with the two ends of the guide groove extending through the positioning hole and the center of curvature of the preset curved surface, respectively; a plurality of second brackets, each of the second brackets extending vertically along the preset curved surface, and having at least one upright plate, wherein each of the upright plates has a plurality of second positioning portions arranged thereon, and each of the second positioning portions includes a guide piece formed by a portion of the upright plate, a slot extending from the guide piece toward the opening of the first bracket, and a positioning protrusion extending vertically into the slot, wherein the positioning protrusion is embedded in the positioning hole, and the guide piece is inserted into the guide groove; and a plurality of connectors having a first wing and a second wing respectively fixed to the first bracket and the upright plate.

2. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of these second supports further has a support plate that intersects with the upright plate and corresponds to a pre-set curved surface, wherein, The trays of these second supports together form a curved mounting surface of the module unit, and the curved mounting surface is configured to hold at least one display panel.

3. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The junction edge connecting the first wing and the second wing is positioned corresponding to the first positioning part.

4. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The first wing has at least one protruding first pre-positioning member on a first connecting surface facing one of the first brackets, and the first wing has at least one first screw through hole through the first wing. The first bracket has at least one first pre-positioning hole corresponding to the at least one first pre-positioning member and at least one first screw locking hole corresponding to the at least one first screw through hole. The at least one first pre-positioning member is embedded in the at least one first pre-positioning hole, and at least one first screw passes through the at least one first screw through hole and is locked in the at least one first screw locking hole.

5. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The second wing has at least one protruding second pre-positioning member on the second connecting surface of the upright plate of the second bracket, and the second wing has at least one second screw through hole through the second wing. The upright plate has at least one second pre-positioning hole corresponding to the at least one second pre-positioning member and at least one second screw locking hole corresponding to the at least one second screw through hole. The at least one second pre-positioning member is embedded in the at least one second pre-positioning hole, and at least one second screw passes through the at least one second screw through hole and is locked in the at least one second screw locking hole.

6. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of the shelves has a reference positioning hole, and the reference positioning hole is spaced a predetermined radius distance from the center of curvature of the preset surface. The first supports are respectively positioned on the respective shelves based on the reference positioning hole.

7. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The width of the guide groove is 4 / 3 times the width of the guide piece.

8. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, A spacer is sandwiched between the positioning hole and the guide groove, and the spacer is placed in the groove.

9. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The at least one module unit includes a first module unit and a second module unit that are laterally adjacent, and the first module unit and the second module unit respectively have a first structure and a second structure that are shape-matched in a series of adjacent first supports, wherein, At least a predetermined lateral gap is left between the first structure and the second structure, and the curved frame module further includes an upper positioning piece extending above the first structure and the second structure, and a lower positioning piece extending below the first structure and the second structure, and the upper positioning piece and the lower positioning piece are locked and fixed to each other to clamp the first structure and the second structure.

10. The curved frame module as described in claim 9, wherein, One of the upper positioning piece and the lower positioning piece is provided with at least one boundary positioning protrusion facing the other. The other of the upper positioning piece and the lower positioning piece is provided with at least one boundary positioning hole. The first structure and the second structure are provided with at least one intermediate through hole. The at least one boundary positioning protrusion passes through the at least one intermediate through hole and is embedded in the at least one boundary positioning hole without being locked.

11. The curved frame module as described in claim 10, wherein, Both the first structure and the second structure have different intermediate through holes through which different at least one boundary positioning protrusion passes.

12. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The uprights each have a receiving side edge facing the first bracket, and the second positioning parts are arranged along the receiving side edge. A detection slot is provided at the location where the receiving side edge is separated from the second positioning parts and does not contact the first bracket. When the first bracket and the second bracket are correctly positioned and assembled, the detection slots on the uprights arranged side by side are aligned with each other and connected in a series with a preset curvature.

13. The curved frame module as described in claim 12, wherein, With the first bracket and the second bracket correctly positioned and assembled, a lateral detection aid with one of the preset curvatures is configured to be inserted across the detection slots, wherein the lateral detection aid is capable of sliding laterally along the detection slots.

14. The curved frame module as described in claim 13, wherein, The transverse inspection tool has a transversely extending inspection strip for insertion into the inspection slots, and the height of each of the inspection slots in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the inspection strip in the vertical direction, and the difference is less than or equal to 0.3 mm.

15. The curved frame module as described in claim 14, wherein, The transverse inspection tool further has a transversely extending operating bar connected to the inspection bar, and the height of the operating bar in the vertical direction is greater than the height of each of the inspection slots in the vertical direction.

16. The curved frame module as described in claim 13, wherein, The at least one module unit includes a first module unit and a second module unit that are laterally adjacent, and wherein the lateral detection aid is capable of sliding laterally along the detection slots respectively arranged in the first module unit and the second module unit, corresponding to the arc presented by the adjacent side-by-side arrangement of the first module unit and the second module unit.

17. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The base structure has at least one leg for supporting the base structure on a reference setting surface, and the height of the leg relative to the reference setting surface is adjustable.

18. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The at least one module unit includes a vertically adjacent third module unit and a fourth module unit, and the third module unit and the fourth module unit respectively have a third structure and a fourth structure with corresponding and adapted shapes on a series of adjacent vertical plates, wherein, At least a predetermined longitudinal gap is left between the third structure and the fourth structure, and the curved frame module further includes a first side positioning piece extending across the first side of one of the third structure and the fourth structure, and a second side positioning piece extending across the second side of one of the third structure and the fourth structure, and the first side positioning piece and the second side positioning piece are locked and fixed to each other to clamp the third structure and the fourth structure.

19. The curved frame module as described in claim 18, wherein, One of the first side positioning piece and the second side positioning piece is provided with at least one junction positioning protrusion facing the other. The other of the first side positioning piece and the second side positioning piece is provided with at least one junction positioning hole. The third structure and the fourth structure are provided with at least one intermediate through hole. The at least one junction positioning protrusion passes through the at least one intermediate through hole and is embedded in the at least one junction positioning hole without being locked.

20. The curved frame module as described in claim 19, wherein, Both the third structure and the fourth structure have different intermediate through holes through which different at least one boundary positioning protrusion passes.

21. The curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, The guide plate is formed into a stepped structure and includes a first stepped portion extending below the slot and a second stepped portion located inside the slot. The positioning protrusion extends downward from the top edge of the slot toward the first stepped portion into the slot, and the positioning protrusion is spaced apart from the second stepped portion.

22. A curved display module comprising: a curved frame module as described in claim 1, wherein, These second supports together form a curved mounting surface of each of the module units; and at least one display panel is disposed on the curved mounting surface and has a display surface facing away from the curved mounting surface.

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