Support body and display device

Abstract

A support body capable of selecting a support form of a display unit according to a user's purpose or preference, installation environment, etc. is provided. The support body supports the display unit, and includes a first support unit and a second support unit detachably provided on the display unit, and a first form and a second form are configured to be selectable. In the first form, the first support unit is installed at a first position of the display unit, and the second support unit is installed at a second position of the display unit. In the second form, the second support unit is installed at the first position or a third position of the display unit, and the first support unit is installed at the second position or a fourth position of the display unit.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a support body that supports a display unit, and a display device including the display unit and the support body. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, display devices each including a display panel (display unit) having a low profile and a large screen size have been proposed (see, for example, PTLs 1 to 3).

[0003] LIST OF CITATIONS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] PTL 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2004-86046

[0006] PTL 2: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-15098

[0007] PTL 3: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-141385 SUMMARY

[0008] In recent years, with an increase in the screen size and a decrease in the thickness of a display unit, it is desired that aesthetics in a support body that supports the display unit be such that the display unit is, for example, stood on a floor surface.

[0009] Therefore, it is desired to provide a support body that is capable of selecting a support form for a display unit in accordance with a user's purpose or preference, installation environment, or the like, and a display device including such a support body and a display unit.

[0010] A support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure supports a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, and includes a first support unit and a second support unit. The display unit has a display surface that extends in each of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and has a center position in the horizontal direction, and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other across the center position in the horizontal direction. The first support unit is detachably provided on the display unit. The second support unit is detachably provided on the display unit as a body different from the first support unit. Furthermore, in the support according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first form and a second form are configured to be selectable. In the first form, the first support unit is installed at a first position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the second support unit is installed at a second position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge. In the second form, the second support unit is installed at the first position or a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is installed at the second position or a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] [ FIG. 1A ] FIG. 1A is a front view of an entire configuration example in a first installation state of a display device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] [ FIG. 1B ] FIG. 1B is a plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 1A , as viewed from above.

[0013] [ FIG. 2A ] FIG. 2A is a front view of an entire configuration example in a second installation state of a display device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] [ FIG. 2B ] FIG. 2B is a plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 2A , as viewed from above.

[0015] [ FIG. 3 ] FIG. 3 is a schematic rear view of a rear surface of a display unit shown in FIG. 1A .

[0016] [ FIG. 4A ] FIG. 4A is a first rear view of a configuration example of a main part of the rear surface in the display device shown in FIG. 1A .

[0017] [FIG. 4B ] FIG. 4B is FIG. 1A a second rear view of a configuration example of a major portion of a rear surface in the display device shown in

[0018] [ FIG. 5A ] FIG. 5A is FIG. 2A a first rear view of a configuration example of a major portion of a rear surface in the display device shown in

[0019] [ FIG. 5B ] FIG. 5B is FIG. 2A a second rear view of a configuration example of a major portion of a rear surface in the display device shown in

[0020] [ FIG. 6A ] FIG. 6A is FIG. 4A a perspective view of details of the first support unit shown in

[0021] [ FIG. 6B ] FIG. 6B is FIG. 4B a perspective view of details of the second support unit shown in

[0022] [ FIG. 7A ] FIG. 7A is FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B a first schematic view of the posture of the first support unit and the second support unit with respect to a placement surface shown in

[0023] [ FIG. 7B ] FIG. 7B is FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B a second schematic view of the posture of the first support unit and the second support unit with respect to a placement surface shown in

[0024] [ FIG. 8A ] FIG. 8A is a front view of an entire configuration example in a first installation state of a display device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] [ FIG. 8B ] FIG. 8B is a plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 8A from above.

[0026] [ FIG. 9A ] FIG. 9A is a front view of an entire configuration example in a second installation state of a display device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] [ FIG. 9B ] FIG. 9B is a plan view of the display device shown inFIG. 9A A plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 1.

[0028] [ FIG. 10A ] FIG. 10A A perspective view of a detail of the first support unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 8A

[0029] [ FIG. 10B ] FIG. 10B A perspective view of a detail of the second support unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 8A

[0030] [ FIG. 11A ] FIG. 11A A front view of an entire configuration example in a first installation state of the display device according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] [ FIG. 11B ] FIG. 11B A plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 1, viewed from above. FIG. 11A

[0032] [ FIG. 12A ] FIG. 12A A front view of an entire configuration example in a second installation state of the display device according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] [ FIG. 12B ] FIG. 12B A plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 1, viewed from above. FIG. 12A

[0034] [ FIG. 13A ] FIG. 13A An enlarged rear view of a first attachment portion provided on a rear surface of the display unit shown in FIG. 1, in an enlarged manner. FIG. 11A

[0035] [ FIG. 13B ] FIG. 13B An enlarged rear view of a second attachment portion provided on a rear surface of the display unit shown in FIG. 1, in an enlarged manner. FIG. 11A

[0036] [ FIG. 14A ] FIG. 14A An enlarged rear view of a detail of the first support unit in the display device in the first installation state shown in FIG. 1, and its vicinity. FIG. 11A

[0037] [ FIG. 14B ] FIG. 14B An enlarged rear view of a detail of the first support unit in the display device in the second installation state shown in FIG. 1, and its vicinity. FIG. 12A

[0038] [​​​​​​​​FIG. 15A ] FIG. 15A yes FIG. 11A The image shows an enlarged rear view of the second support unit and its vicinity in a display device in its first installation state.

[0039] [ FIG. 15B ] FIG. 15B Is FIG. 12A The image shows a magnified rear view of the second support unit in the display device and its vicinity in the second installation state.

[0040] [ FIG. 16A ] FIG. 16A yes FIG. 14A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0041] [ FIG. 16B ] FIG. 16B yes FIG. 15A An exploded perspective view of the second support unit shown in the figure.

[0042] [ FIG. 17A ] FIG. 17A This is a front view of the entire configuration instance in the first installation state of the display device according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0043] [ FIG. 17B ] FIG. 17B It was observed from above. FIG. 17A The top view of the display device is shown in the image.

[0044] [ FIG. 18A ] FIG. 18A This is a front view of the entire configuration instance of the display device in the second installation state according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0045] [ FIG. 18B ] FIG. 18B It was observed from above. FIG. 18A The top view of the display device is shown in the image.

[0046] [ FIG. 19A ] FIG. 19A It is when viewed from the front at an angle. FIG. 17A A perspective view of the display device shown in the image.

[0047] [ FIG. 19B ] FIG. 19B It is viewed from the front at an angle. FIG. 18A A perspective view of the display device shown in the image.

[0048] [ FIG. 20A ] FIG. 20A Viewed from the rear. FIG. 17A The rear view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0049] [ FIG. 20B ] FIG. 20B rear view of the first support unit shown in FIG. 18A

[0050] [ FIG. 21 ] FIG. 21 is FIG. 18A exploded perspective view of a detail of the first support unit shown in

[0051] [ FIG. 22A ] FIG. 22A is FIG. 17A partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the first support unit and the neck shown in

[0052] [ FIG. 22B ] FIG. 22B is FIG. 18A partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the first support unit and the neck shown in

[0053] [ FIG. 23A ] FIG. 23A rear view of the second support unit shown in FIG. 17A

[0054] [ FIG. 23B ] FIG. 23B rear view of the second support unit shown in FIG. 18A

[0055] [ FIG. 23C ] FIG. 23C rear view of the second support unit shown in FIG. 18A

[0056] [ FIG. 24 ] FIG. 24 is FIG. 18A exploded perspective view of a detail of the second support unit shown in

[0057] [ FIG. 25A ] FIG. 25A is FIG. 17A partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the second support unit and the neck shown in

[0058] [ FIG. 25B ] FIG. 25B is FIG. 18A partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the second support unit and the neck shown in

[0059] [ FIG. 26A ] FIG. 26A ​​​​is a front view of an entire configuration example in a third installation state of the display device according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] [ FIG. 26B ] FIG. 26B is a plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 26A , viewed from above.

[0061] [ FIG. 27A ] FIG. 27A is a front view of an entire configuration example in a fourth installation state of the display device according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] [ FIG. 27B ] FIG. 27B is a plan view of the display device shown in FIG. 27A , viewed from above.

[0063] [ FIG. 28A ] FIG. 28A is a rear view of the first support unit shown in FIG. 26A , viewed from the rear side.

[0064] [ FIG. 28B ] FIG. 28B is a rear view of the second support unit shown in FIG. 26B , viewed from the rear side.

[0065] [ FIG. 29A ] FIG. 29A is a rear view of the second support unit shown in FIG. 27A , viewed from the rear side.

[0066] [ FIG. 29B ] FIG. 29B is a rear view of the first support unit shown in FIG. 27B , viewed from the rear side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] In the support body and the display device including the support body of the present disclosure, the first installation state and the second installation state are configured to be selectable. Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the description is made in the following order.

[0068] 1. First Embodiment

[0069] The first example of the display device includes a stand including a pair of support units between which the interval in the horizontal direction is variable.

[0070] 2. Second Embodiment

[0071] The second example of the display device includes a stand including a pair of support units whose interval in the horizontal direction is variable between the pair of support units.

[0072] 3. Third Embodiment

[0073] The first example of the display device includes a stand including a pair of support units capable of changing the vertical position of the display unit.

[0074] 3. Fourth Embodiment

[0075] The second example of the display device includes a stand including a pair of support units capable of changing the vertical position of the display unit.

[0076] 5. Other Variants

[0077] <1. First Embodiment>

[0078] [Configuration of Display Device 100]

[0079] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B An example of the overall configuration of the display device 100 in the first installed state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. FIG. 1A is a front view of the display device 100 in the first installed state as viewed from the front (the side of the observer), and FIG. 1B is a plan view of the display device 100 in the first installed state as viewed from above.

[0080] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B An example of the overall configuration of the display device 100 in the second installed state is shown. FIG. 2A is a front view of the display device 100 in the second installed state as viewed from the front (the side of the observer), and FIG. 2B is a plan view of the display device 100 in the second installed state as viewed from above.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B , FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , the display device 100 is a so-called fixed display device that includes a display unit 1 and a stand 2 that is a support body that supports the display unit 1 on a placement surface FS. Note that the placement surface FS is a horizontal surface such as a floor surface, a shelf surface, or an upper surface of a board.

[0082] (Display Unit 1)

[0083] The display unit 1 includes, for example, a display panel 11 and a main body 12. The display panel 11 has a display surface 1A that displays an image toward a front side, and the main body 12 holds the display panel 11. The display surface 1A is a horizontally long rectangular screen that extends in each of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and has a first edge 1R and a second edge 1L that are positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across a center position CP. Note that, in this specification, the horizontal direction is referred to as an X-axis direction, the vertical direction is referred to as a Y-axis direction, and a front-rear direction that intersects the display surface 1A is referred to as a Z-axis direction. Examples of the display panel 11 include a liquid crystal display device that includes a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device that includes an organic EL element, and the like.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 3 , the main body 12 is, for example, a housing that holds the display panel 11 and a circuit board on which a drive circuit that drives the display panel 11, an image processing circuit, and the like are provided. The main body 12 has a rear surface 1B that is opposite the display surface 1A, and a lower portion of the rear surface 1B is provided with mounting portions at two points on the left and right side, for a total of four points. Specifically, the main body 12 includes external mounting portions 13L and 13R that are provided near respective end portions of the display panel 11 in the horizontal direction, and internal mounting portions 14L and 14L that are provided between the external mounting portions 13L and 13R. The external mounting portions 13L, 13R and the internal mounting portions 14L, 14R are, for example, portions that are recessed from other portions of the rear surface 1B of the main body 12, and are provided with screw holes into which screws are screwed in, for example, at three or more points. Note that, FIG. 3 is a schematic rear view of the rear surface 1B of the display unit 1. In FIG. 3 , the stand 2 is not shown.

[0085] (Stand 2)

[0086] As shown in FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B , FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , the stand 2 includes a first support unit 2A and a second support unit 2B. The first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are provided as different main bodies, and each is detachably provided on the display unit 1.

[0087] In a first mounting state ( FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B ), the first support unit 2A is mounted on the external mounting portion 13R (first position) between the center position CP and the first edge 1R in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1. In a second mounting state ( FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B), the first support unit 2A is mounted on the inner mounting portion 14L (fourth position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1 and the second edge 1L. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 5A , the first support unit 2A includes a neck portion 20A as a first attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit 1, a base 21A as a first base portion in contact with the placement surface FS, and an arm 22A that joins the neck portion 20A and the base 21A together. Here, a plate-shaped member 23A (to be described later) of the neck portion 20A and the base 21A is integrally formed by the arm 22A interposed between the neck portion 20A and the plate-shaped member 23A. The neck portion 20A, the arm 22A, and the plate-shaped member 23A of the first support unit 2A can be manufactured by, for example, bending one sheet metal member such as stainless steel or by casting. However, the first support unit 2A can be a unit formed by separately molding a plurality of members and then joining the members by welding or the like. Note that the elastic member 24A and the cover 25A of the base 21A to be described later can be separately manufactured from the plate-shaped member 23A and attached to the plate-shaped member 23A in a different process.

[0088] FIG. 4A is an enlarged perspective view of the first support unit 2A and its vicinity mounted on the outer mounting portion 13R in the first mounting state, shown in an enlarged manner. FIG. 5A is an enlarged perspective view of the first support unit 2A and its vicinity mounted on the inner attachment portion 14L in the second mounting state, shown in an enlarged manner.

[0089] In the first mounting state ( FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B ), the second support unit 2B is mounted on the outer mounting 13L (second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1 and the second edge 1L. In the second mounting state ( FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B ), the second support unit 2B is mounted on the inner mounting portion 14R (third position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1 and the first edge 1R. Thus, in the positional relationship between the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the left-right direction, the first mounting state is opposite to the second mounting state. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5BAs shown, the second support unit 2B includes a neck portion 20B as a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit 1, a base 21B as a second base portion in contact with the placement surface FS, and an arm 22B joining the neck portion 20B and the base 21B together. As with the first support unit 2A, the second support unit 2B is formed by forming a plate-like member 23B (to be described later) of the neck portion 20B and the base 21B in one body, with the arm 22B interposed between the neck portion 20B and the plate-like member 23B. The neck portion 20B, the arm 22B, and the plate-like member 23B of the second support unit 2B can be manufactured by, for example, bending one sheet-like metal member such as stainless steel or by casting. However, the second support unit 2B can be a unit formed by separately molding the plurality of members and then joining the members by welding or the like. Note that the elastic member 24B and the cover 25B of the base 21B, to be described later, can be manufactured separately from the plate-like member 23B and attached to the plate-like member 23B in a different process.

[0090] FIG. 4B is an enlarged perspective view of the second support unit 2B and its vicinity shown in an enlarged manner as installed on the outer installation portion 13L in the first installation state. FIG. 5B is an enlarged perspective view of the second support unit 2B and its vicinity shown in an enlarged manner as installed on the inner installation portion 14R in the second installation state.

[0091] As shown in FIGS. 4A-5B , in the display device 100, the first installation posture of the base 21A and the base 21B with respect to the placement surface FS in the first installation state FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B is different from the second installation posture of the base 21A and the base 21B with respect to the placement surface FS in the second installation state FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B . That is, in the display device 100, each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the first installation state is rotated by about 90 degrees so that the first installation state can be changed to the second installation state. In the display device 100, reversely, each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the second installation state is rotated by about 90 degrees so that the second installation state can be changed to the first installation state.

[0092] In the display device 100, the distance D1A FIG. 1B between the base 21A and the center position CP in the first installation state is longer than the distance D2A FIG. 2B between the base 21A and the center position CP in the second installation state. Further, the distance D1B FIG. 1B) than the distance D2B between the base 21B and the center position CP in the second installation state. FIG. 2B ) than the distance D2B between the base 21B and the center position CP in the second installation state. That is, in the first installation state, the base 21A and the base 21B are positioned at positions further away from the center position CP in the X-axis direction than in the second installation state. Note that, in terms of improving support stability, it is desirable that the distance D1A and the distance D1B in the first installation state be equal, and that the distance D2A and the distance D2B in the second installation state be equal.

[0093] More specifically, in the first installation state, the neck portion 20A is installed on the outer mounting portion 13R so that at least a portion of the base 21A protrudes from the side opposite the center position CP when viewed from the first edge 1R (i.e., the outer side of the display surface 1A), and the neck portion 20B is installed on the outer mounting portion 13L so that at least a portion of the base 21B protrudes from the side opposite the center position CP when viewed from the second edge 1L (i.e., the outer side of the display surface 1A). Furthermore, in the second installation state, the neck portion 20A is installed on the inner mounting portion 14L so as to place the base 21A between the first edge 1R and the center position CP, and the neck portion 20B is installed on the inner mounting portion 14R so as to place the base 21B between the second edge 1L and the center position CP.

[0094] FIG. 6A An example of the overall configuration of the first support unit 2A is shown. As shown in FIG. 6A , the neck portion 20A has holes 261A to 263A at the apex positions of a triangle, and screws NA1 to NA3 (see FIG. 4A and FIG. 5A ) are inserted into the holes 261A to 263A. The neck portion 20A is fixed to the outer mounting portion 13R or the inner mounting portion 14L (see FIG. 4A and FIG. 5A ) by the screws NA1 to NA3. FIG. 6B An example of the overall configuration of the second support unit 2B is shown. As shown in FIG. 6B , the neck portion 20B has holes 261B to 263B at the apex positions of a triangle, and screws NB1 to NB3 (see FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B ) are inserted into the holes 261B to 263B. The neck portion 20B is fixed to the outer mounting portion 13L or the inner mounting portion 14R (see FIG. 4B and 5B ) by the screws NB1 to NB3.

[0095] In the first installation state, the neck portion 20A is fixed to the outer mounting portion 13R in a posture in which the screws NA1 and NA3 are separated from the screw NA2 in the Y-axis direction ( FIG. 4AIn the second mounting state, the neck 20A is fixed to the internal mounting portion 14L with screws NA2 and NA3 separated from screw NA1 in the Y-axis direction. FIG. 5A In the first configuration state, the neck 20B is fixed to the external mounting portion 13L with screws NB1, NB3 and NB2 separated in the Y-axis direction. FIG. 4B In the second mounting state, the neck 20B is fixed to the internal mounting portion 14R with screws NB2 and NB3 separated from screw NB1 in the Y-axis direction. FIG. 5B This ensures that even with a miniaturized bracket 2, the display unit 1 can be prevented from falling in the front-to-back direction (Z-axis direction) in both the first and second mounting states. Note that the necks 20A and 20B can be fixed to the display unit 1 at four or more points.

[0096] Furthermore, the neck 20A is provided with an opening 27A1 and a recess 27A2, the opening 27A1 including a circular hole portion 271A and an elongated hole portion 272A. For example... FIG. 4A As shown, two machine screws 15R1 and 15R2 are provided to stand upright on the external mounting portion 13R. Machine screw 15R1 engages in the elongated hole 272A of the opening 27A1, and machine screw 15R2 engages in the recess 27A2, thereby temporarily fixing the first support unit 2A to the external mounting portion 13R before the neck 20A is tightened by screws NA1 to NA3. It should be noted that machine screw 15R1 is inserted into the round hole 271A of the opening 27A1, and then slides into and engages in the elongated hole 272A. Similarly, as FIG. 5A As shown, two machine screws 16L1 and 16L2 are provided to stand upright on the internal mounting portion 14L. The machine screw 16L1 engages in the elongated hole 272A of the opening 27A1, and the machine screw 16L2 engages in the recess 27A2. Before the neck 20A is tightened using screws NA1-NA3, the first support unit 2A is temporarily fixed to the internal mounting portion 14L. Note that the machine screw 16L1 is inserted into the round hole 271A of the opening 27A1, and then slides into and engages in the elongated hole 272A.

[0097] The neck 20B is provided with an opening 27B1 and a recess 27B2, the opening 27B1 including a circular hole 271B and an elongated hole 272B. For example... FIG. 4BAs shown, two machine screws 15L1 and 15L2 are provided to stand upright on the outer mounting portion 13L. The machine screw 15L1 is engaged in the long hole portion 272B of the opening 27B1, and the machine screw 15LR2 is engaged in the notch 27B2, thereby temporarily fixing the second support unit 2B to the outer mounting portion 13L at a stage prior to fastening of the neck portion 20B by the screws NB1 to NB3. Note that the machine screw 15L1 is inserted into the round hole portion 271B of the opening 27B1, and thereafter slides into and engages with the long hole portion 272B. Likewise, as shown in FIG. 5B As shown, two machine screws 15L1 and 15L2 are provided to stand upright on the outer mounting portion 13L. The machine screw 15L1 is engaged in the long hole portion 272B of the opening 27B1, and the machine screw 15LR2 is engaged in the notch 27B2, thereby temporarily fixing the second support unit 2B to the outer mounting portion 13L at a stage prior to fastening of the neck portion 20B by the screws NB1 to NB3. Note that the machine screw 15L1 is inserted into the round hole portion 271B of the opening 27B1, and thereafter slides into and engages with the long hole portion 272B. Likewise, as shown in

[0098] As shown in FIG. 4A , FIG. 5A and FIG. 6A , the base 21A of the first support unit 2A extends, for example, in the Z-axis direction intersecting the display surface 1A, and includes a plate-like member 23A, an elastic member 24A, and a cover 25A. The plate-like member 23A includes a material having high strength such as stainless steel, and is connected to the end portion of the side opposite to the neck portion 20A of the arm 22A. The elastic member 24A includes an elastic material such as rubber, and is mounted on the side opposite to the arm 22A of the plate-like member 23A. The elastic member 24A has, for example, a flat plate shape, and is adhesively fixed to the plate-like member 23A. In both the first mounting state FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , and the second mounting state FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , the elastic member 24A is in contact with the placement surface FS. The cover 25A is a member that covers the elastic member 24A, and is detachably provided on the elastic member 24A. The cover 25A is mounted to cover the elastic member 24A in the first mounting state, and is detached in the second mounting state.

[0099] Likewise, as shown in FIG. 4B , FIG. 5B and FIG. 6BAs shown, the base 21B of the second support unit 2B extends, for example, in the Z-axis direction and includes a plate-like member 23B, an elastic member 24B, and a cover 25B. The plate-like member 23B comprises a high-strength material such as stainless steel and is connected to the end opposite the neck 20B of the arm 22B. The elastic member 24B comprises an elastic material such as rubber and is mounted on the side of the plate-like member 23B opposite to the arm 22B. The elastic member 24B has, for example, a flat plate shape and is bonded and fixed to the plate-like member 23B. The elastic member 24B is in a first mounting state ( FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B ) and second installation state ( FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B The cover 25B is a component that covers the elastic member 24B and is detachably disposed on the elastic member 24B. The cover 25B is attached to cover the elastic member 24B in a first installation state and is removed in a second installation state.

[0100] FIG. 7A This is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the bases 21A and 21B and the placement surface FS in the first installation state. FIG. 7B This is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between bases 21A and 21B and the placement surface FS in the second installation state. (See diagram below.) FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B As shown, in the first installation state ( FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B ) and second installation state ( FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B In the first installation state, the elastic members 24A and 24B are in contact with the placement surface FS. However, the contact portion between the elastic members 24A and 24B and the placement surface FS in the first installation state is different from the contact portion between the elastic members 24A and 24B and the placement surface FS in the second installation state.

[0101] Specifically, in the first installation state, such as FIG. 7A As shown, bases 21A and 21B are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state ( FIG. 7A In the second installation state, the end face 24TA of elastic member 24A and the end face 24TB of elastic member 24B both abut against the placement surface FS. Conversely, in the second installation state, as... FIG. 7B As shown, bases 21A and 21B have an orientation in which the main surfaces of bases 21A and 21B extend along the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the second mounting state ( FIG. 7B)lower, the main surface 24SA of the elastic member 24A and the main surface 24SB of the elastic member 24B each abut on the placement surface FS. That is, the ratio of the dimension W21A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T21A in the X-axis direction of the base 21A (W21A / T21A) in the first installation state is larger than the ratio of the dimension T21A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W21A in the X-axis direction of the base 21A (T21A / W21A) in the second installation state. Likewise, the ratio of the dimension W21B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T21B in the X-axis direction of the base 21B (W21B / T21B) in the first installation state is larger than the ratio of the dimension T21B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W21B in the X-axis direction of the base 21B (T21B / W21B) in the second installation state.

[0102] Therefore, in the base 21A, the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 24A in the second installation state is wider than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 24A in the first installation state. Likewise, in the base 21B, the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the second installation state is wider than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the first installation state.

[0103] [Operation and effects of display device 100]

[0104] As described above, according to the display device 100 of the present embodiment, the display unit 1 is stably supported by the stand 2 as a support body. Further, in the display device 100, the first installation state and the second installation state are configured to be selectable by rearrangement of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the display unit 1, which makes it possible to realize two viewing positions. This makes it possible to select the form of supporting the display unit 1 in accordance with the purpose or preference of the user, the installation environment, or the like.

[0105] Specifically, the first installation state can be selected in an environment in which it is possible to secure a placement surface FS having a sufficient width. In this case, the interval between the base 21A of the first support unit 2A and the base 21B of the second support unit 2B becomes wide, which makes it possible to secure sufficient support stability, for example, even in a case where the bases 21A and 21B are disposed to stand upright on the placement surface FS. In contrast, the second installation state can be selected in an environment in which it is not possible to secure a placement surface FS having a sufficient width. In the second installation state, the interval between the base 21A and the base 21B becomes narrow as compared with the first installation state; however, for example, the bases 21A and 21B have a posture in which the main surfaces thereof oppose the placement surface FS, thereby making it possible to secure sufficient support stability.

[0106] Further, the mounting portions (the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R) of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the first installation state and the mounting portions (the inner mounting portions 14L and 14R) of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the second installation state are provided separately. Therefore, although the mounting posture of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the placement surface FS in the first installation state is different from the mounting posture of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the placement surface FS in the second installation state, it is possible to make the height of the display unit 1 from the placement surface FS substantially equal between the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0107] Further, in the display device 100, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B that are common in the first installation state and the second installation state are used separately. Further, the two elastic members 24A and 24B are provided so as to be able to contact the placement surface FS in the first installation state and the second installation state. Therefore, compared with the case where different brackets or the like are used for the first installation state and the second installation state, the number of components is reduced, which is advantageous in reducing costs, and complicated work such as storage of the user is not required, and there is no possibility of losing components.

[0108] Further, in the display device 100, each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B is integral, so that it is possible to reduce the number of components, which is advantageous in reducing costs. Further, the rearrangement work of the first installation state and the second installation state by the user is easy.

[0109] Further, in the display device 100, in the first installation state, the neck portion 20A is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13R so that at least a part of the base 21A protrudes to the outside of the display surface 1A, and the neck portion 20B is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13L so that at least a part of the base 21B protrudes to the outside of the display surface 1A. Therefore, in the first installation state, it is possible to prevent the bases 21A and 21B from being reflected on the display surface 1A, resulting in an improvement in image visibility. Further, in the second installation state, the base 21A is located between the first edge 1R and the center position CP, and the base 21B is located between the second edge 1L and the center position CP. Therefore, in the second installation state, it is possible to be mounted on a placement surface FS having a smaller width compared with the first installation state, so that the flexibility of the installation position is improved.

[0110] Further, in the display device 100, in the first installation state, the pedestals 21A and 21B are disposed to stand upright on the placement surface FS. That is, the size ratio W21A / T21A of the pedestal 21A in the first installation state is larger than the size ratio T21A / W21A of the pedestal 21A in the second installation state, and the size ratio W21B / T21B of the pedestal 21B in the first installation state is larger than the size ratio T21B / W21B of the pedestal 21B in the second installation state. Therefore, in the first installation state, the amount of protrusion of the pedestal 21A from the display unit 1 and the amount of protrusion of the pedestal 21B from the display unit 1 in the first installation state can be reduced, thereby producing an excellent aesthetic effect. In contrast, in the second installation state, the area of the surface of the pedestals 21A and 21B opposite the placement surface FS is larger than the area in the first installation state, so that the support stability is improved.

[0111] Further, in the display device 100, the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with the placement surface FS in the second installation state, so that the flexibility of design selection is improved.

[0112] Further, in the display device 100, the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic members 24A and 24B in the pedestals 21A and 21B in the second installation state is wider than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic members 24A and 24B in the first installation state. Therefore, even in the second installation state in which the interval between the pedestals 21A and 21B is narrow, the support stability of the stand 2 to the display unit 1 is improved.

[0113] Further, in the display device 100, the neck portions 20A and 20B are disposed to be fixable to the display unit 1 at a plurality of points including three points that are apex positions of a triangle. Therefore, the support stability in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is further improved.

[0114] <2. Second Embodiment>

[0115] [Configuration of Display Device 200]

[0116] FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B An example of the overall configuration of the display device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in the first installation state is shown. FIG. 8A is a front view of the display device 200 in the first installation state as viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), FIG. 8B is a plan view of the display device 200 in the first installation state as viewed from above.

[0117] FIG. 9A and FIG. 9BAn example of the overall configuration in the second installation state of the display device 200 is shown. FIG. 9A is a front view of the display device 200 in the second installation state as viewed from the front side (observer side), FIG. 9B is a plan view of the display device 200 in the second installation state as viewed from above.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 8A , FIG. 8B , FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B , the display device 200 is a so-called fixed-type display device that includes a display unit 3 and a stand 4 as a support body that supports the display unit 3 on a placement surface FS.

[0119] (Display unit 3)

[0120] The display unit 3 basically has the same configuration as that of the display unit 1 according to the above-described first embodiment. The display unit 3 includes, for example, a display panel 31 and a main body 32. The display panel 31 has a display surface 3A that displays an image toward the front side, and the main body 32 holds the display panel 31. The display surface 3A is a horizontally long rectangular screen that extends in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and has a first edge 3R and a second edge 3L positioned opposite to each other in the X-axis direction with a center position CP therebetween. Examples of the display panel 31 include a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device including an organic EL element, and the like.

[0121] The main body 32 is, for example, a housing that holds the display panel 31 and a circuit board on which a driving circuit that drives the display panel 31, an image processing circuit, and the like are provided. The main body 32 has a rear surface 3B opposite to the display surface 3A. The main body 32 has a mounting hole 33L and a mounting hole 33R provided on the left side and the right side, respectively. The mounting holes 33L and 33R each have an opening directed downward and extend in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the mounting hole 33R is provided at a position (first position) between the center position CP and the first edge 3R in the X-axis direction, and the mounting hole 33L is provided at a position (second position) between the center position CP and the second edge 3L in the X-axis direction.

[0122] (Stand 4)

[0123] As shown in FIG. 8A , FIG. 8B , FIG. 9A and FIG. 9BAs shown, the stand 4 includes a first support unit 4A and a second support unit 4B. The first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B are provided as different bodies, and each is detachably provided on the display unit 3. In the display device 200, the mounting position of the first support unit 4A on the display unit 3 and the mounting position of the second support unit 4B on the display unit 3 are replaced with each other, which makes it possible to switch between a first mounting state and a second mounting state.

[0124] In the first mounting state ( FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B ), the first support unit 4A is mounted in the mounting hole 33R of the display unit 3. In the second mounting state ( FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B ), the first support unit 4A is mounted in the mounting hole 33L of the display unit 3.

[0125] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A , the first support unit 4A includes a neck portion 40A as a first attachment portion that is detachably formed on the display unit 3, a base 41A as a first base portion that is in contact with the placement surface FS, and a beam 42A that joins the neck portion 40A and the base 41A together. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the overall configuration of the first support unit 4A. The neck portion 40A is a portion that extends in the Y-axis direction in the first mounting state and the second mounting state, and has a shape that is insertable into both the mounting hole 33R and the mounting hole 33L. The neck portion 40A is inserted into the mounting hole 33R or the mounting hole 33L, which allows the first support unit 4A to be held by the display unit 3 with sufficient strength without falling over due to its weight. In addition, by strongly pulling the first support portion 4A, it is possible to detach the first support portion 4A from the display portion 3. Furthermore, for example, the beam 42A is a portion that extends in the X-axis direction in the first mounting state and the second mounting state. Furthermore, the base 41A includes a leg portion 41A1 and a leg portion 41A2 that extend in opposite directions from each other in a plan view shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 9B . In the first mounting state and the second mounting state, the leg portion 41A1 and the leg portion 41A2 extend downward from a point coupled to the beam 42A at an increased distance. An elastic member 43A1 is mounted at the top end of the leg portion 41A1, and an elastic member 43A2 is mounted at the top end of the leg portion 41A2. In addition, the neck portion 40A and the base 41A are formed in one body with the beam 42A interposed therebetween.

[0126] The second support unit 4B has a structure that is left-right symmetrical to the first support unit 4A. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10BAs shown, the second support unit 4B includes a neck portion 40B as a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit 3, a base 41B as a second base portion in contact with the placement surface FS, and a beam 42B joining the neck portion 40B and the base 41B together. FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the overall configuration of the second support unit 4B. The neck portion 40B is a portion extending in the Y-axis direction in the first installation state and the second installation state, and has a shape insertable into both the mounting hole 33R and the mounting hole 33L. The neck portion 40B is inserted into the mounting hole 33R or the mounting hole 33L, which allows the second support unit 4B to be held by the display unit 3 with sufficient strength not to fall down due to its weight. In addition, the second support unit 4B is strongly pulled so that it can be removed from the display unit 3. Further, the beam 42B is a portion extending in the X-axis direction, for example, in the first setting state and the second setting state. In addition, the base 41B includes leg portions 41B1 and 41B2 extending in directions opposite to each other in a plan view shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 9B . In the first installation state and the second installation state, the leg portions 41B1 and 41B2 extend downward from points connected to the beam 42B at an increased distance. An elastic member 43B1 is installed at the top end of the leg portion 41B1, and an elastic member 43B2 is installed at the top end of the leg portion 41B2. Further, the neck portion 40B and the base 41B are formed in one body with the beam 42B interposed therebetween.

[0127] In the display apparatus 200, the distance D3A between the base 41A and the center position CP in the first installation state ( FIG. 8B ) is longer than the distance D4A between the base 41A and the center position CP in the second installation state ( FIG. 9B ). In addition, the distance D3B between the base 41B and the center position CP in the first installation state ( FIG. 8B ) is longer than the distance D3B between the base 41B and the center position CP in the second installation state ( FIG. 9B ). That is, in the first installation state, the base 41A and the base 41B are located at positions farther from the center position CP in the X-axis direction than in the second installation state. Further, from the viewpoint of improving support stability, it is desirable that the distance D3A and the distance D3B in the first setting state be equal, and the distance D4A and the distance D4B in the second setting state be equal.

[0128] In the display device 200, the posture of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the first installation state is substantially the same as the posture of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the second installation state. Therefore, in the display device 200, the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are respectively the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with the placement surface FS in the second installation state. Likewise, the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are respectively the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with the placement surface FS in the second installation state.

[0129] In the display device 200, in the first installation state, the neck portion 40A is inserted into the installation hole 33R to install the first support unit 4A on the display unit 3, and the neck portion 40B is inserted into the installation hole 33L to install the second support unit 4B on the display unit 3. Further, in the second installation state, the neck portion 40B is inserted into the installation hole 33R to install the second support unit 4B on the display unit 3, and the neck portion 40A is inserted into the installation hole 33L to install the first support unit 4A on the display unit 3.

[0130] Further, in the first installation state, the neck portion 40A is installed in the installation hole 33R to place the base 41A between the first edge 3R and the center position CP. Note that, FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B A state in which the position of the base 41A substantially coincides with the position of the first edge 3R in the X-axis direction is shown as an example. Likewise, in the first installation state, the neck portion 40B is installed in the installation hole 33L to place the base 41B between the second edge 3L and the center position CP. Note that, FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B A state in which the position of the base 41B substantially coincides with the position of the second edge 3L in the X-axis direction is shown as an example.

[0131] In contrast, in the second installation state, the neck portion 40A is installed in the installation hole 33L to place the base 41A between the second edge 3L and the center position CP. Note that, FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B A state in which the position of the base 41A is inside the installation hole 33L in the X-axis direction is shown as an example. Likewise, in the second installation state, the neck portion 40B is installed in the installation hole 33R to place the base 41B between the first edge 3R and the center position CP. Note that, FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B A state in which the position of the base 41B is inside the installation hole 33R in the X-axis direction is shown as an example.

[0132] [Operation and effects of display device 200]

[0133] As described above, according to the display device 200 of the present embodiment, the display unit 3 is stably supported by the stand 4 as a support body. Further, in the display device 200, the first installation state and the second installation state are configured to be selectable by replacing the mounting position of the first support unit 4A on the display unit 3 and the mounting position of the second support unit 4B on the display unit 3 with each other. Therefore, two viewing positions can be realized in the display device 200. This makes it possible to select the support form of the display unit 3 in accordance with the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, or the like.

[0134] Specifically, the first installation state can be selected in an environment in which it is possible to secure a placement surface FS having a sufficient width. In contrast, the second installation state can be selected in an environment in which it is not possible to secure a placement surface FS having a sufficient width.

[0135] In addition, in the display device 200, the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B have a configuration in which the neck portions 40A and 40B are connected to the bases 41A and 41B, respectively, by the beams 42A and 42B extending in the X-axis direction. Thus, it is possible to change the positions at which the bases 41A and 41B abut against the placement surface FS in the first installation state and the second installation state, while making it possible to share the mounting holes 33L and 33R to which the neck portions 40A and 40B are attached in the first installation state and the second installation state. This makes it possible to maintain a simple configuration without the need to form additional mounting holes in the display unit 3.

[0136] Further, in the display device 200, the posture of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the first installation state is substantially the same as the posture of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the second installation state. That is, in the display device 200, when switching between the first installation state and the second installation state, it is sufficient if the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B are moved in parallel without rotation, and the mounting positions on the left and right sides are replaced with each other. Therefore, it is possible to make the height of the display unit 3 from the placement surface FS substantially equal between the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0137] Further, in the display device 200, the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B that are common in the first installation state and the second installation state are each used. Therefore, compared to a case in which different stands or the like are used for the first installation state and the second installation state, the number of components is reduced, which is advantageous in terms of cost reduction, and there is no possibility of complex work for the user such as storage and loss of components.

[0138] Further, in the display device 200, each of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B is integrated, so that the number of components can be reduced, which is advantageous in reducing cost. Further, the rearrangement work of the first installation state and the second installation state by the user is easy.

[0139] Further, in the display device 200, the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with the placement surface FS in the second installation state. Likewise, the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with the placement surface FS in the second installation state. Thus, it is easy to reduce the sizes of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 and the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2, and it is easy to correspond to various designs.

[0140] In the display device 200, in both the first installation state and the second installation state, the insertion of each of the neck portions 40A and 40B into the corresponding one of the mounting hole 33L and the mounting hole 33R makes it possible to mount the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B on the display unit 3. Thereby, it is easy to perform the rearrangement of the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0141] <3. Third Embodiment>

[0142] [Configuration of Display Device 300]

[0143] FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B An example of the overall configuration in the first installation state of the display device 300 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. FIG. 11A is a front view of the display device 300 in the first installation state as viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), and FIG. 11B is a plan view of the display device 300 in the first installation state as viewed from above.

[0144] FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B An example of the overall configuration in the second installation state of the display device 300 is shown. FIG. 12A is a front view of the display device 300 in the second installation state as viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), and FIG. 12B is a plan view of the display device 300 in the second installation state as viewed from above.

[0145] As FIG. 11A , FIG. 11B , FIG. 12A and FIG. 12BAs shown, the display device 300 is a so-called fixed-type display device that includes a display unit 5 and a stand 6 as a support body that supports the display unit 5 on a placement surface FS. In the display device 300, a first height H1 in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to a lower end of the display unit 5 in the first installed state is higher than a second height H2 in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 5 in the second installed state. That is, the first installed state is a high position state in which the display unit 5 is installed at a relatively high position, and the second installed state is a low position state in which the display unit 5 is installed at a relatively low position.

[0146] (Display unit 5)

[0147] The display unit 5 basically has the same configuration as that of the display unit 1 according to the above-described first embodiment. The display unit 5 includes, for example, a display panel 51 and a main body 52. The display panel 51 has a display surface 5A that displays an image toward a front side, and the main body 52 holds the display panel 51. The display surface 5A is a horizontally long rectangular screen that extends in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and has a first edge 5R and a second edge 5L that are positioned opposite to each other in the X-axis direction across a center position CP. Examples of the display panel 51 include a liquid crystal display device that includes a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device that includes an organic EL element, and the like.

[0148] The main body 52 is, for example, a housing that holds the display panel 51 and a circuit board on which a driving circuit, an image processing circuit, and the like that drive the display panel 51 are provided. The main body 52 has a rear surface 5B opposite to the display surface 5A. A lower portion of the main body 52 is provided with a mounting portion 53R near the first edge 5R, and is provided with a mounting portion 53L near the second edge 5L. As shown in FIG. 6A, the mounting portion 53R has a plurality of screw holes 54R (541R to 544R) arranged along a first straight line LN1. As shown in FIG. 6B, the mounting portion 53L has a plurality of screw holes 54L (541L to 544L) arranged along a second straight line LN2. Note that the mounting portions 53R and 53L are provided with a plurality of screw holes 54R and 54L, respectively, in order to adjust the height of the display unit 5 in the Y-axis direction. FIG. 13A FIG. 13B As shown, the mounting portion 53R has a plurality of screw holes 54R (541R to 544R) arranged along a first straight line LN1. As shown in FIG. 13A is an enlarged view of the mounting portion 53R and its vicinity in the rear surface 5B of the display unit 5. FIG. 13B is an enlarged view of the mounting portion 53L and its vicinity in the rear surface 5B of the display unit 5.

[0149] (Stand 6)

[0150] As shown in FIG. 7A, the stand 6 has a first mounting portion 61 and a second mounting portion 62. The first mounting portion 61 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 64 (641 to 644) arranged along a third straight line LN3. The second mounting portion 62 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 65 (651 to 654) arranged along a fourth straight line LN4. As shown in FIG. 7B, the first mounting portion 61 has a plurality of screw holes 64 (641 to 644) arranged along a third straight line LN3. As shown in FIG. 7C, the second mounting portion 62 has a plurality of screw holes 65 (651 to 654) arranged along a fourth straight line LN4. FIG. 11A , FIG. 11B , FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B ​As shown, the stand 6 includes a first support unit 6A and a second support unit 6B. The first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B are provided as different bodies, and are each detachably provided on the display unit 5. In the display device 300, switching between the first installation state and the second installation state can be performed by the following rearrangement operation. Specifically, first, the installation position of the first support unit 6A on the display unit 5 and the installation position of the second support unit 6B on the display unit 5 are replaced with each other. Further, the installation posture of the first support unit 6A on the display unit 5 and the installation posture of the second support unit 6B on the display unit 5 are each changed. In the display device 300, switching between the high position state and the low position state is performed by this rearrangement operation.

[0151] In the first installation state (Fig. 1), FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B ), the first support unit 6A is installed on the installation portion 53R (first position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 5 and the first edge 5R. In the second installation state (Fig. 2), FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B ), the first support unit 6A is installed on the installation portion 53L (second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 5 and the second edge 5L. In the first installation state (Fig. 1), FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B ), the second support unit 6B is installed on the installation portion 53L (second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 5 and the second edge 5L. In the second installation state (Fig. 2), FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B ), the second support unit 6B is installed on the installation portion 53R (first position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction of the display unit 5 and the first edge 5R.

[0152] FIG. 14A is a partial enlarged rear view of the first support unit 6A installed on the installation portion 53R and its vicinity in the display device 300 in the first state in an enlarged manner. FIG. 14B is a partial enlarged rear view of the first support unit 6A installed on the installation portion 53L and its vicinity in the display device 300 in the second installation state in an enlarged manner. FIG. 15A is a partial enlarged rear view of the second support unit 6B installed on the installation portion 53L and its vicinity in the display device 300 in the first state in an enlarged manner. FIG. 15B is a partial enlarged rear view of the second support unit 6B installed on the installation portion 53R and its vicinity in the display device 300 in the second installation state in an enlarged manner. Further, FIG. 16A is an exploded perspective view of the first support unit 6A, FIG. 16B is an exploded perspective view of the second support unit 6B.

[0153] As shown in FIG. 14A , FIG. 14B and FIG. 16A , the first support unit 6A includes, for example, a neck portion 60A as a first attachment portion, a base 61A as a first base portion, and a joint portion 62A that joins the neck portion 60A and the base 61A together. The neck portion 60A is formed to be detachable from both the mounting portion 53R and the mounting portion 53L of the display unit 5. The base 61A includes a plate-shaped member 63A and an elastic member 64A. The plate-shaped member 63A includes a main body 631A and a cover 632A that covers a surface of the main body 631A other than a surface that abuts against the elastic member 64A. The neck portion 60A and the base 61A are formed in one body with the joint portion 62A interposed therebetween. A cover 65A can be further provided to cover the neck portion 60A and the joint portion 62A. The main body 631A of the plate-shaped member 63A includes a material having high strength such as stainless steel, and is coupled to a tip portion of the joint portion 62A on a side opposite to a portion coupled to the neck portion 60A. The elastic member 64A includes, for example, an elastic material such as rubber, and is mounted on a side of the main body 631A opposite to the joint portion 62A. The elastic member 64A has, for example, a flat plate shape, and is adhesively fixed to the main body 631A of the plate-shaped member 63A. The elastic member 64A is capable of contacting the placement surface FS in the first mounting state and the second mounting state.

[0154] As shown in FIG. 15A , FIG. 15B and FIG. 16B , the second support unit 6B includes, for example, a neck portion 60B as a first attachment portion, a base 61B as a first base portion, and a joint portion 62B that joins the neck portion 60B and the base 61B together. The neck portion 60B is formed to be detachable from both the mounting portion 53R and the mounting portion 53L of the display unit 5. The base 61B includes a plate-shaped member 63B and an elastic member 64B. The plate-shaped member 63B includes a main body 631B and a cover 632B that covers a surface of the main body 631B other than a surface that abuts against the elastic member 64B. The neck portion 60B and the base 61B are formed in one body with the joint portion 62B interposed therebetween. A cover 65B can be further provided to cover the neck portion 60B and the joint portion 62B. The main body 631B of the plate-shaped member 63B includes a material having high strength such as stainless steel, and is coupled to a tip portion of the joint portion 62B on a side opposite to a portion coupled to the neck portion 60B. The elastic member 64B includes, for example, an elastic material such as rubber, and is mounted on a side of the main body 631B opposite to the joint portion 62B. The elastic member 64B has, for example, a flat plate shape, and is adhesively fixed to the main body 631B of the plate-shaped member 63B. The elastic member 64B is capable of contacting the placement surface FS in the first mounting state and the second mounting state.

[0155] AsFIGS. 14A-15B As shown, in the display device 300, in the first installation state ( FIG. 14A and FIG. 15A The first mounting posture of the lower bases 61A and 61B relative to the placement surface FS is different from that in the second mounting state. FIG. 14B and FIG. 15B The lower bases 61A and 61B are in a second mounting posture relative to the placement surface FS. That is, in the display device 300, each of the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B in the first mounting state is rotated approximately 90 degrees so that it can be changed from the first mounting state to the second mounting state. Conversely, in the display device 300, each of the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B in the second mounting state is rotated approximately 90 degrees so that it can be changed from the second mounting state to the first mounting state.

[0156] like FIG. 14A As shown, the neck 60A has a plurality of holes 641A to 644A at positions corresponding to screw holes 541R to 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1, into which screws NR1 to NR4 are inserted. The neck 60A is fastened to the mounting portion 53R by screws NR1 to NR4 (see... FIG. 14A It should be noted that, for example FIG. 14B As shown, in the second mounting state, holes 641A to 644A in the neck 60A are respectively located at positions corresponding to screw holes 541L to 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2. Therefore, in the second mounting state, screws NL1 to NL4 are inserted into holes 641A to 644A, and the neck 60A is fastened to the mounting portion 53L by screws NL1 to NL4 (see...). FIG. 14B It should be noted that the neck 60A can be fixed to the display unit 5 at three, five, or more points. Furthermore, the neck 60A can be fixed to the display unit 5 using fasteners instead of screws.

[0157] like FIG. 15A As shown, the neck 60B has a plurality of holes 641B to 644B at positions corresponding to screw holes 541L to 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2, into which screws NL1 to NL4 are inserted. The neck 60B is fastened to the mounting portion 53L by screws NL1 to NL4 (see...). FIG. 15A It should be noted that, for example FIG. 15B As shown, in the second mounting state, holes 641B to 644B in the neck 60B are respectively located at positions corresponding to screw holes 541R to 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1. Therefore, in the second mounting state, screws NR1 to NR4 are inserted into holes 641B to 644B, and the neck 60B is fastened to the mounting portion 53R by screws NR1 to NR4 (see...).FIG. 15B It should be noted that the neck 60B can be fixed to the display unit 5 at three, five, or more points. Furthermore, the neck 60B can be fixed to the display unit 5 using fasteners other than screws.

[0158] Furthermore, in the display device 300, the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with the placement surface FS in the first mounting state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with the placement surface FS in the second mounting state. Specifically, in the first mounting state, as... FIG. 14A and FIG. 15A As shown, bases 61A and 61B are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state, the end face 64TA of elastic member 64A and the end face 64TB of elastic member 64B respectively abut against the placement surface FS. Conversely, in the second installation state, as... FIG. 14B and FIG. 15B As shown, bases 61A and 61B are positioned such that their main surfaces extend along the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the second installation state, the main surface 64SA of elastic member 64A and the main surface 64SB of elastic member 64B each abut against the placement surface FS.

[0159] Therefore, in base 61A, the contact area between the placement surface FS in the first mounting state and the elastic member 64A is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 64A in the second mounting state. Similarly, in base 61B, the contact area between the placement surface FS in the first mounting state and the elastic member 64B is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the second mounting state.

[0160] [The operation and effects of display device 300]

[0161] As described above, in the display device 300 according to this embodiment, the display unit 5 is stably supported by a bracket 6, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 300, a first mounting state and a second mounting state are configured to be selectable by rearranging the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B relative to the display unit 5, allowing for two viewing positions. This enables the selection of the support form for the display unit 5 according to the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0162] Specifically, such as FIG. 11A As shown, for example, when an audio device (such as a soundbar SB or any other device) is mounted on the placement surface FS, a high position state, i.e., the first mounting state, can be selected. Selecting the high position state prevents the display surface 5A of the display unit 5 from being obstructed by any other device, such as the soundbar SB. Conversely, in the case where no other such device is mounted, as... FIG. 12AAs shown, the low position state can be selected. In this case, the display unit 5 can be brought close to the placement surface FS so that the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced.

[0163] Further, in the display device 300, the neck portion 60A can be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by the four screws NR1 to NR4 and the screw holes 541R and 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1 in the first mounting state, and can be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by the four screws NL1 to NL4 and the screw holes 541L to 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2 in the second mounting state. Likewise, in the first mounting state, the neck portion 60B can be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by the four screws NL1 to NL4 and the screw holes 541L and 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2, and in the second mounting state, the neck portion 60B can be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by the four screws NR1 to NR4 and the screw holes 541R to 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1. Therefore, the mounting portion 53R, the screws NR1 to NR4, the screw holes 541R to 544R, the mounting portion 53L, the screws NL1 to NL4, and the screw holes 541L to 544L can be shared in the first mounting state and the second mounting state. This makes it possible to maintain a simple configuration without the need to form an additional mounting portion in the display unit 5.

[0164] Further, in the display device 300, the mounting positions of the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B are replaced with each other, and the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B shared in the first mounting state and the second mounting state are used respectively. Further, each of the elastic members 64A and 64B is disposed so as to be able to come into contact with the placement surface FS in both the first mounting state and the second mounting state. Therefore, compared with a case where different brackets are used for the first mounting state and the second mounting state, the number of components is reduced, which is advantageous in reducing the cost, and the user's complicated work such as storage is not required and there is no possibility of losing components.

[0165] Further, in the display device 300, the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B are both integral, so that the number of components can be reduced, which is advantageous in reducing the cost. Further, the rearrangement work of the first mounting state and the second mounting state by the user is easy.

[0166] Further, in the display device 300, the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with the placement surface FS in the first mounting state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with the placement surface FS in the second mounting state, so that the flexibility of design selection is improved.

[0167] Further, in the display device 300, the contact area between the placement surface FS in the base 61A and 61B in the first installed state and the elastic members 64A and 64B is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface FS and the elastic members 24A and 24B in the second installed state. Therefore, in the high position state which is the first installed state, the possibility of interference by mounting of other devices such as a bar speaker is less.

[0168] Note that, in the present embodiment, a plurality of other screw holes arranged in a direction different from the first straight line LN1 can be further provided in the mounting portion 53R. Likewise, in the mounting portion 53L, a plurality of other screw holes arranged in a direction different from the second straight line LN2 can be further provided. By doing so, a third installed state in which the height of the display unit 5 is different from the height of the display unit 5 in the first installed state and the second installed state can be realized in addition to the first installed state and the second installed state. That is, the height of the display unit 5 can be set in multiple stages.

[0169] <4. Fourth Embodiment>

[0170] [Configuration of Display Device 400]

[0171] FIG. 17A And FIG. 17B An example of the overall configuration in the first installed state of the display device 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. FIG. 17A is a front view of the display device 400 in the first installed state as viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), and FIG. 17B is a plan view of the display device 400 in the first installed state as viewed from above.

[0172] FIG. 18A And FIG. 18B An example of the overall configuration in the second installed state of the display device 400 is shown. FIG. 18A is a front view of the display device 400 in the second installed state as viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), FIG. 18B is a plan view of the display device 400 in the second installed state as viewed from above.

[0173] FIG. 19A is a perspective view of the display device 400 in the first installed state as viewed obliquely from the front side, and FIG. 19B is a perspective view of the display device 400 in the second installed state as viewed obliquely from the front side.

[0174] As FIGS. 17A-19BAs shown, the display device 400 is a so-called fixed-type display device that includes a display unit 7 and a stand 8 as a support body that supports the display unit 7 on a placement surface FS. In the display device 400, a first height H1 (Y-axis direction) from the placement surface FS to a lower end of the display unit 7 in the first installed state is higher than a second height H2 (Y-axis direction) from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the second installed state. FIG. 17A ) is higher than a second height H2 (Y-axis direction) from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the second installed state. FIG. 18A ) is higher than a second height H2 (Y-axis direction) from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the second installed state.

[0175] (Display unit 7)

[0176] The display unit 7 basically has the same configuration as that of the display unit 1 according to the above-described first embodiment. The display unit 7 includes, for example, a display panel 71 and a main body 72. The display panel 71 has a display surface 7A that displays an image toward a front side, and the main body 72 holds the display panel 71. The display surface 7A is a horizontally long rectangular screen that extends in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, respectively, and has a first edge 7R and a second edge 7L that are disposed opposite to each other in the X-axis direction across a center position CP. Examples of the display panel 71 include a liquid crystal display device that includes a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device that includes an organic EL element, and the like.

[0177] The main body 72 is a housing that holds, for example, the display panel 71 and a circuit board on which a driving circuit that drives the display panel 71, an image processing circuit, and the like are provided. The main body 72 has a rear surface 7B opposite to the display surface 7A. A lower portion of the main body 72 is provided with one mounting hole 73L and one mounting hole 73R on the left and right, respectively. The mounting holes 73L and 73R each have a downward opening and extend in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the mounting hole 73R is provided at a position (first position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the first edge 7R, and the mounting hole 73L is provided at a position (second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the second edge 7L.

[0178] (Stand 8)

[0179] As FIGS. 17A-19BAs shown, the stand 8 includes a first support unit 8A and a second support unit 8B. The stand 8 further includes a neck portion 80R as a first attachment portion detachably formed on the mounting hole 73R (first position) in the display unit 7, and a neck portion 80L as a second attachment portion detachably formed on the mounting hole 73L (second position) in the display unit 7. The first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B are provided as different bodies, and each support unit is provided to be detachable from both the neck portion 80R and the neck portion 80L. In the display device 400, the mounting position of the first support unit 8A on the display unit 7 and the mounting position of the second support unit 8B on the display unit 7 are replaced with each other, which makes it possible to switch between a first mounting state and a second mounting state.

[0180] The first support unit 8A includes a base 81A connected to the neck portion 80R in the first mounting state and connected to the neck portion 80L in the second mounting state. The second support unit 8B includes a base 81B connected to the neck portion 80L in the first mounting state and connected to the neck portion 80R in the second mounting state.

[0181] FIG. 20A is a rear view of a detail of the first support unit 8A in the first mounting state (high position state), and FIG. 20B is a rear view of a detail of the first support unit 8A in the second mounting state (low position state). FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the base 81A. Note that, FIG. 20A the neck portion 80R is also shown, FIG. 20B and FIG. 21 the neck portion 80L is also shown. Furthermore, FIG. 22A is a partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the first support unit 8A and the neck portion 80R in the first mounting state, FIG. 22B is a partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the first support unit 8A and the neck portion 80L in the second mounting state.

[0182] As FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B shown, the base 81A includes a connecting portion 82A as a first connecting portion, leg portions 83A1 and 83A2, and elastic members 84A1 and 84A2. As FIG. 20A and FIG. 20BAs shown, the base 81A can be attached to the neck 80R in a first posture and to the neck 80L in a second posture. In this embodiment, the first posture is when the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. In this embodiment, the second posture is when the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are positioned laterally extending along the placement surface FS. The connecting portion 82A of the base 81A can be connected to the neck 80R in the first posture and to the neck 80L in the second posture. The legs 83A1 and 83A2 are each connected to the connecting portion 82A and extend approximately along the Z-axis to, for example... FIG. 17B and 18B In the top view shown, they move away from each other. Furthermore, elastic member 84A1 is attached to the end of leg 83A1 opposite to the connecting portion 82A by adhesive or the like, and elastic member 84A2 is attached to the end of leg 83A2 opposite to the connecting portion 82A by adhesive or the like.

[0183] like FIG. 21 As shown, the first support unit 8A, in addition to the base 81A, also includes, for example, a frame bracket 85A as a first reinforcing member, a clamp 86A, and a cover 87A. The frame bracket 85A is mounted upright on the main surface of the leg 83A2, which serves as the first plate-like member of the base 81A. For example, the frame bracket 85A comprises a high-rigidity material such as stainless steel, and specifically prevents deformation of the legs 83A1 and 83A2 due to the load of the display unit 7 in the second mounting state. The clamp 86A is a component that, for example, clamps a portion of a power cable supplying power to the main body 72 of the display unit 7, portions of various signal cables transmitting signals between the main body 72 and external devices, etc. To improve aesthetics, the cover 87A is detachably configured to cover the frame bracket 85A and the clamp 86A.

[0184] like FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B As shown, the connecting portion 82A is provided with two screw holes 811A and 812A penetrating from the first surface 82S1A to the second surface 82S2A. Furthermore, the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A is provided with two protrusions 813A and 814A. FIG. 22A Furthermore, the second surface 82S2A of the connecting portion 82A is provided with two protrusions 815A and 816A. FIG. 22B In contrast, the neck 80R includes a base plate portion 801R and a side plate portion 802R. FIG. 22A The base plate 801R is provided with four holes 811R to 814R, each hole 811R to 814R penetrating the base plate 801R. FIG. 22A In the first installation state, such as FIG. 22AAs shown, the neck 80R and the base 81A are fastened by two screws N8R1 and N8R2. In this case, the lower surface of the base plate 801R and the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A abut against each other, and screw N8R1 is screwed into screw hole 811A through hole 811R, and screw N8R2 is screwed into screw hole 812A through hole 812R. At this time, before performing the fastening operation with screws N8R1 and N8R2, protrusions 813A and 814A are inserted into holes 813R and 814R respectively to facilitate the positioning of the base 81A relative to the neck 80R.

[0185] like FIG. 22B As shown, the neck 80L includes a base plate portion 801L and a side plate portion 802L. Four holes 821L, 822L, 825L, and 826L are provided in the side plate portion 802L. In the second installation state, the neck 80L and the base 81A are fastened together by two screws N8L1 and N8L2. In this case, the outer surface of the side plate portion 802L and the second surface 82S2A of the connecting portion 82A abut against each other. Screw N8L1 is screwed into screw hole 811A through hole 821L, and screw N8L2 is screwed into screw hole 812A through hole 822L. Before performing the fastening operation with screws N8L1 and N8L2, protrusions 815A and 816A are inserted into holes 825L and 826L respectively, making it easy to position the base 81A relative to the neck 80L.

[0186] Both elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 are configured in the first installation state. FIG. 20A ) and second installation state ( FIG. 20B Both of these can contact the placement surface FS. However, the contact portions of elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 with the placement surface FS in the first mounting state are different from the contact portions of elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 with the placement surface FS in the second mounting state. Specifically, in the first mounting state, as... FIG. 20A As shown, legs 83A1 and 83A2 are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the first mounting state ( FIG. 20A In the second installation state, the end faces 84TA1 of the elastic member 84A1 and 84TA2 of the elastic member 84A2 abut against the placement surface FS, respectively. Conversely, in the second installation state, as... FIG. 20B As shown, legs 83A1 and 83A2 have an orientation in which the main surfaces of legs 83A1 and 83A2 extend along the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the second mounting state ( FIG. 20B) lower, the main surface 84SA1 of the elastic member 84A1 and the main surface 84SA2 of the elastic member 84A2 are both in abutment against the placement surface FS. At this time, in the base 81A, the contact area between the elastic members 84A1, 84A2 and the placement surface FS in the first installed state is narrower than the contact area between the elastic members 84A1, 84A2 and the placement surface FS in the second installed state.

[0187] Further, in the display device 400, the ratio (W81A / T81A) of the dimension W81A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T81A in the X-axis direction of the portion of the neck portion 80R of the base 81A below in the first installed state is larger than the ratio (T81A / W81A) of the dimension T81A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W81A in the X-axis direction of the portion of the neck portion 80L of the base 81A below in the second installed state.

[0188] FIG. 23A is a rear view of a detail of the second support unit 8B in the first installed state (high position state), and FIG. 23B is a rear view of a detail of the second support unit 8B in the second installed state (low position state). FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the base 81B. Note that, FIG. 23A the neck portion 80L is also shown, and FIG. 23B and FIG. 24 the neck portion 80R is also shown. Further, FIG. 25A is a partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the second support unit 8B and the neck portion 80L in the first installed state, FIG. 25B is a partial enlarged perspective view of the positional relationship between a portion of the second support unit 8B and the neck portion 80R in the second installed state.

[0189] As FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B shown, the base 81B includes a connecting portion 82B as a second connecting portion, leg portions 83B1 and 83B2, and elastic members 84B1 and 84B2. As FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B shown, the base 81B is attachable to the neck portion 80R in a third attitude, and is attachable to the neck portion 80L in a fourth attitude. The third attitude in the present embodiment is an attitude in which the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are placed sideways so as to extend along the placement surface FS. The fourth attitude in the present embodiment is an attitude in which the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are disposed so as to stand on the placement surface FS. The connecting portion 82B of the base 81B is connectable to the neck portion 80R in the third attitude, and is connectable to the neck portion 80L in the fourth attitude. The leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are each connected to the connecting portion 82B, and extend substantially along the Z-axis so as to be, for example, FIG. 17B and FIG. 18BIn the top view shown, they move away from each other. Additionally, elastic member 84B1 is attached to the end of foot 83B1 opposite to the connecting portion 82B by an adhesive or the like, and elastic member 84B2 is attached to the end of foot 83B2 opposite to the connecting portion 82B by an adhesive or the like.

[0190] like FIG. 24 As shown, in addition to the base 81B, the second support unit 8B also includes, for example, a frame bracket 85B as a second reinforcing member, a clamp 86B, and a cover 87B. The frame bracket 85B is mounted upright on the main surface of the leg 83B2, which serves as the second plate-like member of the base 81B. For example, the frame bracket 85B is made of a high-rigidity material such as stainless steel, and specifically prevents deformation of the legs 83B1 and 83B2 due to the load of the display unit 7 in the second installed state. The clamp 86B is a component that, for example, clamps a portion of a power cable supplying power to the main body 72 of the display unit 7, portions of various signal cables transmitting signals between the main body 72 and external devices, etc. To improve aesthetics, the cover 87B is detachably configured to cover the frame bracket 85B and the clamp 86B.

[0191] like FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B As shown, the connecting portion 82B is provided with two screw holes 811B and 812B penetrating from the first surface 82S1B to the second surface 82S2B. Furthermore, the first surface 82S1B of the connecting portion 82B is provided with two protrusions 813B and 814B. FIG. 25A Furthermore, the second surface 82S2B of the connecting portion 82B is provided with two protrusions 815B and 816B. FIG. 25B In contrast, the neck 80L includes a base plate portion 801L and a side plate portion 802L. FIG. 25A The base plate 801L is provided with four holes 811L to 814L, each penetrating the base plate 801L. FIG. 25A In the first installation state, such as FIG. 25A As shown, the neck 80L and the base 81B are fastened by two screws N8L1 and N8L2. In this case, the lower surface of the base plate 801L and the first surface 82S1B of the connecting portion 82B abut against each other, and screw N8L1 is screwed into screw hole 811B through hole 811L, and screw N8L2 is screwed into screw hole 812B through hole 812L. At this time, before performing the fastening operation with screws N8L1 and N8L2, protrusions 813B and 814B are inserted into holes 813L and 814L respectively to facilitate the positioning of the base 81L relative to the neck 80L.

[0192] like FIG. 25BAs shown, the neck portion 80R includes a bottom plate portion 801R and a side plate portion 802R. Four holes 821R, 822R, 825R, 826R are provided in the side plate portion 802R, which pass through the side plate portion 802R. In the second mounting state, the neck portion 80R and the base 81B are fastened by two screws N8R1 and N8R2. In this case, the outer surface of the side plate portion 802R abuts against the second surface 82S2B of the connecting portion 82B, the screw N8R1 is screwed into the screw hole 811B through the hole 821R, and the screw N8R2 is screwed into the screw hole 812B through the hole 822R. At this time, the insertion of the protrusions 815B and 816B into the holes 825R and 826R, respectively, before the fastening operation by the screws N8R1 and N8R2 is performed makes it possible to easily perform the positioning of the base 81B with respect to the neck portion 80R.

[0193] The elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 are each configured to be contactable with the placement surface FS in both the first mounting state FIG. 23A ) and the second mounting state FIG. 23B ). However, the contact portions of the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the first mounting state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the second mounting state. Specifically, in the first mounting state, as shown in FIG. 23A , the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are disposed to stand on the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the first mounting state FIG. 23A , the end surface 84TB1 of the elastic member 84B1 and the end surface 84TB2 of the elastic member 84B2 abut against the placement surface FS, respectively. In contrast, in the second mounting state, as shown in FIG. 23B , the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 have a posture in which the main surfaces of the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 extend along the placement surface FS. Therefore, in the second mounting state FIG. 23B , the main surface 84SB1 of the elastic member 84B1 and the main surface 84SB2 of the elastic member 84B2 both abut against the placement surface FS. At this time, in the base 81B, the contact area of the elastic members 84B1, 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the first mounting state is narrower than the contact area of the elastic members 84B1, 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the second mounting state.

[0194] Further, in the display device 400, the ratio (W81B / T81B) of the dimension W81B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T81B in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81B under the neck portion 80L in the first mounting state is larger than the ratio (T81B / W81B) of the dimension T81B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W81B in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81B under the neck portion 80R in the second mounting state.

[0195] Thus, in the display device 400, in the first installation state, the base 81A is attached to the neck 80R in the first posture, and the base 81B is attached to the neck 80L in the fourth posture. Also, in the second installation state, the base 81B is attached to the neck 80R in the third posture, and the base 81A is attached to the neck 80L in the second posture. That is, in the display device 400, each of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B is rotated by about 90 degrees in the first installation state and the installation positions on the left and right sides of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B are replaced with each other, so that the first installation state can be changed to the second installation state. In the display device 400, reversely, each of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B in the second installation state is rotated by about 90 degrees, and the installation positions of the left and right sides of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B are replaced with each other, so that the second installation state can be changed to the first installation state.

[0196] It should be noted that the description of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B in Japanese Patent Application JP 2019-235743 (which is the basic application of the present application) is incorrect, and FIG. 23B the description of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B in Japanese Patent Application JP 2019-235743 is correct. In FIG. 23C the description of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B in Japanese Patent Application JP 2019-235743 is correct. In FIG. 23B in Japanese Patent Application JP 2019-235743, the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B are shown in a laterally inverted state, which is a clear error.

[0197] Further, in the display device 400 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the first installation state and the second installation state, a third installation state and a fourth installation state are configured to be selectable by rearrangement of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the display unit 7. That is, in the display device 400 according to the present embodiment, four viewing positions can be realized.

[0198] FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B An overall configuration example in the third installation state of the display device 400 is shown. FIG. 26A is a front view of the display device 400 in the third installation state, viewed from the front side (the side of the observer), and FIG. 26B is a plan view of the display device 400 in the third installation state, viewed from above.

[0199] FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B An overall configuration example in the fourth installation state of the display device 400 is shown. FIG. 27A is a front view of the display device 400 in the fourth installation state, viewed from the front (the side of the observer), FIG. 27Bis a plan view of the display device 400 in the fourth installation state as viewed from above.

[0200] In the third installation state, a third height H3 in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the third installation state FIG. 26A is higher than a fourth height H4 in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the fourth installation state FIG. 27A . That is, as in the first installation state, the third installation state is a high position state in which the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively high position, and as in the second installation state, the fourth installation state is a low position state in which the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively low position. The third height H3 is, for example, substantially the same as the first height H1 FIG. 17A , and the fourth height H4 is, for example, substantially the same as the second height H2 FIG. 18A .

[0201] However, in the third installation state, the first support unit 8A is attached to the mounting hole 73L (second position) of the display unit 7 with the neck portion 80L interposed therebetween, and the second support unit 8B is attached to the mounting hole 73R (first position) of the display unit 7 with the neck portion 80R interposed therebetween. Further, in the fourth installation state, the first support unit 8A is attached to the mounting hole 73R (first position) of the display unit 7 with the neck portion 80R interposed therebetween, and the second support unit 8B is attached to the mounting hole 73L (second position) with the neck portion 80L interposed therebetween.

[0202] FIG. 28A is a rear view of details of the neck portion 80L and the first support unit 8A in the third installation state, and FIG. 28B is a rear view of details of the neck portion 80R and the second support unit 8B in the third installation state. Further, FIG. 29A is a rear view of details of the neck portion 80L and the second support unit 8B in the fourth installation state, FIG. 29B is a rear view of details of the neck portion 80R and the first support unit 8A in the fourth installation state.

[0203] As shown in FIG. 29B , the base 81A is attachable to the neck portion 80R in a fifth posture, and as shown in FIG. 28A , is attachable to the neck portion 80R in a sixth posture. The fifth posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which the leg portions 83A1 and 83A2 are placed laterally to extend along the placement surface FS. In the fifth posture FIG. 29BIn this configuration, the connecting portion 82A of the base 81A is connected to the neck 80R, and tightened so that the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A and the outer surface of the side plate portion 802R abut against each other. Therefore, when viewed from the connecting portion 82A, the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are positioned on the side opposite to the neck 80R. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sixth posture is that the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. In this sixth posture, the connecting portion 82A of the base 81A is connected to the neck 80L, and the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are connected to the connecting portion 82A inside the neck 80L, i.e., between the neck 80L and the center position CP.

[0204] like FIG. 28B As shown, the base 81B can be attached to the neck 80R in a seventh posture, and as FIG. 29A As shown, it can be attached to the neck 80L in an eighth posture. The seventh posture in this embodiment is when the legs 83B1 and 83B2 are positioned upright on the placement surface FS. In the seventh posture, the connecting portion 82B of the base 81B is connected to the neck 80R, and the legs 83B1 and 83B2 are inside the neck 80R, that is, between the neck 80R and the center position CP, connected to the connecting portion 82B. Furthermore, the eighth posture in this embodiment is when the legs 83B1 and 83B2 are placed laterally, extending along the placement surface FS. In the eighth posture ( FIG. 29A In this configuration, the connecting portion 82B of the base 81B is connected to the neck 80L, and is tightened so that the first surface 82S1B of the connecting portion 82B and the outer surface of the side plate portion 802L abut against each other. Therefore, when viewed from the connecting portion 82B, the legs 83B1 and 83B2 are positioned on the side opposite to the neck 80L.

[0205] [The operation and effects of display device 400]

[0206] As described above, in the display device 400 according to this embodiment, the display unit 7 is stably supported by a bracket 8, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 400, a first mounting state and a second mounting state are configured to be selectable by rearranging the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B relative to the display unit 7, allowing for two viewing positions. This enables the selection of the support form for the display unit 7 based on the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0207] Specifically, such as FIG. 17AAs shown, in a case where the audio device (for example, the sound bar SB or any other device) is installed on the placement surface FS, the high position state, that is, the first installation state, can be selected. The selection of the high position state makes it possible to prevent the display surface 7A of the display unit 7 from being blocked by any other device such as the sound bar SB. In contrast, in a case where another such device is not installed, as shown, the low position state can be selected. In this case, the display unit 7 can be brought close to the placement surface FS, so that the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced. FIG. 18A

[0208] Further, in the display device 400, the base 81A and the base 81B, which are common to the first installation state and the second installation state, are used by replacing their installation positions with each other. Further, the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 are disposed so as to be able to come into contact with the placement surface FS in the first installation state and the second installation state. Therefore, as compared with a case where different brackets are used for the first installation state and the second installation state and the like, the number of components is reduced, which is advantageous in reducing the cost, and complicated work of the user such as storage is not required and there is no possibility of losing components.

[0209] Further, in the display device 400, the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with the placement surface FS in the second installation state, which improves the flexibility of design selection.

[0210] Further, in the display device 400, the contact areas of the placement surface FS with the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 in the first installation state are narrower than the contact areas of the placement surface FS with the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 in the second installation state, in the bases 81A and 81B. Therefore, in the high position state, which is the first installation state, the possibility of interference due to the installation of another device such as a sound bar is small.

[0211] Further, in the display device 400, the size ratios W81A / T81A and W81B / T81B in the first installation state are larger than the size ratios W81A / T81A and W81B / T81B in the second installation state, respectively. This makes it possible to further increase the difference in height between the first height H1 in the first installation state and the second height H2 in the second installation state.

[0212] ​Further, in the display device 400, the connecting portion 82A in the base 81A is connectable to the neck portion 80R by the screws N8R1, N8R2 in the first posture, and is connectable to the neck portion 80L by the screws N8L1, N8L2 in the second posture, and the connecting portion 82B in the base 81B is connectable to the neck portion 80L by the screws N8L1, N8L2 in the fourth posture, and is connectable to the neck portion 80R by the screws N8R1, N8R2 in the third posture. This makes it possible to install each of the bases 81A and 81B using the same screws N8L1, N8L2, N8L1, and N8L2 in the first installation state and the second installation state. Therefore, in addition to reducing the number of components, a simplified configuration is achieved, which contributes to cost reduction.

[0213] Further, in the display device 400, the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B each include the frame brackets 85A and 85B, which makes it possible to prevent the bases 81A and 81B from being deformed due to the load of the display unit 7, particularly in the second installation state. Therefore, the stability with which the display unit 7 is supported by the stand 8 is further improved.

[0214] <3. Other Modified Examples>

[0215] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to some embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified in various ways. For example, the dimensional relationship, positional relationship, and shape of the display unit and the stand described in the above-described first to fourth embodiments are merely illustrative, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0216] Further, in the above-described first, third, and fourth embodiments, the elastic members as the first contact member and the second contact member are in contact with the placement surface in both the first installation state and the second installation state; however, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the elastic members in contact with the placement surface in the first installation state and the elastic members in contact with the placement surface in the second installation state can be different bodies, and can be provided only at respective necessary points.

[0217] Further, in the above-described embodiments, a case where the interval between the first support unit and the second support unit or the height of the display unit is different between the first form and the second form is exemplified; however, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a case where the elevation angle of the display surface of the display unit can be different between the first form and the second form, or the like can be employed.

[0218] Further, for example, the display device described in the above-described embodiments is not limited to a case including all of the described components, and can not include some of the components, or can further include any other components.

[0219] According to the support and the display apparatus as one embodiment of the present disclosure, therefore, the first form and the second form are configured to be selectable by rearranging the first support unit and the second support unit. This makes it possible to select the support form of the display unit in accordance with the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, or the like.

[0220] Note that the effects described here are illustrative only and are not limiting, and other effects can be provided. In addition, the present technology can have the following configurations.

[0221] (1) A support that supports a display unit to stand the display unit on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface that extends in each of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a center position in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction, the center position being interposed between the first edge and the second edge, the support comprising:

[0222] a first support unit that is detachably provided on the display unit; and

[0223] a second support unit that is detachably provided on the display unit as a different body from the first support unit;

[0224] wherein the first form and the second form are configured to be selectable;

[0225] a first form in which the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge; and

[0226] a second form in which the second support unit is mounted at the first position or at a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is mounted at the second position or at a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge.

[0227] (2) The support according to (1), wherein

[0228] the first support unit includes a first attachment portion that is detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion that includes a first contact member that is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first form and the second form; and

[0229] the second support unit includes a second attachment portion that is detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion that includes a second contact member that is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first form and the second form.

[0230] (3) The support body according to (2), wherein the first mounting posture of the first base and the second base with respect to the placement surface in the first form is different from the second mounting posture of the first base and the second base with respect to the placement surface in the second form.

[0231] (4) The support body according to (2) or (3), wherein,

[0232] the first mounting portion and the first base are formed integrally; and

[0233] the second mounting portion and the second base are formed integrally.

[0234] (5) The support body according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein,

[0235] the distance between the first base in the first form and the center position is longer than the distance between the first base in the second form and the center position; and

[0236] the distance between the second base in the first form and the center position is longer than the distance between the second base in the second form and the center position.

[0237] (6) The support body according to (5), wherein,

[0238] the ratio of the size in the vertical direction to the size in the horizontal direction of the first base in the first form is larger than the ratio of the size in the vertical direction to the size in the horizontal direction of the first base in the second form; and

[0239] the ratio of the size in the vertical direction to the size in the horizontal direction of the second base in the first form is larger than the ratio of the size in the vertical direction to the size in the horizontal direction of the second base in the second form.

[0240] (7) The support body according to (5) or (6), wherein,

[0241] in the first form, the first attachment portion is mounted at the first position to cause at least a portion of the first base to protrude on a side opposite the center position when viewed from the first edge, and the second attachment portion is mounted at the second position to cause at least a portion of the second base to protrude on a side opposite the center position when viewed from the second edge; and

[0242] in the second form, the first attachment portion is mounted at the fourth position to arrange the first base between the first edge and the center position, and the second attachment portion is mounted at the third position to arrange the second base between the second edge and the center position.

[0243] (8) The support according to any one of (5) to (7), wherein the contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the second form.

[0244] (9) The support according to any one of (5) to (8), wherein,

[0245] the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form.

[0246] the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form.

[0247] (10) The support according to any one of (2) to (9), wherein each of the first and second attachment portions is provided so as to be able to be fixed to the display unit at a plurality of points including three points that are apex positions of a triangle.

[0248] (11) The support according to (2), wherein,

[0249] the first support unit further includes a first beam portion that extends in the horizontal direction and joins the first attachment portion and the first base portion together; and

[0250] the second support unit further includes a second beam portion that extends in the horizontal direction and joins the second attachment portion and the second base portion together.

[0251] (12) The support according to (2) or (11), wherein,

[0252] the contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the first form is the same as the contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the second form; and

[0253] the contact portion of the second contact member with the placement surface in the first form is the same as the contact portion of the second contact member with the placement surface in the second form.

[0254] (13) The support according to (2), (11), or (12), wherein,

[0255] the display unit includes a first hole portion provided at a first position and a second hole portion provided at a second position;

[0256] in the first form, the first support unit is mounted on the display unit by inserting the first attachment portion into the first hole portion, and the second support unit is mounted on the display unit by inserting the second attachment portion into the second hole portion; and

[0257] In the second form, the second support unit is mounted on the display unit by inserting the second attachment portion into the first hole portion, and the first support unit is mounted on the display unit by inserting the first attachment portion into the second hole portion.

[0258] (14) The support according to (5), wherein,

[0259] In the first form, the first attachment portion is mounted at the first position to place the first base between the first edge and the center position, and the second attachment portion is mounted at the second position to place the second base between the second edge and the center position; and

[0260] In the second form, the first attachment portion is mounted at the second position to place the first base between the second edge and the center position, and the second attachment portion is mounted at the first position to place the second base between the first edge and the center position.

[0261] (15) The support according to any one of (2) and (11) to (13), wherein a first height in a vertical direction from the placement surface to a lower end of the display unit in the first form is higher than a second height in the vertical direction from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit in the second form.

[0262] (16) The support according to any one of (2) and (11) to (13), wherein,

[0263] The first attachment portion is provided to be able to be fixed at the first position by three or more first fasteners arranged on the first straight line in the first form, and to be able to be fixed at the second position by three or more second fasteners arranged on the second straight line in the second form; and

[0264] The second attachment portion is provided to be able to be fixed at the second position by three or more second fasteners arranged on the second straight line in the first form, and to be able to be fixed at the first position by three or more first fasteners arranged on the first straight line in the second form.

[0265] (17) The support according to (15) or (16), wherein a contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the first form is different from a contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the second form.

[0266] (18) The support according to any one of (15) to (17), wherein,

[0267] A contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than a contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form; and

[0268] The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form.

[0269] (19) The support according to (1) further includes:

[0270] A first attachment portion is detachably formed at a first position of the display unit; and

[0271] The second attachment is detachably formed at the second position of the display unit;

[0272] The first support unit includes a first base, which, in a first form, is coupled to a first mounting portion and in a second form, is coupled to a second mounting portion; and

[0273] The second support unit includes a second base portion, which in a first form is coupled to a second mounting portion and in a second form is coupled to a first mounting portion.

[0274] (20) The support according to (19), wherein,

[0275] The first base includes a first contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms; and

[0276] The second base includes a second contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms.

[0277] (21) The support according to (19) or (20), wherein,

[0278] The first base portion can be attached to a first attachment portion detachably disposed at a first position on the display unit in a first posture, and can be attached to a second attachment portion detachably disposed at a second position on the display unit in a second posture; and

[0279] The second base can be attached to the first attachment portion, which is detachably disposed at the first position of the display unit, in a third posture, and can be attached to the second attachment portion, which is detachably disposed at the second position of the display unit, in a fourth posture.

[0280] (22) The support according to (21), wherein,

[0281] In the first configuration, the first base is attached to the first attachment portion in a first posture, and the second base is attached to the second attachment portion in a fourth posture; and

[0282] In the second embodiment, the second base is attached to the first attachment in a third posture, and the first base is attached to the second attachment in a second posture.

[0283] (23) The support according to any one of (19) to (22), wherein a first height in a vertical direction from the placement surface to a lower end of the display unit in the first form is higher than a second height in the vertical direction from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit in the second form.

[0284] (24) The support according to (23), wherein,

[0285] a ratio of a dimension in the vertical direction to a dimension in the horizontal direction of a portion of the first base below the first attachment portion in the first form is greater than a ratio of a dimension in the vertical direction to a dimension in the horizontal direction of a portion of the first base below the second attachment portion in the second form; and

[0286] a ratio of a dimension in the vertical direction to a dimension in the horizontal direction of a portion of the second base below the second attachment portion in the first form is greater than a ratio of a dimension in the vertical direction to a dimension in the horizontal direction of a portion of the second base below the first attachment portion in the second form.

[0287] (25) The support according to (21) or (22), wherein,

[0288] the first base includes a first connection portion connectable to the first attachment portion in the first attitude and connectable to the second attachment portion in the second attitude; and

[0289] the second base includes a second connection portion connectable to the second attachment portion in the fourth attitude and connectable to the first attachment portion in the third attitude.

[0290] (26) The support according to (20), wherein a contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the first form is different from a contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the second form.

[0291] (27) The support according to (20) or (26), wherein,

[0292] a contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than a contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form; and

[0293] a contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than a contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form.

[0294] (28) The support according to any one of (19) to (27), wherein,

[0295] The first base includes a first plate-like member having a first surface intersecting with the vertical direction in a second attitude, and a first reinforcing member provided to stand on the first surface; and

[0296] The second base includes a second plate-like member having a second surface intersecting with the vertical direction in a third attitude, and a second reinforcing member provided to stand on the second surface.

[0297] (29) A display device provided with a display unit and a support body, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a center position in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other across the center position in the horizontal direction, and the support body supporting the display unit so that the display unit stands on a placement surface,

[0298] The support body includes:

[0299] a first support unit detachably provided on the display unit; and

[0300] a second support unit detachably provided on the display unit as a different body from the first support unit;

[0301] wherein the first form and the second form are configured to be selectable;

[0302] the first form in which the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge; and

[0303] the second form in which the second support unit is mounted at the first position or a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is mounted at the second position or a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge.

[0304] This application claims the benefit of Japanese Priority Patent Application JP 2019-235743, filed December 26, 2019, and Japanese Priority Patent Application JP 2020-169449, filed October 6, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0305] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and alterations can occur depending on design requirements and other factors insofar as they are within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; and The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second embodiment, the second support unit is mounted at a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is mounted at a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge. The first support unit includes a first attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion including a first contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both a first form and a second form. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion including a second contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. In the first form, the distance between the first base and the center position is longer than that in the second form. In the first form, the distance between the second base and the center position is longer than the distance between the second base and the center position in the second form. In the first form, the ratio of the dimension of the first base in the vertical direction to its dimension in the horizontal direction is greater than the ratio of the dimension of the first base in the vertical direction to its dimension in the horizontal direction in the second form; and The ratio of the dimension of the second base in the vertical direction to the dimension in the horizontal direction in the first form is greater than the ratio of the dimension of the second base in the vertical direction to the dimension in the horizontal direction in the second form.

2. The support according to claim 1, wherein, In the first form, the first mounting posture of the first base and the second base relative to the placement surface is different from the second mounting posture of the first base and the second base relative to the placement surface in the second form.

3. The support according to claim 2, wherein, The first attachment portion and the first base portion are integrally formed; and The second attachment portion and the second base portion are integrally formed.

4. The support according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion is configured to be fixed to the display unit at multiple points, including three points that are the vertices of a triangle.

5. The support body according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the first attachment is mounted at the first position such that at least a portion of the first base protrudes on the side opposite to the center position when viewed from the first edge, and the second attachment is mounted at the second position such that at least a portion of the second base protrudes on the side opposite to the center position when viewed from the second edge; and In the second form, the first attachment is mounted at the fourth position to arrange the first base between the second edge and the center position, and the second attachment is mounted at the third position to arrange the second base between the first edge and the center position.

6. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; and The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit. The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second embodiment, the second support unit is mounted at a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is mounted at a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge. The first support unit includes a first attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion including a first contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both a first form and a second form. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion including a second contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. In the first form, the distance between the first base and the center position is longer than that in the second form. In the first form, the distance between the second base and the center position is longer than the distance between the second base and the center position in the second form. The contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the second form.

7. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; and The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second embodiment, the second support unit is mounted at a third position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the first edge, and the first support unit is mounted at a fourth position between the center position in the horizontal direction of the display unit and the second edge. The first support unit includes a first attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion including a first contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both a first form and a second form. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion including a second contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. In the first form, the distance between the first base and the center position is longer than that in the second form. In the first form, the distance between the second base and the center position is longer than the distance between the second base and the center position in the second form. The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form; and The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form.

8. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; and The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second configuration, the second support unit is mounted at the first position and the first support unit is mounted at the second position. The first support unit includes a first attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion including a first contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both a first form and a second form. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion including a second contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. In the first form, the first vertical height from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit is higher than the second vertical height from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit in the second form.

9. The support according to claim 8, wherein, The contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the second form.

10. The support according to claim 8, wherein, The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form; and The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form.

11. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; A first attachment portion is detachably formed at a first position of the display unit; as well as The second attachment is detachably formed at the second position of the display unit. The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second configuration, the second support unit is mounted at the first position and the first support unit is mounted at the second position. The first support unit includes a first base, which, in a first form, is coupled to a first attachment portion, and in a second form, the first base is coupled to a second attachment portion. The second support unit includes a second base portion, which is coupled to the second attachment portion in the first form and coupled to the first attachment portion in the second form. In the first form, the first height from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit in the vertical direction is higher than the second height from the placement surface to the lower end of the display unit in the vertical direction in the second form.

12. The support according to claim 11, wherein, In the first form, the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the first base below the first attachment is greater than the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the first base below the second attachment in the second form; and In the first form, the ratio of the dimension in the vertical direction to the dimension in the horizontal direction of the portion of the second base below the second attachment is greater than the ratio of the dimension in the vertical direction to the dimension in the horizontal direction of the portion of the second base below the first attachment in the second form.

13. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; A first attachment portion is detachably formed at a first position of the display unit; as well as The second attachment is detachably formed at the second position of the display unit. The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second configuration, the second support unit is mounted at the first position and the first support unit is mounted at the second position. The first support unit includes a first base, which, in a first form, is coupled to a first attachment portion, and in a second form, the first base is coupled to a second attachment portion. The second support unit includes a second base portion, which is coupled to the second attachment portion in the first form and coupled to the first attachment portion in the second form. The first base includes a first contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. The second base includes a second contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. The contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion between the first contact member and the placement surface in the second form.

14. A support for supporting a display unit so that the display unit stands upright on a placement surface, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central location in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction across the central location, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably mounted on the display unit; The second support unit, as a main body different from the first support unit, is detachably mounted on the display unit; A first attachment portion is detachably formed at a first position of the display unit; as well as The second attachment is detachably formed at the second position of the display unit. The first and second forms are configured to be selectable; In the first embodiment, the first support unit is mounted at a first position between the center position and the first edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is mounted at a second position between the center position and the second edge of the display unit in the horizontal direction; and In the second configuration, the second support unit is mounted at the first position and the first support unit is mounted at the second position. The first support unit includes a first base, which, in a first form, is coupled to a first attachment portion, and in a second form, the first base is coupled to a second attachment portion. The second support unit includes a second base portion, which is coupled to the second attachment portion in the first form and coupled to the first attachment portion in the second form. The first base includes a first contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. The second base includes a second contact member, which is capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first and second forms. The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form; and The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form.

15. A display device comprising a display unit and a support according to any one of the preceding claims, the display unit having a display surface extending in each of a horizontal and a vertical direction, and the display unit having a central position in the horizontal direction and a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite to each other in the horizontal direction across the central position, and the support supporting the display unit so that the display unit is upright on a placement surface.

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