Support and display device

Abstract

A support member capable of selecting a support form of a display unit according to a user's use or preference, an installation environment, or the like is provided. A support member that supports a display unit having a display portion including a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction, and a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion arranged in the first direction to stand on a placement surface along the first direction includes a first support unit formed to be detachably attached to the first attachment portion, and a second support unit formed to be detachably attached to the second attachment portion. The first support unit and the second support unit are attachable to the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a first state and a second state in which at least a part of the first support unit and the second support unit is rotated in a first plane along the placement surface from the first state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a support for a display unit and a display device including the display unit and the support. Background Technology

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

[0003] Reference List

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-86046

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2010-15098

[0007] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-141385 Summary of the Invention

[0008] In recent years, with the increase in screen size and the decrease in thickness of display units, aesthetics have been desired in the support structure that supports the display units so that the display units, for example, stand upright on the floor surface.

[0009] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a support body that can select the support form of the display unit according to the user's purpose or preference, installation environment, etc., and a display device including such a support body and the display unit.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a support body supports a display unit, the display unit including a display portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion to make the display unit stand upright on a placement surface in a first direction. The display portion has a display surface extending in each of the first and second directions orthogonal to each other, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are disposed on the display portion and arranged side by side in the first direction. The support body includes a first support unit detachably formed on the first mounting portion and a second support unit detachably formed on the second mounting portion. The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in a first state and a second state, in which at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate from the first state along the placement surface in a first plane. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a first installation state according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 1B This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a second installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 1C This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a third installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 1D This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a fourth installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1E This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a fifth installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 1F This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a sixth installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 1G This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a seventh installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1H This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of the display device in its eighth installation state according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2A Is Figure 1A The image shows a magnified perspective view of the outer mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in its first mounting state.

[0020] Figure 2B Is Figure 2A The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the first installation state in which the first support unit is removed from the external mounting portion of the display device.

[0021] Figure 3A Is Figure 1C The image shows a magnified perspective view of the outer mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the third mounting state.

[0022] Figure 3B Is Figure 3A The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the third installation state in which the first support unit is mounted on the external mounting part of the display device.

[0023] Figure 4A Is Figure 1BThe image shows a magnified perspective view of the outer mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the second mounting state.

[0024] Figure 4B Is Figure 1B The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the second installation state in which the first support unit is mounted on the outer mounting part of the display device.

[0025] Figure 5A This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a first installation state according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5B This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a second installation state according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 5C This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a third installation state according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 5D This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a fourth installation state according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 6A Is Figure 5A The image shows a magnified perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in its first installation state.

[0030] Figure 6B Is Figure 6A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit in the display device in its first installation state is shown.

[0031] Figure 7A Is Figure 5B The image shows an enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the second mounting state.

[0032] Figure 7B Is Figure 7A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit in the display device in the second installation state is shown.

[0033] Figure 8A Is Figure 5D The image shows an enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the fourth installation state.

[0034] Figure 8B Is Figure 8A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit in the display device in the fourth installation state is shown.

[0035] Figure 9A This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a first installation state according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 9B This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a second installation state according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 9C This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a third installation state according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 9D This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a fourth installation state according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 10A Is Figure 9A The image shows a magnified perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in its first installation state.

[0040] Figure 10B yes Figure 10A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0041] Figure 11A Is Figure 9B The image shows an enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the second mounting state.

[0042] Figure 11B yes Figure 11A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0043] Figure 12A Is Figure 9D The image shows an enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion and the first support unit of the display device in the fourth installation state.

[0044] Figure 12B yes Figure 12A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0045] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a first installation state according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 14A Is Figure 13 The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the first support unit in the fourth mounting state of the display device.

[0047] Figure 14B yes Figure 14A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0048] Figure 15A Is Figure 13 The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the first support unit in the second mounting state of the display device.

[0049] Figure 15B yes Figure 15A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0050] Figure 16A Is Figure 13 The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the first support unit in the fourth mounting state of the display device.

[0051] Figure 16B yes Figure 16A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit shown in the figure.

[0052] Figure 17A This is a three-dimensional view of the support unit as a modified example, presented in an enlarged manner.

[0053] Figure 17B yes Figure 17A The exploded perspective view of the support unit shown.

[0054] Figure 18A This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a first installation state according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 18B This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a second installation state according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 18C This is a perspective view of an overall configuration example of a display device in a third installation state according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Figure 19A It was viewed from the side. Figure 18A The diagram shows a schematic enlarged view of the state near the mounting section in the display device.

[0058] Figure 19B It was observed from behind. Figure 18A The diagram shows a schematic enlarged view of the state near the mounting section in the display device.

[0059] Figure 20A It describes the use of from Figure 18A The first installation state shown in the figure has changed to Figure 18BThe first explanatory diagram shows the process of the second installation state.

[0060] Figure 20B It describes the use of from Figure 18A The first installation state shown in the diagram has changed to Figure 18B The second explanatory diagram shows the process of the second installation state.

[0061] Figure 21A It describes the use of from Figure 18B The second installation state shown in the figure has been changed to Figure 18C The first explanatory diagram shows the process of the third installation state.

[0062] Figure 21B It describes the use of from Figure 18B The second installation state shown in the figure has been changed to Figure 18C The second explanatory diagram shows the process of the third installation state. Detailed Implementation

[0063] In the support and display device including the support of this disclosure, at least the first to fourth mounting states are configured to be selectable. Hereinafter, some embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the description proceeds in the following order.

[0064] 1. First Implementation Method

[0065] An example of a display device including a bracket comprising a pair of support units supporting the display unit in eight mounting states, and each support unit being integrated (Type 1).

[0066] 2. Second Implementation Method

[0067] Examples of display devices including stands that support the display unit in four mounting configurations (Type 2).

[0068] 3. Third Implementation Method

[0069] Examples of display devices including stands that support the display units in four mounting configurations (Type 3).

[0070] 4. Fourth Implementation Method

[0071] Examples of display devices including stands that support the display units in four mounting configurations (Type 4).

[0072] 5. Fifth Implementation Method

[0073] Examples of display devices (Type 6) include brackets that can be mounted on display units in various orientations.

[0074] 6. Other variations

[0075] <1. First Implementation Method>

[0076] [Configuration of display device 100]

[0077] Figures 1A to 1H Examples of overall configurations of the display device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure in the first installation state to the eighth installation state are shown respectively. Figures 1A to 1H These are perspective views of the display device 100 from the first to the eighth installation states, as viewed from the rear.

[0078] like Figures 1A to 1H As shown, the display device 100 is a so-called fixed display device, including a display unit 1 and a support 2 that serves as a support for the display unit 1 on a placement surface FS. Furthermore, the placement surface FS is a horizontal surface such as the ground, a shelf, or the upper surface of a substrate.

[0079] (Display Unit 1)

[0080] Display unit 1 includes, for example, a display panel having a display surface 1A that displays an image facing forward. The display surface 1A is a horizontally elongated rectangular screen extending in each of the horizontal and vertical directions, and has a first edge 1L and a second edge 1R positioned opposite each other in the horizontal direction, with a center position CP between them. It should be noted that in this specification, the horizontal direction is referred to as the X-axis direction, the vertical direction as the Y-axis direction, and the front-back direction intersecting the display surface 1A is referred to as the Z-axis direction. Examples of display panels include liquid crystal display devices containing a liquid crystal layer, organic EL display devices containing organic EL elements, etc.

[0081] In addition to the display panel, the display unit 1 also includes a circuit board, such as a drive circuit for driving the display panel and an image processing circuit. The display unit 1 has a rear surface 1B opposite to the display surface 1A, and the lower part of the rear surface 1B has mounting portions at two points on the left and right sides, for a total of four points. Specifically, the display unit 1 includes outer mounting portions 13L and 13R located near corresponding ends of the display panel in the horizontal direction, and inner mounting portions 14L and 14R located between the outer mounting portion 13L and the center position CP, and between the outer mounting portion 13R and the center position CP, respectively. For example, each of the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R and the inner mounting portions 14L and 14R is a recessed portion from another part of the rear surface 1B of the display unit 1, and has screw holes at, for example, three or more points, into which screws are screwed.

[0082] (Staff 2)

[0083] like Figures 1A to 1HAs shown, the bracket 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 configured as different bodies. The first support unit 2A is detachably mounted on at least two of the outer mounting portion 13L and the inner mounting portion 14L. The second support unit 2B is detachably mounted on at least two of the outer mounting portion 13L and the inner mounting portion 14L.

[0084] First installation state to fourth installation state ( Figures 1A to 1D In this configuration, the first support unit 2A is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13L between the center position CP and the first edge 1L in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1. In the fifth to eighth mounting states... Figures 1E to 1H In the display unit 1, the first support unit 2A is mounted on the inner mounting part 14L between the center position CP and the outer mounting part 13L in the X-axis direction.

[0085] First installation state to fourth installation state ( Figures 1A to 1D In this configuration, the second support unit 2B is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13R between the center position CP and the second edge 1R in the X-axis direction of the display unit 1. This is observed in the fifth to eighth mounting states. Figures 1E to 1H In the display unit 1, the second support unit 2B is installed on the inner mounting part 14R between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the outer mounting part 13R.

[0086] The second support unit 2B may have a structure that is basically the same as that of the first support unit 2A, except that it has a structure that is symmetrical to the first support unit 2A. Therefore, the first support part 2A will be described in detail below, and the description of the second support part 2B will be omitted as appropriate.

[0087] Figure 2A Is in Figure 1A A partially enlarged perspective view of the external mounting portion 13L and the first support unit 2A of the display device 100 in the first installation state. Figure 2B Is Figure 2A The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the first installation state in which the first support unit 2A is removed from the outer mounting part 13L in the display device.

[0088] like Figure 2A and Figure 2BAs shown, the first support unit 2A includes: a neck 20A, serving as a first mounting portion attachable to the outer mounting portion 13L; a base 21A for contacting the placement surface FS; and an arm 22A for joining the neck 20A and the base 21A together. It should be noted that the portion configured via the base 21A and the arm 22A corresponds to a specific example of the "first grounding portion" of this disclosure. Here, for example, the neck 20A, base 21A, and arm 22A are integrally formed. For example, the first support unit 2A can be manufactured by casting. However, the first support unit 2A can be a unit formed by separately molding multiple components and then joining the components by welding or other joining methods. Furthermore, at least one of the neck 20A, base 21A, or arm 22A can be configured to be separate from the other portion.

[0089] The neck 20A has, for example, two screw holes H20A1 and H20A2 arranged side by side in the vertical direction. On the other hand, the outer mounting portion 13L has three screw holes H13L1 to H13L3 arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Here, the spacing between the screw holes H20A1 and H20A2 of the neck 20A is approximately equal to the spacing between the screw holes H13L1 and H13L2, and the spacing between the screw holes H13L2 and H13L3 of the outer mounting portion 13L.

[0090] like Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, in the first mounting state, the screw holes H20A1 and H20A2 of the neck 20A correspond to the screw holes H13L1 and H13L2 of the outer mounting portion 13L, respectively, and are fastened by screw N1. In the first mounting state, the arm 22A extends horizontally (X-axis direction) from the portion connected to the neck 20A to the outside of the screw holes H13L1 to H13L3 of the outer mounting portion 13L, to engage with the base 21A. Therefore, as Figure 1A As shown in the figure, the base 21A is located in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) further away from the center position CP than the neck 20A. For convenience, this state is referred to as the "outward position". In the first installation state as the outward position, the distance D1A between the base 21A and the center position CP is ( Figure 1A For example, the distance D2A between the base 21A and the center position CP in the second installation state described later. Figure 1B )long.

[0091] Figure 3A Is in Figure 1C A partially enlarged perspective view of the outer mounting portion 13L and the first support unit 2A of the display device 100 in the third installation state shown. Figure 3B Is Figure 3AThe figure shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the third installation state in which the first support unit 2A is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13L in the display device 100.

[0092] like Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, in the third mounting state, the screw holes H20A and H20A2 of the neck 20A are aligned with the screw holes H13L2 and H13L3 of the outer mounting part 13L, respectively, and are fixed by screw N1. In other words, the third mounting state is the state in which the first support unit 2A, including the neck 20A, moves vertically downward from the first mounting state. Therefore, in the third mounting state, compared with the first mounting state, the display unit 1 is located at a higher position relative to the reference placement surface FS. For convenience, this state is referred to as the "high position". At the same time, compared with the third mounting state, in the first mounting state, the display unit is located at a lower position relative to the reference placement surface FS. For convenience, this is referred to as the "low position". Furthermore, even in the third mounting state, the base 21A is located at a position further away from the center position CP in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) than the neck 20A; therefore, the base 21A is also in another position. It should be noted that in the third mounting state, the distance D3A between the base 21A and the center position CP is ( Figure 1C This is essentially equal to the distance D1A between the base 21A and the center position CP in the first installation state. Figure 1A ).

[0093] Therefore, in the display device 100, the first mounting state is a "low outward position," and the third mounting state is a "high outward position." In the display device 100, the switching between the first mounting state and the third mounting state is achieved by moving the relative position between the display unit 1 and each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the Y-axis direction.

[0094] Figure 4A It is in the form of magnification Figure 1B The figure shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the external mounting portion 13L and the first support unit 2A of the display device 100 in the second installation state. Figure 4B The first support unit 2A is in Figure 4A The figure shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the second mounting state, in which the device is mounted on the external mounting portion 13L of the display device 100.

[0095] like Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, in the second installation state, the first support unit 2A is in a state of grounding from the first grounding state (see...). Figure 1A and Figure 2AThe display unit 1 is mounted on the outer mounting portion 13L in a posture that rotates, for example, 180 degrees in the XZ plane along the placement surface FS. In this case, the screw holes H20A1 and H20A2 of the neck 20A coincide with the screw holes H13L1 and H13L2 of the outer mounting portion 13L and are fixed by screw N1. Therefore, in the second mounting state, the position of the display unit 1 in the height direction (Y-axis direction) is the same as the position in the first mounting state, that is, the low position. However, in the second mounting state, the arm 22A extends from the part connected to the neck 20A in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) to the inside of the screw holes H13L1 to H13L3 of the outer mounting portion 13L to engage with the base 21A. Therefore, as Figure 1B As shown in the figure, the base 21A is located in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) closer to the center position CP than the neck 20A. For convenience, this state is referred to as the "inward position". In the first installation state as the inward position, the distance D1B between the base 21A and the center position CP is ( Figure 1B For example, the distance D2A in the first installation state. Figure 1A ) and the distance D3A in the third installation state ( Figure 1A )short.

[0096] Therefore, in the display device 100, the second mounting state is an "inward low position". In the display device 100, rotating each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B of the bracket 2 by 180 degrees relative to the display unit 1 in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) allows switching between the first mounting state and the second mounting state.

[0097] Similarly, in Figure 1D In the fourth installation state shown, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are positioned along the placement surface FS in the XZ plane from the third grounding state (see...). Figure 1C The first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are mounted on the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R in an inward orientation, for example, 180 degrees. Therefore, in the fourth mounting state, the position of the display unit 1 in the height direction (Y-axis direction) is the same as the position in the third mounting state, i.e., the high position. However, in the fourth mounting state, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are mounted on the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R in an inward orientation; therefore, the fourth mounting state is an inward position.

[0098] Therefore, the fourth mounting state is an "inwardly high position". In the display device 100, rotating each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B of the bracket 2 by 180 degrees in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) relative to the display unit 1 allows switching between the third and fourth mounting states. Furthermore, in the display device 100, switching between the second and fourth mounting states is achieved by moving the relative position between the display unit 1 and each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the Y-axis direction.

[0099] In addition, except that the brackets 2 (i.e., the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B) are installed on the inner mounting portions 14L and 14R respectively instead of on the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R, Figures 1A to 1D The descriptions of the first to fourth installation states shown are applicable to... Figures 1E to 1H The fifth to eighth installation states are shown in the diagram.

[0100] [Operation and Effects of Display Device 100]

[0101] As described above, in the display device 100 according to this embodiment, the display unit 1 is stably supported by a bracket 2, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 100, the first to eighth mounting states are configured such that the rearrangement of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B relative to the display unit 1 is selectable, allowing for eight viewing positions. This enables the selection of the form in which the display unit 1 is supported based on the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0102] Specifically, in an environment where a sufficiently wide placement surface FS can be ensured, the first to fourth mounting states can be selected, specifically the first and third mounting states. 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 wider, which ensures sufficient support stability, for example, even when the bases 21A and 21B are set on the placement surface FS. Conversely, in an environment where a sufficiently wide placement surface FS cannot be ensured, the fourth to eighth mounting states can be selected, specifically the sixth and eighth mounting states.

[0103] Furthermore, for example, when an audio device (e.g., a soundbar or any other device) is mounted on the placement surface FS, a high position can be selected, namely, the third, fourth, seventh, and eighth mounting states. Selecting a high position prevents the display surface 1A of the display unit 1 from being obstructed by any other device such as a soundbar. Specifically, in the third and fourth mounting states, any other device such as a soundbar is fitted between the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B to achieve a high aesthetic appeal. Furthermore, the display surface 1A can be positioned closer to another device in the Z-axis direction, which is advantageous in terms of space saving. Conversely, when no other such device is mounted, a low position state can be selected, such as the first, second, fifth, and sixth mounting states. In this case, the display unit 1 can be positioned closer to the placement surface FS, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appeal.

[0104] Furthermore, in the display device 100, a first support unit 2A and a second support unit 2B, which are shared in the first to eighth mounting states, are used respectively. Therefore, compared with the case where different brackets are used for the first to eighth mounting states, the number of parts is reduced, which helps to reduce costs, eliminates the need for complex work by the user such as storage, and eliminates the possibility of losing parts.

[0105] Furthermore, in the display device 100, each of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B is integrated, thereby reducing the number of parts and thus lowering costs. Additionally, rearranging the components from the first installation state to the eighth installation state by the user is easy.

[0106] Furthermore, in the display device 100, in the first and third mounting states, the neck 20 is mounted on each of the outer mounting portions 13L and 13R, such that at least a portion of the base 21 protrudes beyond the display surface 1A. Therefore, in the first and third mounting states, reflections of the base 21 onto the display surface 1A can be prevented, resulting in improved image viewing quality.

[0107] Furthermore, in the display device 100, the ground plane of the base 21 that contacts the placement surface FS is the same in all the first to eighth mounting states, resulting in increased design flexibility for the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B of the base 21.

[0108] <2. Second Implementation Method>

[0109] [Configuration of display device 200]

[0110] Figures 5A to 5D Examples of the overall configuration of the display device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in the first installation state to the fourth installation state are shown respectively. Figures 5A to 5D These are perspective views of the display device 200 in its first to fourth installation states, as viewed from the rear. The display device 200 includes a display unit 101 and a bracket 3 that supports the display unit 101.

[0111] The display unit 101 includes, for example, a display panel having a display surface 101A that displays an image facing forward. The display surface 101A is a horizontally elongated rectangular screen extending in both the horizontal and vertical directions, and has a first edge 101L and a second edge 101R, which are arranged opposite to each other in the horizontal direction, with a center position CP between them.

[0112] The display unit 101 includes, for example, a circuit board, which is provided with driving circuitry for driving the display panel, image processing circuitry, etc., in addition to the display panel. The display unit 101 has a rear surface 101B opposite to the display surface 101A, and a mounting portion 113L and a mounting portion 113R are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the rear surface 101B of the display panel. For example, each mounting portion 113L and 113R is a recess with an exposed opening at the lower end of the display unit 101 and extending in the Y-axis direction.

[0113] (Standard 3)

[0114] like Figures 5A to 5D As shown, the bracket 3 includes a first support unit 3A and a second support unit 3B. The first support unit 3A and the second support unit 3B are configured with different main bodies. The first support unit 3A is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113L. The second support unit 3B is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113R.

[0115] In the display device 200, Figure 5A The first installation position is "outward low position", and Figure 5B The second mounting state is an "inward lower position". In the display device 200, each of a portion of the first support unit 3A and a portion of the second support unit 3B of the bracket 3 is rotated 180 degrees relative to the display unit 101 in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) so that the first mounting state can be achieved. Figure 5A ) and second installation state ( Figure 5B Switching between )

[0116] In the display device 200, Figure 5C The third installation position is "inward high position", and Figure 5DThe fourth mounting state is the "outward high position". In the display device 200, rotating each of a portion of the first support unit 3A and a portion of the second support unit 3B of the bracket 3 by 180 degrees relative to the display unit 101 in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) allows for the realization of the third mounting state ( Figure 5C ) and the fourth installation state ( Figure 5D Switching between )

[0117] Furthermore, in the display device 200, relative to the display unit 101 in the vertical plane (in the XY plane) along the display surface 101A, each of the first support unit 3A and the second support unit 3B of the bracket 3 is rotated by 90 degrees to achieve the first mounting state. Figure 5A ) and third installation state ( Figure 5C Switching between the two states. Similarly, relative to the display unit 101 in the vertical plane along the display surface 101A (in the XY plane), rotating each of the first support unit 3A and the second support unit 3B of the bracket 3 by 90 degrees makes it possible to achieve the second mounting state. Figure 5B ) and fourth installation state ( Figure 5D Switching between )

[0118] The second support unit 3B may have a structure that is basically the same as that of the first support unit 3A, except that it is symmetrical to the first support unit 3A. Therefore, the first support part 3A will be described in detail below, and the description of the second support part 3B will be omitted as appropriate.

[0119] Figure 6A It is in the form of magnification Figure 5A The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 3A of the display device 200 in its first installation state. It should be noted that... Figure 6A The image shows the state in which the first support unit 3A is pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting part 113L. Figure 6B yes Figure 6A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 3A in the display device 200 in its first installation state is shown.

[0120] like Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, the first support unit 3A includes: a neck 30, serving as a first attachment portion that can be attached to the mounting portion 113L; a base 31, contacting the placement surface FS; and an arm 32, connecting the neck 30 and the base 31 together. It should be noted that the portion configured via the base 31 and the arm 32 corresponds to a specific example of the "first grounding portion" of this disclosure. Here, the base 31 and the arm 32 are integrally formed. Note that in the first support unit 3A, the base 31 and the arm 32 can be configured to be separable. Figure 6A As shown, the base 31 includes: a body 311 formed of a high-rigidity material such as stainless steel; and a pair of elastic members 312 and 313 formed therebetween with the body 311 therebetween. It should be noted that in any of the first to fourth mounting states, the body 311 does not contact the placement surface FS, and only the elastic member 312 or both the elastic member 312 and the elastic member 313 contact the placement surface FS.

[0121] In the first support unit 3A, the neck 30, base 31, and arm 32 are formed as separable components. Each mounting portion 113L, 113R can always mount the neck 30 in the same posture. It should be noted that the neck 30 is inserted into each mounting portion 113L and 113R, which allows each of the first support unit 3A and the second support unit 3B to be held by the display unit 101 without its strength being reduced by its weight. Furthermore, the first support portion 3A and the second support portion 3B can be individually detached from the display unit 3 by forcefully pulling them. The neck 30 includes a base plate portion 35 and a pair of side plates 33 and 34, which are arranged upright on the base plate portion 35 and separated from each other in the X-axis direction. The arm 32 includes components in the first mounting state (…). Figure 5A ) and second installation state ( Figure 5B The first connecting surface 21A to be connected to the bottom plate 35, and in the third and fourth mounting states (see...) Figure 6B The second connecting surface 32B will be connected to the base plate 35. The engagement between the base plate 35 and the first mating surface 32A, and the engagement between the base plate 35 and the second mating surface 32B, are performed, for example, by tightening the screw N2.

[0122] Figure 7A It is in the form of magnification Figure 5B The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 3A of the display device 200 in its second mounting configuration. It should be noted that... Figure 7A The image shows the state in which the first support unit 3A is pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting part 113L. Figure 7B Is Figure 7A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 3A in the second installation state is shown in the figure.

[0123] In order to be in the first installation state ( Figure 6A and Figure 6B ) and the second installation state ( Figure 7A and Figure 7B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 6B or Figure 7BAs shown, screw N2 is temporarily removed to separate the base plate 35 and the first mating surface 32A from each other. Thereafter, the base 31 and arm 32 are rotated 180 degrees in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) about the rotation axis J3A in the Y-axis direction, and then the base plate 35 and the mating surface 32A are reconnected. In this case, screw N2 is inserted into the base plate 35 and screwed into the screw hole H32A of the first mating surface 32A.

[0124] Figure 8A It is in the form of magnification Figure 5D The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 3A of the display device 200 in its fourth installation state. It should be noted that... Figure 8A The image shows the state in which the first support unit 3A is pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting part 113L. Figure 8B yes Figure 8A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 3A in the fourth installation state is shown. Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, in the fourth mounting state, which is a high position, the main surface of the elastic member 312 in the base 31 is adjacent to the placement surface FS, which further improves the support stability. This also applies to the third mounting state (…). Figure 5C ).

[0125] In order to be in the second installation state ( Figure 7A and Figure 7B ) and the fourth installation state ( Figure 8A and Figure 8B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 7B or Figure 8B As shown, screw N2 is temporarily removed to separate the base plate portion 35 from the first mating surface 32A, or to separate the base plate portion 35 from the second mating surface 32B. Thereafter, the base 31 and arm 32 are rotated 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane), and subsequently, in the base plate portion 35 and the second mating surface 32B. Alternatively, the base plate portion 35 is engaged with the first mating surface 32A. In this case, screw N2 is inserted into the base plate portion 35 and screwed into the screw hole H32A of the mating surface 32A or the screw hole H32B of the second mating surface 32B. It should be noted that this can be performed in a similar manner in the first mounting state ( Figure 5A ) and the third installation state ( Figure 5C Switching between the base plate portion 35 and the first engagement surface 32A or the second engagement surface 32B. That is, if the base plate portion 35 is separated from the first engagement surface 32A or the second engagement surface 32B, the base 31 and the arm 32 rotate 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane), and thereafter, it is sufficient for the base plate portion 35 and the second engagement surface 32B or the first engagement surface 32A to engage together.

[0126] [Operation and Effects of Display Device 200]

[0127] As described above, in the display device 200 according to this embodiment, the display unit 101 is stably supported by a bracket 3, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 200, the first to fourth installation states are configured such that the rearrangement of the first support unit 3A and the second support unit 3B relative to the display unit 101 is selectable, allowing for four viewing positions. This enables the selection of the form in which the display unit 1 is supported based on the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0128] <3. Third Implementation Method>

[0129] [Configuration of display device 300]

[0130] Figures 9A to 9D Examples of overall configurations of the display device 300 in its first to fourth installation states according to the third embodiment of this disclosure are shown respectively. Figures 9A to 9D These are perspective views of the display device 300 from the rear, showing its state from the first to the fourth installation state. The display device 300 includes a display unit 101 and a bracket 4 that supports the display unit 101.

[0131] The display unit 101 is as described in the second embodiment above. Therefore, the bracket 4 for the display device 300 according to this embodiment will be described below.

[0132] (Standard 4)

[0133] like Figures 9A to 9D As shown, the bracket 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 configured with different main bodies. The first support unit 4A is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113L. The second support unit 4B is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113R.

[0134] In the display device 300, Figure 9A The first installation position is "outward low position", and Figure 9B The second mounting state is an "inward lower position". In the display device 300, each of a portion of the first support unit 4A and a portion of the second support unit 4B of the bracket 4 is rotated 180 degrees relative to the display unit 101 in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) to achieve the first mounting state ( Figure 9A ) and second installation state ( Figure 9B Switching between )

[0135] In the display device 300, Figure 9C The third installation position is "inward high position", and Figure 9DThe fourth mounting state is the "outward high position". In the display device 300, rotating each of a portion of the first support unit 4A and a portion of the second support unit 4B of the bracket 4 by 180 degrees relative to the display unit 101 in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) allows for the realization of the third mounting state ( Figure 9C ) and fourth installation state ( Figure 9D Switching between )

[0136] Furthermore, in the display device 300, relative to the display unit 101 in the vertical plane (in the XY plane) along the display surface 101A, each of a portion of the first support unit 4A and a portion of the second support unit 4B of the bracket 4 is rotated by 90 degrees to achieve the first mounting state. Figure 9A ) and third installation state ( Figure 9C Switching between the two states. Similarly, relative to the display unit 101 in the vertical plane along the display surface 101A (in the XY plane), rotating each of a portion of the first support unit 4A and a portion of the second support unit 4B of the bracket 4 by 90 degrees makes it possible to achieve the second mounting state. Figure 9B ) and fourth installation state ( Figure 9D Switching between )

[0137] The second support unit 4B can have a structure that is substantially the same as that of the first support unit 4A, except that it has a structure that is symmetrical to the first support unit 4A. Therefore, the first support part 4A will be described in detail below, and the description of the second support part 4B will be omitted as appropriate.

[0138] Figure 10A It is in the form of magnification Figure 9A The figure shows a partial enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 4A of the display device 300 in the first installation state. Figure 10B yes Figure 10A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 4A is shown. Furthermore, Figure 11A It is in the form of magnification Figure 9B The figure shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 4A of the display device 300 in the second installation state. Figure 11B yes Figure 11A The image shows an exploded perspective view of the first support unit 4A. It should be noted that... Figure 10A and Figure 11A Both show the state in which the first support unit 4A is drawn downward from the mounting part 113L (i.e., in the -Y direction).

[0139] like Figure 10A and Figure 10B as well as Figure 11A and Figure 11BAs shown, the first support unit 4A includes: a neck 40, serving as a first attachment portion that can be attached to the mounting portion 113L; a base 41, contacting the placement surface FS; an arm 42, coupled to the base 31; and a support member 46, joining the arm 42 and the neck 40 together. It should be noted that the portion configured by the base 41, arm 42, and support member 46 corresponds to a specific example of the "first grounding portion" of this disclosure. Here, the base 41, arm 42, support member 46, and neck 40 can all be configured to be separable. Furthermore, in the first support unit 4A, the base 41, arm 42, and support member 46 can also be configured to be separable from each other. Figure 10A As shown, the base 41 includes: a body 411 formed of, for example, a high-rigidity material (such as stainless steel); and a pair of resilient members 412 and 413 formed therebetween with the body 411 therebetween. It should be noted that in any of the first to fourth mounting states, the body 411 does not contact the placement surface FS, and only resilient member 412 or both resilient member 412 and resilient member 413 contact the placement surface FS.

[0140] The neck 40 can always be mounted on each mounting portion 113L and 113R in the same posture. It should be noted that the neck 40 is inserted into each mounting portion 113L and 113R, which allows each of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B to be held by the display unit 101 without its strength being reduced by its weight. Furthermore, the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B can be detached from the display unit 101 by forcefully pulling them. The neck 40 includes a base plate portion 45 and a pair of side plates 43 and 44, which are arranged upright on the base plate portion 45 and are separated from and opposite to each other in the X-axis direction.

[0141] Support member 46 in the first grounding state ( Figure 9A ) and second installation state ( Figure 9B The support member 46 is joined to the side plate portion 43. For example, the support member 46 includes a first engagement surface 46A to be joined to the side plate portion 43 in the first installation state. Figure 9A ) and the second mating surface 36B to be mated to the side plate portion 43 in the second installation state. Figure 9B Additionally, the second mating surface 46B of the support member 46 is in a third mounting state, both in a high position. Figure 9C ) and fourth installation state ( Figure 9D The bottom plate 45 is engaged with the bottom plate 46. The engagement between the side plate 43 and the support member 46, as well as the engagement between the bottom plate 45 and the support member 46, is achieved, for example, by fastening with screw N3.

[0142] In order to be in the first installation state ( Figure 10A and Figure 10B) and the second installation state ( Figure 11A and Figure 11B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 10B or Figure 11B As shown, screw N3 is temporarily removed to separate the side plate 43 and the support 46 from each other. Thereafter, the base 41, arm 42, and support 46 are rotated 180 degrees in the Y-axis direction within the horizontal plane (XZ plane) about the rotation axis J4A, and then the side plate 43 and support 46 are rejoined. In this case, screw N3 is screwed into the screw holes provided in each side plate 43 and support 46.

[0143] Figure 12A It is in the form of magnification Figure 9D The image shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 4A of the display device 300 in its fourth installation state. It should be noted that... Figure 12A The image shows the state in which the first support unit 4A is pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting part 113L. Figure 12B Is Figure 12A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 4A in the display device 300 in the fourth installation state is shown. Figure 12A and Figure 12B As shown, in the fourth mounting state, which is a high position, the main surface of the elastic member 412 in the base 41 is adjacent to the placement surface FS, which further improves the support stability. This also applies to the third mounting state (…). Figure 9C ).

[0144] In order to be in the second installation state ( Figure 11A and Figure 11B ) and the fourth installation state ( Figure 12A and Figure 12B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 11B or Figure 12B As shown, screw N3 is temporarily removed to separate the side plate 43 and the support 46 from each other. Thereafter, the base 41, arm 42, and support 46 are rotated 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane), and then the base plate 45 and support 46 are joined together. In this case, screw N3 is screwed into the screw holes provided in each of the base plate 45 and support 46. It should be noted that this can be performed in a similar manner in the first mounting state ( Figure 9A ) and the third installation state ( Figure 9C Switching between the side plate 43 and the support 46. That is, if the side plate 43 and the support 46 are separated from each other, and the base 41, arm 42 and support 46 are rotated 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane), and thereafter the base plate 45 and the support 46 are joined together, it is sufficient.

[0145] [Operation and Effects of Display Device 300]

[0146] As described above, in the display device 300 according to this embodiment, the display unit 101 is stably supported by a bracket 4, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 300, the first to fourth mounting states are configured such that the rearrangement of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B relative to the display unit 101 is selectable, allowing for four viewing positions. This enables the selection of the form in which the display unit 1 is supported based on the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0147] <4. Fourth Implementation Method>

[0148] [Configuration of display device 400]

[0149] Figure 13 An example of the overall configuration of the display device 300 in a first installation state according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the display device 400 in its first installation state, as seen from the rear. The display device 400 includes a display unit 101 and a bracket 5 that supports the display unit 101.

[0150] The display unit 101 is as described in the second embodiment above. Therefore, the bracket 5 for the display device 400 according to this embodiment will be described below.

[0151] (Standard 4)

[0152] like Figure 13 As shown, the bracket 5 includes a first support unit 5A and a second support unit 5B. The first support unit 5A and the second support unit 5B are configured with different main bodies. The first support unit 5A is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113L. The second support unit 5B is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 113R.

[0153] In the display device 400, Figure 13 The first installation position is "outward low position". For example, as according to Figures 9A to 9D The display device 200 of the second embodiment shown in the figure, in the display device 400, in addition to the first mounting state, is configured to be a second mounting state of "inward low position", a third mounting state of "inward high position" and a fourth mounting state of "outward high position".

[0154] The second support unit 5B may have a structure substantially the same as the first support unit 2A, except that it has a structure that is symmetrical to the first support unit 5A. Therefore, the first support part 5A will be described in detail below, and the description of the second support part 5B will be omitted as appropriate.

[0155] Figure 14A This is an enlarged perspective view of the appearance of the first support unit 5A included in the bracket 5 in a first installation state according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 14B yes Figure 14A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 5A shown in the figure.

[0156] (Standard 4)

[0157] As shown in Figure 14 and Figure 14B As shown, the first support unit 5A includes: a neck 50, serving as a first attachment portion that can be attached to the mounting portion 113L of the display unit 101; a base 51, contacting the placement surface FS; and an arm connecting the neck 50 and the base 51 together. It should be noted that the portion configured via the base 51 and the arm 52 corresponds to a specific example of the "first grounding portion" of this disclosure. Here, the base 51 and the arm 52 can be configured to be separable. An elastic member is disposed on the bottom surface, i.e., on the surface opposite the placement surface FS of the base 51.

[0158] Figure 15A This is an enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 5A of the display device 400 in its second mounting configuration. It should be noted that... Figure 15A The image shows the first support unit 5A being pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting portion 113L. Figure 15B yes Figure 15A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 5A in the second installation state.

[0159] Figure 16A This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the mounting portion 113L and the first support unit 5A of the display device 400 in its fourth installation state. It should be noted that... Figure 16A The image shows the state in which the first support unit 5A is pulled downwards (i.e., in the -Y direction) from the mounting part 113L. Figure 16B yes Figure 16A An exploded perspective view of the first support unit 5A in the fourth installation state shown.

[0160] In the first support unit 5A, the neck 50, base 51, and arm 52 are formed to be separable from each other and connected, for example, by screw fastening. The neck 50 is always mounted in the same posture to each mounting portion 113L, 113R. It should be noted that the neck 50 is inserted into each mounting portion 113L and 113R, which allows each of the first support unit 5A and the second support unit 5B to be held by the display unit 101 without its strength being reduced by its weight. Furthermore, the first support portion 5A and the second support portion 5B can be detached from the display unit 101 by forcefully pulling them. The neck 50 includes a base plate portion 55 and a pair of side plates 53 and 54, which are disposed on the base plate portion 55 and are separated from and opposite to each other in the X-axis direction. The arm 52 includes the first mounting state ( Figure 14A ) and second installation state ( Figure 15A The first mating surface 52A will be joined to the base plate portion 55 in the third and fourth mounting states. Figure 16A The second mating surface 52B will be joined to the base plate portion 55. The engagement between the base plate portion 55 and the first mating surface 52A, and the engagement between the base plate portion 55 and the second mating surface 52B, are performed, for example, by fastening with screw N4.

[0161] In order to be in the first installation state ( Figure 14A and Figure 14B ) and the second installation state ( Figure 15A and Figure 15B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 14B or Figure 15B As shown, screw N4 is temporarily removed to separate the base plate 55 from the first mating surface 52A. Thereafter, the base 51 and arm 52 are rotated 180 degrees in the horizontal plane (XZ plane) about the rotation axis J5A in the Y-axis direction, and then the base plate 55 and the first mating surface 52A are re-engaged. In this case, screw N4 is inserted into the base plate 55 and screwed into the screw hole H52A of the first mating surface 52A.

[0162] In order to be in the second installation state ( Figure 15A and Figure 15B ) and the fourth installation state ( Figure 16A and Figure 16B To change the state between ), firstly, such as Figure 15B or Figure 16B As shown, temporarily remove screw N4 to separate the base plate portion 55 from the first mating surface 52A, or to separate the base plate portion 55 from the second mating surface 52B. Furthermore, as... Figure 16BAs shown, the screw N5 fastening the base 51 and arm 52 is temporarily removed to separate the base 51 and arm from each other. Additionally, if a decorative cover 56 for concealing the screw N5 is mounted on the arm 52, the decorative cover 56 is removed to expose the screw N5. Thereafter, only the arm 52 is rotated 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane), and then engagement is performed between the base plate 55 and the second engagement surface 52B, or between the base plate 55 and the first engagement surface 52A. In this case, screw N4 is inserted into the base plate 55 and screwed into the screw hole H52A of the first engagement surface 52A and the screw hole H52B of the second engagement surface 52B. Additionally, the base 51 and arm 52 are fastened by screw N5, and the decorative cover 56 is mounted on the arm 52. It should be noted that the first mounting state can be performed in a similar manner. Figure 13 The system switches between the first and third mounting states. Specifically, the base plate 55 and either the first mating surface 52A or the second mating surface 52B are separated from each other, the base 51 and the arm 52 are separated from each other, and only the arm 52 rotates 90 degrees in the vertical plane (in the XY plane). Afterwards, only the engagement of the base plate 55 with the second mating surface 52B or the first mating surface 52A and the engagement of the base 51 with the arm 52 are required.

[0163] [Operation and Effects of Display Device 400]

[0164] As described above, in the display device 400 according to this embodiment, the display unit 101 is stably supported by a bracket 5, which serves as a support. Furthermore, in the display device 400, the first to fourth mounting states are configured such that the rearrangement of the first support unit 5A and the second support unit 5B relative to the display unit 101 is selectable, allowing for four viewing positions. This enables the selection of the form in which the display unit 1 is supported based on the user's purpose or preference, the installation environment, etc.

[0165] [Variation Example]

[0166] Figure 17A This is a perspective view of the support unit 6, which is a modified example of a bracket that can be applied to the display device 400 according to this embodiment. Figure 17B yes Figure 17A An exploded perspective view of the support unit 6 shown. Figure 17A and Figure 17BAs shown, the support unit 6 includes a base 61, an arm 62, a prism shaft 63 having, for example, a polygonal cross-section and extending in the Z-axis direction, and a leaf spring 64 adjacent to the outer surface of the shaft 63. The arm 62 has a through hole 62K into which the shaft 63 is inserted. The base 61 is divided into a first portion 61A and a second portion 62B, and a generally columnar recess is formed in each of the first portion 61A and the second portion 62B for inserting the end of the shaft 63. The leaf spring 64 is fixed to, for example, the inner surface of the recess in the second portion 62B. The leaf spring 64 locks the rotation of the arm 62 at each predetermined angle. It should be noted that, although in Figure 17A and Figure 17B Not shown in the image, but arm 62 is configured to work with... Figure 14A The neck 50 shown in the figure is coupled. That is, the support 6 has a structure that replaces the base 51 and arm 52 of the first support 5A with a base 61 and arm 62. It should be noted that in Figure 17A and Figure 17B The shape of arm 62 is shown in a simplified manner.

[0167] In the first support unit 5A of the bracket 5 according to the fourth embodiment described above, the base 51 and the arm 52 are configured to be separable and are engaged by fastening with screw N5. Conversely, in the support unit 6, which is a variant of this design, the base 61 rotatably supports the arm 62 about the rotation axis J6 in its extending direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction in the XY plane). This allows the tilt angle of the arm 62 relative to the placement surface FS to be optionally changed without removing the arm 62 from the base 61. Additionally, the support portion 6 may replace the second support portion 5B of the fourth embodiment described above.

[0168] Therefore, in the support unit 6, which is a variation of this example, the arm 62 rotates along the display surface 101A in the XY plane, which makes it possible to perform state changes such as between an inward position and an outward position or between a low position and a high position.

[0169] <5. Fifth Implementation Method>

[0170] [Configuration of display device 500]

[0171] Figures 18A to 18C Examples of overall configurations of the display device 500 in its first to third installation states according to the fifth embodiment of this disclosure are shown respectively. Figures 18A to 18C These are perspective views of the display device 500 from the rear, showing its states from the first to the third installation state. The display device 500 includes a display unit 201 and a bracket 7 that supports the display unit 201.

[0172] (Display Unit 201)

[0173] The lower part of the rear surface 1B of the display unit 201 is provided with a mounting portion 213L and a mounting portion 213R for mounting the bracket 7 on the left and right sides, respectively. Apart from this, the display unit 201 has the same characteristics as... Figures 1A to 1H The configuration of the display unit 1 shown is basically the same as that shown in the figure.

[0174] (Standard 7)

[0175] like Figures 18A to 18C As shown in each of the figures, the bracket 7 includes a first support unit 7A and a second support unit 7B. The first support unit 7A and the second support unit 7B are configured as different bodies. The first support unit 7A is detachably mounted on at least the mounting portion 213L. The second support unit 7B is detachably mounted on at least the mounting portion 213R.

[0176] The second support unit 7B can have a structure that is basically the same as that of the first support unit 7A, except that it has a structure that is symmetrical to the first support unit 7A. Therefore, the first support part 7A will be described in detail below, and the description of the second support part 7B will be omitted as appropriate.

[0177] Figure 19A yes Figure 18A The diagram shows, in enlarged view, a schematic representation of the mounting portion 213L and the first support unit 7A of the display device 500 in its first installed state. It should be noted that... Figure 19A The state as viewed from the side of the first edge 1L is shown. Furthermore, Figure 19B yes Figure 18A This is a further enlarged schematic diagram of the attachment between the mounting portion 213L and the first support unit 7A in the first installed state, as shown in the diagram. It should be noted that... Figure 19B The state is shown when viewed from the rear surface 1B side.

[0178] The first support unit 7A includes: a neck 70, attachable to the mounting portion 213L; a base 71, in contact with the placement surface FS; and an arm 72 connecting the neck 70 and the base 71 together. The neck 70 is, for example, a generally prismatic object extending in the Z-axis direction, and comprises a highly rigid material having a regular octagonal prism shape having a first outer surface 701 to an eighth outer surface 708. Figure 19B It should be noted that in the first support unit 7A, the neck 70, base 71, and arm 72 can be integrally formed. Furthermore, the shape and dimensions of the cross-section of the neck 70, the base 71, and the arm 72 can be identical or different from each other. Additionally, the cross-sections here are orthogonal to the extending directions of the neck 70, base 71, and arm 72.

[0179] Mounting portion 213L has, for example, a mounting hole U312 forming a prism-shaped space extending from rear surface 1B to display surface 1A. Mounting hole U213 has, for example, eight adjacent surfaces S1 to S8. Figure 19B It should be noted that the mounting part 213R also has mounting holes of a similar shape. For example... Figure 19B As shown, in the first installation state, the adjacent surfaces S1 to S8 of the mounting hole U213 are adjacent to the outer surfaces 701 to 708 of the neck 70, respectively. Figure 18B The second installation state shown is from Figure 19B The state shown is that the neck 70 is rotated 45 degrees to the left relative to the mounting hole U213 on the paper. Therefore, in Figure 18B In the second installation state, the outer surfaces 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, and 708 of the neck 70 are respectively adjacent to adjacent surfaces S8, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S7. Furthermore, Figure 18C The third installation state is neck 70 from Figure 18B The second mounting state is a state in which the mounting hole U213 is rotated 45 degrees to the left on the paper. In other words, Figure 18C The third installation state is from Figure 19B The state shown is that the neck 70 is rotated 90 degrees to the left relative to the mounting hole U213 on the paper. Therefore, in Figure 18C In the third installation state, the outer surfaces 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707 and 708 of the neck 70 are adjacent to the adjacent surfaces S7, S8, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6, respectively.

[0180] In the display device 500, for example, in order to perform the operation from the first mounting state ( Figure 18A ) to the second installation state ( Figure 18B Changes such as Figure 20A As shown, the first support unit 7A is removed in the -Z direction and then rotated 45 degrees in the XY plane. Subsequently, as... Figure 20B As shown, the first support unit 7A moves in the +Z direction to push the neck 70 into the mounting hole U213 of the mounting part 213L.

[0181] Furthermore, in the display device 500, for example, in order to perform the operation from the second mounting state ( Figure 18B ) to the third installation state ( Figure 18C Changes such as Figure 21A As shown, the first support unit 7A is removed in the -Z direction and further rotated 45 degrees in the XY plane. Thereafter, as... Figure 21BAs shown, the first support unit 7A moves in the +Z direction to push the neck 70 into the mounting hole U213 of the mounting part 213L.

[0182] Therefore, in the display device 500, changing the orientation of the bracket 7 allows for the optional and easy selection of any of the first to third mounting states. It should be noted that... Figure 18A The first installation position is an outward, low position. Figure 18B The second installation state is the high position, and Figure 18C The third installation position is the inward low position.

[0183] In this embodiment, an example has been described where the cross-section of the neck 70 has a regular octagonal prism shape. Therefore, the angle can be changed every 45 degrees. However, the shape of the cross-section is optionally set, and in the case of a regular dodecagonal shape, the angle can be changed every 30 degrees.

[0184] <6. Other variations>

[0185] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to some embodiments, it is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways. For example, the size relationship, positional relationship and shape of the display unit and the bracket described in the first to fifth embodiments above are merely exemplary, and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0186] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments, the state change is performed without altering the mounting positions of the first support unit and the second support unit on the display unit; however, this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, in the display device 200 according to the second embodiment, the arm 32 and base 31 in the first support unit 3A can be joined to the neck 30 in the second support unit 3B to be mounted on the mounting portion 113R, and the arm 32 and base 31 in the second support unit 3B can be joined to the neck 30 in the first support unit 3A to be mounted on the mounting portion 113L. This also applies to the display device 300 according to the third embodiment.

[0187] Furthermore, for example, the display device described in the above embodiments is not limited to including all the described components, and may exclude some components, or may further include any other components.

[0188] Therefore, according to the support and display device as one embodiment of this disclosure, multiple installation states are configured to be selectable by rearranging the first and second support units. This allows the support form of the display unit to be selected according to the user's purpose or preference, installation environment, etc.

[0189] It should be noted that the effects described herein are illustrative rather than limiting, and other effects may be provided. Furthermore, this technology may have the following configurations. (1)

[0191] A support body supports a display unit. The display unit includes a display portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion that erect the display unit on a placement surface in a first direction. The display portion has a display surface extending in each of the first and second directions, which are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are disposed on the display portion and arranged side by side in the first direction. The support body includes:

[0192] The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion; and

[0193] The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting part.

[0194] The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the first state and the second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate from the first state along the placement surface in the first plane. (2)

[0196] According to the support body described in (1), the first support unit and the second support unit can also be installed on the first mounting part and the second mounting part respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, the first support unit and the second support unit move from the first state in the second direction, and in the fourth state, the first support unit and the second support unit move from the second state in the second direction. (3)

[0198] According to the support described in (2), wherein,

[0199] The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

[0200] The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. (4)

[0202] According to the support described in (3), wherein,

[0203] The first attachment portion and the first grounding portion are integrally formed, and

[0204] The second attachment part and the second grounding part are formed integrally. (5)

[0206] According to any one of (1) to (4), the first support unit and the second support unit can also be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the first state along the display surface in the second plane, and in the fourth state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the second state in the second plane. (6)

[0208] According to the support body described in (5), the states of the first support unit and the second support unit are changed between a third state and a fourth state by rotating at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit in a first plane. (7)

[0210] According to the support described in (6), wherein,

[0211] The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

[0212] The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. (8)

[0214] According to the support described in (7), wherein,

[0215] The first attachment portion and the first grounding portion are formed to be separable, and

[0216] The second attachment and the second grounding part are formed to be separable. (9)

[0218] According to the support described in (8), wherein,

[0219] The first attachment includes a first bottom.

[0220] The second attachment includes a second bottom.

[0221] The first grounding portion has a first engagement surface that engages with the first bottom in a first state and a second state, and a second engagement surface that engages with the first bottom in a third state and a fourth state.

[0222] The second grounding portion has a third engagement surface that engages with the second bottom in the first and second states, and a fourth engagement surface that engages with the second bottom in the third and fourth states. (10)

[0224] According to the support body described in (9), the state change between the first state and the third state and the state change between the second state and the fourth state are performed by rotating both the first ground part of the first support unit and the second ground part of the second support unit in the second plane. (11)

[0226] According to the support described in (9) or (10), wherein,

[0227] The first grounding portion includes a first arm and a first base. The first arm has a first mating surface and a second mating surface, and the first base is detachably mounted on the first arm and has a first grounding surface that contacts the placement surface.

[0228] The second grounding portion includes a second arm and a second base. The second arm has a third engagement surface and a fourth engagement surface, and the second base is detachably mounted on the second arm and has a second grounding surface in contact with the placement surface. (12)

[0230] According to the support body described in (11), the state change between the first state and the third state and the state change between the second state and the fourth state are performed by rotating both the first arm of the first support unit and the second arm of the second support unit in the second plane. (13)

[0232] According to the support described in (8), wherein,

[0233] The first attachment portion includes a first bottom portion and a first side portion.

[0234] The second attachment includes a second bottom and a second side.

[0235] The first grounding portion includes a first engaging portion, which engages with a first side portion in a first state and a second state, and with a first bottom portion in a third state and a fourth state.

[0236] The second grounding portion includes a second engagement portion, which engages with the second side portion in the first and second states and with the second bottom portion in the third and fourth states. (14)

[0238] According to the support body described in (13), the state change between the first state and the third state and the state change between the second state and the fourth state are performed by rotating both the first ground part of the first support unit and the second ground part of the second support unit in the second plane. (15)

[0240] According to the support described in (7), wherein,

[0241] The first grounding part can rotatably support the first attachment part in the second plane, and

[0242] The second grounding part can rotatably support the second attachment part in the second plane. (16)

[0244] According to the support body described in (15), the state change between the first state and the third state and the state change between the second state and the fourth state are performed by rotating both the first attachment and the second attachment in the second plane. (17)

[0246] A support body supports a display unit. The display unit includes a display portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion that erect the display unit on a placement surface in a first direction. The display portion has a display surface extending in each of the first and second directions, which are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are disposed on the display portion and arranged side by side in the first direction. The support body includes:

[0247] The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion; and

[0248] The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting part.

[0249] The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the first state and the second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate in the plane along the display surface from the first state. (18)

[0251] According to the support described in (17), wherein,

[0252] The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

[0253] The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

[0254] The first mounting part includes a first assembly part, which can be assembled with the first attachment part in both a first state and a second state.

[0255] The second mounting part includes a second assembly part, which can be assembled with the second attachment part in both the first state and the second state. (19)

[0257] According to the support described in (18), wherein,

[0258] The first attachment portion and the second attachment portion each have:

[0259] The first surface is orthogonal to the display surface, and

[0260] The second surface is orthogonal to the display surface and inclined relative to the first surface, and

[0261] The first assembly section and the second assembly section each have:

[0262] The first adjacent surface is adjacent to the first surface in the first state.

[0263] The second adjacent surface is adjacent to the second surface in the first state.

[0264] The third adjacent surface, in the second state, is adjacent to the first surface, and

[0265] The fourth adjacent surface is adjacent to the second surface in the second state. (20)

[0267] A display device, comprising:

[0268] The display unit includes a display section, a first mounting section, and a second mounting section. The display section has a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction that are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting section and the second mounting section are disposed on the display section and arranged side by side in the first direction.

[0269] A support structure supports the display unit so that it stands upright on the placement surface.

[0270] The support structure includes:

[0271] The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion, and

[0272] The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting part.

[0273] The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the first state and the second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate from the first state along the placement surface in the first plane. (twenty one)

[0275] A display device, comprising:

[0276] The display unit includes a display section, a first mounting section, and a second mounting section. The display section has a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction that are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting section and the second mounting section are disposed on the display section and arranged side by side in the first direction.

[0277] A support structure supports the display unit so that it stands upright on the placement surface.

[0278] The support structure includes:

[0279] The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion, and

[0280] The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting part.

[0281] The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the first state and the second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate in the plane along the display surface from the first state.

[0282] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-170685, filed with the Japan Patent Office on October 8, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0283] Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and alterations may occur depending on design requirements and other factors, as long as they are within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents.

Claims

1. A support for supporting a display unit, the display unit comprising a display portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion for erecting the display unit on a placement surface in a first direction, the display portion having a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to each other, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion being disposed on the display portion and arranged side-by-side in the first direction, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion; as well as The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting portion. The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in a first state and a second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate from the first state along the placement surface in a first plane; and The first support unit and the second support unit can also be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the first state along the display surface in the second plane, and in the fourth state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the second state in the second plane.

2. The support according to claim 1, wherein, In the third state, the first support unit and the second support unit move from the first state in the second direction, and in the fourth state, the first support unit and the second support unit move from the second state in the second direction.

3. The support according to claim 2, wherein, The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

4. The support according to claim 3, wherein, The first attachment portion and the first grounding portion are integrally formed, and The second attachment portion and the second grounding portion are integrally formed.

5. The support according to claim 1, wherein, The states of the first support unit and the second support unit are changed between the third state and the fourth state by rotating at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit in the first plane.

6. The support according to claim 5, wherein, The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface.

7. The support according to claim 6, wherein, The first attachment portion and the first grounding portion are formed to be separable, and The second attachment portion and the second grounding portion are formed to be separable.

8. The support according to claim 7, wherein, The first attachment portion includes a first bottom. The second attachment includes a second bottom. The first grounding portion has a first engagement surface that engages with the first bottom in the first state and the second state, and a second engagement surface that engages with the first bottom in the third state and the fourth state. The second grounding portion has a third engagement surface that engages with the second bottom in the first state and the second state, and a fourth engagement surface that engages with the second bottom in the third state and the fourth state.

9. The support according to claim 8, wherein, The state change between the first state and the third state, and the state change between the second state and the fourth state, are performed by rotating both the first grounding part of the first support unit and the second grounding part of the second support unit in the second plane.

10. The support according to claim 8, wherein, The first grounding portion includes a first arm and a first base. The first arm has a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and the first base is detachably mounted on the first arm and has a first grounding surface that contacts the placement surface. The second grounding portion includes a second arm and a second base, the second arm having the third engagement surface and the fourth engagement surface, and the second base being detachably mounted on the second arm and having a second grounding surface in contact with the placement surface.

11. The support according to claim 10, wherein, The state change between the first state and the third state and the state change between the second state and the fourth state are performed by rotating both the first arm of the first support unit and the second arm of the second support unit in the second plane.

12. The support according to claim 7, wherein, The first attachment portion includes a first bottom portion and a first side portion. The second attachment portion includes a second bottom portion and a second side portion. The first grounding portion includes a first engagement portion, which engages with the first side portion in the first state and the second state, and engages with the first bottom portion in the third state and the fourth state. The second grounding portion includes a second engagement portion, which engages with the second side portion in the first state and the second state, and engages with the second bottom portion in the third state and the fourth state.

13. The support according to claim 12, wherein, The state change between the first state and the third state, and the state change between the second state and the fourth state, are performed by rotating both the first grounding part of the first support unit and the second grounding part of the second support unit in the second plane.

14. The support according to claim 6, wherein, The first grounding portion rotatably supports the first attachment portion in the second plane, and The second grounding portion can rotatably support the second attachment portion in the second plane.

15. The support according to claim 14, wherein, The state change between the first state and the third state, and the state change between the second state and the fourth state, are performed by rotating both the first attachment and the second attachment in the second plane.

16. A support for supporting a display unit, the display unit comprising a display portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion for erecting the display unit on a placement surface in a first direction, the display portion having a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to each other, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion being disposed on the display portion and arranged side-by-side in the first direction, the support comprising: The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion; as well as The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting portion. The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in a first state and a second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate in a plane along the display surface from the first state; and The first support unit and the second support unit can also be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the first state along the display surface in the second plane, and in the fourth state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the second state in the second plane.

17. The support according to claim 16, wherein, The first support unit includes a first attachment portion that can be attached to the first mounting portion and a first grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. The second support unit includes a second attachment portion that can be attached to the second mounting portion and a second grounding portion that contacts the placement surface. The first mounting part includes a first assembly part, which can be assembled with the first attachment part in both the first state and the second state. The second mounting part includes a second assembly part, which can be assembled with the second attachment part in both the first state and the second state.

18. The support according to claim 17, wherein, The first attachment portion and the second attachment portion each have: The first surface is orthogonal to the display surface, and The second surface is orthogonal to the display surface and inclined relative to the first surface, and The first assembly part and the second assembly part each have: The first adjacent surface is adjacent to the first surface in the first state. The second adjacent surface is adjacent to the second surface in the first state. The third adjacent surface, in the second state, is adjacent to the first surface, and The fourth adjacent surface is adjacent to the second surface in the second state.

19. A display device, comprising: The display unit includes a display section, a first mounting section and a second mounting section. The display section has a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction that are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting section and the second mounting section are disposed on the display section and arranged side by side in the first direction. as well as A support structure supports the display unit so that it stands upright on the placement surface. The support includes: The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion, and The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting portion. The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in a first state and a second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate from the first state along the placement surface in a first plane; and The first support unit and the second support unit can also be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the first state along the display surface in the second plane, and in the fourth state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the second state in the second plane.

20. A display device, comprising: The display unit includes a display section, a first mounting section and a second mounting section. The display section has a display surface extending in each of a first direction and a second direction that are orthogonal to each other. The first mounting section and the second mounting section are disposed on the display section and arranged side by side in the first direction. as well as A support structure supports the display unit so that it stands upright on the placement surface. The support includes: The first support unit is detachably formed on the first mounting portion, and The second support unit is detachably formed on the second mounting portion. The first support unit and the second support unit can be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in a first state and a second state. In the first state and the second state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit can rotate in a plane along the display surface from the first state; and The first support unit and the second support unit can also be mounted on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively in the third state and the fourth state. In the third state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the first state along the display surface in the second plane, and in the fourth state, at least a portion of the first support unit and at least a portion of the second support unit rotate from the second state in the second plane.

Images