Display module, display system and assembly method of a display system

Through the design of display modules and flip assemblies, the safety and stability issues during the support frame assembly process are solved, rapid connection and flexible adaptation to the needs of products of different sizes are achieved, and the assembly efficiency and stability of the display system are improved.

CN116734119BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21AU OPTRONICS CORP
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Application Number
CN202211361862.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-10-18
Filing Date
2022-11-02
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-02

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Technical Problem

When assembling a support frame for a large display screen, existing technologies have the risk of damage to the frame, welding tolerance issues, and an inability to flexibly adapt to the needs of products of different sizes, resulting in inconvenient assembly and insufficient stability.

Method used

The design of display module and flip assembly is adopted, including the first bracket module and the second bracket module, which are quickly connected through the quick connection part and the quick connection unit, combined with the hinge and buffer structure to ensure the safety and stability of assembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves assembly safety and convenience, reduces welding tolerances, enhances magnet adsorption capacity and contact area, and ensures the stability and flexible adaptability of the display system.

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Abstract

The present application provides a display module, a display system and an assembling method of the display system. The display module comprises a first support module and a second support module. The first support module comprises a first display part and a first support structure. The first display part has a first display surface and a first supported surface located at the opposite side thereof. The first support structure is arranged on the first supported surface and has at least one first bracket. The second support module is detachably arranged on the first support module and comprises a second display part and a second support structure. The second display part has a second display surface and a second supported surface located at the opposite side thereof. The second support structure is arranged on the second supported surface and has at least one second bracket. The first bracket has a first quick-connection part and the second bracket has a second quick-connection part.
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[0001] The present invention relates to a display module, a display system and an assembly method of the display system. In particular, the present invention relates to a display module for displaying a display device, a display system including the display module and an assembly method of the display system. Background Art

[0002] When setting up a large display screen, a support frame is often required to support the screen. Due to the screen's height, the support frame is often designed to consist of an upper and lower frame. However, during on-site assembly, the upper and lower frames, due to their large size and weight, and the fact that they may already contain a portion of the screen, can be easily damaged by impact, potentially damaging the frame or other display-related components.

[0003] On the other hand, support frames are traditionally made of square or rectangular cross-section tubing. When the tubing is bent during the manufacturing process, residual stress can cause surface depressions in the tubing, leading to welding tolerances and other issues in subsequent assembly.

[0004] Furthermore, the common choice is to use standard steel (H-beam or light-gauge steel) for processing. While this offers the advantage of standardized specifications, residual stress during the bending process can cause unexpected deformation, impacting the panel's attachment quality. Furthermore, standard steel lacks flexibility for use with products of varying sizes, and wastes area, leading to excess weight. Therefore, high-precision sheet metal processing is required, along with the ability to provide suction interface technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a display module, a display system including the display module, and an assembling method of the display system, so as to improve the safety and convenience of assembly.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to reduce tolerances when assembling display modules.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a better contact area with a smaller bracket width to improve the magnet adsorption capacity and other assembly stability.

[0008] The present invention provides a display module, comprising a first bracket module and a second bracket module. The first bracket module comprises a first display portion and a first supporting structure. The first display portion has a first display surface and a first supported surface located on the opposite side thereof. The first supporting structure is arranged on the first supported surface and has at least one first bracket. The second bracket module can be detachably arranged on the first bracket module, and comprises a second display portion and a second supporting structure. The second display portion has a second display surface and a second supported surface located on the opposite side thereof. The second supporting structure is arranged on the second supported surface and has at least one second bracket. When the second bracket module is arranged above the first bracket module, the first display portion is connected to the second display portion, and the top end of at least one first bracket respectively supports the bottom end of the at least one second bracket. The first bracket has a first quick-connect portion and the second bracket has a second quick-connect portion.

[0009] The present invention further provides a display system comprising the above-mentioned display module and a flip assembly. The flip assembly is detachably connected to a first bracket and a second bracket, respectively. The flip assembly comprises at least one first arm and at least one second arm. The first arm has a first end and at least a portion thereof is disposed side by side with the first bracket. The first arm has a first quick-connect unit, which is detachably connected to the first quick-connect portion. The second arm has a second end hinged to the first end and at least a portion thereof is disposed side by side with the second bracket. The second arm has a second quick-connect unit, which is detachably connected to the second quick-connect portion.

[0010] The present invention further provides an assembly method for a display system, comprising the following steps: (S1) setting a flip assembly so that the first arm and the second arm are arranged side by side with the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively; (S2) assembling the first quick-connect unit and the second quick-connect unit to the first quick-connect portion and the second quick-connect portion, respectively, so that the flip assembly is connected to the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively; (S3) applying an external pressure force to the second arm to rotate the second bracket module toward the first bracket module; and (S4) stopping the rotation of the second bracket module when the second display portion is connected to the first display portion.

[0011] The present invention further provides a display module comprising a first bracket module. The first bracket module comprises a plurality of first frames and a plurality of first ribs. The first frames extend respectively along a first direction and are arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The first ribs extend respectively along a second direction and are arranged in the first direction. Each first rib has a plurality of first positioning grooves spaced apart along the second direction, and the plurality of positioning grooves are respectively provided for the plurality of first frames to be embedded. Each first frame has a first wing plate and a first web plate. The first wing plate has a first joint surface facing the first rib and a first panel display side opposite to the first rib. The first web plate has a first long side and a second long side. The first long side is joined to the first joint surface to form a structure having a T-shaped cross-section, and the second long side is opposite to the first long side and is used to be embedded in the first positioning groove.

[0012] By utilizing the structure provided by the present invention, various problems such as assembly safety, convenience, and welding tolerance of the display module and the display system can be solved simultaneously. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram showing a display module in a merging completion state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 1B FIG1 is a perspective schematic diagram showing a display module in a pre-assembled flipped state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 1C FIG1 is a partially enlarged view of a display module in a merged state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2A FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram showing a display system 10 in a merging completion state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2B FIG1 is a perspective diagram showing a display system in a pre-assembled flipped state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2C FIG1 is a partially enlarged view of a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention in a pre-assembled flipped state.

[0019] Figure 2D FIG2 is a diagram showing a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention in a merge completion state. Figure 2C A magnified view of the different parts.

[0020] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating an assembling method of a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4AFIG. 1 is a top view of a hinge in a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4B FIG. 1 is a side view showing a hinge in a display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5A FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram showing a first bracket module in a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5B FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram showing a second support module in a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5C As shown in Figure 5A Schematic diagram of the first rib (second rib) of the illustrated embodiment.

[0026] Figure 5D As shown in Figure 5A A schematic three-dimensional diagram of the first skeleton in the illustrated embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5E As shown in Figure 5A The schematic cross-sectional view of the first skeleton along the first direction in the illustrated embodiment.

[0028] Figure 5F As shown in Figure 5B A schematic perspective view of the second skeleton in the illustrated embodiment.

[0029] Figure 6A FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an intersection of a first skeleton and a first rib according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6B FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an intersection of a second skeleton and a second rib according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7A FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing a display system according to a variant embodiment of the present invention before the second support module contacts the first support module.

[0032] Figure 7B FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing a display system according to a variation of the present invention after the second support module contacts the first support module.

[0033] Figure 7C It is a schematic diagram showing a display system according to another variant embodiment of the present invention before the second support module contacts the first support module.

[0034] Figure 7DFIG1 is a schematic diagram showing a display system according to another variant embodiment of the present invention after the second support module contacts the first support module.

[0035] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating buffer ribs in a display module according to yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 1Display module

[0038] 2 flip assembly

[0039] 3 fixing parts

[0040] 3A fixings

[0041] 10Display system

[0042] 21 First Arm

[0043] 21A first terminal

[0044] 21B first quick-connect unit

[0045] 22 Second arm

[0046] 22A second terminal

[0047] 22B second quick-connect unit

[0048] 23Third arm

[0049] 30 hinges

[0050] 31 First Assembly

[0051] 31A first protrusion

[0052] 31B first recessed portion

[0053] 31C first head hole

[0054] 32 Second Assembly

[0055] 32A second protrusion

[0056] 32B second recessed portion

[0057] 32C second head hole

[0058] 33 assembly pivot unit

[0059] 40 first joint

[0060] 40A first lap plate

[0061] 40B second lap plate

[0062] 50 second lap joint

[0063] 50A first connecting plate

[0064] 50B second lap plate

[0065] 60 buffer screw

[0066] 70 buffer parts

[0067] 100 first bracket module

[0068] 110 First Exhibition Department

[0069] 110A first display surface

[0070] 110B first supported surface

[0071] 120 first support structure

[0072] 121 First Bracket

[0073] Top of 121A

[0074] 121B first quick connection part

[0075] 122 first cross brace

[0076] 130 First Skeleton

[0077] 131 first wing

[0078] 131A first joint surface

[0079] 131B The first panel shows the side

[0080] 131C first tab

[0081] 132 first web

[0082] 132A first long side

[0083] 132B second longest side

[0084] 132C belly plate side

[0085] 140 first rib

[0086] 140A first positioning groove

[0087] 200 second bracket module

[0088] 210 Second Exhibition Department

[0089] 210A Second display surface

[0090] 210B second supported surface

[0091] 220 Second support structure

[0092] 221 second bracket

[0093] 221A bottom

[0094] 221B second quick connection part

[0095] 222 second cross brace

[0096] 230 Second Skeleton

[0097] 231 second wing

[0098] 231A second joint surface

[0099] 231B second panel shows the side

[0100] 231C second tab

[0101] 232 second web

[0102] 232A first long side

[0103] 232B second longest side

[0104] 232C belly plate side

[0105] 240 second rib

[0106] 240A second positioning slot

[0107] Steps S1-S4

[0108] θ angle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0109] In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, the thickness of layers, films, panels, regions, etc. is magnified. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals represent the same elements. It should be understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region or substrate is referred to as being "on" or "connected to" another element, it can be directly on or connected to another element, or an intermediate element can also exist. On the contrary, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly connected to" another element, there is no intermediate element. As used herein, "connection" can refer to physical and / or electrical connection. Furthermore, "electrical connection" or "coupling" can be the presence of other elements between two elements.

[0110] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions, these elements, components, regions, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or portion from another element, component, region, layer, or portion. Thus, a "first element," "component," "region," "layer," or "portion" discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or portion without departing from the teachings herein.

[0111] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not restrictive. As used herein, unless the content clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms, including "at least one". "Or" means "and / or". As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items. It should also be understood that when used in this specification, the terms "include" and / or "including" specify the presence and / or parts of the features, regions, entireties, steps, operations, elements, components and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, entireties, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0112] In addition, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element, as shown in the figures. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. For example, if the device in one figure is turned over, the element described as being on the "lower" side of the other elements will be oriented on the "upper" side of the other elements. Thus, the exemplary term "lower" can include both "lower" and "upper" orientations, depending on the particular orientation of the figure. Similarly, if the device in one figure is turned over, the element described as being "below" or "beneath" the other elements will be oriented as being "above" the other elements. Thus, the exemplary term "below" or "below" can include both "upper" and "lower" orientations.

[0113] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present invention, and will not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0114] Exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views that are schematic representations of idealized embodiments. Thus, variations in the shapes of the illustrations as a result of, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, are to be expected. Therefore, the embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the specific shapes of the regions as shown herein, but rather include deviations in shape that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region shown or described as flat may typically have rough and / or nonlinear features. Furthermore, sharp angles shown may be rounded. Therefore, the regions shown in the figures are schematic in nature, and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of the regions and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0115] The present invention provides a display module, a display module including a display system, and an assembly method of the display system. In one embodiment, the display module and the display system are used to display a display device, such as mounting a flat or curved display panel on the display module to display an image. Figure 1A 、 1B and 1C, Figure 1A and Figure 1B The three-dimensional schematic diagrams respectively show the display module 1 in the combined state and the pre-assembled flipped state according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein Figure 1C FIG2 is a partial enlarged view of a display module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention when the merging is completed. Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the display module 1 includes a first support module 100 and a second support module 200 detachably mounted on the first support module 100. The first support module 100 includes a first display portion 110 and a first support structure 120. The first display portion 110 has a first display surface 110A for placing display items, etc., and a first supported surface 110B located on the opposite side (i.e., the back side) of the first display surface 110A. The first support structure 120 is mounted on the first supported surface 110B and has at least one first bracket 121. In this embodiment, the first bracket 121 preferably extends perpendicular to the surface on which the display module 1 is mounted (e.g., the ground), but the present invention is not limited to this. In this embodiment, a flat or curved display panel can be assembled on the first display surface 110A.

[0116] Similarly, the second support module 200 includes a second display portion 210 and a second support structure 220. The second display portion 210 has a second display surface 210A for displaying items and a second supported surface 210B located on the opposite side (i.e., the back side) of the second display surface 210A. The second support structure 220 is disposed on the second supported surface 210B and has at least one second bracket 221. In this embodiment, Figure 1BAs shown, when the second bracket module 200 is installed on the first bracket module 100, the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 210 are connected, and the top end 121A of the first bracket 121 respectively supports the bottom end 221A of the second bracket 221. In this embodiment, when the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 210 are connected, their connection point presents an inner arc or an outer convex spherical surface, and the extension direction of the second bracket 221 can be parallel to the tangent line behind the connection point. However, the extension direction of the second bracket 221 of the present invention is not limited to this. In this embodiment, another flat or curved display panel can be assembled on the second display surface 210A and arranged or spliced ​​with the display panel assembled on the first display surface 110A.

[0117] In this embodiment, the first support structure 120 and the second support structure 220 may each include at least one first cross brace 122 and at least one second cross brace 222. The first cross brace 122 extends in different directions from the first bracket 121 and is located between at least one of the first brackets 121 and the first supported surface 110B. Specifically, the first cross brace 122 preferably extends in a direction perpendicular to the first supported surface 110B. Similarly, the second cross brace 222 extends in a different direction from the second bracket 221 and is located between at least one of the second brackets 221 and the second supported surface 210B. The second cross brace 222 preferably extends in a direction perpendicular to the second supported surface 210B. When the first display section 110 and the second display section 210 are connected, the first cross brace 122 closer to the top 121A and the second cross brace 222 closer to the bottom 221A are aligned. By disposing support structures (first support structure 120 and second support structure 220) with at least two brackets oriented in different directions on the first supported surface 110B and second supported surface 210B of the first display section 110 and second display section 210, respectively, the angles of the first display surface 110A and second display surface 210A can be further stabilized. However, depending on actual stability requirements, the first support structure 120 and second support structure 220 may also exclude the first cross brace 122 and second cross brace 222, and instead include only the first bracket 121 and second bracket 221.

[0118] See also Figure 2A and 2B , Figure 2A and 2B FIG. 1 is a perspective diagram of a display system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention in its assembled and pre-assembled flipped state. In actual use, for ease of assembly, the display module 1 can be used in conjunction with a flip assembly 2. In this embodiment, the entire system after the display module 1 is provided with the flip assembly 2 is referred to as the display system 10.

[0119] Please also refer to Figure 1C and2C , Figure 1C and Figure 2C The diagrams are respectively enlarged diagrams of the display module 1 (without the flip assembly 2) and the vicinity of the junction of the first support module 100 and the second support module 200 in the display system 10. Figure 1C and 2C As shown, the upper half of the first bracket 121 has a first quick-connection portion 121B, while the lower half of the second bracket 221 has a second quick-connection portion 221B. For example, the first quick-connection portion 121B and the second quick-connection portion 221B may comprise two opposing walls with an open space between them to facilitate a quick-connection mechanism such as a pair of parts. However, the structures of the first quick-connection portion 121B and the second quick-connection portion 221B of the present invention are not limited to this. Furthermore, the first quick-connection portion 121B is preferably located near the top end 121A of the first bracket 121, and the second quick-connection portion 221B is preferably located near the bottom end 221A of the second bracket 221. By locating the first quick-connect portion 121B and the second quick-connect portion 221B at the aforementioned locations, the assembly and disassembly convenience of the flip assembly 2 can be further improved. Furthermore, the torque fulcrum can be positioned at the point of contact between the first and second bracket modules 100 and 200, thereby reducing the risk of damage caused by the second bracket module 200 colliding with the first bracket module 100. However, the locations of the first and second quick-connect portions 121B, 221B can be adjusted appropriately based on the design of the flip assembly 2, and are not limited to being located near the top end 121A and bottom end 221A.

[0120] Please continue reading Figures 2A-2C Next, the structure and usage of the flip assembly 2 in the system 10 will be further illustrated. Figures 2A-2C As shown, the flip assembly 2 includes at least one first arm 21 arranged side by side with at least one first bracket 121 and at least one second arm 22 arranged side by side with at least one second bracket 221, so that the flip assembly 2 can be detachably connected to the at least one first bracket 121 and the at least one second bracket 221. Figure 2AAs shown, the first end 21A of the first arm 21 is hingedly connected to the second end 22A of the second arm 22. The first arm 21 has a first quick-connection unit 21B that is detachably connected to the first quick-connection portion 121B, and the second arm 22 has a second quick-connection unit 22B that is detachably connected to the second quick-connection portion 221B. In this embodiment, the first quick-connection portion 121B and the first quick-connection unit 21B, and the second quick-connection portion 221B and the second quick-connection unit 22B, can be connected using, for example, fasteners and matching fittings. Specifically, as described above, the first quick-connection portion 121B and the second quick-connection portion 221B can comprise two opposing walls with an open space between them. The first quick-connection portion 121B and the first quick-connection unit 21B can move linearly toward the first bracket module 100 and the second bracket module 200 to be inserted into the space created by the first quick-connection portion 121B and the second quick-connection portion 221B. However, the connection method of the present invention is not limited to this. With this arrangement, the turning assembly 2 can be quickly installed while the second bracket module 200 can be moved (rotated) relative to the first bracket module 100 relatively safely.

[0121] In this embodiment, if Figures 2A-2B As shown, the flip assembly 2 may further include a third arm 23 extending from the second arm 22 toward a direction intersecting the second arm 22 (e.g., a direction forming an angle θ of 30-90 degrees with the second arm 22). According to the configuration of the flip assembly 2 of this embodiment, when an external force is applied to the second arm 22 to flip it about the hinge point, the second support module 200 rotates relative to the first support module 100. By providing the third arm 23, in addition to directly applying an external force to the second arm 22, the third arm 23 can also be used to indirectly apply an external force to the second arm 22, or to simultaneously apply an external force to both the second arm 22 and the third arm 23, thereby more conveniently and quickly rotating the second support module 200 toward the first support module 100. Furthermore, the user can alternately apply force to the second arm 22 and the third arm 23 during the flipping process of the second support module 200. For example, when lifting the second support module 200, the user can apply force to the second arm 22 first, and then switch to the third arm 23 if the second arm 22 is too high, to enhance control over the flipping process. The reverse is also true. However, in various embodiments, the third arm 23 may be omitted, and force may be applied directly to the second arm 22.

[0122] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method for assembling the display system 10 according to the present invention. Figure 3As shown, the assembly method of the display system 10 according to this embodiment includes the following steps: (S1) setting up the flip assembly 2 so that the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 are arranged side by side with at least one first bracket 121 and at least one second bracket 221, respectively; (S2) then assembling the first quick-connect unit 21B and the second quick-connect unit 22B to the first quick-connect portion 121B and the second quick-connect portion 221B, respectively; (S3) rotating the second support module 200 toward the first support module 100 by applying an external force to the second arm 22. At this time, the external force can be applied to the second arm 22 or, when the flip assembly 2 includes a third arm 23, the external force can be applied to the second arm 22 indirectly by the third arm 23 or the external force can be applied to the second arm 22 and the third arm 23 simultaneously; (S4) when the second support module 200 rotates to connect with the first support module 100, stopping applying the external force to the second arm 22 to stop rotating the second support module 200.

[0123] See also Figure 2D , Figure 2D FIG2 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the connection point of the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 210 in the display system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, after the second bracket module 200 stops rotating (that is, the first bracket module 100 and the second bracket module 200 are in a connected state), as shown in FIG2. Figure 2D As shown, the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 210 are further fixed with a fixing member 3 (eg, screws, etc.) to ensure that the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 210 remain in contact during display.

[0124] See also Figure 4A and Figure 4B , Figure 4A and Figure 4B 1 and 2 are top and side views of a hinge 30 in a display system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display system 10 has a hinge 30 disposed between a first arm 21 and a second arm 22. Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, the hinge 30 includes a first assembly 31 and a second assembly 32, which are respectively connected to the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 (see also Figure 2A) are arranged accordingly. The first assembly 31 has at least one first protrusion 31A and at least one first recess 31B, while the second assembly 32 has at least one second protrusion 32A and at least one second recess 32B. The first protrusion 31A can be detachably assembled with the second recess 32B, while the second protrusion 32A can be detachably assembled with the first recess 31B, so that the first assembly 31 and the second assembly 32 are assembled with each other. In this embodiment, the first assembly 31 and the second assembly 32 respectively have at least one first head hole 31C and a second head hole 32C. For example, in this embodiment, there are two first head holes 31C on the first assembly 31 and two second head holes 32C on the second assembly 32, and adjacent first head holes 31C and second head holes 32C are arranged at equal distances and distributed in a square shape.

[0125] By arranging the first screw hole 31C and the second screw hole 32C at equal distances, the hinge 30 can be detachably and securely arranged between the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 using screws (not shown). Figure 4B As shown, an assembly pivot unit 33 defined by a first protrusion 31A and a second protrusion 32A can be disposed between the first assembly 31 and the second assembly 32. The assembly pivot unit 33 is preferably positioned corresponding to the junction of the first end 21A and the second end 22A. By providing the hinge 30 of the aforementioned structure, the rotation axis of the second support structure 220 can be aligned with the junction of the first end 21A and the second end 22A. However, the structure of the hinge 30 is not limited to the aforementioned embodiment. Existing hinges 30 can also be utilized to control the rotation axis.

[0126] Next, the structure of the first support module 100 and the second support module 200 will be further described. Figure 5A and 5B , Figure 5A and 5B Schematic diagrams of the first support module 100 and the second support module 200 in the display module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown respectively. Figure 5A As shown, the first bracket module 100 includes a plurality of first frames 130 and a plurality of first ribs 140. The plurality of first frames 130 extend along a first direction D1 and are arranged in a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. The plurality of first ribs 140 extend along the second direction D2 and are arranged in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, any first frame 130 intersects with all first ribs 140, and any first rib 140 intersects with all first frames 130.

[0127] Likewise, if Figure 5BAs shown, the second bracket module 200 includes a plurality of second frames 230 and a plurality of second ribs 240. The plurality of second frames 230 and the plurality of second ribs 240 extend along the first direction D1 and are arranged in the second direction D2. The plurality of second ribs 240 extend along the second direction D2 and are arranged in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, any second frame 230 intersects with all second ribs 240, and any second rib 240 intersects with all second frames 230.

[0128] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first supported surface 110B and the second supported surface 210B together form a convex spherical surface, while the first display surface 110A and the second display surface 210A together form a concave display surface. On the convex spherical surface, the first direction D1 corresponds to the warp direction, and the second direction D2 corresponds to the weft direction. Therefore, the first and second frames 130, 230 are distributed in a manner similar to the warp direction, and the first and second ribs 140, 240 are distributed in a manner similar to the weft direction.

[0129] Next, the first rib 140, the second rib 240, the first frame 130 and the second frame 230 are further described. In this embodiment, the first rib 140 and the second rib 240 may have the same or similar structure, and thus are uniformly referred to as Figure 5C Provide explanation. Figure 5C Shown is based on Figure 5A Schematic diagram of the first rib 140 (second rib 240) of the embodiment shown. Figure 5C As shown, each first rib 140 (second rib 240) has first positioning grooves 140A (second positioning grooves 240A) distributed at equal intervals along the second direction D2. The first positioning grooves 140A and the second positioning grooves 240A are respectively provided for the insertion of the plurality of first skeletons 130 and the plurality of second skeletons 230. Preferably, the first skeleton 130 and the second skeleton 230 are respectively provided corresponding to the first positioning grooves 140A and the second positioning grooves 240A. In this embodiment, since the first positioning grooves 140A are distributed at equal intervals on the first rib 140 and the first rib 140 is curved, the spherical distance between any two adjacent ones of the plurality of first skeletons 130 is the same. Similarly, since the second positioning grooves 240A are distributed at equal intervals on the second rib 240 and the second rib 240 is curved, the spherical distance between any two adjacent ones of the plurality of second skeletons 230 is the same.

[0130] In this embodiment, the first positioning grooves 140A and the second positioning grooves 240A are preferably formed by laser cutting to ensure that the first positioning grooves 140A and the second positioning grooves 240A are spaced evenly in the first rib 140 and the second rib 240. However, the formation method and distribution intervals of the first positioning grooves 140A and the second positioning grooves 240A of the present invention are not limited to this, and the distribution intervals may be non-equal.

[0131] Next, please refer to Figure 5D , Figure 5D Shown is based on Figure 5A A perspective schematic diagram of the first frame 130 in the illustrated embodiment. In this embodiment, each first frame 130 has a first wing plate 131 and a first web 132. The first wing plate 131 has a first joint surface 131A facing the first rib 140 and a first panel display side surface 131B opposite the first rib 140. In other words, the first joint surface 131A and the first panel display side surface 131B face the first supported surface 110B and the first display surface 110A, respectively. The first panel display side surface 131B is used to place display items such as display panels.

[0132] See also Figure 5E , Figure 5E Shown Figure 5A The illustrated embodiment shows a cross-sectional view of the first frame 130 along a first direction D1. In this embodiment, the first web 132 includes a first long side 132A and a second long side 132B that are opposed to each other, and a web side 132C between the first and second long sides 132A and 132B. The first long side 132A is joined to the first joining surface 131A to form a T-shaped cross-section, and the second long side 132B is adapted to fit within the first positioning groove 140A. In this embodiment, the joining method may be welding, for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0133] In this embodiment, the first long side 132A is curved, and the first wing 131 is curved corresponding to the first long side 132A, forming the first panel display side surface 131B into a first curved surface. Therefore, the first display surface 110A has a concave shape. However, in different embodiments, the first long side 132A (232A) and the first wing 131 (second wing 231) are curved in different directions, resulting in a convex shape for the first display surface 110A.

[0134] like Figure 5D As shown in FIG. 1 , in this embodiment, the first wing plate 131 has a plurality of first protrusions 131C. Figure 5A As shown, the first protrusions 131C extend along the second direction D2 to further provide a structure for increasing the supporting force. Figure 5AAs shown, a portion of the first tab 131C is located between any two first ribs 140 and extends from the first wing 131 (second wing 231) toward the adjacent first wing 131. A portion of the first tab 131C extends from the first wing 131 toward the adjacent first wing 131, overlapping any first rib 140. The design of the first tab 131C can provide further support for the display, for example, increasing the contact area for magnetic or other contact forces to secure the display. However, the first tab 131C can be omitted if necessary.

[0135] In this embodiment, the first wing 131 and the first web 132 can be formed by laser cutting. Using laser cutting not only ensures the set value, but also increases the smoothness of the first long side 132A for joining to the first joint surface 131A and reduces welding tolerances. Considering the convenience of laser cutting, the first wing 131 and the first web 132 can be made of the same material. However, considering the need for different levels of rigidity between the first wing 131 and the first web 132, the first wing 131 and the first web 132 can also be made of different materials. In addition, when the first wing 131 and the first web 132 are made of different materials, the first long side 132A can also be joined to the first joint surface 131A by other methods other than welding, and is not limited to welding.

[0136] Next, please refer to Figure 5F , Figure 5F Shown is based on Figure 5B A perspective diagram of the second frame 230 in the illustrated embodiment. Similar to the first frame 130, each second frame 230 has a second wing plate 231 and a second web 232. The second wing plate 231 has a second joint surface 231A facing the second rib 240 and a second display panel display side surface 231B opposite the second rib 240. In other words, the second joint surface 231A and the second display panel display side surface 231B face the second supported surface 210B and the second display surface 210A, respectively. The second display panel display side surface 231B is used to place display items such as display panels.

[0137] In this embodiment, the second web 232 has a first long side 232A and a second long side 232B that are opposed to each other, and a web side 232C between the first long side 232A and the second long side 232B. The first long side 232A is joined to the second joining surface 231A to form a T-shaped cross-section, and the second long side 232B is adapted to be inserted into the second positioning groove 240A. Because the cross-sectional structure of the second frame 230 along the first direction D1 is similar or identical to that of the first frame 130, its cross-sectional structure is not shown. In this embodiment, the joining method may be welding, for example, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0138] In this embodiment, the first long side 232A is curved, and the second wing 231 is curved corresponding to the first long side 232A, forming the second display panel display side surface 231B into a second curved surface. Consequently, the second display surface 210A has a concave shape. However, in different embodiments, the first long side 232A and the second wing 231 may be curved in different directions, resulting in the second display surface 210A having a convex (concave) shape.

[0139] like Figure 5F As shown, in this embodiment, the second wing plate 231 has a plurality of second protrusions 231C. Figure 5B As shown, the second protrusions 231C extend along the second direction D2 to further provide a structure for increasing the supporting force. Figure 5B As shown, a portion of the second tab 231C is located between any two second ribs 240 and extends from the second wing plate 231 toward the adjacent second wing plate 231. A portion of the second tab 231C also extends from the second wing plate 231 toward the adjacent second wing plate 231, overlapping any second rib 240. The design of the second tab 231C can provide further support for the display, for example, increasing the contact area for magnetic or other contact forces to secure the display. However, the second tab 231C can be omitted if necessary.

[0140] In this embodiment, the second wing 231 and the second web 232 can be formed by laser cutting. Laser cutting not only ensures the desired setting value, but also increases the smoothness of the first long side 232A for joining to the second weld surface 231A and reduces welding tolerances. Considering the convenience of laser cutting, the second wing 231 and the second web 232 can be made of the same material. However, considering the need for different levels of rigidity between the second wing 231 and the second web 232, the second wing 231 and the second web 232 can also be made of different materials. Furthermore, when the second wing 231 and the second web 232 are made of different materials, the first long side 232A can be joined to the second weld surface 231A by methods other than welding, and is not limited to this method of joining.

[0141] In this embodiment, a bridge piece may be included at the intersection of the first frame 130 (second frame 230 ) and the first rib 140 (second rib 240 ). Figure 6A FIG. 1 is an enlarged schematic diagram of an intersection of the first frame 130 and the first rib 140 according to the present invention, and FIG. Figure 6B FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic diagram of an intersection of the second frame 230 and the second rib 240 according to the present invention.

[0142] like Figure 6AAs shown, first lap members 40 may be included at the intersection of first frame 130 and first rib 140. Each first lap member 40 has a first lap plate 40A and a second lap plate 40B. Thus, first lap members 40 may be, for example, L-shaped angled plates. First lap plate 40A extends along and abuts against side edges 132C of first web 132, while second lap plate 40B extends along and abuts against the top surface of first rib 140. However, at a different intersection, first lap plate 40A extends along and abuts against side edges 132C of first web 132, while second lap plate 40B extends along and abuts against the bottom surface of first rib 140.

[0143] In this embodiment, each first bridging member 40 has one or more holes (e.g., screw holes) on its first bridging plate 40A and second bridging plate 40B, and is secured to the web side 132C and the top or bottom surface of the first rib 140 via fasteners 3A (e.g., screws). The provision of first bridging members 40 further ensures the stability between the first frame 130 and the first rib 140. However, in various embodiments, other methods may be used to securely fit the first frame 130 into the first positioning slot 140A of the first rib 140.

[0144] Likewise, if Figure 6B As shown, the intersection of the second frame 230 and the second rib 240 may include a second lap member 50. Each second lap member 50 has a first lap plate 50A and a second lap plate 50B. Thus, the second lap member 50 may be, for example, an L-shaped angle plate. The first lap plate 50A extends along and abuts the side edges 232C of the second web 232, while the second lap plate 50B extends along and abuts the bottom surface of the second rib 240. However, at a different intersection, the first lap plate 50A may extend along and abut the side edges 232C of the second web 232, while the second lap plate 50B may extend along and abut the top surface of the second rib 240.

[0145] In this embodiment, each second bridging member 50 has one or more holes (e.g., screw holes) on its first bridging plate 50A and second bridging plate 50B, and is secured to the web side 232C and the top or bottom surface of the second rib 240 via fasteners 3A (e.g., screws). The provision of second bridging members 50 further ensures the stability between the second frame 230 and the second rib 240. However, in different intersections or embodiments, other methods may be used to securely fit the second frame 230 into the second positioning slots 240A of the second rib 240.

[0146] In addition, the first and second bridging members 40 , 50 may be made of a material and a composite design with higher rigidity than the frame and ribs to enhance the strength and stability of the overall structure.

[0147] See also Figure 7A and Figure 7B , Figure 7A FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a display system 10 according to a variant embodiment of the present invention before the second support module 200 contacts the first support module 100, and FIG. Figure 7B FIG2 shows a schematic diagram of a display system 10 according to a variant embodiment of the present invention after the second support module 200 is connected to the first support module 100. In this embodiment, the topmost first ribs 140 are defined as the first set of end ribs 141, and the bottommost second ribs 240 are defined as the second set of end ribs 241. Therefore, the first set of end ribs 141 are connected to the top end of the first frame 130, and the second set of end ribs 241 are connected to the bottom end of the second frame 230. In this embodiment, the top surface of the first set of end ribs 141 is a rib-supporting surface 141A, and the bottom surface of the second set of end ribs 241 is a rib-supported surface 241A. Rib-supporting surface 141A is used to support rib-supported surface 241A.

[0148] In this variation, if Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, the buffer screw 60 can be set on the first set of end ribs 141, and the buffer screw 60 can be telescopically protruded from the first set of end ribs 141 and abut the rib supported surface 241A. Specifically, during the contact between the rib supporting surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A, the buffer screw 60 protruding from the rib supporting surface 141A toward the rib supported surface 241A is slowly pressed down by the rib supported surface 241A, as shown in FIG. Figure 7B As shown, when the rib supporting surface 141A contacts the rib supported surface 241A, at least a portion of the buffer screw 60 protrudes below the first set of end ribs 141. This structure can buffer the impact of the collision between the rib supporting surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A.

[0149] Although the buffer screw 60 is preferably disposed on the first set of terminal ribs 141, Figure 7C and Figure 7DAs shown, in another variant embodiment, the buffer screw 60 can also be set on the second set of end ribs 241, and the buffer screw 60 can be telescopically protruded from the second set of end ribs 241 to abut the rib support surface 141A. In this embodiment, during the contact between the rib support surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A, the buffer screw 60 protruding from the rib supported surface 241A toward the rib support surface 141A is abutted by the rib support surface 141A, and the distance between the rib support surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A can be adjusted by rotating the buffer screw 60. Figure 7D As shown, when the rib supporting surface 141A contacts the rib supported surface 241A, at least a portion of the buffer screw 60 protrudes onto the second set of connecting end ribs 241. This structure can also buffer the impact of the collision between the rib supporting surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A.

[0150] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating a buffer member 70 disposed in a display module 1 according to yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown. The buffer member 70 is disposed on either the rib support surface 141A or the rib supported surface 241A. The buffer member 70 may be rib-shaped and narrower than the rib support surface 141A and the rib supported surface 241A, but this is not limiting. In this embodiment, the buffer member 70 is disposed on the rib support surface 141A. The buffer member 70 extends along the second direction D2. When the first bracket module 100 and the second bracket module 200 are connected, the buffer screw 60 is located between the first bracket module 100 and the second bracket module 200. When the buffer member 70 is disposed on the rib supporting surface 141A, the rib supporting surface 141A or the rib supported surface 241A (depending on the configuration of the buffer screw 60) first contacts the buffer screw 60. After the buffer screw 60 is retracted into the first set of connecting end ribs 141 or the second set of connecting end ribs 241, the rib supported surface 241A contacts the buffer member 70. On the other hand, when the buffer member 70 is disposed on the rib supported surface 241A, the rib supporting surface 141A or the rib supported surface 241A (depending on the configuration of the buffer screw 60) first contacts the buffer screw 60. After the buffer screw 60 is retracted into the first set of connecting end ribs 141 or the second set of connecting end ribs 241, the rib supporting surface 141A contacts the buffer member 70. By providing the buffer member 70 , the impact when the second bracket module 200 is connected to the first bracket module 100 can be further buffered.

[0151] At least a part of this embodiment may be implemented in combination with other embodiment modes or other embodiments described in this specification as appropriate.

[0152] The foregoing description is merely a list of preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that various variations and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and principles of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is defined by the appended claims, and that various permutations, combinations, modifications, and diversions, while remaining consistent with the spirit of the present invention, do not depart from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display module, comprising: A first bracket module, comprising: a first display portion having a first display surface and a first supported surface located on an opposite side of the first display surface; and a first supporting structure disposed on the first supported surface and having at least one first bracket, wherein the first supporting structure comprises: at least one first cross brace extending in a different direction from the at least one first bracket and located between one of the at least one first bracket and the first supported surface; and a second support module, detachably disposed on the first support module, and comprising: a second display portion having a second display surface and a second supported surface located on an opposite side of the second display surface; and a second supporting structure disposed on the second supported surface and having at least one second bracket, wherein the second supporting structure comprises: at least one second cross brace extending in a different direction from the at least one second bracket and located between one of the at least one second bracket and the second supported surface; in, When the second bracket module is disposed above the first bracket module, the second display portion is connected to the first display portion, and a top end of the at least one first bracket correspondingly supports a bottom end of the at least one second bracket, the first bracket has a first quick-connection portion, and the at least one second bracket has a second quick-connection portion; and When the first display portion is connected to the second display portion, one of the at least one first cross brace closer to the top end is connected to one of the at least one second cross brace closer to the bottom end, and the first quick-connect portion and the second quick-connect portion are respectively arranged on one of the at least one first bracket and one of the at least one second bracket.

2. The display module according to claim 1, wherein the first quick-connect portion is located in a portion of the first bracket close to the top end. Furthermore, the second quick-connect portion is located at a portion of the at least one second bracket close to the bottom end.

3. The display module according to claim 1, wherein the first display surface comprises: a plurality of first frames, each extending along a first direction and arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and A plurality of first ribs extend along the second direction and are arranged in the first direction. Each of the plurality of first ribs has a plurality of first positioning grooves spaced along the second direction. The plurality of first positioning grooves are respectively used for the plurality of first frames to be embedded.

4. The display module according to claim 3, wherein each of the first frames comprises: a first wing plate having a first joint surface facing the first rib and a first panel display side surface opposite to the first rib; and a first web having: a first long side joined to the first joint surface to form a structure with a T-shaped cross section together with the first wing plate; and A second long side is opposite to the first long side and is used to be embedded in the first positioning groove.

5. The display module as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second support module further comprises: a plurality of second frames, each extending along the first direction and arranged in the second direction; and A plurality of second ribs extend along the second direction and are arranged in the first direction, in, Each of the second ribs has a plurality of second positioning grooves spaced apart along the second direction, and the second frameworks are inserted into the second positioning grooves. The first ribs and the second ribs respectively have a first set of end ribs and a second set of end ribs, The first set of end ribs and the second set of end ribs are connected to the end of the first frame and the end of the second frame respectively. Furthermore, the first set of end-connecting ribs has a rib supporting surface for supporting a rib supported surface of the second set of end-connecting ribs.

6. A display system comprising: The display module according to any one of claims 1 to 5; and A turning assembly is detachably connected to the at least one first bracket and the at least one second bracket, and the turning assembly comprises: At least one first arm having a first end, wherein at least a portion of the first arm is arranged side by side with the at least one first bracket, and the first arm has a first quick-connection unit, the first quick-connection unit being detachably connected to the first quick-connection portion; and At least one second arm has a second end hinged to the first end, wherein at least a portion of the second arm is arranged side by side with the at least one second bracket, and the second arm has a second quick-connect unit, which is detachably assembled with the second quick-connect portion. 7 . The display system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the flip assembly further comprises a third arm, the third arm extending from the second arm in a direction away from the second arm.

8. The display system of claim 6, further comprising a hinge disposed between the first arm and the second arm. in, The hinge includes a first assembly corresponding to the first arm and a second assembly corresponding to the second arm. The first assembly has at least one first protrusion and at least one first recess, The second assembly has at least one second protrusion and at least one second recess, The first protrusion is detachably assembled with the second recess and the second protrusion is detachably assembled with the first recess. Furthermore, the first assembly and the second assembly respectively have at least one first head hole and at least one second head hole.

9. A method for assembling the display system according to claim 6, comprising the following steps: The flip assembly is arranged so that the first support arm and the second support arm are arranged side by side with the at least one first bracket and the at least one second bracket respectively; The first quick-connect unit and the second quick-connect unit are assembled to the first quick-connect portion and the second quick-connect portion respectively, so that the flip assembly can be detachably connected to the at least one first bracket and the at least one second bracket; Applying an external force to the second support arm to rotate the second bracket module toward the first bracket module; and When the second display portion is connected to the first display portion, the rotation of the second bracket module is stopped.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the turning assembly further comprises a third arm, the third arm extending from the second arm toward a direction intersecting the second arm, The method further comprises the steps of: When external force is applied to the second arm, the third arm is utilized to apply external force to the second arm, or external force is applied to the second arm and the third arm simultaneously.

11. The method of claim 9, further comprising the steps of: After the rotation of the second bracket module stops, a fixing member is used to fix the first display portion and the second display portion.

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