Display device

Abstract

A display device includes a display module, a support device provided to support and rotate the display module, and a holding device provided to couple a mobile device to the display module. The support device rotatably supports the display module and includes a motor that provides a driving force for rotating the display module. The holding device supports a mobile device so that the mobile device can be coupled to the display module. The holding device includes a mounting portion provided to be mounted to the display module and a holder rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and provided to support the mobile device.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese invention patent application No. 202080092079.9 (file date: September 23, 2020; entry into the Chinese national phase: July 5, 2022; invention title: display device). Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to a display device, which includes: a display module, a support device for rotating and supporting the display module, and a holding device for holding a moving device onto the display module. Background Technology

[0003] A display device is an output device that visually presents data information such as text and graphics, and may include a display module for displaying images and a support device for supporting the display module. The support device may be configured to support the display module such that the front surface of the display module on which the image is displayed is opposite to the viewer.

[0004] Recently, there has been a growing demand from users for display devices equipped with cameras, which are used to film users as they practice dancing or exercise and generate content or check their movements in real time.

[0005] However, mounting a camera in a display device may lead to privacy violations and security issues, and the increased cost due to camera installation may reduce the marketability of the display device. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical problems to be solved

[0007] This disclosure provides a display device, which includes: a display module, a support device for rotatably supporting the display module, and a holding device for holding a moving device onto the display module.

[0008] This disclosure also provides a display device that, without including a camera module, is able to use camera functionality by using a camera module of a mobile device.

[0009] This disclosure also provides a display device having a display module that automatically pairs with a moving device by supporting the moving device with a holding device.

[0010] This disclosure also provides a display device that enables touch input to a mobile device while the mobile device is supported by a holding device of the display device.

[0011] Technical solution

[0012] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a display device includes: a display module; a support device rotatably supporting the display module and including a motor providing a driving force for rotating the display module; and a holding device supporting a moving device such that the moving device is placed on the display module, the holding device being mounted on the display module, wherein the holding device includes a mounting portion and a retainer, the mounting portion being configured to be mounted on the display module, and the retainer being rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and configured to support the moving device.

[0013] The retaining device can be installed at any location along the edge of the display module.

[0014] The retaining device can support the moving device so that the correct area of ​​the front surface or the entire area of ​​the rear surface of the moving device is positioned outside the display module.

[0015] The display module may include a frame that defines the edges of the display module.

[0016] The frame may include: a front surface having one end in contact with a screen display area; a side surface connected to the other end of the front surface, inclined rearward from the screen display area, and configured to be larger than the front surface; and a rear surface extending from the side surface toward the rear of the display module.

[0017] The mounting portion may include: a front support portion configured to contact the front surface of the frame; a side support portion configured to contact the side surface of the frame; a rear support portion configured to contact the rear side of the display module; and an elastic connection portion connecting the side support portion to the rear support portion.

[0018] The elastic connection portion can be arranged separately from the display module or the frame, and the elastic connection portion has a shape that protrudes towards the rear side of the display module.

[0019] The retainer can be connected to the mounting portion to rotate about a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation that intersects the first axis of rotation.

[0020] The retainer can be configured to rotate 360° about the first rotation axis; and when the retainer rotates about the second rotation axis, the range of rotation of the retainer can be limited.

[0021] The retainer and the mounting part can be connected by a ball joint so that it can rotate freely against the mounting part.

[0022] The retaining device may further include a rotation guide and a rotation stop, the rotation guide being disposed between the mounting portion and the retainer, and the rotation stop being configured to limit the rotation range of the rotation guide.

[0023] The rotation guide may include a first rotation guide and a second rotation guide, the first rotation guide being configured to be inserted into a rotation guide groove formed at the mounting portion, and the first rotation guide including a guide hole; the second rotation guide being coupled to the first rotation guide when the rotation stop is placed between the first rotation guide and the second rotation guide, and the second rotation guide being rotatably coupled to the retainer.

[0024] The rotation stop can be configured to be movable within the guide hole and can include a fastening protrusion that passes through the guide hole and is coupled to the rotation guide groove.

[0025] The fastening protrusion can limit the rotation range of the first rotary guide by restricting the movement range of the guide hole.

[0026] The retainer may include a first support portion and a second support portion, the first support portion being configured to support one side of the mobile device and the second support portion being configured to support the other side of the mobile device; and the second support portion may be configured to be pulled out from the first support portion.

[0027] The retainer may further include an elastic member connected to the first support and the second support to elastically bias the second support toward the first support.

[0028] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a display device includes: a display module; a support device rotatably supporting the display module; and a holding device configured to place a movable device, configured to mate with the display module, onto the display module, wherein the holding device includes a mounting portion and a retainer, the mounting portion being mounted on a frame, the retainer being coupled to the mounting portion and configured to support the movable device, wherein the retainer is configured to rotate about a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis intersecting the first rotation axis.

[0029] The retainer can be configured to rotate 360° about a first rotation axis; and when the retainer rotates about a second rotation axis, the range of rotation of the retainer can be limited.

[0030] The retaining device can be configured to be installed at any location along the edge of the display module.

[0031] The retaining device can support the moving device, such that the entire area of ​​the front or rear surface of the moving device is positioned outside the display module.

[0032] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a display device includes: a display module; a support device rotatably supporting the display module; and a holding device configured to place a movable device, configured to mate with the display module, onto the display module, wherein the holding device includes a mounting portion and a retainer, the mounting portion being mounted on a frame, the retainer being coupled to the mounting portion and configured to support the movable device, wherein the retainer is configured to be freely rotatable about any axis of rotation.

[0033] Beneficial effects

[0034] According to this disclosure, a display device may be provided, comprising: a display module, a support device for rotatably supporting the display module, and a holding device for holding a moving device onto the display module.

[0035] According to this disclosure, a display device can be provided that is able to use camera functions by using a camera module of a mobile device without omitting a camera module.

[0036] According to this disclosure, a display device may be provided having a display module that automatically pairs with a moving device by holding the moving device to a holding device.

[0037] According to this disclosure, a display device can be provided that enables touch input to a moving device while the moving device is held by a holding device of the display device. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a moving device is held by a holding device;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a front view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the display module is positioned longitudinally;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a front view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the display module is positioned laterally;

[0041] Figure 4A holding device detachable from a display device is shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 5 It shows from Figure 4 The second support portion of the retaining device shown is pulled out;

[0043] Figure 6 It shows in Figure 4 The retainer in the shown retaining device rotates relative to the mounting portion in a first direction;

[0044] Figure 7 It shows in Figure 4 The retainer in the retaining device shown rotates in the second direction relative to the mounting portion;

[0045] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a holding device in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded view of the retainer of the retaining device shown;

[0047] Figure 10 It is along Figure 4 A sectional view taken by line AA;

[0048] Figure 11 A retaining device detachable from a display device is shown according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 12 It shows from Figure 11 The second support portion of the retaining device shown is pulled out;

[0050] Figure 13 It shows Figure 11 The retaining device shown has a rotating retainer;

[0051] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of a holding device in a display device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 15 Shown viewed from different angles Figure 14 The retaining device; and

[0053] Figure 16 It is along Figure 11 The sectional view taken by line BB. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The embodiments and features described and illustrated in this disclosure are merely examples, and various modifications may be made to replace the embodiments and drawings at the time of submission of this application.

[0055] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. It should be understood that, unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” or “the,” include plural references. It will be further understood that, when used in this specification, the terms “comprising” and / or “including” specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0056] Ordinal terms such as “first” and “second” may be used to describe a variety of different components, but these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or chamber discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0057] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a moving device is held by a holding device.

[0059] refer to Figure 1 The display device 1 may include: a display module 10 for displaying a screen; a support device 20 connected to the rear of the display module 10 for supporting the display module 10; and a holding device 100 connected to the display module 10 for holding the moving device 2.

[0060] The display module 10 can be a device for displaying information, data, etc. in the form of characters, pictures, graphics, images, etc., and may include a television, a monitor, etc.

[0061] The display module 10 can be configured to display a screen. The display module 10 may include an active light-emitting display panel (not shown) such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or a passive light-emitting display panel (not shown) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). There are no particular limitations on the type of display panel.

[0062] The display module 10 can be configured to have different vertical and horizontal lengths. That is, the display module 10 can have a long side and a short side. The shape of the display module 10 can be configured to resemble a rectangular plate.

[0063] The support device 20 can be connected to the rear of the display module 10 to support the display module 10. The support device 20 may include a support body 21 and a bracket 22, the support body 21 being connected to the display module 10 and the bracket 22 being connected to the rear of the support body 21. The support device 20 can stand independently, with the support body 21 and the bracket 22 each contacting the ground.

[0064] The support device 20 may include a speaker 30 configured to generate sound. Figure 2 The speaker 30 can be arranged inside the support body 21. Specifically, the speaker 30 can be arranged in the lower part of the support body 21. When an image is displayed on the display module 10, the speaker 30 can output sound. Alternatively, the speaker 30 can output sound independently even when the display module 10 is powered off. Furthermore, the speaker 30 can be wired or wirelessly connected to an external device such as the mobile device 2 for outputting songs played by that external device.

[0065] A retaining device 100 can be provided to hold the movable device 2 to be installed on the display module 10. The retaining device 100 can be detachably connected to the display module 10. The retaining device 100 can be connected to or disconnected from the display module 10 without any additional components.

[0066] Mobile device 2 is an external device, including, for example, a smartphone. Mobile devices are ubiquitous today, and attempts are being made to use them in a variety of different ways. Mirroring or projection are typical examples, where images and sounds presented on mobile device 2 are output via display module 10 through mirroring, and content output only from a specific application on mobile device 2 is output via display module 10 through projection. To utilize such mirroring or projection, mobile device 2 must first be paired with display device 1. According to this disclosure, various different methods, which will be described later, can be used to pair mobile device 2 and display device 1.

[0067] More and more people are creating content by taking selfies. It's also becoming increasingly common for people to use their cameras to check their movements while practicing dancing or exercising. Therefore, there's a growing demand for mirror modes that allow users to use their cameras and display screens like a mirror. However, providing a mirror mode requires installing a camera in the display device, raising concerns about privacy violations and security. Furthermore, the increased cost due to camera installation may reduce the marketability of the display device.

[0068] According to this disclosure, the display device 1 can provide a mirror mode without installing any camera in it. For this purpose, the display device 1 may include a holding device 100. The display device 1 can provide the mirror mode by pairing with a mobile device 2 equipped with a camera module (not shown), which is placed on the holding device 100. The mobile device 2 typically includes a camera module, so the display device 1 can provide the mirror mode by using the camera module of the mobile device 2. In this way, using a camera module from an external device such as the mobile device 2 prevents the increased cost of installing a camera in the display device 1. Furthermore, the mobile device 2 can be used when needed by placing it on the holding device 100, thus avoiding privacy violations or security issues caused by the display device 1.

[0069] According to this disclosure, the holding device 100 can hold the mobile device 2 while the mobile device 2 is placed outside the display module 10. Furthermore, the holding device 100 can hold the mobile device 2 so as not to cover its front or rear surface. In other words, when the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100, the display of the mobile device 2 and the front of the mobile device 2 are not hidden by the holding device 100. Accordingly, the user can perform touch input through the display of the mobile device 2 while the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100. The user can also use the camera module located at the front or rear of the mobile device 2 while the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100.

[0070] Figure 2 This is a front view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the display module is positioned longitudinally. Figure 3 This is a front view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the display module is positioned laterally.

[0071] refer to Figure 2 The display module 10 may have a long side positioned vertically and a short side positioned horizontally. This positioning of the display module 10 is referred to below as the vertical mode. Alternatively, the display module 10 may be positioned in a first position.

[0072] refer to Figure 3 The display module 10 may have a long side positioned horizontally and a short side positioned vertically. This positioning of the display module 10 is referred to below as the horizontal mode. Alternatively, the display module 10 may be positioned in a second position.

[0073] Users can selectively place the display module 10 in portrait or landscape mode depending on the screen ratio of the image.

[0074] Conventional display modules are typically fixed horizontally. In this case, when a conventional display module displays a portrait image, the sides of the screen are blank, making it impossible to effectively use the screen. Nowadays, there is a trend to use both portrait and landscape images, thus requiring a display device capable of efficiently displaying multiple different screen ratios.

[0075] In embodiments of this disclosure, the display device 1 may allow the display module 10 to be positioned in portrait mode to display portrait images and in landscape mode to display landscape images, thereby effectively utilizing the screen display area 11. Accordingly, the display device 1 according to this disclosure can effectively present a variety of different screen ratios.

[0076] In embodiments of this disclosure, the display device 1 may include a display module 10 and a support device 20, the support device 20 being used to support the display module 10 so that it can be automatically rotated by a motor (not shown).

[0077] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The display module 10 can be rotated from portrait mode to landscape mode, or vice versa. The support device 20 can rotate the display module 10 from portrait mode to landscape mode, or vice versa.

[0078] The support device 20 may include a motor. The support device 20 can rotate the display module 10 by using the driving force of the motor. Accordingly, the display module 10 can be rotated automatically by the drive of the motor, without requiring the user to manually rotate the display module 10.

[0079] According to this disclosure, the holding device 100 can hold the moving device 2 even when the display module 10 is positioned in landscape mode. In other words, even when the display module 10 is positioned in landscape mode, the holding device 100 can hold the moving device 2 to prevent the moving device 2 from separating from or being disconnected from the holding device 100. Accordingly, the moving device 2 can be placed on the display module 10 regardless of its positioning.

[0080] Users can selectively position the display module 10 in portrait or landscape mode, and the display device 1 can provide a mirror mode, reflection, or projection in each of the portrait and landscape modes.

[0081] In embodiments of this disclosure, when the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100 and a landscape image is being reproduced on the mobile device 2, the display module 10 can be positioned in landscape mode. When the display module 10 is already positioned in landscape mode, it does not need to be rotated even when the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100. When the mobile device 2, which is reproducing a landscape image, is placed on the holding device 100 and the display module 10 is positioned in portrait mode, the display module 10 can be rotated from portrait mode to landscape mode. This allows for earlier detection of the user's mirroring or projection intentions and improves user convenience.

[0082] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the speaker 30 can be positioned below the display module 10. Even if the display module 10 is positioned in a vertical mode, the speaker 30 can be arranged so as not to be covered by the display module 10. This allows the speaker 30 to output sound stably, regardless of the positioning of the display module 10. Furthermore, although the speaker 30 is shown as being seen from the outside of the support device 20, a metal cover or fabric cover with multiple holes can be provided in front of the speaker 30.

[0083] In embodiments of this disclosure, the retaining device 100 included in the display device 1 can be detachably mounted to the display module 10. The retaining device 100 can be mounted to or removed from the display module 10 without any additional components.

[0084] When the display module 10 is positioned longitudinally, the retaining device 100 can be mounted on the side of the display module 10. The retaining device 100 can be mounted on the upper part of the side of the display module 10 so as not to interfere with the support device 20 when the display module 10 is rotated from the longitudinal mode to the horizontal mode.

[0085] Furthermore, unlike what is shown in the accompanying drawings, when the display module 10 is positioned laterally, the holding device 100 can be mounted on the side of the display module 10. In other words, when the display module 10 is positioned longitudinally, the holding device 100 can be mounted on the top of the display module 10.

[0086] When the display module 10 is positioned longitudinally, it is desirable that the retaining device 100 is located above the top of the support device 20, but it is not limited thereto. Even when the retaining device 100 is mounted on the display module 10, the retaining device can remain in place without interfering with the rotation of the display module 10. When the retaining device 100 is positioned to be received in the space formed between the rear surface of the display module 10 and the front surface of the support device 20, the mounting position of the retaining device 100 is not restricted. In this case, the retaining device 100 can be freely mounted at any position along the edge of the display module 10.

[0087] Figure 4 A holding device for a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 5 It shows from Figure 4 The second support portion of the retaining device shown is pulled out.

[0088] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The holding device 100 may include a mounting portion 110 and a retainer 120, wherein the mounting portion 110 is configured to be mounted on the frame 15 of the display module 10 (see [link]). Figure 1 On the display module 10, the retainer 120 is rotatably connected to the mounting portion 110 and is configured to hold the moving device 2. The frame 15 may be configured to form the edge of the display module 10.

[0089] Frame 15 may include a front surface 15a, a side surface 15b, and a rear surface 15c (see [reference]). Figure 10 In embodiments of this disclosure, the front surface 15a of the frame 15 may be configured to contact the screen display area 11. The front surface 15a of the frame 15 may project forward from the screen display area 11 and tilt outward from the screen display area 11. The side surface 15b of the frame 15 may be attached to the front surface 15a of the frame 15 and may tilt backward from the screen display area 11. The side surface 15b of the frame 15 may be larger than the front surface 15a of the frame 15. The rear surface 15c of the frame 15 may extend from the side surface 15b of the frame 15 toward the rear of the display module 10.

[0090] The mounting part 110 can be configured to be mounted on the frame 15 of the display module 10. The mounting part 110 can be mounted to the display module 10 without any additional components, and the mounting part 110 can be removed from the display module 10 without any additional components.

[0091] The mounting portion 110 may include a mounting groove 110a and a resilient groove 110b. The shape of the mounting groove 110a is configured to correspond to the cross-section of the frame 15 of the display module 10, and the resilient groove 110b is formed to be spaced a distance from the rear side of the display module 10. Furthermore, the mounting portion 110 may include: a front support portion 111 for supporting the front of the frame 15, a side support portion 112 for supporting the side of the frame 15, a rear support portion 113 for supporting the rear of the display module 10, and a resilient connecting portion 114 for connecting the side support portion 112 and the rear support portion 113.

[0092] The mounting groove 110a may be defined by a portion of the resilient connecting portion 114, the front support portion 111, and the side support portion 112. The resilient groove 110b may be defined by the remainder of the resilient connecting portion 114 and the rear support portion 113.

[0093] The front support portion 111 may correspond to the front surface of the frame 15 to support the front surface of the frame 15. The side support portion 112 may correspond to the side surface of the frame 15 to support the side surface of the frame 15. The rear support portion 113 may contact a portion of the rear side of the display module 10 to support the rear side of the display module 10.

[0094] The resilient connector 114 can be configured to connect the side support 112 to the rear support 113. The resilient connector 114 can have a curved cross-section. Specifically, the resilient connector 114 can have a raised shape facing the rear side of the display module 10. The resilient connector 114 can have a substantially constant thickness. Due to the constant thickness and curved shape of the resilient connector 114, a resilient groove 110b can be formed between the rear side of the display module 10 and the resilient connector 114. While the front support 111 and the side support 112 can contact the front and sides of the frame 15, the resilient connector 114 can remain in contact with the frame 15 or the display module 10.

[0095] By means of bending, the elastic connection 114 will not break even when the rear support 113 moves a certain distance away from the rear side of the display module 10. Due to the bending form, the elastic limit of the elastic connection 114 can be increased. As the elastic limit of the elastic connection 114 increases, the distance the rear support 113 can move rearward from the display module 10 can be increased.

[0096] When the retaining device 100 is installed onto or removed from the display module 10, the rear support portion 113 needs to move backward. In this case, due to the bending form of the elastic connection portion 114, the elastic limit of the elastic connection portion 114 can be increased, and the rear support portion 113 can move backward a correspondingly greater distance. Furthermore, even after the retaining device 100 is installed onto the display module 10, the elastic connection portion 114 can still secure the retaining device 100 to the display module 10 by applying tension to move the rear support portion 113 forward. Therefore, the retaining device 100 secures the display module 10 to the retaining device 100 by utilizing the restoring force of the elastic connection portion 114 returning to its original state after elastic deformation.

[0097] The retainer 120 can support the moving device 2 to prevent the moving device 2 from separating from or disconnecting from the retainer 100.

[0098] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The retainer 120 may include a first support portion 130 and a second support portion 140. The first support portion 130 is configured to support one side of the moving device 2, and the second support portion 140 is configured to support the other side of the moving device 2. The first support portion 130 may be coupled to the mounting portion 110. The second support portion 140 may be slidably movable relative to the first support portion 130. The second support portion 140 may be slidable within a certain range in a direction away from the first support portion 130. In the following, the sliding of the second support portion 140 in a direction away from the first support portion 130 may be represented as the second support portion 140 being pulled out.

[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 can be arranged to contact each other. As will be described later, without the application of external force, the first support portion and the second support portion 140 can contact each other or be positioned closest to each other due to the elastic force of the elastic member. When the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 are positioned closest to each other, the distance between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 can be set to be less than the left and right length of the moving device 2.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, when an external force is applied, the second support portion 140 can move away from the first support portion 130. When the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 are positioned furthest from each other, the distance between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 can be set to be greater than the common or standard left and right length of the moving device 2.

[0101] The user can move the second support portion 140 to increase the distance between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140, and then place the moving device 2 between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140. When the force on the second support portion 140 is released after the moving device is placed between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140, the second support portion 140 can move towards the first support portion 130 due to elasticity, and the moving device 2 can be supported by the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140. The structures of the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 will be described in detail later.

[0102] Figure 6 It shows in Figure 4 The retainer shown is a retainer that rotates relative to the mounting portion in a first direction in the retaining device. Figure 7 It shows in Figure 4 The retainer shown is a retainer that rotates in a second direction relative to the mounting portion in the retaining device.

[0103] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In embodiments of this disclosure, in the retaining device 100, the retainer 120 can be rotatably connected to the mounting portion 110. When connected to the mounting portion 110, the retainer 120 can rotate along a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0104] refer to Figure 6 The retainer 120 can rotate about a first rotation axis r1. This first rotation axis r1 can refer to a straight line parallel to the y-axis shown in the figures. The retainer 120 can be configured to rotate 360 ​​degrees about the first rotation axis r1 without limitation on the range of rotation.

[0105] refer to Figure 7 The retainer 120 can rotate about a second rotation axis r2 that intersects the first rotation axis r1. This second rotation axis r2 can refer to a straight line parallel to the z-axis shown in the figures. The retainer 120 can be configured to rotate about the second rotation axis r2 within a certain rotational angle range. The retainer 120 can be configured to have a limited range of rotation when rotating about the second rotation axis r2. This will be described in more detail later.

[0106] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a holding device in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded view of the retainer of the retaining device shown.

[0107] Now we will combine Figure 8 and Figure 9 The structure of the holding device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described in detail.

[0108] As described above, the mounting portion 110 may include a front support portion 111, a side support portion 112, a rear support portion 113, and a resilient connecting portion 114. The front support portion 111 and the side support portion 112 may define a mounting groove 110a corresponding to the shape of the frame 15. Furthermore, in embodiments of this disclosure, the side support portion 112 may include a rotation guide groove 112a. This rotation guide groove 112a will be described later.

[0109] The retaining device 100 may include a rotation guide 150 and a rotation stop 160, which are configured to rotatably connect the retainer 120 to the mounting portion 110.

[0110] The rotation stop 160 may include a stop body 162 and a fastening protrusion 161. The stop body 162 has a semi-circular cross-section, and the fastening protrusion 161 protrudes from the stop body 162 and allows a fastening member (not shown) to be fastened to the fastening protrusion.

[0111] The rotation stop 160 can be connected to the rotation guide groove 112a of the mounting portion 110. Specifically, the fastening protrusion 161 can be connected to the fastening portion 112b provided at the rotation guide groove 112a by a fastening member.

[0112] The rotation guide 150 may include a first rotation guide 151 and a second rotation guide 152. The rotation stop 160 may be disposed between the first rotation guide 151 and the second rotation guide 152.

[0113] The first rotation guide 151 may include a guide hole 153 and a first fastening hole 154. The guide hole 153 is formed for inserting the fastening protrusion 161 of the rotation stop 160 into the guide hole 153. The first fastening hole 154 is formed for inserting the fastening member S2 (see below), which will be described later. Figure 10 The guide hole 153 is inserted into the first fastening hole 154. As shown in the attached figure, in order to improve the stability of the connection, the guide holes 153 can be provided in pairs, but there is no limit to the number of guide holes 153.

[0114] The first rotary guide 151 may have a shape corresponding to the rotary guide groove 112a. The rotary guide groove 112a and the first rotary guide 151 may have a generally semi-cylindrical shape.

[0115] The first rotation guide 151 may include the guide hole 153 and the first fastening hole 154. The fastening protrusion 161 of the rotation stop 160 may be inserted into the guide hole 153. The guide hole 153 may constrain or limit the range of movement of the rotation stop 160. The fastening protrusion 161 may move within the range of the guide hole 153, thereby constraining or limiting the range of rotation of the retainer 120 about the second rotation axis r2. The fastening member S2 may be inserted into the first fastening hole 154. The fastening member S2 may pass through the first fastening hole 154 to be coupled to the shaft 130a.

[0116] The second rotation guide 152 may include a guide groove 155 and a second fastening hole 156. The guide groove 155 is formed for inserting the rotation stop 160 into the guide groove, and the second fastening hole 156 is formed for inserting the fastening member S2 into the second fastening hole.

[0117] The guide groove 155 may have an arch shape corresponding to the stop body 162. The stop body 162 may be movable within the guide groove 155. The guide groove 155 may constrain or limit the range of movement of the stop body 162.

[0118] The fastening member S2 can be inserted into the second fastening hole 156. To prevent the fastening member S2 from penetrating the second fastening hole 156, the diameter of the second fastening hole 156 can be set to be smaller than the head of the fastening member S2. A groove can be formed around the second fastening hole 156 for inserting the head of the fastening member S2 into the groove.

[0119] The first rotary guide 151 and the second rotary guide 152 can be connected to each other by a fastening member (not shown), wherein a rotary stop 160 is placed between the first rotary guide 151 and the second rotary guide 152. As shown in the figures, the rotary stops 160 can be provided in pairs. A plurality of guide holes 153 and guide grooves 155 corresponding to the number of rotary stops 160 may be present.

[0120] The retainer 120 may include a shaft 130a. The shaft 130a may be coupled to the rotation guide 150. When the retainer 120 rotates about a first rotation axis, the shaft 130a may be the rotation axis of the retainer 120.

[0121] refer to Figure 9 In embodiments of this disclosure, the retainer 120 of the retaining device 100 may include: a first support portion 130, a first track plate 131 connected to the first support portion 130, a second support portion 140, and a second track plate 141 connected to the second support portion 140.

[0122] The first support portion 130 may include the shaft 130a as described above. The first support portion 130 can be rotatably connected to the mounting portion 110 via the shaft 130a.

[0123] The first track plate 131 can be connected to the first support portion 130 inside the first support portion 130. The first track plate 131 may include a pair of tracks 132 arranged separately in the vertical direction. The reason for having a pair of tracks 132 is for smooth sliding of the second support portion 140, and the number of tracks 132 may be less than two or more.

[0124] The first track plate 131 may include a stop 134 for restraining or limiting the range of movement of the second support 140. The stop 134 may be configured to protrude from the surface of the first track plate 131 toward the second track plate 141, which will be described below.

[0125] The second track plate 141 can be connected to the second support portion 140 internally. The second track plate 141 may include track guides 142 corresponding to the tracks 132 of the first track plate 131. The track guides 142 may be provided in pairs to correspond to the number of tracks 132, and the number of track guides 142 may be variable, similar to the tracks 132.

[0126] The second track plate 141 may include a stop groove 143, which is formed for inserting a stop 134 into the stop groove. When the second support portion 140 is pulled out, the stop 134 remains fixed while the stop groove 143 moves together with the second track plate 141. The second support portion 140 can move until the stop 134 reaches the end of the stop groove 143, and after the stop 134 reaches the end of the stop groove 143, the movement of the second support portion 140 can be constrained or limited because the stop 134 is captured in the stop groove 143.

[0127] In embodiments of this disclosure, a first elastic member 133 may be disposed between a first track plate 131 and a second track plate 141. The first elastic member 133 may have an end portion 133a that inserts into a first elastic member hole 131a formed in the first track plate 131. The first elastic member 133 may also have another end portion 133b that inserts into a second elastic member hole 141a formed in the second track plate 141. There is no limitation on the type of the first elastic member 133, but in embodiments of this disclosure, the first elastic member 133 may be a tension spring.

[0128] The first elastic member 133 can be configured to elastically deform when the second support portion 140 moves in a direction away from the first support portion 130. The first elastic member 133 can be configured to apply a spring force in the direction along which the second support portion 140 approaches the first support portion 130. Accordingly, the user can pull out the second support portion 140 by applying a force equal to or greater than the spring force of the first elastic member 133, so as to place the moving device 2 between the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 130. When the user releases the force applied to the second support portion 140, the first support portion 130 and the second support portion 140 can hold the moving device 2 by the spring force of the first elastic member 133.

[0129] Figure 10 It is along Figure 4 The sectional view taken by line AA.

[0130] exist Figure 10 The structure of the mounting section 110 is shown more clearly in the image. For example... Figure 10As shown, the mounting portion 110 may include: a first member defining a front support portion 111 and a side support portion 112, and a second member defining a rear support portion 113 and an elastic connecting portion 114. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the first component and the second component can be connected to each other by the fastening component S1. However, this is just an example, and in the mounting part 110, the front support part 111, the side support part 112, the rear support part 113 and the elastic connection part 114 can be formed as one piece.

[0131] In addition, refer to Figure 10 The fastening member S2, as described above, can be connected to the shaft 130a by passing through the first rotary guide 151 and the second rotary guide 152. Additionally, the second support 140 can move until the stop 134 reaches the end of the stop groove 143.

[0132] Figure 11 A holding device separate from a display device is shown according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 It shows from Figure 11 The second support portion of the retaining device shown is pulled out.

[0133] refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 In another embodiment of this disclosure, the holding device 200 may include a mounting portion 210 and a retainer 220. The mounting portion 210 is mounted on the display module 10, and the retainer 220 includes a first support portion 221 and a second support portion 222, the second support portion 222 being configured to be pulled out from the first support portion 221.

[0134] The mounting portion 210 may include: a front support portion 211 for supporting the front of the frame 15, a side support portion 222 for supporting the side of the frame 15, a rear support portion 213 for contacting the rear side of the display module 10 to apply elastic force to the rear side of the display module 10, and an elastic connecting portion 214 for connecting the side support portion 212 and the rear support portion 213. A mounting groove 210a may be formed between the front support portion 211 and the side support portion 212, and an elastic groove 210b may be formed between the rear support portion 213 and the elastic connecting portion 214. The above description of the mounting portion 210 will not be repeated.

[0135] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support portion 222 can be pulled into the first support portion 221, such as... Figure 11 As shown. When the second support 222 is pulled into the first support 221, the distance between the first support 221 and the second support 222 can be the minimum distance.

[0136] like Figure 12As shown, the second support portion 222 can be pulled out from the first support portion 221 by an external force. The second support portion 222 can move in the direction along which it was pulled into the first support portion 221 by means of the elastic force of the elastic member. By means of the elastic force of the elastic member, the moving device 2 can be held between the first support portion 221 and the second support portion 222.

[0137] Figure 13 It shows Figure 11 The retaining device shown has the retainer rotating.

[0138] refer to Figure 13 In another embodiment of this disclosure, in the retaining device 200, the retainer 220 can be rotatably connected to the retainer support 215 of the mounting portion 210. The retainer support 215 can be formed by extending laterally from the mounting portion 210. The retainer 220 can be connected to the retainer support 215 via a ball joint. Accordingly, the retainer 220 can be freely rotated against the retainer support 215. In other words, the axis of rotation of the retainer 220 can be non-fixed. The retainer 220 can be configured to rotate freely about any axis of rotation.

[0139] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of a holding device in a display device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 Shown viewed from different angles Figure 14 The holding device.

[0140] Now we will combine Figure 14 and Figure 15 The detailed structure of the holding device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described.

[0141] refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The retaining device 200 may include: a mounting portion 210, which includes a retainer support portion 215; a first support portion 221; an elastic member support portion 230, which is connected to the inner portion of the first support portion 221 and to the end 241 of the second elastic member 240; and a second support portion 222, which is connected to the other end 242 of the second elastic member 240.

[0142] In addition, the retaining device 200 may include ball joints 221a, 250 and 260 for rotatably connecting the retainer 220 to the retainer support 215.

[0143] The ball joint portions 221a, 250 and 260 may include: a ball housing 221a disposed on the retainer support portion 215; a ball 260 inserted into the ball housing 221a; and a ball fixing member 250 connected to the ball housing 221a to fix the position of the ball 260.

[0144] The retainer 220 can be connected to the retainer support 215 via a ball joint.

[0145] Specifically, the ball 260 can be inserted into a ball housing 221a formed on the rear surface of the first support 221. The ball housing 221a can receive the ball 260 internally, and threads can be formed on the outer surface of the ball housing 221. Alternatively, the ball housing 221a can be configured to receive the ball 260 within a plurality of threaded protrusions.

[0146] The ball retaining member 250 may include an inner surface with threads. Furthermore, the ball retaining member 250 may include a through hole 252 for the fastening member S4 to pass through. Additionally, the ball retaining member 250 may include a serrated portion 253 for generating friction when the user rotates the ball retaining member 250. The serrated portion 253 is one of many forms for generating friction, and any other form may be used to generate friction.

[0147] The retainer 220 can be freely rotated until the ball retaining member 250 is engaged with the ball housing 221a by being screwed onto it. The user can screw the ball retaining member 250 onto the ball housing 221a to fix the retainer at a desired angle. Once the ball retaining member 250 is engaged with the ball housing 221a by being screwed onto it, the position of the retainer 220 can be fixed. To secure the retainer 220 to the retainer support 215, the fastening member S4 can be fastened to a first fastening portion 215a formed on the rear of the retainer support 215 and a second fastening portion 261 provided at the ball 260. This allows the retainer 220 to be engaged with the retainer support 215.

[0148] The connection between the first support portion 221 and the second support portion 221 will now be described.

[0149] The first support portion 221 can be connected (ball joint connection) to the retainer support portion 215 via ball joint portions 221a, 250 and 260 as described above.

[0150] The first support portion 221 may include a first connecting hole 221b, which is formed to connect with the elastic member support portion 230. The elastic member support portion 230 may include a second connecting hole 231 corresponding to the first connecting hole 221b. After the positions of the first connecting hole 221b and the second connecting hole 231 are matched, the elastic member support portion 230 can be connected to the first support portion 221 by a fastening member (not shown).

[0151] A third elastic member hole 232 may be formed at the elastic member support portion 230 for inserting the end portion 241 of the second elastic member 240 into the third elastic member hole 232. The second support portion 222 may include a fourth elastic member hole 222a, which is formed for inserting the other end portion 242 of the second elastic member 240 into the fourth elastic member hole 222a. The second elastic member 240 may have one end portion 241 connected to the elastic member support portion 230 and the other end portion connected to the second support portion 222. When the elastic member support portion 230 is coupled to the first support portion 221, the second elastic member 240 may apply a spring force between the first support portion 221 and the second support portion 221. There is no limitation on the type of the second elastic member 240, but in this embodiment of the present disclosure, the second elastic member 240 may be a tension spring.

[0152] When the second support 222 is pulled out from the first support 221, the second elastic member 240 can apply a spring force to move the second support 222 toward the first support 221. This spring force allows the moving device 2 to be held between the first support 221 and the second support 222.

[0153] The first support portion 221 may include a stop 221c for constraining or limiting the range of movement of the second support portion 222. The second support portion 222 may include a stop groove 222b formed to allow the stop 221c to be inserted into it. Because the stop 221c is movable within the stop groove 222b, the range of movement of the second support portion 222 is limited.

[0154] Figure 16 It is along Figure 11 The sectional view taken by line BB.

[0155] like Figure 16 As shown, the mounting portion 210 may include: a first member defining the front support portion 211 and the side support portion 212, and a second member defining the rear support portion 213 and the elastic connection portion 214. For example... Figure 16As shown, the first and second components can be connected to each other by fastening component S3. However, this is just an example, and in the mounting part 210, the front support part 211, the side support part 212, the rear support part 213 and the elastic connection part 214 can be formed as one piece.

[0156] In addition, refer to Figure 16 The fastening member S4 described above can be fastened to the second fastening part 261 of the ball 260 through the through hole 252 of the ball fixing member 250 from behind the retainer support 215.

[0157] Users can freely rotate the retainer 220 or fix the retainer 220 in place by rotating the ball fixing member 250 to adjust the connection force between the ball fixing member 250 and the ball shell 221a.

[0158] Furthermore, the first support portion 221 may include a stop 221c, which can be inserted into the stop groove 222b of the second support portion 222. The second support portion 222 can be pulled out from the first support portion 221 until the stop 221c reaches the end of the stop groove 222b.

[0159] According to embodiments of this disclosure, when the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100 or 200 mounted on the display module 10, the mobile device 2 can automatically pair with the display module 10.

[0160] In embodiments of this disclosure, the mobile device 2 and the display module 10 may each include an accelerometer and a Bluetooth communication module. When a user approaches and connects the mobile device 2 to the accelerometer of the display module 10, the accelerometers of the mobile device 2 and the display module 10 can detect their approach speeds and the touch impact generated during the connection process.

[0161] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, when the mobile device 2 is placed on the holding device 100 or 200 mounted on the display module 10, the accelerometer in the display module 10 can detect an impact equal to or greater than a threshold. Upon detecting such an impact, the display module 10 can send a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) pairing signal to a nearby device as soon as it is detected. In this case, the accelerometer in the mobile device 2 can also detect an impact equal to or greater than the threshold. Upon detecting such an impact, the mobile device 2 can enter BLE pairing mode and pair with the display module 10.

[0162] Pairing between the mobile device 2 and the display module 10 can be performed using a short-range communication scheme, including at least one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Near Field Communication (NFC).

[0163] When the mobile device 2 and the display module 10 are paired, as described above, the screen of the mobile device 2 can be mirrored onto the display module 10, or the specific content reproduced by the mobile device 2 can be projected onto the display module 10. Furthermore, when the mobile device 2 and the display module 10 are paired, the display module 10 can use the front camera module (not shown) or the rear camera module of the mobile device 2 to provide a mirror mode.

[0164] Furthermore, the display module 10 can acquire the identification information of the mobile device 2, information about the applications running on the mobile device 2, or content information to be processed from the applications on the mobile device 2, and receive content via a 5G cellular data communication network based on the acquired content information. The display module 10 can use the 5G cellular data communication network to output content being reproduced by the mobile device 2 or content to be reproduced by the mobile device 2.

[0165] Several embodiments of this disclosure have been described above; however, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the true scope of protection is defined solely by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: Display module; A support member configured to rotatably support the display module; and A retaining device is configured to be mounted on the display module and to support a moving device. The retaining device includes a mounting portion and a retainer. The mounting portion is configured to be detachably mounted on the display module. The retainer is coupled to the mounting portion and configured to support the moving device. The retainer includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first support portion is configured to support one side of the moving device, and the second support portion is configured to support the other side of the moving device. The second support portion is configured to be resiliently biased toward the first support portion to support the moving device. The display module includes a frame that defines the edges of the display module. The framework includes: A front surface, the front surface having one end extending into the screen display area of ​​the display module; A side surface, the side surface being connected to the other end of the front surface and sloping rearward from the screen display area, the side surface being larger than the front surface; and The rear surface extends from the side surface toward the rear side of the display module. The front surface of the frame protrudes forward from the screen display area and slopes outward from the screen display area. The mounting part includes: A front support portion, the front support portion being configured to contact at least a portion of the front surface of the frame; Side support portion, the side support portion being configured to contact at least a portion of the side surface of the frame; and A rear support portion, the rear support portion being configured to contact at least a portion of the rear side of the display module.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining device is configured to be installed at any location along the edge of the display module.

3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining device is configured such that when the retaining device is mounted on the display module and the retainer supports the moving device, the entire area of ​​the front surface or the entire area of ​​the rear surface of the moving device is positioned outside the display module.

4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The retainer is connected to the mounting portion and is configured to rotate about a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation that intersects the first axis of rotation.

5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein, The retainer is configured to rotate 360 ​​degrees about the first axis of rotation. o ; and The rotation range of the retainer is configured to be limited when the retainer rotates about the second rotation axis.

6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The retainer is connected to the mounting portion by a ball joint, and the retainer is configured to rotate freely relative to the mounting portion.

7. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The retaining device further includes a rotation guide and a rotation stop, the rotation guide being disposed between the mounting portion and the retainer, and the rotation stop being configured to limit the rotation range of the rotation guide.

8. The display device according to claim 7, wherein, The rotation guide includes: A first rotary guide, configured to be inserted into a rotary guide groove formed at the mounting portion, and the first rotary guide includes a guide hole; and A second rotation guide is configured to be coupled to the first rotation guide, the rotation stop is positioned between the first rotation guide and the second rotation guide, and the second rotation guide is configured to be rotatably coupled to the retainer.

9. The display device according to claim 8, wherein, The rotation stop is configured to be movable within the guide hole, and the rotation stop includes a fastening protrusion that passes through the guide hole and engages with the rotation guide groove. and The fastening protrusion limits the rotation range of the first rotating guide by restricting the movement range of the guide hole.

10. The display device according to claim 1, in, The second support is configured to be pulled out from the first support.

11. The display device according to claim 10, wherein, The retainer further includes an elastic member connected to the first support and the second support, and the elastic member is configured to elastically bias the second support toward the first support.

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