Television assembly and television cabinet

Abstract

The invention provides a television assembly and a television cabinet, and the television assembly comprises a cabinet body which is internally provided with a first cavity; the imaging main body is used for displaying a target picture and moves up and down in the height direction of the cabinet body; the upper cabinet is internally provided with a second cavity, the second cavity is communicated with the first cavity, and the upper cabinet moves up and down in the height direction of the cabinet body; the pair of driving devices are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the imaging main body in the length direction of the cabinet body, and the driving devices are used for driving the imaging main body to move up and down and driving the upper cabinet to move up and down; according to the technical scheme, the technical problem that film watching is uncomfortable due to cabinet height redundancy when a large-size television is hidden can be effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of television technology, and more specifically to a television assembly and a television cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most popular TV concealing devices on the market adopt a single drive structure, aiming to store the TV inside the cabinet to save space and beautify the environment.

[0003] However, these devices generally have design limitations, especially for larger TVs such as 75-inch, 80-inch, and even 100-inch models. The concealment process often requires a significant cabinet height. With the TV raised, the distance between the center of the screen and the ground often exceeds the comfortable viewing height range (recommended 1.2-1.3 meters), forcing users to constantly adjust their posture, which can cause neck discomfort and eye strain over time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a television assembly, the television assembly comprising: The cabinet has a first cavity inside; An imaging subject is used to display the target image, and the imaging subject moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet. The upper cabinet has a second cavity inside, which communicates with the first cavity, and the upper cabinet moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet body; A pair of driving devices are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body along the length of the cabinet. The driving devices are used to drive the imaging body to move up and down and to drive the upper cabinet to move up and down. When the imaging subject moves downward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves upward to its limit position, and the imaging subject is located in the first cavity and the second cavity; When the imaging subject moves upward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves downward into the first cavity, and the imaging subject is exposed outside the first cavity.

[0005] This invention provides a television assembly that, through a cleverly designed linkage lifting structure between the imaging main body (such as a television) and the upper cabinet, achieves functional optimization by keeping the television at a suitable viewing height when in use and safely storing and effectively hiding it when not in use.

[0006] Specifically, the imaging subject and the upper cabinet can move relative to each other along the height of the cabinet, driven by a pair of drive devices. When it is time to view the image, the imaging subject rises from inside the cabinet, while the upper cabinet simultaneously descends into the cabinet, so that the imaging subject is fully exposed, rather than just partially protruding. At this time, the center line height of the TV can always be kept within the recommended range. Even for large screens such as 75 inches, 80 inches, or even 100 inches, there is no need to increase the overall height of the cabinet, thus achieving the technical goal of large screen, low position, and comfortable viewing.

[0007] Conversely, when the imaging device is not needed, the main imaging unit descends while the upper cabinet rises to its highest position. The upper cabinet and the main cabinet work together to house the main imaging unit, which is contained within the first and second cavities, thus achieving both visual concealment and physical protection. The entire lifting and blocking process is completed solely through the drive mechanism, resulting in coordinated movements and a compact structure. This avoids the problems of redundant cabinet height and cumbersome operation associated with ensuring television storage in existing technologies.

[0008] It is evident that by linking the imaging subject with the upper cabinet, this invention not only improves the comfort, adaptability, and safety of the imaging device, but also breaks through the limitations of traditional hidden TV cabinets in terms of size and appearance, and has good prospects for industrial application.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the drive device includes: A driving assembly is provided for driving the imaging subject to move up and down. The driving assembly includes a driving block that is driven to move up and down along the height direction of the cabinet. The driving block is fixedly connected to the imaging subject. A fixed pulley is provided on the cabinet and located at the upper end of the cabinet; A drive rope, one end of which is fixed to the extension plate of the upper cabinet, the extension plate extending toward the bottom of the cabinet and beyond the fixed pulley; A slider is disposed on the cabinet and is used to slide along the height direction of the cabinet; Wherein, after the drive rope passes over the fixed pulley, the other end of the drive rope is fixed to the slider, and the drive block is operable to press on the slider to prevent the slider from moving upward.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the upper end of the cabinet also has an opening and a cover, the imaging body is used to move out of or into the opening, and the cover is used to open or close the opening; the top of the cabinet has a stop. The drive device further includes: A sliding plate, which is slidably connected to the upper cabinet along the height direction of the upper cabinet, and a portion of the sliding plate is located below the stop block for operable support against the stop block; The drive rod has two ends hinged to the slide plate and the cover plate, respectively, along its length. Guide wheels, the guide wheels being fixed to the upper end of the upper cabinet; The first elastic element has one end in the length direction connected to the lower end of the upper cabinet; A connecting rope, one end of which is connected to the other end of the first elastic member, and the other end of which passes around the guide wheel and is connected to the slide plate; When the upper cabinet is in its highest position, the stop block abuts against the slider, the first elastic element is tightened, and the cover is closed. When the upper cabinet slides down, the stop block separates from the slider, the first elastic element pulls the slider to slide up, and the cover is opened by the drive rod; When the upper cabinet moves upward, the slider moves upward again to abut against the stop block, the upper cabinet continues to move upward, and the slider drives the drive rod to move downward, thereby closing the cover.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the driving device further includes a limiting block disposed on the cabinet, and the limiting block is disposed opposite to the slider along the height direction of the cabinet and above the slider, the limiting block being used to block the slider; When the slider is at its lowest position, the distance between the slider and the limiting block is equal to the stroke of the upper cabinet moving up or down.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the drive assembly includes: a lead screw, a nut, and the drive block; The lead screw shaft is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet, the nut is sleeved on the lead screw shaft and threadedly connected to the lead screw shaft; the drive block is connected to the nut.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the cabinet includes: The cabinet body has the first cavity inside it; A support frame is disposed within the first cavity, and the cabinet body is fixedly connected to the support frame; The drive assembly and the fixed pulley are both mounted on the support frame; the support frame also has a slide rail, which is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet, and the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the cabinet includes: Upper cabinet, wherein the upper cabinet has the second cavity; The upper bracket is disposed in the second cavity and is fixedly connected to the upper cabinet. A portion of the upper bracket extends downward and overlaps with the support frame. The downwardly extended portion of the upper bracket forms the extension plate. The upper support is provided with an upper shelf guide rail, which is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet and extends to the extension plate; the support frame is provided with a guide block, which is used to slide and connect with the upper shelf guide rail along the length direction of the upper shelf guide rail.

[0015] In one possible implementation, an elongated hole is provided on the upper cabinet, and the length direction of the elongated hole is the height direction of the cabinet. At least a portion of the slider passes through the elongated hole and can slide along the length of the elongated hole.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the drive assembly further includes a guide rail and a guide block, the guide rail being disposed along the height direction of the cabinet and fixed to the cabinet; The guide block is slidably connected to the guide rail along the length of the guide rail, and the guide block is connected to the nut.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the slide plate has a waist-shaped hole, the length direction of the waist-shaped hole is the height direction of the cabinet, and a portion of the drive rod passes through the waist-shaped hole and slides along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole; The driving device further includes a second elastic element, the two ends of which are connected to the driving rod and the sliding plate, respectively.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the imaging body includes: a display screen and a mounting bracket, wherein the display screen is fixed to the mounting bracket; The fixed frame is connected to a pair of drive devices at both ends along the length of the cabinet.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the mounting bracket includes: A crossbar, the two ends of which are connected to a pair of drive devices along the length of the cabinet; The frame is fixedly connected to the crossbar. Along the length of the cabinet, the frame has at least two pairs of fixing holes, each pair of fixing holes being paired and fixed with at least one type of display screen. A short rod extends along the length of the cabinet and is mounted on the frame; the short rod is used to move along the height of the cabinet and is fixed to the frame after moving to a preset position; The display screen is fixed to the frame and the short pole.

[0020] This application embodiment also provides a TV cabinet, the TV cabinet comprising: The cabinet has a first cavity inside; The upper cabinet has a second cavity inside, which communicates with the first cavity, and the upper cabinet moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet body; A pair of driving devices are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body along the length of the cabinet. The driving devices are used to drive the imaging body to move up and down and to drive the upper cabinet to move up and down. When the imaging subject moves downward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves upward to its limit position, and the imaging subject is located in the first cavity and the second cavity; When the imaging subject moves upward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves downward into the first cavity, and the imaging subject is exposed outside the first cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0022] Figure label: 1. Cabinet body; 11. Cabinet main body; 111. Second functional cavity; 12. Support frame; 121. Slide rail; 122. Guide block; 123. Stop block; 2. Imaging main body; 21. Display screen; 22. Fixing frame; 221. Crossbar; 222. Frame body; 223. Short bar; 3. Upper cabinet; 31. Upper cabinet body; 311. First functional cavity; 32. Upper bracket; 321. Extension plate; 3211. Connection point; 322. Upper frame guide rail; 33. Long strip hole; 34. Opening; 35. Cover plate; 351. Cover plate main body 352. Body; 4. Support plate; 4. Drive device; 41. Drive assembly; 411. Lead screw shaft; 4111. Lead screw motor; 412. Nut; 413. Drive block; 414. Guide rail; 415. Guide block; 42. Fixed pulley; 43. Drive rope; 44. Slider; 441. Hook; 45. Slide plate; 451. Limit hook; 452. Slide rod; 453. Waist-shaped hole; 46. Drive rod; 461. Second elastic element; 47. Guide wheel; 48. First elastic element; 49. Connecting rope; 410. Limit stop block; Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a television set assembly; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the television assembly when it is turned off in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the television assembly when it is opened in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point a in the middle; Figure 5 This is a front view of the television assembly in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view at point AA; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point b in the middle; Figure 8 This is a simplified diagram of the driving device in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drive device and the fixing frame in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of the left side of the middle section; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of point c in the middle; Figure 12 This is a front view of the drive device and the fixing frame behind the lead screw and other components in the embodiments of this application; Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view at point d; Figure 14 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point e in the middle; Figure 15 yes Figure 12 Sectional view at point BB; Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of point f in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details have been presented in the various embodiments of the present invention to enable the reader to better understand this application. However, the technical solutions claimed in this application can be implemented even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0024] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth for the purpose of illustrating various disclosed embodiments in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known apparatuses, structures, and techniques associated with this application may not have been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0025] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word “comprising” and its variations, such as “including” and “having”, shall be understood to have an open, inclusive meaning, that is, to be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”.

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide a clearer understanding of the purpose, features, and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are merely illustrative of the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0027] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of "in an embodiment" or "an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0028] The singular forms “a” and “the” used in this specification and the appended claims include plural references unless otherwise expressly stated herein. It should be noted that the term “or” is generally used to mean “and / or” unless otherwise expressly stated herein.

[0029] In the following description, in order to clearly demonstrate the structure and working method of the present invention, a number of directional terms will be used. However, terms such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and not as limiting terms.

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] This application provides a television assembly in one aspect, such as Figure 1 As shown, a typical television assembly includes a main cabinet 1' and a television screen 2'. The television screen 2' can be lowered and stored inside the main cabinet 1' when not in use, and rises from the main cabinet 1' when viewing is required, completely detached from the main cabinet 1' and presented to the user. The main purpose of this type of device is to achieve the switching between hiding and displaying the television, balancing aesthetics and practicality.

[0032] However, this structure has significant shortcomings in use: because the TV screen 2', along with its supporting structure, must be raised above the main cabinet 1' to achieve display, the overall height of the TV screen 2' increases significantly when raised. For example, when using a 70-inch or larger TV, the centerline height of the screen may be much higher than the recommended viewing line height (usually 1.2 to 1.3 meters), causing users to look up at the screen for extended periods, resulting in neck fatigue, visual discomfort, and other problems, severely impacting the viewing experience.

[0033] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a television assembly, specifically, as follows: Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the television assembly includes: a cabinet 1, an imaging body 2, an upper cabinet 3, and a pair of drive devices 4. The cabinet 1 has a first cavity; the imaging body 2 is used to display the target image and can move up and down along the height of the cabinet 1; the upper cabinet 3 has a second cavity that communicates with the first cavity and can move up and down along the height of the cabinet 1; the pair of drive devices 4 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body 2 along the length of the cabinet 1, and are used to drive the imaging body 2 to move up and down, and also to drive the upper cabinet 3 to move up and down. Figure 2 As shown, the X direction is the height direction of cabinet 1, and the Y direction is the length direction of cabinet 1.

[0034] When the imaging subject 2 moves downward to its limit position, the upper cabinet 3 moves upward to its limit position, and the imaging subject 2 is located in the first cavity and the second cavity. At this time, the imaging subject 2 is completely housed in the upper cabinet 3 and the cabinet 1. When the imaging subject 2 moves upward to its limit position, the upper cabinet 3 moves downward to the first cavity, and the imaging subject 2 is exposed outside the first cavity.

[0035] exist Figure 1 In the structure shown, the TV screen needs to be raised entirely from inside the main cabinet to be fully visible to the user. Because the TV screen and its supporting structure rise together, the overall height is considerable. Generally, the height of the main cabinet is between 60 and 80 centimeters, while a 70-inch TV is approximately 90 centimeters tall. When both are combined, the centerline height of the raised TV screen often exceeds 1.5 meters, far exceeding the natural eye level of a seated person (usually 1.1 to 1.2 meters). This means that users need to look up at the screen for extended periods during viewing, causing excessive neck strain, eye fatigue, and severely impacting viewing comfort.

[0036] This invention employs a television assembly, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3 are linked in reverse.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, when the imaging subject 2 is in the retracted state, the imaging subject 2 moves downward while the upper cabinet 3 moves upward. The two work together to completely retract the imaging subject 2 into the first cavity of the cabinet 1 and the second cavity of the upper cabinet 3. This structure not only achieves the function of hiding the imaging subject, but also improves the overall safety and appearance integrity.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, when needed, the imaging main body 2 rises to the display state, while the upper cabinet 3 simultaneously descends into the interior space of the main cabinet, thus fully exposing the imaging main body 2 to the outside for normal display. Thanks to this reverse linkage structure, the display height of the imaging main body 2 in the raised state is no longer affected by the superposition of the upper cabinet 3 structure; the overall height during viewing is determined solely by the height of the imaging main body 2 itself and the cabinet 1. Therefore, even with large-size TV screens such as 75 inches or 100 inches, the centerline position of the imaging main body 2 can be kept within the recommended eye level range (approximately 1.2 to 1.3 meters) by reasonably controlling the heights of the upper cabinet 3 and the cabinet 1.

[0039] Through the above structural optimization, the problem of looking up due to the TV being raised too high can be effectively avoided, significantly improving the comfort and ergonomics of the viewing process. It is especially suitable for use scenarios with high requirements for display effect and user experience, such as modern home theaters, smart homes, and high-end conferences.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to achieve synchronous movement of the imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3 simultaneously driven by the same driving device 4, the following design was made in the driving structure: like Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the driving device 4 includes: a driving assembly 41, a fixed pulley 42, a driving rope 43, and a slider 44. The driving assembly 41 is used to drive the imaging body 2 to move up and down along the height direction of the cabinet 1. The driving assembly 41 is provided with a driving block 413, which is fixedly connected to the imaging body 2 and moves up and down along the height direction with the driving assembly 41.

[0041] The fixed pulley 42 is located at the upper end of the cabinet 1. An extension plate 321 is provided on one side of the upper cabinet 3. The extension plate 321 extends downward from the upper cabinet 3, and its end extends beyond the fixed pulley 42, forming an extension structure that partially overlaps with the cabinet 1.

[0042] The slider 44 is mounted on the cabinet 1 and is used to slide along the height direction of the cabinet 1. The two ends of the drive rope 43 are respectively connected to the slider 44 and the extension plate 321 of the upper cabinet 3. Specifically, one end of the drive rope 43 is fixed to the slider 44, and the other end passes over the fixed pulley 42 and is fixed on the extension plate 321. The fixed connection point 3211 is located below the fixed pulley 42.

[0043] When the device is in its initial retracted state, the drive block 413 is at its lowest position and presses against the slider 44, thus placing the slider 44 at its lowest position as well. At this time, due to the traction of the drive rope 43, the upper cabinet 3 is pulled to its highest position, and the imaging body 2 is stored in the internal space formed by the cabinet 1 and the upper cabinet 3.

[0044] When the user turns on the switch and the television assembly enters the operating state, the drive block 413 in the drive assembly 41 rises, causing the imaging main body 2 to move upward. Simultaneously, because the drive block 413 presses against the slider 44, the slider 44 also moves upward under the influence of the upper cabinet 3's gravity. The upward movement of the slider 44 relaxes the tension on the drive rope 43, allowing the upper cabinet 3 to begin moving downward under its own gravity.

[0045] The working principle of the upper cabinet 3 moving downward is as follows: As the driving block 413 moves upward, the driving block 413 no longer applies downward pressure to the slider 44. Therefore, the upper cabinet 3 will move downward under its own gravity. After the upper cabinet 3 moves downward and rests against the cabinet 1, it can stop moving downward. At this time, the driving component 41 continues to drive the imaging body 2 to move upward until the imaging body 2 is completely separated from the first cavity.

[0046] When the TV assembly enters the off state, the drive block 413 in the drive assembly 41 moves down, and the drive block 413 drives the imaging body 2 to move down. After the drive block 413 moves down a certain distance, the drive block 413 presses back onto the slider 44 and drives the slider 44 to move down together. At this time, the upper cabinet 3 moves up.

[0047] The working principle of the upper cabinet 3 moving upward is as follows: The drive assembly 41 includes a fixed pulley 42 and a drive rope 43. The fixed pulley 42 is fixed to the upper end of the cabinet 1. The drive rope 43 is wound around the fixed pulley 42, with one end connected to the slider 44 and the other end connected to the extension plate 321. The connection point 3211 between the drive rope 43 and the extension plate 321 is lower than the fixed pulley 42. Therefore, when the drive block 413 drives the slider 44 to move downward, the upper cabinet 3 can be pulled upward through the fixed pulley 42 and the drive rope 43.

[0048] This application embodiment optimizes the structure of the drive device 4, enabling the same drive mechanism to simultaneously control the linkage movement of the imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3, thus possessing the following significant technical advantages: 1. The imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3 achieve coordinated movement, with a compact structure and simple control. By setting a mechanical coupling relationship between the slider 44 and the drive block 413, the drive block 413 can press and release the slider 44 at different stages. Combined with the guidance and traction of the fixed pulley 42 and the drive rope 43, a single drive assembly 41 can sequentially complete the lifting and lowering of the imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3. Compared to the traditional structure with separate drive motors, this significantly reduces the number of motors and the complexity of the control system, helping to reduce costs and improve the overall reliability of the device.

[0049] 2. "Action timing separation" is achieved through the slider 44 separation mechanism to avoid interference. During the lifting of the imaging subject 2, the slider 44 automatically disengages from the drive block 413 at a specific height, allowing the drive block 413 to continue rising without affecting the slider 44. At this point, the upper cabinet 3 stops moving downwards, and the imaging subject 2 continues to rise until it is fully exposed. This "dynamic disengagement" design achieves time-sharing control and position interlocking of the movement of the imaging subject 2 and the upper cabinet 3, ensuring that the up and down movements do not interfere with each other.

[0050] 3. The upper cabinet 3 moves downward naturally due to gravity and moves upward under the traction of the drive rope 43, exhibiting strong structural adaptability. The upper cabinet 3 utilizes its own weight to automatically descend after the slider 44 is released by the drive block 413. Simultaneously, during retraction, the drive block 413 drives the slider 44 to descend, which in turn pulls the upper cabinet 3 upward via the drive rope 43, forming a reverse traction return mechanism that does not require an independent drive motor. This structure cleverly utilizes physical gravity and rope pulley transmission, improving the overall energy efficiency and mechanical stability of the device.

[0051] 4. Highly controllable, enhancing viewing comfort. This structural design allows the TV screen (imaging body 2) to maintain a low centerline height after being raised, without adding to the height of the upper cabinet 3. This controls the final display height to fall within the recommended viewing line range (1.2~1.3 meters), ensuring a good viewing experience even for 75-inch or 100-inch TVs. It effectively avoids the problem of looking up, improving ergonomic adaptability and user experience.

[0052] 5. Highly concealed and aesthetically pleasing, completely sealed when stored. After the imaging subject 2 is retracted, the upper cabinet 3 moves up and forms a complete and flat top appearance with the main cabinet. This not only effectively shields and protects the imaging subject 2, but also does not affect the normal use of the furniture surface, enhancing the overall integration and modernity of the appearance.

[0053] Furthermore, in order to limit the movement of shelf 3, such as Figure 10As shown, the drive device 4 also includes a limit block 410, which is disposed on the cabinet 1 and is disposed opposite to the slider 44 along the height direction of the cabinet 1 and above the slider 44. The limit block 410 is used to block the slider 44. When the slider 44 is in the lowest position, the distance between the slider 44 and the limit block 410 is equal to the stroke of the upper cabinet 3 moving up or down.

[0054] When the slider 44 moves up to the preset position, the limit block 410 abuts against the slider 44, preventing the slider 44 from moving up further. At this time, the upper surface of the upper cabinet 3 is flush with the upper surface of the cabinet 1, the drive block 413 separates from the slider 44, and the drive block 413 continues to drive the imaging body 2 to move up.

[0055] This embodiment precisely controls the movement range of the upper cabinet 3 through the design of the limiting block 410, preventing structural damage caused by excessive lifting and lowering. It also utilizes the mechanical limiting principle; when the slider 44 contacts the limiting block 410, its movement is restricted, ensuring that the upper cabinet 3 does not exceed the predetermined movement trajectory. This design not only improves the durability of the equipment but also makes the entire device more stable and reliable in operation, avoiding safety hazards caused by improper operation. In other embodiments, a bracket can be installed on the cabinet 1 to support the upper cabinet 3, thereby limiting the downward movement of the upper cabinet 3.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the drive assembly 41 includes a lead screw shaft 411, a nut 412, and a drive block 413. The lead screw shaft 411 is positioned along the height of the cabinet 1, the nut 412 is sleeved on the lead screw shaft 411 and threadedly connected to it, and the drive block 413 is connected to the nut 412. It should be emphasized that in some embodiments, the drive block 413 can be directly the nut 412 that mates with the lead screw shaft 411. To drive the lead screw shaft 411 to rotate, the drive assembly may also include a lead screw motor 4111, with the output shaft of the lead screw motor 4111 coaxially arranged with the lead screw shaft 411.

[0057] This embodiment employs a lead screw drive as the core driving mechanism, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the imaging subject 2's lifting and lowering. Utilizing the principle of threaded transmission, when the lead screw shaft 411 rotates, the nut 412, threadedly connected to it, moves axially, thereby driving the drive block 413 to move up and down. This design achieves high-precision vertical movement, allowing the imaging subject 2 to remain stable during lifting and lowering, avoiding the risk of image shaking or equipment damage. In other embodiments, the drive component 41 can be a cylinder, with the drive block 413 mounted on the cylinder's piston rod.

[0058] Furthermore, the drive assembly 41 also includes a guide rail 414 and a guide block 415. The guide rail 414 is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet 1 and fixed to the cabinet 1. The guide block 415 is slidably connected to the guide rail 414 along the length direction of the guide rail 414 and is connected to the nut 412. This embodiment further optimizes the movement trajectory of the drive assembly 41 by adding the guide rail 414 and the guide block 415, ensuring the smoothness and consistency of the lifting and lowering of the imaging subject 2. Utilizing the principle of track guidance, i.e., the guide block 415 slides on the guide rail 414, restricting its movement direction and ensuring the accuracy of vertical movement. This design not only improves the smoothness of the lifting and lowering of the imaging subject 2 but also enhances the durability of the drive assembly 41 and extends the service life of the equipment. In other embodiments, the sliding resistance can be reduced by using self-lubricating materials or optimizing the shape of the guide block 415, thus solving the problem of heat generation or wear that may occur during high-speed lifting and lowering.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the cabinet 1 includes: a cabinet body 11 and a support frame 12. The cabinet body 11 has a first cavity; the support frame 12 is disposed in the first cavity, and the cabinet body 11 and the support frame 12 are fixedly connected. The drive assembly 41 and the fixed pulley 42 are both mounted on the support frame 12. The support frame 12 also has a slide rail 121, which is arranged along the height of the cabinet 1, and the slider 44 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 121. The slide rail 121 guides the slider 44.

[0060] This embodiment constructs a stable frame structure through the rational layout of the support frame 12 and slide rail 121, providing a reliable motion platform for the imaging body 2 and the upper cabinet 3. Utilizing the principles of frame mechanics, the support frame 12 serves as the foundation for load-bearing and guidance, ensuring the stability and positioning accuracy of all moving parts. This design not only enhances the structural strength of the entire device but also simplifies the installation and maintenance process, improving the overall performance of the equipment. In some embodiments, the support frame 12 can be manufactured using high-strength alloy materials or composite materials to enhance its load-bearing capacity and durability, solving the problem of deformation or breakage that may occur when bearing heavy loads.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the upper cabinet 3 includes: an upper cabinet body 31 and an upper support 32. The upper cabinet body 31 has a second cavity. The upper support 32 is disposed in the second cavity and is fixedly connected to the upper cabinet body 31. A portion of the upper support 32 extends downward and partially overlaps with the support frame 12. The downwardly extended portion of the upper support 32 forms an extension plate 321. The upper support 32 is equipped with an upper shelf guide rail 322, which is positioned along the height of the cabinet 1 and extends to the extension plate 321. The support frame 12 is equipped with a guide block 122, which slides along the length of the upper shelf guide rail 322. In this embodiment, the cooperation of the upper support 32 and the guide block 122 enables smooth vertical movement between the upper cabinet 3 and the support frame 12. This design ensures the stability and quietness of the upper cabinet 3 during lifting and lowering, improving the equipment's lifespan and user satisfaction.

[0062] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the upper end of the cabinet 3 also has an opening 34 and a cover 35. The imaging body 2 is used to move out or in through the opening 34, and the cover 35 is used to open or close the opening 34. When it is necessary to watch TV, the cover 35 is opened and the imaging body 2 moves out of the cabinet 3 and the cabinet 1. When it is not necessary to watch TV, the imaging body 2 moves into the cabinet 3 and the cabinet 1 through the opening 34 and the cover 35 is closed.

[0063] In addition, besides simultaneously moving the upper cabinet 3 and the imaging body 2 up and down, the drive device 4 can also drive the cover 35 to open and close. The specific working principle is as follows: like Figure 7 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 14 As shown, the driving device 4 also includes: a sliding plate 45 and a driving rod 46. The sliding plate 45 is slidably connected to the upper cabinet 3 along the height direction of the upper cabinet 3. Specifically, further, an elongated hole 33 is opened on the upper support 32 of the upper cabinet 3, and the length direction of the elongated hole 33 is the height direction of the cabinet 1. At least a part of the slider 44 passes through the elongated hole 33 and can slide along the length direction of the elongated hole 33. Specifically, the sliding rod 452 of the sliding plate 45 passes through the elongated hole 33 and can slide along the length direction of the elongated hole 33.

[0064] The two ends of the drive rod 46 along its length are hinged to the slide plate 45 and the cover plate 35, respectively. When the slide plate 45 moves upward, it drives the drive rod 46 to move upward, thereby opening the cover plate 35. When the cover plate 35 moves downward, it drives the drive rod to move downward, thereby closing the cover plate 35.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the cover plate 35 includes a cover plate 35 body and a support plate 352. The cover plate 35 body is a long strip plate, which can be a wooden board, while the support plate 352 is a small metal plate. The support plate 352 is hinged to the upper bracket 32, thereby facilitating the opening and closing of the cover plate 35. The support plate 352 is also hinged to a drive rod 46, which allows the cover plate 35 to be opened or closed.

[0066] In order to enable the slide plate 45 to move up and down to open or close the cover plate 35, the drive device 4 also includes a first elastic element 48, a connecting rope 49 and a guide wheel 47. The guide wheel 47 is fixed to the upper end of the upper cabinet 3. One end of the first elastic element 48 in the length direction is connected to the lower end of the upper cabinet 3, and the other end is connected to the connecting rope 49. The other end of the connecting rope 49 goes around the guide wheel 47 and is connected to the slide plate 45.

[0067] In order to make the movement of the cover plate 35 related to the movement of the cabinet 1, the top of the cabinet 1 has a stop 123, which can be set on the top of the support frame 12. A portion of the slider 44 is located below the stop 123 for operablely abutting against the stop 123. Specifically, the portion of the slider 44 located below the stop 123 is a limit hook 451.

[0068] When the upper cabinet 3 is in its highest position, the stop block 123 abuts against the limiting hook 451 of the slider 44, the first elastic element 48 is tightened, and the cover 35 is closed. Since the first elastic element 48 is in a tightened state in the initial state, when the upper cabinet 3 slides down and the stop block 123 separates from the slider 44, the first elastic element 48 in the tightened state can pull the slider 44 to slide up, thereby driving the cover 35 to open through the drive rod 46.

[0069] When the upper cabinet 3 moves upward, the slider 44 moves upward and abuts against the stop block 123 again. At this time, the slider 44 can no longer follow the upper cabinet 3 upward. The upper cabinet 3 continues to move upward, while the slider 44 can move up and down relative to the upper cabinet 3. Therefore, it can drive the drive rod 46 to move downward, thereby closing the cover plate 35.

[0070] The television assembly provided in this application further optimizes the drive structure. Besides enabling the coordinated lifting and lowering of the imaging body 2 and the upper cabinet 3, it also has the function of automatically opening and closing the cover 35, thus forming a three-linkage integrated control system, achieving a compact structure and high efficiency. This embodiment of the application cleverly coordinates the drive structure of the cover 35 with the upper cabinet 3, the slider 44, the first elastic element 48, and the drive rod 46, achieving timing synchronization, coordinated movement, and structural integration among the imaging body 2, the upper cabinet 3, and the cover 35. This significantly improves the user experience and the level of device intelligence, making it suitable for various scenarios such as high-end homes and smart offices.

[0071] Furthermore, such as Figure 11 and Figure 14As shown, in order to prevent the cover plate 35 from pinching the hand, the slide plate 45 has a waist-shaped hole 453. The length direction of the waist-shaped hole 453 is the height direction of the cabinet 1. Part of the drive rod 46 passes through the waist-shaped hole 453 and slides along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole 453. The drive device 4 also includes a second elastic member 461. The two ends of the second elastic member 461 in the length direction are respectively connected to the drive rod 46 and the slide plate 45.

[0072] Since the drive unit 4 also includes a second elastic element 461, and the slide plate 45 also has an oblong hole 453, when the cover plate 35 pinches a hand, the user can forcefully lift the cover plate 35, and the drive rod 46 can slide along the oblong hole 453, so that the cover plate 35 can be lifted. The second elastic element 461 also maintains the position of the drive rod 46, preventing the drive rod 46 from moving arbitrarily.

[0073] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the imaging body 2 includes a display screen 21 and a mounting frame 22. The display screen 21 is fixed to the mounting frame 22, and the display screen 21 can be a television display screen 21. The mounting frame 22 is connected to a pair of drive devices 4 at both ends along the length of the cabinet 1. In this embodiment, by fixing the display screen 21 to the specially designed mounting frame 22, its stability and safety during lifting are ensured. Utilizing structural mechanics principles, the mounting frame 22 acts as the carrier of the display screen 21, bearing its entire weight, and simultaneously achieving vertical movement through its connection with the drive devices 4. This design not only ensures the normal operation of the display screen 21 in different states but also simplifies the installation and maintenance process, improving the reliability and convenience of the equipment. In other embodiments, an adjustable mounting frame 22 can be used to accommodate display screens 21 of different sizes, solving potential fixing problems when replacing or upgrading equipment.

[0074] Further, the fixing frame 22 includes: a crossbar 221, with both ends of the crossbar 221 connected to a pair of drive devices 4 along the length of the cabinet 1; a frame 222, which is fixedly connected to the crossbar 221 and has at least two pairs of fixing holes along the length of the cabinet 1, each pair of fixing holes being paired and fixed with at least one type of display screen 21; and a short rod 223, which extends along the length of the cabinet 1 and is disposed on the frame 222; the short rod 223 is used to move along the height of the cabinet 1 and is used to be fixed to the frame 222 after moving to a preset position; wherein, the display screen 21 is fixed to the frame 222 and the short rod 223.

[0075] This embodiment achieves compatibility with different models and sizes of display screens 21 by designing an adjustable mounting bracket 22. Utilizing the principle of the mating of mounting holes and screws, the position of the mounting holes can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of display screens 21. Simultaneously, the movement and fixation of the short rod 223 ensures the stability of the display screen 21 during lifting and lowering. This design not only improves the versatility and flexibility of the equipment but also simplifies the installation and debugging process, enhancing the user experience. In other embodiments, an electric or manual adjustable mechanism can be used to quickly adjust the position of the mounting holes, solving the cumbersome adjustment problems that may occur when replacing or upgrading equipment.

[0076] In addition, for storage, such as Figure 7 As shown, the upper cabinet 3 is also provided with a first functional cavity 311, while the cabinet body 1 is also provided with a second functional cavity 111.

[0077] Furthermore, it should be emphasized that in an alternative technical solution, the drive device 4 can also be replaced with the following structure: specifically, the drive device may include a pair of first drive mechanisms and a pair of second drive mechanisms. The pair of first drive mechanisms are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body 2 along the length of the cabinet 1 and are fixedly connected to the imaging body 2. The first drive mechanisms can drive the imaging body 2 to move up and down. The first drive mechanisms can be a pair of lead screws or a pair of cylinders. When the first drive mechanism is a lead screw, the nut in the lead screw is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 22.

[0078] A pair of second drive mechanisms are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body 2 along the length of the cabinet 1 and are fixedly connected to the upper cabinet 3. The upper cabinet 3 can be driven to move up and down by the second drive mechanisms, which can be a pair of lead screws or a pair of cylinders. When the second drive mechanism is a lead screw, the nut in the lead screw is fixedly connected to the upper bracket 32.

[0079] The working process of a television assembly is as follows: When the user needs to watch television, the operator activates the drive unit 4. The drive block 413 in the drive assembly 41 begins to rise, causing the imaging body 2 (television screen) to move upward. Simultaneously, since the drive block 413 was originally pressed against the slider 44 of the upper cabinet 3, the upward movement of the drive block 413 releases the slider 44, causing it to move upward along with the drive block 413. Therefore, the upper cabinet 3 descends synchronously under its own gravity. When the upper cabinet 3 reaches its predetermined limit position and stops moving, the slider 44 is stopped by the limit stop block 410, and the drive block 413 continues to move upward, eventually raising the imaging body 2 completely to the display position. At the same time, as the upper cabinet 3 descends, it disengages from the slider 44, the first elastic element 48 releases potential energy, and the slide plate 45 moves upward under the influence of the connecting rope 49. This, through the drive rod 46, causes the cover plate 35 to automatically flip open, creating a passage for the imaging body 2 to rise.

[0080] Conversely, when the user wishes to hide the television, the drive unit 4 is activated again, and the drive block 413 begins to descend, first moving the imaging subject 2 downwards. Once the drive block 413 has descended to a certain position and rests against the slider 44, it continues to move the slider 44 downwards. Under the action of the fixed pulley 42, the slider 44, via the drive rope 43, moves the upper cabinet 3 upwards, ultimately allowing the imaging subject 2 to be stored in the internal space between the cabinet 1 and the upper cabinet 3. Simultaneously, the sliding plate 45 is stopped by the stop block 123 during the upward movement of the upper cabinet 3, while the upper cabinet 3 continues to move upwards. Therefore, the slider 44 moves downwards relative to the upper cabinet 3. The downward movement of the slider 44 then causes the cover plate 35 to flip and close via the drive rod 46, completing the overall concealment. The entire process is automatic and efficient, with all three components working in tandem, providing a complete viewing experience and convenient operation.

[0081] In summary, the technical solution of this application, through ingenious mechanical linkage design, achieves a seamless transition of the television from being hidden to being displayed. It not only meets the needs of modern homes for aesthetics and space utilization, but also fully considers the viewing experience and equipment safety, making it a highly innovative and practical solution.

[0082] This application embodiment also provides a TV cabinet, which includes the remaining part of the TV assembly in the above embodiment after removing the imaging main body 2.

[0083] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but it should be understood that, if necessary, aspects of the embodiments can be modified to utilize aspects, features, and concepts from various patents, applications, and publications to provide other embodiments.

[0084] In light of the detailed description above, these and other changes can be made to the embodiments. Generally, the terminology used in the claims should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and claims, but should be understood to include all possible embodiments together with the full scope of equivalents enjoyed by these claims.

[0085] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific embodiments for implementing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A television set assembly, characterized in that, The television assembly includes: The cabinet has a first cavity inside; An imaging subject is used to display the target image, and the imaging subject moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet. The upper cabinet has a second cavity inside, which communicates with the first cavity, and the upper cabinet moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet body; A pair of driving devices are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body along the length of the cabinet. The driving devices are used to drive the imaging body to move up and down and to drive the upper cabinet to move up and down. When the imaging subject moves downward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves upward to its limit position, and the imaging subject is located in the first cavity and the second cavity; When the imaging subject moves upward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves downward into the first cavity, and the imaging subject is exposed outside the first cavity; The driving device includes: A driving assembly is provided for driving the imaging subject to move up and down. The driving assembly includes a driving block that is driven to move up and down along the height direction of the cabinet. The driving block is fixedly connected to the imaging subject. A fixed pulley is provided on the cabinet and located at the upper end of the cabinet; A drive rope, one end of which is fixed to the extension plate of the upper cabinet, the extension plate extending toward the bottom of the cabinet and beyond the fixed pulley; A slider is disposed on the cabinet and is used to slide along the height direction of the cabinet; Wherein, after the drive rope passes over the fixed pulley, the other end of the drive rope is fixed to the slider, and the drive block is operable to press on the slider to prevent the slider from moving upward.

2. The television assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the cabinet also has an opening and a cover plate. The imaging body is used to move out or in through the opening, and the cover plate is used to open or close the opening. The top of the cabinet has a stop. The drive device further includes: A sliding plate, which is slidably connected to the upper cabinet along the height direction of the upper cabinet, and a portion of the sliding plate is located below the stop block for operable support against the stop block; A drive rod, the two ends of which are hinged to the slide plate and the cover plate respectively along their length; Guide wheels, the guide wheels being fixed to the upper end of the upper cabinet; The first elastic element has one end in the length direction connected to the lower end of the upper cabinet; A connecting rope, one end of which is connected to the other end of the first elastic member, and the other end of which passes around the guide wheel and is connected to the slide plate; When the upper cabinet is in its highest position, the stop block abuts against the slider, the first elastic element is tightened, and the cover is closed. When the upper cabinet slides down, the stop block separates from the slider, the first elastic element pulls the slider to slide up, and the cover is opened by the drive rod; When the upper cabinet moves upward, the slider moves upward again to abut against the stop block, the upper cabinet continues to move upward, and the slider drives the drive rod to move downward, thereby closing the cover.

3. The television assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving device further includes a limiting block, which is disposed on the cabinet and is positioned opposite to the slider along the height direction of the cabinet and above the slider. The limiting block is used to block the slider. When the slider is at its lowest position, the distance between the slider and the limiting block is equal to the stroke of the upper cabinet moving up or down.

4. The television assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes: a lead screw, a nut, and the drive block; The lead screw shaft is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet, the nut is sleeved on the lead screw shaft and threadedly connected to the lead screw shaft; the drive block is connected to the nut.

5. The television assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet includes: The cabinet body has the first cavity inside it; A support frame is disposed within the first cavity, and the cabinet body is fixedly connected to the support frame; The drive assembly and the fixed pulley are both mounted on the support frame; the support frame also has a slide rail, which is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet, and the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail.

6. The television assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cabinet includes: Upper cabinet, wherein the upper cabinet has the second cavity; The upper bracket is disposed in the second cavity and is fixedly connected to the upper cabinet. A portion of the upper bracket extends downward and overlaps with the support frame. The downwardly extended portion of the upper bracket forms the extension plate. The upper support is provided with an upper shelf guide rail, which is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet and extends to the extension plate; the support frame is provided with a guide block, which is used to slide and connect with the upper shelf guide rail along the length direction of the upper shelf guide rail.

7. The television assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper cabinet has an elongated hole, the length of which is in the direction of the height of the cabinet. At least a portion of the slider passes through the elongated hole and can slide along the length of the elongated hole; Alternatively, a waist-shaped hole is provided on the skateboard, the length direction of the waist-shaped hole is the height direction of the cabinet, and a portion of the drive rod passes through the waist-shaped hole and slides along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole; The driving device further includes a second elastic element, the two ends of which are connected to the driving rod and the sliding plate, respectively.

8. The television assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a guide rail and a guide block. The guide rail is arranged along the height direction of the cabinet and is fixed to the cabinet. The guide block is slidably connected to the guide rail along the length of the guide rail, and the guide block is connected to the nut.

9. A TV cabinet, characterized in that, The TV cabinet includes: The cabinet has a first cavity inside; The upper cabinet has a second cavity inside, which communicates with the first cavity, and the upper cabinet moves up and down along the height direction of the cabinet body; A pair of driving devices are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the imaging body along the length of the cabinet. The driving devices are used to drive the imaging body to move up and down and to drive the upper cabinet to move up and down. When the imaging subject moves downward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves upward to its limit position, and the imaging subject is located in the first cavity and the second cavity; When the imaging subject moves upward to its limit position, the upper cabinet moves downward into the first cavity, and the imaging subject is exposed outside the first cavity; The driving device includes: A driving assembly is provided for driving the imaging subject to move up and down. The driving assembly includes a driving block that is driven to move up and down along the height direction of the cabinet. The driving block is fixedly connected to the imaging subject. A fixed pulley is provided on the cabinet and located at the upper end of the cabinet; A drive rope, one end of which is fixed to the extension plate of the upper cabinet, the extension plate extending toward the bottom of the cabinet and beyond the fixed pulley; A slider is disposed on the cabinet and is used to slide along the height direction of the cabinet; Wherein, after the drive rope passes over the fixed pulley, the other end of the drive rope is fixed to the slider, and the drive block is operable to press on the slider to prevent the slider from moving upward.

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