Display device and support arrangement therefor

Abstract

A display device and its supporting device are disclosed. The display device includes a display and a supporting device. The supporting device includes a first holding component disposed on the display, a second holding component disposed on the display and spaced apart from the first holding component, and a support frame. The support frame is detachable and selectively assembled to either the first holding component or the second holding component. The display device is assembled to the first holding component via the support frame to support the display in a horizontal position, and the display device is assembled to the second holding component via the support frame to support the display in a vertical position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a display device, and more particularly to a display device for supporting a display and a supporting device thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Existing frame-style display devices include a monitor and a support frame fixedly mounted on the back of the monitor. The monitor and the support frame stand together on a plane. Because the support frame is fixed to the back of the monitor and cannot be adjusted in direction, the monitor is limited to a fixed placement position. Therefore, current frame-style display devices cannot meet the user's need to switch between a horizontal and a vertical placement of the monitor. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a display device that can overcome at least one disadvantage of the prior art.

[0004] The objective of this invention and the background technical problem solved are achieved by the following technical solution: The display device proposed according to this invention includes a display and a support device. The support device includes a first holding component disposed on the display, a second holding component disposed on the display and spaced apart from the first holding component, and a support frame. The support frame is detachable and can be selectively assembled to the first holding component or the second holding component. The display device is assembled to the first holding component via the support frame to support the display in a horizontal position, and the display device is assembled to the second holding component via the support frame to support the display in a vertical position.

[0005] The display device of the present invention includes a first retaining component comprising a first retaining sleeve having a first insertion hole, a second retaining component perpendicular to the first retaining component and comprising a second retaining sleeve having a second insertion hole, the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole being non-circular holes, the support frame comprising a plug shaft having a non-circular cross-section taken along an axial direction perpendicular to the plug shaft and having the same shape as the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole, the plug shaft being tool-free to disassemble and selectively plugged into and secured to the first insertion hole or the second insertion hole.

[0006] The display device of the present invention includes a rear housing, the rear housing having an accommodating space for accommodating a first retaining component and a second retaining component, the rear housing having a short sidewall and a long sidewall perpendicular to the short sidewall, the short sidewall having a first through hole corresponding to the first socket and for the insertion shaft to pass through, and the long sidewall having a second through hole corresponding to the second socket and for the insertion shaft to pass through.

[0007] In the display device of the present invention, the first retaining bushing has a first through hole communicating with the first insertion hole, and the first retaining component further includes a first elastic positioning member disposed on the first retaining bushing. The first elastic positioning member has a first engaging protrusion extending through the first through hole into the first insertion hole. The second retaining bushing has a second through hole communicating with the second insertion hole, and the second retaining component further includes a second elastic positioning member disposed on the second retaining bushing. The second elastic positioning member has a second engaging protrusion extending through the second through hole into the second insertion hole. The insertion shaft forms a groove for engaging with the first engaging protrusion or the second engaging protrusion.

[0008] The display device of the present invention includes a first elastic positioning member having a first spring sheet, the first spring sheet having a first sheet body, and a first engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the first sheet body and in an arcuate shape. The first engaging protrusion has a first arcuate surface spaced apart from the first sheet body, and a second arcuate surface connecting the first sheet body and the first arcuate surface. The first arcuate surface of the first engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the first sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the first engaging protrusion to engage with the groove. The second arcuate surface of the first engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the first sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the first engaging protrusion to disengage. The groove, the second elastic positioning member has a second spring piece, the second spring piece has a second sheet body, and a second engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the second sheet body and in an arc shape, the second engaging protrusion has a first arc-shaped surface spaced apart from the second sheet body, and a second arc-shaped surface connecting the second sheet body and the first arc-shaped surface, the first arc-shaped surface of the second engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the second sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the second engaging protrusion to engage in the groove, the second arc-shaped surface of the second engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the second sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the second engaging protrusion to disengage from the groove.

[0009] The display device of the present invention further includes a first fixing frame fixed to the display, a first fixing sleeve having a first sleeve and a first rotating shaft protruding from one end of the first sleeve and rotatably pivotally connected to the first fixing frame, the first sleeve having a first insertion hole and a first through hole, the first elastic positioning member having a first washer portion fitted to the first rotating shaft, and a first piece of the first spring being connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion and spaced apart from the first sleeve. The second fixing assembly further includes a second fixing frame fixed to the display, a second fixing sleeve having a second sleeve and a second rotating shaft protruding from one end of the second sleeve and rotatably pivotally connected to the second fixing frame, the second sleeve having a second insertion hole and a second through hole, the second elastic positioning member having a second washer portion fitted to the second rotating shaft, and a second piece of the second spring being connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion and spaced apart from the second sleeve.

[0010] In the display device of the present invention, the first holding component and the second holding component are each hinges. The support frame is rotatable between a first closed position where it is folded into the display and a first support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the first holding component. When the support frame is in the first support position, it supports the display in the horizontal placement state. The support frame is rotatable between a second closed position where it is folded into the display and a second support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the second holding component. When the support frame is in the second support position, it supports the display in the vertical placement state.

[0011] The display device of the present invention further includes a first fixing frame fixed to the display and a first abutment. The first fixing sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the first fixing frame. The first fixing frame forms a first arcuate groove and has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the first arcuate groove. The first abutment is disposed on the first fixing sleeve and partially extends into the first arcuate groove. The first abutment abuts against the first stop end of the first fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the first fixing assembly to the first retracted position. The first abutment abuts against the second stop end of the first fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the first fixing assembly to the first retracted position. In the supporting position, the second holding assembly further includes a second fixing frame fixed to the display and a second abutment. The second holding sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the second fixing frame. The second fixing frame forms a second arcuate groove and has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the second arcuate groove. The second abutment is disposed on the second holding sleeve and partially extends into the second arcuate groove. The second abutment abuts against the first stop end of the second fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the second holding assembly in the second folded position. The second abutment also abuts against the second stop end of the second fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the second holding assembly in the second supporting position.

[0012] The display device of the present invention includes a first retaining bushing having a first rotating shaft pivotally connected to the first fixing frame, a first abutting member having a first washer portion fitted onto the first rotating shaft, and a first abutting rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion and partially extending into the first arcuate groove, the first abutting rod portion being used to abut against a first stop end or a second stop end of the first fixing frame, a second retaining bushing having a second rotating shaft pivotally connected to the second fixing frame, a second abutting member having a second washer portion fitted onto the second rotating shaft, and a second abutting rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion and partially extending into the second arcuate groove, the second abutting rod portion being used to abut against a first stop end or a second stop end of the second fixing frame.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a support device for a display device that can overcome at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0014] The objective of this invention and the background technical problem it solves are achieved by the following technical solution: the support device for the display device proposed according to this invention is suitable for supporting a display.

[0015] The support device includes a retaining component for mounting on the display and a support frame, the support frame being detachably assembled to the retaining component.

[0016] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes a retaining component comprising a retaining bushing having a socket, the socket being a non-circular hole, and a support frame comprising a plug shaft having a non-circular cross-section taken along an axial direction perpendicular to the plug shaft, the cross-section of the plug shaft being the same shape as the socket. The plug shaft is inserted into and secured to the socket without the need for tools.

[0017] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes a retaining bushing having a through hole communicating with the insertion hole, and the retaining assembly further including an elastic positioning member disposed on the retaining bushing. The elastic positioning member has a locking protrusion extending through the through hole into the insertion hole, and the insertion shaft having a groove for engaging the locking protrusion.

[0018] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes an elastic positioning member having a spring sheet, the spring sheet having a sheet body, and an engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the sheet body in an arc shape. The engaging protrusion has a first arc-shaped surface spaced apart from the sheet body, and a second arc-shaped surface connecting the sheet body and the first arc-shaped surface. The first arc-shaped surface of the engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the engaging protrusion to engage with the groove. The second arc-shaped surface of the engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the engaging protrusion to disengage from the groove.

[0019] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes a retaining component further comprising a fixing frame for fixing to the display, the retaining bushing having a sleeve and a rotating shaft protruding from one end of the sleeve and rotatably pivotally connected to the fixing frame, the sleeve having the insertion hole and the through hole, the elastic positioning member having a washer portion fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the sheet body of the spring piece being connected to the outer periphery of the washer portion and spaced apart from the sleeve.

[0020] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes a hinge as the holding component, and the support frame is rotatable between a folded position where it is folded into the display and a support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the holding component.

[0021] The support device for the display device of the present invention further includes a fixing frame for fixing to the display and a stop member. The fixing sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the fixing frame. The fixing frame is formed with an arcuate groove. The fixing frame has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the arcuate groove. The stop member is disposed on the fixing sleeve and partially extends into the arcuate groove. The stop member is used to abut against the first stop end to limit the support frame assembled on the fixing assembly to the closed position. The stop member is also used to abut against the second stop end to limit the support frame assembled on the fixing assembly to the supported position.

[0022] The support device for the display device of the present invention includes a retaining bushing having a rotating shaft pivotally connected to the fixing frame, and a stop member having a washer portion fitted onto the rotating shaft and a stop rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the washer portion and partially extending into the arcuate groove, the stop rod portion being used to abut against the first stop end or the second stop end.

[0023] The beneficial effect of this invention is that, by allowing the support frame to be detachably and selectively assembled to either the first or second holding assembly, the user can assemble the support frame to the first holding assembly to support the display in a horizontal position, or assemble the support frame to the second holding assembly to support the display in a vertical position, as needed. This satisfies the user's need to switch between the horizontal and vertical positions of the display. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the display device of the present invention, illustrating the assembly relationship between a display and a support device, wherein a support frame of the support device is in a first folded position;

[0025] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 An incomplete sectional view taken by line II-II in the diagram;

[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the embodiment, illustrating the assembly relationship between the display and the support device;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an incomplete exploded perspective view of the support device in the embodiment, illustrating the assembly relationship between the support frame and a first holding component;

[0028] Figure 5 It is along Figure 1An incomplete sectional view taken by the V-V line in the figure shows that a plug shaft of the support frame is plugged into a first plug hole;

[0029] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of a second holding component of the support device described in the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 7 It is along Figure 1 An incomplete sectional view taken by line VII-VII in the figure shows a first stop abutting against a first stop end;

[0031] Figure 8 It is similar to Figure 7 An incomplete cross-sectional view illustrating that the first stopper abuts against a second stop end;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the embodiment, illustrating the support frame of the support device in a first support position, and the display in a horizontal orientation.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the embodiment, illustrating the support frame of the support device in a second folded position;

[0034] Figure 11 It is along Figure 10 An incomplete cross-sectional view taken by the XI-XI line in the figure shows that the insertion shaft of the support frame is inserted into a second insertion hole;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the embodiment, illustrating the support frame of the support device in a second support position, and the display in an upright placement state. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] Before the invention is described in detail, it should be noted that similar elements are represented by the same numbers in the following description.

[0038] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 This invention discloses an embodiment of a display device 100, which is exemplified by a frame-type display device. The display device 100 includes a display 1 and a supporting device 2 disposed on the display 1. The display 1 is exemplified by a touch-screen display, but is not limited thereto.

[0039] For ease of subsequent explanation, the display device 100 is defined as having a front-back direction X, a left-right direction Y perpendicular to the front-back direction X, and a vertical direction Z perpendicular to both the front-back direction X and the left-right direction Y. Figure 1 The forward and backward direction X refers to the direction indicated by the arrow as forward and the opposite direction as backward. Figure 1 The left and right directions Y are defined as the direction the arrow points to (left) and the opposite direction (right). Figure 1 The up-down direction Z refers to the direction indicated by the arrow as up, and the opposite direction as down.

[0040] The support device 2 includes a first holding component 3 disposed on the display 1, a second holding component 4 disposed on the display 1 and spaced apart from the first holding component 3, and a support frame 5. The support frame 5 is detachable and can be selectively assembled to the first holding component 3 or the second holding component 4. The display device 100 is assembled to the first holding component 3 via the support frame 5 to support the display 1 in a horizontal orientation (e.g., ...). Figure 9 (As shown). The display device 100 is assembled to the second holding component 4 via the support frame 5 to support the display 1 in an upright position (e.g., Figure 12 (As shown).

[0041] The display 1 includes a rear shell 11 and a front frame 12 disposed at the front end of the rear shell 11. The rear shell 11 forms an accommodating space 111 for accommodating the first retaining component 3 and the second retaining component 4, such that the first retaining component 3 and the second retaining component 4 are not exposed outside the rear shell 11. The rear shell 11 has a short sidewall 112 and a long sidewall 113. The short sidewall 112 is located, for example, on the right side of the rear shell 11. The long sidewall 113 is located on the top side of the rear shell 11 and is connected to the top end of the short sidewall 112 and perpendicular to the short sidewall 112. The short sidewall 112 forms a first through hole 114 communicating with the accommodating space 111 and adjacent to the long sidewall 113. The long sidewall 113 forms a second through hole 115 communicating with the accommodating space 111 and spaced at an appropriate distance from the short sidewall 112. The rear shell 11 also has a rear wall 116 connecting the short sidewall 112 and the long sidewall 113. The rear wall 116 has a first wall-mounting hole 117 and a second wall-mounting hole 118. The first wall-mounting hole 117 is adjacent to the long sidewall 113. The second wall-mounting hole 118 is located to the left of the first wall-mounting hole 117 and is spaced apart from the long sidewall 113 by a distance. The extending direction of the second wall-mounting hole 118 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first wall-mounting hole 117.

[0042] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first retaining assembly 3 is exemplified by a hinge, but is not limited thereto. The first retaining assembly 3 includes a first fixing frame 31, a first retaining bushing 32, a first elastic positioning member 33, a first abutment member 34, a plurality of first washers 35, and a first nut 36. The first fixing frame 31 is L-shaped and has a first frame body 311 and a second frame body 312 vertically connected to the first frame body 311. The first frame body 311 is fixedly connected to the rear housing 11 by means such as screws. The second frame body 312 forms a first pivot hole 313 and a first arc-shaped groove 314 spaced below the first pivot hole 313. The second frame body 312 has a first stop end 315 and a second stop end 316 located at opposite ends of the first arc-shaped groove 314.

[0043] The first retaining sleeve 32 extends axially along the left-right direction Y and has a first sleeve 321 and a first rotating shaft 322. The first sleeve 321 forms a first insertion hole 323 and a first through hole 324. The first insertion hole 323 extends axially along the first sleeve 321. The first insertion hole 323 is a non-circular hole corresponding to the first through hole 114. The first through hole 324 communicates with the first insertion hole 323 and extends perpendicular to the extension direction of the first insertion hole 323. The first rotating shaft 322 protrudes from the left end of the first sleeve 321 and is rotatably pivotally connected to the first pivot hole 313. The cross-section of the first rotating shaft 322 taken along the axial direction perpendicular to the first rotating shaft 322 is non-circular. The first rotating shaft 322 has a threaded section 325 protruding from the second frame 312.

[0044] The first elastic positioning member 33 is disposed on the first retaining bushing 32 and has a first washer portion 331 and a first spring piece 332. The first washer portion 331 is fitted onto the first rotating shaft 322 and can be rotated by the first rotating shaft 322. The first washer portion 331 abuts against the first sleeve 321. The first spring piece 332 has a first sheet body 333 connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion 331 and spaced apart from the first sleeve 321, and a first engaging protrusion 334 protruding from the first sheet body 333. The first engaging protrusion 334 extends through the first through hole 324 into the first insertion hole 323. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first engaging protrusion 334 protrudes from the end of the first sheet body 333 and is arc-shaped. The first engaging protrusion 334 has a first arcuate surface 335 spaced apart from the first piece 333, and a second arcuate surface 336 connected between the first piece 333 and the first arcuate surface 335.

[0045] The first abutment 34 is disposed on the first retaining bushing 32 and has a first washer portion 341 and a first abutment rod portion 342. The first washer portion 341 is fitted onto the first rotating shaft 322 and can be rotated by the first rotating shaft 322. The first washer portion 341 abuts between the second frame 312 and the first washer portion 331 of the first elastic positioning member 33. The first abutment rod portion 342 is connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion 341 and is L-shaped. The first abutment rod portion 342 partially extends into the first arc-shaped groove 314 to abut against the first stop end 315 or the second stop end 316 of the first fixing frame 31.

[0046] Multiple first washers 35 are fitted onto the first rotating shaft 322 of the first retaining bushing 32 and abut against each other. The number of first washers 35 is exemplified by two, but is not limited to this. One of the first washers 35 abuts against the second frame 312. The first nut 36 is screwed onto the threaded section 325 of the first rotating shaft 322 and abuts against the other first washer 35.

[0047] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 11 The structure of the second retaining component 4 is the same as that of the first retaining component 3. The axial direction of the second retaining component 4 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first retaining component 3. The second retaining component 4 is exemplified by a hinge, but is not limited thereto. The second retaining component 4 includes a second fixing frame 41, a second retaining bushing 42, a second elastic positioning member 43, a second abutment member 44, a plurality of second washers 45, and a second nut 46. The second fixing frame 41 is L-shaped and has a first frame 411 and a second frame 412 vertically connected to the first frame 411. The first frame 411 is fixedly connected to the rear shell 11 by means of screws. The second frame 412 forms a second pivot hole 413 and a second arcuate groove 414 spaced to the left of the second pivot hole 413. The second frame 412 has a first stop end 415 and a second stop end 416 located at opposite ends of the second arcuate groove 414.

[0048] The second retaining sleeve 42 extends axially along the vertical direction Z and has a second sleeve 421 and a second rotating shaft 422. The second sleeve 421 forms a second insertion hole 423 and a second through hole 424. The second insertion hole 423 extends axially along the second sleeve 421. The second insertion hole 423 is a non-circular hole corresponding to the second through hole 115. The second through hole 424 communicates with the second insertion hole 423 and is axially perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole 423. The second rotating shaft 422 protrudes from the bottom end of the second sleeve 421 and is rotatably pivotally connected to the second pivot hole 413. The cross-section of the second rotating shaft 422 taken along the axial direction perpendicular to the second rotating shaft 422 is non-circular. The second rotating shaft 422 has a threaded section 425 protruding from the second frame 412.

[0049] The second elastic positioning member 43 is disposed on the second retaining bushing 42 and has a second washer portion 431 and a second spring piece 432. The second washer portion 431 is fitted onto the second rotating shaft 422 and can be rotated by the second rotating shaft 422. The second washer portion 431 abuts against the second sleeve 421. The second spring piece 432 has a second plate body 433 connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion 431 and spaced apart from the second sleeve 421, and a second engaging protrusion 434 protruding from the second plate body 433. The second engaging protrusion 434 extends through the second through hole 424 into the second insertion hole 423. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second engaging protrusion 434 protrudes from the end of the second plate body 433 and is arc-shaped. The second engaging protrusion 434 has a first arcuate surface 435 spaced apart from the second piece 433, and a second arcuate surface 436 connected between the second piece 433 and the first arcuate surface 435.

[0050] The second abutment 44 is disposed on the second retaining bushing 42 and has a second washer portion 441 and a second abutment rod portion 442. The second washer portion 441 is fitted onto the second rotating shaft 422 and can be rotated by the second rotating shaft 422. The second washer portion 441 abuts between the second frame 412 and the second washer portion 431 of the second elastic positioning member 43. The second abutment rod portion 442 is connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion 441 and is L-shaped. The second abutment rod portion 442 partially extends into the second arc-shaped groove 414 to abut against the first stop end 415 or the second stop end 416 of the second fixing frame 41.

[0051] A plurality of second washers 45 are fitted onto the second rotating shaft 422 of the second retaining bushing 42 and abut against each other. The number of second washers 45 is exemplified by two, but is not limited thereto. One of the second washers 45 abuts against the second frame 412. The second nut 46 is screwed onto the threaded section 425 of the second rotating shaft 422 and abuts against the other second washer 45.

[0052] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 11 The support frame 5 includes a support frame body 51 and a plug-in shaft 52. The support frame body 51 is L-shaped and has a crossbar portion 511 and a vertical pole portion 512 connected to the crossbar portion 511. The crossbar portion 511 extends along the left-right direction Y. The vertical pole portion 512 extends along the up-down direction Z. The plug-in shaft 52 is located on the left side of the vertical pole portion 512 and adjacent to the top of the vertical pole portion 512. The axial direction of the plug-in shaft 52 extends along the left-right direction Y. The plug-in shaft 52 is spaced above the crossbar portion 511 and is parallel to the crossbar portion 511. The cross section of the plug-in shaft 52, taken along the axial direction perpendicular to the plug-in shaft 52, is non-circular and has the same shape as the first insertion hole 323 and the second insertion hole 423. The plug-in shaft 52 is used to pass through the first through hole 114 of the rear shell 11 to be inserted into the first insertion hole 323 of the first retaining bushing 32. The insertion shaft 52 is also used to pass through the second through hole 115 of the rear housing 11 to be inserted into the second insertion hole 423 of the second retaining sleeve 42. The insertion shaft 52 can be selectively inserted into and secured to the first insertion hole 323 or the second insertion hole 423 without the need for tool disassembly.

[0053] The plug shaft 52 has a groove 521. The groove 521 is used for the first engaging protrusion 334 of the first elastic positioning member 33 to engage so that the plug shaft 52 is positioned in the first insertion hole 323, or for the second engaging protrusion 434 of the second elastic positioning member 43 to engage so that the plug shaft 52 is positioned in the second insertion hole 423.

[0054] The first arcuate surface 335 of the first engaging protrusion 334 is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft 52, causing the first piece 333 to bend and deform, thereby engaging the first engaging protrusion 334 into the groove 521. The second arcuate surface 336 of the first engaging protrusion 334 is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft 52, causing the first piece 333 to bend and deform, thereby disengaging the first engaging protrusion 334 from the groove 521. The first arcuate surface 435 of the second engaging protrusion 434 is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft 52, causing the second piece 433 to bend and deform, thereby engaging the second engaging protrusion 434 into the groove 521. The second arcuate surface 436 of the second engaging protrusion 434 is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft 52, causing the second piece 433 to bend and deform, thereby disengaging the second engaging protrusion 434 from the groove 521.

[0055] The support frame 5 can be in a first retracted position (e.g., via the first retaining component 3) through the first retaining component 3. Figure 1 (as shown) and a first support position (as shown) Figure 9 The support frame 5 can be rotated between (as shown). The support frame 5 can be limited by the first retaining component 3 to the first folded position when folded into the display 1. The support frame 5 can be limited by the first retaining component 3 to the first support position intersecting the display 1 at an angle, so as to support the display 1 in the horizontal placement state. The support frame 5 can be rotated between (as shown) and (as shown) in a second folded position via the second retaining component 4. Figure 10 (as shown) and a second support position (as shown) Figure 12 The support frame 5 can rotate between the two positions shown. The support frame 5 can be limited by the second holding component 4 to the second folded position when folded into the display 1. The support frame 5 can be limited by the second holding component 4 to the second support position where it intersects the display 1 at an angle, so as to support the display 1 in the upright placement state.

[0056] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 To support the display 1 in the horizontal orientation (e.g.) Figure 9As shown, the user first places the display 1 horizontally, with the long sidewall 113 of the back cover 11 facing upwards. Then, the user holds the support frame 51 of the support bracket 5 and aligns the plug shaft 52 with the first through hole 114 of the back cover 11. Next, the user inserts the plug shaft 52 through the first through hole 114 and into the first insertion hole 323 of the first retaining sleeve 32. As the plug shaft 52 moves within the first insertion hole 323, its end first contacts and pushes against the first arcuate surface 335 of the first engaging protrusion 334. The pushing force applied by the plug shaft 52 to the first arcuate surface 335 causes the first engaging protrusion 334 to bend and deform the first piece 333, accumulating a restoring elastic force. When the connector shaft 52 moves to the position where the groove 521 aligns with the first engaging protrusion 334, the reset elasticity accumulated in the first piece 333 will cause the first engaging protrusion 334 to spring back and reset, causing the first engaging protrusion 334 to automatically engage with the groove 521, thus producing a slight click. In this way, the user can know that the connector shaft 52 has been installed in the positioning position within the first socket 323 by noticing this click.

[0057] See Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 Then, the support frame 5 is rotated along a first rotation direction R1. During the rotation of the support frame 5, the first retaining sleeve 32 is rotated via the insertion shaft 52, causing the first retaining sleeve 32 to rotate the first elastic positioning member 33 and the first stop member 34. This causes the first stop rod portion 342 of the first stop member 34 to move along the first arcuate groove 314 toward the second stop end 316. When the first stop rod portion 342 abuts against the second stop end 316, the first stop member 34 can no longer rotate, and the first retaining sleeve 32 and the support frame 5 can no longer rotate, thus limiting the support frame 5 assembled on the first retaining assembly 3 to the first support position. At this time, the display device 100 is placed on a plane (not shown), and supported by the front frame 12 and the crossbar portion 511 of the support frame 5, thus supporting the display 1 in the horizontal placement state.

[0058] See Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 When the support frame 5 of the display device 100 is to be folded, it should be folded along a direction opposite to the first rotation direction R1 (e.g., ...). Figure 8The support frame 5 is rotated in a second rotation direction R2 (as shown). During the rotation of the support frame 5, the first elastic positioning member 33 and the first abutment member 34 are rotated through the first retaining bushing 32, causing the first abutting rod portion 342 of the first abutting member 34 to move along the first arc-shaped groove 314 toward the first stop end 315. When the first abutting rod portion 342 abuts against the first stop end 315, the first abutting member 34 can no longer rotate, and the first retaining bushing 32 and the support frame 5 can no longer rotate, thereby limiting the support frame 5 assembled on the first retaining assembly 3 to the first folded position. At this time, the user can perform wall-mounting operation of the display device 100 through the first wall-mounting hole 117, so that the display device 100 can be changed to a horizontal wall-mounting state, and the user can also conveniently store the display device 100.

[0059] See Figure 2 and Figure 5 To switch the display 1 to the upright placement state (e.g.) Figure 12 As shown, the user can first grasp the upright portion 512 of the support frame 5. Then, apply force to pull the upright portion 512 away from the short side wall 112. During the pulling process, the upright portion 512 will cause the insertion shaft 52 to push against the second arc-shaped surface 336 of the first engaging protrusion 334. The pushing force applied by the insertion shaft 52 to the second arc-shaped surface 336 will cause the first engaging protrusion 334 to bend and deform the first piece 333 and accumulate a restoring elastic force, so that the first engaging protrusion 334 disengages from the groove 521. In this way, the engaging state of the first engaging protrusion 334 can be released, allowing the insertion shaft 52 to move outward along the first insertion hole 323. When the insertion shaft 52 is completely separated from the first engaging protrusion 334, the restoring elastic force accumulated in the first piece 333 will cause the first engaging protrusion 334 to spring back and reset. Subsequently, the plug shaft 52 will sequentially move away from the first plug hole 323 and the first through hole 114, thereby completing the disassembly of the support frame 5.

[0060] See Figure 6 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12The display 1 is rotated 90 degrees so that the short sidewall 112 of the rear shell 11 faces downward. Then, the insertion shaft 52 of the support frame 5 is aligned with the second through hole 115 of the rear shell 11. Next, the insertion shaft 52 is passed through the second through hole 115 and inserted into the second insertion hole 423 of the second retaining sleeve 42. As the insertion shaft 52 moves within the second insertion hole 423, its end first contacts and pushes against the first arcuate surface 435 of the second engaging protrusion 434. The pushing force applied by the insertion shaft 52 to the first arcuate surface 435 causes the second engaging protrusion 434 to bend and deform the second piece 433, accumulating a restoring elastic force. When the connector shaft 52 moves to the position where the groove 521 aligns with the second engaging protrusion 434, the reset elasticity accumulated in the second piece 433 will cause the second engaging protrusion 434 to spring back and reset, causing the second engaging protrusion 434 to automatically engage with the groove 521, thus producing a slight click. By noticing this click, the user can know that the connector shaft 52 has been installed in the positioning position within the second socket 423.

[0061] Then, along the first rotation direction R1 (e.g.) Figure 8 As shown, rotating the support frame 5 causes the second retaining sleeve 42 to rotate via the insertion shaft 52, which in turn causes the second retaining sleeve 42 to rotate the second elastic positioning member 43 and the second stop member 44. This causes the second stop rod 442 of the second stop member 44 to move along the second arcuate groove 414 toward the second stop end 416. When the second stop rod 442 abuts against the second stop end 416, the second stop member 44 can no longer rotate, and neither can the second retaining sleeve 42 or the support frame 5, thus limiting the support frame 5 assembled in the second retaining assembly 4 to the second support position. At this time, placing the display device 100 on the plane, supported by the front frame 12 and the crossbar 511 of the support frame 5, allows the display 1 to be supported in the vertical placement position.

[0062] When the support frame 5 of the display device 100 is to be folded, it is along the second rotation direction R2 (e.g., Figure 7As shown, rotating the support frame 5 causes the second elastic positioning member 43 and the second abutment member 44 to rotate via the second retaining bushing 42, causing the second abutment rod 442 of the second abutment member 44 to move along the second arcuate groove 414 toward the first stop end 415. When the second abutment rod 442 abuts against the first stop end 415, the second abutment member 44 can no longer rotate, and the second retaining bushing 42 and the support frame 5 can no longer rotate, thus limiting the support frame 5 assembled on the second retaining assembly 4 to the second folded position. At this time, the user can perform wall-mounting operation of the display device 100 through the second wall-mounting hole 118, changing the display device 100 to a vertical wall-mounted state, and also providing the user with convenient storage of the display device 100.

[0063] See Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 12 By allowing the support frame 5 to be detachably and selectively assembled to either the first holding component 3 or the second holding component 4, the user can assemble the support frame 5 to the first holding component 3 to support the display 1 in a horizontal position, or assemble the support frame 5 to the second holding component 4 to support the display 1 in a vertical position, as needed. This satisfies the user's need to switch between the horizontal and vertical positions of the display 1.

[0064] See Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 11 By employing a design where the first insertion hole 323 of the first retaining bushing 32 and the second insertion hole 423 of the second retaining bushing 42 are each non-circular holes, and the cross-section of the insertion shaft 52 is non-circular with the same shape as the first insertion hole 323 and the second insertion hole 423, and the insertion shaft 52 can be selectively inserted into and secured to the first insertion hole 323 for being held by the first retaining bushing 32, or inserted into and secured to the second insertion hole 423 for being held by the second retaining bushing 42, without the need for tools, the user can assemble and disassemble the insertion shaft 52 with either the first insertion hole 323 or the second insertion hole 423 without the aid of tools. This significantly improves the ease of assembling and disassembling the support frame 5 and saves the time required for assembly and disassembly.

[0065] By utilizing the design of the first engaging protrusion 334 of the first elastic positioning member 33, the second engaging protrusion 434 of the second elastic positioning member 43, and the groove 521 of the plug shaft 52 for engaging with either the first engaging protrusion 334 or the second engaging protrusion 434, a tactile feedback is generated when the plug shaft 52 is inserted into the first socket 323 or the second socket 423 and installed in the positioning position. This serves as a prompt, allowing the user to clearly know whether the plug shaft 52 has been properly installed in the positioning position.

[0066] By employing hinges for both the first retaining component 3 and the second retaining component 4, and by allowing the support frame 5 to rotate between the first folded position and the first supported position via the first retaining component 3, and between the second folded position and the second supported position via the second retaining component 4, the user can adjust the position of the support frame 5 through rotation. This improves the ease of unfolding and folding the support frame 5, thereby enhancing the ease of operation of the display device 100 in different usage states. Furthermore, by using the first abutting rod portion 342 of the first abutting member 34 to abut against the first stop end 315 or the second stop end 316, the support frame 5 can be securely positioned in the first folded position or the first supported position. Similarly, by using the second abutting rod portion 442 of the second abutting member 44 to abut against the first stop end 415 or the second stop end 416, the support frame 5 can be securely positioned in the second folded position or the second supported position.

[0067] It should be noted that the display device 100 described in this embodiment may also have the following different implementations depending on the requirements:

[0068] In one embodiment, the first retaining component 3 may omit the first elastic positioning member 33, so that the insertion shaft 52 does not produce a jerky feeling when installed in the first insertion hole 323 to the positioning position. The second retaining component 4 may also omit the second elastic positioning member 43, so that the insertion shaft 52 does not produce a jerky feeling when installed in the second insertion hole 423 to the positioning position.

[0069] In another embodiment, the first retaining component 3 may not be a hinge. The first retaining component 3 is directly fixedly assembled to the rear housing 11 by the first retaining bushing 32, and after the insertion shaft 52 is inserted into the first insertion hole 323, the support frame 5 is limited to the first support position by the first retaining bushing 32. The second retaining component 4 may also not be a hinge. The second retaining component 4 is directly fixedly assembled to the rear housing 11 by the second retaining bushing 42, and after the insertion shaft 52 is inserted into the second insertion hole 423, the support frame 5 is limited to the second support position by the second retaining bushing 42.

[0070] In summary, the display device 100 of this embodiment, by means of the support frame 5 being detachable and selectively assembled to the first holding component 3 or the second holding component 4, allows the user to assemble the support frame 5 to the first holding component 3 to support the display 1 in the horizontal position, or to assemble the support frame 5 to the second holding component 4 to support the display 1 in the vertical position, as needed. This satisfies the user's need to switch between the horizontal and vertical positions of the display 1, effectively achieving the purpose claimed by this invention.

Claims

1. A display device, characterized in that: The display device includes a display and a support device. The support device includes a first holding component disposed on the display, a second holding component disposed on the display and spaced apart from the first holding component, and a support frame. The support frame is detachable and can be selectively assembled to the first holding component or the second holding component. The display device is assembled to the first holding component via the support frame to support the display in a horizontal position, and the display device is assembled to the second holding component via the support frame to support the display in a vertical position.

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first retaining component includes a first retaining bushing with a first insertion hole. The second retaining component is perpendicular to the first retaining component and includes a second retaining bushing with a second insertion hole. The first insertion hole and the second insertion hole are each non-circular holes. The support frame includes a plug shaft. The cross-section of the plug shaft taken along the axial direction perpendicular to the plug shaft is non-circular and its shape is the same as the shape of the first insertion hole and the shape of the second insertion hole. The plug shaft can be selectively plugged into and secured to the first insertion hole or the second insertion hole without the need for tool disassembly and assembly.

3. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display includes a rear housing, which forms an accommodating space for accommodating the first retaining component and the second retaining component. The rear housing has a short sidewall and a long sidewall perpendicular to the short sidewall. The short sidewall forms a first through hole corresponding to the first socket and for the insertion shaft to pass through. The long sidewall forms a second through hole corresponding to the second socket and for the insertion shaft to pass through.

4. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first retaining bushing has a first through hole communicating with the first insertion hole. The first retaining assembly further includes a first elastic positioning member disposed on the first retaining bushing. The first elastic positioning member has a first engaging protrusion extending through the first through hole into the first insertion hole. The second retaining bushing has a second through hole communicating with the second insertion hole. The second retaining assembly further includes a second elastic positioning member disposed on the second retaining bushing. The second elastic positioning member has a second engaging protrusion extending through the second through hole into the second insertion hole. The insertion shaft has a groove for engaging with the first engaging protrusion or the second engaging protrusion.

5. The display device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first elastic positioning member has a first spring piece, the first spring piece has a first sheet body, and a first engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the first sheet body and in an arc-shaped form. The first engaging protrusion has a first arc-shaped surface spaced apart from the first sheet body, and a second arc-shaped surface connecting the first sheet body and the first arc-shaped surface. The first arc-shaped surface of the first engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the first sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the first engaging protrusion to engage with the groove. The second arc-shaped surface of the first engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the first sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the first engaging protrusion to disengage from the groove. The second elastic positioning member has a second spring sheet, the second spring sheet has a second sheet body, and a second engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the second sheet body and in an arc shape. The second engaging protrusion has a first arc-shaped surface spaced apart from the second sheet body, and a second arc-shaped surface connected between the second sheet body and the first arc-shaped surface. The first arc-shaped surface of the second engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the second sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the second engaging protrusion to engage with the groove. The second arc-shaped surface of the second engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the second sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the second engaging protrusion to disengage from the groove.

6. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first holding assembly further includes a first fixing frame fixed to the display. The first holding bushing has a first sleeve and a first rotating shaft protruding from one end of the first sleeve and rotatably pivotally connected to the first fixing frame. The first sleeve has a first insertion hole and a first through hole. The first elastic positioning member also has a first washer portion fitted onto the first rotating shaft. The first piece of the first spring is connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion and spaced apart from the first sleeve. The second holding assembly further includes a second fixing frame fixed to the display. The second holding bushing has a second sleeve and a second rotating shaft protruding from one end of the second sleeve and rotatably pivotally connected to the second fixing frame. The second sleeve has a second insertion hole and a second through hole. The second elastic positioning member also has a second washer portion fitted onto the second rotating shaft. The second piece of the second spring is connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion and spaced apart from the second sleeve.

7. The display device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The first holding component and the second holding component are each hinges. The support frame can rotate between a first folded position where it is folded into the display and a first support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the first holding component. When the support frame is in the first support position, it supports the display in the horizontal placement state. The support frame can rotate between a second folded position where it is folded into the display and a second support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the second holding component. When the support frame is in the second support position, it supports the display in the vertical placement state.

8. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first holding assembly further includes a first fixing frame fixed to the display and a first abutment. The first holding sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the first fixing frame. The first fixing frame forms a first arcuate groove and has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the first arcuate groove. The first abutment is disposed on the first holding sleeve and partially extends into the first arcuate groove. The first abutment abuts against the first stop end of the first fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the first holding assembly to the first folded position. The first abutment also abuts against the second stop end of the first fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the first holding assembly to the first supported position. The second holding assembly further includes a second fixing frame fixed to the display and a second abutment. The second holding sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the second fixing frame. The second fixing frame forms a second arcuate groove. The second fixing frame has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the second arcuate groove. The second abutment is disposed on the second holding sleeve and partially extends into the second arcuate groove. The second abutment is used to abut against the first stop end of the second fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the second holding assembly to the second folded position. The second abutment is also used to abut against the second stop end of the second fixing frame to limit the support frame assembled on the second holding assembly to the second supported position.

9. The display device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first retaining bushing has a first rotating shaft pivotally connected to the first fixing frame. The first abutting member has a first washer portion fitted onto the first rotating shaft and a first abutting rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the first washer portion and partially extending into the first arcuate groove. The first abutting rod portion is used to abut against the first stop end or the second stop end of the first fixing frame. The second retaining bushing has a second rotating shaft pivotally connected to the second fixing frame. The second abutting member has a second washer portion fitted onto the second rotating shaft and a second abutting rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the second washer portion and partially extending into the second arcuate groove. The second abutting rod portion is used to abut against the first stop end or the second stop end of the second fixing frame.

10. A support device for a display device, suitable for supporting a display screen, characterized in that: The support device includes a retaining component for mounting on the display and a support frame, the support frame being detachably assembled to the retaining component.

11. The support device for the display device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The retaining assembly includes a retaining bushing with a socket, which is a non-circular hole. The support frame includes a plug shaft, the cross-section of which, taken along an axial direction perpendicular to the plug shaft, is non-circular and has the same shape as the socket. The plug shaft is inserted into and secured to the socket without the need for tools.

12. The support device for the display device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The retaining bushing has a through hole communicating with the insertion hole, and the retaining assembly further includes an elastic positioning member disposed on the retaining bushing. The elastic positioning member has an engaging protrusion extending through the through hole into the insertion hole, and the insertion shaft has a groove for engaging the engaging protrusion.

13. The support device for the display device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The elastic positioning member has a spring sheet, the spring sheet has a sheet body, and an engaging protrusion protruding from the end of the sheet body in an arc shape. The engaging protrusion has a first arc-shaped surface spaced apart from the sheet body, and a second arc-shaped surface connecting the sheet body and the first arc-shaped surface. The first arc-shaped surface of the engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the engaging protrusion to engage with the groove. The second arc-shaped surface of the engaging protrusion is configured to be pushed by the insertion shaft to cause the sheet body to bend and deform, thereby causing the engaging protrusion to disengage from the groove.

14. The support device for the display device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The holding assembly further includes a mounting bracket for fixing to the display. The holding sleeve has a sleeve and a pivot protruding from one end of the sleeve and pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The sleeve has the insertion hole and the through hole. The elastic positioning member also has a washer portion fitted onto the pivot. The sheet body of the spring is connected to the outer periphery of the washer portion and spaced apart from the sleeve.

15. The support device for the display device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that: The holding component is a hinge, and the support frame can rotate between a folded position where it is folded into the display and a support position where it intersects the display at an angle via the holding component.

16. The support device for the display device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The holding assembly further includes a mounting bracket for fixing to the display and a stop member. The holding sleeve is rotatably pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is formed with an arcuate groove. The mounting bracket has a first stop end and a second stop end located at opposite ends of the arcuate groove. The stop member is disposed on the holding sleeve and partially extends into the arcuate groove. The stop member is used to abut against the first stop end to limit the support frame assembled on the holding assembly to the folded position. The stop member is also used to abut against the second stop end to limit the support frame assembled on the holding assembly to the supported position.

17. The support device for the display device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The retaining bushing has a rotating shaft pivotally connected to the fixing frame, and the abutting member has a washer portion fitted onto the rotating shaft and an abutting rod portion connected to the outer periphery of the washer portion and partially extending into the arcuate groove, the abutting rod portion being used to abut against the first stop end or the second stop end.

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