Packaging base and packaging structure for television

By designing a three-section packaging base, with the middle pad supporting the weight of the TV and the left and right pads being easy to remove, the problem of tipping and breakage during installation of two-end bases is solved, achieving a highly efficient protective effect.

CN223721552UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26QINGDAO HAIER MULTI MEDIA CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520225963.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, during the installation of the two-end base, the display device is prone to tipping over and breaking due to its weight, and the left and right pads are difficult to remove from the bottom of the display device.

Method used

Design a packaging base for a television set, including a left pad, a right pad, and a middle pad. The height of the middle pad is greater than the contact surface height between the left and right pads and the bottom of the television set, reducing the weight borne by the left and right pads. It is easy to remove via a pull-out slot and a material-saving slot, and is equipped with a protective plate to provide additional support and cushioning.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces the difficulty of removing the left and right pads from the bottom of the TV when installing a two-end stand, thus reducing the risk of damage and improving protection during transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of television packaging, and discloses a packaging base and a packaging structure for a television. The packaging base for the television comprises a left liner used for clamping a left side corner of the bottom end of the television so as to limit the television to move in the left direction; the right liner is used for clamping the right side corner of the bottom end of the television so as to limit the television to move in the right direction; the middle liner is used for clamping the middle of the bottom end of the television so as to limit the television to move in the front-back direction; and the first contact surface of the middle liner and the bottom end of the television is higher than the second contact surfaces of the left liner and the right liner and the bottom end of the television. According to the packaging base for the television, when the two-end type base is installed on the television, the difficulty that the left liner and the right liner are pulled away from the bottom of the television can be reduced, and the risk that the television is damaged during installation is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of television packaging, for example to a packaging base and a packaging structure for a television. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, with the development of large-screen televisions, how to reduce the risk of damage to televisions during installation has become a technical problem to be solved.

[0003] In the related art, in order to solve the above problem, a packaging structure for a display device is provided, the display device is a plate-shaped structure, a connecting bracket is arranged at the bottom of the rear side of the display device for connecting a base; the packaging structure comprises: a bottom support comprising left and right spacers arranged at intervals, and a middle spacer between the left and right spacers; the left and right spacers are used to be clamped at the corners of the left and right sides of the bottom end of the display device, limiting the movement of the display device in the front-rear and left-right directions; the bottom end of the left and right spacers is located in the same horizontal plane, so that the display device can be supported vertically on the left and right spacers; the left and right spacers support the display device, so that there is a gap between the bottom of the display device and the ground; the middle spacer is arranged corresponding to the connecting bracket, so as to be clamped at the position corresponding to the connecting bracket at the bottom end of the display device; the middle spacer is detachably arranged between the left and right spacers, so as to be separated from the left and right spacers; after the middle spacer is separated, the base can be connected to the connecting bracket from the bottom of the connecting bracket.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that the related art at least has the following problems:

[0005] The scheme of the related art is not suitable for the installation of the two-end base, and due to the weight of the display device, the left spacer and the right spacer are not easy to be separated from the bottom of the display device. This leads to the fact that when installing the two-end base, the display device is still prone to tilting and damage.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0007] In order to have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, the following gives a simple summary. The summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to determine the key / important constituent elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but as a prelude to the detailed description below.

[0008] The packaging base and the packaging structure for the television set are provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. When the two-end base is installed on the television set, the difficulty of pulling out the left and right pads from the bottom of the television set is reduced, and the risk of damage to the television set during installation is reduced.

[0009] In some embodiments, the packaging base for the television set comprises: a left pad configured to engage with a left corner of a bottom end of the television set to limit movement of the television set in a left direction; a right pad configured to engage with a right corner of the bottom end of the television set to limit movement of the television set in a right direction; and a middle pad configured to engage with a middle portion of the bottom end of the television set to limit movement of the television set in a front-back direction, wherein a height of a first contact surface of the middle pad with the bottom end of the television set is greater than a height of a second contact surface of the left and right pads with the bottom end of the television set.

[0010] Optionally, the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is 1cm to 1.5cm.

[0011] Optionally, a pulling groove is formed on each of the left and right pads.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of material-saving grooves are formed on the middle pad.

[0013] Optionally, a lifting opening is formed on a side of the middle pad configured to contact a back side of the television set.

[0014] Optionally, a total length of the left and right pads is less than a length of the middle pad.

[0015] Optionally, a clamping groove is formed on a side end of each of the left and right pads facing the middle pad; and a clamping portion is arranged on a side end of the middle pad facing the left and right pads, configured to cooperate with the clamping groove on each of the left and right pads to achieve close connection of the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad.

[0016] Optionally, the packaging base for the television set further comprises a protection plate, the protection plate comprising a folded state and an unfolded state, and the protection plate is configured to form a box body wrapping the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad when in the folded state.

[0017] Optionally, the protection plate comprises: a bottom plate, the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad being arranged on the bottom plate; two side plates, respectively connected to side edges of the bottom plate and capable of being folded relative to the bottom plate; wherein, when the protection plate is in the folded state, the two side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate; and when the protection plate is in the unfolded state, the two side plates are horizontal to the bottom plate.

[0018] Optionally, a height of the side plate is greater than or equal to a height of the middle pad; and wherein the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad have the same height.

[0019] In some embodiments, the packaging structure for the television set comprises: a packaging top base for clamping a top end of the television set; a packaging bottom base as described above for clamping a bottom end of the television set; and an outer packaging box for accommodating the television set packaged by the packaging top base and the packaging bottom base.

[0020] The packaging bottom base and the packaging structure for the television set provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0021] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the packaging bottom base of the television set is provided as a three-section type including a left pad, a middle pad and a right pad, and the height of the first contact surface of the middle pad with the bottom end of the television set is greater than the height of the second contact surface of the left pad and the right pad with the bottom end of the television set. When the two-end type base is installed on the television set, the television set is vertically placed, and the weight of the television set will be entirely borne by the middle pad. Since the left pad and the right pad do not need to bear the weight of the television set, the left pad and the right pad can be easily detached from the bottom of the television set. Therefore, when the two-end type base is installed on the television set, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the difficulty of detaching the left pad and the right pad from the bottom of the television set, and reduce the risk of damage to the television set during installation.

[0022] The general description above and the following description below are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to be limiting of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the figures that are not intended to be limiting of the application as defined by the claims and their equivalents. Identical reference numbers in the figures designate equivalent or similar elements, and:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a packaging bottom base for a television set provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic view of a packaging bottom base for a television set provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 1 is an enlarged schematic view of a cross section at A in FIG. 4;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic view of another packaging bottom base for a television set provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic view of another packaging bottom base for a television set provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic view of another packaging bottom base for a television set provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic view of installing the two-end type base to the corresponding position on the television set.

[0030] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] 100, packing base for TV set;

[0032] 110, left gasket;

[0033] 120, right gasket; 121, pull-out slot;

[0034] 130, middle gasket; 131, material-saving slot; 132, lifting-out port;

[0035] 140, protection plate; 141, bottom plate; 142, side plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to enable persons skilled in the art to more fully understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are used only for reference and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, a plurality of details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, in order to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified.

[0037] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0038] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the preceding and following objects. For example, A / B represents: A or B.

[0040] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, which means that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B, the three relationships.

[0041] The term "corresponding" can refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. A and B correspond to each other means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0042] It should be noted that the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1 The packaging base 100 for a television provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter referred to as the packaging base 100 for brevity) comprises a left pad 110, a right pad 120 and a middle pad 130. The left pad 110 is used to engage the left corner of the bottom end of the television to limit the movement of the television in the left direction. The right pad 120 is used to engage the right corner of the bottom end of the television to limit the movement of the television in the right direction. The middle pad 130 is used to engage the middle part of the bottom end of the television to limit the movement of the television in the front-back direction. The height of the first contact surface of the middle pad 130 with the bottom end of the television is greater than the height of the second contact surface of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 with the bottom end of the television.

[0044] Specifically, the packaging base 100 for a television is provided in a three-section type comprising the left pad 110, the middle pad 130 and the right pad 120. The height of the first contact surface of the middle pad 130 with the bottom end of the television is greater than the height of the second contact surface of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 with the bottom end of the television. When the television is in the vertical state, the weight of the television will be entirely borne by the middle pad 130, and the left side of the left pad 110 and the right side of the right pad 120 are not blocked. Therefore, the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 can be easily detached from the bottom of the television along the left direction and the right direction, respectively.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the packaging base 100 for a television is provided in a three-section type comprising the left pad 110, the middle pad 130 and the right pad 120. The height of the first contact surface of the middle pad 130 with the bottom end of the television is greater than the height of the second contact surface of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 with the bottom end of the television. When the two-end base is installed on the television, the television is placed vertically, and the weight of the television will be entirely borne by the middle pad 130. Since the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 do not need to bear the weight of the television, the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 can be easily detached from the bottom of the television. Therefore, when the two-end base is installed on the television, the embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the difficulty of detaching the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 from the bottom of the television and reduce the risk of damage to the television during installation.

[0046] In some embodiments, the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is 1cm to 1.5cm.

[0047] Specifically, the first contact surface is a B contact surface as shown in Figure 2 , the second contact surface is a C contact surface as shown in Figure 2 , and the height difference is H as shown in Figure 2 .

[0048] It can be understood that the packaging base 100 will be impacted or vibrated to a certain extent during the transportation or carrying of the television set, and the television set will not shake due to the impact or vibration. In this case, if the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is set too large, the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 will lose the protection of the television set. If the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is set too small, the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 will still be difficult to be pulled out. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is limited to a range of 1 cm to 1.5 cm. In this way, on the basis of ensuring that the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 have the protection of the television set, the difficulty of pulling out the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 from the bottom of the television set is reduced.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 3 In some embodiments, a pulling groove 121 is formed on the left pad 110 and the right pad 120.

[0050] Specifically, by forming the pulling groove 121 on the left pad 110 and the right pad 120, the user can easily grasp the left pad 110 and the right pad 120. In this way, when the two-end base needs to be installed on the television set, the user can pull out the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 from the bottom of the television set by grasping the pulling groove 121 on the left pad 110 and the right pad 120.

[0051] In addition, by forming the pulling groove 121 on the left pad 110 and the right pad 120, the material consumed in the production of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 can be effectively saved, thereby reducing the production cost of the packaging base 100 for the television set.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 3 In some embodiments, a plurality of material-saving grooves 131 are formed on the middle pad 130.

[0053] Specifically, by forming the material-saving grooves 131 on the middle pad 130, the material consumed in the production of the middle pad 130 can be effectively saved, thereby reducing the production cost of the packaging base 100 for the television set.

[0054] In addition, by forming the material-saving grooves 131 on the middle pad 130, the user can easily grasp the middle pad 130. In this way, after the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 are pulled out from the bottom of the television set and the two-end base is installed on the corresponding position of the television set, the user can pull out the middle pad 130 from the bottom of the television set by grasping the material-saving grooves 131 on the middle pad 130.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the middle pad 130 has a lifting outlet 132 on the side that contacts the back of the television.

[0056] Specifically, by providing a lifting outlet 132 on the side of the middle pad 130 that contacts the back of the television, the television can be easily lifted out of the user's hands when it is mounted on a wall, making it convenient for the user to lift the television out of the lifting outlet 132.

[0057] In some embodiments, the total length of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 is less than the length of the middle pad 130.

[0058] Specifically, by setting the total length of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 to be less than the length of the middle pad 130, the pull-out length of the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 can be reduced. After the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 are pulled out from the bottom of the television, the middle pad 130 can stably support the television, making it easier to install the two-end base onto the television.

[0059] It should be noted that the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 are of equal length, and their lengths can be determined according to the mounting position of the two-end base set on the back of the television.

[0060] In some embodiments, the left pad 110 and the right pad 120 are provided with engaging grooves at their side ends facing the middle pad 130; the middle pad 130 is provided with engaging portions at its side ends facing the left pad 110 and the right pad 120, for engaging with the engaging grooves on the left pad 110 and the right pad 120, so as to achieve a tight connection between the left pad 110, the middle pad 130 and the right pad 120.

[0061] In this embodiment, engaging grooves are provided on the sides of the left pad 110 and right pad 120 facing the middle pad 130, and engaging portions are provided on the sides of the middle pad 130 facing the left pad 110 and right pad 120. When using the packaging base 100 to package the bottom of the television set to be transported, the engaging portion on the left side of the middle pad 130 can be engaged in the engaging groove of the left pad 110, and the engaging portion on the right side of the middle pad 130 can be engaged in the engaging groove of the right pad 120. In this way, the packaging base 100 can cover the entire bottom of the television set, improving the overall protective effect of the packaging base 100 on the bottom of the television set.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the packaging base 100 for a television set further includes a protective plate 140. The protective plate 140 has a folded state and an unfolded state. When folded, the protective plate 140 forms a box body that encloses the left pad 110, the middle pad 130, and the right pad 120.

[0063] Specifically, by setting a protective plate 140, when the protective plate 140 is in a folded state ( Figure 5 (As shown in the diagram), it can tightly wrap around the left pad 110, the middle pad 130, and the right pad 120. This tight wrapping prevents the three-section pads from separating due to bumps, collisions, or squeezing during transportation, enhancing the overall protection of the bottom of the television set by the packaging base 100. When the protective plate 140 is in the unfolded state ( Figure 4 (As shown in the diagram), the left pad 110, the middle pad 130, and the right pad 120 can be unwrapped. This allows the middle pad 130 to be easily removed from the bottom of the television when installing the television stand.

[0064] In addition, the protective plate 140 can serve as an extra protective layer, providing additional cushioning and support, further enhancing the protective effect of the packaging base 100 on the bottom of the television.

[0065] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the protective plate 140 includes a base plate 141 and two side plates 142. A left pad 110, a middle pad 130, and a right pad 120 are disposed on the base plate 141. The two side plates 142 are respectively connected to the sides of the base plate 141 and can be folded relative to the base plate 141. When the protective plate 140 is in the folded state, the two side plates 142 are perpendicular to the base plate 141; when the protective plate 140 is in the unfolded state, the two side plates 142 are horizontal to the base plate 141.

[0066] Specifically, two side plates 142 are respectively connected to the sides of the base plate 141, and the two side plates 142 can be folded relative to the base plate 141. When packaging the bottom of the television with the packaging base 100, after the left pad 110, the middle pad 130, and the right pad 120 are snapped into place at the bottom of the television, the two side plates 142 can be folded over so that the two side plates 142 are perpendicular to the base plate 141 to form a box that wraps around the left pad 110, the middle pad 130, and the right pad 120. When installing the television base, the two side plates 142 can be folded over so that the two side plates 142 are horizontally released from the base plate 141, thus facilitating the user to remove the middle pad 130 from the bottom of the television.

[0067] In some embodiments, the height of the side plate 142 is greater than or equal to the height of the intermediate pad 130; wherein the left pad 110, the intermediate pad 130 and the right pad 120 have the same height.

[0068] Specifically, the height of the side plate 142 of the protection plate 140 is set to be greater than or equal to the height of the middle cushion 130, so that when the protection plate 140 is in the folded state, the formed box can completely wrap the side edges of the left cushion 110, the middle cushion 130 and the right cushion 120. In this way, the overall protection effect of the packaging base 100 on the bottom end of the television set can be improved.

[0069] In some embodiments, the production material of the left cushion 110, the middle cushion 130 and the right cushion 120 of the packaging base 100 is foam plastic. In this way, the left cushion 110, the middle cushion 130 and the right cushion 120 can have strong shock resistance and effectively isolate external influences to protect the television set from damage.

[0070] In some embodiments, the production material of the protection plate 140 of the packaging base 100 is paper shell or hard plastic. In this way, the protection plate 140 can better wrap the left cushion 110, the middle cushion 130 and the right cushion 120 in the box formed thereby.

[0071] In some embodiments, the packaging structure for a television set includes a packaging top base, a packaging base as provided in the above embodiments and an outer packaging box. The packaging top base is used to clamp the top end of the television set. The packaging base as described above is used to clamp the bottom end of the television set. The outer packaging box is used to hold the television set packaged by the packaging top base and the packaging base.

[0072] By way of example, the packaging base for a television set and the packaging structure as provided in the above embodiments are described in the following with respect to the steps of erecting the television set:

[0073] First, the television set packaged by the packaging top base and the packaging base is taken out of the outer packaging box.

[0074] Second, the packaging top base is removed from the top of the television set.

[0075] Third, the protection plate is adjusted from the folded state to the unfolded state by folding the side plates connected to both sides of the bottom plate of the protection plate.

[0076] Fourth, the left cushion and the right cushion are separated from the bottom of the television set.

[0077] Fifth, the two-end television set base is installed on the corresponding position of the television set.

[0078] Sixth, after the installation of the two-end television set base is completed, the middle cushion is fixed, and the television set is lifted out of the left cushion and the right cushion.

[0079] The above description and drawings suffice to fully enable one skilled in the art to practice the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments can include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. The embodiments are illustrative only. Individual components and functions are optional and the order of operations can vary. Portions and features of some embodiments can be included or substituted in other embodiments. Also, the terminology used in the application is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to be limiting on the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in the application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Additionally, as used in this application, the term "comprise" and variations thereof such as "comprises" and / or "comprising," etc., mean the recitation of features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components that are present in the described implementation, but not to the exclusion of the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. An element procured by the phrase "including a..." does not, without more limitations, exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus including the recited element. In this document, each embodiment focuses on what is different from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between embodiments can be cross-referenced. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be cross-referenced with the description of the method part.

[0080] The computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other processing device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other processing device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

Claims

1. A packaging base for a television, characterized in that, The package base comprises: a left pad for engaging a left corner of a bottom end of the TV set to limit movement of the TV set in a left direction; a right pad for engaging a right corner of the bottom end of the TV set to limit movement of the TV set in a right direction; a middle pad for engaging a middle portion of the bottom end of the TV set to limit movement of the TV set in a front-back direction; the middle pad has a height greater than a height of the left pad and the right pad from a first contact surface of the bottom end of the TV set.

2. The package base of claim 1, wherein: the height difference between the first contact surface and the second contact surface is 1 cm to 1.5 cm.

3. The package base of claim 1, wherein: the left pad and the right pad each have a pull slot.

4. The package base of claim 1, wherein: the middle pad has a plurality of material-saving slots.

5. The package base of claim 1, wherein: the middle pad has a lifting slot on a side for contacting a back side of the TV set.

6. The package base of claim 1, wherein: a total length of the left pad and the right pad is less than a length of the middle pad.

7. The packaging base of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The package base further comprises: a protection plate, the protection plate comprising a folded state and an unfolded state, the protection plate in the folded state forming a box body for wrapping the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad.

8. The packaging base of claim 7, wherein, The protection plate comprises: a bottom plate, the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad being arranged on the bottom plate; two side plates, each side plate being connected to a side edge of the bottom plate and being foldable relative to the bottom plate; wherein, in the folded state of the protection plate, the two side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate; and in the unfolded state of the protection plate, the two side plates are horizontal to the bottom plate.

9. The package base of claim 7, wherein: a height of the side plate is greater than or equal to a height of the middle pad; wherein, the left pad, the middle pad and the right pad have the same height.

10. A packaging structure for a television set, characterized by The package base comprises: a package top base for engaging a top end of the TV set; the package base as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 for engaging a bottom end of the TV set; an outer package box for accommodating the TV set packaged by the package top base and the package base.