Connection assembly and display device

Abstract

The application discloses a connecting assembly and a display device. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting body and a plurality of supporting pieces, the plurality of supporting pieces are assembled with the connecting body respectively and are distributed along the length direction of the connecting body at intervals; in the cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the supporting pieces and the connecting body enclose a closed shape. Compared with the integrated structure of the connecting piece, the supporting pieces and the connecting body are independent components and can be processed respectively, so that the connecting assembly has low process complexity, low processing difficulty, short CNC processing time and low cost. In addition, the supporting pieces and the connecting body enclose a closed shape, so that the connecting assembly has high structural strength. Finally, the connecting assembly balances the structural strength, processing efficiency and cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to connection devices, and more particularly to connection components and display devices. Background Technology

[0002] The bezels of existing large-size display devices are generally made of a single profile structure, which is relatively complex, with the appearance and mounting structure on the same profile frame. In particular, the lower profile is where the front interface board, antenna, NFC, speaker, etc. are housed, resulting in high complexity of manufacturing process, high difficulty in processing, long CNC machining time, and high cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to disclose a connection component and a display device. The connection component has low process complexity, low processing difficulty, short CNC machining time, and low cost.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application discloses a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a connecting body and a plurality of supporting members, which are respectively assembled with the connecting body and distributed at intervals along the length direction of the connecting body; in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the supporting members and the connecting body form a closed shape.

[0005] In some embodiments, the connecting body includes a first mounting wall and a second mounting wall, both of which extend along the length of the connecting body and are located on the outside of the connecting body; the support member is connected to the first mounting wall and the second mounting wall.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first mounting wall includes a first mounting surface, and the second mounting wall includes a second mounting surface. The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are mutually perpendicular planes and are in contact with the support surface, respectively.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least one of the first mounting wall, the second mounting wall, and the support is assembled with functional components.

[0008] In some embodiments, on a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the first mounting wall extends by a length of M, the second mounting wall extends by a length of m, and m / M≤1 / 2.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the support member is bent.

[0010] In some implementations, the closed shape includes a ring or a rectangle.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting assembly includes an end connector assembled with a support located at the end of the connecting body along the length direction, and is also used for connecting to an external object. Alternatively, the support includes an end support, which is an integral component including a support portion and a connecting portion, the support portion being connected to the end of the connecting body along the length direction; the connecting portion is used for connecting to an external object. When the connecting assembly is used for a display device, the external object is a profile on the side of the display device.

[0012] Secondly, this application discloses a display device. The display device includes any of the aforementioned connection components.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting component is located at the lower edge of the display device, and the connecting body is disposed along the length direction of the display device;

[0014] In some embodiments, the display device is at least 40 inches in size.

[0015] In some embodiments, the display device includes a lower rear cover and a module back plate, the lower rear cover being bent and including a first edge and a second edge; the first edge is connected to at least a portion of a support member, and the second edge is connected to the module back plate.

[0016] In some embodiments, the display device includes a hinge, which includes a first leaf plate and a second leaf plate. The first leaf plate is connected to the lower rear cover, and the second leaf plate is hinged to the first leaf plate and can rotate freely relative to the first leaf plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, when the connecting body includes a first mounting wall and a second mounting wall, in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the second mounting wall is shorter than the first mounting wall, and the second mounting wall is closer to the lower edge of the display device than the first mounting wall.

[0018] For the aforementioned connecting component and display device, since the connecting component includes multiple supporting members and a connecting body, and the connecting body and supporting members are independent components, the supporting members and connecting body are assembled into the connecting component. Compared with the connecting component being an integral structure, the supporting members and connecting body are independent components that can be processed separately. Therefore, the connecting component has lower process complexity, lower processing difficulty, shorter CNC machining time, and lower cost. Furthermore, the supporting members and connecting body form a closed shape, resulting in high structural strength for the connecting component. Ultimately, through the combination of the connecting body and multiple supporting members, low process complexity, low processing difficulty, short CNC machining time, low cost, and improved overall strength are achieved. The connecting component strikes a balance between structural strength, processing efficiency, and cost. When the connecting component is used in a display device, it improves the structural strength and batch processing capability of the display device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connection component shown according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the connecting body of the connecting component shown;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section B;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section C;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the module backplate and connecting components assembled together;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of section D;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of section E in the middle;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the lower back cover and connecting components assembled together;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection components, module backplate, and lower rear cover assembled together;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a connector in related technologies. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0031] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] See Figures 1 to 5 and Figure 9 This application discloses a connecting component 1. The connecting component 1 includes a connecting body 11 and a plurality of support members 2. The number of support members 2 is not limited; for ease of distinction, Figure 1 The diagram illustrates end supports (first end support 205 and last end support 201), first support 202, second support 203, and third support 204. The plurality of support members 2 are respectively assembled with the connecting body 11. That is, the plurality of support members 2 and the connecting body 11 are independent components, assembled together only by an assembly structure (such as a snap-fit) or by screws. The structure of the connecting body 11 is not limited; for example, it can be constructed from aluminum profiles. The plurality of support members 2 are spaced apart along the length of the connecting body 11. This spaced distribution includes at least the following: a) support members with identical structures are spaced apart, for example... Figure 1 a) The first support members 202 shown are adjacent and spaced apart; b) Support members with different structures are spaced apart, for example, Figure 1 The first support member 202, the second support member 203, and the third support member 204 are spaced apart, and the first support member 202 is spaced apart from the first end support member 205, and the tail end support member 201 is spaced apart from the first support member 202. In the direction perpendicular to the length, the support members and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape. Figure 3 The diagram illustrates that the head support 205 and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape. Figure 4 and Figure 9 The diagrams show that the first support member 202 and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape, which is roughly rectangular. Figure 5The diagram illustrates that the tail support 201 and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape. The specific shape of the closed shape is not limited to, for example... Figure 9 The approximate rectangle shown, or the standard rectangle in a mathematical sense, may, in some cases, be a ring, such as an ellipse or circle with a mathematical expression of more than 100, or approximately elliptical or approximately circular, etc.

[0033] See Figure 11 In related technologies, the connector (functionally the same as the connecting component) includes a connecting body 11 and a connecting structure 1191. The connecting structure 1191 has the same function as at least part of the support member 2; for example, both can be used to mount devices. A plurality of the connecting structures 1191 are formed on the mounting surface 119 of the connecting body 11. Figure 11 Only one connection structure 1191 is marked (but the number of connection structures 1191 is not limited to this), and the connection structure 1191 varies depending on the components to be installed.

[0034] As described above, since the connecting assembly 1 includes multiple support members 2 and a connecting body 11, and the connecting body 11 and support members 2 are independent components, the support members 2 and the connecting body 11 are assembled to form the connecting assembly 1. Figure 11 Compared to the integrated structure of the connector shown, the support 2 and the connecting body 11 can be processed separately, thus the connecting component 1 has low process complexity, low processing difficulty, and low cost.

[0035] Furthermore, Figure 11 The connector with the integrated structure shown requires CNC machining to form certain structures because the connecting body 11 is obscured by the mounting surface 119. This application and... Figure 11 Compared to the structure shown, since the connecting body 11 and the support 2 are independent components, the connecting body 11 is no longer obscured by the mounting surface 119 on which the mounting structure 1191 is formed. Some structures can be formed on the connecting body 11 by stamping, reducing the number of CNC machining operations and shortening the CNC machining time.

[0036] Finally, the supporting member 2 and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape, and the connecting component 1 has high structural strength.

[0037] In summary, by combining the main connecting body 11 and multiple supporting components 2, a balance is achieved between structural strength, processing efficiency, and cost, resulting in low process complexity, low processing difficulty, short CNC machining time, low cost, and improved overall strength. When the connecting component 1 is used in a display device, it enhances the structural strength and batch processing capability of the display device.

[0038] See Figures 2 to 5 as well as Figure 9The connecting body 11 includes a first mounting wall 111 and a second mounting wall 112. Both the first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112 extend along the length of the connecting body 11 and are located on the outer side of the connecting body 11. See also... Figures 1 to 5 as well as Figure 9 The first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112 are located on the outside of the connecting body 11, making the first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112 an open structure. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the support member 2 is connected to the first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112.

[0039] As described above, since the first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112 extend along the length of the connecting body 11 and are located on the outside of the connecting body 11, they form an open structure. This results in more exposed areas on the connecting body 11 (allowing for the use of stamping to manufacture certain structures). This reduces the cost of the connecting body 11's cross-section, lowers the processing difficulty, reduces the number of CNC machining steps, improves the production efficiency of the connecting body 11, and also reduces its material and process costs. For example, when using a CNC machine tool, the open structure of the first mounting wall 111 and the second mounting wall 112 facilitates the installation of various fixtures and makes machining of the connecting body 11 easier.

[0040] See Figure 2 and Figure 9 The first mounting wall 111 includes a first mounting surface 101. The second mounting wall 112 includes a second mounting surface 102, and the first mounting surface 101 and the second mounting surface 102 are mutually perpendicular planes. See also Figures 3 to 5 The first mounting surface 101 and the second mounting surface 102 are respectively assembled with the support member 2.

[0041] As described above, when assembling the support 2 and the connecting body 11, the first mounting surface 101 and the second mounting surface 102 can achieve surface contact and other features, which facilitates assembly. In addition, surface contact can obtain a large contact area, which is beneficial to ensuring the overall strength of the connecting component 1.

[0042] Based on the functions of the first mounting surface 101 and the second mounting surface 102, the first mounting surface 101 can be a flat surface, a stepped surface, etc., as long as the surface contact can be achieved.

[0043] See Figures 6 to 8At least one of the first mounting wall 111, the second mounting wall 112, and the support member 2 is assembled with a functional component. Thus, the connecting assembly 1 includes at least the following cases: a) each of the first mounting wall 111, the second mounting wall 112, and the support member 2 is assembled with a functional component; b) one of the first mounting wall 111, the second mounting wall 112, and the support member 2 is assembled with a functional component, and at least two other components are assembled together to form a functional component, for example, Figure 6 and Figure 8 The diagram illustrates that the front interface board assembly 5 is mounted on the second mounting wall 112, or it can be mounted on the second mounting surface 102 of the second mounting wall 112 and the tail support 201. The NFC assembly 6 is assembled on the second mounting wall 112 and is secured between the second mounting surface 102 of the second mounting wall 112 and the first mounting surface 101 of the first mounting wall 111. The antenna 7 is assembled on the second support 203 and the third support 204. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The diagram illustrates that the button assembly 8 is assembled on the second support member 203 and the third support member 204. Alternatively, all support members 2 may be equipped with functional components, or only some support members 2 may be equipped with functional components. The functional components depend on the product to be connected by the connecting assembly. For large-size display devices, in addition to the aforementioned components, a speaker may also be assembled on the support member 2.

[0044] As described above, since at least one of the first mounting wall 111, the second mounting wall 112 and the support member 2 is assembled with functional components, they not only serve as the structure of the connecting component itself, but are also used to install functional assemblies. This multi-purpose design not only reduces the cost of the connecting component, but also improves the structural strength of the connecting component 1.

[0045] See Figure 2 In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the first mounting wall 111 extends by a length of M, and the second mounting wall 112 extends by a length of m, where m < M. In some embodiments, m / M ≤ 1 / 2.

[0046] As described above, the second mounting wall 112 is shorter than the first mounting wall 111, resulting in higher structural strength. If the second mounting wall 112 is too large, it will form a cantilever beam, leading to low structural strength. Ultimately, the connecting assembly has high structural strength. When m / M ≤ 1 / 2, it is more conducive to avoiding the formation of a cantilever beam, thus resulting in high structural strength of the connecting assembly.

[0047] See Figures 1 to 5 as well as Figure 9 All of the aforementioned support members (first support member 205, first support member 202, second support member 203, third support member 204, and tail support member 201) are bent. Of course, only some of the support members may be bent.

[0048] As described above, at least a portion of the support member 2 is bent, which can enhance the structural strength of the support member 2 and thereby improve the overall strength of the connecting assembly 1. Figures 3 to 5 The diagram illustrates that support member 2 has multiple bends, with adjacent segments forming an L-shape. Due to the effect of these bends, the adjacent segments of support member 2 are not limited to an L-shape after being bent.

[0049] See Figure 6 and Figure 8 The support member 2 includes end supports (first end support 205 and last end support 201). The connecting assembly includes end connectors 4, the structure of which is not limited; for example, the end connector 4 can be a corner bracket. The end connectors are assembled with the support members located at the ends of the connecting body along the length direction and are also used to connect to external objects. More specifically, in this embodiment, the connecting assembly is used for a display device. The first end support 205 is assembled with one end connector 4 and is also used to connect to an external object, in which case the external object is the left profile of the display device. The last end support 201 is connected to the other end connector 4 and is also used to connect to an external object, in which case the external object is the right profile of the display device. When the connecting assembly is used for other devices, the external object is the corresponding part of the other device.

[0050] As an alternative to the aforementioned separate structure of the end support and the connector, in some embodiments, the end support is an integral structure, that is, the original end support and the end connector (corner bracket) are made into one piece. In this case, the end support includes a support portion and a connecting portion. The support portion is connected to the end of the connecting body 11 along the length direction. More specifically, the support portion of the first end support is connected to the end (first end) of the connecting body, and the connecting portion of the first end support is used for connection with an external object. The support portion of the last end support is connected to the end (last end) of the connecting body, and the connecting portion of the last end support is used for connection with an external object.

[0051] As described above, the end support is an integral component, that is, the support and the connector are made into an integral structural component, changing from two parts to one part, thus reducing the number of parts.

[0052] See Figure 10 This application discloses a display device. The display device includes any of the aforementioned connection components 1. Of course, the connection component 1 is not limited to use in a display device.

[0053] In some embodiments, the display device includes at least one of the following features:

[0054] a) The connecting component 1 is located at the lower edge of the display device, and the connecting body 11 is arranged along the length of the display device. Under such conditions, in related technologies, the frame of an integrated structure is more difficult to manufacture. However, by using a split structure for the connecting body 11 and the support member 2 and assembling them, their manufacturing complexity is lower, their processing difficulty is lower, their CNC machining time is shorter, and their cost is lower. The combination of the support member 2 and the connecting body 11 to form a closed shape further contributes to the high overall strength of the connecting component 1, achieving a balance between structural strength, processing efficiency, and cost.

[0055] (b) The display device is at least 40 inches in size, for example, 40-inch, 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, or 86-inch. Such a large display device would make conventional bezels difficult to manufacture. By using a split structure for the connecting body 11 and the support component 2, and assembling them, the complexity of their manufacturing process is reduced, the processing difficulty is lower, the CNC machining time is shorter, and the cost is lower. The support component 2 and the connecting body 11 form a closed shape, which further contributes to the high overall strength of the connecting component 1, achieving a balance between structural strength, processing efficiency, and cost.

[0056] See Figure 10 The display device includes a lower rear cover 10 and a module back plate 9. The lower rear cover 10 is bent and includes a first edge 103 and a second edge 104. The first edge 103 is connected to at least a portion of a support member. Figure 10 and Figure 9 , Figure 6 and Figure 1 The first support member 202 in support member 2 is connected to the first edge 103. Then, combined with... Figure 9 The second edge 104 of the lower rear cover 10 is connected to the module back plate 9.

[0057] As described above, the lower back cover 10 includes a first edge 103 and a second edge 104. Through the aforementioned connection relationship, the lower back cover 10, the connecting component 1, and the module back plate 9 are connected as a whole, and the display device has high structural strength.

[0058] See Figure 10 The display device includes a hinge 12, which includes a first page plate and a second page plate 121. The first page plate is connected to the lower rear cover 10, and the second page plate 121 is hinged to the first page plate and can rotate freely relative to the first page plate. This free rotation, for example, means that the second page plate 121 rotates relative to the first page plate under the influence of gravity, forming a 90-degree angle with the first page plate.

[0059] As described above, since the second hinge plate of the hinge 12 rotates relative to the first hinge plate, after rotation, the second hinge can block external components, thereby preventing external components from damaging the components of the display device. For example, when the display device is used in a classroom, a USB flash drive is plugged into the display device, and the blackboard in the classroom can move. When the blackboard comes into contact with the second hinge plate, the second hinge plate blocks the blackboard, preventing the blackboard from moving further and avoiding damage to the USB flash drive plugged into the display device.

[0060] For the various display devices described above, when the connecting body 11 includes a first mounting wall 111 and a second mounting wall 112, in a cross-section perpendicular to the length direction, the second mounting wall 112 is shorter than the first mounting wall 111, and the second mounting wall 112 is closer to the lower edge of the display device than the first mounting wall 111. The direction of the lower edge can be referenced to the orientation of the display device in its normal operating state.

[0061] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A connecting component, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a connecting body and a plurality of supporting members. The plurality of supporting members are respectively assembled with the connecting body and are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the connecting body. In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the supporting members and the connecting body form a closed shape.

2. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting body includes a first mounting wall and a second mounting wall, both of which extend along the length of the connecting body and are located on the outside of the connecting body; the support member is connected to the first mounting wall and the second mounting wall.

3. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting wall includes a first mounting surface, and the second mounting wall includes a second mounting surface. The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are mutually perpendicular planes and are in contact with the surface of the support member, respectively. And / or, at least one of the first mounting wall, the second mounting wall, and the support is assembled with functional components.

4. The connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that, In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the first mounting wall extends by a length of M, the second mounting wall extends by a length of m, and m / M≤1 / 2.

5. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the support member is bent, and / or the closed shape includes a ring or a rectangle.

6. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes an end connector, which is assembled with a support located at the end of the connecting body along its length and is also used to connect to an external object. Alternatively, the support member includes an end support member, which is an integral component comprising a support portion and a connecting portion; the support portion is connected to the end of the connecting body along the length direction; the connecting portion is used for connecting to an external object. In the case where the connecting component is used for a display device, the external object is a profile on the side of the display device.

7. A display device, characterized in that, The display device includes the connection component as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting component is located at the lower edge of the display device, and the connecting body is arranged along the length direction of the display device; And / or, the size of the display device is at least 40 inches.

9. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The display device includes a lower rear cover and a module back plate. The lower rear cover is bent and includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is connected to at least a portion of the support member, and the second edge is connected to the module back plate. And / or, the display device includes a hinge, the hinge including a first page and a second page, the first page being connected to the lower rear cover; the second page being hinged to the first page and capable of rotating freely relative to the first page.

10. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the case where the connecting body includes a first mounting wall and a second mounting wall, in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction, the second mounting wall is shorter than the first mounting wall, and the second mounting wall is closer to the lower edge of the display device than the first mounting wall.

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