Supporting body and display device

Abstract

To provide a supporting body capable of selecting a support form of a display unit according to a use or preference of a user, or an installation environment, or the like.SOLUTION: A supporting body for supporting a display unit includes a first supporting unit, and a second supporting unit that are detachably attached to the display unit, and is constructed so as to be selectable between a first mode in which the first supporting unit is attached to a first position of the display unit and the second supporting unit is attached to a second position of the display unit, and a second mode in which the second supporting unit is attached to the first position or a third position of the display unit and the first supporting unit is attached to the second position or a fourth position of the display unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a support for supporting a display unit, and a display device including the display unit and the support.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, display devices having display panels (display units) that are thin and have a large screen size have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] With the recent increase in the screen size and reduction in thickness of display units, there is also a demand for aesthetics in the support for supporting the display unit, for example, standing it on the floor.

[0005] Therefore, there is a demand for a support that allows selection of the support form of the display unit according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment, and a display device including such a support and the display unit.

[0006] A support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has a display surface extending in the horizontal and vertical directions, and includes a display unit having a center position in the horizontal direction, and a first edge and a second edge located on opposite sides of the center position in the horizontal direction, and supports the display unit so as to stand on a placement surface, and includes a first support unit and a second support unit. The first support unit is detachably provided with respect to the display unit. The second support unit is detachable with respect to the display unit and is provided as a separate body from the first support unit. Further, the support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be able to select a first form and a second form. In the first form, the first support unit is attached to a first position between the center position and the first edge in the horizontal direction of the display unit, and the second support unit is attached to a second position between the center position and the second edge in the horizontal direction of the display unit. In the second form, the second support unit is attached to the first position or a third position between the center position and the first edge in the horizontal direction of the display unit, and the first support unit is attached to the second position or a fourth position between the center position and the second edge in the horizontal direction of the display unit.

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[0008] The support of the present disclosure and the display device including the same are configured to be able to select a first installation state and a second installation state. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The description will be made in the following order. 1. First Embodiment A first example of a display device including a stand having a pair of support units whose horizontal interval can be changed. 2. Second Embodiment A second example of a display device including a stand having a pair of support units whose horizontal interval can be changed. 3. Third Embodiment A first example of a display device including a stand having a pair of support units whose vertical height position of a display unit can be changed. 4. Fourth Embodiment A second example of a display device including a stand having a pair of support units whose vertical height position of a display unit can be changed. 5. Other Modification Examples

[0009] <1. First Embodiment> [Configuration of Display Device 100] FIGS. 1A and 1B show an overall configuration example of a display device 100 as a first embodiment of the present disclosure in a first installation state. FIG. 1A is a front view of the display device 100 in the first installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 1B is a top view of the display device 100 in the first installation state as viewed from above.

[0010] Figures 2A and 2B show an overall configuration example of the display device 100 in the second installation state. FIG. 2A is a front view of the display device 100 in the second installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 2B is a top view of the display device 100 in the second installation state as viewed from above.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and FIGS. 2A and 2B, the display device 100 is a so-called stationary display device including a display unit 1 and a stand 2 as a support for supporting the display unit 1 on the mounting surface FS. The mounting surface FS is a horizontal plane such as a floor surface, a shelf surface, or the top surface of a table.

[0012] (Display Unit 1) The display unit 1 includes, for example, a display panel 11 including a display surface 1A for displaying an image forward, and a main body 12 for holding the display panel 11. The display surface 1A is a horizontally long rectangular screen extending in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and has a first edge 1R and a second edge 1L located on opposite sides of each other with the center position CP interposed therebetween in the horizontal direction. In this specification, the horizontal direction is the X-axis direction, the vertical direction is the Y-axis direction, and the front-rear direction intersecting the display surface 1A is the Z-axis direction. The display panel 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device including an organic EL element, or the like.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 12 is a housing that holds, for example, a display panel 11 and a circuit board provided with a drive circuit, an image processing circuit, etc. for driving the same. The main body 12 includes a back surface 1B on the side opposite to the display surface 1A, and at the lower part of the back surface 1B, a total of four mounting portions are provided, two on each of the left and right sides. Specifically, the main body 12 has outer mounting portions 13L and 13R respectively provided near the horizontal ends of the display panel 11, and inner mounting portions 14L and 14R provided between these outer mounting portions 13L and 13R. The outer mounting portions 13L and 13R and the inner mounting portions 14L and 14R are all, for example, portions recessed more than other parts of the back surface 1B of the main body 12, and three or more screw holes for screwing in screws are provided. Note that FIG. 3 is a rear view schematically showing the back surface 1B of the display unit 1. In FIG. 3, the illustration of the stand 2 is omitted.

[0014] (Stand 2) As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and FIGS. 2A and 2B, the stand 2 has a first support unit 2A and a second support unit 2B. The first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are provided as separate bodies from each other, and both are detachably provided with respect to the display unit 1.

[0015] In the first installation state (Figs. 1A and 1B), the first support unit 2A is adapted to be attached to the outer attachment portion 13R (the first position) between the central position CP in the X-axis direction and the first edge 1R of the display unit 1. In the second installation state (Figs. 2A and 2B), the first support unit 2A is adapted to be attached to the inner attachment portion 14L (the fourth position) between the central position CP in the X-axis direction and the second edge 1L of the display unit 1. More specifically, as shown in Figs. 4A and 5A, the first support unit 2A has a neck 20A as a first mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit 1, a base 21A as a first base portion that will contact the mounting surface FS, and an arm 22A connecting the neck 20A and the base 21A. Here, the plate-like member 23A (described later) among the neck 20A and the base 21A is integrally formed via the arm 22A. The neck 20A, the arm 22A, and the plate-like member 23A of the first support unit 2A can be manufactured, for example, by bending a single sheet metal member such as stainless steel or by casting. However, the first support unit 2A may be formed by individually molding a plurality of members and then joining them by welding or the like. Note that the elastic member 24A and the cover 25A, which will be described later, of the base 21A may be manufactured separately from the plate-like member 23A and attached to the plate-like member 23A in a separate process. Fig. 4A is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged view of the first support unit 2A attached to the outer attachment portion 13R and its vicinity in the first installation state. Fig. 5A is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged view of the first support unit 2A attached to the inner attachment portion 14L and its vicinity in the second installation state.

[0016] In the first installation state (Figs. 1A and 1B), the second support unit 2B is adapted to be attached to the outer attachment portion 13L (second position) between the central position CP in the X-axis direction and the second edge 1L of the display unit 1. In the second installation state (Figs. 2A and 2B), the second support unit 2B is adapted to be attached to the inner attachment portion 14R (third position) between the central position CP in the X-axis direction and the first edge 1R of the display unit 1. Therefore, in the first installation state and the second installation state, the left-right positional relationship between the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B is reversed. More specifically, as shown in Figs. 4B and 5B, the second support unit 2B has a neck 20B as a second mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit 1, a base 21B as a second base portion that comes into contact with the mounting surface FS, and an arm 22B connecting the neck 20B and the base 21B. Similar to the first support unit 2A, the second support unit 2B is formed such that a plate-like member 23B (described later) among the neck 20B and the base 21B is integrally formed via the arm 22B. The neck 20B, the arm 22B, and the plate-like member 23B of the second support unit 2B can be manufactured, for example, by bending a single sheet metal member such as stainless steel or by casting. However, the second support unit 2B may be formed by individually molding a plurality of members and then joining them by welding or the like. Among the base 21B, an elastic member 24B and a cover 25B, which will be described later, may be manufactured separately from the plate-like member 23B and attached to the plate-like member 23B in a separate process. Fig. 4B is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged view of the second support unit 2B attached to the outer attachment portion 13L and its vicinity in the first installation state. Fig. 5B is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged view of the second support unit 2B attached to the inner attachment portion 14R and its vicinity in the second installation state.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 4A to 5B, in the display device 100, the first installation postures of the bases 21A and 21B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state (FIGS. 4A and 4B) are different from the second installation postures of the bases 21A and 21B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state (FIGS. 5A and 5B). That is, in the display device 100, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the first installation state can be changed to the second installation state by rotating them approximately 90° respectively. Conversely, in the display device 100, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the second installation state can be changed to the first installation state by rotating them approximately 90° respectively.

[0018] In the display device 100, the distance D1A (FIG. 1B) between the base 21A and the center position CP in the first installation state is longer than the distance D2A (FIG. 2B) between the base 21A and the center position CP in the second installation state. Also, the distance D1B (FIG. 1B) between the base 21B and the center position CP in the first installation state is longer than the distance D2B (FIG. 2B) between the base 21B and the center position CP in the second installation state. That is, in the first installation state, the bases 21A and 21B are located at positions farther from the center position CP in the X-axis direction than in the second installation state. From the viewpoint of improving the support stability, it is desirable that the distance D1A and the distance D1B be equal in the first installation state, and it is desirable that the distance D2A and the distance D2B be equal in the second installation state.

[0019] More specifically, in the first installation state, the neck 20A is attached to the outer attachment portion 13R such that at least a part of the base 21A protrudes to the side opposite to the central position CP (i.e., the outside of the display surface 1A) when viewed from the first edge 1R, and the neck 20B is attached to the outer attachment portion 13L such that at least a part of the base 21B protrudes to the side opposite to the central position CP (i.e., the outside of the display surface 1A) when viewed from the second edge 1L. Further, in the second installation state, the neck 20A is attached to the inner attachment portion 14L such that the base 21A fits between the first edge 1R and the central position CP, and the neck 20B is attached to the inner attachment portion 14R such that the base 21B fits between the second edge 1L and the central position CP.

[0020] FIG. 6A shows an overall configuration example of the first support unit 2A. As shown in FIG. 6A, the neck 20A has holes 261A to 263A through which screws NA1 to NA3 (see FIGS. 4A and 5A) are inserted at positions that respectively become the vertices of a triangle. The neck 20A is configured to be fastened to the outer attachment portion 13R or the inner attachment portion 14L by the screws NA1 to NA3 (see FIGS. 4A and 5A). FIG. 6B shows an overall configuration example of the second support unit 2B. As shown in FIG. 6B, the neck 20B has holes 261B to 263B through which screws NB1 to NB3 (see FIGS. 4B and 5B) are inserted at positions that respectively become the vertices of a triangle. The neck 20B is configured to be fastened to the outer attachment portion 13L or the inner attachment portion 14R by the screws NB1 to NB3 (see FIGS. 4B and 5B).

[0021] In the first installation state, the neck 20A is fixed to the outer mounting portion 13R in a posture where the screws NA1, NA3 and the screw NA2 are separated from each other in the Y-axis direction (FIG. 4A). In the second installation state, the neck 20A is fixed to the inner mounting portion 14L in a posture where the screws NA2, NA3 and the screw NA1 are separated from each other in the Y-axis direction (FIG. 5A). In the first installation state, the neck 20B is fixed to the outer mounting portion 13L in a posture where the screws NB1, NB3 and the screw NB2 are separated from each other in the Y-axis direction (FIG. 4B). In the second installation state, the neck 20B is fixed to the inner mounting portion 14R in a posture where the screws NB2, NB3 and the screw NB1 are separated from each other in the Y-axis direction (FIG. 5B). Therefore, even when the stand 2 is miniaturized, in both the first installation state and the second installation state, it is possible to prevent the display unit 1 from falling forward and backward (in the Z-axis direction). Note that the necks 20A and 20B may be fixed to the display unit 1 at four or more locations.

[0022] In addition, the neck 20A is provided with an opening 27A1 including a round hole portion 271A and a long hole portion 272A, and a notch 27A2. As shown in FIG. 4A, two screws 15R1 and 15R2 are erected on the outer mounting portion 13R. By engaging the screw 15R1 with the long hole portion 272A of the opening 27A1 and engaging the screw 15R2 with the notch 27A2, the first support unit 2A is temporarily fixed to the outer mounting portion 13R at a stage prior to fastening the neck 20A with the screws NA1 to NA3. Note that the screw 15R1 is inserted through the round hole portion 271A of the opening 27A1 and then slides into the long hole portion 272A to engage therewith. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5A, two screws 16L1 and 16L2 are erected on the inner mounting portion 14L. By engaging the screw 16L1 with the long hole portion 272A of the opening 27A1 and engaging the screw 16L2 with the notch 27A2, the first support unit 2A is temporarily fixed to the inner mounting portion 14L at a stage prior to fastening the neck 20A with the screws NA1 to NA3. Note that the screw 16L1 is inserted through the round hole portion 271A of the opening 27A1 and then slides into the long hole portion 272A to engage therewith.

[0023] The neck 20B is provided with an opening 27B1 including a round hole portion 271B and a long hole portion 272B, and a notch 27B2. As shown in FIG. 4B, two screws 15L1 and 15L2 are erected on the outer mounting portion 13L. By engaging the screw 15L1 with the long hole portion 272B of the opening 27B1 and engaging the screw 15LR2 with the notch 27B2, the second support unit 2B is temporarily fixed to the outer mounting portion 13L at a stage prior to fastening the neck 20B with the screws NB1 to NB3. Note that the screw 15L1 is inserted through the round hole portion 271B of the opening 27B1 and then slides into the long hole portion 272B to engage therewith. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5B, two screws 16R1 and 16R2 are erected on the inner mounting portion 14R. By engaging the screw 16R1 with the long hole portion 272B of the opening 27B1 and engaging the screw 16R2 with the notch 27B2, the second support unit 2B is temporarily fixed to the inner mounting portion 14R at a stage prior to fastening the neck 20B with the screws NB1 to NB3. Note that the screw 16R1 is inserted through the round hole portion 271B of the opening 27B1 and then slides into the long hole portion 272B to engage therewith.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 4A, 5A, and 6A, the base 21A of the first support unit 2A extends, for example, in the Z-axis direction intersecting the display surface 1A, and has a plate-like member 23A, an elastic member 24A, and a cover 25A. The plate-like member 23A is made of a material having high strength such as stainless steel, and is connected to the end of the arm 22A opposite to the neck 20A. The elastic member 24A is made of an elastic material such as rubber, for example, and is attached to the side of the plate-like member 23A opposite to the arm 22A. The elastic member 24A is, for example, flat and is adhesively fixed to the plate-like member 23A, for example. The elastic member 24A is adapted to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state (FIGS. 1A and 1B) and the second installation state (FIGS. 2A and 2B). The cover 25A is a member that covers the elastic member 24A and is detachably provided with respect to the elastic member 24A. The cover 25A is mounted so as to cover the elastic member 24A in the first installation state and is removed in the second installation state.

[0025] Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 4B, 5B, and 6B, the base 21B of the second support unit 2B extends, for example, in the Z-axis direction, and has a plate-like member 23B, an elastic member 24B, and a cover 25B. The plate-like member 23B is made of a material having high strength such as stainless steel, and is connected to the end of the arm 22B opposite to the neck 20B. The elastic member 24B is made of an elastic material such as rubber, for example, and is attached to the side of the plate-like member 23B opposite to the arm 22B. The elastic member 24B is, for example, flat and is adhesively fixed to the plate-like member 23B, for example. The elastic member 24B is adapted to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state (FIGS. 1A and 1B) and the second installation state (FIGS. 2A and 2B). The cover 25B is a member that covers the elastic member 24B and is detachably provided with respect to the elastic member 24B. The cover 25B is mounted so as to cover the elastic member 24B in the first installation state and is removed in the second installation state.

[0026] FIG. 7A is an enlarged schematic view showing the positional relationship between the bases 21A and 21B and the mounting surface FS in the first installation state. FIG. 7B is an enlarged schematic view showing the positional relationship between the bases 21A and 21B and the mounting surface FS in the second installation state. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the elastic members 24A and 24B are adapted to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state (FIGS. 1A and 1B) and the second installation state (FIGS. 2A and 2B). However, the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state.

[0027] Specifically, in the first installation state, as shown in FIG. 7A, the bases 21A and 21B are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state (FIG. 7A), the end faces 24TA of the elastic member 24A and the end faces 24TB of the elastic member 24B are each adapted to abut against the mounting surface FS. On the other hand, in the second installation state, as shown in FIG. 7B, the bases 21A and 21B are in a posture in which the main surfaces of the bases 21A and 21B extend along the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the second installation state (FIG. 7B), the main surfaces 24SA of the elastic member 24A and the main surfaces 24SB of the elastic member 24B are each adapted to abut against the mounting surface FS. That is, the ratio (W21A / T21A) of the dimension W21A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T21A in the X-axis direction of the base 21A in the first installation state is larger than the ratio (T21A / W21A) of the dimension T21A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W21A in the X-axis direction of the base 21A in the second installation state. Similarly, the ratio (W21B / T21B) of the dimension W21B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T21B in the X-axis direction of the base 21B in the first installation state is larger than the ratio (T21B / W21B) of the dimension T21B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W21B in the X-axis direction of the base 21B in the second installation state.

[0028] Thus, in the base 21A, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 24A in the second installation state is wider than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 24A in the first installation state. Similarly, in the base 21B, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the second installation state is wider than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the first installation state.

[0029] [Operation and Effects of Display Device 100] As described above, according to the display device 100 of the present embodiment, the display unit 1 is stably supported by the stand 2 as a support. Further, in the display device 100, the first installation state and the second installation state can be selectively configured by recombining the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B for the display unit 1, so that two viewing positions can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to select the support form of the display unit 1 according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment.

[0030] Specifically, in an environment where a mounting surface FS with sufficient width can be secured, the first installation state can be selected. In that case, since the distance between the base 21A of the first support unit 2A and the base 21B of the second support unit 2B increases, sufficient support stability can be ensured even if, for example, the bases 21A and 21B are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. On the other hand, in an environment where a mounting surface FS with sufficient width cannot be secured, the second installation state can be selected. In the second installation state, the distance between the base 21A and the base 21B is reduced compared to the first installation state. However, for example, by having the bases 21A and 21B assume a posture in which their respective main surfaces face the mounting surface FS, sufficient support stability can be ensured.

[0031] Furthermore, the attachment portions (outer attachment portions 13L and 13R) of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the first installation state and the attachment portions (inner attachment portions 14L and 14R) of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the second installation state are provided separately. For this reason, although the installation postures of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state and the installation postures of the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state are different, the height of the display unit 1 from the mounting surface FS can be made substantially the same in the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0032] Also, in the display device 100, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B that are shared in the first installation state and the second installation state are used respectively. Furthermore, the elastic members 24A and 24B are both provided so as to be able to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state and the second installation state. For this reason, compared with the case of using separate stands in the first installation state and the second installation state, the number of parts is reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Moreover, it is unnecessary for the user to perform complicated operations such as storage, and there is no risk of loss.

[0033] Also, in the display device 100, since the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B are integrated respectively, the number of parts can be reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Also, the operation of the user to switch between the first installation state and the second installation state is easy.

[0034] In addition, in the display device 100, in the first installation state, the neck 20A is attached to the outer attachment portion 13R such that at least a part of the base 21A protrudes outside the display surface 1A, and the neck 20B is attached to the outer attachment portion 13L such that at least a part of the base 21B protrudes outside the display surface 1A. Therefore, in the first installation state, reflection of the bases 21A and 21B on the display surface 1A can be prevented, and the visibility of the image is improved. Further, in the second installation state, the base 21A is accommodated between the first edge 1R and the center position CP, and the base 21B is accommodated between the second edge 1L and the center position CP. Therefore, in the second installation state, compared with the first installation state, it can be placed on a narrower placement surface FS, and the degree of freedom of the installation location is improved.

[0035] In addition, in the display device 100, the bases 21A and 21B are erected with respect to the placement surface FS in the first installation state. That is, the dimensional ratio W21A / T21A of the base 21A in the first installation state is larger than the dimensional ratio T21A / W21A of the base 21A in the second installation state, and the dimensional ratio W21B / T21B of the base 21B in the first installation state is larger than the dimensional ratio T21B / W21B of the base 21B in the second installation state. Therefore, the amount of protrusion of the base 21A from the display unit 1 and the amount of protrusion of the base 21B from the display unit 1 in the first installation state can be reduced, and the aesthetics are excellent. On the other hand, in the second installation state, since the area of the surfaces of the bases 21A and 21B facing the placement surface FS is larger than that in the first installation state, the support stability is improved.

[0036] In addition, in the display device 100, the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with respect to the placement surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 24A and 24B with respect to the placement surface FS in the second installation state, so the degree of freedom of design selection is improved.

[0037] In the display device 100, the contact area between the mounting surfaces FS in the second installation state and the elastic members 24A and 24B on the bases 21A and 21B is wider than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 24A and 24B in the first installation state. Therefore, even in the second installation state where the distance between the base 21A and the base 21B is narrowed, the support stability of the display unit 1 by the stand 2 is further improved.

[0038] In the display device 100, the necks 20A and 20B are each provided so as to be fixable to the display unit 1 at a plurality of locations including three locations that are the positions of the vertices of a triangle. Therefore, the support stability in both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is further improved.

[0039] <2. Second Embodiment> [Configuration of Display Device 200] FIGS. 8A and 8B show an overall configuration example of the display device 200 in the first installation state as the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8A is a front view of the display device 200 in the first installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 8B is a top view of the display device 200 in the first installation state as viewed from above.

[0040] FIGS. 9A and 9B show an overall configuration example of the display device 200 in the second installation state. FIG. 9A is a front view of the display device 200 in the second installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 9B is a top view of the display device 200 in the second installation state as viewed from above.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and FIGS. 9A and 9B, the display device 200 is a so-called stationary display device including a display unit 3 and a stand 4 as a support for supporting the display unit 3 on the mounting surface FS.

[0042] (Display Unit 3) The display unit 3 has basically the same configuration as the display unit 1 of the first embodiment. The display unit 3 includes, for example, a display panel 31 having a display surface 3A for displaying an image forward, and a main body 32 for holding the display panel 31. The display surface 3A is a horizontally long rectangular screen extending in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and has a first edge 3R and a second edge 3L located on opposite sides of each other with the center position CP interposed therebetween in the X-axis direction. The display panel 31 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device including an organic EL element, or the like.

[0043] The main body 32 is, for example, a housing that holds the display panel 31 and a circuit board provided with a drive circuit, an image processing circuit, and the like for driving the display panel 31. The main body 32 includes a back surface 3B on the side opposite to the display surface 3A. Mounting holes 33L and 33R are provided one on each side at the lower part of the main body 32. The mounting holes 33L and 33R each have an opening facing downward and extend in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the mounting hole 33R is provided at a position (first position) between the center position CP and the first edge 3R in the X-axis direction, and the mounting hole 33L is provided at a position (second position) between the center position CP and the second edge 3L in the X-axis direction.

[0044] (Stand 4) As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and FIGS. 9A and 9B, the stand 4 has a first support unit 4A and a second support unit 4B. The first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B are provided separately from each other, and both are detachably provided with respect to the display unit 3. In the display device 200, the first installation state and the second installation state can be switched by switching the attachment position of the first support unit 4A with respect to the display unit 3 and the attachment position of the second support unit 4B with respect to the display unit 3.

[0045] The first support unit 4A is adapted to be attached to the mounting hole 33R of the display unit 3 in the first installation state (Figs. 8A and 8B). The first support unit 4A is adapted to be attached to the mounting hole 33L of the display unit 3 in the second installation state (Figs. 9A and 9B).

[0046] More specifically, as shown in Fig. 10A, the first support unit 4A has a neck 40A as a first mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit 3, a base 41A as a first base portion that comes into contact with the mounting surface FS, and a beam 42A that connects the neck 40A and the base 41A. Fig. 10A is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the first support unit 4A. The neck 40A is a portion extending in the Y-axis direction in the first installation state and the second installation state, and has a shape that can be inserted into both the mounting hole 33R and the mounting hole 33L. By inserting the neck 40A into the mounting hole 33R or the mounting hole 33L, the first support unit 4A is held by the display unit 3 with a strength that prevents it from falling off due to its own weight. Also, by strongly pulling the first support unit 4A, the first support unit 4A can be removed from the display unit 3. Further, the beam 42A is a portion extending, for example, in the X-axis direction in the first installation state and the second installation state. Furthermore, the base 41A includes legs 41A1 and legs 41A2 extending in opposite directions in a plan view shown in Figs. 8B and 9B. The legs 41A1 and the legs 41A2 extend downward so as to move away from the connection point with the beam 42A in the first installation state and the second installation state. An elastic member 43A1 is attached to the tip of the leg 41A1, and an elastic member 43A2 is attached to the tip of the leg 41A2. Note that the neck 40A and the base 41A are integrally formed via the beam 42A.

[0047] The second support unit 4B has a configuration that is symmetric with respect to the left and right of the first support unit 4A. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B, a neck 40B as a second mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit 3, a base 41B as a second base portion that comes into contact with the mounting surface FS, and a beam 42B that connects the neck 40B and the base 41B. FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the second support unit 4B. The neck 40B is a portion extending in the Y-axis direction in the first installation state and the second installation state, and has a shape that can be inserted into both the mounting hole 33R and the mounting hole 33L. When the neck 40B is inserted into the mounting hole 33R or the mounting hole 33L, the second support unit 4B is held by the display unit 3 with a strength such that it does not fall off due to its own weight. Also, by strongly pulling the second support unit 4B, the second support unit 4B can be removed from the display unit 3. Further, the beam 42B is a portion extending, for example, in the X-axis direction in the first installation state and the second installation state. Furthermore, the base 41B includes leg portions 41B1 and 41B2 extending in opposite directions in a plan view shown in FIGS. 8B and 9B. The leg portions 41B1 and 41B2 extend downward so as to be farther away from the connection point with the beam 42B in the first installation state and the second installation state. An elastic member 43B1 is attached to the tip of the leg portion 41B1, and an elastic member 43B2 is attached to the tip of the leg portion 41B2. Note that the neck 40B and the base 41B are integrally formed via the beam 42B.

[0048] In the display device 200, the distance D3A (FIG. 8B) between the base 41A and the center position CP in the first installation state is longer than the distance D4A (FIG. 9B) between the base 41A and the center position CP in the second installation state. Also, the distance D3B (FIG. 8B) between the base 41B and the center position CP in the first installation state is longer than the distance D3B (FIG. 9B) between the base 41B and the center position CP in the second installation state. That is, in the first installation state, the bases 41A and 41B are located farther from the center position CP in the X-axis direction than in the second installation state. From the viewpoint of improving the support stability, it is desirable that the distance D3A is equal to the distance D3B in the first installation state, and it is desirable that the distance D4A is equal to the distance D4B in the second installation state.

[0049] In the display device 200, the postures of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the first installation state are substantially the same as the postures of the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B in the second installation state. For this reason, in the display device 200, the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second form. Similarly, the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second form.

[0050] In the display device 200, in the first installation state, when the neck 40A is inserted into the mounting hole 33R, the first support unit 4A is attached to the display unit 3, and when the neck 40B is inserted into the mounting hole 33L, the second support unit 4B is attached to the display unit 3. Also, in the second installation state, when the neck 40B is inserted into the mounting hole 33R, the second support unit 4B is attached to the display unit 3, and when the neck 40A is inserted into the mounting hole 33L, the first support unit 4A is attached to the display unit 3.

[0051] Further, in the first installation state, when the neck 40A is attached to the mounting hole 33R, the base 41A is adapted to fit between the first edge 3R and the center position CP. However, FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a state where the position of the base 41A substantially coincides with the position of the first edge 3R in the X-axis direction. Similarly, in the first installation state, when the neck 40B is attached to the mounting hole 33L, the base 41B is adapted to fit between the second edge 3L and the center position CP. However, FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a state where the position of the base 41B substantially coincides with the position of the second edge 3L in the X-axis direction.

[0052] On the other hand, in the second installation state, when the neck 40A is attached to the mounting hole 33L, the base 41A is adapted to fit between the second edge 3L and the center position CP. However, FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate a state where the position of the base 41A is inside the mounting hole 33L in the X-axis direction. Similarly, in the second installation state, when the neck 40B is attached to the mounting hole 33R, the base 41B is adapted to fit between the first edge 3R and the center position CP. However, FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate a state where the position of the base 41B is inside the mounting hole 33R in the X-axis direction.

[0053] [Operation and Effect of Display Device 200] As described above, according to the display device 200 of the present embodiment, the display unit 3 is stably supported by the stand 4 as a support. Further, in the display device 200, by switching the attachment position of the first support unit 4A to the display unit 3 and the attachment position of the second support unit 4B to the display unit 3, the first installation state and the second installation state are configured to be selectable. For this reason, the display device 200 can realize two viewing positions. Therefore, it is possible to select the support form of the display unit 3 according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment.

[0054] Specifically, in an environment where a mounting surface FS with sufficient width can be secured, the first installation state can be selected. On the other hand, in an environment where a mounting surface FS with sufficient width cannot be secured, the second installation state can be selected.

[0055] Also, in the display device 200, the first support units 4A and the second support units 4B are structured to connect the necks 40A, 40B and the bases 41A, 41B by beams 42A, 42B extending in the X-axis direction. For this reason, while the mounting holes 33L, 33R for mounting the necks 40A, 40B are made common between the first installation state and the second installation state, the contact positions of the bases 41A, 41B with the mounting surface FS can be changed between the first installation state and the second installation state. Therefore, it is not necessary to form extra mounting holes in the display unit 3, and a simple configuration can be maintained.

[0056] Also, in the display device 200, the postures of the first support units 4A and the second support units 4B in the first installation state are substantially the same as the postures of the first support units 4A and the second support units 4B in the second installation state. That is, in the display device 200, when switching between the first installation state and the second installation state, the first support units 4A and the second support units 4B are translated without being rotated respectively, and it is only necessary to swap the left and right mounting positions. For this reason, the height of the display unit 3 from the mounting surface FS can be made substantially the same between the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0057] Also, in the display device 200, the first support units 4A and the second support units 4B that are made common between the first installation state and the second installation state are each used. For this reason, compared to the case of using separate stands for the first installation state and the second installation state, the number of parts is reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Moreover, it is not necessary for the user to perform complicated operations such as storage, and there is no risk of loss.

[0058] In addition, in the display device 200, since the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B are integrated respectively, the number of components can be reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Also, the recombination operation between the first installation state and the second installation state by the user is easy.

[0059] In addition, in the display device 200, the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43A1 and 43A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second form. Similarly, the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are the same as the contact portions of the elastic members 43B1 and 43B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second form. Therefore, it is easy to reduce the dimensions of the elastic members 43A1, 43A2 and the elastic members 43B1, 43B2, and it is also easy to cope with various designs.

[0060] In the display device 200, in either the first installation state or the second installation state, the first support unit 4A and the second support unit 4B can be attached to the display unit 3 by inserting the necks 40A and 40B into the mounting holes 33L or 33R. For this reason, the recombination operation between the first installation state and the second installation state can be easily carried out.

[0061] <3. Third Embodiment> [Configuration of Display Device 300] FIGS. 11A and 11B show an overall configuration example of a display device 300 as a third embodiment of the present disclosure in a first installation state. FIG. 11A is a front view of the display device 300 in the first installation state viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 11B is a top view of the display device 300 in the first installation state viewed from above.

[0062] Figures 12A and 12B show an overall configuration example of the display device 300 in the second installation state. FIG. 12A is a front view of the display device 300 in the second installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 12B is a top view of the display device 300 in the second installation state as viewed from above.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B and FIGS. 12A and 12B, the display device 300 is a so-called stationary display device including a display unit 5 and a stand 6 as a support for supporting the display unit 5 on the mounting surface FS. In the display device 300, a first height H1 in the Y-axis direction from the mounting surface FS in the first installation state to the lower end of the display unit 5 is higher than a second height H2 in the Y-axis direction from the mounting surface FS in the second installation state to the lower end of the display unit 5. That is, the first installation state is a high position state where the display unit 5 is installed at a relatively high position, and the second installation state is a low position state where the display unit 5 is installed at a relatively low position.

[0064] (Display unit 5) The display unit 5 basically has the same configuration as the display unit 1 of the first embodiment. The display unit 5 includes, for example, a display panel 51 including a display surface 5A for displaying an image forward, and a main body 52 for holding the display panel 51. The display surface 5A is a horizontally long rectangular screen extending in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and has a first edge 5R and a second edge 5L located on opposite sides of each other with the center position CP interposed therebetween in the X-axis direction. The display panel 51 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device including an organic EL element, or the like.

[0065] The main body 52 is a housing that holds, for example, a display panel 51 and a circuit board provided with a drive circuit, an image processing circuit, etc. for driving the same. The main body 52 includes a back surface 5B on the side opposite to the display surface 5A. At the lower part of the main body 52, a mounting portion 53R is provided near the first edge 5R, and a mounting portion 53L is provided near the second edge 5L. As shown in Fig. 13A, the mounting portion 53R has a plurality of screw holes 54R (541R to 544R) arranged along the first straight line LN1. As shown in Fig. 13B, the mounting portion 53L has a plurality of screw holes 54L (541L to 544L) arranged along the second straight line LN2. Note that Fig. 13A is an enlarged view showing the mounting portion 53R and its vicinity on the back surface 5B of the display unit 5. Fig. 13B is an enlarged view showing the mounting portion 53L and its vicinity on the back surface 5B of the display unit 5.

[0066] (Stand 6) As shown in Figs. 11A and 11B and Figs. 12A and 12B, the stand 6 has a first support unit 6A and a second support unit 6B. The first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B are provided separately from each other, and both are detachably provided with respect to the display unit 5. In the display device 300, the first installation state and the second installation state can be switched by the following rearrangement operation. Specifically, first, the mounting position of the first support unit 6A with respect to the display unit 5 and the mounting position of the second support unit 6B with respect to the display unit 5 are interchanged. Further, the mounting posture of the first support unit 6A with respect to the display unit 5 and the mounting posture of the second support unit 6B with respect to the display unit 5 are respectively changed. By such a rearrangement operation, the display device 300 can be switched between the high position state and the low position state.

[0067] In the first installation state (Figs. 11A and 11B), the first support unit 6A is adapted to be attached to the attachment portion 53R (the first position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the first edge 5R of the display unit 5. In the second installation state (Figs. 12A and 12B), the first support unit 6A is adapted to be attached to the attachment portion 53L (the second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the second edge 5L of the display unit 5. In the first installation state (Figs. 11A and 11B), the second support unit 6B is adapted to be attached to the attachment portion 53L (the second position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the second edge 5L of the display unit 5. In the second installation state (Figs. 12A and 12B), the second support unit 6B is adapted to be attached to the attachment portion 53R (the first position) between the center position CP in the X-axis direction and the first edge 5R of the display unit 5.

[0068] FIG. 14A is a partially enlarged rear view showing an enlarged view of the first support unit 6A attached to the attachment portion 53R and its vicinity of the display device 300 in the first installation state. FIG. 14B is a partially enlarged rear view showing an enlarged view of the first support unit 6A attached to the attachment portion 53L and its vicinity of the display device 300 in the second installation state. FIG. 15A is a partially enlarged rear view showing an enlarged view of the second support unit 6B attached to the attachment portion 53L and its vicinity of the display device 300 in the first installation state. FIG. 15B is a partially enlarged rear view showing an enlarged view of the second support unit 6B attached to the attachment portion 53R and its vicinity of the display device 300 in the second installation state. Further, FIG. 16A is an exploded perspective view of the first support unit 6A, and FIG. 16B is an exploded perspective view of the second support unit 6B.

[0069] As shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B and 16A, the first support unit 6A has, for example, a neck 60A as a first mounting portion, a base 61A as a first base portion, and a connecting portion 62A connecting them. The neck 60A is detachably formed on both the mounting portions 53R and 53L of the display unit 5. The base 61A includes a plate-like member 63A and an elastic member 64A. The plate-like member 63A has a main body 631A and a cover 632A that covers a surface of the main body 631A other than the contact surface with the elastic member 64A. The neck 60A and the base 61A are integrally formed via the connecting portion 62A. A cover 65A may be further provided so as to cover the neck 60A and the connecting portion 62A. The main body 631A of the plate-like member 63A is made of a material having high strength such as stainless steel and is connected to the tip portion on the opposite side of the connecting portion 62A from the connection portion with the neck 60A. The elastic member 64A is made of an elastic material such as rubber, for example, and is attached to the opposite side of the main body 631A from the connecting portion 62A. The elastic member 64A has, for example, a flat plate shape and is, for example, adhesively fixed to the main body 631A of the plate-like member 63A. The elastic member 64A can be in contact with the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0070] As shown in FIGS. 15A, 15B and FIG. 16B, the second support unit 6B has, for example, a neck 60B as a first mounting portion, a base 61B as a first base portion, and a connecting portion 62B connecting them. The neck 60B is detachably formed on both the mounting portions 53R and 53L of the display unit 5. The base 61B includes a plate-like member 63B and an elastic member 64B. The plate-like member 63B has a main body 631B and a cover 632B covering a surface of the main body 631B other than the contact surface with the elastic member 64B. The neck 60B and the base 61B are integrally formed via the connecting portion 62B. A cover 65B may be further provided so as to cover the neck 60B and the connecting portion 62B. The main body 631B of the plate-like member 63B is made of a material having high strength such as stainless steel and is connected to the tip portion on the side opposite to the connection portion with the neck 60B in the connecting portion 62B. The elastic portion 64B is made of an elastic material such as rubber, for example, and is attached to the side of the main body 631B opposite to the connecting portion 62B. The elastic member 64B is, for example, flat and is adhesively fixed to the main body 631B of the plate-like member 63B, for example. The elastic member 64B can be in contact with the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state and the second installation state.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 14A to 15B and the like, in the display device 300, the first installation postures of the bases 61A and 61B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state (14A, 15A) are different from the second installation postures of the bases 61A and 61B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state (14B, 15B). That is, in the display device 300, the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B in the first installation state can be changed to the second installation state by rotating them approximately 90° respectively. Conversely, in the display device 300, the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B in the second installation state can be changed to the first installation state by rotating them approximately 90° respectively.

[0072] As shown in Fig. 14A, the neck 60A has a plurality of holes 641A to 644A through which the screws NR1 to NR4 are inserted at positions corresponding to the screw holes 541R to 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1. The neck 60A is configured to be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by the screws NR1 to NR4 (see Fig. 14A). As shown in Fig. 14B, the holes 641A to 644A in the neck 60A are provided at positions corresponding to the screw holes 541L to 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2 in the second installation state. Therefore, the screws NL1 to NL4 are inserted into the holes 641A to 644A in the second installation state, and the neck 60A is configured to be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by the screws NL1 to NL4 (see Fig. 14B). Note that the neck 60A may be fixed to the display unit 5 at three locations or at five or more locations. Also, the neck 60A may be fixed to the display unit 5 by a fastener other than a screw.

[0073] As shown in Fig. 15A, the neck 60B has a plurality of holes 641B to 644B through which the screws NL1 to NL4 are inserted at positions corresponding to the screw holes 541L to 544L arranged along the second straight line LN2. The neck 60B is configured to be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by the screws NL1 to NL4 (see Fig. 15A). As shown in Fig. 15B, the holes 641B to 644B in the neck 60B are provided at positions corresponding to the screw holes 541R to 544R arranged along the first straight line LN1 in the first installation state. Therefore, the screws NR1 to NR4 are inserted into the holes 641B to 644B in the first installation state, and the neck 60B is configured to be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by the screws NR1 to NR4 (see Fig. 15B). Note that the neck 60B may be fixed to the display unit 5 at three locations or at five or more locations. Also, the neck 60B may be fixed to the display unit 5 by a fastener other than a screw.

[0074] In addition, in the display device 300, the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state. Specifically, in the first installation state, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 15A, the bases 61A and 61B are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state, the end surfaces 64TB of the elastic member 64A and the end surfaces 64TB of the elastic member 64B are respectively in contact with the mounting surface FS. On the other hand, in the second installation state, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 15B, the bases 61A and 61B are in a posture in which the main surfaces of the bases 61A and 61B extend along the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the second installation state, the main surfaces 64SA of the elastic member 64A and the main surfaces 64SB of the elastic member 64B are respectively in contact with the mounting surface FS.

[0075] Thus, in the base 61A, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 64A in the first installation state is narrower than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 64A in the second installation state. Similarly, in the base 61B, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 64B in the first installation state is narrower than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic member 24B in the second installation state.

[0076] [Operation and Effect of Display Device 300] As described above, according to the display device 300 of the present embodiment, the display unit 5 is stably supported by the stand 6 as a support. Further, in the display device 300, the first installation state and the second installation state can be selectively configured by recombining the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B for the display unit 5, so that two viewing positions can be realized. For this reason, it is possible to select the support form of the display unit 5 according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment.

[0077] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, when installing an acoustic device such as a sound bar SB or other devices on the mounting surface FS, for example, the high position state which is the first installation state can be selected. By selecting the high position state, it is possible to avoid the display surface 5A of the display unit 5 being blocked by other devices such as the sound bar SB. On the other hand, when not installing such other devices, as shown in FIG. 12A, it is advisable to select the low position state. In that case, since the display unit 5 can be brought closer to the mounting surface FS, the aesthetic property can be enhanced.

[0078] Also, in the display device 300, the neck 60A can be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by four screws NR1 to NR4 arranged along the first straight line LN1 and screw holes 541R to 544R in the first installation state, and can be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by four screws NL1 to NL4 arranged along the second straight line LN2 and screw holes 541L to 544L in the second installation state. Similarly, the neck 60B can be fastened to the mounting portion 53L by four screws NL1 to NL4 arranged along the second straight line LN2 and screw holes 541L to 544L in the first installation state, and can be fastened to the mounting portion 53R by four screws NR1 to NR4 arranged along the first straight line LN1 and screw holes 541R to 544R in the first installation state. Therefore, in the first installation state and the second installation state, the mounting portion 53R, the screws NR1 to NR4 and the screw holes 541R to 544R, as well as the mounting portion 53L, the screws NL1 to NL4 and the screw holes 541L to 544L can be made common. Thus, there is no need to form an extra mounting portion on the display unit 5, and a simple configuration can be maintained.

[0079] In addition, in the display device 300, the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B, which are shared in the first installation state and the second installation state, are used with their mounting positions swapped. Further, the elastic members 64A and 64B are both provided so as to be able to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state and the second installation state. For this reason, compared with the case of using separate stands in the first installation state and the second installation state, etc., the number of parts is reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Moreover, for the user, complicated operations such as storage are unnecessary, and there is no risk of loss.

[0080] In addition, in the display device 300, since the first support unit 6A and the second support unit 6B are integrated respectively, the number of parts can be reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Also, the recombination operation of the first installation state and the second installation state by the user is easy.

[0081] In addition, in the display device 300, the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are made different from the contact portions of the elastic members 64A and 64B with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state, so the degree of freedom in design selection is improved.

[0082] In addition, in the display device 300, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 64A and 64B in the base 61A and 61B in the first installation state is narrower than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 24A and 24B in the second installation state. For this reason, in the high position state which is the first installation state, it is less likely to become an obstacle to the installation of other devices such as a sound bar.

[0083] In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of other screw holes arranged in a direction different from the first straight line LN1 may be further provided in the mounting portion 53R. Similarly, a plurality of other screw holes arranged in a direction different from the second straight line LN2 may be further provided in the mounting portion 53L. By doing so, in addition to the first installation state and the second installation state, a third installation state in which the height of the display unit 5 is different from both the first installation state and the second installation state can be realized. That is, it is possible to set the height of the display unit 5 in multiple steps.

[0084] <4. Fourth Embodiment> [Configuration of Display Device 400] FIGS. 17A and 17B show an overall configuration example of a display device 400 as a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure in a first installation state. FIG. 17A is a front view of the display device 400 in the first installation state viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 17B is a top view of the display device 400 in the first installation state viewed from above.

[0085] FIGS. 18A and 18B show an overall configuration example of the display device 400 in a second installation state. FIG. 18A is a front view of the display device 400 in the second installation state viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 18B is a top view of the display device 400 in the second installation state viewed from above.

[0086] FIG. 19A is a perspective view showing the display device 400 in the first installation state viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 19B is a perspective view showing the display device 400 in the second installation state viewed obliquely from the front.

[0087] As shown in FIGS. 17A to 19B, the display device 400 is a so-called stationary display device including a display unit 7 and a stand 8 as a support for supporting the display unit 7 on a placement surface FS. In the display device 400, a first height H1 (FIG. 17A) in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the first installation state is higher than a second height H2 (FIG. 18A) in the Y-axis direction from the placement surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the second installation state. That is, the first installation state is a high position state where the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively high position, and the second installation state is a low position state where the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively low position.

[0088] (Display unit 7) The display unit 7 basically has the same configuration as the display unit 1 of the first embodiment. The display unit 7 has, for example, a display panel 71 including a display surface 7A for displaying an image forward, and a main body 72 for holding the display panel 71. The display surface 7A is a horizontally long rectangular screen extending in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and has a first edge 7R and a second edge 7L located on opposite sides of each other with the center position CP interposed therebetween in the X-axis direction. The display panel 71 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal layer, an organic EL display device including an organic EL element, or the like.

[0089] The main body 72 is, for example, a housing that holds the display panel 71 and a circuit board provided with a drive circuit, an image processing circuit, and the like for driving the display panel 71. The main body 72 includes a back surface 7B opposite to the display surface 7A. At the lower part of the main body 72, mounting holes 73L and 73R are provided one on each of the left and right sides. The mounting holes 73L and 73R each have an opening facing downward and extend in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the mounting hole 73R is provided at a position (first position) between the center position CP and the first edge 7R in the X-axis direction, and the mounting hole 73L is provided at a position (second position) between the center position CP and the second edge 7L in the X-axis direction.

[0090] (Stand 8) As shown in FIGS. 17A to 19B, the stand 8 has a first support unit 8A and a second support unit 8B. The stand 8 further has a neck 80R as a first mounting portion detachably formed in the mounting hole 73R (first position) in the display unit 7, and a neck 80L as a second mounting portion detachably formed in the mounting hole 73L (second position) in the display unit 7. The first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B are provided separately from each other, and both are detachably provided with respect to both the neck 80R and the neck 80L. In the display device 400, the first installation state and the second installation state can be switched by switching the mounting position of the first support unit 8A with respect to the display unit 7 and the mounting position of the second support unit 8B with respect to the display unit 7.

[0091] The first support unit 8A has a base 81A that is connected to the neck 80R in the first installation state and is connected to the neck 80L in the second installation state. The second support unit 8B has a base 81B that is connected to the neck 80L in the first installation state and is connected to the neck 80R in the second installation state.

[0092] FIG. 20A is a rear view showing details of the first support unit 8A in the first installation state (high position state), and FIG. 20B is a rear view showing details of the first support unit 8A in the second installation state (low position state). FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the base 81A. However, the neck 80R is shown together in FIG. 20A, and the neck 80L is shown together in FIGS. 20B and 21. Further, FIG. 22A is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the positional relationship between a part of the first support unit 8A and the neck 80R in the first installation state, and FIG. 22B is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the positional relationship between a part of the first support unit 8A and the neck 80L in the second installation state.

[0093] As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the base 81A includes a connection part 82A as a first connection part, leg parts 83A1 and 83A2, and elastic members 84A1 and 84A2. As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the base 81A can be attached to the neck 80R in a first posture and can also be attached to the neck 80L in a second posture. The first posture in this embodiment is a posture in which the leg parts 83A1 and 83A2 stand upright with respect to the placement surface FS. The second posture in this embodiment is a posture in which the leg parts 83A1 and 83A2 are laid down so as to extend along the placement surface FS. The connection part 82A of the base 81A can be connected to the neck 80R in the first posture and can be connected to the neck 80L in the second posture. The leg parts 83A1 and 83A2 are respectively connected to the connection part 82A and extend approximately along the Z axis so as to be separated from each other in a top view as shown in FIGS. 17B and 18B, for example. Further, the elastic member 84A1 is attached to the end of the leg part 83A1 on the side opposite to the connection part 82A by an adhesive or the like, and the elastic member 84A2 is attached to the end of the leg part 83A2 on the side opposite to the connection part 82A by an adhesive or the like.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 21, in addition to the base 81A, the first support unit 8A further has, for example, a frame stand 85A as a first reinforcing member, a clamp 86A, and a cover 87A. The frame stand 85A is attached so as to stand on the main surface of the leg part 83A2 as a first plate-like member of the base 81A. The frame stand 85A is made of a high-rigidity material such as stainless steel, and in particular, is configured to prevent the leg parts 83A1 and 83A2 from being deformed by the load of the display unit 7 in the second installation state. The clamp 86A is a member that clamps a part of a power cable that supplies power to the main body 72 of the display unit 7, for example, and a part of various signal cables that perform signal transmission between the main body 72 and an external device. The cover 87A is detachably provided so as to cover the frame stand 85A and the clamp 86A in order to enhance the aesthetic appearance.

[0095] As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the connecting portion 82A is provided with two screw holes 811A and 812A penetrating from the first surface 82S1A to the second surface 82S2A. Further, two protrusions 813A and 814A are provided on the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A (FIG. 22A), and two protrusions 815A and 816A are provided on the second surface 82S2A of the connecting portion 82A (FIG. 22B). On the other hand, the neck 80R has a bottom plate portion 801R and a side plate portion 802R (FIG. 22A). Four through holes 811R to 814R are provided in the bottom plate portion 801R (FIG. 22A). In the first installation state, as shown in FIG. 22A, the neck 80R and the base 81A are fastened by two screws N8R1 and N8R2. In that case, the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 801R and the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A are in contact with each other, and the screw N8R1 is screwed into the screw hole 811A through the hole 811R while the screw N8R2 is screwed into the screw hole 812A through the hole 812R. At that time, before performing the fastening operation by the screws N8R1 and N8R2, the protrusions 813A and 814A are inserted into the holes 813R and 814R, respectively, so that the positioning of the base 81A with respect to the neck 80R can be easily performed.

[0096] As shown in FIG. 22B, the neck 80L has a bottom plate portion 801L and a side plate portion 802L. Four through holes 821L, 822L, 825L, and 826L are provided in the side plate portion 802L. In the second installation state, the neck 80L and the base 81A are fastened by two screws N8L1 and N8L2. In that case, the outer surface of the side plate portion 802L and the second surface 82S2A of the connecting portion 82A are in contact with each other, and the screw N8L1 is screwed into the screw hole 811A through the hole 821L while the screw N8L2 is screwed into the screw hole 812A through the hole 822L. At that time, before performing the fastening operation by the screws N8L1 and N8L2, the protrusions 815A and 816A are inserted into the holes 825L and 826L, respectively, so that the positioning of the base 81A with respect to the neck 80L can be easily performed.

[0097] The elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 are each configured to be capable of contacting the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state (FIG. 20A) and the second installation state (FIG. 20B). However, the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state. Specifically, in the first installation state, as shown in FIG. 20A, the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state (FIG. 20A), the end surfaces 84TA1 of the elastic member 84A1 and the end surfaces 84TA2 of the elastic member 84A2 are each in contact with the mounting surface FS. On the other hand, in the second installation state, as shown in FIG. 20B, the legs 83A1 and 83A2 are in a posture where the main surfaces of the legs 83A1 and 83A2 extend along the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the second installation state (FIG. 20B), the main surfaces 84SA1 of the elastic member 84A1 and the main surfaces 84SA2 of the elastic member 84A2 are each in contact with the mounting surface FS. At this time, in the base 81A, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 in the first installation state is smaller than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 84A1 and 84A2 in the second installation state.

[0098] Also, in the display device 400, the ratio (W81A / T81A) of the dimension W81A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T81A in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81A below the neck 80R in the first installation state is larger than the ratio (T81A / W81A) of the dimension T81A in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W81A in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81A below the neck 80L in the second installation state.

[0099] FIG. 23A is a rear view showing details of the second support unit 8B in the first installation state (high position state), and FIG. 23B is a rear view showing details of the second support unit 8B in the second installation state (low position state). FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the base 81B. However, the neck 80L is shown in FIG. 23A, and the neck 80L is shown in FIGS. 23B and 24. Further, FIG. 25A is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the positional relationship between a part of the second support unit 8B and the neck 80L in the first installation state, and FIG. 25B is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the positional relationship between a part of the second support unit 8B and the neck 80R in the second installation state.

[0100] As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the base 81B includes a connection portion 82B as the second connection portion, leg portions 83B1 and 83B2, and elastic members 84B1 and 84B2. As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the base 81B can be attached to the neck 80R in the third posture and can be attached to the neck 80L in the fourth posture. The third posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are laid down so as to extend along the mounting surface FS. The fourth posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. The connection portion 82B of the base 81B can be connected to the neck 80R in the third posture and can be connected to the neck 80L in the fourth posture. The leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 are respectively connected to the connection portion 82B and extend approximately along the Z axis so as to be separated from each other in the top view shown in FIGS. 17B and 18B, for example. The elastic member 84B1 is attached to the end portion of the leg portion 83B1 on the side opposite to the connection portion 82B by an adhesive or the like, and the elastic member 84B2 is attached to the end portion of the leg portion 83B2 on the side opposite to the connection portion 82B by an adhesive or the like.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 24, in addition to the base 81B, the second support unit 8B further includes, for example, a frame stand 85B as a second reinforcing member, a clamp 86B, and a cover 87B. The frame stand 85B is attached so as to stand on the main surface of the leg portion 83B2 which is the second plate-like member of the base 81B. The frame stand 85B is made of a high-rigidity material such as stainless steel, and in particular, it is configured to prevent the leg portions 83B1 and 83B2 from deforming due to the load of the display unit 7 in the second installation state. The clamp 86B is a member that clamps a part of a power cable that supplies power to the main body 72 of the display unit 7, for example, or a part of various signal cables that perform signal transmission between the main body 72 and external devices. The cover 87B is detachably provided so as to cover the frame stand 85B and the clamp 86B in order to enhance the aesthetic appearance.

[0102] As shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the connection portion 82B is provided with two screw holes 811B and 812B that penetrate from the first surface 82S1B to the second surface 82S2B. Further, two protrusions 813B and 814B are provided on the first surface 82S1B of the connection portion 82B (FIG. 25A), and two protrusions 815B and 816B are provided on the second surface 82S2B of the connection portion 82B (FIG. 25B). On the other hand, the neck 80L has a bottom plate portion 801L and side plate portions 802L (FIG. 25A). Four holes 811L to 814L that penetrate therethrough are provided in the bottom plate portion 801L (FIG. 25A). In the first installation state, as shown in FIG. 25A, the neck 80L and the base 81B are fastened by two screws N8L1 and N8L2. In that case, the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 801L and the first surface 82S1B of the connection portion 82B are in contact with each other, and the screw N8L1 is screwed into the screw hole 811B through the hole 811L while the screw N8L2 is screwed into the screw hole 812B through the hole 812L. At that time, before performing the fastening operation with the screws N8L1 and N8L2, the protrusions 813B and 814B are respectively inserted into the holes 813L and 814L, so that the positioning of the base 81L with respect to the neck 80L can be easily performed.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 25B, the neck 80R has a bottom plate portion 801R and a side plate portion 802R. Four through holes 821R, 822R, 825R, and 826R are provided in the side plate portion 802R, respectively. In the second installation state, the neck 80R and the base 81B are fastened by two screws N8R1 and N8R2. In that case, the outer surface of the side plate portion 802R abuts against the second surface 82S2B of the connection portion 82B, and the screw N8R1 is screwed into the screw hole 811B through the hole 821R while the screw N8R2 is screwed into the screw hole 812B through the hole 822R. At that time, before performing the fastening operation with the screws N8R1 and N8R2, the projections 815B and 816B are inserted into the holes 825R and 826R, respectively, so that the positioning of the base 81B with respect to the neck 80R can be easily performed.

[0104] The elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 are each configured to be able to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state (FIG. 23A) and the second installation state (FIG. 23B). However, the contact portions of the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are different from the contact portions of the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state. Specifically, in the first installation state, as shown in FIG. 23A, the legs 83B1 and 83B2 stand upright with respect to the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the first installation state (FIG. 23A), the end surfaces 84TB1 of the elastic member 84B1 and the end surface 84TB2 of the elastic member 84B2 are each in contact with the mounting surface FS. On the other hand, in the second installation state, as shown in FIG. 23B, the legs 83B1 and 83B2 are in a posture where the main surfaces of the legs 83B1 and 83B2 extend along the mounting surface FS. Therefore, in the second installation state (FIG. 23B), the main surfaces 84SB1 of the elastic member 84B1 and the main surface 84SB2 of the elastic member 84B2 are each in contact with the mounting surface FS. At this time, in the base 81B, the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 in the first installation state is narrower than the contact area between the mounting surface FS and the elastic members 84B1 and 84B2 in the second installation state.

[0105] Further, in the display device 400, the ratio (W81B / T81B) of the dimension W81B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension T81B in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81B below the neck 80L in the first installation state is larger than the ratio (T81B / W81B) of the dimension T81B in the Y-axis direction to the dimension W81B in the X-axis direction of the portion of the base 81B below the neck 80R in the second installation state.

[0106] In this way, in the display device 400, in the first installation state, the base 81A is attached to the neck 80R in the first posture, and the base 81B is attached to the neck 80L in the fourth posture. Further, in the second installation state, the base 81B is attached to the neck 80R in the third posture, and the base 81A is attached to the neck 80L in the second posture. That is, in the display device 400, by rotating the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B in the first installation state by approximately 90° respectively and swapping the left and right attachment positions of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B, the second installation state can be changed. Conversely, in the display device 400, by rotating the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B in the second installation state by approximately 90° respectively and swapping the left and right attachment positions of the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B, the first installation state can be changed.

[0107] Note that the description of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B in FIG. 23B in Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-235743, which is the basic application of the present application, is incorrect, and the description of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B shown in FIG. 23C is correct. In FIG. 23B, the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B are described in a state where they are reversed left and right, which is clearly an incorrect description.

[0108] Furthermore, in the display device 400 of the present embodiment, by recombining the first support unit 2A and the second support unit 2B with respect to the display unit 7, in addition to the first installation state and the second installation state described above, a third installation state and a fourth installation state are also configured to be selectable. That is, in the display device 400 of the present embodiment, four viewing positions can be realized.

[0109] FIGS. 26A and 26B show an overall configuration example of the display device 400 in the third installation state. FIG. 26A is a front view of the display device 400 in the third installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 26B is a top view of the display device 400 in the third installation state as viewed from above.

[0110] FIGS. 27A and 27B show an overall configuration example of the display device 400 in the fourth installation state. FIG. 27A is a front view of the display device 400 in the fourth installation state as viewed from the front (viewer side), and FIG. 27B is a top view of the display device 400 in the fourth installation state as viewed from above.

[0111] In the third installation state, the third height H3 in the Y-axis direction from the mounting surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 (FIG. 26A) is higher than the fourth height H4 in the Y-axis direction from the mounting surface FS to the lower end of the display unit 7 in the fourth installation state (FIG. 27A). That is, similar to the first installation state, the third installation state is a high position state where the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively high position, and similar to the second installation state, the fourth installation state is a low position state where the display unit 7 is installed at a relatively low position. The third height H3 is substantially the same as, for example, the first height H1 (FIG. 17A), and the fourth height H3 is substantially the same as, for example, the second height H2 (FIG. 18A).

[0112] However, in the third installation state, the first support unit 8A is attached to the mounting hole 73L (second position) of the display unit 7 via the neck 80L, and the second support unit 8B is attached to the mounting hole 73R (first position) of the display unit 7 via the neck 80R. Further, in the fourth installation state, the first support unit 8A is attached to the mounting hole 73R (first position) of the display unit 7 via the neck 80R, and the second support unit 8B is attached to the mounting hole 73L (second position) of the display unit 7 via the neck 80L.

[0113] Figure 28A is a rear view showing details of the neck 80L and the first support unit 8A in the third installation state, and Figure 28B is a rear view showing details of the neck 80R and the second support unit 8B in the third installation state. Further, Figure 29A is a rear view showing details of the neck 80L and the second support unit 8B in the fourth installation state, and Figure 29B is a rear view showing details of the neck 80R and the first support unit 8A in the fourth installation state.

[0114] The base 81A can be attached to the neck 80R in the fifth posture as shown in Figure 29B, and can be attached to the neck 80L in the sixth posture as shown in Figure 28A. The fifth posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which the legs 83A1, 83A2 are laid horizontally so as to extend along the mounting surface FS. In the fifth posture (Figure 29B), the connecting portion 82A of the base 81A is connected to the neck 80R, and is screwed so that the first surface 82S1A of the connecting portion 82A abuts against the outer surface of the side plate portion 802R. Therefore, when viewed from the connecting portion 82A, the legs 83A1, 83A2 are located on the opposite side of the neck 80R. Further, the sixth posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which the legs 83A1, 83A2 are erected with respect to the mounting surface FS. In the sixth posture, the connecting portion 82A of the base 81A is connected to the neck 80L, and the legs 83A1, 83A2 are connected to the connecting portion 82A inside the neck 80L, that is, between the neck 80L and the center position CP.

[0115] Base 81B can be attached to neck 80R in the seventh posture as shown in FIG. 28B, and can be attached to neck 80L in the eighth posture as shown in FIG. 29A. The seventh posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which legs 83B1 and 83B2 stand upright with respect to mounting surface FS. In the seventh posture, connecting portion 82B of base 81B is connected to neck 80R, but legs 83B1 and 83B2 are connected to connecting portion 82B inside neck 80R, that is, between neck 80R and center position CP. Further, the eighth posture in the present embodiment is a posture in which legs 83B1 and 83B2 are laid down so as to extend along mounting surface FS. In the eighth posture (FIG. 29A), connecting portion 82B of base 81B is connected to neck 80L, and is screwed so that first surface 82S1B of connecting portion 82B abuts against the outer surface of side plate portion 802L. Therefore, legs 83B1 and 83B2 are located on the opposite side of neck 80L when viewed from connecting portion 82B.

[0116] [Operation and Effect of Display Device 400] As described above, according to the display device 400 of the present embodiment, the display unit 7 is stably supported by the stand 8 as a support. Further, in the display device 400, since the first installation state and the second installation state can be selectively configured by recombining the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B with respect to the display unit 7, two viewing positions can be realized. For this reason, it is possible to select the support form of the display unit 7 according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment.

[0117] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17A, for example, when installing an acoustic device such as sound bar SB or other devices on mounting surface FS, the high position state which is the first installation state can be selected. By selecting the high position state, it is possible to avoid the display surface 7A of the display unit 7 being blocked by other devices such as the sound bar SB. On the other hand, when not installing such other devices, it is advisable to select the low position state as shown in FIG. 18A. In that case, since the display unit 7 can be brought closer to the mounting surface FS, the aesthetic property can be enhanced.

[0118] Further, in the display device 400, the bases 81A and 81B that are shared in the first installation state and the second installation state are used with their mounting positions swapped. Further, the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 are all provided so as to be able to contact the mounting surface FS in both the first installation state and the second installation state. For this reason, compared to the case of using separate stands in the first installation state and the second installation state, etc., the number of parts is reduced, which is advantageous for cost reduction. Moreover, it is unnecessary for the user to perform complicated operations such as storage, and there is no risk of loss.

[0119] Also, in the display device 400, the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are made different from the contact portions of the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state, so that the degree of freedom in design selection is improved.

[0120] Also, in the display device 400, the contact areas of the bases 81A and 81B with the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the first installation state are narrower than the contact areas of the bases 81A and 81B with the elastic members 84A1, 84A2, 84B1, and 84B2 with respect to the mounting surface FS in the second installation state. For this reason, in the high position state which is the first installation state, it is less likely to obstruct the installation of other devices such as a sound bar.

[0121] Also, in the display device 400, the dimensional ratios W81A / T81A and W81B / T81B in the first installation state are made larger than the dimensional ratios T81A / W81A and T81B / W81B in the second installation state, respectively. For this reason, the height difference between the first height H1 in the first installation state and the second height H2 in the second installation state can be made wider.

[0122] In the display device 400, the connection portions 82A on the base 81A can be connected to the neck 80R using the screws N8R1 and N8R2 in the first posture and can be connected to the neck 80L using the screws N8L1 and N8L2 in the second posture. The connection portions 82B on the base 81B can be connected to the neck 80L using the screws N8L1 and N8L2 in the fourth posture and can be connected to the neck 80R using the screws N8R1 and N8R2 in the third posture. Therefore, in both the first installation state and the second installation state, the bases 81A and 81B can be respectively attached using the same screws N8L1, N8L2, N8R1, and N8R2. Thus, the number of components is reduced, the configuration is simplified, which is advantageous for cost reduction.

[0123] In the display device 400, the first support unit 8A and the second support unit 8B are each provided with the frame stands 85A and 85B, so that in particular, in the second installation state, the bases 81A and 81B can be prevented from deforming due to the load of the display unit 7. Therefore, the support stability of the display unit 7 by the stand 8 is further improved.

[0124] <3. Other Modification Examples> As described above, the present disclosure has been described with several embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments and the like, and various modifications are possible. For example, the size relationship, positional relationship, and shape of each display unit and stand shown in the first to fourth embodiments are merely examples, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0125] In the first, third, and fourth embodiments, the elastic members as the first contact member and the second contact member are in contact with the mounting surface in both the first installation state and the second installation state, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the elastic member in contact with the mounting surface in the first installation state and the elastic member in contact with the mounting surface in the second installation state may be separate bodies and provided only at necessary locations.

[0126] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the distance between the first support unit and the second support unit or the height of the display unit is changed between the first form and the second form was exemplified. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, between the first form and the second form, the elevation angle of the display surface of the display unit may be made different, for example.

[0127] Furthermore, for example, the display device described in the above embodiment is not limited to the case where it includes all the described components, and it may lack some components or may further include other components.

[0128] As described above, according to the support and the display device as one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first form and the second form can be selectively configured by recombining the first support unit and the second support unit. Therefore, it is possible to select the support form of the display unit according to the user's usage, preference, or installation environment.

[0129] Note that the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limited to the description, and there may be other effects. Also, the present technology can take the following configurations. (1) A support for supporting a display unit having a display surface extending in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and having a center position in the horizontal direction, and a first edge and a second edge located on opposite sides of the center position in the horizontal direction, so as to stand on a placement surface, a first support unit detachably provided for the display unit, and a second support unit that is detachable from the display unit and is provided as a separate body from the first support unit and having Among the display units, the first support unit is attached to a first position between the central position and the first edge in the horizontal direction, and among the display units, the second support unit is attached to a second position between the central position and the second edge in the horizontal direction; a first form; Among the display units, the second support unit is attached to the first position or a third position between the central position and the first edge in the horizontal direction, and among the display units, the first support unit is attached to the second position or a fourth position between the central position and the second edge in the horizontal direction; a second form is configured to be selectable Support. (2) The first support unit has a first mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a first base portion including a first contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first form and the second form. The second support unit has a second mounting portion detachably formed on the display unit, and a second base portion including a second contact member capable of contacting the placement surface in both the first form and the second form. The support according to the above (1). (3) A first installation posture of the first base portion and the second base portion in the first form with respect to the placement surface; A second installation posture of the first base portion and the second base portion in the second form with respect to the placement surface is different The support according to the above (2). (4) The first mounting portion and the first base portion are integrally formed. The second mounting portion and the second base portion are integrally formed. The support according to the above (2) or (3). (5) The distance between the first base and the center position in the first form is longer than the distance between the first base and the center position in the second form. The distance between the second base and the center position in the first form is longer than the distance between the second base and the center position in the second form. The support according to any one of (2) to (4) above. (6) In the first form, the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the first base is larger than the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the first base in the second form. In the first form, the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the second base is larger than the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the first base in the second form. The support according to (5) above. (7) In the first form, the first mounting portion is attached to the first position such that at least a part of the first base protrudes to the side opposite to the center position when viewed from the first edge, and the second mounting portion is attached to the second position such that at least a part of the second base protrudes to the side opposite to the center position when viewed from the second edge. In the second form, the first mounting portion is attached to the fourth position such that the first base is accommodated between the first edge and the center position, and the second mounting portion is attached to the third position such that the second base is accommodated between the second edge and the center position. The support according to (5) or (6) above. (8) The contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the second form. The support according to any one of (5) to (7) above. (9) The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form. The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the second form is wider than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form. The support according to any one of (5) to (8) above. (10) The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are each provided so as to be fixable to the display unit at a plurality of locations including three locations that are positions of the vertices of a triangle. The support according to any one of (2) to (9) above. (11) The first support unit further has a first beam portion that connects the first mounting portion and extends in the horizontal direction and the first base portion. The second support unit further has a second beam portion that connects the second mounting portion and extends in the horizontal direction and the second base portion. The support according to (2) above. (12) The contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the first form is the same as the contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the second form. The contact portion of the second contact member with respect to the placement surface in the first form is the same as the contact portion of the second contact member with respect to the placement surface in the second form. The support according to (2) or (11) above. (13) The display unit has a first hole portion provided at the first position and a second hole portion provided at the second position. In the first form, when the first mounting portion is inserted into the first hole portion, the first support unit is attached to the display unit, and when the second mounting portion is inserted into the second hole portion, the second support unit is attached to the display unit. In the second embodiment, the second support unit is attached to the display unit by inserting the second mounting portion into the first hole portion, and the first support unit is attached to the display unit by inserting the first mounting portion into the second hole portion. The support according to the above (2), (11) or (12). (14) In the first embodiment, the first mounting portion is attached to the first position so that the first base portion is accommodated between the first edge and the central position, and the second mounting portion is attached to the second position so that the second base portion is accommodated between the second edge and the central position. In the second embodiment, the first mounting portion is attached to the second position so that the first base portion is accommodated between the second edge and the central position, and the second mounting portion is attached to the first position so that the second base portion is accommodated between the first edge and the central position. The support according to the above (5). (15) The first vertical height from the placement surface in the first embodiment to the lower end of the display unit is higher than the second vertical height from the placement surface in the second embodiment to the lower end of the display unit. The support according to any one of the above (2), (11) to (13). (16) The first mounting portion can be fixed to the first position by three or more first fasteners arranged on a first straight line in the first embodiment and can be fixed to the second position by three or more second fasteners arranged on a second straight line in the second embodiment. The second mounting portion can be fixed to the second position by the three or more second fasteners arranged on the second straight line in the first embodiment and can be fixed to the first position by the three or more first fasteners arranged on the first straight line in the second embodiment. The support according to any one of the above (2), (11) to (13). (17) The contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion of the first contact member with respect to the placement surface in the second form. The support according to the above (15) or (16). (18) The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form. The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form. The support according to any one of the above (15) to (17). (19) A first mounting portion detachably formed at the first position in the display unit, A second mounting portion detachably formed at the second position in the display unit and further includes The first support unit has a first base portion that is connected to the first mounting portion in the first form and is connected to the second mounting portion in the second form. The second support unit has a second base portion that is connected to the second mounting portion in the first form and is connected to the first mounting portion in the second form. The support according to the above (1). (20) The first base portion includes a first contact member that can contact the placement surface in both the first form and the second form. The second base portion includes a second contact member that can contact the placement surface in both the first form and the second form. The support according to the above (19). (21) The first base portion can be mounted in a first posture with respect to the first mounting portion detachably provided at the first position of the display unit, and can be mounted in a second posture with respect to the second mounting portion detachably provided at the second position of the display unit. The second base can be attached to the first attachment part detachably provided at the first position of the display unit in a third posture, and can be attached to the second attachment part detachably provided at the second position of the display unit in a fourth posture. The support according to the above (19) or (20). (22) In the first form, the first base is attached to the first attachment part in the first posture, and the second base is attached to the second attachment part in the fourth posture. In the second form, the second base is attached to the first attachment part in the third posture, and the first base is attached to the second attachment part in the second posture. The support according to the above (21). (23) The first vertical height from the placement surface in the first form to the lower end of the display unit is higher than the second vertical height from the placement surface in the second form to the lower end of the display unit. The support according to any one of the above (19) to (22). (24) In the first form, the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the first base below the first attachment part is larger than the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the first base below the second attachment part in the second form. In the first form, the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the second base below the second attachment part is larger than the ratio of the vertical dimension to the horizontal dimension of the portion of the first base below the first attachment part in the second form. The support according to the above (23). (25) The first base includes a first connection part that can be connected to the first attachment part in the first posture and can be connected to the second attachment part in the second posture. The second base portion includes a second connecting portion that can be connected to the second mounting portion in the fourth posture and can be connected to the first mounting portion in the third posture. The support according to the above (21) or (22). (26) The contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the first form is different from the contact portion of the first contact member with the placement surface in the second form. The support according to the above (20). (27) The contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form. The contact area between the placement surface and the second contact member in the first form is narrower than the contact area between the placement surface and the first contact member in the second form. The support according to the above (20) or (26). (28) The first base portion includes a first plate-like member including a first surface intersecting the vertical direction in the second posture, and a first reinforcing member standing on the first surface. The second base portion includes a second plate-like member including a second surface intersecting the vertical direction in the third posture, and a second reinforcing member standing on the second surface. The support according to any one of the above (19) to (27). (29) A display unit having a display surface extending in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and having a center position in the horizontal direction, and a first edge and a second edge located on opposite sides of each other across the center position in the horizontal direction. A support for supporting the display unit so as to stand on a placement surface. Comprising The support is A first support unit detachably provided for the display unit. A second support unit that is detachable from the display unit and is provided separately from the first support unit and has In the display unit, the first support unit is attached to a first position between the central position and the first edge in the horizontal direction, and the second support unit is attached to a second position between the central position and the second edge in the horizontal direction. A first form, In the display unit, the second support unit is attached to the first position or a third position between the central position and the first edge in the horizontal direction, and the first support unit is attached to the second position or a fourth position between the central position and the second edge in the horizontal direction. A second form is configured to be selectable Display device.

[0130] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-235743 filed on December 26, 2019 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-169449 filed on October 6, 2020 with the Japan Patent Office, and all the contents of this application are incorporated herein by reference.

[0131] Those skilled in the art can conceive various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and changes according to design requirements and other factors, but it is understood that they are included in the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A main body having a front surface that supports a display surface and a back surface facing the front surface, and a support body detachably provided on the back surface and comprising a support body mounting portion having a pair of first mounting portions and a pair of second mounting portions is provided at a lower portion of the back surface of the main body, the main body has a horizontal center position and a pair of edges located on opposite sides of each other across the center position in the horizontal direction, the pair of first mounting portions are respectively disposed between the pair of edges and the center position of the main body so as to face each other in the horizontal direction across the center position, the pair of second mounting portions are respectively disposed between the pair of edges and the pair of first mounting portions in the horizontal direction, each of the pair of first mounting portions and each of the pair of second mounting portions are portions recessed more than other portions of the back surface display device.

2. Among the pair of first mounting portions and the pair of second mounting portions, the support body is attached only to the pair of first mounting portions The display device according to claim 1.

3. Among the pair of first mounting portions and the pair of second mounting portions, the support body is attached only to the pair of second mounting portions The display device according to claim 1.

4. The support body has a pair of support units, the postures of the pair of support units respectively attached to the pair of first mounting portions are different from the postures of the pair of support units respectively attached to the pair of second mounting portions The display device according to claim 1.

5. The support body has a pair of support units, a first form in which the pair of support units support the main body at a first height, a second form in which the pair of support units support the main body at a second height higher than the first height are configured to be selectable The display device according to claim 1.

6. The support body is provided so as to be attachable to the main body at two different angles The display device according to claim 1.

7. A pair of first support units and a pair of second support units can be respectively attached as the support body to the back surface, the shape of each of the pair of first support units is different from the shape of each of the pair of second support units The display device according to claim 1.

8. Of the pair of first attachment portions and the pair of second attachment portions, the support is attached to only the pair of first attachment portions via screws. The display device according to claim 1.

9. Of the pair of first attachment portions and the pair of second attachment portions, the support is attached to only the pair of second attachment portions via screws. The display device according to claim 1.

10. A main body having a front surface that supports a display surface and a back surface facing the front surface, and a support detachably provided on the main body comprising: A support attachment portion having a pair of first attachment portions and a pair of second attachment portions is provided at the lower portion of the main body, The main body has a central position in the horizontal direction and a pair of edges located on opposite sides of the central position in the horizontal direction, The pair of first attachment portions are respectively arranged between the pair of edges and the central position of the main body so as to face each other in the horizontal direction with the central position interposed therebetween, The pair of second attachment portions are respectively arranged between the pair of edges and the pair of first attachment portions in the horizontal direction, Each of the pair of first attachment portions and the pair of second attachment portions includes a mounting hole to which the support is attached. Display device.

11. The support has a pair of support units, The pair of first support units are provided so as to be attachable to the mounting holes of the respective first attachment portions of the pair and the mounting holes of the respective second attachment portions of the pair. The display device according to claim 10.

12. Three or more of the mounting holes are provided in the main body. The display device according to claim 10.

13. The support has a pair of support units, Each of the pair of first support units is attached to the mounting hole of each of the pair of first attachment portions or the mounting hole of each of the pair of second attachment portions, and is configured to selectively support the main body in a first posture and a second posture. The display device according to claim 10.

14. The support has a pair of support units, Each of the pair of support units is attached to the mounting hole of each of the pair of first attachment portions or the mounting hole of each of the pair of second attachment portions, and is configured to selectively support the main body on a placement surface in a first posture and a second posture. The distance from the placement surface to the lower end of the main body in the first posture is different from the distance from the placement surface to the lower end of the main body in the second posture The display device according to claim 10

15. Among the pair of first attachment parts and the pair of second attachment parts, the support is attached only to the pair of first attachment parts The display device according to claim 10

16. Among the pair of first attachment parts and the pair of second attachment parts, the support is attached only to the pair of second attachment parts The display device according to claim 10

17. The support has a pair of support units The postures of the pair of support units respectively attached to the pair of first attachment parts are different from the postures of the pair of support units respectively attached to the pair of second attachment parts The display device according to claim 10

18. The support has a pair of first support units and a pair of second support units Each of the pair of first support units is attached to the attachment hole of each of the pair of first attachment parts or the attachment hole of each of the pair of second attachment parts, and is configured to support the main body on the placement surface in a first posture Each of the pair of second support units is attached to the attachment hole of each of the pair of first attachment parts or the attachment hole of each of the pair of second attachment parts, and is configured to support the main body on the placement surface in the second posture The distance from the placement surface to the lower end of the main body in the first posture is different from the distance from the placement surface to the lower end of the main body in the second posture The display device according to claim 10

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