Monitor attachment

Abstract

To provide a monitor attachment capable of installing a plurality of thin monitors while suppressing an occupying area of the thin monitors.SOLUTION: A monitor attachment X which supports a first thin monitor M1 comprises an attachment body 1 for fitting the first thin monitor M1 to the second thin monitor M2. The attachment body 1 is fitted to the upper margin M21 of the second thin monitor M2 and supports the first thin monitor M1 to be disposed over the second thin monitor M2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a monitor attachment that can be attached to a thin monitor. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been so-called multi-monitors, which are made possible by electrically interconnecting multiple thin monitors such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or organic light-emitting diode (OLEDs), thereby enabling the multiple thin monitors to display a continuous image or the same content.

[0003] Various monitor attachments have been proposed for attaching the thin monitors used in this case to each other.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a display support device that includes an attachment portion for detachably attaching to a first display and a support portion for supporting a second display that is different from the first display. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2024-053316 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the display support device described in Patent Document 1 requires a plurality of thin monitors to be arranged horizontally in order to support one thin monitor on the side of another thin monitor. As a result, the area occupied by the thin monitor becomes large, and the space including the surface on which it is placed cannot be used effectively.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an excellent monitor attachment that can accommodate multiple thin monitors while reducing the occupied area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention, which solves the above problem, is a monitor attachment for supporting a thin monitor, comprising an attachment body for attaching a first thin monitor to a second thin monitor, the attachment body being attached to the upper edge of the second thin monitor and supporting the first thin monitor so that it is positioned above the second thin monitor.

[0009] According to the present invention, the first thin monitor is supported by the upper edge of the second thin monitor, so it is possible to install multiple monitors while reducing the occupied area.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the monitor attachment comprises a stand that supports the first thin monitor.

[0011] With this configuration, the first thin monitor is supported by the second thin monitor and the stand, making it possible to install multiple thin monitors more stably.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment body has a clamping portion that clamps the upper edge of the second thin monitor.

[0013] With this configuration, the second thin monitor can be fixed more firmly.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping portion is configured to be able to adjust the clamping force with which it clamps the upper edge of the second thin monitor.

[0015] This configuration makes it easy to remove the attachment body from the second thin monitor.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment body has angle adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the first thin monitor relative to the second thin monitor.

[0017] With this configuration, it is possible to adjust the angle of the first thin monitor to an appropriate angle.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stand has a stand body that supports the first thin monitor and a base that is configured to be able to be placed on a placement surface, the stand body being tilted toward the front relative to the vertical direction, and the base being protruding from the rear side of the stand body.

[0019] With this configuration, the first thin monitor attached to the attachment body is positioned relatively closer to the front of the base, making it possible to place the thin monitor directly above the second thin monitor.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment body and the stand are separate bodies.

[0021] This configuration makes it easier to store or transport the monitor attachment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a monitor attachment that allows installation of multiple thin monitors while reducing the area occupied by the thin monitors. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the monitor attachment according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]1 is a side view of a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded view of a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of an attachment main body. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention, showing a perspective view of a stand. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a method of using a monitor attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a monitor attachment according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing a perspective view of a stand. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a monitor attachment according to a third embodiment of the present invention, showing a perspective view of the attachment body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The embodiment shown below is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown below. In these drawings, the symbol X indicates a monitor attachment according to this embodiment. Here, in this specification, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used to distinguish between words and phrases to which these terms are attached, and do not limit the number or order of the words and phrases. However, this does not apply to the terms "first" and "second." Additionally, the near side refers to the side where the display screen of the first thin monitor M1 (described later) is located in the space where the first thin monitor M1 is attached to the monitor attachment X, and the far side refers to the side opposite the near side. Additionally, the depth direction refers to the direction connecting the near side and the far side. Furthermore, the left and right directions refer to the left and right when viewing the monitor attachment X from the front. The vertical direction means a direction perpendicular to both the depth direction and the left-right direction. The bottom surface means the surface facing the placement surface.

[0025] First Embodiment As shown in FIG. 1, the monitor attachment X comprises an attachment body 1 for attaching a first thin monitor M1 (see FIG. 11) to a second thin monitor M2 (see FIG. 11), and a stand 2 for supporting the first thin monitor M1.

[0026] In this embodiment, the attachment body 1 and the stand 2 are separate bodies. The attachment body 1 and the stand 2 may be integrated into one unit.

[0027] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the attachment main body 1 has a first attachment component 11 to which a first thin monitor M1 (see Figure 11) is attached, a second attachment component 12 to which a second thin monitor M2 (see Figure 11) is attached, and a clamping force adjustment section 13 provided as part of the clamping section that clamps the upper edge M21 (see Figure 11) of the second thin monitor M2.

[0028] The first attachment component 11 and the second attachment component 12 are connected by a hinge H provided as angle adjustment means.

[0029] The hinges H are torque hinges, and are provided on the left and right sides of the first attachment component 11 and the second attachment component 12 when viewed from the front. This makes it possible to adjust the first attachment part 11 to any angle relative to the second attachment part 12 and to maintain that angle. Furthermore, the hinge H is connected to the left and right sides of the first attachment component 11 and the second attachment component 12, which allows the angle to be adjusted more stably.

[0030] The first attachment structure 11 includes a first support portion B1 that abuts against the rear surface of the first thin monitor M1. More specifically, the first support portion B1 is formed in a plate shape. This makes it possible to support the first thin monitor M1 on a surface.

[0031] The first support portion B1 is provided with a first fixing groove B11 for attaching the first thin monitor M1, and an attachment lightening portion B12.

[0032] The first fixing grooves B11 are provided to extend vertically on the left and right outer sides of the attachment lightening portion B12 in a front view. This makes it possible to attach the first thin monitor M1 to the first attachment structure 11 by fastening a screw (not shown) to the first thin monitor M1 through the first fixing groove B11. Furthermore, the first thin monitor M1 can be attached to the first attachment structure 11 according to the positions of attachment holes (not shown) provided in the first thin monitor M1.

[0033] The attachment lightening portion B12 is disposed so as to be adjacent to the rear surface of the first thin monitor M1 when the first thin monitor M1 is attached to the first attachment structure 11. This makes it possible to promote the release of heat emitted by the first thin monitor M1 into the atmosphere. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the first attachment component 11 and make the first attachment component 11 lighter.

[0034] The second attachment structure 12 is provided with a second monitor holding portion 121 protruding therefrom.

[0035] The second monitor holding portion 121 has a top surface formed thereon, which is L-shaped in side view as shown in FIG. 3 in particular, and the inner circumferential surface on the front side thereof is formed as a flat surface. This allows the second monitor holding portion 121 to come into planar contact with the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2.

[0036] The second monitor holding portion 121 has a notch C formed therein. This makes it possible to use the in-camera I (see Figure 11) even if the in-camera I is provided on the second thin monitor M2 when the second monitor holding part 121 is attached to the second thin monitor M2.

[0037] The clamping force adjusting portions 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second attachment component 12.

[0038] The clamping force adjustment unit 13 includes a contact portion 132 that clamps the second thin monitor M2, an operation portion 133 that operates to adjust the clamping force, and a clamping force adjustment unit main body 131 that is connected to and interposed between the clamping contact portion 132 and the operation portion 133. The second monitor holding portion 121 and the clamping force adjustment unit 13 form a clamp-like clamping unit.

[0039] The clamping force adjuster body 131 is screwed to the second attachment component 12. This allows the clamping force adjustment section 13 to be moved back and forth in the depth direction by rotating the clamping force adjustment section 13, thereby making it possible to adjust the clamping force.

[0040] The contact portion 132 is provided with a contact surface that comes into contact with the second thin monitor M2. More specifically, the contact surface is formed as a flat surface. As a result, the clamping force adjustment unit 13 abuts the rear surface of the second thin monitor M2 with its contact surface in a planar manner, making it possible for the clamping force adjustment unit 13 and the second monitor holding unit 121 to clamp the second thin monitor M2, and making it possible for the second thin monitor M2 to support the first thin monitor M1.

[0041] The operation portion 133 is formed in a cylindrical shape. As a result, by rotating the operating portion 133, the clamping force adjusting portion main body 131 rotates, and therefore it becomes possible to operate and adjust the clamping force.

[0042] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 5, the stand 2 has a stand main body 21 that supports the first thin monitor M1, a base 22 that is configured to be able to be placed on a placement surface, and a second support part B2 for attaching the first thin monitor M1.

[0043] The stand body 21 includes a first stand constituent body 211 connected to the base 22 and a second stand constituent body 212 extending from the first stand constituent body 211 .

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3 in particular, the first stand component 211 and the second stand component 212 are erected in the form of plates inclined toward the front with respect to the vertical direction.

[0045] Furthermore, the first stand-constituting body 211 and the second stand-constituting body 212 have approximately the same length in the longitudinal direction, excluding the base 22 and the second support portion B2. This makes it possible to reduce the space required for storage.

[0046] The first stand-constituting body 211 is provided with a first hollowed-out portion P1. This allows the first stand-constituting body 211 to be lightweight.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the base 22 is provided so as to protrude from the rear side of the first stand-constituting body 211. This increases the stability of the stand 2 to which the first thin monitor M1 is attached.

[0048] The bottom surface of the base 22 is made of a non-slip material. This prevents the stand 2 from tipping over when a force in the depth direction is applied to the stand 2 or when the stand 2 is placed on an inclined plane. The material of the bottom surface of the base 22 can be polyvinyl chloride, but is not particularly limited as long as it has anti-slip properties. Alternatively, the entire base 22 or a part of the bottom surface may be made of an anti-slip material.

[0049] The first stand component 211 is provided with a fixing portion 213 for attaching to the second stand component 212 .

[0050] The fixing portion 213 is a knurled bolt, which is screwed and fastened to the first stand constituent body 211 via a second fixing groove G, which will be described later. This allows the first stand constituent 211 and the second stand constituent 212 to be fixed to each other, and also makes it possible to adjust the overall length of the stand 2. Furthermore, the knurling process allows the screwing state of the fixing portion 213 to be adjusted by hand, etc., so that the length of the second stand component 212 protruding from the first stand component 211 can be adjusted without using tools. The fixing portion 213 is not particularly limited as long as it can be screwed and fastened to the first stand constituent 211 via the second fixing groove G.

[0051] The second stand-constituting body 212 is provided with a second fixing groove G into which the fixing portion 213 is inserted.

[0052] The second fixing grooves G are provided on the left and right outer sides of the second hollowed-out portion P2 in rear view, and extend along the direction in which the second stand-constituting body 212 extends. The length of the second fixing groove G is configured to be approximately the same as or slightly shorter than the length of the second stand-constituting body 212. This makes it possible to adjust the length of the stand 2 to a desired length depending on the size of the second thin monitor M2 and the environment in which the stand 2 is installed. In addition, the range of extension and contraction of the stand 2 can be increased.

[0053] Further, the second stand-constituting body 212 is provided with a second lightening portion P2. This allows the second stand-constituting body 212 to be lightweight.

[0054] The second support portion B2 is provided with a second support portion mounting hole B21 for mounting the first thin monitor M1. This makes it possible to attach the first thin monitor M1 to the second support part B2 by fastening screws (not shown) to the first thin monitor M1 through the second support part attachment holes B21.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 3, the second support portion B2 also has a contact groove B22.

[0056] The length of the contact groove B22 in the depth direction is formed to be greater than the length of the second stand-constituting body 212 in the depth direction. This makes it possible to place the second support part B2 on the upper part of the second stand-constituting body 212.

[0057] The contact groove B22 is formed in a substantially V-shape in side view, with the length in the depth direction narrowing from its opening to its bottom. This makes it possible, when the second support part B2 is placed on top of the second stand structure 212, for the surface of the second support part B2 that abuts against the back surface of the first thin monitor M1 to be positioned approximately parallel to the surface of the first support part B1 that abuts against the back surface of the first thin monitor M1.

[0058] <How to use> Hereinafter, a method of using the monitor attachment X will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the second thin monitor M2 is preferably a notebook computer or a desktop computer, but is not particularly limited as long as it is a freestanding thin monitor.

[0059] When attaching the first thin monitor M1 to the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2, first, as shown in Figure 6, the user attaches the first thin monitor M1 to the first support part B1 and the second support part B2 by fastening screws (not shown) to the first thin monitor M1 through the second support part mounting hole B21 (see Figure 5) and the first fixing groove B11 (see Figure 4). At this time, the first thin monitor M1 may be adjusted to a desired angle by operating the hinge H.

[0060] 7, the user then loosens the fixing portion 213 of the stand 2 and slides the second stand component 212 along the length of the first stand component 211 in accordance with the vertical length of the second thin monitor M2 to be attached. After adjusting the length of the stand 2 to the desired length, the user tightens the fixing portion 213 to fix the length of the stand 2. In this way, the length of the second stand-constituting body 212 that protrudes from the first stand-constituting body 211 is adjusted according to the vertical length of the second thin monitor M2 to be attached.

[0061] Next, as shown in Figure 8, the user abuts the inner surface of the abutment groove B22 of the second support part B2 against the upper part of the second stand component 212 of the stand 2, and places the second support part B2 on the upper part of the second stand component 212. In this way, it becomes possible to attach the first thin monitor M1 to the monitor attachment X, as shown in FIG.

[0062] Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the user attaches the second monitor holding portion 121 of the attachment main body 1 to the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2. At this time, by rotating the clamping force adjustment unit 13 and moving it toward the rear, the clamping force of the clamp-like structure consisting of the second monitor holding unit 121 and clamping force adjustment unit 13, including the clamping force adjustment unit 13, is weakened, making it easier to attach the second monitor holding unit 121 to the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2.

[0063] Next, the user rotates the operation unit 133 to move the contact portion 132 toward the user, whereby the contact portion 132 and the second monitor holding portion 121 sandwich the second thin monitor M2.

[0064] In this way, as shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to attach the first thin monitor M1 to the second thin monitor M2 using the monitor attachment X.

[0065] Next, the first thin monitor M1 is electrically and signal (data) connected to the second thin monitor M2. In this way, the first thin monitor M1 and the second thin monitor M2 can be used as a multi-monitor.

[0066] The usage example in the above embodiment is just one example, and after the attachment body 1 with the first thin monitor M1 attached is attached to the stand 2, the second thin monitor M2 is attached to the attachment body 1, but this is not limited to this, and for example, the second thin monitor M2 may be attached to the attachment body 1 first in order, and the attachment procedure is not limited.

[0067] When removing the first thin monitor M1 from the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2, the user can remove the first thin monitor M1 from the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2 by reversing the procedure used to attach the first thin monitor M1 to the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2.

[0068] In this way, the first thin monitor M1 can be removed from the monitor attachment X when not in use.

[0069] It should be noted that the usage example according to the above embodiment is merely an example, and the procedure for removing the first thin monitor M1 from the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2 does not have to be the reverse of the procedure for attaching the first thin monitor M1 to the monitor attachment X and the second thin monitor M2, and the removal procedure is not limited.

[0070] <Effects> According to this embodiment, the attachment body 1 is attached to the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2 and supports the first thin monitor M1 so that it is positioned above the second thin monitor M2, making it possible to install multiple monitors while reducing the occupied area.

[0071] Furthermore, since the stand 2 supports the first thin monitor M1, the first thin monitor M1 is supported by the second thin monitor M2 and the stand 2, making it possible to install the first thin monitor M1 more stably.

[0072] Furthermore, since the attachment main body 1 has a clamping force adjustment part 13 that clamps the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2 and a second monitor holding part 121, it is possible to fix the second thin monitor M2 more firmly.

[0073] Furthermore, the clamp-like clamping portion including the second monitor holding portion 121 and the clamping force adjustment portion 13 is configured to be able to adjust the clamping force with which the upper edge M21 of the second thin monitor M2 is clamped, making it easy to detach the attachment main body 1 from the second thin monitor M2.

[0074] Furthermore, since the attachment main body 1 has a hinge H as an angle adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the first thin monitor M1 relative to the second thin monitor M2, it becomes possible to adjust the first thin monitor M1 to an appropriate angle.

[0075] Furthermore, the first stand component 211 and the second stand component 212 are erected at an angle towards the front relative to the vertical direction, and the base 22 is protruded from the rear side of the stand main body, so that the first thin monitor M1 attached to the attachment main body 1 is positioned relatively closer to the front than the base 22 described below, making it possible to position the second thin monitor M2 directly above it.

[0076] Furthermore, since the attachment body 1 and the stand 2 are configured as separate bodies, the monitor attachment X can be easily stored or transported.

[0077] <Example of change> The shapes and dimensions of the components shown in the above-described embodiment are merely examples and can be modified in various ways based on design requirements, etc.

[0078] Second Embodiment For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the stand 2 may have a gas spring D, and the gas spring D may be provided with a locking mechanism that allows the length of the gas spring D to be adjusted continuously. This makes it easy to adjust the length of the stand 2.

[0079] <Third embodiment> For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the first attachment structure 11 may be provided with a first monitor holding portion 111 that supports a first thin monitor M1. In more detail, the first monitor holding portion 111 is provided to protrude from the first attachment structure 11, is L-shaped in side view, and its inner peripheral surface is configured to be able to contact the lower edge and bottom surface of the first thin monitor M1. In this way, the first thin monitor M1 attached to the attachment main body 1 is prevented from falling off the attachment main body 1.

[0080] The first attachment structure 11 may also be provided with a clamping portion (not shown) that clamps the lower edge of the first thin monitor M1. This makes it possible to attach the first attachment structure 11 to the first thin monitor M1, which does not have multiple mounting holes in the vertical direction. Furthermore, without using the stand 2, the first thin monitor M1 can be supported so as to be positioned above the second thin monitor M2. <Other change examples>

[0081] For example, the first attachment component 11 and the second attachment component 12 may be connected by a member other than the hinge H. Furthermore, the first attachment component 11 and the second attachment component 12 may be integrally formed.

[0082] For example, one flat plate-like member (not shown) may be attached to two clamping force adjustment unit bodies 131, and the plate-like member may form contact portion 132. The plate-like member may be circular, rectangular, or any other shape. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] X Monitor Attachment 1 Attachment body 11 First attachment component 111 First monitor holding section B1 First support part B11 First fixing groove B12 Attachment cutout 12 Second attachment structure 121 Second monitor holder H hinge 13 Clamping force adjustment section 131 Clamping force adjustment unit body 132 Contact part 133 Operation section 2 Stand 21 Stand body 211 First stand component P1 First hollowed-out section 212 Second stand component G Second fixing groove P2 Second hollowed-out section 213 Fixed part 22 Pedestal B2 Second support part B21 Second support mounting hole B22 Contact groove C Notch M1 Slim Monitor M2 2nd Slim Monitor M21 Upper edge of second flat-panel monitor

Claims

1. a monitor attachment supporting a first low profile monitor, an attachment body for attaching the first thin monitor to a second thin monitor; The attachment body is attached to an upper edge of the second thin monitor and supports the first thin monitor so that the first thin monitor is disposed above the second thin monitor.

2. The monitor attachment of claim 1 , further comprising a stand supporting the first low-profile monitor.

3. The monitor attachment according to claim 2 , wherein the attachment body has a clamping portion that clamps an upper edge of the second thin monitor.

4. The monitor attachment according to claim 3 , wherein the clamping portion is configured to be able to adjust the clamping force with which it clamps the upper edge of the second thin monitor.

5. 2. The monitor attachment according to claim 1, wherein the attachment body has an angle adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the first thin monitor relative to the second thin monitor.

6. the stand has a stand body that supports the first thin monitor and a base that can be placed on a placement surface, The stand body is erected so as to be inclined toward the front side relative to the vertical direction, 3. The monitor attachment according to claim 2, wherein the base is provided so as to protrude from the rear side of the stand body.

7. 3. The monitor attachment according to claim 2, wherein the attachment body and the stand are separate bodies.

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