Mounting device and display unit

Abstract

A mounting device that allows a display device to be easily installed on a wall surface is provided. [Solution] The mounting device 6 is a mounting device for mounting a display device 4 on a wall surface 14. The mounting device 6 includes a base bar 110 that can be attached to the display device 4, and a loop cable 120 that has one end attached to a first position on the base bar 110 and the other end attached to a second position different from the first position, respectively. With the base bar 110 attached to the display device 4, the loop cable 120 engages with a wall hook 200 attached to the wall surface 14, thereby mounting the display device 4 to the wall surface 14.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mounting device for mounting a display device on a wall surface, and a display device unit including the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a display device that can be hung from a hanging member fixed to a wall surface. The back of this display device is provided with two fixing members that can fix both ends of a wire of a predetermined length, and one restricting member that can abut against the wire. This allows a user to switch the orientation of the display device between portrait and landscape while it is hung on a wall. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-220715 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a mounting device and a display device unit that allow a display device to be easily installed on a wall surface. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The mounting device in the present disclosure is a mounting device for mounting a display device on a wall surface, and comprises a base member that can be mounted to the display device, and a cable having one end and the other end attached to a first position and a second position different from the first position on the base member, respectively; when the base member is attached to the display device, the cable engages with a support member attached to the wall surface, thereby mounting the display device to the wall surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the mounting device of the present disclosure, the display device can be easily installed on a wall surface. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of installation of a display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a display device according to an embodiment, as viewed from the rear side. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cable bar according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a wall hook according to an embodiment; [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the wall hook according to the embodiment. [Figure 5B] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second cover according to the embodiment, as viewed from the rear side. [Figure 6] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for attaching the cable bar to the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7A] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for installing the display device with the cable bar attached to the wall surface according to the embodiment. [Figure 7B] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for installing the display device with the cable bar attached to the wall surface according to the embodiment. [Figure 7C] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for installing the display device with the cable bar attached to the wall surface according to the embodiment. [Figure 7D] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for installing the display device with the cable bar attached to the wall surface according to the embodiment. [Figure 8A] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing how the loop cable of the cable bar engages with the slit of the wall hook according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8B] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lock lever of the wall hook according to the embodiment is in a locked position. [Figure 8C] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lock lever of the wall hook according to the embodiment is in an unlocked position. [Figure 9A] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an installation state of a display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9B] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which the display device according to the embodiment is installed at an angle. [Figure 9C] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a state after tilt adjustment of the display device according to the embodiment. [Figure 10A] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar according to a first modified example. [Figure 10B] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar according to a second modification. [Figure 10C] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar according to a third modification. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar according to a fourth modification. [Figure 12A] 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a wall hook according to Modification 5. FIG. [Figure 12B] 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a wall hook according to a sixth modification. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanation of well-known matters or redundant explanation of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following explanation and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

[0009] The inventors provide the accompanying drawings and the following description to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and do not intend for them to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0010] (Embodiment) Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12B. In each drawing, with the display device 4 installed on the wall surface 14 held in a vertical position, the left-right direction of the display device 4 is the X-axis direction, the front-rear direction (thickness direction) of the display device 4 is the Y-axis direction, and the up-down direction of the display device 4 is the Z-axis direction. In each drawing, the positive direction of the Y-axis is the "rear," the negative direction of the Y-axis is the "front," the positive direction of the Z-axis is the "up," and the negative direction of the Z-axis is the "down." The vertical position is a position in which the up-down direction of the display device 4 coincides with the direction of gravity and the left-right direction of the display device 4 coincides with the horizontal direction (the direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity).

[0011] [1. Overall configuration of the display unit] First, the overall configuration of a display device unit 2 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of installation of a display device 4 according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is an external perspective view of the display device 4 according to the embodiment, seen from the rear side.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device unit 2 includes a display device 4 and an attachment device 6.

[0013] The display device 4 is a wall-mounted television receiver formed in the shape of a rectangular flat panel. A display panel 8 for displaying images is disposed on the front surface of the display device 4. The display panel 8 is configured, for example, by an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel. As shown in FIG. 2, a back cover 10 formed, for example, of resin is disposed on the rear surface (the surface opposite to the front surface) of the display device 4. Although not shown, a rear cover is disposed between the display panel 8 and the back cover 10. The rear cover is a plate-shaped member for supporting various components, and is formed by pressing a metal plate formed, for example, of aluminum or iron.

[0014] The mounting device 6 is a device for mounting (installing) the display device 4 on a wall surface 14 inside a room. The mounting device 6 includes a cable bar 100 and a wall hook 200. The cable bar 100 is attached to the back of the display device 4, more specifically, to the back cover 10. The wall hook 200 is attached to the wall surface 14. In this embodiment, the mounting device 6 includes two wall hooks 200, and the two wall hooks 200 are attached to the wall surface 14 at the same position in the vertical direction.

[0015] The display device 4 is attached to a wall surface 14 via a mounting device 6. More specifically, the display device 4 is attached to the wall surface 14 by engaging a cable bar 100 attached to the display device 4 with a wall hook 200. The wall surface 14 is approximately parallel to the XZ plane and stands perpendicular to the floor surface 16. The configuration of the mounting device 6 will be described in detail later.

[0016] 1, when a user uses the display device 4, for example, to watch a broadcast program, the display device 4 is placed along the wall surface 14 with the back cover 10 facing the wall surface 14. In other words, the display device 4 is maintained in a substantially vertical position when installed on the wall surface 14.

[0017] [2. Configuration of Mounting Device 6] Next, the configuration of the attachment device 6 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 3 to 5B. Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cable bar 100 according to the embodiment. Fig. 4 is an external perspective view of the wall hook 200 according to the embodiment. Fig. 5A is an exploded perspective view of the wall hook 200 according to the embodiment. Fig. 5B is a perspective view of the second cover 250 according to the embodiment, seen from the rear side.

[0018] [2-1. Cable Bar 100] 3, the cable bar 100 includes a base bar 110, a loop cable 120, and a plurality of screws 130. The base bar 110 is an example of a base member.

[0019] The base bar 110 is a long member that can be attached to the back surface of the display device 4, and is made of metal. The material that forms the base bar 110 is not limited to metal, and may be resin or the like. One screw hole 112 is provided at each of one end (an example of a first position) and the other end (an example of a second position different from the first position) in the longitudinal direction of the base bar 110.

[0020] The base bar 110 is also provided with a plurality of through holes 114. The plurality of through holes 114 are arranged between two screw holes 112 in the longitudinal direction of the base bar 110, and are arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) of the base bar 110. In this embodiment, four through holes 114 are arranged on a straight line passing through two screw holes 112 when viewed from the front-rear direction (Y-axis direction). The through holes 114 are an example of an attachment portion.

[0021] The loop cable 120 includes a cable 122 and a pair of loops 124. The loop cable 120 and the cable 122 are each an example of a cable. In the following description, the loop cable 120 and the cable 122 may be used interchangeably.

[0022] The cable 122 is a flexible, long, linear member, and is formed of, for example, a metal wire. The pair of loops 124 are annular portions formed at one end and the other end of the cable 122 in the longitudinal direction. In the present embodiment, the loop 124 is formed by fixing the end of the wire forming the cable 122 to the middle of the wire to form a ring. However, an annular member formed of metal or the like may be used as the loop 124 and attached to the end of the cable 122. Note that, in the present disclosure, the end of the cable 122 refers not only to the end of the cable 122 itself, but also to the loop 124 provided at the end of the cable 122. Furthermore, the material forming the loop cable 120 is not limited to metal, and may be resin or the like.

[0023] A plurality of screws 130 are used to secure the loop cable 120 to the base bar 110. Specifically, two screws 130 are passed through a pair of loops 124 of the loop cable 120 and screwed into two screw holes 112, respectively, to attach one end and the other end of the loop cable 120 in the longitudinal direction to a first position and a second position on the base bar 110, respectively. Here, the loop cable 120 is attached to the base bar 110 under tension. This stabilizes the position of the loop cable 120 relative to the base bar 110, making it easier for the user to engage the loop cable 120 with the wall hook 200 when installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14. Note that, although the loop cable 120 is attached to the base bar 110 under tension in this embodiment, this is not limiting and the loop cable 120 may be attached in a loose state without tension.

[0024] [2-2. Wall Hook 200] 4 and 5A, the wall hook 200 includes a pin plate 210 and a cover portion 205. The wall hook 200 is an example of a support device and a support member. Each component of the wall hook 200 will be described in detail below.

[0025] [2-2-1. Pin Plate 210] The pin plate 210 is made of metal and has a pin plate body 212 and protrusions 214. The material for forming the pin plate 210 is not limited to metal, and may be resin or the like.

[0026] The pin plate body 212 is formed in a substantially circular plate shape. A plurality of pin holes 218 are formed in the pin plate body 212. The plurality of pin holes 218 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the pin plate body 212. The plurality of pin holes 218 are used when attaching the pin plate 210 to the wall surface 14. The procedure for attaching the pin plate 210 to the wall surface 14 will be described later.

[0027] The protrusion 214 is formed so as to protrude from the radial center of the front surface of the pin plate main body 212 toward the front surface (Y-axis negative direction). A slit 216 is formed in the protrusion 214, extending substantially parallel from the upper end of the protrusion 214 to the front surface of the pin plate main body 212. That is, the slit 216 is formed on the upper side of the protrusion 214. The cable 122 of the cable bar 100 is inserted into the slit 216 from the upper side of the protrusion 214 and is releasably engaged with the lower end of the slit 216. That is, the protrusion 214 is releasably engaged with the cable 122 of the cable bar 100.

[0028] [2-2-2. Cover part 205] The cover portion 205 has a locking mechanism that prevents the cable bar 100 from being disengaged from the wall hook 200. The cover portion 205 is arranged to cover the front surface of the pin plate 210. The cover portion 205 is attached to the pin plate 210 when attaching the wall hook 200 to the wall surface 14. The procedure for attaching the cover portion 205 to the pin plate 210 will be described later. The cover portion 205 includes a first cover 220, a lock lever 230, a spring 240, a second cover 250, a plurality of screws 260, and an operation tape 270. Each component of the cover portion 205 will be described in detail below.

[0029] [2-2-2-1. First cover 220] The first cover 220 is a member that mainly covers the pin plate main body 212, and is made of resin, metal, or the like. The first cover 220 is attached to the pin plate 210 by engaging fixing claws provided on the back side of the first cover 220 with the pin plate 210. Note that the method of attaching the first cover 220 to the pin plate 210 is not limited to the fixing claws described above, and may be, for example, press-fitting, adhesive bonding, screw fastening, or the like.

[0030] The first cover 220 is formed in a generally circular disk shape. A circular opening 224 is formed in the radial center of the first cover 220. The size of the opening 224 is larger than the size of the protrusion 214. This allows the protrusion 214 to be inserted into the opening 224 of the first cover 220.

[0031] The first cover 220 also includes a tape guide 225, a plurality of through holes 226, and a pair of bearings 228. The tape guide 225 has a guide groove through which the operation tape 270 can be passed. Each of the plurality of through holes 226 can receive a screw 260. The pair of bearings 228, together with a pair of bearings 256 described below, sandwich a pair of shaft portions 236 of the lock lever 230 therebetween, thereby supporting the lock lever 230 rotatably with respect to the first cover 220.

[0032] [2-2-2-2. Lock lever 230] The lock lever 230 is made of metal and includes a lever portion 232, a pair of lock claws 234, a release button 235, and a pair of shaft portions 236. The lock lever 230 is an example of a lock member.

[0033] Lever portion 232 is formed in a substantially U-shape (a substantially U-shape). A pair of locking claws 234 is disposed at one end in the longitudinal direction of lever portion 232, and a release button 235 is disposed at the other end. Of lever portion 232, one shaft portion 236 is disposed between each pair of locking claws 234 and release button 235.

[0034] The pair of shafts 236 are rotatably supported by the pair of bearings 228 of the first cover 220, and as a result, the lock lever 230 can rotate around the pair of shafts 236 within a predetermined angular range relative to the first cover 220. More specifically, the lock lever 230 can rotate (move) between a lock position P1 (see FIG. 8B, described later) and a release position P2 (see FIG. 8C, described later). The lock position P1 is a position where the loop cable 120 (cable 122) is prevented from disengaging from the state in which it is engaged with the lower end of the slit 216 provided in the protrusion 214. The release position P2 is a position where the loop cable 120 (cable 122) is not prevented from disengaging from the state in which it is engaged with the lower end of the slit 216 provided in the protrusion 214.

[0035] The pair of locking claws 234 are formed on one longitudinal end side of the locking lever 230 so as to protrude in the circumferential direction when the locking lever 230 rotates around the pair of shafts 236. When viewed from the X-axis direction, when the locking lever 230 is in the locked position P1, the pair of locking claws 234 are positioned so as to overlap with the slits 216 of the protrusion 214 of the pin plate 210. On the other hand, when viewed from the X-axis direction, when the locking lever 230 is in the released position P2, the pair of locking claws 234 are disengaged from the positions so as to overlap with the slits 216 of the protrusion 214 of the pin plate 210.

[0036] The release button 235 is a push button for rotating the lock lever 230 from the lock position P1 to the release position P2. The release button 235 has a hook portion 235a to which the operation tape 270 is attached.

[0037] [2-2-2-3. Spring 240] Spring 240 is a wire-formed spring formed by bending a metal wire. Spring 240 is disposed between lock lever 230 and second cover 250 and biases lock lever 230 in a direction from release position P2 toward lock position P1.

[0038] [2-2-2-4. Second cover 250] As shown in FIG. 5B, second cover 250 is a member that mainly covers protrusion 214, and is made of resin, metal, or the like.

[0039] A cutout portion 252 is formed on the back side of the second cover 250 to expose the slit 216 so as not to hinder the cable bar 100 from engaging with the protrusion 214 when the second cover 250 is covered.

[0040] In addition, an opening 254 is formed at the lower end of the second cover 250 to expose the release button 235 so that the release button 235 of the lock lever 230 can be operated while the protrusion 214 is covered.

[0041] The second cover 250 further has a pair of claws 255, a pair of bearings 256, and a plurality of screw holes 257. The pair of claws 255, the pair of bearings 256, and the plurality of screw holes 257 are arranged on the back surface side of the second cover 250.

[0042] The pair of claws 255 are disposed at the upper end of the second cover 250, and are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The pair of bearings 256 are disposed at a position slightly closer to the lower end than the center in the up-down direction of the second cover 250. The pair of bearings 256, together with the pair of bearings 228 of the first cover 220, each sandwich the pair of shafts 236 of the lock lever 230, thereby supporting the lock lever 230 rotatably with respect to the first cover 220. Two screw holes 257 are disposed at each end of the second cover 250 in the left-right direction.

[0043] [2-2-2-5. Operation Tape 270] The operation tape 270 is a string-like member attached to the release button 235 to make it easier to operate the release button 235 when the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14. The operation tape 270 is an example of an operation member.

[0044] A loop 275 is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the operation tape 270. By hooking the loop 275 onto a hook portion 235a of the release button 235, the operation tape 270 is attached to the release button 235. By adjusting the length of the operation tape 270, when the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14, a part of the operation tape 270 can be exposed below (outside) the display device 4 from between the display device 4 and the wall surface 14.

[0045] In this state, by pulling the operation tape 270 downward, the user can easily operate the release button 235 even when the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14. In other words, by operating the operation tape 270, the lock lever 230 can be moved between the lock position P1 and the release position P2.

[0046] [2-2-2-6. Assembly procedure for the cover part 205] The following describes the procedure for assembling the cover part 205. First, one end of the spring 240 is attached to the pair of claw parts 255 of the second cover 250.

[0047] Next, the lock lever 230 is attached to the second cover 250. Specifically, the release button 235 of the lock lever 230 is inserted into the opening 254 of the second cover, and then the lock lever 230 is attached to the second cover 250 so that one of the pair of bearings 256 supports one of the pair of shaft portions 236 of the lock lever 230, and the other of the pair of bearings 256 supports the other of the pair of shaft portions 236 of the lock lever 230.

[0048] Next, the loop 275 of the operation tape 270 is hooked onto the hook portion 235 a of the release button 235 of the lock lever 230 , and the operation tape 270 is inserted into the tape guide 225 .

[0049] Next, the first cover 220 is attached to the second cover 250 so that one of the pair of bearings 228 of the first cover 220 supports one of the pair of shaft portions 236 of the lock lever 230, and the other of the pair of bearings 228 of the first cover 220 supports the other of the pair of shaft portions 236 of the lock lever 230 (i.e., so that the shaft portion 236 is sandwiched and supported between the bearing 228 and the bearing 256), and multiple screws 260 are inserted into the multiple through holes 226 and screwed into the multiple screw holes 257 of the second cover 250 to secure them in place.

[0050] In this manner, assembly of the cover portion 205 is completed. In this state, one end of the spring 240 is supported by the pair of claw portions 255 of the second cover 250. The other end of the spring 240 presses against a position of the lever portion 232 of the lock lever 230 that is closer to the pair of lock claws 234 than the pair of shaft portions 236, thereby biasing the lock lever 230 toward the rear side (clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of the X axis).

[0051] When no external force is applied to the release button 235, the lock lever 230 is located at the lock position P1 due to the biasing force of the spring 240. When the user pulls the operation tape 270 downward from this state or directly presses the release button 235, the lock lever 230 rotates against the biasing force of the spring 240 and moves from the lock position P1 to the release position P2.

[0052] [3. Display device installation procedure] Next, a procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14 will be described.

[0053] 3-1. Procedure for attaching the cable bar 100 to the display device 4 First, a procedure for attaching the cable bar 100 to the display device 4 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for attaching the cable bar 100 according to the embodiment to the display device 4.

[0054] 6, the base bar 110 is attached to the rear surface of the display device 4 by inserting screws 140 into the plurality of through holes 114 provided in the base bar 110 of the cable bar 100 and then screwing the screws 140 into the plurality of screw holes 12 provided on the rear surface side of the display device 4. In this way, the cable bar 100 is attached to the rear surface of the display device 4.

[0055] The screw holes 12 may be provided in a rear cover provided inside the display device 4, and the back cover 10 may have openings to expose the screw holes 12. Alternatively, the screw holes 12 may be screw holes defined by the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard.

[0056] In addition, when attaching the cable bar 100 to the display device 4, if the loop cable 120 of the cable bar 100 is located immediately behind the through hole 114, making the work difficult, the base bar 110 of the cable bar 100 may be attached to the display device 4 first, and then the entire cable bar 100 may be assembled.

[0057] [3-2. Installation procedure for the wall hook 200 on the wall 14] Next, a procedure for attaching the wall hook 200 to the wall surface 14 will be described.

[0058] When attaching the wall hook 200 to the wall surface 14, first, the pin plate 210 is attached to the wall surface 14. The pin plate 210 is attached to the wall surface 14 by inserting multiple attachment pins from the front side (negative Y-axis direction side) of the pin plate body 212 toward the back side (positive Y-axis direction side) through the multiple pin holes 218 and piercing the wall surface 14. Here, the pin plate 210 is attached in an orientation such that the slits 216 face upward (positive Z-axis direction). In other words, the pin plate 210 is attached to the wall surface 14 in an orientation that allows the cable 122 of the cable bar 100 to be inserted through the slits 216 from above.

[0059] In this embodiment, two pin plates 210 are attached to the wall surface 14. The two pin plates 210 are attached to the wall surface 14 at an interval such that the loop cable 120 (cable 122) of the cable bar 100 can engage with each of the protrusions 214 of the two pin plates 210.

[0060] After the pin plate 210 is attached to the wall surface 14, the cover portion 205 is attached to the pin plate 210. By the above procedure, the attachment of the wall hook 200 to the wall surface 14 is completed.

[0061] [3-3. Procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14] After the cable bar 100 has been attached to the display device 4 and the wall hook 200 has been attached to the wall surface 14, the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14. Hereinafter, a procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D. FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams for explaining the procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14, to which the cable bar 100 according to the embodiment has been attached. More specifically, FIG. 7A is a perspective view for explaining a specific procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14. FIG. 7B is a side view, viewed from the positive direction of the X-axis, for explaining the specific procedure for installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14. FIG. 7C is a perspective view for explaining the state in which the display device 4 has been installed on the wall surface 14. FIG. 7D is a side view, viewed from the positive direction of the X-axis, for explaining the state in which the display device 4 has been installed on the wall surface 14. For ease of explanation, in FIGS. 7A and 7C, the display device 4 is indicated by a dashed line, and the back side is shown through the display device 4.

[0062] First, a pair of spacers 150 are attached to the rear side of the display device 4 at a position below the position where the cable bar 100 is attached. The pair of spacers 150 are attached to make the front side of the display device 4 (the surface of the display panel 8) parallel to the wall surface 14. The pair of spacers 150 are formed of, for example, rubber, resin, or metal, and are attached to the back cover 10 (see FIG. 2) with double-sided tape or the like. In this embodiment, the pair of spacers 150 are attached to the display device 4 side, but this is not limiting, and they may be attached to the wall surface 14 side. Also, the pair of spacers 150 do not have to be attached to either the display device 4 side or the wall surface 14 side.

[0063] 7A and 7B, the display device 4 is brought closer to the wall surface 14 so that the front surface of the display device 4 is approximately parallel to the wall surface 14 and the cable bar 100 attached to the rear side of the display device 4 is positioned above the wall hook 200. Then, by further moving the display device 4 downward from that position, the loop cable 120 of the cable bar 100 is engaged with the lower end of the slit 216 of the wall hook 200, as shown in FIGS.

[0064] 8A and 8B, the operation of the lock lever 230 when the loop cable 120 engages with the lower end of the slit 216 will be described. Fig. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in Fig. 4, showing the state in which the loop cable 120 of the cable bar 100 engages with the slit 216 of the wall hook 200 according to the embodiment. Fig. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in Fig. 4, showing the state in which the lock lever 230 of the wall hook 200 according to the embodiment is at the lock position P1.

[0065] The lock lever 230 is normally positioned at the locked position P1 due to the action of the spring 240. At the locked position P1, the pair of locking claws 234 of the lock lever 230 are inserted into the slit 216. Therefore, when the loop cable 120 is inserted into the slit 216 and moved downward, the loop cable 120 abuts against the pair of locking claws 234 of the lock lever 230. As shown in FIG. 8A , when the loop cable 120 is further moved downward, the pair of locking claws 234 are pressed by the loop cable 120, and the lock lever 230 disengages from the slit 216 against the biasing force of the spring 240. That is, the lock lever 230 moves from the locked position P1 toward the unlocked position P2 (rotating counterclockwise in FIG. 8A ). As shown in FIG. 8B , when the loop cable 120 is moved further downward beyond the pair of locking claws 234, the lock lever 230 rotates due to the biasing force of the spring 240 and moves from the unlocked position P2 to the locked position P1. Finally, the loop cable 120 engages with the lower end of the slit 216. Note that only one of the pair of locking claws 234 is shown in Figures 8A and 8B.

[0066] With the loop cable 120 engaged with the lower end of the slit 216, the load of the display device 4 is applied to the cable bar 100, and the load applied to the cable bar 100 is applied to the lower end of the slit 216, i.e., to the wall hook 200 attached to the wall surface 14. In this way, the display device 4 is supported on the wall surface 14 by the mounting device 6.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 8B , consider a situation in which the loop cable 120 of the cable bar 100 is engaged with the lower end of the slit 216 of the wall hook 200, and the display device 4 attempts to move upward for some reason. Possible causes include, for example, something hitting the lower end of the display device 4 or vibrations due to an earthquake being applied to the display device 4. In this case, as the loop cable 120 moves upward from the lower end of the slit 216, it abuts against the pair of locking claws 234 of the locking lever 230. Although the loop cable 120 abuts against the pair of locking claws 234, the pair of locking claws 234 of the locking lever 230 do not disengage from the slit 216. In other words, the locking lever 230 does not move from the lock position P1 toward the release position P2. Therefore, the loop cable 120 does not easily disengage from the slit 216, reducing the possibility that the display device 4 will come off the wall hook 200 and fall off.

[0068] As described above, with the base bar 110 attached to the display device 4, the loop cable 120 of the cable bar 100 can be engaged with the wall hook 200 attached to the wall surface 14, thereby making it possible to easily install the display device 4 on the wall surface 14.

[0069] As described above, the loop cable 120 (cable 122) of the cable bar 100 is flexible. Therefore, even if vibrations generated when a speaker (not shown) of the display device 4 outputs sound are propagated to the cable bar 100, the vibrations are easily attenuated by the loop cable 120 (cable 122). Therefore, the propagation of the vibrations from the loop cable 120 to the wall surface 14 via the wall hook 200 can be reduced.

[0070] Furthermore, because the loop cable 120 (cable 122) of the cable bar 100 is flexible, there is a certain degree of freedom in the positional relationship (relative posture) between the cable bar 100 and the wall hook 200 when the cable bar 100 is engaged with the wall hook 200. Therefore, for example, when the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14, the orientation of the display device 4 can be rotated within a certain range around an axis parallel to the Z axis, that is, the orientation can be changed left and right. In this case, after the user changes the orientation of the display device 4, this orientation can be maintained by interposing a spacer or the like between the display device 4 and the wall surface 14.

[0071] [3-4. Procedure for Removing the Display Device 4 from the Wall 14] Next, a procedure for removing the display device 4 from the wall surface 14 will be described with reference to Fig. 8C. Fig. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in Fig. 4, showing the state in which the lock lever 230 of the wall hook 200 according to the embodiment is at the release position P2.

[0072] When the user intentionally wants to remove the display device 4 from the wall surface 14, the user moves the lock lever 230 from the lock position P1 to the release position P2. As shown in FIG. 7D , by setting the length of the operation tape 270 so that the operation tape 270 is exposed below the display device 4, the user can easily pull the operation tape 270 downward. When the operation tape 270 is pulled downward, the release button 235 of the lock lever 230 to which the operation tape 270 is attached is pulled toward the tape guide 225 due to the action of the tape guide 225. This causes the lock lever 230 to rotate and move from the lock position P1 to the release position P2.

[0073] 8C , when the lock lever 230 is in the release position P2, the pair of lock claws 234 are disengaged from the slit 216, and therefore the loop cable 120 can be disengaged from the slit 216. In this state, the user can lift the display device 4 upward to disengage the loop cable 120 from the slit 216, i.e., the wall hook 200, and remove the display device 4 from the wall surface 14.

[0074] [3-5. Procedure for adjusting the tilt of the display device 4] 9A to 9C, a method for adjusting the tilt of the display device 4 in a state where the display device 4 is attached to the wall surface 14 will be described. Here, the tilt of the display device 4 refers to the angle (tilt) when the attitude of the display device 4 is rotated from a vertical attitude around a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the display device 4 (i.e., the Y-axis direction) as the rotation axis.

[0075] Fig. 9A is a diagram showing an example of an installation state of the display device 4 according to the embodiment. Fig. 9B is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the display device 4 according to the embodiment is installed at an angle. Fig. 9C is a diagram showing an example of a state after the angle of the display device 4 according to the embodiment has been adjusted. For convenience of explanation, Figs. 9A to 9C show only some of the components of the display device 4, cable bar 100, and wall hook 200 in a schematic manner.

[0076] 9A shows a state in which the display device 4 is attached to a wall surface 14, with the two wall hooks 200 attached to the wall surface 14 at the same height and the display device 4 in a substantially vertical position. On the other hand, in FIG. 9B, the two wall hooks 200 attached to the wall surface 14 are at different heights. Since the cable bar 100 is attached to these two wall hooks 200 at substantially equal positions on the left and right (so that the left-right centers of the two wall hooks 200 and the left-right center of the cable bar 100 are substantially aligned), the left side of the display device 4 is lowered and the right side is raised; in other words, the display device 4 is rotated counterclockwise from the vertical position.

[0077] From this state, if the user moves the position of the display device 4 left or right, the relative positions of the wall hook 200 and the cable bar 100 will shift. Because the loop cable 120 (cable 122) of the cable bar 100 is flexible, the contact position between the cable 122 and the wall hook 200 changes, thereby changing the tilt of the display device 4. By moving the position of the cable bar 100 to the right relative to the wall hook 200, the left side of the display device 4 will rise and the right side will fall; in other words, the display device 4 will rotate clockwise as viewed from the front. On the other hand, by moving the position of the cable bar 100 to the left relative to the wall hook 200, the left side of the display device 4 will fall and the right side will rise; in other words, the display device 4 will rotate counterclockwise. By utilizing this, as shown in FIG. 9C , the user can adjust the tilt of the display device. Even if the mounting heights of the two wall hooks 200 are slightly misaligned, the user can adjust the display device 4 to a vertical position without having to reattach the wall hooks 200 to the wall surface 14.

[0078] [4. Effects, etc.] (Technology 1) The mounting device 6 is a mounting device for mounting the display device 4 on a wall surface 14. The mounting device 6 includes a base bar 110 that can be mounted to the display device 4, and a loop cable 120 that has one end and the other end attached to a first position and a second position different from the first position on the base bar 110, respectively. With the base bar 110 attached to the display device 4, the loop cable 120 engages with a wall hook 200 attached to the wall surface 14, thereby mounting the display device 4 to the wall surface 14.

[0079] This allows the display device 4 to be easily installed on the wall surface 14.

[0080] (Technology 2) In the mounting device 6 described in Technology 1, the loop cable 120 is attached to the base bar 110 in a tensioned state.

[0081] This stabilizes the position of the loop cable 120 due to the tension applied to the loop cable 120, making it easier for the user to engage the loop cable 120 with the wall hook 200 when installing the display device 4 on the wall surface 14.

[0082] (Technology 3) In the attachment device 6 described in Technique 1 or 2, the first position is one end of the base bar 110 in the longitudinal direction, and the second position is the other end of the base bar 110 in the longitudinal direction.

[0083] According to this, since the loop cable 120 is attached to both ends of the base bar 110, the cable 122 of the loop cable 120 can be made longer compared to when the loop cable 120 is attached to a position other than both ends of the base bar 110. Therefore, the two wall hooks 200 can be attached to the wall surface 14 with a greater distance between them and then the loop cable 120 can be engaged with them, so the display device 4 can be installed on the wall surface 14 more stably.

[0084] (Technology 4) In the mounting device 6 according to any one of the first to third aspects, the base bar 110 has a through-hole 114 that can be attached to the display device 4 at a position between a first position and a second position in the longitudinal direction of the base bar 110.

[0085] This allows the loop cable 120 to be attached at a first position and a second position that are outside the attachment position on the display device 4 in the longitudinal direction of the base bar 110, so that the cable 122 of the loop cable 120 can be longer than the distance between the attachment positions (screw holes 12) provided on the display device 4. Therefore, the two wall hooks 200 can be attached to the wall surface 14 with a greater distance between them and then the loop cable 120 can be engaged with them, so that the display device 4 can be installed on the wall surface 14 more stably.

[0086] (Technology 5) In the mounting device 6 described in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the mounting device 6 further includes a wall hook 200 that functions as a support member and supports the display device 4. The wall hook 200 has a protrusion 214 with which the loop cable 120 can be engaged, and a lock lever 230 that prevents the loop cable 120 from being disengaged from the protrusion 214.

[0087] This reduces the possibility of the loop cable 120 coming off the wall hook 200 after being engaged with it.

[0088] (Technology 6) The mounting device 6 is a mounting device for mounting the display device 4 on a wall surface 14. The mounting device 6 includes a wall hook 200 that is attached to the wall surface 14. The wall hook 200 has a protrusion 214 that can engage with the loop cable 120 attached to the display device 4, and a lock lever 230 that prevents the loop cable 120 from disengaging from the protrusion 214. The loop cable 120 engages with the protrusion 214 of the wall hook 200, thereby mounting the display device 4 to the wall surface 14.

[0089] This makes it possible to reduce the possibility of the loop cable 120 coming off the wall hook 200 when the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14.

[0090] (Technology 7) In the mounting device 6 described in Technology 5 or 6, the lock lever 230 is movable between a lock position P1 that restricts the loop cable 120 (cable 122) from disengaging from the protrusion 214, and a release position P2 that does not restrict the loop cable 120 from disengaging from the protrusion 214. The mounting device 6 further includes an operation tape 270 that can operate the movement of the lock lever 230 between the lock position P1 and the release position P2, and has a length that allows a portion of the operation tape 270 to be exposed outside the display device 4 from between the display device 4 and the wall surface 14.

[0091] With this, even if the user has difficulty in directly operating the lock lever 230 because the wall hook 200 is hidden behind the display device 4, the user can easily operate the lock lever 230 from the lock position P1 to the release position P2 by using the operation tape 270.

[0092] (Technology 8) The display device unit 2 includes a display device 4 and an attachment device 6 according to any one of the first to seventh techniques for attaching the display device 4 to a wall surface 14.

[0093] This allows the display device 4 to be easily installed on the wall surface 14.

[0094] [5. Modifications] Various modifications of the above-described embodiment will be described below. For convenience of explanation, Figs. 10A to 11 show only some of the components of the display device 4, the cable bar 100, and the wall hook 200 in a schematic manner.

[0095] [5-1. Variation 1] The configuration of a cable bar 100A according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 10A. Fig. 10A is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar 100A according to Modification 1.

[0096] 10A includes a base bar 110A that has a different shape from the base bar 110 of the above embodiment. The base bar 110A is elongated, but has a different aspect ratio from the base bar 110.

[0097] Furthermore, the arrangement of the two screw holes 112 and the multiple through holes 114 in the base bar 110A is different from that in the base bar 110. More specifically, the multiple through holes 114 are arranged at positions that are offset from a straight line that passes through the two screw holes 112 when viewed in the front-to-rear direction (in FIG. 10A, they are arranged below the two screw holes 112 in the up-down direction).

[0098] Even with this configuration, the display device 4 can be easily installed on the wall surface 14, similar to the above embodiment.

[0099] [5-2. Variation 2] The configuration of the cable bar 100B according to the second modification will be described with reference to Fig. 10B. Fig. 10B is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the cable bar 100B according to the second modification.

[0100] 10B includes a base bar 110B that has a different shape from the base bar 110 of the above embodiment. The base bar 110B is not elongated, but has a shape that is closer to a square.

[0101] Furthermore, the multiple through holes 114 are arranged at positions offset from a straight line passing through the two screw holes 112 when viewed in the front-to-rear direction (below the two screw holes 112 in the up-down direction in FIG. 10B). The two screw holes 112 are arranged at positions away from both ends of the base bar 110B. The two screw holes 112 are also arranged between the multiple through holes 114 in the left-to-right direction.

[0102] Even with this configuration, the display device 4 can be easily installed on the wall surface 14, similar to the above embodiment.

[0103] [5-3. Variation 3] The configuration of a cable bar 100C according to Modification 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 10C. Fig. 10C is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar 100C according to Modification 3.

[0104] 10C includes a base bar 110C that has a different shape from the base bar 110 of the above embodiment. The base bar 110C has four through holes 114 arranged in a substantially square shape, and the base bar 110C is attached to the back surface of the display device 4 at these four points.

[0105] Two sets of screw holes 112 and loop cables 120 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In this case, the display device 4 is installed on the wall surface 14 by engaging the wall hooks 200 with the two loop cables 120, respectively.

[0106] Even with this configuration, the display device 4 can be easily installed on the wall surface 14, similar to the above embodiment.

[0107] [5-4. Variation 4] The configuration of a cable bar 100D according to the fourth modification will be described with reference to Fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cable bar 100D according to the fourth modification.

[0108] The cable bar 100D shown in FIG. 11 includes a base bar 110D that has a different shape from the base bar 110 of the above embodiment. The base bar 110D has four through holes 114 arranged in a row in the left-right direction, and the base bar 110D is attached to the back surface of the display device 4 at these four locations. Two screw holes 112 are arranged at positions away from both ends of the base bar 110D. The two screw holes 112 are also arranged between the two through holes 114 that are arranged outermost in the left-right direction. Even with this configuration, the display device 4 can be easily installed on the wall surface 14, as in the above embodiment.

[0109] In addition, in the fourth modification, a second tape guide 280 for guiding the operation tape 270 is provided on the back surface of the display device 4. In this case, the above-described tape guide 225 functions as the first tape guide. The second tape guide 280 is a cylindrical member made of resin, metal, or the like. The second tape guide 280 has a cylindrical bottom surface, and the bottom surface of the second tape guide 280 is attached to the back surface of the display device 4. The attachment position of the second tape guide 280 is lower than the wall hook 200 and outside the attachment position of the wall hook 200 in the left-right direction. The second tape guide 280 may be attached to, for example, a screw hole 12 provided on the back surface of the display device 4. The operation tape 270 of the wall hook 200 is located inside the second tape guide 280.

[0110] From this state, when the user holds the operation tape 270 and pulls it outward in the left-right direction, the operation tape 270 abuts against the side of the second tape guide 280, as shown in FIG. 11 . From this state, when the user further pulls the operation tape 270 outward from the side of the display device 4, the side of the operation tape 270 attached to the wall hook 200 is pulled downward by the action of the second tape guide 280, and the release button 235 of the wall hook 200 moves. As a result, the lock lever 230 (see FIG. 5A ) moves from the lock position P1 to the release position P2, and from this state, the user can lift the display device 4 upward to remove the display device 4 from the wall surface 14. In this way, by pulling the operation tape 270 in the left-right direction rather than downward of the display device 4, the lock lever 230 of the wall hook 200 can be operated from the lock position P1 to the release position P2, making it easier to remove the display device 4 from the wall surface 14.

[0111] In the fourth modification, the second tape guide 280 is attached to the display device 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second tape guide 280 may be attached to an appropriate position on the wall surface 14. In addition, the second tape guide 280 has a cylindrical shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second tape guide 280 may have a shape provided with a through hole or a slit for guiding the operation tape 270, for example.

[0112] [5-5. Variation 5] The configuration of the wall hook 200 according to Modification 5 will be described with reference to Fig. 12A. Fig. 12A is a diagram showing the configuration of the wall hook 200 according to Modification 5. For ease of explanation, Fig. 12A only shows the pin plate 210 of the wall hook 200 and the cable 122 of the cable bar 100.

[0113] 12A, after the cable bar 100 is engaged with the wall hook 200, a lock pin 290 is inserted into a through-hole provided in the upper part of the protrusion 214. The inserted lock pin 290 enters the slit 216 in the front-rear direction and passes above the cable 122 of the cable bar 100 engaged with the lower end of the slit 216. Therefore, the lock pin 290 inserted into the protrusion 214 prevents the cable 122 from coming out of the slit 216. When removing the display device 4 from the wall surface 14, the lock pin 290 is first removed from the wall hook 200, and then the display device 4 is removed.

[0114] This prevents the loop cable 120 from easily coming off the wall hook 200 after being engaged with it.

[0115] [5-6. Variation 6] The configuration of the wall hook 200 according to Modification 6 will be described with reference to Fig. 12B. Fig. 12B is a diagram showing the configuration of the wall hook 200 according to Modification 6. For ease of explanation, Fig. 12B only shows the pin plate 210 of the wall hook 200 and the cable 122 of the cable bar 100.

[0116] 12B, after the cable bar 100 is engaged with the wall hook 200, a slit cover 295 is attached from above the slit 216 to cover the upper end of the slit 216. The slit cover 295 attached to the upper end of the slit 216 prevents the cable 122 from coming off the slit 216. When removing the display device 4 from the wall surface 14, the slit cover 295 is first removed from the wall hook 200, and then the display device 4 is removed.

[0117] This prevents the loop cable 120 from easily coming off the wall hook 200 after being engaged with it.

[0118] (Other embodiments) As described above, the embodiments have been described as examples of the technology disclosed in this application. However, the technology in this disclosure is not limited to these, and can be applied to embodiments in which appropriate modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. are made. Furthermore, it is also possible to combine the components described in the above embodiments to create new embodiments.

[0119] Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0120] In the above embodiment, the mounting device 6 is provided with two wall hooks 200, but this is not limited to this, and the mounting device 6 may be provided with one wall hook 200, or three or more wall hooks 200.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the mounting device 6 includes the cable bar 100 and the wall-hanging hook 200, but is not limited to this. The mounting device 6 may include the cable bar 100 but not include the wall-hanging hook 200. In this case, for example, a support member such as a hook of any configuration capable of mounting the display device 4 (cable bar 100) may be attached to the wall surface 14, and the display device 4 with the cable bar 100 attached as the mounting device 6 may be attached to that member. Even in this case, the display device 4 can be installed on the wall surface 14 by the mounting device 6.

[0122] In the above embodiment, the mounting device 6 includes the cable bar 100 and the wall hook 200. However, this is not limiting. The mounting device 6 may include the wall hook 200 but not include the cable bar 100. In this case, for example, the loop cable 120 may be directly attached to two screw holes 12 arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the display device 4. Specifically, two screws 140 are threaded through a pair of loops 124 of the loop cable 120 and screwed into the two screw holes 12, respectively, to attach one end and the other end of the loop cable 120 to the rear surface of the display device 4. The positions at which the two screw holes 12 are arranged are an example of the third position and a fourth position different from the third position. In this state, the display device 4 can be installed on the wall surface 14 by engaging the loop cable 120 with the wall hook 200 attached to the wall surface 14, as in the above embodiment. In this case, the mounting device 6 may include the loop cable 120 that is directly attached to the rear surface of the display device 4.

[0123] In the above embodiment, one end of the base bar 110 of the cable bar 100 in the longitudinal direction is defined as a first position, the other end as a second position, and two screw holes 112 are provided at each of the first and second positions, but the first and second positions are not limited to this and may be located away from the ends of the base bar 110. Also, with regard to the positional relationship between the screw holes 112 and the through-holes 114, although the through-hole 114 was provided between the two screw holes 112 in the longitudinal direction of the base bar 110, this is not limiting. Also, although the base bar 110 is described as an elongated member, the shape is not limited to this.

[0124] As described above, the embodiments have been described as examples of the technology in the present disclosure, and for that purpose, the accompanying drawings and detailed description have been provided.

[0125] Therefore, the components shown in the accompanying drawings and detailed description may include not only essential components for solving the problem, but also components that are not essential for solving the problem in order to illustrate the above technology. Therefore, the fact that these non-essential components are shown in the accompanying drawings or detailed description should not be interpreted as immediately indicating that these non-essential components are essential.

[0126] Furthermore, since the above-described embodiments are intended to illustrate the technology of the present disclosure, various modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. may be made within the scope of the claims or their equivalents. [Industrial Applicability]

[0127] The present disclosure is applicable to, for example, a mounting device for mounting a television receiver on a wall. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 2 Display unit 4 Display device 6 Mounting device 8 Display panel 10 Back cover 12 screw holes 14 Wall 16 Floor 100 Cable Bar 100A Cable Bar 100B Cable Bar 100C Cable Bar 100D Cable Bar 110 Base Bar 110A Base Bar 110B Base Bar 110C base bar 110D Base Bar 112 screw hole 114 Through hole 120 Loop Cable 122 Cable 124 Loops 130 screws 140 screws 150 spacer 200 wall hooks 205 Cover 210 Pin Plate 212 Pin plate body 214 Protrusion 216 Slit 218 pinhole 220 First Cover 224 Opening 225 Tape Guide 226 Through hole 228 Bearings 230 Lock lever 232 Lever part 234 Locking Claw 235 Cancel button 235a Hook part 236 Shaft 240 Springs (wire processed springs) 250 2nd cover 252 Notch 254 Opening 255 Claw 256 Bearings 257 screw hole 260 screws 270 Operation Tape 275 Loops 280 Second Tape Guide 290 Lock Pin 295 Slit Cover P1 Lock position P2 release position

Claims

1. A mounting device for mounting a display device on a wall, comprising: a base member attachable to the display device; a cable having one end and the other end attached to a first position and a second position different from the first position, respectively, on the base member; With the base member attached to the display device, the cable engages with a support member attached to the wall surface, thereby attaching the display device to the wall surface. Mounting device.

2. The cable is attached to the base member under tension. The mounting device of claim 1 .

3. the first position is one end of the base member in a longitudinal direction, The second position is the other end of the base member in the longitudinal direction. The mounting device of claim 1 .

4. the base member includes an attachment portion that can be attached to the display device at a position between the first position and the second position in the longitudinal direction of the base member; The mounting device of claim 1 .

5. the mounting device further includes a support device that functions as the support member and supports the display device; The support device includes: a protrusion with which the cable can be engaged; a locking member that prevents the cable from being disengaged from the protrusion. The mounting device of claim 1 .

6. A mounting device for mounting a display device on a wall, comprising: a support device attached to the wall surface, The support device includes: a protrusion with which a cable attached to the display device can be engaged; a locking member that prevents the cable from being disengaged from the protrusion, The cable engages with the protrusion of the support device, thereby attaching the display device to the wall surface. Mounting device.

7. the locking member is movable between a locking position where the locking member restricts the cable from disengaging from the state where the cable is engaged with the protrusion and a release position where the locking member does not restrict the cable from disengaging from the state where the cable is engaged with the protrusion, The mounting device further comprises: an operating member that can operate to move the locking member between the lock position and the release position, and that has a length that allows a portion of the operating member to be exposed to the outside of the display device from between the display device and the wall surface; 7. A mounting device according to claim 5 or 6.

8. A display device; and a mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 for mounting the display device on a wall surface. Display unit.

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