Display device and switchgear with sunshade

Abstract

To improve the visibility of the display on the display device. [Solution] The sunshade-equipped display device (200) is attached to the switchgear (1). The sunshade (20) of the sunshade-equipped display device (200) has a canopy portion (21) that blocks at least a portion of sunlight and a support portion (22) that supports the canopy portion (21). The canopy portion (21) and the support portion (22) are foldable and, when the canopy portion (21) and the support portion (22) are folded, they are positioned without overlapping with the display device (13).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display device with a sunshade and a switch gear.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an instrument panel device in which a main body device is housed in a housing. A display unit and an operation unit are provided on the front surface of the main body device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The instrument panel device may be installed outdoors. At this time, if the display device includes a liquid crystal screen or the like, the visibility of the display of the display device is reduced.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A display device with a sunshade according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a display device with a sunshade attached to a switch gear, comprising a sunshade and a display device, wherein the sunshade has a shade portion that blocks at least a part of sunlight and a support portion that supports the shade portion, the shade portion and the support portion are foldable, and in a state where the shade portion and the support portion are folded, they are positioned without overlapping the display device.

Effects of the Invention

[0006] Improve the visibility of the display of the display device.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0007] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view of a switchgear according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a sunshade in an extended state according to one embodiment of the product. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a sunshade according to one embodiment in a folded state. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing a sunshade in a deployed state according to another embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing a sunshade according to another embodiment in a folded state. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] [Embodiment 1] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the switchgear 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure.

[0009] Switchgear 1 may be a power receiving and transforming equipment that houses electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, voltage detectors, current transformers, or transformers. Hereinafter, the various electrical equipment housed inside the casing of switchgear 1 will be collectively referred to as internal equipment. The switchgear 1 described below can be used outdoors. Switchgear 1 comprises a casing 10, internal equipment (not shown), a swing panel 12, a door 14, and a sunshade-equipped display device 200. For the sake of explanation, the up-down direction, front-back direction, and left-right direction are defined as indicated by the arrows in Figure 1.

[0010] The housing 10 is a metal container. The housing 10 can house internal equipment 11 and a swing panel 12. The housing 10 is open on at least one side, and an openable door 14 is attached to the open side. The housing 10 may be open on two opposing sides, and a door 14 may be attached to each of the open sides.

[0011] The door 14 may be equipped with a window 15. The window 15 allows visibility into the interior of the housing 10 when the door 14 is closed. The window 15 may be located in a position corresponding to the display device 13, which will be described later. The opening of the window 15 may be sealed with glass or a highly transparent resin.

[0012] The switchgear 1 is located inside the door 14, and a swing panel 12 is provided near the opening of the housing 10. If the door 14 is mounted on two opposing sides, the swing panel 12 may be located inside either one of them. The swing panel 12, also called a swingable panel, is a panel on which switches for operating electrical equipment, indicators for monitoring the status of electrical equipment, meters for measuring voltage, current, etc. are arranged. For simplicity, Figure 1 omits illustrations other than the display device 13. The panel material of the swing panel 12 may be, for example, metal. In this embodiment, the swing panel 12 is equipped with a sunshade-equipped display device 200 that displays the aforementioned switches, indicators, and / or meters. The sunshade-equipped display device 200 comprises a display device 13 and a sunshade 20.

[0013] The display device 13 may be a light-emitting panel such as a liquid crystal panel. Alternatively, the display device 13 may be a touch-operable touch panel, or a tablet-type electronic device may be used as the display device 13.

[0014] The sunshade 20 is provided near the display device 13. Here, the sunshade 20 will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the sunshade 20 according to Embodiment 1 in an unfolded state. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the sunshade 20 in a folded state. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the sunshade 20 comprises a canopy portion 21, a support portion 22, a hinge 23, and a fastener 24.

[0015] The awning 21 blocks at least a portion of the sunlight reaching the display device 13. In Embodiment 1, the awning 21 is made of a plate-shaped member and is located above the display device 13. As shown in Figure 2, the awning 21 is configured to extend forward from the swing panel 12 when deployed. For example, the awning 21 may be configured to extend horizontally when deployed. The length of the awning 21 in the left-right direction may be longer than the length of the display device 13 in the left-right direction. The length of the awning 21 in the front-rear direction may be arbitrary, but may be, for example, 250 mm to 350 mm.

[0016] The canopy portion 21 is rotatably connected to the surface of the swing panel 12 by a hinge 23. The hinge 23 connects, for example, the upper surface of the canopy portion 21 to the surface of the swing panel 12. By being connected via the hinge 23, the canopy portion 21 rotates around the axis of rotation of the hinge 23. Specifically, the canopy portion 21 can rotate between the extended position shown in Figure 2 and the folded position shown in Figure 3. Figure 2 discloses an example in which there is one hinge 23 connecting the canopy portion 21 and the swing panel 12, but the canopy portion 21 may be connected to the swing panel 12 by multiple hinges 23.

[0017] The support portion 22 is a member that supports the canopy portion 21 in a substantially horizontal position when deployed. The support position of the canopy portion 21 by the support portion 22 is not strictly limited to a horizontal position, but may be within a range of approximately ±15° from the horizontal position, depending on the usage environment. The support portion 22 may have a plate shape, for example, as shown in Figure 2. The plate-shaped support portion 22 may have a first side portion 221 that abuts the canopy portion 21 when deployed, and a second side portion 222 that abuts the surface of the swing panel 12. The length of the second side portion 222 may be, for example, half or more of the vertical length of the display device 13. With this configuration, a portion of the sunlight coming from diagonally above and to the left and right can be effectively blocked.

[0018] The first side portion 221 and the awning portion 21 may be foldably connected. The first side portion 221 and the awning portion 21 may be connected via a hinge or the like. Alternatively, the support portion 22 and the awning portion 21 may be an integral metal plate and may be processed so as to be foldable at the first side portion 221. Alternatively, the support portion 22 may be foldably connected to the swing panel 12 via a hinge or the like.

[0019] The sunshade 20 may have two support portions 22 that support the left and right end portions of the awning portion 21. Alternatively, the sunshade 20 may have only one support portion 22 that supports either the left or right end portion of the awning portion 21.

[0020] The materials of the awning portion 21 and the support portion 22 are not particularly limited. For example, they may be made of metal or resin.

[0021] The fixture 24 is a member that holds the awning portion 21 in the folded position. The fixture 24 may be, for example, a magnet. Also, the fixture 24 may be disposed at the tip of the top surface of the awning portion 21. By having the fixture 24, as shown in FIG. 3, the awning portion 21 that has rotated upward from the deployed position and moved to the folded position can be fixed (held) to the metal swing panel 12. In the folded position, the awning portion 21 is positioned without overlapping the display device 13. Specifically, in the state where the sunshade 20 is folded, the main surface of the awning portion 21 is held in a region adjacent to the display device 13 in a state substantially parallel to the panel surface of the swing panel 12. Also, in the state where the sunshade 20 is folded, the support portion 22 is held in a position overlapping the awning portion 21 in a state where the main surface of the support portion 22 is substantially parallel to the panel surface of the swing panel 12. Note that the support portion 22 may be held in a region adjacent to the awning portion 21 or the display device 13 in the folded state.

[0022] (Summary of Embodiment 1) The sunshade-equipped display device 200 according to Embodiment 1 is attached to the switchgear 1. The sunshade-equipped display device 200 comprises a sunshade 20 and a display device 13. The sunshade 20 has a canopy portion 21 that blocks at least a portion of sunlight and a support portion 22 that supports the canopy portion 21. The canopy portion 21 and the support portion 22 are foldable and, when the canopy portion 21 and the support portion 22 are folded, they are positioned without overlapping with the display device 13.

[0023] The sunshade-equipped display device 200 improves the visibility of the display device 13. Furthermore, even when the sunshade 20 is folded down in situations where it is not needed, such as at night, the display device 13 can still be seen.

[0024] Furthermore, because the switchgear 1 is equipped with a sunshade-equipped display device 200, the sunshade 20 will not interfere with the door 14 even when the door 14 is closed with the canopy 21 and support 22 folded. Also, in the folded state, the canopy 21 and support 22 are positioned so as not to overlap with the display device 13, so the display device 13 can be seen from the window 15 even when the door 14 is closed.

[0025] Furthermore, the canopy portion 21 may be made of a plate-like member. This configuration reduces the amount of protrusion from the swing panel 12 when folded. This reduces the possibility of the sunshade 20 coming into contact with the inner surface of the door 14 or the like.

[0026] [Embodiment 2] Other embodiments of the sunshade-equipped display device according to this disclosure are described below. For the sake of convenience of explanation, components having the same function as those described in the above embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the sunshade 20A according to Embodiment 2 in an unfolded state. Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the sunshade 20A in a folded state.

[0027] The sunshade-equipped display device 200A according to Embodiment 2 comprises a sunshade 20A and a display device 13. The sunshade 20A comprises a canopy portion 21A, a support portion 22A, and a winding portion 25A. The sunshade 20A has a structure similar to a so-called awning.

[0028] The visor portion 21A is made of a retractable fabric material. The visor portion 21A is located above the display device 13. When deployed, the visor portion 21A is configured to extend forward from the swing panel 12. The extension direction of the visor portion 21A may be substantially horizontal, or any direction within a range of ±15° from the horizontal. The left-right length of the visor portion 21A may be longer than the left-right length of the display device 13. The front-rear length (extended length) of the visor portion 21A may be arbitrary, but for example, it may be 250mm to 350mm.

[0029] The winding unit 25A is a mechanism for winding up the awning unit 21A. The winding unit 25A is located above the display device 13. The winding unit 25A can also unwind the awning unit 21A when it is pulled out by an external force. The winding unit 25A is fixed to the swing panel 12.

[0030] The support portion 22A is a member that supports the canopy portion 21A. The configuration of the support portion 22A is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of supporting the canopy portion 21A. For example, the support portion 22A may be an arm that can extend and retract in accordance with the extension and retraction of the canopy portion 21A.

[0031] In the folded position shown in Figure 5, the visor portion 21A is wound up on the winding portion 25A. In other words, the visor portion 21A is held in the folded position by the winding portion 25A. Specifically, when the sunshade 20A is folded, the visor portion 21A is positioned without overlapping with the display device 13.

[0032] The sunshade-equipped display device 200A according to Embodiment 2 can also improve the visibility of the display device 13. Furthermore, even when the sunshade 20A is folded down in situations where it is not needed, such as at night, the display device 13 can still be seen.

[0033] Furthermore, because the switchgear 1 is equipped with a sunshade-equipped display device 200A, the sunshade 20A will not interfere with the door 14 even when the door 14 is closed with the canopy 21A and support 22A folded down. Also, in the folded state, the canopy 21A and support 22A are positioned so as not to overlap with the display device 13, allowing the display device 13 to be seen from the window 15 even when the door 14 is closed.

[0034] 〔summary〕 Embodiment 1 of the sunshade-equipped display device according to the present disclosure is a sunshade-equipped display device attached to a switchgear, comprising a sunshade and a display device, wherein the sunshade has a canopy portion that blocks at least a portion of sunlight and a support portion that supports the canopy portion, the canopy portion and the support portion are foldable, and when the canopy portion and the support portion are folded, they are positioned without overlapping with the display device.

[0035] Embodiment 2 of the sunshade-equipped display device according to this disclosure is characterized in that, in Embodiment 1, the awning portion is made of a plate-shaped member.

[0036] Embodiment 3 of the sunshade-equipped display device according to this disclosure is characterized in that, in Embodiment 1, the awning portion is made of a retractable fabric member.

[0037] Embodiment 4 of the switchgear relating to this disclosure comprises a sunshade-equipped display device as described in any one of Embodiments 1 to 3.

[0038] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of this disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 Switchgear 10 cabinets 11 Internal equipment 12 Swing Panel 13 Display device 14 doors 15 windows 200 Sunshade Display Device 20 Sunshade 21 Eaves 22 Support part 23 Hinge 24 Fixtures 200A Display device with sunshade 20A Sunshade 21A Eaves 22A Support part 25A Winding section

Claims

1. A display device with a sunshade that is attached to a switchgear, Equipped with a sunshade and a display device, The aforementioned sunshade is, An overhang that blocks at least a portion of the sunlight, It has a support portion that supports the aforementioned eaves portion, The aforementioned canopy and support are foldable. A sunshade-equipped display device characterized in that, when the awning and support are folded, they do not overlap with the display device.

2. The sunshade-equipped display device according to claim 1, wherein the awning portion is composed of a plate-like member.

3. The sunshade-equipped display device according to claim 1, wherein the awning portion is made of a retractable fabric member.

4. A switchgear comprising a display device with a sunshade according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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