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The display device addresses space inefficiency by using stacked layers with a transparent, thicker member to create a three-dimensional effect and enhanced interest through angle-dependent visibility of character portions.

JP7766389B1Active Publication Date: 2025-11-10BANDAI CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024186506
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-11-10
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-23

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Technical Problem

Existing display devices with three-dimensional structures require a large installation space due to numerous parts, leading to space inefficiency and reduced interest.

Method used

A display device comprising a base member and a display member with stacked layers, including a first member, a second member thicker than the first, and a third member thinner than the second, where the second member is transparent and thicker, allowing for a three-dimensional effect by overlapping character portions visible from different angles.

Benefits of technology

The device achieves a three-dimensional display with enhanced interest through a gimmick-like effect by varying visibility of character portions based on viewing angles, reducing the need for a large installation space.

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Abstract

To provide a display device capable of three-dimensional display and improving interest. [Solution] A display device 1 comprises a base member 20 and a display member 10 that can be attached to the base member 20, the display member 10 including a first member 11, a second member 12 that is thicker than the first member 11, and a third member 13 that is thinner than the second member 12, stacked in the order of first member 11, second member 12, third member 13, the third member 13 including a first character part C1 that is the character itself, and the first member 11 including a second character part C2 that is configured like a character shadow identical to the first character part C1.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a diorama toy having a flat base part, a flat background part detachably set up on the base part, and a flat character part detachably set up on the base part, in which the base part is formed in a polygonal shape and has first connecting hole portions as connecting parts that detachably connect the background part near each of multiple sides that make up all or part of the polygonal shape, and the background part has a first connecting protrusion portion that can fit into the first connecting hole portion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-40758 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In Patent Document 1, the toy has a three-dimensional structure created by placing character parts and background parts on a base part with a gap between them in the front and back. This results in a large number of parts and poses problems such as the need for a large installation space.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a display device that is capable of three-dimensional display and has improved interest. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A display device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a base member and a display member that can be attached to the base member, the display member including a first member, a second member that is thicker than the first member, and a third member that is thinner than the second member, stacked in the order of the first member, the second member, and the third member, the third member including a first character portion, and the first member including a second character portion that is identical to the first character portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a display device that is capable of three-dimensional display and has improved interest. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded front view of the display device shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the display device shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the display device shown in FIG. [Figure 5] 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the display device shown in FIG. 1 in an exhibited state, as seen from the front side. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the character information as viewed from a direction in which the entire character information can be seen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the display device 1. FIG.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the display device 1 comprises a plate-shaped base member 20 and a plate-shaped display member 10 attached to the base member 20, and is placed and displayed on a mounting portion 50 with both members connected. When viewed from the front, the display member 10 has an explanatory information section 28, for example, on the lower right side, with a picture of a character C in the center and explanatory information 28a written thereon. In addition, for example, text information 18 related to the character C is written on the right side. This text information 18 is configured so that part of it is hidden by the character C.

[0011] FIG. 2 is an exploded front view of the display device 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the display member 10 includes a first member 11, a second member 12, and a third member 13. The first member 11 is a generally rectangular, slightly uneven, plate-shaped synthetic resin, typically made of a printed sheet. The first member 11 is composed of a white background portion 11w, and above the white background portion 11w (the front side of the display device 1), a black, character-shaped second character portion C2 is provided. Character-related text information 18 is provided on the right side of the second character portion C2. This text information 18 is formed above the second character portion C2, and all of the text is visible when the display device 10 is disassembled. The unevenness of the outer edge of the first member 11 is formed as protrusions 10d corresponding to the shapes of the head and feet of the second character portion C2, and is formed of appropriately curved lines.

[0012] The second member 12 has the same contour shape as the first member 11, excluding the connecting protrusion 10b on the lower end side. That is, the second member 12 has a rectangular shape including the imaginary line IL and is provided with the same protrusion 10d as the first member 11. The second member 12 is entirely made of a transparent material, such as an acrylic material. The connecting protrusion 10b is configured to be able to fit into the connecting hole 20h of the base member 20.

[0013] The third member 13 is configured to include a picture Cd of the character C and an explanatory information section 28. The contour shape of the third member 13 is a shape that combines the rectangular shapes of the character C and the explanatory information section 28, and is a different shape from the first member 11 and the second member 12. The picture Cd of the character C is drawn in colorful colors to express the facial expressions and movements of the character C. In addition, the explanatory information section 28 displays an explanation of the meaning and characteristics of a cut-out image of the character C as shown in the figure, for example, to make an impression of the character C.

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the display device 1. As shown in FIG. The display member 10 configured as described above is assembled by stacking the first member 11 on the bottom, the second member 12 on top of that, and the third member 13 on top of that, as shown in FIG. 3. Here, the first member 11 and the third member 13 are configured to be thin. That is, the first member 11 and the third member 13 do not have any thickness greater than necessary, since it is sufficient for the shape and image Cd of the character C to be depicted. On the other hand, the second member 12 is configured to be considerably thicker than the first member 11 and the second member 12, as shown in FIG. 3, and is configured as a transparent base having substantially the same thickness as the display member 10.

[0015] 3, the base member 20 has a rectangular configuration in a plan view. The rectangular connecting hole 20h that fits with the display member 10 is formed along a diagonal line of the rectangle of the base member 20. Therefore, the display member 10 is supported by the base member 20 along the diagonal direction.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the display device 1. FIG. When the display device 1 is viewed from the rear, the first character portion C1 cannot be seen, as shown in Fig. 4. However, for example, the white background portion 11w makes the entire display white, and the second character portion C2 can be seen in what could be considered a second density of gray, and the outline of the character C can be seen. That is, although the second character portion C2 appears completely black (first density) from the front, it appears gray (second density) from the rear because it is visible through the white background portion 11w. Furthermore, the text information 18 also appears entirely upside down through the white background portion 11w.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of the display device 1 in an exhibited state, as viewed from the front side. When the display device 1 configured as described above is viewed from the front on the mounting portion 50, the second character portion C2 cannot be seen because it is hidden by the first character portion C1, as shown in Fig. 1. However, when viewed from the diagonal front, as shown in Fig. 5, the jet black color of the second character portion C2 can be seen behind the first character portion C1 and partially behind the thickness of the second member 12. This makes the first character portion C1 appear to be floating. When viewed from approximately the side, the second character portion C2 can be seen from the end face side of the display device 1.

[0018] FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the character information 18 as seen from a direction in which the entire character information 18 can be seen. When the display device 1 is viewed from the front side, part of the text information 18 is hidden by the first character portion C1, as shown in Fig. 1. However, when viewed from the edge side of the display device 1, the text information 18 is configured to be visible in its entirety, as shown in Fig. 6. In other words, even if part of the text information 18 is hidden by the first character portion C1 when viewed from the front side, the text information 18 can be seen in its entirety because it is positioned near the edge of the display device 1.

[0019] As described above, in the display device 1 of this embodiment, the first character portion C1 and the second character portion C2, which are configured with the same outline and sandwich the transparent second member 12, which is relatively thicker than the other members, are arranged so that they overlap when viewed from the front. This makes it possible for the second character portion C2, which is located behind, to appear as a shadow of the first character portion C1 when viewed from an oblique front direction (front oblique direction). As a result, the three-dimensional effect of the first character portion C1 can be created. In particular, by using a black background for the second character portion C2, the three-dimensional effect and weight of the character C's image Cd can be created.

[0020] In this embodiment, the second character part C2 is configured to be invisible when viewed from the front, so that when the character moves diagonally from the front view, it gradually changes to appear as a shadow part, which makes it appear as if the character is moving and that its facial expression is changing.

[0021] In this embodiment, the second character portion C2 is black (first density), but since the first member 11 on the rear side has black on top of the white portion 11w (front side), it can be a light color (second density) such as gray that is not black when viewed from the rear. As a result, when the display device 1 is viewed, for example, from the rear and the front, it is impossible to imagine that black is used. However, the black color is visible only when viewed from the diagonally forward side or the side, which brings about a change in the first character portion C1, thereby creating a gimmick-like effect of the change in the design Cd.

[0022] In this embodiment, the character information 18 provided on the first member 11 is configured to be partially hidden by the first character part C1 when viewed from the front, thereby enabling the production of a three-dimensional effect. Also, the character information 18 is configured to be entirely visible when viewed from the front obliquely or from the side, so that the appearance changes depending on the viewing position, thereby enabling the production of an effective three-dimensional effect and a gimmick-like effect.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first character portion C1 has a protruding portion 10d that protrudes from the rectangular first member 11 and second member 12, thereby emphasizing the shape and movement of the character C. Furthermore, the outer edge of the protruding portion 10d is curved, which gives the display device 1 a soft feel.

[0024] In this embodiment, explanatory information 28a for character C is provided adjacent to the first character section C1, which makes it possible to create an impression and image of character C, strengthens the meaning of the cut-out image displayed on display device 1, and creates depth in the image of display device 1.

[0025] In this embodiment, the rectangular base member 20 is configured so that the display member 10 can be attached diagonally to it, thereby increasing the fitting length with the display member 10 by utilizing the maximum length of the base member 20, and enabling stable support. In addition, when viewed from the front, the base member 20 looks large in appearance, which creates a sense of stability.

[0026] While one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above description and can be modified as appropriate. For example, in the above embodiment, the first member 11 is a printed sheet on which the second character part C2 and the like are printed, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may be configured, for example, as a printed layer on which a predetermined print is applied to the back side of the second member 12.

[0027] Furthermore, the third member 13 is a printed sheet on which the first character part C1 and the like are printed, but this configuration is not limited to this, and the third member 13 may be, for example, a printed layer printed on the surface of the second member 12.

[0028] As described above, the present specification describes the following:

[0029] (1) A display device, A base member; a display member that can be attached to the base member, the display member includes a first member, a second member that is thicker than the first member, and a third member that is thinner than the second member, stacked in this order: the first member, the second member, and the third member; the third member includes a first character portion; A display device, wherein the first member is configured to include a second character portion that is identical to the first character portion.

[0030] (2) The display device according to (1), The first character portion is configured to include a picture, The second character part is a display device that does not include a picture and is plain.

[0031] (3) The indicator according to (1) or (2), A display device in which the first character portion and the second character portion are configured so that their outlines have the same shape.

[0032] (4) A display device according to any one of (1) to (3), The first member is configured on a white background, The second character part is configured on a black background.

[0033] (5) A display device according to any one of (1) to (4), A display device in which the second character portion is configured to be invisible when viewed from the front.

[0034] (6) A display device according to any one of (1) to (5), The display device is configured so that the second character portion is visible when viewed obliquely from the front.

[0035] (7) A display device according to any one of (1) to (6), The second character portion is configured to be visible when viewed from the side.

[0036] (8) A display device according to any one of (1) to (7), The second character portion is configured to be visible at a first density when viewed obliquely from the front and from the side, and to be visible at a second density that is lighter than the first density when viewed from the rear.

[0037] (9) A display device according to any one of (1) to (8), The display device is configured so that the image of the first character portion is not visible when viewed from the rear.

[0038] (10) A display device according to any one of (1) to (9), The display device is configured so that the outline of the first character portion is visible when viewed from the rear.

[0039] (11) A display device according to any one of (1) to (10), The second member is configured as a light-transmitting portion and is configured to form a base of the display member.

[0040] (12) A display device according to any one of (1) to (11), The display device, wherein the first member is configured to include text information.

[0041] (13) The display device according to (12), A display device configured such that a portion of the text information is hidden by the first character portion when viewed from the front.

[0042] (14) The display device according to (12) or (13), The display device is configured so that the character information can be seen in its entirety when viewed obliquely from the front or from the side.

[0043] (15) A display device according to any one of (1) to (14), The display device is configured so that the first member and the second member have the same contour.

[0044] (16) A display device according to any one of (1) to (15), The third member is configured so that its outline has a shape different from those of the first member and the second member.

[0045] (17) A display device according to any one of (1) to (16), A display device in which the first member and the second member are rectangular in shape, and at least a portion of the first character portion is configured to include a protrusion that protrudes outward beyond an imaginary line of the rectangular shape.

[0046] (18) (17) A display device according to the present invention, The display device has a curved outer edge of the protrusion.

[0047] (19) A display device according to any one of (1) to (18), The third member is configured to include explanatory information adjacent to the first character portion that describes the first character of the first character portion.

[0048] (20) A display device according to any one of (1) to (19), The display device has a rectangular base member and is configured so that the display member can be attached to a diagonal line of the base member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1 Indicator 10 Display components 10d protrusion 11 First member 12 Second member 13 Third member 18 Textual information 20 Base member 28a Explanatory information C1 1st Character Section C2 2nd Character Section

Claims

1. A display device, A base member; a display member that can be attached to the base member, the display member includes a first member located on the rear side, a second member that is thicker than the first member and configured as a light-transmitting portion, and a third member that is thinner than the second member and located on the front side, the first member, the second member, and the third member being stacked in this order; the third member includes a first character portion; the first member includes a second character portion having the same contour as the first character portion and configured to be hidden by the first character portion in a front view and not visible, and text information related to the first character portion; the character information is configured such that a part of the character information is hidden by the first character part and cannot be seen when viewed from the front, and the whole of the character information is visible when viewed from the oblique front or from the side, The first character portion includes a picture, The second character portion does not include a picture and is composed of a black background.

2. A display device as described in claim 1, The first member is configured with a white background, A display device, wherein the second character portion is configured on a black background.

3. The display device according to claim 1, The display device is configured so that the second character portion is visible when viewed obliquely from the front.

4. The display device according to claim 1, The second character portion is configured to be visible in a side view.

5. The display device according to claim 1, The second character portion is configured to be visible at a first density when viewed obliquely from the front and from the side, and to be visible at a second density that is lighter than the first density when viewed from the rear.

6. A display device as described in claim 1, The display device is configured so that the image of the first character portion is not visible when viewed from the rear.

7. A display device as described in claim 1, The display device is configured so that the outline of the first character portion is visible when viewed from behind.

8. A display device as described in claim 1, The second member is configured to form a base of the display member.

9. A display device according to claim 1, A display device, wherein the first member is configured to include text information.

10. A display device according to claim 1, The first member and the second member are configured to have the same contour.

11. A display device according to claim 10, The third member is configured so that its outline has a shape different from the first member and the second member.

12. A display device according to claim 1, A display device in which the first member and the second member are rectangular in shape, and at least a portion of the first character portion is configured to include a protrusion that protrudes outward beyond an imaginary line of the rectangular shape.

13. A display device according to claim 12, The outer edge of the protrusion is configured as a curved surface.

14. A display device according to claim 1, The third member is configured to include explanatory information adjacent to the first character portion that describes the first character of the first character portion.

15. A display device as claimed in claim 1, The display device has a rectangular base member, and is configured so that the display member can be attached to a diagonal line of the base member.

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