Antenna guide appraatus for display device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an antenna guide device for a display device comprising: a rotatable support member rotatably disposed on the back surface of a display panel and having a guide rail formed elongated in one direction; a gripping member coupled to one surface of the rotatable support member; and a cabinet member provided to be linearly movable on the guide rail and having a fixing portion formed between it and the guide rail for fixing an antenna.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an antenna guide device for a display device. Background Technology

[0002] As we enter the information age, the field of displays that visually represent electrical information signals has developed rapidly, and in response to this, various display devices with excellent performance such as thinness, lightness, and low power consumption are being developed.

[0003] Specific examples of display devices include Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Plasma Display Panel (PDP), Field Emission Display (FED), and Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED).

[0004] Depending on the orientation of the image output from the display panel, such a display device can be divided into a Landscape mode, which plays the image with a long horizontal and short vertical orientation, and a Portrait mode, which plays the image with a short horizontal and long vertical orientation. That is, if the display device is rotated 90° in Landscape mode, Portrait mode can be implemented.

[0005] Meanwhile, in order to control the display device remotely via a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as 'remote controller'), an antenna for receiving remote controller signals may be provided at the lower rear surface of the display panel. However, there was a problem in that when the display device is rotated at a 90° angle to implement portrait mode from landscape mode, the antenna also rotates together with the display device, so the position of the antenna cannot be placed at the lower rear surface of the display panel. The problem to be solved

[0006] Embodiments of the present invention can provide an antenna guide device for a display device applicable to landscape mode and portrait mode by forming the antenna to be rotatably supported so that its position can be changed.

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention can provide an antenna guide device for a display device with improved reception strength of the antenna by forming the antenna so that it can be placed outside the back cover.

[0008] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention may provide an antenna guide device for a display device comprising: a rotatable support member rotatably disposed on the back surface of a display panel and having a guide rail formed elongated in one direction; a gripping member coupled to one surface of the rotatable support member; and a cabinet member provided to be linearly movable on the guide rail and having a fixing part formed between it and the guide rail for fixing an antenna. Effects of the invention

[0010] According to embodiments of the present invention, by forming the antenna so that it can be rotatably supported and positioned, an antenna guide device for a display device applicable to landscape mode and portrait mode can be provided.

[0011] According to embodiments of the present invention, by forming the antenna so that it can be positioned outside the back cover, an antenna guide device for a display device with improved reception strength of the antenna can be provided.

[0012] The effects of the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned herein, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an antenna guide device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a rear view of Figure 1. Figure 4 is a drawing illustrating an example in which the antenna guide device of Figure 1 is installed on a display device. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cabinet member according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the cabinet member of FIG. 4 moved on a guide rail. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the state in which the display device is rotated 90° from landscape mode to portrait mode. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the antenna guide device when switched from landscape mode to portrait mode. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols are given the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0015] The suffixes "module" and "part" for components used in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the sake of ease of drafting the specification, and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions could obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification.

[0016] In addition, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions included within the concept and technical scope of the present invention are included.

[0017] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0018] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0019] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0020] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0021] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an antenna guide device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example in which the antenna guide device of FIG. 1 is installed on a display device.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the antenna guide device (100) may include a rotating support member (110), a gripping member (120), and a cabinet member (130).

[0024] The antenna guide device (100) according to the present embodiment may be installed inside the display device (1) and may guide the position of the antenna (A) according to the direction of the image output from the display panel (10). For example, the display device (1) may include a display panel (10) and a back cover (20), and the antenna guide device (100) may be rotatably positioned on the lower rear surface of the display panel (10). Here, the rear surface may refer to a surface where no image is output from the display panel (10).

[0025] The display panel (10) is a panel on which an image is displayed, and may be configured with a light-emitting element for displaying the image, and circuits, wiring, and components for driving the light-emitting element. For example, the display panel (10) may be a panel applied to one selected from a Liquid Crystal Display device (LCD), a Plasma Display Panel device (PDP), a Field Emission Display device (FED), and an Organic Light Emitting Display device (OLED).

[0026] Although not illustrated, the display panel (10) may further include a module cover on its back surface. Due to this module cover, sagging caused by the thin thickness of the display panel (10) can be prevented and strength can be supplemented. When the module cover is placed on the back surface of the display panel (10), the antenna guide device (100) can be coupled to the back surface of the module cover.

[0027] The back cover (20) can cover the back surface of the display panel (10). Due to the configuration of the back cover (20), accidents such as foreign substances penetrating the display panel (10) or damage caused by external impact can be prevented.

[0028] The back cover (20) may include an opening (20a) in which a portion of the lower side is cut so that the antenna guide device (100) can be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, even when the back cover (20) is attached to the back surface of the display panel (10), the antenna guide device (100) is exposed to the outside and can be operated by a user. In this embodiment, the opening (20a) is shown as being formed in the lower right side, but it may also be formed in the lower left side.

[0029] The rotating support member (110) may be rotatably positioned on the back surface of the display panel (10) and may be provided with a guide rail (111) formed long in one direction. For example, the guide rail (111) may be provided in pairs and spaced apart from each other, and a rail groove (111a) may be formed long along the longitudinal direction on the surface facing the cabinet member (130).

[0030] The rotational support member (110) can be rotatably coupled to the display panel (10) using a rib (30) that is rotatably connected to the back surface of the display panel (10). For example, a groove into which the rib (30) can be inserted may be formed on the back surface of the display panel (10). When the rib (30) is inserted into the groove while the rib (30) is fixed to the rotational support member (110), the rib (30) becomes rotatable within the groove of the display panel (10). Therefore, when the rib (30) rotates, the rotational support member (110) can also rotate on the display panel (10). At this time, the rib (30) is formed of an elastic rubber material and can be press-fitted into the groove. Although not illustrated, the connection strength between the rotating support member (110) and the rib (30) can be improved by first connecting the rotating support member (110) using a bolt and then connecting the rib (30) to the bolt.

[0031] The rotating support member (110) may include a support portion (112).

[0032] A support member (112) may have a gripping member (120) detachably coupled to one side, and a guide rail (111) may be extended to one side. For example, the support member (112) may be formed in the shape of a disc, and a coupling hole (112a) into which a rib (30) is inserted and coupled may be formed in the center. That is, the support member (112) is a part connected to the display panel (10), and when an external force is applied, it may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise on the display panel (10).

[0033] A gripping member (120) can be attached to one side of a rotating support member (110). The gripping member (120) can be detachably attached to a support member (112) by having a hook member (121). For example, a pair of fixing holes (112b) may be formed on one side and the other side of the support member (112), and a hook member (121) that is elastically deformed into and inserted into the fixing holes (112b) and fixed may be formed on one side and the other side of the gripping member (120). That is, the gripping member (120) can be detachably attached to a support member (112) by utilizing the tension of the hook member (121).

[0034] The cabinet member (130) may be provided to be linearly movable on a guide rail (111), and may be equipped with an antenna (A) that receives a remote control signal between the cabinet member and the guide rail (111).

[0035] The cabinet member (130) may include a body part (131) and a rail projection (132).

[0036] The body portion (131) can be positioned between a pair of guide rails (111). For example, the body portion (131) can be formed in the shape of a square plate and positioned so that both sides are each located on the guide rails (111).

[0037] The rail protrusion (132) can be bent at both sides of the body portion (131) in the direction where the display panel (10) is located and inserted into the rail groove portion (111a). The end of the rail protrusion (132) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the rail groove portion (111a). For example, if the cross-section of the rail groove portion (111a) is formed in a "T" shape, the cross-section of the rail protrusion (132) can also be formed in a "T" shape. The cross-sections of the rail groove portion (111a) and the rail protrusion (132) are not limited to those exemplified, and can be implemented in various ways as long as the shape prevents the rail protrusion (132) from deviating from the rail groove portion (111a).

[0038] In this way, as the cabinet member (130) is formed to be linearly movable on the guide rail (111) while having the antenna (A), the position of the antenna (A) can be controlled when the cabinet member (130) is moved.

[0039] Meanwhile, the cabinet member (130) may have an open side facing the gripping member (120) to guide the cable (L) connected to the antenna (A). Accordingly, the connection point between the antenna (A) and the cable (L) is located within the cabinet member (130), thereby protecting it from moisture or foreign matter, while preventing the cable (L) from sagging and thus preventing it from breaking.

[0040] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cabinet member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 5, the cabinet member (130) may include a fixing part (133) for fixing an antenna (A) on one side. For example, the fixing part (133) may include a seating projection (133a) and a fixing projection (133b).

[0042] The mounting projection (133a) may be formed to protrude from one side of the cabinet member (130) and to surround the corner portion of the antenna (A). For example, if the antenna (A) is formed in a square shape, four mounting projections (133a) may be provided to surround each corner portion of the antenna (A). The fixed position of the antenna (A) can be determined by these mounting projections (133a).

[0043] A plurality of fixing protrusions (133b) may be provided and positioned between the seating protrusions (133a), and may be formed to protrude from one side of the cabinet member (130) to wrap around a portion of the side and one side of the antenna (A). For example, the fixing protrusions (133b) may be provided as a pair and positioned to face each other, and may be provided in an "L" shape to wrap around the side and one side of the antenna (A). By means of these fixing protrusions (133b), the antenna (A) may be prevented from detaching from the cabinet member (130).

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, the guide rail (111) includes a stopper (113) protruding inward from the end, and the cabinet member (130) may include a detachment prevention part (134) on one side that interferes with the stopper (113).

[0045] Accordingly, when the cabinet member (130) moves along the guide rail (111), the anti-detachment part (134) is caught on the stopper (113), so that the cabinet member (130) can be prevented from detaching from the guide rail (111).

[0046] The anti-detachment member (134) can be positioned adjacent to the gripping member (120). This is because the further the anti-detachment member (134) is positioned from the stopper (113), the greater the travel distance of the cabinet member (130). That is, by positioning the anti-detachment member (134) adjacent to the gripping member (120) located in the opposite direction of the stopper (113), the travel distance of the cabinet member (130) can be maximized.

[0047] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the state in which a cabinet member has moved on a guide rail.

[0048] As illustrated in FIG. 6, when a force is applied in one direction after gripping the cabinet member (130), the cabinet member (130) can move linearly on the guide rail (111). Due to this movement of the cabinet member (130), the antenna (A) coupled to the cabinet member (130) can also move along the cabinet member (130).

[0049] For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in a landscape mode display device (1), when the cabinet member (130) is grasped and moved downward, the cabinet member (130) can protrude outward through the opening (20a) of the back cover (20). At this time, since an antenna (A) is fixed to the cabinet member (130), the antenna (A) can also protrude outward from the back cover (20) to improve the reception strength of the antenna (A).

[0050] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the state in which the display device is rotated 90° from landscape mode to portrait mode, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the operation of the antenna guide device when switched from landscape mode to portrait mode.

[0051] In Landscape mode, the display device (1) is positioned horizontally so that the image can be played with the width being long and the height being short, and in Portrait mode, the display device (1) is positioned vertically so that the image can be played with the width being short and the height being long. That is, if the display device (1) is rotated 90° in Landscape mode, the image in Portrait mode can be output.

[0052] At this time, the antenna (A) receiving the remote control signal is preferably located at the lower rear side of the display panel (10) to ensure stable signal transmission and reception with the remote control. However, when switching from landscape mode to portrait mode, the antenna (A) is also rotated 90° and positioned higher than the lower rear side of the display panel (10), so the reception strength may be reduced.

[0053] Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 8, when the display device (1) is switched from landscape mode to portrait mode, the antenna (A) can be positioned in correspondence with the portrait mode by grasping the gripping member (120) and rotating it in one direction. That is, when an external force is applied to the gripping member (120) in the direction in which the display device (1) is rotated, the rotation support member (110) and the cabinet member (130) can rotate in conjunction with this. Accordingly, the antenna (A) fixed to the cabinet member (130) can also rotate and be positioned at the bottom of the display device (1). That is, the antenna (A) can be positioned in the same location as in landscape mode even in portrait mode.

[0054] Meanwhile, if the antenna (A) is shielded by the display panel (10), the reception strength may be reduced. In this case, if the cabinet member (130) placed on the guide rail (111) is moved downward, the antenna (A) may protrude outside the back cover (20) to improve the reception strength.

[0055] The embodiments of the present invention described above are briefly explained as follows.

[0056] According to embodiments of the present invention, an antenna guide device for a display device may be provided, comprising: a rotatable support member rotatably disposed on the back surface of a display panel and having a guide rail formed long in one direction; a gripping member coupled to one surface of the rotatable support member; and a cabinet member provided to be linearly movable on the guide rail and having a fixing part formed between the guide rail and the cabinet member for fixing an antenna.

[0057] According to embodiments of the present invention, the display panel further includes a rib rotatably connected to the back surface, and the rotational support member may have a coupling hole formed therein into which the rib is inserted and coupled.

[0058] According to embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member may include a seating projection protruding from one side of the cabinet member and wrapping around a corner portion of the antenna, and a plurality of fixing projections disposed between the seating projections and protruding from one side of the cabinet member to wrap around a side portion and a part of one side of the antenna.

[0059] According to embodiments of the present invention, the rotating support member may include a support member having a gripping member detachably coupled to one surface and a guide rail extended to one side.

[0060] According to embodiments of the present invention, a pair of fixing holes are formed on one side and the other side of the support member, respectively, and a hook member that is elastically deformed into and inserted into the fixing hole and fixed can be formed on one side and the other side of the gripping member.

[0061] According to embodiments of the present invention, guide rails are provided in pairs and spaced apart from each other, and a rail groove may be formed long on the surface facing the cabinet member.

[0062] According to embodiments of the present invention, the cabinet member may include a body portion disposed between a pair of guide rails and rail projections that are bent at both sides of the body portion in the direction where a display panel is located and inserted into a rail groove.

[0063] According to embodiments of the present invention, the guide rail includes a stopper protruding inwardly from the end, and the cabinet member may include a detachment prevention member on one surface that interferes with the stopper.

[0064] According to embodiments of the present invention, the anti-detachment member may be positioned adjacent to the gripping member.

[0065] According to embodiments of the present invention, the cabinet member may have a side facing the gripping member open to guide a cable connected to an antenna.

[0066] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the invention.

[0067] The foregoing detailed description should not be interpreted restrictively in all respects and should be considered exemplary. The scope of the invention shall be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0068] 100: Antenna guide device 110: Rotating support member 111: Guide rail 112: Jijibu 120: Gripping member 121: Hook member 130: Cabinet absence 131: Body 132: Rail protrusion 133: Fixed part 134: Detachment prevention part

Claims

Claim 1 An antenna guide device for a display device comprising: a rotatable support member rotatably disposed on the back surface of a display panel and having a guide rail formed elongated in one direction; a gripping member coupled to one surface of the rotatable support member; and a cabinet member formed to be linearly movable on the guide rail and having a fixing part formed between it and the guide rail for fixing an antenna. Claim 2 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 1, further comprising a rib rotatably connected to the back surface of the display panel, wherein the rotational support member has a coupling hole formed therein into which the rib is inserted and coupled. Claim 3 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member comprises a seating projection protruding from one surface of the cabinet member and covering a corner portion of the antenna, and a plurality of fixing projections disposed between the seating projections and protruding from one surface of the cabinet member and covering a side portion and a part of one surface of the antenna. Claim 4 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating support member comprises a support portion having the gripping member detachably coupled to one surface and the guide rail extended to one side. Claim 5 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 4, wherein a pair of fixing holes are formed on one side and the other side of the support member, respectively, and a hook member is formed on one side and the other side of the gripping member, which is elastically deformed and inserted and fixed into the fixing holes. Claim 6 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the guide rails are provided in pairs and spaced apart from each other, and a rail groove is formed long on the surface facing the cabinet member. Claim 7 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 6, wherein the cabinet member comprises a body portion disposed between the pair of guide rails and a rail projection that is bent at both sides of the body portion in the direction in which the display panel is located and inserted into the rail groove. Claim 8 An antenna guide device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the guide rail includes a stopper protruding inwardly from the end, and the cabinet member includes a detachment prevention part on one surface that interferes with the stopper. Claim 9 In claim 8, the above-mentioned anti-detachment is an antenna guide device for a display device positioned adjacent to the above-mentioned gripping member. Claim 10 In claim 1, the cabinet member is an antenna guide device for a display device in which the side facing the gripping part is open to guide a cable connected to the antenna.

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