Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device of the present disclosure may comprise: a display panel; a frame positioned at the rear of the display panel; and a communication module adjoining one edge of the frame and coupled to the frame to be movable in a direction toward or away from the one edge.

Description

display device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display device.

[0002] As the information society develops, the demand for display devices is also increasing in various forms, and in response to this, various display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), ELD (Electro luminescent Display), and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) are being researched and used in recent years.

[0003] Among these, the LCD panel has a TFT substrate and a color substrate that face each other with a liquid crystal layer in between, and can display images using light provided from a backlight unit. In addition, the OLED panel can display images by depositing an organic layer capable of self-luminescence on a substrate on which a transparent electrode is formed.

[0004] The display device can wirelessly exchange information with a set-top box via a communication module. The communication module may include a Wi-Fi antenna and / or a Bluetooth antenna.

[0005] Recently, much research has been conducted on the communication modules of these display devices.

[0006] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned and other problems.

[0007] Another purpose may be to provide a display device having a wireless communication module.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that can change the position of a communication module within a display device, in terms of reducing electromagnetic wave generation or securing wireless performance.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that changes the position of the communication module in response to the usage form of the display device, such as a stand type or a wall-mounted type.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a display device may include: a display panel; a frame positioned at the rear of the display panel; and a communication module adjacent to one side of the frame and coupled to the frame so as to be movable toward or away from the one side.

[0011] The effects of the display device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0012] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a display device having a wireless communication module can be provided.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure capable of changing the position of a communication module within a display device can be provided in terms of reducing electromagnetic wave generation or securing wireless performance.

[0014] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that changes the position of a communication module in response to the usage type of a display device, such as a stand type or a wall-mounted type.

[0015] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

[0016] Figures 1 to 15 are drawings illustrating examples of display devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0018] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0019] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0020] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0021] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0022] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0023] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0024] The direction indications of up (U), down (D), left (Le), right (Ri), front (F), and back (R) shown in the drawings are only for convenience of explanation, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited thereby.

[0025]

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, the display device (1) may include a display panel (11) that displays an image.

[0027] The display device (1) may include a first long side (LS1), a second long side (LS2) opposite the first long side (LS1), a first short side (SS1) adjacent to the first long side (LS1) and the second long side (LS2), and a second short side (SS2) opposite the first short side (SS1). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) are illustrated and described as being longer than the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2), but it may also be possible for the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) to be approximately equal to the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2).

[0028] The direction parallel to the short sides (SS1, SS2) can be called the vertical direction. The direction parallel to the long sides (LS1, LS2) can be called the left-right direction. The direction perpendicular to the short sides (SS1, SS2) and long sides (LS1, LS2) can be called the front-back direction.

[0029] The direction in which the display panel (11) displays an image may be referred to as the front (F, z), and the opposite direction may be referred to as the rear (R). The first short side (SS1) may be referred to as the right side (Ri), and the second short side (SS2) may be referred to as the left side (Le, x). The first long side (LS1) may be referred to as the upper side (U, y), and the second long side (LS2) may be referred to as the lower side (D).

[0030] The first long side (LS1), the second long side (LS2), the first short side (SS2), and the second short side (SS2) may be referred to as edges of the display device (1). The point where the first long side (LS1), the second long side (LS2), the first short side (SS2), and the second short side (SS2) meet may be referred to as a corner. The point where the first long side (LS1) and the first short side (SS1) meet may be a first corner (C1). The point where the first short side (SS1) and the second long side (LS2) meet may be a second corner (C2). The point where the second long side (LS2) and the second short side (SS2) meet may be a third corner (C3). The point where the second short side (SS2) and the first long side (LS1) meet may be a fourth corner (C4).

[0031]

[0032] Referring to FIG. 2, the display device (1) may include a display panel (11), a frame (12), an inner frame (12F), an outer frame (14), and a back cover (13).

[0033] The display panel (11) may form the front surface of the display device (1). For example, the display panel (11) may be an LCD panel, an LED panel, or an OLED panel. If the display panel (11) is an LCD panel, the display device (1) may include a backlight unit that provides light to the display panel (11). The display panel (11) may divide an image into a plurality of pixels and output an image by adjusting the color, brightness, and saturation of each pixel. The display panel (11) may be divided into an active area where an image is displayed and a de-active area where an image is not displayed. The display panel (11) may generate light corresponding to the color red, green, or blue according to a control signal.

[0034] The frame (12) may be positioned at the rear of the display panel (11). The frame (12) may have a plate shape with a size corresponding to the display panel (11). Electronic components such as a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) may be mounted on the frame (12). The frame (12) may be referred to as a cover bottom (12) or a module cover (12).

[0035] The inner frame (12F) may extend along the edge of the frame (12). The vertical portion (121) of the inner frame (12F) may cover the edge of the display panel (11) and the edge of the frame (12). The horizontal portion (122) of the inner frame (12F) may intersect the vertical portion (121) and may be positioned between the display panel (11) and the frame (12). The display panel (11) may be coupled or attached to the inner frame (12F) via pads (11F, 11R) such as double-sided tape. The inner frame (12F) may include a plastic material. The inner frame (12F) may be referred to as a middle cabinet (12F) or a guide panel (12F).

[0036] The outer frame (14) may extend along the inner frame (12F). The vertical portion (14V) of the outer frame (14) may form edges (LS1, LS2, SS1, SS2, see FIG. 1) of the display device (1). The horizontal portion (14H) of the outer frame (14) may intersect the vertical portion (14V) and cover a portion of the front surface of the display panel (11) adjacent to the edge of the display panel (11). The outer frame (14) may be referred to as a side frame (14) or an end frame (14).

[0037] The back cover (13) can be opposite the display panel (11) with respect to the frame (12) and can be coupled to the frame (12). The back cover (13) can cover the frame (12) and electronic components mounted on the frame (12). The back cover (13) can form the back of the display device (1).

[0038]

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the foldable cover (20) may include a plurality of parts (21, 22, 23, 24), and the plurality of parts (21, 22, 23, 24) may be foldably joined to each other.

[0040] The first part (21) can form one end of the foldable cover (20). The first part (21) can extend in a direction parallel to a portion of the outer frame (14) forming the second long side (LS2), and can be detachably coupled to the portion of the outer frame (14).

[0041] The second part (22) can be foldably connected to the first part (21). The folding line (FL1) between the second part (22) and the first part (21) can be parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0042] The third part (23) can be foldably connected to the second part (22). The folding line (FL2) between the third part (23) and the second part (22) can be parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0043] The fourth part (24) can be foldably connected to the third part (23). A folding line (FL3) between the fourth part (24) and the third part (23) can be parallel to the horizontal direction. The fourth part (24) can form the other end of the foldable cover (20).

[0044] Referring to FIG. 3, the second part (22) can be folded relative to the first part (21) such that the angle between the first part (21) and the second part (22) is approximately 90 degrees. The second part (22), the third part (23), and the fourth part (24) can be aligned on the front surface of the display panel (11) and can cover the front surface of the display panel (11). The magnets (25) can be mounted near the edge of the third part (23) and near the edge of the fourth part (24) and can be magnetically coupled to the horizontal portion (14H) of the outer frame (14) (see FIG. 2). Accordingly, the state of the foldable cover (20) covering the front surface of the display panel (11) can be maintained unless a force greater than a certain level that can release the magnetic coupling is applied. The display device (1) of Fig. 3 can be referred to as a cover type display device (1).

[0045] Referring to FIG. 4, the user can fold the second part (22), the third part (23), and the fourth part (24) toward the back of the first part (21). The second part (22) can be folded under the first part (21), and the fourth part (24) can be folded from the third part (23) toward the back cover (13, see FIG. 2) of the display device (1). The end of the fourth part (24) can be inserted into a groove formed in the back cover (13) or coupled to a holder provided in the back cover (13). Accordingly, the foldable cover (20) of the display device (1) can support the head (10) of the display device (1). Here, the head (10) can be components of the display device (1) excluding the foldable cover (20). The display device (1) of FIG. 4 can be referred to as a stand-type display device (1).

[0046] Meanwhile, the user can fold the second part (22), the third part (23), and the fourth part (24) toward the back of the first part (21), and make the second part (22), the third part (23), and the fourth part (24) parallel to the back cover (13, see FIG. 2). At this time, the display device (1) can be referred to as an uncovered type display device (1).

[0047]

[0048] Referring to FIG. 5, the foldable cover (20) of the display device (1) described above with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 can be separated from the head (10) of the display device (1), and the strap (30) of the display device (1) can be detachably coupled to the edge of the head (10) of the display device (1).

[0049] The strap (30) can be extended in length, and both ends of the strap (30) can be detachably connected to the edge of the head (10). The strap (30) can include a first part (31) that forms one end of the strap (30) and a second part (32) that forms the other end of the strap (30).

[0050] For example, the strap (30A) may face the first long side (LS1) of the head (10), and the first part (31) may be detachably connected to the first long side (LS1) and / or the first short side (SS1) adjacent to the first short side (SS1). The second part (32) may be detachably connected to the first long side (LS1) and / or the second short side (SS2) adjacent to the second short side (SS2). The length of the strap (30A) may be longer than the length of the first long side (LS1) and may be bent. The portion between the first part (31) and the second part (32) may be hung on a fixing member such as a nail driven into a wall. Accordingly, the display device (1) may be installed on a wall with the long sides (LS1, LS2) being parallel to the horizontal direction (i.e., parallel to the ground). A display device (1) installed on a wall via a strap (30A) can be referred to as a wall-mounted type landscape mode display device (1).

[0051] For example, the strap (30B) may face the first short side (SS1) of the head (10), and the first part (31) may be adjacent to the second long side (LS2) and detachably connected to the first short side (SS1) and / or the second long side (LS2). The second part (32) may be adjacent to the first long side (LS1) and detachably connected to the first short side (SS1) and / or the first long side (LS1). The length of the strap (30B) may be longer than the length of the first short side (SS1) and may be bent. The portion between the first part (31) and the second part (32) may be hung on a fixing member such as a nail driven into a wall. Accordingly, the display device (1) may be installed on a wall while the short sides (SS1, SS2) are parallel to the horizontal direction (i.e., parallel to the ground). A display device (1) installed on a wall via a strap (30B) can be referred to as a wall-mounted type portrait mode display device (1).

[0052]

[0053] Referring to FIG. 6, electronic components can be mounted on the rear of the frame (12).

[0054] A power supply board (P1) may be adjacent to the left side (12L) of the frame (12) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). A battery (B) may be adjacent to the upper side (12U) of the frame (12) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). The battery (B) may be rechargeable and may provide power to components of the display device (1) via the power supply board (P1). As a result, a user may carry and use the display device (1).

[0055] A timing controller board (P2) may be adjacent to the lower side (12D) of the frame (12) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). The timing controller board (P2) may provide a video signal to a display panel (11, see FIG. 2).

[0056] The main board (P3) can be adjacent to the right side (12R) of the frame (12) and can be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). The main board (P3) can control the configurations of the display device (1).

[0057] Speakers (SPKa, SPKb) can be mounted on the rear of the frame (12) and can provide sound to the outside. The first speaker (SPKa) can be adjacent to the left side (12L) of the frame (12), and the second speaker (SPKb) can be adjacent to the right side (12R) of the frame (12).

[0058] The communication module (200') may be adjacent to the upper side (12U) of the frame (12) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). Alternatively, the communication module (200') may be mounted on the rear side of the horizontal portion (122) of the inner frame (12F). The communication module (200') may perform wireless communication with an external device. The communication module (200') may transmit information about the display device (1) to the external device, or receive information related to the operation of the display device (1) from the external device and transmit the information to the component(s) of the display device (1). The communication module (200') may include a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The communication module (200') may be equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna and / or a Bluetooth antenna. The communication module (200') may be referred to as a wireless communication module (200'), a Wi-Fi module (200'), or a Bluetooth module (200').

[0059] Meanwhile, the holder (100') may be adjacent to a corner of the display device (1) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (12). Alternatively, the holder (100') may be mounted on the rear side of the horizontal portion (122) of the inner frame (12F). The holder (100') may be movable in a direction toward a corner of the display device (1). The first holder (100A') may be adjacent to the first corner (C1) and may be movable in a direction (DRa) toward the first corner (C1). The second holder (100B') may be adjacent to the fourth corner (C4) and may be movable in a direction (DRb) toward the fourth corner (C4). The third holder (100C') may be adjacent to the second corner (C2) and may be movable in a direction (DRc) toward the second corner (C2).

[0060] One end of the strap (30A, see FIG. 5) can be connected to a ring portion (100La') of a first holder (100A') protruding from a first corner (C1), and the other end of the strap (30A) can be connected to a ring portion (100Lb') of a second holder (100B') protruding from a fourth corner (C4). Alternatively, the user can separate the strap (30A) from the first and second holders (100A', 100B') and push the first and second holders (100A', 100B') into the first and fourth corners (C1, C4).

[0061] One end of the strap (30B, see FIG. 5) can be connected to a ring portion (100Lc') of a third holder (100C') protruding from the second corner (C2), and the other end of the strap (30B) can be connected to a ring portion (100La') of a first holder (100A') protruding from the first corner (C1). Alternatively, the user can separate the strap (30B) from the third and first holders (100C', 100A') and push the third and first holders (100C', 100A') into the second and first corners (C2, C1).

[0062]

[0063] Referring to FIG. 7, the communication module (200') can be fixed to a specific position of the frame (12). The communication module (200') can be positioned close to one edge or two edges of the frame (12). The distance between the communication module (200') and the upper side (12U) of the frame (12) can be a first distance (Da), and the distance between the communication module (200') and the left side (12L) of the frame (12) can be a second distance (Db). The distance between the communication module (200') and the right side (12R) of the frame (12) can be a third distance (Dc), and the distance between the communication module (200') and the lower side (12D) of the frame (12) can be a fourth distance (Dd). For example, the first distance (Da) can be the minimum among the distances (Da, Db, Dc, Dd).

[0064] As the distance between the communication module (200') and the edge of the frame (12) becomes smaller, the wireless performance of the communication module (200') may be improved, but the amount of electromagnetic waves emitted to the outside of the display device (1) by the communication module (200') may also increase. That is, as the communication module (200') gets closer to the edge of the frame (12), the amount of electromagnetic waves generated from the communication module (200') may increase in the possibility that it will exceed the specifications for the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Here, the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) may be the amount of energy (unit: W / kg) of electromagnetic waves absorbed by the human body from an electronic device.

[0065] For example, if the first distance (Da) is 15 mm or less, electromagnetic waves can be measured at the first long side (LS1, see FIG. 4) of the display device (1), and there is a high possibility that the amount of measured electromagnetic waves will exceed the specifications for the specific absorption rate (SAR).

[0066] For example, if the first distance (Da) is 25 mm or more, electromagnetic waves can be measured from the back cover (13, see FIG. 5) of the display device (1) rather than the first long side (LS1) of the display device (1), and the amount of measured electromagnetic waves may be less likely to exceed the specifications for the specific absorption rate (SAR).

[0067] For example, if the first distance (Da) is 15 mm or more, when the display device (1) is installed on a wall via a strap (30) (see FIG. 5), the wireless performance of the communication module (200') may be degraded. In particular, if the wall includes concrete or metal material, the wireless performance of the communication module (200') may be significantly degraded.

[0068] That is, if the communication module (200') is fixed to a specific position of the frame (12), it may be difficult to ensure the wireless performance of the communication module (200') above a certain level while complying with the specifications regarding the specific absorption rate (SAR). Therefore, a structure is required that moves the communication module (200') in a direction in which the first distance (Da) increases or decreases.

[0069]

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the mount (12M) may be a part of the inner frame (12F) or may be fixed to the inner frame (12F). Alternatively, the mount (12M) may be a part of the frame (12, see FIG. 2) or may be fixed to the frame (12). The mount (12M) may comprise a plastic material.

[0071] The holder (100) may include a first part (101), a second part (102), an elastic member (103), and a hook (104).

[0072] The first part (101) may be positioned on the mount (12M). The first part (101) may be positioned on the rear surface of the mount (12M). The first part (101) may be referred to as a bottom part (101) or a moving part (101). The first part (101) may include a base (101a), a protrusion (101b), a contact portion (101c), and a groove (101d).

[0073] The base (101a) can be positioned on the mount (12M) and can move on the mount (12M). The direction in which the base (101a) moves can be toward a corner of the display device (1). Alternatively, the direction in which the base (101a) moves can be toward one side of the display device (1) or a direction intersecting the one side.

[0074] A protrusion (101b) may be formed on the base (101a). The protrusion (101b) may protrude rearward from one side of the base (101a). The protrusion (101b) may have a rib shape.

[0075] The contact portion (101c) can be formed on the base (101a). The contact portion (101c) can protrude from the other side of the base (101a) in a direction intersecting the base (101a).

[0076] The groove (101d) may be positioned between one side and the other side of the base (101a), and may be formed by recessing from the rear side of the base (101a) toward the front. The groove (101d) may form a loop surrounding a portion (101e) of the base (101a). The portion (101e) may be referred to as a guide portion (101e) or an island (101e). The guide portion (101e) may have an overall pentagonal block shape. The first guide surface (101ea), the second guide surface (101eb), the third guide surface (101ec), the fourth guide surface (101ed), and the fifth guide surface (101ee) may form side surfaces of the guide portion (101e).

[0077] The first guide surface (101ea) may be a concave curved surface on the inside of the guide portion (101e) and may form a first side surface of the guide portion (101e). The first groove (101da) may be curved along the first guide surface (101ea).

[0078] The second guide surface (101eb) may be a plane curved from the first guide surface (101ea) and may form a second side surface of the guide portion (101e). The second groove (101db) may extend along the second guide surface (101eb).

[0079] The third guide surface (101ec) may be a plane curved from the second guide surface (101eb) and may form a third side surface of the guide portion (101e). The third groove (101dc) may extend along the third guide surface (101ec).

[0080] The fourth guide surface (101ed) may be a plane curved from the third guide surface (101ec) and may form a fourth side surface of the guide portion (101e). The third and fourth side surfaces of the guide portion (101e) may be triangular side surfaces. The fourth groove (101dd) may extend along the fourth guide surface (101ed).

[0081] The fifth guide surface (101ee) may be a plane curved from the fourth guide surface (101ed) and may form a fifth side surface of the guide portion (101e). The first and fifth side surfaces of the guide portion (101e) may be connected to each other. The fifth groove (101de) may extend along the fifth guide surface (101ee).

[0082] The elastic member (103) may be elastic and may extend in a long direction in which the first part (101) on the mount (12M) moves, i.e., in a direction toward the corner of the display device (1). One end of the elastic member (103) may contact the contact portion (101c) of the holder (100). The elastic member (103) may be a spring wound in a coil shape and may be stretched or compressed in the longitudinal direction of the elastic member (103).

[0083] The hook (104) can be extended and fixed to the mount (12M). The hook (104) can include a first part (104a), a second part (104b), and a third part (104c). The third part (104c) can extend in the longitudinal direction of the hook (104). The first part (104a) can be bent from one end of the third part (104c) toward the groove (101d) of the first part (101) and can be inserted into the groove (101d). The second part (104b) can be bent from the other end of the third part (104c) and can be fixed to the rib (12Mr) of the mount (12M). The first part (104a) of the hook (104) can move along the groove (101d).

[0084] The second part (102) may be opposite the mount (12M) to the first part (101) and may be fixed to the mount (12M). The second part (102) may be referred to as a top part (102) or a fixed part (102). The second part (102) may include a cover (102a), a slot (102b), a support (102c), and a hole (102d).

[0085] The cover (102a) can cover the base (101a). The cover (102a) can be fixed to the mount (12M) via a fastening member such as a screw. That is, the first part (101) can move relative to the second part (102) fixed to the mount (12M).

[0086] A slot (102b) may be formed in the cover (102a). The slot (102b) may be formed adjacent to one side of the cover (102a) and penetrating the cover (102a). The length of the slot (102b) of the second part (102) may be greater than the length of the protrusion (101b) of the first part (101). The protrusion (101b) may be inserted into the slot (102b) so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the slot (102b).

[0087] The support portion (102c) may form a part of the cover (102a). The support portion (102c) may be opposite the contact portion (101c) with respect to the elastic member (103). One end of the elastic member (103) may contact the contact portion (101c), and the other end of the elastic member (103) may be supported by the inner surface of the support portion (102c). That is, the elastic member (103) may support the contact portion (101c) on the inner surface of the support portion (102c).

[0088] The hole (102d) can be located between one side and the other side of the cover (102a), and can be formed by penetrating the cover (102a). The third part (104c) of the hook (104) can pass through the hole (102d) of the second part (102), and can be located on a part (102e) of the second part (102). The wire (102f) can be wound around the part (102e) of the second part (102) and the third part (104c) of the hook (104), whereby the hook (104) can be coupled on the part (102e) of the second part (102).

[0089]

[0090] Referring again to FIG. 8, the communication module (200) can be adjacent to the holder (100) and coupled to the mount (12M). The communication module (200) can wirelessly communicate with an external device. The communication module (200) can transmit information about the display device (1) to the external device, or receive information related to the operation of the display device (1) from the external device and transmit the information to the component(s) of the display device (1). The communication module (200) can include a bracket (200a, 200b) and a PCB (200c, Printed Circuit Board). The PCB (200c) can be referred to as a substrate (200c) or a board (200c), and a Wi-Fi antenna and / or a Bluetooth antenna can be mounted on the PCB (200c). The communication module (200) may be referred to as a wireless communication module (200), a Wi-Fi module (200), or a Bluetooth module (200).

[0091] The bracket (200a, 200b) may include a body (200a) and an arm (200b). The body (200a) may be positioned between the mount (12M) and the PCB (200c). The PCB (200c) may be coupled to the body (200a), and the body (200a) may be coupled to the mount (12M). The body (200a) may have an overall plate shape. The arm (200b) may extend from the body (200a) in a direction in which the first part (101) of the holder (100) moves, and may be positioned on the second part (102) of the holder (100). An end of the arm (200b) may contact a protrusion (101b) of the first part (101) inserted into a slot (102b) of the second part (102).

[0092]

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the guide rib (200P) may protrude from one side (i.e., the front) of the body (200a) facing the mount (12M) and may extend in the longitudinal direction of the arm (200b). For example, a plurality of guide ribs (201, 202) may be parallel to each other but spaced apart from each other. The first guide rib (201) may include a first protrusion (201a) and a first catch (201b). The first protrusion (201a) may protrude from the body (200a) in a direction intersecting the body (200a), and the first catch (201b) may be bent from an end of the first protrusion (201a) and be parallel to the body (200a). The second guide rib (202) may include a second protrusion (202a) and a second catch (202b). The second protrusion (202a) may protrude from the body (200a) in a direction intersecting the body (200a), and the second catch (202b) may be bent from an end of the second protrusion (202a) and be parallel to the body (200a). The first and second catch portions (201b, 202b) may be bent in opposite directions.

[0094] The protrusion (203) may protrude from one side (i.e., the front) of the body (200a) facing the mount (12M) and may be spaced apart from the guide rib (200P). The protrusion (203) may have a block or pin shape. For example, the protrusion (203) may be located between the first and second guide ribs (201, 202).

[0095] The guide groove (12g) may be recessed from one side (i.e., the rear side) of the mount (12M) facing the body (200a) and may extend in the longitudinal direction of the guide rib (200P). For example, a plurality of guide grooves (12g1, 12g2) may be parallel to each other but spaced apart from each other. The length of the first guide groove (12g1) may be greater than the length of the first guide rib (201). The first guide rib (201) may be movably inserted into the first guide groove (12g1), and the first engaging portion (201b) of the first guide rib (201) may be caught in the first guide groove (12g1). Accordingly, the first guide rib (201) may move along the first guide groove (12g1) while being coupled to the first guide groove (12g1). The length of the second guide groove (12g2) may be greater than the length of the second guide rib (202). The second guide rib (202) may be movably inserted into the second guide groove (12g2), and the second engaging portion (202b) of the second guide rib (202) may be caught in the second guide groove (12g2). Accordingly, the second guide rib (202) may move along the second guide groove (12g2) while being coupled to the second guide groove (12g2).

[0096] The slot (12s) may be recessed from one side (i.e., the rear side) of the mount (12M) facing the body (200a) and may extend along the guide groove (12g). For example, the slot (12s) may be located between the first and second guide grooves (12g1, 12g2). The length of the slot (12s) may be greater than the length of the protrusion (203). The protrusion (203) may be movably inserted into the slot (12s).

[0097] The elastic member (200d) of the communication module (200) can be inserted into the slot (12s) and can extend along the slot (12s). The elastic member (200d) can have elasticity. The elastic member (200d) can be a spring wound in a coil shape and can be stretched or compressed in the longitudinal direction of the elastic member (200d). The cap (200e) of the communication module (200) can be detachably coupled to the mount (12M) and can block one end of the slot (12s). The elastic member (200d) can be positioned between the protrusion (203) inserted into the slot (12s) and the cap (200e) blocking one end of the slot (12s). One end of the elastic member (200d) can contact the protrusion (203), and the other end of the elastic member (200d) can be supported by the cap (200e). That is, the elastic member (200d) can support the protrusion (203) on the cap (200e).

[0098]

[0099] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the female (200b) of the communication module (200) can contact the protrusion (101b) of the first part (101) inserted into the slot (102b) of the second part (102).

[0100] The first part (101) of the holder (100) may be positioned on the inside of the first corner (C1). The protrusion (101b) may be adjacent to the lower end of the slot (102b). The first part (104a) of the hook (104) may be positioned in the first groove (101da) and may be caught on the first guide surface (101ea) of the guide portion (101e) (see FIG. 9).

[0101] Accordingly, the movement of the first part (101) can be restricted by the first guide surface (101ea) of the guide portion (101e) of the first part (101) being caught by the hook (104). At this time, the elastic member (200d) of the communication module (200) can be compressed between the protrusion (203) and the cap (200e). In addition, the elastic member (103) of the holder (100) can be compressed between the contact portion (101c) and the inner surface of the support portion (102c).

[0102] Since the holder (100) is located inside the first corner (C1), the display device (1) can be used as a cover type (see FIG. 3), an un-cover type, or a stand type (see FIG. 4) rather than a wall-mounted type (see FIG. 5).

[0103] The body (200a) of the communication module (200) can be spaced apart from the first long side (LS1) downward by a first distance (D11) and can be spaced apart from the first short side (SS1) by a second distance (D21). The first distance (D11) can be smaller than the second distance (D12). For example, the first distance (D11) can be 25 mm or more, and the display device can easily comply with the specifications regarding the specific absorption rate (SR).

[0104]

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, a ring (100L) may form an end of a first part (101) of a holder (100). The ring (100L) may protrude from a base (101a) of the first part (101) in a direction toward a first corner (C1), and both ends of the ring (100L) in an open-ring shape may be fixed to the base (101a). The outer frame (14) may include a hole (not shown) through which the ring (100L) may pass. Meanwhile, the protrusion direction of the ring (100L) or the movement direction of the first part (101) described above and below may be toward a corner of the display device or toward one side of the display device.

[0106] The user can press the ring (100L) through the hole of the outer frame (14), and in response, the first part (104a) of the hook (104) can move along the first groove (101da) (see A1 in FIG. 9).

[0107] When the user removes his / her finger from the ring (100L), the first part (101) can move in a direction intersecting the first corner (C1) due to the restoring force of the elastic member (103). The direction in which the first part (101) moves due to the restoring force of the elastic member (103) may be opposite to the direction in which the user moves the first part (101) by pressing the ring (100L). In addition, when the user removes his / her finger from the ring (100L), the brackets (200a, 200b) can move in the same direction as the first part (101) due to the restoring force of the elastic member (200d). At this time, the arm (200b) of the brackets (200a, 200b) can push the protrusion (101b) of the first part (101). In this way, when the user removes his / her finger from the ring (100L), the first part (104a) of the hook (104) can move along the second and third grooves (101db, 101dc) (see A2 in FIG. 9).

[0108] Accordingly, the first part (101) and the communication module (200) can move diagonally. As a result, the ring (100L) of the first part (101) can protrude outward from the first corner (C1), and the communication module (200) can come closer to the edge of the display device. A user can use the display device (1) as a wall-mounted type (see FIG. 5) by tying a strap (30) to the ring (100L).

[0109] The body (200a) of the communication module (200) can be spaced apart from the first long side (LS1) downward by a first distance (D12) and can be spaced apart from the first short side (SS1) by a second distance (D22). The first distance (D12) can be smaller than the first distance (D11, see FIG. 12), and the second distance (D22) can be smaller than the second distance (D21, see FIG. 12). For example, the first distance (D12) can be 15 mm or less, and even when the display device is used as a wall-mounted type, the wireless performance of the communication module (200) can be secured to a certain level or higher. The first distance (D12) can be 10 to 15 mm. However, since it is difficult for display devices to comply with the specifications regarding the Specific Absorption Rate (SR), it may be necessary to recommend to users to stay at a certain distance (e.g., 20 cm) from the display device when using the display device as a wall-mounted type.

[0110] Meanwhile, the user can press the ring (100L) inwardly of the first corner (C1), and correspondingly, the first part (104a) of the hook (104) can move along the fourth and fifth grooves (101dd, 101de) (see A3 of FIG. 9). At this time, the elastic members (200d, 103) can be compressed. When the user removes his or her finger from the ring (100L), the first part (101) can move in a direction intersecting the first corner (C1) due to the restoring force of the elastic members (200d, 103), and correspondingly, the first part (104a) of the hook (104) can move along the first groove (101da) (see A4 of FIG. 9). At this time, the movement of the first part (101) can be restricted by the first guide surface (101ea) of the guide portion (101e) of the first part (101) being caught on the hook (104).

[0111] Accordingly, the holder (100) and the communication module (200) can move in both directions intersecting the first corner (C1).

[0112] The first holder (100A) may be adjacent to the first corner (C1) of the display device (1), and the communication module (200) may be adjacent to the first holder (100A). The second holder may be adjacent to the second corner (C2, see FIG. 6) of the display device (1), and may be vertically symmetrical with the first holder (100A). The communication module (200) may be adjacent to the second holder instead of the first holder (100A), or may include a first communication module adjacent to the first holder (100A) and a second communication module adjacent to the second holder. The third holder may be adjacent to the fourth corner (C4, see FIG. 6) of the display device (1), and may be horizontally symmetrical with the first holder (100A). The communication module (200) may be adjacent to the third holder other than the first holder (100A), or may include a first communication module adjacent to the first holder (100A) and a third communication module adjacent to the third holder.

[0113] Accordingly, the user can tie the strap (30A, see FIG. 5) to the ring (100L) of the first holder (100A) and the ring of the third holder, and hang the strap (30A) on a nail driven into the wall to use the display device (1) in landscape mode as a wall-mounted type. Alternatively, the user can tie the strap (30B, see FIG. 5) to the ring (100L) of the first holder (100A) and the ring of the second holder, and hang the strap (30B) on a nail driven into the wall to use the display device (1) in portrait mode as a wall-mounted type.

[0114]

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 15, a display device according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include: a display panel; a frame positioned at the rear of the display panel; and a communication module adjacent to one side of the frame and coupled to the frame so as to be movable toward or away from the one side.

[0116] The display device may further include a holder adjacent to the communication module and movably coupled to the frame together with the communication module.

[0117] The holder may further include: a first part positioned on the frame and movable in the direction of movement of the communication module; a second part opposite the first part to the frame and fixed to the frame; and an elastic member that is stretchable in the direction of movement of the first part, one end of which contacts a part of the first part, and the other end of which is supported by the second part.

[0118] The display device may further include: a hook positioned between the first part and the second part and fixed to the frame, wherein the first part includes: a base that contacts the elastic member; a loop-shaped groove formed in the base and into which a distal end of the hook is movably inserted; and a guide portion formed in the base and having a side surface surrounded by the groove, wherein movement of the first part may be restricted when the distal end of the hook is caught on a part of the side surface of the guide portion.

[0119] The first part may include: a base positioned on the frame; a protrusion formed on one side of the base; and a contact portion formed on the other side of the base and contacting the elastic member, and the second part may include: a cover covering the first part; a slot adjacent to one side of the cover and into which the protrusion is movably inserted; and a support portion adjacent to the other side of the cover and supporting the elastic member.

[0120] The communication module may include: a bracket coupled to the frame so as to be movable in the direction of movement of the communication module; and an elastic member providing elasticity to the bracket in the direction of movement of the bracket, wherein a part of the bracket may be in contact with the protrusion in the direction of movement of the first part and the bracket.

[0121] The bracket may include: a guide rib protruding from the bracket toward the frame; a protrusion protruding from the bracket toward the frame, spaced apart from the guide rib, and contacting one end of the elastic member of the communication module; and a cap opposite the protrusion to the elastic member of the communication module and supporting the other end of the elastic member.

[0122] The display device may further include: an outer frame extending along the one side of the frame, and the holder may include: a ring movable in a direction penetrating the outer frame in response to movement of the holder.

[0123] The outer frame may include: a first outer frame extending along a first side of the frame; and a second outer frame extending along a second side of the frame intersecting the first side, and the ring of the holder may be movable in a direction penetrating a corner where the first outer frame and the second outer frame meet.

[0124] The outer frame may be a square frame, and the outer frame may include: first and second long sides that are opposite to each other; first and second short sides that are opposite to each other; a first corner formed by the first long side and the first short side meeting; a second corner formed by the first short side and the second long side meeting; a third corner formed by the second long side and the second short side meeting; and a fourth corner formed by the second short side and the first long side meeting, and the holder may include: a first holder adjacent to the first corner; a second holder adjacent to the fourth corner; and a third holder adjacent to the second corner.

[0125] The display device may further include a long strap, wherein both ends of the strap may be connected to the ring of the first holder outside the first corner and the ring of the second holder outside the fourth corner, or may be connected to the ring of the first holder outside the second corner and the ring of the first holder outside the first corner.

[0126] The display device may further include: an inner frame extending along the one side of the frame, the inner frame including: a vertical portion covering the one side of the frame; and a horizontal portion intersecting the vertical portion and facing one side of the frame, and the communication module may be movably coupled to the horizontal portion.

[0127] The above communication module may have at least one of a WiFi antenna and a Bluetooth antenna.

[0128]

[0129] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0130] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0131] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Display panel; A frame located at the rear of the above display panel; and A display device comprising a communication module adjacent to one side of the frame and coupled to the frame so as to be movable in a direction approaching or away from the one side.

2. In paragraph 1, A display device further comprising a holder adjacent to the communication module and movably coupled to the frame together with the communication module.

3. In paragraph 2, The above holder: A first part positioned on the frame and movable in the direction of movement of the communication module; A second part opposite the frame to the first part and fixed to the frame; and A display device further comprising an elastic member that is stretchable in the direction of movement of the first part, one end of which contacts a part of the first part, and the other end of which is supported by the second part.

4. In paragraph 3, Further comprising a hook positioned between the first part and the second part and fixed to the frame, The above first part is: A base in contact with the above elastic member; A loop-shaped groove formed on the base and into which the end of the hook is movably inserted; and It includes a guide portion formed on the base and having a side surrounded by the groove, The movement of the above first part is, A display device that is restricted when the end of the hook is caught on a part of the side of the guide portion.

5. In paragraph 3, The above first part is: A base positioned on the above frame; A protrusion formed on one side of the above base; and, It includes a contact portion formed on the side of the base and in contact with the elastic member, The second part above is: A cover covering the first part; A slot adjacent to one side of the cover, into which the protrusion is movably inserted; and A display device including a support member adjacent to the cover and supporting the elastic member.

6. In paragraph 5, The above communication module: A bracket coupled to the frame so as to be movable in the direction of movement of the communication module; and Including an elastic member that provides elasticity to the bracket in the direction of movement of the bracket, Some of the above brackets are, A display device that contacts the protrusion in the moving direction of the first part and the bracket.

7. In paragraph 6, The above brackets are: A guide rib protruding from the above bracket toward the above frame; A protrusion protruding from the bracket toward the frame, spaced apart from the guide rib, and contacting one end of the elastic member of the communication module; and A display device including a cap opposite the protrusion of the elastic member of the communication module and supporting the other end of the elastic member.

8. In paragraph 2, Further comprising an outer frame extending along the one side of the above frame, The above holder: A display device comprising a ring movable in a direction penetrating the outer frame in response to movement of the holder.

9. In paragraph 8, The above outer frame: A first outer frame extending along the first side of the above frame; and A second outer frame extending along a second side of the frame intersecting the first side, The above ring of the above holder, A display device capable of moving in a direction penetrating the corner where the first outer frame and the second outer frame meet.

10. In paragraph 8, The above outer frame is a square frame, The above outer frame: First and second long sides are opposite to each other; First and second short sides are opposite to each other; A first corner formed by the first long side and the first short side meeting; A second corner formed by the first short side and the second long side meeting; A third corner formed by the second long side and the second short side meeting; and Including a fourth corner formed by the second short side and the first long side meeting, The above holder: A first holder adjacent to the first corner; A second holder adjacent to the fourth corner; and, A display device comprising a third holder adjacent to the second corner.

11. In paragraph 10, Includes an extra long extension strap, The two ends of the above strap are, or coupled to the ring of the first holder outside the first corner and the ring of the second holder outside the fourth corner, A display device coupled to the ring of the first holder outside the second corner and the ring of the first holder outside the first corner.

12. In paragraph 1, Further comprising an inner frame extending along the one side of the above frame, The above inner frame: A vertical portion covering the above-mentioned side of the above-mentioned frame; and, Includes a horizontal portion intersecting the vertical portion and facing one side of the frame, The above communication module, A display device movably coupled to the above horizontal section.

13. In paragraph 1, The above communication module, A display device having at least one of a Wi-Fi antenna and a Bluetooth antenna.

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