Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device according to the present disclosure may include: a display panel; a frame positioned behind the display panel; a board positioned between the display panel and the frame and coupled to the frame; a first coupling member coupled to the display panel and facing the frame; a second coupling member which is coupled to the frame and to which the first coupling member is magnetically coupled; a front connector coupled to the display panel and facing the board; a rear connector which is coupled to the board and to which the front connector is electrically connected; a holder coupled to the frame and facing the display panel; and a guide protrusion protruding from the display panel toward the holder, wherein the first coupling member and the front connector may be aligned with the second coupling member and the rear connector, respectively, when the guide protrusion is inserted into the holder.

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), VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) are being researched and used in recent years.

[0003] Among these, LCD panels have a TFT substrate and a color substrate that face each other with a liquid crystal layer between them, and can display images using light provided by a backlight unit. Furthermore, OLED panels can display images by depositing an organic layer capable of self-luminescence on a substrate formed with a transparent electrode. Furthermore, LED panels can display images using light from multiple LEDs.

[0004] Recently, large-sized display devices using multiple display panels are being used in large exhibition halls and outdoor advertisements.

[0005] However, when reassembling a display panel that had been removed for replacement or repair, it was difficult for workers to accurately locate the assembly location. Furthermore, misaligned display panels were often assembled, resulting in poor connection or damage to the display panel connectors.

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

[0007] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that guides the position of the display panel when it is coupled to the frame.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that minimizes poor connection between the connectors on the display and the connectors on the board.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide various examples of structures that guide the position of a display panel.

[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; a board positioned between the display panel and the frame and coupled to the frame; a first coupling member coupled to the display panel and facing the frame; a second coupling member coupled to the frame and magnetically coupled to the first coupling member; a front connector coupled to the display panel and facing the board; a rear connector coupled to the board and electrically connected to the front connector; a holder coupled to the frame and facing the display panel; and a guide protrusion protruding from the display panel toward the holder, wherein each of the first coupling member and the front connector may be aligned with each of the second coupling member and the rear connector when the guide protrusion is inserted into the holder.

[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 structure can be provided that guides the position of a display panel coupled to a frame.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that minimizes a poor connection between a connector of a display and a connector of a board.

[0014] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, various examples of a structure for guiding the position of a display panel can be provided.

[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 13 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, a display device (1) may include a display (10). The display (10) may display an image. The display (10) may be referred to as a display unit (10) or a display module (10).

[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 long sides (LS1, LS2) can be referred to as the up-down direction. The direction parallel to the short sides (SS1, SS2) can be referred to as the left-right direction. The direction perpendicular to the long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) can be referred to as the front-back direction.

[0029] The direction in which the display (10) 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 upper side (U, y), and the second short side (SS2) may be referred to as the lower side (D). The first long side (LS1) may be referred to as the left side (Le, x), and the second long side (LS2) may be referred to as the right side (Ri).

[0030] The long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) can be referred to as edges of the display device (1). The points where the long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) meet can be referred to as corners.

[0031] The point where the first long side (LS1) and the first short side (SS1) meet may be the first corner (C1). The point where the first short side (SS1) and the second long side (LS2) meet may be the second corner (C2). The point where the second long side (LS2) and the second short side (SS2) meet may be the third corner (C3). The point where the second short side (SS2) and the first long side (LS1) meet may be the fourth corner (C4).

[0032] The display (10) may include a display panel (11). The display panel (11) may display an image by having a plurality of pixels output RGB (Red, Green, or Blue) for each pixel in accordance with timing.

[0033] For example, the display panel (11) may be an LED (Light Emitting Diode) panel. The display panel (11) may include a substrate (110, see FIG. 7) and light sources (110L) mounted on the front surface of the substrate (110). The light source (110L) may be an LED. The light source (110L) may be a micro LED. The light sources (110L) may be arranged in rows and columns on the front surface of the substrate (110). An electrode pattern may be formed on the substrate (110), and a connector (112, see FIG. 7) electrically connected to the electrode pattern may be mounted on the rear surface of the substrate (110). The substrate (110) may be supplied with power through the connector (112), and may provide power to the light sources (110L) on the substrate (110) through the electrode pattern on the substrate (110). Additionally, the substrate (110) can receive signals and / or data through the connector (112), and the light sources (110L) can be driven by the signals and / or data.

[0034] For example, the display panel (11) may be an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel.

[0035] There may be one display panel (11), or two or more. A plurality of display panels (11) may be adjacent to each other. The plurality of display panels (11) may be identical to each other. Alternatively, the plurality of display panels (11) may be similar to each other, and one of the plurality of display panels (11) may be larger or smaller than the other.

[0036] The first display panel (11a) may be adjacent to the second corner (C2) of the display device (1), and the second display panel (11b) may be adjacent to the first corner (C1) of the display device (1). The first display panel (11a) and the second display panel (11b) may be adjacent to each other and may form an upper surface of the display (10).

[0037] The third display panel (11c) may be positioned below the first display panel (11a), and the fourth display panel (11d) may be positioned below the second display panel (11b). The third display panel (11c) and the fourth display panel (11d) may be adjacent to each other.

[0038] The fifth display panel (11e) may be adjacent to the third corner (C3) of the display device (1), and the sixth display panel (11f) may be adjacent to the fourth corner (C4) of the display device (1). The fifth display panel (11e) and the sixth display panel (11f) may be adjacent to each other and may form the lower side of the display (10).

[0039] The first, third, and fifth display panels (11a, 11c, 11e) may form the right side of the display (10). The second, fourth, and sixth display panels (11b, 11d, 11f) may form the left side of the display (10).

[0040] Accordingly, a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) can form a large screen for displaying images.

[0041]

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device (1) may include a frame (20) positioned at the rear of the display (10). The frame (20) may cover the rear of a plurality of display panels (11). The frame (20) may include a base (21) and a side wall (22).

[0043] The base (21) may face the display (10) and be parallel to the display (10). The base (21) may include a front panel (21F) and a rear panel (21R).

[0044] The front panel (21F) may face the display (10) and form the front of the frame (20). The front panel (21F) may include a plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) corresponding to a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f). Each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) may have an area corresponding to each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f). The first region (21Fa) may face the first display panel (11a), the second region (21Fb) may face the second display panel (11b), the third region (21Fc) may face the third display panel (11c), and the fourth region (21Fd) may face the fourth display panel (11d). The fifth region (21Fe) may face the fifth display panel (11e), and the sixth region (21Ff) may face the sixth display panel (11f).

[0045] The rear panel (21R) may be opposite the display (10) to the front panel (21F) and may form the rear of the frame (20). The front panel (21F) and the rear panel (21R) may face each other or be spaced apart from each other. The fixing member (21C) may be positioned between the front panel (21F) and the rear panel (21R) and may be coupled to the front panel (21F) and the rear panel (21R). For example, the fixing member (21C) may protrude from the front panel (21F) toward the rear panel (21R), and a fastening member such as a screw may be fastened to the fixing member (21C) through the rear panel (21R). An electronic component (EP) may be mounted between the front panel (21F) and the rear panel (21R).

[0046] A plurality of holes (21Fh) may be formed in the front panel (21F). The space in front of the front panel (21F) may be connected to the space between the front panel (21F) and the rear panel (21R) through the holes (21Fh). A cable (not shown) may pass through the holes (21Fh) and electrically connect electronic components (C, EP) arranged in front and behind the front panel (21F).

[0047] The side wall (22) may extend along the perimeter of the base (21). The side wall (22) may intersect the base (21). The side wall (22) may form a side surface of the frame (20). The side wall (22) may form edges (LS1, LS2, SS1, SS2) of the display device (1). The front end of the side wall (22) may protrude further forward than the front surface of the front panel (21F) of the base (21). That is, the front panel (21F) may form a step that lowers backward from the side wall (22).

[0048] The magnet (21M) can be coupled to the front of the front panel (21F). The supporter (21S) can protrude forward from the front of the front panel (21F), and the magnet (21M) can be coupled to the front end of the supporter (21S). For example, the magnet (21M) can be coupled to the supporter (21S) using double-sided tape or a screw. For example, the supporter (21S) can have a cylindrical shape, and the magnet (21M) can have a coin shape. The supporter (21S) and the magnet (21M) can be arranged in each of a plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) of the front panel (21F). The supporters (21S) and magnets (21M) arranged in each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) may be provided in multiple numbers. The plurality of magnets (21M) arranged in each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) may be arranged in rows and columns. For example, the plurality of first magnets (21Ma) arranged in the first region (21Fa) may face the first display panel (11a) and may be arranged along three rows and four columns. Some of the first magnets (21Ma) may be arranged along the periphery of the first display panel (11a), and the remainder may be arranged in the center of the first display panel (11a). The description of the first magnets (21Ma) can be equally applied to the magnets (21M) arranged in each of the second to sixth regions (21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff).

[0049] The board (C) can be coupled to the front of the front panel (21F). The board (C) can overlap at least a portion of each of the plurality of display panels (11) in the front and rear directions. The board (C) can be positioned at the center of the front panel (21F) and can extend vertically. The plurality of supporters (21S) can protrude further forward than the board (C). Some of the plurality of supporters (21S) can penetrate the board (C).

[0050] A first area (Ca) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the first display panel (11a). A second area (Cb) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the second display panel (11b). A third area (Cc) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the third display panel (11c). A fourth area (Cd) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the fourth display panel (11d). A fifth area (Ce) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the fifth display panel (11e). A sixth area (Cf) of the board (C) may face a portion of the back surface of the sixth display panel (11f). The board (C) may be a controller board (C) that controls the operation of the display (10).

[0051]

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a mount (210) may be formed on a front panel (21F) of a frame (20). The mount (210) may protrude forward from the front panel (21F). The mount (210) may include a recessed receiving portion (210G). The receiving portion (210G) may be a rectangular groove (210G). A pin (210P) may be adjacent to one end of the receiving portion (210G) and may protrude forward from the receiving portion (210G). A fastening hole (210H) may be formed in the receiving portion (210G) adjacent to the other end of the receiving portion (210G). Each of the plurality of mounts (210) may be formed in the central portion of each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) of the front panel (21F). Alternatively, the mounts (210) may be provided in multiple portions in each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff).

[0053] The holder (220) may include a body (221) and ribs (222). The holder (220) may be referred to as a clip (220). The body (221) may be referred to as a holder base (221), and the ribs (222) may be referred to as protrusions (222) or fingers (222).

[0054] The body (221) may have a shape corresponding to the receiving portion (210G) of the mount (210) and may be positioned on the receiving portion (210G). A first hole (221a) may be formed adjacent to one end of the body (221), and a pin (210P) of the mount (210) may pass through the first hole (221a). A second hole (221b) may be formed adjacent to the other end of the body (221), and a fastening member such as a screw may be fastened to the fastening hole (210H) of the mount (210) through the second hole (221b).

[0055] The ribs (222) may protrude forward from the body (221). The ribs (222) may be formed in the central portion of the body (221). The ribs (222) may be positioned between the first and second holes (221a, 221b) of the body (221).

[0056] Accordingly, each of the plurality of holders (220) can be coupled to each of the plurality of mounts (210). The ribs (222) of each of the plurality of holders (220) can face the display (10).

[0057]

[0058] Referring to FIG. 5, the ribs (222) of the holder (220) may be arranged in a circular shape and may be spaced apart from each other. In other words, the ribs (222) may form the side surfaces of a hollow cylinder and may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the number of ribs (222) may be four. The first rib (222a) may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be curved. The second rib (222b) may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be curved. The third rib (222c) may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be curved. The fourth rib (222d) may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be curved. The first to fourth ribs (222a, 222b, 222c, 222d) may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of a broken circle formed by the first to fourth ribs (222a, 222b, 222c, 222d).

[0059] The ribs (222) may be elastic. For example, the holder (220) may include a plastic material. The width (W1) of the gap (222g) between the ribs (222) may be smaller than the width (W2) of the ribs (222). The thickness (t1) of the front end of the rib (222) may be smaller than the thickness (t2) of the rear end of the rib (222). The thickness of the rib (222) may become smaller as it moves away from the body (221). The insertion space (222S) may be a space inside the ribs (222). The diameter (D1) of the insertion space (222S) formed by the front end of the ribs (222) may be smaller than the diameter (D2) of the insertion space (222S) formed by the rear end of the ribs (222). The diameter of the insertion space (222S) may become smaller as it gets farther away from the body (221).

[0060]

[0061] Referring to FIG. 6, the ribs (222') of the holder (220') may be arranged in a square shape and may be spaced apart from each other. In other words, the ribs (222') may form the side surfaces of a hollow square pillar and may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the number of ribs (222') may be four. The first rib (222a') may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be bent in an L shape. The second rib (222b') may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be bent in an L shape. The third rib (222c') may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be bent in an L shape. The fourth rib (222d') may protrude forward from the body (221) and may be bent in an L shape. The first to fourth ribs (222a', 222b', 222c', 222d') may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of a broken square formed. Each of the ribs (222') may include a first part (2221') having a relatively large width and a second part (2222') having a relatively small width.

[0062] The first part (2221') and the second part (2222') of the first rib (222a') may form a first corner (Ca') of a square. The first part (2221') of the first rib (222a') may form a part of the first long side (LS1') of the square. The second part (2222') of the first rib (222a') may form a part of the first short side (SS1') of the square.

[0063] The first part (2221') and the second part (2222') of the second rib (222b') can form a second corner (Cb') of a square. The first part (2221') of the second rib (222b') can form a part of the second long side (LS2') of the square. The second part (2222') of the second rib (222b') can form a part of the first short side (SS1') of the square and can be spaced apart from the second part (2222') of the first rib (222a').

[0064] The first part (2221') and the second part (2222') of the third rib (222c') can form a third corner (Cc') of a square. The first part (2221') of the third rib (222c') can form a part of the second long side (LS2') of the square and can be spaced apart from the first part (2221') of the second rib (222b'). The second part (2222') of the third rib (222c') can form a part of the second short side (SS2') of the square.

[0065] The first part (2221') and the second part (2222') of the fourth rib (222d') can form a fourth corner (Cd') of a square. The first part (2221') of the fourth rib (222d') can form a part of the first long side (LS1') of the square and can be spaced apart from the first part (2221') of the first rib (222a'). The second part (2222') of the fourth rib (222d') can form a part of the second short side (SS2') of the square and can be spaced apart from the second part (2222') of the third rib (222c').

[0066] The ribs (222') may be elastic. For example, the holder (220') may include a plastic material. A gap (222g1') may be formed between the first parts (2221'), and a width (W11') of the gap (222g1') may be smaller than a width (W21') of the first part (2221'). A gap (222g2') may be formed between the second parts (2222'), and a width (W12') of the gap (222g2') may be smaller than a width (W22') of the second part (2222'). The width (W11') may be larger than the width (W12'). A thickness (t1') of a front end of each of the ribs (222') may be smaller than a thickness (t2') of a rear end of each of the ribs (222'). The thickness of the rib (222') may become smaller as it gets farther away from the body (221). The insertion space (222S') may be a space inside the ribs (222'). Each of the width (W1') and the height (H1') of the insertion space (222S') formed by the front ends of the ribs (222') may be smaller than each of the width (W2') and the height (H2') of the insertion space (222S') formed by the rear ends of the ribs (222'). The width and the height of the insertion space (222S') may become smaller as it gets farther away from the body (221).

[0067]

[0068] Referring to FIG. 7, the substrate (110) may form the back surface of the display panel (11). The substrate (110) may be a printed circuit board (PCB). Light sources (110L, see FIG. 1) may be mounted on the front surface of the substrate (110).

[0069] The magnet (11M) may be coupled to the rear of the substrate (110). The magnet (11M) may protrude rearward from the rear of the substrate (110). For example, the magnet (11M) may be coupled to the rear of the substrate (110) by a double-sided tape. In another example, the magnet (11M) may be coupled to the rear of the substrate (110) by a screw. The magnet (11M) may have a coin shape. The magnet (11M) may be arranged on each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f). The magnets (11M) arranged on each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) may be provided in multiple numbers. A plurality of magnets (11M) arranged in each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) may be arranged in rows and columns. A plurality of magnets (11M) arranged in each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) may be aligned with a plurality of magnets (21M, see FIG. 2) arranged in each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) of the front panel (21F). For example, a plurality of first magnets (11Ma) arranged in the first display panel (11a) may face a plurality of first magnets (21Ma) arranged in the first region (21Fa). The description of the first magnets (11Ma) can be equally applied to the magnets (11M) arranged in each of the second to sixth display panels (11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f).

[0070] The magnet (11M) of the display panel (11) may be referred to as a first coupling member (11M), and the magnet (21M) of the frame (20) may be referred to as a second coupling member (21M). As described above, both the first coupling member (11M) and the second coupling member (21M) may be magnets, and a magnetic attraction may act between the first coupling member (11M) and the second coupling member (21M).

[0071] Alternatively, the first coupling member (11M) may be a magnet, and the second coupling member (21M) may be a magnetic substance such as iron (Fe). The second coupling member (21M) may be magnetically coupled to the first coupling member (11M).

[0072] Alternatively, the second coupling member (21M) may be a magnet, and the first coupling member (11M) may be a magnetic substance such as iron (Fe). The first coupling member (11M) may be magnetically coupled to the second coupling member (21M).

[0073] That is, both the first coupling member (11M) and the second coupling member (21M) may be magnets and may be coupled to each other by magnetic force (magnetic attraction). Alternatively, either the first coupling member (11M) or the second coupling member (21M) may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnetic material coupled to the magnet by magnetic force (magnetic attraction).

[0074]

[0075] Referring to FIG. 8, a guide protrusion (120) may protrude rearwardly from a substrate (110). The guide protrusion (120) may be formed on or coupled to the substrate (110). The guide protrusion (120) may be arranged at the center of the substrate (110) of each of a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, see FIG. 1) (see FIG. 7). Alternatively, a plurality of guide protrusions (120) may be provided on each substrate (110).

[0076] The guide protrusion (120) may include a body (121), a neck (122), and a head (123). The guide protrusion (120) may be referred to as a guide part (120).

[0077] The body (121) may be formed on the back surface of the substrate (110) or may be coupled to the substrate (110). The body (121) may form a step that increases rearward from the back surface of the substrate (110). The body (121) may have a rectangular plate shape. Alternatively, the body (121) may be omitted.

[0078] The neck (122) may protrude rearwardly from the body (121). The neck (122) may be referred to as a pillar (122). The neck (122) may have the shape of a circular pillar or an angular pillar. For example, the cross-section of the neck (122) may be rectangular or square (see FIG. 7), or trapezoidal (see FIG. 8). Meanwhile, when the body (121) is omitted, the neck (122) may be formed on or bonded to the rear surface of the substrate (110).

[0079] The head (123) may be formed at the end (i.e., rear end) of the neck (122). The head (123) may have a spherical or ball-shaped shape. The diameter (D3) of the head (123) may be larger than the diameter or width of the end of the neck (122). The shape of the head (123) may correspond to the insertion space (222S) of the holder (220) described above with reference to FIG. 5. The head (123) may be inserted into the insertion space (222S). That is, the ribs (222) forming the insertion space (222S) may be arranged along the side of the head (123).

[0080]

[0081] Referring to FIG. 9, a guide protrusion (120') may protrude rearwardly from a substrate (110). The guide protrusion (120') may be formed on or coupled to the substrate (110). The guide protrusion (120') may be arranged at the center portion (see FIG. 7) of each of the substrates (110) of a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, see FIG. 1). Alternatively, a plurality of guide protrusions (120') may be provided on each substrate (110).

[0082] The guide protrusion (120') may include a body (121), a neck (122'), and a head (123'). The guide protrusion (120') may be referred to as a guide part (120').

[0083] The body (121') may be formed on the back surface of the substrate (110) or may be coupled to the substrate (110). The body (121') may form a step that increases rearward from the back surface of the substrate (110). The body (121') may have a rectangular plate shape. Alternatively, the body (121') may be omitted.

[0084] The neck (122') may protrude rearwardly from the body (121). The neck (122') may be referred to as a pillar (122'). The neck (122') may have the shape of a circular pillar or an angular pillar. For example, the cross-section of the neck (122') may be rectangular. Meanwhile, when the body (121) is omitted, the neck (122') may be formed on or bonded to the rear surface of the substrate (110).

[0085] The head (123') may be formed at the end (i.e., the rear end) of the neck (122'). The head (123') may have a block shape with an overall rectangular cross-section. The surface of the head (123') may be rounded. The height (H30') of the head (123') may be greater than the height (H20') of the neck (122'). The height (H30') of the head (123') may become smaller as it moves away from the neck (122'). The width (W30') of the head (123') may be equal to or greater than the width (W20') of the neck (122'). The shape of the head (123') may correspond to the insertion space (222S') of the holder (220') described above with reference to FIG. 6. The head (123') can be inserted into the insertion space (222S'). That is, the ribs (222') forming the insertion space (222S') can be arranged along the side of the head (123').

[0086]

[0087] Referring to FIG. 10, a connector (112) may be coupled to the rear of a substrate (110). The connector (112) may be disposed on a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, see FIG. 1). The connector (112) may be referred to as a panel-side connector (112) or a front connector (112). Data and / or signals may be provided to the substrate (110) through the connector (112), and light sources (110L, see FIG. 1) on the substrate (110) may be driven by the signals and / or data.

[0088] The connector (112) may protrude rearwardly from the rear surface of the substrate (110). The connector (112) may be spaced apart from a plurality of magnets (11M) and guide protrusions (120, see FIG. 8; 120', see FIG. 9) (see FIG. 7). With respect to the rear surface of the substrate (110), the heights (i.e., protrusion heights) of the magnets (11M), the guide protrusions (120, see FIG. 8; 120', see FIG. 9), and the connector (112) may be different from each other. The height (Ha) of the magnets (11M) may be smaller than the height (Hc) of the connector (112). The height (Hb) of the guide protrusions (120, see FIG. 8; 120', see FIG. 9) may be larger than the height (Hc) of the connector (112). That is, the guide protrusion (120) can protrude further rearward from the rear surface of the substrate (110) than the magnet (11M) and the connector (112).

[0089]

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, a connector (J) may protrude forward from the front surface of the board (C). The connector (J) may be arranged in each of a plurality of regions (Ca, Cb, Cc, Cd, Ce, Cf, see FIG. 1) of the board (C). The connector (J) may be referred to as a board-side connector (J) or a rear connector (J). A first connector (Ja) may be arranged in a first region (Ca) and may correspond to a first display panel (11a) (see FIG. 1). A second connector (Jb) may be arranged in a second region (Cb) and may correspond to a second display panel (11b) (see FIG. 1). A third connector (Jc) may be arranged in a third region (Cc) and may correspond to a third display panel (11c) (see FIG. 1). The fourth connector (Jd) may be arranged in the fourth area (Cd) and may correspond to the fourth display panel (11d) (see FIG. 1). The fifth connector (Je) may be arranged in the fifth area (Ce) and may correspond to the fifth display panel (11e) (see FIG. 1). The sixth connector (Jf) may be arranged in the sixth area (Cf) and may correspond to the sixth display panel (11f) (see FIG. 1).

[0091] The guide protrusion (120) of the display panel (11) can be directed toward the holder (220) of the frame (20). The head (123) of the guide protrusion (120) can be inserted into the insertion space (222S) inside the ribs (222) of the holder (220). The diameter (D3) of the head (123) can be larger than the diameter (D1) of the insertion space (222S) formed by the front ends of the ribs (222). That is, as the head (123) is inserted into the insertion space (222S), the ribs (222) can be spread by the head (123). In other words, the head (123) inserted into the insertion space (222S) can be caught by the ribs (222) due to the elasticity of the ribs (222) that are trying to return to their original state, and the detachment of the guide protrusion (120) can be limited to a certain level. In particular, as the thickness (t1) of the front end of the ribs (222) is formed relatively thin, the flexible characteristics of the ribs (222) can be improved.

[0092] Likewise, referring to FIGS. 6 and 9, the guide protrusion (120') of the display panel (11) may be directed toward the holder (220') of the frame (20). The head (123') of the guide protrusion (120') may be inserted into the insertion space (222S') inside the ribs (222') of the holder (220'). The width (W30') and the height (H30') of the head (123') may be greater than the width (W1') and the height (H1') of the insertion space (222S') formed by the front ends of the ribs (222'). That is, as the head (123') is inserted into the insertion space (222S'), the ribs (222') may be spread apart by the head (123'). In other words, the head (123') inserted into the insertion space (222S') can be caught by the ribs (222') due to the elasticity of the ribs (222') that are trying to return to their original state, and the detachment of the guide protrusion (120') can be limited to a certain level. In particular, as the thickness (t1') of the front end of the ribs (222') is formed relatively thin, the flexible characteristics of the ribs (222') can be improved.

[0093] When the guide protrusion (120, see Figs. 11 and 12; 120', see Fig. 9) is inserted into the holder (220, see Figs. 11 and 12; 220', see Fig. 6), the horizontal movement of the display panel (11) can be limited, and the display panel (11) can be guided to the correct position. Here, the horizontal movement can be a movement on the xy plane (i.e., x-axis and y-axis movement). The height (Hb) at which the guide protrusion (120; 120') protrudes from the rear surface of the substrate (110) can be greater than the height (Hc) at which the connector (112) protrudes from the rear surface of the substrate (110). In this case, before the connector (112) of the display panel (11) is coupled to the connector (J) of the board (C), the guide protrusion (120; 120') can be inserted into the holder (220; 220').

[0094] At this time, the distance (Daa, see Fig. 7) between the guide protrusion (120; 120') and the connector (112) may be equal to the distance (Da, see Fig. 2) between the holder (220; 220') and the connector (J).

[0095] That is, when the guide protrusion (120, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 120', see FIG. 9) is inserted into the holder (220, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 220', see FIG. 6), the first coupling member (11M) of the display panel (11) can be aligned with the second coupling member (21M) of the frame (20) and can be magnetically coupled to the second coupling member (21M). In addition, when the guide protrusion (120, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 120', see FIG. 9) is inserted into the holder (220, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 220', see FIG. 6), the connector (112) of the display panel (11) can be aligned with the connector (J) of the board (C) and can be coupled to the connector (J) and electrically connected.

[0096] Accordingly, the combination of the guide protrusion (120, see Figs. 11 and 12; 120', see Fig. 9) and the holder (220, see Figs. 11 and 12; 220', see Fig. 6) can guide not only the combination of the first and second coupling members (11M, 21M) but also the combination of the connectors (112, J). The protrusion (213) of the frame (20) adjacent to the second coupling member (21M) and the second coupling member (21M) can be positioned forward of the holder (220; 220'). Even when the coupling of the connectors (112, J) is completed, the head (123; 123') of the guide projection (120, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 120', see FIG. 9) can be spaced apart from the body (221) of the holder (220, see FIGS. 11 and 12; 220', see FIG. 6) (see the separation distance (De) of FIG. 12), so that the guide projection (120; 120') and the holder (220; 220') can guide the coupling of the connectors (112, J) to the end. In addition, when the connectors (112, J) are coupled to each other, the first and second coupling members (11M, 21M) can be adjacent to each other and magnetically coupled to each other. For example, when the connectors (112, J) are coupled to each other, the first and second coupling members (11M, 21M) can come into contact with each other.

[0097] A user can easily and quickly couple each of a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) to each of a plurality of areas (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) of a frame (20). In addition, poor coupling or connection of connectors (112, J) due to misalignment can be minimized, and damage to connectors (112, J) can be minimized. The board (C) can provide data and / or signals to each of a plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) through connectors (112, J), and the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) can be driven by the data and / or signals.

[0098] Meanwhile, a protruding portion (213) may protrude from the front panel (21F) toward the display panel (11). The protruding portion (213) may have a cylindrical shape. The protruding portion (213) may be adjacent to the second connecting member (21M) of the frame (20). Each of the plurality of protruding portions (213) may be adjacent to each of the second connecting members (21M). The front end of the protruding portion (213) may be positioned forward of the front end of the holder (220). The display panel (11) may be restricted from moving backward by contacting the protruding portion (213).

[0099]

[0100] Referring to Fig. 13, a hook (223) may be formed on the inner side of each of the ribs (222) adjacent to the front end of the ribs (222). The hook (223) may be a protrusion formed on the inner side of each of the ribs (222). The head (123) of the guide protrusion (120) inserted into the insertion space (222S) inside the ribs (222) may be caught on the hook (223), thereby increasing the bonding force between the guide protrusion (120) and the holder (220).

[0101] Likewise, a hook may be formed on the inside of each of the ribs (222', see FIG. 6) adjacent to the front end of the ribs (222'), and the head (123', see FIG. 9) of the guide projection (120') inserted into the insertion space (222S) inside the ribs (222) may be caught on the hook.

[0102]

[0103] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) may be coupled to a holder (220) of each of the plurality of regions (21Fa, 21Fb, 21Fc, 21Fd, 21Fe, 21Ff) of the frame (20). Each of the plurality of display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) may be electrically connected to each of the plurality of connectors (Ja, Jb, Jc, Jd, Je, Jf) of the board (C). A specific holder (220) and a specific connector (J) may be coupled or connected to a specific display panel (11).

[0104] For example, the first display panel (11a) can be coupled to the holder (220) of the first area (21Fa), and the connector (112, see FIG. 7) of the first display panel (11a) can be electrically connected to the first connector (Ja).

[0105] For example, the second display panel (11b) can be coupled to the holder (220) of the second area (21Fb), and the connector (112) of the second display panel (11b) can be electrically connected to the second connector (Jb).

[0106] The distance (Da) between the holder (220) of the first region (21Fa) and the first connector (Ja) may be the same as the distance (Db) between the holder (220) of the second region (21Fb) and the second connector (Jb). The distances (Da, Db) may be referred to as linear distances (Da, Db) or horizontal distances (Da, Db). In this case, the second display panel (11b) may be a panel similar to the first display panel (11a), and may be mounted on the second region (21Fb) in an inverted state by 180 degrees compared to the first display panel (11a).

[0107] Accordingly, by unifying the distance between each holder (220) and each connector (J), the display device (1) can be equipped with display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) that are identical to each other. In other words, the types of the display panels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) can be specified as one.

[0108]

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 13, a display device (1) comprises: a display panel (11); a frame (20) positioned at the rear of the display panel (11); a board (C) positioned between the display panel (11) and the frame (20) and coupled to the frame (20); a first coupling member (11M) coupled to the display panel (11) and facing the frame (20); a second coupling member (21M) coupled to the frame (20) and to which the first coupling member (11M) is magnetically coupled; a front connector (112) coupled to the display panel (11) and facing the board; a rear connector (J) coupled to the board (C) and to which the front connector (112) is electrically connected; a holder (220; 220') coupled to the frame (20) and facing the display panel (11); And, it may include a guide protrusion (120; 120') protruding from the display panel (11) toward the holder (220; 220'), and each of the first coupling member (11M) and the front connector (112) may be aligned with each of the second coupling member (21M) and the rear connector (J) when the guide protrusion (120; 120') is inserted into the holder (220; 220').

[0110] The distance (Daa) between the above guide protrusion (120; 120') and the front connector (112) may be the same as the distance (Da) between the holder (220; 220') and the rear connector (J).

[0111] The holder (220; 220') may include a plurality of ribs (222; 222') arranged along the side of the guide protrusion (120; 120') and spaced apart from each other.

[0112] The above plurality of ribs (222; 222') may be elastic and may be opened by the guide protrusion (120; 120').

[0113] The thickness (t1; t1') of the front end of the rib (222; 222') may be thinner than the thickness (t2; t2') of the rear end of the rib (222; 222').

[0114] The above guide protrusion (120) may include: a neck (122) protruding rearward from the display panel (11); and a ball-shaped head (123) formed at the end of the neck (122), and the plurality of ribs (222) of the holder (220) may be arranged in a circular shape.

[0115] The above guide protrusion (120') may include: a neck (122') protruding rearward from the display panel (11); and a square block-shaped head (123') formed at the end of the neck (122'), and the plurality of ribs (222') of the holder (220') may be arranged in a square shape.

[0116] The height (Hb) at which the guide protrusion (120; 120') protrudes from the rear surface of the display panel (11) may be greater than the height (Hc) at which the front connector (112) protrudes from the rear surface of the display panel (11).

[0117] The holder (220; 220') may include: a body (221) coupled to the frame (20); and a plurality of ribs (222; 222') protruding forward from the body (221) and arranged along the side of the guide protrusion (120; 120'), and an end of the guide protrusion (120; 120') may be spaced apart from the body (221) when the front connector (112) is coupled to the rear connector (J).

[0118] The first coupling member (11M) can come into contact with the second coupling member (21M) when the front connector (112) is coupled to the rear connector (J).

[0119] The frame (20) may include: a receiving portion (210G) in which the body (221) of the holder (220; 220') is positioned; a pin (210P) protruding forward from the receiving portion (210G); and a fastening hole (210H) formed in the receiving portion (210G) and spaced apart from the pin (210P), and the holder (220; 220') may include: a first hole (221a) formed in the body (221) of the holder (220; 220') and through which the pin (210P) passes; and a second hole (221b) formed in the body (221) of the holder (220; 220') and aligned with the fastening hole (210H).

[0120] Among the first coupling member (11M) or the second coupling member (21M), one may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnet or a magnetic body that is magnetically coupled to the magnet.

[0121] The first coupling member (11M) may include: a plurality of first coupling members (11M) arranged on the display panel (11), and the second coupling member (21M) may include: a plurality of second coupling members (21M) arranged on the frame (20) and corresponding to the plurality of first coupling members (11M).

[0122] The display panel (11) may include: a plurality of display panels (11) that are adjacent to each other and cover the frame (20), the board (C) may overlap at least a portion of each of the plurality of display panels (11) in the front and rear, and the rear connector (J) may include: a plurality of rear connectors (J) that are arranged on the board (C) and electrically connected to the plurality of display panels (11).

[0123] The display panel (11) may include: a first display panel (11a); and a second display panel (11b) adjacent to the first display panel (11a); and the holder (220; 220') may include: a first holder to which the first display panel (11a) is coupled; and a second holder to which the second display panel (11b) is coupled; and the rear connector (J) may include: a first connector (Ja) electrically connected to the first display panel (11a); and a second connector (Jb) electrically connected to the second display panel (11b); and a distance (Da) between the first holder and the first connector (Ja) may be equal to a distance (Db) between the second holder and the second connector (Jb).

[0124]

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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 display panel; A board positioned between the display panel and the frame, and coupled to the frame; A first joining member coupled to the display panel and facing the frame; A second coupling member coupled to the frame and magnetically coupled to the first coupling member; A front connector coupled to the display panel and facing the board; A rear connector coupled to the above board and electrically connected to the front connector; a holder coupled to the frame and facing the display panel; and Including a guide protrusion protruding from the display panel toward the holder, Each of the above first joining member and the front connector, A display device in which the guide protrusion is aligned with each of the second connecting member and the rear connector when the guide protrusion is inserted into the holder.

2. In paragraph 1, The distance between the above guide protrusion and the front connector is A display device having a distance between the holder and the rear connector.

3. In paragraph 1, The above holder: A display device comprising a plurality of ribs arranged along the side of the above guide protrusion and spaced apart from each other.

4. In paragraph 3, The above multiple ribs are, A display device having elasticity and opened by the above guide protrusion.

5. In paragraph 4, The thickness of the shear of the above rib is A display device thinner than the thickness of the rear end of the above rib.

6. In paragraph 3, The above guide protrusions are: a neck protruding rearward from the above display panel; and, Including a ball-shaped head formed at the end of the above neck, The above plurality of ribs of the above holder, A display device arranged in a circular shape.

7. In paragraph 3, The above guide protrusions are: a neck protruding rearward from the above display panel; and, It includes a square block-shaped head formed at the end of the above neck, The above plurality of ribs of the above holder, A display device arranged in a square shape.

8. In paragraph 1, The height at which the guide protrusion protrudes from the rear of the display panel is A display device having a height greater than the front connector protruding from the rear surface of the display panel.

9. In paragraph 8, The above holder: a body coupled to the above frame; and, It comprises a plurality of ribs protruding forward from the body and arranged along the side of the guide protrusion, The end of the above guide protrusion is, A display device separated from the body when the front connector is coupled to the rear connector.

10. In paragraph 9, The above first connecting member is, A display device that contacts the second coupling member when the front connector is coupled to the rear connector.

11. In paragraph 9, The above frame: A receiving portion in which the body of the holder is located; A pin protruding forward from the above-mentioned receiving portion; and, A fastening hole formed in the above-mentioned receiving portion and spaced apart from the pin, The above holder: A first hole formed in the body of the holder and through which the pin penetrates; and A display device comprising a second hole formed in the body of the holder and aligned with the fastening hole.

12. In paragraph 1, Among the first connecting member or the second connecting member, A display device, one of which is a magnet and the other is a magnet or magnetic body magnetically coupled to said magnet.

13. In paragraph 1, The above first connecting member: comprising a plurality of first connecting members arranged on the display panel; The above second connecting member: A display device disposed on the frame and including a plurality of second connecting members corresponding to the plurality of first connecting members.

14. In paragraph 1, The above display panel: comprising a plurality of display panels adjacent to each other and covering the frame, The above board, Overlapping at least a portion of each of the plurality of display panels, front and rear, The above rear connector: A display device comprising a plurality of rear connectors arranged on the board and electrically connected to the plurality of display panels.

15. In paragraph 1, The above display panel: First display panel; and, including a second display panel adjacent to the first display panel; The above holder: A first holder to which the first display panel is coupled; and A second holder to which the second display panel is coupled is included, The above rear connector: A first connector electrically connected to the first display panel; and A second connector electrically connected to the second display panel is included, The distance between the first holder and the first connector is A display device having a distance between the second holder and the second connector.

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