EP2891028A1

EP2891028A1 - A display device

Info

Publication number: EP2891028A1
Application number: EP13742644.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Dogan Demirhan; Alev Feradoglu; Cemal Guler; Sevginar Oguz KASAPOGLU; Stefanie GUGEL WILD
Original assignee: Arcelik AS
Current assignee: Arcelik AS
Priority date: 2012-08-31
Filing date: 2013-07-30
Publication date: 2015-07-08
Also published as: WO2014032890A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display device (1) comprising a screen (2), a neck (3) carrying the screen (2), a base (4) seated on a surface and a slot (5) situated on the neck (3) and through which the cables (K) pass.

Description

A DISPLAY DEVICE

The present invention relates to a display device wherein the cables thereof are provided to be held in an ordered manner.
Display devices such as television, monitor, etc. generally comprise a screen and a neck carrying the screen. In these display devices, cables for HDMI, VGA, USB, Scart, Ethernet, stereo, antenna and power are located at the back of the screen. These cables are situated at different regions at the back of the screen depending on the intended use. The cables hanging free causes the cables to get entangled. For this reason, in the state of the art, various embodiments have been developed to prevent the cables from hanging free.
In the state of the art Korean Patent Application No. KR20090076243 and European Patent Application No. EP0163108, display devices are disclosed, wherein the cables thereof at the back of the screen are held together.
The aim of the present invention is the realization of a display device wherein the cables extending from the back of the screen are provided to be held in an ordered manner.
The display device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a slot arranged on the neck carrying the screen and through which the cables extending from the back of the screen pass. The slot has side walls close to each other, structured so as to prevent the cables passing therethrough from moving freely. Thus, the cables are prevented from getting entangled. Moreover, when the display device is viewed from the front, the cables cannot be entirely seen.
In an embodiment of the present invention, since the neck is in an inclined form extending towards the back of the screen, the cables hanging from the back of the screen can be placed into the slot at any point along the slot.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixing means is provided, that prevents the cables passed through the slot from getting out of the slot. The fixing means can be easily attached to/detached from the slot without requiring any connecting means such as an additional screw.
In an embodiment of the present invention, when the fixing means is mounted to the slot, a portion of the fixing means remains inside the slot. Thus, the fixing means applies pressure on the cable passing through the slot. In the case that more than one cable passes through the slot, the cables apply pressure onto each other.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the fixing means is shorter than the length of the slot. Thus, the fixing means can be mounted to the slot at any point along the slot. Consequently, the point where the cables are embedded into the slot can be determined by the user.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means has a length almost as much as the length of the slot. Thus, the cables are provided to be completely concealed in the slot.
In an embodiment of the present invention, there is a recess situated on the inner wall of the slot and extending almost all along the slot, and a protrusion situated on the fixing means and entering into the recess while the fixing means is being mounted to the slot. Thus, the fixing means can be moved by being slid along the slot.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means comprises a skirt situated thereon, one portion of which remains outside the slot and extends over the slot when the fixing means is mounted to the slot. Thus, the user can reach the fixing means from outside of the slot and can detach the fixing means by holding the skirt.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the cable is seated into the housing provided on the fixing means. Consequently, the cable is held tightly on the fixing means.
In an embodiment of the present invention, an opening is arranged on one end of the slot facing downwards. Thus, the cables can extend downwards through the slot. Accordingly, the cables are provided to hang downwards in a vertical plane.
In another embodiment of the present invention, two separate slots are arranged on the neck. The cables can be grouped and passed through the desired slot. The slots are positioned in parallel to each other in the same vertical plane.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means is produced from elastic material. The fixing means being flexible facilitates the process of attaching/detaching the fixing means to/from the slot. The structure of the fixing means changes while being mounted to the slot and after being detached from the slot the fixing means returns to its initial position before being mounted to the slot.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means is U- or V-shaped. The fixing means has two open ends and furthermore a base applying pressure onto the cables. While the fixing means is being mounted to the slot, the two ends thereof can be easily grasped by the user and the two ends can be stretched towards each other.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the slot can be produced from aluminum material so that the wall thickness thereof can be thinner thanks to the strength properties of the material.
In an embodiment of the present invention, at least one half moon-shaped holder is situated at the back of the screen. The cables at the back of the screen pass through the said holder. Thus, the cables are enabled to hang from the screen towards the neck in a more ordered manner.
By means of the present invention, the cables at the back of the display device cannot be seen by the user when viewed from the front. Moreover, by means of the present invention, the cables are partially concealed inside the slot along the neck without requiring any additional holders and the cables are prevented from getting entangled thanks to the slot structure. Additionally, the user is enabled to fix the cables at any desired point along the slot on the neck.
A display device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
Figure 1 – is the front view of the display device related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 – is the exploded view of the display device related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 – is the rear view of the display device related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 – is the perspective view of the neck related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 – is the exploded view of the neck related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 – is the view of the neck and the base when assembled related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 – is the front perspective view of the neck related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 – is the bottom perspective view of the base related to an embodiment of the present invention.
The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

Display device
Screen
Neck
Base
Slot
Fixing means
Recess
Protrusion
Skirt
Housing
Opening
Holder
Shaft
Stopper
Support
Latch

The display device (1) comprises a screen (2), at least one neck (3) carrying the screen (2), a base (4) connected to the neck (3) and at least one slot (5) arranged on the neck (3), extending along the vertical plane of the neck (3) and wherein the cables (K) at the back of the screen (2) are partially embedded. Thus, the cables (K) are prevented from hanging freely. When the display device (1) is viewed from the front, the cables (K) placed into the slot (5) cannot be seen. When the display device (1) is viewed sideways, the portions of the cables (K) remaining inside the slot (5) cannot be seen. Additionally, more than one cable (K) can be placed into the slot (5) so as to be one on the other. Thus, the cables (K) are prevented from getting entangled. The slot (5) extends from the rear outer surface of the neck (3) towards into the neck (3). The slot (5) comprises a front wall and two side walls between which the cables (K) are squeezed. The side walls prevent the cables (K) from moving freely. The cables (K) are placed into the slot (5) so as to move along the depth of the slot (5). The depth of the slot (5) extends from the rear surface of the neck (3) to the front wall of the slot (5).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the neck (3) extends from the screen (2) to the base (4) in an inclined manner. The neck (3) has an inclined structure, especially extending towards the back of the screen (2).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises a fixing means (6) that is detachably mounted onto the slot (5) and that at least partially covers the cables (K) passed through the slot (5).
In an embodiment of the present invention, at least some portion of the fixing means (6) remains inside the slot (5). Thus, the amount of the cables (K) placed into the slot (5) to be embedded into the slot (5) is increased.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the fixing means (6) is shorter than the length of the slot (5). The length of the fixing means (6) being shorter than the length of the slot (5) enables the user to mount the fixing means (6) at any desired point along the slot (5).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means (6) has almost the same length as the slot (5). Thus, the cables (K) placed into the slot (5) are almost completely concealed along the slot (5).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises a recess (7) situated on the inner wall of the slot (5) and extending almost all along the slot (5) and a protrusion (8) situated on the fixing means (6) and entering into the recess (7) when the fixing means (6) is mounted to the slot (5). Thus, the protrusion (8) is seated into the recess (7) and can be slid along the recess (7).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises at least one skirt (9) situated on the fixing means (6) and at least partially remaining outside the slot (5) when the fixing means (6) is mounted to the slot (5). The skirt (9) partially remaining outside the slot (5) enables the user to easily detach the fixing means (6).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises at least one housing (10) situated on the fixing means (6) and wherein the cable (K) is seated. Thus, a cable (K) extending from the back of the screen (2) can be held on the fixing means (6).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises at least one opening (11) arranged at one end of the slot (5) and facilitating the cable (K) to go out of the neck (3). The opening (11) is located especially at the lower portion of the slot (5), thus enabling the cables (K) to extend downwards from the slot (5) at an almost vertical direction.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises two slots (5) arranged on the same neck (3), extending almost parallel to each other. Thus, more than one cable (K) is enabled to be grouped and the cables (K) are enabled to be guided to the desired direction.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means (6) is produced from elastic material.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing means (6) is U- or V-shaped.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the neck (3) is produced from aluminum material.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises a holder (12) situated at the back of the screen (2) and providing the cables (K) passing therethrough to descend in almost the same vertical direction as the neck (3). Thus, the cables (K) at the back of the screen (2) can be kept together by means of the holder (12) and extend towards the neck (3) in an almost aligned manner.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises a shaft (13) connected to the neck (3), extending upwards from the top of the neck (3) and entering into the screen (2). Thus, the screen (2) can be rotated around the shaft (13).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises at least one stopper (14) situated on the neck (3) and limiting the rotation of the screen (2) around the shaft (13).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises two stoppers (14) that are angular to each other. Thus, when turned right the screen (2) is stopped by one stopper (14), and when turned left, stopped by the other stopper (14).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the display device (1) comprises a bottom part situated at the bottom side of the neck (3) and entering into the base (4) and at least one hole arranged on the bottom part and enabling passage of a connector connecting the base (4) and the bottom part of the neck (3) together. After the bottom part of the neck (3) is fitted into the base (4), the neck (3) is fixed to the base (4) by means of a connector passed through the said holes.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the neck (3) comprises at least two supports (15) disposed between the slot (5) and the bottom part of the neck (3).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the base (4) is in an inclined shape, extending in the vertical direction from the neck (3) towards the front of the screen (2).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the base (4) comprises at least one latch (16) situated on the bottom part of the neck (3) and seated between the two supports (15) when the neck (3) is connected with the base (4). Thus, the neck (3) is provided to be kept more firmly in the base (4).
The cables (K) being passed through a slot (5) arranged on the neck (3) prevents the cables (K) from getting entangled. An esthetic appearance is obtained when the display device (1) is viewed from the front or sideways. Moreover, the cables (K) are provided to be held at any point along the slot (5).
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above and a person skilled in the art can easily introduce different embodiments. These should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

A display device (1) comprising a screen (2), at least one neck (3) carrying the screen (2), a base (4) connected to the neck (3), characterized by at least one slot (5) arranged on the neck (3), extending along the vertical plane of the neck (3) and wherein the cables (K) at the back of the screen (2) are partially embedded.
A display device (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a neck (3) extending from the screen (2) towards the base (4) in an inclined manner.
A display device (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by a fixing means (6) that is detachably mounted onto the slot (5) and that at least partially covers the cables (K) passed through the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by the fixing means (6), of which at least some portion remains inside the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in any one of the Claims 3 or 4, characterized by the fixing means (6), the length of which is shorter than the length of the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in any one of the Claims 3 or 4, characterized by the fixing means (6) that has almost the same length as the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in any one of the claims 3 to 5, characterized by a recess (7) situated on the inner wall of the slot (5) and extending almost all along the slot (5) and by a protrusion (8) situated on the fixing means (6) and entering into the recess (7) when the fixing means (6) is mounted to the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in any one of the claims 3 to 7, characterized by at least one skirt (9) situated on the fixing means (6) and at least partially remaining outside the slot (5) when the fixing means (6) is mounted to the slot (5).
A display device (1) as in Claim 8, characterized by at least one housing (10) situated on the fixing means (6) and wherein the cable (K) is seated.
A display device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by at least one opening (11) arranged at one end of the slot (5) and facilitating the cable (K) to go out of the neck (3).
A display device (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by two slots (5) arranged on the same neck (3) and extending almost parallel to each other.
A display device (1) as in any one of the Claims 3 to 5, characterized by the fixing means (6) that is produced from elastic material.
A display device (1) as in any one of the Claims 3 to 12, characterized by the fixing means (6) that is U- or V-shaped.
A display device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the neck (3) that is produced from aluminum material.
A display device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a holder (12) situated at the back of the screen (2) and holding the cables (K) passing therethrough so as to enable the cables (K) to descend in almost the same vertical direction as the neck (3).