JP2001175189A - Installation device for display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow the setting of a tilting angle and the mounting and removing of a display device after installation without tools and to closely install plural display devices. SOLUTION: Installation fittings 2 for fixing the display device to a wall surface, etc., have detaining hole 2b and first guide grooves 2a communicating with these detaining hole 2b in the lower part of their flanks and have plural tilting holes 2c and second guide grooves 2d communicating with these tilting holes 2c on a concentric circle around the detaining hole 2b in the upper parts of the flanks as a fulcrum, by which tilting parts are formed. The upper parts of the flanks have successive disposition holes 4b which are successively disposed in correspondence to the tilting holes 2c and are disposed with elastic members 4 energized in such a manner that the successive disposition holes 4b and the tilting holes 2c abut on each other. Mounting fittings 3 to be mounted to the back of the display device 1 have first detaining parts 3a for detaining to the detaining hole 2b in the lower part of their flanks and second detaining parts 3b for detaining to the tilting holes 2c in the upper part of their flanks.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device installation device, and more particularly to a thin display device installation device capable of adjusting a tilt angle for mounting a display panel on a wall or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a flat display device, for example, a plasma display or the like is often mounted almost vertically or slightly downward so as to make the screen easily viewable. It has been installed using metal fittings or using mounting hardware provided with a tilt mechanism for adjusting the angle.

FIG. 6 shows a side view (a) of a flat display device installed using a conventional mounting bracket with a tilt mechanism, and a side view (b) mounted in an inclined state. In FIG. 6, 5
Reference numeral 1 denotes a thin box-shaped flat display device, for example, a plasma display or the like, which is installed on a wall surface 52 of a room using an installation device. The installation device includes a rectangular bottom portion attached to a wall surface 52 and the like, a substantially U-shaped cross-section mounting bracket 53 having a pair of vertical walls vertically extending right and left from the bottom portion,
It consists of a pair of mounting brackets 54 provided on the left and right in the shape of a letter plate. The mounting bracket 54 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the vertical wall of the mounting bracket 53 at the L-shaped tip by a rotating shaft 53a. . The rotating shafts 53 are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the mounting bracket 54, respectively.
An arc-shaped long hole 54a centered at a is formed, and is formed so as to be screwed with the arc-shaped long hole 54a and a screw 53b provided at an upper end of a vertical wall of the mounting bracket 53 at an L-shaped tip. ing. According to the above configuration, the display device 51 is arranged in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.
To tilt the screen and screw 53b at an easy-to-view angle.
Was fixed.

By the way, when the conventional mounting bracket 53 and the mounting bracket 54 are installed, the long holes and the rotating parts are loosened, the angle is adjusted, and then the screws are fixed. And space for working with tools was required on the left and right sides of the display device. Therefore, in the case where a plurality of display devices are arranged without gaps, it is difficult to install the display devices without tools such as a screwdriver. In addition, even when the display device is removed after it is once installed, a tool is always required, and there is a problem that workability is poor.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a tilt angle adjusting mechanism to set an installation angle and to easily install and remove a display device once installed without tools. It is another object of the present invention to provide a thin display device installation device in which a plurality of display devices can be installed without gaps.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises a mounting portion having a mounting hole for fixing to a wall or the like, and a tilt portion for supporting a display device and setting an angle. Mounting device for a display device, comprising a pair of right and left mounting brackets having a mounting portion having a mounting hole for mounting on a back surface of the display device and a locking portion for locking to the tilt portion. Wherein the mounting bracket has a first support portion and a second support portion that are suspended from both sides of the installation portion, and the locking portion is locked to a lower portion of the first support portion. And a first guide groove communicating with the locking hole for setting a tilt angle on a concentric circle having the locking hole as a fulcrum above the first support portion. Comprising a plurality of tilt holes and a second guide groove communicating with the tilt holes. A tilt portion is formed, and a continuous hole is provided at an upper portion inside the first support portion so as to correspond to the tilt hole, and the continuous hole and the tilt hole are urged to abut. A positioning member for determining left and right positions on the second support portion, wherein the mounting bracket projects outward from a lower portion of a side surface vertically suspended from the mounting portion. A first locking portion for locking to the hole, and a second locking portion for locking to the tilt hole protruding outward on the upper side surface, wherein the first locking portion is provided. Is locked in the locking hole along the first guide groove,
The second locking portion is locked in the predetermined tilt hole along the second guide groove, and the second locking portion is fixed by the continuous hole and the tilt hole.

[0007] Further, the first locking portion and the second locking portion have flanges at their ends which are larger than their respective diameters.

[0008] The elastic member has a side surface with both sides bent at an upper portion.

Further, the elastic member has a guide portion which is obliquely bent upward at an upper portion for guiding the second locking portion.

Further, the elastic member has a lever portion for releasing the fixing.

[0011] Further, the mounting bracket includes a stopper portion having a hook-shaped bent upper portion of a side surface serving as a stopper for bending by the elasticity of the elastic member.

[0012] Further, the first guide groove has an opening whose entrance is larger than that of the second guide groove.

Further, the continuous hole has an eave.

Further, the continuous hole is a single hole which is a long hole or a square hole.

[0015] Further, the positioning member includes a plurality of positioning members having different lengths. When the display device is installed vertically or horizontally, the positioning members are arranged or connected to each other.

[0016] Further, the elastic member and the mounting bracket may include:
When the mounting bracket is installed, a wedge-shaped wedge-shaped member is inserted between the mounting brackets so as to leave an interval.

[0017] Further, a support rod for widening a space between a lower portion of the display device and the mounting bracket, and a support rod at a position corresponding to a lower portion of one side surface of the mounting bracket and a lower portion of a back surface of the display device, respectively. And a locking portion for locking the support bar, wherein the support bar is locked to the locking portion when a cable is wired.

Further, a member storage space is provided in the mounting bracket, and the support rod and / or the wedge-shaped member are stored in the member storage space.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a display device installation apparatus according to the present invention, wherein (a) is an exploded perspective view,
(B) is an assembly perspective view of one side. . A description will be given based on FIG. When a large and heavy flat display device 1 such as a plasma display is installed on the wall A,
First, it is necessary to firmly fix the mounting bracket 2 for supporting the entire weight to the wall A. The mounting bracket 2 is formed by bending a sheet metal into a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is provided in a pair symmetrically with respect to the left and right sides. A mounting hole for inserting a screw or a bolt for fixing the entire apparatus is provided on the back surface in contact with the wall surface A. It is provided at key points. A display device 1 is provided on each outer side surface of the mounting bracket 2.
A tilt portion is formed to set the display angle of the display device 1, and a mounting bracket 3 having a substantially L-shaped cross section is mounted on the back surface of the display device 1. The tilt portion and the mounting bracket 3 form the display device 1. And the display angle can be set.

The mounting bracket 2 has a first guide groove 2a with a large opening at the lower portion of the outer side surface, which is a first support portion formed in a substantially U-shape, and a first guide groove 2a. And a locking hole 2b communicating with the locking hole 2b.
A plurality of, in the example of FIG. 1, two tilt holes 2c for setting a tilt angle on a concentric circle of the fulcrum are provided on the upper side surface. The tilt hole 2c has a second guide groove 2d having a wide opening at the upper side of the mounting bracket 2, and is formed so as to communicate the second guide groove 2d and the tilt holes 2c. A hole for a tool such as a screwdriver is provided in the center of the inner side surface, which is the second support portion of the mounting bracket 2. A stopper 2e formed by bending a sheet metal into a hook shape is formed on the upper side surface of the mounting bracket 2, and functions as a stopper for an elastic member described later. The mounting bracket 3 is a cylindrical projection having a mounting hole for mounting on the back surface of the display device 1 at a mounting portion on the front surface, and a large-diameter circular flange at the lower end on the inner side surface. Second locking portion 3b having the same shape at the upper end of the inner side surface.
It has. First locking portion 3 at lower end of side surface of mounting bracket 3
a is locked in the locking hole 2b of the mounting bracket 2, and the second locking portion 3b is locked in one of the predetermined tilt holes 2c to support the display device 1 and change the tilt angle. I have to.

The mounting member 2 has an elastic member 4 having a lower portion formed in a plate shape and an upper portion formed in a substantially U-shape made of a material having elasticity, such as a leaf spring, inside the upper portion of each side surface. .
The elastic member 4 has the lower fixing portion 4a fixed below the tilt hole 2c on the side surface of the mounting bracket 2, and the upper portion swings around the fixing portion 4a as a fulcrum, that is, it is bent inward by external force to remove external force. And has been fixed to return. Elastic member 4
Is provided with a continuous hole 4b having an eave in a portion abutting on the tilt hole 2c provided in the mounting bracket 2 and corresponding to the tilt hole 2c, and a flange portion of the second locking portion 3b. And has a diameter sufficient to suppress the flange, and is urged to abut the continuous hole 4b and the tilt hole 2c. The upper end of the elastic member 4 is provided with a guide portion 4c that is obliquely bent upward and outward at a portion that comes into contact with the second guide groove 2d of the mounting bracket 2, and the second locking portion 3b
To make it easier to insert. Further, a lever portion 4d is provided at the upper end of the elastic member 4, and by pushing this lever portion, the elastic member 4 is easily bent by hand, and returns when released. FIG. 1B is a view showing a state in which the mounting bracket 2 and the mounting bracket 3 are assembled, and shows only one side.

With the above configuration, when the mounting bracket 3 is inserted, as shown in FIG. 2A, the second locking portion 3b of the mounting bracket 3 is pushed downward in accordance with the second guide groove 2d. Thereby, the flange portion pushes the guide portion 4c, the elastic member 4 swings around the fixed portion 4a as a fulcrum, and guides the second locking portion 3b downward along the second guide groove 2d so as to be insertable. I have.
At this time, by pressing the lower part of the mounting bracket 3 rearward, the first locking portion 3a moves downward along the first guide groove 2a whose opening is largely opened. When the mounting bracket 3 is further pushed downward, as shown in FIG. 2B, the lower first locking portion 3a is locked in the locking hole 2b, and the upper second locking portion 3b is tilted. Lock into the hole 2c. At this time, the first locking portion 3b is inserted through the tilt hole 2c of the mounting bracket 2 and the continuous hole 4b of the elastic member 4, and the elastic member 4 returns to its original upright state, and contacts the side surface of the mounting bracket 2. Touch For this reason, the mounting bracket 3 fixes the second locking portion 3b with the continuous hole 4b of the elastic member 4 and the tilt hole 2c, and prevents the second locking portion 3b from coming off upward. Furthermore, the flange of the second locking portion 3b is suppressed by the eave above the connecting hole 4b. The flange portion with the first locking portion 3a and the second locking portion 3b sandwiches the locking hole 2b and the tilt hole 2c, respectively, so that the display device 1 is stably held without coming off laterally. To be able to.

The elastic member 4 has a lever portion 4d at the upper end, and when the lever portion 4d is pushed inward, the elastic member 4 bends around the fixed portion 4a to form a second locking portion 3b. Can be moved upward, so that the mounting bracket 3 can be removed. In addition, the upper part of the elastic member 4 is formed in a U-shape to ensure the strength. Further, referring to FIG. 1, a hook-shaped stopper portion 2e provided on the upper side of the mounting bracket 2 functions as a stopper for the elastic member 4, and suppresses the excessive inclination of the elastic member 4 and the decrease of the elastic force due to it. Preventing. Further, at the time of installation or removal, a wedge-shaped member 5 having a wedge shape as shown in FIG. 2C is inserted between the mounting bracket 2 and the elastic member 4 so that a gap is provided. Thus, the mounting bracket 2 can be inserted and removed without operating the lever 4d. If the wedge-shaped member 5 is inserted, the second locking portion 3b becomes free, so that the setting of the tilt angle, the mounting, and the removal can be easily performed. The wedge-shaped member 5
Has a complete wedge shape in the figure, but the tip portion does not necessarily have to be a wedge shape as long as the upper portion of the elastic member 4 is open.

FIG. 2D is a view showing a case where the tilt angle is 0 °. As shown in the figure, the second locking portion 3b of the mounting member 3 is locked in the tilt hole 2c on the rear side. ing. To change the tilt angle, the lever 4d of the elastic member 4 is pushed inward to release the fixing, the mounting bracket 3 is lifted upward, and pulled forward along the second guide groove 2d, as shown in FIG. 2 (d). If the second locking portion 3b is locked to the front tilt hole 2c, the tilt angle of the display device 1 can be changed. In addition, both the first guide groove 2a and the second guide groove 2d have openings whose entrances are greatly widened, so that it is easy to insert the first locking portion 3a and the second locking portion 3b. are doing.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the mounting bracket 2 and the elastic member 4. FIG. 3A shows the tilt hole 2c.
Are provided. Increase the width of the side of the mounting bracket 2,
By narrowing the interval between the tilt holes 2c and increasing the number, it is possible to set a finer tilt angle. In the above-described embodiment, the eaves are provided in each of the two continuous holes 4b. However, when the number of tilt holes is increased, the continuous holes 4b of
It may be formed as a long hole as shown in FIG. 3 (b) and further provided with an eave on the top, or as a square hole as shown in FIG. 3 (c).
Further, an eave may be provided on the upper part. By providing the eaves, the connecting hole 4b of the elastic member 4 and the flange portion of the second locking portion 3b can be smoothly inserted and removed without being caught. Eaves may be provided not only on the upper part but also on the lower part and the side surfaces.

A hole is provided in the second support portion, which is a pair of left and right inner side surfaces of the mounting bracket 2, and a positioning member 6 formed by a cylindrical bar is screwed on. The flat display device 1 such as a plasma display can display both the horizontal and vertical orientations, and the mounting bracket 2 corresponds to it, and both the horizontal installation and the vertical installation are possible. A plurality of positioning members 6 having different lengths are prepared, and a plurality of mounting holes are prepared on the back surface of the display device 1. As shown in FIG. It is possible to make various combinations. At this time, the positioning member 6
Can be divided or a plurality of them are prepared and formed so as to have connecting portions, respectively, so that one short positioning member 6 can be used as shown in FIG. 4 (a), or as shown in FIG. 4 (b). As shown in FIG. 4, two short positioning members 5 may be used.
As shown in (c), a combination such as connecting and using short positioning members 6 is possible. By dividing the positioning member 6 to be connectable and shortening it, the packing material can be reduced in size.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), a terminal 1a such as a connector for connecting a cable is provided on the rear surface of the display device 1. However, the display device 1 and the thin installation device are once installed. In this case, there is a problem that the wiring is difficult to be made because the interval between the wall 2 is small. For this reason, a long support rod 1 is provided between the lower part of the display device 1 and the lower part of the mounting bracket 2 at the time of wiring.
0 is inserted so that the lower part of the display device 1 can be largely opened. The support rod 10 has a hook 1 at one end.
0a, and has a bent portion 10b at one end.
Are locked in the locking holes 10c on the inner side surface of the mounting bracket 2, and as shown in an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 4B, a holder 10 is provided on the inner side surface of the mounting bracket 2 which is usually a member storage place.
d. At the time of wiring the cable, the first locking portion 3a is removed from the locking hole 2b of the mounting bracket 2, the display device 1 is pulled out to the front, the support rod 10 is removed from the holder 10d and rotated, and the tip hook portion 10a is removed. Display device 1
The lower portion of the display device 1 can be easily opened largely by engaging with the locking concave portion 1b which is a locking portion provided at the lower rear portion of the display device. The above-mentioned wedge-shaped member 5 is also stored in the storage location of the mounting bracket 2, so that it can be used at the time of installation or service.

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The mounting bracket for fixing to a wall surface or the like includes a locking hole at the lower side surface, a first guide groove communicating with the locking hole, and a plurality of concentric circles having the locking hole as a fulcrum at the upper side surface. The tilt hole is provided with a second guide groove communicating with the tilt hole to form a tilt portion, and a continuous hole connected to the tilt hole is provided at an upper side surface, and the continuous hole and the tilt hole are provided. An elastic member biased so as to abut is provided, and a mounting bracket to be mounted on the back surface of the display device has a first locking portion for locking to the locking hole at a lower side surface, and a mounting portion at an upper side surface. A second locking portion for locking the tilt hole, the first locking portion is locked in the locking hole along the first guide groove, the second locking portion Along with engaging a predetermined tilt hole along the second guide groove, the second engaging portion is fixed by the continuous hole and the tilt hole. So it was, and the setting of the tilt angle,
It is possible to provide a thin display device installation device in which a display device once installed can be easily attached and detached without tools, and a plurality of display devices can be installed without gaps.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a display device installation apparatus of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an assembled perspective view of one side.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views of main parts when the mounting bracket is mounted, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view after the mounting, in order to explain the operation of the mounting bracket and the operation of the tilt part in the installation device of the display device of the present invention. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of a main part when a wedge-shaped member is inserted, FIG. 4D is a side view when a tilt angle is 0 °,
(E) is a side view when tilted.

3A and 3B illustrate another embodiment of a tilt hole and a continuous hole in a display device installation apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a side view of a tilt hole, FIG. 3B is a long hole, and FIG. It is.

FIG. 4 is a vertical view of an installation device for a display device according to the present invention;
It is a perspective view which shows the example of a horizontal installation.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining a procedure at the time of wiring in the installation device of the display device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 display device 1a terminal portion 1b recess 2 mounting bracket 2a first guide groove 2b locking hole 2c tilt hole 2d second guide groove 2e stopper portion 3 mounting bracket 3a first locking portion 3b second locking portion Reference Signs List 4 elastic member 4a fixing portion 4b continuous hole 4c guide portion 4d lever portion 5 wedge-shaped member 6 positioning member 10 support rod 10a hook portion 10b bending portion 10c locking hole 10d holder A wall surface

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A mounting bracket having a mounting portion having a mounting hole for fixing to a wall surface or the like, a mounting device for supporting a display device, and a tilt portion for setting an angle, and a mounting hole for mounting on a rear surface of the display device. A mounting device for a display device comprising a pair of right and left mounting brackets having a mounting portion having a locking portion and a locking portion for locking to the tilt portion, wherein the mounting bracket is provided from both sides of the mounting portion. It has a first support portion and a second support portion which are vertically provided, and is connected to a lock hole for locking the lock portion below the first support portion, and the lock hole. A first guide groove, and a plurality of tilt holes for setting a tilt angle on a concentric circle having the locking hole as a fulcrum at an upper portion of the first support portion, and a second communicating with the tilt hole. Forming the tilt portion with a guide groove, and an upper portion inside the first support portion. An elastic member having a continuous hole corresponding to the tilt hole and being urged so that the continuous hole and the tilt hole are in contact with each other is disposed, and left and right A positioning member for determining a position, wherein the mounting bracket is provided with a first locking portion for locking the locking hole protruding outward from a lower portion of the side surface of the mounting portion, and an upper portion of the side surface. A second locking portion for locking to the tilt hole protruding outward. The first locking portion is locked to the locking hole along the first guide groove. And the second locking portion is locked in the predetermined tilt hole along the second guide groove,
The installation device for a display device, wherein the second locking portion is fixed by the connecting hole and the tilt hole. 2. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the first locking portion and the second locking portion each have a flange at a tip end that is larger than a diameter of the flange. 3. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member has a side surface having both sides bent at an upper part. 4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member has a guide portion which is obliquely bent upward to guide the second locking portion at an upper portion. Installation equipment. 5. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member includes a lever portion for releasing the fixing. 6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting member includes a stopper having a hook-shaped bent upper portion of a side surface serving as a stopper for bending due to elasticity of the elastic member. Installation equipment. 7. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the first guide groove has an opening whose entrance is larger than that of the second guide groove. 8. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the continuous hole includes an eave. 9. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1, wherein the continuous hole is a single hole that is a long hole or a square hole. 10. The positioning member includes a plurality of positioning members having different lengths, and in a case where the display device is installed vertically or horizontally, the positioning members are arranged or connected to each other. The installation device for a display device according to claim 1. 11. A wedge-shaped wedge-shaped member is inserted between said elastic member and said mounting bracket when said mounting bracket is installed, and is spaced apart therefrom.
An installation device for the display device described in the above. 12. A support rod for widening a space between a lower portion of the display device and the mounting bracket, and a support bar at a position corresponding to a lower portion of one side surface of the mounting bracket and a lower portion of a back surface of the display device. 12. An installation device for a display device according to claim 1, further comprising a locking portion for locking the support bar, wherein the support bar is locked to the locking portion when a cable is wired. . 13. A member accommodating place is provided in said mounting bracket,
The said support bar and / or the said wedge-shaped member are accommodated in the said member accommodating place.
An installation device for the display device described in the above.