Space-saving display device

Abstract

A space-saving display device is disclosed to include a display body provided with a first pivot member, a base formed of an frame and provided with a second pivot member, and a support formed of a connecting member having a middle bend and two coupling members provided at two ends of the connecting member and respectively pivotally coupled to the first pivot member and the second pivot member such that the display body, the support and the base can be folded together to have the connecting member with its bend be received in the inner open space within the base to minimize the size convenient for storage, packing and delivery.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a space-saving display device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the space-saving display device in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an oblique elevation showing the collapsed state of the space-saving display device in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional side view of a part of the space-saving display device in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention, showing the support received in the base.

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of a space-saving display device in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of a space-saving display device in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing an extended state of a LCD device according to the prior art.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing the collapsed state of the prior art LCD device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a space-saving display device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention is shown comprised of a display body 1, a base 3, and a support 2. The backside of the display body 1 comprises a first pivot member 10 and a back cover 12 (see FIG. 2). The first pivot member 10 is comprised of two coaxial pivot members 101 symmetrically fixing at the backside of the display body 1. The back cover 12 is provided at the outer side of the first pivot member 10.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the base 3 comprises a frame 31 and a second pivot member 32. The second pivot member 32 is coupled to the frame 31. The frame 31 has a plurality of raised portions 311 protruded from the bottom side, and defines an inner open space 310. The frame 31 can be a metal frame or rubber frame. The raised portions 311 allow positioning of the base 3 to a flat surface to support the display body 1 steadily. According to this embodiment, the base 3 is a circular member 301 for supporting the display body 1 steadily.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the support 2 is comprised of a connecting member 22. The connecting member 22 has a first coupling member 21 and a second coupling member 23 respectively disposed at the two ends. The first coupling member 21 and the second coupling member 23 are respectively coupled to the first pivot member 10 at the back cover 12 and the second pivot member 32 at the base 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the connecting member 22 of the support 2 further has a bend 220 connected between the first coupling member 21 and the second coupling member 23, and curving in direction toward the inner open space 310 of the base 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first coupling member 21 of the support 2 are covered with a respective ornamental covering 11, and the second coupling member 23 of the support 2 are covered with a cover 33. The cover 33 has a handhold portion 330 on the outer surface. The handhold portion 330 has anti-skip device 332. According to this embodiment, the handhold portion 330 is a flexible rubber handhold portion 330, and the anti-skip device 332 is comprised of a plurality of raised portions 333 for the grasping of the user's hand so that the user can impart a force to bias the support 2 to adjust the relative angle between the support 2 and the base 3.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 1 again, the display body 1 and the support 2 can be biased relative to each other and received together by means of the first pivot member 10 and the first coupling member 21; the support 2 and the base 3 can be biased relative to each other and folded together by folding the second pivot portions 23 and the second pivot member 32. When the display body 1, the support 2 and the base 3 are received together, as shown in FIG. 3, the connecting member 22 of the support 2 is received in the inner open space 310 within the base 3.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 1 again, when the base 3 of space-saving display device is collapsed, the connecting member 22 of the support 2 and its bend 220 are folded in the inner open space 310 within the base 3, thereby greatly reducing the height and volume of the space-saving display device to facilitate storage, packing, and delivery of the space-saving display device.

FIG. 5 shows a space-saving display device in accordance with a second embodiment. This second embodiment is substantially similar to the aforesaid first embodiment with the exception that the base 4 according to this second embodiment is comprised of a triangular frame 401. When the support 2 and the base 4 are folded together, the connecting member 22 of the support 2 and its bend 220 are received in the inner open space 410 defined within the base 4. Therefore, this second embodiment achieves the same benefits as the aforesaid first embodiment, i.e., the base 4 does not slip, the user can hold and bias the support 2 positively with the hand to adjust the relative angle between the support 2 and the base 4, and the collapsed state of the space-saving display device has a minimal height and volume to facilitate storage, packing and delivery.

FIG. 6 shows a space-saving display device in accordance with a third embodiment. This third embodiment is substantially similar to the aforesaid first embodiment with the exception that the base 5 according to this third embodiment is formed of a rectangular frame 501; the connecting member 22 of the support 2 has an opening 221; the handhold portion 330 of the cover 33 has at least one recess 331. When the support 2 and the base 5 are folded together, the user can insert the hand through the opening 221 to hold the display body 1. The recess 331 curved inwards to fit the hand or fingers of the user so that the user can hold the handhold portion 330 of the cover 33 with the hand positively when adjusting the relative angle between the support 2 and the base 5. When the space-saving display device is collapsed, the connecting member 22 of the support 2 and its bend 220 are received in the inner open space 510 defined within the base 5. Therefore, this third embodiment achieves the same benefits as the aforesaid first embodiment, i.e., the base 5 does not slip, the user can hold and bias the support 2 positively with the hand to adjust the relative angle between the support 2 and the base 5, and the collapsed state of the space-saving display device has a minimal height and volume to facilitate storage, packing and delivery.

Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A space-saving display device comprising: a display body, having a first pivot member at a backside thereof;a base, comprising a frame and a second pivot member mounted on said frame, said frame defining an inner open space; anda support, comprising a connecting member, a first coupling member provided at a first end of said connecting member and pivotally coupled to said first pivot member of said display body, and a second coupling member provided at a second end of said connecting member and pivotally coupled to said second pivot member of said base;wherein said connecting member of said support has a bend connected between said first coupling member and said second coupling member and curved toward the inner open space of said base such that when said support and said base are folded together by folding said second coupling member and said second pivot member, said connecting member is received in said inner open space within said base.

2. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second coupling member is covered with a cover that has a handhold portion at an outer surface thereof.

3. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handhold portion has at least one recess.

4. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handhold portion has an anti-skid device.

5. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said anti-skid device is comprised of a plurality of raised portions.

6. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said cover is a rubber cover.

7. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame has a plurality of raised portions protruded from a bottom side thereof.

8. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is a rubber frame.

9. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is a metal frame.

10. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is a circular frame.

11. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is a triangular frame.

12. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is a rectangular frame.

13. The space-saving display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connecting member has an opening.