KR100727137B1 - Display devices - Google Patents

Abstract

A display device according to the present invention includes a main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed to be opened at one side of the main body; An HDD mounting unit formed inside the HDD insertion unit; And an HDD inserted through the HDD insertion unit and mounted inside the HDD mounting unit to selectively interlock with the display device.

According to the present invention, the purchaser can conveniently replace the hard disk, and can conveniently replace the hard disk with a high capacity, and select and mount a hard disk suitable for the desired environment.

In addition, when the display device is sold, the hard disk can be used as an option, so that the cost of the display device can be lowered, and the hard disk can be selectively purchased as an additional item to be mounted and used.

Display, PVR

Description

Display device

1 is a rear perspective view of a display device according to the present invention;

2 is a perspective view of the HDD mounting unit according to the present invention.

3 is a plan view of the HDD mounting unit according to the present invention.

4 is a perspective view of a HDD cartridge according to the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining an operation in which an HDD cartridge is inserted into an HDD mounting unit.

6 is a view for explaining a state where the HDD cartridge is completely mounted inside the HDD mounting portion.

7 is a view for explaining an operation in which the HDD cartridge is detached from the HDD mounting unit.

8 is a block diagram illustrating HDD cartridge operation.

9 is a plan view of an HDD cartridge that can be applied to a 3.5 inch HDD.

10 is a plan view of an HDD cartridge that can be applied to a 2.5 inch HDD.

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1 HDD Insert 3 HDD Cartridge 8 HDD Mount

The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device that implements a PVR (Personal Video Record) function. More specifically, the present invention relates to a display device in which the convenience of use of the auxiliary memory device is improved in a display device in which the auxiliary memory device is embedded in the display device to implement the PVR function.

The general PVR function is already well known. In brief, the electronic device stores a predetermined signal in real time in a state where a large capacity of its own auxiliary storage device is built in, and allows the user to read and reproduce the stored signal according to a desired progress situation. As a representative example of such a PVR, a television may be used, and as another function, an image storage device may store an acquired image of a closed circuit for home security. The present invention is primarily concerned with the manner in which the PVR function is implemented in a television that is a display device.

In order to implement the PVR function by a display device, a hard disk (hereinafter referred to as a hard disk drive (HDD)), which is an auxiliary storage device, is internally embedded in a television, and a broadcast signal is controlled by a predetermined control unit that controls the hard disk. To be saved or played. In recent years, the PVR function of the television has been increased due to the increase in the capacity of the hard disk and the development of file compression technology.

However, a hard disk fixedly embedded in the display device has a disadvantage in that the stored video is only viewable by the current image device, that is, the display device itself as the hard disk is embedded. In addition, since the capacity of the built-in hard disk is limited, the capacity of the image that can be stored is also limited, so that the user can store the image only for a specific time.

In addition, with the development of the technology of the hard disk field, even if a high capacity hard disk is developed, only the hard disk built in the manufacturing of the display device can be fixedly used, and the process of replacing it is fundamentally impossible. There is this. In addition, the process of installing a hard disk additionally has a disadvantage.

In addition, in order to reduce the cost at the time of purchase, a purchaser who does not purchase a hard disk-integrated display device at the time of purchase cannot use the PVR function until he / she purchases an expensive television thereafter.

The present invention is proposed to improve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to propose a display device that can be replaced easily by a hard disk to improve consumer convenience.

In addition, according to the development of the hard disk, it is possible to conveniently replace and use a hard disk having a desired specification, and to move the hard disk conveniently so that a user can easily watch a desired image in a desired environment. The purpose.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to propose a display device that enables a purchaser who cannot purchase a display device with a built-in hard disk due to a cost factor to enjoy a PVR function by additionally adding a hard disk in the future. .

Display device according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed to be opened at one side of the main body; An HDD mounting unit formed inside the HDD insertion unit; And an HDD inserted through the HDD insertion unit and mounted inside the HDD mounting unit to selectively interlock with the display device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a display device includes a main body of a display device; An HDD insertion unit formed to be opened at one side of the main body; An HDD mounting unit placed inside the HDD insertion unit; An HDD cartridge inserted through the HDD insert and placed in the HDD mount; An HDD housed inside the HDD cartridge; And a holder aligned with an insertion end of the HDD cartridge and formed at one side of the HDD mounting unit. A connector fixed to the holder and connected to the terminal of the HDD is included.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device including: an HDD mounting unit formed at one side of a main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed by opening a cover of the display device in alignment with the HDD mounting unit; And a hard disk selectively mounted in the HDD mounting unit and storing a display image of the display device in the mounted state.

According to the present invention, as long as you have only a hard disk anywhere, any display device can watch the image recorded on the hard disk, there is an advantage that the storage capacity of the hard disk can be changed. In addition, by adding a hard disk additionally, there is an advantage of satisfying various tastes of the viewer.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described in detail a specific embodiment of the present invention. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the appended embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily add, change, delete, or add other embodiments included in the scope of the same idea. It may be suggested, but this is also included in the scope of the present invention.

1 is a rear perspective view of a display device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the display device 1 according to the present invention includes an HDD insertion unit 2 provided with one side of an opening of the body, and an HDD cartridge 3 inserted and mounted into the HDD insertion unit 2. ) Is provided. The HDD cartridge 3 is freely attached to and detached from the HDD inserting portion 2 as can be clearly understood by the aspect thereof, so that the HDD cartridge 3 can be inserted into the HDD inserting portion 2 when necessary and can be removed. In addition, the removal of the HDD cartridge 3 may be performed by pressing the eject button 9 mounted on the outer surface of the display device 1 or the remote controller.

It will be easily understood that the HDD cartridge 3 has a HDD built therein separately, and an HDD mounting part in which the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted and fixed inside the HDD inserting part 2 (FIG. 2). It will be readily understood that the reference) is provided.

Meanwhile, although the display device 1 is illustrated as a flat display device in FIG. 1, the display device 1 is not limited thereto and may be conveniently applied to other display devices. In addition, when the display device 1 is a flat display device, for convenience of use, the HDD may be inserted or removed through one side of the display device 1.

As can be seen from the above description, according to the present invention, when a HDD is required, the HDD cartridge 3 is connected to the HDD inserting unit 2 in a state where a separate HDD is built into the HDD cartridge 3. When mounted on the HDD mounting unit 8, the HDD can be operated integrally with the display device by a predetermined connection terminal.

In this way, the HDD can be mounted or detached from the outside of the display device as a separate item, so that when selling the product, only the HDD mounting unit 8 and its associated components can be sold while the display device is installed. have. Then, after the purchaser purchases the HDD as needed, the HDD is inserted into the HDD cartridge 3, and the HDD cartridge 3 is mounted as a display device, thereby easily implementing the PVR function. In addition, since the HDD is easy to move as a separate item, the user moves only by holding the HDD cartridge 3, and the HDD cartridge 3 is placed in another display device 1 in which the HDD mounting unit 8 is implemented. If you put it, you can conveniently watch the recorded video information. In addition, when you want to replace a high-capacity HDD can be obtained by simply purchasing a new HDD and insert it into the HDD cartridge.

Hereinafter, the related configuration of the HDD cartridge 3 and the HDD mounting unit 8 will be described in more detail.

2 is a perspective view of the HDD mounting unit according to the present invention, showing a state in which the cover structure of the display device formed in the vicinity of the HDD mounting unit is removed.

Referring to FIG. 2, an HDD mounting unit 8 is formed inside the display device aligned with the HDD insertion unit 2.

The HDD mounting unit 8 includes an insertion guide 4 extending in the direction in which the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted, and a connection terminal for connecting the display device with the HDD cartridge 3 fully inserted. At least a holder 5 is provided, and a locker 6 for fixing the mounting position of the HDD cartridge 3 in a state in which the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted so as not to be detached by an external force.

In addition, as a configuration related to the rocker 6, a fixing groove (see 31 in FIG. 4) is formed on the outer surface of the HDD cartridge 3 so as to be locked to an end of the rocker 6 so that its position is fixed. In addition, two related configurations are provided inside the holder 5. First, when the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted, a configuration related to a connection terminal for smoothly transmitting and receiving a signal occurs, and This is the configuration that allows the movement of the rocker 6 to be controlled.

The internal structure of the holder 5 described above will be described in detail with reference to the plan view of the HDD mounting portion shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of components are formed inside the holder for controlling the movement of the rocker 6 formed above and below the holder 5, respectively.

Specifically, the shaft 54, which is operated as the center of rotation of the rocker 6, the pinion 53 coupled to the shaft 54, the rack 52 engaged with the pinion 53, A solenoid 51 is included to control the one-way movement of the rack 52. The other side of the shaft 54 is further provided with a pushing arm 55 which is rotated in the same manner as the rotation of the shaft 54. Although these configurations are given and described with reference to only one side portion, they are formed in the same aspect on the lower side as clearly shown.

In addition, when the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted, an elastic member 10 for providing an elastic force in the detaching direction of the HDD cartridge 3 is included.

The operation of each member described above will be described. First, an end portion of the rocker 6 is provided with a predetermined locking portion to fix the insertion position of the HDD cartridge 3 when the HDD cartridge 3 is completely inserted. In addition, the inclined portion 61 is gently inclined at the end of the rocker (6). Therefore, when the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted, the rocker 6 is rotated slightly clockwise (upper rocker), so that the insertion operation of the HDD cartridge 3 is not disturbed.

In addition, the rack 52 and the pinion 53 are engaged with each other, so that the translational motion of the solenoid 51 is changed to the rotational motion of the pinion 53.

In addition, the pushing arm 55 pushes the HDD cartridge 3 during the detachment operation of the HDD cartridge 3, so that the user can easily pull out the HDD cartridge 3.

In addition, the solenoid 51 is a driving source for providing a force for pulling the rack 52, and provides a force for pulling the rack 52 downward when the locking action of the rocker 6 is released.

In addition, the elastic member 10 provides a certain amount of force in the direction in which the user pulls out the HDD cartridge 3, so that the user can conveniently pull out the HDD cartridge 3, The predetermined force is provided in the detaching direction of the HDD cartridge 3.

Hereinafter, the interaction of the HDD cartridge and the HDD mounting unit according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

4 is a perspective view of a HDD cartridge according to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4, the HDD cartridge 3 is in the shape of a hexahedron, the HDD 7 is mounted therein. In addition, an opening is formed at one side of the HDD 7 so as to protrude the power terminal 72 and the signal terminal 71. In addition, a pair of fixing grooves 31 are formed on the side of the HDD cartridge 3 so that the position of the HDD cartridge 3 can be fixed by the locker 6.

Although the detailed description is not given, at least one surface of the HDD cartridge 3 is preferably opened and closed smoothly so that the insertion operation of the HDD cartridge 3 occurs smoothly. The HDD 7 can be inserted through the opened one surface. Of course, after the HDD 7 is inserted into the HDD cartridge 3, it is preferable that the open one surface is closed so that the inserted HDD 7 is not detached.

FIG. 5 is a view illustrating an operation in which the HDD cartridge is inserted into the HDD mounting unit. In FIG. 5, the internal structure of the holder 5 is not shown in detail, but this is to prevent the complexity of the drawing. ), Each component shown in FIG. 3 is included. The same applies to FIGS. 6 to 7.

Referring to FIG. 5, the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted into the HDD mounting unit 8 in the state guided by the insertion guide 4. Although the insertion guide 4 is introduced in the figure in the shape of a wall provided on the upper side and the lower side in the insertion direction of the HDD cartridge 3, it is not limited to this shape, and various shapes such as a roller structure, etc. It may be presented as.

Then, when inserted beyond a predetermined depth, the inclined surface 61 of the rocker 6 touches the insertion end of the HDD cartridge 3 so that the rocker 6 is rotated in the opening direction. Subsequently, when the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted beyond a certain depth, the signal terminal 71 is fitted to the signal connector 57, and the power supply terminal 72 is fitted to the power connector 59. Therefore, the connection between the HDD 7 and the display device 1 is completed, so that signals can be transmitted between the two, so that the image information can be stored in the HDD 7, and the information stored in the HDD 7 can be stored in the display device. You can also transfer to (1).

In order to improve the reliability of the connection between the terminals 71 and 72 and the connector 57 as described above, the insertion position of the HDD cartridge 3 is guided to the correct position by the insertion guide 4. Preferably, the connector 57, 59 is preferably firmly fixed by the holder (5).

6 is a view for explaining a state that is completely mounted inside the HDD cartridge and the HDD mounting portion.

Referring to FIG. 6, as described above, the connection between the terminal and the connector is completely completed, and the rocker 6 is rotated by using the solenoid 51 as a driving source, and thus, the inside of the fixing groove 31 is formed. The locking end is inserted. Therefore, once the locker 6 is caught in the inside of the fixing groove 31, the HDD cartridge 3 does not fall out even by an external force.

In order to operate the rocker 6 in this manner, the solenoid 51 for operating the rocker 6 in the insertion process of the HDD cartridge may be operated in the following process.

First, when the HDD cartridge 3 is caught by the rocker 6 and the rocker 6 is rotated at a predetermined angle, that is, without the operation by the solenoid 51, that is, the rocker 6 is not provided with the external force. Rotate freely at an angle, ie counterclockwise (in the upper rocker). Of course, the rocker 6 is rotated because the inclined portion 61 is pushed to the insertion end of the HDD cartridge 3 when the HDD cartridge 3 is inserted.

Second, when the HDD cartridge is fully inserted, power is applied to the solenoid 51 to push the rack 52 upward with a constant force. Then, the rocker 6 (the upper rocker on the basis of the drawing) is rotated in the clockwise direction so that the locking end of the rocker 6 is caught in the fixing groove 31 so that the position of the HDD cartridge 3 is fixed. The HDD cartridge 3 is not detached even by external force.

Here, the operation of detecting that the HDD cartridge 3 is completely inserted may be performed by detecting the connection state between the terminals 71 and 72 and the connectors 57 and 59 by the controller of the display device. .

As yet another embodiment, it is necessary to apply power to the solenoid 51 by essentially providing a force in which the rocker 6 rotates counterclockwise through an elastic member at the end of the rocker 6. When the end of the rocker 6 reaches the position of the fixing groove 31 without being able to be caught between the rocker 6 and the fixing groove 31 by the force of the elastic member. In addition, when the rocker 6 is completely mounted, it is also possible for the user to manually rotate the rocker 6 so that the rocker 6 can be caught in the fixing groove 31. Of course, various other aspects are possible as well, but it is natural that the end of the locker 6 is caught in the fixing groove 31 so that the position of the HDD cartridge 3 must be fixed inside the HDD mounting unit 8. Do.

7 is a view for explaining the detaching operation of the HDD cartridge.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the user presses the eject button 9 to remove the HDD cartridge 3, the rack 52 is pulled downward by the solenoid 51 (lower solenoid). The operation by the eject button may be performed by the controller of the display device. Referring to FIG. 8, when the eject button unit 91 is operated, the signal is detected by the controller 92 of the display device. The control unit 92 controls the drive unit 93 to perform a series of operations to leave the HDD cartridge (3). It goes without saying that the solenoid 51 is included in the driving unit 93.

After the operation of the eject button unit 91 is performed, a series of operations performed by the solenoid 51 is as follows.

First, the pinion 53 meshed with the rack 52 and the rocker 6 integrally operated with the pinion 53 are rotated clockwise (in the upper rocker). Then, the rocker 6 is released from the fixing groove 31, and the fixing action of the HDD cartridge 3 is released.

Second, when the fixing action of the HDD cartridge 3 by the rocker 6 is released, the HDD cartridge 3 is pushed outward by the elastic member 10.

Third, if the solenoid 51 continues to be pushed downward even after the locking operation of the rocker 6 and the fixing groove 31 is released, the pushing arm 55 continues to rotate clockwise to push. By the arm 55, the HDD cartridge 3 is pushed outwards to be more outward. As such, it is preferable to release the connection state between the terminals 71 and 72 and the connectors 57 and 59 by the pushing force of the pushing arm 55.

Meanwhile, in order to smoothly remove the HDD cartridge 3 by the pushing arm 55, the pushing arm 55 is mounted on the HDD cartridge 3 while the HDD cartridge 3 is mounted. It is desirable to maintain a constant interval without contacting In other words, the pushing arm 55 should not push the HDD cartridge 3 until the locking state between the rocker 6 and the fixing groove 31 is released.

Fourth, even after the connection state between the terminal and the connector is released, the force by the elastic member 10 is continuously applied to the HDD cartridge 3 within a certain distance. Therefore, the user can remove the HDD cartridge 3 more conveniently.

The above four steps may be performed in a reversed order. For example, the pushing force of the elastic member 10 may be applied even before the fixing action between the rocker 6 and the fixing groove 31 is released. It is natural to lose. However, in order for the HDD cartridge 3 to be pulled out, the locking action between the rocker 6 and the fixing groove 31 is released, and the elastic member 10 pushes the HDD cartridge 3 outward. Naturally, the pushing arm 55 pushes the HDD cartridge 3 outward.

By the above description, the operation of accommodating or detaching the HDD cartridge inside the display device will be clearly understood. Hereinafter, the internal operation of the HDD cartridge will be described in detail.

A typical hard disk drive has two aspects depending on the size and data transfer method. First of all, there are ATA type HDDs that are 3.5 inches in size and IDE types that are 2.5 inches in size. As described above, different types of HDD cartridges are required for different types. FIG. 9 shows an HDD cartridge applicable to a 3.5-inch HDD, and FIG. 10 shows an HDD cartridge applicable to a 2.5-inch HDD. .

Referring to FIG. 9, the HDD cartridge 3 is provided with an outer wall 32 forming an appearance of an article, and a fixing groove 31 provided on an outer surface of the outer wall 32. The HDD 7 is placed directly inside the outer wall 32 so that its position is fixed.

Of course, in order for the mounting position of the HDD 7 to be more firmly supported, a plurality of supplementary structures such as ribs, protrusions, and bosses are further provided at intervals between the HDD 7 and the outer wall 32. May be

Referring to FIG. 10, the HDD cartridge 3 is provided with an outer wall 34 forming an appearance of an article and a fixing groove 31 provided on an outer surface of the outer wall 34. In addition, in order to support the mounting position of the HDD 7, an inner support part 33 is further provided inside the outer wall 34, separately from the outer wall 34, and the inner support part 33 and the outer wall are provided. The space between the 34 forms an empty space 35.

The inner support 33 is preferably provided in the shape of a wall for the convenience of the user, but it is also natural that it can be supported by the ribs, projections and bosses depending on the usage.

As can be seen in Figures 9 and 10 it can be seen that the HDD cartridge is one of the features that even if the HDDs of different sizes are accommodated inside the HDD cartridge of the same size and type, by doing the same size HDDs of different sizes may be mounted inside the HDD mounting unit 8.

In another embodiment of the HDD cartridge, the structure of the HDD cartridge is improved so that there is no interference between the mounting structures of both HDDs so that both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs can be mounted. It is also possible to provide a separate connector in a single form, which is provided separately to the cartridge and is drawn out of the HDD cartridge.

In this way, the HDD cartridge may be configured such that different HDDs are combined in a single HDD cartridge without change. Of course, in this case, it will be preferable that the HDD mounting unit 8 is provided with a connector for fitting the single HDD cartridge in a single form.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, only the hard disk is described as an example, but the auxiliary memory device of various aspects may be provided in a state capable of being mounted and detached from a display device in the same aspect as the present invention.

In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention has been described a case where the HDD cartridge is necessarily provided as a separate article from the HDD, but not limited to this, if the outer housing of the form that is fitted to the HDD mounting portion is provided on the outside of the HDD In this case, the HDD may be directly inserted and seated without a separate cartridge.

According to the present invention, the buyer can conveniently replace the hard disk according to his or her desired specification. Therefore, it is possible to conveniently replace a hard disk with a high capacity, and to select and mount a hard disk suitable for a desired environment.

In addition, there is an advantage that the cost of the display device can be lowered by using a hard disk as an option when selling the display device. In addition, when a purchaser who does not want to use the PVR function at the time of purchase feels a necessity, the purchaser may selectively purchase and install a hard disk as an additional item.

In addition, by applying the HDD cartridge, it is possible to obtain an advantage that the HDD of various aspects can be conveniently mounted and used for a single HDD mounting unit.

Claims (11)

A main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed at an edge of one side of the main body to be opened; An HDD mounting unit formed inside the HDD insertion unit; And And a HDD inserted through the HDD insertion unit and mounted inside the HDD mounting unit to selectively interlock with the display device. The display apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an HDD cartridge mounted on the HDD mounting unit in a state in which the HDD is accommodated. The method of claim 1, The HDD mounting unit includes a holder connected to the terminal of the HDD. The method of claim 1, The HDD mounting unit includes a display guide formed in the insertion direction of the HDD. The method of claim 1, And a locker which is rotated while being supported by the HDD mounting unit and fixes the position of the HDD. The method of claim 1, And a pushing arm which is rotated while being supported by the HDD mounting unit and pushes the HDD when the HDD is detached. A main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed to be opened at a side of the main body; An HDD mounting unit placed inside the HDD insertion unit; An HDD cartridge inserted into the HDD inserting unit and placed on the HDD mounting unit, surrounding the HDD as an accommodating body, and having an opening to expose a terminal of the HDD; A holder aligned with an insertion end of the HDD cartridge and formed at one side of the HDD mounting unit; And And a connector fixed to the holder and connected to a terminal of the HDD. The method of claim 7, wherein The holder has a solenoid; A rack connected to the movable end of the solenoid; A pinion engaged with the rack; And And a locker which is rotated together with the pinion and supported by a locker that hangs and fixes the HDD cartridge when the HDD cartridge is mounted. The method of claim 7, wherein And a fixing groove formed on an outer surface of the HDD cartridge so as to be caught by the locker. An HDD mounting unit formed on a portion of a side edge of the main body of the display device; An HDD insertion unit formed by opening a cover of the display device in alignment with the HDD mounting unit; And And a hard disk selectively mounted on the HDD mounting unit and storing a display image of the display apparatus in a mounted state. The method of claim 10, And a HDD cartridge inserted into the HDD through the HDD insertion unit while the hard disk is embedded therein.

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