RU202540U1 - WALL-MOUNTED COMPUTER DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present utility model relates to the field of computer technology, namely to wall-mounted computer devices intended for mounting on a vertical supporting surface. According to the invention, a wall-mounted computing device includes a housing formed by a front part (1) and a back cover (2), and hardware located in the housing. The rear cover (2) of the device is made two-level, while the first level (21) of the cover contains the elements of the human-machine interface, the second level (22) of the cover contains the communication interfaces and the means for fixing (23) the device to the wall. The specified fixing means (23) is made with the ability to hide the communication interfaces located on the second level of the housing cover behind the front part of the housing and / or in the wall cavity. The technical result is to expand the possibilities for mounting the computer device on the wall without compromising its functionality. 15 p.p. f-ly, 11 ill.

Description

Technology area

The present invention relates to the field of computer technology, namely, to wall-mounted computer devices intended for mounting on a vertical or angled support surface. The utility model can be used, in particular, in automation systems for home and commercial premises.

State of the art

A system for mounting a tablet computer on a wall is known from the prior art, disclosed in US patent No. 10,100,976 (published 10/16/2018). The known system is equipped with a mount consisting of several brackets, allowing the tablet computer to be supported on a flat surface, and a guide bracket for cords. The specified bracket contains a channel for the power cable and is configured to prevent unintentional disconnection of the power cable from the tablet computer during use. However, the known system does not allow the installation of the tablet computer in such a way as to completely hide the electrical cables used with it from the user.

From the prior art, a docking station built into the wall for a tablet computer is known, disclosed in the patent for invention of the Russian Federation No. 2 584 488 (publ. 20.05.2016). The docking station includes a swivel output tray that secures your tablet computer. The docking station body can be partially housed in a wall cavity. The receiving tray is rotatable from the first position at an acute angle to the front side of the case, which provides engagement between the tablet computer and the receiving tray, to the second position, in which it is oriented substantially parallel to the front side of the case and prevents the tablet computer from being removed from the receiving tray. The locking mechanism holds the receiving chute in the second position. However, as in the previous example from the prior art, since the known device is intended to be used in conjunction with any tablet computer, then when using it, the user may encounter the problem of a lack of control means and cable connectors required for operation. Often mass-produced tablet computers are equipped with a limited set of human-machine interface and communication interfaces.

A wall display device adapted for human-machine interaction is known from the prior art, disclosed in the PRC patent application No. 106594010 (IPC F16B 1/00, publ. 04/26/2017). The known device consists of a frame part with a display connected to a support part. Among the disadvantages of this technical solution is the implementation of the side vertical walls of the bearing part, which assumes the orientation of the frame part at an angle of 60 ° -90 ° relative to the supporting surface, which makes it difficult to mount the device in cases where the frame part is required to adhere closely to the wall surface.

The closest analogue in relation to the claimed utility model is a mounting system for a house communication device, disclosed in the patent for invention of the Russian Federation No. 2 563 592 (IPC H02G 3/14, publ. 09/20/2015). The known system involves the installation of a communication device on a wall, equipped with a set of elements of a human-machine interface and communication interfaces. The design of the body of the system allows mounting either inside a cavity made in the wall, or directly on the wall, without hiding the body in it, using known mounting schemes. The body of the known system consists of a frame part with side edges, a window for a display is made in the frame part. The frame part is connected to the supporting part of the body. On the carrier part there is a camera module, in the main body of which there is an opening for shooting, made with the possibility of closing by means of an adjustable mechanically closing part. In the rear part of the case, there are also holes for ventilation of the internal cavity of the system. The disadvantage of the known device is the implementation of the arrangement of connectors for interfaces on the body of the device. Thus, interfaces related to communication interfaces in the known system are placed along the perimeter of the housing without mentioning the option of their placement on the back of the housing, which is invisible to the user after installation. Firstly, this leads to the fact that electric cables with any installation scheme will be difficult to hide in the wall cavity. Secondly, this leaves opportunities for connecting external peripheral devices in an unauthorized manner, which may be unacceptable when placing a known system in rooms with heavy traffic. In addition, the known system makes it difficult to install it in cases where it is necessary that the rear walls of its body adjoin the wall closely for various installation schemes.

Disclosure of the essence of the utility model

The present utility model is based on the task of creating a wall-mounted computer device that makes it possible to conveniently and easily mount it on a supporting surface.

The technical result achieved by the implementation of the present utility model consists in expanding the possibilities for mounting a computer device on a wall without compromising its functionality.

According to the present invention, a wall-mounted computing device includes a housing formed by a front and a back cover, and hardware housed in the housing. In contrast to the prototype, the rear cover of the device is made two-level, while the first level of the cover contains the elements of the human-machine interface, the second level of the cover contains the communication interfaces and the means for fixing the device to the wall. The specified fixing means is configured to hide the communication interfaces located at the second level of the housing cover behind the front part of the housing and in the wall cavity.

In particular, the first level of the back cover is formed by the side walls and the cover part, the second level of the back cover is formed by the side walls and the cover part, and the cover part of the first level of the back cover continuously merges into the side walls of the second level of the rear cover.

Specifically, the surface area of the second layer cover of the rear cabinet cover is smaller than the first level cover of the rear cabinet cover.

In particular, in one of the side walls of the first level of the rear housing cover, a socket for a fixing screw is provided.

In particular, openings are made at the second level of the rear cover of the housing for ventilation of the internal cavity of the device.

In particular, the elements of the human-machine interface are represented by a display, side background lighting, a proximity sensor, a camera, audio communication and control buttons.

In particular, the side backlighting means are configured to perform a signaling function.

In particular, the means of audio communication are represented by a microphone and speakers.

In particular, the control buttons are represented by a power button, a reset button.

In particular, communication interfaces are represented by interfaces for creating a network connection, for connecting peripheral devices, for connecting to an external power supply.

In particular, the means for fixing the device to the wall is framed by a mounting frame, in the side walls of which latches are made for engaging with the support frame of the socket box or the mounting box.

In particular, the means for fixing the device to the wall is provided with elements for orienting the device during its installation.

In particular, the elements for orienting the device during its mounting are represented by pins made in the device body along the perimeter of the mounting frame.

In particular, the elements of orientation of the device during its mounting are represented by protrusions on the mounting frame.

In particular, the means for fixing the device to the wall is represented by one or more magnets.

In particular, hardware is represented by the system bus, processor, memory.

The main advantage of the present utility model when used in practice is the implementation of the body, which implies the placement of interface elements differing in the type of interaction with the user on two levels of its back cover. Elements of the human-machine interface imply active interaction between the user and the device: approaching the device, entering data from the touch screen, playing and recording sound, voice control, etc. In turn, communication interfaces are intended, among other things, for creating cable connections or connecting peripheral devices, for example, using the USB standard or removable memory cards. When placing the claimed device in a room with intensive traffic, it is preferable to hide from the user access to this type of interfaces for a number of reasons, including in order to give the device and the wall area around it an aesthetic appearance, for example, hide electrical cables without using cable channels, mounted on the wall surface.

When arranging the interface elements in such a way as stated in the claims of the utility model, it is possible to mount a wall-mounted computer device on the wall in at least two positions. In-depth installation assumes that the claimed device is hidden inside the wall cavity to a depth of the second level. Semi-recessed installation assumes that the fixing means will be hidden in the wall cavity. At the same time, in both cases, the elements of the human-machine interface are not hidden in the wall cavity and remain available for interaction with the user, and the communication interfaces are hidden either in the wall cavity completely or hidden behind the front part of the body.

In order to avoid possible confusion, some of the terms used in this description are defined below.

The term "human-machine interface" refers to a set of technical means designed to provide direct interaction between the user and the claimed device and provide the user with the ability to control the device and monitor its operation. Human-machine interface elements used in this utility model include a display, side background lighting, audio communication, including a microphone and speaker, control buttons, including power, reset, volume control buttons, but in general, are not limited to these examples.

The term "communication interface" refers to a detachable connection designed to provide hardware and software interaction between the claimed device and external devices. Communication interfaces used in the present invention include, but are not limited to, an Ethernet network interface, a power connector, USB and microUSB interfaces, and a memory card slot.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1A is an isometric view of the device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 1B shows a side view of the claimed device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 1B is an isometric view of the device according to the first embodiment of the device.

FIG. 1D shows an isometric view of the device according to the invention, illustrating the fixing means according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2A is an isometric view of the device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 2B shows an isometric view of the claimed device, illustrating the rear cover of the device and the fixing means according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 3 shows a variant of the scheme of semi-in-depth installation of the claimed device in a socket box.

FIG. 4A shows a variant of the scheme of in-depth installation of the inventive device in a mounting box.

FIG. 4B shows a variant of the scheme of in-depth mounting of the claimed device in side view.

FIG. 5A shows a variant of the scheme of in-depth installation of the inventive device in a mounting box.

FIG. 5B shows a variant of the mounting scheme of the claimed device on the wall.

Implementation of the utility model

The following more detailed description of the present utility model is presented to illustrate it more clearly. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the inventive concept of the present invention is not limited to these specific details and examples.

The claimed wall-mounted computer device can be a panel (all-in-one) computer or a tablet computer. The hardware of such a computer may include such means as a system bus, a processor, a display, a memory, while not being limited to the specified specific means. The implementation of these devices and the connections between them can be implemented in accordance with generally known principles. For example, the display manufacturing technology can be IPS (in-planeswitching) technology; for example, any processor from the line of MediaTek Inc. can be used as a processor. or RockChip, memory can be represented by random-access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). In particular, hardware, human-machine interface elements, and communication interfaces can be configured to work together under the Android operating system.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1A, a wall-mounted computing device comprises a rectangular body formed by a front part 1 and a back cover 2. In a particular embodiment, the front part of the body 1 is formed by side walls 11 with rounded edges and a flattened frame 12 that covers the front part of the display module of the device 13 along its perimeter.

The display of the device can be LED (LED, OLED), liquid crystal (LCD, IPS, TFT) or a display based on any other display technology. Preferably, the display of the device is touch-sensitive, used as the primary input and control means for the wall-mounted computing device. An opening 121 for a proximity sensor and / or a video camera can be formed in the frame 12 of the front part 1. Preferably, the opening 121 is formed in the ink layer of the frame 12 and is not through.

In another particular embodiment, the front part of the housing 1 is represented only by the protective glass of the display module. In this case, the touch screen and the display of the display module 13 itself are completely hidden inside the body of the device, and the protective glass of the display module is placed outside the body no more than a distance corresponding to the thickness of this glass.

The back cover 2 of the housing is a one-piece structure, which is formed by two levels for placing on them the elements of the device interface, namely the elements of the human-machine interface and communication interfaces. In other embodiments, the back cover 2 can be collapsible, consisting of two fastened parts corresponding to the levels to accommodate the elements of the device interface. This facilitates assembly of the enclosure and provides access, if necessary, to the device hardware located within the enclosure.

In more detail, the two-level design of the rear housing cover 2 is illustrated in the drawing shown in FIG. 1B, where 21 is the first level of the housing, 22 is the second level of the housing, 23 is the means for fixing the device to the wall.

The first level 21 of the rear housing cover is formed by side walls 211 with rounded ribs and a cover part 212, the surface of which is substantially parallel to the surface of the frame 12 of the front part 1. At least two side walls 211 are preferably arranged symmetrically with side backlighting means 213. In particular said backlight 213 may be LED elements.

The proximity sensor installed in the front part 1 of the housing is triggered, for example, when approaching the user's device at a pre-programmed distance, sending the activation signal of the display module 13 and / or the side background illumination means 213 to the device processor. In general, the functionality of the backlight can be arbitrarily defined at the software level. For example, when the proposed device is used in automation systems for commercial premises, lighting means can perform a signaling function to inform the user about the state of the meeting room. Thus, the backlight signal "red" can indicate that the meeting room is in the "busy" mode, the signal "yellow" - in the "reservation" mode, the signal "green" in the "free" mode, but not limited to the examples presented. signaling function. In another example, the illumination means may be configured to reproduce a color mode in accordance with a color picture on a device display by projecting diffused light onto a wall surface to create an aesthetic visual effect of the device hovering relative to a support surface.

Additionally, in the side walls of the first level 21 of the rear cover, holes can be made for audio communication means, for example, for a microphone 214 and a speaker 215, control buttons are installed, for example, a power or reset button 216, and / or sound volume control buttons.

The second level 22 of the rear cover is formed by the side walls 221 and the cover part 222, while the surface of the cover part 212 of the first level 21 continuously merges into the side walls 221 of the second level 22. The surface area of the cover part 221 is preferably less than the area of the cover part 212. These walls can be holes for ventilation of the internal space 223 of the device are made, in one of the walls 221 a socket 224 can be made for a fixing screw, which prevents the device from being removed from the wall when the device is placed in a public place or in another room with intensive traffic. Also, on one of the walls 221, an anti-removal contact can be installed (not indicated in Figs. 1B - 1D), signaling the removal of the device from the wall. The anti-removal contact is in a tracking (non-signaling) state, provided it is placed on a metal conductive surface. Therefore, the support frame 32 is preferably made of metal. The covering part 222 of the second level 22 is provided with a means for fixing the device 23 in the wall. The above-mentioned locking means 23 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1G.

The fixing means 23 can be framed by a mounting frame 231, in the walls of which latches 232 are made for engaging with a support frame 32 for a socket outlet 3, previously installed in the wall cavity (this mounting scheme is shown in Fig. 3). The communication interfaces of the claimed device can be placed in the surface of the covering part 222 inside the mounting frame 231. These interfaces can be represented by an Ethernet 234 network interface, for example, an RJ-45 connector, a 235 power connector, a microUSB 236 interface (English "universal serial bus") , while not limited to these examples of interfaces.

In a preferred embodiment, the fixing means is provided with elements for orienting the device during installation. These elements are made of a material that is less hard than the material from which the support frame 32 is made, which makes it possible to grind these elements when they first come into contact with the surface of the support frame 32.

In a particular embodiment, the elements of orientation of the device during its installation are represented by pins 237 made in the body of the device along the perimeter of the mounting frame 231. Said pins 237 make it possible to eliminate backlash and free movement of the device after it engages with the support frame 32 for the socket 3.

In another particular embodiment, the elements of orientation of the device during its installation are represented by protrusions on the mounting frame 231, which are also grinded at their first contact with the surface of the support frame 32.

Additionally, the fixing means 23 can be provided with one or more magnets 238.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, the wall-mounted computing device comprises a rectangular body formed by a front part 1 and a back cover 2. The front part of the body 1 is formed by side walls 11 with rounded edges and a flattened frame 12 that covers the front part of the display module of the device 13 along its perimeter. An opening 121 for a proximity sensor and / or a video camera can be formed in the frame 12 of the front part 1. Preferably, the opening 121 is formed in the ink layer of the frame 12 and is not through.

The back cover 2 of the housing is a one-piece structure, which is formed by two levels for placing on them the elements of the device interface, namely the elements of the human-machine interface and communication interfaces. In other embodiments, the back cover 2 can be collapsible, consisting of two fastened parts corresponding to the levels to accommodate the elements of the device interface. This facilitates assembly of the enclosure and provides access, if necessary, to the device hardware located within the enclosure.

In more detail, the two-level design of the rear housing cover 2 is illustrated in the drawing shown in FIG. 2B, where 21 is the first level of the hull, 22 is the second level of the hull.

The first level 21 of the rear housing cover is formed by side walls 211 with rounded ribs and a cover part 212, the surface of which is substantially parallel to the surface of the frame 12 of the front part 1.

Additionally, in the side walls of the first level 21 of the rear cover, openings can be made for audio communication means, for example, for a speaker 215, control buttons are installed, for example, a power or reset button 216, and / or sound volume control buttons.

The second level 22 of the rear cover is formed by side walls 221 and a cover part 222, while the surface of the cover part 212 of the first level 21 continuously merges into the side walls 221 of the second level 22. Openings can be made in these walls for ventilation of the internal space 223 of the device, in one of the the walls 221 can be provided with a socket 224 for a fixing screw that prevents the device from being removed from the wall when the device is placed in a public place or in another room with intensive traffic. Also, on one of the walls 221, an anti-removal contact (not indicated in Fig. 2B) can be installed, signaling the removal of the device from the wall. The cover portion 222 of the second level 22 is provided with a means for fixing the device in the wall, in this embodiment represented by one or more magnets 238.

Communication interfaces of the inventive device can be located in one or more side walls 221 of the second level 22. These interfaces can be represented by an Ethernet network interface 234, a power connector 235, a microUSB interface 236, while not being limited only by these examples of communication interfaces.

The utility model, according to the above embodiments, allows the wall-mounted computing device to be mounted in at least two positions.

FIG. 3 shows a variant of the scheme of semi-in-depth installation of the claimed device in a socket box. According to the concept, a socket box 3 of a standard design is installed in a previously prepared seat in the wall, for example, in the form of a cylindrical plastic cup of a suitable diameter. Holders 31 for magnetic fastening can be installed inside the socket 3, interacting with the magnets 238 of the back cover 2 of the device body. Then the support frame 32 is installed in the socket 3 and fixed with screws 33. The fixing device 23 of the device is inserted inside the support frame, orienting it using pins 231 and applying a force sufficient to engage the latches 231 with the support frame 32. Additionally, the frame 32 can be equipped with a fixing a corner 34 fixed thereon with a screw 35 and a nut 36. A hole is made in the lower flange of the corner 34, allowing the fixing screw to be screwed into the socket 224. The fixing screw is tightened at a limited number of turns so as to prevent damage to the device body. With such a mounting scheme, the first and second levels of the rear cover of the device body are not hidden in the wall cavity, the fixing means is completely or partially hidden inside the socket box. Accordingly, the HMI elements of the device remain available for interaction with the user, the side backlight elements project diffused light onto the wall surface, thereby creating a visual effect of the device "hovering" in air relative to the wall surface.

FIG. 4A and 4B show a variant of the scheme of in-depth installation of the device in the mounting location 4 in the wall using the mounting box 41. The box 41 is installed inside the mounting location 4, applying a force sufficient to engage the spacer brackets 42 with the inner surface of the wall. Then the position of the box 41 in the wall is additionally fixed by means of latches 43, inserting them through the through holes made in the walls of the mounting box 41 and spacer brackets 42. The support frame 32 is installed in the mounting box 41 and fixed with screws 33. The fixing device 23 is inserted inside of the support frame, orienting it with pins 231 and applying force sufficient to engage the latches 231 with the support frame 32. With this mounting scheme, the first level of the rear cover of the device body is not hidden in the wall cavity, and the second level and the fixing means are completely hidden. Accordingly, the elements of the human-machine interface also remain available for user interaction.

FIG. 5A shows another variant of the scheme of in-depth mounting of the device into a mounting location in the wall using a mounting box 41. The box is pre-installed and fixed inside the cavity in the wall. The metal support frame 32 is installed in the mounting box 41 and fixed with screws 33. The claimed device is connected to the support frame 32 provided with a locking angle 34 using a locking means represented by magnets 238. The device is then additionally fixed to the support frame using a locking screw screwed in into the socket 224 through the hole in the corner 34. With this installation scheme, the elements of the human-machine interface remain accessible for interaction with the user, and the communication interfaces are hidden in the cavity of the wall.

Another variant of the semi-recessed mounting scheme is shown in Fig. 5B, according to which the metal support frame 32 is fixed with screws 33 at a pre-selected location on the wall. The claimed device is connected to a support frame 32 provided with a locking corner 34 using a locking means represented by magnets 238. The device is then additionally secured to the support frame using a locking screw screwed into the socket 224 through a hole in the corner 34.

When mounted in a wall, the surface of the front part 1 of the housing is preferably parallel to the wall surface facing the interior of the room and can overlap part of the wall.

The above embodiments of the present invention illustrate the expansion of the device's ability to mount on a wall without compromising its functionality. The claimed device has a set of interfaces characteristic of modern computer devices, due to which the possible areas of its application are expanded, in contrast to the devices known from the prior art. For example, the presence of a relatively large number of interfaces makes it possible for the device to work as a server for solving some problems of distributing computing resources. So, when installing the device, the administrator can connect the device to the switching network equipment using an Ethernet cable, setting the configuration of the device's network interface as the WAN interface.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that other similar embodiments can be used, or modifications or additions can be made to the above embodiments, but with an identical technical result. while limiting ourselves to a set of essential features set forth in the formula of this utility model.

List of positions

1 Front part of the case

11 Side walls 1

12 Flattened frame

121 Round hole in a layer of paint

13 Device display

2 Rear housing cover

21 First level

211 Side walls

212 Covering part

213 Side backlighting

214 Microphone

215 Speaker

216 Power or reset button

22 Second level

221 Side walls

222 Covering part

223 Internal ventilation openings

224 Locking screw socket

23 Fixing device

231 Mounting frame

232 Latches in the walls 231

234 Ethernet network interface

235 Power connector

236 microUSB interface

237 Perimeter pins 231

238 Magnets

239 Memory card slot

240 USB interface

3 Power socket

31 Holders for magnetic fastening

32 Support frame

33 Screws

34 Fixing angle

35 Screw

36 Nut

4 Seat in the wall

41 Mounting box

42 Spacer bracket

43 Retainer.

Claims (16)

1. A wall-mounted computer device, including a case formed by a front part and a back cover, and hardware located in the case, characterized in that the back cover is made of two levels, while the first level of the cover contains the elements of the human-machine interface, on the second level of the cover communication interfaces and means for fixing the device to the wall are placed, while the fixing means is configured to hide the communication interfaces located on the second level of the housing cover, behind the front part of the housing and in the wall cavity. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first level of the back cover is formed by side walls and a cover portion, the second level of the back cover is formed by side walls and a cover portion, wherein the cover portion of the first level of the back cover merges continuously into the side walls of the second level of the back cover. 3. The apparatus of claim. 2, wherein the surface area of the second level cover of the rear housing cover is less than the cover area of the first level of the rear housing cover. 4. The device according to claim. 2, in which in one of the side walls of the first level of the rear housing cover there is a socket for the fixing screw. 5. The device according to claim 1, in which openings are made at the second level of the rear cover of the housing for ventilation of the internal cavity of the device. 6. The device according to claim. 1, in which the elements of the human-machine interface are represented by a display, means of side backlighting, a proximity sensor, a camera, means of sound communication and control buttons. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the side backlighting means are configured to perform a signaling function. 8. The device according to claim 6, wherein the audio communication means are represented by a microphone and speakers. 9. The device according to claim 6, in which the control buttons are represented by a power button, a reset button. 10. A device according to claim 1, in which the communication interfaces are represented by interfaces for creating a network connection, for connecting peripheral devices, for connecting to an external power supply. 11. The device according to claim. 1, in which the means for fixing the device to the wall is framed by a mounting frame, in the side walls of which latches are made for engaging with the support frame of the socket or mounting box. 12. The device according to claim 1, wherein the means for fixing the device to the wall is provided with elements for orienting the device during its installation. 13. The device according to claim. 12, in which the elements of orientation of the device during its installation are represented by pins made in the body of the device along the perimeter of the mounting frame. 14. The device according to claim. 12, in which the elements of orientation of the device during its installation are represented by protrusions on the mounting frame. 15. The device according to claim. 1, in which the means for fixing the device to the wall is represented by one or more magnets. 16. The device of claim. 1, in which the hardware is represented by a system bus, processor, memory.

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