Patent Abstract:
A display apparatus including: a display unit configured to display an image; a shock absorbing elastic body configured to contact the display unit; a press member configured to press against the elastic body; and a catch member configured to secure the press member; wherein the elastic body absorbs shock transferred from the catch member to the press member.

Full Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]     This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 from prior Japanese Patent Application 2004-279914 filed on Sep. 27, 2004; the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.  
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0002]     1. Field of the Invention  
         [0003]     Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a display apparatus and an information terminal with a display device, such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).  
         [0004]     2. Description of the Background  
         [0005]     The use of an information terminal with a LCD, such as a notebook PC, has become more and more common these days.  
         [0006]     However, in connection with the increase in use, dropping of the information terminal has also increased. As a result of dropping the terminal, the LCD of the information terminal can become damaged.  
         [0007]     In an effort to reduce damage to the LCD, others have inserted some shock absorbing material between a case and the LCD of the information terminal. In an example of an information terminal having a case and a LCD, a hinge is connected by screws to the LCD unit and a protection base. This technique prevents directly transmitting shock from a main body to the LCD. However, this technique is insufficient because the screw connects the case and the LCD rigidly. Accordingly, shock is transmitted to the LCD through the screw (see, e.g., JP-A-2004-4721).  
         [0008]     The related art also includes forming a shock absorbing material like a frame around the LCD. That is, the inner size of the shock absorbing material is designed smaller than an outer size of the LCD, and the LCD is fitted into the inner side of the shock absorbing material. This technique prevents transmission of a shock from the main body to the LCD well. According to this technique, the shock absorbing material fills a gap between the case and the LCD, and strongly cramps the LCD to the case. However, much effort is required to press the shock absorbing material into the gap between the LCD and the case making assembly difficult (see, e.g., JP-A-2001-183634).  
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0009]     Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a display unit that can survive being dropped and can be easily assembled.  
         [0010]     According to an exemplary embodiment, one aspect of the invention is a display apparatus including a display unit configured to display an image; a shock absorbing elastic body configured to contact the display unit; a press member configured to press against the elastic body; and a catch member configured to secure the press member. The elastic body absorbs shock transferred from the catch member to the press member. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0011]     The invention and attendant advantages therefore are best understood from the following description of the non-limiting embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying Figures, wherein:  
         [0012]      FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of a notebook PC;  
         [0013]      FIG. 2  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0014]      FIG. 3  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole and a screw according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0015]      FIG. 4  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a left side face of a LCD unit according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0016]      FIG. 5  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit, without a roll off, according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0017]      FIG. 6  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole and a screw, without a roll off, according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0018]      FIG. 7  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD section, without a roll off, according to a first exemplary embodiment;  
         [0019]      FIG. 8  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a second exemplary embodiment;  
         [0020]      FIG. 9  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole and a screw according to a second exemplary embodiment;  
         [0021]      FIG. 10  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a third exemplary embodiment;  
         [0022]      FIG. 11  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD unit according to a third exemplary embodiment;  
         [0023]      FIG. 12  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a fourth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0024]      FIG. 13  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a fifth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0025]      FIG. 14  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a sixth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0026]      FIG. 15  illustrates a sectional back view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a sixth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0027]      FIG. 16  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD unit according to a sixth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0028]      FIG. 17  illustrates a perspective sectional view of the display section according to a seventh exemplary embodiment;  
         [0029]      FIG. 18  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD unit according to a seventh exemplary embodiment;  
         [0030]      FIG. 19  illustrates a perspective sectional view of the display section according to an eighth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0031]      FIG. 20  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a ninth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0032]      FIG. 21  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole and a screw according to a ninth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0033]      FIG. 22  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a tenth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0034]      FIG. 23  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole and a screw according to a tenth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0035]      FIG. 24  illustrates a sectional view of a display section, before pressing a side rubber, in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD unit according to an eleventh exemplary embodiment;  
         [0036]      FIG. 25  illustrates a sectional view of a display section, in which a pad presses a side rubber, in a plane parallel to a side face of a LCD unit according to an eleventh exemplary embodiment;  
         [0037]      FIG. 26  illustrates a sectional view of a display section in a plane parallel to a display face of a LCD unit according to a twelfth exemplary embodiment;  
         [0038]      FIG. 27  illustrates a exploded view of a display according to a twelfth exemplary embodiment; and  
         [0039]      FIG. 28  illustrates a sectional view of a section near a screw hole of a screw support member and a screw. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0040]     Referring now to the Figures in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views.  
       First Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0041]      FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of an example of a first non-limiting embodiment of a notebook PC  1  according to the invention.  
         [0042]     The notebook PC  1  includes a main body  2 , a hinge  3 , and the display section  100  having a LCD unit  101 . The main body  2  has a keyboard, a click button, etc.  
         [0043]     The main body  2  processes data inputted by a user using the keyboard and the click button, and outputs image data for presenting to the user according to the processing.  
         [0044]     The hinge  3  supports the display section  100  turnably to the main body  2 . The display section  100  displays an image according to the image data from the main body  2 .  
         [0045]      FIG. 2  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to a display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101 . The display section  100  includes the LCD unit  101  as a display unit, the case  102  as a catch member or a housing, a side rubber  103  as an elastic body, and a screw  104  as a press member.  
         [0046]     The elastic body such as the side rubber  103  and other rubbers described below may be made from not only rubber but also foamed body such as urethane or other well-known elastic material.  
         [0047]     The LCD unit  101  has an outer frame formed with material such as glass or plastics.  
         [0048]     The LCD unit  101  has the display face  1011 . The LCD unit  101  displays the image, according to the image data from the main body  2 , in a displaying area  1012  formed at the front of the LCD unit  101 .  
         [0049]     Four faces such as a LCD top face  1014 , a LCD right side face  1015 , an LCD bottom face  1016  and a LCD left side face  1017  (they are collectively called LCD side faces  1013 ), have a some thickness, and support a pressure from the side rubber  103 . The case  102  is a case for protecting the LCD unit  101 .  
         [0050]     The case  102  covers the side rubber  103  and the display face  1011  except the displaying area  1012 . The case  102 , as a housing, comprises a hinge joint  201 , a LCD housing space  202 , and a screw hole  203 . The hinge joint  201  rotatably connects with the main body  2 . The LCD housing space  202  is formed inside of the case  102 . Inside side faces of the case  1023  are inner faces of the LCD housing space  202  facing to the LCD side faces  1013 . The LCD housing space  202  houses the LCD unit  101  and the side rubber  103 .  
         [0051]     The screw hole  203  has a spiral corresponding to the screw  104 , and is through the case  102 . The screw hole  203  connects the outside of the case  102  and the LCD housing space  202 .  
         [0052]     The screw hole  203  is formed on each of inside side faces of the case  1023 . Each of screw holes  203  is respectively substantially perpendicular to the LCD side faces  1013  in depth. The side rubber  103  has side rubber contact sections  1031  that contacts the LCD side faces  1013 . The side rubber  103  also has a side rubber press section  1032  which contacts the screw  104 , behind the side rubber contact section  1031 .  
         [0053]     The screw hole  203  faces the side rubber press section  1032 . A thrust of the screw  104  transmits to the side rubber contact section  1031 . The side rubber  103  is formed like a frame surrounding the LCD unit  101 .  
         [0054]     The side rubber  103  is placed in the gap between the LCD unit  101  and inside side faces of the case  1023 . The side rubber  103  is provided to cushion a shock given to the LCD unit  101  from the case  102 . All the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact the LCD unit  101 .  
         [0055]     As the result, shaking of the LCD unit  101  can be absorbed, and a stress can be spread to each side rubber contact sections  1031  when an impulse force or shock is added on the case  102 .  
         [0056]     There is a roll off  1033  between each of side rubber contact sections  1031 . The side rubber  103  is deformed along the direction parallel to one of LCD side faces  1013  facing to the roll off  1033  by the thrust of the screw  104 . The roll off  1033  is a buffer for the deformation of the side rubber contact section  1031 . Accordingly, the side rubber  103  can be deformed. The screw  104  is screwed in the screw hole  203  of the case  102  from the outside of the case  102 .  
         [0057]      FIG. 3  illustrates a sectional view of a section near the screw hole  203  and the screw  104 . The screw head  1041  of the screw  104  is buried into a counter boring  1021  bored at the outside of the case  102 . The counter boring  1021  is covered by a seal cover  1022  so that the screw head  1041  cannot be seen from the outside of the case  102 .  
         [0058]     A tip of the screw  104  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  presses and deforms the side rubber  103 . Accordingly, energy transferred from the case  102  can be absorbed. As a result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD side faces  1013 , and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD side faces  1013 .  
         [0059]     If a screw  104  is directly screwed in the LCD unit  101  to produce a tension between the case  102  and the LCD side faces  1013  for contact of the side rubber  103 , when an impulse force is added on the case  102 , the screw  104  concentrates and transmits the impulse force that can destroy the LCD unit  101 . In contrast, the display section  100  in this exemplary embodiment has such a structure to use the shock absorbing elastic body for supporting the LCD unit  101 . Accordingly, the LCD unit  101  can survive being dropped and be protected from the impulse force or shock transmitted from the case  102 .  
         [0060]      FIG. 4  illustrates a sectional view of a display section  100  in a plane parallel to the LCD left side face  1017  of the LCD unit  101 . The case  102  covers the front rubber  105  and the display face  1011  except the displaying area  1012 . A portion around the displaying area  1012  on the display face  1011  supports a pressure from a front rubber  105 .  
         [0061]     A LCD back face  1018  that is behind the display face  1011  supports a pressure from a back rubber  108 .  
         [0062]     The LCD housing space  202  houses the front rubber  105  and the back rubber  108 . An inside front face of the case  1025  is an inner face of the LCD housing space  202  facing to the display face  1011 . An inside back face of the case  1028  is an inner face of the LCD housing space  202  facing to the LCD back face  1018 . The inside front face of the case  1025  has an opening at a position facing to the displaying area  1012 .  
         [0063]     The screw hole  203  of the inside front face of the case  1025  is substantially perpendicular to the LCD front face  1025  in depth. A plurality of screw holes  203  are formed in line parallel to four sides of the inside front face of the case  1025 .  
         [0064]     The screw hole  203  of the inside back face of the case  1028  is substantially perpendicular to the LCD back faces  1018  in depth. A plurality of screw holes  203  are formed in line parallel to four sides of the inside back face of the case  1028 . The front rubber  105  is formed to support the display face  1011 . The front rubber  105  has an opening at a position facing the displaying area  1012 .  
         [0065]     The front rubber  105  is placed in the gap between the display face  1011  and the inside front face of the case  1025 . The front rubber  105  cushions a shock given to the LCD unit  101  from the case  102 .  
         [0066]     The front rubber  105  has front rubber contact sections  1051  which contacts the LCD unit  101 . All front rubber contact sections  1051  contact the LCD unit  101 . As a result, shaking of the LCD unit  101  can be absorbed, and a stress can be well spread to each front rubber contact sections  1051  when an impulse force or shock is added on the case  102 . The front rubbers  105  have a front rubber press section  1052  which contacts the screw  104 , behind the front rubber contact section  1051 . The back rubber  108  is formed to support the LCD back face  1018 . The back rubber  108  is placed in the gap between the back face  1018  and the inside back face of the case  1028 . The back rubber  108  cushions a shock given to the LCD unit  101  from the case  102 . The back rubber  108  has back rubber contact sections  1081  that contacts the LCD unit  101 . All back rubber contact sections  1051  contact the LCD unit  101 . As the result, shaking of the LCD unit  101  can be absorbed, and stress can be spread to each back rubber contact sections  1081  when an impulse force is added to the case  102 . The back rubbers  108  have a back rubber press section  1082  which contacts the screw  104 , behind the back rubber contact section  1081 . There is a roll off  1083  between back rubber contact sections  1081 . The back rubber  108  is deformed along the direction parallel to one of LCD back faces  1018  facing the roll off  1083 , by the thrust of the screw  104 . The roll off  1083  is a buffer for the deformation of the back rubber contact section  1081 . As such, the back rubber  108  can be resiliently deformed.  
         [0067]     The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  of the inside front face of the case  1025  presses and deforms the front rubber  105 . As the result, shock is absorbed from the case  102  and all the front rubber contact sections  1051  contact the LCD unit  101 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  of the inside back face of the case  1028  presses and deforms the back rubber  108 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD back face  1018 , and all the back rubber contact sections  1081  contact the LCD unit  101 .  
         [0068]     According to this exemplary embodiment, all contact sections of all rubbers can contact the LCD unit  101 , so all rubbers can cushion a shock given to the LCD unit  101  from the case  102 . Furthermore, because rigid body contacts the LCD unit  101 , shock will not transfer to the LCD unit  101  without being cushioned by rubbers. Accordingly, the effects of shock on the LCD unit  101  can be reduced. Additionally, it is not necessary for rubbers to be compressed greatly when being inserted into the gap between the LCD unit and the case. Accordingly, the display section  100  can be assembled very easily.  
         [0069]     In addition, it is possible to form rubbers without roll offs if elasticity of rubbers can be assumed after compressing rubbers with screws, as shown in  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 , and  FIG. 7 .  
       Second Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0070]      FIG. 8  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to the display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, the case  102  does not have screw holes. But there is a frame  204  as a catch member or a housing, which has screw holes  203 , in the LCD housing space  202 .  
         [0071]     The frame  204  may be made from a light metal, such as a magnesium alloy and an aluminum alloy. The frame  204  has frame outer walls  2044  facing to the LCD housing space  202  of the case  102 , and frame inner walls  2045  facing to the LCD unit  101 . Frame inner walls  2045  surround a LCD housing space of the frame  2042 . The LCD housing space of the frame  2042  houses the LCD unit  101  and the side rubber  103 . Frame inner walls  2045  have screw holes  203 .  
         [0072]     Screw holes  203  have a spiral corresponding to the screw  104 , and are through frame inner walls  2045 . Screw holes  203  are formed on each of frame inner walls  2045 . Each of screw holes  203  are respectively perpendicular to the LCD side faces  1013  in depth. The side rubber  103  has side rubber contact sections  1031  that contacts the LCD side faces  1013 . The side rubber  103  also has a side rubber press section  1032  that contacts the screw  104 , behind the side rubber contact section  1031 .  
         [0073]     The screw hole  203  faces the side rubber press section  1032 . A thrust of the screw  104  transmits to the side rubber contact section  1031 . The side rubber  103  is formed like a frame surrounding the LCD unit  101 . The side rubber  103  is placed in the gap between the LCD unit  101  and frame inner walls  2045  surrounding the LCD housing space of the frame  2042 . The side rubber  103  cushions a shock given to the LCD unit  101  from the frame  204 . All the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact the LCD unit  101 . As a result, shock from the shaking of the LCD unit  101  can be absorbed, and stress is well spread to each side rubber contact sections  1031  when an impulse force or shock is added on the case  102  or the frame  204 . The screw  104  is screwed in the screw hole  203  of frame outer walls  2044  from the outside of the LCD housing space of the frame  2042 .  
         [0074]      FIG. 9  illustrates a sectional view of a section near the screw hole  203  and the screw  104 . The screw head  1041  of the screw  104  is buried into the gap between the frame outer wall  2044  and the frame inner wall  2045 , so the screw head  1041  does not protrude from the frame outer wall  2043 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  presses and deforms the side rubber  103 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD side faces  1013 , and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD side faces  1013 . The display section  100  in this exemplary embodiment has such a structure to use the bounce for supporting the LCD unit  101  accordingly, the LCD unit  101  can be protected from the impulse force or shock transmitted from the case  102 . In addition, screw holes  203  are not formed on the case  102  but on the frame  204  separate from the case  102 . As such, the case  102  can be made safe in a screwing process of the screw  104  and the screw hole  203 , because the screwing process can be done far from the case  102  that is often expensive. Moreover, if the screw hole  203  is broken, it is needless to change the case  102 .  
       Third Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0075]      FIG. 10  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to a display face  1011  of a LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment.  
         [0076]     In this exemplary embodiment, screw holes  203  are formed on two faces of inside side faces of the case  1023 . One of the faces that the screw hole  203  is formed on is a face facing the LCD top face, and another is a face facing the LCD left side face  1017 . The LCD left side face  1017  faces to the screw  104  but the LCD right side face  1015  does not face to the screw  104 . The LCD top face  1014  faces the screw  104  but the LCD bottom face  1016  does not face the screw  104 . That is, a certain face faces to the screw  104 , a face behind the face does not face any screw  204 . The screw  104  is screwed in the screw hole  203  of the case  102  from the outside of the case  102 .  
         [0077]     A tip of the screw  104  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  presses and deforms the side rubber  103 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD left side face  1017 , and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD left side face  1017 . The LCD unit  101  which is pushed from the left side presses the side rubber  103  at the other right side. As a result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD right side face  1015 . Also, and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD right side face  1015 .  
         [0078]      FIG. 11  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to the LCD left side face  1017  of the LCD unit  101 . In this exemplary embodiment, the inside front face of the case  1025  does not have a screw hole  203 . The screw hole  203  of the inside back face of the case  1028  is substantially perpendicular to the LCD back face  1018  in depth. A plurality of screw holes  203  are formed in line parallel to four sides of the inside back face of the case  1028 . The LCD back face  1018  faces the screw  104  but the display face  1011  does not face the screw  104 . That is, a certain face faces the screw  104  and a face behind the face does not face any screw  204 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the back rubber press section  1082 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  presses and deforms the back rubber  108 . As a result, shock is absorbed and bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD back face  1018 , and all the back rubber contact sections  1081  contact LCD back face  1018 . The LCD unit  101  which is pushed from the back presses the front rubber  105  in the other front. As a result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the display face  1011  also, and all the front rubber contact sections  1051  contact display face  1011 . In this exemplary embodiment, a certain face faces the screw  104  but a face behind the face does not face any screw  204 . Accordingly, a relative position of the LCD unit  101  to the case  102  is easily set up. Moreover, structure of the display section  100  can be made simpler.  
       Fourth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0079]      FIG. 12  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to a display face  1011  of a LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, the side rubber  103  is formed like a bar or a belt. The side rubber  103  is folded in the gap between the LCD unit  101  and inside side faces of the case  1023 . Such a bar (or a belt) stile rubber can be produced easily.  
         [0080]     The side rubber  103  has a crena or notch at the folded point corresponding to the corner of the LCD unit  101 . The side rubber  103  has a length to contact to every LCD side faces  1013 . Both ends of the side rubber  103  are located in a gap between the LCD bottom face  1016  and the inside side faces of the case  1023 . Wire harnesses can be placed in a void between both ends of the side rubber  103 . This void can be used as a roll off for the deformation of the side rubber  103 .  
         [0081]     Such a bar (or a belt) stile rubber can be used not only as above, but also as a rubber that contacts the display face  1011 , the LCD top face  1014 , the LCD back face  1018 , and the LCD bottom face  1016 , and as a rubber that contacts the display face  1011 , the LCD left side face  1017 , the LCD back face  1018 , and the LCD right side face  1015 . Each rubber has a length to all every four faces that the rubber contacts respectively.  
       Fifth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0082]      FIG. 13  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in the plane parallel to the display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, the side rubber  103  is formed as four bars. Four side rubbers  103  are folded in each gap between edges of the LCD unit  101  and inside side faces of the case  1023 , respectively. Such short bar stile rubbers can be produced easily.  
         [0083]     Four side rubbers  103  are respectively pushed by screws  104  respectively screwed in screw holes  203  of each of inside side faces of the case  1023 . According to this exemplary embodiment, it is easy to form side rubbers  103 .  
       Sixth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0084]      FIG. 14  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to the display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, a total of sixteen side rubbers are used. Four side rubbers  103  are inserted in each four gaps between LCD side faces  1013  and inside side faces of the case  1023 .  
         [0085]     The screw hole  203  is formed on each of the inside side faces of the case  1023 . Each of screw holes  203  are respectively perpendicular to the LCD side faces  1013  in depth. Side rubbers  103  respectively have a side rubber contact section  1031  that contacts one of the LCD side faces  1013 . Side rubbers  103  also respectively have a side rubber press section  1032  which contacts the screw  104 , behind the side rubber contact section  1031 .  
         [0086]     The screw hole  203  faces the side rubber press section  1032 . A thrust of the screw  104  transmits to the side rubber contact section  1031 . The screw  104  is screwed in the screw hole  203  of the case  102  from the outside of the case  102 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 .  
         [0087]      FIG. 15  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to the display back face  1018  of the LCD unit  101 .  FIG. 16  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to the LCD left side face  1017  of the LCD unit  101 , in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, sixteen back rubbers  108  are folded in the gap between the LCD back face  1018  and the inside back face of the case  1028 . Four back rubbers  108  are folded around each edge of the LCD back face  1018 .  
         [0088]     Screw holes  203  are opened on the inside back face of the case  1028 . Four screw holes  203  are opened along each edge of the inside back face of the case  1028 . Screws  104  are respectively screwed in the screw hole  203  of the case  102  from the outside of the case  102 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 . According to this exemplary embodiment, a plurality of rubbers are folded in the gap between a certain face of the LCD unit  101  and an inside face of the case  102  facing to the certain face of the LCD unit  101 , so it is easy to form rubbers.  
       Seventh Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0089]      FIG. 17  illustrates a perspective view of angle rubbers  109  in this exemplary embodiment. The angle rubbers  109  are formed like an integration of one of side rubbers  103  and one of back rubbers  108  in the sixth exemplary embodiment. Between the LCD unit  101  and the case  102 , angle rubbers  109  are folded instead of the side rubber  103  and the back rubber  108 . Angle rubbers  109  are respectively pressed by screws  104  respectively screwed in the screw holes  203  opened on the inside side faces of the case  1023  and inside back face of the case  1028 . According to this exemplary embodiment, the number of parts is reduced, and assembly of the display section can be easily performed. In addition, it is possible to form the angle rubber as an integration of one of front rubbers  105  and one of side rubbers  103 .  
       Eighth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0090]      FIG. 19  illustrates a perspective view of the LCD unit  101  and a cushion rubber  110  in this exemplary embodiment. The cushion rubber  110  is formed as a horseshoe shape covering an edge of the display face  1011 , the LCD back face  1018 , and an edge of the LCD back face  1018 . The cushion rubber  110  is placed between the LCD unit  101  and the case  102  instead of the front rubber  105 , side rubber  103 , and the back rubber  108 .  
         [0091]     Tips of the screws  104  screwed in screw holes  203  opened on each face of the LCD housing space  202  press and deform the cushion rubber  110 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD unit  101 , and cushion rubber  110  contacts the LCD unit  101 . According to this exemplary embodiment, the number of parts is reduced, and assembly of the display section can be easily performed.  
       Ninth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0092]      FIG. 20  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in a plane parallel to a display face  1011  of a LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, a pad  111  is placed between the side rubber  103  and the tip of the screw  104 . The pad  111  may be made from such metal as stainless steel, aluminum, or any material that can support the pressing force of the screw  104 .  
         [0093]      FIG. 21  illustrates a sectional view of a section near the screw hole  203  and the screw  104 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the pad  111 , and the pad  111  contacts the side rubber  103 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  pushes the pad  111 , and the pad  111  presses and deforms the side rubber  103 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD side faces  1013 , and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD side faces  1013 . The pad  111  scatters the pressing power from the screw  104 , and transmits the scattered power to the side rubber  103 . As the result, the pressing power from the screw  104  does not concentrate on the side rubber  103 , and the side rubber  103  is prevented from damage. In addition, it is possible to prepare the pad  111  not only for the side rubber  103 , but also for the other rubbers such as the front rubber  105  and the back rubber  108 .  
       Tenth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0094]      FIG. 22  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in the plane parallel to the display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. A pad  112  is placed in the gap between the side rubber press section  1032  and the inside side faces of the case  1023 . The pad  112  has a length almost equal to one of the LCD side faces that the pad is facing.  
         [0095]      FIG. 23  illustrates a sectional view of a section near the screw hole  203  and the screw  104 . A tip of the screw  104  contacts the pad  112 . The pad  112  contacts the side rubber press section  1032 . The tip of the screw  104  screwed in the screw hole  203  pushes the pad  112 , and the pad  112  presses widely and deforms the side rubber  103 . As the result, bounce is produced between the case  102  and the LCD side faces  1013 , and all the side rubber contact sections  1031  contact LCD side faces  1013 . The pad  112  scatters the pressing power from the screw  104 , and transmits the scattered power to the side rubber  103 . As the result, the pressing power from the screw  104  does not concentrate on the side rubber  103 , and thus, the side rubber  103  is prevented from damage. In addition, it is possible to prepare the pad  112  not only for the side rubber  103 , but also for the other rubbers such as the front rubber  105  and the back rubber  108 .  
       Eleventh Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0096]      FIG. 24  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in the plane parallel to the LCD side face  1013  of the LCD unit  101  before pressing the side rubber  103  in this exemplary embodiment. The pad  113  that receives the tip of the screw  104  is formed longer than the LCD side face  1013  in the direction perpendicular to the display face  1011 . In the direction perpendicular to the display face  1011 , both ends of the pad  113  jut from the plane that contacts the side rubber  103 . The side rubber  103  is formed like a belt, and side rubber contact section  1031  that is the longer side of the cross section of the side rubber  103  will contact the LCD side face  1013 .  
         [0097]      FIG. 25  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in the plane parallel to the LCD side face  1013  of the LCD unit  101  when the pad  113  is pressing the side rubber  103  in this exemplary embodiment. The pad  113  having the jut portion presses and deforms the side rubber  103  along the LCD side face  1013  and the pad  113 . The side rubber  103  deforms and clips the edge of the LCD unit  101 . As a result, the side rubber  103  can support the LCD unit  101  in the direction perpendicular to the display face  1011  or the LCD back face  1018 . Therefore, the number of parts is reduced, and assembly of the display section can be easily performed.  
       Twelfth Exemplary Embodiment  
       [0098]      FIG. 26  illustrates a sectional view of the display section  100  in the plane parallel to the display face  1011  of the LCD unit  101  in this exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, the display section  100  includes the leaf spring  300  as a press member instead of the screw  104 .  
         [0099]     The LCD housing space  202  of the display section  100  has plurality of a leaf spring attachments  302  on the inside side face of the case  1023 . The leaf spring  300  has enough elastic force to fit the side rubber contact section  1031  of the side rubber  103  to the LCD unit  101 . The leaf spring  300  is pressed into the leaf spring attachment  302 . The leaf spring  300  has a protruding portion that protrudes from the leaf spring attachment  302 . The protruding portion contacts the side rubber press section  1032  and presses the side rubber  103 .  
         [0100]     A plurality of leaf spring attachments  302  have openings on a side facing the side rubber  103  and the side facing the inside front face of the case  1025 .  
         [0101]      FIG. 27  illustrates a exploded view of the display section  100  in this exemplary embodiment. The case  102  is separately formed as a main body  1027  and a lid  1029 . The main body  1027  covers LCD side faces  1013  and LCD back face  1018 . The lid  1029  has an opening at a position facing to the displaying area  1012 .  
         [0102]     Leaf spring attachments  302  are formed in each side of the inside side face of the case  1023 . Leaf springs  300  are inserted in each of leaf spring attachments  302 . The inside back face of the case  1028  also has a plurality of the leaf spring attachments  302  for storing the leaf spring  300 .  
         [0103]     The back rubber  108  is put on the leaf spring  300  pressed into the leaf spring attachment  302  of the inside back face of the case  1028 . The LCD unit  101  is put on the back rubber  108 . The side rubber is inserted into the gap between the LCD unit  101  and the case  102 . After that, the leaf spring  300  is pressed into the leaf spring attachment  302  of the inside side face of the case  1023 . After pressing the leaf spring  300  into the leaf spring attachment  302  of the inside side face of the case  1023 , the front rubber  105  is put on the LCD unit  101 . The lid  1029  is put on the front rubber  105 , and fixed on the main body  1027 .  
         [0104]     According to this exemplary embodiment, the spring is used instead of the screw, so it is possible to dispense with the screwing, allowing the display section to be easily assembled. In addition, the leaf spring  300  can be replaced with any elastic body that has enough elasticity and bounce.  
         [0105]     It is described that the screw hole  203  is opened on the case  102  or the frame  204  directly. It is also possible to form the screw hole  203  on another independent member (screw hole member) as shown in  FIG. 28 . The screw hole member may have a collar. The collar spreads the pressure transmitted the case  102  or the frame  204 .  
         [0106]     In addition, although the above exemplary embodiments are described about a notebook PC, this invention can be also used in a cellular phone, a clock, a personal digital assistant, or any equipment comprising a display panel such as an LCD. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

Technology Classification (CPC): 6