US20060124038A1

US20060124038A1 - Cabinet for display

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Publication number: US20060124038A1
Application number: US11/228,355
Authority: US
Inventors: Bong-joo Kim; Hak-Do Kim; Ho-Sang Lee
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2004-12-11
Filing date: 2005-09-19
Publication date: 2006-06-15

Abstract

A cabinet supports a display and has an adjustable width to correspond to the width of a display mounted on the cabinet. The cabinet comprises a main frame to support the display, a pair of front members at front opposite sides of the main frame, and a coupling unit. The coupling unit comprises a plurality of first coupling parts provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in a width direction of the main frame, second coupling parts provided in the pair of front members, and a coupling member selectively coupling the second coupling parts with one of the first coupling parts to couple the pair of front members with the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display. Thus, the present invention provides a cabinet that can be used to support displays of various sizes.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) of Korean Patent Application No. 2004-0104567, filed on Dec. 11, 2004, and Application No. 2005-0006702, filed on Jan. 25, 2005, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosures of both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a cabinet. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cabinet that supports displays having various sizes.
2. Description of the Related Art
In general, a cabinet supports a display or the like thereon and comprises a main frame to form an accommodating space.
One example of such a cabinet is disclosed in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0331574, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Such a conventional cabinet comprises a main body formed with an opening through which articles are received, and a door that opens and closes the opening.
The main body is generally shaped like a rectangular box, and formed with an accommodating compartment to accommodate electric appliances such as video players and audio players. Further, the main body comprises an upper plate on which a display such as a television can be mounted.
The size of a conventional cabinet is fixed depending on the size of the display to be supported thereon. Therefore, many different conventional cabinets are needed to support various sized displays. It is not easy, however, to develop and manufacture a new cabinet.
Accordingly, there is a need for a cabinet that can be used to support displays of different sizes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An aspect of the present invention is to solve at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a cabinet that can be used to support displays of various sizes.
Additional aspects and/or advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet that supports a display comprises a main frame, a pair of front members, and a coupling unit. The main frame supports the display. The pair of front members are provided at front opposite sides of the main frame. The coupling unit comprises a plurality of first coupling parts that are provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in a width direction of the main frame, second coupling parts provided in the pair of front members, and a coupling member that selectively couples a second coupling part with one of the first coupling parts to couple the pair of front members with the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the main frame comprises a plate-like bottom member, a lateral member provided on a lateral side of the bottom member, and a plate-like top member provided on the lateral member. The coupling unit couples the front member with at least one of the bottom member or the top member.
According to a further aspect of the present invention, the main frame further comprises a long fastener that extends from the top member to the bottom member to couple the top member with the bottom member, and a long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member to be coupled with the long fastener.
According to one more aspect of the present invention, the lateral member is formed with a long fastener through hole through which the long fastener passes.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, the cabinet further comprises an auxiliary member provided on the front member and coupled with the front member and the main frame.
According to a yet further aspect of the present invention, the coupling member comprises a bolt and cam connector (such as a MINIFIX® connector).
According to yet one more aspect of the present invention, the coupling unit comprises a plurality of first magnet members provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in the width direction of the main frame, and second magnet members provided in the pair of front members. A second magnet member is coupled with one of the first magnet members.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention a cabinet that supports a display comprises a main frame to support a lower side of the display, and a side auxiliary member coupled to a lateral side of the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display seated on the main frame.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the cabinet further comprises a pair of front members provided at front opposite sides of the main frame, wherein the side auxiliary member is coupled to the pair of front members.
According to still another aspect of the present invention, the cabinet further comprises a MINIFIX® bolt provided in one of the main frame and the front member, and a MINIFIX® cam provided in the other one of the main frame and the front member. The MINIFIX® cam is coupled with the MINIFIX® bolt.
According to one more aspect of the present invention, the main frame comprises a plate-like bottom member, a pair of lateral members provided on lateral sides of the bottom member, and a plate-like top member provided on the lateral members.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, the main frame further comprises a partition member disposed substantially parallel to the pair of lateral members in a middle region of the main frame.
According to a yet further aspect of the present invention, the main frame further comprises a first long fastener to integrally couple the top, partition and bottom members to one another; and a first long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member and coupled with the first long fastener.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the main frame comprises a second long fastener to integrally couple the top, middle, and bottom members to one another, and a second long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member and coupled with the second long fastener.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 1, where the width of the cabinet has been expanded;
FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 1, with a different type of coupler;
FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of a cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, with a display mounted on the cabinet;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 6, without a display mounted on the cabinet;
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 7 and a side auxiliary member; and
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 7, where the width of the cabinet has been expanded by attaching the side auxiliary member.
Throughout the drawings, the same drawing reference numerals will be understood to refer to the same elements, features, and structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

The matters defined in the description such as a detailed construction and elements are provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
As shown in FIGS. 1 through 3, a cabinet 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a main frame 10 to support a display 70, a pair of front members 40 provided at front, opposite sides of the main frame 10, and a coupling unit 50 coupling the pair of front members 40 to the main frame 10 to correspond to the width of the display 70. The cabinet 1 of this exemplary embodiment also comprises an auxiliary member 60 provided at an upper side of the front member 40 and coupled with both the front member 40 and the main frame 10.
The main frame 10 forms an accommodating space, and supports the display 70. The main frame 10 comprises a bottom member 11, a plurality of lateral members 21 located on the bottom member 11, and a top member 31 provided on the lateral members 21. The bottom member 11 and top member 31 are preferably plate-like (that is, substantially flat members). Further, the main frame 10 comprises a rear member 27 provided between the bottom member 11 and the top member 31. Also, the main frame 10 comprises a partition member 25 to partition the accommodating space formed by the bottom, top, and lateral members 11, 31, and 21. Further, the main frame 10 comprises a long fastener 15 (such as a bolt) that extends from the top member 31 to the bottom member 11 to couple the top member 31 with the bottom member 11, and a long fastener coupling part 13 formed in the bottom member 11 and coupled with the long fastener 15.
The bottom member 11 can be made of wood, for example, and shaped like a quadrangular plate. A plurality of casters 17 are provided under the bottom member 11. A plurality of long fastener coupling parts 13, which are coupled with the long fasteners 15, are provided on the bottom member 11.
The caster 17 contacts an installation surface for the cabinet 1 and allows the cabinet 1 to be smoothly moved. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, three casters 17 are provided in a front region of the bottom member 11, and two casters 17 are provided in a rear region of the bottom member 11, but the present invention is not limited to this particular configuration.
The lateral member 21 can be made of wood, for example, and shaped like a rectangular plate, and provided between the bottom member 11 and the top member 31. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two lateral members 21 are provided at opposite sides between the bottom and top members 11 and 31. Each lateral member 21 is preferably formed with a pair of long fastener through holes 22 through which the long fasteners 15 pass. Further, the lateral member 21 is provided with a partition member supporter 23 to support the partition member 25.
The top member 31 can be made of wood, for example, and shaped like a quadrangular plate to support the display 70. The top member 31 is formed with a plurality of long fastener through holes 33 through which the long fasteners 15 are inserted.
The top member 31 is preferably provided with a projection 35 to set the position of the display 70. The projection 35 protrudes from the upper surface of the top member 31, and is associated with the bottom surface of the display 70, thereby fixing the position of the display 70 when it is placed on the top member. The projection 35 may be made of rubber. Alternatively, the projection 35 may be made of any other suitable material, such as plastic or the like.
The rear member 27 can be made of wood, for example, and shaped like a rectangular plate. The rear member 27 is provided in a rear region between the bottom member 11 and the top member 31. The rear member 27 is formed with a through hole 29 through which a cable of an electric appliance such as a video player or an audio player can pass.
In the exemplary embodiments, the bottom member 11, the lateral member 21, the top member 31, and the rear member 27 are made of wood. They may, however, be made of any suitable material, such as plastic, steel, or the like.
The partition member 25 is preferably made of glass and shaped like a plate. The partition member 25 is not limited to glass, however, and may be made of any suitable material, such as plastic, wood, or metal.
The long fastener 15 is preferably shaped like a long bar. The long fastener 15 has a first side with a head that can be engaged with a driving tool such as a screwdriver or the like, and a second side that is threaded to be coupled with the long fastener coupling part 13.
The front member 40 is plate-like, and two front members 40 are provided in the front opposite sides of the main frame 10. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front member 40 has a portion which extends backward.
The coupling unit 50 comprises a plurality of first coupling parts 55, second coupling parts 59, and a coupling member 51. The first coupling parts 55 are provided in the main frame 10 and spaced from each other along the width direction of the main frame 10. The second coupling parts 59 are provided in the pair of front members 40. The coupling member 51 selectively couples the second coupling part 59 with one of the first coupling parts 55 so that the pair of front members 40 is coupled to the main frame 10 with a width that corresponds to the width of the display 70. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the coupling unit 50 couples the front member 40 with the bottom member 11. Alternatively, the coupling unit 50 may couple the front member 40 with the top member 31.
Preferably, the coupling member 51 is a detachable fastener. One suitable detachable fastener is as a cam and bolt connector, such as a MINIFIX® connector available from the Hafele America Co. of Archdale, N.C. Alternatively, the coupling member 51 may be a screw or the like. The coupling member 51 comprises a MINIFIX® bolt 53 coupled to the second coupling part 59, and a MINIFIX® cam 52 coupled to the first coupling part 55 and fastened to the MINIFIX® bolt 53.
The first coupling part 55 is provided in the bottom member 11 and accommodates the MINIFIX® bolt 53 and the MINIFIX® cam 52. The first coupling part 55 comprises a plurality of fastener accommodating holes 57 and a plurality of cam accommodating holes 56. The fastener accommodating holes are spaced from each other to accommodate the MINIFIX® bolt 53 and extend generally towards the front and back of the bottom member 11. The plurality of cam accommodating holes 56 communicate with the respective fastener accommodating holes 57 and receives the MINIFIX® cam 52 downwardly from the top surface of the bottom member 11.
The second coupling part 59 is provided on the rear surface of each front member 40. The second coupling part corresponds to the first coupling part 55 so that the MINIFIX® bolt 53 is coupled to the second coupling part 59.
Thus, the MINIFIX® bolt 53 coupled to the second coupling part 59 of the front member 40 is inserted into one of the fastener accommodating holes 57 of the plurality of first coupling parts 55 in view of the width of the display 70. Then, the MINIFIX® cam 52 is inserted in the cam accommodating hole 56 corresponding to the fastener accommodating hole that the MINIFIX® bolt 53 is inserted into, so that the MINIFIX® bolt 53 and the MINIFIX® cam 52 are coupled to each other, thereby coupling the front member 40 with the bottom member 11.
The auxiliary member 60 is coupled with both the front member 40 and the top member 31, so that the front edge of the top member 31 of the main frame 10 is not exposed to the outside. The auxiliary member 60 is formed with a fastener through hole 63 through which a fastener 61 (such as a bolt) is inserted, so that the auxiliary member 60 is coupled with the front member 40 by the fastener 61. Further, the front member 40 is formed with a fastener coupling part 41 to which the fastener 61 passing through the auxiliary member 60 is fastened. The auxiliary member 60 is coupled to the front surface of the top member 31 by a coupling member 51. A plurality of MINIFIX® bolts 53, which are spaced from each other along the width direction, are provided on the rear surface of the auxiliary member 60. The top member 31 has a plurality of fastener accommodating holes 57 spaced from each other to accommodate the MINIFIX® bolts 53 that are coupled to the auxiliary member 60. A plurality of housing accommodating holes 56 that accommodate MINIFIX® cams 52 extend downwardly from the top surface of the top member 31 and communicate with each fastener accommodating hole 57. Thus, the MINIFIX® cams 52 are inserted in the plurality of housing accommodating parts 56, and the plurality of MINIFIX® bolts 53 coupled to the auxiliary member 60 are inserted in the plurality of fastener accommodating holes 57 and coupled to the MINIFIX® cams 52. The auxiliary member 60 is coupled to the top member 31 by rotating the MINIFIX® cams 52. According to an embodiment of the present invention, several auxiliary members 60 having different lengths are prepared, and a member with an appropriate width is selected for use based on the width of the display 70.
FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 1, with a different type of coupling member. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of first magnet members 65 are spaced from each other along the width direction of the main frame 10, and second magnet members 66 are provided on the pair of front members 40 so that they can be coupled with one of the first magnet members 65.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first magnet members 65 are provided on the bottom member 11 and spaced from each other in the width direction, and the second magnet members 66 are provided on the rear surfaces of the front members 40 and coupled with one of the first magnet members 65.
Thus, the first and second magnet members 65 and 66 allow the front member 40 to be easily coupled with the main frame 10.
The cabinet 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is assembled as follows. First, the main frame 10 is assembled. At this time, the top, lateral, and bottom members 31, 21, and 11 are integrally coupled with one another by the long fasteners 15, so that it is convenient to assemble the main frame 10. Further, the long fasteners 15 penetrate the lateral members 21, so that the main frame 10 is firmly assembled. Then, the auxiliary member 60 is coupled with the front member 40 by the fastener 61. The auxiliary member 60 is coupled to the top member 31 by the coupling member 51, and the front member 40 is coupled to the bottom member 11 by the coupling unit 50. At this time, the auxiliary member 60 is selected so that it corresponds to the width of the display 70, and the front member 40 is selectively moved and coupled to the bottom member 11 so that it corresponds to the width of the display 70.
Consequently, in the cabinet 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front member 40 is variably coupled to the main casing 10 to correspond to the width of the display 70, so that the cabinet 1 can be used for various displays 70 having different sizes. Further, the cabinet 1 is easily assembled using the long fasteners 15.
FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of a cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, in a cabinet 101 according to this embodiment of the present invention, a front member 140 is coupled to a top member 31 by a coupling unit 50, without the auxiliary member 60 of the previously described embodiment.
The coupling unit 50 comprises a plurality of first coupling parts 55 provided in the top member 31 and spaced from each other along a width direction, second coupling parts 59 provided in a pair of front members 140, and coupling members 51 to selectively couple the second coupling parts 59 with one of the first coupling parts 55 so that the pair of front members 140 correspond to the width of the display 70.
The first and second coupling parts 55 and 59, and the coupling member 51, are similar to those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed descriptions of these items are omitted.
A MINIFIX® bolt 53 that is coupled to the second coupling part 59 of the front member 140 is selectively inserted into one of the fastener accommodating holes 57 to correspond to the width of the display 70. Then, a MINIFIX® cam 52 is inserted in a housing accommodating hole 56 corresponding to the inserted MINIFIX® bolt 53, so that the MINIFIX® bolt 53 and the MINIFIX® cam 52 are coupled, thereby coupling the front member 140 with the top member 31.
Alternatively, the front member 140 may be fastened to the main frame 10 using magnets, as shown in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4.
Consequently, in the cabinet 101 according to this embodiment of the present invention, the width between the front members 140 is variable, so that the cabinet 1 can be used to support various displays 70 having different sizes.
As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, a cabinet 101 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a main frame 110 to support a display 170, and a side auxiliary member 160 attached to a side of the main frame 110 to correspond to the width of the display 170 seated on the main frame 110. Further, the cabinet 101 according to this exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of front members 140 provided on front opposite sides of the main frame 110, and a coupling unit to couple the pair of front members 140 with the main frame 110.
The main frame 110 internally forms an accommodating space, and supports the display 170 thereon. The main frame 110 comprises a plate-like bottom member 111, a pair of lateral members 121 provided at lateral sides of the bottom member 111, a plate-like top member 131 provided on the lateral members 121, a partition member 127 disposed substantially parallel to the pair of lateral members 121 in a vertical middle region of the main frame 110, and a pair of glass members 125 disposed substantially parallel to both the top member 131 and the bottom member 111 in a horizontal middle region of a main frame 110. The main frame 110 also comprises a first long fastener 115 to couple the top, lateral, and bottom members 131, 121, and 111 to one another; and a second long fastener 116 to couple the top, partition, and bottom members 131, 127, and 111.
The top member 131 supports the display 170 and is made of wood, for example. The top member 131 is formed with a plurality of first long fastener coupling parts 133 to which the first long fastener 115 is coupled, and a plurality of second long fastener coupling parts 135 to which the second long fastener 116 is coupled. The top member 131 is provided with a seating part 136 to which supporting legs 171 of the display 170 are stably seated.
The lateral member 121 is shaped like a rectangular plate, and made of wood, for example. Two lateral members 121 are provided at opposite sides of the main frame 110 between the bottom member 111 and the top member 131. Each lateral member 121 is formed with a pair of first long fastener through holes 122 through which the first long fastener 115 passes; and a supporting holder 123 to support the glass member 125.
The bottom member 111 is shaped like a plate, and made of wood, for example. A first long fastener coupling part 113 to be coupled with the first long fastener 115, and a second long fastener coupling part 117 to be coupled with the second long fastener 116 are provided on the bottom member 111.
A plurality of casters 17 are located under the bottom member 11 to contact an installation surface for the cabinet 101 and allow the cabinet 101 to be smoothly moved. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, three casters 117 are provided in a front region of the bottom member 111, and two casters 117 are provided in a rear region of the bottom member 111. The present invention is not limited to this particular configuration, however.
The partition member 127 vertically partitions the accommodating space formed by the bottom, top, and lateral members 111, 131, and 121 in the main frame 110. Further, the partition member 127 supports the top member 131 and prevents the top member 131 from warping. The partition member 127 is formed with supporting grooves 129 at opposite sides thereof to support the glass member 125, and a second long fastener through hole 128 through which the second long fastener 116 passes.
The pair of glass members 125 are formed of a plate of glass. The glass member 125 may be constructed of other materials, such as plastic.
Each glass member 125 has a first side that is supported by the supporting holder 123 of the lateral member 121, and a second side that is supported by the supporting groove 129 of the partition member 127.
The front member 140 has an approximately L-shaped cross-section. Two front members 140 are provided at the front opposite sides of the main frame 110. Each front member 140 includes a first MINIFIX® bolt 153 to be coupled with a first MINIFIX® cam 152 provided in the main frame 110, and a second MINIFIX® cam (not shown) to be coupled with the side auxiliary member 160.
The coupling unit couples the upper and lower sides of the front member 140 to the top member 131 and the bottom member 111, respectively.
The coupling unit comprises the plurality of first MINIFIX® bolts 153 provided in one side of the front member 140, and the first MINIFIX® cams 152 provided in the top and bottom members 131 and 111 and coupled with the first MINIFIX® bolts 153.
The first MINIFIX® cam 152 is coupled with a housing accommodating hole 156 formed in each of the top and bottom members 131 and 111. The housing accommodating holes 156 communicate with a plurality of fastener accommodating holes 157 to accommodate the first MINIFIX® cam 152. The fastener accommodating holes 157 are spaced from each other and accommodate the MINIFIX® bolts 153 from the front to the back of both the top and bottom members 131 and 111.
Thus, the MINIFIX® bolt 153 coupled to the front member 140 is inserted into the fastener accommodating hole 157, and the first MINIFIX® cam 152 is inserted in the housing accommodating part 156 corresponding to the inserted first MINIFIX® bolt 153, so that the first MINIFIX® bolt 153 and the first MINIFIX® cam 152 are coupled to each other, thereby coupling the front member 140 with the first and bottom members 131 and 111.
The pair of side auxiliary members 60 are coupled to opposite sides of the front member 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the pair of side auxiliary members 160 are coupled to the front member 140 at lateral sides of the front member 140.
On the side region of each side auxiliary member 160, a plurality of second MINIFIX® bolts 161 are provided to be coupled with second MINIFIX® cams (not shown) provided in the front member 140. Thus, the plurality of second MINIFIX® bolts 161 coupled to the side auxiliary member 160 are coupled to the second MINIFIX® cams (not shown) through insertion holes 162, so that the pair of side auxiliary members 160 are coupled to the pair of front members 140. Further, there are a pair of side auxiliary members 160 according to this exemplary embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to a pair of side auxiliary members. The number of side auxiliary member 160 may vary according to the width of the various displays 170 supported by the unit.
This embodiment of the present invention is assembled as follows. First, the main frame 110 is assembled. The bottom member 111 is put on the installation surface, and then the pair of lateral members 121 and the partition member 127 are put on the bottom member 111. The top member 131 is then put on the lateral members 121 and the partition member 127. Thereafter, the top, lateral, partition, and bottom members 131, 121, 127, and 111 are integrally coupled by the first and second long fasteners 115 and 116, so that the main frame 110 is easily and firmly assembled. Here, the partition member 127 supports the top member 131 and thus prevents the top member 131 from warping. Also, the partition member 127 partitions the accommodating space of the main frame 110 into left and right sides and thus makes efficient use of the internal space.
Each glass member 125 is interposed between the lateral member 121 and the partition member 127, thereby partitioning the accommodating space of the main frame 110 into upper and lower sides. At this time, each glass member 125 is supported by both the supporting holder 123 of the lateral member 121 and the supporting groove 129 of the partition member 127.
Then, the front member 140 is coupled to the bottom and top members 111 and 131 by the first MINIFIX® bolt 153. Thus, the display 170 can be seated on the main frame 110, as shown in FIG. 6.
Here, the side auxiliary member 160 is selected according to the width of the display 170. For example, in the case of a display 172 shown in FIG. 10 which has a larger width than that of the display 170 shown in FIG. 6, the pair of side auxiliary members 160 is coupled to the front member 140 by the second MINIFIX® bolts 161 so as to expand the width of the main frame 110. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the display 172 having supporting legs 173 is seated on the cabinet 101.
Consequently, in the cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side auxiliary member 160 is detachable, so that the cabinet can be used with various displays having different sizes.
As described above, the present invention provides a cabinet comprising a front member having a variable width, thereby being used for supporting displays having different sizes.
While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet for supporting a display, comprising:

a main frame to support the display thereon;

a pair of front members provided at front opposite sides of the main frame; and

a coupling unit comprising a plurality of first coupling parts provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in a width direction of the main frame, second coupling parts provided in the pair of front members, and a coupling member that selectively couples each second coupling part with one of the first coupling parts to couple the pair of front members with the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display.

2. The cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the main frame comprises:

a plate-like bottom member;

a lateral member provided on the bottom member; and

a plate-like top member provided on the lateral member.

3. The cabinet according to claim 2, wherein

the coupling unit couples the front member with at least one of the bottom member and the top member.

4. The cabinet according to claim 2, wherein the main frame further comprises:

a long fastener elongated from the top member to the bottom member to couple the top member with the bottom member; and

a long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member to be coupled with the long fastener.

5. The cabinet according to claim 4, wherein

the lateral member has a long fastener through hole through which the long fastener passes.

6. The cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising:

an auxiliary member provided on the front member and coupled with the front member and the main frame.

7. The cabinet according to claim 1, wherein

the coupling member comprises a cam and bolt connector.

8. The cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the coupling unit comprises:

a plurality of first magnet members provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in the width direction of the main frame; and

second magnet members provided on the pair of front members and coupled with one of the first magnet members.

9. A cabinet for supporting a display, comprising:

a main frame to support a lower side of the display; and

a side auxiliary member coupled to a lateral side of the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display seated on the main frame.

10. The cabinet according to claim 9, further comprising:

a pair of front members provided on front opposite sides of the main frame, the side auxiliary member being coupled to the pair of front members.

11. The cabinet according to claim 10, further comprising:

a cam and bolt fastener, the bolt being located in one of the main frame or the front member, and the cam being provided in the other of the main frame or the front member.

12. The cabinet according to claim 10, wherein the main frame comprises:

a plate-like bottom member;

a pair of lateral members provided on lateral sides of the bottom member; and

a plate-like top member provided on the lateral member.

13. The cabinet according to claim 12, wherein the main frame further comprises:

a partition member disposed substantially parallel to the pair of lateral members in a middle region of the main frame.

14. The cabinet according to claim 13, wherein the main frame further comprises:

a first long fastener to integrally couple the top, partition, and bottom members to one another; and

a first long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member and coupled with the first long fastener.

15. The cabinet according to claim 14, wherein the main frame further comprises:

a second long fastener to integrally couple the top, middle and bottom members to one another, and a second long fastener coupling part provided in the bottom member and coupled with the second long fastener.

16. A cabinet for supporting a display, comprising:

a main frame to support the display;

a pair of front members provided at front opposite sides of the main frame;

a plurality of first coupling parts provided in the main frame and spaced from each other in a width direction of the main frame;

at least one second coupling part provided in each of the pair of front members; and

a coupling member that selectively coupling each second coupling part with one of the first coupling parts to couple the pair of front members with the main frame so that the width of the cabinet corresponds to the width of the display.

17. The cabinet according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member comprises:

a cam and bolt fastener:

18. The cabinet according to claim 17, wherein

the first coupling parts are holes that receive a cam.

19. The cabinet according to claim 18, wherein

the second coupling parts are holes that receive a bolt.

20. The cabinet according to claim 16, wherein

the coupling member comprises magnets.