DE202004014594U1 - Data recording and replay device e.g. for mobile bicycle computer, includes housing with electronic device for recording and/or processing data with display and operator devices - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for recording and/or processing and/or communicating data has a central unit (1) comprising a housing (6) holding at least one electronic device for recording and/or processing of data with display and operator devices (9-10) two loud-speakers (2,3) each having a housing, a connecting unit (4) comprising a device for releasable retention of the central unit and devices for releasable retention of the two loudspeakers (2,3) on different sides of the central unit (1).

Description

The Invention relates to a device for recording and / or Processing and / or transmission and playback of data.

Known Devices for recording (e.g. MP3 players), processing (e.g. Computer), transmission (e.g. radio) and playback (e.g. LCD display, loudspeaker or Headphone) Data consists of several units that are flexibly interconnected via cables are connected, especially if several units with different Functions can be combined. This complicates a mobile Use (e.g.

at the body of the user or on a two-wheeler) and flexible use (e.g. for various mobile applications or applications different locations).

Known are also bike computers that e.g. Speeds, distances, Times, navigation data and physiological data of the user identify and display. Such bicycle computers are available with or clamps so that they during breaks from the cyclist easily separated from the bicycle and can be taken. in this connection are specialized devices. The user may have to further devices for recording, processing, transmission and carry data playback, if he wants to make use of it.

From that based on the object of the invention, a device for recording and / or processing and / or transmission and reproduction of data available to put the better for is suitable for mobile use and flexible use.

The Object is achieved by a device with the features of the claim 1 solved. Furthermore, it is provided by a device with the features of the claim 23 solved. Advantageous configurations of the devices are specified in the subclaims.

• – eine Zentraleinheit umfassend ein Gehäuse, mindestens eine darin angeordnete elektronische Einrichtung für die Aufzeichnung und/oder Verarbeitung und/oder Übermittlung und/oder Wiedergabe von Daten und daran angeordnete Anzeige- und/oder Bedieneinrichtungen,
• – zwei Lautsprecherboxen mit jeweils einem Lautsprechergehäuse und mindestens einem darin angeordneten Lautsprecher und
• – eine Verbindungseinheit umfassend eine Einrichtung zum lösbaren Halten der Zentraleinheit und Einrichtungen zum lösbaren Halten der beiden Lautsprecherboxen auf verschiedenen Seiten der Zentraleinheit.

According to claim 1, the inventive device for recording and / or processing and / or transmission and reproduction of data

• A central unit comprising a housing, at least one electronic device arranged therein for the recording and / or processing and / or transmission and / or reproduction of data and display and / or operating devices arranged thereon,
• - Two speaker boxes, each with a speaker housing and at least one speaker and arranged therein
• - A connection unit comprising a device for releasably holding the central unit and devices for releasably holding the two loudspeaker boxes on different sides of the central unit.

at the device according to the invention summarizes the Connection unit, the central unit and the loudspeakers together so that the Central unit with the loudspeakers can be easily transported together is. This will e.g. the mobile use of the central unit with the speaker boxes by a pedestrian or on a two-wheeler easily made. For the connection unit has an application on a two-wheeler according to one Embodiment of a holding device that attaches to a Handlebar rod or on a frame of a two-wheeler. If the user uses the loudspeaker boxes not required, can he separate the central unit from the connection unit or the Loudspeakers from the connection unit to the central unit without using speakers, while playing data e.g. by an integrated display device or by means of a headphone can be done. This is e.g. a possible application on a two-wheeler or on the body of the user. For The central unit and loudspeakers are used in different locations separable from the connection unit. Central unit and loudspeakers can then be placed by the user at a distance from one another preferably to achieve good sound reproduction. For this, e.g. the central unit and the speakers in breaks of a two-wheeler trip slightly from Separable two-wheeler. The user can do everything with every application Use functions provided by the central unit become. The user can also use the central unit and the two Carry loudspeakers with you when the motorcycle is parked to protect them from theft.

According to one Design is the electronic device for recording of data an MP3 player and / or the electronic device for processing data a computer (e.g. bike computer) and / or the electronic Facility for transmission of data a radio receiver and / or the electronic device for reproducing data electronics for driving a display and / or electronics for driving speakers and / or headphones. The aforementioned electronic devices can can be combined in any combination in a central unit. All are preferred aforementioned electronic devices in combinations in the central unit available.

According to one embodiment, the Zen traleinheit on a flat housing. The flat housing favors user-friendly attachment to a two-wheeler and carrying it on the body of the user.

According to one The central unit has at least one display device and / or at least one operating device on a front broad side of the Flachge housing on. This favors the detection of the display or operation of the operating device by the user.

According to one The central unit is configured on two parallel narrow sides Grooves and / or springs and the connecting unit complementary springs and / or grooves for detachable Hold the central unit on the connection unit. through the grooves and tongues are the central unit and the connecting unit can be connected quickly and safely.

According to one The central unit is configured on a rear broad side a locking edge and the connection unit one in Interlockable snap hooks or vice versa. The engagement of the snap hook behind the locking edge secures the central unit on the connection unit. This fuse is preferably combined with the tongue and groove connection of the central unit and connection unit. To separate the central unit from the connection unit, the Snap hooks except Be brought into engagement with the locking edge.

According to one The loudspeakers each have another configuration Groove and / or further tongue and the connecting unit complementary further Springs and / or other grooves for releasably holding the loudspeaker boxes on the connection unit. This enables a quick and safe Connect the speakers to the connection unit.

According to one Configuration, the further grooves have a widening at a distance from their opening and the other springs have a corresponding widening, so that the further Do not slide the springs out of the side of the other grooves.

According to one The design is the upper end of the further groove and / or another spring of the speakers and / or the connection unit assigned an end stop. This will make the speakers due to slipping out of the further tongue and groove connection their own weight prevented.

According to one In one embodiment, the connection unit essentially has one disc-shaped carrier with a stop protruding from the top on one transverse side and two high-level guidance devices on the two long sides with at a distance from the carrier tongues and / or grooves facing each other for engagement with complementary Grooves and / or tongues of the central unit and others facing away from each other Grooves and / or tongues for an engagement with complementary Tongues and / or grooves on the long sides of the speakers. This connection unit is special simple, weight and space saving. With appropriate orientation of the carrier prevents the attack that the Central unit under its own weight from the tongue and groove connection from slipping out.

According to one The snap hook protrudes slightly above the top of the carrier, so he with the locking edge on the rear broad side of the central unit can be locked. As a result, the central unit is also against To solve the connection unit in a movement directed away from the stop secured.

According to one Design have the central unit and the speakers Wireless transmission facilities of data (e.g. radio equipment or infrared transmission equipment). These devices are used to control the loudspeakers transferable from the central unit to the loudspeakers, independently of whether the central unit is over the connection unit is connected to the loudspeakers or Not. The devices for wireless transmission are thus the Control of the loudspeakers by the central unit for all applications for sure. The loudspeakers are e.g. active boxes with own amplifiers for reinforcement the signals transmitted by the devices for wireless transmission.

According to one Design have the central unit and the speakers electrical contact devices for releasable electrical contact the central unit with the speakers on if the central unit and the speakers are detachable are held on the connection unit for transmitting data on the Contact devices. The electrical contact devices can additionally or instead of the wireless transmission facilities. If no facilities for wireless transmission can be added electrical cables are available to the speakers in In case of their mechanical separation from the central unit for the purpose wired electrical signal transmission with the central unit connect to.

According to one embodiment, the central unit and / or the loudspeaker boxes have one electrical power supply. The loudspeaker boxes preferably have an electrical voltage supply if devices for wireless transmission of data are available in order to supply them and possibly their own amplifier with electrical voltage. According to a further embodiment, the electrical voltage supply comprises at least one battery and / or a rechargeable battery and / or a photovoltaic cell. This favors mobile or flexible use.

According to one The connection unit has a detachable connection with a holding device for attachment to a handlebar or a frame of a two-wheeler or on another carrier. According to one In another embodiment, the releasable connection has a rail at the back the connection unit and a complementary receiving groove on the holding device or vice versa. this makes possible a fast and secure connection between the connection unit and Holding device.

According to one another embodiment, the rail is a locking edge and the guide groove a spring hook for detachable Locked with the locking edge assigned or vice versa. By intervention the spring hook on the locking edge, the connection unit the holding device secured.

According to one Embodiment, the holding device has a joint for adjustment the inclination of the connection unit with respect to the holding device on. The joint allows a user-friendly adjustment of the inclination of the holding device.

According to one Design, the joint has a locking device for locking in a certain swivel position. This enables the connection unit to be secured in a selected swivel position.

According to one In one embodiment, the holding device has at least one pipe clamp to attach to a handlebar or other tube on. According to one In another embodiment, the holding device has a fork-shaped base body two pipe clamps at both ends of the two forks and a joint part of the joint in the connection area between the two forks. The double clamp fastening on a pipe of the two-wheeler is particularly stable.

• – eine Zentraleinheit umfassend einen MP3-Player, ein Radio und einen Fahrradcomputer,
• – zwei Lautsprecherboxen und
• – mindestens eine Einrichtung zum lösbaren Halten der Zentraleinheit und der Laut-sprecherboxen an einer Lenkerstange oder einem Rohr eines Zweirades.

According to claim 23, the device according to the invention for recording, processing, transmitting and reproducing data, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 22,

• A central unit comprising an MP3 player, a radio and a cycle computer,
• - two speakers and
• - At least one device for releasably holding the central unit and the loudspeaker boxes on a handlebar or a tube of a two-wheeler.

According to the invention are the first time in a device for a two-wheeler the functions of an MP3 player, a radio and one Bicycle computers combined with playback via loudspeakers. Because facilities for solvable Hold is used, is the entire device or only that Central unit easily on a two-wheeler or separately of which can be used.

According to one Configuration, the central unit has a socket for connecting a headphone on. The central unit can therefore be on a two-wheeler or separately with headphones instead be operated with loudspeakers.

According to one Design are for transfer electrical signals between the central unit and the loudspeakers Devices for wireless signal transmission and / or contact devices available. This facilitates the compilation of the central unit and speakers and the separation of the components from each other, especially for Applications separate from the two-wheeler.

According to one The central unit and / or the loudspeaker boxes have an embodiment its own electrical power supply. According to one further embodiment includes the electrical power supply at least one battery and / or a battery and / or a photovoltaic element.

following the invention is based on the accompanying drawings of an embodiment explained in more detail. In the drawings show:

1 the device in a perspective view obliquely on the front and bottom;

2 the same device in a perspective view obliquely on the front and the top;

3 the central unit of the same device in a perspective view obliquely on the front and the top;

4 the same central unit in a perspective view of the back and the bottom;

5 the same central unit in a perspective view of the bottom and the right side;

6 a speaker cabinet of the same type direction in a perspective view of the underside and the right side;

7 a connection unit of the same device in a front view;

8th the same connection unit in a perspective view obliquely to the front and the bottom;

9 Extension bar for the connection unit from 7 and 8th in a perspective view of the left and the bottom;

10 Upper part of a holding device of the same device in a perspective view from below and to the right side;

11 the same top in a perspective view obliquely from the front and to the right side;

12 Connection unit of the same device with a coupling part of the holding device in a view from above;

13 the same upper part connected to the connecting unit in a perspective view obliquely from above and from behind;

14 Lower part of the holding device of the same device in a perspective view obliquely from the front and to the left side;

15 the same upper part and the same lower part connected together in a perspective view obliquely from the front and to the left.

According to 1 and 2 a device according to the invention comprises a central unit 1 , two speakers 2 . 3 , a connection unit 4 and a holding device 5 ,

According to 3 to 5 has a central unit 1 a housing 6 , which as a flat housing with cylindrical thickening 7 . 8th is formed on the two long sides. On a broad side of the case 6 are two LCD displays 9 . 10 arranged. Different controls are on the same broadside 11 . 12 arranged in two rows one above the other.

The case has on the bottom 6 especially a headphone jack 13 , a USB socket 14 and sockets or openings 15 . 16 for further electrical connection lines. At the back of the case 6 is after removing a flap 17 a battery compartment accessible. There is also a recess with a locking edge 17 available.

At the top of the central unit 1 are through holes 18 . 19 attached for fixing a hand strap or a collar.

The central unit 1 includes in particular the functions of an MP3 player, an FM (FM) radio and a portable electronic storage device in combination with a wireless bicycle computer. The cycle computer is in particular able to determine and display speeds, distances, times and, if applicable, navigation data or physiological data of the user. The bicycle computer is wireless, ie it can be coupled wirelessly to at least one sensor, for example a sensor which is assigned to a wheel of the bicycle in order to determine its speed. Furthermore, the coupling with sensors for measuring physiological data of the user (eg pulse) is possible.

The activity of the various functional units of the central unit 1 is by means of the controls 11 . 12 controllable.

The central unit 1 has rounded grooves on the narrow sides of the housing 20 . 21 that extend the entire length of the case 6 extend.

According to 6 has a speaker box 2 a speaker cabinet 22 that has a groove in one long side 23 has a U-shaped cross section. From the base of the groove 23 stands a feather 24 before that a widening at its distal end 25 having. The groove 23 has an open end below 26 and is up through a limit stop 27 closed, the groove on one 23 delimiting wall section of the loudspeaker housing 22 is formed.

In the speaker cabinet 22 at least one speaker is arranged. Furthermore, the speaker housing 22 a switch on the front 28 for switching the loudspeakers on and off 2 and a signal lamp 29 for displaying the operating status of the loudspeakers 2 on (cf. 1 . 2 ).

It is also on the underside of the speakers 2 a battery compartment flap 30 available, which gives access to a battery compartment.

The loudspeaker box 3 is structured accordingly.

According to 7 and 8th has a connection unit 4 a plate-shaped carrier 31 which has a stop protruding from the top 32 having. The attack 32 is a wall that has a recess 33 through which the headphone jack 13 and the connectors 15 . 16 a central unit used 1 are accessible from outside (cf. 1 ).

The plate-shaped carrier 31 has two upright guide devices on the two long sides 34 . 35 , These point at a distance from the carrier 31 springs pointing towards each other 36 . 37 and grooves directed away from each other on opposite sides 38 . 39 with a broadened reason 40 . 41 on (cf. 12 ).

On the attack 32 opposite side has the carrier 31 no protrusion protruding from the top.

Near the stop 32 points the carrier 31 a spring hook 42 in a recess 43 on. The spring hook 42 stands with its hook end 44 something over the top of the carrier 31 in front.

According to 9 is a supplementary bar 45 with a feather 46 which is a broadening 47 has at its distal end. The supplementary bar 45 has another end stop at the top 48 , The supplementary bar 45 is in the groove from above 39 insertable, the widenings 47 in the broadening 41 is guided until the end stop 47 on top of the guide device 35 seated.

A corresponding extension bar is also in the guide groove 38 used. The supplementary strips 45 serve the connection unit 4 to complete sideways when not with speakers 2 . 3 connected is.

According to 10 and 11 has a top 49 a holding device 5 a bearing shell 50 in a frustoconical body 51 to hold a ball. The bearing shell 50 is on the top with a mounting plate 52 provided, in the wide, dovetail-shaped receiving groove 53 is formed in the longitudinal direction. The receiving groove 53 is to one side of the mounting plate 52 open and closed on the other side.

On the open side of the slot 53 is a spring hook 54 with a locking projection 55 and an operating button 56 available.

In the receiving groove 53 is a complementary track 57 at the bottom of the connector 4 insertable in the 12 is shown. The rail 57 also has a locking edge 58 on, behind which the locking projection 55 can be locked.

In addition, in 12 a coupling part 59 shown of a rod-shaped middle part 60 having. Using a screw 61 is a disc 62 at the top of the middle section 60 fixed.

At the lower end of the middle section 60 is through a mother 63 a spherical section 64 attached.

According to 11 is the middle part 60 through the bearing shell 50 and the mounting plate 52 passed. In a deepening 65 the mounting plate 61 sit screw 61 and disc 62 and hinder the middle part 60 falling out.

The spherical section 14 is fixed to a lower part of the holding device in a manner still to be explained.

According to 13 is the mounting plate 52 with their groove 53 on the rail 57 pushed on and by locking the spring hook 54 behind the locking edge 58 secured.

According to 14 includes a lower part 65 the holding device 5 a fork-shaped body 66 with parallel pipe clamps 67 . 68 at the ends of the two forks 69 . 70 , From a connection area 71 between the two forks 69 . 70 there is a hollow ball at the top 72 with a through hole 73 in front.

The coupling part 59 is with its middle part 60 through the through hole 73 passed. The spherical section 64 is on the inside of the ball 72 stored and in this position by means of the mother 63 secured. This will make the top 49 and lower part 65 held together (cf. 15 ). The through hole 73 is chosen larger than the diameter of the middle part 60 so this is inside the ball 72 is pivotable.

As a result, the top is 49 regarding the lower part 65 limited swiveling. The upper part is in a swivel position 49 with respect to the lower part 65 by tightening the screw 61 or the mother 63 fixable.

The holding device 5 is with the clamps 67 . 68 attachable to the handlebar of a bicycle.

A connecting unit 4 is in the manner described on the top 49 the holding device 5 can be pushed on and locked with it.

There is also a central unit 1 into the connection unit 4 insertable so that the springs 36 . 37 in the grooves 20 . 21 penetrate and the spring hook 42 behind the locking edge 17 the central unit 1 locked.

Furthermore, the speakers are 2 . 3 with their grooves 23 in the longitudinal direction on the guide devices 34 . 35 slidable so that the springs 24 in the grooves 38 . 39 be led until the endan beating 27 at the top of the guide devices 34 . 35 seated. In this position the speakers can 2 . 3 be held by gravity.

The device assembled in this way is shown in FIGS 1 and 2 shown in 1 from the perspective of a cyclist who has mounted the device on the handlebar. So the device can be used when cycling.

During breaks, the user can choose the connection unit 4 from the holding device 5 loosen so that the connection between the central unit 1 and the speakers 2 . 3 preserved. He can also use the speakers 2 . 3 from the central unit 1 separate to create a better surround sound. Finally, it can also be the central unit 1 separate from the other components to use them alone, e.g. in conjunction with headphones.

Furthermore, the device is in the compilation of 1 can be used together with headphones when loudspeaker operation is not desired.

Claims (27)

Device for recording and / or processing and / or transmitting and reproducing data with - a central unit ( 1 ) comprising a housing ( 6 ), at least one electronic device arranged therein for the recording and / or processing and / or transmission and reproduction of data and display and / or operating devices arranged thereon ( 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 ), - two loudspeakers ( 2 . 3 ) each with a loudspeaker housing ( 22 ) and at least one loudspeaker arranged therein and - a connecting unit ( 4 ) comprising a device for releasably holding the central unit and devices for releasably holding the two loudspeaker boxes ( 2 . 3 ) on different sides of the central unit ( 1 ). Device according to Claim 1, in which the electronic device for recording data is an MP3 player and / or the electronic device for processing data is a (bicycle) computer and / or the electronic device for transmitting data is a radio and / or the electronic device for playing back data, a control device for a display device and / or for loudspeakers ( 1 . 2 ) and / or headphones. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the central unit ( 1 ) a flat housing ( 6 ) having. Device according to Claim 3, in which the central unit ( 1 ) at least one display device ( 9 . 10 ) and / or at least one operating device ( 11 . 12 ) on a front broad side of the flat housing ( 6 ) having. Device according to Claim 3 or 4, in which the central unit ( 1 ) grooves on two parallel narrow sides ( 20 . 21 ) and / or springs and the connecting unit complementary springs ( 36 . 37 ) and / or grooves for releasably holding the central unit ( 1 ) on the connection unit ( 4 ) having. Device according to one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the central unit ( 1 ) a locking edge on a rear broad side ( 17 ) and the connection unit has a snap hook which can be brought into engagement with it ( 42 ) or vice versa. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, in which the loudspeaker boxes ( 2 . 3 ) one more groove each ( 23 ) and / or additional spring ( 24 ) and the connection unit ( 4 ) complementary further tongues and / or further grooves ( 38 . 39 ) for detachable holding of the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) on the connection unit ( 4 ) having. Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the further grooves ( 38 . 39 ) a widening at a distance from its longitudinal opening ( 40 . 41 ) and the other feathers ( 24 ) a corresponding broadening ( 25 ) exhibit. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the upper end of the further grooves and / or further springs an end stop ( 27 ) assigned. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, in which the connecting unit ( 4 ) an essentially plate-shaped carrier ( 31 ) with a stop protruding from the top ( 32 ) on one transverse side and two high-level guiding devices ( 34 . 35 ) on the two long sides with a distance from the carrier ( 31 ) springs pointing towards each other ( 36 . 37 ) and / or grooves for engagement with complementary grooves ( 20 . 21 ) and / or springs of the central unit ( 1 ) and other grooves facing away from each other ( 38 . 39 ) and / or additional springs for engagement with complementary additional springs ( 24 ) and / or other grooves on the long sides of the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) having. Apparatus according to claims 6 and 10, wherein the snap hook ( 42 ) over the top of the carrier ( 31 ) stands out. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, in which the central unit ( 1 ) and the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) Have devices for wireless transmission of data. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 12, in which the central unit ( 1 ) and the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) electrical contact devices for releasable electrical contact of the central device with the loudspeaker boxes ( 2 . 3 ) if the central unit ( 1 ) and the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) detachable on the connection unit ( 4 ) are held for transmitting data via the contact devices. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 13, in which the central unit ( 1 ) and / or the two loudspeakers ( 2 . 3 ) has an electrical power supply. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the electrical Power supply at least one battery and / or a rechargeable battery and / or a photovoltaic cell. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 15, in which the connecting unit ( 4 ) a detachable connection with a holding device ( 5 ) for attachment to a handlebar or on a frame of a two-wheeler or on another carrier. Device according to claim 16, in which the releasable connection is a rail ( 57 ) on the back of the connection unit ( 4 ) and a complementary groove ( 53 ) on the holding device ( 5 ) or vice versa. Device according to Claim 16, in which the rail ( 65 ) a locking edge ( 58 ) and the guide groove ( 53 ) a spring hook ( 54 ) is assigned for releasable locking with the locking edge or vice versa. Device according to one of Claims 16 to 18, in which the holding device ( 5 ) a joint ( 50 . 72 ) to adjust the inclination of the connection unit ( 4 ) includes. Device according to claim 19, in which the joint ( 50 ; 72 ) has a locking device for locking in a certain pivot position. Device according to one of Claims 16 to 20, in which the holding device ( 5 ) at least one pipe clamp ( 67 . 68 ) for attachment to a handlebar or other tube. Device according to Claim 21, in which the holding device ( 5 ) a fork-shaped body ( 66 ) with two pipe clamps ( 67 . 68 ) at the ends of the two fork tines and a joint part of the joint in the connection area ( 71 ) between the two forks. Device for recording, processing, transmitting and reproducing data, in particular according to one of Claims 1 to 22, with - a central unit ( 1 ) comprising an MP3 player, a radio and a cycle computer, - two loudspeakers ( 2 . 3 ) and - at least one device for releasably holding the central unit ( 1 ) and the speakers on a handlebar or a tube of a two-wheeler. Device according to Claim 23, in which the central unit ( 1 ) a socket ( 13 ) for connecting headphones. Device according to Claim 23 or 24, which is used for transmitting electrical signals between the central unit ( 1 ) and the speakers ( 2 . 3 ) Has devices for wireless signal transmission and / or contact devices. Device according to one of Claims 23 to 25, in which the central unit ( 1 ) and optionally the loudspeakers ( 2 . 3 ) has its own electrical power supply. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the electrical Power supply comprises at least one battery or a rechargeable battery.