JP3030824U - In-vehicle microphone mounting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone that allows a microphone to be easily and surely placed around the chest when a seat belt is worn, and does not interfere with driving. SOLUTION: A slider 4 having a predetermined shape is slidably fitted to a seat belt 1, a microphone 5 is mounted on the slider 4, and the tension of the length of the slider 4 reaches the chest of the seat belt wearer. Belt 9
Depending on the vehicle body structure, for example the shoulder anchor 2
Connect to. Further, the slider 4 has a frictional force enough to move together with the seat belt 1 and is slidably fitted to the seat belt 1, and the length of the tension belt 9 is adjustable. .

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to a mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone, and more particularly to a mounting structure for a microphone for voice input in a vehicle-mounted device such as a car navigation system.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, car navigation systems have been used that use voice to set destinations, set routes, and search for place names and various information. In the case of such a voice input type car navigation system, it is necessary to install a microphone in a suitable place in the vehicle for voice input.

Conventionally, this microphone has been installed by a method as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in the figure, the microphone 51 is sandwiched between the sun visor 53 by the clip 52, the microphone 54 is attached to the steering column 55 portion, the microphone 56 is attached to the sun visor 52 by the flexible arm 57, and the microphone 58 is flexible. It was attached to the headrest 60 portion of the seat by the arm 59, and although not shown, it was clipped around the driver's clothes around the chest. Note that FIG. 5 illustrates all the attachment methods in one drawing for the sake of simplicity, but in reality, any attachment method is used.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the case of the method of sandwiching the clip 52 with the sun visor 53 or attaching it to the steering column 55, there is a problem that the distance between the driver's mouth and the microphones 51, 54 becomes large, resulting in poor sensitivity and clarity. It was

When the flexible arm 57 is used to attach the sun visor 53 or the flexible arm 59 is used to attach the seat headrest 60, the distance between the driver's mouth and the microphone can be reduced, but the flexible arm 57, Since 59 came close to the mouth, there was a problem that it disturbed driving and felt annoying.

Further, in the case of the method of clipping the clothes around the chest of the driver's clothes with a clip, the microphone has to be removed and put on each time the passenger gets on and off, and there is a problem that handling is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and when the seat belt is worn, the microphone can be easily and surely placed around the chest, and it is an obstacle to driving. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone that does not have any components.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following means. That is, according to the first aspect of the invention, a slider having a predetermined shape is slidably fitted to the seat belt, a microphone is mounted on the slider, and the slider has a length reaching up to the chest of the seat belt wearer. It is characterized in that it is connected to the vehicle body structure on the shoulder side of the seat belt by a position adjusting member.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, the vehicle main body structural portion is a shoulder anchor.

With such a configuration, when the seat belt is worn, the slider can be positioned near the chest of the seat belt wearer by the position regulation by the position regulation member. Therefore, the distance between the microphone attached to the slider and the mouth of the seatbelt wearer is shortened, and the voice uttered by the seatbelt wearer can be reliably and clearly picked up by the microphone.

The invention according to claim 3 is the device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the slider slides on the seat belt with a frictional force such that the slider moves together with the seat belt. It is characterized by being freely fitted.

With such a structure, when the seat belt is pulled out when the seat belt is worn, the slider also pulls out together with the seat belt due to the frictional force to a position where the position adjusting member is fully extended. Therefore, the microphone can be automatically placed around the chest of the seatbelt wearer at the same time as wearing the seatbelt.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the length of the position adjusting member is adjustable. .

With such a configuration, the position of the microphone can be adjusted to the optimum position according to the physique of the seatbelt wearer, and more accurate microphone placement can be realized.

[0015]

[Embodiment of device]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show an example of a mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seat belt having a microphone attached by the attachment structure of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a slider used in the present invention, FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the slider, and FIG. 4 is a seat belt. It is a schematic front view which shows a mounting state.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a three-point support type seat belt provided in a driver's seat. This seat belt 1 is attached to a center pillar of a vehicle by a shoulder anchor 2, and when seated, the tongue plate 3 at the tip of the seat belt is grasped and pulled out, and is inserted into a seat belt buckle (not shown) to drive the seat belt. Is bound to the seat. In the case of the present invention, a rider 4 is movably fitted to the seat belt 1, and a microphone 5 for voice input is mounted on the slider 4. 6 is a microphone code. Although not shown, the microphone cord 6 is also fixed to a position near the shoulder anchor 2 with a predetermined length so as not to interfere with driving.

As shown in the detailed structure of FIGS. 2 and 3, the slider 4 has a microphone 5 attached to its upper surface and a seat belt insertion opening 7 on its back surface. The slider 4 can be slid by inserting the seat belt 1 into the seat belt insertion opening 7.

In the case of the illustrated example, the slider 4 has a frictional force enough to move together with the seat belt 1 that is pulled out by gripping the tongue plate 3 when the seat belt is attached, as will be apparent from the operation described below. And is slidably fitted on the seat belt 1. The slider 4 may be attached to the seat belt 1 by inserting the slider 4 into the seat belt insertion opening 7 from the split groove 11 on the rear surface side of the slider 4.

A tension belt hole 8 is formed on the back side of the slider 4, and a tension belt 9 is attached to the tension belt hole 8. The tension belt 9 is positioned so that the microphone 5 is located just in front of the driver's chest when the driver sits on the seat and wears the seat belt 1, and the position of the slider 4 on the seat belt 1 is adjusted. It is a position adjusting member for regulating, and in the case of the illustrated example, it is composed of a belt made of the same material as the seat belt 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the other end portion of the tension belt 9 is connected to the shoulder anchor 2 by a length adjusting metal fitting 10. The length of the tension belt 9 can be freely adjusted by the length adjusting fitting 10.

Next, a method of handling the seat belt 1 to which the slider 4 is attached will be described. First, before using the tension belt 9, the length of the tension belt 9 is adjusted as follows. That is, the length adjusting metal fitting 10 is loosened and the tension belt 9 is extended to the maximum length or a predetermined length. Then, in this state, the driver sits on the seat, grips the tongue plate 3 and wears the seat belt 1.

Then, when the seat belt is completely worn, the length adjusting metal fitting 10 is adjusted, and the tension is adjusted so that the slider 4 is located around the driver's chest when the tension belt 9 is fully extended. The length of the belt 9 is set. This completes the adjustment of the length of the tension belt 9.

When the seatbelt 1 with the length of the tension belt 9 adjusted as described above is worn when the seat is seated, the microphone 5 is automatically arranged near the chest of the seated driver as follows.

That is, when the driver sits on the seat, pulls the tongue plate 3 hanging from the shoulder anchor 2, and pulls out the seat belt 1 from the retractor (not shown), as described above, the slider 4 Since it is slidably fitted to the seat belt 1 with a frictional force enough to move together with the pulled-out seat belt 1, the shoulder anchor 2 together with the pulled-out seat belt 1 is attached. Move from the position toward the driver's chest side.

When the seat belt 1 is further pulled out and the tension belt 9 is fully extended, the slider 4 cannot be further moved because it is connected to the tension belt 9, and the slider 4 remains stopped at the position. Only the seat belt 1 is pulled out further.

When the tongue plate 3 is inserted into a seat belt buckle (not shown) and the seat belt 1 is completely attached, the slider 4 is moved to a position where the tension belt 9 is fully extended, that is, as shown in FIG. As shown in, the seated driver is placed just around the chest. Therefore, the microphone 5 attached to the slider 4 is also automatically positioned near the driver's chest.

With the microphone 5 positioned near the chest as described above, when the driver talks to a destination while facing forward, the microphone 5 on the chest picks up this sound, and a car navigation system (not shown) is shown. Enter into the system.

As described above, in the case of the above example, when the driver sits down and fastens the seat belt, the microphone 5 is automatically positioned at the driver's chest, so that the voice uttered by the driver can be reliably and clearly picked up. be able to. Moreover, since the microphone 5 is attached to the seat belt 1 and is closely attached to the driver's body, it does not interfere with driving.

Further, as described above, the microphone cord 6 is also fixed in the vicinity of the shoulder anchor 2, but the maximum movement position of the slider 4 is regulated by the tension belt 9, so the microphone 5 is carelessly moved far away. Even if you try to move it all the way, the tension belt 9 will prevent the microphone cord 6 from being pulled by more than the allowance and breaking.

On the other hand, when the seat belt 1 is removed to separate from the vehicle, the seat belt 1 is wound up toward the shoulder anchor 2 by a retractor (not shown), but the slider 4 attached to the seat belt is also removed. It is rolled up with the seat belt 1. Then, when the slider 4 hits the shoulder anchor 2, only the seat belt 1 is rolled up thereafter.

Therefore, at the time when the winding of the seat belt 1 is completed, the slider 4 is suspended along with the tongue plate 3 at the position of the shoulder anchor 2 and finished. Therefore, when the seat belt is not used, the rider 4 and the microphone cord 6 to which the microphone 5 is attached do not drop in the vehicle and become an obstacle.

In the above example, the slider 4 is attached to the seatbelt 1 of the driver's seat, but other seatbelts such as a passenger's seatbelt are also applicable.

Further, in the above example, the slider 4 is slidably fitted to the seat belt 1 with a frictional force enough to move together with the seat belt 1. It may be fitted in a loose state so that the frictional force does not work. In this case, there is no guarantee that the slider 4 will be sent out together with the seat belt 1 that is being pulled out, so after mounting the seat belt, grasp the slider 4 by hand and the tension belt 9 is fully extended. I need to pull it up.

In the above example, the wide tension belt 9 made of the same material as the seat belt 1 is used as the position adjusting member of the slider 4, but instead of this, a string-like position adjusting member such as a rope or a chain is used. A member may be used.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and various modifications can be made according to the gist of the invention.

[0036]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the inventions of claims 1 and 2, when the seat belt is worn, the slider having the microphone attached thereto can be positioned near the chest of the seat belt wearer. For this reason, the microphone can be placed near the mouth, and the voice input of the vehicle-mounted device such as the car navigation system can be performed reliably and clearly. Also, since the microphone is placed in close contact with the seat bell wearer's chest, it does not give the microphone a strong presence. Also, since the position of the slider is regulated by the position adjusting member, even if the microphone is moved carelessly, the microphone cord will not be extended and the wire will not be disconnected. Furthermore, when the seat belt is not used, the slider is rolled up together with the seat belt and is stored at the shoulder anchors, so the microphone and microphone cord attached to the slider may interfere with getting on and off. Therefore, the safety of the vehicle can be improved.

Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, the slider is slidably fitted to the seat belt with a frictional force that moves together with the seat belt. In addition to the effects of the first and second aspects of the invention, the microphone can be automatically positioned around the chest of the seatbelt wearer at the same time as wearing the seatbelt.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4, since the length of the tension belt is adjustable, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 3, the microphone according to the physical constitution of the seatbelt wearer. The position of can be adjusted to the optimum position, and the usability of the vehicle-mounted microphone can be further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a seat belt to which a microphone is attached according to the attachment structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a slider used in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the slider.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of when the seat belt is worn.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior showing a conventional mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Seatbelt 2 Shoulder anchor 3 Tongue plate 4 Slider 5 Microphone 6 Microphone cord 7 Seatbelt insertion hole 8 Tension belt hole 9 Tension belt (position adjustment member) 10 Length adjustment bracket 11 Split groove

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A seat having a slider of a predetermined shape slidably fitted on a seat belt, a microphone mounted on the slider, and a position adjusting member having a length reaching the chest of the seat belt wearer. An on-vehicle microphone mounting structure that is connected to the vehicle body structure on the shoulder side of the belt. 2. The mounting structure for an on-vehicle microphone according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle main body structure portion is a shoulder anchor. 3. The mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted microphone according to claim 1, wherein the slider is slidably fitted to the seat belt with a frictional force that allows the slider to move together with the seat belt. A structure for mounting an on-vehicle microphone, which is characterized in that 4. The mounting structure for an on-vehicle microphone according to claim 1, wherein the length of the position adjusting member is adjustable.