JP4296672B2 - Headphone locking device and headphones equipped with the same - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, the cords respectively derived from the pair of headphone units are inserted into the cord insertion holes at both ends of the locking device, and the headphone unit is locked to the cord insertion holes of the locking device hung on the neck when not in use. The headphone unit is locked in a state where the headphone unit is locked in the cord insertion hole of the locking tool when storing the headphones, so that the cord can be safely stored without being entangled. The present invention relates to a headphone locking device and a headphone provided with the same.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, portable audio devices having headphones such as a headphone stereo, a CD (Compact Disc) player, and an MD (Mini Disc) player tend to increase. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of headphones attached to such a portable audio device.
[0003]
The headphone 21 is of a one-sided type, and includes a pair of left and right headphone units 22 and 23 each incorporating a driver unit, cords 25 and 26 respectively derived from the headphone units 22 and 23, and the vicinity of the left headphone unit 22. The cord 27 is composed of a cord 27 in which the cords 25 and 26 are combined into one, and a plug 28 provided at the tip of the cord 27. The plug 28 is for connecting to the output terminal of the portable audio device.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the headphone 21 as described above, when the headphone units 22 and 23 are removed from the ear when not in use, the cord 26 is placed behind the neck so that the headphone units 22 and 23 do not fall. However, since the cord itself is used as a locking tool, an excessive load is often applied, causing damage. Therefore, the user can pull out the plug 28 from the output terminal of the portable audio device (not shown), and the headphone units 22 and 23 and the cords 25 and 26, although it is originally configured to be locked on the neck when not in use. 27 must be stored together in a bag, accessory case, pocket, or the like.
[0005]
However, if the headphone units 22 and 23 and the cords 25, 26, and 27 are stored together in a bag, accessory case, pocket, or the like, the cords 25, 26, and 27 are complicatedly entangled. , 27 must be solved, which is very time-consuming and troublesome. In some cases, the cord may be forcibly pulled to break the cord and the cord may be damaged.
[0006]
In addition, the cords 25, 26, 27 being entangled in a complicated manner during storage increases the number of portions where the cords 25, 26, 27 are bent, and an excessive force is applied to the cords. There was a problem on durability. In addition, the headphone unit can be temporarily removed from the ear when not in use, and the headphone unit cannot be held near the ear so that the headphone unit can be attached to the ear at any time. It was inconvenient because it had to be stored in a glove compartment or pocket.
[0007]
Therefore, the present invention is configured so that the cord does not get entangled when the headphones are stored and the headphone unit can be held in the vicinity of the ear when not in use. The purpose is to provide a pair of headphones.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Headphone locking device according to the present invention includes a pair of headphone units includes a locking member which headphones are engaging with each connection code in the pair of headphone units, the locking member is subjected to neck has a predetermined length, a shall which have a predetermined size of the cord insertion hole for respectively inserting the code at both ends thereof.
[0009]
In the headphone locking device according to the present invention, it has a predetermined length to be hung on the neck and is provided with cord insertion holes of a predetermined size for inserting cords at both ends thereof. Sometimes when the headphones unit is removed from the ear, the headphones unit can be locked in the cord insertion hole, and when storing the headphones, the headphones unit is locked in the cord insertion hole so that the cord is not entangled. Can be safely stored.
[0010]
In addition, the headphones according to the present invention have a pair of headphone units, cords connected to the pair of headphone units, and a predetermined length to be hung on the neck, and the cords are inserted through both ends thereof, respectively. it is obtained by a locking member having a predetermined size of the cord insertion hole.
[0011]
The headphones according to the present invention include a locking member having a predetermined length to be hung on the neck and having a cord insertion hole of a predetermined size for inserting a cord at each end thereof. When the headphone unit is removed from the ear during use, the headphone unit can be locked in the cord insertion hole of the locking member. When the headphones are stored, the headphone unit is locked in the cord insertion hole of the locking member. Therefore, the cord can be safely stored without being entangled.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of a headphone according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration example of a headphone according to the present invention. The headphone 1 has headphone cords of the same length on the left and right sides, and a pair of left and right headphone units 2 and 2 'each including a driver unit, and a cord 3 derived from the pair of headphone units 2 and 2', respectively. 3 ′, a cord 5 in which the cords 3 and 3 ′ are combined into one, a winder 6 provided in the middle of the cord 5 for winding the cord 5, and a plug 7 provided at the tip of the cord 5 And a headphone having a substantially U-shape in plan view, in which the cords 3 and 3 'are inserted at the tip of the U-shape and the locking holes 9b and 9b which are cord insertion holes for locking the headphone units 2 and 2' are opened. It is comprised roughly from the locking tool 9 which is a locking device (locking member). The plug 7 is for connecting to an output terminal of the portable audio device.
[0013]
In the present invention, the cords 3 and 3 'respectively led out from the headphone units 2 and 2' are inserted into the locking holes 9b and 9b at both ends of the substantially U-shaped locking tool 9 and hung around the neck when not in use. The headphone units 2, 2 ′ are locked in the locking holes 9 b, 9 b of the locking tool 9 so that they can be used at any time, and when the headphones 1 are stored, the locking holes 9 b, 9 b of the locking tool 9 are inserted into the locking holes 9 b, 9 b. Since the headphone units 2 and 2 'are locked together, the cords can be safely stored without being entangled.
[0014]
2A is a front view of the headphones according to the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a side view thereof. The locking tool 9 to be hung on the neck is provided with a substantially circular locking portion 9a at both ends of a substantially U shape, and a locking hole 9b is formed in the locking portion 9a. The cords 3 and 3 'are inserted into the locking holes 9b and 9b, respectively, and a flange portion 11a of the head casing 11 described later of the headphone units 2 and 2' is locked.
[0015]
FIG. 3 is a side view of the headphone unit. Since the left and right headphone units 2 and 2 'have the same shape, only the left headphone unit 2 will be described. The head housing 11 of the headphone unit 2 has a collar portion 11a on the front surface and a cord lead-out portion 11b on the lower portion, and a driver unit 12 is provided in the collar portion 11a portion. The tip of the cord 3 is soldered to a terminal (not shown) of the driver unit 12.
[0016]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the headphone unit is attached to the ear. First, the plug 7 of the headphone 1 is connected to the output terminal of a portable audio device (not shown), and the winder 6 is operated to adjust the cord 5 to a desired length. Next, the headphone units 2, 2 ′ are pulled out from the locking holes 9 b, 9 b of the locking tool 9, and the head housings 11 of the headphone units 2, 2 ′ are mounted on the concha cavities of the left and right ears. Then, the portable audio device is put in a play state to listen to sounds such as music output from the driver unit 12 of the headphone units 2 and 2 '.
[0017]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the headphone units 2 and 2 ′ are removed from both ears and locked to the locking tool 9 when not in use, FIG. 5A is a front view thereof, and FIG. It is the side view. When the headphone units 2 and 2 'are removed from both ears, the headphone units 2 and 2' are automatically pulled downward by the weights of the cords 3, 3 'and 5 and the winder 6, and the locking tool 9 is engaged with the hook portion 11a of the head case 11 of the headphone unit 2, 2 '. As described above, since the headphone units 2 and 2 ′ are locked in the locking holes 9 b and 9 b of the locking tool 9 when not in use, the headphone unit 2 or 2 ′ can be used anytime.
[0018]
Therefore, even if the headphone units 2 and 2 'are removed from both ears, the headphone units 2 and 2' are not dropped and can be automatically locked in the locking holes 9b and 9b of the locking tool 9. When not in use, it is not necessary to store the headphones in a bag, accessory case or pocket. When listening to a portable audio device, the headphone units 2, 2 'locked in the locking holes 9b, 9b of the locking tool 9 arranged near both ears are pulled out and attached to both ears. It is easy to listen to the portable audio device at any time and it is very convenient.
[0019]
FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the headphones 1 are stored in a bag, an accessory case, a pocket or the like. The cords 3, 3 ′, 5 are bent a plurality of times when stored, but since the headphone units 2, 2 ′ are locked in the locking holes 9 b, 9 b of the locking tool 9, the cords 3, 3 ′, 5 are It is not entangled in a complicated manner, and can be bent and stored relatively orderly.
[0020]
For this reason, unlike the prior art, it is possible to save the trouble that the cord is complicatedly entangled when stored and the cord must be untangled every time it is used. Furthermore, the cords 3, 3 'and 5 are not entangled in a complicated manner during storage, and the cords are stored in a relatively neat manner, so that no excessive force is applied to the cord and the durability of the cord can be improved. it can.
[0021]
In the above-described embodiment, the winder 6 for winding the cord 5 is provided. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the winder 6 may be omitted. The hooks 11a of the head case 11 of the headphone units 2 and 2 'are locked in the locking holes 9b and 9b at both ends of the locking tool 9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other locations such as the drawer portion 11b of the head case 11 of the headphone unit 2, 2 'may be locked in the locking holes 9b, 9b.
[0022]
Next, a headphone locking device according to a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a locking tool which is the headphone locking device of the second embodiment. The locking tool 15 of the second embodiment has flexibility, and a substantially circular locking portion 15a is provided at both ends of a substantially U-shape, and a locking hole 15b is formed in the locking portion 15a. It has been drilled. The locking portion 15a is provided with, for example, a V-shaped cut 15c, and the tip of the cut 15c reaches the locking hole 15b. Therefore, the cords 3 and 3 'are brought into contact with the cuts 15c and 15c of the locking tool 15 and press-fitted, whereby the cords 3 and 3' can be inserted into the locking holes 15b and 15b.
[0023]
As a result, even existing headphones can be attached to the locking device 15, and a locking device of a desired design can be freely attached to the existing headphones and used in combination. In addition, users can purchase various kinds of colors and designs of fasteners and insert their headphones cords into the anchor holes of the fasteners to improve their aesthetics, and various types of headphones and fasteners. You can enjoy a combination. Further, even if the locking tool is broken, it is economical to replace only the locking tool.
[0024]
In the second embodiment described above, the V-shaped cut 15c is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other shapes such as a U-shaped cut and a slit may be used. is there.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, even if the headphone unit is removed from both ears, it does not drop, and it is not necessary to store the headphone in a bag, accessory case, pocket or the like when not in use. When using, it is only necessary to pull out the headphone unit locked in the cord insertion hole of the locking member hanging on the neck and attach it to both ears, and you can easily listen to the portable audio device at any time, it is extremely simple is there.
[0026]
In addition, the cord does not get entangled in a complicated manner when stored, and it is stored in a relatively neat manner, so that the cord is entangled in a complicated manner when stored, and the cord must be unwound every time it is used. Save time and effort. The cord is not entangled in a complicated manner during storage, and the cord is stored in a relatively neat manner, so that an excessive force is not applied to the cord, and the durability of the cord can be improved.
[0027]
In addition, if the both ends of the locking member are provided with cuts that reach the cord insertion holes, existing headphones can be attached to the locking member, and the locking member of the desired design can be attached to the existing headphones. Can be freely attached and used in combination.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a headphone according to the present invention.
2A is a front view of a headphone according to the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a side view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the headphone unit.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which a headphone unit is attached to an ear.
FIGS. 5A and 5B show a state in which the headphone unit is removed from the ear and locked to the locking tool, wherein FIG. 5A is a front view thereof, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which headphones are stored.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a locking tool according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of conventional headphones attached to a portable audio device.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Headphone 2 Left headphone unit 2 'Right headphone unit 3, 3', 5 Code 6 Winder 7 Plug 9 Locking tool (locking member, headphone locking device)
9a Locking part 9b Locking hole (code insertion hole)
11 head housing 11a collar portion 11b cord lead-out portion 15 locking tool (locking member, headphone locking device)
15a Locking part 15b Locking hole (code insertion hole)
15c cutting

Claims (4)

Comprising a pair of headphone unit, a locking member which headphones are engaging with each connection code in the pair of headphone units,
The locking member has a predetermined length applied to the neck, given having a size of cord insertion hole Ruhe Ddohon locking device for each inserting the code at both ends thereof. Headphone locking device according to claim 1 wherein the cord insertion hole is capable of locking the headphone unit. Headphone locking device according to 請 Motomeko 2 cuts reaching the cord insertion hole in the tip of the end portions that are provided. A pair of headphone units;
A cord connected to each of the pair of headphone units;
A locking member having a predetermined length to be hung on the neck and having cord insertion holes of a predetermined size for inserting the cords at both ends thereof,
With headphones.

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