JPH04135029U - Portable satellite broadcast viewing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To facilitate the carrying of a portable satellite broadcast viewing device and the viewing of satellite broadcasts. [Structure] A flat antenna 4 for receiving satellite broadcasting is disposed inside the lid 2 of the trunk case 1, and an image display unit 8 and other equipment necessary for viewing satellite broadcasts are installed in the case body 7 of the trunk case 1. Place and connect. Therefore, all the equipment necessary for viewing satellite broadcasts is stored in the trunk case 1, making it convenient to carry. Satellite broadcasting can be viewed by placing the trunk case 1 in place, opening the lid, and fixing the lid 2 to the case body 7 using the elevation adjustment knob 44 of the antenna elevation adjustment means 17 at a predetermined elevation angle position.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a satellite broadcast viewing and viewing device suitable for portable use.

0002

[Conventional technology]

An example of this type of device is the portable antenna system described in JP-A No. 2-261202. There is a place. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, this is attached to the antenna body 71. The supporting legs 72 are attached so as to be foldable and unfoldable. Setting the elevation angle of the antenna body 71 The antenna main body 71 and support legs 72 are fixed by a fixing member 73 in a predetermined opening state. Then, the U-shaped slides slidably attached to both sides of the antenna body 71 The settings were made by sliding the legs 74.

0003 When setting the elevation angle of the antenna body 71, the support legs 72 are set to a predetermined opening angle on the antenna body 71. It is not enough just to set it in the position, but also the slider to be attached to the antenna body 71. Since it is necessary to adjust the slide of the door leg 74, the setting takes time. Also, support legs The inclination angle of the display section 75 provided in the antenna body 72 is always equal to the predetermined elevation angle of the antenna body 71. Since it is a fixed value, it is not possible to select the slope of your preference. Additionally, carry the antenna equipment At this time, the slide leg 74 that becomes the handle is fixed to the antenna body 71 with a fixing screw 76. Because of this, the center of gravity of the antenna device deviates from the vertical plane passing through the fixing screw 75, It is carried with the handle 74 tilted.

0004 In the portable antenna device described in Utility Model Application Publication No. 1-139608, as shown in FIG. In addition, a satellite broadcast receiving parabolic antenna 83 is assembled on the lid 82 of the trunk case 81. The case body 84 of the trunk case has an elevation adjustment hand for the parabolic antenna 83. Stage 85, azimuth compass 86, spirit level 87, converter 88 with primary radiator, etc. A parts storage part 89 is provided for storing the parts, and a parts storage part 89 is provided for storing the parts. A converter 88 including a feed horn is connected to the focal point of the parabolic antenna 83. A converter holding means 90 is provided for holding the converter in position.

[0005] In such a portable antenna device, the lid body 82 is a parabolic antenna for receiving satellite broadcasting. The case body 84 needs to be made thicker in order to incorporate the antenna 83, and the case body 84 is made thicker when the lid is closed. converter holding means 90 and the converter attached to the converter holding means 90 when the lid is opened. - It is necessary to make it thick so that it does not interfere with the converter 88. There is also a parts storage section 89 for storing items such as 8, so the trunk case as a whole is The space 81 becomes larger. In addition, when setting the elevation angle of the parabolic antenna 83, the lid body 82 is Open and engage the case body side of the arm 91 of the elevation adjustment means 85 with the engagement groove of the sliding frame. Then, take out the converter 88 from the parts storage section 89 and attach it to the converter holding means 90. After attaching the parabolic antenna, operate the adjustment knob 92 of the elevation adjustment means 85 to adjust the elevation angle of the parabolic antenna. It takes time to set the elevation angle of the antenna. And TV Jo The receiver must be locally sourced or carried separately from the portable antenna equipment. On-site, the wiring between the converter 88 and the television receiver, power connection, etc. It becomes necessary.

[0006]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

As mentioned above, in the antenna devices shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the antenna elevation angle Adjustment is somewhat complicated and time consuming. Furthermore, in the case shown in FIG. The antenna device may be difficult to carry because the handle is tilted. There are other problems. Furthermore, in the case shown in Fig. 12, the trunk case becomes larger. In addition, satellite broadcast viewing equipment required in the trunk case, such as a television receiver, Since it is not equipped with a tuner and must be assembled on-site, it is possible to watch satellite broadcasts. There were problems such as the amount of time and effort it took to complete the process.

[0007] Therefore, this invention has been developed to make it easy to carry and listen to satellite broadcasts. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable satellite broadcast viewing and viewing device.

[0008]

[Means and actions for solving the problem]

In the portable satellite broadcast viewing device of the present invention, a Set the satellite broadcast receiving antenna at a predetermined elevation angle position using the antenna elevation adjustment means. In a portable antenna device designed for satellite broadcasting, there are few At least a flat antenna for receiving satellite broadcasting is installed on the lid body, and other equipment including the image display section is installed. Wiring is done by installing it in the case itself or excluding only the power supply section. Open the lid and set the planar antenna at a predetermined elevation angle position using the antenna elevation adjustment means. If only the power supply section is removed, the power cord can also be connected to an external power supply section. You can listen to satellite broadcasts by connecting to. Also, the trunk case handle is rotatable relative to the case body and lid, so you can always watch satellite broadcasts while carrying it. It is on the same vertical plane as the center of gravity of the device.

[0009] The case body has at least a support base provided with an image display unit that is connected to the opening/closing operation of the lid body. Since the image display unit is installed via a support platform lifting and lowering mechanism that moves up and down, the image display unit It rises and falls when opened and closed, and stops when the lid stops moving.

0010 The antenna elevation angle adjusting means includes a first arm having one end pivotally connected to the case body; a second arm pivotally connected to the lid body, and the other ends of these arms are rotatably attached, It also includes a tightenable elevation angle adjustment knob, so it can be used as a flat antenna for satellite broadcast reception. To set the tena's elevation angle, grasp the elevation adjustment knob with one hand and open the lid with the other hand. It is only necessary to adjust the antenna angle and tighten both arms at a predetermined antenna elevation angle position. Also, The support base provided with the image display section becomes stationary by tightening the elevation adjustment knob.

[0011] The support base is equipped with a tilt angle adjustment mechanism for the image display section, so the tilt angle of the image display section can be adjusted. can be adjusted.

0012 The support base is equipped with a spring that biases the support base in the upward direction, reducing the force required to open the lid. becomes smaller.

[0013]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. A part of the inner surface of the lid 2 of the trunk case 1 protrudes from a hole 3 formed in the lid. A flat antenna 4 for receiving satellite broadcasting and an antenna elevation angle display plate 5 are attached. to A support stand 11 is attached to the case body 7 of the rank case 1 via a support stand elevating mechanism 6. mount the image display section 8, tuner 9, AC cord reel 10, etc. on this support stand. However, other equipment except the image display unit 8 is placed in a trunk case other than the support stand 11. It may be provided within 1. Furthermore, the case body 7 and the lid body 2 are connected to a hinge 13 and an antenna. They are connected by elevation adjustment means 17.

[0014] Figure 5 is a block diagram of the satellite broadcast viewing system of this embodiment. An antenna cable 20 connects the antenna 4 and the tuner 9, and the tuner 9 and the image display unit 8 is an AV cable 21 for connection. The tuner 9 and the image display section 8 are The AC cord is connected via the AC adapters 22 and 23 to the power cords 24 and 25. - connect to the main line 10; All of these cables and cords are trunk cables. The wires are connected within the bus 1. To listen to satellite broadcasts, use AC cord reel 10. For example, convert the power cord 26 of a car to AC1 using a DC-AC converter. Just connect it to a plug converted to 00V. In addition, each machine can be directly connected to a DC battery. You can also wire it to the device. Note that the power supply section is not installed inside the trunk case 1. , there is no need to connect the power supply.

[0015] The support platform elevating mechanism 6 includes link mechanisms 12 attached to both left and right sides of the support platform 11. , 12 and the rear part of the support stand 11 (i.e., the hinge that attaches the lid body 2 to the case body 7) It consists of a support mechanism 19 that is attached to the lower end surface (the side where 13 is located). The link mechanism 12 is The other end of the first link 31, which is pivotally connected to the middle of the side inner wall of the lid body 2 with a pin 30, and the cage - the other end of the second link 33 pivotally connected to the middle of the side inner wall of the base body 7 with a pin 32; , and one end of the third link 34 with a pin 35, and the outside of the side of the support base 11. The other end of the fourth link 37 pivotally connected to the front lower part of the side wall with a pin 36 and the third The other end of the link 34 is pivotally connected with a pin 38. The support mechanism 19 and the rotary plate 15 , a hinge 16 connecting the rear lower end surface of the support base 11 to one end of the rotary plate 15, and a case. A hinge connecting the other end of the rotary plate 15 to a location along the rear inner wall of the bottom 45 of the main body 7 It consists of 14.

[0016] In this embodiment, the antenna elevation angle adjusting means 17 is located in the front inner wall of the case body 7. A first arm 41 whose one end is pivotally connected to the center bracket 27 with a pin 40, and a lid body 2. A second arm whose one end is pivotally connected to the bracket 28 at the center of the front inner wall of the 43 and an elevation adjustment knob 44 attached to the other end of these arms. The arms 41 and 43 can be rotated by loosening the elevation adjustment knob 44, and are tightened by tightening them. be done.

[0017] When the lid is closed, the support stand 11 is in the lowest position with the folded link mechanisms 12, 12. It is seated on the bottom 45 of the case body 7 via the rubber seat 46 by the holding mechanism 19. The antenna elevation adjustment means 17 is also folded. When cover body 2 is opened, the antenna The elevation angle adjustment knob 44 of the elevation angle adjustment means 17 is moved diagonally upward about the pins 40 and 42. Rotate. In the link mechanism 12, the pin 30 attached to the lid 2 is connected to the hinge 13. As it rotates clockwise around the shaft 47, the first link 31 is pulled in the direction of opening the lid. It is lifted up. This causes the second link 33 to rotate clockwise around the pin 32. At the same time, the third link 34 rises and connects the fourth link 37 to the pin 36. Rotate counterclockwise around the center. Then, the third link 34 and the fourth link 37 From the point where it is almost in a straight line, the rotating plate 15 rotates around the axis 48 of the hinge 14. It begins to rotate in the clockwise direction, and the support stand 11 is pulled up in the direction of opening the lid while remaining in an almost horizontal state. Ru.

[0018] To set the elevation angle using the antenna elevation angle adjusting means 17, adjust the opening angle of the lid body 2 with one hand. Adjust the antenna elevation angle display plate 5 and tune it by grasping the elevation angle adjustment knob 44 with the other hand. Tighten the elevation angle adjustment knob 44 at the optimum antenna elevation angle position based on the sensitivity display of the antenna 9. I'm going there. By this tightening, both arms 41 and 43 are tightened and the lid body 2 is closed to the case. Since it is fixed to the main body 7, the elevation angle setting is completed and the support platform lifting mechanism 6 is also fixed. The image display section 8, tuner 9, etc. on the support stand 11 are lifted up from the case body 7. Stand still in the ivy position.

[0019] By the way, the satellite broadcasting viewing device of this embodiment is mainly used at camping sites and other outdoor locations. Because of this, the power supply section is often located in a remote location. For this reason, the case body 7 has Equipped with AC cord reel 10, with multiple outlets and long AC cords. This makes it easy to connect to the power supply and use it. When listening during rain, there is little Place the image display inside the car or indoors, and store other devices outdoors in a trunk case. Cover each floor with a rainproof cover to prevent water from flooding.

[0020] 6 to 9 show a second embodiment. In this embodiment, a flat antenna for receiving satellite broadcasting is used. The antenna 4 is attached to the inner wall of the lid 2, which is made of a material through which radio waves can easily pass. The support platform elevating mechanism 51 has one end attached to the support platform 5 on both left and right sides of the support platform 52. A link 54 is pivotally connected to the middle of the side outer wall of the lid body 2 with a pin 56, and one end is attached to the side of the lid body 2. A link 55 is pivotally connected at the center of the inner wall with a pin 57, and a link 55 is pivotally connected at the other end with a pin 53. A first link mechanism 68 formed of 65, 65, and the other end is pivoted to the side inner wall of the case body 7 with pins 66, 66. It consists of a pair of parallel links 67, 67 that tilt as much as possible toward the handle 18 when the lid is closed. The structure is the same as that of the first embodiment except that it is composed of a second link mechanism 69. It is complete.

[0021] In this embodiment, when the lid body 2 is opened, the elevation angle adjustment knob 44 is moved between the pins 40 and 42. At the same time, the link 55 rotates counterclockwise around the pin 57. While rotating, it is pulled up in the direction of opening the lid. Due to the rise of this link 55, link 5 4 is pulled up, and the parallel links 67, 67 are rotated around the pins 66, 66. As a result of the clockwise rotation, the support base 52 is lifted while remaining in a horizontal state. Ann The method of setting the tenner elevation angle is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0022] Note that in the second embodiment, a mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle of the image display section 8 is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, this image display unit tilt angle adjustment mechanism is attached to a support base 52 The front end surface of the image display section 8 is fixed to the bent L-shaped part 59 of the hinge 58 with screws. The support receiver 61 can be rotated on a support shaft 60 provided on the lower surface of the rear end of the image display section 8. Select the protrusion 62 on the support base 52 to be attached to the support receiver and display the image. This is for adjusting the inclination of the portion 8.

[0023] In addition, the case body 7 has a coil portion at the base attached to a pin 66 protruding from the inner side wall of the case body 7. A pine needle-shaped spring 64 fitted with a pine needle is provided to apply an upward force to the support base 52 when the lid is closed. I'm letting you do it. Therefore, when opening the lid, the support body 52 on which the image display section 8 etc. are mounted is pulled up. It can reduce the force.

[0024]

[Effect of the idea]

Since the present invention is configured as explained above, it has the following effects. do.

[0025] The lid is thinner than a parabolic antenna for satellite broadcast reception. Since the planar antenna is provided, the space inside the trunk case becomes larger. For this reason In addition to the antenna elevation adjustment means, the image display unit and other satellite broadcasting equipment are located inside the trunk case. Connect the equipment necessary for transmission and viewing, or connect only the power supply section and install it internally. I can do that. Therefore, you may need to arrange a television receiver locally or install an antenna device. In addition, the inconvenience of carrying a television receiver or the like is eliminated. Also, the lid Satellite broadcasting is as simple as opening your body and setting the flat antenna at a predetermined elevation angle. You can listen to the transmission. Also, if the power supply part is not included, connect the power supply. Then you can watch satellite broadcasts. In addition, the handle of the trunk case is attached to the case body and It is rotatable relative to the lid, so when carrying it, the center of gravity of the satellite broadcast viewing device is always the same. Since the antenna device is located on the same vertical plane, it is easier to carry than the antenna device shown in FIG.

[0026] The case body has at least a support base equipped with an image display unit that is linked to the opening and closing operations of the lid. Since the image display unit is installed via a support platform lifting mechanism that moves up and down, the image display section cannot be accessed by opening the lid. It is easy to see because it is lifted up from the case body, and the image display part can be tilted to the support stand. By providing an angle adjustment mechanism, it is possible to select the desired inclination, making it easier to see. Also The support base is equipped with a spring that biases the support base in the upward direction, making it easy to open the lid. There are advantages to becoming

[0027] Loosen the elevation angle adjustment knob of the antenna elevation angle adjustment means to adjust the antenna elevation angle. When tightened, the antenna elevation angle can be set, making it ideal for use with flat antennas for satellite broadcast reception. This makes it easy to set the elevation angle of the antenna. In addition, the image display section that is lifted up when the lid is opened Standstill can also be achieved by tightening the elevation adjustment knob.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention in an open state;

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway plan view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway vertical sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention in an open state;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a satellite broadcast viewing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway vertical sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway, partially sectional side view of the second embodiment of the present invention in an open state;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an image display section tilt angle adjustment operation in a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a conventional product in an expanded state.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a conventional product in a folded state.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another conventional product in an open state.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Trunk case 2 Lid body 4 Flat antenna for satellite broadcast reception 6 Support platform lifting mechanism 7 Case body 8 Image display section 11 Support stand 17 Antenna elevation angle adjustment means 41 First arm 43 Second arm 44 Elevation angle adjustment knob 51 Support platform lifting mechanism 52 Support stand 64 Spring

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A portable antenna device in which a satellite broadcast receiving antenna provided on the lid of a trunk case is set at a predetermined elevation angle position by an antenna elevation adjustment means, which comprises: 1. A portable satellite broadcast viewing and listening device characterized in that at least a flat antenna for satellite broadcast reception is provided on a lid body, and other equipment including an image display section is arranged and connected to the case body. 2. The portable satellite broadcast viewing and listening device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply section is removed from the trunk case. 3. The case body according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a support base provided with at least an image display section is disposed on the case body via a support base lifting mechanism that moves up and down in conjunction with the opening/closing operation of the lid body. Portable satellite broadcast viewing device. 4. The antenna elevation angle adjustment means comprises a first arm having one end pivotally connected to the case body, a second arm having one end pivotally connected to the lid body, and these arms. Claim 1 comprising an elevation adjustment knob whose other end is rotatably attached and can be tightened.
or the portable satellite broadcasting viewing device described in 2. 5. The portable satellite broadcast viewing and listening device according to claim 3, wherein the support base is provided with an image display section tilt angle adjustment mechanism. 6. The portable satellite broadcasting viewing and listening device according to claim 3, wherein the support base is provided with a spring that biases the support base in a direction of pushing up the support base. 7. The portable satellite broadcast viewing and listening device according to claim 1, wherein the handle of the trunk case is rotatable relative to the case body and the lid.