JPH04318794A - Headphone stereo - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain ease of use by making a cord of a headphone hardly tangled when no headphone stereo is in use. CONSTITUTION:Members 7b, 8b fixing respectively inner earphones 7, 8 to a reproduction device 1 when a headphone stereo is not in use are provided to a face opposite to a sounding face of the two inner earphones 7, 8 of a headphone. Moreover, members 7c, 8c to fix the inner earphones by the members 7b, 8b are fixed to the reproduction device 1. The fixing members 7b, 8b of the inner earphones 7, 8 and the fixing members 7c, 8c of the reproduction device 1 may be fitted together or they may be magic tapes. The inner earphones 7, 8 are fixed to the reproduction device 1 by using the fixing members 7b, 8b of the inner earphones 7, 8 and the members 7c, 8c of the reproduction device 1 to prevent cords 5, 6 connecting to the inner earphones 7, 8 from being tangled, and then the cords 3, 5, 6 are made hardly tangled.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a headphone stereo in which a cord connecting a reproduction means and inner earphones is made less tangled and easier to use.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, headphone stereos have become more popular as headphones have become smaller and lighter, as well as playback devices, and have come to be used regardless of location and time, such as on a train or while walking. An example of the conventional headphone stereo described above will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration diagram of a conventional headphone stereo. In (Fig. 6), 1 is a playback machine that plays back a cassette tape; playback (PLAY),
Stop (STOP), Fast forward (FF), Rewind (REW)
) and other operation buttons, as well as a volume (VOLUME) that changes the volume of the sound. 2 is a jack for connecting headphones to the playback device 1, and 3 is a cord for connecting the inner earphones 7 and 8 to the jack 2. code 3
is separated into two cords 5 and 6 at the junction 4, and the cord 5
, 6 are connected to inner earphones 7 and 8 inserted into the left and right ears, respectively. Jack 2, code 3, 5, 6,
The joint portion 4 and the inner earphones 7 and 8 constitute a headphone.

The operation of the headphone stereo configured as described above will be explained below.

First, when using a headphone stereo, a tape (not shown) on which audio signals such as music are recorded is set in the playback device 1, and the inner earphones 7
, 8 are inserted into the ears of the person (user) listening to the audio signal. The user uses the operation buttons of the playback device 1 to fast forward or rewind as necessary to get to the desired position, then presses the playback button to play back the audio signal recorded on the tape and listen to music. . The operation button may be attached not only to the player 1 but also to the cord 3 separately from the player 1.

Furthermore, when the user is not using the headphone stereo, he/she carries the playback device 1, the cords 3, 5, 6, and the inner earphones 7, 8 in a bag or the like.

[0007]

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, with the above configuration, when carrying the headphone stereo in a bag etc., the cords 5 and 6 connected to the two inner earphones are separated, so 3,5,
6 becomes tangled in a bag, and when the headphone stereo is used again, the cord must be untangled before it can be used again.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a headphone stereo that is easy to use and prevents the cord of the inner earphone from getting tangled, even when the headphone stereo is placed in a bag or the like when not in use.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the headphone stereo of the present invention is provided with a combining means or a fixing means to prevent the two inner earphone parts of the headphones from coming apart. .

0010

[Function] With the above-described structure, the present invention can combine the two separate inner earphones of headphone stereo headphones into one, or fix each of them. can be made less tangled.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A headphone stereo according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(FIG. 1(a)) shows a headphone stereo according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (Figure 1 (
In a)), the same parts as in (FIG. 6) are given the same reference numerals and explanations are omitted.

In (FIG. 1(a)), the inner earphones 7 and 8 of the headphones are the inner earphones 7 of (FIG. 6).
, 8 is used. The inner earphones 7 and 8 are members 7a and 8 that combine the inner earphones 7 and 8, respectively, when the headphone stereo is not used.
A is provided. (FIG. 1(b)) is an example of the configuration of the inner earphones 7, 8, and the inner earphones 7, 8 are provided on the surface opposite to the sound output surface of the inner earphones 7, 8.
Members 7a and 8a are attached to connect and combine the two. The members 7a and 8a have shapes that fit into each other, and by fitting them together and combining the inner earphones 7 and 8, the inner earphones 7 and 8 can be combined into one. Since the inner earphones are combined by the members 7a and 8a, the cords 5 and 6 do not come apart, and therefore the cords 3, 5 and 6 are less likely to get tangled.

As described above, according to this embodiment, by providing the members 7a, 8a for combining the inner earphones 7, 8 on the side opposite to the sound output surface of the inner earphones 7, 8, the inner earphones 7, 8 can be combined. can be integrated,
The cords 5 and 6 are prevented from coming apart, and the cords 3, 5 and 6 are less likely to become tangled.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (FIG. 2) shows a headphone stereo according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In (FIG. 2), the same parts as in (FIG. 6) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their explanation will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the inner earphones 7 and 8 of the headphones of this embodiment
uses different inner earphones from the inner earphones 7 and 8 shown in FIG. 6. Inner earphones 7 and 8 are used when the headphone stereo is not used.
Members 7b and 8b for fixing the 8 to the player 1, respectively, are provided on the side opposite to the surface from which the sound is emitted. Furthermore, members 7c and 8c are attached to the player 1 for fixing the inner earphones using members 7b and 8b. The fixing members 7b, 8b of the inner earphones 7, 8 and the fixing members 7c, 8c of the playback device 1 may be shaped to fit each other as explained in the first embodiment, or they may be made of Velcro. It doesn't matter if it's something like that. inner earphone 7,
By fixing the inner earphones 7, 8 to the player 1 using the fixing members 7b, 8b of 8 and the members 7c, 8c of the player 1, the cords 5 connected to the inner earphones 7, 8 are fixed.
, 6 can be prevented from coming apart, and therefore the cords 3, 5, and 6 can be prevented from becoming tangled.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the members 7b and 8b for fixing the inner earphones 7 and 8 to the playback device 1 are attached to the side opposite to the sound output side of the inner earphones 7 and 8, and the playback By providing the device 1 with members 7c and 8c for fixing the fixing members 7b and 8b of the inner earphones 7 and 8, the inner earphones 7 and 8 can be fixed to the playback device 1. Therefore, the cords 3, 5, and 6 can be prevented from becoming tangled.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (FIG. 3) shows a headphone stereo according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

In (FIG. 3), the same parts as in (FIG. 1) are given the same reference numerals and their explanations will be omitted. This example (Figure 1
) is different from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7c was provided.

The inner earphones 7 and 8 are joined together by members 7a and 8a, similar to the first embodiment. Then, the combined inner earphones 7 and 8 are fixed to the player 1 by the member 7b and the fixing member 7c of the player 1. Therefore, first, members 7a and 8a are used to prevent the cords 5 and 6 from coming apart, and members 7b and 7c are used to prevent cords 5 and 6 from coming apart.
The combined inner earphones 7 and 8 can be fixed to the playback device 1. That is, since the cords 5 and 6 are combined and both ends of the cords 3, 5, and 6 are fixed to the player 1, it is possible to further prevent the cords 3, 5, and 6 from becoming tangled. The fixing members 7a, 8a of the inner earphones 7, 8 and the fixing member 7c of the playback device 1 may have shapes that fit with each other as described in the first embodiment, or they may be shaped like Velcro. It doesn't matter if it's something.

As described above, according to this embodiment, by providing the fixing members 7b and 7c for fixing the combined inner earphones 7 and 8 to the playback device 1, the cords 3, 5, and 6 are made more difficult to tangle. Can be done.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (FIG. 4(a)) is the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows a headphone stereo according to an embodiment of the present invention. In (FIG. 4(a)), the same parts as in (FIG. 6) are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

This embodiment is different from the conventional example shown in FIG.
The point is that a member 9 for bundling the book cords 5 and 6 is provided. (FIG. 4(b)) is a specific configuration example of the member 9.
Cords 5 and 6 pass through the two holes.

The operation of the headphone stereo configured as described above will be explained below.

Since the member 9 that binds the cords 5 and 6 is located at the joint 4 when using a headphone stereo, the cords 5 and 6 are separated and the inner earphones 7 and 8 are inserted into the user's ears. It has been and can be used.

When the headphone stereo is not used, the cords 5 and 6 can be bundled together by moving the member 9 toward the inner earphones 7 and 8.
, 6 will not fall apart and become less tangled.

As described above, according to this embodiment, code 5
, 6 is located at the joint 4 of the cord 3 when using a headphone stereo, so the cords 5 and 6 can be used separately. Also, when putting the cords 5, 6 in a bag etc., by placing the member 9 on the inner earphones 7, 8 side, the cords 5, 6 can be bundled, so the cords 3, 5, 6 can be bundled together without the cords 5, 6 coming apart. can be made less tangled.

Although the member 9 is used to bind the cords 5 and 6 here, any member that can hold the cords together may be used as long as it is capable of binding the cords.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (FIG. 5) shows a headphone stereo according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In (FIG. 5), the same parts as in (FIG. 4) are given the same reference numerals, and their explanation will be omitted.

This embodiment differs from the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 4 in the member 9 that binds the inner earphones 7 and 8.
Furthermore, a member 9a for fixing to the regenerator 1 is provided, and a member 7c for fixing the member 9a to the regenerator 1 is also provided.

The operation of the headphone stereo configured as described above will be explained below.

[0032] The inner earphones 7, 8 are bundled together by a member 9 as in the fourth embodiment. Then, the bundled inner earphones 7 and 8 are fixed to the player 1 by the member 9a and the fixing member 7c of the player 1. Therefore, first, the cords 5 and 6 can be prevented from coming apart by the member 9, and the inner earphones 7 and 8, which are bundled together by the member 9a, can be fixed to the player 1. In other words, cords 5 and 6 are bundled into one, and then cords 3 and 5 are combined into one.
, 6 are fixed to the player 1, making it even more difficult for the cords 3, 5, and 6 to get tangled. The bundling member 9a and the fixing member 7cha of the player 1 may have a shape that fits with each other as described in the first embodiment, or may be something like Velcro.

As described above, according to this embodiment, by providing the fixing member 9a for fixing the bundled inner earphones 7, 8 to the playback device 1, the cords 3, 5, 6 can be made more difficult to tangle. can.

In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the medium on which audio signals are recorded is described as a tape, but it may also be a disk such as a CD (compact disk) or a memory card.

[0035]

As described above, the present invention provides a means for combining or fixing the two inner earphone parts of a headphone stereo, and a means for bundling the cords, thereby preventing the cords of the headphones from coming apart. You can prevent cords from becoming tangled by preventing them from becoming tangled.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1(a) is a configuration diagram of a headphone stereo according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (b) is a configuration diagram of a member for combining inner earphones of a headphone stereo according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a headphone stereo according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a headphone stereo according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4(a) is a configuration diagram of a headphone stereo according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. (b) is a configuration diagram of a member for bundling separate cords of a headphone stereo according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a headphone stereo according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a conventional headphone stereo.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Regenerator 2 Jack 3,7,8 code 4 Joint part 5 Code 6 Code 7a, 8a Combined member 7b, 8b Fixed member 7c, 8c Fixed member 9 Bundling member 9a Fixed member

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A reproducing means for reproducing an audio signal recorded on a medium, a cord connected to the reproducing means and separated into two parts in the middle, and a cord connected to the end of the separated part of the two cords. A headphone stereo comprising two inner earphones that are connected to each other, and a combining means that combines the two inner earphones. 2. A reproducing means for reproducing an audio signal recorded on a medium, a cord connected to the reproducing means and separated into two parts in the middle, and a cord connected to the end of the separated part of the two cords. A headphone stereo comprising two inner earphones connected to each other, and fixing means for fixing the two inner earphones to the playback means, respectively. 3. A reproducing means for reproducing an audio signal recorded on a medium, a cord connected to the reproducing means and separated into two parts in the middle, and a cord connected to the end of the separated part of the two cords. It is characterized by comprising two inner earphones that are connected to each other, a combining means for combining the two inner earphones, and a fixing means for fixing the inner earphones combined by the combining means to the reproduction means. headphone stereo. 4. A reproducing means for reproducing an audio signal recorded on a medium, a cord connected to the reproducing means and separated into two parts in the middle, and a cord connected to the end of the separated part of the two cords. A headphone stereo comprising two inner earphones that are connected to each other, and a means for bundling the two cords provided near a portion where the cord separates into two. 5. A reproducing means for reproducing an audio signal recorded on a medium, a cord connected to the reproducing means and separated into two along the way, and a cord connected to the end of the separated into two. two inner earphones connected to each other, a means for bundling the two cords provided near a portion where the cord is separated into two, and a fixing means for fixing the means for bundling the cords to the playback means. A headphone stereo characterized by: