JPH06223552A - Recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily connect the device with a TV for household by providing a housing space of almost same shape as a rectangular-shaped portable recording and reproducing device and aranging a connector group capable of connecting with the connector group of the reproducing device at the bottom of the space. CONSTITUTION:A recording and reproducing device 1 is housed in the housing space 9 of an intagrated device 8 from the direction of an arrow A or an arrow B. The surfaces 14 and 15 of the device 1 are almost the same plane of the surfaces 16 and 17 of the device 8 and the device 8 at a housing state is shaped as rectangular. The connector group is arranged to a position where the connector group can be connected with the connector group of the device 1 at the one surface 38 of the space 9. Thus, when the device 1 is housed, the device 1 is connected with power source and input and output signals through the connector group. The device 8 is provided with a TV tuner, a timer and the AC adopter of the power source and obtained functions equal to a usual fixed type VTR. Also, the power source of the device 1 is automatically charged by housing the device 1 in the device 8.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing apparatus for reducing the occupied space and improving the usability during reproduction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, LCD TV products, which are very small and can be put in a pocket, have appeared on the market at a relatively low price, and it is easy to enjoy video information outdoors or at a desired place at any time. Is becoming possible. Demand for approximately 1 million vehicles is expected in Japan in 1992, and further spread is expected in the future.

However, this is limited in the place where the TV radio waves propagating in the air can be easily caught, and only the programs being broadcast at that time can be seen, which limits its use. Therefore, a portable video information recording / reproducing apparatus is desired which reproduces and enjoys a broadcast program recorded in advance.

This type of device has been a portable VTR or a portable TV / VTR integrated device, for example.

[0005]

However, the portable V
Of the TRs, the VHS VTR does not have a size that can be easily handled with one hand due to the size limitation of the cassette, and the 8 mm video system can be easily handled with one hand, but multiple accessories and cords are complicated. For the first time in combination, it was possible to record and play back the program.

In the portable TV / VTR integrated type, VH
In addition to the S system, even if the 8 mm video system is integrated with the TV, the entire device becomes large and expensive. Because the device is large and the display part is fixed to the device to some extent, the placement and viewing posture are restricted, such as when you place it on a narrow window frame of a train or read a book. I didn't have the freedom to lie on my body and hold the display in my hand.

Further, in the conventional stationary VTR, a home T
It was troublesome to use functions such as connecting to V for playback.

[0008]

A recording / reproducing apparatus is composed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped and has a rechargeable battery built therein. In addition, a connector group for connecting input / output signals and a power source is provided on one surface of the rectangular parallelepiped. Further, the external rectangular parallelepiped is provided with a video display device or an output terminal to the video display device on a surface different from the surface provided with the connector group.

Next, a tuner and a timer having at least two guide surfaces facing and guiding at least two of the rectangular parallelepipeds and having a storage space of substantially the same shape as the rectangular parallelepiped. And an AC adapter integrated device.
A connector group arranged to be connectable to the connector group is provided in the storage space. A connector removing device is provided near the connector group of the integrated device.

[0010]

By combining with the liquid crystal TV described above, it is a portable recording / reproducing apparatus which is thin and light in book size and can be easily handled with one hand. For example, by adopting the 8 mm system, it becomes possible to carry it in the corner of the bag.

Also, by connecting with the above-mentioned device with a tuner, a timer, and an AC adapter integrated device which can be easily recorded and played on a home-use stationary TV when connected by one-touch, it can be stored in, for example, a book stand. It becomes a compact system.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the entire apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the video information recording / reproducing apparatus 1 has a substantially rectangular shape. A cassette held by a cassette attaching / detaching device (not shown) is housed inside the lid 2 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1, and video and audio signals are recorded on the tape in this cassette, and at the time of reproduction, from this tape. The signal is read and converted into video and audio.

A rechargeable battery (not shown) is built in the recording / reproducing apparatus 1. When the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is used alone, the power source is used to operate the mechanical section and Recording and reproduction of signals are performed.

The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 has a TV terminal 4, and can be connected to, for example, a liquid crystal TV 5 to reproduce video and audio signals recorded on a tape.

FIG. 11 shows the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 as indicated by arrow A in FIG.
The back surface 6 seen from the direction is shown. 7 is a connector group.

Reference numeral 8 in FIG. 1 denotes a tuner, timer, and AC adapter integrated device for housing the recording / reproducing device 1. The integrated device 8 includes a storage space 9 having substantially the same shape as the rectangular parallelepiped of the recording / reproducing device 1. The integrated device 8 is the recording / reproducing device 1
2 faces 12 that guide the two faces 10 and 11 of the
Have 13.

FIG. 12 shows the bottom surface 38 of the storage space 9 when the integrated device 8 is viewed from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 39
Is a connector group connected to the connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1.

The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 has an arrow A or B in FIG.
It is possible to insert the integrated device 8 from either direction. The connector group 7 is arranged on the front surface in the insertion direction of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1. FIG. 13 shows the position of the connector group 7 when the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is inserted in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 14 shows the position of the connector group 7 when the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is inserted in the direction of arrow B in FIG. However, the position within each surface of the connector group 7 is not limited. The connector group 39 of the integrated device 8 connected to the connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is arranged at a predetermined position on the surface facing the surface on which the connector group 7 is arranged, depending on the inserting direction of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1.

When the recording / reproducing device 1 is housed in the housing space 9 of the integrated device 8, the surfaces 14, 15 of the recording / reproducing device 1 are
The surfaces 16 and 17 of the integrated device 8 are substantially flush with each other, and the integrated device 8 has a substantially rectangular shape when the recording / reproducing device 1 is housed. FIG. 2 is an external view of the integrated device 8 in a state where the recording / reproducing device 1 is housed.

As described above, the connector group 39 is arranged on the one surface 38 of the storage space 9 of the integrated device 8 at a position connectable to the connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1. When the recording / reproducing device 1 is inserted into the storage space 9 of the integrated device 8, the connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing device 1 becomes the connector group 3 of the integrated device 8.
9 can be connected to connect a power source and input / output signals.

The integrated device 8 has a tuner of the TV 27, a timer, and a function of an AC adapter for a power source.
By connecting the recording / reproducing apparatus 1, a normal stationary V
A function equivalent to TR can be obtained. Further, by accommodating the recording / reproducing device 1 in the integrated device 8, the battery of the recording / reproducing device 1 is automatically charged.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the connector removing device 18 provided near the connector group 39 of the integrated device 8. Two
2 is a lever of the connector removing device 18, and 23 is a connecting member supported rotatably around the lever 22 and the connecting shaft 40. Further, reference numeral 24 is an operating member that engages with the connecting member 23 and performs a separating operation of the connector group. Connecting member 2
3 has an elongated hole 25 at the position shown in the figure, and the connecting portion 26 provided on the operation member 24 engages with this elongated hole 25. The operating member 24 rotates about the shaft portion 19 when the shaft portion 19 provided on the connecting portion 26 is held by the integrated device 8. Reference numerals 20 and 21 are protrusions provided on the operating member 24.

As described above, the surface 10 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1,
11 is substantially flush with the surfaces 12 and 13 of the integrated device 8, and the integrated device 8 stores the recording / reproducing device 1
It becomes a nearly perfect rectangular parallelepiped. Recording / reproducing apparatus 1 integrated device 8
When removing from the connector, the lever 22 of the connector removing device 8 is moved in the direction of arrow C in the figure. The lever 22 moves in the direction of arrow C along the long groove 29 of FIG. 1 or 2.

FIG. 4 shows the operation of the connector removing device 18. FIG. 4 is a view of the connector removing device 18 as seen from the direction of arrow E in FIG. Set lever 22 in the direction of arrow C in FIG.
That is, when moving in the direction of arrow D in FIG.
3 rotates about the shaft 19 of the operating member 24 in the direction of arrow F in the figure. At this time, the connecting portion 26 of the operating member 24 is
The inside of the elongated hole 25 is moved along the elongated hole 25 of the connecting member 23. Along with this, the operating member 23 also rotates about the shaft 19 in the direction of arrow F. Therefore, the protrusion 2 of the operating member 23
0 and 21 are holes 31 and 32 provided in the surface 38 of the integrated device 8.
It comes in contact with the surface 33 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 through (FIGS. 3 and 12) and pushes it in the direction of arrow G in the figure. Therefore, the connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 and the connector group 3 of the integrated apparatus 8
The connection with 9 is separated (FIG. 5). When the lever 22 is further moved, the protrusions 20 and 21 are moved to the surface 3 of the recording / reproducing device 8.
3 is pushed further and the surface 33 reaches the position shown in FIG. Therefore, the surface 14 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is not
A predetermined amount from the surface 16. The recording / reproducing device 1 is pulled out from the integrated device 8 by grasping this protruding portion. In the present embodiment, the lever 22 is manually moved when the surface 33 of the integrated device 8 is pushed, but the protrusions 20 and 21 are the surfaces 3.
The operation of pushing 3 may be performed by using a motor as a drive source. In this case, a button is provided on the surface of the integrated device 8, and when the recording / reproducing device 1 is pulled out, the button is pressed to input a signal, and the motor is driven by this input signal to push up the recording / reproducing device 1.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the entire device in a state where the connector groups 7 and 39 are separated by the connector removing device 18 and the recording / reproducing device 1 is projected from the integrated device 8. When the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is taken out from the integrated apparatus 8, the projection of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 from the integrated apparatus 8 is grasped and pulled out.

According to the present embodiment, in a portable recording / reproducing apparatus which is thin, lightweight, and can be easily handled with one hand, a tuner which can be easily connected to the recording / reproducing apparatus and which can be easily recorded and played back on a home-use stationary TV. Combined with a timer, AC adapter integrated device, there is an advantage that it is easy to use and does not occupy an occupied space. Also, the integrated device that houses the recording / reproducing device has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and can be constructed, for example, in a plane area equivalent to that of an A4 size or B5 size book. It is also possible to store the books side by side in the bookshelf.
It can also be stored in one corner of a book stand on a desk. Further, the connector withdrawing device allows the connectors of the recording / reproducing device and the integrated device to be separated with one touch, and the recording / reproducing device can be easily removed from the integrated device.

FIG. 8 shows the overall construction of the apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In contrast to the vertical integrated device 8 shown in the first embodiment, this embodiment is a horizontal type. The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 can be inserted into the integrated device 8 from either direction of arrow A or B in the figure. The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 has a TV terminal 4. The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 and the integrated device 8 have connector groups 7 and 39 that can be joined, and the integrated device 8 has a connector removing device 18.

According to this embodiment, the integrated device accommodating the recording / reproducing device has a form equivalent to that of the conventional stationary VTR,
It can also be stored in existing audio racks.

FIG. 9 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.

In contrast to the horizontal type integrated device 8 shown in the second embodiment, the recording / reproducing device 1 in this embodiment is indicated by an arrow A in the figure.
It can be inserted into the integrated device 8 only from the direction. Then, in the second embodiment, the surface 34 is formed on the surface 16 of the integrated device 8 having the opening of the storage space 9.
The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 and the integrated device 8 have connector groups 7 and 39 that can be joined, and the integrated device 8 has a connector removing device 18.

According to this embodiment, since the integrated device has only one opening in the storage space, the strength of the integrated device is increased, and the system is arranged such that other AV equipment is stacked on the integrated device. Is also possible.

FIG. 10 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In contrast to the vertical integrated device 8 shown in the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the recording / reproducing device 1 is indicated by an arrow A in the figure.
It can be inserted into the integrated device 8 only from the direction. Then, in the first embodiment, the surface 40 is formed on the surface 16 of the integrated device 8 having the opening of the storage space 9.
The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 and the integrated device 8 have connector groups 7 and 39 that can be joined, and the integrated device 8 has a connector removing device 18.

In the first to fourth embodiments, when the recording / reproducing device 1 is inserted into the integrated device 8 from the direction of arrow A, the recording / reproducing device 1 is arranged vertically and inserted.
When the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is inserted into the integrated device 8 from the direction of the arrow B, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is disposed in a horizontally long position. However, the vertical and horizontal insertion directions of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 are not limited at all.

FIG. 15 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 shows a connector group 7 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1.
One surface 35 different from the surface 6 with is shown. A small liquid crystal TV 36 is built in the surface 35. This liquid crystal T
The video and audio signals recorded on the tape can be reproduced by V36.

According to the present embodiment, in a thin and lightweight portable recording / reproducing apparatus, by combining with a liquid crystal TV, video and audio signals can be easily reproduced.

[0041]

The recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention is a portable recording / reproducing apparatus of a thin book size which can be easily handled with one hand. For example, by adopting the 8 mm video system, the recording / reproducing apparatus is carried in the corner of the bag. be able to. Also, LCD TV
By combining with, you can enjoy the video information without any restrictions on how to place it and viewing posture.

Further, when it is connected to the recording / reproducing device with one touch, it is easy to use by combining it with a tuner, a timer and an AC adapter integrated device which can easily carry out the recorded message and the reproduction on the home stationary TV. In addition, it is possible to realize a system that does not take up an occupied space for personal use. For example, it fits in the corner of a book stand on a desk.

Further, when the TV is not built in or a small liquid crystal display is built in, the cost can be made close to that of a stationary VTR and easily purchased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a recording / reproducing apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a case where the recording / reproducing device is housed in an integrated device.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a connector removing device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the connector removing device.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the entire device when the connector removing device is in operation.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of an entire apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a recording / reproducing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a recording / reproducing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a surface on which a connector group of the recording / reproducing apparatus is arranged.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of a surface on which a connector group of the integrated device is arranged.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the positions of connector groups of the recording / reproducing apparatus.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a position of a connector group of the integrated device.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a recording / reproducing apparatus showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Recording / reproducing device, 5 ... Liquid crystal TV, 7 ... Connector group, 8 ... Integrated device, 9 ... Storage space, 18 ... Connector removal device, 20, 21 ... Projection part, 22 ... Lever, 23 ... Coupling member, 24 ... Working members, 27 ... Home TV, 36 ... Liquid crystal TV.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Kenji Ojiji 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Stock Company, Hitachi, Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable recording / reproducing apparatus having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having a structure capable of containing a rechargeable battery, facing and facing at least two surfaces (10) and (11) of the rectangular parallelepiped. A recording / reproducing apparatus having a storage space (9) having at least two guide surfaces (12) and (13) for guiding and having substantially the same shape as the rectangular parallelepiped. 2. A connector group (7) disposed in the storage space (9) so as to be connectable to a connector group (7) for connecting an input / output signal and a power source provided in the recording / reproducing apparatus (1). 39) is provided, The recording / reproducing apparatus of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. 3. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a connector removing device (18) is provided near the connector group (39).