JPH08164046A - Photograph stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a photo stand capable of recording and reproducing arbitrary sound with one-shot motion and being easily assembled. CONSTITUTION: This photograph stand comprises a main body with a frame part. A back board 11 to detachably fit in the frame part of the main body of this photograph stand and a sound recording and reproducing device mounted on the inside of the back board. The sound recording and reproducing device is equipped with a sound module printed circuit board 22 with a control device 43 to output control instruction signals and a recording and reproducing part 42 to record and reproduce sound signals, a speaker 14, a microphone 17, a recording button 25, a reproducing button 32, and a power source 31 respectively.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a desk-top type photo stand, and in particular, it comprises a photo stand main body and a back plate which is detachably fitted to a frame portion of the photo stand main body and has a sound generating means. Regarding photo stand.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, an example of this type of photo stand is described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-89975.

This photo stand is composed of a photo installation section and a sound generation section located on the back side of the installation section. The sound generation section includes a sound recording section, a recorded sound reproduction section, and a sound reproduction section. It has an amplifier and a speaker.

However, it is not possible to record / reproduce any voice in the above photo frame. That is,
Since only the voice corresponding to the content (person) of the photo is stored in advance in the voice recording unit of the voice generating device, when another photo is replaced in the photo stand, it is related to the recorded content of the voice generating device. May disappear.

[0005]

In view of the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, the present invention can record / reproduce any voice, and can record / reproduce voice with a one-touch method. The aim is to obtain a photo stand that is easy to assemble and in addition protects the audio recording and playback device from external pressure.

[0006]

A photo stand according to the present invention comprises a photo stand main body 1 having a frame portion 2, a back plate 11 detachably fitted to the frame part 2 of the photo stand main body, and a back plate thereof. It consists of a voice recording / playback device attached to the inner surface of the board,
The voice recording / playback device 45 includes a control device 43 for outputting a control command signal and a voice module board 22 having a recording / playback unit 42 for recording / playing back a voice signal, and a speaker 1.
4, a microphone 17, a record button 25, a reproduction button 32, and a power source 31 are provided respectively (first embodiment).

In the above structure, the voice module substrate 2 is provided between the photo frame main body 1A and the back plate 11A.
2A, the speaker 14A, and the microphone 17A are covered, while a device cover / photograph support plate 50 having a notch 51 exposing the power source 31A is interposed (second embodiment).

[0008]

When recording, first, for example, hold the photo stand in the left hand with the photo stand turned inside out, hold the microphone close to the mouth, and press the record button with one finger with the finger of the right hand. Then, the recording switch is turned “ON”, and the recording / reproducing unit of the audio module board records the audio signal via the microphone. This recording is done while pressing the record button with a finger.

For the next reproduction, the photo stand is held in the left hand in a normal state (frontward), and is held, and the reproduction button is pressed with one finger by the finger of the right hand. Then, the reproduction switch is turned “ON”, and the recorded sound is emitted from the beaker through the recording / reproducing unit according to the control command signal from the control device of the audio module board.

[0010]

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 12, 1 is a photo frame main body having a rectangular frame portion 2 when viewed from the front, and the photo frame main body 1 is made of a synthetic resin material. The frame 2 has an arc-shaped cross section, and the inner surface of the frame 2 is shown in FIG.
And, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of ribs 3 are provided with a required space.
Is provided. These ribs 3 serve as a positioning regulating member for the photograph and the transparent plate, and serve as a supporting member for forming the required space 4 in the photo stand main body 1 for the back plate. Therefore, each end surface portion of each rib 3 orthogonal to the peripheral edge portion of the frame portion 2 has an inner edge portion 2a that forms the rectangular opening 5 of the frame portion 2 and an outer edge portion 2b that is substantially flush with the back plate. Each shorter than.

Reference numeral 6 designates a total of four projecting piece-like locking pieces provided rotatably at the corners of the frame 2. When the back plate is fitted into the frame portion 2 of the photo frame main body 1 by being supported by the ribs 3 described above, the locking piece 6 is appropriately turned by a finger to lock the back plate from the outside. To do.

Numeral 7 is a window portion for a reproduction button formed at an appropriate portion of the frame portion 2, in this embodiment, a portion from the lower right side as shown in FIG. This window portion 7 is preferably formed in the lower portion of the frame portion 2 so that when the photo frame is held in one hand, the reproduction button can be easily operated by the finger of the other hand. On the back side of the window portion 7, a pair of guide pieces 8, 8 are horizontally provided so as to prevent the play button from rattling up and down.
These guide pieces 8 and 8 are formed integrally with the frame portion 2 similarly to the ribs 3.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a back plate fitted in the frame portion 2 of the photo stand main body 1. A foldable support leg 12 for supporting the photo stand can be rotated to a predetermined angle on the outside of the back plate 11. It is provided so that you can. The four corners of the back plate 11 have locking pieces 6
It is notched properly so as not to interfere with the. Therefore, as described above, the back plate 11 is fitted into the frame portion 2 in a manner supported by the ribs 3 and, when fitted, is flush with the peripheral end surface of the outer edge portion 2b of the frame portion 2. . Therefore, the back plate 11 fitted with the locking piece 6 can be locked. The back plate 11 is formed with a projecting wall, a hole and the like for mounting the voice recording / reproducing apparatus which is the gist of the present invention.

Therefore, the back plate 1 is based on FIGS. 6 to 11.
The functions of the protruding wall, hole, etc. of No. 1 will be described. First, reference numeral 13 is an annular projecting wall portion projectingly formed in the central portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11, and the speaker 14 is fixedly fitted therein. The speaker 14 is arranged toward the rear (outside) of the back plate. Therefore, a plurality of first small holes 15 are formed in the annular protruding wall portion 13 of the back plate 11 in order to better transmit the sound generated from the speaker to the outside.

Next, 16 is a tubular fitting portion formed in the vicinity of the annular protruding wall portion 13 of the back plate 11, and a microphone 17 is fixedly fitted in the tubular fitting portion 16. Like the speaker 14, the microphone 17 is also arranged toward the rear (outside) of the back plate. Therefore, a plurality of second small holes 18 are also formed in the cylindrical fitting portion 16 of the back plate 11 for better transmitting the sound from the outside to the microphone.

Next, reference numeral 21 denotes a plurality of female screw portions for fixing the substrate, which are formed to project above the annular protruding wall portion 13 of the back plate 11. These female screw portions 21 are very small, and in this embodiment, a total of four female screw portions 21 are provided at required positions. A plurality of through holes corresponding to the female screw portion 21 are formed in the audio module board 22 having a control device for outputting a control command signal and a recording / reproducing section for recording / reproducing an audio signal. It is fixed to the inner surface of the back plate 11 through a plurality of small male screws 23 that penetrate the through holes and are screwed into the female screw portion 21. At the rear end of the audio module board 22, an "O
A contact-type recording switch (recording contact) 24 that turns on “N” or “OFF” is provided.

Reference numeral 25 is a recording button integrally provided on the upper portion of the back plate 11 so as to be detachable from the switch 24 of the audio module substrate 22. This record button 25
Is provided in the hole 26 formed in the back plate 11 corresponding to the mounting position of the audio module board 22, particularly the disposing position of the recording switch 24, through the flexible connecting portion 27. Therefore, if the recording button 25 is pressed from the outside with a finger, the recording button 2
The protrusion 25a of No. 5 comes into contact with the contact type switch and
When the finger is released from the recording button 25, the return (elasticity) force of the material itself of the flexible connection portion 27 immediately leaves the switch 24 to bring it into the "OFF" state.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a penetrating tube portion projectingly formed on the upper portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11, and a lighting lamp 29 is provided in the tube portion 28.
Is fixedly fitted. The tubular portion 28 is the voice module substrate 2
It is provided at a position higher than 2. A light emitting diode is used as an example of the lighting lamp 29, which is lit during recording to appeal to the eyes of the user.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a power source storage portion formed in a lower portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11, that is, below the annular protruding wall portion 13 in an enclosing shape. In this embodiment, the power source storage portion 30 is provided with four power sources 31. Holds AAA batteries. Naturally, a battery contact piece and a spring member are arranged in the power source storage section 30.

Reference numeral 32 denotes a reproduction button provided on the lower portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11, in this embodiment, a lower end portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11 so as to be loosely fitted in the window portion 7 of the frame portion 2 of the photo frame body 1. . The reproduction button 32 is supported by a pair of left and right engaging claws 33, which are oppositely arranged on the back plate 11 in a protruding state, so as to be able to be pushed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the engaging claw 3
A thin mounting plate 35 having a contact-type reproduction switch 34 in the center is fixed to the lower part of the inner surface of the back plate 11 between 3, 33 via an adhesive layer, and the rear side of the reproduction switch 34 and the reproduction button 32. An elastic piece 36 for a switch, which can be elastically displaced by the material itself, is interposed between the cylindrical projection 32a and the cylindrical projection 32a.
Therefore, when the reproduction button 32 is pressed, the switch elastic piece 36 comes into contact with the reproduction switch 34 against the spring force thereof. On the other hand, when the finger is released from the reproduction button 32, the switch elastic piece 36 returns to the original position by the spring force. Move away from the reproduction switch 34. In addition, each member (the audio module board 22, the speaker 14, the microphone 17, the recording button 25, the reproduction button 32, and the power source 31) that configures the audio recording / reproducing device 45 is electrically connected to each other via a wiring 37 or the like. There is.

Next, 38a to 38c are a plurality of long plate-shaped photographic support pieces which are formed so as to project at appropriate positions on the inner surface of the back plate 11. In the present embodiment, these photographic support pieces 38a to 38c are horizontally arranged on the upper portion of the inner surface of the back plate 11 in the form of two pieces 38a and 3c.
8a, and based on FIG. 8, there are two pieces 38b, 38b vertically (vertically) connected to the cylindrical fitting portion 16 on the right side of the inner surface of the back plate 11, and the inner surface left side of the back plate 11 One unit 38c is provided in the vertical direction in the vicinity of the power source storage unit 30.

Reference numeral 40 is a photograph, and 41 is a transparent plate such as glass or plastic that covers the photograph. The transparent plate 41 may be separate from or integral with the photo frame main body 1.

In the above configuration, when recording first, for example, hold the left hand with the photo stand turned upside down, hold the microphone 17 close to the mouth, and touch the record button 25 with one finger of the right hand. Press it. Then, the record button 25 is displaced toward the audio module substrate 22 side against the elastic force of the flexible connection portion 27, and the protrusion 25 thereof is formed.
“A” comes into contact with the recording switch 24 and turns “ON”. As a result, the recording / playback unit 42, which is an integrated circuit (LSI) of the audio module board 22, records an audio signal via the microphone 17. This recording is performed while pressing the record button 25 with a finger. Therefore, when the user wants to stop recording, the finger is released from the record button 25, and the flexible connection portion 27 is restored by its elastic force, and the record button 25 is moved to the record switch 24.
It becomes "OFF" away from. Therefore, "OFF"
In that case, simply release the finger from the record button 25.

For the next reproduction, for example, the left hand holds the photo stand in a normal state (front facing), and holds it, and presses the play button 32 with one finger by the finger of the right hand. Then, the reproduction button 32 moves to the back plate 11 side.
At this time, the switch elastic piece 36 comes into contact with the reproduction switch 34 against the spring force thereof to be turned “ON”. Then,
In response to a control command signal from the controller 43 of the audio module board 22, the recorded sound is emitted from the beaker 14 via the recording / playback unit 42. Then, when the finger is released from the reproduction button 32, the reproduction button 32 is returned to the original position by the spring force, and the reproduction switch 34 is returned through the elastic piece 36 for switch.
The reproduction switch 34 is immediately turned "OFF".

[0026]

Other Embodiments Another embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 17 will be described. In the description of this embodiment, the same parts as those of the embodiment of the present invention are designated by the same reference numerals,
A duplicate description will be omitted.

First, in the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, the main difference from the first embodiment is that the notch 51 is formed.
That is, a device cover / photograph support plate 50 having the above is provided.

That is, this photo stand is equipped with a photo stand main body 1A having a frame portion 2A, a back plate 11A detachably fitted to the frame portion 2A of the photo stand main body, and an inner surface of the back plate. And a voice recording / reproducing device 45. The voice recording / reproducing device comprises a control device 43 for outputting a control command signal and a voice module board 22A having a recording / reproducing unit 42 for recording / reproducing a voice signal, and a speaker 1.
4A, microphone 17A, record button 25A, play button 32
A and a power supply 31A, respectively, and covers the voice module substrate 22A, the speaker 14A, and the microphone 17A between the photo frame main body 1A and the back plate 11A, but notches 51 that expose the power supply 31A.
The device cover / photograph support plate 50 having the above is interposed.

Therefore, the device cover / photograph support plate 50 is formed in a cap shape as a whole, and the left and right side wall portions 50 are formed.
The ribs 3 of the frame portion 2A of the photo frame main body 1A are attached to a and a.
Ear pieces 52 sandwiched between the inner surface of the back plate 11A and the back plate 11A are formed to project.

Therefore, in this photo frame, the covered members of the audio recording / reproducing device 45 (audio module board 22A, speaker 14A, microphone 1)
7A) is protected from an external pressing force, dust is not attached to each member, and the power source 31A can be easily replaced even when the back plate 11A is removed from the photo frame main body 1A. is there.

[0031]

As is clear from the above description, the present invention has the following effects. (1) Any voice can be recorded / played back. (2) It is also possible to record and play voice with a one-touch method. (3) Furthermore, the assembly is easy. (4) In the case of the second embodiment, the voice recording / reproducing apparatus can be protected from the external pressing force.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 12 are explanatory views of the first embodiment of the present invention. 13 to 17 are explanatory views of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an assembled state of the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a main part.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view from the front of the photo frame main body.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view from the back side in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a main part.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view seen from the inner surface side of the back plate.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view seen from the outer surface side of the back plate.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a main part (recording button).

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a main part (play button).

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a block of an electric circuit.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a main part.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram in which a device cover / photographic support plate is attached to a back plate.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a main part (device cover and photographic support plate).

17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1A ... photo stand body, 2A, frame part, 3 ... ribs,
Reference numeral 5 ... Opening portion, 7 ... Window portion, 11, 11A ... Back plate, 13 ... Annular protruding wall portion, 14, 14A ... Speaker, 15 ... First small hole, 16 ... Cylindrical fitting portion, 17, 17A ... Microphone,
18 ... 2nd small hole, 22, 22A ... Audio module board, 24 ... Recording switch, 25, 25A ... Recording button, 27
... Flexible connection part, 28 ... Cylinder part, 29 ... Lighting lamp, 30
... Power source storage section 31, 31A ... Power source, 32, 32A ... Play button, 33 ... Engaging claw, 34 ... Play switch, 35 ... Mounting plate, 36 ... Elastic piece for switch, 45 ... Voice recording / playback apparatus, 42 ... recording / playback unit, 43 ... control device, 50 ... device cover and photographic support plate, 51 ... notch, 52 ... ear.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A photo frame main body 1 having a frame part 2, a back plate 11 detachably fitted to the frame part 2 of the photo frame main body, and a voice recording / playback mounted on the inner surface of the back plate. The audio module board 2 comprises a device, and the audio recording / reproducing device 45 has a control device 43 for outputting a control command signal and a recording / reproducing unit 42 for recording / reproducing an audio signal.
2, speaker 14, microphone 17, record button 25,
A photo stand having a reproduction button 32 and a power supply 31 respectively. 2. The frame portion 2 of the photo frame main body 1 according to claim 1, wherein a window portion 7 is formed, and on the other hand, an inner surface of the back plate 11 is provided with a reproduction button loosely fitted in the window portion 7. A photo stand characterized by being installed so that it can be pushed. 3. The reproduction switch 3 according to claim 2, wherein a thin mounting plate 35 having a contact-type reproduction switch 34 in the center is fixed to the inner surface of the back plate 11.
A photo frame characterized in that an elastic piece 36 for a switch, which can be elastically displaced by the material itself, is interposed between 4 and the reproduction button 32. 4. The recording module 25 according to claim 1, which is turned on by operating a record button 25 at the rear of the audio module board 22.
A contact-type recording switch 24 that turns “OFF” is provided, while the recording button 25 is flexibly connected in a hole 26 formed in the back plate 11 corresponding to the position where the recording switch 24 is arranged. A photo stand characterized in that it is provided through the section 27. 5. The annular projection wall portion 13 is formed on the inner surface of the back plate 11 in which the first small hole 15 is formed, and the speaker 14 is formed on the annular projection wall portion of the back plate. A photo stand characterized by being fixedly attached to the rear. 6. The tubular fitting portion 16 according to claim 1, wherein a cylindrical fitting portion 16 is formed on the inner surface of the back plate 11, and a microphone 17 is fixed to the tubular fitting portion 16 toward the rear of the back plate. A photo stand characterized by being attached to. 7. The photographic stand according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of long plate-shaped photographic support pieces are formed to project at appropriate positions on the inner surface of the back plate 11. 8. A photo frame main body 1A having a frame portion 2A,
It comprises a back plate 11A which is detachably fitted to the frame portion 2A of the photo frame main body, and a voice recording / reproducing device 45 mounted on the inner surface of the back plate. A voice module board 22A having a control device 43 for outputting a signal and a recording / reproducing section 42 for recording / reproducing an audio signal, a speaker 14A, a microphone 17A,
A sound recording board 25A, a reproduction button 32A, and a power supply 31A are provided respectively, and the audio module board 22A and the speaker 14 are provided between the photo frame body 1A and the back plate 11A.
While covering A and the microphone 17A, the power source 3
A photo stand characterized by interposing a device cover / photograph support plate 50 having a notch 51 exposing 1A. 9. The device cover / photographic support plate 50 according to claim 8, wherein the device cover / photo support plate 50 is formed in a cap shape, and the left and right side wall portions 50 are formed.
A photo stand characterized in that each of a and 50a is formed with an ear piece 52 which is sandwiched between the outer edge 2b of the frame 2A of the photo stand main body 1A and the inner surface of the back plate 11A.