JPH08324354A - Holding device for cellular phone and the like for use in automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a new holding device for cellular phones and the like for use in an automobile, which, in using a cellular phone, a personal handy phone, etc. in an automobile, is very easy to install and remove and which allows hand-free calls without requiring the installation of an external antenna. CONSTITUTION: This holding device 1 is for use in using a cellular phone 5 or the like in an automobile 7; one end of a flexible arm 3 is secured to a connector 4 near a seated position, and the grip of the speaker part of the cellular phone 5 is attached to the other end of the flexible arm 3. The connector 4 is attached to a headrest 9.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[Object of the invention]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gripping device for fixing mobile phones, handheld mobile phones (PHP) and the like when they are used in automobiles.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, mobile phones, simple mobile phones (hereinafter referred to as PHP), and the like having a volume of 200 cm ³ or less have appeared, and have been rapidly popularized due to further price reduction. This product has an antenna, a transceiver, a receiver, and a power source integrated with each other, and the user often carries the product with him while he is out, and while he is walking or on the train.

On the other hand, as a telephone used in a car, there is a car telephone. This is mainly designed only for use in an automobile, and an antenna, a transmitter / receiver, a receiver, and a power supply are attached to the automobile as separate members, and these are connected. Therefore, since the power supply has a large capacity and the output is a large amount of power, stable transmission and reception can be performed for a long time, but on the other hand, there is a disadvantage that it is inconvenient to carry outside the vehicle, and the user can carry the mobile phone as described above. Telephones, PHP, etc. tend to be used in automobiles.

[0004] Therefore, each service company also prepares an on-board kit in consideration of use in a car and sells it positively. However, regarding use during driving, as shown in Fig. 6 (a),
Since it is one-handed driving, the driver cannot concentrate on driving, and in extreme cases, there is a safety problem such as causing a frontal collision accident with an oncoming vehicle as shown in Fig. 6 (b), and it is further radiated from a mobile phone. It is not recommended because it may cause electronic devices to malfunction due to local transmission and harmonics. However, as a practical matter, the customer demands that the device be used while driving, so the hands-free kit 20 is prepared.

As shown in FIG. 7 as an example, the hands-free kit 20 has a mobile phone 5 installed in a housing 23 having a power cord connected to a cigarette lighter. It is used by fixing it on the armrest 25 (console box) between the passenger seat and the passenger seat. By the way, the rod antenna, the inverted F antenna, and the like included in the mobile phone 5 and the like are designed so as to match the transceiver side with the impedance in the vicinity of the human body.
The sensitivity at this time is the best. Therefore, when it is used away from the human body, the call quality cannot be guaranteed, so that the external antenna is attached separately. Therefore, when bringing the mobile phone 5 or the like into the vehicle 7, the mobile phone 5 is installed in the housing 23 of the hands-free kit 20, the earphone microphone 24 and the cable connector 21 are connected to the mobile phone 5, and the earphone microphone 24 is further listened to. In addition, a series of work for mounting on the chest pocket and the like is required, and of course, when carrying out the vehicle 7, these must be removed, which is very troublesome. Further, such a hands-free kit 20 is usually prepared as an option and is expensive. Therefore, improvement of peripheral devices for using the mobile phone 5 and the like in the automobile 7 is required.

[0006]

[Technical Items Attempted to Develop] The present invention has been made from such a background, and is very easy to install and remove when using a mobile phone, a PHP, etc. in an automobile, and to externally This is an attempt to develop a gripping device for a new automobile, such as a mobile phone, which enables hands-free communication without the need to attach an antenna.

[0007]

Configuration of the Invention

[Means for Achieving the Object] That is, a gripping device for a mobile phone or the like in an automobile according to claim 1 is a device used when the mobile phone or the like is used in the automobile, and one end of a flexible arm is attached to a fixture near a sitting position. Is fixed, and a grip of a communication unit such as a mobile phone is attached to the other end of the flexible arm.

In addition to the above requirements, the gripping device for a mobile phone or the like in an automobile according to claim 2 is characterized in that the fixture is attached to a headrest. Then, the object of the invention is to be achieved by using the constitution of the invention described in each of these claims.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, one end of the flexible arm is fixed to the fixture near the seating position, and the other end of the flexible arm is provided with the grip of the communication section such as a mobile phone. Therefore, it can be easily installed when brought into a car.

Further, according to the second aspect of the invention, since the fixture is attached to the headrest, the mobile phone is located near the driver's head and the impedance of the antenna is optimized.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to illustrated embodiments. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the inside of an automobile 7 to which the gripping device 1 of the present invention is applied as seen through. A person 10 seated on a seat 8 operates the automobile 7 while using a mobile phone 5. It is in the state of doing. As shown in FIG. 2, the gripping device 1 is capable of setting an arbitrary shape of a planar U-shaped gripping part 2 made of plastic and a fixing tool 4 with a screw hole as an example of conforming to the shape of the mobile phone 5. It is connected by the flexible arm 3. By the way, since a wide variety of products are available on the mobile phone 5, the grip portion 2 may have a shape that is familiar to each of the mobile phones 5, and further, for example, as shown in FIGS. The piece 2a may be provided so that the mobile phone 5 having an arbitrary shape can be held. Flexible arm 3
Is preferably made of a non-conductive material so as not to affect the impedance of the antenna built in the mobile phone 5.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional side view showing a state in which the mobile phone 5 is mounted on the grip device 1. In this way, since the grip portion 2 has a shape that fits the mobile phone 5, the call microphone 6 built in the mobile phone 5 is exposed to the outside and does not interfere with sound collection.

The gripping device 1 of the present invention is constructed as described above, and is mounted on the automobile 7 and grips the portable telephone 5 as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the fixing tool 4 is fixed to the side surface of the headrest 9 located above the seat 8 on the driver side with screws or the like. Note that this fixation is performed on the center side in consideration of the entry and exit of the person 10 into and from the automobile 7. In the example shown in the figure, the automobile 7 is in a left-hand side passing country such as Japan or the UK, but of course in the right-hand side passing country as well, the fixture 4 is attached to the central side surface of the headrest 9 in consideration of the human 10 entering or leaving the vehicle 7. Stick to it. Next, after the human 10 gets into the automobile 7, the mobile phone 5 is attached to the grip portion 2, the human 10 sits on the seat 8, and the flexible arm 3 is bent as appropriate to near the head of the mobile phone 5 at the driving position. Be located at. At this time, since the antenna built in the mobile phone 5 is located near the head of the human 10, the impedance is optimized, and it becomes possible to talk in the state of the best sensitivity in design.

The setting is completed as described above, and when a call is made while the vehicle 7 is being driven, the driver simply presses the start key with one hand for a moment, and thereafter, the driver drives while holding the steering wheel with both hands. And can make a call at the same time. Further, in the case of the mobile phone 5 having the any key answer function, any key can be pressed to shift to the call state, so that the troublesomeness of selecting a key with a fingertip is released and the user can concentrate on driving. Of course, if the start key is provided as a wired remote control near the handle, it is possible to shift to the call state without releasing the handle. In addition, if the mobile phone 5 has a calling function and an incoming call function by voice recognition, it is possible to shift to the talking state without releasing the hand from the handle. Further, as shown by a phantom line in FIG. 4, if the flexible arm 3 is bent so that the mobile phone 5 faces the passenger seat, it can be used in the passenger seat. Of course, the same applies to the rear seats.

[0015]

Other Embodiments The present invention is based on the above-described embodiments as basic embodiments, but the following embodiments can be adopted based on the technical idea of the present invention. First, a microphone for a loudspeaker, a microphone for a taxi radio, a microphone for karaoke, or the like can be attached to the grip portion 2, and even in such a case, it is possible to hold the steering wheel with both hands and concentrate on driving.

Further, as shown in phantom in FIG. 4, the grip portion 2 may be connected to a cable connector 21 having a power cable, an antenna cable 22 and the like as in a conventional vehicle-mounted kit. In this case, It can improve the sensitivity, increase the talk time, and even charge the battery.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, a microphone holder for mounting a microphone such as the earphone microphone 24 is provided.
The flexible arm 3a may be provided so as to face the mouth of the human 10.

[0018]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, one end of the flexible arm 3 is fixed to the fixture 4 near the seating position, and the other end of the flexible arm 3 is used to hold the communication part such as the mobile phone 5. Because the part 2 is attached, the car 7
It can be installed easily when brought in and removed when taken out, and is free from the hassle. Further, since the mobile phone 5 can be positioned in the vicinity of the head similar to the position at the time of normal use, both hands can hold the steering wheel, and driving is not hindered, so that safety is improved.

Further, according to the second aspect of the invention, since the fixture 4 is attached to the headrest 9, the mobile phone 5 and the like are located near the driver's head, and the impedance of the antenna is optimized, Transmission and reception can be performed with the best sensitivity, and high-quality calls can be made at low cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective perspective view showing a state in which a gripping device of the present invention is mounted, and driving and talking are simultaneously performed, as seen obliquely from the front.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a mobile phone is attached to the gripping device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a vertical side view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the user is wearing the gripping device of the present invention and is driving and talking at the same time as viewed from the rear seat side.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a usage state of an embodiment in which an earphone microphone is attached to the grip device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a problem in using a conventional on-vehicle type mobile phone and a state in which a head-on collision accident is caused by such use.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an in-vehicle state of a mobile phone using a conventional in-vehicle kit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 gripping device 2 gripping part 2a gripping piece 3 flexible arm 3a flexible arm 4 fixture 5 mobile phone 6 call microphone 7 automobile 8 seat 9 headrest 10 human 20 hands-free kit 21 cable connector 22 antenna cable 23 housing 24 earphone microphone 25 armrest

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A device used for using a mobile phone or the like in an automobile, wherein one end of a flexible arm is fixed to a fixture near a sitting position, and
A gripping device for a mobile phone or the like in an automobile, characterized in that a grip for a communication unit such as a mobile phone is attached to the other end of the flexible arm. 2. The gripping device for a mobile phone or the like in an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the fixture is attached to a headrest.