JPH1120559A - Portable telephone supporting device and hand-free telephone device using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone supporting device with an adjusting mechanism in a simple structure and a hand-free telephone device using it. SOLUTION: A supporting device 1 to support a portable telephone 2 in a vehicle has a pair of rigid frames 11, 11 formed in an almost U-shape, a pair of joints 12, 12 with holes 121 in which a pair of frames are movably inserted at their opposite ends and machine screws 122 to fix and unfix the frames for connecting a pair of frames to each other, and side guides 13 provided to be movable to the center extensions 112 of the frames to restrict the side faces of the portable telephone.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a support device for a mobile phone in a vehicle, and more particularly to a support device for a mobile phone with an adjustment mechanism having a simple structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the rapid spread of mobile phones,
It is often carried around when riding a car,
It is often troublesome to place it. It is often placed in a center console box or a door pocket as a handy place, but there are also vehicles without a center console box itself (so-called walk-through vehicles). Similarly, if the mobile phone is placed in the door pocket, the impact of opening and closing the door may cause the mobile phone to fall or be damaged. In such a case, there is also a problem that the passenger in the passenger seat cannot operate.

For this reason, various support devices for setting a portable telephone have been proposed. As a conventional supporting device for a mobile phone, a type in which the supporting device is attached to an instrument panel, and a type in which the supporting device 1 is sandwiched between an air outlet grill G as shown in FIG. In addition, among hands-free type hands-free telephones that allow a user to talk without releasing their hands from the handlebars, there is known a telephone that is fixed on a lid (armrest) of a center console box CB with a band as shown in FIG.

[0004]

However, this type of supporting device for portable telephones, regardless of whether the portable telephone is simply set or used as a hands-free device, has a problem of installation location and a general purpose. There are performance and cost issues. As for the former, it is desirable that it is a place where it is close to hand and does not impair the function of the in-vehicle product and that it is easy to attach and detach. As for the latter, it is desired that the mobile phone be of a structure that can support even if the size of the mobile phone is different and is inexpensive.

[0005] However, the conventional sticking type is very difficult to remove once pasted, and there is a problem that if it is forcibly peeled off, traces of the adhesive remain or the surface layer of the dashboard peels off. FIG.
Since the blowout grill type shown in (1) is merely fitted into the louver of the blowout grille G, there is play and cannot be fixed firmly. In addition, the outlet grill G of the air conditioner is blocked, which is not preferable.

In addition, the center console box type shown in FIG. 11 cannot be applied to a walk-through vehicle having no center console box, and the lid of the center console box CB cannot be used as an armrest.

On the other hand, with respect to the problem of versatility, a support device with an adjustment mechanism has been conventionally known, and the position of a support guide can be adjusted according to the size of a mobile phone.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, a support guide 13 for regulating both sides 21 of the portable telephone 2 is provided on a hollow support base 11.
3 is provided by a movable mechanism (not shown) with a spring provided inside the support base 11 and a lever 19 for extending the spring.
When the lever 19 is pressed, it spreads to the maximum width position shown in FIG. 9A, and when the lever 19 is released, it narrows to the minimum width position shown in FIG. 9B. Is set and the lever 19 is released, the support guide 13 sandwiches the mobile phone 2 by the spring force as shown in FIG.

However, since such a movable mechanism with a spring has a sophisticated and complicated structure, the supporting device becomes expensive. Therefore, although the conventional one has versatility, the problem of cost has not been solved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and provides a supporting device for a portable telephone having an adjusting mechanism with a simple structure and a hands-free telephone device using the same. With the goal.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supporting apparatus for supporting a mobile phone in a vehicle, wherein the supporting apparatus has a substantially U-shape. A pair of rigid frames, a pair of joints for connecting the pair of frames, having a hole in which respective opposite ends of the pair of frames are movably inserted and means for fixing and releasing the frames, And a side guide movably provided on a central extending portion of the frame and for regulating a side surface of the mobile phone.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the length between the pair of rigid frames can be adjusted when the pair of rigid frames are connected by the pair of joints, whereby the width of the mobile phone can be adjusted. Even if the dimensions are different, it can be dealt with. In addition, the side surface of the mobile phone is regulated by the side guide, but since the side guide is movable in the longitudinal direction of the frame, it can be set at an appropriate position according to the length of the mobile phone. .

The supporting device for a portable telephone comprises a frame,
Despite being composed of a small number of parts such as joints and side guides, it can be applied to mobile phones of different sizes, and is excellent in both versatility and cost.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supporting device for a portable telephone.
Although having at least a side guide, the mobile phone supporting device according to claim 2, wherein one of the pair of joints includes:
Upper and lower guides for regulating the bottom or top surface of the mobile phone are integrally formed. By providing the upper and lower surface guides, either the bottom surface or the top surface of the mobile phone is regulated, so that the support device can be installed at an angle in the vehicle compartment. In addition, since the upper and lower guides are formed integrally with the joint, the number of components does not increase, and a slight increase in cost is sufficient.

On the other hand, according to a third aspect of the present invention, a top guide for regulating a top surface of the mobile phone in a longitudinal direction and a front-rear direction can be turned up and down on one of the pair of joints. A bottom guide for regulating a bottom surface of the mobile phone in at least a longitudinal direction is provided movably on a central extension portion of the frame.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the width can be easily adjusted by the frame and the joint in the same manner as in the first aspect. Is restricted not only in the longitudinal direction but also in the front-rear direction, so that the mobile phone is prevented from falling in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the support device can be installed upright in the vehicle cabin, and can also be mounted on a side surface of a vehicle seat described later.

Further, in the supporting device for a portable telephone according to the third aspect, since the bottom guide can be moved in the longitudinal direction even if the length of the portable telephone is different, it can be easily coped with.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the bottom guide does not necessarily need to be regulated in the front-rear direction. The regulating bottom guide regulates the bottom surface of the mobile phone also in the front-rear direction. By doing so, the mobile phone is more firmly supported, and the mobile phone does not fall off even if the supporting device is set upright.

The mounting location of the portable telephone supporting device in the vehicle compartment is not particularly limited.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supporting device for a mobile phone, wherein one end of the supporting device is mounted on a side surface of the vehicle seat via a fixing tool which can be mounted on a headrest post of the vehicle seat.

Since the mobile phone supporting device according to the third and fourth aspects can be erected, it is mounted on the side surface of the vehicle seat in an upright state. The side surface of the vehicle seat is convenient for attaching and detaching the mobile phone at a convenient place, and does not become an obstacle. In addition, it is a place where the functions of the vehicle-mounted products such as the air conditioner are not impaired. In addition, since the headrest post is used for mounting, the headrest post is easily attached and detached, and there is no fear that traces are left.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supporting device for a portable telephone,
One end is attached to a headrest post of the vehicle seat, and the other end is attached to a side surface of the vehicle seat via a fixing tool that can be attached to a reclining bolt of the vehicle seat.

The supporting device for a portable telephone according to the present invention can be firmly fixed because it is mounted at two points, a headrest post and a reclining bolt, and there is no possibility that the portable telephone will fall off even if the vehicle vibrates.

The portable telephone supporting device according to the first to sixth aspects can be used exclusively for supporting a portable telephone, but can also be applied to a hands-free telephone device.

In this case, a hands-free telephone device according to claim 8 is a hands-free telephone device provided with the supporting device for a portable telephone according to claims 4 to 6, wherein a bottom guide for regulating a bottom surface of the portable telephone. , A cover is provided, and a connector for connecting the hands-free telephone device and the mobile phone is held on the cover. When connecting the hands-free set and the mobile phone using the connector, if the connector is held by the cover of the supporting device, the connector and the harness are not exposed and the appearance is good.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
Is a perspective view, (B) is a sectional view taken along line BB, and (C) is a sectional view taken along line CC. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use form of the mobile phone support device.

As shown in FIG. 1, a supporting device 1 of this embodiment comprises a pair of rigid frames 11, 1 formed in a U-shape.
The rigid frame 11, 11 has a joint 1 with its both ends 111 facing each other.
2 and 12. The rigid frame 11 can be easily manufactured by, for example, bending a solid rectangular metal rod, but the material, cross-sectional shape, and the like are not particularly limited.

The joint 12 is a hollow member having a hole 121, and as shown in FIG.
The end 111 of the frame 11 is fixed by screws 122. This screw 1
The length between the frames 11 can be easily adjusted by tightening or loosening the mobile phone 22, and the mobile phones 2 having different widths can be adjusted.
Can respond to. Note that a claw-like upper / lower surface guide 123 for regulating the bottom surface 22 of the mobile phone 2 is integrally formed on one side of the joint 12.

A side guide 13 for regulating the side 21 of the portable telephone 2 is provided on the central extension 112 of the frame 11.
Are provided on each side. This side guide 13
Is a plastic main body 131 as shown in FIG.
The hinge 133 is formed by bending the hinge 133 and tightening it with a screw 135, so that the h dimension is slightly smaller than the cross-sectional shape of the frame 11.
Is formed. By tightening or loosening the screws 135, these side guides 13 can be moved to appropriate locations, and it is possible to cope with mobile phones 2 having different lengths.

The portion 132 of the side guide 13 supporting the mobile phone 2 is formed of a material having a buffering function, for example, urethane foam, so that the mobile phone 2 is prevented from being damaged.

When the portable telephone 2 is set on the portable telephone supporting device 1, the distance between the frames 11 is first adjusted according to the width of the portable telephone 2 to be set. This can be easily performed by loosening the screw 122 of the joint 12. Further, the four side guides 13 are arranged at appropriate positions according to the length of the mobile phone 2. This can be easily performed by loosening the screw 135 of the side guide 13. When the mobile phone 2 is placed on the side guide 13 as shown in FIG.
Will support the mobile phone. The support device 1 can be fixed to the lid of the center console box CB using a band 18 (fixing tool) as shown in FIG.

Second Embodiment FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view, FIG. 5 (A) is an exploded perspective view showing a top guide of the same embodiment, and FIG. B) is an exploded perspective view showing the cover. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are perspective views showing the usage of the mobile phone support device according to the second embodiment.

The support device 1 of this embodiment also regulates a pair of rigid frames 11, 11 formed in a U-shape, a pair of joints 12, 12 for connecting these, and a side surface 21 of the mobile phone 2. And the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, in particular, one joint 1
2 (the upper side in FIG. 3), a top surface guide 14 for regulating the top surface 23 of the mobile phone 2 is provided to be tiltable. The top surface guide 14 has a pivot 143 as shown in FIG.
And a projection 142 attached to the main body 141. The main body 141 is urged in a rising direction shown in FIG. 4 by a spring (not shown). The main body 141 regulates the top surface 23 of the mobile phone 2 in the longitudinal direction.

On the other hand, the projecting piece 142 is
It is inserted into one of the holes 144 formed in a plurality of stages, and regulates the top surface 23 of the mobile phone 2 in the front-back direction (projection direction). The insertion position of the protrusion 142 is appropriately changed according to the thickness of the mobile phone 2.

In the supporting device 1 of the present embodiment, a bottom guide 15 is provided. The bottom guide 15 is provided with a first bottom guide 151 for regulating the bottom surface 22 of the mobile phone 2 in the longitudinal direction, and a portable guide. A second bottom surface guide 152 for regulating the bottom surface 22 of the telephone 2 in the front-rear direction.

The first bottom guide 151 is provided, for example, in FIG.
The frame 1 has the same configuration as the side guide 13 shown in FIG.
The mobile phone 2 is provided so as to be movable in the center extension 112 so that the position thereof can be easily adjusted according to the length of the mobile phone 2.

Further, the second bottom guide 152 corresponds to FIG.
As shown in (B), the arm 152 is provided with an arm 152a provided on the frame 11 and a cover 152b provided on the arm 152a. The arm 152a is also provided so as to be movable on the central extending portion 112 of the frame 11 in the same configuration as the side guide 13 shown in FIG. 1B, but if this arm 152a is firmly fixed with screws or the like, It is desirable to always be able to slide.

Cover 1 attached to arm 152a
52b, as shown in FIG. 5B, a plurality of holes 1
52c, and is attached to an appropriate location according to the thickness of the mobile phone 2. This second bottom guide 15
Reference numeral 2 restricts the front-rear direction (protruding direction) of the mobile phone 2 by sliding after placing the mobile phone 2 as shown in FIG.

When the portable telephone 2 is set on the portable telephone supporting device 1, the distance between the frames 11 is first adjusted according to the width of the portable telephone 2 to be set. This can be easily performed by loosening the screw 122 of the joint 12. In addition, the four side guides 13 and the second bottom guide 151 are arranged at appropriate positions according to the length of the mobile phone 2. This is the screw 1 of the side guide 13 and the first bottom guide 151.
This can be easily performed by loosening 35.

Then, as shown in FIG.
After placing the mobile phone 2 on the side guide 13 in a state where it is tilted (shown by a dotted line), the top guide 14 is erected and the second bottom guide 152 is slid as shown by the solid line in FIG. The mobile phone is firmly supported by the side guide 13, the top guide 14, and the bottom guides 151 and 152.

Since the support device 1 is reliably regulated in the front-rear direction, it can be mounted upright on the side surface 32 of the vehicle seat 3 as shown in FIGS.

For example, in FIG. 6, one end of a rigid bracket (fixing tool) 16 which is partially flexible is inserted into the headrest post 31, and the supporting device 1 is attached to the other end. Insertion holes 161 and 162 for headrest post 31
One of them is a long hole to absorb the difference in post width. The central portion 163 of the rigid bracket 16 has a flexible structure so that it can follow the shoulder of the seat 3.

On the other hand, in the fixing method shown in FIG. 7, the upper portion of the support device 1 is fixed to the headrest post 31, and the lower portion of the support device 1 is fastened together with a reclining bolt 33 serving as a fulcrum of reclining. In the illustrated embodiment, the belts 171 and 172 are used as fixtures, but a rigid bracket partially flexible may be used. By fixing the upper and lower sides of the support device 1 in this manner, the support device 1 is stabilized even when the vehicle vibrates greatly, and there is no possibility that the mobile phone 2 will fall off.

The embodiments described above are described for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not described for limiting the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include all design changes and equivalents belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is embodied as a supporting device for simply supporting the mobile phone 2, but it is also possible to configure this as a hands-free set. In this case, the connector C (FIGS. 11 and 12) is used to connect the hands-free set to the mobile phone 2.
3), but the cover 1 shown in FIGS.
It is desirable that the connector C be held by the 52b to improve the appearance.

[0046]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an inexpensive supporting device for a mobile phone which has a structure capable of supporting the mobile phone even if the size of the mobile phone is different. In addition, this support device can be installed in a place where it is not obstructed at hand and does not impair the function of the vehicle-mounted product and is easily detachable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention,
(A) is a perspective view, (B) is a sectional view taken along line BB, and (C) is C.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line C of FIG.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use mode of the support device for a mobile phone according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view showing a top guide according to a second embodiment, and FIG. 5B is an exploded perspective view showing a cover in the same manner.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use mode of a mobile phone support device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another mode of use of the mobile phone support device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional mobile phone support device.

FIG. 9 is a front view for explaining the operation of the mobile phone support device shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a use form of the mobile phone support device shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional hands-free telephone device.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a conventional hands-free telephone device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Support apparatus 11 ... Frame 111 ... End part 112 ... Center extension part 12 ... Joint 121 ... Hole part 122 ... Screw (fixing and releasing means) 123 ... Upper and lower surface guide 13 ... Side guide 14 ... Top surface guide 15 ... Bottom surface Guide 151: First bottom guide 152: Second bottom guide 152a: Arm 152b: Cover 16: Rigid bracket (fixing tool) 17: Fixing tool 171, 172: Belt 2: Mobile phone 21: Side face 22: Bottom face 23: Top surface 3 ... Vehicle seat 31 ... Headrest post 32 ... Side 33 ... Reclining bolt C ... Connector

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A support device (1) for supporting a mobile phone (2) in a vehicle, comprising a pair of rigid frames (11, 1) formed in a substantially U-shape.
1), opposite ends of the pair of frames (11
1) a pair of joints (12, 1) having a hole (121) into which the frame is movably inserted, and a means (122) for fixing and releasing the frame;
2) and a supporting device for a mobile phone, comprising a side guide (13) movably provided on a central extension portion (112) of the frame and for regulating a side surface (21) of the mobile phone. . 2. A bottom surface (22) or a top surface (2) of the portable telephone is attached to one of the pair of joints (12, 12).
2. The supporting device for a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the upper and lower guides (123) for regulating (3) are integrally formed. 3. A top surface guide (14) for restricting a top surface (23) of the portable telephone in a longitudinal direction and a front-back direction is provided on one of the pair of joints (12, 12) so as to be capable of falling. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein a bottom guide (15) for regulating at least a longitudinal direction of a bottom surface (22) of the mobile phone is provided on a central extension portion (112) of the frame. Support device. 4. A bottom guide (15) for regulating the bottom surface of the mobile phone in the longitudinal direction, the bottom guide (15)
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein step (2) is also restricted in the front-back direction.
The support device for a mobile phone according to the above. 5. The vehicle seat (3) is mounted on a side surface (32) of the vehicle seat (3) via a fixture (16) mountable on a headrest post (31) of the vehicle seat (3). The support device for a mobile phone according to claim 3 or 4, wherein 6. A fixing device (17) having one end mounted on a headrest post (31) of the vehicle seat (3) and the other end mounted on a reclining bolt (33) of the vehicle seat. Side surface (32) of the vehicle seat
The supporting device for a mobile phone according to claim 3, wherein the supporting device is mounted on a mobile phone. 7. A hands-free telephone device comprising the support device (1) for a portable telephone according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. A hands-free telephone device comprising the mobile phone support device (1) according to claim 4, wherein a cover (152b) is provided on a bottom guide (15) for regulating the bottom surface of the mobile phone. A hands-free telephone device provided with a connector (C) for connecting the hands-free telephone device and the mobile phone to the cover.