KR101540233B1 - Smart phone holder for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smartphone holder for a vehicle and, more specifically, a smartphone holder for a vehicle which is attached to a windshield of a vehicle to be used, is used as a sun visor, and performs a phone call through one button by a speaker and a microphone installed in the holder. The smartphone holder for a vehicle comprises: a main body which has a space portion formed to accommodate a smartphone on a front face and is provided with an absorption plate to be attached and fixed to a windshield of a vehicle on a rear face; and a cover which is axially coupled to one side of the space portion formed on the front face of the main body and hermetically seals the space portion by rotating within a predetermined range about an axis, wherein the cover includes: a plate which is axially coupled to both sides and rotates within a predetermined range about an axis and on which a smartphone is held; and size adjusting means which is installed and fixed on one side of the plate and pressurizes a smartphone to be fixed.

Description

{SMART PHONE HOLDER FOR VEHICLE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a smartphone holder for a vehicle, and more particularly to a smartphone holder for a vehicle, which can be used for a sun visor by attaching to a windshield of a vehicle, .

A mobile communication terminal, a cellular phone or a mobile phone is called a mobile communication terminal, and a mobile communication device is capable of data communication in addition to voice communication by the development of communication technology. And mobile phones have been called smartphones, with various add-ons that include computer functions. These additional functions have been diversified, performance has been further developed, and functions have become increasingly sophisticated, becoming one of the important commodities of everyday life.

In addition, the smartphone includes a DMB capable of watching TV, a navigation device for displaying current position and direction of travel by an electronic map, a wireless Internet for searching a large amount of data, a video communication for communicating with the other party while watching a face, Shooting, and the like.

When such a smartphone is used during operation, a smartphone is mounted on a cradle attached to the inside of the vehicle.

However, the conventional cradle has a disadvantage of merely mounting a smartphone, that is, it is inconvenient to place the vehicle on the roadside at the time of call and make a call, and when the vibration occurs in the vehicle or when the vehicle suddenly stops, .

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2013-0037480 (published on Apr. 16, 2013) Domestic registered patent No. 10-1020434 (registered on February 28, 2011) Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2012-0121575 (published on Nov. 06, 2012) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1174354 (registered on August 09, 2012)

The present invention provides a smartphone holder for a vehicle, which can be used for a sun visor by attaching a smartphone holder for a vehicle to a windshield of a vehicle, and is capable of making a call with a speaker and a micro button installed on the holder.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a smartphone holder for a vehicle which can charge a smartphone battery without using a separate charging device by installing a solar cell module in a smartphone holder of a vehicle.

In addition, the present invention provides a smart phone holder for a vehicle which can be mounted without any restriction on the type and size of the smartphone by using size adjustment means for adjusting the size of the mobile phone in the directions of up, down, left and right .

The various problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

A smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention includes a body having a space formed to accommodate a smartphone on a front surface thereof and a suction plate provided on a rear surface thereof to be fixedly attached to a windshield of the vehicle; And a cover which is axially coupled to one side of the space portion formed on the front surface of the main body and rotates within a predetermined range around the axis to seal the space portion, wherein the cover is axially coupled to both sides, A plate rotatable within a range, on which the smartphone is mounted; And sizing means fixedly mounted on one side of the plate, for pressing the smartphone to fix the smartphone.

The main body includes: a cable fixedly installed inside and connected to a port formed in the smart phone; A call button unit for inputting a signal so that the call can be made without directly operating the smartphone; A speaker unit for outputting a voice generated from the smartphone by the call button unit to the outside; A microphone unit for inputting voice of the user by the call button unit; A battery unit electrically connected to the cable and supplying power to the smartphone through the cable; A cable recovery device for automatically recovering the cable when no cable is used; A wireless charging device for wirelessly supplying the battery to the smartphone; And a control unit for controlling the cable, the call button unit, the speaker unit, the microphone unit, and the battery unit.

The battery unit includes a solar cell module mounted on a rear surface of the main body and generating electricity by receiving light emitted from the sun; And a rechargeable battery connected to the solar cell module and charging electricity generated in the solar cell module.

And an infrared sensor unit mounted on a front surface of the main body and sensing a driver inside the vehicle, wherein the infrared sensor unit is operated when a vibration sensor installed inside the main body senses vibration, If it is dropped inside the main unit, a beep sound may be generated.

The size adjusting means includes a first adjusting unit installed on the plate, moving along a first guide rail formed on the plate, and pressing both sides of the smartphone; And a second adjuster installed on the cover and moved along a second guide rail formed on the cover and pressing the upper portion of the smartphone, wherein the second adjuster comprises: When the cover is in close contact with the cover, the plate may be fixed to the cover by pressing the upper part of the smart phone while being moved along the second guide rail.

The main body may include a LED light emitting unit mounted on a rear surface of the main body and capable of displaying a telephone number of a driver or a driver's state.

The main body may further include a cooling device installed inside and fixed to the main body to prevent thermal deformation or explosion according to an external temperature.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

The smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention can be used for a sun visor by attaching it to a windshield of a vehicle and has an effect of enabling communication with a speaker and a micro button installed on the holder.

In addition, the smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention is provided with a solar cell module, so that it is possible to charge the smartphone battery without a separate charging device.

In addition, the smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention is provided with a size adjusting means for adjusting the size of the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the smartphone, so that the smartphone can be mounted without regard to the type and size of the smartphone.

It will be appreciated that various embodiments of the present invention may provide various effects not specifically mentioned.

1 is a perspective view of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a state in which a cover of a smartphone cradle for a vehicle according to the present invention is opened.
FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 2 of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention.
4 is a view illustrating a state where a smartphone is mounted on a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention.
5 is a sectional view of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention.
6 is a view showing a state where a smartphone stand for a vehicle according to the present invention is attached to a vehicle.
FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram showing a control unit of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent by reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein but may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments disclosed herein are provided so that the disclosure can be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions are exaggerated for clarity.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component.

Terms such as top, bottom, top, bottom, or top, bottom, etc. are used to distinguish relative positions in components. For example, in the case of naming the upper part of the drawing as upper part and the lower part as lower part in the drawings for convenience, the upper part may be named lower part and the lower part may be named upper part without departing from the scope of right of the present invention .

The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a part or a combination thereof is described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the relevant art and are to be construed as ideal or overly formal in meaning unless explicitly defined in the present application Do not.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a cover of a smartphone holder for a vehicle according to the present invention is opened, 2 is a side view of the smartphone cradle, FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a state where the smartphone is mounted on the car smartphone cradle according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a state in which a smartphone stand for a vehicle according to the present invention is attached to a vehicle, and FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a control unit for a smartphone stand for a vehicle according to the present invention. Fig.

1 to 7, a smartphone compartment 10 for a vehicle according to the present invention is fixedly attached to a windshield of a driver's seat of a vehicle, and allows a user to make a call with a simple operation during driving, You can check the status of your smartphone. The smartphone holder 10 for a vehicle according to the present invention may include a main body 100, a cover 200, a plate 300, a size adjusting means 400 and an LED light emitting portion 500.

The main body 100 is formed in a rectangular shape and a space 180 in which the smartphone 20 is accommodated is formed on the front surface thereof and may be provided to fix and support the configurations of the smartphone holder 10. The main body 100 includes a cable 110, a talk button unit 120, a speaker unit 130, a microphone unit 140, a battery unit 150, an infrared sensor unit 160, a vibration sensor 171, A cooling unit 172, a cooling unit 173, a control unit 170, and a sucking plate 190.

The cable 110 may be located inside the main body 100 and may be connected to a port formed in the smartphone 20 by exposing a part of the end of the cable 110 having the terminal. In addition, the cable 110 may be provided to supply power to the smartphone 20 through a battery. That is, the power source charged in the battery unit 150 is transmitted to the cable 110 through the control unit 170 and is transmitted to the battery of the smartphone 20 connected to the cable 110 to be charged.

The call button unit 120 is installed on the front surface of the main body 100 and is connected to the control unit 170 and may be provided for making a call without directly operating the smartphone 20. [ That is, when a telephone call is received, the call button unit 120 is pressed to input a signal to the control unit 170, and the control unit 170 receiving the signal causes the speaker unit 130 and the microphone unit 140 to operate, . When the user uses the call button unit 120, the driver is able to talk with one touch while observing the front of the vehicle while driving, and has an advantage of being able to speak in the vehicle due to the speaker unit 130 and the microphone unit 140 have.

The speaker unit 130 is installed in the main body 100 and is connected to the controller 170 so that the voice generated from the smartphone 20 is output to the outside through a plurality of holes formed in the front surface of the main body 100 .

The microphone unit 140 may be installed inside or outside the main body 100, may be connected to the controller 170, and may be provided to input user's voice. That is, when a call is received while the driver is driving, the driver presses the call button unit 120 formed on the main body 100 to make the speaker unit 130 and the microphone unit 140 operate.

The battery unit 150 is installed inside the main body 100 and is connected to the controller 170 and may be provided to supply power to the smartphone 20 through the cable 110. The battery unit 150 may include a solar cell module 151 and a rechargeable battery 153.

The solar cell module 151 is fixed to the rear surface of the main body 100 and may be provided to receive light emitted from the sun to generate electricity.

The rechargeable battery 153 is connected to the solar cell module 151 and may be provided to store electricity generated in the solar cell module.

When the above-described solar cell module 151 and the rechargeable battery 153 are used, a separate charging device is not required, and the battery of the smartphone 20 can be charged at any time in a state where the smartphone 20 is stationary.

The infrared sensor unit 160 may be installed on the front surface of the main body 100, may be connected to the controller 170, and may be provided to detect an operator inside the vehicle. When the infrared sensor unit 160 detects the vibration by the vibration sensor, the infrared sensor can be operated by the signal of the control unit. That is, when vibration is detected, the control unit 170 sends a signal to the infrared sensor unit 160 to operate the infrared sensor unit 160, and the operated infrared sensor unit 160 detects the driver in the vehicle at any time. The operation principle of the infrared sensor unit 160 is a known invention and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The temperature sensor 172 can be operated to cool the heat generated by the main body by operating the cooling device 173 by a signal from the control unit 170, when the temperature occurring around the main body is measured. That is, when the temperature rises above the predetermined temperature, the internal cooling device 173 is operated to cool the heat generated by the product, thereby preventing deformation or explosion of the main body 100 due to heat.

Meanwhile, if the smartphone 20 is not detected by the infrared sensor unit 160 while the smartphone 20 is inserted into the plate 300, a signal is sent to the control unit 170 to output a warning sound from the speaker unit 130 . The infrared sensor unit 160 is used and it is possible to prevent the driver from leaving the smartphone in the vehicle.

The control unit 170 includes a cable 110, a call button unit 120, a speaker unit 130, a microphone unit 140, a battery unit 150 and an infrared sensor unit 160, a vibration sensor 171, The cooling device 172, and the cooling device 173, respectively.

In particular, when the controller 170 is connected to the cable 110 and the smartphone 20, the control unit 170 supplies power to the battery unit 150 using the battery of the smartphone 20, The speaker unit 130 and the microphone unit 140 are activated and the buzzer sounds through the speaker unit 130 when a signal is received by the infrared sensor unit 160. [ Here, the smartphone 10 may be charged by a wireless charging method and a cable connecting method. If the smartphone 10 supports the wireless charging function, the non-contact wireless charging can be performed by the wireless charging function of the control unit. Such a wireless charging system is a known invention, and a detailed description of its operation will be omitted.

The suction plate 190 is fixed to the rear surface of the main body 100 and may be provided to fix the main body 100 to the front window of the vehicle. The attracting plate 190 is formed in a circular or elliptical shape and can be brought into close contact with a windshield of a vehicle by using a vacuum state of air.

The cover 200 is axially coupled to the space 180 formed on the front surface of the main body 100 and is rotatable within a predetermined range around the axis and may be provided to fix and support the plate 300. The cover 200 may be rotated to close or open the space 180 formed in the main body 100. That is, the cover 200, which is rotated around the axis, may be formed so that the main body 100 is directed downward while being fixed to the windshield of the vehicle.

On the other hand, the cover 200 can be conveniently opened by the driver by the one-touch type locking device 600 provided in the main body 100. That is, when the operator pushes the outer surface of the cover 200 once in a state where the hook formed on the cover 200 is inserted into the lock device 600, the hook inserted into the lock device 600 is released to the outside, 200 are rotated about their axes and open.

In order to accommodate the smartphone 20 in the space portion 180, the driver applies an external force to the cover 200 so that the hook is inserted into the locking device 600 and fixed. When the one-touch type locking device 600 is used, the cover 200 can be opened or closed while the driver is driving.

The plate 300 is axially coupled to the side walls formed on both sides of the cover 200, rotatable within a certain range around the axis, and may be provided for mounting the smartphone 20. The plate 300 may be formed in a thin plate shape and a lower portion may be formed to support the lower end surface of the smartphone 20. The plate 300 may be axially coupled to the opposite side to which the main body 100 and the cover 200 are axially coupled.

When the lower end of the plate 300 is pressed to open the plate 300, the cover 200 axially coupled to the plate 300 is operated and the size adjusting means 400 installed on the plate 300 is opened, 20 can be received or taken out. In addition, when the lower end of the plate 300 is pressed, the lower end of the cover 200 can be turned upside down.

The size adjusting means 400 may be provided to fix and support the smartphone 20 mounted on the plate 300. In particular, the size adjusting means 400 may be fixed to the size of a smartphone or a portable terminal of various sizes, have. The size adjusting unit 400 may include a first adjusting unit 410 and a second adjusting unit 420. [

The first adjuster 410 is installed on both sides of the plate 300 and can be moved in the left and right directions along the first guide rail 310 formed on the plate 300. The first adjuster 410 may be provided to press both sides of the smartphone 20. The first adjuster 410 includes a side plate for pressing the side surface of the smartphone 20 and a front plate for supporting the front side of the smart phone and preventing the smart phone 20 from falling down to the front side . That is, a part of the bottom edge of the smartphone 20 is wrapped around the direction in which the smartphone 20 is mounted, thereby preventing the smartphone 20 from falling forward due to vibration or wobbling of the vehicle.

The second adjusting part 420 is formed in a shape of a letter C and is disposed in the middle of the upper part of the cover 200, that is, the main body 100 and the cover, 210 in the up and down direction. The second adjuster 420 may be provided to close the upper middle portion of the smartphone 20 based on the direction in which the smartphone 20 is mounted.

When the plate 300 on which the smartphone 20 is mounted is in close contact with the cover 200, the second adjuster 420 moves the smartphone 20 while moving along the second guide rail 210, So that the plate 300 can be fixed to the cover 200.

The LED light emitting unit 500 is installed on the rear surface of the main body 100 and is electrically connected to the controller 170 and may be provided for expressing a user's message. The LED light emitting unit 500 may include a printed circuit board disposed inside the main body 100 and having an electronic circuit disposed thereon and a light guide plate capable of emitting light from the front surface. That is, the user can insert a handbill containing the user's message on the light guide plate so that the contents can be identified even in the dark night.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the present embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the suction plate 190 provided on the rear surface of the main body 100 is pressed and fixed to the front window of the vehicle. Then, the driver sits on the driver's seat and presses the cover 200 once to store the smartphone 20. When the cover 200 is pressed once, the one-touch type locking device 600 is released and the cover 200 is opened. Here, the cover 200 is rotated in the vertical direction while being rotated around the axis.

When the cover 200 is opened in the vertical direction as described above, the plate 300 coupled to the cover 200 is tilted at a predetermined angle in the direction of the driver. In this state, the first adjuster 410 is made as wide as possible on both sides. After the smartphone 20 is mounted on the plate 300, the first adjusters 410 are moved in directions opposite to each other and are tightly fixed to both sides of the smartphone 20.

Next, in a state where the smartphone 20 is fixed to the plate 300, the driver pushes the smartphone 20 so that the plate 300 and the cover 200 are brought into close contact with each other. Then, the second adjusting unit 420 is moved downward so that the upper portion of the smartphone 20 is closely contacted and fixed. In this state, the smartphone 20 is vertically oriented so that the liquid crystal screen of the smartphone 20 is seen in front of the driver. Here, if the position of the first or second adjusting unit 410 or 420 is set at the time of first use, the user can continue to use the apparatus without adjusting the size.

Then, the cable 110 provided in the main body 100 is taken out and connected to a port formed in the smartphone 20. When the smartphone 20 is connected to the cable 110, power is supplied from the battery unit 150, and the battery is charged with the battery of the smartphone 20. When the cable is not used, the cable is recovered by using the cable recovery device 101.

Here, when the driver is in short-distance operation, the cover 200 can be operated while the cover 200 is open, and when the driver is in the long-distance operation, the cover 200 can be closed.

When a call is received during driving, the speaker unit 130 and the microphone unit 140 are operated by pressing the call button unit 120. [ The speaker unit 130 outputs the voice of the other party, and the microphone unit 140 receives the voice of the driver. In such a state, the driver can conveniently communicate while driving.

When the smartphone 20 is disconnected from the cable 110 after the operation is completed, the operation of the infrared sensor unit 160 is stopped. However, when the driver is disconnected from the driver's seat while the smartphone 20 is connected to the cable 110, the infrared ray sensed by the infrared sensor unit 160 disappears and the signal is sent to the controller 170. The control unit 170 receives the signal and causes the speaker unit 130 to output a warning sound, and the driver who has received the warning sound recognizes that the smartphone 20 is present in the vehicle.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It can be understood that It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect.

10; Smart phone cradle 20; Smartphone
100; A body 110; cable
120; A call button unit 130; Speaker section
140; A microphone section 150; Battery part
151; A solar cell module 153; Rechargeable battery
160; An infrared sensor unit 170; The control unit
180; Space portion 190; Attraction plate
200; A cover 210; The second guide rail
300; Plate 310; The first guide rail
400; Size adjusting means 410; The first control unit
420; A second adjuster 500; The LED light-

Claims (7)

A main body having a space formed on a front surface thereof to receive a smartphone and a suction plate mounted on a rear surface of the vehicle to be fixedly attached to a windshield of the vehicle; And
And a cover that is axially coupled to one side of the space portion formed on the front surface of the main body and rotates within a predetermined range around the axis to seal the space portion,
The cover
A plate that is axially coupled to both sides and is rotatable within a certain range about an axis and on which the smartphone is mounted; And
And sizing means mounted on one side of the plate and adapted to press the smartphone so that it is fixed,
The size-
A first adjuster installed on the plate and moving along a first guide rail formed on the plate and pressing both sides of the smartphone; And
And a second adjuster installed on the cover and moved along a second guide rail formed on the cover and pressing the upper portion of the smartphone,
The second adjustment unit
Wherein when the plate on which the smartphone is mounted is in close contact with the cover, the plate is fixed to the cover by pressing the upper part of the smart phone while being moved along the second guide rail. .
The method according to claim 1,
The main body includes:
A cable fixedly installed inside and connected to a port formed in the smart phone;
A call button unit for inputting a signal so that the call can be made without directly operating the smartphone;
A speaker unit for outputting a voice generated from the smartphone by the call button unit to the outside;
A microphone unit for inputting voice of the user by the call button unit;
A battery unit electrically connected to the cable and supplying power to the smartphone through the cable;
A cable recovery device for automatically recovering the cable when no cable is used;
A wireless charging device that wirelessly supplies power to the smartphone via a battery; And
And a control unit for controlling the cable, the call button unit, the speaker unit, the microphone unit battery unit, and the wireless charging device.
3. The method of claim 2,
The battery unit includes:
A solar cell module mounted on a rear surface of the main body and adapted to receive light emitted from the sun to generate electricity; And
And a rechargeable battery connected to the solar cell module for recharging electricity generated in the solar cell module.
The method according to claim 1,
And an infrared sensor unit mounted on a front surface of the main body and sensing a driver inside the vehicle,
Wherein the infrared sensor unit is operated when a vibration sensor installed inside the main body senses vibration, and when the driver places the smartphone inside the main body, the infrared sensor unit generates a warning sound.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the main body includes a LED light emitting unit mounted on a rear surface of the main body and capable of displaying a telephone number of a driver or a driver's state.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the main body further includes a cooling device installed inside and fixed to the main body to prevent thermal deformation or explosion according to an external temperature.

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