KR20120000151A - Steering wheel having cradle device for mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cradle for a mobile communication terminal provided in a steering wheel.
The present invention provides a cradle for a mobile communication terminal provided on a steering wheel for mounting a mobile communication terminal, the recess being formed in the steering wheel cover to embed the mobile communication terminal; A cover unit slidably coupled to the steering wheel cover to selectively seal or open the opened upper portion of the buried portion; A power charging means which is directly connected to a power supply assembly configured in the steering wheel, and a charging part communicating with one side of the buried part is formed to charge a battery of a mobile communication terminal; And an information providing means configured in the charging unit and connected to an audio device and a video device mounted in a vehicle to provide various moving images and music files stored in the mobile communication terminal. .

Description

Steering Wheel having Cradle Device For Mobile Communication Terminal

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal holder provided on the steering wheel. More specifically, the buried portion is formed to embed the mobile communication terminal on the top of the steering wheel cover so that the driver can easily operate the mobile communication terminal while driving or stopping, or during signal waiting. It is about.

In general, the mounting apparatus of a mobile communication terminal provided in a vehicle is mainly configured to prevent an accident from occurring by lowering attention when using the mobile communication terminal while driving. A mobile communication terminal mounting device for a vehicle that allows a user to make a call without holding a terminal has been developed.

The mounting device for a mobile communication terminal is capable of mounting a microphone and a speaker on a data input / output terminal of the mobile communication terminal, the microphone is mounted at a position close to the user's location, and the speaker can be easily listened to by a user. It is configured to be mounted on. And, it is connected to the battery of the vehicle is configured to charge the mobile communication terminal. That is, the mounting apparatus for the mobile communication terminal is simply configured to fix the mobile communication terminal to the vehicle so as to provide only the input / output of the voice signal during the voice call through the mobile communication terminal.

Meanwhile, various supplementary services, such as text messages and internet information providing services, are provided through the mobile communication terminal, and thus, operation of the mobile communication terminal is required to receive such additional services.

However, since the above-described mounting device for a mobile communication terminal is configured to perform a key operation through the key input means of the mobile communication terminal, the user moves a little longer distance, that is, the mounting position of the mounting device of the mobile communication terminal. It is difficult to operate the key input means of the communication terminal.

In addition, the data according to the additional service is displayed and output through the small size window of the mobile communication terminal, that is, the display window, it is difficult for the driver while driving to clearly recognize the data output through the display window.

In particular, when the mounting apparatus for a mobile communication terminal according to the prior art is installed in a vehicle, since a separate mounting portion is attached to the front of the instrument panel, the exterior is not neat and provides distraction to the driver, and the driver or the passenger on the vehicle Part of the body and the protruding mounting portion is caught when boarding, and has the inconvenience to interfere with the safe operation.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention configures a buried portion in the steering wheel cover to mount the mobile communication terminal to the steering wheel of the vehicle, so that the driver can easily operate the mobile communication terminal even while driving or stopping. The purpose is to provide a mobile communication terminal mounting apparatus that can be.

In addition, the present invention is a simple and convenient way to connect the charging cable directly to the power supply assembly configured in the steering wheel of the vehicle, or to configure the wireless charging plate on one surface of the buried part so as not to interfere with the steering wheel operation. The purpose is to be able to charge.

In addition, the present invention by providing a variety of video, music information, etc. provided by the mobile communication terminal to the audio, video devices, etc. of the car on one surface of the buried portion configured in the steering wheel cover, the driver can more easily watch a variety of videos and music The purpose is to make it.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cradle for a mobile communication terminal provided in a steering wheel for mounting a mobile communication terminal, the recess portion formed in the steering wheel cover to embed the mobile communication terminal; A cover unit slidably coupled to the steering wheel cover to selectively seal or open the opened upper portion of the buried portion; Directly connected to the power supply assembly configured inside the steering wheel so as not to be exposed to the outside of the steering wheel is in communication with one side of the buried portion to charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal without interfering with the operation of the steering wheel Power charging means in which a charging unit is formed; Information providing means configured in the charging unit and connected to an audio device and a video device mounted in a vehicle to provide various moving pictures and music files stored in a mobile communication terminal; And fixing means fixed to the buried part so as to be slidably provided in the buried part so that the mobile communication terminal can be fixed even when the steering wheel is operated. Provide a cradle.

In addition, in the present invention, the cover means is formed in the steering wheel cover, the guide groove formed in communication with one side of the buried portion; A cover part which is slidably inserted into the guide groove to seal or open the opened upper part of the buried part; The guide groove and the cover portion are respectively provided, and is provided to a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of magnetic members configured to emit different magnetic forces to operate the cover portion by this magnetic force.

In addition, in the present invention, the cover means is formed in the steering wheel cover, the guide groove formed in communication with one side of the buried portion; It is formed in the form of a corrugated pipe so as to easily open and close the buried portion, one end is coupled to the guide groove is inserted, both side portions are inserted into the guide rail; It provides a cradle for a mobile communication terminal comprising a.

In addition, in the present invention, the guide groove is rotatably inserted into the rolling ball to facilitate the sliding operation of the cover portion, the cover portion is a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the transfer groove is formed in contact with the rolling ball. Provide a cradle.

In addition, in the present invention, the buried portion provides a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the guide rail is inserted and supported on both sides of the cover portion is formed to minimize the flow of the cover portion.

In addition, in the present invention, the fixing means is formed with a sliding protrusion protruding so as to slide with the steering wheel cover, the outer end of the support member is formed attached to the contact member in contact with the mobile communication terminal; A sliding groove formed in the steering wheel cover so that the sliding protrusion of the support member is inserted into the sliding protrusion; An elastic member accommodated in the support member, the other end being in close contact with an end of the support member to impart an elastic force; And a fixing groove formed in the steering wheel cover so that one end of the elastic member is fixed.

In addition, in the present invention, the charging unit provides a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the cable cover is further formed so that the charge cable directly connected to the power supply assembly can be separated from the buried portion.

In addition, in the present invention, the cable cover includes a sliding panel slidably inserted into one surface of the charging unit, and a plug portion formed integrally extending with the sliding panel and being bendable. Provide a cradle for the dragon.

In addition, in the present invention, the charging unit is formed to be recessed in the bottom surface of the buried portion is provided with a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the wireless charging plate is accommodated to charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal.

According to the present invention, by mounting the mobile communication terminal to the steering wheel of the vehicle, the driver can easily operate the mobile communication terminal while driving or stopping, or waiting for a signal, so that safety accidents caused by the use of the mobile communication terminal while driving There is an effect that can be prevented in advance.

In addition, according to the present invention, by connecting the charging cable to the power supply assembly configured in the steering wheel of the vehicle there is an effect that can easily and conveniently charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal so as not to interfere with the steering wheel operation.

In addition, according to the present invention, by providing a variety of moving pictures, music information, etc. provided by the mobile communication terminal to the audio, video device, etc. of the car on one surface of the buried portion formed in the steering wheel cover, the driver can more easily watch the various videos and music It can be effective.

1 is a view schematically showing a mobile communication terminal holder provided on a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication terminal holder provided on the steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 2;
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B 'of FIG.
5A to 5C are enlarged views illustrating main parts of a mobile communication terminal holder provided in a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 to 8 are views showing a charging unit of the mobile communication terminal holder provided on the steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components, even if displayed on different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

1 is a view schematically showing a mobile communication terminal holder provided on the steering wheel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication terminal holder provided on the steering wheel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' of FIG. 2, and FIGS. 5A to 5C illustrate a mobile terminal holder provided on the steering wheel according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 6 to 8 are views illustrating charging parts of a mobile communication terminal holder provided in a steering wheel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the mobile communication terminal holder of the present invention is configured to embed the mobile communication terminal 104 in the interior of the steering wheel cover 102, in particular an airbag system mounted on the bottom of the steering wheel, car alarm device, etc. The buried portion 200 is configured on the top of the steering wheel cover 102 so as not to be in contact with the devices of the steering wheel cover 102 so as not to interfere with the various devices mounted on the steering wheel.

The buried portion 200 of the present invention is formed to be recessed on the top of the steering wheel cover 102 is to be formed so that various mobile communication terminals 104, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone is accommodated in the steering wheel cover (102).

The buried portion 200 allows the user (driver) to selectively seal or open the buried portion 200 on one side of the upper portion, the cover means 210 to protect the mobile communication terminal 104 from external impact, the movement Power information charging means 220 for charging the battery of the communication terminal 104 in a wired or wireless manner, and information such as various videos, music files, etc. of the mobile communication terminal 104 accommodated in the buried part 200 to the car And a fixing means 240 for fixing the installed audio device, the information providing means 230 provided to the video device, and the mobile communication terminal.

The cover unit 210 includes a cover part 212 for selectively sealing the upper end of the opened buried part 200, and a guide groove 214 formed in the steering wheel cover 102 so that the cover part 212 slides. It is configured by.

In addition, the cover means 210 of the present invention is a magnetic member formed in each of the cover portion 212 and the guide groove 214 so that the cover portion 212 can be easily and conveniently sliding from the guide groove 214 ( 216 is provided. Here, the cover portion 212 is provided with a gripping portion 312 is formed to be recessed inwardly so that the user can operate conveniently, a plurality of magnetic force member 216 is provided on one surface spaced apart. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the magnetic member 216 is fixedly coupled to one side and the other side of the cover part 212 so that the same magnetic force is emitted.

In addition, the cover means 210 of the present invention, as shown in Figure 5a, the shape of the cover portion 210 is formed in the form of bellows corrugated tube, so that the user can easily open and close the buried portion 200 May be In this case, the cover portion 212 may be configured such that one end thereof is inserted into and coupled to the guide groove 214, and both sides of the cover portion 212 are inserted into the guide rail 324 formed in the buried portion 200 to operate. It is not.

In addition, as shown in Figure 5b, the transfer groove 314 is formed in the upper portion of the cover portion 212, the rolling ball in contact with the transfer groove 314 to facilitate the sliding operation of the cover portion 212 322 is configured to be rotatably inserted in the upper portion of the guide groove 214, the user will be able to perform the operation of the cover means 210 with a small force. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, one surface of the buried part 200 is formed to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the guide groove 214 so that the cover part 212 flows during the sliding operation of the cover part 212. Meanwhile, the guide rails 324 may be formed to be inserted and supported by both side surfaces of the cover part 212 to prevent sagging toward the opened upper side of the buried part 200, but is not limited thereto.

The guide groove 214 is formed in communication with one side of the buried portion 200, the cover portion 212 is inserted to selectively seal the upper portion of the buried portion 200 by the cover portion 212 or As to open, the other magnetic force member 216 is fixedly coupled to the magnetic force member 216 fixedly coupled to the cover portion 212 and the corresponding magnetic force emanating magnetic force.

That is, the magnetic force member 216 of the present invention is fixedly coupled to the cover portion 212, the first magnetic force member 334 for emitting the magnetic force of the S pole, fixedly coupled to the cover portion 212 in the guide groove 214 The second magnetic force member 332 is fixedly coupled to a position corresponding to the magnetic force member 216, which emits magnetic force of the N pole, and the user exerts different magnetic forces when the user operates the cover portion 212 by a predetermined distance. By the first magnetic member 334 and the second magnetic member 332 is to quickly close or open the cover portion 212.

In addition, the power charging means 220 configured in the buried portion 200 of the present invention is directly connected to the power supply assembly configured in the interior of the steering wheel by wire or wireless to charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal 104. As configured to be, the charging terminal of the mobile communication terminal 104 is formed on one side of the buried portion 200 to be in contact, the charging cable 222 directly connected to the power supply assembly configured in the steering wheel cover 102 is The charging unit 410 is built in.

That is, the power charging means 220 is configured inside the steering wheel cover 102 so as to prevent the power charging unit 220 from being exposed to the outside of the steering wheel and to smoothly charge the mobile communication terminal 104, and directly with the power supply assembly. By being connected, the power charging means 220 is prevented from being caught on the steering wheel during the operation of the steering wheel during operation so as not to disturb the operation of the steering wheel.

At this time, the power charging means 220 is connected to a power supply cable connected to a video, audio, etc. through a steering shaft (not shown) to make steering by the operation of the steering wheel to supply power to the mobile communication terminal 104. Of course it can.

As shown in FIG. 6, one side of the charging unit 410 of the power charging unit 220 penetrates the buried part 200 such that the connector 224 of the charging cable 222 contacts the mobile communication terminal 104. It is formed, and the other side is configured such that the charging cable 222 is configured in direct connection with the power supply assembly of the steering wheel cover 102.

Here, the connector 224 is preferably provided with a charging gender 226 that is typically configured to be connected to the charging terminal unit having a different form according to the type of mobile communication terminal to charge the power, but is not limited thereto. It is not.

In addition, the information providing means 230 is connected to the mobile communication terminal 104, the connector 224 of one side is inserted into the charging unit 410 configured with the above-mentioned cable cover 420, the other connector 224 is a car It is connected to various audio devices, video devices, etc. provided in, so that the information providing means 230 is not exposed to the outside, so as not to disturb the operation of the steering wheel, various videos stored in the mobile communication terminal 104, It is preferable that the connection cable is configured to receive and play music files.

In addition, the fixing means 240 is configured in the buried part 200 of the present invention to fix the mobile communication terminal to the buried part 200 so that the mobile communication terminal can be fixed even during operation of the steering wheel. It is composed.

The fixing means 240 is slidably provided inside the steering wheel cover 102 to fix both sides of the mobile communication terminal, and is configured at a position perpendicular to the cover means 210 and the steering wheel cover 102. The sliding member and the support member 510, one end is fixed to the steering wheel cover 102 is configured to include an elastic member 520 to give an elastic force to the support member 510.

The support member 510 is formed with a receiving groove 512 in which an inner circumference thereof is opened to accommodate the elastic member 520, and a sliding protrusion slid along the sliding groove 530 formed at the steering wheel cover 102 at a distal end thereof. 516 is formed, and the outer end portion is attached to the contact member 514 in contact with the mobile communication terminal.

When the support member 510 inserts the mobile communication terminal 104 into the buried part 200, the mobile communication terminal 104 is stable in the buried part 200 while sliding to the inside of the steering wheel cover 102. At the same time, it is completely adhered to both sides of the mobile communication terminal 104 by the elastic force of the elastic member 520, and when the steering wheel is operated, the mobile communication terminal 104 exits to the outside of the buried part 200. To prevent them.

Here, the close contact member 514 in direct contact with the mobile communication terminal 104 has a predetermined elastic force, and is made of a material such as silicon to prevent the mobile communication terminal 104 from being damaged by the support member 510. It is preferable, but not limited to this.

In addition, one end of the elastic member 520 is fixed to the fixing groove 540 formed in the steering wheel cover 102, it is accommodated in the receiving groove 512 of the support member 510 to the end of the support member 510 As the other end is in close contact to provide an elastic force, it is preferable to use a spring or the like, but is not limited thereto.

The elastic member 520 is when the support member 510 is slid into the steering wheel cover 102 through the sliding groove 530, that is, when the mobile communication terminal 104 is inserted into the buried portion 200 Contraction.

Here, the sliding groove 530 is formed to prevent the support member 510 from being separated to the outside of the steering wheel cover 102 by the elastic force of the elastic member 520, the fixing groove of the elastic member 520 One end is fixed so that the support member 510 can be smoothly given an elastic force.

In particular, in the charging unit 410 of the power charging means 220 of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7 on the other side, the charging cable 222 configured in a wired shape can be separated from the buried part 200. The cable cover 420 is configured.

The cable cover 420 is a sliding panel 422 which is slidably inserted into one surface of the charging unit 410, and a plug portion 424 which is formed integrally with the sliding panel 422 and is bent, that is, bent. When the user pulls the stopper 424, the sliding panel 422 is separated from the charging unit 410 and is configured to open the other side of the charging unit 410 in which the charging cable 222 is accommodated.

In addition, the charging unit 410 of the present invention, as shown in Figure 8, is formed to be recessed in the bottom surface of the buried portion 200 to accommodate the wireless charging plate 430 produced by conventional techniques The battery of the mobile communication terminal 104 accommodated in the buried part 200 is configured to contact the charging plate 430 connected to the power supply assembly of the steering wheel cover 102 in a wireless manner so that charging of the battery occurs.

In the mobile communication terminal holder of the present invention configured as described above, the mobile communication terminal 104 is mounted on the steering wheel cover 102 of the vehicle, so that the driver can easily operate the mobile communication terminal 104 even while driving or stopping. It is possible to prevent the safety accidents due to the use of the mobile communication terminal 104 while driving, and to connect the charging cable 222 to the power supply assembly configured in the steering wheel cover 102 of the car to control the steering wheel While not disturbing, the battery of the mobile communication terminal 104 can be simply and conveniently charged, as well as mobile communication to an audio and video device of a car on one surface of the buried part 200 configured in the steering wheel cover 102. By providing various videos, music information, etc. provided by the terminal 104, the driver can watch various videos and music more easily. It will be useful inventions.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

102: steering wheel cover 200: buried portion
210: cover means 212: cover portion
214: guide groove 216: magnetic member
220: power charging means 222: charging cable
224: connector 230: information providing means
240: fixing means 312: gripping portion
314: transfer groove 322: rolling ball
324: guide rail 410: live part
420: cable cover 422: sliding panel
424: plug portion 430: charging plate
510: support member 520: elastic member
530: sliding groove 540: fixed groove

Claims (9)

In the cradle for a mobile communication terminal provided on the steering wheel to mount the mobile communication terminal,
A recess formed in the steering wheel cover to embed the mobile communication terminal;
A cover unit slidably coupled to the steering wheel cover to selectively seal or open the opened upper portion of the buried portion;
Directly connected to the power supply assembly configured inside the steering wheel so as not to be exposed to the outside of the steering wheel is in communication with one side of the buried portion to charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal without interfering with the operation of the steering wheel Power charging means in which a charging unit is formed;
Information providing means configured in the charging unit and connected to an audio device and a video device mounted on a vehicle so as not to be exposed to the outside of the steering wheel and providing various moving pictures and music files stored in the mobile communication terminal; And
Fixing means fixed to the buried part to be slidably provided in the buried part so that the mobile communication terminal can be fixed even when the steering wheel is operated;
Cradle for a mobile communication terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The cover means
A guide groove formed in the steering wheel cover and formed to communicate with one side of the buried portion;
A cover part which is slidably inserted into the guide groove to seal or open the opened upper part of the buried part;
A plurality of magnetic members are provided in the guide groove and the cover portion, respectively, and are configured to radiate different magnetic forces so that the cover portion is operated by the magnetic force.
Cradle for a mobile communication terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The cover means
A guide groove formed in the steering wheel cover and formed to communicate with one side of the buried portion;
It is formed in the form of a corrugated pipe so as to easily open and close the buried portion, one end is coupled to the guide groove is inserted, both side portions are inserted into the guide rail;
Cradle for a mobile communication terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 2,
The guide groove is rotatably inserted rolling ball to facilitate the sliding operation of the cover portion, the holder for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the transfer groove is formed in contact with the rolling ball.
The method of claim 2,
The buried portion is a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the guide rail is formed to support both sides of the cover portion is inserted to minimize the flow of the cover portion.
The method of claim 1,
The fixing means
A sliding protrusion protruding to slide with the steering wheel cover, and an outer end of the support member having an adhesion member contacting the mobile communication terminal;
A sliding groove formed in the steering wheel cover so that the sliding protrusion of the support member is inserted into the sliding protrusion;
An elastic member accommodated in the support member, the other end being in close contact with an end of the support member to impart an elastic force; And
Fixing groove formed in the steering wheel cover so that one end of the elastic member is fixed
Cradle for a mobile communication terminal comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The charging unit is a cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the cable cover is further formed so that the charge cable directly connected to the power supply assembly can be separated from the buried portion.
The method according to claim 6,
The cable cover is
Sliding panel is slidably inserted into one side of the charging unit, and the cradle for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it comprises a stopper is formed integrally extended with the sliding panel is bent.
The method of claim 1,
The charging unit is formed to be recessed in the bottom surface of the buried portion is a cradle for a mobile communication terminal characterized in that the wireless charging plate is accommodated to charge the battery of the mobile communication terminal.

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