JPH11146049A - Portable telephone set operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hand-free device by which the user makes a speech without having a portable telephone set in hand. SOLUTION: An outer case 1 fitted to an interior member of a vehicle is provided with a tray 2 and a push support 4 that has a pusher pushing push buttons of a portable telephone set T. The pusher is operated by depressing an operation switch 12 (12a-12l) on a switch board 15. An output voice from the portable telephone set T is outputted from an external speaker 17 via a microphone 6a and an amplifier, and the voice signal picked up by an external microphone 18 is given to the portable telephone set T via the amplifier and a speaker 6b. When an eject button is depressed, an actuator 7 turns a lower link member 8 to release the tray 2 caught by a catch member 9 and an upper link member 9 is turned to lift up a pusher support 4 by the action of a tension spring 10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a portable telephone operating device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional portable telephone is formed in a small size so that it can be operated by hand.

[0003]

However, when a call is received while driving a car, it is very difficult to handle it because it is necessary to hold and operate the mobile phone in hand. Or dropping the mobile phone on the floor. It is not desirable to actively operate a mobile phone during a call to make a call from the viewpoint of safe driving, but there is a strong demand to be able to easily answer an incoming call from outside. In other words, if you can talk by simple and reliable operation without holding your mobile phone, you will not be distracted by the operation because there is no difference from listening to the radio etc. It is thought that it can contribute to safe driving .

An object of the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable telephone operation device (hands-free device) which enables a user to talk without holding a portable telephone.

[0005]

To this end, the following portable telephone operating device has been created. That is, the present invention provides a frame assembled to an interior member of a vehicle, a tray that is provided to be able to be pulled out of the frame and that accommodates a mobile phone, and a storage that is provided in the frame and the tray is stored in the frame. A pusher that can push the push button of the mobile phone housed in the tray when the switch is in the position, and an operation switch installed at a position separated from the frame, and when the operation switch is operated An operating unit for operating the pusher, an input unit for inputting a voice to a mobile phone stored in the tray,
And an output unit for expanding the output sound of the mobile phone stored in the tray.

When using a mobile phone in a vehicle,
A mobile phone is set on a drawer-type tray and stored in a frame, and the mobile phone is operated by an operation switch separate from the mobile phone. That is, when the operation switch is operated, the pusher operates, and the push button of the mobile phone corresponding to the operation is pressed. Sound is input / output to / from a mobile phone via an input unit and an output unit. Therefore, the above-mentioned operation switch can be installed at an optimum position away from the mobile phone, and the shape of the operation switch can be made suitable for the use condition, so that the operation switch can be easily and easily held without holding the mobile phone by hand. Make sure you can talk. In this case, the mobile phone can be easily stored in an interior member of the vehicle, specifically, a dashboard or the like, so that the atmosphere and design around the driver's seat are not impaired.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The mobile phone operating device is roughly divided into a mobile phone operating device main body and a control unit. First, the mobile phone operating device body will be described. 1 (a) and 2
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main body of the mobile phone operating device, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the main body of the mobile phone operating device shown with an upper part (a pusher support) removed, and FIG. 4 is a rear view. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a guide groove 1a extending in the front-rear direction is formed on a side wall of a substantially box-shaped outer case (also referred to as a frame) 1, and a pin 2a projecting from a side surface of the tray 2 is provided with a guide groove 1a.
Is slidably engaged with. The tray 2 is a drawer for accommodating the mobile phone T, and is urged by a spring 3 interposed between the tray 2 and the outer case 1 so as to protrude forward from the outer case 1, and receives an external force (the force of the user's finger). ), When pushed into the storage position in the outer case, it is held at that position by the action of a catch portion of the operating mechanism described later.

A pusher support 4 is attached to the tip of a leaf spring 1c having one end fixed to the upper end of the back wall 1b of the outer case 1, and a pin 4a protruding from the side of the pusher support 4 is provided.
Are fitted in a vertically extending guide groove 1 d formed in the side wall of the outer case 1. The pusher support 4 is lowered by the action of a tension spring of an operation mechanism described below and comes close to the front surface of the mobile phone T, and pushes the push button of the mobile phone T as shown in FIG. A plurality of (in this example, 12) pushers 5 (5a to 51) are provided, a microphone 6a for picking up an output voice of the mobile phone T, and a speaker 6b for inputting voice to the mobile phone T. The pusher 5 is formed so that the pin protrudes when the solenoid is energized.

Next, the operation mechanism will be described. An electric actuator 7 is attached to the side of the outer case 1,
The rod 7a of the actuator 7 is connected to the lower end of a lower link member 8 that is rotatably supported around the support shaft 1e. The pin 8a protruding from the lower link member 8
Engages with a long hole 9a of the upper link member 9 rotatably supported around the support shaft 1f, and a tension spring 10 is provided between the hook 9b of the upper link member 9 and the pin 4a of the pusher support 4. It is interposed. Further, a lever 8b protruding from the lower end of the lower link member 8 and penetrating through the window hole 1h of the outer case 1 is provided. When the member 8 is rotated counterclockwise to the state shown in FIG. 1A, the upper link member 9 rotates clockwise, and the hook 9b is displaced downward accordingly, whereby the pusher support 4 is pulled. It is configured to be lowered by being pulled by the spring 10. Since the pusher support 4 is supported by the leaf spring 1c, the tension spring 10 can move the pusher support 4 up and down with a relatively small force (spring constant).

The lower link member 8 has an operation piece 8c extending along the back surface of the outer case 1.
c is formed so that the rear part of the catch member 11 rotatably supported by the support shaft 1i can be pushed down from above. 4 is a window hole through which the catch member 11 penetrates. 3 and 7 are provided at the rear end of the tray 2.
As shown in (b), an engaging portion 2b is provided with which the catch member 11 rotating around the support shaft 1i engages and disengages the hook-shaped portion.

Therefore, when the tray 2 pushes the lever 8b, the lower link member 8 rotates, the rod 7a is pulled out, and the operating piece 8c which has pushed down the rear end of the catch member 11 rises. 11 can rotate downward by its own weight.
c is caught, and the tray 2 is locked. On the other hand, when the rod 7a is reduced by the operation of the actuator 7, the lower link member 8 and the upper link member 9 rotate, and the hook 9b is displaced upward, whereby the pusher support 4 is pulled by the tension spring 10 and lifted. At the same time, the operation piece 8c of the lower link member 8 pushes down the rear end of the catch member 11, so that the hook-like portion of the catch member 11 separates from the engagement portion 2b. The unlocked tray 2 is pushed forward by the action of the spring 3.

By the way, in the above-mentioned mechanism, FIGS.
Reference, catch member 11 is operating piece 8c of lower link member 8.
When the operating piece 8c is separated, it rotates in a counterclockwise direction by its own weight and engages with the engaging portion 2b. You may adopt it. For example, as in the cam mechanism shown in FIG. 8, when the lower link member 8 'rotates counterclockwise, the operating piece 8c pushes up the catch member 11' to rotate the catch member 11 'to engage with the engaging portion 2b. On the other hand, when the lower link member 8 'rotates clockwise, the catch member 11' may return to its original position by its own weight or spring force.

Next, the control section of the mobile phone operation device will be described. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of an electric circuit of the mobile phone operating device, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a switch board and external speakers. The control unit operates the pusher 5 individually, an output unit and an input unit for enabling a telephone call at a position slightly away from the mobile phone T accommodated in the tray 2, and unlocks the tray 2. Can be divided into eject units. The operation unit includes an operation switch 12 (12a to 12l) and a battery 1 as shown in FIG.
3 is connected to the pushers 5 (5a to 5l) via appropriate connection means (in this example, a multi-core flat cable 14), and when any of the operation switches 12 is closed, the corresponding operation is performed. The pusher 5 operates. Like the push button of the mobile phone T, the operation switch 12 displays on / off / 0 to 9 and is arranged on the switch board 15.

The output section picks up the output sound of the mobile phone T with the microphone 6a and outputs the sound signal to the amplifier 16
a, and amplifies the audio signal obtained by the external microphone 18 with the amplifying device 16b, and outputs the amplified signal to the mobile phone T via the speaker 6b.
This is a configuration for inputting voice to the. These amplification devices 16
Although not shown, a and 16b are attached to the outer case 1. The external microphone 18 is connected to the external microphone 18 as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the operation switch 12 and the operation switch 12 are attached to the switch board 15. Note that the switch board 15 is not limited to this example, and necessary switches may be appropriately set, and the external microphone 18 may be provided separately.

The eject section connects the actuator 7 to a battery 19a via a switch 19. The push button (eject button) of the switch 19 is attached to the front of the dashboard D, as shown in FIG. ing.

Next, the operation of the portable telephone operating device configured as described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a mobile phone operating device is attached to a car. In this case, the mobile phone operating device main body is embedded in the dashboard D, the switch board 15 is mounted on the upper surface of the dashboard D, and the external speaker 17 is mounted on the front storage section of the console. Then, the pusher 5 and the switch board 15 included in the mobile phone operating device main body are connected by the flat cable 14, and the amplifier 16a and the external speaker 17 are connected by a speaker cord.

In order to use this portable telephone operating device, the eject button (switch 19) is pushed, the tray 2 is pulled out in front of the dashboard D, the portable telephone T is set on the tray 2, and the portable telephone T is set in the outer case 1. Push in. The tray 2 is held at the storage position by the catch member 11. This completes the preparation and there is no need to connect any connectors, so the attachment / detachment operation is easy. When a call is received, the user presses the operation switch (ON) 12a (see FIG. 1) of the switch board 15. Then, the sound emitted from the receiver (receiver) of the mobile phone T is amplified and output in a desired size from the external speaker 17, while the voice is picked up by the external microphone 18 and is passed through the amplifying device and the speaker 6b. It is input to a built-in microphone (transmitter) of the mobile phone T.

When the call is over, the operation switch (off) 12
Press b. It should be noted that other operation switches 12c may be used as needed.
You can also make a phone call by operating ~ 12l. When these switches are operated, the driver's line of sight only shifts instantaneously to the switch board 15 on the dashboard D. Therefore, the amount of movement of the line of sight is smaller than when reading meters, which contributes to safe driving. can do.

The mobile phone operating device according to the above embodiment enables a user to talk without holding the mobile phone by hand.
This is a so-called hands-free device. In addition, since the mobile phone operating device is not configured to connect an external electronic circuit to the mobile phone via connectors, there is no malfunction or failure that is common in general electronic circuits. In addition, since it has a simple configuration in which human fingers are replaced with pushers and voices are input and output with sound waves, it can be used safely without any adverse effect on the internal circuit of the mobile phone and can be manufactured at low cost. It is practical because it can be done. In addition, since the mobile phone can be attached / detached in a one-touch manner, there is no need for bothersomeness and the usability is good. In addition to the above-described embodiments, it is needless to say that the present invention can be implemented in various modified forms based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0020]

As described in detail above, by using the mobile phone operating device of the present invention, it is possible to easily make a call without holding the mobile phone by hand, and to easily attach and detach the mobile phone. . In addition, since the mobile phone operating device is incorporated in the interior member of the vehicle, there is an effect that the feeling of complexity in the vehicle interior can be eliminated and the atmosphere and design around the driver's seat can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone operating device according to an embodiment, (a) is a perspective view of a mobile phone operating device main body on which a mobile phone is mounted, and (b) is a perspective view showing a switch board and external speakers. It is.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile phone operating device main body from which the mobile phone has been removed.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the main body of the mobile phone operating device shown in a state where an upper part is removed.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the mobile phone operation device main body.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pusher support.

6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an operation mechanism, wherein FIG. 6A is a side view of the mobile phone operating device main body with a tray being slightly pulled out, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a catch member at that time. is there.

7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an operation mechanism, wherein FIG. 7A is a side view of the main body of the mobile phone operating device in a state where a tray is pushed in, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a catch member at that time.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating another example of the cam mechanism.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of an electric circuit of the mobile phone operation device.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a usage mode of the mobile phone operation device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 outer case (frame) 2 tray 4 pusher support 5 (5a-5l) pusher 12 (12a-12l) operation switch 14 flat cable (connection means) 15 switch board 17 external speaker 18 external microphone 19 switch (eject button) T Mobile phone

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A frame assembled to an interior member of a vehicle, a tray provided on the frame so as to be able to be pulled out and containing a mobile phone, and a storage position provided on the frame, wherein the tray is stored in the frame. A pusher capable of pressing a push button of a mobile phone housed in the tray, and an operation switch installed at a position separated from the frame, when the operation switch is operated An operation unit for operating the pusher; an input unit for inputting voice to a mobile phone stored in the tray; and an output unit for expanding output voice of the mobile phone stored in the tray. Mobile phone operating device.