JP3819740B2 - Neck-mounted audio player - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a neck-type audio player capable of listening to music while being hung from a neck by a neck member.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, portable audio players configured by providing an audio signal output terminal on a small player body having an audio signal reproduction function have been widely used. In such a portable audio player, an earphone is connected to the audio signal output terminal. It is possible to hear sound from the earphone by connecting a cord extending from the earphone.
As a portable audio player, a headphone type audio player is known in which a player main body is directly attached to a headband that can be mounted on the head, and a pair of left and right ear covers are provided at both ends of the headband. Yes.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, portable audio players that listen to sound through earphones are often carried in a bag. In such cases, in order to listen to music, it is necessary to remove the earphone from the bag and put it on the ear. Therefore, there is a problem that the operation is troublesome. In addition, since the cord is formed long enough to reach the ear from the position of the heel held in the hand, there is a possibility that it will get entangled in the stored state, or it may be caught by other items while wearing the earphone and detached from the main body There was an annoying problem.
On the other hand, in a headphone type audio player, a pair of ear covers can cover the ears with the headband attached to the head, and music can be heard directly from the ear covers. However, the headband is not only disturbed by the wearing of the headband, but the head is pinched by a pair of ear covers, so the wearing feeling is bad and there is a problem of feeling pain due to wearing for a long time .
[0004]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable audio player capable of listening to sound with an earphone, in which the operation of wearing the earphone and the handling of the cord are simple, and yet the wearing feeling is good. That is.
[0005]
[Means for solving the problems]
A neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention includes a player main body having an audio signal reproduction function, an accommodation state connected to an audio signal output terminal of the player main body and accommodated in the player main body, and a drawer state drawn from the player main body. A cord that can be extended and contracted between them, an earphone connected to the tip of the cord, and a neck hanging member for suspending the player body from the neck.
The cord has a length that can be extended from the player body suspended from the neck by the neck hanging member to the ear.
The cord is urged from the pulled-out state toward the stowed state, and the cord can be drawn downward from the player body while the player body is suspended from the neck. The code can be locked and unlocked.
[0006]
In the above-described neck-mounted audio player of the present invention, the player body is suspended from the neck by hanging the neck member on the neck, and in this state, it is possible to carry and listen to music. At the time of carrying, the cord is accommodated in the player main body. From this state, the cord is pulled out of the player main body by holding the earphone in hand and pulling the cord downward against the bias . At this time, the pulling operation is easy because the pulling force is received by the neck. The cord is locked in the drawn-out state, and the length at that time is maintained. Then, it is possible to listen to music by putting the earphone on the ear with the cord pulled out.
Since the music can be heard with the earphone while the player body is suspended from the neck, it is sufficient that the cord can be extended from the player body suspended from the neck to the ear. It can be formed short. Further, by adopting a configuration in which the player main body is held near the chest or neck of the user, the cord can be made shorter. Therefore, there is no possibility that the cord will be entangled during storage, or that the cord may be caught by a surrounding article during installation.
Thereafter, by releasing the lock of the cord in the drawn-out state, the cord is pulled back to the player main body by urging from the drawn-out state toward the accommodated state, and the entire length thereof is accommodated in the player main body.
[0007]
In a specific configuration, the neck member is U-shaped, and the player main body is composed of a pair of left and right main body portions provided at both ends of the neck member, and outputs stereo audio signals from both main body portions. It is possible, and earphones are connected to each main body through the cord, and stereo sound can be heard by a pair of left and right earphones.
According to the specific configuration, the pair of left and right main body portions provided at both end portions of the U-shaped neck hanging member are arranged in the vicinity of the left and right ears, so that each main body portion is placed on the ear. The distance to reach is further shortened, and the length of the cord can be further shortened. Moreover, since the neck hanging member is U-shaped, it can be attached to the neck from the opening side of the neck hanging member.
[0008]
In another specific configuration, the neck member is formed in a ring shape, and the player body is capable of outputting a stereo audio signal, and the cord is applied to each of a pair of left and right stereo audio signal output ends. The earphones are connected to each other, and stereo sound can be heard by a pair of left and right earphones.
Alternatively, the player main body can output a monaural audio signal, and an earphone can be connected to the monaural audio signal output terminal via the cord so that monaural sound can be heard through the earphone.
In the specific configuration, since the neck hanging member is formed in a ring shape, even if the posture of the neck hanging member is changed while being attached to the neck, the neck hanging member does not fall off the neck.
[0010]
【The invention's effect】
According to the neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention, the earphone can be attached to the ear by pulling the cord from the player body while the player body is suspended from the neck by the neck member. Easy to operate. Further, since the cord can be formed shorter than before, the handling is easy. However, since the music can be heard with the player body suspended from the neck by the neck hanging member, the hair is not disturbed and the head is not pinched, and a comfortable wearing feeling can be obtained. .
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
1. First embodiment As shown in FIG. 1, a neck-hanging audio player according to the present invention is formed integrally with a neck U-shaped member (2) made of resin, with the neck member (2). The player main body (1) is arranged, and the player main body (1) includes a first main body portion (15) and a second main body portion ( 16). The first body portion (15) is provided with an operation button (13) and a stereo audio signal reproduction circuit (not shown) having a pair of audio signal output terminals.
[0012]
A base end portion of the cord (11) is connected to each of the main body portions (15) and (16) of the player main body (1) via a known cord feeding / winding device (not shown). (11), between the accommodated state in which the substantially full length is accommodated in each body part (15) (16) and the drawn out state in which the substantially full length is drawn from each body part (15) (16), Expansion and contraction is possible. The cord feeding / winding device includes an urging mechanism for urging the cord (11) from the drawn-out state toward the accommodated state, a locking mechanism for locking the cord (11) in the drawn-out state, and the cord (11 ) And a lock release mechanism for releasing the lock.
The base end of the cord (11) connected to the first main body (15) of the player main body (1) is connected to the right channel audio signal output terminal (not shown) and connected to the second main body (16). The base end of the connected cord (11) is connected to an audio signal output terminal (not shown) of the left channel. An earphone (12) is connected to the tip of each cord (11).
[0013]
FIG. 2A shows a wearing state of the necked audio player. The U-shaped neck hanging member (2) is mounted on the neck from the back to the front of the user's neck, and both the main body portions (15) and (16) of the player main body (1) are attached to the user. The geometry is designed to be held in the vicinity of the clavicle.
When carried, both cords (11) and (11) are stored in the main body portions (15) and (16) of the player main body (1). When listening to music, as shown in FIG. 2B, the cords 11 and 11 are pulled out by holding both earphones 12 and 12 with both hands and pulling them forward. At this time, since the pulling force is received by the neck, both cords (11) and (11) can be easily pulled out without holding the main body portions (15) and (16). The drawn cords (11) and (11) are locked in the drawn-out state by the operation of the lock mechanism. In this state, both earphones 12 and 12 are attached to both ears as shown in FIG.
[0014]
After listening to music, remove the earphones (12) and (12) from the ear and pull them forward to apply a slight pulling force to the cords (11) and (11). (11) The lock of (11) is released. Thereafter, when the hands are released from both earphones (12) and (12), the cords (11) and (11) are automatically applied to the main body portions (15) and (16) of the player main body (1) by the operation of the biasing mechanism. It is pulled back and its substantially full length is accommodated in the main body portions (15) and (16).
[0015]
In the above-mentioned neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention, both main body portions (15), (16) of the player main body (1) are suspended near the user's clavicle by the U-shaped neck-hanging member (2). While holding the earphone (12) (12) with both hands, pull both cords (11) (11) from the main body (15) (16) to pull the earphone (12) (12 ) Can be worn on the ear, so wearing the earphones (12) and (12) is simpler than before.
Further, since the cords (11) and (11) can be pulled out and stored by the operation of pulling the earphones (12) and (12), the handling of the cords (11) and (11) is easier than before.
Furthermore, since both main body portions (15) and (16) of the player main body (1) are disposed in the vicinity of both ears, the distance from the main body portions (15) and (16) to the ear is short. Accordingly, the cord can be shortened. Therefore, there is no possibility that the cord (11) will be entangled in the stored state, or may be caught by a surrounding article while being attached and detached from the player body (1). Further, since the storage space for the cords (11) and (11) to be formed in the main body portions (15) and (16) is reduced, the main body portions (15) and (16) can be reduced in size.
However, since the music can be heard with the player body (1) suspended from the neck by the U-shaped neck hanging member (2), the hair is not disturbed and the head is not pinched. A comfortable wearing feeling can be obtained.
[0016]
Second embodiment Fig. 3 shows another neck-hanging audio player according to the present invention, in which the player body (3) is attached to a ring-shaped neck hook member (4). The neck hanging member (4) has both ends of one string connected to each other by a connecting member (41), and when attached to the neck, the connection by the connecting member (41) can be disconnected. .
A stereo audio signal reproduction circuit (not shown) having a pair of audio signal output terminals is incorporated in the player body (3).
A pair of cords (31) and (31) are connected to the player main body (3), and the base ends of both cords (31) and (31) are connected to the pair of audio signal output terminals. In addition, an earphone (32) is connected to the tip of each cord (31), and stereo sound can be heard by the pair of earphones (32) and (32).
Further, the player main body (3) incorporates a cord feeding / winding device (not shown) similar to the necked audio player of the first embodiment.
[0017]
The neck-hanging audio player according to the present embodiment attaches the neck hooking member (4) to the neck in a state where the connection by the connecting member (41) is cut off, and then connects the neck hooking member (4) to the ring by the connecting member (41). Connect in a shape. As a result, the player main body (3) is suspended at the center position of the chest of the user.
When carried, the codes (31) and (31) are stored in the player body (3). When listening to music, both earphones (32) and (32) are held with both hands and pulled downward, and the cords (31) and (31) are pulled out from the player main body (3) over the entire length. At this time, since the pulling force is received by the neck, the cords (31) and (31) can be easily pulled out without holding the player body (3). The drawn cords (31) and (31) are locked in the drawn-out state, and the length at that time is maintained. In this state, the earphones (32) and (32) are attached to the ears.
[0018]
According to the above-mentioned neck-mounted audio player, the cord (31) (31) is pulled by pulling the earphone (32) (32) while the player main body (3) is suspended in the center of the chest of the user. Since it can be pulled out from the player body (3), it is easier to attach the earphones (32) and (32) than before.
Further, since the cords (31) and (31) can be pulled out and stored by pulling the earphones (32) and (32), the handling of the cords (31) and (31) is simple.
Furthermore, since the distance from the player main body (3) held at the center of the chest of the user to the ear is short, the cord (31) can be formed short. Therefore, there is no possibility that the cord (31) will be entangled in the stored state, or will be caught by a surrounding article while being attached and detached from the player body (3). Further, since the storage space for the cord (31) to be formed in the player body (3) is reduced, the player body (3) can be downsized.
Furthermore, since the neck hanging member (4) is formed in a ring shape, even if the direction of the neck hanging member (4) is changed, the neck hanging member (4) does not fall off from the neck. It is possible to prevent the player from falling.
Further, since the ring-shaped neck hanging member (4) can be disconnected by the connecting member (41), even if the neck hanging member (4) is formed with a short circumference, it is mounted without contacting the hair. It is possible to prevent the hair from being disturbed.
Further, since the music can be heard with the player body (3) suspended from the neck by the ring-shaped neck hanging member (4), the head is not pinched and a comfortable wearing feeling is obtained. I can do it.
[0019]
Third embodiment Fig. 4 shows still another neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention. Similar to the second embodiment, the player main body (5) is attached to a ring-shaped neck hanging member (6), and the neck hanging member (6) connects both ends of one string to a connecting member (61). ) Are connected to each other.
The player body (5) incorporates an audio signal reproduction circuit (not shown) having a monaural audio signal output terminal.
[0020]
One cord (51) is connected to the player body (5), and the base end of the cord (51) is connected to the audio signal output terminal. Further, an earphone (52) is connected to the tip of each cord (51), and monaural sound can be heard through the earphone (52).
Further, the player main body (5) incorporates a cord feeding / winding device (not shown) similar to the necked audio player of the first embodiment.
[0021]
The same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained by the neck-mounted audio player of this embodiment.
[0022]
In addition, each part structure of this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible within the technical scope as described in a claim. For example, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the connecting member of the ring-shaped neck hanging member can be omitted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a necked audio player according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an operation of mounting the earphone of the player.
FIG. 3 is a front view of another neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view of still another neck-mounted audio player according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Player body
(11) Code
(12) Earphone
(2) Neck member
(3) Player body
(4) Neck member
(5) Player body
(6) Neck member

Claims (4)

A player body having an audio signal reproduction function; a cord that is connected to an audio signal output end of the player body and is retractable between a housed state housed in the player body and a drawer state drawn from the player body; An earphone connected to the tip and a neck hanging member for hanging the player main body from the neck, and the cord can be extended from the player main body suspended from the neck to the ear by the neck hanging member The cord is biased from the pulled-out state toward the stowed state, and the cord can be drawn downward from the player body while the player body is suspended from the neck. A neck-mounted audio player characterized in that the cord can be locked and unlocked at   The neck hanging member has a U-shape, and the player main body is composed of a pair of left and right main body portions disposed at both ends of the neck hanging member, and stereo audio signals can be output from both the main body portions. The neck-mounted audio player according to claim 1, wherein earphones are connected to each main body via the cord, and stereo sound can be heard by a pair of left and right earphones.   The neck hanging member is formed in a ring shape, and the player body can output a stereo audio signal, and an earphone is connected to each of a pair of left and right stereo audio signal output terminals via the cord, The necked audio player according to claim 1, wherein stereophonic sound can be heard by a pair of left and right earphones.   The neck hanging member is formed in a ring shape, and the player main body can output a monaural audio signal. An earphone is connected to the monaural audio signal output end via the cord, and the monaural audio signal is output by the earphone. The necked audio player according to claim 1, wherein the necked audio player is capable of listening to sound.

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