KR200482913Y1

KR200482913Y1 - Neck band type bluetooth hands-free device equipped with a portable terminal cradle

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Publication number: KR200482913Y1
Application number: KR2020160002826U
Authority: KR
Inventors: 강철민; 이지웅
Original assignee: 강철민; 이지웅
Priority date: 2016-05-24
Filing date: 2016-05-24
Publication date: 2017-03-15

Abstract

1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device, and more particularly to a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device which stably outputs voice, music or sound transmitted from the portable terminal through short-range wireless communication using a portable terminal and Bluetooth, To a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus provided with a stand which is stably mounted.
2. Configuration and Effect
The present invention proposes a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device having a cradle in which a portable terminal can be stably mounted, thereby stably outputting sound transmitted from the portable terminal through short-range wireless communication using the Bluetooth with the portable terminal Even if the portable terminal is not directly held by hand, the user can stably hold the portable terminal in a cradle so that the user can watch a movie or the like provided through the portable terminal, or simply use various contents provided through the portable terminal while listening to music .

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a neck-band type Bluetooth handsfree device having a portable terminal holder,

The present invention relates to a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device, and more particularly to a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device which stably outputs voice, music or sound transmitted from the portable terminal through short-range wireless communication using a portable terminal and Bluetooth, To a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus provided with a stand which is stably mounted.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a portable terminal is an electronic device that a user can carry with him or her while performing wireless communication with the other party. In order to meet the needs of users with the development of electronic and communication technologies, such a portable terminal has evolved into a multifunctional multifunctional apparatus including a voice call, a video call, a music / movie (video), a game, .

As such portable terminals evolve, peripheral devices are also evolving, one of which is a sound device. Background Art [0002] A sound apparatus is an apparatus for outputting voice, sound or sound (hereinafter collectively referred to as "sound") transmitted from a portable terminal. In the past, most of the sound was transmitted from a portable terminal through a wired cable, Respectively.

However, since the earphone or headphone using the conventional wired cable, that is, the earphone or the headphone, is physically connected to the portable terminal through the relatively long wired cable, it is disadvantageous in the case of being used during the movement, There was a problem of. In addition, even when it is not used and stored in a pocket or a bag, the cable cable tends to be tangled during storage, which is troublesome to use.

Recently, in order to solve the problem caused by the cable, a portable terminal having a Bluetooth module and supporting Bluetooth short range wireless communication has been developed and used for wireless communication with Bluetooth and outputting sound transmitted from the portable terminal One of them is known as a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device (including a headset) which is worn over a specific position of the human body, that is, across the back of the head and neck.

Neck type Bluetooth handsfree devices are disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-0762626 (Registered on September 20, 2007), Korean Patent Laid-open Patent No. 10-2013-0119629 (Published date: Nov. 31, 2013) 1365926 (Registered on Feb. 17, 2014) and Korean Patent No. 10-1498087 (Registered on Feb. 25, 2015), a number of prior documents have been proposed.

The conventional neck-band Bluetooth handsfree device according to the related art is not only required to have a separate wired cable connected to the portable terminal as a part of hands-free communication in wireless communication with the portable terminal, Compared to a wired ear microphone for general hands-free use, it is convenient to carry.

However, the Bluetooth handsfree device according to the related art can provide a hands-free effect by wirelessly communicating with a portable terminal without a wired cable to receive and output a sound wirelessly transmitted from the portable terminal. However, when a user makes a video call, When a user wishes to use various contents (for example, game, messenger, Internet, e-book, etc.) provided through the portable terminal while watching the provided video or listening to music, There is a problem that the hands-free effect is halved because it is necessary to position the earphone at the eye level in a state of holding the earphone.

KR 10-0762626 B1, 2007. 09. 20. KR 10-2013-0119629 A, Nov. 01, 2013. KR 10-1365926 B1, 2014. 02. 17. KR 10-1498087 B1, 2015. 02. 25.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the related art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal capable of stably outputting sound transmitted from the portable terminal through short- range wireless communication using Bluetooth, A portable terminal cradle capable of stably mounting on a cradle so that a user can view a movie or the like provided through the portable terminal or can easily provide various contents provided through the portable terminal while listening to music And it is an object of the present invention to provide a neck-band type Bluetooth handsfree device.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a Bluetooth module including a body having a U-shaped structure for hanging on a rear part of the body. And a cradle which is rotatably coupled to both sides of the main body and is folded on the main body with both sides of the main body being axes or developed at a predetermined angle from the main body and on which the portable terminal is mounted, The present invention provides a neck-band type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus.

Preferably, the cradle includes a first stationary bar rotatably coupled to one side portion of the main body; And a second mounting bar rotatably coupled to the other side of the main body and having the other side detachably coupled to the other side of the first mounting bar.

Preferably, the magnet body to which the portable terminal is attached is installed on at least one of the first and second stationary bars, and the first and second stationary bars are the same or different in length from each other.

Preferably, at least one of the main body and the mount is made of an antenna structure whose length is adjustable.

Preferably, the cradle is coupled to both side portions of the main body through a ball joint.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a neck-band type Bluetooth handsfree device having a cradle in which a portable terminal can be stably mounted, thereby enabling the portable terminal to send out the portable terminal from the portable terminal through short-range wireless communication using Bluetooth The user can stably receive the sound through the portable terminal while listening to the music or the video provided by the portable terminal through the portable terminal without stably holding the portable terminal by hand, It is possible to easily provide various contents provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view showing a state where a cradle of a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is folded on a main body.
Fig. 2 is a view for explaining a state where the cradle shown in Fig. 1 is deployed from the main body; Fig.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a Bluetooth module built in the body shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
Figs. 4 and 5 are views for explaining a coupling structure of the first and second mounting bars shown in Fig. 2;
6 is a view showing a state in which the portable terminal is mounted on the cradle shown in Fig.
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a process of varying the length of the cradle shown in FIG. 2. FIG.
8 is a view for explaining a process of varying the length of the main body shown in Fig.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a process of developing the neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
Fig. 10 is a view showing a state where the cradle according to the present invention is worn on the neck in a non-deployed state; Fig.
11 is a view showing a state in which a cradle according to the present invention is worn on a neck in a deployed state;
FIG. 12 is a view for explaining a holder according to another example of the present invention; FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be embodied in various other forms.

These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. And this invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Accordingly, in some embodiments, well known components, well known operations, and well-known techniques are not specifically described to avoid an undesirable interpretation of the present invention.

In addition, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. Moreover, terms used herein (to be referred to) are intended to illustrate embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. Also, components and acts referred to as " comprising (or comprising) " do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense that is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are defined.

Technical features of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 are diagrams for explaining a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a state where the cradle shown in FIG. 1 is deployed from the main body. FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs mutual short-range wireless communication through a Bluetooth module built in a portable terminal 1 (see FIG. 6) A main body 11 having a built-in Bluetooth module 13 (see FIG. 3) therein and a pair of side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11 rotatably coupled to both side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11, And a cradle 12 which is folded on the main body 11 or is unfolded from the main body 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 11 is of a neckband type, that is, a U-shaped structure, so that it can be stably hooked to a human back. The main body 11 may be made of a lightweight material, for example, reinforced plastic, which is excellent in strength, durability and corrosion resistance. Both side portions 11a and 11b are articulated to be rotatable on both sides of the base 12.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a Bluetooth module built in the main body shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, the main body 11 is provided with a receiving space 11d in which the Bluetooth module 13 is accommodated in the central portion 11c. Inside the accommodation space 11d, a Bluetooth module 13 including a printed circuit board and a battery 14 for supplying power to the Bluetooth module 13 are incorporated.

The receiving space 11d of the main body 11 is sealed by the cover 15 so that it can be easily taken out when the Bluetooth module 13 and the battery 14 are replaced or repaired. At this time, the cover (15) is detachably fastened to the main body (11). For example, the cover 15 can be fastened to the main body 11 by a screw fastening method, a buckle fastening method, or a tight fitting (male-female fastening) fastening method.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the main body 11 has an earphone 17 built therein. That is, the cable of the earphone 17 is accommodated in the main body 11, and the speaker of the earphone 17 is exposed to the outside of the main body 11. [ The earphone 17 is connected to the Bluetooth module 13 through a cable and receives and outputs an electric signal, that is, sound transmitted through the Bluetooth module 13.

The holder 12 is rotatably coupled to both side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11 so as to rotate on both side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11. [ As shown in FIG. 1, when the portable terminal is not in use, the holder 12 is moved in the direction of the main body 11 with both side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11 being axially overlapped with the main body 11 Folded. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 2, when the portable terminal is placed in use (in a portable terminal), it is expanded and used in a direction away from the main body 11.

The base 12 may be made of a reinforced plastic material as in the case of the main body 11 but the material of the base 12 and the main body 11 of the present invention is not limited to a reinforced plastic material and may be made of various materials, , Aluminum or stainless steel (SUS).

2, the cradle 12 includes first and second cradles 121 and 122 that are divided.

Figs. 4 and 5 are views for explaining the joining structure of the first and second stationary bars shown in Fig. 2. Fig.

2, 4 and 5, the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 may have a symmetrical structure or an asymmetric structure. That is, the length and size may be the same or different.

The first mounting bar 121 is rotatably coupled to the one side portion 11a of the main body 11 at one side portion 121a.

The second mounting bar 122 is rotatably coupled to the other side portion 11b of the main body 11 while the other side portion 122c is rotatably engaged with the other side portion 121c of the first mounting bar 121. [ As shown in Fig.

The first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 are formed in such a manner that one side portions 121a and 122a are connected to the opposite side portions 11a of the main body 11 via the ball joint 16 (or hinge pin) , 11b. For example, the ball joint 16 is coupled to the coupling grooves 121b and 122b formed in the one side portions 121a and 122a of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122, respectively. Accordingly, the first and second stationary bars 121 and 122 rotate (joint movements) around the ball joint 16 like an arm of a robot. In addition to the ball joint 16, the mount 12 and the main body 11 may be coupled to each other in a gear-engaging manner.

The first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 are formed so that the angle formed between the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 with respect to the main body 11 does not deviate from a predetermined angle. In other words, it is preferable that the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 are combined so as not to be excessively rotated by more than a predetermined angle from the main body 11. To this end, a fixing member (not shown) may be further provided to restrict rotation of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 by a predetermined angle or more. For example, the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 may be engaged with the main body 11 so that the angle between the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 does not exceed 180 degrees, Lt; / RTI >

At this time, a rotation angle regulator (not shown) may further be installed between the first and second mounting bars 121, 122 and the main body 11. The first and second stationary bars 121 and 122 and the main body 11 are coupled to the rotation angle regulating port, respectively. Accordingly, the rotation angle adjuster adjusts the angle between the main body 11 and the first and second stationary bars 121 and 122, and adjusts the angle between the main body 11 and the first and second stationary bars 121 and 122, It is possible to arbitrarily adjust the angle and the spacing. At this time, the angle adjusting dial may be applied to the rotation angle adjuster.

4, the ball joints 16 are provided on the inner sides (opposite sides) of the side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11 and the side portions 121a of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 The ball joint 19 is coupled to the upper portions of both side portions 11a and 11b of the main body 11 and the corresponding one of the coupling grooves 121b and 122b formed in the coupling groove 121b and 122b, The first and second fixing bars 121b and 122b may be formed on the upper portion or the lower portion of the one side portion 121a or 122a of the first and second fixing bars 121 and 122, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first and second stationary bars 121 and 122 are mated with each other at their opposite sides 121c and 122c. For example, a coupling groove 121d is formed in the other side portion 121c of the first mounting bar 121, a coupling protrusion 121e is provided in the coupling groove 121d, The other side portion 122c of the second mounting bar 122 is formed with a locking hole 122e which is inserted into the coupling groove 121d and is engaged with the locking projection 121e .

The first mounting bar 121 is provided with a release button for releasing the engagement between the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 by separating the latching protrusion 121e engaged in the latching hole 122e from the latching hole 122e 18 may be further provided. The release button 18 is engaged with the stop protrusion 121e inside the first stop bar 121 so that the stop protrusion 121e operates in conjunction with the release button 18, In a state where the two mounting bars 121 and 122 are coupled, the release button 18 can be simply operated to release the connection between the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 and separate them.

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state in which the portable terminal is mounted on the holder shown in FIG. 2. FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the portable terminal 1 is stably mounted on the holder 12. To this end, a magnetic body 19 is provided on at least one end of the other end portions 121c and 122c of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122. At this time, the magnetic substance 19 may be installed at least partially in the other end portions 121c and 122c of the first and second stationary bars 121 and 122.

The magnetic body 19 may be a magnet, for example, a neodymium magnet having a strong magnetic force. The portable terminal 1 is mounted in the state of being attached to the holder 12 by the magnetic body 19. [

The neck band type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a mounting cover (not shown) of a conductive material attached by the magnetic force of the magnetic body 19 and mounted on the portable terminal 1 can do. At this time, the mounting cover covers the back surface and the periphery of the portable terminal 1, and the portable terminal 1 can be stably mounted on the mounting table 12.

FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a process of varying the length of the cradle shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a process of varying the length of the main body shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, at least one of the base 12 and the main body 11 may be formed in an antenna structure so that the length thereof can be adjusted. In this case, The user can arbitrarily adjust the interval between the display devices 1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process of developing the neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

5, the other end 121c of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 of the cradle 12 is rotated in a state where the cradle 12 is in a non-deployed state (folded state) 122c are separated from each other, and then the first and second mounting bars 121, 122 are developed in a direction away from the main body 11. [ After the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 are fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body 11, the other end portions 121c and 122c of the first and second mounting bars 121 and 122 So that the portable terminal 12 is seated and the receiver 12 can be stably mounted.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a state in which the cradle according to the present invention is worn on the neck, and FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which the cradle according to the present invention is worn on the neck.

10, when a user simply listens to sound (music) without placing the portable terminal 1, or when the user does not use the neckband-type Bluetooth handsfree device 10, the user hangs the neck 12 with his / Can be used. 11, when a user views a movie or the like provided through the portable terminal 1 or wants to use various contents provided through the portable terminal 1 while listening to music, Can be deployed from the main body 11 and can be used after being mounted on the portable terminal 1. [

Fig. 12 is a view for explaining a cradle according to another example of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 12, the holder 22 according to another example of the present invention includes first and second holding bars 221 and 222 as well as the holder 12 shown in Fig. The first and second fixing bars 221 and 222 according to another example are detachably coupled to each other so as not to be opposed to each other but to have an 'X' character structure, unlike the mounting table 12 according to the example .

Thus, the mounts 12, 22 according to the present invention are not limited to the structures shown in FIGS. 2 and 12 and include the divided first and second mounts, The present invention can be applied variously without limitation.

As described above, the technical idea of the present invention has been specifically described in the preferred embodiment, but the preferred embodiment described above is for the purpose of explanation and not for the limitation. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

10: Neckband Bluetooth handsfree device
11: Body
12, 22: Cradle
121, 221: First mounting bar
122, 222: a second mounting bar
13: Bluetooth module
14: Battery
15: cover
16: Ball joint
17: earphone
18: Release button
19: magnetic body

Claims

Body with 'U' shape for Bluetooth module and hanging on the rear part; And a neckband having a portable terminal cradle which is rotatably coupled to both sides of the main body and is folded on both sides of the main body in an axis direction or developed at a predetermined angle from the main body, Type Bluetooth handsfree apparatus,
A first stationary bar rotatably coupled to one side of the main body; And
And a second mounting bar rotatably coupled to the other side of the main body and the other side being detachably coupled to the other side of the first mounting bar,
Wherein at least one of the first and second mounting bars is provided with a magnetic body to which the portable terminal is attached, wherein the first and second mounting bars are the same length or different from each other,
Wherein at least one of the main body and the mount stand comprises an antenna structure capable of adjusting the length thereof,
The cradle is coupled to both side portions of the main body through a ball joint,
Wherein the first and second fixing bars are detachably coupled to each other so as to intersect with each other in an 'X' character configuration.

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