Title of the Invention
NOTE BOOK USE OF CAR FRAME
Technical Field to which the Invention belongs
The present invention generally relates to an office system using
notebook computer in the interior of automobile, and more particularly to
an office system using notebook computer in the interior of automobile,
wherein the portable notebook computer is provided at the front surface
of the interior of the automobile either in the instrumental panel or on
the instrumental panel depending on the choice of a user, whereby the
notebook computer can be irrespective of the location, and the interior
of the automobile can be used not only as the space with inherent function
but also as the office space.
Related Background Art
As a consequence of the recent rapid advances of the civilization,
an automobile, a computer or the like has become a modern convenience
essentially necessary to a modern person. Such a automobile is used as
transfer means, and such a computer is used as means for collecting and
exchanging various kinds of information.
However, since the automobile and the computer is manufactured and
sold separately, it is required to carry the notebook in the automobile
when the use of the computer (especially, the notebook computer) is needed
in the automobile, which causes inconvenience to the user. Furthermore,
when the computer is used in the automobile, it is not convenient to use
the computer since additional fixing unit for using the notebook computer
is not provided in the interior of the automobile. In some cases, it is
very difficult to collect and exchange any desired information in a job
site since the notebook computer is not provided in the automobile.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to eliminate the
drawbacks as mentioned above by providing an office system using notebook
computer in the interior of automobile, wherein the portable notebook
computer is provided at the front surface of the interior of the automobi le
either in the instrumental panel or on the instrumental panel depending
on the choice of a user, whereby the notebook computer can be irrespective
of the location, and the interior of the automobile can be used not only
as the space with inherent function but also as the office space.
The aforesaid object of the present invention is accomplished by
providing an office system using an notebook computer in the interior of
an automobile, comprising: a slide groove provided at an instrument panel
formed at the front surface of the interior of the automobile; a storage
cabinet having a storage space formed at the upper side thereof for
receiving the notebook computer safely and connecting holes formed at the
front and rear surfaces and at the left and right side surfaces, said storage
cabinet being withdrawn outwardly by pul 1 ing a handle whi le it is inserted
in the slide groove: a setting unit including a fixing panel and a moving
panel on which the notebook computer withdrawn from the storage cabinet
is fixed safely, and a support member formed between the lower end of the
fixing panel and the instrument panel ; and a base unit rotating upward and
downward about a fixing shaft which is connected to a steering wheel such
that the notebook computer withdrawn from the storage cabinet is received
safely and fixed.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Fig.1 is a perspective view showing that a storage cabinet according
a preferred embodiment of the present invention is provided at the
automobi le:
Fig.2 is a detai led perspective view of a storage cabinet according
to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is a side elevation view in section of a storage cabinet
according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a side elevation view showing that a notebook computer is
received safely in the storage cabinet of the present invention;
Fig.5 is a perspect ive view showing that a sett ing unit of the present
invention is provided at the automobile;
Fig. (3 is a side elevation view showing that a notebook computer is
received safely in the setting unit of the present invention;
Fig.7 is a perspective view showing that a base unit of the present
invention is provided at the steering wheel of the automobile;
Fig. 8 is a side elevation view of the base unit of the present
invention; and
Fig. 9 is a side elevation view showing that a notebook computer is
received safely in the base unit of the present invention.
Descrip ion of the Preferred Embodiment
The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The present invention relates to an office system using notebook
computer in the interior of automobi le, which comprises a si ide groove (110)
provided at an instrument panel (100) formed at the front surface of the
interior of the automobile, a storage cabinet (200) guided into and out
of the slide groove (110), a setting unit (300) and a base unit (400), the
setting unit and a base unit be ing provided for fixing the notebook computer
when it is withdrawn out of the storage cabinet, as shown in Figs. 1 to
9.
The storage cabinet (200) is withdrawn outwardly by pul 1 ing a handle
(210) while it is inserted in the slide groove (110). The storage cabinet
(200) includes a storage space (230) formed at the upper side thereof for
receiving the notebook computer (130) safely and connecting holes
(220)(221) formed at the front and rear surfaces and at the left and right
side surfaces. The storage cabinet (200) is provided at each of the corners
with a supporting unit (240) for resiliently supporting the notebook
computer (130) receive safely in the storage cabinet.
The supporting unit (240) includes a supporting plate (242)
resiliently supported by the supporting springs (241) at the side surface
and the bottom surface of the corner, and a notebook computer supporting
member (244) si ided along a guide groove (242a) formed at the upper surface
of the support ing plate (242) and resi 1 ient ly supported by the return spring
(243). The connecting holes (221) formed at the rear surfaces and at the
left and right side surfaces arc provided for connecting all kinds of the
cable and the power cable to the notebook computer (130), and the connecting
holes (220) is formed at the front surfaces, through which CD-ROM or 3.5
inch floppy diskette is inserted or withdrawn into or from the notebook
computer.
The setting unit (300) includes a fixing panel (310) and a moving
panel (320) on which the notebook computer (130) withdrawn from the storage
cabinet (200) is fixed safely, and a support member (350) formed between
the lower end of the fixing panel (310) and the instrument panel (100).
The fixing panel (310) is provided with a rack gear (330) and the moving
panel (320) is provided with a guiding groove (340) for guiding the rack
gear (330) and fixing it compulsively, so that the moving panel (320) is
movable right or left from the fixing panel (310) depending on the size
of the notebook computer (130).
The base unit (400) rotates upward and downward about a fixing shaft
(410) which is connected to a steering wheel (120) such that the notebook
computer (130) withdrawn from the storage cabinet (200) is received safely
and fixed. The rotation of the base unit is limited so that the notebook
computer (130) can be set on the base unit horizontally as seen from the
si de .
The operat ion of the present invention constructed as mentioned above
is as follows: First of all, the storage cabinet (200) is inserted into
the slide groove (100) formed at the instrument panel (100). Then, the
notebook computer (130) is received safely and fixed into the storage space
(230) formed at the upper part of the storage cabinet.
At this time, since the supporting plates (241) of the supporting
unit (240) provided at each of the corners are resiliently compressed, the
notebook computer (130) is not given any impact during the notebook computer
(130) is received safely and fixed. When the notebook computer supporting
member (244) of the supporting unit (240) is lowered depending on the size
of the notebook computer (130), the notebook computer (130) is resiliently
supported without its separation from the notebook computer supporting
member.
Under the condi t ions as mentioned above, i f the handle (210) is pul led
in order to use the notebook computer, the storage cabinet (200) is moved
frontward along the slide groove (110). As a result, the notebook computer
(130) is withdrawn outwardly from the instrument panel (100). Under the
present condition, the cover of the notebook computer which is received
safely and fixed in the storage space (230) may be opened in order to use
the notebook computer. After the notebook computer is used, the cover of
the notebook computer is closed and then the storage cabinet (200) is pushed.
Consequently, the notebook computer (130) is inserted fully into the
instrument panel (100).
At this time, various kinds of cables and the power cable is connected
to the notebook computer (130) through the connecting holes (221) formed
at the rear surfaces and at the left and right side surfaces, and CD-ROM
or 3.5 inch floppy diskette is inserted or withdrawn into or from the
notebook computer through the connecting holes (220) formed at the front
surfaces, depending on the choice of the user.
Meanwhile, it is required to adjust the interval of the setting unit
(300) depending on the size of the notebook computer in order that the
notebook computer (130) is received safely and fixed on the setting unit
(300) for use.
To this end, the moving panel (320) is moved to the left side from
the fixing panel (310) so that the interval of the setting unit (300) is
enough, and then the notebook computer is fixed safely on the moving panel
(320) and the fixing panel (310). Simultaneously, the moving panel (320)
is moved to the right so that it may be in close contact with the notebook
computer. When the moving panel (320) is moved to the left side or the right
side from the fixing panel (310), the guiding groove (340) is moved to the
left side or the right side along the rack gear (330). After the moving
panel is moved, the rack gear (330) is fixed somewhat compulsively so that
the moving panel (320) can not be moved.
In addition, when it is required to use the notebook computer (130)
on the steering wheel (120), the base unit (400) is unfolded as shown in
Fig. 9 while the base unit (400) is attached closely to the steering wheel
(120) about a fixing shaft (410) as shown in Fig. 8, and then the notebook
computer (130) is fixed safely on the base unit (400). In this way, it is
possible to use the notebook computer (130) on the base unit (400).
Industrial Applicability
According to the present invention as described above in detail, the
portable notebook computer is provided at the front surface of the interior
of the automobile either in the instrumental panel or on the instrumental
panel depending on the choice of a user, whereby the notebook computer can
be irrespective of the location, and the interior of the automobile can
be used not only as the space with inherent function but also as the office
space.