KR100916573B1 - External device connector device installed on car cassette deck - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to accommodate the main body mounted in the cassette deck of the vehicle, and the tape inlet fitting end and the external device connected to the main body and the connecting extension and formed to be inserted into the cassette tape inlet on the front of the cassette deck. An external device connector device installed on a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means including a provided holder, so that displacements or shock vibrations applied to the external device are not transmitted to a cassette tape-shaped main body mounted inside the cassette deck. The connection extension unit for interconnecting the main body and the tape insertion hole fitting end of the external device mounting means so that the cassette tape-shaped main body is lowered and positioned at a sufficient distance according to the type of the cassette deck. The connection of the tape to At least one connection from the old-fit connection of the fixed end, which is installed in a vehicle tape deck, comprising the upper and lower displaceable joint relates to external equipment connector unit.

Cassette Deck, External Device, Mobile Device, Connector, Interface

Description

Connecting Apparatus for External Device Mounted to Automobile Cassette Deck}

The present invention is to accommodate the main body mounted in the cassette deck of the vehicle, and the tape inlet fitting end and the external device connected to the main body and the connecting extension and formed to be inserted into the cassette tape inlet on the front of the cassette deck. An external device connector device installed on a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means including a provided holder, so that displacements or shock vibrations applied to the external device are not transmitted to a cassette tape-shaped main body mounted inside the cassette deck. The connection extension unit for interconnecting the main body and the tape insertion hole fitting end of the external device mounting means so that the cassette tape-shaped main body is lowered and positioned at a sufficient distance according to the type of the cassette deck. The connection of the tape to At least one connection from the old-fit connection of the fixed end, which is installed in a vehicle tape deck, comprising the upper and lower displaceable joint relates to external equipment connector unit.

Recently, as the electronic technology is digitalized, in the audio field, music files desired by the user, for example, music files such as MP3 files, can be downloaded using a computer network such as the Internet, and stored and listened through a separate MP3 player. It is supposed to be.

In addition, recently, a mobile communication terminal capable of making calls anytime and anywhere has been popularized, and by diversifying its functions, MP3 files can be stored and listened to while carrying music files.

On the other hand, a cassette deck is basically mounted on a vehicle. In addition, when a user who owns a vehicle wants to listen to music while riding the vehicle, the MP3 portable music apparatus is generally used by using a separate device (for example, a cassette player, a CD player, etc.) mounted on the vehicle with the MP3 portable device set aside. Will listen.

In addition, in order to listen to the MP3 music files desired by the user, although the cassette deck installed in the vehicle has excellent volume, it is inconvenient to listen to music through a separate portable MP3 player (generally, a low power specification). .

In order to solve this inconvenience, as shown in FIG. 1, a cassette tape type housing P2 housed inside the cassette deck to connect an external device P1 such as an MP3 player to the cassette deck of the vehicle. ), A holder (P3) for mounting an external device on the front of the cassette deck, and an extension device (P4) for connecting the housing (P2) and the holder (P3) is US patent application of Lindsay et al. This publication was published through US 2006/02556475 A1.

In addition, a multipurpose support apparatus using an insertion member P11 having substantially the same shape as a cassette tape is disclosed through Korean Patent Publication No. KR 10-0610357 B1 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. Referring to, the insertion member (P11) to be inserted into the cassette tape inlet (P111) of the cassette deck (cassette player) installed in the instrument panel (P100), and the extension portion (P12) extending from the insertion member (P11) and And fixing means (P20) for fixing the product (P200), that is, a television, a satellite navigation apparatus, a PDA, a mobile phone, etc., to be coupled and fixed by an end portion and a coupling portion of the extension portion P12. A multipurpose support device for automobiles is disclosed. Meanwhile, two types of insertion members are disclosed herein, one of which has an insertion member P11 in an empty space left at the top after the cassette tape is inserted into the cassette deck so that the entire deck is lowered for the player operation. In this case, the thickness of the inner lower portion of the insertion member P11 is relatively thinner than the thickness of the front portion. Another type of directly using a cassette deck for supporting an external device is an extension part P12 supported by the insertion member P11 and projecting outward as shown in FIG. 3. ) Should be projected out of the inlet (P111) without interference even when the cassette deck is lowered, the structure relatively thinner than the insertion member (P11) (the upper plane is the same height, while the lower plane is a high position This structural feature is virtually the same as the interface device of Lindsay et al. Disclosed in the aforementioned U.S. Patent Application Publication.

Looking at the prior art described above, a cassette tape-shaped housing (inserted 'P2' of FIG. 1) or inserting member (reference numeral 'P11' of FIG. 2) inserted into the cassette deck and the holder is installed (Fig. Joining of the extension part (reference numeral 'P4' of FIG. 1, reference numeral 'P12' of FIG. 2) which is an intermediate member connecting the reference numeral 'P3' of FIG. 1 or the fixing means (reference numeral 'P20' of FIG. 2) In this integral bonding or strong bonding, the operator moves the external device mounting means to operate the external device, the displacement occurs, or due to the vibration of the vehicle according to the weight of the external device mounting means and the external device installed thereon In the event of a shock vibration, the generated displacement or vibration is transmitted directly through the extension to the cassette tape-shaped housing or insertion member, which is undesirable in the cassette deck into which it is inserted. There is a risk that cassette deck malfunction may occur due to the transmission of noise. In particular, when the vehicle is used as a car pack, noise may be generated due to unstable contact at a signal connection unit that transmits an audio signal transmitted from an external device to an audio system of a vehicle. Problems are common.

In addition, according to various structures of the cassette deck installed in the vehicle, when the player portion of the cassette deck (the portion where the drive spindle of the reel and the cassette head, etc. are installed) is disposed at a lower position than the cassette tape inlet, the cassette tape-shaped housing or In some cases, the tape guide of the cassette deck into which the insertion member is inserted may have to be lowered to a position which is deeply lower than the height of the cassette tape inlet. In this case, in the case of the interface device according to the related art, the cassette tape-shaped housing may be used. Or, the insertion member may not be lowered to a sufficient depth so that the cassette deck may not be positioned correctly in the player portion of the cassette deck, and thus, when used as a car pack, an audio signal transmitted from an external device may not be transmitted to the audio system of the vehicle. Problems also occur.

The present invention is to improve the problems of the prior art as described above, Looking at the problem of the present invention in more detail, the first problem is that the vibration or displacement that may occur in the external device mounting means cassette-shaped body By not being directly transmitted to the housing or the insertion member in the related art, not only can the cassette deck be protected, but also an audio signal transmitted from an external device to the audio system of the vehicle when used as a vehicle carpack. It is to provide an interface device that prevents unstable contact at the connection to prevent noise from occurring.

The second object of the present invention is to provide a cassette deck and a cassette tape inlet in which a cassette tape-shaped main body (a housing or an insertion member in the related art) is inserted and lowered so as to provide suitability in structural diversity of a cassette deck installed in a vehicle. Even if the height difference is large, it is to provide a support device that allows the cassette tape-shaped body to be lowered to a sufficient depth so that it can be positioned in the player portion of the cassette deck.

External device connector device is installed in the cassette cassette for vehicles according to the present invention for achieving the above object,

A main body mounted inside the cassette deck of the vehicle, and a tape inlet fitting end connected to the main body and the connection extension and formed to be inserted into the cassette tape inlet on the front of the cassette deck, and a holder provided to accommodate the external device. An external device connector device installed on a vehicle cassette deck including an external device mounting means including a portion,

The connection extension unit interconnecting the main body and the tape insertion hole fitting end of the external device mounting means may include a joint capable of vertically displacing at least one of a connection portion between the main body and the tape insertion hole fitting end. Provided is an external device connector device installed on a cassette deck for a vehicle.

The vertically displaceable joint is formed at one end of the connection extension part so as to be slidably moved upward and downward in the guide groove formed in the longitudinal direction at the tape inlet fitting fixed end from the connection portion with the tape inlet fitting fixed end. It may be formed in the form of a sliding guide including a guide projection, and on the contrary, the guide projection is formed in the longitudinal direction on the tape insertion hole fitting end, and the guide groove may be formed at one end of the connection extension portion .

In the case of including the above-described vertically displaceable joint, it is preferable that the connection extension part is fixed to the main body so that the connection extension part is formed to be inclined so as to be lower than the connection part side with the tape insertion hole fitting end.

Here, it will be preferable to form the connection extension part including a curved part with a material having elasticity.

Then, on the side of the tape insertion hole fitting end, the connection extension is temporarily fixed to the upper position without lowering to the lower position by the weight of the main body before the main body is inserted into the cassette deck and forcedly lowered together with the tape guide. It is desirable to provide a protruding elastic bead for supporting the connection extension portion to be supported.

On the other hand, a rod-like lubrication means for reducing the sliding friction with the tape inlet may be provided on the top or bottom of the tape inlet fitting end, and the height tolerance of the tape inlet on the bottom or top of the tape inlet fitting end Elastic beads for correcting the protrusion may be provided to protrude.

In another aspect, the present invention, the connection extension portion for connecting the main body and the tape insertion hole fitting fixed end of the external device mounting means so that the mounting means is foldably coupled to the main body connecting portion with the main body It is made to include a joint capable of rotational displacement is formed in, and further comprising a joint capable of rotational displacement formed in each of the connection portion with the main body and the connection portion with the tape insertion hole fitting end is provided. do.

In the present invention, the audio signal provided from the external device accommodated in the holder portion of the external device mounting means can be transmitted to the audio system (amplifier and speaker system) of the vehicle through the cassette deck for output. And a signal transmission line is additionally provided between the external device mounting means, and the main body has a magnetic head for interfacing with a cassette deck for transmitting and receiving audio data and audio data applied from the external device to the magnetic head. It may further include an electronic control means for controlling the voice output through the deck.

In addition, in the present invention, the cassette tape-shaped main body mounted on the cassette deck of the vehicle is additionally provided with a roller that is rotated in accordance with the drive of the cassette deck, and also in the vicinity of the roller to generate power by using the rotational force of the roller Provided is a power supply means, and provided with an electronic control means for controlling to supply a predetermined level of power applied from the power supply means to the external device through a coupling port electrically coupled with the external device.

In addition, in the present invention, the external device mounting means is further provided with a microphone for receiving a user's voice signal, the electronic control means provides a cassette deck by providing a voice signal applied from the external device to the magnetic head In addition to the voice output through, the voice signal applied from the microphone is characterized in that the control to provide to the external device through the coupling port.

In the present invention, the coupling port is characterized in that the USB terminal or connector terminal.

In addition, in the present invention, the external device mounting means is provided with a touch screen function, characterized in that further comprising a display means for displaying and outputting the operation mode information set by the user.

According to the present invention, a user can charge a portable device in a vehicle or listen to music stored in the portable device by using the cassette deck of the vehicle, as well as provide a hands-free function for the portable device. In addition to improving the performance of the cassette tape, vibrations or displacements that may occur in the mounting means of the external device through the configuration of the connection extension part which makes the use of the portable device easier in the vehicle, are characterized by the present invention. It can be buffered so as not to be directly transmitted to the main body (housing or insertion member in the related art), which not only protects the cassette deck, but also when used as a car car pack, an audio signal transmitted from an external device is transferred to the audio system of the vehicle. Noise is generated by preventing unstable contact at the transmitted signal connection Furthermore, even when the cassette deck-shaped main body is inserted into and descended from the cassette deck and the cassette tape inlet has a large height difference, the cassette tape-shaped main body can be lowered to a sufficient depth so that the cassette deck-shaped main body can be lowered. It is possible to provide an external device connector device installed in the cassette cassette for a vehicle that provides a support means to enable.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below show the preferred embodiments of the present invention, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention can be carried out in various modifications without departing from the technical spirit of the invention.

4 is a view schematically illustrating the external shape of the external device connector device installed in the cassette deck for a vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle according to the present invention has a cassette tape shape in which a main body 100 is mounted on a cassette deck D (see FIGS. 14 and 15) of a vehicle.

The external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle according to the present invention is mounted and used in a cassette deck (D) of a vehicle, and when the cassette deck is driven while being inserted into the cassette deck, a predetermined level is used by using the rotational force. Power is generated and provided to an external device (not shown).

That is, an external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle having a cassette tape shape according to the present invention basically includes a reel provided in the cassette deck (D 'in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15) of the vehicle (FIGS. 14 and 15). A roller A which rotates in association with the driving spindle of reference numeral 'R' (reference numeral 'DS' in FIGS. 14 and 15) is provided, and in conjunction with a cassette head (not shown) of the vehicle to provide an audio signal. A magnetic head B for outputting is provided. In addition, one side of the vehicle external device connector device of the cassette tape shape is provided with a coupling port (P) for electrically coupling with the external device.

The external device may be various mobile devices such as a mobile communication terminal, an MP3 player, an iPod, a memory stick, and the like.

The coupling port P may be, for example, a USB terminal or a connector terminal.

On the other hand, Figure 5 shows a functional separation of the internal configuration of the vehicle external device connector device shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply unit 110 and the electronic control module 120 are provided inside the vehicle external device connector device.

The power supply unit 110 is disposed around the roller A to generate electric power by using the rotational force of the roller A. For example, the power supply unit 110 arranges a plurality of magnets (not shown) on the roller A, and a coil (not shown) adjacent to the magnets so that the roller A rotates from the magnet to the coil. It can be configured to generate power by the induced magnetic field. At this time, the power supply unit 110 may be configured to provide a more stable power by allowing the power output through the coil is output through the rectifying circuit and the smoothing circuit.

The electronic control module 120 provides the power provided from the power supply unit 110 to the coupling port (P). That is, a predetermined level of power is supplied to the external device coupled to the coupling port (P).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate electric power based on the rotational force of the roller according to the driving of the cassette deck of the vehicle and to provide the electric power to the external device. For example, it can be used as a power charging device for various portable devices such as mobile communication terminals.

The external device may provide a function of storing or listening to a music file such as an MP3 file. Accordingly, in the present invention, it is possible to provide an external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle in which music can be listened to using a cassette deck of a vehicle.

6 and 7 are views for explaining the configuration of a vehicle external device connector apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 illustrates the external appearance of the vehicle external device connector device according to the invention, Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the functional separation of the internal configuration of the external device connector device for the cassette deck for the vehicle shown in FIG. .

The external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6, is coupled to one side of the main body 100 having a cassette tape shape and the external device. External device mounting means 200 for stably and comprises a connection expansion unit 300 for connecting them.

The main body 100 is disposed inside the cassette deck of the vehicle, and the external device mounting means 200 is used while being disposed outside the cassette deck. At this time, the external device mounting means 200 is possible to adjust the angle with respect to the main body 100 through a rotatable joint (folding structure) between the main body 100 and the connection expansion unit 300 as shown in FIG. Can be combined fold. In addition, although not shown in the drawings, a rotatable joint (folding structure) additionally formed between the main body 100 and the connection extension part 300 as well as the connection extension part 300 and the cassette tape insertion hole fitting end 220 is provided. The angle can be adjusted with respect to the main body 100 while being foldable to complement the difference in installation height.

Here, the external device mounting means 200 may be configured to be separated and coupled to the body 100.

The external device mounting means 200 basically includes a cassette tape insertion hole fitting end 220, and is formed to include a holder 210 of the mounting groove type formed to mount the external device, the holder A connector C for electrically coupling an external device to the electronic control module 120 is disposed on the bottom of the unit 210. At this time, the bottom of the external device is provided with a port (not shown) corresponding to the connector (C). The connector C may be a 20pin or 24pin connector.

In addition, the external device mounting means 200 is a display means for displaying and outputting the operation state of the vehicle external device connector device in the form of operation mode information on one side, the display unit 121 and a microphone for receiving the user's voice signal 122, and a coupling port (P) for coupling with an external device.

The display unit 121 includes an LCD panel which displays a current state of operation mode information indicating an operation state of the connector device. In this case, the display unit 121 may be configured to provide a touch panel function. That is, it can be configured to enable the selection or input of the operation command by the user.

The coupling port (P) is a USB connection device, may be composed of a terminal that satisfies the standard and the micro standard.

On the other hand, the power supply unit 110 and the electronic control module 120 is provided inside the main body 100 or the external device mounting means 200.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the electronic control module 120 converts an analog audio signal applied from the microphone 122 into a digital signal, and an operation of the controller to be described later. Memory 125 for storing various data according to the operation program for controlling or performing the external device interface function, the voice processing unit 124 for converting the input signal into an audio signal to provide to the magnetic head (B), and the present invention It is configured to include a control unit 126 for controlling the overall operation according to.

The memory 125 stores the current operation mode selected by the user, for example, mode information such as power charging, music file playback, hands free, sound source file recording, and the like.

The controller 126 displays the current operation mode information and the mode selection information corresponding to the operation mode through the display unit 121 and stores the mode information set by the user in the memory 125.

For example, the user can set the mode selection such as power charging / music playing / music recording / hands free for the external device currently connected to the connector C or the coupling port P using the touch screen function of the display unit 121. have.

In addition, the controller 126 may select an operation mode such as power charging / music playing / music recording / hands free based on an input of an input button (not shown) provided to the vehicle cassette deck. At this time, the mode information on the input button of the vehicle cassette deck is preferably registered in advance in the memory (125). For example, the user can select the power charging mode by pressing the tape rewind button of the vehicle cassette deck.

In addition, the control unit 126 provides power applied from the power supply unit 110 to an external device coupled to the connector C or at least one coupling port P.

In addition, the control unit 126 provides an audio signal applied from the external device coupled to the connector C or the coupling port P to the magnetic head B through the voice processing unit 124, thereby providing a cassette of the vehicle. Controls audio output through the deck. That is, MP3 sound source data applied from a mobile communication terminal, an MP3 player, an iPod, or a USB memory coupled to the connector C or the coupling port P is output through the cassette deck of the vehicle. At this time, the control unit 126 is coupled to the mobile communication terminal to the connector (C) and processes the voice signal applied from the microphone 122 when performing the hands-free function, transmitted to the mobile communication terminal, and received from the mobile communication terminal The audio signal is output through the cassette deck of the vehicle.

In addition, the control unit 126 receives the audio signal output through the cassette deck through the magnetic head (B) and the voice processing unit 124 to store in an external device coupled to the connector (C) or coupling port (P). To control.

Next, an operation of the external device connector device for the vehicle cassette deck having the above configuration will be described.

First, the user mounts the main body 100 of the connector device to the cassette deck of the vehicle.

The user couples his / her portable device, such as an external device such as a mobile communication terminal, to the connector C or the coupling port P. In this case, the controller 126 outputs a mode selection message through the display unit 121. The user selects a mode selection message output through the display unit 121 using the touch screen function. The mode selection message includes a kind of mode such as power charging / audio mode / hands free. Mode information selected by the user is stored in the memory 125 and displayed and output through the display unit 121.

Thereafter, the controller 126 performs an operation corresponding to the function selected by the user.

1. Power Charging Mode

The user inputs, for example, a play button, a rewind button, or a fast forward button among input buttons provided on the cassette deck of the vehicle while the power charging mode information is displayed on the display unit 121.

As the cassette deck of the vehicle is pressed, for example, the fast-forward button is pressed, the roller A formed on the main body 100 rotates in association with a reel formed on the cassette deck of the vehicle.

When the roller A is rotated, power is generated using the rotational force in the power supply unit 110 disposed around the roller A to generate a predetermined level of power supply.

The controller 126 controls to charge the power of the external device by providing the power generated by the power supply unit 110 to an external device coupled to the connector C or the coupling port P. In this case, the controller 126 may be charged with a predetermined amount of power in the main body 100 to use as the operating power of the device in the standby mode.

2. Audio mode

The user inputs a play button among input buttons provided on the cassette deck of the vehicle while the audio mode information is displayed through the display unit 121.

In the cassette deck of the vehicle, as the play button is pressed, the roller A formed on the main body 100 rotates to provide a predetermined level of supply power to the external device from the power supply unit 110.

In the above state, the user selects a music file to be listened to through an external device, and performs a playback related operation such as selecting a playback function. Accordingly, in the external device, the music file is applied to the controller 126 through the connector C or the coupling port P.

The controller 126 provides a music file applied from an external device to the voice processing unit 124, and the voice processing unit 124 changes the electromotive force so as to correspond to the audio signal of the magnetic head B, thereby transferring the audio signal to the cassette deck. Provided to head B '. Accordingly, the cassette head outputs a corresponding audio signal through a speaker (not shown) connected to the cassette deck.

In the meantime, the user may input the recording button of the cassette deck while listening to music using the radio tuner of the vehicle to store the listening music in an external device such as a USB memory stick.

On the other hand, the power charging mode in the audio mode described above may not be used, even in this case, the user presses the play button of the cassette deck (in this case, power is not charged to the external device). The music file to be listened to can be selected through a self-battery, and a play related operation such as a play function can be performed.

3. Hands free mode

When the external device coupled to the connector (C) or the coupling port (P), that is, the mobile communication terminal while the power charging mode or the audio mode is operating, the mobile communication terminal receives the corresponding request information. C) or to the control unit 126 through the coupling port (P).

The control unit 126 automatically switches the operation mode to the hands-free mode based on the reception request information applied from the mobile communication terminal. At this time, the audio operation is paused.

In the above state, the controller 126 displays and outputs the received message through the display unit 121.

When the user selects the call function in response to the received message output through the display unit 121, the call function information is provided to the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal switches to the call state.

In this case, the control unit 126 provides a voice signal of the user input through the microphone 122 to the mobile communication terminal, and the voice signal applied from the mobile communication terminal is output through the cassette deck of the vehicle through the magnetic head (B). do.

In other words, according to the above embodiment, the cassette deck of the vehicle can be used to supply power to the portable external device of the user, and the music file stored in the portable external device of the user can be improved by using the cassette deck of the vehicle. Listening is possible.

Hereinafter, a more improved type of external device connector device will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 16, which illustrate drawings of an external device connector device installed on a vehicle cassette deck according to a third embodiment of the present invention. , This embodiment can be buffered so that vibration or displacement that may occur in the external device mounting means 200 is not directly transmitted to the cassette tape-shaped main body 100 accommodated in the cassette deck (D) cassette cassette (D) In addition, it is not only unstable at the signal connection part (the magnetic head of the body and the head of the cassette deck) that the audio signal transmitted from an external device (not shown) is transmitted to the vehicle's audio system when used as a car car pack. The cassette deck prevents contact and prevents noise, and furthermore, the cassette tape-shaped main body 100 is inserted and lowered. Even when the height difference between (D) and the cassette tape inlet (H) is large (see FIG. 14), the cassette tape-shaped main body 100 can be lowered to a sufficient depth (see FIG. 15) so that the cassette deck (D) It relates to a support device that can be positioned in the player portion.

First, a perspective view of the front installation state before full insertion of the cassette deck of FIG. 8, a partially exploded rear perspective view of FIG. 9, a cross-sectional view of the operating state of the connector device of FIGS. 10 and 11, and a full insertion of the cassette deck of FIGS. 12 and 13. As shown in a later installation state diagram and an operating state cross-sectional view showing a state before and after full insertion of the cassette decks of FIGS. 14 and 15, the external device connector device installed in the vehicle cassette deck according to the present invention,

Is connected to the main body 100 mounted inside the cassette deck of the vehicle, and through the main body 100 and the connection expansion unit 300 and fitted into the cassette tape inlet (H) on the front of the cassette deck (D) An external device connector device installed in a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means (200) including a tape inserting hole fitting end (220) and a holder (210) provided to accommodate an external device.

The connection extension part 300 connecting the main body 100 and the tape inserting hole fitting end 220 of the external device mounting means 200 to each other is fixed to the connecting portion and the tape inserting hole fitted to the main body 100. It comprises a joint that can be vertically displaced at one or more of the connection with the stage 220.

Here, the vertically displaceable joint is a guide groove (220h) formed in the longitudinal direction in the tape inlet fitting fixed end 220 at the connection portion with the tape inlet fitting fixed end 220, and is inserted into the guide groove up and down It is preferable that it is formed in a sliding guide form (see enlarged view of the main portion of FIG. 13) including a guide protrusion 310p formed at one end of the connection extension portion so as to be slidable in the direction, whereby the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 is formed. Guide protrusions 310p formed at one end of the connection extension portion corresponding to the height (approximately corresponding to the thickness of the main body passing through the tape inlet) formed in the guide groove 220h, the left and right sides when viewed in plan view Protruding to form the letter T: see FIG. 9), while the other end of the expansion connector 300 is fixedly connected to the main body 100. Therefore, the main body 100 is separated from the tape inserting hole fitting end 220 together with the expansion connection part 300 to move upward and downward, and the vibration or abnormal displacement from the external device mounting means 200 is the main body 100. It is not transmitted to the circuit board but is blocked. (Comparison of Figs. 8 and 12, Comparison of Figs. 10 and 11, Comparison of Figs. 14 and 15)

Of course, in a structure opposite to that described above with reference to the drawings, the vertically displaceable joint is formed in the longitudinal direction on the tape inlet fitting fixed end 220 at the connection portion with the tape inlet fitting fixed end 220. The guide protrusion may be formed in a sliding guide shape (not shown) including a guide groove formed at one end of the connection extension part to be inserted into the guide protrusion and sliding in the vertical direction.

On the other hand, as shown in the drawings, the connection extension portion 300 is fixed to the main body 100, the connection expansion portion 300 to be lower than the connection portion side with the tape inlet fitting fixing end 220 Is formed to be inclined more preferably in that the main body 100 can be positioned even when the cassette deck (D) is located in a low position.

When the guide protrusion 310p formed at one end of the connection extension part is positioned at the top of the guide groove 220h, the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 and the main body 100 are shown in FIGS. 8, 10, And as shown in FIG. 14, may form substantially the same plane, so that the body 100 is inserted into the tape guide TG of the cassette deck D as shown in FIG. 8. When the cassette is inserted through the cassette tape insertion hole (H) in the user is holding the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 or the holder 210 and the body 100 first to push the cassette tape inlet (H) direction Operation can be made easy.

On the other hand, the connection extension portion 300 is more preferably formed to include a curved portion made of a material having elasticity, and as described above the audio signal provided from an external device accommodated in the holder of the external device mounting means A signal transmission line 400 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided between the main body 100 and the external device mounting means 200 so that the cassette deck can be transmitted to and output to an audio system (amplifier and speaker system) of the vehicle. It is provided along the connection extension portion 300.

And, as shown in the bottom perspective view of Figure 16, the main body 100 is inserted through the cassette tape inlet (H) to the side of the tape insertion hole fitting end 220, the tape guide (TG) and Before being forcedly lowered in the cassette deck D together, the connection extension part 300 is temporarily fixed to the upper position (state shown in FIG. 16) by the weight of the main body 100 without lowering to the lower position. It is preferable that the elastic bead 223 for supporting the connection extension part to be supported is provided to protrude.

Preferably, the rod type lubrication means 221 for reducing the sliding friction with the cassette tape inlet (H) on the upper surface (see Figs. 9 and 13) or the bottom (not shown) of the tape inlet fitting fixing end 220 is The rod-type lubrication means 221 may be provided integrally with the same material as that of the synthetic resin material forming the tape insertion hole fitting end 220, and further, carbon fluoride composite, polyoxymethylene, nylon monomer, One or more components selected from the group consisting of MC nylon, high molecular polyethylene, and teflon may be provided by attaching to the surface of the tape inlet fitting end 220 by making a separate material including a self-lubricating material having a main raw material. .

In addition, the elastic bead 222 for correcting the height tolerance with the tape inlet (H) on the bottom (see Fig. 16) or the top (not shown) of the tape inlet fitting fixing end 220 (keeping the appropriate level of fitting) May be provided to protrude.

Meanwhile, the components related to the electrical coupling or the signal and control coupling between the main body and the external device presented through the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, that is, the magnetic head B of the main body 100. And, detailed configuration of the coupling port (P), the connector (C), the power supply unit 110, and the electronic control module 120, which has been described as being provided to the main body 100 or the external device mounting means 200 (e.g., electronic Description of the display unit 121, the microphone 122, the A / D converter 123, the voice processor 124, the memory 125, and the controller 126 associated with the control module 120). The detailed description of the operation state will be omitted in order to avoid duplication because it can be commonly applied to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8 to 16.

1 to 3 is a block diagram of an external device connector device for a conventional vehicle cassette deck.

4 and 5 are views for explaining the configuration of an external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7 are views for explaining the configuration of an external device connector device for a cassette deck for a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 to 16 show embodiments with further improved connection extensions as a more preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

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100: main body 110: power supply

120: electronic control module 200: external device mounting means

210: holder portion 220: tape insertion hole fitting fixed end

300: connection extension unit

A: Roller

B: magnetic head

P: Joining port

C: Connector

Claims (17)

delete The main body 100 mounted inside the cassette deck D of the vehicle, and the main body 100 and the connection expansion unit 300 are connected to each other and inserted into the cassette tape inlet H in the front of the cassette deck D. An external device connector device installed in a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means 200 including a tape insertion hole fitting end 220 formed to be formed and a holder part 210 provided to accommodate an external device. , The connection extension part 300 connecting the main body 100 and the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 of the external device mounting means 200 is provided to a connection portion with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220. Including up and down displaceable joints, and The vertically displaceable joint A guide groove (220h) formed in the longitudinal direction in the tape inserting hole fitting end 220 at the connection portion with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220, and is inserted into the guide groove (220h) so as to be slidable in the vertical direction External device connector device installed in the cassette cassette for a vehicle characterized in that it is formed in the form of a sliding guide including a guide protrusion (310p) formed at one end of the connection expansion portion (300). The connection extension part 300 is inclined so that the connection part fixed to the main body 100 is lower than the connection part side with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220. External device connector is installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that formed in. 4. The connector of claim 3, wherein the connection extension portion (300) is formed of a material having elasticity and includes a curved portion. The main body 100 mounted inside the cassette deck D of the vehicle, and the main body 100 and the connection expansion unit 300 are connected to each other and inserted into the cassette tape inlet H in the front of the cassette deck D. An external device connector device installed in a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means 200 including a tape insertion hole fitting end 220 formed to be formed and a holder part 210 provided to accommodate an external device. , The connection extension part 300 connecting the main body 100 and the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 of the external device mounting means 200 is provided to a connection portion with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220. Including up and down displaceable joints, and The vertically displaceable joint A guide protrusion formed in the longitudinal direction at the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 at a connection portion with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220, and at one end of the connection extension part to allow the guide protrusion to slide and move upward and downward. External device connector is installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that formed in the form of a sliding guide including a guide groove formed. The connection extension part 300 is inclined so that the connection part fixed to the main body 100 is lower than the connection part side with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220. External device connector is installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that formed in. 8. The connector of claim 6, wherein the connection extension part (300) is formed of a material having elasticity and includes a curved part. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, On the side of the tape insertion hole fitting end 220, by the weight of the main body 100, the connection expansion unit 300 is supported to be temporarily fixed to the upper position without lowering to the lower position. External device connector is installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that the protruding elastic beads (223) are provided. According to any one of claims 2 to 7, The lower surface or the upper surface of the tape inlet fitting fixing end 220 is provided with a rod-like lubrication means 221 for reducing the sliding friction with the tape inlet (H) An external device connector device installed on the cassette deck for a vehicle. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the lower surface or the upper surface of the tape inlet fitting fixing end 220 is formed with an elastic bead 222 for correcting the height tolerance with the tape inlet (H) External device connector device is installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that provided. delete A main body 100 mounted inside the cassette deck D of the vehicle, and It is connected through the main body 100 and the connection expansion unit 300 and can accommodate a tape insertion hole fitting end 220 and an external device formed to be inserted into the cassette tape inlet (H) on the front of the cassette deck (D). An external device connector device installed in a cassette deck for a vehicle including an external device mounting means 200 including a holder 210 provided to be provided, The connection extension part 300 connecting the main body 100 and the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 of the external device mounting means 200 to each other, In order to allow the external device mounting means 200 to be foldably coupled to the main body 100, a joint capable of rotational displacement provided to the connection part with the main body 100 and a connection part with the tape insertion hole fitting end 220 are provided. An external device connector device installed on a vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that it comprises a joint capable of rotational displacement provided. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, and 12, The main body 100 to transmit and output the audio signal provided from the external device accommodated in the holder 210 of the external device mounting means 200 to the audio system of the vehicle through the cassette deck (D). And a signal transmission line 400 is additionally provided between the external device mounting means 200, and The main body 100 provides a magnetic head B for interfacing with a cassette deck D to transmit and receive audio data and audio data applied from the external device to the magnetic head B to output a voice through a cassette deck. An external device connector device installed on the cassette deck for a vehicle, characterized in that it further comprises an electronic control means for controlling to. The method of claim 13, The external device mounting means 200 further includes a microphone 122 for receiving a user's voice signal, and The electronic control means is an external device connector device installed on the cassette deck for a vehicle, characterized in that for controlling to provide a voice signal applied from the microphone (122) to an external device. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, and 12, In the main body 100, Roller (A) is rotated in accordance with the drive of the cassette deck (D), Power supply means for generating electric power by using the rotational force of the roller around the roller (A), and Externally installed on the vehicle cassette deck, characterized in that the electronic control means for controlling to supply a predetermined level of power applied from the power supply means to the external device through the coupling port (P) electrically coupled to the external device is provided. Instrument connector device. 16. The connector of claim 15, wherein the coupling port (P) is composed of a USB terminal or a connector terminal. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, and 12, The external device mounting means 200, And a display means for displaying and outputting operation mode information set by a user while providing a touch screen function.

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