JPH0210639Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Purpose of the Invention] (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention relates to, for example, a tape recorder that is oriented toward a small size, and particularly relates to a holding device for carrying and protecting the tape recorder.

(Prior Art) In recent years, cassette tape recorders are small and lightweight, making them suitable for portability, and two-way stereo type devices have become popular, especially for playback using headphones. This allows you to enjoy playing tapes. As for such portable cassette tape recorders exclusively for use with headphones, there are now ones that are approximately the same size as the cases that house tape cassettes.

By the way, in order to promote the miniaturization of cassette tape recorders, what is particularly required is to organically connect the various parts of the cassette tape recorder to improve their arrangement, waste space, etc., and improve operability. The goal is to improve the user-friendliness of the device and make it more convenient to carry.

However, the compact tape recorders that have been realized to date have not necessarily been able to satisfy the various demands mentioned above, and have had a number of various disadvantages.

For example, since each part is configured to be as small as possible in order to promote miniaturization, the space of the battery accommodating part that accommodates the battery is reduced. As a result, the usage time of small tape recorders has become shorter due to the power source, and when using the tape recorder for a long time, it is necessary to replace the battery midway through the use.

However, with a simple structure that is organic and has no waste,
Moreover, it is required to further promote miniaturization and improve portability in order to improve usability.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned request for improved portability in portable electronic devices, and it has a simple configuration, can promote miniaturization, and is easy to use. It is an object of the present invention to provide a tape recorder device that can be improved.

[Structure of the invention] (Means and effects for solving the problems) This invention provides a tape recorder that is mounted in a cassette accommodating section with a tape cassette protruding from a cabinet, and a tape recorder that is installed in a cassette accommodating part with a tape cassette protruding from a cabinet. The device is equipped with a holder that is provided with a battery accommodating portion corresponding to the empty space created when the device is attached.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of this invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a tape recorder holding device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and numeral 11 in the figure is a tape recorder cabinet. This cabinet 11 is formed into a substantially rectangular shape smaller than the shape of the tape cassette 12, and a cassette lid 13 is supported on its upper surface so as to be openable and closable in the directions of arrows A and B. The cassette lid 13 has a substantially L-shaped side surface so as to protrude or expose the outer circumference of the tape cassette 12 to be attached, and the cassette holder 131 (see Fig. 2c)
The tape cassette 12 is opened and closed manually with the tape cassette 12 attached to the tape cassette 12.

Further, the cassette lid 13 has a pair of reel shafts 16, 17 constituting a tape recorder mechanism (not shown) disposed in the cabinet 11 and has fast forward and rewind operators 14, 15 approximately in the center thereof.
(see FIG. 2c), the tape recorder mechanism is controlled to fast-forward and rewind the tape in conjunction with these operations. Further, the cassette lid 13 is provided at one end with playback and stop operators 18 and 19, which can be pressed and operated, respectively, and in conjunction with each operation, the tape recorder mechanism starts running and running the tape at a constant speed. It is controlled to be in a stopped state.

Here, with the tape cassette 12 installed in the tape recorder, the cabinet 11 is
A roughly U-shaped holder 20 for protection and portability is attached to the side. In this case, Fig. 2 a, b,
As shown in c and d, the holder 20 has a battery accommodating portion 21 at one end base thereof, which is connected to the cabinet 11.
and a vacant space 22 (see FIG. 1) formed by the tape cassette 12. The terminal portion of this battery accommodating portion 21 is connected to a power supply connecting portion 24 via a lead wire 23.
The power supply connection section 24 is connected to an external power supply connection section (not shown) of the tape recorder through a connection cord (not shown). Here, a battery cover 25 (see FIG. 1) is removably provided at a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the battery housing portion 21, and the battery 26 can be replaced while the tape recorder is attached. It is made to be obtained.

Further, the holder 20 is formed with a pair of resilient locking portions 27 at its bottom and one end, corresponding to the locking portions (not shown) of the cabinet 11. A portable portion 28 is formed on the outside of the device.

That is, when the tape recorder is placed in the tape cassette 12 in the cassette holder 131 with the cassette lid 13 in the open state and closed in the direction of arrow B, the tape cassette opens as shown in FIGS. 2a, b, c, and d. The proximal end of 12 protrudes from one side of the cabinet 11. In this state, the tape recorder is mounted with its cabinet 11 side facing the bottom of the holder 20, and the locking portion of the cabinet 11 is locked with the locking portion 27 of the holder 20, and the tape recorder is attached to the holder. The power supply connection section 24 of 20 and the external power supply connection section of the cabinet 11 are connected via the connection cord.

Here, the tape recorder is supplied with batteries from a battery housed in a battery housing section (not shown) of the cabinet 11 and a battery 26 housed in the battery housing section 21 of the holder 20 in conjunction with the operations of various operating members. Each mechanical part is driven to a predetermined state by each electric power.

In this way, the tape recorder holding device has the battery storage section 21 arranged in the protective and portable holder 20 so as to correspond to the empty space 22 (see FIG. 1) formed by the cabinet 11 and the tape cassette 12. The battery 26 for driving the tape recorder is housed therein. This allows the tape recorder to be used for as long as possible with a simple configuration, and promotes improvement in its handling.

Note that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments,
It goes without saying that various other modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[Effects of the invention] As detailed above, according to this invention, it is possible to provide a holding device for a tape recorder that has a simple configuration, can promote downsizing, and can improve usability. Can be done.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a tape recorder holding device according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2a,
b, c, and d are a plan view, a side view, and a front view, respectively, showing the wearing state of FIG. 1. 11... Cabinet, 12... Tape cassette, 13... Cassette lid, 14... Fast forward operator, 15... Rewind operator, 16, 17... Reel shaft, 18... Playback operator, 19... Stop operator, 20...Holder, 21...Battery housing section, 2
2... Empty space, 23... Lead wire, 24... Connection part, 25... Cassette lid, 26... Battery, 27
...Locking part, 28...Portable part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A tape recorder is installed in a cassette accommodating part with a tape cassette protruding from a cabinet, and a tape recorder is installed to cover the protruding part of the tape cassette to accommodate the empty space created when the tape cassette is installed. 1. A holding device for a tape recorder, comprising: a holder having a battery accommodating portion;