Recording pen with external audio playing function

Abstract

The recording pen comprises a pen-shaped shell, a circuit board, a battery, an audio player, a storage module and a microphone, the circuit board, the battery, the audio player, the storage module and the microphone are arranged in the shell, the battery, the audio player, the storage module and the microphone are all electrically connected with the circuit board, the circuit board is powered by the battery, and the circuit board can be powered on to work. The shell is provided with function keys for a user to operate, the circuit board is used for collecting audio frequency through the microphone and storing the audio frequency in the storage module when the user operates the function keys, and the circuit board is further used for playing the audio frequency on the storage module through the audio player when the user operates the function keys. Therefore, the recording pen can play the recorded audio through the audio player. A USB plug used for being connected with external equipment is further arranged on the top of the shell, the USB plug is electrically connected with the circuit board, the recording pen can be matched with the external equipment such as a computer, a mobile phone and a tablet computer for use, and therefore a user can edit recorded audio through the external equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of voice recorders, and in particular to a voice recorder with external audio playback. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, recording devices have become increasingly diverse. Among them, pen-shaped voice recorders, while convenient to operate and improving recording quality, are not simply pen-shaped; they also offer more functions while being portable. For example, patent CN217507765U discloses a voice recorder with a magnetic USB cap. This magnetic USB cap includes a USB plug that attaches to the voice recorder, a USB shell, multiple magnetic attachments, a mounting bracket, and a sealing element. By attaching the magnetic attachments to the mounting bracket, and attaching the connector to the USB plug, the mounting bracket is installed inside the USB shell. The magnetic attachments and connectors are magnetically connected, thus allowing the USB shell to be magnetically attached to the voice recorder. This provides dust protection for the USB plug and allows users to easily remove the USB shell so that the USB plug can be used with a computer for playback and editing of recorded audio. However, the aforementioned voice recorder lacks external audio playback functionality, preventing real-time monitoring of recorded and stored content. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a voice recorder with external audio playback. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the defects and shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a voice recorder with external audio playback, which solves the problem that existing voice recorders do not have external audio playback function.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a voice recorder with external audio output, including a pen-shaped shell and a circuit board, a battery, an audio player, a storage module and a microphone disposed inside the shell, wherein the battery, audio player, storage module and microphone are all electrically connected to the circuit board;

[0005] The outer casing is provided with function keys for user operation. The circuit board is used to collect audio through a microphone and store the audio in the storage module when the user operates the function keys. The circuit board is also used to play the audio in the storage module through an audio player when the user operates the function keys.

[0006] The top of the housing is also provided with a USB plug for connecting to external devices, and the USB plug is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0007] Furthermore, the battery is located below the circuit board away from the USB plug, the microphone and storage module are both mounted on the circuit board, and the audio player is located on one side of the circuit board.

[0008] Furthermore, the voice recorder also includes a USB cover, which has a receiving slot for accommodating a USB plug. The USB cover is detachably mounted on the top of the outer shell, and the USB plug is placed in the receiving slot when the USB cover is assembled onto the outer shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the USB cover is provided with at least one first magnetic element, and the top or near the top of the outer shell is provided with a second magnetic element for adsorbing with the first magnetic element. The first magnetic element is adsorbed with the second magnetic element when the USB cover is assembled onto the outer shell.

[0010] Furthermore, both the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnets; or, one of the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

[0011] Furthermore, the function keys include a power button, a record button, and an audio playback button that are electrically connected to the circuit board. When the user operates the record button, the circuit board collects audio through the microphone and stores the audio in the storage module. When the user operates the audio playback button, the circuit board plays the audio from the storage module through the audio player.

[0012] Furthermore, the audio playback keys include a first adjustment key and a second adjustment key electrically connected to the circuit board. When the user operates the first adjustment key, the circuit board is used to turn down the volume of the audio player or switch the audio player to the next track. When the user operates the second adjustment key, the circuit board is used to turn up the volume of the audio player or switch the audio player to the previous track.

[0013] Furthermore, the voice recorder also includes a mounting bracket disposed within the housing, the circuit board being mounted on the mounting bracket, the recording button, the first adjustment button, and the second adjustment button being arranged side-by-side along the height of the housing, and the power button, the recording button, and the audio playback button being disposed on the circuit board; the housing has an opening on one side corresponding to the surface of the circuit board, and the housing has a cover plate disposed at the corresponding opening; the function keys also include three pressing parts, which are respectively disposed at the positions of the recording button, the first adjustment button, and the second adjustment button, and a limiting block is disposed on the side wall of the pressing part, a limiting space is formed between the cover plate and the mounting bracket, the limiting block is placed within the limiting space, and both the cover plate and the mounting bracket have through holes at the positions of the pressing parts.

[0014] Furthermore, the voice recorder also includes a pen clip and a toggle mechanism, the top of which is connected to a mounting bracket, and the outer casing has a first clearance hole for avoiding the pen clip.

[0015] The power button is a DIP switch. The pen clip has a limiting opening that matches the width of the toggle member. The toggle member is placed in the limiting opening and is connected to the DIP switch. The housing also has a movable opening for the toggle member to move. The movable opening is connected to the first clearance hole.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer casing has a mounting cavity with an open top, and the battery mounting brackets are all disposed within the mounting cavity;

[0017] The mounting bracket includes a first housing and a second housing connected to the first housing to form a limiting cavity. The circuit board, storage module, and audio player are all disposed within the limiting cavity. The pen clip is connected to either the first housing or the second housing. The top of the first housing is provided with a top plate located at the opening. The top plate has a second clearance hole at the position corresponding to the USB plug.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model, by configuring a storage module for storing audio and working with an audio player, allows the user to play back the recorded audio when needed. By operating the functional components and controlling the circuit board, the recorded audio stored in the storage module can be played back through the audio player, thus enabling the voice recorder to play back the recorded audio. Furthermore, by configuring a USB plug, this utility model's voice recorder can be adapted to external devices such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets, allowing users to edit the recorded audio through these external devices. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partially exploded view of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the handle of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit board of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of the mounting bracket and circuit board of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the USB cover of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the USB cover of this utility model from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of this utility model in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-7 This utility model discloses a voice recorder with external audio playback, comprising a pen-shaped outer shell 1 and a circuit board 9, a battery 7, an audio player 93, a storage module 98, and a microphone 97 disposed within the outer shell 1. The battery 7, audio player 93, storage module 98, and microphone 97 are all electrically connected to the circuit board 9. The battery 7 supplies power to the circuit board 9, enabling it to operate. The outer shell 1 has function keys for user operation. The circuit board 9 is used to capture audio through the microphone 97 and store the audio in the storage module 98 when the user operates the function keys. The circuit board 9 is also used to play the audio from the storage module 98 through the audio player 93 when the user operates the function keys. The top of the outer shell 1 also has a USB plug 91 for connecting to external devices, and the USB plug 91 is electrically connected to the circuit board 9.

[0028] This invention utilizes a storage module 98 for storing audio, which, in conjunction with an audio player 93, allows the user to play back the recorded audio when needed. By operating the functional components and controlling the circuit board 9, the user can play the recorded audio stored in the storage module 98 through the audio player 93, thus solving the problem of existing voice recorders lacking external audio playback functionality. Furthermore, by configuring a USB plug 91, this invention allows the voice recorder to be used with external devices such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets, enabling users to edit the recorded audio using these external devices.

[0029] Among them, the audio player 93 is a speaker.

[0030] In one embodiment, the battery 7 is located below the circuit board 9 away from the USB plug 91, the microphone 97 and the storage module 98 are both mounted on the circuit board 9, and the audio player 93 is located on one side of the circuit board 9. In this way, the internal space of the housing 1 can be effectively utilized, and the overall structure of the recorder can be made more compact.

[0031] In one embodiment, the voice recorder further includes a USB cover 6, which has a receiving slot 63 for accommodating a USB plug 91. The USB cover 6 is detachably mounted on the top of the outer casing 1, and the USB plug 91 is placed in the receiving slot 63 when the USB cover 6 is assembled onto the outer casing 1. By configuring the USB cover 6, the USB plug 91 can be covered and protected.

[0032] In one embodiment, the USB cover 6 is provided with at least one first magnetic member 61, and a second magnetic member 11 is provided at or near the top of the outer shell 1 for adsorption with the first magnetic member 61. The first magnetic member 61 is adsorbed onto the outer shell 1 when the USB cover 6 is assembled with the second magnetic member 11, so that the USB cover 6 can be detachably mounted on the outer shell 1. The USB cover 6 is detachably connected to the outer shell 1 by adsorption, which makes it convenient for users to remove and close the USB cover 6. Specifically, both the first magnetic member 61 and the second magnetic member 11 are magnets; or, one of the first magnetic member 61 and the second magnetic member 11 is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

[0033] In one embodiment, the function keys include a power button 92, a record button 95, and an audio playback button, all electrically connected to the circuit board 9. Specifically, when the user operates the power button 92, the battery 7 powers the circuit board 9, allowing the circuit board 9 to operate according to the user's needs. Furthermore, when the user operates the record button 95, the circuit board 9 captures audio through the microphone 97 and stores the audio in the storage module 98. When the user operates the audio playback button, the circuit board 9 plays the audio from the storage module 98 through the audio player 93, enabling the user to record when needed and play the corresponding audio when required, thus providing convenience for the user.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the audio playback keys include a first adjustment key 96 and a second adjustment key 94 electrically connected to the circuit board 9. When the user operates the first adjustment key 96, the circuit board 9 is used to turn down the volume of the audio played by the audio player 93 or to switch to the next track. When the user operates the second adjustment key 94, the circuit board 9 is used to turn up the volume of the audio played by the audio player 93 or to switch to the previous track. The first adjustment key 96 and the second adjustment key 94 allow the user to easily adjust the volume of the played audio and switch between tracks.

[0035] In one embodiment, the voice recorder further includes a mounting bracket 8 disposed inside the housing 1, and a circuit board 9 disposed on the mounting bracket 8. By configuring the mounting bracket 8, the structural compactness of the voice recorder of this utility model can be effectively improved, and the circuit board 9 can be stably installed and fixed.

[0036] Recording button 95, first adjustment button 96, and second adjustment button 94 are arranged side-by-side along the height of housing 1. Power button 92, recording button 95, and audio playback button are located on circuit board 9. Housing 1 has a first opening 11 on one side corresponding to the surface of circuit board 9, and a cover plate 3 is provided at the corresponding first opening 11. The function keys also include three pressing parts 2, which are respectively arranged at the positions of recording button 95, first adjustment button 96, and second adjustment button 94. A limiting block 21 is provided on the side wall of the pressing part 2. A limiting space 84 is formed between the cover plate 3 and the mounting bracket 8. The limiting block 21 is placed in the limiting space 84 to fix the pressing part 2. Both the cover plate 3 and the mounting bracket 8 have through holes 83 at the positions corresponding to the pressing parts 2 to display the pressing parts 2 for user operation.

[0037] In one embodiment, the voice recorder also includes a clip 4 and a toggle 5. The top of the clip 4 is connected to the mounting bracket 8. The outer shell 1 has a first clearance hole 12 for avoiding the clip 4. Through the clip 4, the user can hold the voice recorder clip 4 in a notebook or pocket.

[0038] The power button 92 is a DIP switch. The pen clip 4 has a limiting opening 41 that matches the width of the toggle member 5. The toggle member 5 is placed in the limiting opening 41 and is connected to the DIP switch. The housing 1 also has a movable opening 13 for the toggle member 5 to move. The movable opening 13 is connected to the first clearance hole 12. The limiting opening 41 and the movable opening 13 can limit the movement of the toggle member 5, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0039] In the above embodiments, to facilitate the production and manufacturing of the voice recorder of this utility model, the outer shell 1 is provided with a mounting cavity with a second opening 14 at the top, and the battery 7 mounting bracket 8 is disposed in the mounting cavity. The mounting bracket 8 includes a first shell 83 and a second shell 82 connected to the first shell 83 to form a limiting cavity 85. The circuit board 9, storage module 98, and audio player 93 are all disposed in the limiting cavity 85 to form a whole, and then the whole is placed into the mounting cavity through the second opening 14 to complete the installation. The pen clip 4 is connected to the first shell 83 or the second shell 82. The top of the first shell 83 is provided with a top plate 86, which is located at the second opening 14 to seal the second opening 14. The top plate 86 is provided with a second clearance hole 861 at the position corresponding to the USB plug 91, and the second magnetic suction member 11 is disposed on the cover plate 3.

[0040] The above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Any obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A voice recorder with external audio output, characterized in that, The device includes a pen-shaped housing and a circuit board, a battery, an audio player, a storage module, and a microphone disposed within the housing. The battery, audio player, storage module, and microphone are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The outer casing is provided with function keys for user operation. The circuit board is used to collect audio through a microphone and store the audio in the storage module when the user operates the function keys. The circuit board is also used to play the audio in the storage module through an audio player when the user operates the function keys. The top of the housing is also provided with a USB plug for connecting to external devices, and the USB plug is electrically connected to the circuit board.

2. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery is located on the circuit board away from the USB plug, the microphone and storage module are both mounted on the circuit board, and the audio player is located on one side of the circuit board.

3. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes a USB cover, which has a receiving slot for accommodating a USB plug. The USB cover is detachably mounted on the top of the housing, and the USB plug is placed in the receiving slot when the USB cover is assembled onto the housing.

4. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 3, characterized in that, The USB cover is provided with at least one first magnetic element, and the top or near the top of the outer shell is provided with a second magnetic element for adsorbing with the first magnetic element. The first magnetic element is adsorbed with the second magnetic element when the USB cover is assembled onto the outer shell.

5. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnets; or, one of the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

6. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 1, characterized in that, The function keys include a power button, a record button, and an audio playback button, all electrically connected to the circuit board. When the user operates the record button, the circuit board captures audio through a microphone and stores the audio in a storage module. When the user operates the audio playback button, the circuit board plays the audio from the storage module through an audio player.

7. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 6, characterized in that, The audio playback keys include a first adjustment key and a second adjustment key electrically connected to the circuit board. When the user operates the first adjustment key, the circuit board is used to turn down the audio playback volume of the audio player or switch the audio playback to the next track. When the user operates the second adjustment key, the circuit board is used to turn up the audio playback volume of the audio player or switch the audio playback to the previous track.

8. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket disposed within the housing, the circuit board being mounted on the mounting bracket, the recording button, the first adjustment button, and the second adjustment button being arranged side by side along the height of the housing, and the power button, the recording button, and the audio playback button being disposed on the circuit board; the housing has an opening on one side corresponding to the surface of the circuit board, and the housing has a cover plate disposed at the corresponding opening; the function keys also include three pressing parts, which are respectively disposed at the positions of the recording button, the first adjustment button, and the second adjustment button, and limit blocks are disposed on the side walls of the pressing parts, a limit space is formed between the cover plate and the mounting bracket, the limit blocks are placed within the limit space, and both the cover plate and the mounting bracket have through holes at the positions of the corresponding pressing parts.

9. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a pen clip and a toggle mechanism, the top of which is connected to a mounting bracket, and the outer casing has a first clearance hole for avoiding the pen clip. The power button is a DIP switch. The pen clip has a limiting opening that matches the width of the toggle member. The toggle member is placed in the limiting opening and is connected to the DIP switch. The housing also has a movable opening for the toggle member to move. The movable opening is connected to the first clearance hole.

10. The voice recorder with external audio output according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outer casing has a mounting cavity with an open top, and the battery mounting brackets are all disposed inside the mounting cavity; The mounting bracket includes a first housing and a second housing connected to the first housing to form a limiting cavity. The circuit board, storage module, and audio player are all disposed within the limiting cavity. The pen clip is connected to the first housing or the second housing. The top of the first housing is provided with a top plate located at the opening. The top plate has a second clearance hole at the position corresponding to the USB plug.

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