Speaker and desk lamp

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sound box and a table lamp. The sound box comprises a shell, a camera, a damping member arranged between the shell and the camera and physically separating the shell and the camera, and a fixing member fixing the damping member and the camera to the shell. By adopting the damping member, the shell and the camera are physically separated, so that the camera is not in direct contact with the shell, and thus the vibration of the sound box caused by the loudspeaker cannot be directly conducted to the camera by the shell, effectively ensuring the quality of the camera shooting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of electronic technology, and more specifically, to speakers and table lamps. Background Technology

[0002] With the explosion of smart hardware, more and more smart speaker products are incorporating cameras. Speaker vibrations can affect the image quality of the camera (especially zoom cameras). Traditionally, cameras are fixed by positioning the front and outer edges of the casing against the corresponding side wall, with a pressure plate securing the rear. For speaker products, the vibration of the speaker causes vibrations throughout the entire casing, which is then transmitted to the camera, resulting in blurry photos and impacting the user experience. Therefore, traditional assembly methods are no longer sufficient for speakers equipped with cameras. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This summary section is provided to briefly introduce the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of this disclosure provide a speaker, comprising: a housing; a camera; a shock-absorbing member disposed between the housing and the camera, physically separating the housing and the camera; and a fastener that fixes the shock-absorbing member and the camera to the housing.

[0005] Some embodiments of this disclosure provide a table lamp including the speaker described above, wherein the housing is part of the housing of the table lamp.

[0006] This disclosure uses a shock-absorbing component to physically separate the housing and the camera, so that the camera does not directly contact the housing. Therefore, the vibration of the speaker caused by the speaker will not be directly transmitted from the housing to the camera, effectively ensuring the quality of the camera's images. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0008] Figure 1 A partial top view of a speaker according to some embodiments is shown.

[0009] Figure 2An exploded perspective view of a speaker according to some embodiments is shown.

[0010] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a camera mounted in a shock-absorbing component according to some embodiments is shown.

[0011] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a camera mounted in a shock-absorbing component according to some embodiments is shown.

[0012] Figure 5 A partial top view of a speaker according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0013] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the speaker enclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0014] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0015] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended inclusions, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the description below.

[0016] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0017] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0018] Figure 1 A partial top view of a speaker according to some embodiments is shown. Figure 2An exploded perspective view of a speaker according to some embodiments is shown. In some embodiments, the speaker may include a housing 1. The housing 1 is used to protect various components inside the speaker and to fix corresponding parts thereon. In some embodiments, the housing 1 may be made of various materials, including plastic, metal, etc. In some embodiments, the speaker may also include a camera 2. With the rise of smart hardware, cameras are playing an increasingly important role in speakers, facilitating various intelligent interactions with users.

[0019] In some embodiments, the speaker may further include a shock-absorbing member 3, which is disposed between the housing 1 and the camera 2, physically separating the housing 1 and the camera 2. By physically separating the housing 1 and the camera 2 using the shock-absorbing member 3, the camera 2 does not directly contact the housing 1, and the shock-absorbing member 3 can mitigate the transmission of vibrations from the housing 1 to the camera 2. Therefore, the vibrations of the speaker caused by the speaker will not be directly transmitted from the housing 1 to the camera 2, effectively ensuring the image quality of the camera 2. In some embodiments, the speaker may further include a fixing member 4, which fixes the shock-absorbing member 3 and the camera 2 to the housing 1 to maintain the spatial stability of the shock-absorbing member 3 and the camera 2.

[0020] In some embodiments, the shock-absorbing member 3 has a recess 31, and the camera 2 is at least partially located in the recess 31. By providing the recess 31 in the shock-absorbing member 3 for placing the camera 2, the camera 2 is protected by the shock-absorbing member 3 on all sides and on the surface facing the housing 1, thereby minimizing the impact of vibrations on the camera 2.

[0021] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the peripheral contour of the camera 2 is adapted to the shape of the notch 31. This ensures the precise positioning of the camera 2 and the shock-absorbing component 3, guaranteeing their concentricity.

[0022] In some embodiments, the damping member 3 includes a silicone structural component. Compared to plastics and metals, silicone has a much greater damping effect on vibrations, thus providing better vibration damping.

[0023] In some embodiments, the periphery of the shock-absorbing member 3 includes a plurality of (e.g., four, one on each side) transverse flanges 32. These transverse flanges 32 facilitate the support and fixation of the shock-absorbing member 3 on the housing 1, and also facilitate the provision of a certain space (e.g., zoom movement space) for the camera 2 on the side of the shock-absorbing member 3 opposite to the housing 1.

[0024] In some embodiments, the housing 1 has a groove 11 for accommodating the shock-absorbing member 3. In some embodiments, the shape of the groove 11 is adapted to the contour of the outer sidewall of the shock-absorbing member 3. This facilitates the precise positioning of the housing 1 and the shock-absorbing member 3 and ensures the concentricity of the shock-absorbing member 3 and the groove 11 of the housing 1.

[0025] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the speaker enclosure may also include a lens 5, which is fixed to the side facing the damping member 3 of the housing 1. In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lens 5 is fixed to the shock-absorbing member 3 by adhesive 6. In some embodiments, the lens 5 is typically a glass lens, which can prevent dust from entering the shock-absorbing member 3 and contaminating the camera 2. In some embodiments, adhesive 6 may include any suitable adhesive, including but not limited to polyurethane resin, polyacrylic resin, etc. In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the lens 5 contacts the inner sidewall of the shock-absorbing member 3, and the lens 5 and the shock-absorbing member 3 are precisely positioned to ensure concentricity between the lens 5 and the shock-absorbing member 3.

[0026] In some embodiments, camera 2 includes a zoom camera. Zoom cameras are more susceptible to vibration than fixed-focus cameras. The vibration damping component 3 of this disclosure is particularly important when mounting a zoom camera on a speaker.

[0027] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the fixing member 4 includes a pressure plate 41 and a screw 42. The shock-absorbing member 3 and the camera 2 are disposed between the housing 1 and the pressure plate 41. The pressure plate 41 presses down on the camera 2 and the shock-absorbing member 3 in the direction toward the housing 1. The pressure plate 41 has positioning holes that are precisely positioned with the positioning posts of the housing 1. The pressure plate 41 is locked to the housing 1 by the screw 42 to press the camera 2 and the shock-absorbing member 3 tightly. In some embodiments, the pressure plate 41 and the screw 42 can be formed of any suitable material, including but not limited to plastics, polymers, metals, etc.

[0028] In the embodiments of this disclosure, by employing vibration damping components, the concentricity of the camera and the housing can be ensured while maximizing vibration damping, thus ensuring that the camera (especially the zoom camera) is not affected by vibration, thereby improving the image quality.

[0029] In some embodiments, this disclosure provides a desk lamp that includes the aforementioned speaker. That is, the desk lamp of this disclosure is a smart desk lamp, with housing 1 being a portion of the lamp's housing. Therefore, the desk lamp of this disclosure includes a speaker and a camera, enabling various video and audio interactions for the user. Additionally, the camera can capture human posture (e.g., gestures, head movements) to intelligently control the light and speaker sound. Of course, the speaker can also capture sound to intelligently control the lamp's light, camera, and speaker, thereby achieving more intelligent user interaction.

[0030] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, a speaker is provided, comprising: a housing; a camera; a shock-absorbing member disposed between the housing and the camera, and physically separating the housing and the camera; and a fastener for fixing the shock-absorbing member and the camera to the housing.

[0031] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the shock-absorbing member has a notch, and the camera is at least partially located in the notch.

[0032] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the peripheral contour of the camera is adapted to the shape of the notch.

[0033] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the damping member includes a silicone structural member.

[0034] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the periphery of the damping member includes a plurality of transverse flanges.

[0035] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the housing has a groove for receiving the shock-absorbing member.

[0036] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the shape of the groove is adapted to the contour of the outer sidewall of the damping member.

[0037] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the speaker also includes a lens fixed to one side of the damping member facing the housing.

[0038] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the camera includes a zoom camera.

[0039] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the fastener includes a pressure plate and screws, and the shock-absorbing member and the camera are disposed between the housing and the pressure plate.

[0040] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, a table lamp is provided, including the aforementioned speaker, wherein the speaker housing is part of the table lamp housing.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features disclosed in this disclosure that have similar functions.

[0042] Furthermore, while the operations are described in a specific order, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a sequential order. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, while several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure. Certain features described in the context of individual embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

[0043] Although the subject matter has been described using language specific to structural features and / or methodological logic, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are merely illustrative examples of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A speaker, characterized in that, include: Shell (1); Camera (2); A shock-absorbing component (3) is disposed between the housing (1) and the camera (2), and physically separates the housing (1) and the camera (2); The shock-absorbing member (3) has a notch (31), and the camera (2) is at least partially located in the notch (31), such that the periphery of the camera (2) and the surface facing the housing (1) are protected by the shock-absorbing member (3); the peripheral contour of the camera (2) is adapted to the shape of the notch (31); The fasteners fix the shock-absorbing component (3) and the camera (2) to the housing (1). The periphery of the shock-absorbing component (3) includes multiple transverse flanges (32), and the fastener (4) includes a pressure plate (41) and screws (42). The shock-absorbing component (3) and the camera (2) are arranged between the housing (1) and the pressure plate (41). The pressure plate (41) presses the camera (2) and the shock-absorbing component (3) in the direction toward the housing (1). The pressure plate (41) has positioning holes that are positioned with the positioning posts of the housing (1). The pressure plate (41) is locked together with the housing (1) by screws (42) to press the camera (2) and the shock-absorbing component (3).

2. The speaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shock-absorbing component (3) includes a silicone structural component.

3. The speaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) has a groove (11) for accommodating the shock-absorbing member (3).

4. The speaker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shape of the groove (11) is adapted to the contour of the outer wall of the damping member (3).

5. The speaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The speaker also includes a lens (5) which is fixed to one side of the damping member (3) facing the housing (1).

6. The speaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera (2) includes a zoom camera.

7. A table lamp comprising a speaker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The housing (1) is part of the housing of the table lamp.

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