Wearable electronic device including connection member

By employing a speaker in wearable electronics to output sound towards the earbud head opening, and using connecting components and springs or mesh components to connect the earbud head and the port, the challenge of installing speakers and microphones in compact devices is solved, improving acoustic performance and user experience.

CN121605652APending Publication Date: 2026-03-03SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202480044031.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-11-06
Filing Date
2024-05-29
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

In existing wearable electronic devices, the installation and arrangement of speakers and microphones are difficult to meet the needs of miniaturization and diversified functions, especially in compact wearable devices, where the design and installation of acoustic effect-related components present challenges.

Method used

The speaker inside the housing outputs sound towards the opening in the earbud head. The earbud head and port are connected by a connecting component and a spring or mesh component to achieve acoustic connection between the speaker and the outside, thereby enhancing the acoustic effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves the acoustic performance of wearable electronic devices, meets the needs of miniaturization and diversified functions, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a wearable electronic device. A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing having a space formed therein; a port protruding at least partially toward the outside of the housing and to which an earplug head having an opening is coupled; a speaker disposed in the housing and outputting sound toward the opening of the earplug head; and a coupling member connecting the earplug head and the port, where the earplug head may have a recess into which the coupling member is at least partially inserted.
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Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to wearable electronic devices, and more specifically, to wearable electronic devices including connecting members. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of electronic technology, various types of wearable electronic devices are required to be miniaturized and equipped with diverse functions. To meet these requirements, various electronic components are mounted on printed circuit boards (PCBs).

[0003] One or more acoustically related components may be mounted on the printed circuit board of the wearable electronic device. These acoustically related components may include, for example, speakers and microphones, and may be housed within the casing of the wearable electronic device, having various shapes and arrangements corresponding to the external design of the wearable electronic device, which is designed in various ways.

[0004] Wearable electronic devices equipped with speakers and microphones can include, for example, in-ear headphones (or headsets, over-ear headphones, or over-ear headsets) or hearing aids. Wearable electronic devices can be worn near the user's ear and are manufactured in a compact size for this purpose.

[0005] To aid in understanding this disclosure, the information described above may be provided as relevant technology. No representation or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing content can be considered prior art in connection with this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a wearable electronic device may include: a housing having a space formed therein; a port at least partially protruding outward from the housing; an earbud having an opening and coupled to the port; a speaker disposed within the housing and configured to output sound toward the opening of the earbud; and a coupling member connecting the earbud and the port. The earbud may include a recess into which at least a portion of the coupling member is inserted.

[0007] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may include: a housing having a space formed therein; a port that at least partially protrudes outward from the housing; an earbud having an opening and connected to the port; a speaker disposed inside the housing and configured to output sound toward the opening of the earbud; a plurality of connecting members (430) connecting the earbud and the port and spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the port; and a plurality of springs (440) configured to correspond to the plurality of connecting members (430), configured to be movable together with the plurality of connecting members and spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the port (420).

[0008] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may include: a housing having a space formed therein; a port that at least partially protrudes outward from the housing; an earbud having an opening and coupled to the port; a speaker disposed inside the housing and configured to output sound toward the opening of the earbud; a coupling member connecting the earbud and the port; and a mesh member coupled to the earbud and positioned closer to the opening than the coupling member. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The above or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure may become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] Figure 1 It is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various implementation methods.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of an audio module according to various implementation methods.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 8 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 9 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 10 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 11This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 12 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 13 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 15 This is a view showing an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view showing an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 17 This is a view showing an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 19 This is a view showing the deformation of a spring according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 20 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 21 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 22 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 23 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 24 This is a view showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 25 This is a view showing an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 26 This is a cross-sectional view of an earbud head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 27 This is a view showing the deformation of a spring according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same parts, configurations, and / or structures. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings provides an understanding of various exemplary implementations of this disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. The exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, but are considered as one of many exemplary implementations. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that the various implementations described herein can be changed and modified in a variety of ways without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0039] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are intended to clearly and consistently describe embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of this disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure and its equivalents.

[0040] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms of “a” and “the” should be understood to include the plural meaning. Thus, for example, the term “a component surface” can be understood to include one or more surfaces of the component.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0042] refer to Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the aforementioned components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160). Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the result data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121 or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0043] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware architecture dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0044] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0045] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0046] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0047] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0048] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0049] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0050] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0051] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable direct (e.g., wired) or wireless connection between electronic device 101 and external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). Depending on the implementation, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0052] Connection 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0053] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0054] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. Depending on the implementation, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0055] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to embodiments, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a portion of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0056] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to embodiments, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0057] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0058] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to the implementation, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane delay (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0059] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0060] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top or side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0061] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0062] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0063] Figure 2 This is a block diagram 200 illustrating an audio module 170 according to various embodiments. (See reference...) Figure 2 The audio module 170 may include, for example, an audio input interface 210, an audio input mixer 220, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) 230, an audio signal processor 240, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) 250, an audio output mixer 260, or an audio output interface 270.

[0064] Audio input interface 210 can receive audio signals corresponding to sound received from outside the electronic device 101 via a microphone (e.g., a dynamic microphone, condenser microphone, or piezoelectric microphone), wherein the microphone is configured as part of input module 150 or is detached from the electronic device 101. For example, if an audio signal is received from external electronic device 102 (e.g., headphones or microphone), audio input interface 210 can be directly connected to external electronic device 102 via connection terminal 178, or wirelessly connected to external electronic device 102 via wireless communication module 192 (e.g., Bluetooth™ communication) to receive the audio signal. According to embodiments, audio input interface 210 can receive control signals (e.g., volume adjustment signals received via input buttons) associated with the audio signal received from external electronic device 102. Audio input interface 210 may include multiple audio input channels and can receive different audio signals via a corresponding audio input channel of the multiple audio input channels. According to an embodiment, additionally or alternatively, the audio input interface 210 may receive audio signals from another component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or memory 130).

[0065] The audio input mixer 220 can combine multiple input audio signals into at least one audio signal. For example, according to an embodiment, the audio input mixer 220 can combine multiple analog audio signals input via the audio input interface 210 into at least one analog audio signal.

[0066] ADC 230 can convert analog audio signals into digital audio signals. For example, according to an embodiment, ADC 230 can convert analog audio signals received via audio input interface 210 into digital audio signals, or additionally or optionally, it can convert analog audio signals synthesized via audio input mixer 220 into digital audio signals.

[0067] The audio signal processor 240 can perform various processes on digital audio signals received via the ADC 230 or from another component of the electronic device 101. For example, according to embodiments, the audio signal processor 240 can perform the following operations on one or more digital audio signals: changing the sampling rate, applying one or more filters, interpolation processing, amplifying or reducing the entire or part of the bandwidth, noise processing (e.g., reducing noise or echo), changing channels (e.g., switching between mono and stereo), mixing, or extracting specific signals. According to embodiments, one or more functions of the audio signal processor 240 can be implemented in the form of an equalizer.

[0068] DAC 250 can convert digital audio signals into analog audio signals. For example, according to an embodiment, DAC 250 can convert digital audio signals processed by audio signal processor 240 or digital audio signals obtained from another component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor (120) or memory (130)) into analog audio signals.

[0069] The audio output mixer 260 can combine multiple audio signals to be output into at least one audio signal. For example, according to an embodiment, the audio output mixer 260 can combine an analog audio signal converted by the DAC 250 and another analog audio signal (e.g., an analog audio signal received via the audio input interface 210) into at least one analog audio signal.

[0070] Audio output interface 270 can output analog audio signals converted by DAC 250 to the outside of electronic device 101 via sound output module 155, or alternatively, can output analog audio signals synthesized by audio output mixer 260 to the outside of electronic device 101 via sound output module 155. Sound output module 155 may include, for example, speakers (such as dynamic drivers or balanced armature drivers) or receivers. According to an embodiment, sound output module 155 may include multiple speakers. In this case, audio output interface 270 can output audio signals having multiple different channels (e.g., stereo channels or 5.1 channels) via at least some of the multiple speakers. According to an embodiment, audio output interface 270 can be directly connected to external electronic device 102 (e.g., external speakers or headphones) via connection terminal 178, or can be wirelessly connected to external electronic device 102 via wireless communication module 192 to output audio signals.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can generate at least one digital audio signal by synthesizing multiple digital audio signals using at least one function of the audio signal processor 240 without separately including the audio input mixer 220 or the audio output mixer 260.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 may include an audio amplifier (not shown) (e.g., a speaker amplifier circuit), wherein the audio amplifier is capable of amplifying an analog audio signal input via the audio input interface 210 or an audio signal output via the audio output interface 270. According to another embodiment, the audio amplifier may be configured as a module separate from the audio module 170.

[0073] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the wearable electronic device 300. Figure 4 yes Figure 3A cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device 300 shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A view of a portion of the cross-section shown. (Reference) Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The components described are the same. (Reference) Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 6 to 27 The components described are the same. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The wearable electronic device 300 shown can be placed in an earbud head (e.g., Figures 6 to 27 The earbud head (480) is not connected.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a housing 310. The interior of the housing 310 may provide space. The housing 310 may form the exterior of the wearable electronic device 300. The housing 310 may include a first housing 311 and a second housing 312. The first housing 311 and the second housing 312 may be integrally configured.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a housing opening 313 and a grille 330. The housing opening 313 may be formed in the housing 310. The grille 330 may be disposed in the housing opening 313.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a port 320. The port 320 may be connected to a housing 310. The port 320 may be connected to a second housing 312. The port 320 may protrude outward from the housing 310.

[0077] According to one embodiment, a space S can be formed inside the housing 310. The wearable electronic device 300 may include a battery 340. The battery 340 may be disposed in the space S inside the housing 310. The battery 340 may power the speaker 350 and the microphone 360.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a speaker 350 and a microphone 360. The speaker 350 and microphone 360 ​​may be housed inside a housing 310. The speaker 350 may include a first speaker 351 and a second speaker 352. One of the first speaker 351 and the second speaker 352 may output sound in the high-frequency range, and the other may output sound in the low-frequency range. The microphone 360 ​​may be used to perform active noise cancellation (ANC) functionality. The microphone 360 ​​may receive external sound outside of port 320.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a port 320 and a sound conduit 321 formed inside the port 320. The sound conduit 321 may communicate with the external space of the wearable electronic device 300. A speaker 350 may output sound to the outside of the wearable electronic device 300 through the sound conduit 321. A microphone 360 ​​may receive external sound from the wearable electronic device 300 through the sound conduit 321.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 300 may include a support member 370. The support member 370 may be part of the housing 310. A port 320 may be connected to the support member 370.

[0081] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a portion of the housing 410, port 420, connecting member 430, spring 440, and earpiece head 480. Figure 7 This is a partial view of the wearable electronic device 101 with the earbud head 480 and port 420 connected. (See reference below.) Figure 6 and Figure 7 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 5 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 6 and Figure 7 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 8 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 410 and a port 420. The description of the housing 410 and the port 420 is equally applicable to the references. Figures 1 to 5 Description of the components (e.g., housing 310 and port 320). Port 420 can be coupled to housing 410.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a support member 470. The description of the support member 470 is equally applicable to the references. Figures 1 to 5 Description of support member 370. Support member 470 may be part of housing 410. Port 420 may be connected to support member 470.

[0084] According to an embodiment, port 420 may include port wall 421 and edge portion 422. Port wall 421 may form a space therein. Port wall 421 may be cylindrical. Edge portion 422 may be mounted on support member 470. Edge portion 422 may extend in the circumferential direction of port wall 421. Edge portion 422 may surround port wall 421. Edge portion 422 may be annular.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a connecting member 430. At least a portion of the connecting member 430 may be disposed inside the port wall 421. At least a portion of the connecting member 430 may protrude outward from the port wall 421. The connecting member 430 may be connected to an earpiece head 480.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a spring 440. The spring 440 may be connected to a connecting member 430. The spring 440 may be deformably disposed within the port wall 421. The spring 440 may deform when the earpiece head 480 and the connecting member 430 are connected.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include an earbud head 480. The earbud head 480 may be coupled to a port 420. The earbud head 480 may be connected to a connecting member 430. The earbud head 480 may include an earbud head body 481. The earbud head body 481 may extend in a circumferential direction along the port 420. The earbud head 480 may include a retaining portion 482. The retaining portion 482 may be connected to the earbud head body 481. At least a portion of the connecting member 430 may be inserted into the retaining portion 482. The earbud head 480 may include an opening 483. The opening 483 may be connected to a sound duct (e.g., Figure 5 The acoustic conduit 321 is connected. From the loudspeaker (e.g., Figure 4 The sound output from the speaker 350 can be transmitted to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 through the opening 483.

[0088] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The cross-sectional view of the structure shown. Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure shown. Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A sectional view of the structure shown. (Reference) Figures 8 to 10 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 7 The components described are the same. (Reference) Figures 8 to 10 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 11 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0089] According to an embodiment, port 420 may include port wall 421 and edge portion 422. A space may be formed inside port wall 421. Connecting member 430 may be disposed inside port wall 421. Port 420 may include port hole 423. Port hole 423 may be formed as an opening in port wall 421. A plurality of port holes 423 may be formed spaced apart from each other. At least a portion of connecting member 430 may pass through port hole 423.

[0090] According to the embodiments, multiple connecting members 430 can be provided. The multiple connecting members 430 can be spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the port 420. Three connecting members 430 can be provided, but the number of connecting members 430 is not limited to this. For example, the connecting members 430 can include two connecting members spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the port 420. For example, there can be one connecting member 430, or more than three. Multiple springs 440 can be provided. The multiple springs 440 can each correspond to a multiple connecting member 430. For example, three connecting members 430 can be provided, and three springs 440 can be provided to correspond to the three connecting members 430. The number of springs 440 is not limited to the above. For example, springs 440 can include two springs spaced apart from each other. The number of springs 440 can be the same as the number of connecting members 430. Springs 440 can include a first spring 441, a second spring 442, and a third spring 443.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the port wall 421 may be cylindrical. The port wall 421 may include a first portion 4211 and a second portion 4212. The first portion 4211 and the second portion 4212 may be integrally formed. The first portion 4211 may form the end portion of the port 421, and the second portion 4212 may be spaced apart from the end portion. A connecting member 430 may be connected to the second portion 4212. The connecting member 430 may include a connecting portion 434. The connecting portion 434 may connect the first wall 435 and the second wall 436. The connecting portion 434 may extend radially inward into the port wall 421. A protrusion 437 may penetrate the second portion 4212 of the port wall 421. A port hole 423 may be formed in the second portion 4212 of the port wall 421.

[0092] According to an embodiment, spring 440 may include a first spring 441, a second spring 442, and a third spring 443. The first spring 441, second spring 442, and third spring 443 may have substantially the same shape. Spring 440 may be disposed inside port wall 421. Spring 440 may contact the inner surface of port wall 421. Spring 440 may be supported by connecting member 430. At least a portion of spring 440 may be positioned between first wall 435 and second wall 436. At least a portion of spring 440 may be disposed on connecting portion 434. For example, referring to first spring 441, first spring 441 may include a first-1 spring portion 4411, a first-2 spring portion 4412, and a first bent portion 4413. First bent portion 4413 may connect first-1 spring portion 4411 and first-2 spring portion 4412. First-2 spring portion 4412 may be positioned closer to the first portion 4211 of port wall 421 than first-1 spring portion 4411. The first-1 spring portion 4411 can be positioned between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the support member 470 may include a first support portion 471 and a second support portion 472. The first support portion 471 may be cylindrical. The first support portion 471 may form the end portion of the housing 410. A space may be formed inside the first support portion 471. The second support portion 472 may protrude radially inward from the first support portion 471. The second support portion 472 may be annular. A space may be formed inside the second support portion 472. The port wall 421 of the port 420 may be inserted into the interior of the first support portion 471. The edge portion 422 of the port 420 may be disposed on the second support portion 472.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the earbud head body 481 may cover at least a portion of the support member 470. A retaining portion 482 may be disposed on the second support portion 472. The retaining portion 482 may be positioned between the support member 470 and the port wall 421. At least a portion of the connecting member 430 may pass through the port hole 423 and be inserted into the retaining portion 482.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the connecting member 430 may include a first wall 435 and a second wall 436. The first wall 435 and the second wall 436 may be spaced apart from each other. A spring 440 may be disposed between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436. The second wall 436 may be positioned closer to the port wall 421 than the first wall 435 relative to the spring 440. The connecting member 430 may include a protrusion 437. The protrusion 437 may protrude from the second wall 436. The protrusion 437 may penetrate the port hole 423. The protrusion 437 may be inserted into the retaining portion 482. The protrusion 437 may be secured by interference with the retaining portion 482.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a mesh member 424. The mesh member 424 may be disposed inside the earpiece head 480. The mesh member 424 may be coupled to a port wall 421. The mesh member 424 may cover an acoustic conduit (e.g., [missing information]) formed inside the port wall 421. Figure 5 (Acoustic conduit 321).

[0097] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 424 can be connected to the earbud head 480. The term "connected" can include a situation where a first component (e.g., the mesh member 424) and a second component (e.g., the earbud head 480) are integrally formed. For example, the mesh member 424 can form part of the earbud head 480. The earbud head 480 can include an earbud body 481 and a retaining portion 482. The earbud body 481 and the retaining portion 482 can be integrally formed or assembled to be separable from each other. The materials of the earbud body 481 and the retaining portion 482 can be different from each other. For example, the earbud body 481 can include a rubber material, and the retaining portion 482 can include a plastic material. The hardness of the earbud body 481 can be less than the hardness of the retaining portion 482. The mesh member 424 can be connected to the retaining portion 482. When the mesh member 424 is connected to the earbud head 480, the mesh member 424 can be spaced apart from the connecting member 430. The mesh member 424 can be positioned closer to the end portion of the earbud head 480 than the connecting member 430.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 424 may be part of the earbud head 480. The earbud head 480 may include an earbud head body 481 and a retaining portion 482. The earbud head body 481 may have a first hardness, and the retaining portion 482 may have a second hardness greater than the first hardness. The earbud head body 481 may include a flexible material and may include a silicone material. The retaining portion 482 may include a rigid material and may include a plastic material (e.g., PC). The mesh member 424 may be integrally formed with the earbud head body 481. The mesh member 424 may have a first hardness. The mesh member 424 may include a flexible material and may include a silicone material. The earbud head body 481, the retaining portion 482, and the mesh member 424 may be integrally formed. The earbud head body 481, the retaining portion 482, and the mesh member 424 may be integrally manufactured and may be manufactured by a dual injection molding process.

[0099] Figure 11 This is a view showing the connecting member 430 and the spring 440 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 This is a view showing a spring 440 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 This is a view showing the connection between port 420 and connecting member 430. (Reference) Figures 11 to 13 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 10 The components described are the same. (Reference) Figures 11 to 13 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 14 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the connecting member 430 may include a connecting portion 434, a first wall 435, a second wall 436, and a protrusion 437. Multiple connecting members 430 may be provided. Multiple connecting members 431, 432, and 433 may be provided along a port (e.g., Figure 6 The ports 420 are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the plurality of connecting members 431, 432, and 433 may include a connecting portion 434, a first wall 435, a second wall 436, and a protrusion 437. The protrusion 437 may project radially outward from the second wall 436 of the port 420. The connecting members 430 may include a first connecting member 431, a second connecting member 432, and a third connecting member 433 spaced apart from each other.

[0101] According to the implementation, multiple springs 440 can be provided. Springs 440 may include a first spring 441, a second spring 442, and a third spring 443. Each of the first spring 441, the second spring 442, and the third spring 443 can be positioned along a port (e.g., Figure 6 The spring 441 extends in the circumferential direction from the port 420. The first spring 441 may be supported by the first connecting member 431. The second spring 442 may be supported by the second connecting member 432. The third spring 443 may be supported by the third connecting member 433.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the first spring 441 may include a first-1 spring portion 4411, a first-2 spring portion 4412, and a first bent portion 4413. The first bent portion 4413 may connect the first-1 spring portion 4411 and the first-2 spring portion 4412. The first-2 spring portion 4412 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the first connecting member 431. The first-2 spring portion 4412 may be disposed on the connecting portion 434 of the first connecting member 431. The first-2 spring portion 4412 may be fitted between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the first connecting member 431. The first-1 spring portion 4411 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the third connecting member 433. The first-1 spring portion 4411 may be spaced apart from the third-2 spring portion 4432 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the third connecting member 433. The first-1 spring portion 4411 may overlap with the third-2 spring portion 4432 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the third connecting member 433. The first curved portion 4413 may be located between the first connecting member 431 and the third connecting member 433.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the second spring 442 may include a second-1 spring portion 4421, a second-2 spring portion 4422, and a second bent portion 4423. The second bent portion 4423 may connect the second-1 spring portion 4421 and the second-2 spring portion 4422. The second-2 spring portion 4422 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the second connecting member 432. The second-2 spring portion 4422 may be disposed on the connecting portion 434 of the second connecting member 432. The second-2 spring portion 4422 may be fitted between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the second connecting member 432. The second-1 spring portion 4421 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the first connecting member 431. The second-1 spring portion 4421 may be spaced apart from the first-2 spring portion 4412 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the first connecting member 431. The second-first spring portion 4421 may overlap with the first-second spring portion 4412 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the first connecting member 431. The second curved portion 4423 may be located between the first connecting member 431 and the second connecting member 432.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the third spring 443 may include a third-first spring portion 4431, a third-second spring portion 4432, and a third bent portion 4433. The third bent portion 4433 may connect the third-first spring portion 4431 and the third-second spring portion 4432. The third-second spring portion 4432 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the third connecting member 433. The third-second spring portion 4432 may be disposed on the connecting portion 434 of the third connecting member 433. The third-second spring portion 4432 may be fitted between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the third connecting member 433. The third-first spring portion 4431 may pass between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the second connecting member 432. The third-first spring portion 4431 may be spaced apart from the second-second spring portion 4422 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the second connecting member 432. The third-first spring portion 4431 may overlap with the second-second spring portion 4422 between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the second connecting member 432. The third curved portion 4433 may be located between the second connecting member 432 and the third connecting member 433.

[0105] According to the embodiment, between the first connecting member 431 and the second connecting member 432, the second-2 spring portion 4422 and the third-1 spring portion 4431 can be spaced apart from each other. Between the second connecting member 432 and the third connecting member 433, the first-1 spring portion 4411 and the third-2 spring portion 4432 can be spaced apart from each other. Between the first connecting member 431 and the third connecting member 433, the first-2 spring portion 4412 and the second-1 spring portion 4421 can be spaced apart from each other.

[0106] According to the embodiment, the first-1 spring portion 4411, the second-1 spring portion 4421, and the third-1 spring portion 4431 can be referred to as "first spring portions". The first-2 spring portion 4412, the second-2 spring portion 4422, and the third-2 spring portion 4432 can be referred to as "second spring portions". The first bent portion 4413, the second bent portion 4423, and the third bent portion 4433 can be referred to as "bent portions".

[0107] According to an embodiment, protrusions 437a, 437b, and 437c of each of the plurality of connecting members 431, 432, and 433 can penetrate the port wall 421 of the port 420. Protrusions 437a, 437b, and 437c of each of the plurality of connecting members 431, 432, and 433 can project radially outward from the port wall 421. Protrusions 437a, 437b, and 437c of each of the plurality of connecting members 431, 432, and 433 can be radially positioned outward from the mesh member 424. Protrusions 437a, 437b, and 437c of each of the plurality of connecting members 431, 432, and 433 can face the edge portion 422. The first connecting member 431 may include a first protrusion 437a. The second connecting member 432 may include a second protrusion 437b. The third connecting member 433 may include a third protrusion 437c. The first protrusion 437a, the second protrusion 437b, and the third protrusion 437c may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the port wall 421.

[0108] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of an earbud head 480 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 It is along Figure 14 The cross-sectional view shown is taken along line A-A' of the earbud head 480. Figure 16 It is along Figure 14 The image shows a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of the earbud head at angle 480. (Reference) Figures 14 to 16 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 13 The components described are the same. (Reference) Figures 14 to 16 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 17 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the earbud head 480 may include an earbud head body 481 and a retaining portion 482. The earbud head body 481 may include a space. At least a portion of the retaining portion 482 may be disposed within the space inside the earbud head body 481. At least a portion of the retaining portion 482 may be radially inwardly spaced from the inner surface of the earbud head body 481.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the retaining portion 482 may include an inner peripheral surface 4821. The inner peripheral surface 4821 may be the inner surface of the retaining portion 482. The retaining portion 482 may include a recess 4822. The recess 4822 may be recessed into the inner peripheral surface 4821 of the retaining portion 482. A plurality of recesses 4822 may be provided. The plurality of recesses 4822 may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the retaining portion 482.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the retaining portion 482 may include a first recess 4822a, a second recess 4822b, and a third recess 4822c. The first recess 4822a, the second recess 4822b, and the third recess 4822c may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the retaining portion 482. The number of the plurality of recesses 4822a, 4822b, and 4822c may correspond to the connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 13 The number of connecting components 430. For example, such as Figure 11 As shown, three connecting members 430 can be provided, and three recesses 4822 can be provided to correspond to the plurality of connecting members 430 respectively. The first connecting member (e.g., Figure 11 The first protrusion of the first connecting member 431 (e.g., Figure 13 The first protrusion 437a can be inserted into the first recess 4822a. The second connecting member (e.g., Figure 11 The second protrusion of the second connecting member 432 (e.g., Figure 13 The second protrusion 437b can be inserted into the second recess 4822b. The third connecting member (e.g., Figure 11 The third protrusion of the third connecting member 433 (e.g., Figure 13 The third protrusion 437c can be inserted into the third recess 4822c.

[0112] Figure 17 This is a view showing an earbud head 4800 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 18 yes Figure 17 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the earbud head at angle 4800. (Reference) Figure 17 and Figure 18 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 16 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 17 and 18The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 19 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the earbud head 4800 may include an earbud head body 4810 and a retaining portion 4820. The description of the earbud head body 4810 and the retaining portion 4820 is equally applicable to the references. Figures 14 to 16 Description of the earbud head body 481 and the retaining part 482.

[0114] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the earbud head 4800 may include a recess 4830. The recess 4830 may be recessed into a retaining portion 4820. The recess 4830 may extend along the periphery of the retaining portion 4820. The recess 4830 may include a closed-loop shape. The recess 4830 may be annular. A plurality of corresponding connecting members (e.g., Figure 11 The protrusions of the first connecting member 431, the second connecting member 432, and the third connecting member 433 (e.g., Figure 13 The first protrusion 437a, the second protrusion 437b, and the third protrusion 437c can be inserted into the recess 4830. Multiple corresponding connecting members (e.g., Figure 11 The protrusions of the first connecting member 431, the second connecting member 432, and the third connecting member 433 (e.g., Figure 13 The first protrusion 437a, the second protrusion 437b, and the third protrusion 437c can be configured to be movable within the recess 4830 along the extending direction of the recess 4830. The earpiece head 4800 can be coupled to the port 420 (e.g., Figure 6 (Port 420), thus allowing movement along the circumferential direction of port 420.

[0115] Figure 19 The outline of an embodiment according to this disclosure is shown, illustrating the distribution of external forces acting on spring 440 before deformation (440a) and after deformation (440b) (e.g., Figure 12 The distribution of external forces on springs 441, 442, and 443. (See reference...) Figure 19 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 1 to 18 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 19 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 20 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0116] refer to Figures 3 to 19The earbud head 480 may include a deformable material. The earbud head 480 may include a rubber or plastic material. The earbud head 480 may deform due to interference with the connecting member 430. The spring 440 may deform due to interference between the earbud head 480 and the connecting member 430. When the earbud head 480 is secured to the port 420, the port 420 may be oriented toward the earbud head 480 in a first direction (e.g., Figure 6 Moves in the +X direction. When port 420 is toward earbud head 480 in the first direction (e.g., ... Figure 6 When the earbud head 480 moves in the +X direction, the retaining portion 482 of the earbud head 480 and the protrusion 437 of the connecting member 430 can interfere with each other. The protrusion 437 can be inserted into the recess 4822 of the retaining portion 482. When the protrusion 437 interferes with the retaining portion 482, the protrusion 437 can be pushed radially into the interior of the port 420. When the protrusion 437 is pushed radially into the interior of the port 420, the spring 440 disposed between the first wall 435 and the second wall 436 of the connecting member 430 can deform while moving together with the connecting member 430. When the protrusion 437 is inserted into the recess 4822 of the retaining portion 482, the deformed spring 440 can push the protrusion 437 into the recess 4822. The deformed spring 440 can apply a restoring force to the protrusion 437 in the direction toward the recess 4822.

[0117] Figure 20 This is an exploded view of a portion of the housing 510, port 520, connecting member 530, spring 540, and earpiece head 580. Figure 21 This is a partial view of the wearable electronics 101 with the earbud head 580 and port 520 connected. (See reference below.) Figure 20 and Figure 21 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 1 to 19 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 20 and Figure 21 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 22 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 510 and a port 520. The description of the housing 510 and the port 520 is equally applicable to the references. Figures 1 to 19 Description of the components (e.g., housing 310, port 320, housing 410, port 420). Port 520 may be connected to housing 510.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a support member 570. The description of the support member 570 is equally applicable to references. Figures 1 to 19Description of support member 470. Support member 570 may be part of housing 510. Port 520 may be connected to support member 570.

[0120] According to an embodiment, port 520 may include port wall 521 and edge portion 522. Port wall 521 may form a space therein. Port wall 521 may be cylindrical. Edge portion 522 may be disposed on support member 570. Edge portion 522 may extend in the circumferential direction of port wall 521. Edge portion 522 may surround port wall 521. Edge portion 522 may be annular.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a connecting member 530. At least a portion of the connecting member 530 may be disposed inside a port wall 521. At least a portion of the connecting member 530 may protrude outward from the port wall 521. The connecting member 530 may be connected to an earpiece head 580.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a spring 540. The spring 540 may be connected to a connecting member 530. The spring 540 may be deformably disposed within the port wall 521. The spring 540 may deform when the earpiece head 580 and the connecting member 530 are connected.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include an earbud head 580. The earbud head 580 may be coupled to a port 520. The earbud head 580 may be connected to a connecting member 530. The earbud head 580 may include an earbud head body 581. The earbud head body 581 may extend in a circumferential direction along the port 520. The earbud head 580 may include a retaining portion 582. The retaining portion 582 may be connected to the earbud head body 581. At least a portion of the connecting member 530 may be inserted into the retaining portion 582. The earbud head 580 may include an opening 583. The opening 583 may be connected to a sound duct (e.g., Figure 5 The acoustic conduit 321 is connected. From the loudspeaker (e.g., Figure 4 The sound output from the speaker 350 can be transmitted to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 through the opening 583.

[0124] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 The cross-sectional view of the structure shown. Figure 23 yes Figure 21 A sectional view of the structure shown. (Reference) Figure 22 and Figure 23 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 21 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 22 and Figure 23 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 24 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0125] According to an embodiment, port 520 may include port wall 521 and edge portion 522. A space may be formed inside port wall 521. A connecting member 530 may be disposed inside port wall 521. Port 520 may include port hole 523. Port hole 523 may be formed as an opening in port wall 521. A plurality of port holes 523 spaced apart from each other may be formed. At least a portion of the connecting member 530 may pass through the port hole 523.

[0126] According to the embodiment, a plurality of connecting members 530 may be provided. The plurality of connecting members 530 may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the port 520. Two connecting members 530 may be provided, but the number of connecting members 530 is not limited thereto. A plurality of springs 540 may be provided. The plurality of springs 540 may each correspond to a plurality of connecting members 530. For example, two connecting members 530 may be provided, and two springs 540 may be provided to correspond to the two connecting members 530. The number of springs 540 may be the same as the number of connecting members 530.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the support member 570 may include a first support portion 571 and a second support portion 572. The first support portion 571 may be cylindrical. The first support portion 571 may form the end portion of the housing 510. A space may be formed inside the first support portion 571. The second support portion 572 may protrude radially inward from the first support portion 571. The second support portion 572 may be annular. A space may be formed inside the second support portion 572. The port wall 521 of the port 520 may be inserted into the interior of the first support portion 571. The edge portion 522 of the port 520 may be disposed on the second support portion 572.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the earbud head body 581 may cover at least a portion of the support member 570. A retaining portion 582 may be disposed on the second support portion 572. The retaining portion 582 may be positioned between the support member 570 and the port wall 521. At least a portion of the connecting member 530 may pass through the port hole 523 and be inserted into the retaining portion 582.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the connecting member 530 may include a first wall 535 and a second wall 536. The first wall 535 and the second wall 536 may be spaced apart from each other. A spring 540 may be disposed between the first wall 535 and the second wall 536. The second wall 536 may be positioned closer to the port wall 521 than the first wall 535 relative to the spring 540. The connecting member 530 may include a protrusion 537. The protrusion 537 may protrude from the second wall 536. The protrusion 537 may penetrate the port hole 523. The protrusion 537 may be inserted into the retaining portion 582. The protrusion 537 may be secured by interference with the retaining portion 582.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a mesh member 524. The mesh member 524 may be disposed inside the earpiece head 580. The mesh member 524 may be coupled to a port wall 521. The mesh member 524 may cover an acoustic conduit (e.g., [missing information]) formed inside the port wall 521. Figure 5 (Acoustic conduit 321).

[0131] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 524 can be coupled to the earbud head 580. The term "coupled" can include a first component (e.g., mesh member 424) and a second component (e.g., earbud head 480) integrally formed. For example, the mesh member 424 can form part of the earbud head 480. The earbud head 580 can include an earbud body 581 and a retaining portion 582. The earbud body 581 and the retaining portion 582 can be integrally formed or assembled to be separable from each other. The materials of the earbud body 581 and the retaining portion 582 can be different from each other. For example, the earbud body 581 can include a rubber material, and the retaining portion 582 can include a plastic material. The hardness of the earbud body 581 can be less than the hardness of the retaining portion 582. The mesh member 524 can be coupled to the retaining portion 582. When the mesh member 524 is coupled to the earbud head 580, the mesh member 424 can be spaced apart from the coupling member 530. The mesh member 524 can be positioned closer to the end portion of the earbud head 580 than the connecting member 530.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 524 may be part of the earbud head 580. The earbud head 580 may include an earbud head body 581 and a retaining portion 582. The earbud head body 581 may have a first hardness, and the retaining portion 582 may have a second hardness greater than the first hardness. The earbud head body 581 may include a flexible material and may include a silicone material. The retaining portion 582 may include a rigid material and may include a plastic material (e.g., PC). The mesh member 524 may be integrally formed with the earbud head body 581. The mesh member 524 may have a first hardness. The mesh member 524 may include a flexible material and may include a silicone material. The earbud head body 581, the retaining portion 582, and the mesh member 524 may be integrally formed. The earbud head body 581, the retaining portion 582, and the mesh member 524 may be integrally manufactured and may be manufactured by a dual injection molding process.

[0133] According to an embodiment, port 520 may include ribs 525. Ribs 525 may be disposed inside port wall 521. Ribs 525 may be disposed between a plurality of spaced-apart connecting members 530. Ribs 525 may separate the space in which the plurality of spaced-apart connecting members 530 are disposed. Microphone (e.g., Figure 5 The microphone (360) can be supported by rib 525.

[0134] Figure 24 This is a view showing the connecting member 530 and the spring 540 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. (See attached image.) Figure 24 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 1 to 23 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 24 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 25 to 27 The components described are the same.

[0135] According to the implementation, multiple connecting members 530 may be provided. The multiple connecting members 530 may be located at ports (e.g., Figure 20 The ports 520 are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Two connecting members 530 may be provided, but the number of connecting members 530 is not limited to this. The connecting members 530 may include a first connecting member 531 and a second connecting member 532 spaced apart from each other.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the connecting member 530 may include a first wall 535, a second wall 536, and a protrusion 537. The first wall 535 and the second wall 536 may be spaced apart from each other. The protrusion 537 may protrude from the second wall 536. The protrusion 537 may protrude from a port (e.g., Figure 20 The port 520 protrudes radially outward. The connecting member 530 may include a connecting portion 534. The connecting portion 534 may connect the first wall 535 and the second wall 536.

[0137] According to the implementation method, multiple springs 540 can be provided. The springs 540 can be positioned along the port (e.g., Figure 20 The spring 540 extends in the circumferential direction of the port 520. Two springs 540 may be provided, but the number of springs 540 is not limited thereto. The number of springs 540 may correspond to the number of connecting members 530. For example, the springs 540 may include a first spring 541 corresponding to the first connecting member 531 and a second spring 542 corresponding to the second connecting member 532. Each of the first spring 541 and the second spring 542 may have an arcuate shape.

[0138] Figure 25 This is a side view of an earbud head 580 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26 yes Figure 25 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the earbud head 580. (For reference only.) Figure 25 and Figure 26 The described components may be partially or completely related to the reference. Figures 1 to 24 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 25 and Figure 26 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figure 27 The components described are the same.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the earbud head 580 may include an earbud head body 581 and a retaining portion 582. At least a portion of the retaining portion 582 may be located within a space inside the earbud head body 581. The earbud head body 581 may cover at least a portion of the retaining portion 582.

[0140] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the retaining portion 582 may include an inner peripheral surface 5821 and a recess 5822. The inner peripheral surface 5821 may form the inner surface of the retaining portion 582. The recess 5822 may be recessed into the inner peripheral surface 5821. A plurality of recesses 5822 may be provided. The plurality of recesses 5822 may be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the earpiece head 580. The number of recesses 5822 may correspond to the connecting members (e.g., Figure 24 The number of connecting members 530). For example, recess 5822 may include a first connecting member (e.g., Figure 24 The first recess 5822a, which interferes with the first connecting member 531, and the second connecting member (e.g., Figure 24 The second connecting member 532) interferes with the second recess 5822b.

[0141] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figure 24 The protrusion of the connecting member 530 (e.g., Figure 24 The protrusion 537 can be inserted into the recess 5822 of the earbud head 580.

[0142] Figure 27 The outline of an embodiment according to this disclosure is shown, illustrating the distribution of external forces acting on spring 540 before deformation (540a) and after deformation (540b) (e.g., Figure 24 The distribution of external forces on springs 541 and 542. (See reference...) Figure 27 The described components may be partially or completely related to those to be referenced. Figures 1 to 26 The components described are the same.

[0143] refer to Figures 20 to 27 The earbud head 580 may include a deformable material. The earbud head 580 may include a rubber or plastic material. The earbud head 580 may deform due to interference with the connecting member 530. The spring 540 may deform due to interference between the earbud head 580 and the connecting member 530. When the earbud head 580 is secured to the port 520, the port 520 may be oriented towards the earbud head 580 in a first direction (e.g., Figure 20 Moves in the +X direction. When port 520 is toward earbud head 580 in the first direction (e.g., ... Figure 20 When the earbud head 580 moves in the +X direction, the retaining portion 582 of the earbud head 580 and the protrusion 537 of the connecting member 530 can interfere with each other. The protrusion 537 can be inserted into the recess 5822 of the retaining portion 582. When the protrusion 537 interferes with the retaining portion 582, the protrusion 537 can be pushed radially into the interior of the port 520. When the protrusion 537 is pushed radially into the interior of the port 520, the spring 540 disposed between the first wall 535 and the second wall 536 of the connecting member 530 can deform while moving together with the connecting member 530. When the protrusion 537 is inserted into the recess 5822 of the retaining portion 582, the deformed spring 540 can push the protrusion 537 into the recess 5822. The deformed spring 540 can apply a restoring force to the protrusion 537 in the direction toward the recess 5822.

[0144] The wearable electronic device includes a housing (in which a battery and a speaker are housed) and a port including a sound duct through which sound generated by the speaker is transmitted. The wearable electronic device is inserted into the user's ear and includes an earbud head surrounding the port. The size of the earbud head is determined based on the size of the port, and the size of the earbud head increases as the port size increases. The wearable electronic device may include a microphone that performs active noise cancellation (ANC). The performance of the ANC function implemented by the microphone improves as the area of ​​the sound duct of the port increases. When the size of the port and earbud head is increased to enhance the ANC performance of the microphone, the connection between the enlarged earbud head and the port may become difficult due to the increased size.

[0145] According to this disclosure, the sound reception performance of a microphone can be improved.

[0146] According to this disclosure, the earbud head and port can be securely connected.

[0147] The problems that this disclosure aims to solve are not limited to those described above, and can be extended in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0148] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the sound reception performance of a microphone by increasing the size of the port while ensuring a secure connection between the port and the earpiece head.

[0149] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of this disclosure can increase the connection force between the earpiece head and the connecting member by means of the restoring force of the spring.

[0150] The effects that can be obtained through this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not described will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art based on the following description.

[0151] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include a housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (410), the shell has a space formed therein.

[0152] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) can include ports (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 420), which is at least partially separated from the housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 410) protrudes outward and has an opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The earbud head of the 483) (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (480) can be connected to this port.

[0153] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include a speaker (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 350), which is located in the housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (410) inside and configured to face the earbud (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The opening of 480 (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (483) Output sound.

[0154] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430), which connects to the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27480) and ports (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (420).

[0155] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) may include multiple recesses (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4822), connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 At least a portion of (430) is inserted into multiple recesses.

[0156] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include multiple connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430), which runs along the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 480° are spaced apart from each other.

[0157] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) is configured to correspond to a plurality of recesses (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822).

[0158] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple recesses (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822) can be along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 420 are spaced apart from each other.

[0159] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The 420) may include port walls (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (421), which is configured to accommodate a connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 At least a portion of (430).

[0160] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include protrusions (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (437), which is configured to penetrate port walls (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 421) and inserted into the recess (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822)

[0161] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) includes a retaining portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (482), which is configured to surround the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (of 420), and multiple depressions (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822) is formed in the retaining part.

[0162] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include a first wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (435).

[0163] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include a second wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 436), which is related to the first wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (435) are separated.

[0164] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include a connection portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 434), which connects to the first wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 435) and the second wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (436).

[0165] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include protrusions (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 437), which is from the second wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 436) to port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The outer radial protrusion of 420).

[0166] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include a spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440), which is connected to the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The 430) can be movably set together with the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (420) inside.

[0167] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The 440) may include multiple springs (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440), which is configured to correspond to multiple connecting members respectively (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430).

[0168] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440) may include a first spring portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4411, 4421 or 4431), along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 Extending in the circumferential direction of (420).

[0169] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440) may include a second spring portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 274412, 4422 or 4432), which is related to the first spring portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4411, 4421 or 4431) are spaced apart and connected by connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430) support.

[0170] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440) may include a curved portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4413, 4423 or 4433), which connects to the first spring portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4411, 4421 or 4431) and the second spring part (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4412, 4422, 4432).

[0171] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the second spring portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4412, 4422 or 4432) can pass through the first wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 435) and the second wall (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The space between 436).

[0172] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) may include a first connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 431) and the second connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 432), which is along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 420 are spaced apart from each other.

[0173] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the bent portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4413, 4423 or 4433) can be located in the first connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 431) and the second connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 Between 432).

[0174] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple recesses (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The number of (4822) can be greater than two.

[0175] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430) may include multiple connecting members along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 420 are spaced apart from each other.

[0176] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The number of (430) can be greater than two.

[0177] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the spring (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440) is configured to connect to the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430) provides a direction toward the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The recovery power of 480).

[0178] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include multiple connecting members (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430), which connects to the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) and ports (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (420) and along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 420 are spaced apart from each other.

[0179] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) may include depressions (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4822), multiple connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 At least a portion of (430) is inserted into the recess.

[0180] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the recess (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822) may include multiple recesses, each configured to correspond to a multiple connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430).

[0181] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include a depression (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 4822), connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 At least a portion of (430) is inserted into the recess.

[0182] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the recess (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822) may include multiple recesses along the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 480° are spaced apart from each other.

[0183] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the recess (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (4822) can be used along the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 It extends in a curved direction in the circumferential direction (480).

[0184] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 At least a portion of (430) can be movably inserted into the recess (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (of 4830).

[0185] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include multiple springs (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 440), which is configured to correspond to multiple connecting members respectively (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 430) and with multiple connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430) moves together and along the port (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 The circumferential directions of the 420 are spaced apart from each other.

[0186] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include connecting components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430), which connects to the earbud head (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) and ports (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (420).

[0187] According to embodiments of this disclosure, wearable electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 101) may include mesh components (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (424), which is connected to the earbuds (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 480) and more than the connecting member (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (430) is closer to the opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 27 (483) Positioning.

[0188] Specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description above. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0189] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to embodiments as examples, it should be understood that these embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure (including the appended claims and their equivalents).

[0190] The electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of a variety of types of electronic devices. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0191] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions for the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0192] When used in connection with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to embodiments, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0193] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device (101), comprising: Housing (410), the housing including a space formed therein; Port (420), which at least partially protrudes outward from the housing (410), including an earpiece head (480) with an opening (483) connected to the port (420). A speaker (350) is disposed inside the housing (410) and configured to output sound toward the opening of the earpiece head (480); as well as A connecting member (430) connects the earpiece head (480) and the port (420). The earbud head (480) includes a recess (4822) into which at least a portion of the connecting member (430) is inserted.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting member (430) includes a plurality of connecting members (431, 432, 433), which are spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the earpiece head (480). The recess (4822) includes a plurality of recesses (4822) spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the earpiece head (480).

3. The wearable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of connecting members (431, 432, 433) are configured to correspond to the plurality of recesses (4822) respectively.

4. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein, The plurality of recesses (4822) are spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the port (420).

5. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The port (420) includes a port wall (421) configured to accommodate at least a portion of the connecting member (430), and The connecting member (430) includes a protrusion (437) configured to penetrate the port wall (421) and insert into the plurality of recesses (4822).

6. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, in, The earbud head (480) includes a retaining portion (482) configured to surround the port (420), and the plurality of recesses (4822) are formed in the retaining portion.

7. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein, The connecting member (430) includes: First Wall (435); A second wall (436) spaced apart from the first wall (435); Connection portion (434), the connection portion connecting the first wall (435) and the second wall (436); and A protrusion (437) protrudes radially from the second wall (436) toward the outside of the port (420).

8. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising: A spring (440) is disposed inside the port (420) and configured to move together with the connecting member (430).

9. The wearable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The connecting member (430) includes a plurality of connecting members (431, 432, 433), the plurality of connecting members being configured to respectively correspond to the plurality of recesses, and The spring (440) includes a plurality of springs (440), which are respectively configured to correspond to the plurality of connecting members (431, 432, 433).

10. The wearable electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, The spring (440) includes: The first spring portion (4411, 4421, 4431) extends along the circumferential direction of the port (420); The second spring portion (4412, 4422, 4432), spaced apart from the first spring portion (4411, 4421, 4431) and supported by the connecting member (430); and The curved portions (4413, 4423, 4433) connect the first spring portions (4411, 4421, 4431) and the second spring portions (4412, 4422, 4432).

11. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The connecting member (430) includes: First Wall (435); A second wall (436) spaced apart from the first wall (435); and The connecting portion (434) connects the first wall (435) and the second wall (436), and The second spring portion (4412, 4422, 4432) passes through the space between the first wall (435) and the second wall (436).

12. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein, The connecting member (430) includes a first connecting member (431) and a second connecting member (432), the first connecting member and the second connecting member being spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the port (420), and The curved portions (4413, 4423, 4433) are located between the first connecting member (431) and the second connecting member (432).

13. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein, The number of the plurality of depressions (4822) is greater than two.

14. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 13, wherein, The recess (4830) extends curvedly along the circumferential direction of the earpiece head (480), and at least a portion of the connecting member (430) is movably inserted into the recess (4830).

15. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising: A spring (440), which together with the connecting member (430) is movably disposed inside the port (420), The spring (440) is configured to provide a restoring force to the connecting member (430) toward the earpiece head (480).