Ear clip type earphone

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electronic products, in particular to an ear clip type earphone. The ear clip type earphone comprises a sound generating part, a main body part and an ear clip part, the sound generating part is suitable for being arranged on the front side of an ear, and the main body part is suitable for being arranged on the back side of the ear; the two ends of the ear clip part are connected with the sound generating part and the main body part respectively, and the ear clip part is configured to be switched between a first mode and a second mode, wherein, in the first mode, the sound generating part and the main body part jointly hold the ear, and in the second mode, the sound generating part abuts against the antitragus. The ear clip type earphone provided by the application can be switched between the first mode and the second mode according to different requirements of a user, the mode and the function of the ear clip type earphone are enriched, and the use scene of the ear clip type earphone is expanded.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is based on the Chinese application number [application number missing]. 202423095506.3 Applications filed on December 13, 2024, and Chinese application number […]. 202423096059.3 Based on and claiming priority to the application filed on December 13, 2024, the disclosure of that Chinese application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of electronic product technology, and in particular to an ear clip-on headphone. Background Technology

[0004] Clip-on earphones are small in size and do not put pressure on the ear canal. They are also very stable and do not easily fall out.

[0005] However, the existing clip-on headphones have a single form factor, resulting in a single wearing method and acoustic effect. They cannot simultaneously achieve both comfort and sound quality, making it difficult to meet the different needs of users. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an ear clip-on earphone, which is beneficial to increase the wearing methods of ear clip-on earphones and broaden the application scenarios of ear clip-on earphones.

[0007] This invention provides an ear clip-on earphone, comprising:

[0008] The sound-producing part is designed to be positioned in front of the ear;

[0009] The main body is designed to be positioned behind the ear;

[0010] The ear clip has two ends connected to the sound-emitting part and the main body, respectively. The ear clip is configured to switch between a first form and a second form. In the first form, the sound-emitting part and the main body together hold the ear. In the second form, the sound-emitting part abuts against the tragus.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application, in their second form, also have a sound-emitting part that fits against the ear canal opening.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application include an ear clip portion comprising an in front of the ear and a behind the ear, wherein the in front of the ear is adapted to deform under external force so that the ear clip portion switches between a first form and a second form.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application, when the ear clip is in the first configuration, have the front part of the ear protruding outwards in a direction away from the ear.

[0014] When the ear clip is in its second form, the front part of the ear is concave inward toward the direction of the ear, so that the sound-producing part moves toward the direction of the tragus and ear canal.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application include:

[0016] Parcels;

[0017] A deformable component, located within the cavity of the package and in the anterior segment of the ear, includes:

[0018] The first deformable part and the second deformable part are both curved, and the second deformable part has a different bending radius than the first deformable part. The second deformable part is stacked with the first deformable part and is located on the side of the first deformable part away from the ear. The two ends of the second deformable part are slidably connected to the two ends of the first deformable part respectively. The second deformable part is adapted to drive the first deformable part to deform under the action of external force.

[0019] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application have limiting posts at both ends of the first deformable member;

[0020] The second deformable member has limiting grooves at both ends corresponding to the limiting post. The limiting grooves have a first limiting segment and a second limiting segment arranged and connected along the extension direction of the second deformable member.

[0021] The limiting post is adapted to move between the first limiting segment and the second limiting segment.

[0022] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application further include a transition connecting section in the limiting groove. The transition connecting section is located between the first limiting section and the second limiting section, and the widths of the first limiting section and the second limiting section are both greater than the width of the transition connecting section.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application include:

[0024] A column, which is suitable for being inserted into the first limiting section and the second limiting section;

[0025] The limiting head is located at the free end of the column and engages with the limiting groove for limiting.

[0026] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application further include a fixing sleeve, which is sleeved on both ends of the first deformable member and the second deformable member, and the fixing sleeve is used to limit the ends of the first deformable member and the second deformable member.

[0027] In some embodiments, the clip-on earphone provided in this application has a first limiting groove at both ends of the first deformable member and a second limiting groove at both ends of the second deformable member.

[0028] The fixed sleeve is provided with a first limiting protrusion that mates with the first limiting groove and a second limiting protrusion that mates with the second limiting groove.

[0029] In some embodiments, the distance between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal opening in the first configuration is greater than the distance between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal opening in the second configuration.

[0030] In some embodiments, the preauricular segment includes a first ear clip assembly and a first deformable assembly, the postauricular segment includes a second ear clip assembly, and the ear clip-on earphone further includes:

[0031] A locking component, one end of which is movably connected to the second ear clip assembly, and the other end of which is selectively connected to the first deformable assembly, so that the first deformable assembly and the locking component can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0032] Specifically, when the first deformable component and the locking member are in a locked state, the first deformable component is in the first form; when the first deformable component and the locking member are in an unlocked state, the first deformable component is in the second form.

[0033] In some embodiments: the main body is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly opposite to the sound-emitting part; in the first configuration, the main body and the sound-emitting part clamp the ear; in the second configuration, the main body extends below the tragus of the ear.

[0034] In some embodiments: when the locking member moves in a direction away from the first deformable component, the locking member separates from at least a portion of the first deformable component, such that the first deformable component and the locking member are in an unlocked state; when the locking member moves in a direction toward the first deformable component, the locking member connects to the first deformable component, such that the first deformable component and the locking member are in a locked state.

[0035] In some embodiments: one end of the locking member is slidably disposed on the second ear clip assembly; or one end of the locking member is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly.

[0036] In some embodiments, one of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly is provided with a sliding protrusion, and the other of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly is provided with a sliding groove, wherein the sliding protrusion is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0037] In some embodiments, when the first deformable component and the locking member are in a locked state, the locking member is located on the first deformable component and is fitted to the first deformable component.

[0038] In some embodiments: the first ear clip assembly is disposed on the side of the first deformable assembly opposite to the second ear clip assembly; the other end of the locking member is selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly.

[0039] In some embodiments, when the first deformable component and the locking member are in a locked state, the locking member is fitted to the first deformable component and at least a portion of the first ear clip component.

[0040] In some embodiments: one of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly is provided with a locking groove, and the other of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly is provided with an elastic protrusion; when the elastic protrusion is engaged with the locking groove, the first deformable assembly and the locking member are in a locked state.

[0041] In some embodiments, the ear clip-on headphones further include: a flexible housing, wherein the second ear clip assembly and the first ear clip assembly are spaced apart within the flexible housing, and the region of the flexible housing between the second ear clip assembly and the first ear clip assembly constitutes the first deformable assembly.

[0042] In some embodiments, the postauricular segment further includes: a second deformable component disposed between the main body and the second ear clip component, wherein the flexible housing is located in the region of the second ear clip component away from the first ear clip component, constituting the second deformable component.

[0043] The ear-clip earphone provided in this application comprises a sound-emitting part, a main body, and an ear-clip part. The sound-emitting part and the main body are located on both sides of the ear, and the two ends of the ear-clip part are connected to the sound-emitting part and the main body, respectively. In the first form, the sound-emitting part and the main body together clamp the ear, providing good stability and preventing it from falling off. At this time, there is a certain gap between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal, so it does not directly compress the ear canal and causes less damage to the ear canal. In addition, in the first form, the sound-emitting part does not contact the tragus, so it does not completely isolate the external ambient sound. The user can hear the external ambient sound while hearing the sound emitted from the sound-emitting part, thus maintaining awareness of the environment. When the external environment is noisy, it can affect the audio played by the speaker, resulting in severe sound quality degradation or low volume within the speaker, making it difficult for the user to hear clearly. This affects the user experience of clip-on headphones. Prolonged clamping of the speaker and the main body on the ear can also easily cause discomfort to the user's auricle. Therefore, a second form of the clip-on headphone was designed. In the second form, the speaker is in contact with the tragus, and the clip-on headphones are fixed to the ear by the speaker. At this time, the speaker is closer to the ear canal, which can reduce the loss of audio during transmission and improve sound quality. At the same time, it can better isolate external environmental noise, ensuring that the user can hear the sound played by the speaker clearly, making it suitable for noisy environments. Therefore, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application offer enhanced user comfort and reduced ear canal damage in the first form, making them suitable for quieter environments. In the second form, the ear clip exerts less pressure on the user's auricle, produces better audio quality, and isolates some external ambient noise, allowing the user to hear the sound more clearly. Thus, users can switch between the two forms of the ear clip according to their actual needs and environment, enriching the wearing methods and learning effects of ear clip-on headphones and expanding their application scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0044] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0045] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an ear provided for an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 2A A schematic diagram of the ear clip portion of the ear clip-on earphone provided in the embodiment of this application in its first form;

[0047] Figure 2B A schematic diagram of the ear clip portion of the ear clip-on earphone provided in the embodiment of this application in a second form;

[0048] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the structure of a deformable component of an ear clip-on headphone provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the deformable component provided in the embodiments of this application in its first form;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the deformable component provided in the embodiments of this application in its second form;

[0051] Figure 6 A diagram showing the usage state of the deformable component in the first mode provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0052] Figure 7 A diagram showing the usage state of the deformable component provided in the embodiments of this application in a second form;

[0053] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of wearing the clip-on earphone in its first configuration according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the wearing of the clip-on earphone in the second form according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the earphone in a first configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the earphones in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0057] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the second configuration of the earphone provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0058] Figure 13 This is an internal schematic diagram of the earphone in a first configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figure 14 This is an internal schematic diagram of the earphone in the unlocked state provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the earphone in a second configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing an earphone worn in the ear and in a first wearing state, according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0062] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an earphone being worn on the ear in a second wearing state, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0063] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0064] 100-Clip Earphones;

[0065] 110 - Vocal part;

[0066] 120 - Main body;

[0067] 130 - Ear clip portion; 131 - Front ear section; 132 - Back ear section; 133 - Wrapper; 134 - Deformable assembly; 1341 - First deformable part; 1342 - Second deformable part; 1343 - Limiting post; 1343a - Post; 1343b - Limiting head; 1344 - Limiting groove; 1344a - First limiting segment; 1344b - Second limiting segment; 1344c - Transition connecting segment; 1311 - First ear clip assembly; 1312 - First deformable assembly; 1321 - Second ear clip assembly; 1322 - Second deformable assembly;

[0068] 200 - Locking element; 150 - Locking groove; 160 - Elastic protrusion;

[0069] 10-Ear; 11-Helix; 12-Concha; 13-Tragus; 14-Antitragus; 15-Antihelix; 16-Triangular fossa; 17-Crura helix; 18-Orifice of ear canal; 19-Earlobe; 121-Cavity of concha; cymba conchae; 122-Superior crura antihelix; 151-Inferior crura antihelix.

[0070] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0071] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0072] In the existing technology, the sound-emitting part of clip-on headphones is far from the ear canal, which causes the sound quality to be severely damaged when the audio played by the headphones enters the ear canal, and it is difficult to hear the sound played in the headphones in noisy environments.

[0073] In view of this, the present invention provides an ear clip-on earphone, including a sound-emitting part, a main body, and an ear clip. The sound-emitting part and the main body are located on both sides of the ear, and the two ends of the ear clip are connected to the sound-emitting part and the main body, respectively. In the first configuration, the sound-emitting part and the main body together clamp the ear, providing good stability and preventing it from falling off. At this time, there is a certain gap between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal, so it does not directly compress the ear canal and causes less damage to the ear canal. In addition, in the first configuration, the sound-emitting part does not contact the tragus, so it does not completely isolate the external ambient sound. The user can hear the external ambient sound while hearing the sound emitted from the sound-emitting part, thereby maintaining awareness of the environment. When the external environment is noisy, it can affect the audio played by the speaker, resulting in severe sound quality degradation or low volume within the speaker, making it difficult for the user to hear clearly. This affects the user experience of clip-on headphones. Prolonged clamping of the speaker and the main body on the ear can also easily cause discomfort to the user's auricle. Therefore, a second form of the clip-on headphone is designed. In the second form, the speaker is in contact with the tragus, and the tragus can compress the speaker. The clip-on headphones are fixed on the ear by the speaker. At this time, the speaker is closer to the ear canal, which can reduce the loss of audio during the transmission process and improve sound quality. At the same time, it can better isolate external environmental noise, ensuring that the user can hear the sound played by the speaker clearly, making it suitable for noisy environments. Therefore, the ear clip-on headphones provided in this application offer greater comfort and less damage to the ear canal when the ear clip is in its first form, making them suitable for quieter environments. When the ear clip is in its second form, it exerts less pressure on the user's auricle, produces better audio quality, and isolates some external ambient noise, allowing the user to hear the sound more clearly. Thus, users can switch between the two forms of the ear clip according to their actual needs and environment, enriching the wearing methods and learning effects of ear clip-on headphones and expanding their application scenarios.

[0074] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0075] To clearly describe the wearing style of the headphones, let's first combine... Figure 1 The structure of the ear will be explained.

[0076] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1The user's ear 10 includes structures such as helix 11, concha 12, tragus 13, antitragus 14, antihelix 15, superior crus of antihelix 151, inferior crus of antihelix 152, triangular fossa 16, crus of helix 17, ear canal opening 18, and earlobe 19. Among them, concha 12 may include cymba conchae 122 and conchae cavity 121.

[0077] The front and back sides of the ear are defined as follows: The "front side of the ear" as described in this disclosure is a concept relative to the "back side of the ear," the former referring to the side of the ear away from the head, and the latter referring to the side of the ear facing the head.

[0078] See Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, some embodiments of this application provide an ear clip-on earphone 100, including: a sound-emitting part 110, a main body part 120 and an ear clip part 130.

[0079] The sound-emitting part 110 is used for sound generation. When worn, the sound-emitting part 110 is located in front of the ear 10; for example, the sound-emitting part 110 can be located in the concha 121 (e.g., Figure 8 As shown, the sound-emitting part 110 may include at least a speaker unit and a microphone unit. The speaker unit is mainly used to convert electrical signals into sound signals so that the headphone wearer can receive sound; the microphone unit can be used to capture the sound emitted by the headphone wearer and convert the sound signal into an electrical signal so that it can be transmitted to other devices. Understandably, in order to facilitate sound output, the housing of the sound-emitting part 120 may be provided with at least one sound outlet (not shown), which is acoustically coupled to the speaker unit. Thus, when the sound-emitting part 120 is located in front of the ear, sound can be transmitted to the ear canal through the sound outlet so that the user can hear the corresponding sound information.

[0080] In some cases, depending on the size of the housing of the sound-emitting part 110, an electronic control unit may also be installed inside the sound-emitting part. The electronic control unit may include a circuit board, a processor, a communication module, etc. For example, the circuit board may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), a printed circuit board (PCB), etc., and the communication module may be a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, a cellular module, etc. The electronic control unit is connected to the speaker unit and the microphone unit respectively. The electronic control unit can be used to implement circuit control, control the operating state of the speaker, such as adjusting the volume, controlling the speaker to start and stop, and controlling the operating state of the microphone unit, and can also communicate externally.

[0081] Accordingly, when worn, the main body 120 is located behind the ear 200, and the main body 120 can be used to house at least a battery. Of course, the aforementioned electronic control unit can also be located in the ear clip 130, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0082] In this example, the main body 120 and the sound-emitting part 110 are located on both sides of the ear clip 130. This allows the battery of the earphone 100 to be placed within the main body 120, ensuring that the weight of the main body 120 and the sound-emitting part 110 are balanced. This helps achieve overall weight balance in the earphone 100, providing a more even force distribution and reducing pressure or discomfort caused by uneven weight distribution, thus improving comfort during extended wear. Simultaneously, the design of the main body 120 also enhances the stability of the earphone 100 on the head, reducing the risk of accidental dislodgement. The ear clip 130 is the main component of the earphone 100, connecting the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120, and providing wiring for the earphone 100's cable. In its current form, the ear clip 130 spans the auricle 11 of the ear 10 and clamps it, making the earphone 100 an ear clip-on earphone.

[0083] The two ends of the ear clip 130 are connected to the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120 respectively. The wires that connect the components in the main body 120 to the components in the sound-emitting part 110 can be set in the ear clip 130. A flexible circuit board can also be set in the ear clip 130 to control the working mode of the speaker and microphone, which can change with the shape of the ear clip 130.

[0084] Furthermore, the ear clip 130 is configured to switch between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120 together clamp the ear 200. At this time, the ear clip earphone 100 is mainly fixed to the ear 200 by clamping the auricle with the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120. In this mode, the sound-emitting part 110 is farther away from the ear canal, and the pressure on the ear canal is smaller, so the damage to the ear canal is smaller. The ear clip earphone 100 can be used as an open-back earphone, such as... Figure 8As shown. Furthermore, since the sound-emitting part 110 is relatively far from the ear canal at this time, external ambient sounds can directly enter the ear canal. Therefore, the ear clip part 130 is more suitable for quiet environments in the first form. Without affecting the user's auditory experience, external sounds can be heard, which is beneficial for maintaining alertness to the external environment or reacting promptly to emergencies. In the second form, the sound-emitting part 110 abuts against the tragus 13. At this time, the ear clip-on earphone 100 is mainly fixed to the ear 200 by the sound-emitting part 110. The ear clip part 130 and the main body 120 only contact the auricle, serving as auxiliary restraints. Therefore... In its second form, the clip-on earphone 100 exerts relatively less pressure on the auricle. Simultaneously, in this second form, the sound-emitting part 110 is closer to the ear canal, allowing the sound from the speaker of the sound-emitting part 110 to enter the ear canal more quickly, reducing sound loss during propagation and improving sound quality, thereby enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, because the sound-emitting part 110 is in contact with the tragus 13, it better isolates external sounds, making it suitable for noisy environments and ensuring that the user can clearly hear the sound emitted by the sound-emitting part 110. In this case, the clip-on earphone 100 can be used as an in-ear earphone. Figure 9 As shown.

[0085] In this embodiment, the shape of the ear clip 130 can be adjusted according to the external environment or the user's needs for acoustic effects. When the user is in a relatively quiet environment or needs to hear the sound of the external environment while listening to the sound played by the headphones, the ear clip 130 can be adjusted to the first shape. When the user needs higher sound quality or is in a noisy environment, the ear clip 130 can be adjusted to the second shape.

[0086] Furthermore, the wearing method of the ear clip-on headphones 100 can be adjusted according to comfort. When the ear clip 130 is in the first form, the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120 may cause ear pain due to prolonged clamping of the user's auricle. At this time, the ear clip 130 can be adjusted to the second form to relieve the pressure on the auricle. When used as an in-ear headphone in the second form, the sound-emitting part 110 may cause ear discomfort due to prolonged pressure on the ear canal opening. At this time, the ear clip 130 can be adjusted to the first form to move the sound-emitting part 110 away from the ear canal opening. Therefore, by alternating between the first and second forms of the ear clip 130, the problem of local ear discomfort caused by prolonged use of a single wearing method of the ear clip-on headphones 100 can be alleviated. By enriching the wearing methods of the ear clip-on headphones 100, the comfort of the user wearing the ear clip-on headphones 100 is improved.

[0087] Therefore, the ear clip-on headphones 100 provided in this application embodiment have multiple forms. By adjusting the form of the ear clip 130, it can adapt to different environments and user needs. It can ensure the comfort of wearing the ear clip-on headphones 100 and achieve different acoustic effects. It can play high-quality audio according to the user's needs, which is conducive to improving the user experience, meeting different user needs, and expanding the application scenarios of the ear clip-on headphones 100.

[0088] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 2B As shown, in the second form of the clip-on earphone 100 of this application embodiment, the ear clip portion 130 is in contact with the ear canal opening, and the sound-emitting portion 110 is also in contact with the ear canal opening.

[0089] In this way, the sound from the sound-emitting part 110 can enter the ear canal more quickly, while isolating external ambient noise and reducing sound loss, thereby improving sound quality. Specifically, the speaker and sound outlet within the sound-emitting part 110 can be positioned near the ear canal opening in the second configuration, ensuring that sound can directly enter the ear canal and further improving sound quality.

[0090] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the ear clip portion 130 of this application embodiment includes an anterior ear segment 131 located in front of the ear 200 and a posterior ear segment 132 located behind the ear 200. The anterior ear segment 131 is adapted to deform under the action of external force so that the sound-emitting portion 110 switches between a first form and a second form.

[0091] In practical implementation, to ensure that the main body 120 fits snugly against the back of the ear 200 in both the first and second forms, maintaining the stability of the ear clip-on earphone 100, the shape of the back ear section 132 remains unchanged in both forms. The position of the sound-emitting part 110 in front of the ear 200 is adjusted only by changing the shape of the front ear section 131. The front ear section 131 is designed to deform directly under external force. This allows users to easily switch between the first and second forms of the ear clip-on earphone 100 simply by pressing the front ear section 131, making operation convenient and allowing users to adjust it at any time, thus improving the flexibility of the ear clip-on earphone 100.

[0092] Furthermore, when the circuit board or other components inside the ear clip earphone 100 need to be located in the ear clip portion 130, they can be located in the back ear section 132. The shape of the back ear section 132 remains basically unchanged, which can prevent the deformation of the front ear section 131 from damaging the circuit board. The specific layout of the circuit board and other components inside the ear clip earphone 100 is not limited in this application embodiment.

[0093] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 2Aand Figure 2B As shown, in the ear clip-on earphone 100 of this application embodiment, when the ear clip portion 130 is in the first state, the front part 131 protrudes outward in the direction away from the ear 200, and when the ear clip portion 130 is in the second state, the front part 131 is concave in the direction closer to the ear 200, so that the sound-emitting part 110 moves in the direction closer to the tragus 13 and the ear canal.

[0094] It is understandable that in the first form, the ear clip 130 has the front section 131 and the back section 132 smoothly connected, forming an arc at one end, so that the sound-producing part 110 and the main body 120 can be stably clamped on the ear 200. By pressing the front section 131, the front section 131 is concave inward toward the direction closer to the ear 200. When the ear clip 130 is switched to the second form, the end connected to the back section 132 remains stationary. Therefore, the sound-producing part 110 will move toward the tragus 13 along with the other end of the front section 131 until it comes into contact with the tragus 13.

[0095] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figures 2A to 7 As shown, the ear clip portion 130 of this application embodiment includes: a wrapping member 133 and a deformable component 134; the deformable component 134 is disposed in the inner cavity of the wrapping member 133 and is located in the front part 131 of the ear. The deformable component 134 includes: a first deformable member 1341 and a second deformable member 1342. Both the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 are curved, and the bending radius of the second deformable member 1342 is different from that of the first deformable member 1341. The second deformable member 1342 is stacked with the first deformable member 1341 and is located on the side of the first deformable member 1341 facing away from the ear 200. The two ends of the second deformable member 1342 are slidably connected to the two ends of the first deformable member 1341, respectively. The second deformable member 1342 is adapted to drive the first deformable member 1341 to deform under the action of external force.

[0096] In a specific implementation, by changing the bending direction of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342, the ear clip portion 130 is adjusted to a first form and a second form. In the first form, the bending radius of the second deformable member 1342 is smaller than the bending radius of the first deformable member 1341. When the second deformable member 1342 is pressed, the bending direction of the second deformable member 1342 changes, thereby causing the two ends of the second deformable member 1342 to slide outward relative to the two ends of the first deformable member 1341, thereby causing the first deformable member 1341 to bend in the opposite direction. At this time, the bending radius of the first deformable member 1341 is smaller than the bending radius of the second deformable member 1342. In this way, through the connection between the two ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the two ends of the second deformable member 1342, the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 are mutually limited to limit the curvature of the preauricular segment 131 in the first and second forms. At the same time, the two ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the two ends of the second deformable member 1342 slide, and the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 can be deformed simultaneously by applying external force to the second deformable member 1342. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0097] The wrapping component 133 can be made of a soft material such as rubber, and can change shape with the deformation component 134, which helps to improve the user's wearing comfort. The specific material of the wrapping component 133 is not limited in this embodiment. At the same time, the length of the deformation component 134 can be one-fifth, one-quarter, one-third or one-half of the length of the ear clip 130, so as to enable the ear clip 130 to switch between the first form and the second form. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0098] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figures 2A to 5 As shown, the first deformable member 1341 of this application embodiment is provided with limiting posts 1343 at both ends; the second deformable member 1342 is provided with limiting grooves 1344 at both ends corresponding to the limiting posts 1343, the limiting grooves 1344 have a first limiting segment 1344a and a second limiting segment 1344b arranged and connected along the extending direction of the second deformable member 1342; the limiting posts 1343 are adapted to move between the first limiting segment 1344a and the second limiting segment 1344b.

[0099] In some embodiments, the limiting post 1343 is inserted into the limiting groove 1344 and slidably connected to the limiting groove 1344, thereby realizing the slidable connection between the two ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the two ends of the second deformable member 1342. The limiting groove 1344 includes a first limiting segment 1344a and a second limiting segment 1344b, which are connected. In a first configuration, the limiting post 1343 is located in the first limiting segment 1344a, and in a second configuration, the limiting post 1343 is located in the second limiting segment 1344b. The first limiting segment 1344a and the second limiting segment 1344b can limit the bending curvature of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 in both configurations.

[0100] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 3 As shown, the limiting groove 1344 in this embodiment of the application further includes a transition connecting section 1344c, which is located between the first limiting section 1344a and the second limiting section 1344b. The widths of the first limiting section 1344a and the second limiting section 1344b are both greater than the width of the transition connecting section 1344c.

[0101] It should be noted that the width of the transition connecting section 1344c can be set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the limiting post 1343. This can prevent the limiting post 1343 from sliding arbitrarily between the first limiting section 1344a and the second limiting section 1344b. Only when an external force is applied to the second deformable member 1342 can the limiting post 1343 slide through the transition connecting section 1344c to the first limiting section 1344a or the second limiting section 1344b, so as to ensure the stability of the ear clip 130 in the first and second forms.

[0102] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 3 As shown, the limiting post 1343 of this application embodiment includes: a post body 1343a and a limiting head 1343b. The post body 1343a is adapted to pass through the first limiting segment 1344a and the second limiting segment 1344b. The limiting head 1343b is disposed at the free end of the post body 1343a and cooperates with the limiting groove 1344 for limiting.

[0103] In practice, the diameter of the limiting head 1343b is larger than that of the first limiting segment 1344a and the second limiting segment 1344b. The column 1343a passes through the first limiting segment 1344a or the second limiting segment 1344b and connects with the limiting head 1343b. This ensures that the column 1343a is always within the limiting groove 1344, preventing the limiting column 1343 from disengaging from the limiting groove 1344 during the sliding process, which helps to ensure the stability of the ear clip-on headphone 100 structure.

[0104] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figures 2A to 3 As shown, the deformable component 134 in this embodiment of the application further includes: a fixing sleeve (not shown in the figure), which is sleeved on both ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342, and is used to limit the ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342.

[0105] In some embodiments, the bending curvature of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 can also be limited by a fixing sleeve. Two fixing sleeves are provided, each of which is sleeved on the end of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342. The fixing sleeve limits the sliding distance of the end of the second deformable member 1342 relative to the end of the first deformable member 1341, thereby limiting the bending curvature of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342.

[0106] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figures 2A to 3 As shown, the first deformable member 1341 of this application embodiment is provided with a first limiting groove at both ends, and the second deformable member 1342 is provided with a second limiting groove at both ends; a first limiting protrusion that cooperates with the first limiting groove and a second limiting protrusion that cooperates with the second limiting groove are fixedly sleeved.

[0107] Specifically, the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are respectively disposed on the two inner walls opposite to each other of the fixed sleeve. The structure of the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove can be set to the same structure as the limiting groove 1344. By allowing the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion to slide in the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove respectively, the sliding distance at both ends of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 is limited, thereby limiting the bending curvature of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342.

[0108] Meanwhile, the specific structure of the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion is not limited in this application embodiment. For example, the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion can both be set to the same structure as the limiting post 1343, respectively set on the two opposite inner walls of the fixed sleeve, and corresponding to the positions of the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove. Alternatively, the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion can be integrally set, that is, a connecting post is set in the fixed sleeve, and the two ends of the connecting post are respectively connected to the two inner walls of the fixed sleeve. The connecting post passes through the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove in sequence, and the two ends of the connecting post form the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion respectively. In this way, the positions of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342 can be limited, while ensuring that the fixed sleeve will not slip off, maintaining the stability of the connection between the fixed sleeve and the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342, which is beneficial to improving the structural stability of the ear clip earphone 100.

[0109] In summary, the ear-clip earphone 100 provided in this application embodiment includes a sound-emitting part 110, a main body 120, and an ear-clip part 130. The two ends of the ear-clip part 130 are connected to the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120, respectively. The sound-emitting part 110 is located in front of the ear 200, and the main body 120 is located behind the ear 200. The ear-clip part 130 can switch between a first form and a second form under external force. In the first form, the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120 together clamp the ear 200, and the sound-emitting part 110 is relatively close to the ear canal. In its first configuration, the ear clip 100 reduces pressure on the ear canal while allowing the user to hear ambient sounds, making it suitable for quieter environments. In its second configuration, the sound-emitting part 110 abuts against the tragus 13 and fits against the ear canal opening, further reducing pressure on the auricle. In this configuration, the ear clip 100 is primarily fixed to the ear 10 via the sound-emitting part 110, and the sound played by the sound-emitting part 110 can directly enter the ear canal, isolating external ambient sounds and improving sound quality. This configuration is suitable for noisy environments or when the user has high requirements for audio quality. Therefore, the ear clip 100 provided in this embodiment not only ensures user comfort but also allows for flexible adjustment of the ear clip 130's shape according to usage needs and application scenarios, thus expanding the application scenarios of the ear clip 100 and meeting different user needs.

[0110] See Figure 10 and Figure 17 As shown, some other implementations of the clip-on headphones 100 are provided.

[0111] As previously described, the ear clip portion 130 includes an anterior ear segment 131 and a posterior ear segment 132. In some embodiments, the anterior ear segment 131 includes a first ear clip assembly 1311 and a first deformable assembly 1312, and the posterior ear segment 132 includes a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a second deformable assembly 1322.

[0112] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 12 The ear clip portion 130 includes at least a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a first deformable assembly 1312. The second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first deformable assembly 1312 are connected to each other so that a portion of the ear clip portion 130 can be deformed to change the shape of the ear clip portion 130. It should be noted that the connection method between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first deformable assembly 1312 can be such that the end of the second ear clip assembly 1321 is directly connected to the end of the first deformable assembly 1312, or it can be connected through an adapter.

[0113] The first deformable component 1312 is adapted to connect to the sound-emitting part 110 of the earphone 100. In other words, the end of the first deformable component 1312 opposite to the second ear clip component 1321 is connected to the sound-emitting part 110. It should be noted that the connection in this embodiment can be understood as a direct connection or an indirect connection.

[0114] In this embodiment, the sound-emitting part 110 is connected to the first deformable component 1312. Thus, when the shape of the first deformable component 1312 is changed, the position of the sound-emitting part 110 relative to the ear canal opening 18 will also be changed, thereby allowing the earphone 100 to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality.

[0115] For example, the first deformable component 1312 includes a first form and a second form. In the first form, the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 is greater than the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 in the second form. In other words, please refer to the appendix. Figure 8 In the first configuration, the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 is relatively large. At this time, the earphone 100 can be an open-back earphone, which can reduce the damage of the sound-emitting part 110 to the ear canal and improve the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0116] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 17 In the second configuration, the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 is smaller. At this time, the headphone 100 can be a semi-in-ear headphone or an in-ear headphone, which can reduce the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 to improve the sound quality of the headphone 100.

[0117] It should be understood that the sound quality effect in this embodiment may include the volume of the headphones and the clarity of the sound quality of the headphones.

[0118] To ensure that the first deformable component 1312 can freely switch between the first and second forms, the earphone 100 provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a locking member 200. One end of the locking member 200 is movably connected to the second ear clip component 1321, and the other end of the locking member 200 is selectively connected to the first deformable component 1312, so that the first deformable component 1312 and the locking member 200 can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0119] Selective connection can be understood as the locking member 200 being connected to the first deformable component 1312 in some states, and not being connected to the first deformable component 1312 in other states.

[0120] For example, when the locking member 200 is connected to the first deformable component 1312, the first deformable component 1312 is locked. At this time, the first deformable component 1312 cannot be deformed and is in the first form, so as to increase the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening, making the earphone 100 an open earphone, thereby improving the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0121] When the locking member 200 is not connected to the first deformable component 1312, the first deformable component 1312 is unlocked to release the fixation of the first deformable component 1312. At this time, the first deformable component 1312 can deform and is in a second form, so as to reduce the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening, thereby improving the sound quality of the headphone 100.

[0122] Thus, by setting the locking member 200, the first deformable component 1312 can be adjusted in this embodiment. In this way, the earphone 100 can more flexibly adapt to the ear canal shape and size of different users and their actual needs, thereby allowing the earphone 100 to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality.

[0123] In this embodiment, the main body 120 is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly 1321 that is away from the sound-emitting part 110. When the first deformable assembly 1312 is in the first form, the sound-emitting part 110 and the main body 120 together clamp the ear 10 to form a stable wearing structure, which can effectively prevent the earphone 100 from slipping or loosening during wearing. Especially when engaging in strenuous exercise or frequent head movements, it can still maintain a stable shape and provide users with a continuous and uninterrupted auditory experience.

[0124] In other embodiments, when the first deformable component 1312 is in the first form, the sound-emitting part 110 at least partially abuts against the concha cavity and together with the main body part 120 located behind the ear, clamps the ear 10, further improving the wearing stability of the earphone 100.

[0125] When the first deformable component 1312 is in the second state, the sound-emitting part 110 can extend below the tragus. That is, the sound-emitting part 110 is inserted below the tragus, and the sound-emitting part 110 is similar to the earplug of an in-ear headphone. In this way, while ensuring that the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 is shortened, it can also serve to fix the headphone 100 to the ear, thereby improving the wearing stability of the headphone 100.

[0126] In one possible implementation, please refer to the appendix. Figure 11 and attached Figure 12 When the locking member 200 moves in a direction away from the first deformable component 1312, the locking member 200 separates from at least a portion of the first deformable component 1312, so that the first deformable component 1312 and the locking member 200 are in an unlocked state.

[0127] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 10 When the locking member 200 moves toward the first deformable assembly 1312, the locking member 200 connects with the first deformable assembly 1312 so that the first deformable assembly 1312 and the locking member 200 are in a locked state.

[0128] This configuration allows for easy locking and unlocking of the first deformable component 1312 and the locking component 200 by simply moving the locking component 200. This design enables the headphones 100 to quickly adapt to different wearing needs, improving the efficiency of wearing headphones.

[0129] It should be understood that the locking member 200 and the first deformable component 1312 can be connected in other ways. For example, the locking member 200 can also be directly snapped onto the first deformable component 1312. For instance, when it is necessary to fix the shape of the first deformable component 1312, the locking member 200 can be snapped onto the first deformable component 1312. Alternatively, when it is necessary to deform the shape of the first deformable component 1312, the locking member 200 can be removed, thereby adjusting the shape of the first deformable component 1312.

[0130] In an embodiment where the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 are movably connected, in one example, one end of the locking member 200 slides onto the second ear clip assembly 1321. Thus, during movement, the locking member 200 can be supported by the second ear clip assembly 1321, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the locking and unlocking process of the locking member 200.

[0131] To achieve a sliding connection between the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, a sliding protrusion and a sliding groove can be used for mutual cooperation. For example, one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with a sliding protrusion (not shown in the figure), and the other of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with a sliding groove (not shown in the figure); the sliding protrusion slides within the sliding groove.

[0132] The tight fit between the sliding protrusion and the sliding groove provides precise guidance for the locking component 200, ensuring its stability and accuracy during movement and preventing potential offset or wobbling. At the same time, the design of the sliding protrusion and sliding groove is relatively simple, easy to manufacture and process, and reduces production costs.

[0133] In another example, one end of the locking member 200 is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly 1321. For example, one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with a rotating groove, and one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with a rotating shaft. The locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 are movably connected by rotating in the rotating groove through the rotating shaft.

[0134] It is important to understand that when the locking component 200 needs to be separated from the second ear clip assembly 1321, the locking component 200 can be controlled to rotate around the rotation axis to unlock it. The rotation angle of the locking component 200 can be freely set according to the actual situation. For example, the rotation angle of the locking component 200 can be 180 degrees, so that the rotated locking component 200 can fit snugly onto the second ear clip assembly 1321. In this way, the locking component 200 does not occupy additional space, improving space utilization and enhancing the aesthetics of the earphone 100.

[0135] In one possible implementation, when the first deformable component 1312 and the locking member 200 are in a locked state, the locking member 200 is located on the first deformable component 1312 and is fitted against it. In other words, the shape of the locking member 200 is adapted to the shape of the first deformable component 1312 so that the opposing surfaces of the locking member 200 and the first deformable component 1312 are fitted against each other. This ensures the stability of the locked state, reduces loosening caused by external forces, prevents changes in the shape of the first deformable component 1312 during use, and thus guarantees the wearing comfort and sound quality of the headphones 100. It should be understood that the locking member 200 being located on the first deformable component 1312 and fitted against it can mean that the locking member 200 and the first deformable component 1312 are completely fitted together to prevent the first deformable component 1312 from deforming in the first form.

[0136] The sound-emitting part 110 and the first deformable component 1312 can be directly connected or indirectly connected. Exemplarily, the earphone 100 also includes a first ear clip component 1311, which is disposed on the side of the first deformable component 1312 opposite to the second ear clip component 1321. That is, the sound-emitting part 110 is connected to the first deformable component 1312 via the first ear clip component 1311. The first ear clip component 1311 can be made of a rigid material, which facilitates maintaining the sound-emitting part 110 in a specific shape, preventing the sound-emitting part 110 from being squeezed against the tragus or concha of the ear, thus improving the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0137] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the other end of the locking member 200 can be selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly 1311. In this way, both the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 are made of rigid materials, which facilitates the connection between the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311.

[0138] When the earphone 100 includes a first deformable component 1312 and a first ear clip component 1311, and the first deformable component 1312 and the locking member 200 are in a locked state, the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformable component 1312 and at least a portion of the first ear clip component 1311. That is, the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformable component 1312 and a portion of the first ear clip component 1311, or the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformable component 1312 and all of the first ear clip component 1311. In this way, while ensuring a stable connection between the first deformable component 1312 and the locking member 200, the design flexibility of the earphone 100 can also be improved.

[0139] The connection between the other end of the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 can be made in a variety of ways.

[0140] In one example, the locking member 200 is shaped to match the surface of the first ear clip assembly 1311, and the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 can be locked together by the two fitting together and abutting against each other.

[0141] In another example, the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 can also be connected by a magnetic component. For instance, the locking member 200 has a first magnetic part, and the first ear clip assembly 1311 has a second magnetic part. The first and second magnetic parts have opposite magnetic properties, and the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 are securely connected by utilizing the principle of attraction between opposite magnetic poles. During use, simply bringing the locking member 200 close to the first ear clip assembly 1311 will automatically attract the two together and securely connect them. This connection method is both quick and convenient, greatly improving the user experience.

[0142] In one possible implementation, one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with a locking groove 150, and the other of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 is provided with an elastic protrusion 160; when the elastic protrusion 160 is engaged with the locking groove 150, the first deformable assembly 1312 and the locking member 200 are in a locked state.

[0143] To facilitate a detailed description of the connection method between the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, it is advisable to take the example of the locking groove 150 being disposed in the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the elastic protrusion 160 being disposed in the locking member 200 for detailed description.

[0144] The elastic protrusion 160 is movable in a direction toward the second ear clip assembly 1321, such that the elastic protrusion 160 protrudes out of the locking member 200; the elastic protrusion 160 is also movable in a direction away from the second ear clip assembly 1321, such that the elastic protrusion 160 retracts into the locking member 200. Exemplarily, the elastic protrusion 160 may include an elastic member and a protrusion connected to the elastic member, wherein the locking member 200 may include an inner cavity and a through hole communicating with the inner cavity, the elastic protrusion being disposed in the inner cavity and capable of extending or retracting into the inner cavity.

[0145] As described above, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an earphone. A first deformable component is connected to the earphone's sound-emitting part. The first deformable component is deformable and has a first form and a second form. The deformation and state maintenance of the first deformable component are controlled by a locking member. For example, when the locking member is connected to the first deformable component, the first deformable component is locked, and at this time, the first deformable component cannot deform and is in the first form, thereby increasing the distance between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal opening, thus improving the earphone's wearing comfort. When the locking member is not connected to the first deformable component, the first deformable component is unlocked. At this time, the first deformable component can deform and is in the second form, thereby reducing the distance between the sound-emitting part and the ear canal opening, thus making the earphone a semi-in-ear earphone or an in-ear earphone, thereby improving the earphone's sound quality. With this setting, the adjustability of the first deformable component allows the earphone to more flexibly adapt to different users' ear canal shapes and sizes and actual needs, thereby allowing the earphone to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality.

[0146] Continue to refer to the appendix Figure 13 In the first configuration, the elastic protrusion 160 protrudes from the locking member 200 and engages in the locking groove 150. When it is necessary to transform from the first configuration to the second configuration, when a force is applied to the locking member 200, the elastic protrusion 160 disengages from the locking groove 150 and, under the squeezing action of the second ear clip assembly 1321, retracts into the locking member 200. It then moves along the direction away from the first deformation assembly 1312 as the locking member 200 moves, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 14 As shown.

[0147] When it is necessary to transform from the first form to the second form, that is, from the attached... Figure 15 The state shown is converted to append Figure 13 As shown, when a force is applied to the locking member 200, it moves towards the first deformable assembly 1312. When the elastic protrusion 160 of the locking member 200 moves to the locking groove 150, the elastic member is no longer compressed. Under the action of the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, the elastic protrusion 160 protrudes out of the inner cavity of the locking member 200 and is locked in the locking groove 150, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 12 As shown.

[0148] The embodiments disclosed herein feature an elastic protrusion 160 that can protrude from or retract into the locking member 200 as needed, allowing the earphone 100 to flexibly switch between different configurations. Users can achieve configuration switching through simple operations (such as applying force) without complex adjustments or additional tools.

[0149] It should be understood that the sidewall of the locking groove 150 can be a guide wall. In this way, the guide wall provides a clear path for the elastic protrusion 160, enabling it to find and slide into the locking groove 150 more accurately. In addition, the guide wall can also reduce the friction and resistance between the elastic protrusion 160 and the groove wall during the sliding in or out process, reduce the wear between the elastic protrusion 160 and the groove wall of the locking groove 150, and extend the service life of the earphone 100.

[0150] In this embodiment, the ear clip portion 130 may further include a second deformable component 1322, which is disposed between the main body portion 120 and the second ear clip component 1321. That is, the main body portion 120 is connected to the second ear clip component 1321 via the second deformable component 1322. Thus, during the wearing of the headphones 100, the position of the main body portion 120 can be finely adjusted according to the shape and size of different users' ears, allowing the main body portion 120 to better fit the back of the ear, thereby improving the clamping force of the main body portion 120 and the sound-emitting portion 110 on the auricle and enhancing the stability of the headphones 100.

[0151] Furthermore, the flexible design of the second deformable component 1322 allows the main body 120 to adaptively adjust to the ear contours of different users. This adaptive adjustment reduces the pressure of the headphones 100 on the ears, improves wearing comfort, and allows users to maintain a pleasant experience when wearing headphones for extended periods.

[0152] It should be understood that the various parts of the ear clip 130 can be manufactured separately and then assembled together. Alternatively, other methods are also possible.

[0153] In one possible implementation, the earphone 100 includes a flexible shell; a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a first ear clip assembly 1311 are spaced apart within the flexible shell, wherein the area of ​​the flexible shell between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 constitutes a first deformable assembly 1312.

[0154] In other words, the ear clip portion 130 of the earphone 100 is manufactured through a secondary injection molding process. For example, a material with higher hardness is first injection molded to form a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a first ear clip assembly 1311, and then corresponding components are disposed on the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311. The materials of the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 include any one of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polystyrene (PS), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

[0155] Subsequently, a second injection molding process is used to re-inject mold the exterior of the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311, as well as the area between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311, to form the entire flexible shell. The flexible shell is made of a soft material. The area between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 constitutes the first deformable assembly 1312.

[0156] The flexible shell can be made of any one of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic rubber (TPR), or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

[0157] It should be noted that when the ear clip portion 130 of the earphone 100 includes the second deformable component 1322, the area of ​​the flexible shell located on the side of the second ear clip component 1321 away from the first ear clip component 1311 constitutes the second deformable component 1322.

[0158] This embodiment, through the molding and fitting method between rigid and flexible materials, and the ingenious cooperation with the locking component 200, allows the earphone 100 to freely switch between open-back and in-ear earphones, achieving a functional switching of acoustic effects and effectively balancing the advantages of both open-back and in-ear earphone product types. In-ear earphones include semi-in-ear and fully in-ear earphones.

[0159] In addition, the Earphone 100 has the advantages of simple processing and molding principles, and is a wearable product with the characteristics of being small and lightweight.

[0160] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0161] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0162] The devices or elements referred to in the embodiments of this application or implied herein must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise precisely specified.

[0163] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0164] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0165] The term "multiple" in this article refers to two or more. The term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

[0166] It is understood that the various numerical designations used in the embodiments of this application are merely for descriptive convenience and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0167] It is understood that, in the embodiments of this application, the order of the above-mentioned process numbers does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0168] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0169] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An ear clip-on headphone (100), comprising: The sound-producing part (110) is adapted to be positioned in front of the ear (10); The main body (120) is adapted to be located behind the ear (10); The ear clip (130) has two ends connected to the sound-emitting part (110) and the main body part (120) respectively. The ear clip (130) is configured to switch between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the sound-emitting part (110) and the main body part (120) together clamp the ear (10). In the second mode, the sound-emitting part (110) abuts against the tragus (13).

2. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 1, wherein, In the second configuration, the sound-emitting part (110) is also in contact with the ear canal opening.

3. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 2, wherein, The ear clip (130) includes an anterior segment (131) located in front of the ear (10) and a posterior segment (132) located behind the ear (10). The anterior segment (131) is adapted to deform under external force so that the ear clip (130) can switch between the first form and the second form.

4. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 3, wherein: When the ear clip portion (130) is in the first configuration, the front part of the ear (131) protrudes outward in a direction away from the ear (10); When the ear clip (130) is in the second form, the preauricular segment (131) is concave inward toward the ear (10) so that the sound-producing part (110) moves toward the tragus (13) and the ear canal.

5. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 3, wherein, The ear clip portion (130) includes: Package (133); A deformable component (134) is disposed within the cavity of the wrapping member (133) and located in the preauricular segment (131). The deformable component (134) includes: The first deformable part (1341) and the second deformable part (1342) are both curved, and the second deformable part (1342) has a different bending radius than the first deformable part (1341). The second deformable part (1342) is stacked with the first deformable part (1341) and is located on the side of the first deformable part (1341) away from the ear (10). The two ends of the second deformable part (1342) are slidably connected to the two ends of the first deformable part (1341) respectively. The second deformable part (1342) is adapted to drive the first deformable part (1341) to deform under the action of external force.

6. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 5, wherein: The first deformable part (1341) is provided with limiting posts (1343) at both ends; The second deformable member (1342) has a limiting groove (1344) at both ends corresponding to the limiting post (1343). The limiting groove (1344) has a first limiting segment (1344a) and a second limiting segment (1344b) arranged and connected along the extension direction of the second deformable member (1342). The limiting post (1343) is adapted to move between the first limiting segment (1344a) and the second limiting segment (1344b).

7. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 6, wherein, The limiting groove (1344) further includes a transition connecting section (1344c), which is located between the first limiting section (1344a) and the second limiting section (1344b). The widths of the first limiting section (1344a) and the second limiting section (1344b) are both greater than the width of the transition connecting section (1344c).

8. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 6, wherein, The limiting post (1343) includes: A column (1343a) adapted to pass through the first limiting segment (1344a) and the second limiting segment (1344b); The limiting head (1343b) is located at the free end of the column (1343a) and engages with the limiting groove (1344) for limiting.

9. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 5, wherein, The deformable component (134) further includes a fixing sleeve, which is sleeved on both ends of the first deformable member (1341) and the second deformable member (1342), and the fixing sleeve is used to limit the ends of the first deformable member (1341) and the second deformable member (1342).

10. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 9, wherein: The first deformable member (1341) has a first limiting groove at both ends, and the second deformable member (1342) has a second limiting groove at both ends. The fixed sleeve is provided with a first limiting protrusion that cooperates with the first limiting groove and a second limiting protrusion that cooperates with the second limiting groove.

11. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, In the first form, the distance between the sound-emitting part (110) and the ear canal opening is greater than the distance between the sound-emitting part (110) and the ear canal opening in the second form.

12. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 3, wherein, The preauricular segment (131) includes a first ear clip assembly (1311) and a first deformable assembly (1312), the postauricular segment (132) includes a second ear clip assembly (1321), and the ear clip-on earphone (100) further includes: A locking member (200) is provided, one end of which is movably connected to the second ear clip assembly (1302), and the other end of which is selectively connected to the first deformable assembly (1312), so that the first deformable assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in a locked state, the first deformable component (1312) is in the first form; when the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in an unlocked state, the first deformable component (1312) is in the second form.

13. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein: The main body (120) is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly that is away from the sound-emitting part (110); In the first configuration, the main body (120) and the sound-emitting part (110) clamp the ear; In the second configuration, the main body (120) extends below the tragus of the ear.

14. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein: When the locking member (200) moves in a direction away from the first deformable component (1312), the locking member (200) separates from at least a portion of the first deformable component (1312) so that the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in an unlocked state; When the locking member (200) moves toward the first deformable component (1312), the locking member (200) connects with the first deformable component (1312) so that the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in a locked state.

15. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 14, wherein: One end of the locking member (200) is slidably mounted on the second ear clip assembly (1321); or One end of the locking member (200) is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly (1321).

16. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 15, wherein, One of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321) is provided with a sliding protrusion, and the other of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321) is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding protrusion is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

17. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein, When the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in a locked state, the locking member (200) is located on the first deformable component (1312) and is fitted to the first deformable component (1312).

18. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein: The first ear clip assembly (1311) is disposed on the side of the first deformable assembly (1312) opposite to the second ear clip assembly (1321); The other end of the locking member (200) can be selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly (1311).

19. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 18, wherein, When the first deformable component (1312) and the locking member (200) are in a locked state, the locking member (200) is fitted to the first deformable component (1312) and at least part of the first ear clip component (1311).

20. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 19, wherein: One of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321) is provided with a locking groove (150), and the other of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321) is provided with an elastic protrusion (160); When the elastic protrusion (160) engages with the locking groove (150), the first deformable component (1311) and the locking member (200) are in a locked state.

21. The clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 20, further comprising: A flexible housing, wherein the second ear clip assembly (1321) and the first ear clip assembly (1311) are spaced apart within the flexible housing, and the region of the flexible housing between the second ear clip assembly (1321) and the first ear clip assembly (1311) constitutes the first deformable assembly (1312).

22. The ear clip-on earphone (100) according to claim 21, wherein, The postauricular segment (132) further includes a second deformable component (1322), disposed between the main body (120) and the second ear clip component (1321), wherein the flexible shell is located in the area of ​​the second ear clip component (1321) away from the first ear clip component (1311) to form the second deformable component (1322).

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