Headphones

Abstract

This application discloses a headset, belonging to the technical field of headsets. The headset provided in the embodiment of this application includes: a headband, an arm, and earcups; the arm is connected between the headband and the earcups, and the arm includes a shell and a support tube, the shell covering the support tube; the support tube forms a first wiring channel, the first wiring channel extends along the arm, the first wiring channel is used for wires to pass through, and the wires are electrically connected to the earcups.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of headphone technology, and specifically relates to a headphone. Background Technology

[0002] Current headphones generally use a one-piece plastic arm. In a single-arm structure, the overall structural strength of the pure plastic arm is insufficient, making it prone to deformation over long-term use and resulting in poor structural reliability. In addition, to achieve electrical connection between the earcups and the headband, existing wiring methods usually require cable channels on the outside of the arm or the use of a separate shell to cover the wires, making the arm structure complex. This not only affects the appearance of the arm but also hinders structural stability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a headset that can improve the strength of the support structure, optimize the internal wiring layout, and improve the overall structural integrity.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a headset, including: a headband, an arm, and earcups; the arm is connected between the headband and the earcups, and the arm includes a housing and a support tube, with the housing enclosing the support tube; wherein, the support tube forms a first wiring channel, the first wiring channel extends along the arm, the first wiring channel is used for wires to pass through, and the wires are electrically connected to the earcups.

[0005] In the above embodiments, the support arm is connected between the headband and the earcups. By setting the support arm as a structure combining a shell and a support tube, with the shell enclosing the support tube and the support tube embedded in the shell, the support tube can provide stable overall structural support for the support arm, effectively ensuring the structural strength of the support arm and improving the problems of insufficient strength and easy deformation of pure plastic support arms. The support tube is a tubular structure, and the first wiring channel formed inside the support tube extends along the support arm. The first wiring channel naturally forms a closed and continuous space along the length of the support tube, providing a closed and continuous space for the wires, allowing the wires to be threaded and laid inside the support arm. The headphones proposed in this application do not require opening wiring channels on the outside of the support arm, nor do they require using a split shell to cover the wires, which helps to simplify the overall structure and assembly process of the support arm, maintain the integrity and continuity of the support arm's appearance, and improve the overall structural integrity and operational stability. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic structural diagrams of the headphones provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0007] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic structural diagrams of the support arm provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0008] Figure 3This is the second schematic structural diagram of the support arm provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0009] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the support tube provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0010] Figure 5 This is an application scenario diagram of the outrigger provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a second schematic structural diagram of the over-ear headphones provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0012] Figure 7 This is the third schematic structural diagram of the over-ear headphones provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0013] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram illustrating the processing flow of the support arm provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0014] Figure 9 This is the fourth schematic structural diagram of the over-ear headphones provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0015] Figure 10 This is the third schematic structural diagram of the support arm provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0016] Reference numerals: 10, Headphones; 20, Cable; 100, Headband; 101, Second wiring channel; 200, Support arm; 210, Housing; 211, First connecting part; 212, Second connecting part; 220, Support tube; 221, First wiring channel; 300, Earcups; 400, Sliding support rod; 401, Third wiring channel. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0018] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0019] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the over-ear headphones provided in this application through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this application embodiment provides a headset 10, including a headband 100, an arm 200, and earcups 300. The arm 200 is connected between the headband 100 and the earcups 300. The arm 200 includes a housing 210 and a support tube 220, with the housing 210 enclosing the support tube 220. The support tube 220 forms a first wiring channel 221, which extends along the arm 200 and is used for threaded wires 20 to pass through. The threaded wires 20 are electrically connected to the earcups 300.

[0021] In the above embodiment, the support arm 200 is connected between the headband 100 and the earcups 300. By setting the support arm 200 as a structure combining the housing 210 and the support tube 220, with the housing 210 enclosing the support tube 220 and the support tube 220 embedded in the housing 210, the support tube 220 can provide stable overall structural support for the support arm 200, effectively ensuring the structural strength of the support arm 200 and improving the problem of insufficient strength and easy deformation of pure plastic support arms 200. The support tube 220 is a tubular structure, and the first wire-passing channel 221 formed inside the support tube 220 extends along the support arm 200. The first wire-passing channel 221 naturally forms a closed and continuous space in the length direction of the support tube 220, which can provide a closed and continuous laying space for the wires 20, allowing the wires 20 to be threaded and laid inside the support arm 200. The headset 10 proposed in this application does not require a wiring channel on the outside of the arm 200, nor does it require a split shell 210 to cover the wires 20. This simplifies the overall structure and assembly process of the arm 200, maintains the integrity and continuity of the arm 200's appearance, and improves the overall structural integrity and operational stability.

[0022] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the support tube 220 is embedded inside the housing 210, which can effectively strengthen the overall structural strength and connection stability of the connection between the support arm 200 and the earcup 300 and between the support arm 200 and the headband 100, so that the support arm 200 can maintain structural stability under long-term stress and rotation conditions, and while controlling the overall wearing weight of the device, it can stably maintain the overall rigidity and long-term use form of the support arm 200.

[0023] It is understandable that, such as Figure 4 As shown, the shape of the support tube 220 can be adapted to meet the requirements. Since the support tube 220 is embedded inside the housing 210, the support tube 220 is housed in the inner structural space of the housing. The shape of the support tube 220 can be neatly covered by the housing. The surface of the support tube 220 does not need to be shaped or finely polished. It is compatible with the processing method of directly bending and forming conventional pipes, simplifying the overall forming process of the support tube 220.

[0024] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the headset 10 further includes a sliding support rod 400, one end of which is slidably inserted into the headband 100 so that the depth of the sliding support rod 400 extending into the headband 100 is adjustable, and the other end of the sliding support rod 400 is rotatably connected to the support arm 200.

[0025] In the above embodiment, one end of the sliding support rod 400 is slidably inserted into the headband 100, which enables the sliding support rod 400 and the headband 100 to telescopically cooperate, so that the depth of the sliding support rod 400 inserted into the headband 100 is adjustable, which is convenient to adapt to different head sizes and achieve size adjustment; the other end of the sliding support rod 400 is rotatably connected to the support arm 200, which enables the support arm 200 to rotate relative to the sliding support rod 400, so that the earcups 300 can adaptively adjust the fitting angle according to the wearing posture, improve the wearing fit and comfort, while maintaining the connection between the headband 100 and the support arm 200, and improving the overall structure's mobility and adaptability.

[0026] For example, the sliding support rod 400 can be smoothly extended and retracted along the length of the headband 100, and the support arm 200 can be deflected in multiple dimensions relative to the sliding support rod 400, further expanding the wearing fit range.

[0027] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the head beam 100 has a second wire channel 101, the sliding support rod 400 has a third wire channel 401, and the second wire channel 101, the third wire channel 401 and the first wire channel 221 are connected in sequence.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the headband 100 has a second wiring channel 101, and the sliding support rod 400 has a third wiring channel 401. The second wiring channel 101 and the third wiring channel 401 are located inside the headband 100 and the sliding support rod 400, respectively. Like the first wiring channel 221, they are internal channel structures. The second wiring channel 101, the third wiring channel 401 and the first wiring channel 221 are connected in sequence, so that the wire 20 can form a continuous wiring path along the headband 100, the sliding support rod 400 and the support arm 200. This allows the wire 20 to be housed inside the headband 100, the sliding support rod 400 and the support arm 200 to complete a closed layout, which organizes the internal wiring layout, ensures the stable conduction of the electrical connection path, and improves the internal wiring regularity and safety of the headphones 10.

[0029] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, two earcups 300 are provided, with the two earcups 300 being disposed at both ends of the headband 100. Each earcup 300 is provided with a corresponding support arm 200, which is located on one side of the earcup 300.

[0030] In the above embodiment, there are two earcups 300, which are respectively located at both ends of the headband 100. Each earcup 300 is provided with a corresponding support arm 200 connected to the headband 100, which can form a symmetrical and regular overall layout of the headphone 10, ensuring balanced force during wearing. The support arm 200 adopts a single-arm structure and is located on one side of the earcup 300, which simplifies the overall structure of the support arm, reduces the number of components, reduces assembly difficulty and manufacturing cost, and at the same time reduces the weight of the whole device, improving the ease of wearing. The single-arm structure occupies less space, has a simple layout, facilitates production and assembly, and improves structural reliability.

[0031] For example, the second connecting part 212 extends from the side of the earcup 300 toward the headband 100. Since the second connecting part 212 is located on the side of the earcup 300 rather than directly in front of or behind the earcup 300, it can avoid spatial conflict with the wearing contact area of ​​the earcup 300, thereby rationally planning the layout path of the support arm 200, reserving sufficient assembly space, avoiding structural interference, and improving the regularity of the overall layout and the reliability of assembly.

[0032] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the housing 210 includes a first connecting portion 211 and a second connecting portion 212 connected together, the support tube 220 is located inside the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 212, the first connecting portion 211 is inserted into the earcup 300, and the second connecting portion 212 is connected to the headband 100.

[0033] In the above embodiment, the housing 210 includes a first connecting part 211 and a second connecting part 212 connected together. The first connecting part 211 is inserted into the earcup 300, which can realize a stable assembly between the support arm 200 and the earcup 300. The interior of the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 is provided in the support tube 220, which improves the structural strength of the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 while providing space for the wires to pass through. The second connecting part 212 is connected to the headband 100, which can realize a stable connection between the support arm 200 and the headband 100, reasonably plan the layout path of the support arm 200, reserve sufficient assembly and fitting space, and improve the regularity of the overall layout and the reliability of the assembly.

[0034] For example, the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 of the support arm 200 can be integrally injection molded with the housing 210, resulting in high overall formability. The connection position of the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 is structurally regular, and no additional adapter assembly parts are required.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, the first connecting part 211 is rotatably connected to the earmuff 300.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the first connecting part 211 is rotatably connected to the earcup 300, which enables the earcup 300 to flexibly deflect relative to the support arm 200, making it easier for the earcup 300 to fit the ear contour and wearing angle of different users, improving the wearing fit and comfort experience, while maintaining the assembly reliability of the connection between the earcup 300 and the support arm 200, preventing the earcup 300 from becoming loose or shifting during activities, and improving the overall flexibility and wearing stability of the headphone 10.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the support tube 220 is formed by bending a straight tube.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the support tube 220 is formed by bending a straight tube, which simplifies the overall processing steps of the support tube 220. The required shape of the support tube 220 can be formed by directly bending the straight tube, which helps to reduce the processing difficulty and manufacturing cost of the support tube 220, improve the dimensional accuracy and mass production consistency of the support tube 220, and maintain the structural continuity of the support tube 220. This provides a uniform and balanced support for the support arm 200, which helps to improve the mass production consistency and structural stability of the headphones 10.

[0039] For example, the support tube 220 can be formed in one step by bending a standard straight tube, without the need for additional secondary processing such as end cutting or grooving, thus simplifying the production process.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, the housing 210 used to connect one end of the headband 100 and the housing 210 used to connect the other end of the earmuff 300 are both integrally injection molded plastic structures.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the connecting structures at both ends of the housing 210 are integrally injection-molded plastic structures. The connecting structures are integrally molded with the housing 210 body, which simplifies the processing steps of the connecting structures, reduces the manufacturing cost of components, and improves molding efficiency and mass production consistency. The integral molding structure improves the structural strength and deformation resistance of the connecting structures, enhances the assembly accuracy and fit stability of the connecting structures with the headband 100 and earmuffs 300, reduces the use of independent connecting parts, and simplifies the overall assembly process. The connection position structure is regular and continuous, which improves the overall structural consistency and appearance integrity of the machine, reduces assembly gaps, reduces the risk of loosening, and enhances the reliability and operational stability of the machine.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the housing 210 is an injection-molded plastic component.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the housing 210 is an injection-molded plastic component. Leveraging the easily moldable nature of plastic, the external configuration of the arm 200 can be flexibly formed, expanding the structural design space of the arm 200. Simultaneously, the lightweight plastic component helps control the overall weight of the headset 10, improving its ease of wear. The plastic housing 210 can form a stable covering fit with the support tube 220, constituting a complete one-piece arm 200 structure, balancing ease of molding, lightweight configuration, and overall structural integrity.

[0044] For example, the housing 210 can be molded into a single piece by injection molding, which can achieve the molding of complex curved surfaces and irregular contours, with a high degree of freedom in structural design and good component integrity.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, the housing 210 is formed based on the support tube 220. The support tube 220 serves as an internal shaping skeleton, providing a stable forming reference for the housing 210. The housing 210 and the support tube 220 are solidified and bonded together as an integral structure during injection molding. The structure fits tightly and regularly, eliminating the need for subsequent assembly of independent components. The overall stress distribution is uniform and stable, effectively improving the overall structural strength and deformation resistance of the support arm 200. In addition, it can also ensure the coaxiality and contour regularity of the overall shape of the support arm 200, resulting in higher dimensional uniformity in mass production.

[0046] It should be noted that in related technologies, some headphones employ a double-arm structure made entirely of plastic. To ensure internal wiring, the arms are typically split into upper and lower plastic parts, which are then assembled into a single unit using clips and screws. This results in high structural complexity and relatively low overall strength, requiring additional metal components at the connection points to ensure strength. This application, by designing the housing 210 as an injection-molded plastic component and embedding a support tube 220 within it, utilizes the support tube 220 to provide overall structural support. This eliminates the need to disassemble the housing 210 or add additional metal reinforcements, simplifying the structure and improving strength.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, the outer surface of the housing 210 is a continuous, one-piece structure.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the outer surface of the housing 210 is a continuous integral structure, which can maintain the integrity and continuity of the outer surface of the housing 210, reduce splicing and dividing structures, simplify the molding and assembly process of the housing 210, improve the consistency and sealing effect of the overall structure of the housing 210, reduce the impact of external debris on the internal wiring and the internal structure of the housing 210, and further ensure the structural regularity and usage stability of the support arm 200.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the support tube 220 passes through the housing 210, and the length of the support tube 220 is less than or equal to the length of the housing 210.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the support tube 220 passes through the inside of the housing 210 and extends along the housing 210. The support tube 220 is completely housed in the internal space of the housing 210, avoiding exposure of the support tube. The first wiring channel 221 formed by the support tube 220 extends along the support arm 200, which can provide a closed and continuous laying space for the wire 20, making it easy for the wire 20 to pass through smoothly and realize the electrical connection between the headband 100 and the earcups 300, ensuring the continuous and smooth internal wiring path. At the same time, it can simplify the processing of the end of the support tube 220, reduce the processing difficulty and manufacturing cost, ensure the integrity and continuity of the outer surface of the housing 210, and improve the appearance consistency and structural regularity of the support arm 200.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the support tube 220 is a metal tube or a carbon fiber tube.

[0052] In the above embodiments, the support tube 220 is a metal tube or a carbon fiber tube, which can provide a durable and stable structural support for the support arm 200 by relying on the strength characteristics of the metal tube or carbon fiber tube material, maintain the structural shape of the support arm 200 during long-term use, improve the structural strength and durability of the support arm 200, and control the weight increase of the support arm 200 while meeting the structural support requirements, which is conducive to balancing the overall lightweight configuration of the headphone 10 and the structural reliability.

[0053] For example, the support tube 220 can be made of stainless steel, copper, aluminum or carbon fiber, which further optimizes weight performance while ensuring structural strength.

[0054] It should be noted that in related technologies, some headphones use all-metal arms. While all-metal arms can meet strength requirements, they suffer from high processing costs and heavy overall weight. Furthermore, the shape of the metal tube structure is limited, the connection structure at both ends of the arm requires additional processing, resulting in complex procedures and poor dimensional consistency. This application addresses this by using a metal or carbon fiber tube for the support tube 220, which is then encased in a shell 210. The shell 210 forms the external structure of the arm 200, eliminating the need for an entirely metal body and effectively reducing processing costs and overall weight.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the support tube 220 is circular, elliptical, or rectangular.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the cross-section of the support tube 220 is circular, elliptical or rectangular, and can be adapted and selected according to the structural support requirements, the internal space requirements of the first wire channel 221 and the assembly layout requirements. While ensuring the structural support performance of the support tube 220, the internal space of the first wire channel 221 is reasonably planned to adapt to the wiring arrangement of different specifications of wires 20, thereby improving the structural design adaptability and layout flexibility of the headphone 10.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the outer contour of the housing 210 is elliptical, D-shaped, or polygonal.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the cross-section of the outer contour of the housing 210 is elliptical, D-shaped or polygonal. Without changing the layout of the support tube 220 and the first wire channel 221 inside the support tube 220, the outer contour shape of the housing 210 can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different overall shapes and assembly space requirements of the headphones 10. At the same time, the housing 210 maintains the complete coverage of the support tube 220 and the overall structural strength of the support arm 200, thereby improving the diversity of the shape design and the adaptability of the structure of the support arm 200.

[0059] For example, the outer contour of the housing 210 can adopt an asymmetrical irregular cross-sectional shape, which enriches the overall shape of the headphone 10 without affecting the internal support and wiring layout.

[0060] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0061] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A type of over-ear headphone, characterized in that, include: Headband and earmuffs; Support arm, which connects the headband and the earcups; The support arm includes a housing and a support tube, with the housing enclosing the support tube; The support tube has a first wire passage extending along the support arm. The first wire passage is used for threading wires, and the wires are electrically connected to the earmuff.

2. The headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A sliding support rod, one end of which is slidably inserted into the head beam so that the depth of the sliding support rod extending into the head beam is adjustable, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the support arm.

3. The headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The head beam has a second wire-threading channel, and the sliding support rod has a third wire-threading channel. The second wire-threading channel, the third wire-threading channel, and the first wire-threading channel are connected in sequence.

4. The headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The earcups are configured as two, and the two earcups are respectively located at both ends of the headband. Each earcup is provided with a corresponding support arm, and the support arm is located on one side of the earcup.

5. The headphones according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part connected together, the support tube is located inside the first connecting part and the second connecting part, the first connecting part is inserted into the ear cup, and the second connecting part is connected to the headband.

6. The headphones according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting part is rotatably connected to the earmuff.

7. The headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell, which connects one end of the headband and the other end of the earcups, is a one-piece injection-molded plastic structure.

8. The headphones according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer surface of the shell is a continuous, one-piece structure.

9. The headphones according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The support tube passes through the housing, and the length of the support tube is less than or equal to the length of the housing.

10. The headphones according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The support tube is a metal tube or a carbon fiber tube.

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