Elastic band adjusting structure and headphone

Through the design of elastic band adjustment structure and elastic material, the discomfort caused by long-term wearing of headphones is solved, a comfortable and stable wearing experience is achieved, and the user experience is enhanced.

CN223053097UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01MINAMI ACOUSTICS LTD
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Application Number
CN202421941850.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

The existing headsets adjust the clamping force through the sliding arm telescopic manner. When worn for a long time, the headsets are in close contact with the user, causing compression, stuffiness and even pain, affecting the wearing comfort and user experience.

Method used

The elastic band adjustment structure is adopted, including the installation housing, adjustment opening and Velcro adjustment part. The elastic band assembly cooperates with the adjustment part through the adjustment opening, so that the user can flexibly adjust the elasticity degree, combining elastic materials and projections to provide a comfortable wearing experience.

Benefits of technology

It reduces discomfort caused by excessive or too small clamping force, improves the comfort and flexibility of wearing headphones, enhances the stability of fit between the head and the head, and improves the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of earphones, in particular to an elastic band adjusting structure and a headphone, the elastic band adjusting structure comprises a mounting shell and an elastic band component, the mounting shell is provided with an adjusting component, the adjusting component comprises an adjusting opening and an adjusting part, the elastic band component passes through the adjusting opening to be matched with the adjusting part, and the elastic band component is arranged on the mounting shell. Therefore, the elastic band assembly can adjust the degree of tightness. According to the utility model, the elastic band assembly passes through the adjusting opening and is matched with the adjusting part, so that a user can flexibly adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly, thereby being beneficial to reducing discomfort caused by too large or too small clamping force, and effectively solving the problem that the clamping force is adjusted by adopting a sliding arm telescopic mode in the conventional headphone, so that the clamping force is too large or too small. The problems that the earphone needs to be in contact with a user for a long time to maintain clamping force, in the long-time wearing process, due to long-time close contact between the earphone and the user, human body discomfort is caused, and user experience is affected are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of earphones, in particular to an elastic band adjusting structure and a head-mounted earphone. Background Art

[0002] As a leader in the field of audio devices, head-mounted earphones are designed for users who pursue the ultimate auditory enjoyment. Through the full-coverage earcup design, head-mounted earphones effectively shield external interference, allowing users to immerse themselves in clear and rich sound effects. These earphones are equipped with high-performance audio driver units that can delicately present the nuances of each note, from deep and powerful bass to crisp and pleasant treble, all demonstrating excellent musical expressiveness. In addition, head-mounted earphones also incorporate intelligent technologies such as Bluetooth wireless connection and touch control, which not only improve the convenience of use but also extend the battery life, enabling users to enjoy high-quality music experiences anytime and anywhere. Head-mounted earphones are not only ideal companions for music appreciation but also indispensable technical devices in work, study, and other scenarios.

[0003] In the existing design of head-mounted earphones, the telescopic method of the sliding arm is usually adopted to achieve personalized adaptation, ensuring that the earphones can be firmly fitted to the head sizes of different users. However, during long-term wearing, since the earphones need to continuously maintain close contact with the user's head to maintain the clamping force, this continuous close fitting often causes users to feel oppressed, stuffy, or even painful, greatly affecting the wearing comfort and user experience.

[0004] The present utility model is studied and proposed in view of the deficiencies of the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the problem that the existing head-mounted earphones adopt the telescopic method of the sliding arm to adjust the clamping force, and the earphones need to maintain contact with the user for a long time to maintain the clamping force. During long-term wearing, due to the long-term close contact between the earphones and the user, it causes discomfort to the human body and affects the user experience. The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0006] An elastic band adjusting structure, comprising an installation housing and an elastic band assembly connected to the installation housing. The installation housing is provided with an adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly includes an adjusting opening and an adjusting part located on the installation housing. The elastic band assembly passes through the adjusting opening and cooperates with the adjusting part so that the elastic band assembly can adjust the tightness degree.

[0007] Furthermore, an installation area for fixing the adjusting part is provided on the inner wall of the installation housing, and the adjusting opening includes a first adjusting opening and a second adjusting opening located on one side of the first adjusting opening.

[0008] Further, the adjusting part is a magic tape, and a plush area for sticking and cooperating with the magic tape is arranged on the elastic band assembly.

[0009] Further, a handle groove assembly is arranged on one side of the elastic band assembly close to the adjusting part.

[0010] Further, an adjusting space for a hand to extend into to touch the handle groove assembly is arranged on the mounting housing.

[0011] Further, the adjusting space is located between the elastic band assembly and the inner wall of the mounting housing.

[0012] Further, an elastic convex part is arranged on one side of the elastic band assembly in contact with the head.

[0013] Further, the elastic convex part extends along the length direction of the elastic band assembly, and the cross section of the elastic convex part is strip-shaped.

[0014] Further, the elastic band assembly is made of an elastic material.

[0015] The present utility model also provides a head-mounted earphone, which includes an earphone body, and the earphone body includes the elastic band adjusting structure as described above.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. By arranging the elastic band assembly to pass through the adjusting opening and cooperate with the adjusting part, the user can flexibly adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly, and the user can adjust according to actual needs to adapt to different wearing requirements and comfort levels, thereby being beneficial to reducing the discomfort caused by excessive or too small clamping force, effectively solving the problem that the existing head-mounted earphone uses a sliding arm telescopic method to adjust the clamping force, and the earphone needs to be in contact with the user for a long time to maintain the clamping force. During the long-term wearing process, due to the long-term close contact between the earphone and the user, it causes discomfort to the human body and affects the user experience;

[0018] 2. By setting the adjusting part as a magic tape, and a plush area is arranged on one side of the elastic band assembly for sticking and cooperating with the magic tape, the user can adjust the sticking position, thereby adjusting the tightness of the elastic band assembly. After the first adjustment is appropriate, there is no need to repeat the adjustment, which is beneficial to improving the flexibility and practicability of the device;

[0019] 3. The elastic band assembly is made of an elastic material, so that the elastic band assembly has tensile elasticity. During the process of the user wearing the earphone for a long time, the characteristic of tensile elasticity is beneficial to reducing the pressure on the head and is beneficial to improving the comfort of the device.

[0020] The following will further illustrate the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the installation shell and the elastic band assembly of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is one of the exploded views of the connection between the installation shell and the elastic band assembly of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the connection between the elastic band assembly and the adjusting part of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is the second exploded view of the connection between the installation shell and the elastic band assembly of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an elastic band adjusting structure includes an installation shell 1 and an elastic band assembly 2 connected to the installation shell 1. An adjusting assembly 3 is provided on the installation shell 1. The adjusting assembly 3 includes an adjusting opening 31 and an adjusting part 32 located on the installation shell 1. The elastic band assembly 2 passes through the adjusting opening 31 and cooperates with the adjusting part 32 so that the elastic band assembly 2 can adjust the tightness;

[0027] By setting the elastic band assembly to pass through the adjusting opening and cooperate with the adjusting part, the present utility model enables the user to flexibly adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly. The user can adjust according to actual needs to adapt to different wearing requirements and comfort levels, thereby helping to reduce discomfort caused by excessive or insufficient clamping force. It effectively solves the problem that the existing head-mounted earphones use the sliding arm telescopic method to adjust the clamping force, and the earphones need to be in contact with the user for a long time to maintain the clamping force. During long-term wearing, due to the long-term close contact between the earphones and the user, it causes discomfort to the human body and affects the user experience.

[0028] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjusting assembly 3 includes sliding rollers and a buckle mechanism located on both sides of the installation shell 1. The buckle mechanism includes a card hole located at the end of the elastic band assembly 2 and a buckle member located on the installation shell 1. The elastic band assembly 2 extends inside the installation shell 1 towards the buckle member through the sliding rollers, and the card hole and the buckle member are buckled together so that the user can adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly.

[0029] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model rather than a limitation, the adjustment assembly 3 includes an adjustment opening 31 and an adjustment part 32 located on the mounting housing 1. The adjustment opening 31 penetrates the mounting housing. The adjustment opening 31 includes a first adjustment opening 311 and a second adjustment opening 312. The adjustment part 32 is a magic tape. One side of the elastic band assembly 2 that is adhesively engaged with the magic tape is provided with a plush area 21. The elastic band assembly 2 is located inside the mounting housing 1, passes through the first adjustment opening 311 and extends outward, and then the elastic band assembly 2 extends from the outside toward the magic tape through the second adjustment opening 312. The magic tape is adhesively engaged with the plush area 21, so that the user can adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly 2.

[0030] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjustment part 32 is located on the outer side wall of the mounting housing 1.

[0031] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model rather than a limitation, the adjustment part 32 is located on the inner side wall of the mounting housing 1. Setting the adjustment part 32 on the inner side wall of the mounting housing 1 is beneficial to avoiding the adjustment part 32 being directly exposed to the external environment, making the overall appearance of the product more simple and tidy, and is beneficial to improving the aesthetics of the device. Secondly, the setting of the inner side wall can effectively protect the adjustment part 32 from the direct influence of the external environment, such as dust, moisture and physical damage, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the adjustment assembly 3.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the inner wall of the mounting housing 1 is provided with a mounting area 11 for fixing the adjustment part 32. The adjustment opening 31 includes a first adjustment opening 311 and a second adjustment opening 312 located on one side of the first adjustment opening 311.

[0033] Further, the setting of the mounting area 11 enables the adjustment part 32 to be firmly installed inside the mounting housing 1, which is beneficial to reducing problems caused by the loosening or falling off of the adjustment part 32, and is beneficial to improving the structural stability and durability of the device.

[0034] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjustment part 32 is fixed to the mounting area 11 by threaded connection. By presetting threaded holes or mounting holes on the mounting area 11, and then using screws to fasten the adjustment part 32 to the mounting area 11.

[0035] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjustment part 32 is fixed to the mounting area 11 by snap connection.

[0036] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjustment part 32 is fixed to the mounting area 11 by sliding connection. The mounting area 11 is provided with a slide rail, and the cross-section of the adjustment part 32 is adapted to the slide rail, so that the adjustment part 32 can be slidably arranged on the slide rail.

[0037] Optionally, in some embodiments, the adjusting portion 32 is fixed to the installation area 11 by gluing.

[0038] Furthermore, the provision of the first adjustment opening 311 and the second adjustment opening 312 enables the adjustment portion 32 to be adjusted through two different adjustment openings 31 , which helps to provide more adjustment options so that the user can make more precise adjustments as needed, effectively meeting different comfort requirements.

[0039] Furthermore, the provision of the first adjustment opening 311 and the second adjustment opening 312 facilitates the user to select a suitable adjustment method. The first adjustment opening 311 can be used for rough adjustment, while the second adjustment opening 312 is used for fine adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of adjustment.

[0040] Optionally, the cross-sections of the first adjustment opening 311 and the second adjustment opening 312 are in the shape of a letter "2".

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 The adjustment portion 32 shown is a Velcro, and the elastic band assembly 2 is provided with a plush area 21 that cooperates with the Velcro;

[0042] Furthermore, by setting the adjustment portion 32 as Velcro, a plush area is provided on the side of the elastic band assembly 2 that cooperates with the Velcro. The user can adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly 2 by adjusting the sticking position. After the first adjustment is appropriate, there is no need for repeated adjustment, which is beneficial to improving the flexibility and practicality of the device.

[0043] Furthermore, the user can adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly 2 by simply sticking and tearing the Velcro, without the need for complicated operations or tools, which greatly improves the convenience of use.

[0044] Furthermore, the Velcro has good reusability and can maintain a good adhesion effect even after multiple pasting and tearing operations, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the device; secondly, the material of the Velcro and the plush area 21 has high wear resistance and can resist wear and tear in daily use.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 4 The elastic band assembly 2 shown is provided with a handle slot assembly 22 on one side close to the adjustment portion 32;

[0046] Furthermore, the user can more easily pull or adjust the elastic band assembly 2 through the handle slot assembly 22. Especially when Velcro is used as the adjustment portion 32, the handle slot assembly 22 provides an additional gripping point to make the adjustment process smoother.

[0047] Further, when adjusting the elastic band assembly 2, the user's hand mainly contacts the handle groove assembly 22 instead of directly contacting the elastic band or the adjusting part 32, which helps to reduce the discomfort of the hand.

[0048] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the mounting housing 1 is provided with an adjusting space 12 for the hand to extend into to touch the handle groove assembly 22.

[0049] Further, the adjusting space 12 is arranged such that the user's hand can directly extend into and touch the handle groove assembly 22, so as to easily adjust the elastic band assembly 2. This direct touch method is beneficial to reducing obstacles and inconveniences during the adjustment process. Secondly, since the hand can directly contact the handle groove assembly 22, the user can more precisely control the adjustment force and direction, thereby achieving a more delicate adjustment.

[0050] Further, the adjusting space 12 is arranged such that the hand can directly contact the handle groove assembly 22, which is beneficial to reducing the risk of misoperation when trying to adjust. The user can focus on the operation within the adjusting space, effectively avoiding adjustment mistakes caused by inaccurate touch.

[0051] Further, the adjusting space 12 can not only facilitate the hand to extend for adjustment, but also serve as a heat dissipation channel for the interior of the mounting housing 1, which helps to improve the heat dissipation performance of the earphone and maintain the normal working temperature inside the mounting housing 1.

[0052] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the adjusting space 12 is located between the elastic band assembly 2 and the inner wall of the mounting housing 1.

[0053] Further, the adjusting space 12 is located between the elastic band assembly 2 and the inner wall of the mounting housing 1 to maximize the area of the adjusting space 12. The larger adjusting space 12 can provide sufficient operating space, enabling the user to more easily reach out and adjust the elastic band assembly 2. The sufficient adjusting space 12 is beneficial to reducing the squeezing feeling of the hand and improving the comfort of the operation.

[0054] Further, the larger adjusting space 12 enables the user to more easily clean and maintain the elastic band assembly 2 and the adjusting space 12 itself, which is beneficial to keeping the device clean and hygienic.

[0055] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the side of the elastic band assembly 2 in contact with the head is provided with an elastic protrusion 23.

[0056] Further, the elastic protrusion 23 can provide an additional buffer layer, which is beneficial to reducing the pressure and friction generated when the elastic band assembly 2 directly contacts the head. Such a setting is beneficial to significantly improving the wearing comfort and effectively reducing the discomfort caused by long-term wearing.

[0057] Furthermore, the elastic protrusions 23 have a certain elastic function, which can better adapt to the curve of the head, so that the elastic band assembly 2 fits the head more closely, which is beneficial to enhancing the wearing stability and preventing the device from sliding or shifting during use.

[0058] Optionally, in some embodiments, the elastic protrusions 23 can be made of rubber material. Rubber material has good elasticity and toughness, and can well adapt to the shape and pressure distribution of the head, which is beneficial to providing a comfortable wearing experience.

[0059] Optionally, in some embodiments, the elastic protrusions 23 can be made of silicone material. Silicone material is soft and durable, and has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance and chemical stability.

[0060] Optionally, in some embodiments, the elastic protrusions 23 can be made of memory foam. Memory foam can automatically adjust according to the shape and pressure of the head, which is beneficial to providing personalized support and comfort.

[0061] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the elastic protrusions 23 extend along the length direction of the elastic band assembly 2, and the cross-section of the elastic protrusions 23 is strip-shaped;

[0062] Furthermore, the strip-shaped elastic protrusions 23 can distribute the contact pressure more evenly on the head surface, which is beneficial to reducing local pressure concentration, thereby improving the wearing comfort.

[0063] Furthermore, the strip-shaped elastic protrusions 23 can cover a larger contact area, which is beneficial to increasing the contact surface between the device and the head, thereby enhancing the fitting property.

[0064] Furthermore, the strip-shaped elastic protrusions 23 can provide a continuous buffer layer, absorb and disperse pressure more consistently, thereby improving comfort and reducing the fatigue of the head.

[0065] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the elastic band assembly 2 is made of elastic material;

[0066] Furthermore, the elastic band assembly 2 is made of elastic material, so that the elastic band assembly 2 has tensile elasticity. During the process of the user wearing the earphone for a long time, the characteristic of tensile elasticity is beneficial to reducing the pressure on the head and improving the comfort of using the device.

[0067] Optionally, in some embodiments, the elastic band assembly 2 is made of rubber material, which includes natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Natural rubber has good elasticity and strength, and good wear resistance, while synthetic rubber has elasticity similar to natural rubber and can provide better chemical resistance and heat resistance.

[0068] Optionally, in some embodiments, the elastic band assembly 2 is made of silica gel material, which is soft, has good elasticity, is heat-resistant, wear-resistant, and anti-allergic.

[0069] As Figures 1 to 4 shown in the headphone, which includes a headphone body, and the headphone body includes the elastic band adjusting structure as described above;

[0070] Specifically, by arranging the elastic band adjusting structure on the headphone, the user can conveniently adjust the tightness of the headphone, so that the headphone can easily adapt to the head sizes of different users, achieve personalized fitting, and can maintain comfort and no pressure even during long-term wearing. At the same time, it is beneficial to ensure that the headphone is stable and does not slip, bringing a more immersive auditory experience to music lovers.

[0071] The implementation manner of this embodiment is as follows:

[0072] An elastic band adjusting structure includes an installation housing 1 and an elastic band assembly 2 connected to the installation housing 1. An adjusting component 3 is provided on the installation housing 1. The adjusting component 3 includes an adjusting opening 31 and an adjusting part 32 located on the installation housing 1. The adjusting opening 31 includes a first adjusting opening 311 and a second adjusting opening 312 located on one side of the first adjusting opening 311. The adjusting part 32 is a magic tape. A plush area 21 adhesively cooperated with the magic tape is provided on the elastic band assembly 2. The elastic band assembly 2 passes through the first adjusting opening 311 from the inside of the installation housing 1 and extends outward, and then passes through the second adjusting opening 312 and extends from the outside to the inner wall of the installation housing 1 in the direction of the magic tape. The magic tape is adhesively cooperated with the plush area, so that the user can easily adjust the tightness of the elastic band assembly 2, which is beneficial to reducing the discomfort caused by excessive or too small clamping force, and effectively solves the problem that the existing headphone uses a sliding arm telescopic method to adjust the clamping force, and the headphone needs to be in contact with the user for a long time to maintain the clamping force. During long-term wearing, due to the long-term close contact between the headphone and the user, it causes discomfort to the human body and affects the user experience.

[0073] The headphone, comprising a headphone body, is provided with an elastic band adjusting structure on the headphone, enabling the user to conveniently adjust the tightness of the headphone, so that the headphone can easily adapt to the head sizes of different users, achieve personalized fitting, and maintain comfort and no pressure even when worn for a long time. At the same time, it is conducive to ensuring that the headphone is stable and does not slip, bringing a more immersive auditory experience to music lovers.

[0074] The above only further illustrates the technical content of the present utility model with embodiments for the convenience of readers to understand more easily, but it does not mean that the implementation manners of the present utility model are limited to this. Any technical extension or re-creation made according to the present utility model is protected by the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is subject to the claims.

Claims

1. An elastic band adjustment structure, comprising a mounting housing (1), and an elastic band assembly (2) connected to the mounting housing (1), characterized in that: An adjustment component (3) is provided on the mounting shell (1), the adjustment component (3) comprising an adjustment opening (31) and an adjustment portion (32) located on the mounting shell (1), the elastic band component (2) passing through the adjustment opening (31) and cooperating with the adjustment portion (32), so that the elastic band component (2) can adjust the tightness.

2. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting shell (1) is provided with a mounting area (11) for fixing the adjusting portion (32), and the adjusting opening (31) comprises a first adjusting opening (311) and a second adjusting opening (312) located on one side of the first adjusting opening (311).

3. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment portion (32) is a Velcro tape, and the elastic band assembly (2) is provided with a plush area (21) that cooperates with the Velcro tape for adhesion.

4. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle groove assembly (22) is provided on one side of the elastic band assembly (2) close to the adjustment portion (32).

5. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting housing (1) is provided with an adjustment space (12) for a hand to be inserted into and touch the handle slot assembly (22).

6. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjustment space (12) is located between the elastic band assembly (2) and the inner wall of the mounting housing (1).

7. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic protrusion (23) is provided on the side of the elastic band assembly (2) that contacts the head.

8. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic protrusion (23) is extended along the length direction of the elastic band assembly (2), and the cross section of the elastic protrusion (23) is in the shape of an elongated strip.

9. The elastic band adjustment structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic band assembly (2) is made of elastic material.

10. A headset, characterized in that: The invention comprises an earphone body, wherein the earphone body comprises the elastic band adjustment structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.