Single-arm ear shell support structure and headphone
By adopting a single-arm ear case bracket structure in the headset, and using a combined design of the fixing part, rotating part, fixed cover and support pad, the problems of complex structure and discomfort in traditional earphones are solved, and the stable rotation and comfortable wearing of the ear case are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422260864.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-13
AI Technical Summary
The complex structure design of traditional headphones leads to complex assembly, high cost, high weight and poor wearing comfort. The rotating components of the existing single-arm ear shell bracket structure are not effectively fixed, affecting the wearing stability and comfort.
A single-arm ear shell support structure is adopted, including a fixing part and a rotating part, and a fixed cover and a support pad are added to fix the headline through threading holes to avoid exposure of wires, and to generate damping force by using the support pad to improve the stability of the ear shell rotation and simplify the structure.
The stable rotation of the ear case is achieved, the overall weight of the earphones is reduced, the comfort and aesthetics of wearing are improved, and the exposure of wires is avoided, the internal structure is simplified, and the fit between the earphones and the head is enhanced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of head-mounted headphones, and particularly to a single-arm ear shell support structure and a head-mounted headphone. Background Art
[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of consumer electronic products, especially the upsurge of head-mounted headphones, the current market is relatively saturated, and consumers' requirements for the functional diversity, wearing comfort, experience, and appearance of headphones are increasing day by day. To meet the new market demands, it is urgent to introduce a single-arm ear shell rotatable headphone with such functions and a simple structure. However, traditional head-mounted headphones mostly adopt a complex double-arm structure design, which is complex to assemble, costly, has a large overall weight, and poor wearing comfort experience.
[0003] For example, Chinese Patent No. CN201410520977.6 discloses an ear shell rotating shaft mechanism and a head-mounted headphone thereof. The ear shell rotating shaft mechanism is provided on the ear shell of the head-mounted headphone. The outer periphery of the ear shell has a hanging bracket. The ear shell rotating shaft mechanism includes a rotating component disposed between the hanging bracket and the ear shell for rotatably connecting the two. The rotating component includes a coaxial sleeve ring and a sleeve, and a positioning member. The sleeve ring is fixed on the ear shell and penetrates the side wall of the ear shell. The sleeve is axially rotatably disposed in the sleeve ring, and the sleeve and the sleeve ring are rotationally limited and matched with each other. A cantilever protrudes from the position on the hanging bracket opposite to the sleeve. The cantilever is inserted into the sleeve, and the outer end of the cantilever is located inside the ear shell. The positioning member perpendicularly penetrates the sleeve and the cantilever and forms a resistance against the inner wall of the ear shell.
[0004] The above ear shell rotating shaft mechanism and head-mounted headphone rotatably connect the hanging bracket and the ear shell through the rotating component, and realize the relative rotation and rotation angle limitation between the hanging bracket and the ear shell. It is convenient to disassemble and assemble, has reliable rotation, and is structurally compact and small in size.
[0005] However, the above ear shell rotating shaft mechanism does not fix the rotating component, resulting in low quality stability and ultimately affecting the wearing comfort of users.
[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a single-arm ear shell support structure and a head-mounted headphone with a simple structure, rotatable ear shell, and high wearing comfort. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of the present disclosure is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a single-arm ear shell support structure and a head-mounted headphone with a simple structure, rotatable ear shell, and high wearing comfort.
[0008] The purpose of the present disclosure is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0009] A single-arm ear shell support structure includes a headband wire and an ear shell. The single-arm ear shell support structure further includes a single-arm support. The single-arm support is provided with a wire passing hole for the headband wire to pass through. The single-arm support includes a fixing part and a rotating part. The ear shell is provided with an assembly hole. The fixing part is located outside the ear shell. The rotating part passes through the assembly hole and part of it is located outside the ear shell. The single-arm ear shell support structure further includes a fixing cover and a support pad. The fixing cover is fixedly connected to the ear shell. A rotating cavity is formed between the fixing cover and the ear shell. The support pad is located in the rotating cavity. The rotating part passes through the assembly hole and the rotating cavity in sequence and is rotatably connected to the ear shell. Both sides of the support pad are respectively abutted against the rotating part and the fixing cover.
[0010] In one embodiment, the single-arm ear shell support structure further includes a connecting piece. The fixing cover is provided with a first mounting hole. The ear shell is provided with a second mounting hole. The connecting piece passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole in sequence to fixedly connect the fixing cover to the ear shell.
[0011] In one embodiment, the number of the connecting pieces is two. The number of the first mounting holes is two. The two first mounting holes are opened on both sides of the fixing cover. The ear shell includes two connecting columns. The second mounting hole is opened in the connecting column. The connecting piece is arranged opposite to the connecting column to fixedly connect the connecting piece to the connecting column. The connecting column and the ear shell are of an integrally formed structure.
[0012] In one embodiment, the fixing cover includes fixing sleeves. The number of the fixing sleeves is two. The fixing sleeves are sleeved on the connecting columns.
[0013] In one embodiment, the support pad is a bracket rubber pad.
[0014] In one embodiment, the fixing cover includes a limiting rib. The rotating part is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting rib is located in the limiting groove.
[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing part and the rotating part are of an integrally formed structure.
[0016] In one embodiment, the shape of the fixing part is arc-shaped.
[0017] In one embodiment, the shape of the rotating part is cylindrical.
[0018] A headset includes the single-arm ear shell support structure according to any one of the above embodiments.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:
[0020] In the above single - arm ear shell bracket structure, by providing a single - arm bracket which is divided into a fixed part and a rotating part, the ear shell can be rotated relative to the rotating part. Additionally, a fixed cover and a support pad are added to fix the single - arm bracket to the ear shell, improving the stability of the ear shell rotation. Moreover, both the fixed part and the rotating part are provided with wire - passing holes for the head - worn wire to pass through, which can avoid the exposure of the wire, eliminating the need to add other wire - management components that would otherwise complicate the internal structure of the ear shell. At the same time, the overall structure of this single - arm ear shell bracket structure is simple, effectively reducing the overall weight of the head - worn earphone, reducing the pressure on the user's head and ears, enabling the ear pads to fit more comfortably with the ears and the head - worn part to fit more comfortably with the head, without affecting the sound experience, thus enhancing the wearing comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present disclosure and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the single - arm ear shell bracket structure of an embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded structural diagram of the single - arm ear shell bracket structure shown;
[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a sectional structural diagram of the single - arm ear shell bracket structure shown;
[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 1 another schematic structural diagram of the single - arm ear shell bracket structure shown;
[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged schematic diagram of the single - arm ear shell bracket structure shown at A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0027] To facilitate the understanding of the present disclosure, the following will describe the present disclosure more comprehensively with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the understanding of the disclosure content of the present disclosure more thorough and comprehensive.
[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation.
[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains. The terms used in the description of this disclosure herein are for the purpose of describing specific implementations only and are not intended to limit this disclosure. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.
[0030] The present disclosure provides a single-arm ear shell bracket structure, including a headband wire and an ear shell. The single-arm ear shell bracket structure further includes a single-arm bracket, the single-arm bracket is provided with a wire passing hole for the headband wire to pass through, the single-arm bracket includes a fixing part and a rotating part, the ear shell is provided with an assembly hole, the fixing part is located outside the ear shell, and the rotating part passes through the assembly hole and is partially located outside the ear shell; the single-arm ear shell bracket structure further includes a fixing cover and a support pad, the fixing cover is fixedly connected to the ear shell, a rotating cavity is formed between the fixing cover and the ear shell, the support pad is located in the rotating cavity, the rotating part sequentially passes through the assembly hole and the rotating cavity and is rotatably connected to the ear shell, and both sides of the support pad are respectively abutted against the rotating part and the fixing cover.
[0031] In the above single-arm ear shell bracket structure, by providing a single-arm bracket which is divided into a fixing part and a rotating part, the ear shell can be rotated relative to the rotating part, and a fixing cover and a support pad are additionally provided to realize the fixation between the single-arm bracket and the ear shell, improving the stability of the rotation of the ear shell. Moreover, both the fixing part and the rotating part are provided with wire passing holes for the headband wire to pass through, which can avoid the exposure of the wire, avoid the need to add other wire management components, resulting in a complex structure inside the ear shell. At the same time, the overall structure of this single-arm ear shell bracket structure is simple, effectively reducing the overall weight of the headset, reducing the pressure on the user's head and ears, making the ear pads fit more comfortably with the ears and the headband fit more comfortably with the head, without affecting the sound experience, and improving the wearing comfort.
[0032] To better understand the technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present disclosure, the following further details the present disclosure with specific embodiments:
[0033] As Figures 1 to 3As shown, the single-arm ear shell support structure 10 of an embodiment includes a headband wire 100 and an ear shell 200. The single-arm ear shell support structure 10 further includes a single-arm support 300. The single-arm support 300 is provided with a wire passing hole 301 for the headband wire 100 to pass through. The single-arm support 300 includes a fixing part 310 and a rotating part 320. The ear shell 200 is provided with an assembly hole 201. The fixing part 310 is located outside the ear shell 200. The rotating part 320 passes through the assembly hole 201 and part of it is located outside the ear shell 200. The single-arm ear shell support structure 10 further includes a fixing cover 400 and a support pad 500. The fixing cover 400 is fixedly connected to the ear shell 200. A rotating cavity 401 is formed between the fixing cover 400 and the ear shell 200. The support pad 500 is located in the rotating cavity 401. The rotating part 320 sequentially passes through the assembly hole 201 and the rotating cavity 401 and is rotatably connected to the ear shell 200. Both sides of the support pad 500 are respectively abutted against the rotating part 320 and the fixing cover 400.
[0034] In this embodiment, the assembly process of the single-arm ear shell support structure 10 is as follows: First, assemble the headband wire 100 and the single-arm support 300 together, that is, assemble the headband wire 100 into the single-arm support 300 through the wire passing hole 301 of the single-arm support 300. Then insert the rotating part 320 of the single-arm support 300 into the assembly hole 201. Immediately afterwards, assemble the support pad 500 and the fixing cover 400 together. Then assemble the fixing cover 400 onto the ear shell 200. At this time, both sides of the support pad 500 are respectively abutted against the rotating part 320 and the fixing cover 400, that is, the support pad 500 is squeezed to generate a damping force, so that the rotating part 320 rotates relative to the ear shell 200 in the rotating cavity 401 and improves the stability of the rotation of the ear shell 200. The connection method between the fixing cover 400 and the ear shell 200 is not limited. In this embodiment, the fixing cover 400 and the ear shell 200 are fixed by screwing. In other embodiments, they can also be fixed by riveting, hot pressing, ultrasonic and other fixing methods.
[0035] The above-mentioned single-arm ear shell support structure 10, by setting a single-arm support 300 which is divided into a fixed part 310 and a rotating part 320, can realize the rotation of the ear shell 200 relative to the rotating part 320, and additionally provide a fixed cover 400 and a support pad 500 to realize the fixation between the single-arm support 300 and the ear shell 200, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the ear shell 200. Moreover, both the fixed part 310 and the rotating part 320 are provided with wire-passing holes 301 for the headphone wire 100 to pass through, which can avoid the exposure of the wire and the need to add other wire management components, thus preventing the complexity of the internal structure of the ear shell 200. At the same time, the overall structure of this single-arm ear shell support structure 10 is simple, effectively reducing the overall weight of the headphone, reducing the pressure on the user's head and ears, enabling the ear pads to fit more comfortably with the ears and the headband to fit more comfortably with the head, without affecting the sound experience, and enhancing the wearing comfort.
[0036] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, in one embodiment, the single-arm ear shell support structure 10 further includes a connecting member 600. The fixed cover 400 is provided with a first mounting hole 402, and the ear shell 200 is provided with a second mounting hole 202. The connecting member 600 sequentially passes through the first mounting hole 402 and the second mounting hole 202 to fixedly connect the fixed cover 400 to the ear shell 200. In this embodiment, the connecting member 600 is a screw, that is, by passing the screw through the first mounting hole 402 and the second mounting hole 202 in sequence, the fixed cover 400 is screwed and fixed to the ear shell 200. By means of screwing, the ear shell 200 can be disassembled and assembled conveniently, and the overall assembly is relatively stable. In other embodiments, the fixed cover 400 and the ear shell 200 can also be connected by fixing methods such as riveting, hot pressing, and ultrasonic welding.
[0037] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in one embodiment, the number of the connecting members 600 is two, and the number of the first mounting holes 402 is two. The two first mounting holes 402 are opened on both sides of the fixed cover 400. The ear shell 200 includes two connecting columns 210, and the second mounting hole 202 is opened on the connecting columns 210. The connecting member 600 is disposed opposite to the connecting column 210 to fixedly connect the connecting member 600 to the connecting column 210. The connecting column 210 and the ear shell 200 are of an integrally formed structure. In this embodiment, the first mounting holes 402 are respectively opened on both sides of the fixed cover 400. Two connecting members 600 respectively pass through the two first mounting holes 402, and the connecting columns 210 integrally formed with the ear shell 200 inside the ear shell 200 are used to connect with the connecting members 600 to lock the fixed cover 400 and the ear shell 200, thereby improving the connection strength between the fixed cover 400 and the ear shell 200.
[0038] As Figures 3 to 5As shown, in one embodiment, the fixed cover 400 includes fixing sleeves 420, and the number of the fixing sleeves 420 is two. The fixing sleeves 420 are sleeved on the connecting columns 210. In this embodiment, the two fixing sleeves 420 and the fixed cover 400 are integrally formed. When assembling the fixed cover 400 and the ear shell 200, by sleeving the fixing sleeves 420 on the connecting columns 210, positioning and fixing effects are provided.
[0039] As Figure 3 shown, in one embodiment, the support pad 500 is a bracket rubber pad. In this embodiment, the support pad 500 is a bracket rubber pad. By respectively abutting both sides of the bracket rubber pad against the rotating part 320 and the fixed cover 400, the bracket rubber pad is extruded to generate a damping force, enabling the rotating part 320 to rotate relative to the ear shell 200 within the rotating cavity 401 and improving the rotation stability of the ear shell 200. In other embodiments, the support pad 500 can also be in the form of other soft rubbers, shrapnel, marbles, or silica gel for generating the damping force.
[0040] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in one embodiment, the fixed cover 400 includes a limiting rib 410, and the rotating part 320 is provided with a limiting groove 3201. The limiting rib 410 is located within the limiting groove 3201. In this embodiment, the limiting rib 410 is located within the limiting groove 3201. When the ear shell 200 rotates, the limiting rib 410 rotates relative to the limiting groove 3201, and the limiting rib 410 and the limiting groove 3201 together play a limiting role to control the rotation amplitude of the ear shell 200.
[0041] As Figure 3 shown, in one embodiment, the fixing part 310 and the rotating part 320 are an integrally formed structure. In this embodiment, the fixing part 310 and the rotating part 320 are an integrally formed structure, that is, the single - arm bracket 300 is an integrally formed structure, improving the structural strength of the single - arm bracket 300.
[0042] As Figure 3 shown, in one embodiment, the shape of the fixing part 310 is arc - shaped. In this embodiment, the shape of the fixing part 310 is arc - shaped, and the arc - shaped fixing part 310 is adapted to the shape of the outer peripheral wall of the ear shell 200, facilitating the rotation of the ear shell 200 and improving the aesthetic degree. In other embodiments, the fixing part 310 with a shape adapted to the ear shell 200 of different shapes can be designed.
[0043] As Figure 3As shown, in one of the embodiments, the rotating part 320 is cylindrical in shape. In this embodiment, the rotating part 320 is cylindrical in shape, and the cylindrical rotating part 320 is adapted to the shape of the rotating cavity 401, facilitating the rotation of the ear shell 200.
[0044] This application also provides a pair of head-mounted earphones, including the single-arm ear shell bracket structure 10 of any of the above embodiments.
[0045] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:
[0046] For the above-mentioned single-arm ear shell bracket structure 10, by providing a single-arm bracket 300, which is divided into a fixed part 310 and a rotating part 320, the ear shell 200 can be rotated relative to the rotating part 320, and a fixing cover 400 and a support pad 500 are added to realize the fixation between the single-arm bracket 300 and the ear shell 200, improving the stability of the rotation of the ear shell 200. Moreover, both the fixed part 310 and the rotating part 320 are provided with wire passing holes 301 for the head-wearing wire 100 to pass through, which can avoid the exposure of the wire, avoid the need to add other wire management components, resulting in a complex structure inside the ear shell 200. At the same time, the overall structure of the single-arm ear shell bracket structure 10 is simple, effectively reducing the overall weight of the head-mounted earphones, reducing the pressure on the user's head and ears, making the ear pads fit more comfortably with the ears and the head-wearing part fit more comfortably with the head, without affecting the sound experience effect, and improving the wearing comfort.
[0047] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present disclosure. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present disclosure, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure patent shall be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A single-arm ear shell support structure, comprising a headband wire and an ear shell, characterized in that, the single-arm ear shell support structure further comprises a single-arm support, the single-arm support is provided with a wire passing hole for the headband wire to pass through, the single-arm support comprises a fixing part and a rotating part, the ear shell is provided with an assembly hole, the fixing part is located outside the ear shell, and the rotating part passes through the assembly hole and part of it is located outside the ear shell; the single-arm ear shell support structure further comprises a fixing cover and a support pad, the fixing cover is connected to the ear shell, a rotating cavity is formed between the fixing cover and the ear shell, the support pad is located in the rotating cavity, the rotating part passes through the assembly hole and the rotating cavity in sequence and is rotatably connected to the ear shell, and two sides of the support pad are respectively abutted against the rotating part and the fixing cover.
2. The single-arm auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, wherein the single-arm ear shell support structure further comprises a connecting piece, the fixing cover is provided with a first mounting hole, the ear shell is provided with a second mounting hole, and the connecting piece passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole in sequence to fixedly connect the fixing cover to the ear shell.
3. The single-arm auricle bracket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the connecting pieces is two, the number of the first mounting holes is two, the two first mounting holes are opened on both sides of the fixing cover, the ear shell comprises two connecting columns, the second mounting hole is opened on the connecting column, the connecting piece is arranged opposite to the connecting column so that the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the connecting column, and the connecting column and the ear shell are an integrally formed structure.
4. The single-arm auricle bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing cover comprises fixing sleeves, the number of the fixing sleeves is two, and the fixing sleeves are sleeved on the connecting columns.
5. The single-armed auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, wherein The support pad is a bracket rubber pad.
6. The single-armed auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing cover comprises a limiting rib, the rotating part is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting rib is located in the limiting groove.
7. The single-armed auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part and the rotating part are an integrally formed structure.
8. The single-arm auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the fixing part is arc-shaped.
9. The single-armed auricle bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The shape of the rotating part is cylindrical.
10. A head-mounted earphone, characterized in that, Comprising the single-arm ear shell support structure according to any one of claims 1-9.
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