Earphone box protection shell

By using flexible connectors to connect the main body and the cap of the Bluetooth earphone case, the problems of high cost and poor aesthetics caused by complex mechanical structures are solved, resulting in a simple, low-cost, and aesthetically pleasing earphone case design.

CN223515024UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04ONE INNOVATION NEW MATERIALS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422701393.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing Bluetooth earphone case protective cases use complex mechanical structures to connect the main body and the cap, which increases production costs and reduces aesthetics.

Method used

Flexible connectors are used, including an annular portion that connects to the shell body and shell cap. The annular portion of the flexible connector is connected to both the shell body and shell cap. The bend of the annular portion is slender and has a good concealment effect, reducing the exposed area, simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves a simple and low-cost headphone case protective shell, improves aesthetics, and avoids the risk of the shell cap being lost.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an earphone box protection shell, which comprises a shell main body, a shell cap and a flexible connecting piece connected between the shell main body and the shell cap, the flexible connecting piece can be made of elastic materials such as silica gel, TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and the like, and the earphone box protection shell is connected with the shell main body and the shell cap through an annular part of the flexible connecting piece. The bent part of the annular part is thin and used for being bent for multiple times, the hiding effect is good, the exposed area is reduced as much as possible, the earphone box protection shell is simple in structure, small in influence on the appearance and low in cost, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the attractive degree is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of headphone case protection technology, and in particular to a headphone case protective shell. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available Bluetooth earphone case covers made of aramid fiber / carbon fiber / plastic materials mainly consist of a main body for housing the earphone case and a cap for housing the flip-top portion of the earphone case. There is no connecting structure between the main body and the cap, leaving the cap at risk of loss. To prevent cap loss, existing technologies generally employ complex mechanical structures for a rotating connection. This connection method significantly increases production costs and, due to the complexity of the mechanical structure, reduces the aesthetic appeal of a clean and simple design. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective shell for an earphone case, which aims to solve the technical problem that the existing shell body and shell cap use a complex mechanical structure for rotational connection, which increases production costs and reduces aesthetics.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of the present invention provides an earphone case protective shell, the earphone case protective shell including a shell body, a shell cap, and a flexible connector connecting the shell body and the shell cap, the flexible connector including an annular portion, the annular portion being connected to both the shell body and the shell cap, the annular portion having a radial thickness of 0.4mm-1.0mm.

[0005] In some embodiments, the flexible connector includes a first connecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the annular portion, the inner wall of the shell body is formed with a first inset, the first connecting portion is disposed at the first inset, and the side of the first connecting portion facing the inner wall of the shell body is flush with the inner wall of the shell body.

[0006] In some embodiments, the length of the first connecting portion in the radial direction of the annular portion is 6mm-15mm.

[0007] In some embodiments, one or more first blind holes are formed at the first embedded position, and one or more first inserts are formed on the side of the first connecting portion facing the first embedded position and inserted into the first blind holes.

[0008] In some embodiments, the flexible connector further includes a pressing portion constructed at the first connecting portion away from the annular portion, and a through hole is formed on the shell body at a position opposite to the pressing portion, the pressing portion extending into the through hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the flexible connector further includes a second connecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the annular portion, the first connecting portion extending in the opposite direction to the second connecting portion, the inner wall of the cap having a second inset, the second connecting portion being disposed at the second inset, and the side of the second connecting portion facing the inner wall of the cap being flush with the inner wall of the cap.

[0010] In some embodiments, the length of the second connecting portion in the radial direction of the annular portion is 6mm-15mm.

[0011] In some embodiments, one or more second blind holes are provided at the second embedded position, and one or more second inserts are provided on the side of the second connecting portion facing the second embedded position, each corresponding to a second blind hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the thickness of the annular portion in the axial direction is 0.9 mm to 1.3 mm.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the headphone case protective shell of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model discloses an earphone case protective shell, which includes a shell body, a shell cap, and a flexible connector connecting the shell body and the shell cap. The flexible connector is connected to both the shell body and the shell cap through an annular portion. The bent portion of the annular portion is slender, allowing for multiple bends and providing good concealment, thus minimizing the exposed area. The earphone case protective shell of this utility model has a simple structure, minimal impact on appearance, and low cost, reducing manufacturing costs and improving aesthetics.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 An exploded view of the protective shell for an earphone case provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the main body of the earphone case protective shell provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cap of the earphone case protective shell provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the flexible connector for the earphone case protective shell provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flexible connector of the headphone case protective shell provided in an embodiment of the present utility model from another perspective.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1. Shell body; 11. First internal insertion position; 111. First blind hole; 12. Through hole;

[0024] 2. Shell cap; 21. Second inner insert; 211. Second blind hole;

[0025] 3. Flexible connector; 31. Annular part; 32. First connecting part; 321. First insertion part; 33. Pressing part; 34. Second connecting part; 341. Second insertion part. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model to achieve its intended purpose, the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects according to this utility model application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. In the following description, different "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments can be combined in any suitable form.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be clarified that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence; the terms "vertical," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "back," "left," "right," "up," "down," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment of the utility model provides a protective shell for an earphone case. The protective shell includes a shell body 1, a shell cap 2, and a flexible connector 3 connecting the shell body 1 and the shell cap 2. The flexible connector 3 includes an annular portion 31, which is connected to both the shell body 1 and the shell cap 2. The thickness W1 of the annular portion 31 in the radial direction is 0.4mm-1.0mm to prevent the annular portion 31 from breaking.

[0031] In this embodiment, the headphone case protective shell includes a shell body 1, a shell cap 2, and a flexible connector 3 connecting the shell body 1 and the shell cap 2. The flexible connector 3 can be made of elastic materials such as silicone or TPU. In this embodiment, the flexible connector 3 is connected to both the shell body 1 and the shell cap 2 through the annular portion 31. The bent part of the annular portion 31 is slender but needs a certain thickness for support, so that it can be bent multiple times without breaking easily. It also has a good concealment effect, minimizing the exposed area. The headphone case protective shell of this embodiment has a simple structure, has little impact on appearance, and is inexpensive, reducing manufacturing costs and improving aesthetics.

[0032] In this embodiment, the flexible connector 3 connecting the shell body 1 and the shell cap 2 can be connected by means of molding, gluing, welding, assembly, etc.; it can also be connected by other integral molding methods, curing molding methods, or detachable and replaceable methods.

[0033] In some embodiments, the flexible connector 3 includes a first connecting portion 32 constructed on the outer periphery of the annular portion 31, the inner wall of the shell body 1 is constructed with a first inset position 11, the first connecting portion 32 is disposed at the first inset position 11, and the side of the first connecting portion 32 facing the inner wall of the shell body 1 is flush with the inner wall of the shell body 1.

[0034] The first connecting part 32 and the first embedded part 11 can be fixed by welding / adhesion / mechanical connection.

[0035] In some embodiments, the length H1 of the first connecting portion 32 in the radial direction of the annular portion 31 is 6mm-15mm, ensuring that there is sufficient welding / bonding area between the first connecting portion 32 and the first inset 11, and ensuring the reliability of the connection between the first connecting portion 32 and the first inset 11.

[0036] In some embodiments, one or more first blind holes 111 are formed at the first embedded position 11, and one or more first insert parts 321 are formed on the side of the first connecting part 32 facing the first embedded position 11, which are inserted into the first blind holes 111 in a one-to-one correspondence, thereby further improving the reliability of the connection between the first connecting part 32 and the first embedded position 11.

[0037] In some embodiments, the flexible connector 3 further includes a pressing portion 33 constructed on the first connecting portion 32 away from the annular portion 31, and a through hole 12 is formed on the shell body 1 at a position opposite to the pressing portion 33, the pressing portion 33 extending into the through hole 12.

[0038] In related technologies, the headphone case has a button at this position. To accommodate the headphone case, the headphone case protective shell of this embodiment has a pressing part 33 at the position corresponding to the button, which can protect the original button. Moreover, the pressing part 33 and the first connecting part 32 can be integrally formed, which can save costs and avoid the problem that the pressing part 33 is easily lost when the pressing part 33 and the first connecting part 32 are designed separately.

[0039] In some embodiments, the flexible connector 3 further includes a second connecting portion 34 constructed on the outer periphery of the annular portion 31, wherein the first connecting portion 32 extends in the opposite direction to the second connecting portion 34, the inner wall of the cap 2 is constructed with a second inner insert 21, the second connecting portion 34 is disposed at the second inner insert 21, and the side of the second connecting portion 34 facing the inner wall of the cap 2 is flush with the inner wall of the cap 2.

[0040] The second connecting part 34 and the second inner part 21 can be fixed by welding / adhesion / mechanical connection.

[0041] In some embodiments, the length H2 of the second connecting portion 34 in the radial direction of the annular portion 31 is 6mm-15mm. This ensures that there is sufficient welding / bonding area between the second connecting portion 34 and the second insert 21, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the second connecting portion 34 and the second insert 21.

[0042] In some embodiments, one or more second blind holes 211 are provided at the second embedded position 21, and one or more second insert portions 341, corresponding to each other, are provided on the side of the second connecting portion 34 facing the second embedded position 21. This further improves the reliability of the connection between the second connecting portion 34 and the second embedded position 21.

[0043] In some embodiments, the thickness W2 of the annular portion 31 in the axial direction is 0.9 mm to 1.3 mm to prevent the annular portion 31 from breaking.

[0044] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the devices, apparatuses, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A protective case for an earphone case, characterized in that, The earphone case protective shell includes a shell body (1), a shell cap (2), and a flexible connector (3) connecting the shell body (1) and the shell cap (2). The flexible connector (3) includes an annular portion (31), which is connected to both the shell body (1) and the shell cap (2). The thickness of the annular portion (31) in the radial direction is 0.4mm-1.0mm.

2. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible connector (3) includes a first connecting portion (32) constructed on the outer periphery of the annular portion (31), the inner wall of the shell body (1) is constructed with a first inset (11), the first connecting portion (32) is disposed at the first inset (11), and the side of the first connecting portion (32) facing the inner wall of the shell body (1) is flush with the inner wall of the shell body (1).

3. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the first connecting part (32) in the radial direction of the annular part (31) is 6mm-15mm.

4. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, One or more first blind holes (111) are constructed at the first inset (11), and one or more first inserts (321) are constructed on the side of the first connecting part (32) facing the first inset (11), which are inserted into the first blind holes (111) respectively.

5. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible connector (3) further includes a pressing part (33) constructed on the first connecting part (32) away from the annular part (31), and a through hole (12) is provided on the shell body (1) at a position opposite to the pressing part (33), and the pressing part (33) extends into the through hole (12).

6. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible connector (3) further includes a second connecting portion (34) constructed on the outer periphery of the annular portion (31). The first connecting portion (32) extends in the opposite direction to the second connecting portion (34). The inner wall of the cap (2) is constructed with a second inner insert (21). The second connecting portion (34) is disposed at the second inner insert (21), and the side of the second connecting portion (34) facing the inner wall of the cap (2) is flush with the inner wall of the cap (2).

7. The earphone case protective shell according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second connecting part (34) has a radial length of 6mm-15mm in the annular part (31).

8. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second inner position (21) is provided with one or more second blind holes (211), and the second connecting part (34) is provided with one or more second insert parts (341) that are inserted into the second blind holes (211) in a one-to-one correspondence on the side facing the second inner position (21).

9. The headphone case protective shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the annular portion (31) in the axial direction is 0.9 mm to 1.3 mm.