Wearable electronic device

Abstract

Disclosed is a wearable electronic device, comprising: an electronic device body in which an electronic device is arranged; the battery compartment is connected with the electronic device body and comprises a battery compartment shell, a battery compartment cover and a battery compartment cover; the battery is accommodated in the battery compartment shell in a removable manner; the battery compartment cover part is detachably connected to the battery compartment shell through a pin hole connecting structure, so that the battery is kept in the battery compartment shell.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to wearable electronic device more specifically, relate to a wearable electronic device with detachable battery, especially earphone assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, wearable electronic devices such as true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, open wireless stereo (OWS) earphones, smart watches, smart bracelets, etc. have increasingly become an indispensable part of daily life. These electronic devices have brought great convenience to people's daily life, but the non-detachable battery technology used in them has a series of problems.

[0003] Firstly, the performance of the battery will decrease after a certain number of charge and discharge cycles. For example, frequently used TWS earphones or OWS earphones may be able to last for 5-6 hours when first purchased, but after being used for a year or less, their battery life may be reduced to only 3-4 hours or even less. Such a decrease in battery performance seriously affects the user's experience.

[0004] Secondly, the current non-detachable battery design limits the service life of the entire electronic device when the battery performance decreases. Some users may choose to replace the entire electronic device because of the reduced battery life, which undoubtedly increases the amount of electronic waste and puts pressure on the environment.

[0005] In recent years, environmental protection has become a global focus. In order to reduce electronic waste and encourage long-term use of electronic devices, some countries or regions have proposed requirements for detachable batteries, hoping that manufacturers can design electronic devices with easily replaceable batteries, thereby extending the service life of electronic devices and reducing electronic waste.

[0006] However, there is still a lack of unified standards or solutions on the market for how to design a simple, reliable and aesthetically pleasing battery removal and replacement method. Therefore, a new technology is needed to meet the above requirements to achieve a simple, reliable and aesthetically pleasing battery removal and replacement solution for wearable electronic devices or earphone assemblies. SUMMARY

[0007] The utility model aims to overcome at least some of the above problems in the prior art.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present application, there is provided a wearable electronic device comprising: an electronic device body having electronic components disposed therein; and a battery compartment coupled to the electronic device body, wherein the battery compartment comprises: a battery compartment housing; a battery removably housed within the battery compartment housing; and a battery compartment cover, wherein the battery compartment cover is detachably coupled to the battery compartment housing via a pin-hole coupling structure, thereby retaining the battery within the battery compartment housing.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the pin-hole coupling structure comprises at least one pin and corresponding holes formed on the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment housing, the at least one pin being removably inserted through the holes on the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment housing, thereby detachably coupling the battery compartment cover to the battery compartment housing.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open end, and the battery compartment cover comprises a cover base and an inner cover portion extending from the cover base, the cover base covering the open end of the battery compartment housing when the battery compartment cover is coupled to the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover portion extending into the battery compartment housing through the open end.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the pin-hole coupling structure comprises a pair of holes formed on the battery compartment housing in alignment, and a corresponding through hole on the inner cover portion of the battery compartment cover, the pair of holes on the battery compartment housing being aligned with the through hole on the inner cover portion, the pin-hole coupling structure further comprising a pin extending through the pair of holes on the battery compartment housing and the through hole on the inner cover portion, thereby securely coupling the battery compartment cover to the battery compartment housing.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the pin-hole coupling structure comprises two pairs of holes formed on the battery compartment housing, and two corresponding through holes on the inner cover portion of the battery compartment cover, each pair of holes on the battery compartment housing being aligned with a respective one of the through holes on the inner cover portion, the pin-hole coupling structure further comprising two pins, each pin extending through a pair of holes on the battery compartment housing and a corresponding one of the through holes on the inner cover portion, thereby securely coupling the battery compartment cover to the battery compartment housing.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the pin comprises a knurled portion formed with knurls at one end thereof.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery compartment cover portion is formed with a sealing ring for providing a seal between the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment housing.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open portion at one end thereof, the battery compartment cover portion includes a cover base portion and an inner cover portion extending from the cover base portion, the cover base portion covers the open portion of the battery compartment housing when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover portion extends into the battery compartment housing through the open portion, the sealing ring is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner cover portion for providing a seal between the outer peripheral surface of the inner cover portion and an inner side wall of the battery compartment housing.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery compartment cover portion is formed with a pad of resilient material, the battery compartment cover portion axially abuts the pad of resilient material against the battery when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, and the battery is held in place.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery compartment is an elongated cylindrical battery compartment having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the battery is electrically connected to the electronic device of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment, and the battery compartment cover portion is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing at the second end of the battery compartment.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the battery is electrically connected to the electronic device of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment by an electrical connection portion in the form of a helical cable.

[0019] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the helical cable of the electrical connection portion has a resilience or elastic memory characteristic.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the wearable electronic device is an earphone assembly, the electronic device body is an earphone body, and the electronic device includes a speaker.

[0021] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the earphone assembly is an ear-hanging earphone assembly, and the battery compartment constitutes at least a portion of an ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, the ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly includes an ear-hanging portion body and the battery compartment, one end of the ear-hanging portion body is connected to the earphone body, and the other end of the ear-hanging portion body is connected to the battery compartment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1A perspective view of an earphone assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0024] Figure 2A is Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the earphone assembly shown.

[0025] Figure 2B is Figure 2A An enlarged view of the dashed portion of the earphone assembly.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic view of an electrical connection according to one or more embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0027] Figures 4A-4D A battery removal process of an earphone assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0028] Figures 5A-5D A battery removal process of an earphone assembly according to one or more further embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0029] Figures 6A-6C A pin of an earphone assembly and its removal process according to one or more further embodiments of the present application are shown, wherein Figure 6A a perspective view of the pin is shown, Figure 6B a battery compartment in an assembled state is shown, Figure 6C a state in which the pin is being removed from the battery compartment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein the embodiments of the application are shown by way of examples. The same or similar elements in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and any understanding of the drawings is for the purpose of describing the present application and is not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. It will be further understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like, as used herein, refer to the orientation or position of the device or element shown in the drawings as viewed in the drawings, and are used only for convenience in describing the present application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are used only for the purpose of description, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In this document, the term "axis" refers to the central axis of the battery compartment of the earpiece assembly or the wearable electronic device, the term "axial" or "axial direction" refers to the direction along the axis of the battery compartment of the earpiece assembly or the wearable electronic device, the term "radial" or "radial direction" refers to the direction generally perpendicular to the axis of the battery compartment, pointing towards or away from the axis of the battery compartment, the term "radially inner" or "radially in" refers to a component, part, location or direction relatively close to the axis of the battery compartment, and "radially outer" or "radially out" refers to a component, part, location or direction relatively far from the axis of the battery compartment. The term "circumferential" refers to the direction around the axis of the battery compartment.

[0033] The utility model provides a kind of wearable electronic device, comprising: electronic device body and battery compartment. Battery compartment includes: battery compartment shell, battery removably contained in the battery compartment shell and battery compartment cover portion, wherein the battery compartment cover portion is detachably connected to the battery compartment shell by pin hole connection structure, so that the battery is kept in the battery compartment shell.

[0034] According to one or more embodiments of the utility model, the pin hole connection structure includes at least one pin, and corresponding holes formed on the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment shell, the at least one pin is detachably through the holes on the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment shell, so that the battery compartment cover portion is detachably connected to the battery compartment shell.

[0035] Through pin hole connection structure, a reliable battery detachable and replacement scheme can be realized. It can not only firmly connect the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment shell to reliably keep the battery therein, but also realize the detachable and replacement of the battery when necessary.

[0036] According to one or more embodiments of the utility model, the pin includes knurled portion formed with knurl at one end thereof. This configuration of the pin can prevent the pin from accidentally falling off the battery compartment, ensure that the battery compartment cover portion is firmly connected to the battery compartment shell, and make it easier and more convenient to remove the pin from the battery compartment.

[0037] Figure 1 A perspective view of an earpiece assembly 100 according to one or more embodiments of the utility model is shown. Figure 2A is Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the earpiece assembly 100 shown, Figure 2B is Figure 2AAn enlarged view of the dashed-lined portion. In the embodiment shown, the headphone assembly 100 is an ear-hook type headphone, including a headphone body 110 and an ear hook portion 120. The headphone body 110 is provided with a speaker and a sound outlet (not shown). The ear hook portion 120 includes an ear hook portion body 122 and a battery compartment 130. The ear hook portion body 122 is connected to the headphone body 110 at its first end 122a and to the battery compartment 130 at its second end 122b. The battery compartment 130 has an axis or central axis x. In the working or wearing position of the headphone assembly 100, the ear hook portion 120 of the headphone assembly 100 mates with the wearer's auricle to help position the headphone body 110 of the headphone assembly 100 relative to the wearer's ear, for example, aligning the sound outlet of the headphone body 110 with the wearer's ear canal. When the headphone assembly 100 is in operation, the speaker of the headphone body 110 emits sound, which is transmitted to the wearer's ear canal through the headphone sound outlet.

[0038] like Figure 2A and 2B As shown, the battery compartment 130 is elongated cylindrical and includes a battery compartment housing 132, a battery 140 removably housed within the battery compartment housing 132, and a battery compartment cover 160. The battery compartment 130 has a first end ( Figure 2A and 2B The left end of the middle) and the opposite second end ( Figure 2A and 2B (Right end of the middle). The first end of the battery compartment 130 is connected to the ear hook body 122. When the battery 140 is housed in the battery compartment housing 132, the battery 140 is electrically connected at the first end of the battery compartment 130 to the wires inside the ear hook body 122 via the electrical connection portion 150, and further electrically connected to the speaker and / or other electronic devices inside the earphone body 110 via the wires inside the ear hook body 122, and supplies power to them. The battery compartment cover portion 160 is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing 132 at the second end of the battery compartment 130 for retaining the battery 140 inside the battery compartment housing 132.

[0039] The battery compartment cover 160 is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing 132 via a pin-hole connection structure, thereby retaining the battery 140 within the battery compartment housing 132. In the embodiment shown, the battery compartment cover 160 includes a cover base 162 and an inner cover 164 extending from the cover base 162. The inner cover 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 and the battery compartment housing 132 have corresponding holes. When the battery compartment cover 160 is connected to the battery compartment housing 132, the cover base 162 covers the opening of the battery compartment housing 132, and the inner cover 164 extends into the battery compartment housing 132 through the opening. At this time, the hole on the inner cover 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 is aligned with the hole on the battery compartment housing 132. A pin 170 passes through the aligned holes of the inner cover 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 and the battery compartment housing 132, thereby securely fixing the battery compartment cover 160 to the battery compartment housing 132.

[0040] In one or more embodiments, the battery compartment housing 132 has a pair of aligned holes near its second end, and the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 has a corresponding through hole. When the battery compartment cover 160 is connected to the battery compartment housing 132, the through hole on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 is aligned with the paired holes of the battery compartment housing 132, thereby forming a through hole from one side of the battery compartment housing 132 to the other. A pin 170 passes through this through hole, thereby securely fixing the battery compartment cover 160 to the battery compartment housing 132.

[0041] like Figure 2A and 2B As shown, an elastic material pad 180 is also formed on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover 160. In one or more embodiments, the elastic material pad 180 may be made of rubber or EVA material. When the battery compartment cover 160 is connected to the battery compartment housing 132, the battery compartment cover 160 axially presses the elastic material pad 180 against the battery 130, holding the battery 130 in place and preventing the battery 130 from shaking within the battery compartment housing 132. In one or more embodiments, the elastic material pad 180 is not necessary and can be omitted. In one or more other embodiments, a spring element (e.g., a coil spring) may be used instead of the elastic material pad.

[0042] like Figure 2A and 2BAs shown, a sealing ring 190 is also formed on the outer periphery of the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 160. In one or more embodiments, the sealing ring 190 can be made of an elastomeric material. When the battery compartment cover portion 160 is connected to the battery compartment housing 132, the sealing ring 190 is positioned between the outer periphery of the inner cover portion 164 and the inner side wall of the battery compartment housing 132, thereby providing a waterproof seal between the battery compartment cover portion 160 (of the inner cover portion 164) and the battery compartment housing 132, preventing external water from entering the interior of the battery compartment 130.

[0043] Figure 3 A schematic view of the electrical connection portion 150 is shown, according to one or more embodiments of the present application. As shown, the electrical connection portion 150 is in the form of a helical cable. One end of the electrical connection portion 150 is connected to the battery compartment 130, for example to a circuit board of the battery compartment housing 132, and in turn electrically connected to the speaker and / or other electronic devices within the earphone body 110. The other end of the electrical connection portion 150 is connected with an electrical connection terminal 154. The electrical connection terminal 154 of the electrical connection portion 150 is adapted to be connected with a corresponding electrical connection terminal on the battery 140, so that the battery 140 is electrically connected with the electrical connection portion 150, and in turn electrically connected with the speaker and / or other electronic devices within the earphone body 110.

[0044] When the battery 140 is replaced, the helical cable of the electrical connection portion 150 is straightened, so that the electrical connection terminal 154 of the electrical connection portion 150 can be pulled out of the battery compartment housing 132, facilitating the user to disconnect the battery 140 from the electrical connection terminal 154 of the electrical connection portion 150 and connect a new battery 140. In one or more embodiments, the helical cable of the electrical connection portion 150 has the ability to restore its helical shape, for example has certain resilience or elastic memory characteristics. Specifically, when the helical cable of the electrical connection portion 150 is straightened or substantially straightened for replacing the battery 140, the cable will be pulled to a straightened state, facilitating user operation. When the new battery 140 is placed back into the battery compartment housing 132, the cable can automatically restore to the original helical structure by relying on its resilience. This design not only effectively avoids the cable from being tangled or accumulated within the battery compartment housing 132, but also ensures that the cable is always in an orderly state, thereby improving the use convenience and reliability of the product. In addition, the resilience characteristics of the helical cable can also reduce the wear and fatigue of the cable during operation, and improve the overall service life of the cable.

[0045] Figures 4A-4D A battery removal process of the earphone assembly is shown, according to one or more embodiments of the present application. Here, the earphone body 110 and the ear hook portion body 122 of the earphone assembly are omitted for clarity, and only the battery compartment 130 is shown.

[0046] Figure 4AThe battery compartment 130 is shown in an assembled state. The battery compartment 130 includes a battery compartment housing 132 and a battery housed within the battery compartment housing 132. Figure 4A (Not shown in the image) A battery compartment cover 160 is connected to the battery compartment housing 132 to hold the battery within the battery compartment housing 132. A pair of aligned holes 134 are formed on the battery compartment housing 132. Figure 4A Only one hole is shown in the image. This pair of holes 134 passes centrally through (e.g., along the diametrical direction) the battery compartment housing 132. The inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover 160 (… Figure 4D Corresponding through holes are formed on it. In Figure 4A As shown, a pair of holes 134 on the battery compartment housing 132 are aligned with a through hole 166 on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 160. A pin 170 passes through the pair of holes 134 on the battery compartment housing 132 and the through hole 166 on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 160, thereby securely fixing the battery compartment cover portion 160 to the battery compartment housing 132.

[0047] The first step in the battery removal process includes removing pin 170 from battery compartment 130, such as... Figure 4B As shown. In one or more embodiments, the pin 170 can be ejected from the hole in the battery compartment 130 (i.e., the hole 134 in the battery compartment housing 132 and the through hole 166 in the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover 160) using a tool such as a ejector pin. The second step includes removing the battery compartment cover 160 from the battery compartment housing 132 after removing the pin 170 from the battery compartment 130, as shown. Figure 4C As shown. The third step includes removing the battery 140 from the battery compartment housing 132 after removing the battery compartment cover 160, as shown. Figure 4D As shown. This step also includes connecting the electrical connection terminal 144 of the battery 140 to the electrical connection terminal 154 of the electrical connection part 150. Figure 4D (Not shown in the image) Disconnect.

[0048] In the case of replacing the battery 140 of the earphone assembly 100, it is also necessary to install a new battery 140 into the battery compartment 130 after the battery 140 is disassembled. The process of installing the new battery 140 into the battery compartment 130 is opposite to the battery disassembly process. Specifically, the installation process includes a fourth step of placing the new battery 140 into the battery compartment housing 132. Specifically, the electrical connection terminals 144 of the new battery 140 are connected with the electrical connection terminals 154 of the electrical connection portion 150, and then the battery 140 is placed into the battery compartment housing 132. At this time, as described above, when the new battery 140 is placed into the battery compartment housing 132, the cable of the electrical connection portion 150 can automatically recover to the original spiral structure by its resilience. A fifth step includes, after the battery 140 is correctly placed into the battery compartment housing 132, installing the battery compartment cover portion 160 onto the battery compartment housing 132, as shown in Figure 4C Specifically, the cover base portion 162 of the battery compartment cover portion 160 covers the opening portion of the battery compartment housing 132, and the inner cover portion 164 thereof is inserted into the battery compartment housing 132. In addition, it is necessary to align the hole 166 on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 160 with the hole 134 on the battery compartment housing 132, so as to subsequently insert the pin 170. A sixth step includes inserting the pin 170 into the hole of the battery compartment 130 to firmly fix the battery compartment cover portion 160 to the battery compartment housing 132. Specifically, the pin 170 passes through the hole 134 on the battery compartment housing 132 and the through hole 166 of the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 160, and ensures that the pin 170 is completely in place to achieve a stable connection. In one or more embodiments, the pin 170 can be pushed into the correct position with the assistance of a suitable tool.

[0049] After the above steps are completed, the new battery 140 is correctly installed into the battery compartment 130 and fixed by the battery compartment cover portion 160 and the pin 170, so as to ensure that it remains stable during use. The battery replacement design structure of the present application is compact and occupies a small space, which not only ensures the lightness and miniaturization of the earphone as a whole, but also avoids affecting the appearance of the earphone, thereby meeting the user's demand for product aesthetics and portability. In addition, the above installation process is simple to operate and has good reliability and stability, which can ensure that the user easily completes the battery replacement operation.

[0050] Figures 5A-5D A battery disassembly process of an earphone assembly according to another one or more embodiments of the present application is shown. Similar to Figures 4A-4D for clarity, the earphone body and the ear hook portion body of the earphone assembly are omitted, and only the battery compartment 230 is shown.

[0051] Figure 5A A battery compartment 230 in an assembled state is shown. The battery compartment 230 includes a battery compartment housing 232, a battery (not shown) contained in the battery compartment housing 232, an electrical connection portion 250Figure 5A (Not shown in the image) Battery compartment cover 260 connected to battery compartment housing 232 to hold the battery within battery compartment housing 232. Figures 5A-5D The battery compartment 230 shown is Figures 4A-4D The main difference in the battery compartment 130 shown is that two pairs of relatively aligned holes 234 are formed on the battery compartment housing 232. Figure 5A Only one pair of holes is shown in the image. These two pairs of holes are formed on both sides of the battery compartment housing 232. The inner cover 264 of the battery compartment cover 260 (see...) Figure 5D Two corresponding through holes are formed on it. In Figure 5A As shown, the two pairs of holes 234 on the battery compartment housing 232 are aligned with the two through holes 266 on the inner cover portion 164 of the battery compartment cover portion 260. Two pins 270 pass through the two pairs of holes 234 on the battery compartment housing 232 and the two through holes 266 on the inner cover portion 264 of the battery compartment cover portion 260, thereby firmly fixing the battery compartment cover portion 260 to the battery compartment housing 232.

[0052] The first step in the battery removal process includes removing pin 270 from battery compartment 230, such as... Figure 5B As shown. In one or more embodiments, the pin 270 can be ejected from the hole in the battery compartment 230 (i.e., the hole 234 in the battery compartment housing 232 and the through hole 266 in the inner cover portion 264 of the battery compartment cover 260) using a tool such as a ejector pin. The second step includes removing the battery compartment cover 260 from the battery compartment housing 232 after removing the pin 270 from the battery compartment 230, as shown. Figure 5C As shown. The third step includes removing the battery 240 from the battery compartment housing 232 after removing the battery compartment cover 260, as shown. Figure 5D As shown. This step also includes connecting the electrical connection terminal 244 of the battery 240 to the electrical connection terminal 254 of the electrical connection part 250. Figure 5D (Not shown in the image) Disconnect.

[0053] When replacing battery 240 in the headphone assembly 100, it is necessary to remove battery 240 and then install the new battery 240 into the battery compartment 230. The process of installing the new battery 240 into the battery compartment 230 is the reverse of the battery removal process and will not be described further here. In conjunction with... Figures 4A-4D The description of the embodiments can also be applied to Figures 5A-5D The embodiments are as follows, and vice versa.

[0054] Figures 6A-6C The diagram illustrates a pin 370 of an earphone assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present invention, and its assembly and disassembly. Figure 6A A perspective view of pin 370 is shown. Figure 6B The battery compartment 330 is shown in its assembled state. Figure 6CThe pin 370 is shown being disassembled from the battery compartment 330.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 3, the pin 370 has a cylindrical pin body 372 and includes a knurled portion 374 formed with knurls at a first end thereof. Figure 6A The knurls on the knurled portion 374 can increase friction to prevent the pin 370 from being accidentally dislodged from the battery compartment 330.

[0056] The battery compartment 330 includes a battery compartment housing 332, a battery 340 housed within the battery compartment housing 332, and a battery compartment cover portion 360 coupled to the battery compartment housing 332 to retain the battery 340 within the battery compartment housing 332. The battery compartment cover portion 360 includes a cover base portion 362 and an inner cover portion 364 extending from the cover base portion 362. The battery compartment housing 332 has a pair of holes formed therein in alignment. The inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360 has a through hole formed therein in correspondence to the pair of holes of the battery compartment housing 332. Figure 6B The pair of holes of the battery compartment housing 332 are aligned with the through hole of the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360 in the position shown. One pin 370 is inserted through the pair of holes of the battery compartment housing 332 and the through hole of the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360 to securely couple the battery compartment cover portion 360 to the battery compartment housing 332.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 3, the pin 370 has a cylindrical pin body 372 and includes a knurled portion 374 formed with knurls at a first end thereof. Figure 6B In the assembled state of the battery compartment 330, the knurled portion 374 of the pin 370 is engaged with the hole walls of the battery compartment housing 332 and the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360. In one or more embodiments, the pin 370 is made of metal, while the battery compartment housing 332 and the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360 are made of plastic material. The engagement between the knurled portion 374 of the pin 370 and the hole walls of the battery compartment housing 332 and the inner cover portion 364 of the plastic material can greatly increase the friction between the pin 370 and the battery compartment housing 332 and the inner cover portion 364 to prevent the pin 370 from being accidentally dislodged from the battery compartment 330, so that the battery compartment cover portion 360 can be securely coupled to the battery compartment housing 332.

[0058] In one or more embodiments, the pin 370 can be ejected from the holes of the battery compartment 330 (i.e., the holes of the battery compartment housing 332 and the through hole of the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360) by a tool such as a punch. Figure 6C As shown in FIG. 4, a punch (not shown in FIG. 3) is used to eject the pin 370 from the second end of the pin 370 (the end opposite to the knurled portion 374, i.e., the end of the pin 370 inserted into the holes of the battery compartment 330). Figure 6C Figure 6C ​the battery compartment 330. After a portion of the pin 370 is ejected from the battery compartment 330, the knurled portion 374 of the pin 370 is no longer engaged with the hole of the battery compartment 330 (i.e., the hole of the battery compartment housing 332 and the through hole of the inner cover portion 364 of the battery compartment cover portion 360). At this time, the friction between the pin 370 and the battery compartment 330 is greatly reduced, so that the pin 370 is more easily removed. In some cases, the user can use the pinched knurled portion 374 of the pin 370 to completely remove the pin 370 from the battery compartment 330. Therefore, the configuration of the pin 370 can prevent the pin 370 from accidentally falling off from the battery compartment 330, ensure that the battery compartment cover portion 360 is firmly connected to the battery compartment housing 332, and make it easier and more convenient to remove the pin 370 from the battery compartment 330.

[0059] Figures 6A-6C The structure of the pin 370 shown is illustrative. In another embodiment or more embodiments according to the present application, the knurls of the knurled portion 374 can be different from Figure 6A shown. In still another embodiment or more embodiments, the length of the knurled portion 374 of the pin 370 can be longer or shorter. In still some embodiments according to the present application, the pin 370 with the knurled portion 374 can be used in Figures 1-5D the embodiments shown.

[0060] In the embodiments shown, the earphone assembly 100 is an ear-hanging earphone. In other embodiments according to the present application, the earphone assembly 100 can be any suitable earphone or wireless earphone. For example, the earphone assembly 100 can be an earphone assembly with an earphone handle, and the battery compartment of the earphone assembly can be a part of the earphone handle connected to the earphone handle body to form a complete earphone handle with the earphone handle body.

[0061] In another embodiment or more embodiments according to the present application, the present application is not limited to an earphone assembly, but can be applied to other wearable electronic devices including a battery compartment. In one or more embodiments, the wearable electronic device is an earphone assembly, and the battery compartment constitutes at least a part of an ear-hanging portion or an earphone handle of the earphone assembly. In another embodiment or more embodiments, the wearable electronic device is a smart watch or a bracelet, and the battery compartment can be a part of a watchband or a bracelet band connected to the smart watch or the bracelet. In still another embodiment or more embodiments, the wearable electronic device is smart glasses, and the battery compartment is a part of a glasses leg. In still another embodiment or more embodiments according to the present application, the electronic device can be other wearable electronic devices, and the battery compartment can be other suitable structures connected to the wearable electronic devices.

[0062] The present application can be implemented in the following ways:

[0063] Item 1: A wearable electronic device, comprising:

[0064] an electronic device body having electronic components disposed therein; and

[0065] a battery compartment connected to the electronic device body,

[0066] wherein the battery compartment comprises:

[0067] a battery compartment housing;

[0068] a battery removably housed within the battery compartment housing; and

[0069] a battery compartment cover,

[0070] wherein the battery compartment cover is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing via a pin-hole connection structure, thereby retaining the battery within the battery compartment housing.

[0071] Item 2: The wearable electronic device of item 1, wherein:

[0072] the pin-hole connection structure comprises at least one pin, and corresponding holes formed on the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment housing,

[0073] the at least one pin is removably passed through the holes on the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment housing, thereby detachably connecting the battery compartment cover to the battery compartment housing.

[0074] Item 3: The wearable electronic device of any one of items 1-2, wherein:

[0075] the battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open end, the battery compartment cover comprises a cover base and an inner cover extending from the cover base,

[0076] the cover base covers the open end of the battery compartment housing when the battery compartment cover is connected to the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover extends into the battery compartment housing through the open end.

[0077] Item 4: The wearable electronic device of any one of items 1-3, wherein:

[0078] the pin-hole connection structure comprises a pair of holes formed in alignment on the battery compartment housing, and a corresponding through hole on the inner cover of the battery compartment cover, the pair of holes on the battery compartment housing align with the through hole on the inner cover,

[0079] The pin-hole connection structure further includes a pin extending through the pair of holes of the battery compartment housing and the through hole of the inner cover portion, thereby firmly connecting the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment housing.

[0080] Item 5: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-4, wherein,

[0081] The pin-hole connection structure includes two pairs of holes formed in the battery compartment housing, and two corresponding through holes on an inner cover portion of the battery compartment cover portion, each pair of holes of the two pairs of holes of the battery compartment housing being aligned with a respective one of the through holes of the inner cover portion,

[0082] The pin-hole connection structure further includes two pins each extending through a pair of holes of the battery compartment housing and a corresponding one of the through holes of the inner cover portion, thereby firmly connecting the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment housing.

[0083] Item 6: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-5, wherein the pin includes a knurled portion formed with knurls at one end thereof.

[0084] Item 7: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-6, wherein the battery compartment cover portion is formed with a sealing ring for providing a seal between the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment housing.

[0085] Item 8: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-7, wherein,

[0086] The battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open portion at one end thereof, the battery compartment cover portion includes a cover base portion and an inner cover portion extending from the cover base portion,

[0087] The cover base portion covers the open portion of the battery compartment housing when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover portion extends into the battery compartment housing through the open portion,

[0088] The sealing ring is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner cover portion for providing a seal between the outer peripheral surface of the inner cover portion and an inner side wall of the battery compartment housing.

[0089] Item 9: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-8, wherein the battery compartment cover portion is formed with a pad of elastic material, the battery compartment cover portion axially abutting the pad of elastic material against the battery when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, thereby holding the battery in place.

[0090] Item 10: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-9, wherein,

[0091] The battery compartment is an elongated cylindrical battery compartment having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the battery being electrically connected to the electronics of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment, the battery compartment cover being detachably connected to the battery compartment housing at the second end of the battery compartment.

[0092] Item 11: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-10, wherein,

[0093] The battery is electrically connected to the electronics of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment by an electrical connection in the form of a helical cable.

[0094] Item 12: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-11, wherein the helical cable of the electrical connection has a springiness or elastic memory property.

[0095] Item 13: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-12, wherein the wearable electronic device is an earphone assembly, the electronic device body is an earphone body, and the electronics include a speaker.

[0096] Item 14: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-13, wherein

[0097] The earphone assembly is an ear-hanging earphone assembly, and the battery compartment constitutes at least a portion of an ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly.

[0098] Item 15: The wearable electronic device according to any one of items 1-14, wherein

[0099] The ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly includes an ear-hanging portion body and the battery compartment, one end of the ear-hanging portion body being connected to the earphone body and the other end being connected to the battery compartment.

[0100] The above merely illustrates the exemplary embodiments adopted for explaining the principles of the present application, and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Various modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and principle of the present application, and these modifications and improvements are also within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device, characterized by Comprising: an electronic device body in which electronic components are disposed; and a battery compartment connected to the electronic device body, wherein the battery compartment comprises: a battery compartment housing; a battery removably accommodated in the battery compartment housing; and a battery compartment cover portion, wherein the battery compartment cover portion is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing via a pin-hole connection structure, thereby holding the battery in the battery compartment housing.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: the pin-hole connection structure comprises at least one pin, and corresponding holes formed on the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment housing, the at least one pin is detachably inserted through the holes on the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment housing, thereby detachably connecting the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment housing.

3. The wearable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: the battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open portion at one end thereof, and the battery compartment cover portion comprises a cover base portion and an inner cover portion extending from the cover base portion, when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, the cover base portion covers the open portion of the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover portion extends into the battery compartment housing through the open portion.

4. The wearable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: the pin-hole connection structure comprises a pair of holes formed in alignment on the battery compartment housing, and a corresponding through hole on the inner cover portion of the battery compartment cover portion, the pair of holes on the battery compartment housing being aligned with the through hole on the inner cover portion, the pin-hole connection structure further comprises a pin extending through the pair of holes on the battery compartment housing and the through hole on the inner cover portion, thereby securely connecting the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment housing.

5. The wearable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: the pin-hole connection structure comprises two pairs of holes formed on the battery compartment housing, and two corresponding through holes on the inner cover portion of the battery compartment cover portion, each of the two pairs of holes on the battery compartment housing being aligned with a respective one of the through holes on the inner cover portion, the pin-hole connection structure further comprises two pins, each of the two pins extending through a pair of holes on the battery compartment housing and a corresponding one of the through holes on the inner cover portion, thereby securely connecting the battery compartment cover portion to the battery compartment housing.

6. The wearable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the pin comprises a knurled portion formed with knurls at one end thereof.

7. The wearable electronic device of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the battery compartment cover portion is formed with a sealing ring for providing a seal between the battery compartment cover portion and the battery compartment housing.

8. The wearable electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: the battery compartment housing is a cylindrical structure having an open portion at one end thereof, and the battery compartment cover portion comprises a cover base portion and an inner cover portion extending from the cover base portion, when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, the cover base portion covers the open portion of the battery compartment housing, and the inner cover portion extends into the battery compartment housing through the open portion. The sealing ring is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the inner cover portion for providing a seal between the outer circumferential surface of the inner cover portion and an inner side wall of the battery compartment housing.

9. The wearable electronic device of any one of claims 1-6, wherein The battery compartment cover portion is formed with a pad of resilient material, and when the battery compartment cover portion is connected to the battery compartment housing, the battery compartment cover portion causes the pad of resilient material to axially bear against the battery, holding the battery in place.

10. The wearable electronic device of any one of claims 1-6, wherein The battery compartment is an elongated cylindrical battery compartment having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the battery is electrically connected to the electronics of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment, and the battery compartment cover portion is detachably connected to the battery compartment housing at the second end of the battery compartment.

11. The wearable electronic device of claim 10, wherein The battery is electrically connected to the electronics of the electronic device body at the first end of the battery compartment by an electrical connection in the form of a helical cable.

12. The wearable electronic device of claim 11, wherein The helical cable of the electrical connection has a springiness or elastic memory property.

13. The wearable electronic device of any one of claims 1-6, wherein The wearable electronic device is an earphone assembly, the electronic device body is an earphone body, and the electronics include a speaker.

14. The wearable electronic device of claim 13, wherein The earphone assembly is an ear-hanging earphone assembly, and the battery compartment constitutes at least a portion of an ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly.

15. The wearable electronic device of claim 14, wherein The ear-hanging portion of the ear-hanging earphone assembly includes an ear-hanging portion body and the battery compartment, and the ear-hanging portion body is connected to the earphone body at one end and connected to the battery compartment at the other end.

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