External audio unit and intelligent glasses

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent wearable equipment, and discloses an external audio unit and intelligent glasses, and the external audio unit is used for the intelligent glasses. The intelligent glasses comprise a glasses frame and a control unit arranged on the glasses frame, the glasses frame comprises a glasses frame and glasses legs, one end of each glasses leg is hinged to the glasses frame, and the other end of each glasses leg is provided with a mounting seat; the external audio unit comprises a sound piece, a connector and a connecting line, and the sound piece is in communication connection with the control unit; the connector is detachably connected with the mounting seat; one end of the connecting line is connected with the sound piece, and the other end is connected with the connector. The external audio unit is kept connected with the intelligent glasses through the connector, so that the use stability of the external audio unit is improved; the sound piece is stably placed in the ear canal, so that the audio effect and the privacy of sound transmission can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to intelligent wearable equipment technical field, especially an external audio unit and intelligent glasses. BACKGROUND

[0002] As one of the widely popular wearable smart devices in recent years, intelligent glasses are favored by more and more consumers due to their portability and intelligent functions. The basic structure of intelligent glasses mainly includes a frame, a temple, and an optical machine, an optical waveguide, a micro processing unit, a battery and an acoustic module integrated inside. Among them, the acoustic module is usually arranged in the form of a miniature loudspeaker (horn) in the temple, that is, close to the human ear but outside the ear canal when wearing. This structural design aims to provide audio output using the inherent form of glasses to achieve voice call, media playback and other functions.

[0003] However, due to the structural design of glasses, the current loudspeaker of intelligent glasses is located outside the ear canal, and the sound attenuates during transmission, making it difficult to optimize the acoustic performance and the sound quality performance is poor, making it difficult to clearly hear the played content in a noisy environment; at the same time, this structure also brings the problem of sound leakage, and the sound emitted by the loudspeaker is easily detected by people around, which seriously affects the privacy protection of users in quiet or public places such as elevators and offices.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0005] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an external audio unit and intelligent glasses, aiming to solve the problem of poor sound quality performance and poor privacy in the sound propagation process of existing intelligent glasses products.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] An external audio unit for intelligent glasses, the intelligent glasses including a frame and a control unit provided on the frame, the frame including a frame and a temple, one end of the temple being hinged to the frame, and the other end being provided with a mounting seat; wherein the external audio unit includes:

[0008] a sound piece in communication connection with the control unit;

[0009] a connecting head in detachable connection with the mounting seat; and

[0010] a connecting line, one end of which is connected with the sound piece, and the other end of which is connected with the connecting head.

[0011] The external audio unit, wherein the connecting head is provided with a first connecting terminal; the smart glasses comprise a second connecting terminal, the second connecting terminal is electrically connected with the control unit through a wire; a clamping groove is formed on the side of the mounting seat away from the frame, the clamping groove is used for accommodating the second connecting terminal; when the connecting head is assembled with the mounting seat, the second connecting terminal is in contact with the first connecting terminal.

[0012] The connecting line comprises a signal line and an insulating outer skin, one end of the signal line is connected with the first connecting terminal, and the other end is connected with the sound piece; the insulating outer skin is wrapped on the signal line.

[0013] The external audio unit, wherein the mounting seat is provided with a plurality of limiting structures, and the plurality of limiting structures are uniformly arranged around the clamping groove.

[0014] The connecting head is provided with a plurality of alignment structures, and the plurality of alignment structures are uniformly arranged around the first connecting terminal.

[0015] The limiting structure and the alignment structure are detachably connected.

[0016] The external audio unit, wherein the limiting structure is a magnet block; the alignment structure is a magnet block or an iron alloy block.

[0017] The external audio unit, wherein the limiting structure is a clamping convex, the alignment structure is a clamping opening, and the clamping convex is interference fit with the clamping opening.

[0018] The external audio unit, wherein the first connecting terminal is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet and conductive foam; and / or, the second connecting terminal is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet and conductive foam.

[0019] The external audio unit, wherein the connecting head is provided with a contact platform, the contact platform is used for abutting against the mounting seat; and the connecting head is provided with an annular blocking wall around the contact platform, the annular blocking wall is used for nesting the mounting seat.

[0020] The external audio unit, wherein the annular blocking wall is any one of a rubber ring, a latex ring and a silica gel ring.

[0021] The external audio unit, wherein the sound piece comprises any one of a moving iron sound emitting piece, a moving coil sound emitting piece and a MEMS sound emitting piece; and / or, the sound piece comprises a microphone.

[0022] The application also discloses a smart glasses, wherein the smart glasses comprise the external audio unit as any one of the above.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the utility model has the following advantages:

[0024] The external audio unit is not easily separated from the smart glasses during use, so the effective connection between the sound piece and the control unit can be maintained, thereby improving the accuracy of sound propagation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description, obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments in the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0026] Figure 1 It is the assembly drawing of the external audio unit and the smart glasses in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is another assembly drawing of the external audio unit and the smart glasses in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is the structural schematic view of the partial structure of the external audio unit in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 It is the sectional view of the connecting line in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 It is the structural schematic view of the partial structure of the temple in the utility model.

[0031] Among them, 10, external audio unit;11, sound piece;12, connecting head;121, first connecting terminal;122, alignment structure;123, contact platform;124, annular retaining wall;13, connecting line;131, signal line;132, insulating outer skin;20, smart glasses;21, mirror frame;211, mirror frame;212, temple;2121, mounting seat;2122, clamping groove;2123, limiting structure;22, control unit;23, second connecting terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the person skilled in the art better understand the technical scheme of the present application, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0033] Due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, variations in the shapes illustrated in the drawings can occur. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes illustrated in the drawings, but include variations in shapes that occur during manufacturing. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated items.

[0034] Although terms such as "first", "second", and "third" can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers or sections are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer or section described in the examples described herein can also be called the second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the examples.

[0035] For ease of description, spatial relationship terms such as "on", "upper", "under", and "lower" can be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element as shown in the drawings. Such spatial relationship terms are intended to include, in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings, different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is turned over, the element described as being "on" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "under" or "lower" relative to the other element. Therefore, the term "on" includes both "on" and "under" orientations depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device can also be positioned in other ways, and the spatial relationship terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0036] The terms used herein are only used to describe various examples, and are not intended to limit the disclosure. The singular form is intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "include", "contain" and "have" enumerate the stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements and / or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] Reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In an embodiment of the utility model, a kind of external audio unit 10 is disclosed, for intelligent glasses 20, the intelligent glasses 20 include frame 21 and the control unit 22 arranged on frame 21, the frame 21 includes frame 211 and temple 212, one end of the temple 212 is hinged with the frame 211, and the other end is provided with mounting seat 2121;The external audio unit 10 includes sound piece 11, connecting head 12 and connecting line 13, the sound piece 11 is connected with the control unit 22 communication;Connecting head 12 is detachably connected with the mounting seat 2121;Connecting line 13 one end is connected with the sound piece 11, and the other end is connected with the connecting head 12.

[0038] The external audio unit 10 disclosed in the embodiment is used as the accessory of intelligent glasses 20, and the intelligent glasses 20 product is usually provided with a sound module, which can transmit sound information by sending control instructions through the control unit 22;However, in some noisy environment or public occasion, the sound propagation quality and privacy of the sound propagation on the intelligent glasses 20 product are not good.In this case, the external audio unit 10 disclosed in the embodiment is assembled on the intelligent glasses 20 for use, so that the sound propagation quality can be improved.

[0039] Specifically, in the embodiment, the connecting head 12 is detachably connected with the mounting seat 2121, so that the external audio unit 10 is integrated with the intelligent glasses 20.The mounting seat 2121 is arranged at the end of the temple 212 away from the frame 211, so as to be close to the ear canal of the wearer, and the external audio unit 10 can be stably mounted on the ear of the wearer, and the wearing mode of hanging ear or in-ear can be selected, so as to improve the stability during use, improve the sound propagation quality, and keep the volume stable.

[0040] In the embodiment, the communication connection between the sound piece 11 and the control unit 22 can adopt wireless connection modes such as WiFi signal and Bluetooth signal, or can adopt wired connection mode.The transmission quality of wireless signal is affected by transmission distance, and the transmission of wired signal needs to be realized through a data line long enough, that is, no matter what connection mode is adopted, the distance between the two needs to be considered.Therefore, the external audio unit 10 is integrated with the intelligent glasses 20 in the embodiment, which is also beneficial to control the distance between the sound piece 11 and the control unit 22, so that the two are arranged within a reasonable space, keep stable communication connection, and improve the accuracy, authenticity, continuity and timeliness of sound propagation.

[0041] Specifically, the sound piece 11 is connected with the connecting head 12 through the connecting line 13, so that the sound piece 11 has high degree of freedom, and the position of the sound piece 11 can be adjusted flexibly. In actual use, the wearer can put the sound piece 11 into the ear canal, so as to improve the sound quality, reduce the sound leakage problem, and improve the privacy.

[0042] In addition, the external audio unit 10 disclosed in the embodiment can reduce environmental noise interference, so that the sound propagation effect of the smart glasses 20 is better. In the embodiment, the mounting seat 2121 is arranged at the end of the temple 212, specifically, the end away from the frame 211, so that when worn, the mounting seat is located behind the user's ear. On this basis, the connecting line 13 is connected with the sound piece 11 by bypassing the auricle, and the connecting line 13 can be hidden behind the ear, improving the concealment of wearing and not damaging the overall aesthetics of the glasses. The user does not need to worry about the aesthetics when wearing and using in social occasions.

[0043] In summary, the external audio unit 10 disclosed in the embodiment can adapt to the existing smart glasses 20, and consider the clarity, sound quality, authenticity, and privacy of sound propagation, etc., wherein the privacy not only includes the privacy of sound propagation, but also considers the privacy and aesthetics of wearing.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , as another embodiment of the present application, the first connecting terminal 121 is arranged on the connecting head 12; the smart glasses 20 include a second connecting terminal 23, the second connecting terminal 23 is electrically connected with the control unit 22 through a wire; the mounting seat 2121 is formed with a clamping groove 2122 on the side away from the frame 211, the clamping groove 2122 is used for accommodating the second connecting terminal 23; when the connecting head 12 is assembled with the mounting seat 2121, the second connecting terminal 23 is in contact with the first connecting terminal 121; the connecting line 13 includes a signal line 131 and an insulating sheath 132, one end of the signal line 131 is connected with the first connecting terminal 121, and the other end is connected with the sound piece 11; the insulating sheath 132 is wrapped on the signal line 131.

[0045] The external audio unit 10 disclosed in the embodiment transmits signals in a wired connection mode with the smart glasses 20. When installed, the connecting head 12 is assembled onto the mounting seat 2121, the first connecting terminal 121 and the second connecting terminal 23 are connected in conduction, and then the control unit 22 and the sound piece 11 are connected along the wire and the signal line 131, so as to stably and efficiently complete information transmission.

[0046] Specifically, the control unit 22 and the wire disclosed in the embodiment are arranged in the inner cavity of the temple 212, the second connecting terminal 23 is embedded in the clamping groove 2122, which can be stable and keep the surface of the temple 212 intact, and can reduce the impact. The first connecting terminal 121 is arranged on the connecting head 12 and connected with the signal line 131. The signal line 131 is wrapped with an insulating outer skin 132, which plays a protective role and improves the safety of use.

[0047] For example Figure 3 and Figure 5 As another embodiment of the application, as shown in the figure, the mounting seat 2121 is provided with a plurality of limiting structures 2123, and the plurality of limiting structures 2123 are evenly arranged around the clamping groove 2122; the connecting head 12 is provided with a plurality of alignment structures 122, and the plurality of alignment structures 122 are evenly arranged around the first connecting terminal 121; the limiting structure 2123 and the alignment structure 122 are detachably connected.

[0048] The plurality of limiting structures 2123 and the plurality of alignment structures 122 disclosed in the embodiment match each other, play a positioning and limiting role, improve the efficiency and accuracy of the assembly of the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121, and ensure that the second connecting terminal 23 and the first connecting terminal 121 keep contact and conduction in the assembled state, so as to realize the electrical connection between the external audio unit 10 and the smart glasses 20.

[0049] Specifically, as another embodiment of the application, the limiting structure 2123 is a magnet block, and the alignment structure 122 is a magnet block or a ferrous alloy block. Through the mutual attraction of the magnet blocks or the mutual attraction of the magnet blocks and the ferrous alloy blocks, the magnetic attraction connection of the limiting structure 2123 and the alignment structure 122 is realized, the assembly efficiency of the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121 is improved during assembly, and the use of the external audio unit 10 is simplified.

[0050] It should be noted that the types of the limiting structure 2123 and the alignment structure 122 are only exemplified in the embodiment, and in actual production and use, the limiting structure 2123 is not limited to a magnet block, as long as at least one of the limiting structure 2123 and the alignment structure 122 has magnetism and the other can be attracted by magnetic force, magnetic attraction can be realized, therefore, other types of limiting structure 2123 and alignment structure 122, as long as they can achieve the technical effects disclosed in the application, as equivalent replacements of the inventive concept, should also be within the scope of protection of the application.

[0051] Specifically, the limiting structure 2123 and the counter limiting structure 122 can be connected by magnetic attraction, and as another embodiment of the present application, the limiting structure 2123 is a clamping protrusion, and the counter limiting structure 122 is a clamping hole, and the clamping protrusion is in interference fit with the clamping hole. In this embodiment, stable connection can also be achieved by interference fit, and the clamping protrusion and the clamping hole are simple to align, which is beneficial to quickly and accurately find the assembly position of the connecting head 12 and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0052] Specifically, as another embodiment of the present application, the first connecting terminal 121 is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet, and conductive foam, or the second connecting terminal 23 is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet, and conductive foam.

[0053] The first connecting terminal 121 and the second connecting terminal 23 disclosed in this embodiment are used to achieve electrical connection. The use of conductive structures such as spring copper columns, spring needles, metal spring sheets, and conductive foam can maintain good contact effect during repeated disassembly and assembly, timely turn on or turn off the circuit, have long service life, and have high connection stability.

[0054] For example, as another embodiment of the present application, the connecting head 12 is provided with a contact platform 123, and the contact platform 123 is used to abut against the mounting seat 2121. Figure 3 As another embodiment of the present application, the connecting head 12 is provided with an annular blocking wall 124 around the contact platform 123, and the annular blocking wall 124 is used to nest the mounting seat 2121.

[0055] In this embodiment, the annular blocking wall 124 is attached to the surface of the mounting seat 2121, further increasing the contact area of the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121, thereby increasing the friction and improving the stability of the connection. At the same time, the annular blocking wall 124 blocks the contact gap between the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121 from the side, which can reduce the entry of dust and sewage and improve the safety in use.

[0056] Specifically, as another embodiment of the present application, the annular blocking wall 124 is any one of a rubber ring, a latex ring, and a silica gel ring. Rubber, latex, and silica gel have good flexibility, long service life, and are convenient to process. Therefore, the annular blocking wall 124 disclosed in this embodiment can be in flexible contact with the mounting seat 2121, reduce collision and wear, and at the same time, the contact is more compact and less likely to accidentally separate, further improving the connection stability of the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121, and being beneficial to repeated disassembly and use of the external audio unit 10.

[0057] Specifically, in another embodiment of the present application, the sound piece 11 and the control unit 22 can realize information transmission in a wireless connection manner, the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121 only need to be mechanically connected, and do not need to play the function of electrical connection, and the magnetic piece can be arranged on the connecting head 12 for connection. At the same time, the connecting line 13 can be a spring rope, a woven rope, a nylon rope, etc., which only plays a connecting role.

[0058] Specifically, as another embodiment of the present application, it is disclosed that the sound piece 11 comprises any one of a moving-iron sound emitting single piece, a moving-coil sound emitting piece and a MEMS sound emitting piece. The sound piece 11 disclosed in the embodiment is used in cooperation with the smart glasses 20, and the moving-iron sound emitting single piece, the moving-coil sound emitting piece or the MEMS sound emitting piece with small volume and good audio quality is arranged, so that the wearing burden can be reduced, and the actual application scene of the smart glasses 20 can be better adapted.

[0059] As another embodiment of the present application, the sound piece 11 comprises a microphone. The microphone is externally arranged, which is beneficial to being closer to the sound emitting position of the user, and makes the sound receiving effect of the smart glasses 20 better.

[0060] Specifically, as another embodiment of the present application, the sound piece 11 is simultaneously provided with any one of a moving-iron sound emitting single piece, a moving-coil sound emitting piece, a MEMS sound emitting piece and a microphone. The sound emitting element and the sound receiving element are simultaneously arranged, the audio function can be integrated, the accessory occupying area can be reduced, and the use of the smart glasses 20 is more convenient.

[0061] Specifically, as another embodiment of the present application, a smart glasses 20 is disclosed, which comprises the external audio unit 10 as any one of the above. The smart glasses 20 disclosed in the embodiment can extend the propagation path of the sound signal by arranging the external audio unit 10, directly receive the audio in the ear canal, thereby improving the quality and privacy of sound propagation, and has a good market application prospect.

[0062] In summary, the application discloses an external audio unit 10 for smart glasses 20, the smart glasses 20 comprising a frame 21 and a control unit 22 arranged on the frame 21, the frame 21 comprising a frame 211 and a temple 212, one end of the temple 212 being hinged to the frame 211, and the other end being provided with a mounting seat 2121; the external audio unit 10 comprising a sound piece 11, a connecting head 12 and a connecting line 13, the sound piece 11 being communicatively connected to the control unit 22 and used for emitting sound; the connecting head 12 being detachably connected to the mounting seat 2121; one end of the connecting line 13 being connected to the sound piece 11, and the other end being connected to the connecting head 12. Through the assembly of the connecting head 12 and the mounting seat 2121, the external audio unit 10 is not easy to be separated from the smart glasses 20 during use, so that the effective connection between the sound piece 11 and the control unit 22 can be maintained, thereby improving the accuracy of sound propagation. The sound piece 11 and the connecting head 12 are connected through the connecting line 13, so that the sound piece 11 can be arranged flexibly, and the wearer can insert the sound piece 11 into the ear canal, thereby improving the sound quality, the volume, reducing the sound leakage problem, and improving the privacy.

[0063] It should be noted that the embodiments in the application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0064] It should be noted that the application introduces the specific structure and working principle of the application by taking the external audio unit and the smart glasses as an example, but the application of the application is not limited to the external audio unit and the smart glasses, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar workpieces.

[0065] It should be understood that the application is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the application is only limited by the appended claims.

[0066] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the application, and is not used to limit the application, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the application should be included in the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. An external audio unit for smart glasses, the smart glasses comprising a frame and a control unit arranged on the frame, the frame comprising a frame body and a temple, one end of the temple being hinged to the frame body and the other end being provided with a mounting seat; characterized in that, The external audio unit comprises: a sound piece in communication connection with the control unit; a connecting head in detachable connection with the mounting seat; and a connecting line having one end connected with the sound piece and the other end connected with the connecting head.

2. The external audio unit of claim 1, wherein, The connecting head is provided with a first connecting terminal; the smart glasses comprise a second connecting terminal, which is electrically connected with the control unit through a wire; the mounting seat is formed with a clamping groove on the side away from the frame, which is used for accommodating the second connecting terminal; when the connecting head is assembled with the mounting seat, the second connecting terminal is in contact with the first connecting terminal. The connecting line comprises a signal line and an insulating sheath, one end of the signal line is connected with the first connecting terminal, and the other end is connected with the sound piece; the insulating sheath is wrapped on the signal line.

3. The external audio unit of claim 2, wherein, The mounting seat is provided with a plurality of limiting structures, which are evenly arranged around the clamping groove; The connecting head is provided with a plurality of alignment structures, which are evenly arranged around the first connecting terminal; The limiting structure and the alignment structure are detachably connected.

4. The external audio unit of claim 3, wherein, The limiting structure is a magnet block; the alignment structure is a magnet block or an iron alloy block.

5. The external audio unit of claim 3, wherein, The limiting structure is a clamping convex, and the alignment structure is a clamping opening, which are in interference fit.

6. The external audio unit according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein The first connecting terminal is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet, and conductive foam; and / or, the second connecting terminal is any one of a spring copper column, a spring needle, a metal spring sheet, and conductive foam.

7. The external audio unit of claim 1, wherein, The connecting head is provided with a contact platform, which is used for abutting against the mounting seat; and the connecting head is provided with an annular barrier wall around the contact platform, which is used for nesting the mounting seat.

8. The external audio unit of claim 7, wherein, The annular barrier wall is any one of a rubber ring, a latex ring, and a silica gel ring.

9. The external audio unit of claim 1, wherein, The sound piece comprises any one of a moving iron sound generating piece, a moving coil sound generating piece, and a MEMS sound generating piece; and / or, the sound piece comprises a microphone.

10. An intelligent eyewear, characterized in that, The external audio unit comprises any one of claims 1 to 9. The external audio unit comprises any one of claims 1 to 9.

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