Earphone and audio device
By incorporating rigid connecting arms within the concha and on the back of the earlobe, the headphone design solves the problem of discomfort when wearing headphones, achieving a comfortable and stable wearing experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423140321.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing headphones can easily cause ear pain when worn, affecting comfort and health. In particular, over-ear headphones are bulky and unsuitable for sports, while ear-hook and clip-on headphones are unstable as they hang above the ears.
Design an earphone with a first main body placed inside the concha and a second main body placed behind the earlobe, connected by a rigid connecting arm to avoid clamping force, and using ergonomic design to ensure stability and comfort.
It achieves a comfortable fit without pressure even after prolonged wear, and the earphones are stable and not easy to fall out, improving wearing comfort and stability, making it suitable for sports use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of audio equipment, and more particularly to an earphone and an audio device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, headphones on the market are divided into in-ear and non-in-ear headphones. Wearing in-ear headphones for extended periods can cause ear pain and discomfort, which is detrimental to the wearer's health and comfort. Non-in-ear headphones include over-ear headphones, on-ear headphones, and clip-on headphones. Over-ear headphones primarily rely on head support and clamping to maintain the position of the earpieces outside the ears. While many high-quality headphones do not cause significant pressure on the ears, their bulky size makes them unsuitable for wearing during exercise. On-ear headphones hang above the ear, while clip-on headphones suspend themselves by clamping a single earpiece to the auricle or other parts of the ear. Improving wearability and comfort is a crucial technical challenge that urgently needs to be addressed in the headphone industry. Utility Model Content
[0003] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide an earphone that solves the technical problem of earphone wearing comfort.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: providing an earphone, including: a first body, a second body and a connecting arm, the first body and the second body being connected by the connecting arm, the first body having a sound-emitting part inside, the connecting arm being at least partially made of a rigid material to fix the relative position of the first body and the second body, the first body being used to be placed in the concha cavity of a human ear, and the second body being used to be placed on the back of the earlobe of a human ear.
[0005] This invention relates to headphones that, through a breakthrough design of a rigid, non-elastic connecting arm, prevents the first and second main bodies from clamping the ear with force, thus avoiding the squeezing sensation and discomfort experienced when wearing the headphones. Furthermore, the first and second main bodies are ergonomically positioned: one inside the concha and the other behind the earlobe, whose concave structure stabilizes the headphones and prevents them from falling out.
[0006] Preferably, the distance between the closest points of the first and second main bodies is 5mm-8mm. This distance range is set according to the thickness of the concha of the human ear to avoid a feeling of pressure on the concha when the first and second main bodies are too close; it also avoids the earphone from falling out easily if the first and second main bodies are too far apart.
[0007] Preferably, the volume of the first main body is less than or equal to the volume of the second main body. The first main body is worn inside the concha, and since the space inside the human ear's concha is limited, it is preferable to set the volume of the first main body to be less than or equal to the volume of the second main body. At the same time, having the first main body smaller than the second main body also allows for easy and quick identification of which part is placed inside the concha during wear.
[0008] Preferably, a battery is disposed within the second main body. Since the battery has a relatively large volume, while the space within the first main body is limited, placing the battery within the second main body is preferable. Furthermore, because the battery is relatively heavy, placing it within the second main body is more conducive to the headphone's weight balance, preventing a top-heavy design that would compromise wearing stability.
[0009] Preferably, the first main body is a sphere or an ellipsoid. Since the concha of the human ear is shaped like a ball and a hole, setting the first main body to a shape similar to the concha is more conducive to wearing comfort, and both spheres and ellipsoids are shapes similar to the concha.
[0010] Preferably, the second body is a sphere or an ellipsoid. Since the back of the human earlobe is a concave, ball-shaped depression, setting the second body to a shape similar to the back of the earlobe is more conducive to wearing comfort, and both spheres and ellipsoids are shapes similar to the back of the earlobe.
[0011] Preferably, the surface of the second body is composed of multiple planes joined together. The second body surface is configured with a different shape than the first body surface, which facilitates the differentiation between the first and second bodies during wear.
[0012] More preferably, the joints of the aforementioned multiple planes are rounded. This rounding prevents the second body from creating a sharp, protruding sensation against the back of the earlobe during wear, thus improving the comfort of wearing the headphones.
[0013] Preferably, the connecting arm is in a relaxed state relative to the helix of the ear. Regardless of how the connecting arm is bent or structured, it should not exert any pressure on the helix. In other words, apart from the first and second main bodies, there should be no clamping force on the ear, and the connecting arm itself should not exert any clamping force on the ear, thus avoiding reduced comfort during prolonged wear.
[0014] Preferably, the diameter of the first body is in the range of 12mm-14mm. Due to the size limitation of the concha cavity of the human ear, the diameter of the first body should not exceed 14mm; at the same time, in order to better enable the sound-generating part inside the first body to generate sufficient power, the diameter of the first body should not be less than 12mm.
[0015] Another objective of this invention is to provide an audio device to solve the technical problem of comfortable headphone wearing.
[0016] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is to provide an audio device, including an earphone case and any of the earphones described above, wherein the earphones are disposed inside the earphone case.
[0017] The aforementioned audio components also enable the headphones to be worn comfortably for extended periods. Furthermore, the headphone case provides a suitable storage space for the headphones, preventing damage to the rigid connecting arms. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
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[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 1000 in Embodiment 1;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 1000 in Embodiment 1 when it is worn on a human ear;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the earphone 1000 in Embodiment 1;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 2000 in Embodiment 2;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 3000 in Embodiment 3;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the audio device 400 in Embodiment 4;
[0026] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:
[0027] 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 – Headphones;
[0028] 1100, 2100, 3100 — the first subject;
[0029] 1110 – Vocal part;
[0030] 1200, 2200, 3200 — the second main body;
[0031] 1210 — Battery;
[0032] 1220 — Circuit board;
[0033] 1300, 2300, 3300 — Connecting arms;
[0034] 1310 – Hard outer shell;
[0035] 1320 — Wire harness;
[0036] 10—Conchae;
[0037] 20 - Earlobes;
[0038] 30 – Helix;
[0039] 400 — Audio device;
[0040] 410 — Earphone case;
[0041] 411 - Card slot. Detailed Implementation
[0042] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0043] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.
[0044] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0046] Example 1:
[0047] like Figure 1-3 As shown, where Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 1000 according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone 1000 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when it is worn on a human ear; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the earphone 1000 according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0048] This embodiment discloses an earphone 1000, including a first body 1100, a second body 1200, and a connecting arm 1300. The first body 1100 and the second body 1200 are fixedly connected by the connecting arm 1300.
[0049] The first body 1100 has a sound-emitting part 1110 inside for emitting sound. When the earphone 1000 is worn on a person's ear, the first body 1100 is placed inside the concha cavity 10. The first body 1100 is a sphere with an outer diameter of 12mm.
[0050] The second main body 1200 contains a battery 1210 and a circuit board 1220. When the earphone 1000 is worn on a person's ear, the second main body 1200 is located in the recess formed by the back of the earlobe 20 and the human body. The second main body 1200 is spherical. The volume of the second main body 1200 is larger than the volume of the first main body 1100.
[0051] The connecting arm 1300 is connected at one end to the first body 1100 and at the other end to the second body 1200. The connecting arm 1300 includes a rigid outer shell 1310 and an internal flexible wiring harness 1320, which electrically connects components such as the sound-generating part 1110 and the circuit board 1220. The connecting arm 1300 ensures that the closest distance between the first body 1100 and the second body 1200 is 5mm. Because the connecting arm 1300 is rigid and has a relaxed semi-circular shape, it does not exert a clamping force on the ear helix 30.
[0052] In this embodiment, the earphone 1000, by setting a connecting arm 1300 with a fixed shape, ensures that the first main body 1100 and the second main body 1200 do not exert an active clamping force on the human ear when worn, thus preventing the earphone from affecting wearing comfort during long-term wear; at the same time, it makes reasonable use of the structure of the human ear to place the first main body 1100 and the second main body 1200 in a reasonable position, ensuring the stability of the earphone 1000 when worn and making it less likely to fall off during exercise.
[0053] Example 2:
[0054] like Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the earphone 2000 according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0055] This embodiment discloses an earphone 2000, including a first body 2100, a second body 2200, and a connecting arm 2300. The first body 2100 and the second body 2200 are fixedly connected by the connecting arm 2300.
[0056] The first main body 2100 is spherical with a diameter of 13mm.
[0057] The second main body 2200 is a sphere, the surface of which is composed of multiple planes joined together, with rounded corners at the joints. The volume of the second main body 2200 is the same as that of the first main body 2100.
[0058] The connecting arm 2300 makes the closest distance between the first body 2100 and the second body 2200 6mm.
[0059] The earphone 2000 of this embodiment has the same effect as the earphone 1000 of Embodiment 1. At the same time, the rounded corners of the second body 2200 can prevent discomfort to the ears when wearing it, and it is also easy to distinguish between the first body 2100 and the second body 2200 when wearing it.
[0060] Example 3:
[0061] like Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the earphone 3000 according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.
[0062] This embodiment discloses an earphone 3000, including a first body 3100, a second body 3200, and a connecting arm 3300. The first body 3100 and the second body 3200 are fixedly connected by the connecting arm 3300.
[0063] The first main body 3100 is ellipsoidal with a major axis diameter of 14mm.
[0064] The second body 3200 is also ellipsoidal. The distance between the closest point of the second body 3200 and the first body 3100 is 8mm.
[0065] The earphone 3000 of this embodiment has basically the same structure as the earphone 1000 of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, and also has basically the same effect as the earphone 1000 of Embodiment 1.
[0066] Example 4:
[0067] like Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the audio device 400 according to Embodiment 4 of this utility model.
[0068] The audio device 400 of this embodiment includes an earphone case 410 and two earphones 4000 arranged in a symmetrical structure. The earphone case 410 is used to hold the two earphones 4000. The earphone case 410 is provided with an adaptable slot 411 for holding the earphones 4000. The earphones 4000 of this embodiment are basically the same in structure as the earphones 1000 of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0069] The audio device 400 of this embodiment includes headphones 4000, which has essentially the same technical effect as the headphones 1000 of Embodiment 1.
[0070] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An earphone, comprising: A first body, a second body, and a connecting arm, wherein the first body and the second body are connected by the connecting arm, and the first body has a sound-emitting part, characterized in that: at least part of the connecting arm is made of a rigid material to fix the relative position of the first body and the second body, the first body is used to be placed in the concha cavity of the human ear, and the second body is used to be placed on the back of the earlobe of the human ear.
2. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the closest points of the first and second main bodies is 5mm-8mm.
3. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The volume of the first body is less than or equal to the volume of the second body.
4. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second main body contains a battery.
5. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first main body is a sphere or an ellipsoid.
6. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second main body is a sphere or an ellipsoid.
7. The earphone according to claim 6, characterized in that, The surface of the second body is composed of multiple planes spliced together.
8. The earphone according to claim 7, characterized in that, The joints of the multiple planes are provided with rounded corners.
9. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting arm is in a relaxed state with respect to the helix of the human ear.
10. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the first body ranges from 12mm to 14mm.
11. An audio device, characterized in that, It includes an earphone case and earphones as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the earphones are disposed within the earphone case.