earphone

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of wearable device technology, specifically relating to an earphone. The earphone in this utility model has a rotating ring with a first opening and a second opening at both ends along its axial direction. The earphone body abuts against the first opening, and a limiting plate is connected to the earphone body and abuts against the second opening. The rotating ring can rotate around its axial direction. An image acquisition component is disposed within the rotating ring and can rotate with it. The rotating ring has a third opening along its radial direction, and the acquisition end of the image acquisition component faces the third opening. By using the earphone of this technical solution, the earphone hook can hang the earphone on the ear. The earphone body and the limiting plate abut against the first and second openings of the rotating ring, fixing the rotating ring. When the rotating ring is rotated, it can drive the image acquisition component to rotate, ultimately adjusting the orientation angle of the acquisition end of the image acquisition component to meet the imaging needs of different users when using the earphone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of wearable device technology, specifically relating to an earphone. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of AIOWS (Artificial Intelligence Open Wearable Stereo) with cameras in daily life, different people often have slightly different postures when wearing headphones. The fixed camera on the headphones cannot achieve better imaging results due to its fixed angle, which reduces the universality and adjustability of the headphones. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve the problem of the non-adjustable angle of existing fixed headphone cameras. This purpose is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0004] The first aspect of this utility model provides an earphone, comprising:

[0005] Headphone body;

[0006] The earphone hook is connected to the earphone body and is used to hang on the ear;

[0007] An image acquisition component includes an image acquisition element, a rotating ring, and a limiting plate. The rotating ring has a first opening and a second opening at its two ends along its own axial direction. The earphone body abuts against the first opening. The limiting plate is connected to the earphone body and abuts against the second opening. The rotating ring can rotate around its own axial direction. The image acquisition element is disposed inside the rotating ring and can rotate with the rotating ring. The rotating ring has a third opening along its own radial direction. The acquisition end of the image acquisition element is positioned facing the third opening.

[0008] By using the headphones in this technical solution, the headphone hook can hang the headphones on the ears. The headphone body and the limiting plate abut against the first and second openings of the rotating ring, which can fix the rotating ring. When the rotating ring is rotated, it can drive the image acquisition component to rotate, and finally adjust the orientation angle of the acquisition end of the image acquisition component to meet the imaging needs of different users when using headphones, thereby adapting to more users.

[0009] In addition, the earphones according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the image acquisition component further includes a connector located inside the rotating ring, and the two ends of the connector along the axial direction of the rotating ring are respectively connected to the headphone body and the limiting plate.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connector includes a first part and a second part. The first part is an open annular shape and has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are respectively connected to opposite ends of the second part. The outer peripheral surface of the first part abuts against the rotating ring. The second part and the rotating ring enclose a first accommodating cavity, and the image acquisition device is disposed in the first accommodating cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first part and the second part enclose to form a second accommodating cavity, and the image acquisition device further includes a main board component, which is located in the second accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the image acquisition device.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the image acquisition component further includes a connecting wire, the second part is provided with a notch, one end of the connecting wire is electrically connected to the image acquisition component, and the other end of the connecting wire passes through the notch and is electrically connected to the main board component.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The limiting plate is provided with the first connecting part protruding towards the rotating ring, and the earphone body is provided with the second connecting part protruding towards the rotating ring. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the acquisition end is inserted into the third opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, the image acquisition device is a camera.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring is provided with a plurality of protruding strips, and the extending direction of the protruding strips is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating ring.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the earphone hook is bent and forms a hanging space with the earphone body, the hanging space is used to accommodate the ear, and the third opening faces the side away from the hanging space. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the earphone;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the earphone;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the limiting plate of the middle earphone.

[0024] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0025] 10. Headphone body; 11. Sound outlet;

[0026] 20. Earphone hook;

[0027] 30. Image acquisition component; 31. Image acquisition part; 32. Rotating ring; 321. Protruding strip; 322. Third opening; 33. Limiting plate; 341. First connecting part; 342. Second connecting part; 3421. First part; 3422. Second part; 343. Second receiving cavity; 344. First receiving cavity; 345. Notch; 35. Main component; 36. Connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0029] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0030] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0031] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0032] With the increasing popularity of AIOWS (Artificial Intelligence Open Wearable Stereo) with cameras in daily life, different people often have slightly different postures when wearing headphones. The fixed camera on the headphones cannot achieve better imaging results due to its fixed angle, which reduces the universality and adjustability of the headphones.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the earphone. (For example...) Figure 1 and 2As shown, this utility model proposes an earphone. The earphone of this utility model includes an earphone body 10, an earphone hook 20, and an image acquisition component 30. The earphone hook 20 is connected to the earphone body 10 and is used to hang on the ear. The image acquisition component 30 includes an image acquisition element 31, a rotating ring 32, and a limiting plate 33. The rotating ring 32 has a first opening and a second opening at its two ends along its own axial direction. The earphone body 10 abuts against the first opening. The limiting plate 33 is connected to the earphone body 10 and abuts against the second opening. The rotating ring 32 can rotate around its own axial direction. The image acquisition element 31 is disposed inside the rotating ring 32 and can rotate with the rotating ring 32. The rotating ring 32 has a third opening 322 along its own radial direction. The acquisition end of the image acquisition element 31 is positioned facing the third opening 322.

[0034] By using the headphones in this technical solution, the headphone hook 20 can hang the headphones on the ears. The headphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33 abut against the first opening and the second opening of the rotating ring 32, which can fix the rotating ring 32. When the rotating ring 32 is rotated, the image acquisition component 31 can be rotated, and finally the orientation angle of the acquisition end of the image acquisition component 31 can be adjusted to meet the imaging needs of different users when using headphones, thereby adapting to more users.

[0035] Specifically, in other embodiments of this utility model, a first groove is provided on the inner edge of the first opening, and the outer periphery of the limiting plate 33 is disposed within the first groove. This allows the limiting plate 33 to not only abut against the first opening and the rotating ring 32, but also to prevent the limiting plate 33 from detaching from the rotating ring 32 radially, thus improving reliability. Furthermore, a second groove is provided on the inner edge of the second opening, and a portion of the earphone body 10 is disposed within the second groove. This allows the earphone body 10 to not only abut against the second opening and the rotating ring 32, but also to prevent the earphone body 10 from detaching from the rotating ring 32 radially, further improving reliability. In this embodiment, the earphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33 are connected, maintaining their relative position and thus ensuring the earphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33 fix the rotating ring 32, guaranteeing that the rotating ring 32 can rotate along its own axial direction without detaching from the earphone body 10.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the image acquisition component 30 also includes a connector located within the rotating ring 32, with both ends of the connector along the axial direction of the rotating ring 32 connected to the earphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33, respectively. In this embodiment, the connector being located within the rotating ring 32 prevents the rotating ring 32 from detaching from the earphone body 10 and the rotating ring 32 along the radial direction of the rotating ring 32, thus improving reliability.

[0037] Specifically, in other embodiments of this utility model, the connector can also be disposed outside the rotating ring 32. The connector is an arc-shaped rod structure. One end of the arc-shaped rod structure is connected to the limiting plate 33, so that the limiting plate 33 covers and abuts against the first groove of the first opening. The other end of the arc-shaped rod structure is connected to the earphone body 10, so that the earphone body 10 covers and abuts against the second groove of the second opening. Similarly, the rotating ring 32 can be disposed between the earphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33, and will not detach along the radial direction of the rotating ring 32.

[0038] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connector includes a first part 3421 and a second part 3422. The first part 3421 is an open annular shape and has a first end and a second end, which are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the second part 3422. The outer peripheral surface of the first part 3421 abuts against the rotating ring 32. The second part 3422 and the rotating ring 32 enclose a first receiving cavity 344, and the image acquisition device 31 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 344. In this embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the first part 3421 abuts against the rotating ring 32, and the first part 3421 is an open annular shape, which can ensure that the rotating ring 32 rotates around its own axis and will not move radially along the rotating ring 32, thus improving reliability.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second part 3422 is a long strip structure, which can be rod-shaped, plate-shaped, or other shapes, and the second part 3422 has two opposite ends, which are respectively connected to the first end and the second end.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second part 3422 is a straight or bent structure. The side of the second part 3422 away from the first part 3421 forms a first accommodating cavity 344 with the rotating ring 32 to accommodate the image acquisition component 31. The image acquisition component 31 is connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring 32 and can rotate with the rotation of the rotating ring 32.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first part 3421 and the second part 3422 enclose each other to form a second accommodating cavity 343. The image acquisition device 31 also includes a main board component 35, which is located in the second accommodating cavity 343 and electrically connected to the image acquisition device 31. In this embodiment, the main board component 35 is used to provide power or information storage for the image acquisition device 31. The connector has a second accommodating cavity 343, which is formed by the first part 3421 and the second part 3422. The main board component 35 can be a PCB main board.

[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and 4As shown, the image acquisition component 30 also includes a connecting line 36. A notch 345 is provided in the second part 3422. One end of the connecting line 36 is electrically connected to the image acquisition component 31, and the other end of the connecting line 36 passes through the notch 345 and is electrically connected to the main board component 35. In this embodiment, the connecting line 36 can be an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit). The notch 345 on the second part 3422 facilitates the passage of the connecting line 36, which is used to electrically connect the main board component 35 and the image acquisition component 31.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the connector includes a first connecting portion 341 and a second connecting portion 342. The first connecting portion 341 protrudes from the limiting plate 33 toward the rotating ring 32, and the second connecting portion 342 protrudes from the earphone body 10 toward the rotating ring 32. The first connecting portion 341 and the second connecting portion 342 are connected. In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 341 and the second connecting portion 342 are connected to connect the earphone body 10 and the limiting plate 33, thereby ensuring that the rotating ring 32 will not detach in the radial direction. In addition, the first connecting portion 341 and the second connecting portion 342 together form a second receiving cavity 343, which is used to accommodate the main board component 35.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the notch 345 may be provided only on the first connecting part 341, or only on the second connecting part 342, or both on the first connecting part 341 and the second connecting part 342.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first connecting part 341 and the second connecting part 342 can be connected by adhesive bonding. Compared with traditional mechanical fastening, the stress distribution of adhesive bonding is more uniform, and the adhesive bonding structure is stronger, lower in cost and lighter in weight than mechanical fastening (riveting, welding, interference fit and bolt connection, etc.).

[0046] Specifically, in other embodiments of this utility model, a connector can be provided protruding from the side of the limiting plate 33 facing the rotating ring 32, or a connector can be provided protruding from the side of the earphone body 10 facing the rotating ring 32. The connector is an integral structure and can also accommodate the main board component 35.

[0047] In some embodiments of this invention, the acquisition end is inserted into the third opening 322. In this embodiment, the above arrangement connects the image acquisition component 31 to the third opening 322 and the rotating ring 32, ensuring that the rotation of the rotating ring 32 can drive the acquisition end of the image acquisition component 31 to rotate. In this embodiment, the acquisition end and the third opening 322 can be threaded or interference-fitted.

[0048] In some embodiments of this invention, the image acquisition component 31 is a camera. In this embodiment, after the headphones are properly worn, the camera is generally angled towards the front of the face. However, due to differences in how each person wears the headphones, the camera's orientation may deviate, affecting optical imaging and failing to meet design requirements. In this embodiment, the camera can be rotated by operating the rotating ring 32 with a finger, ultimately achieving the camera's tilt angle, thus meeting optical requirements and normal shooting requirements.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, the camera is a miniature camera, a product of modern high technology, also known as a miniature monitor, which is small in size, powerful in function, and has good concealment.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring 32 is provided with a plurality of protruding strips 321, the extending direction of which is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating ring 32. In this embodiment, the provision of a plurality of protruding strips 321 facilitates the increase of friction between the user's hand and the outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring 32, thereby facilitating the user's rotation of the outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring 32 and improving reliability.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the raised strip 321 can be a silicone part. Since the silicone part itself has a certain friction, it can increase the friction between the silicone part and the user's hand, making it easier for the hand to rotate the rotating ring 32, thus improving convenience and reliability.

[0052] Specifically, in other embodiments of this utility model, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring 32 may also be provided with multiple anti-slip grooves, the extension direction of which is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating ring 32. This arrangement can also increase the friction between the user's hand and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring 32, thereby facilitating the user to rotate the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring 32 and improving reliability.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the earphone hook 20 is curved and forms a hooking space with the earphone body 10. The hooking space is used to accommodate the ear, and the third opening 322 faces away from the hooking space. In this embodiment, since the acquisition end needs to face directly in front of the wearer, the third opening 322 being located away from the hooking space facilitates better imaging of the wearer.

[0054] In some embodiments of this utility model, the headphone body 10 has an accommodating space, and the headphone also includes a sound-generating component disposed within the accommodating space. In this embodiment, the sound-generating component includes a speaker (dynamic / balanced armature unit) that converts electrical signals into sound; the sound quality depends on the unit material and tuning.

[0055] Specifically, the earphones also include a main control chip, sensors and functional modules, and a power supply and circuitry. All three are housed within the same enclosure. The main control chip is responsible for Bluetooth connectivity, audio decoding, and noise reduction algorithms, directly impacting sound quality and functionality. The sensors and functional modules include a microphone and an in-ear detection sensor. The microphone is used for calls and noise reduction, while the in-ear detection sensor enables pause when removed and playback when worn. The power supply and circuitry includes a small lithium battery and an antenna module, providing battery life and featuring a lithium battery protection IC to prevent overcharging. The antenna module ensures stable Bluetooth signal transmission.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the headphone body 10 is provided with a sound outlet, which is connected to the accommodating space, and the orientation of the sound outlet intersects with the orientation of the third opening 322. In this embodiment, the sound outlet facilitates the transmission of sound from the headphone body 10 toward the human ear.

[0057] Furthermore, after the headphones are properly worn, the camera is generally angled directly in front of the face. However, due to differences in how each person wears the headphones, the camera's orientation may deviate, affecting optical imaging and failing to meet design requirements. The headphones in this embodiment effectively solve this problem. The limiting plate 33 and the headphone body 10 fix the rotating ring 32 in the middle, and the camera is fixed inside the rotating ring 32. A raised ridge on the outer side of the rotating ring 32 facilitates finger rotation. When we need to adjust the camera's tilt angle, we simply rotate the rotating ring 32 with our finger, causing the camera to rotate accordingly, thus meeting the recording requirements.

[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An earphone, characterized by comprising: include: Headphone body; The earphone hook is connected to the earphone body and is used to hang on the ear; An image acquisition component includes an image acquisition element, a rotating ring, and a limiting plate. The rotating ring has a first opening and a second opening at its two ends along its own axial direction. The earphone body abuts against the first opening. The limiting plate is connected to the earphone body and abuts against the second opening. The rotating ring can rotate around its own axial direction. The image acquisition element is disposed inside the rotating ring and can rotate with the rotating ring. The rotating ring has a third opening along its own radial direction. The acquisition end of the image acquisition element is positioned facing the third opening.

2. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image acquisition component also includes a connector located inside the rotating ring, and the two ends of the connector along the axial direction of the rotating ring are respectively connected to the headphone body and the limiting plate.

3. The earphone of claim 2, wherein The connector includes a first part and a second part. The first part is an open annular shape and has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the second part. The outer peripheral surface of the first part abuts against the rotating ring. The second part and the rotating ring enclose a first accommodating cavity. The image acquisition device is disposed in the first accommodating cavity.

4. The earphone of claim 3, wherein The first part and the second part together form a second accommodating cavity. The image acquisition device also includes a main board component, which is located in the second accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the image acquisition device.

5. The earphone of claim 4, wherein The image acquisition component also includes a connecting wire. The second part has a notch. One end of the connecting wire is electrically connected to the image acquisition component, and the other end of the connecting wire passes through the notch and is electrically connected to the main board component.

6. The earphone of claim 2, wherein, The connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The limiting plate has the first connecting part protruding towards the rotating ring, and the earphone body has the second connecting part protruding towards the rotating ring. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected.

7. The earphone according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The acquisition end is inserted into the third opening.

8. The earphone according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The image acquisition device is a camera.

9. The earphone according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring is provided with a plurality of raised strips, and the extending direction of the raised strips is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating ring.

10. The earphone according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The earphone hook is bent and forms a hanging space with the earphone body. The hanging space is used to accommodate the ear, and the third opening faces away from the hanging space.

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