A foldable ear-hanging earphone
By employing a rotating mechanism design in ear-hook headphones that nests a first mounting part with a second mounting part, the problem of uneven ear-hook size is solved, improving user experience and reducing costs, thus achieving a compact and comfortable ear-hook design.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522125352.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-09
AI Technical Summary
The rotating mechanism design of traditional foldable ear hook headphones results in uneven ear hook sizes or an overall thicker design, affecting user experience and increasing costs.
The design employs a rotating mechanism with the first mounting part nested within the second mounting part. The first and second mounting parts are detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal parts, reducing transition parts, ensuring uniform ear hook size, and improving user comfort through a flexible protective sleeve.
It achieves uniform ear hook size, improves user experience, reduces material costs, and maintains a compact and strong structure, thereby improving wearing comfort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an earphone, and more particularly to a foldable ear-hook earphone. Background Technology
[0002] Foldable ear-hook headphones are now widely used in people's lives. These headphones have ear hooks that secure them to the back of the ear, with the ear hooks making direct contact with the back of the ear.
[0003] Traditional foldable earhook headphones feature a rotating mechanism. This mechanism allows the headphone's sound-emitting part to cover or move away from the ear canal, adapting to different environments. In current designs, the rotating mechanism is typically located on the earhook. One end of the rotating mechanism connects to a second connector, while the other end is fixed to a transition part and a flexible metal component. Both the other end of the rotating mechanism and the flexible metal component are fixed to the transition part. To securely hold the rotating mechanism and the flexible metal component, the radial dimension of the transition part is larger than that of the component itself. This results in the earhook having an uneven radial dimension at the transition part's position, negatively impacting the user experience. To achieve uniform earhook size, more material needs to be added, but this increases the overall size of the earhook, further reducing the user experience. Additionally, this could restrict the rotation mechanism's range of motion, waste material, and increase costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a foldable ear hook headphone to solve the problem of uneven ear hook size or thickened overall size caused by transition parts in the ear hook in foldable ear hook headphones.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a foldable ear-hook type earphone is provided, comprising a sound-generating component, an ear hook, and an earphone body, wherein one end of the ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the sound-generating component, and the other end of the ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the earphone body, characterized in that the ear hook comprises:
[0006] First connector;
[0007] Second connector;
[0008] The elastic metal component has a first end fixedly connected to a first connecting component, and a second end of the elastic metal component is provided with a first mounting part.
[0009] A rotating mechanism, one end of which is provided with a second mounting part, and the other end of which is detachably and fixedly connected to a second connecting member;
[0010] The first mounting part is nested within the second mounting part, and the rotating mechanism is detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal part through the first mounting part and the second mounting part.
[0011] Furthermore, at least one side of the middle position of the first mounting part is concave, and the middle position of the second mounting part is provided with a protrusion that matches the concavity of the first mounting part, and the protrusion of the second mounting part engages with the concavity of the first mounting part.
[0012] Furthermore, the second mounting part includes at least one fixing strip, which is bent to form a fixing space for fixing the first mounting part.
[0013] Furthermore, the first mounting part is provided with a fixing groove, and at least one fixing strip is bent and inserted into the fixing groove.
[0014] Furthermore, the ear hook also includes a protective sleeve, which is provided at least on the outer surface of the elastic metal part and the rotating mechanism.
[0015] Furthermore, the protective case is made of a flexible material.
[0016] Furthermore, the foldable ear-hook headphones are bone conduction headphones. The bone conduction headphones also include a back hook, the sound-generating components include a left sound-generating component and a right sound-generating component, the ear hooks include a left ear hook and a right ear hook, the headphone body includes a left headphone body and a right headphone body, one end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left sound-generating component, the other end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left headphone body, one end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right sound-generating component, the other end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right headphone body, one end of the back hook is fixedly connected to the left headphone body, and the other end of the back hook is fixedly connected to the right headphone body.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] The rotating mechanism in this ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal part through the first mounting part and the second mounting part, reducing the number of transition parts. By nesting the first mounting part inside the second mounting part, the size of the entire ear hook is ensured to be uniform, which can significantly improve the user experience. It also does not require additional materials, resulting in lower costs.
[0019] The foldable ear-hook headphones of this application have a relatively small radial dimension and a thin ear hook. It is difficult to improve the structure in such a small space. Not only must space factors be considered, but also the strength and firmness of the interconnected parts. This utility model successfully solves this problem by nesting the first mounting part inside the second mounting part. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a foldable ear-hook headphone according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ear hook of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the ear hook of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another specific embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of another specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 9 This is a partial enlarged view of another specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] In the diagram: 1-Sound-generating component; 2-Ear hook; 21-First connector; 22-Second connector; 23-Elastic metal part; (231, 232)-First mounting part; 2311-Concave; 24-Rotating mechanism; (241, 242)-Second mounting part; 2411-Protrusion; 2421-Fixing strip; 25-Protective cover; 3-Earphone body; 4-Back hook. Detailed Implementation
[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0034] Please see Figures 1-3 As shown, according to one aspect of the present invention, a foldable ear-hook type earphone is provided, including a sound-generating component 1, an ear hook 2, and an earphone body 3. One end of the ear hook 2 is detachably and fixedly connected to the sound-generating component 1, and the other end of the ear hook 2 is detachably and fixedly connected to the earphone body 3. The ear hook 2 comprises:
[0035] First connector 21;
[0036] Second connector 22;
[0037] The elastic metal part 23 has a first end fixedly connected to the first connecting part 21, and a second end of the elastic metal part 23 is provided with a first mounting part (231, 232).
[0038] The rotating mechanism 24 has a second mounting part (241, 242) at one end, and the other end of the rotating mechanism 24 is detachably fixedly connected to the second connecting member 22.
[0039] The first mounting part (231, 232) is nested within the second mounting part (241, 242), and the rotating mechanism 24 is detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal part 23 through the first mounting part (231, 232) and the second mounting part (241, 242).
[0040] During the use of foldable ear-hook headphones, in noisy environments, users can rotate the rotating mechanism 24 to cover the outer side of the ear canal with the sound-emitting component 1. The sound emitted by the sound-emitting component 1 can be directly received by the eardrum through the ear canal, resulting in high sound transmission efficiency. At the same time, because the sound-emitting component 1 covers the outer side of the ear canal, it can reduce the interference of noise in the external environment. In quiet environments, users can rotate the rotating mechanism 24 to move the sound-emitting component 1 away from the ear canal, allowing users to hear both the sound from the headphones and external sounds.
[0041] The rotating mechanism 24 in the ear hook 2 of this utility model is detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal part 23 through the first mounting part (231, 232) and the second mounting part (241, 242), which reduces the number of transition parts. By nesting the first mounting part (231, 232) within the second mounting part (241, 242), the size of the entire ear hook 2 is ensured to be uniform, which can significantly improve the user experience. It also does not require additional materials and has a lower cost.
[0042] The radial dimension of the ear hook 2 part of the foldable ear hook headphone is relatively small and the ear hook 2 is relatively thin. It is difficult to improve the structure in such a small position. Not only must space factors be considered, but also the strength and firmness of the interconnected parts. This utility model solves this problem by nesting the first mounting part (231, 232) inside the second mounting part (241, 242).
[0043] In one implementation, please refer to Figures 4-6 As shown, at least one side of the middle position of the first mounting part 231 is in the shape of a concave 2311, and the middle position of the second mounting part 241 is provided with a protrusion 2411 that matches the concave 2311 of the first mounting part 231. The protrusion 2411 of the second mounting part 241 engages with the concave 2311 of the first mounting part 231.
[0044] By providing a recess 2311 at least on one side of the middle position of the first mounting part 231, and providing a protrusion 2411 at the middle position of the second mounting part 241 that matches the recess 2311 of the first mounting part 231, the protrusion 2411 engages with the recess 2311 to prevent the first mounting part 231 and the second mounting part 241 from separating under force. During the rotation of the rotating mechanism 24, the first mounting part 231 and the second mounting part 241 can be firmly fixed together.
[0045] The second mounting part 241 is hollow, and the first mounting part 231 is snapped into the second mounting part 241. After assembly, the radial dimension of the mounting position does not change, and the radial dimension of the entire ear hook 2 changes little. The radial dimension of the ear hook 2 can also be made smaller, and the mounting position can be set more compactly, thereby improving the user's wearing comfort.
[0046] In one implementation, please refer to Figures 7-9 As shown, the second mounting part 242 includes at least one fixing strip 2421. The fixing strip 2421 is bent to form a fixing space, which is used to fix the first mounting part 232.
[0047] In this embodiment, the first mounting part 232 is fixed by a fixing strip 2421. Its function and purpose are the same as those in the previous embodiment, and will not be described again.
[0048] By providing a fixing groove in the first mounting part 232, at least one fixing strip 2421 can be bent and inserted into the fixing groove, preventing the first mounting part 232 and the second mounting part 242 from separating under force, thus making the first mounting part 232 and the second mounting part 242 more firmly fixed together.
[0049] The ear hook 2 also includes a protective cover 25, which is provided at least on the outer surface of the elastic metal part 23 and the rotating mechanism 24. The protective cover 25 is made of a flexible material. When the headphones are worn on the user's head, the flexible protective cover 25 comes into direct contact with the user's skin, which can significantly improve the user experience.
[0050] Headphones mainly include two types: bone conduction headphones and air conduction headphones. When the foldable ear-hook headphones are bone conduction headphones, the bone conduction headphones also include a back hook 4. The sound-generating component 1 includes a left sound-generating component 1 and a right sound-generating component 1. The ear hook 2 includes a left ear hook and a right ear hook. The headphone body 3 includes a left headphone body and a right headphone body. One end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left sound-generating component 1, and the other end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left headphone body. One end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right sound-generating component 1, and the other end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right headphone body. One end of the back hook 4 is fixedly connected to the left headphone body, and the other end of the back hook 4 is fixedly connected to the right headphone body.
[0051] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0052] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0053] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable ear-hook type earphone, comprising a sound-generating component, an ear hook, and an earphone body, wherein one end of the ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the sound-generating component, and the other end of the ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the earphone body, characterized in that, The ear hooks include: First connector; Second connector; An elastic metal component, wherein a first end of the elastic metal component is fixedly connected to the first connecting component, and a second end of the elastic metal component is provided with a first mounting portion; A rotating mechanism, wherein one end of the rotating mechanism is provided with a second mounting part, and the other end of the rotating mechanism is detachably and fixedly connected to the second connecting member; The first mounting part is nested within the second mounting part, and the rotating mechanism is detachably and fixedly connected to the elastic metal part through the first mounting part and the second mounting part.
2. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting part has a concave shape on at least one side of its middle position, and the second mounting part has a protrusion at its middle position that matches the concavity of the first mounting part. The protrusion of the second mounting part engages with the concavity of the first mounting part.
3. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting part includes at least one fixing strip, which is bent to form a fixing space for fixing the first mounting part.
4. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mounting part is provided with a fixing groove, and at least one of the fixing strips is bent and inserted into the fixing groove.
5. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The ear hook also includes a protective sleeve, which is provided at least on the outer surface of the elastic metal part and the rotating mechanism.
6. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to claim 5, characterized in that, The protective sleeve is made of a flexible material.
7. The foldable ear-hook headphones according to claim 1, wherein the foldable ear-hook headphones are bone conduction headphones, characterized in that, The bone conduction headphones also include a back hook, the sound-generating components include a left sound-generating component and a right sound-generating component, the ear hooks include a left ear hook and a right ear hook, the headphone body includes a left headphone body and a right headphone body, one end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left sound-generating component, the other end of the left ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the left headphone body, one end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right sound-generating component, the other end of the right ear hook is detachably and fixedly connected to the right headphone body, one end of the back hook is fixedly connected to the left headphone body, and the other end of the back hook is fixedly connected to the right headphone body.