A Bluetooth earphone detachable from an ear hook and a host

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of bluetooth headset with ear hook and main machine separable, including connecting male and connecting female seat;The plug-in end of connecting male is compatible with the plug-in cavity of connecting female seat;Connecting male is provided with moving groove inside;Slidable wedge-shaped lock tongue is equipped in moving groove;The inner wall of connecting female seat is provided with locking groove;Through the locking and disengaging of wedge-shaped lock tongue and locking groove, connecting male and connecting female seat are in separable mechanical connection state.The utility model, through wedge-shaped lock tongue, locking groove mechanical locking and button push rod unlocking mechanism, realize bare-handed, tool-free one-key quick disassembly, both ensure the connection strength when using, and also realize the ultimate convenience when separating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Bluetooth headset technology, specifically a Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of wireless communication and audio technologies, Bluetooth headsets have become an indispensable mobile smart device in people's daily lives. Users' requirements for Bluetooth headsets have shifted from basic functionality to greater personalization, portability, and durability.

[0003] In existing separable design schemes, physical screw locking is mainly used. Screw locking can generate a huge preload, making the connecting parts fit tightly. It is very reliable under mechanical vibration and impact and is not easy to loosen. Moreover, the production cost is extremely low, the procurement is convenient, and there is no need for complex internal mechanisms. Usually, threaded holes and through holes are designed at the connection points.

[0004] However, specialized tools, such as screwdrivers and Allen wrenches, are required for assembly and disassembly, making the process time-consuming and laborious. Users cannot complete disassembly or assembly by hand in a few seconds, which is unsuitable for scenarios requiring frequent disassembly and assembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A Bluetooth headset with detachable ear hooks and a main unit, comprising: a male connector and a female connector;

[0008] The male connector's plug end is adapted to the female connector's plug cavity;

[0009] The male connector has a movable groove inside;

[0010] The movable groove is equipped with a sliding wedge-shaped locking tongue;

[0011] The inner wall of the connecting female is provided with a locking groove;

[0012] By engaging and disengaging the wedge-shaped locking tongue and the locking groove, the male connector and the female connector are in a separable mechanical connection state.

[0013] Preferably, the ear hook is fixedly installed at the bottom of the male connector; a mounting bracket is provided on the outer side of the earphone body, and a mounting seat is provided on the top of the mounting bracket. The top of the mounting seat is fixedly installed to the bottom of the female connector. This structure makes the ear hook and the earphone body form a stable modular separation structure, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance.

[0014] Preferably, the male connector has a male connector housing, and a male connector end circuit board is located inside the male connector housing. The male connector end circuit board has an electromagnetic contact pin, and a magnetically conductive metal sheet is located at the bottom of the male connector end circuit board. This design achieves automatic adsorption and alignment through the cooperation of the magnetically conductive metal sheet and a magnet, while the electromagnetic contact pin ensures the stability of the circuit connection.

[0015] Preferably, a cover plate is fixedly installed on the male connector housing, and a sealing ring is fixedly installed on the cover plate. This sealing structure effectively prevents moisture and dust from entering, thus extending the product's service life.

[0016] Preferably, the movable slot is equipped with a button push rod, one end of which is connected to a release button, and the other end is connected to a wedge-shaped locking tongue; a locking tongue return spring is sleeved on the button push rod. This mechanism enables one-button quick unlocking, is convenient to operate, and can automatically reset.

[0017] Preferably, the surface of the wedge-shaped locking tongue near its outer side has a locking plane. This planar locking structure simplifies manufacturing, makes locking more reliable, and effectively resists pull-out forces.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting female connector is provided with a female connector shell, the lower part of the inner wall of the female connector shell has a locking groove, and the bottom of the inner side of the female connector shell is provided with electromagnetic contacts and a small magnetic ring. This layout integrates the magnetic attraction function of the female connector, and the structure is compact and reasonable.

[0019] Preferably, a reset plate is provided at the end of the locking groove. The reset plate provides accurate reset for the wedge-shaped locking tongue, realizing the unlocking function and improving the stability of product use.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This invention achieves quick separation and reliable connection between the ear hook and the main unit through a modular design of the male and female connectors.

[0022] This utility model features an innovative wedge-shaped locking tongue and locking groove structure combined with an electromagnetic connection system, which ensures both the mechanical strength of the connection and the stability of the electrical connection. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the male connector structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a radial cross-sectional view of the male connector of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the wedge-shaped locking tongue of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the connecting female seat of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a radial cross-sectional view of the connecting female seat of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the installation process of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the disassembly process of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Ear hook; 2. Earphone body; 3. Male connector; 4. Female connector; 5. Mounting base; 6. Male connector housing; 7. Wedge-shaped locking tongue; 8. Locking plane; 9. Mounting bracket; 10. Locking tongue return spring; 11. Release button; 12. Button push rod; 13. Electromagnetic contact pin; 14. Magnetic conductive metal sheet; 15. Male connector end circuit board; 16. Female connector housing; 17. Locking groove; 18. Reset plate; 19. Electromagnetic contact; 20. Small magnetic ring; 21. Sealing ring; 22. Moving groove; 23. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Example 1:

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 9 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0036] A Bluetooth headset with detachable ear hooks and main unit, including a male connector 3 and a female connector 4;

[0037] The male connector 3 is adapted to the female connector 4.

[0038] The male connector 3 is provided with a movable groove 22 inside;

[0039] The movable groove 22 is provided with a sliding wedge-shaped locking tongue 7;

[0040] The inner wall of the connecting female seat 4 is provided with a locking groove 17;

[0041] By locking and disengaging the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 with the locking groove 17, the male connector 3 and the female connector 4 are in a separable mechanical connection state.

[0042] The male connector 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the ear hook 1; a mounting bracket 9 is provided on the outer side of the earphone body 2, and a mounting seat 5 is provided on the top of the mounting bracket. The top of the mounting seat 5 is fixedly installed to the bottom of the female connector 4. The ear hook 1 is made of flexible TPU material, and only the connecting cable is installed inside; the earphone body 2 is made of ABS engineering plastic, and its internal components include a battery unit, a sound coil, a noise reduction module, and a control circuit. These structures are conventional designs in the field and have been disclosed in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here. When any part of the ear hook 1 or the earphone body 2 is damaged, only the corresponding part needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire product. This reduces the user's maintenance costs and improves the product's lifespan and economy. This modular design makes maintenance more convenient and also allows users to replace ear hooks or earphone bodies of different specifications according to their needs.

[0043] The male connector 3 is externally provided with a male connector shell 6, and internally provided with a male connector end circuit board 15. The male connector end circuit board 15 is provided with an electromagnetic contact pin 13, and a magnetically conductive metal sheet 14 is provided at the bottom of the male connector end circuit board 15. The electromagnetic contact pin 13 adopts a structure composed of a needle tube, a spring, and a needle tip, and has elastic telescopic characteristics. It is used to establish an electrical connection path between the ear hook 1 and the earphone body 2, realizing the transmission of audio signals and power. This structure is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The magnetically conductive metal sheet 14 is made of electrical pure iron DT4C material. This material has high magnetic permeability, high saturation magnetic induction intensity, and low remanence, which can effectively guide magnetic lines of force and enhance the magnetic attraction effect. At the same time, its low remanence characteristic can avoid magnetic interference to the speaker unit and other sensitive circuits inside the earphone, ensuring that the normal operation of the earphone is not affected. The magnetically conductive metal sheet 14 cooperates with the magnet at the corresponding position inside the female connector 4, providing auxiliary positioning and attraction force for the main mechanical connection, making the docking process between the male connector and the female connector smoother and more accurate.

[0044] A cover plate 23 is fixedly installed on the male connector housing 6, and a sealing ring 21 is fixedly installed on the cover plate 23. The sealing ring 21 is made of silicone material and is fixed in the sealing groove of the cover plate 23 by interference fit. When the male connector 3 and the female connector 4 are mated, the sealing ring 21 is compressed and deformed, forming a tight seal between the mating surfaces of the male connector housing 6 and the female connector housing 16. This sealing structure uses existing mature waterproof technology, which can effectively prevent sweat, moisture and dust from entering the connector, providing reliable protection for the internal electromagnetic pins 13 and circuit board 15, thereby ensuring the stability of the electrical connection and extending its service life. This design ensures waterproof performance without affecting the normal insertion and removal operation of the connector.

[0045] The movable groove 22 is equipped with a button rod 12, one end of which is connected to the release button 11, and the other end is connected to the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7. A locking tongue return spring 10 is sleeved on the button rod 12. The movable groove 22 is a key structure located inside the male connector 3, providing a precise moving track and accommodating space for the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7, ensuring that the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 can only slide smoothly in a predetermined direction, thereby achieving reliable locking and unlocking. One end of the button rod 12 is fixedly connected to the release button 11, and the other end contacts or connects to the tail end of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7. When the user presses the release button 11, the button rod 12 transmits the pressing force to the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7, driving it to slide backward along the movable groove 22, causing its front locking plane 8 to disengage from the locking groove 17, thereby achieving rapid disengagement. The combination of the button rod 12 and the release button 11 adopts a mature lever transmission principle, with a simple structure and high transmission efficiency, providing users with a convenient one-button quick unlocking experience. This design makes the separation process between the ear hook 1 and the headphone body 2 quick and reliable, further demonstrating the practical value of this detachable structure.

[0046] The wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 has a locking plane 8 on its outer surface. The locking plane 8 is a key load-bearing surface located at the front end of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7. The outer contour of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 is slightly larger than the outer wall of the male connector housing 6, forming a suitable interference fit with the inner wall of the connecting female connector 4. This precision design ensures smooth connection and reliable locking. During connection, when the male connector is inserted into the female connector, the locking plane 8 first contacts the inner wall of the female connector. Due to the interference fit, the inner wall of the female connector exerts a compressive force on the locking plane 8. This force is transmitted through the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 to the locking tongue return spring 10, causing it to be compressed and stored. During this stage, the spring acts as a compression buffer, making the insertion smooth and stable. When the male connector continues to be inserted until the locking plane 8 is fully aligned with the locking groove 17, the compressive force from the inner wall of the connecting female connector 4 disappears. The compressed latch return spring 10 immediately releases its energy, generating a rapid spring-in force that pushes the wedge-shaped latch 7 forward, allowing the locking plane 8 to quickly and accurately enter the locking groove 17, completing the mechanical locking. This function of the spring ensures the timeliness and accuracy of locking. During unlocking, pressing the release button 11 forces the wedge-shaped latch 7 backward via the button push rod 12, disengaging it from the locking groove 17. At this time, the latch return spring 10 is compressed again. When the lock is completely released, if the release button 11 is released, the restoring force of the latch return spring 10 will push the wedge-shaped latch 7 to automatically return to its initial ready position, preparing for the next connection. This automatic reset function of the spring ensures the continuous usability and ease of operation of the product. The latch return spring 10 achieves a triple function: providing compression buffer during insertion, providing rapid spring-in force during locking, and providing automatic reset capability after unlocking. This ingenious design fully utilizes the characteristics of the spring, making the entire connection-locking-unlocking-reset process a complete working cycle.

[0047] The female connector 4 is externally provided with a female connector shell 16. A locking groove 17 is formed on the lower part of the inner wall of the female connector shell 16. An electromagnetic contact 19 and a small magnetic ring 20 are located at the bottom of the interior of the female connector shell 16. A reset plate 18 is located at the end of the locking groove 17. The small magnetic ring 20 is made of neodymium iron boron permanent magnet material, and after magnetization and stabilization treatment, it has high magnetic energy product and stable magnetic properties. The magnetic circuit is precisely designed to form an effective magnetic force cooperation with the magnetically conductive metal sheet 14 in the male connector 3, providing auxiliary positioning and holding force for the main mechanical connection. At the same time, its magnetic field strength is strictly controlled to avoid interfering with the speaker unit and audio signal transmission inside the earphone, ensuring normal operation of the earphone. The electromagnetic contact 19 is made of gold-plated phosphor bronze sheet, which has good conductivity and elasticity, and cooperates with the electromagnetic pin 13 in the male connector 3. When the male connector and female connector are fully connected, the electromagnetic pin 13 maintains reliable contact with the electromagnetic contact 19 under the action of a spring, establishing a stable electrical connection path and realizing the functions of audio signal transmission and power supply. The locking groove 17 is located on the lower part of the inner wall of the female seat housing 16. This design allows the pull-out force borne by the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 in the locked state to be directly transmitted to the lower structure of the female seat housing 16, forming a stable mechanical support and improving the stability and reliability of the connection. The reset plate 18 is a triangular guide plate protruding into the female seat housing 16, made of POM engineering plastic with excellent wear resistance. The inclined surface of the reset plate 18 cooperates with the locking plane 8 of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7, guiding the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 to smoothly exit from the locking groove 17 during the unlocking process, ensuring the smooth completion of the unlocking action.

[0048] The triangular bevel of the reset plate 18 and the locking plane 8 of the wedge-shaped latch 7 form a precise fit. During unlocking, when the male connector 3 is subjected to an outward pulling force, the wedge-shaped latch 7 moves outward along with the male connector. At this time, the locking plane 8 comes into contact with the inclined surface of the reset plate 18. Since the reset plate 18 is fixedly installed, its triangular bevel will exert two component forces on the moving wedge-shaped latch 7: a normal force perpendicular to the bevel and a guiding force parallel to the bevel. This forces the latch to continue moving outward while simultaneously displacing inward along the bevel of the reset plate 18 towards the male connector 3. As it moves outward with the male connector and simultaneously retracts inward guided by the bevel, the locking plane 8 can smoothly disengage from the locking groove 17 without jamming or interference. By locking the locking plane 8 of the wedge-shaped latch 7 at the top of the locking groove 17, reliable positioning of the male connector 3 is achieved. This top-locking design allows the pull-out force to be directly borne by the upper wall of the locking groove 17, forming an efficient force transmission path. This not only improves the stability of the connection but also avoids wear and loosening problems that may occur during long-term use, ensuring the reliability of the connection throughout the product's lifespan.

[0049] During installation, the user aligns the male connector 3 with the female connector 4. The small magnetic ring 20 and the magnetically conductive metal plate 14 generate magnetic attraction, automatically guiding the male connector 3 to accurately insert into the insertion cavity of the female connector 4. During insertion, the locking plane 8 of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 is pressed against the inner wall of the female connector, pushing the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 to compress the locking tongue return spring 10 and slide it into the moving groove 22. When the male connector 3 is in place and the locking plane 8 is aligned with the locking groove 17, the pressing force disappears, the locking tongue return spring 10 is released instantly, pushing the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 forward into the locking groove 17, completing the mechanical locking. Simultaneously with mechanical locking, the electromagnetic contact pin 13 and the electromagnetic contact 19 make close contact, establishing a stable electrical connection.

[0050] During disassembly, the user presses the release button 11. The release button 11 pushes the push rod 12, which pulls the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 backward, causing the locking plane 8 to disengage from the locking groove 17, thus releasing the mechanical lock. When the male connector is pulled outward, the locking plane 8 of the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 contacts the inclined surface of the reset plate 18. The inclined surface force compels the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 to continue retracting, ensuring its smooth and complete exit from the locking area and preventing jamming. The male connector 3 and the female connector 4 are separated, and simultaneously, the electromagnetic pin 13 and the electromagnetic contact 19 are disconnected, cutting off the circuit connection. After releasing the release button 11, the locking tongue reset spring 10 pushes the wedge-shaped locking tongue 7 to automatically return to its initial position, preparing for the next installation.

[0051] All other parts of this utility model not described herein are the same as existing technologies, or are known technologies, or can be implemented using existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A Bluetooth headset with detachable ear hooks and a main unit, characterized in that, include: Connect the male connector (3) and the female connector (4); The male connector (3) is adapted to the female connector (4) through a plug-in end; The male connector (3) is provided with a movable groove (22) inside; The movable groove (22) is provided with a sliding wedge-shaped locking tongue (7); The inner wall of the connecting female seat (4) is provided with a locking groove (17); By engaging and disengaging the wedge-shaped locking tongue (7) and the locking groove (17), the male connector (3) and the female connector (4) are in a separable mechanical connection state.

2. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The male connector (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the ear hook (1); the bottom of the female connector (4) is provided with the earphone body (2), and the earphone body (2) is provided with a mounting bracket (9) on the outer side, and the mounting bracket (9) is provided with a mounting seat (5) on the top.

3. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The male connector (3) is provided with a male connector shell (6) on the outside, and a male connector end circuit board (15) is provided inside the male connector shell (6); an electromagnetic contact pin (13) is provided on the male connector end circuit board (15), and a magnetic conductive metal sheet (14) is provided at the bottom of the male connector end circuit board (15).

4. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, A cover plate (23) is fixedly installed on the male head shell (6), and a sealing ring (21) is fixedly installed on the cover plate (23).

5. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable groove (22) is provided with a button rod (12), one end of which is connected to the release button (11) and the other end is connected to the wedge-shaped locking tongue (7); a locking tongue reset spring (10) is sleeved on the button rod (12).

6. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wedge-shaped latch (7) has a locking plane (8) on its outer surface.

7. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting female (4) is provided with a female housing (16) on the outside. A locking groove (17) is provided on the lower part of the inner wall of the female housing (16). An electromagnetic contact (19) and a small magnet ring (20) are provided at the bottom inside the female housing (16).

8. A Bluetooth headset with a detachable ear hook and main unit according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking groove (17) is provided with a reset plate (18) at its end.

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