wearable devices

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of wearable device technology and discloses a wearable device including a wearable support, an audio component, and a camera component having an unfolded state and a retracted state. The audio component is connected to the wearable support and has a first side facing the human body in the wearable state, and a second side opposite to the first side. The camera component is rotatably connected to the audio component via a rotating connection structure and includes a camera lens. When the camera component is in the retracted state, the front end of the camera lens faces the outside of the second side; when the camera component is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens faces in front of the user and is positioned on the outside of the second side, spaced apart from the audio component. The wearable device provided by this utility model is no longer limited to audio playback and calls, but also has the ability to record video, improving the convenience and reliability of the camera component and enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wearable device technology, and in particular to a wearable device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, wearable electronic devices have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. Headphones, as one of the most common wearable electronic devices, are mostly limited to playing audio and making calls.

[0003] As camera devices become miniaturized, their portability increases accordingly, thus expanding their application scenarios. Although miniature camera devices offer a degree of portability, they still require a stand or handheld fixation in practical use. In particular, when shooting action sequences, users typically hold the miniature camera handheld, which prevents them from using their hands for other tasks, reducing the efficiency of their hand movements and diminishing the applicability of the miniature camera device. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a wearable device designed to address the current technical problem of limited functionality in headphones.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, some embodiments provide a wearable device including a wearable bracket, an audio component, and a camera component having an unfolded state and a retracted state; The audio component is connected to the wearable bracket, and the audio component has a first side facing the human body in the wearing state, and a second side disposed opposite to the first side; the camera component is rotatably connected to the audio component through a rotatable connection structure, and the camera component includes a camera lens; When the camera assembly is in the retracted state, the front end of the camera lens faces outward on the second side; when the camera assembly is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens faces in front of the user, and the front end of the camera lens is positioned outward on the second side, spaced apart from the audio assembly.

[0006] In some embodiments, the audio component further has a third side facing downwards in the wearable state, and the camera component is rotatably connected to the third side via the rotatable connection structure.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rotating connection structure includes a shaft hole and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the shaft hole; One of the audio component and the camera component is provided with the shaft hole, and the other is provided with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft extends vertically when the wearable device is in the wearing state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the camera assembly further includes a camera housing, the camera lens is disposed within the camera housing, and the rotating connection structure connects the audio assembly and the camera housing; The camera housing has a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other. The first end is located at the front end of the camera housing when the wearable device is in the wearing state and the camera component is in the storage state. The rotating connection structure is disposed near the first end, and the camera lens is disposed near the second end.

[0009] In some embodiments, the audio component has a third end and a fourth end disposed opposite to each other, the third end being located at the front end of the audio component when the wearable device is in a worn state, and the rotatable connection structure being disposed close to the third end.

[0010] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a limiting structure connected between the audio component and the camera component to limit the rotation range of the camera component, the rotation range of the camera component being 0° to 120°.

[0011] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a positioning structure for positioning the camera component when it is in an unfolded state and a retracted state; The positioning structure is a magnetic adsorption positioning component or a snap-on slot positioning component.

[0012] In some embodiments, the audio component is rotatably connected to the wearable bracket.

[0013] In some embodiments, there are two audio components and two camera components, with one camera component rotatably connected to one audio component.

[0014] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a microphone disposed on the camera assembly.

[0015] The wearable device provided by this utility model, by incorporating an audio component and a camera component, enables the wearable device to not only play audio and make calls, but also to record video. The camera component is rotatably connected to the audio component via a rotating connection structure. The camera component can rotate relative to the audio component, eliminating the need to hold the camera component and freeing the user's hands, allowing them to perform other operations freely while using the camera function. When the wearable device is in the wearing state and the camera component is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens is positioned forward, allowing the camera to capture the scene in front of the user. When the wearable device is in the wearing state and the camera component is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens is positioned on the outer side of the second side, spaced apart from the audio component. This maintains a certain physical distance between the camera lens and both the user and the audio component, reducing the likelihood of the user obstructing the camera lens and effectively mitigating the impact of vibrations generated by the audio component during operation on the imaging stability of the camera lens through structural transmission. The wearable device provided by this utility model, on the one hand, expands the application scenarios, no longer limited to audio playback and calls, but also has the ability to record video; on the other hand, it makes the use of the camera component more convenient and reliable, freeing up the user's hands and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a state diagram of the wearable device provided in this embodiment of the present invention, showing one camera component in an unfolded state and the other camera component in a retracted state; Figure 2 This is a state diagram showing that both camera components of the wearable device provided in this embodiment of the utility model are in a stowed state; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the wearable device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly provided in one embodiment of the present invention from one perspective; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the camera component provided in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Wearable device; 10. Wearing bracket; 11. Connecting frame; 12. Wearing frame; 20. Audio component; 21. First side; 22. Second side; 23. Third side; 24. Third end; 25. Fourth end; 30. Camera component; 31. Camera lens; 32. Camera housing; 321. First end; 322. Second end; 33. Inner side; 34. Outer side; 35. Front side; 36. Rear side; 40. Rotating connection structure; 41. Shaft hole; 42. Rotating shaft; 50. Limiting structure; 51. Arc groove; 52. Slider.

[0019] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0022] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0023] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the wearable device 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a wearable support 10, an audio component 20, and a camera component 30 having an unfolded state and a retracted state. The audio component 20 is connected to the wearable support 10 and has a first side 21 facing the human body in the wearable state, and a second side 22 opposite to the first side 21. The camera component 30 is rotatably connected to the audio component 20 via a rotating connection structure 40, and includes a camera lens 31. When the camera component 30 is in the retracted state, the front end of the camera lens 31 faces the outside of the second side 22; when the camera component 30 is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens 31 faces in front of the user, and the front end of the camera lens 31 is located outside the second side 22, spaced apart from the audio component 20. Figure 1 The double-arrow curve in the figure indicates the direction of the reciprocating rotation of the camera component 30.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting up the audio component 20 and the camera component 30, the wearable device 100 can not only play audio and make calls, but also record video. The camera component 30 is rotatably connected to the audio component 20 via a rotating connection structure 40. The camera component 30 can rotate relative to the audio component 20, eliminating the need to hold the camera component 30 and freeing the user's hands, allowing the user to freely perform other operations while using the video recording function. When the wearable device 100 is in the wearing state and the camera component 30 is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens 31 is positioned facing forward, allowing the camera lens 31 to capture the image in front of the user. When the wearable device 100 is in the wearing state and the camera component 30 is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens 31 is positioned on the outside of the second side 22, spaced apart from the audio component 20. In this way, a certain physical distance is maintained between the camera lens 31 and the human body and the audio component 20. On the one hand, this reduces the probability of the human body blocking the camera lens 31, and on the other hand, it effectively reduces the impact of vibrations generated by the audio component 20 during operation on the imaging stability of the camera lens 31 through structural transmission.

[0026] The wearable device 100 provided by this utility model, on the one hand, expands the usage scenarios, no longer limited to audio playback and calls, but also has the ability to record video; on the other hand, it makes the use of the camera component 30 more convenient and reliable, freeing up the user's hands and improving the user experience.

[0027] The wearable device 100 provided in this embodiment can be a wearable earphone. When worn on the human body, the audio component 20 can face or be placed against the user's ear canal.

[0028] In some embodiments, the audio component 20 includes an audio housing and a sound-generating unit disposed within the audio housing, the audio housing being connected to the wearable bracket 10.

[0029] In this embodiment, the audio housing serves as the mounting carrier for the sound-generating unit. It not only provides structural support for the sound-generating unit but also guides and optimizes the sound wave propagation path through its internal cavity structure, thereby improving the directivity and sound quality of the audio output.

[0030] In one embodiment, the audio component 20 further has a downward-facing third side 23 in the worn state, and the camera component 30 is rotatably connected to the third side 23 via a rotatable connection structure 40. That is, the camera component 30 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the audio component 20. Compared to a technical solution where the camera component 30 is located on the outside of the audio component 20, the probability of collision with the camera component 30 can be reduced.

[0031] The camera assembly 30 also includes a camera housing 32, with a camera lens 31 housed within the camera housing 32. A rotatable connection structure 40 connects the audio assembly 20 and the camera housing 32. The camera housing 32 provides structural support for the camera lens 31 and also serves to protect it.

[0032] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The rotating connection structure 40 includes a shaft hole 41 and a rotating shaft 42 rotatably connected to the shaft hole 41. One of the audio component 20 and the camera component 30 is provided with the shaft hole 41 and the other is provided with the rotating shaft 42. The rotating shaft 42 extends vertically when the wearable device 100 is in the wearing state.

[0033] The camera assembly 30 is rotatably connected to the audio assembly 20 through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 42 and the shaft hole 41. This rotating connection structure 40 is simple in structure and quick to manufacture. In specific applications, the rotating connection structure 40 connects the third side 23 and the camera housing 32.

[0034] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 42 is disposed on the audio component 20, and the shaft hole 41 is disposed on the camera component 30. Specifically, the rotating shaft 42 is disposed on the third side 23, and the shaft hole 41 is disposed on the camera housing 32. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the rotating shaft 42 may also be disposed on the camera component 30, and the shaft hole 41 may also be disposed on the audio component 20.

[0035] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft 42 has a hollow cavity with openings at both ends. The camera assembly 30 is provided with electrical components such as a camera lens 31. These electrical components need to be electrically connected to the power supply, circuit board, etc. By providing a hollow cavity for the rotating shaft 42, it is convenient for wires to pass through, thereby enabling the electrical components in the camera assembly 30 to be electrically connected to the power supply, circuit board, and other components.

[0036] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 5The camera component 30 includes an inner side 33 facing the human body when the wearable device 100 is in a worn state and the camera component 30 is in a stored state, an outer side 34 opposite to the inner side 33, a front side 35 facing forward, and a rear side 36 opposite to the front side 35. The front end of the camera lens 31 is located on the outer side 34. The outer side 34 is positioned away from the human body, and the rear side 36 faces backward. In practical applications, when the camera component 30 is in a stored state, the inner side 33, outer side 34, front side 35, and rear side 36 all smoothly transition with their corresponding parts of the audio component 20. This improves the smoothness of the overall external contour of the camera component 30 after it is connected to the audio component 20, resulting in a better appearance.

[0037] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 6 The camera housing 32 has a first end 321 and a second end 322 that are disposed opposite to each other. The first end 321 is located at the front end of the camera housing 32 when the wearable device 100 is in the wearing state and the camera component 30 is in the storage state. The rotating connection structure 40 is disposed near the first end 321 and the camera lens 31 is disposed near the second end 322.

[0038] In this way, the second end 322 of the camera housing 32, which has the camera lens 31, can rotate around the first end 321 of the camera housing 32, which has the rotating connection structure 40, thereby driving the camera lens 31 to rotate around the first end 321, realizing the switching between the unfolded and retracted states of the camera assembly 30. When the camera assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the camera lens 31 moves forward relative to the retracted state, which can reduce the probability of the human body (such as the side of the face) obstructing the camera lens 31, so as to obtain an ideal field of view. Furthermore, this method increases the radius of the rotation trajectory of the camera lens 31, which helps the camera assembly 30 to be as far away from the human body and audio component 20 as possible when switching to the unfolded state, so as to avoid the human body and audio component 20 interfering with its shooting.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The audio component 20 has a third end 24 and a fourth end 25 positioned opposite each other. When the wearable device 100 is in a worn state, the third end 24 is located at the front end of the audio component 20, and the rotating connection structure 40 is positioned close to the third end 24. In a specific application, the rotating shaft 42 is connected to the audio component 20 and positioned close to the third end 24. Because the third end 24 is located at the front end of the audio component 20, the rotating connection structure 40 is positioned close to the front end. Thus, when the camera component 30 is rotated to the unfolded state via the rotating connection structure 40, it can be positioned at the front end of the audio component 20, thereby reducing the risk of human interference with its recording.

[0040] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The wearable device 100 also includes a limiting structure 50, which is connected between the audio component 20 and the camera component 30 to limit the rotation range of the camera component 30, which is 0° to 120°. The limiting structure 50 prevents excessive rotation of the camera component 30, facilitating the rotation of the front end of the camera to a forward-facing position. In a specific application, the limiting structure 50 is connected between the camera housing 32 and the third side 23 of the audio component 20. In this embodiment, the rotation range of the camera component 30 is 90°.

[0041] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The limiting structure 50 includes an arc-shaped groove 51 and a slider 52. One of the arc-shaped groove 51 and the slider 52 is disposed on the camera housing 32, and the other is disposed on the audio component 20. The center of the arc-shaped groove 51 falls on the central axis of the rotating shaft 42. The slider 52 is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove 51 and confined within the arc-shaped groove 51. When the camera housing 32 rotates relative to the audio component 20, the slider 52 slides along the arc-shaped groove 51. In specific applications, the arc-shaped groove 51 includes two oppositely disposed ends, and the slider 52 is confined within the arc-shaped groove 51, sliding back and forth between the two ends of the arc-shaped groove 51. When the slider 52 is located at one end, the camera component 30 is in a retracted state; when the slider 52 is located at the other end, the camera component 30 is in an unfolded state.

[0042] In some embodiments, the wearable device 100 further includes a positioning structure for positioning the camera component 30 in both its unfolded and retracted states. This improves the stability of the camera component 30 in both its unfolded and retracted states.

[0043] In some embodiments, the positioning structure is a magnetic adsorption positioning component or a snap-fit / slot positioning component. Using a magnetic adsorption positioning component as the positioning structure improves the stability of the camera assembly 30 in both its use and storage states through magnetic attraction. Using a snap-fit / slot positioning component improves the stability of the camera assembly 30 in both its use and storage states through the snap-fit ​​and slot engagement.

[0044] For example, the positioning structure is a magnetic adsorption positioning component, which includes one first magnetic element and two second magnetic elements. The first magnetic element is disposed on the camera housing 32, and the two second magnetic elements are spaced apart on the audio component 20. When the camera component 30 is in use, the first magnetic element and one of the second magnetic elements are facing each other and magnetically adsorbed; when the camera component 30 is in storage, the first magnetic element and the other second magnetic element are facing each other and magnetically adsorbed. Alternatively, the magnetic adsorption positioning component may also include two first magnetic elements and one second magnetic element, with the two first magnetic elements spaced apart on the camera housing 32 and the second magnetic element disposed on the audio component 20. When the camera component 30 is in use, one of the first magnetic elements and the second magnetic element are facing each other and magnetically adsorbed; when the camera component 30 is in storage, the other first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are facing each other and magnetically adsorbed.

[0045] For example, the positioning structure is a snap-fit ​​and slot positioning component. The magnetic adsorption positioning component includes a snap-fit ​​and two slots. The snap-fit ​​is disposed on the camera housing 32, and the two slots are spaced apart on the audio component 20. When the camera component 30 is in use, the snap-fit ​​corresponds to one of the slots and is engaged in that slot; when the camera component 30 is in storage, the snap-fit ​​corresponds to the other slot and is engaged in that slot. Alternatively, the magnetic adsorption positioning component may also include two snap-fits and one slot. The two snap-fits are spaced apart on the camera housing 32, and the slot is disposed on the audio component 20. When the camera component 30 is in use, one snap-fit ​​corresponds to the slot and is engaged in that slot; when the camera component 30 is in storage, the other snap-fit ​​faces the slot and is engaged in that slot.

[0046] In some embodiments, the audio component 20 is rotatably connected to the wearable bracket 10. This configuration allows the audio component 20 to rotate relative to the wearable bracket 10, thereby causing the camera component 30 to rotate, which helps to expand the shooting range of the camera lens 31.

[0047] In practical applications, the wearable support 10 serves as the main wearing component, and can be a ring structure to wrap around the user's head and secure it in place. This ring structure can be ergonomically designed as a flexible arc to accommodate different head sizes, improving wearing comfort and stability. The wearable support 10 includes a connecting frame 11 and a wearing frame 12. The wearing frame 12 is located at the end of the connecting frame 11, and has a space formed on it to accommodate the ear. The audio component 20 is rotatably connected to the end of the wearing frame 12 away from the connecting frame 11.

[0048] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the audio component 20 may also be fixedly connected to the wearable bracket 10.

[0049] In some embodiments, two audio components 20 and two camera components 30 are provided, with one camera component 30 rotatably connected to one audio component 20. This keeps the two ends of the wearable bracket 10 balanced, which is beneficial for wearing the wearable device 100. Of course, in other embodiments, only one camera component 30 may be provided.

[0050] In some embodiments, the wearable device 100 further includes a microphone, which is disposed on the camera component 30. The camera component 30 is disposed below the audio component 20, and placing the microphone on the camera component 30 facilitates sound pickup. Of course, in other embodiments, the microphone may also be disposed on the audio component 20.

[0051] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the utility model concept and using the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wearable device, characterized in that, Includes wearable support, audio components, and camera components with unfolded and retracted states; The audio component is connected to the wearable bracket, and the audio component has a first side facing the human body in the wearing state, and a second side disposed opposite to the first side; the camera component is rotatably connected to the audio component through a rotatable connection structure, and the camera component includes a camera lens; When the camera assembly is in the retracted state, the front end of the camera lens faces outward on the second side; when the camera assembly is in the unfolded state, the front end of the camera lens faces in front of the user, and the front end of the camera lens is positioned outward on the second side, spaced apart from the audio assembly.

2. The wearable device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The audio component also has a third side facing downwards in the wearable state, and the camera component is rotatably connected to the third side via the rotatable connection structure.

3. The wearable device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating connection structure includes a shaft hole and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the shaft hole; One of the audio component and the camera component is provided with the shaft hole, and the other is provided with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft extends vertically when the wearable device is in the wearing state.

4. The wearable device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a camera housing, the camera lens is disposed inside the camera housing, and the rotating connection structure connects the audio assembly and the camera housing; The camera housing has a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other. The first end is located at the front end of the camera housing when the wearable device is in the wearing state and the camera component is in the storage state. The rotating connection structure is disposed near the first end, and the camera lens is disposed near the second end.

5. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The audio component has a third end and a fourth end that are positioned opposite each other. The third end is located at the front end of the audio component when the wearable device is in a wearing state, and the rotating connection structure is positioned close to the third end.

6. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable device also includes a limiting structure connected between the audio component and the camera component to limit the rotation range of the camera component, which is 0° to 120°.

7. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable device also includes a positioning structure for positioning the camera component when it is in an unfolded state and a retracted state. The positioning structure is a magnetic adsorption positioning component or a snap-on slot positioning component.

8. The wearable device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The audio component is rotatably connected to the wearable bracket.

9. The wearable device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, There are two audio components and two camera components, with one camera component rotatably connected to one audio component.

10. The wearable device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The wearable device also includes a microphone, which is located on the camera assembly.

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