Wireless earphone case

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the disclosure, a case for wireless earphones is provided. The case includes a frame, a support member positioned within the frame to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame and including a recess configured to seat a wireless earphone therein, a cover elastically connected by a hinge to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame, and a pressing member configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member is raised relative to the frame, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess and tilted.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The disclosure relates to a case for wireless earphones.[Background Art]

[0002] Wireless earphones are stored in a case (e.g., a cradle) for wireless earphones, and the battery of the wireless earphones may be charged with the power stored in the case. The case may include a body and a cover connected by a hinge to the body. The body may be configured to seat wireless earphones thereon, and the cover may be closed relative to the body to prevent the wireless earphones from being removed from the case.

[0003] The above-described information may be provided as related art for the purpose of assisting in understanding the disclosure. No assertion or decision is made as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with regard to the disclosure.[Disclosure of Invention] [Technical Problem]

[0004] When the cover of the case is opened due to an external impact such as a drop, the wireless earphones may be separated from the case, causing damage or loss. In addition, it may be difficult to grip the wireless earphones inserted into the body, making it difficult to open the cover and pull the wireless earphones out from the body.

[0005] Various embodiments of the disclosure provide a case for wireless earphones that reduces or prevents the cover of the case from unintentionally opening due to an external impact, and improves usability in separating the wireless earphones from the case. Various embodiments of the disclosure are provided to solve or at least alleviate the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The technical subjects pursued in the disclosure may not be limited to the above-mentioned technical subjects, and other technical subjects which are not mentioned may be clearly understood from the following descriptions by those skilled in the art to which the disclosure pertains.[Solution to Problem]

[0007] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a case for wireless earphones that includes a frame, a support member, a cover, and a pressing member. The support member is positioned within the frame to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to seat a wireless earphone. The cover is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member is raised relative to the frame, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess and tilted.

[0008] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a case for wireless earphones that includes a frame, a support member, a cover, a pressing member, and a magnet. The support member is positioned within the frame to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to seat a wireless earphone. The cover is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member is raised relative to the frame, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess. The magnet is configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone such that the head of the wireless earphone rotates when the support member is raised relative to the frame.

[0009] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a case for wireless earphones that includes a frame, a support member, a cover, a pressing member, and a magnet. The support member is positioned within the frame to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to seat a wireless earphone. The cover is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member is raised relative to the frame, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess and tilted. The magnet is configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone such that the head of the wireless earphone rotates when the support member is raised relative to the frame.[Advantageous Effects of Invention]

[0010] A case for wireless earphones according to various embodiments of the disclosure may stably store wireless earphones and enhance user experience in separating the wireless earphones from the case.

[0011] In addition, effects that may be obtained or predicted by various embodiments of the disclosure will be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure.[Brief Description of Drawings]

[0012] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views illustrating a case in a closed state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view illustrating the case in an open state, and the first wireless earphone and the second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a side surface part of a case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a case in a closed state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 6 illustrates perspective views of a portion of the case in an open state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 7 illustrates perspective views illustrating a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 8 illustrates cross-sectional views illustrating operations of a push latch when a case is switched between a closed state and an open state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 11 illustrates views illustrating a case, a first wireless earphone, and a second wireless earphone during switching from an open state to a closed state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. [Mode for the Invention]

[0013] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Various embodiments and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to particular embodiments. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to designate similar or relevant elements. A singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C," may include all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. Such terms as "a first," "a second," "the first," and "the second" may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding element from another, and does not limit the elements in other aspect (e.g., importance or order). If an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as "coupled with / to" or "connected with / to" another element (e.g., a second element), it means that the element may be coupled / connected with / to the other element directly or indirectly via a third element.

[0015] Herein, when the term "substantially" is used to define or limit a structural element, expressions including the term "substantially" are understood or interpreted as technical features produced within a technical tolerance allowable by the methods used for the structural element. In addition, the term "comprising" means that a specific effect or result may be achieved within a certain tolerance, and that a person ordinarily skilled in the art is aware of methods to achieve such tolerance.

[0016] Herein, the phrase "disposed on XX" may be understood as being disposed adjacent to XX, disposed substantially in contact with XX, or coupled to XX.

[0017] In some drawings, certain components are illustrated transparently to aid understanding of the components.

[0018] Below, various examples relating to cases for wireless earphones are described Any one example may be interpreted as being within the scope of various embodiments of the disclosure as it may be a modification or alteration of at least some parts of any other example. With respect to any one example, the same terminology and / or the same reference numerals may be used for components that are at least partially identical, similar, or related to any other examples. In any two examples, two components that share the same terminology but have different reference numerals may be understood to be substantially the same or have their forms varied or modified.

[0019] FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views illustrating a case 100 in a closed state (also referred to as a "folded state" or a "folding state"), and a first wireless earphone 210 and a second wireless earphone 220 positioned in the case 100, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the case 100 in an open state (also referred to as an "unfolded state" or an "unfolding state"), and the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 positioned in the case 100, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a side surface part 1112 of the case 100, and a cross-sectional view of the side surface part 1112, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a case 100 in a closed state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 6 is perspective views of a portion of the case 100 in an open state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0020] It is to be understood in the disclosure that all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are contemplated and included. All combinations of the features described below with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 may be considered to be included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the case 100 may include a body 110 and a cover 120. The body 110 and the cover 120 may be connected via a hinge (e.g., the hinge 530 in FIG. 6). The cover 120 may be rotated relative to the body 110 around a folding axis A provided by the hinge. The closed state of the case 100 may refer to a state in which the angle between the body 110 and the cover 120 is substantially minimal. For example, when the case 100 is in the closed state, the body 110 and the cover 120 may form an angle of substantially about 0 degrees with respect to the folding axis A. The open state of the case 100 may refer to a state in which the angle between the body 110 and the cover 120 is substantially at the maximum. The cover 120 may be opened relative to the body 110 to facilitate the separation of the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 from the case 100. For example, when the case 100 is in the open state, the body 110 and the cover 120 may form an angle of about 80 degrees to about 130 degrees, but is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, the closed state of the case 100 may refer to the state in which the cover 120 is closed, and the open state of the case 100 may refer to the state in which the cover 120 is open.

[0022] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is in the closed state, the combination of the body 110 and the cover 120 may provide (or form) a first space (not illustrated separately) capable of accommodating the first wireless earphone 210 and a second space (not illustrated separately) capable of accommodating the second wireless earphone 210. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first space may be provided (or formed) in a shape corresponding at least in part to the outer shape (also referred to as an "exterior") of the first wireless earphone 210 such that the first wireless earphone 210 can be stably positioned between the body 110 and the cover 120. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the second space may be provided (or formed) in a shape corresponding to the outer shape (also referred to as an "exterior") of the second wireless earphone 220 such that the second wireless earphone 220 can be stably positioned between the body 110 and the cover 120.

[0023] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a first recess R1, and the cover 120 of the case 100 may include a second recess R2. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first recess R1 and the second recess R2 face each other, and the combination of the first recess R1 and the second recess R2 may provide (or form) a first space that accommodates the first wireless earphone 210.

[0024] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a third recess R3, and the cover 120 of the case 100 may include a fourth recess R4. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 face each other, and the combination of the third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 may provide (or form) a first space that accommodates the second wireless earphone 220.

[0025] According to various embodiments, the cover 120 of the case 100 may be substantially transparent. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 accommodated in the case 100 may be visible through the cover 120.

[0026] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may include a first housing (also referred to as a "first earphone housing") 211. Electrical components, such as a speaker, a wireless communication module, and a battery included in the first wireless earphone 210, may be accommodated or disposed (or positioned) in the first housing 211. The first housing 211 may include a first head 2111 and a first tail 2112 extending from the first head 2111. The first head 2111 may be provided (or formed) to be fitted into an ear canal (e.g., the outside of the external auditory meatus).

[0027] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may be an in-ear type (also referred to as a "canal type"). The first wireless earphone 210 may include a first ear tip 212 disposed in the first head 2111 of the first housing 211. The first ear tip 212 may be pushed into the ear canal (e.g., a tube extending from the ear opening to the eardrum) and may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber, silicone, or memory foam. The first head 2111 may include a tubular portion, which is a portion through which sound generated from the speaker accommodated in the first housing 211 is output outside the first housing 211, and the first ear tip 212 of an annular shape may be flexibly attached to and detached from the tubular portion. In various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may be provided (or formed) as an open type. In the first wireless earphone 210 of the open type, the tubular portion of the first housing 211 and the first ear tip 212 may be omitted, and the first housing 211 may have speaker holes of various shapes replacing the tubular portion.

[0028] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone 220 may be provided (or formed) in substantially the same manner as the first wireless earphone 210. The second wireless earphone 220 may include a second housing (e.g., the first housing 211) and a second ear tip (e.g., the first ear tip 212). The second housing may include a second head (e.g., the first head 2111) and a second tail (e.g., the first tail 2112).

[0029] According to various embodiments, the first recess R1 included in the body 110 of the case 100 may include a first partial recess R11 and a second partial recess R12. When the case 100 in which the first wireless earphone 210 is positioned is in the closed state, the first head 2111 and the first ear tip 212 of the first wireless earphone 210 may be inserted into the first partial recess R11, and the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210 may be inserted into the second partial recess R12. When the case 100 in which the first wireless earphone 210 is positioned is in the closed state, the first head 2111 of the first wireless earphone 210 may be inserted into the second recess R2 included in the cover 120 of the case 100. The user may separate the first wireless earphone 210 from the body 110 by gripping and pulling out the first head 2111 and / or the first ear tip 212 of the first wireless earphone 210 while the cover 120 is open.

[0030] According to various embodiments, the third recess R3 included in the body 110 of the case 100 may include a third partial recess R31 and a fourth partial recess R42. When the case 100 in which the second wireless earphone 220 is positioned is in the closed state, the second head and the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone 220 may be inserted into the third partial recess R31, and the second tail of the second wireless earphone 220 may be inserted into the fourth partial recess R32. When the case 100 in which the second wireless earphone 220 is positioned is in the closed state, the second head of the second wireless earphone 220 may be inserted into the fourth recess R4 included in the cover 120 of the case 100. The user may separate the second wireless earphone 220 from the body 110 by gripping and pulling out the second head and / or the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone 220 while the cover 120 is open.

[0031] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 may be positioned in the case 100 such that the first head 2111 of the first wireless earphone 210 and the second head of the second wireless earphone 220 face each other.

[0032] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a frame (also referred to as a "frame structure" or "framework") 111. The frame 111 may include a rear surface part 1111 and a side surface part (also referred to as a "side wall part" or "side") 1112. The rear surface part 1111 may provide (or form) at least a portion of the rear surface (also referred to as the "rear area") of the exterior of the case 100. The side surface part 1112 may provide (or form) at least a portion of the side surface (also referred to as the "side area" or "side surface") of the exterior of the case 100. When looking at the closed state of the case 100, the cover 120 of the case 100 may provide (or form) the front surface of the case 100 that is substantially opposite to the rear surface of the case 100. When looking at the closed state of the case 100, the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 may surround the space between the cover 120 of the case 100 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the rear surface part 1111 and the side surface part 1112 may be coupled to each other through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening or snap-fit fastening, or bonding. The snap-fit fastening may be, for example, an assembly method that resiliently pushes together interlocking elements (e.g., a hook and a hook fastening part (also referred to as a "latch").

[0034] According to various embodiments, the frame 111 may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or complete structure) including the rear surface part 1111 and the side surface part 1112.

[0035] According to various embodiments, the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 (see FIG. 4) may include a first side portion (also referred to as a "first side wall" or "first side") 401, a second side portion (also referred to as a "second side wall or "second side") 402, a third side portion (also referred to as a "third side wall or "third side") 403, and / or a fourth side portion (also referred to as a "fourth side wall" or a "fourth side") 404. The first side portion 401 may provide (or form) a first side surface among the side surfaces of the case 100. The second side portion 402 may provide (or form) a second side surface among the side surfaces of the case 100. The third side portion 403 may provide (or form) a third side surface among the side surfaces of the case 100. The fourth side portion 404 may provide (or form) a fourth side surface among the side surfaces of the case 100. The first side portion 401 and the second side portion 402 may be positioned opposite to each other and may be substantially parallel to each other. In various embodiments, the side surface part 1112 may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404. The first side portion 401 and the second side portion 402 may be plates having a height extending in a first direction 1001 (e.g., the +z-axis direction) and a width extending in a third direction 1003 (e.g., the +y-axis direction) from the first side portion 401 to the second side portion 402. The third side portion 403 may extend from one end of the first side portion 401 and one end of the third side portion 402. The third side portion 403 may be a plate having a height extending in the first direction 1001. The fourth side portion 404 may extend from the other end of the first side portion 401 and the other end of the third side portion 402. The fourth side portion 404 may be a plate having a height extending in the first direction 1001. The first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404 may have substantially the same height in the first direction 1001.

[0036] According to various embodiments, when viewed in the first direction 1001 (or the second direction 1002), the separation distance between the third side portion 403 and the fourth side portion 404 may increase in the third direction 1003. The third side portion 403 and the fourth side portion 404 may be substantially arranged symmetrically to each other. The angle between the first side portion 401 and the third side portion 403 and the angle between the first side portion 401 and the fourth side portion 404 may be substantially the same and may be an acute angle. The angle between the second side portion 402 and the third side portion 403 and the angle between the second side portion 402 and the fourth side portion 404 may be substantially the same and may be an obtuse angle.

[0037] According to various embodiments, a first corner 431 where the first side portion 401 and the third side portion 403 are connected may provide (or include) a rounded surface that smoothly connects the first side surface provided by the first side portion 401 and the third side surface provided by the third side portion 403. A second corner 432 where the first side portion 401 and the third side portion 404 are connected may provide (or include) a rounded surface that smoothly connects the first side surface provided by the first side portion 401 and the fourth side surface provided by the fourth side portion 404. A third corner 433 where the second side portion 402 and the third side portion 403 are connected may provide (or include) a rounded surface that smoothly connects the second side surface provided by the second side portion 402 and the third side surface provided by the third side portion 403. A fourth corner 444 where the second side portion 402 and the fourth side portion 404 are connected may provide (or include) a rounded surface that smoothly connects the second side surface provided by the second side portion 402 and the fourth side surface provided by the fourth side portion 404.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 may be a cylinder having an inner space defined by the first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404 and open in the first direction 1001 and the second direction 1002. The side surface part 1112 may include a first rim 410 in a looped shape defined by the combination of the first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404, and oriented in the first direction 1001. The side surface part 1112 may include a second rim 420 in a looped shape defined by the combination of the first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404, and oriented in the second direction 1002. The side surface part 1112 may include a first opening 411 defined by the first rim 410, and a second opening 421 defined by the second rim 420. The inner space defined by the first side portion 401, the second side portion 402, the third side portion 403, and the fourth side portion 404 may be open in the first direction 1001 through the first opening 411 and open in the second direction 1002 through the second opening 421. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the cover 120 may be positioned in the first opening 411 of the frame 111. The rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 may be positioned in the second opening 421 and may be coupled to the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the frame 111 and the cover 120 may be connected by a hinge. A folding axis (also referred to as a "rotation axis") A between the frame 111 and the cover 120 may be substantially parallel to a fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) that is perpendicular to a third direction 1003 from the first side portion 401 toward the second side portion 402. When viewed in the first direction 1001 or the second direction 1002, the folding axis A may be positioned (or formed) closer to the first side portion 401 than to the second side portion 402.

[0040] According to various embodiments, the first recess R1 and the third recess R3 of the body 110 may be arranged in the fourth direction 1004. The first recess R1 may be positioned closer to the third side portion 403 of the frame 111 than to the fourth side portion 404 of the frame 111. The third recess R3 may be positioned closer to the fourth side portion 404 of the frame 111 than to the third side portion 403 of the frame 111. The first wireless earphone 210 may be implemented to be stably worn on the user's left ear, and the second wireless earphone 220 may be implemented to be stably worn on the user's right ear. The positioning of the first recess R1 corresponding to the third side portion 403 may provide a user experience indicating that it is for the first wireless earphone 210 corresponding to the left ear. The positioning of the third recess R3 corresponding to the fourth side portion 404 may provide a user experience indicating that it is for the second wireless earphone 220 corresponding to the right ear.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the first recess R1 and the third recess R3 of the body 110 may be provided (or formed) substantially symmetrically.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a support member (also referred to as a "support", "support structure", or "bracket") 112 positioned in the inner space of the frame 111. The frame 111 may include an inner space in the form of a recess defined by the rear surface part 1111 and the side surface part 1112, and the support member 112 may be positioned in the inner space of the frame 111. The support member 112 may be positioned in the inner space of the frame 111 to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame 111. The support member 112 may linearly move (also referred to as "linear motion", "translational motion", or "linear sliding") in the first direction 1001 (e.g., the +z-axis direction) relative to the frame 111, and may move away from the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The support member 112 may linearly move in the second direction 1002 opposite to the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111, and may move closer to the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. Hereinafter, the movement of the support member 112 in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111 may be referred to as "being raised" or "raised motion" of the support member 112 relative to the frame 111. Hereinafter, the movement of the support member 112 in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111 may be referred to as "being lowered" or "lowered motion" of the support member 112 relative to the frame 111.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the support member 112 may be supported and guided by the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 to be linearly slidable relative to the frame 111. The support member 112 may include a slider (also referred to as a "sliding portion" or "sliding member") S. The side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 may include (or provide) a linear motion guide rail. The linear motion guide rail may be formed (or provided) by an inner surface of the side surface part 1112. The slider S of the support member 112 may be positioned on the linear motion guide rail. The slider S of the support member 112 may be guided by the linear motion guide rail of the frame 111 to be linearly slidable. The combination of the slider S and the linear motion guide rail (e.g., a sliding pair) may be referred to as a "linear motion guide". The linear motion guide allows linear motion (also referred to as "translational motion") of the slider S relative to the frame 111, but may make rotational motion of the slider S relative to the frame 111 substantially difficult.

[0044] According to various embodiments, in order to reduce friction between the slider S and the side surface part 1112 of the frame 112 and to enhance mutually smooth sliding contact between the slider S and the side surface part 1112, a lubricating material (e.g., grease) may be interposed between the slider S and the side surface part 1112, or the friction surfaces of the support member 112 and / or the side surface part 1112 may be coated with a lubricating material (e.g., Teflon).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the body 110 may include a first elastic member (also referred to as a "first elastic body") 131, a second elastic member (also referred to as a "second elastic body") 132, a third elastic member (also referred to as "a third elastic body") 133, and / or a fourth elastic member (also referred to as a "fourth elastic body") 134 positioned between the support member 112 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The support member 112 may be raised relative to the frame 111 by the elastic restoring force of the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134. When the support member 112 is lowered relative to the frame 111 by an external force, the support member 112 may be elastically supported by the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134. When the support member 112 is lowered relative to the frame 111 by an external force, the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134 may be compressed.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134 may be compression springs.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the number, positions, or shape of elastic members that act elastically between the support member 112 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 may be provided (or formed) such that the support member 112 slides relative to the frame 111 in a balanced and stable manner.

[0048] According to various embodiments, the slider S of the support member 112 may include a first recess R1 corresponding to the first wireless earphone 210 and a third recess R3 corresponding to the second wireless earphone 220.

[0049] According to various embodiments, the support member 112 may include a first barrel B1, a second barrel B2, a third barrel B3, and / or a fourth barrel B4 that protrude and extend from the slider S toward the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The support member 112 may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the slider S, the first barrel B1, the second barrel B2, the third barrel B3, and the fourth barrel B4. The frame 111 may include a first plunger P1, a second plunger P2, a third plunger P3, and / or a fourth plunger P4 that protrude and extend from the rear surface part 1111 toward the slider S of the support member 112. For example, the integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the rear surface part 1111, the first plunger P1, the second plunger P2, the third plunger P3, and the fourth plunger P4 may be provided (or formed). The first plunger P1 may be inserted into the first barrel B1. The second plunger P2 may be inserted into the second barrel B2. The third plunger P3 may be inserted into the third barrel B3. The fourth plunger P4 may be inserted into the fourth barrel B4. The first elastic member (e.g., a first compression spring) 131 may be accommodated in the first barrel B1 and positioned between the first barrel B1 and the first plunger P1. The second elastic member (e.g., a second compression spring) 132 may be accommodated in the second barrel B2 and positioned between the second barrel B2 and the second plunger P2. The third elastic member (e.g., a third compression spring) 133 may be accommodated in the third barrel B3 and positioned between the third barrel B3 and the third plunger P3. The fourth elastic member (e.g., a fourth compression spring) 134 may be accommodated in the fourth barrel B4 and positioned between the fourth barrel B4 and the fourth plunger P4. The combination of the first barrel B1 and the first plunger P1 may guide the stable linear movement of the support member 112 when the support member 112 is raised or lowered relative to the frame 111, while allowing the first elastic member 131 to be stably deformed. The combination of the second barrel B2 and the second plunger P2 may guide the stable linear movement of the support member 112 when the support member 112 is raised or lowered relative to the frame 111, while allowing the second elastic member 132 to be stably deformed. The combination of the third barrel B3 and the third plunger P3 may guide the stable linear movement of the support member 112 when the support member 112 is raised or lowered relative to the frame 111, while allowing the third elastic member 133 to be stably deformed. The combination of the fourth barrel B4 and the fourth plunger P4 may guide the stable linear movement of the support member 112 when the support member 112 is raised or lowered relative to the frame 111, while allowing the fourth elastic member 134 to be stably deformed. The combination of the first barrel B1 and the first plunger P1, the combination of the second barrel B2 and the second plunger P2, the combination of the third barrel B3 and the third plunger P3, and the combination of the fourth barrel B4 and the fourth plunger P4 may improve the balanced and stable sliding of the support member 112 relative to the frame 111.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the combination of the first barrel B1, the first plunger P1, and the first elastic member 131 may be positioned corresponding to the first corner 431 of the frame 111. The combination of the second barrel B2, the second plunger P2, and the second elastic member 132 may be positioned corresponding to the second corner 432 of the frame 111. The combination of the third barrel B3, the third plunger P3, and the third elastic member 133 may be positioned corresponding to the third corner 433 of the frame 111. The combination of the fourth barrel B4, the fourth plunger P4, and the fourth elastic member 134 may be positioned corresponding to the fourth corner 444 of the frame 111.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the combination of the first barrel B1, the first plunger P1, and the first elastic member 131 and the combination of the second barrel B2, the second plunger P2, and the second elastic member 132 may be arranged in the direction of the folding axis A substantially symmetrically with respect to each other. The combination of the third barrel B3, the third plunger P3, and the third elastic member 133 and the combination of the fourth barrel B4, the fourth plunger P4, and the fourth elastic member 134 may be arranged in the direction of the folding axis A substantially symmetrically with respect to each other.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the support member 112 may include a hinge support 510 extending from the slider S or connected to the slider S. The hinge support 510 may be connected by a hinge to the cover 120.

[0053] According to various embodiments, the hinge support 510 may be coupled to the slider S of the support member 112 through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.

[0054] According to various embodiments, an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the hinge support 510 and the slider S may be provided (or formed). The support member 112 may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the slider S, the hinge support 510, the first barrel B1, the second barrel B2, the third barrel B3, and the fourth barrel B4.

[0055] According to various embodiments, the hinge support 510 may protrude in the first direction 1001 (e.g., the +z-axis direction) relative to the slider S. The hinge support 510 may be positioned closer to the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 than to the second side portion 402 of the frame 111. The hinge support 510 may face the first side portion 401. The hinge support 510 may be a plate substantially parallel to the first side portion 401. The hinge support 510 may have, for example, a height that protrudes and extends in the first direction 1001 relative to the slider S, a thickness that extends in the third direction 1003, and a width that extends in the fourth direction 1004.

[0056] According to various embodiments, the case 100 may include a hinge 530 disposed on the hinge support 510. The hinge 530 may apply force to the cover 120 to open the cover 120.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the hinge 530 may be a torsion hinge or a spring hinge. The hinge 530 may include a first torsion spring 531, a second torsion spring 532, a spring housing 533, a first shaft 535, and / or a second shaft 536.

[0058] According to various embodiments, the first torsion spring 531 may be formed of a steel wire (also referred to as a spring steel wire) and may include a first arm 5311, a second arm 5312, and a first coil 5313 including multiple turns. Depending on the angle between the first arm 5311 and the second arm 5312, a torsional load generated in the first torsion spring 531 may vary. The second torsion spring 532 may be substantially identical to the first torsion spring 531. The second torsion spring 532 may include a third arm 5321, a fourth arm 5322, and a second coil 5323 including multiple turns. The first torsion spring 531 and the second torsion spring 532 may be arranged in the fourth direction 1004.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the spring housing 533 may include an inner space in which the first torsion spring 531 and the second torsion spring 532 are positioned. The spring housing 533 may include, for example, a first spring cover 5331 and a second spring cover 5332. The first spring cover 5331 and the second spring cover 5332 may be coupled to each other via a screw 534.

[0060] According to various embodiments, a first shaft (also referred to as a "first guide shaft") (535) may penetrate the first coil 5313 of the first torsion spring 531. There may be a deformation in which the diameter of the first coil 5313 of the first torsion spring 531 changes as the first coil 5313 of the first torsion spring 531 twists depending on the angle between the first arm 5311 and the second arm 5312 of the first torsion spring 531, and the first shaft 535 may support the first coil 5313 to stably guide the deformation of the first coil 5313. The first shaft 535 may have a length extending from a first end 5351 to a second end 5352 and may be parallel to the fourth direction 1004 (or the folding axis A).

[0061] According to various embodiments, a second shaft (also referred to as a "second guide shaft") (536) may penetrate the second coil 5323 of the second torsion spring 532. There may be a deformation in which the diameter of the second coil 5323 of the second torsion spring 532 changes as the second coil 5323 of the second torsion spring 532 twists depending on the angle between the third arm 5321 and the fourth arm 5322 of the second torsion spring 531, and the second shaft 536 may support the second coil 5323 to stably guide the deformation of the second coil 5323. The second shaft 536 may have a length extending from a third end 5361 to a fourth end 5362 and may be parallel to the fourth direction 1004 (or the folding axis A).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536 may be positioned on the folding axis A of the case 100 and may be spaced apart from each other in the fourth direction 1004. The folding axis A may be substantially provided (or formed) by the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536. The first end 5351 of the first shaft 535 and the third end 5361 of the second shaft 536 may be positioned between the second end 5352 of the first shaft 535 and the fourth end 5362 of the second shaft 536, and may be spaced apart from each other while facing each other.

[0063] According to various embodiments, the hinge support 510 may include a first shaft support 511 and a second shaft support 512. The first shaft support 511 and the second shaft support 512 may be provided (or formed) at an end of the hinge support 510 spaced apart from the slider S in the first direction 1001. The first shaft support 511 and the second shaft support 512 may be spaced apart from each other in the fourth direction 1004 (or in the direction of the folding axis A). The hinge support 510 may include a notch 513 (see FIG. 3) between the first shaft support 511 and the second shaft support 512. The first shaft support 511 and the second shaft support 512 may be spaced apart from each other with the notch 513 interposed therebetween.

[0064] According to various embodiments, the spring housing 533 of the hinge 530 may be positioned in the notch 513 of the hinge support 510. The first shaft support 511 and the second shaft support 512 of the hinge support 510 may be spaced apart from each other with the spring housing 533 of the hinge 530 interposed therebetween.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the first shaft support 511 of the hinge support 510 may include a first shaft hole. The first shaft 535 of the hinge 530 may pass through the first shaft hole of the first shaft support 511. The first shaft hole of the first shaft support 511 may support rotation of the first shaft 535.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the second shaft support 512 of the hinge support 510 may include a second shaft hole. The second shaft 536 of the hinge 530 may pass through the second shaft hole of the second shaft support 512. The second shaft hole of the second shaft support 512 may support rotation of the second shaft 536.

[0067] According to various embodiments, the second end 5352 of the first shaft 535 included in the hinge 530 may protrude through the first shaft hole of the first shaft support 511 included in the hinge support 510. The fourth end 5362 of the second shaft 536 included in the hinge 530 may protrude through the second shaft hole of the second shaft support 512 included in the hinge support 510.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first arm 5311 of the first torsion spring 531 and the third arm 5321 of the second torsion spring 532 may be fixed to the spring housing 533. The second arm 5312 of the first torsion spring 531 may be fixed to and / or supported by the hinge support 510. The fourth arm 5322 of the second torsion spring 532 may be fixed to and / or supported by the hinge support 510. The first end 5351 of the first shaft 535 may be fixed to the spring housing 533. The third end 5361 of the second shaft 536 may be fixed to the spring housing 533. The second end 5352 of the first shaft 535 and the fourth end 5362 of the second shaft 536 may be fixed to the cover 120. When the cover 120 rotates using the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536 as its rotation axis, the spring housing 533 of the hinge 530, which is coupled with the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536, may rotate together with the cover 120. When the spring housing 533 is rotated using the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536 as its rotation axis, the angle between the first arm 5311 and the second arm 5312 of the first torsion spring 531, and the angle between the third arm 5321 and the fourth arm 5322 of the second torsion spring 532 may vary. The hinge 530 disposed on the hinge support 510 may apply a rotational force to the cover 120 to increase the angle between the cover 120 and the hinge support 510 through the elastic restoring force of the first torsion spring 531 and the second torsion spring 532.

[0069] According to various embodiments, an integrated or single shaft may be provided (or formed) to replace the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536. One end of the integrated or single shaft may protrude relative to the first shaft support 511 included in the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 and may be fixed to the cover 120. The other end of the integrated or single shaft may protrude relative to the second shaft support 512 included in the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 and may be fixed to the cover 120. At least one portion between the one end and the other end of the integrated or single shaft may be fixed to the spring housing 533.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the cover 120 may include a cover plate 121 and a hinge connection (also referred to as a "hinge arm") 520. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the cover plate 121 may provide (or form) a front surface of the case 100 that is substantially opposite to the rear surface of the case 100 provided (or formed) by the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the cover plate 121 may be substantially parallel to the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The cover plate 121 of the cover 120 may be referred to as a "first plate" or "front plate", and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 may be referred to as a "second plate" or "rear plate". The hinge connection 520 may be connected to the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 via the hinge 530.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the cover plate 121 may include a first surface 121A, a second surface 121B facing away from the first surface 121A, and a side surface 121C extending from the first surface 121A and the second surface 121B. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first surface 121A of the cover plate 121 may provide (or form) a front surface of the case 100 that is substantially opposite to the rear surface of the case 100 provided (or formed) by the frame 111. The second recess R2 corresponding to the first wireless earphone 210 and the fourth recess R4 corresponding to the second wireless earphone 220 may be formed (or provided) on the second surface 121B of the cover plate 121. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the cover plate 121 may be positioned in the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111, and may substantially block the first opening 411. In the closed state of the case 100, the cover plate 121 may be partially inserted into the frame 111. A portion of the cover plate 121 may protrude in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, a portion of the side surface 121C of the cover plate 121 may face the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first surface 121A of the cover plate 121 and a portion of the side surface 121C of the cover plate 121 may be exposed outside, and the second surface 121B of the cover plate 121 and the remaining portion of the side surface 121C of the cover plate 121 may not be exposed outside.

[0072] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 in the closed state, the cover plate 121 may be implemented not to protrude in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first surface 121A of the cover plate 121 may be exposed outside, and the second surface 121B and the side surface 121C of the cover plate 121 may not be exposed to outside.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the hinge connection 520 may extend from the cover plate 121 or may be connected to the cover plate 121. The cover 120 may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the cover plate 121 and the hinge connection 520. The second end 5352 of the first shaft 535 of the hinge 530 protruding through the first shaft support 511 of the hinge support portion may be fixed to the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120. The fourth end 5362 of the second shaft 536 of the hinge 530 protruding through the second shaft support 512 of the hinge support portion 510 may be fixed to the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120. The hinge 530 disposed on the hinge support 510 may apply a rotational force to the hinge connection 520 to increase the angle between the hinge connection 520 and the hinge support 510 of the cover 120 through the elastic restoring force of the first torsion spring 531 and the second torsion spring 532.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 and the hinge connection 520 may substantially form an angle of about 90 degrees.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the closed state of the case 100 may refer to a state in which the support member 112 is lowered relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120 may face the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 and may not be exposed outside. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the hinge 530 applies a rotational force to the hinge connection 520 to increase the angle between the hinge connection 520 and the hinge support 510 of the cover 120, but the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 may interfere to prevent the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120 from rotating.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the spring housing 533 of the hinge 530 may include a cylindrical portion 5333 and a stopper 5334 extending from the cylindrical portion 5333. The cylindrical portion 5333 may be provided (or formed) by the combination of the first spring cover 5331 and the second spring cover 5332. The cylindrical portion 5333 may be positioned in the notch 513 (see FIG. 3) of the hinge support 510 of the support member 112. The cylindrical portion 5333 may be connected to the cover 120 via the first shaft 535 and the second shaft 536, and may be rotated together with the cover 120. When the cover 120 is rotated, the cylindrical portion 5333 may be rotated without interfering with the hinge support 510 of the support member 112. The stopper 5334 may be included, for example, in the first spring cover 5331. When the user's operation is performed to rotate the cover 120 so that the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is aligned with the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the stopper 5334 may interfere with the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 to restrict the rotation of the cover 120. The cover plate 121 may be aligned with the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 while the rotation of the cover 120 is restricted due to the interference of the stopper 5334 with the hinge support 510.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 may include a fifth recess 514 extending from the notch 513. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the stopper 5334 of the hinge 530 may be inserted into the notch 513 of the hinge support 510. When the user's operation of rotating the cover 120 so that the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is aligned with the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 is performed when switching the case 100 from the open state to the closed state, the stopper 5334 of the hinge 530 may be inserted into the fifth recess 514 of the hinge support 510. The stopper 5334 of the hinge 530 may be fitted into the fifth recess 514.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the cylindrical portion 5333 and the stopper 5334 of the spring housing 533 of the hinge 530 may be implemented to provide a substantially smooth exterior together with the hinge support 510 without substantially protruding relative to the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 when the case 100 is in the closed state.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the open state of the case 100 may refer to a state in which the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the cover 120 may be opened while moving in the first direction 1001. When the support member 112 including the hinge support 510 is raised relative to the frame 111 so that the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 does not interfere with the rotation of the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120, the cover 120 may be opened relative to the body 110 due to the elasticity of the hinge 530. When the case 100 is in the open state, the hinge support 510 of the support member 112 may protrude in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the user's operation to switch the case 100 from the open state to the closed state may include a first operation of rotating the cover 120 such that the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is aligned with the first opening 511 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111, and a second operation of press-and-release of the cover plate 121 (also referred to as a "push and release" or "touch and release") so that the cover 120 and the support member 112 connected by hinge to the cover 120 move in the second direction 1002. The user's operation to switch the case 100 from the closed state to the open state may include a third operation of press-and-release of the cover plate 121. In the second operation and the third operation, the press-and-release of the cover plate 121 may refer to performing press (also referred to as "push" or "touch") to apply a force to the cover plate 121 in the second direction 1002 and then releasing the press. The case 100 may include a push latch 800 that supports the second operation and the third operation.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the push latch 800 may be disposed on or coupled to the support member 112. The push latch 800 may be positioned, for example, between the slider S of the support member 112 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111, and may be disposed or coupled to the slider S. The push latch 800 may be coupled to the slider S through, for example, screw fastening.

[0082] According to various embodiments, when the second operation of press-and-release of the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is performed when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 are connected by the push latch 800, thereby providing (or forming) a state in which the support member 112 is not raised relative to the frame 111. The connection of the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 may fix the relative position of the slider S relative to the rear surface part 1111 so that the cover 120 does not move in the first direction 1001 in response to the elastic restoring force of the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134. When the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 are connected, the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is positioned in the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111, and the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120 may be positioned to face the first side portion 401 of the frame 111. When the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 are connected, the first side portion 401 may interfere with the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120 so that the cover 120 does not open due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second torsion springs 531 and 532 of the hinge 530.

[0083] According to various embodiments, when the third operation of press-and-release of the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is performed when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 are connected by the push latch 800, thereby providing (or forming) a state in which the support member 112 is allowed to be raised relative to the frame 111. When the connection between the slider S and the rear surface part 1111 is released, the support member 112 and the cover 120 connected by a hinge to the support member 112 are raised relative to the frame 111 due to the elastic restoring force of the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134, and the hinge connection 520 of the cover 120 is positioned not to interfere with the first side portion 401 of the frame 111, thereby allowing the cover 120 to be opened due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second torsion springs 531 and 532 of the hinge 530.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the push latch 800 may include a latch L, and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 may include a catch C corresponding to the latch L. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the press-and-release of the cover plate 121 may be transmitted to the push latch 800, and the push latch 800 may position the latch L relative to the catch C such that the latch L is locked to the catch C. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the press-and-release of the cover plate 121 may be transmitted to the push latch 800, and the push latch 800 may position the latch L relative to the catch C such that the latch L is unlocked from the catch C. The push latch 800 will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 8.

[0085] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is in the closed state, the slider S of the support member 112 may be spaced apart from the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 by a first distance due to the locking of the latch L to the catch C. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the slider S may not protrude relative to the frame 111 in the first direction 1001. When the case 100 is in the open state, the slider S of the support member 112 may be spaced apart from the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 by a second distance greater than the first distance due to the unlocking of the latch L from the catch C. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the slider S and the first and second wireless earphones 210 and 220 placed on the slider S may be move in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the slider S and the first and second wireless earphones 210 and 220 placed on the slider S may be move in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the locking of the latch L to the catch C, and the relative positions and interlocking operational relationships among the components regarding the locking, may reduce or prevent the unintended opening of the cover 120 due to an external impact, such as drops.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the method of switching the case 100 from the closed state to the open state through the press-and-release of the cover plate 121 allows the user to operate with one hand, enhancing usability. The method of switching the case 100 from the open state to the closed state through the press-and-release on the cover plate 121 after rotating the cover 120 so that the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 is aligned with the first opening 411 included in the side surface part 1112 of the frame 111 allows the user to operate with one hand, enhancing usability.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a first pressing member 610. When the support member 112 moves in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first pressing member 610 may press the first wireless earphone 210 so that the first wireless earphone 210 is tilted or rotated while being raised from the first recess R1 of the support member 112. When the first wireless earphone 210 is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member 112 by the first pressing member 610 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the user's gripping and pulling out of the first wireless earphone 210 from the body 110 in the open state of the case 100 may be facilitated. When the first wireless earphone 210 is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member 112 by the first pressing member 610 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the first wireless earphone 210 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone 210 on the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0089] According to various embodiments, when the first wireless earphone 210 is raised from the first recess R1 of the support member 112 by the first pressing member 610 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the relative position of the first wireless earphone 210 relative to the first recess R1 may be changed, and the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted or rotated in the first recess R1. The first recess R1 may be implemented to have a space that at least partially guides the tilting or rotation of the first wireless earphone 210 as it is raised.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the first pressing member 610 may be arranged or coupled to the support member 112 to correspond to the second partial recess R12 of the first recess R1 of the support member 112. While the case 100 is switched between the closed state and the open state, the first pressing member 610 may be moved together with the support member 112. The first pressing member 610 may include a first support portion 611, a second support portion 612, and a third shaft 613. The first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612 are connected via the third shaft 613, and the second support portion 612 may be rotatable about the third shaft 613 relative to the first support portion 611. The first pressing member 610 may include a third torsion spring (not illustrated separately). The third torsion spring may provide elasticity between the first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612. The third torsion spring may act elastically to narrow the angle between the first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612.

[0091] According to various embodiments, the support member 112 may include a first hole (e.g., the first hole H in FIG. 7) provided (or formed) in the second partial recess (R12) of the first recess R1. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 may be rotated about the third shaft 613 relative to the first support portion 611 of the first pressing member 610 due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the angle between the first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612 may be reduced. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second support portion 612 may rotate about the third shaft 613 due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring, and may enter the second partial recess R12 through the first hole (e.g., the first hole H in FIG. 7) to press the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210. Due to the pressing by the second support portion 612, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the first recess R1 of the support member 112.

[0092] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state and from the open state to the closed state, the second support portion 612 may be rotated about the third shaft 613 such that the angle between the first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 increases. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the second support portion 612 may rotate about the third shaft 613 to be positioned outside the second partial recess R12. In the closed state of the case 100, the first wireless earphone 210 that is not pressed by the second support portion 612 may be stably positioned in the first recess R1 of the support member 112.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a first magnet 710 positioned between the first pressing member 610 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The first magnet 710 may be disposed or coupled to the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the support member 112 and the first pressing member 610 may be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111, and the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 may decrease. When the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 decreases while the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the second support portion 612 may be rotated about the third shaft 613 due to the attractive force of the first magnet 710 to be positioned outside the second partial recess R12. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the force applied by the first magnet 710 to the second support portion 612 may be greater than the elasticity of the third torsion spring of the first pressing member 610. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the second support portion 612 may be attached to the first magnet 710 by magnetic force.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 may include a magnet corresponding to the first magnet 710 or may include a magnetic material.

[0095] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the support member 112 and the first pressing member 610 may be moved in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111, and the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 may increase. When the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 increases while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second support portion 612 may rotate about the third shaft 613 due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring and enter the second partial recess R12 through the first hole (e.g., the first hole H in FIG. 7) to press the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a second pressing member 620. When the support member 112 moves in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second pressing member 620 may press the second wireless earphone 220 so that the second wireless earphone 220 is tilted or rotated while being raised from the third recess R3 of the support member 112. When the second wireless earphone 220 is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member 112 by the second pressing member 620 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the user's gripping and pulling out of the second wireless earphone 220 from the body 110 in the open state of the case 100 may be facilitated. When the second wireless earphone 220 is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member 112 by the second pressing member 620 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the second wireless earphone 220 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone 220 on the ear when pulling the second wireless earphone 220 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0097] According to various embodiments, when the second wireless earphone 220 is raised from the third recess R3 of the support member 112 by the second pressing member 620 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the relative position of the second wireless earphone 220 relative to the third recess R3 may be changed, and the second wireless earphone 220 may be tilted or rotated in the third recess R3. The third recess R3 may be implemented to have a space that at least partially guides the tilting or rotation of the second wireless earphone 220 as it is raised.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the second pressing member 620 may be arranged or coupled to the support member 112 to correspond to the fourth partial recess R32 of the third recess R3 of the support member 112. While the case 100 is switched between the closed state and the open state, the second pressing member 620 may be moved together with the support member 112. The second pressing member 620 may be implemented substantially identically to the first pressing member 610. The second pressing member 620 may include a third support portion 621 (e.g., the first support portion 611), a fourth support portion 622 (e.g., the second support portion 612), and a fourth shaft 623 (e.g., the third shaft 613). The third support member 621 and the fourth support portion 622 are connected via the fourth shaft 623, and the fourth support portion 622 may be rotatable about the fourth shaft 623 relative to the third support member 621. The second pressing member 620 may include a fourth torsion spring (not illustrated separately). The fourth torsion spring may provide elasticity between the third support portion 621 and the fourth support portion 622. The fourth torsion spring may act elastically to narrow the angle between the third support portion 621 and the fourth support portion 622.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the support member 112 may include a second hole provided (or formed) in the fourth partial recess R32 of the third recess R3. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 may be rotated about the fourth shaft 623 relative to the third support portion 631 of the second pressing member 620 due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the angle between the third support portion 621 and the fourth support portion 622 may be reduced. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the fourth support member 622 may rotate about the fourth shaft 623 due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring and enter the fourth partial recess R32 through the second hole to press the second tail of the second wireless earphone 220. Due to the pressing by the fourth support portion 622, the second wireless earphone 220 may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the third recess R3 of the support member 112.

[0100] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the fourth support portion 622 may be rotated about the fourth shaft 623 such that the angle between the third support portion 621 and the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 increases. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the fourth support portion 622 may rotate about the fourth shaft 623 to be positioned outside the fourth partial recess R32. In the closed state of the case 100, the second wireless earphone 220 that is not pressed by the fourth support portion 622 may be stably positioned in the third recess R3 of the support member 112.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a second magnet 720 positioned between the second pressing member 620 and the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The second magnet 720 may be disposed or coupled to the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the support member 112 and the second pressing member 620 may be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111, and the distance between the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 and the second magnet 720 may decrease. When the distance between the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 and the second magnet 720 decreases while the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the fourth support portion 622 may be rotated about the fourth shaft 623 due to the attractive force of the second magnet 720 to be positioned outside the fourth partial recess R32. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the force applied by the second magnet 720 to the fourth support portion 622 may be greater than the elasticity of the fourth torsion spring of the second pressing member 620. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the fourth support portion 622 may be attached to the second magnet 720 by magnetic force.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 may include a magnet corresponding to the second magnet 720 or may include a magnetic material.

[0103] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the support member 112 and the second pressing member 620 may be moved in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111, and the distance between the fourth support portion 622 of the second pressing member 620 and the second magnet 720 may increase. When the distance between the fourth support member 622 of the second pressing member 620 and the second magnet 720 increases while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the fourth support member 622 may rotate about the fourth shaft 623 due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring and enter the fourth partial recess R32 through the second hole to press the second tail of the second wireless earphone 220.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a printed circuit board 140 accommodated in the space between the frame 111 and the support member 112. The printed circuit board 140 may be disposed on or coupled to the frame 111. During the switching of the case 100 between the closed and open states, the printed circuit board 140 may be disposed or accommodated within the frame 111 to prevent interference with components such as the support member 112 and the push latch 800 as the components are raised or lowered relative to the frame 111.

[0105] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a battery 150 accommodated in the space between the frame 111 and the support member 112. The battery 150 may be disposed on or coupled to the frame 111. During the switching of the case 100 between the closed and open states, the battery 150 may be disposed or accommodated within the frame 111 to prevent interference with components such as the support member 112 and the push latch 800 as the components are raised or lowered relative to the frame 111. The battery 150 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 140 via an electrical connection member such as a flexible printed circuit board.

[0106] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) 160 disposed on or coupled to the frame 111 to correspond to a connector hole provided (or formed) in the frame 111. The connector 160 may be disposed on or coupled to the frame 111 to correspond to, for example, a connector hole provided (or formed) in the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111. The connector 160 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 140. The battery 160 may disposed on, for example, the printed circuit board 140, or may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 140 via an electrical connection member such as a flexible printed circuit board.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the case 100 may transmit and / or receive power and / or data to and from an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector 160.

[0108] According to various embodiments, an external electronic device may be electrically connected to the case 100 via the connector 160, and a power management circuit (also referred to as a "power management module") disposed on the printed circuit board 140 may charge the battery 150 using power received from the external electronic device.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a first connection terminal (not illustrated separately) disposed on or coupled to the support member 112 to correspond to the first recess R1 of the support member 112. The first connection terminal may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 140. The first connection terminal and the printed circuit board 140 may be electrically connected to each other via a flexible electrical connection member, such as a flexible printed circuit board that may be bent in response to the upward or downward movement of the support member 112 relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be electrically connected to the first connection terminal. The power management circuit disposed on the printed circuit board 140 may charge the battery included in the first wireless earphone 210 using the power of the battery 150. The first connection terminal may include, for example, one or more first pogo pins. The one or more first pogo pins may be in elastic contact with the connection terminal of the first wireless earphone 210 placed in the first recess R1 of the support member 112. The first connection terminal may be implemented with various other available conductive members. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the first recess R1, thereby separating the first wireless earphone 210 and the first connection terminal.

[0110] According to various embodiments, the body 110 of the case 100 may include a second connection terminal (not illustrated separately) disposed on or coupled to the support member 112 to correspond to the third recess R3 of the support member 112. The second connection terminal may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 140. The second connection terminal and the printed circuit board 140 may be electrically connected to each other via a flexible electrical connection member, such as a flexible printed circuit board that may be bent in response to the upward or downward movement of the support member 112 relative to the frame 111. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be electrically connected to the second connection terminal. The power management circuit disposed on the printed circuit board 140 may charge the battery included in the second wireless earphone 220 using the power of the battery 150. The second connection terminal may include, for example, one or more second pogo pins. The one or more second pogo pins may be in elastic contact with the connection terminal of the second wireless earphone 220 placed in the third recess R3 of the support member 112. The second connection terminal may be implemented with various other available conductive members. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the third recess R3, thereby separating the second wireless earphone 220 and the second connection terminal.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the case 100 may support data communication between an external electronic device electronically connected to the first connection terminal and the first wireless earphone 210 electrically connected to the first connection terminal. The case 100 may support data communication between an external electronic device electronically connected to the second connection terminal and the second wireless earphone 220 electrically connected to the second connection terminal.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the case 100 may include a light-transmissive area provided (or formed) in the case 100, and a light-emitting module (also referred to as a "light-emitting unit" or "light source") disposed within the case 100 to correspond to the light-transmissive area. Light output from the light-emitting module may be visible through the light-transmissive area. The light-emitting module may include various light sources, such as, a light-emitting diode (LED), an infrared (IR), or a xenon lamp. The light-emitting module may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 140. The case 100 may visually provide status information of the case 100 and / or status information of the first wireless earphone 210 and / or the second wireless earphone 220 positioned within the case 100 through a light-emitting module.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the light-emitting module may be disposed inside the case 100 to correspond to a light-transmitting area provided (or formed) on one surface of the support member 112 to face the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 when the case 100 is in the closed state. In various embodiments, the cover 120 may be substantially transparent. Visual information output from the light-emitting module when the case 100 is in the closed state may be visible through the cover plate 121 of the cover 120.

[0114] FIG. 7 illustrates a case 100 in the open state and a first wireless earphone 210 positioned in the case 100, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0115] It may be understood that the disclosure conceives and includes all of the combinations of features and / or embodiments disclosed with reference to FIG. 7. All of the combinations of features described below with reference to FIG. 7 may be considered as being included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 7, the case 100 may include a body 110, a cover 120, and a hinge 530. The body 110 may include a frame 111, a support member 112, a first pressing member 610, and a first magnet 710. The frame 111 may include a rear surface part 1111 and a side surface part 1112. The support member 112 may include a hinge support member 510 and a first recess R1. The first pressing member 610 may include a first support portion 611, a second support portion 612, and a third shaft 613. The cover 120 may include a cover plate 121 and a hinge connection 520. The description of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0117] According to various embodiments, reference numeral "701" illustrates a state in which the support member 112 is moved in the first direction 1001 with relative to the frame 111 when the latch L (see FIG. 2) is unlocked from the catch C (see FIG. 2), and a state before the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 presses the first wireless earphone 210. Reference numeral "702" denotes the state in which the support member 112 is moved in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111 when the latch L is unlocked from the catch C, and the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 presses the first wireless earphone 210. The locking of the latch L to the catch C, and the relative positions and interlocking operational relationships among the components regarding the locking, may reduce or prevent the unintended opening of the cover 120 due to an external impact, such as drops.

[0118] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the support member 112 and the first pressing member 610 may be moved in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111, and the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 may increase. When the distance between the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 and the first magnet 710 increases while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second support portion 612 may rotate about the third shaft 613 due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring included in the first pressing member 610 and may enter the first recess R1 through the first hole H to press the first tail 2112 included in the first housing 211 of the first wireless earphone 210. The rotation of the second support portion 612 may be converted into movement of the first wireless earphone 210 in the first recess R1. Due to the pressing by the second support portion 612, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 (e.g., in the direction from the first side portion 401 toward the second side portion 402) while being raised (and raised) in the first direction 1001 from the first recess R1 of the support member 112. For example, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 or in a direction between the third direction 1003 and the fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) when viewed in the second direction 1002 (see FIG. 4). When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 when viewed in a fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) (see FIG. 4).

[0119] According to various embodiments, when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) (see FIG. 4) perpendicular to the first direction 1001 and the third direction 1003, the angle between the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210 and the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 may increase when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state. For example, when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) (see FIG. 4) that is perpendicular to the first direction 1001 and the third direction 1003, when the case 100 is in the closed state may be substantially about 0, the angle between the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210 and the first side portion 401 of the frame 111, and the first tail 2112 may substantially in contact with the first side portion 401. For example, when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 (e.g., the x-axis direction) (see FIG. 4) perpendicular to the first direction 1001 and the third direction 1003, when the case 100 is in the open state, the angle between the first tail 2112 of the first wireless earphone 210 and the first side portion 401 of the frame 111may, but not exclusively, range from about 3 degrees to about 18 degrees.

[0120] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, due to the pressing by the second support portion 612, the first wireless earphone 210 may be configured to perform a motion in which the first head 2111 is rotated when viewed in the second direction 1002, as well as to be tilted while being raised (or be raised) from the first recess R1 of the support member 112. For example, while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first head 2111 may rotate in the second direction 1002 such that the first ear tip 212 (see FIG. 3) may move away from the first side portion 401 or closer to the first side portion 401.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the second support portion 612 of the first pressing member 610 may include a support surface 6121 that presses the first wireless earphone 210. While the second support portion 612 rotates, the first wireless earphone 210 may be moved in the first recess R1 by the interaction between the support surface 6121 of the second support portion 612 and the end of the first tail 2112 included in the first housing 210 of the first wireless earphone 210 and the change in the relative position of the first wireless earphone 210 relative to the first recess R1. While the relative position of the first wireless earphone 210 is changed relative to the first recess R1, the relative position of the center of gravity of the first wireless earphone 210 relative to the first recess R1 may be moved, thereby generating a torque that causes the first wireless earphone 210 to be tilted or rotated in the first recess R1. Although not illustrated separately, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 (see FIG. 3) may be moved in the third recess R3 (see FIG. 3) in a manner substantially identical to the movement of the first wireless earphone 210. The first recess R1 may be implemented to have a space that may at least partially guide the movement of the first wireless earphone 210 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state. The third recess R3 (see FIG. 3) may be implemented to have a space that may at least partially guide the movement of the second wireless earphone 220 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state.

[0122] According to various embodiments, when the first wireless earphone 210 is moved relative to the first recess R1 (or the support member 112) by the first pressing member 610 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, which may facilitate the user's gripping and pulling of the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 when the case 100 is in the open state. When the first wireless earphone 210 is moved relative to the first recess R1 (or the support member 112) by the first pressing member 610 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the first wireless earphone 210 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone 210 on the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0123] According to various embodiments, the first recess R1 may be implemented in a form that may at least partially guide the first wireless earphone 210 to move relative to the first recess R1 (or the support member 112) by the first pressing member 610 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state.

[0124] According to various embodiments, in a manner substantially the same manner as that in which the first wireless earphone 210 is moved relative to the first recess R1 (or the support member 112) by the first pressing member 610 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be moved relative to the third recess R3 (or the support member 112) by the second pressing member 620 (see FIG. 1). The third recess R3 may be implemented in a form that may at least partially guide the second wireless earphone 220 to move relative to the third recess R3 (or the support member 112) by the second pressing member 620 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state.

[0125] FIG. 8 illustrates cross-sectional views illustrating operations of a push latch 800 when the case 100 is switched between the closed state and the open state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0126] It may be understood that the disclosure conceives and includes all of the combinations of features and / or embodiments disclosed with reference to FIG. 8. All of the combinations of features described below with reference to FIG. 8 may be considered as being included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0127] Referring to FIG. 8, the push latch 800 may include a housing 810, a sliding member 820, and a latch L. The push latch 800 may include a first compression spring 831 and a second compression spring 832. The push latch 800 may include a movable member 840. The push latch 800 may include a guide 850.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the housing 810 may include a linear motion guide rail 811. The housing 810 may be fixed to the frame 111 of the case 100 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The housing 810 may be fixed, for example, to the first side portion 401 of the frame 111 (see FIG. 4) and / or the rear surface part 1111 of the frame 111 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0129] According to various embodiments, the sliding member 820 may include a slider 821 and a push rod 822. The slider 821 may be positioned on the linear motion guide rail 811 of the housing 810. The slider 821 may be guided by the linear motion guide rail 811 and may move linearly in the first direction 1001 or the second direction 1002. The push rod 822 may extend from the slider 821 or may be connected to the slider 821. The push rod 822 may have a length extending in the first direction 1001 from the slider 821 through a hole formed in the housing 810.

[0130] According to various embodiments, the latch L may extend from the slider 821 of the sliding member 820. For example, an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the slider 821 and the latch (L) may be provided (or formed). A connecting portion 824 between the latch L and the slider 821 may be flexible. The latch L may be elastically rotated (or bent) relative to the slider 821 via the connecting portion 824.

[0131] According to various embodiments, when the cover plate 121 of the cover 120 (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) is moved in the second direction 1002 during the switching of the case 100 between the closed state and the open state, the support member 112 connected by a hinge to the cover 120 may press the push rod 822, and the sliding member 820 may be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the housing 810 fixed to the frame 111 of the case 100 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0132] According to various embodiments, the first compression spring 831 and the second compression spring 832 may be disposed between the housing 810 and the slider 821 of the sliding member 820. The first compression spring 831 and the second compression spring 832 may provide elasticity between the housing 810 and the sliding member 820. The number or positions of compression springs that provide elasticity between the housing 810 and the sliding member 920 may be implemented to improve the sliding of the sliding member 820 relative to the housing 810 in a balanced and stable manner.

[0133] According to various embodiments, the movable member 840 may be arranged movably on the slider 821 of the sliding member 820. For example, the slider 821 may include a first guide rail GR1 extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction 1001, and the movable member 840 may be positioned on the first guide rail GR1. The movable member 840 may be movable along the first guide rail GR1 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction 1001 (e.g., the fourth direction 1004 in FIG. 4). The first guide rail GR1 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the movable member 840 does not move in the first direction 1001 and the second direction 1002.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the guide 850 may be coupled with the housing 810. The guide 850 may include a second guide rail GR2. The first guide rail GR1 and the second guide rail GR2 may be stacked, and the movable member 840 may be positioned on the first guide rail GR1 and the second guide rail GR2. Depending on the position at which the sliding member 820 slides relative to the housing 810, the movable member 840 may be movable on the first guide rail GR1 of the sliding member 820 and the second guide rail GR2 of the guide 850 coupled to the housing 810. The movable member 840 may be formed in a circular shape to move softly and smoothly on the first guide rail GR1 and the second guide rail GR2.

[0135] According to various embodiments, the second guide rail GR2 may have a loop-shaped pattern that guides the movement of the movable member 840. The second guide rail GR2 may include a first portion GR21, a second portion GR22, a third portion GR23, a fourth portion GR24, a first path between the first portion GR21 and the second portion GR22, a second path between the second portion GR22 and the third portion GR23, a third path between the third portion GR23 and the fourth portion GR24, and a fourth path between the first portion GR21 and the fourth portion GR24. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the first portion GR21, the first portion GR21 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 does not move in the first direction 1001. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the second portion GR22, the second portion GR22 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 does not move in the second direction 1002. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the third portion GR23, the third portion GR23 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 does not move in the first direction 1001. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the fourth portion GR24, the fourth portion GR24 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 does not move in the second direction 1002.

[0136] Reference numeral "801" denotes a cross-sectional view of the push latch 800 when the case 100 is in the closed state. Reference numeral "803" denotes a cross-sectional view of the push latch 800 when the case 100 is in the open state. Reference numeral "802" denotes a cross-sectional view of the push latch 800 in a first intermediate state between the closed state and the open state when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Reference numeral "804" denotes a cross-sectional view of the push latch 800 in a second intermediate state between the closed state and the open state when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state.

[0137] Referring to reference numeral 801, in the closed state of the case 100, the connecting portion 824 between the sliding member 820 and the latch L may be positioned within the housing 810, and the housing 810 may interfere with the latch L such that the latch L does not rotate relative to the slider 821 in a direction in which the latch L is separated from the catch S (see FIG. 2) due to the elasticity of the connecting portion 824. The closed state of the case 100 may be maintained as the latch L is locked to the catch C. When the case 100 is in the closed state, the movable member 840 may be positioned at the first portion GR21 of the second guide rail GR2 of the guide 850. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the first portion GR21, the first portion GR21 may interfere with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 does not move in the first direction 1001.

[0138] Referring to 801, 802, and 803, there may be the user's press-and-release on the cover plate 121 (see FIGS. 1 to 3) of the cover 120 when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state. After recognizing that the distance (pressed distance) by which the cover plate 121 can be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111 is limited, the user may release the press on the cover plate 121. Due to the user's press, the support member 112 connected to the cover 120 may be moved in the second direction 1002. Due to the pressing of the support member 112, the sliding member 820 may be moved in the second direction 1002, and the movable member 840 may be moved from the first portion GR21 of the second guide rail GR2 to the second portion GR22 of the second guide rail GR2 via the first path of the second guide rail GR2. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the second portion GR22, the second portion GR22 interferes with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 is not moved in the second direction 1002, allowing the user to recognize that the distance by which the cover plate 121 can be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111 is limited. When the sliding member 820 is moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the housing 810 due to the user's press, the connecting portion 824 between the sliding member 820 and the latch L may be positioned outside the housing 810. The latch L may be rotated relative to the slider 821 in a direction away from the catch S (see FIG. 2) due to the elasticity of the connecting portion 824. When the press on the cover plate 121 is released, the sliding member 820 may move in the first direction 1001 relative to the housing 810 due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second compression springs 831 and 832, and the movable member 840 may move from the second portion GR22 of the second guide rail GR2 to the third portion GR23 of the second guide rail GR2 via the second path of the second guide rail GR2. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the third portion GR23, since the third portion GR23 interferes with the movable member 840 so that the sliding member 820 does not move in the first direction 1001, the distance by which the sliding member 80 moves in the first direction 1001 may be restricted. Due to the unlocking of the latch L from the catch C, the support member 112 may move in the first direction 1001 relative to the frame 111 due to the elastic restoring force of the first to fourth elastic members 131 to 134 (see FIGS. 1 to 3), and the cover 120 may be open.

[0139] Referring to 801, 803, and 804, there may be the user's press-and-release on the cover plate 121 (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) of the cover 120 when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state. After recognizing that the distance (pressed distance) by which the cover plate 121 can be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111 is limited, the user may release the press on the cover plate 121. Due to the user's press, the support member 112 connected to the cover 120 may be moved in the second direction 1002 to press the push rod 822 of the sliding member 820. Due to the pressing of the support member 112, the sliding member 820 may be moved in the second direction 1002, and the movable member 840 may be moved from the third portion GR23 of the second guide rail GR2 to the fourth portion GR24 of the second guide rail GR2 via the third path of the second guide rail GR2. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the fourth portion GR24, the fourth portion GR24 interferes with the movable member 840 such that the sliding member 820 is not moved in the second direction 1002, allowing the user to recognize that the distance by which the cover plate 121 can be moved in the second direction 1002 relative to the frame 111 is limited. When the press on the cover plate 121 is released, the sliding member 820 may move in the first direction 1001 relative to the housing 810 due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second compression springs 831 and 832, and the movable member 840 may move from the fourth portion GR24 of the second guide rail GR2 to the first portion GR21 of the second guide rail GR2 via the fourth path of the second guide rail GR2. When the movable member 840 is positioned at the first portion GR21, since the first portion GR21 interferes with the movable member 840 so that the sliding member 820 does not move in the first direction 1001, the distance by which the sliding member 820 moves in the first direction 1001 may be restricted. When the press on the cover plate 121 is released, the connecting portion 824 between the sliding member 820 and the latch L is positioned within the housing 810, and the latch L may be fastened to the catch S (see FIG. 2) due to the interference of the housing 810. The locking of the latch L to the catch C, and the relative positions and interlocking operational relationships among the components regarding the locking, may reduce or prevent the unintended opening of the cover 120 due to an external impact, such as drops and improves usability in separating the wireless earphones from the case.

[0140] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a case 100 in an open state, and a first wireless earphone 210 and a second wireless earphone 220 positioned in the case 100, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0141] It may be understood that the disclosure conceives and includes all of the combinations of features and / or embodiments disclosed with reference to FIG. 9. All of the combinations of features described below with reference to FIG. 9 may be considered as being included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 9, the case 100 may include a body 110, a cover 120, and a hinge 530. The body 110 may include a frame 111 and a support member 112. The body 110 may include a first pressing member 610 and / or a second pressing member 620. The body 110 may include a first magnet 710, a second magnet 720, a third magnet 910, and / or a fourth magnet 920. The body 110 may include a push latch 800. The locking of the latch L to the catch C, and the relative positions and interlocking operational relationships among the components regarding the locking, may reduce or prevent the unintended opening of the cover 120 due to an external impact, such as drops. The description of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0143] According to various embodiments, the third magnet 910 and the fourth magnet 920 may be disposed on the frame 111. The third magnet 910 and the fourth magnet 920 may not be exposed outside. The third magnet 910 and the fourth magnet 920 may be, but not exclusively, disposed on the second side portion 402 (see FIG. 4) of the frame 111, as illustrated. The third magnet 910 and the fourth magnet 920 may also be disposed on the first side portion 401 (see FIG. 4) of the frame 111.

[0144] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 910 disposed on the cover 120 and the first wireless earphone 210. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be raised (or raised) in the first direction 1001 from the first recess R1 due to the pressing by the first pressing member 610, and when viewed in the second direction 1002, the first head 2111 may be rotated due to a repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet 910 and the first wireless earphone 210. In various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the rotation of the first head 2111 when viewed in the second direction 1002 may be partially influenced by the interaction between the first pressing member 610 and the first wireless earphone 210.

[0145] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the tilting of the first wireless earphone 210 in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 may be influenced by the interaction between the first pressing member 610 and the first wireless earphone 210 and / or the repulsive force and attractive force between the third magnet 910 and the first wireless earphone 210.

[0146] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, due to the movement of the first wireless earphone 210, the first ear tip 212 of the first wireless earphone 210 may move away from the first side portion 401 (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion 401 when viewed in the second direction 1002.

[0147] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone 210 relative to the first recess R1 of the support member 112 may facilitate the user's gripping and pulling of the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 when the case 100 is in the open state. When the first wireless earphone 210 is moved relative to the first recess R1 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the first wireless earphone 210 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone 210 on the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0148] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may include a fifth magnet 930 corresponding to the third magnet 910. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 910 and the fifth magnet 930.

[0149] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the fourth magnet 920 disposed on the cover 120 and the second wireless earphone 220. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be raised (or raised) in the first direction 1001 from the first recess R1 due to the pressing by the second pressing member 620, and when viewed in the second direction 1002, the second head may be rotated due to a repulsive force or attractive force between the fourth magnet 920 and the second wireless earphone 220. In various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the rotation of the second head when viewed in the second direction 1002 may be partially influenced by the interaction between the second pressing member 620 and the second wireless earphone 220.

[0150] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004. The tilting of the second wireless earphone 220 in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 may be influenced by the interaction between the second pressing member 620 and the second wireless earphone 220 and / or the repulsive force and attractive force between the fourth magnet 920 and the second wireless earphone 220.

[0151] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, due to the second wireless earphone 220, the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone 220 may move away from the first side portion 401 (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion 401 when viewed in the second direction 1002.

[0152] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone 220 relative to the third recess R3 of the support member 112 may facilitate the user's gripping and pulling of the second wireless earphone 220 out of the body 110 when the case 100 is in the open state. When the second wireless earphone 220 is moved relative to the third recess R3 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the second wireless earphone 220 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone 220 on the ear when pulling the second wireless earphone 220 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0153] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone 220 may include a sixth magnet 940 corresponding to the fourth magnet 920. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the fourth magnet 920 and the sixth magnet 940.

[0154] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 may move substantially symmetrically with respect to the support member 112.

[0155] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a case 100 in an open state, and a first wireless earphone 210 and a second wireless earphone 220 positioned in the case 100, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0156] It may be understood that the disclosure conceives and includes all of the combinations of features and / or embodiments disclosed with reference to FIG. 10. All of the combinations of features described below with reference to FIG. 10 may be considered as being included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 10, the case 100 may include a body 110, a cover 120, and a hinge 530. The body 110 may include a frame 111 and a support member 112. The body 110 may include a first pressing member 610 and / or a second pressing member 620. The body 110 may include a first magnet 710, a second magnet 720, and / or a third magnet 1010. The body 110 may include a push latch 800. The locking of the latch L to the catch C, and the relative positions and interlocking operational relationships among the components regarding the locking, may reduce or prevent the unintended opening of the cover 120 due to an external impact, such as drops. The description of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0158] According to various embodiments, the third magnet 1010 may be disposed in the hinge 530. The third magnet 1010 may be disposed, for example, at the stopper 5334 of the hinge 530. The third magnet 1010 may not be exposed outside. The third magnet 1010 may be disposed inside the stopper 5334. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the stopper 5334 in which the third magnet 1010 is disposed or which includes the third magnet 1010 may be rotated about the folding axis A (see FIG. 6) to be out of the fifth recess 514 (see FIG. 6) of the hinge support 510 of the support member 111. While the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the relative positions of the third magnet 1010 with respect to the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 may vary.

[0159] According to various embodiments, the third magnet 1010 may be disposed in the hinge connection 520 (see FIG. 7) of the cover 120. The third magnet 1010 may not be exposed outside. The third magnet 1010 may be positioned inside the hinge connection 520. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the hinge connection 520 including the third magnet 1010 may be rotated about the folding axis A (see FIG. 6) while rising.

[0160] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 1010 disposed on the cover 120 and the first wireless earphone 210. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be raised (or raised) in the first direction 1001 from the first recess R1 due to the pressing by the first pressing member 610, and when viewed in the second direction 1002, the first head 2111 may be rotated due to a repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet 1010 and the first wireless earphone 210. In various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the rotation of the first head 2111 when viewed in the second direction 1002 may be partially influenced by the interaction between the first pressing member 610 and the first wireless earphone 210.

[0161] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the tilting of the first wireless earphone 210 in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 may be influenced by the interaction between the first pressing member 610 and the first wireless earphone 210 and / or the repulsive force and attractive force between the third magnet 1010 and the first wireless earphone 210.

[0162] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, due to the movement of the first wireless earphone 210, the first ear tip 212 of the first wireless earphone 210 may move away from the first side portion 401 (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion 401 when viewed in the second direction 1002.

[0163] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone 210 relative to the first recess R1 of the support member 112 may facilitate the user's gripping and pulling of the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 when the case 100 is in the open state. When the first wireless earphone 210 is moved relative to the first recess R1 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the first wireless earphone 210 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone 210 on the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone 210 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0164] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may include a fourth magnet 1020 corresponding to the third magnet 1010. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 1010 and the fourth magnet 1020.

[0165] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 1010 disposed on the cover 120 and the second wireless earphone 220. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be raised (or raised) in the first direction 1001 from the third recess R3 due to the pressing by the second pressing member 620, and when viewed in the second direction 1002, the second head may be rotated due to a repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet 1010 and the second wireless earphone 220. In various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the rotation of the second head when viewed in the second direction 1002 may be partially influenced by the interaction between the second pressing member 620 and the second wireless earphone 220.

[0166] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be tilted in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the tilting of the second wireless earphone 220 in the third direction 1003 when viewed in the fourth direction 1004 may be influenced by the interaction between the second pressing member 620 and the second wireless earphone 220 and / or the repulsive force and attractive force between the third magnet 1010 and the second wireless earphone 220.

[0167] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, due to the movement of the second wireless earphone 220, the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone 220 may move away from the first side portion 401 (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion 401 when viewed in the second direction 1002.

[0168] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone 220 relative to the third recess R3 of the support member 112 may facilitate the user's gripping and pulling of the second wireless earphone 220 out of the body 110 when the case 100 is in the open state. When the second wireless earphone 220 is moved relative to the third recess R3 while the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the direction and / or position for gripping the second wireless earphone 220 may be guided to reduce the need for the user to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone 220 on the ear when pulling the second wireless earphone 220 out of the body 110 to wear.

[0169] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone 220 may include a fifth magnet 1030 corresponding to the third magnet 1010. When the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet 1010 and the fifth magnet 1030.

[0170] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the first wireless earphone 210 and the second wireless earphone 220 may move substantially symmetrically with respect to the support member 112.

[0171] FIG. 11 illustrates views illustrating a case 100, a first wireless earphone 210, and a second wireless earphone 220 during the switching from the open state to the closed state, according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0172] It may be understood that the disclosure conceives and includes all of the combinations of features and / or embodiments disclosed with reference to FIG. 11. All of the combinations of features described below with reference to FIG. 11 may be considered as being included in the disclosure as specific examples.

[0173] Referring to FIG. 11, the case 100 may include a body 110, a cover 120, and a hinge 530. The body 110 may include a frame 111 and a support member 112. The body 110 may include a first pressing member 610 and / or a second pressing member 620. The body 110 may include a first magnet 710, a second magnet 720, a third magnet 1110, and / or a fourth magnet 1120. The body 110 may include a push latch 800. The cover 120 may include a cover plate 121 and a hinge connection 520. The description of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0174] According to various embodiments, the third magnet 1110 and the fourth magnet 1120 may be disposed on the cover plate 121 of the cover 120. The third magnet 1110 and the fourth magnet 1120 may be at least partially disposed, for example, inside the cover plate 121.

[0175] Reference numeral "1101" denotes a perspective view illustrating a case 100 in the open state, and a first wireless earphone 210 and a second wireless earphone 220 positioned in the case 100. Referential numeral "1102" denotes a view illustrating the case 100 and the first wireless earphone 210 positioned in the case 100 in an intermediate state between the open state and the closed state when switching from the open state to the closed state. Referential numeral "1103" denotes a view illustrating the case 100 in the closed state and the first wireless earphone 210 positioned in the case 100.

[0176] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the closed state to the open state, a repulsive force may be generated between the third magnet 1110 disposed on the cover 120 and the first wireless earphone 210. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the first wireless earphone 210 may enhance the stable positioning of the first wireless earphone 210 within the first recess R1 of the support member 112. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the first wireless earphone 210 may reduce impact and / or friction between the cover 120 and the first wireless earphone 210, thereby reducing or preventing damage to the cover 120 and / or the first wireless earphone 210.

[0177] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the first wireless earphone 210 acts to lower the first wireless earphone 210 while reducing or preventing the cover 120 from touching the first head 2111 of the first wireless earphone 210, thereby reducing or preventing friction and damage (e.g., scratches) due to friction between the cover 120 and the first head 2111 of the first wireless earphone 210.

[0178] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone 210 may include a fifth magnet 1130 corresponding to the third magnet 1110. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the third magnet 1110 and the fifth magnet 1130.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the first wireless earphone 210 may adjust the orientation of the first wireless earphone 210 with respect to the first recess R1 to ensure that the first wireless earphone 210 is smoothly lowered from the first recess R1 to be stably positioned in the first recess R1 while the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state. While the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the first wireless earphone 210 may be stably positioned in the first recess R1 due to the descent of the first wireless earphone 210 due to the retraction of the second support portion 612 (see FIG. 7) of the first pressing member 610 and the change in the relative position between the third magnet 1110 and the fifth magnet 1130.

[0180] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the fourth magnet 1120 disposed on the cover 120 and the second wireless earphone 220. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the second wireless earphone 220 may enhance the stable positioning of the second wireless earphone 220 within the third recess R3 of the support member 112. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the second wireless earphone 220 may reduce impact and / or friction between the cover 120 and the second wireless earphone 220, thereby reducing or preventing damage to the cover 120 and / or the second wireless earphone 220.

[0181] According to various embodiments, when the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the second wireless earphone 220 acts to lower the second wireless earphone 220 while reducing or preventing the cover 120 from touching the second head of the second wireless earphone 220, thereby reducing or preventing friction and damage (e.g., scratches) due to friction between the cover 120 and the second head of the second wireless earphone 220.

[0182] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone 220 may include a sixth magnet 1140 corresponding to the fourth magnet 1120. When the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the fourth magnet 1120 and the sixth magnet 1140.

[0183] According to various embodiments, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the second wireless earphone 220 may adjust the orientation of the second wireless earphone 220 with respect to the third recess R3 to ensure that the second wireless earphone 220 is smoothly lowered from the third recess R3 to be stably positioned in the third recess R3 while the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state. While the case 100 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the second wireless earphone 220 may be stably positioned in the third recess R3 due to the descent of the second wireless earphone 220 from the third recess R3 the retraction of the fourth support portion 622 (see FIG. 3) of the second pressing member 620 and the change in the relative position between the fourth magnet 1120 and the sixth magnet 1140.

[0184] According to various embodiments, in the closed state of the case 100, the separation distance between the third magnet 1110 disposed in the cover 120 and the fifth magnet 1130 included in the first wireless earphone 210 may be substantially minimized to substantially maximize the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the fifth magnet 1130. In the closed state of the case 100, the separation distance between the fourth magnet 1120 disposed in the cover 120 and the sixth magnet 1140 included in the second wireless earphone 220 may be substantially minimized to substantially maximize the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the sixth magnet 1140. In order to reduce errors in the relative position of the cover 120 with respect to the frame 111 due to the repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the fifth magnet 1130 and the repulsive force between the fourth magnet 1120 and the sixth magnet 1140 when the case 100 is in the closed state, at least one magnet (not illustrated separately) that exerts an attractive force between the cover plate 121 and the frame 111 may be added.

[0185] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, a case 100 for wireless earphones includes a frame 111, a support member 112, a cover 120, and a pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610). The support member 112 may be positioned within the frame 111 to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame 111. The support member 112 includes a recess (e.g., the first recess R1) configured to seat a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) therein. The cover 120 is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member 112. The cover 120 is configured to open when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111. The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone 210 such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the wireless earphone 210 is raised from the recess and tilted.

[0186] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610) may include a first support portion 611 coupled with the support member 112 and a second support portion 612 elastically connected by a hinge to the first support portion 611. When the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the second support portion 612 may be configured to rotate relative to the first support portion 611 such that the second support portion 612 enters a recess (e.g., the first recess R1) to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210).

[0187] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a first magnet 710 disposed on the support member 112. When the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the second support portion 612 may be configured to separate from the first magnet 710, rotate relative to the first support portion 611, and enter the recess (e.g., the first recess R1) to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210).

[0188] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the recess (e.g., the first recess R1) may include a first partial recess R11 corresponding to a head (e.g., the first head 2111) of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) and a second partial recess R12 corresponding to a tail (e.g., the first tail 2112) of the wireless earphone. The second support portion 612 may be configured to enter the second partial recess R12 to press the tail of the wireless earphone.

[0189] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the frame 111 may include a rear surface part 1111 and a side surface part 1112. The rear surface part 1111 may be positioned opposite the cover 120 when the cover 120 is in a closed state. The side surface part 1112 may surround a space between the cover 120 and the rear surface part 1111 when the cover 120 is in the closed state. The side surface part 1112 may include a first side portion 401 and a second side portion 402 facing away from each other. The side surface part 1112 may include a third side portion 403 and a fourth side portion 404 extending from the first side portion 401 and the second side portion 402. The support member 112 may be connected by a hinge to the cover 120 and include a hinge support 510 facing the first side portion 401. When the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) may be raised from the recess (e.g., the first recess R1) and tilted in a direction from the first side portion 401 to the second side portion 402.

[0190] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a catch C disposed on the frame 111, and a push latch 800 disposed on the support member 112 to correspond to the catch C. The case 100 may include a plurality of elastic members (e.g., the first to fourth elastic members 131, 132, 133, and 134) disposed between the frame 111 and the support member 112. The push latch 800 may be configured to change from a locked state to an unlocked state with respect to the catch C in response to press-and-release of the cover 120. When the push latch 800 changes from the locked state to the unlocked state with respect to the catch C, the support member 112 may be raised relative to the frame 111 by the plurality of elastic members.

[0191] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the frame 111 may not interfere with the rotation of the cover 120, allowing the cover 210 to open.

[0192] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a second magnet (e.g., the third magnet 910) disposed on the frame 111. An attractive or repulsive force may be configured to be generated between the second magnet and the wireless earphone such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the head (e.g., the first head 2111) of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) rotates.

[0193] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a second magnet (e.g., the third magnet 1010) disposed on a hinge 530 connecting the support member 112 and the cover 120. An attractive or repulsive force may be configured to be generated between the second magnet and the wireless earphone such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the head (e.g., the first head 2111) of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) rotates.

[0194] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a third magnet 1110 disposed on the cover 120. When the cover 120 is closed, a repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) may be configured to press the wireless earphone toward the recess (e.g., the first recess R1).

[0195] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, a case 100 for wireless earphones includes a frame 111, a support member 112, a cover 120, a pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610), and a magnet (e.g., the third magnet 910 or 1010). The support member 112 may be positioned within the frame 111 to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame 111. The support member 112 includes a recess (e.g., the first recess R1) configured to seat a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) therein. The cover 120 is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member 112. The cover 120 is configured to open when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111. The pressing member may be configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the wireless earphone 210 is raised. The magnet is configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone such that the head (e.g., the first head 2111) of the wireless earphone rotates when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111.

[0196] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the magnet (e.g., the third magnet 910) may be disposed on the frame 111.

[0197] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the magnet (e.g., the third magnet 1010) may be disposed on a hinge 530 connecting the support member 112 and the cover 120.

[0198] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610) is configured to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess (e.g., the first recess R1) and tilted.

[0199] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610) may include a first support portion 611 coupled with the support member 112 and a second support portion 612 elastically connected by a hinge to the first support portion 611. When the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the second support portion 612 may be configured to rotate relative to the first support portion 611 such that the second support portion 612 enters a recess (e.g., the first recess R1) to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210).

[0200] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may further include a second magnet (e.g., the first magnet 710) disposed on the support member 112. When the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the second support portion 612 may be configured to separate from the second magnet, rotate relative to the first support portion 611, and enter the recess (e.g., the first recess R1) to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210).

[0201] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may include a catch C disposed on the frame 111, and a push latch 800 disposed on the support member 112 to correspond to the catch C. The case 100 may include a plurality of elastic members (e.g., the first to fourth elastic members 131, 132, 133, and 134) disposed between the frame 111 and the support member 112. The push latch 800 may be configured to change from a locked state to an unlocked state with respect to the catch C in response to press-and-release of the cover 120. When the push latch 800 changes from the locked state to the unlocked state with respect to the catch C, the support member 112 may be raised relative to the frame 111 by the plurality of elastic members.

[0202] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the case 100 may further include a third magnet 1110 disposed on the cover 120. When the cover 120 is closed, a repulsive force between the third magnet 1110 and the wireless earphone 210 may be configured to press the wireless earphone 210 toward the recess (e.g., the first recess R1).

[0203] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, a case 100 for wireless earphones includes a frame 111, a support member 112, a cover 120, a pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member 610), and a magnet (e.g., the third magnet 910 or 1010). The support member 112 may be positioned within the frame 111 to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame 111. The support member 112 includes a recess (e.g., the first recess R1) configured to seat a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone 210) therein. The cover 120 is elastically connected by a hinge to the support member 112. The cover 120 is configured to open when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111. The pressing member may be configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess and tilted. The magnet is configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force relative to the head (e.g., the first head 2111) of the wireless earphone such that the head rotates when the support member 112 is raised relative to the frame 111.

[0204] According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the magnet (e.g., the third magnet 910 or 1010) may be disposed on the frame 111 or a hinge 530 connecting the support member 112 and the cover 120.

[0205] The embodiments of the disclosure described and shown in the specification and the drawings are merely specific examples that have been presented to easily explain the technical contents of embodiments of the disclosure and help understanding of embodiments of the disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of embodiments of the disclosure. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the disclosure should be construed to include, in addition to the embodiments set forth herein, all changes and modifications derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the disclosure. Additionally, it will be appreciated that any embodiment(s) set forth herein may be used with any other embodiment(s) set forth herein. Particularly, although the disclosure has been presented by means of providing multiple embodiments each defining multiple features, it is emphasized that some of these embodiments are connected only by making reference to the same drawing or drawings. The disclosure shall be construed to include all combinations of these embodiments unless there are evident contradictions between two (or more) embodiments. That is, in the case where features are presented as optional features in the disclosure, the disclosure includes these optional features.

Claims

1. A case (100) for wireless earphones, the case comprising: a frame (111); a support member (112) positioned within the frame (111) to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame (111), the support member comprising a recess, R1), configured to seat a wireless earphone (210) therein; a cover (120) elastically connected by a hinge to the support member (112) and configured to open when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111); and a pressing member (610) configured to press the wireless earphone (210) such that, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the wireless earphone (210) is raised from the recess, R1, and tilted.

2. The case of claim 1, wherein the pressing member (610) comprises a first support portion (611) coupled to the support member (112) and a second support portion (612) elastically connected by a hinge to the first support portion (611); and wherein, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support portion (612) is configured to rotate relative to the first support portion (611) to enter the recess, R1, and press the wireless earphone (210).

3. The case of claim 2, further comprising: a first magnet (710) disposed on the support member (112), wherein, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support portion (612) is configured to separate from the first magnet (710), rotate relative to the first support portion (611), and enter the recess, R1, to press the wireless earphone (210).

4. The case of claim 2 or 3, wherein the recess, R1, comprises a first partial recess, R11, corresponding to a head (2111) of the wireless earphone (210) and a second partial recess, R12),corresponding to a tail (2112) of the wireless earphone (210); and wherein the second support portion (612) is configured to enter the second partial recess, R12, to press the tail (2112) of the wireless earphone (210).

5. The case of one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: the frame (111) comprises a rear surface part (1111) and a side surface part (1112), the rear surface part (1111) is positioned opposite to the cover (120) when the cover (120) is in a closed state, the side surface part (1112) surrounds a space between the cover (120) and the rear surface part (1111) when the cover (120) is in a closed state, the side surface part (1112) comprises a first side portion (401) and a second side portion (402) facing away from each other, and a third side portion (403) and a fourth side portion (404) extending from the first side portion (401) and the second side portion (402), the support member (112) is connected by a hinge to the cover (120) and comprises a hinge support (510) facing the first side portion (401), and when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the wireless earphone (210) is raised from the recess, R1, and tilted in a direction from the first side portion (401) toward the second side portion (402).

6. The case of one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a catch, C),disposed on the frame (111) and a push latch (800) disposed on the support member (112) to correspond to the catch, C; and a plurality of elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134) disposed between the frame (111) and the support member (112), wherein the push latch (800) is configured to change from a locked state to an unlocked state with respect to the catch, C, in response to press-and-release of the cover (120), and wherein, when the push latch (800) changes from the locked state to the unlocked state with respect to the catch, C, the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111) by the plurality of elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134).

7. The case of one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the frame (111) does not interfere with rotation of the cover (120), allowing the cover (120) to open.

8. The case of one of claims 1 to 7 , further comprising a second magnet (910, 1010) configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone (210) such that, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the head (2111) of the wireless earphone (210) rotates.

9. The case of one of claim 8, wherein the second magnet (910) is disposed on the frame (111).

10. The case of one of claim 8, wherein the second magnet (1010) is disposed on the hinge (530) connecting the support member (112) and the cover (120).

11. The case of one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: 8, a third magnet (1010) disposed on the cover (120), wherein, when the cover (120) is closed, a repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the wireless earphone (210) is configured to press the wireless earphone (210) toward the recess, R1.

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