Ear clip earphones

Abstract

In the field of electronic product technology, we provide, in particular, ear clip type earphones. [Solution] This ear clip earphone includes a sound output unit, a main body, and an ear clip unit. The sound output unit is suitable for placement in front of the ear, and the main body is suitable for placement behind the ear. Both ends of the ear clip unit are connected to the sound output unit and the main body, respectively. The ear clip unit is configured to switch between a first and a second form. In the first form, the sound output unit and the main body together clamp the ear, and in the second form, the sound output unit contacts the tragus. The ear clip earphone according to this application allows the user to switch the ear clip unit between the first and second forms according to different needs, enriching the form and function of the ear clip earphone and expanding the usage scenarios for the ear clip earphone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application is based on an application with a Chinese application number of 202423095506.3 and a filing date of December 13, 2024, and an application with a Chinese application number of 202423096059.3 and a filing date of December 13, 2024, and claims the priority thereof. The disclosure content of this Chinese application is hereby incorporated into this application as a whole.

[0002] This application relates to the technical field of electronic products, particularly to earclip-type earphones.

Background Art

[0003] The earclip-type earphone is clamped onto the earlobe of the ear through a bendable bracket, has a relatively small volume, does not compress the ear canal, and has strong stability when clamped onto the ear and is not easily detached.

[0004] However, the conventional earclip-type earphone has a single form, a single wearing method and acoustic effect of the earclip-type earphone, cannot achieve both comfort and sound quality effect at the same time, and is difficult to meet the different needs of users.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an earclip-type earphone that is advantageous for increasing the wearing methods of the earclip-type earphone and expanding the application scenarios of the earclip-type earphone.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention provides an earclip-type earphone, and this earclip-type earphone

[0007] a sound output part suitable for being installed on the front side of the ear, a main body part suitable for being installed on the rear side of the ear, An ear clip portion, the ends of which are connected to a sound output portion and a main body portion, respectively, wherein the ear clip portion is configured to switch between a first form and a second form, and in the first form, the ear is clamped by both the sound output portion and the main body portion, and in the second form, the ear clip portion includes an ear clip portion in contact with the tragus of the ear.

[0008] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, in the second embodiment, the sound output part further fits into the ear canal opening.

[0009] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, the ear clip portion includes a preauricular portion located in front of the ear and a postauricular portion located behind the ear, and the preauricular portion is suitable for deformation by external force so that the ear clip portion can switch between a first form and a second form.

[0010] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, when the ear clip portion is in the first form, the pre-ear portion protrudes outward in a direction away from the ear, When the ear clip is in the second configuration, the preauricular portion is recessed inward toward the ear, and the sound-emitting portion moves toward the tragus and ear canal.

[0011] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, the ear clip portion is: Wrapping material and The enclosed member includes a deformation assembly located in the lumen and in the preauricular portion, the deformation assembly being The device includes a first deformable member and a second deformable member, both of which have a curved shape, and the curvature radii of the second deformable member and the first deformable member are different. The second deformable member is arranged stacked with the first deformable member and is located on the side facing away from the ears of the first deformable member. Both ends of the second deformable member are slidably connected to both ends of the first deformable member, and the second deformable member is suitable for deforming the first deformable member by external force.

[0012] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, position limiting posts are provided at both ends of the first deformable member, The second deformable member is provided with position-restricting grooves at both ends, corresponding to position-restricting columns, and the position-restricting groove has a first position-restricting portion and a second position-restricting portion that are arranged and communicate along the extending direction of the second deformable member. The position restriction post is suitable for movement between the first position restriction section and the second position restriction section.

[0013] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of the present application, the position limiting groove further includes a transition connection portion, which is located between a first position limiting portion and a second position limiting portion, and the widths of both the first and second position limiting portions are greater than the width of the transition connection portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, the position limiting column is A columnar body suitable for being drilled into the first position restriction portion and the second position restriction portion, It is provided at the free end of a columnar body and includes a position-restricting groove and a position-restricting head that fits into it under restricted position.

[0015] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip earphone of this application, the deformation assembly further includes a fixing sleeve, which is fitted to both ends of a first deformation member and a second deformation member, and the fixing sleeve is used to restrict the position of both ends of the first deformation member and the second deformation member.

[0016] In some embodiments, according to the ear clip type earphone of this application, a first position limiting groove is provided at both ends of the first deformation member, and a second position limiting groove is provided at both ends of the second deformation member. The fixed sleeve is provided with a first position-limiting projection that engages with a first position-limiting groove and a second position-limiting projection that engages with a second position-limiting groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the distance of the sound-producing part from the ear canal opening in the first embodiment is greater than the distance of the sound-producing part from the ear canal opening in the second embodiment.

[0018] In some embodiments, the anterior portion includes a first ear clip assembly and a first modified assembly, the posterior portion includes a second ear clip assembly, and the ear clip earphone is The present invention further includes a locking member, one end of which is movably connected to the second ear clip assembly, and the other end of which is selectively connected to the first deformation assembly, so that the first deformation assembly and the locking member can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the first deformation assembly and the locking member are locked, the first deformation assembly takes on the first form, and when the first deformation assembly and the locking member are unlocked, the first deformation assembly takes on the second form. In some embodiments, the main body is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly away from the sound output, and in the first embodiment, the main body and the sound output clamp the ear, and in the second embodiment, the main body enters below the tragus of the ear.

[0019] In some embodiments, the locking member is separated from at least a portion of the first deformation assembly such that when the locking member moves along a direction away from the first deformation assembly, the lock between the first deformation assembly and the locking member becomes unlocked, and the locking member is connected to the first deformation assembly such that when the locking member moves along a direction toward the first deformation assembly, the lock between the first deformation assembly and the locking member becomes locked.

[0020] In some embodiments, one end of the locking member is slidably contacted on the second ear clip assembly, or one end of the locking member is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly.

[0021] In some embodiments, a sliding protrusion is provided on one of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly, and a sliding groove is provided on the other of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly, and the sliding protrusion is slidably contacted with the sliding groove.

[0022] In some embodiments, when the locking member and the first deformation assembly are in a locked state, the locking member is located on the first deformation assembly and is fitted and installed on the first deformation assembly.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first ear clip assembly is installed on a side of the first deformation assembly away from the second ear clip assembly, and the other end of the locking member is selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly.

[0024] In some embodiments, when the locking member and the first deformation assembly are in a locked state, the locking member is fitted and installed on the first deformation assembly and at least a part of the first ear clip assembly.

[0025] In some embodiments, a locking groove is provided on one of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly, and an elastic protrusion is provided on the other of the locking member and the second ear clip assembly. When the elastic protrusion is engaged with the locking groove, the first deformation assembly and the locking member are in a locked state.

[0026] In some embodiments, the ear clip earphone further includes a flexible case, the second ear clip assembly and the first ear clip assembly are spaced apart within the flexible case, and the region of the flexible case located between the second ear clip assembly and the first ear clip assembly constitutes the first deformation assembly.

[0027] In some embodiments, the rear ear portion further includes a second deformation assembly positioned between the main body and the second ear clip assembly, wherein the portion of the flexible case located on the side of the second ear clip assembly away from the first ear clip assembly constitutes the second deformation assembly. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] The ear clip type earphone according to this application is equipped with a sound output unit, a main unit, and an ear clip unit. The sound output unit and the main unit are located on either side of the ear, and both ends of the ear clip unit are connected to the sound output unit and the main unit, respectively. When the ear clip unit is in the first configuration, the ear is held securely by both the sound output unit and the main unit, providing good stability and preventing it from falling off. At this time, there is a certain gap between the sound output unit and the ear canal, so the ear canal is not directly compressed, resulting in relatively little damage to the ear canal. Furthermore, in the first configuration, the sound output unit does not come into contact with the tragus, so it does not completely block out external environmental sounds. The user can hear sounds emitted from the sound output unit while simultaneously hearing external environmental sounds, thus maintaining awareness of the environment. On the other hand, when external ambient noise is relatively loud, it can affect the audio reproduced from the sound output unit, severely damaging the sound quality, or the sound within the sound output unit may be relatively quiet, making it difficult for the user to hear clearly and affecting the user experience of ear clip earphones. Furthermore, the prolonged pressure of the sound output unit and the main body on the ear can easily cause discomfort in the user's auricle. Therefore, a second form of the ear clip unit has been developed. In this second form, the sound output unit contacts the tragus, and the ear clip earphone is fixed to the ear by the sound output unit. At this time, by bringing the sound output unit closer to the ear canal, it is possible to reduce the loss in the propagation process of the audio reproduced from the sound output unit, thereby improving sound quality. In addition, it is possible to better block out external ambient noise, ensuring that the user can clearly hear the sound reproduced from the sound output unit, making it suitable for noisy environments. As a result, the ear clip earphones according to this application offer: when the ear clip is in the first form, they provide greater comfort to the user, cause relatively little damage to the ear canal, and are suitable for quiet environments; when the ear clip is in the second form, the pressure on the user's auricle is relatively low, the audio quality reproduced from the sound output is better, and some external environmental noise can be blocked out, allowing the user to hear the sound reproduced from the sound output more clearly. Therefore, the user can switch between the two forms of the ear clip according to their actual usage needs and environment, enriching the wearing method and acoustic effect of the ear clip earphones and expanding the application scenarios of the ear clip earphones. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0029] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and constitute part of this specification, illustrating embodiments conforming to this application, and are used together with the specification to interpret the principles of this application.

[0030] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of an ear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2A] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ear clip portion of the ear clip type earphone according to the embodiment of this application when it is in the first embodiment. [Figure 2B] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ear clip portion of the ear clip type earphone according to the embodiment of this application when it is in the second embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a modified assembly of an ear clip type earphone according to an embodiment of this application. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the modified assembly according to the embodiment of this application is in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the modified assembly according to the embodiment of this application is in the second form. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing the state of use in the first embodiment of the modified assembly according to the embodiments of this application. [Figure 7] This is a diagram showing the usage state of a second embodiment of the modified assembly according to the embodiments of this application. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing the first embodiment of the ear clip type earphone according to the embodiments of this application. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram showing the second embodiment of the ear clip type earphone according to the embodiments of this application. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of an earphone according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram of the earphones in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] This is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the earphone according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 13]This is a schematic internal view of a first embodiment of an earphone according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] This is a schematic internal view of the earphone in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] This is a schematic internal view of a second embodiment of the earphone according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] This is a schematic diagram showing the earphone according to the embodiment of the present disclosure attached to the ear and in a first wearing state. [Figure 17] This is a schematic diagram showing the earphone according to the embodiment of the present disclosure in a second wearing state, with the earphone attached to the ear.

[0031] The drawings above already illustrate clear embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way, but are intended to explain the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0032] Herein, exemplary embodiments are described in detail, and these examples are illustrated in the drawings. Where the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise noted, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not representative of all embodiments consistent with this application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application, which are described in detail in the appended claims.

[0033] With conventional technology, the sound output of ear clip earphones is far from the ear canal, resulting in relatively severe sound quality degradation when the audio played through the earphones enters the ear canal, and making it difficult to clearly hear the sound played within the earphones in noisy environments.

[0034] In view of this, the present invention provides an ear clip type earphone, which includes a sound output unit, a main body unit, and an ear clip unit, the sound output unit and the main body unit being located on either side of the ear, and both ends of the ear clip unit being connected to the sound output unit and the main body unit, respectively. When the ear clip unit is in the first configuration, it clamps the ear together with the sound output unit and the main body unit, providing good stability and preventing it from falling off. At this time, there is a certain gap between the sound output unit and the ear canal, so it does not directly compress the ear canal, resulting in relatively little damage to the ear canal. Furthermore, in the first configuration, the sound output unit does not come into contact with the tragus, so it does not completely block out external environmental sounds. The user can hear sounds emitted from within the sound output unit while simultaneously hearing sounds from the external environment, thereby maintaining awareness of the environment. On the other hand, if the external environment is relatively loud, it can affect the audio reproduced from the sound output unit, severely damaging the sound quality, or the sound within the sound output unit may be relatively quiet, making it difficult for the user to hear clearly, thus affecting the user experience of ear clip earphones. Furthermore, if the sound output unit and the main unit are held against the ear for a long time, it can easily cause discomfort to the user's auricle. Therefore, a second form of the ear clip unit is designed. In the second form, the sound output unit contacts the tragus, and the tragus can press against the sound output unit. The ear clip earphone is fixed to the ear by the sound output unit, and at this time, by bringing the sound output unit closer to the ear canal, it is possible to reduce the loss in the propagation process of the audio reproduced from the sound output unit and improve sound quality. It is also possible to better block out external environment noise and ensure that the user can clearly hear the sound reproduced from the sound output unit, making it suitable for noisy environments.As a result, the ear clip earphones according to this application offer: when the ear clip is in the first form, they provide greater comfort to the user, cause relatively little damage to the ear canal, and are suitable for quiet environments; when the ear clip is in the second form, the pressure on the user's auricle is relatively low, the audio quality reproduced from the sound output is better, and some external environmental noise can be blocked out, allowing the user to hear the sound reproduced from the sound output more clearly. Therefore, the user can switch between the two forms of the ear clip according to their actual usage needs and environment, enriching the wearing method and acoustic effects of the ear clip earphones and expanding the application scenarios of the ear clip earphones.

[0035] The following describes in detail the proposed technology and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems, using specific examples. Some of the following specific examples can be combined with each other, and some examples will not be further described for the same or similar concepts or processes. The following describes the examples of this application, accompanied by drawings.

[0036] To make it easier to clearly describe how earphones are worn, we will first explain the structure of the ear while referring to Figure 1.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1, the user's ear 10 includes structures such as the helix 11, concha 12, tragus 13, antitragus 14, antihelix 15, superior crus of the antihelix 151, inferior crus of the antihelix 152, triangular fossa 16, crura of the helix 17, ear canal opening 18, and earlobe 19. Here, the concha 12 may include the conchae scapula 122 and the conchae cavity 121.

[0038] The anterior and posterior sides of the ear are defined as follows: As described in this disclosure, "anterior side of the ear" is a concept in contrast to "posterior side of the ear," with the former being the side of the ear away from the head and the latter being the side of the ear toward the head.

[0039] Referring to Figures 2A and 2B, some embodiments of this application provide an ear clip type earphone 100, which includes a sound output unit 110, a main body unit 120, and an ear clip unit 130.

[0040] Here, the sound output unit 110 is used to output sound, and when worn, the sound output unit 110 is located in front of the ear 10, for example, in the concha 121 (shown in Figure 8), and the sound output unit 110 may include at least a speaker unit and a microphone unit. The speaker unit is mainly used to convert electrical signals into sound signals to facilitate the earphone wearer's reception of sound, and the microphone unit may be used to capture sound emitted from the earphone wearer and convert the sound signals into electrical signals to facilitate transmission to other devices. It can be understood that, to facilitate sound output, the housing of the sound output unit 120 may be provided with at least one sound output hole (not shown), which is acoustically coupled with the speaker unit, and in this way, when the sound output unit 120 is located in front of the ear, sound may be transmitted through the sound output hole to the ear canal so that the user can hear the corresponding sound information.

[0041] In some cases, depending on the volume of the housing of the sound output unit 110, an electronic control unit may be further installed inside the sound output unit, and the electronic control unit may include a circuit board, a processor, a communication module, etc. For example, the circuit board may be a flexible circuit board (FPC), a printed circuit board (PCB), etc., and the communication module may be a Bluetooth® module, a Wi-Fi module, a cellular module, etc. The electronic control unit is connected to the speaker unit and the microphone unit, respectively, and may be used to implement circuit control, control the operating state of the speaker, for example, adjust the volume level, control the starting and stopping of the speaker, and control the operating state of the microphone unit, and may also communicate with the outside.

[0042] Accordingly, when worn, the main body 120 is located on the rear side of the ear 200, and the main body 120 may be used to house at least a battery. Of course, the above-mentioned electronic control unit may also be installed in the ear clip portion 130, and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0043] In this example, the main body 120 and the sound output unit 110 are located on either side of the ear clip unit 130. By placing the battery of the earphone 100 in the main body 120, the weight of the main body 120 and the weight of the sound output unit 110 can be matched, thus helping to achieve overall weight balance in the earphone 100. This allows the user to feel a more balanced force when wearing the earphone, reducing pressure or discomfort caused by weight imbalance and improving comfort during prolonged wear. At the same time, the design of the main body 120 also helps to reinforce the stability of the earphone 100 on the head and reduce the risk of it unexpectedly falling out. The ear clip unit 130 is a main component of the earphone 100 and is used to connect the sound output unit 110 and the main body 120 of the earphone 100, and to route the wiring of the earphone 100. In this configuration, the ear clip portion 130 is positioned across the helix 11 of the ear 10 and clamps onto the helix 11, so that the earphone 100 becomes an ear clip type earphone.

[0044] Both ends of the ear clip portion 130 are connected to the sound output portion 110 and the main body portion 120, respectively. The conductors that electrically connect the elements in the main body portion 120 and the elements in the sound output portion 110 may be installed inside the ear clip portion 130. A flexible circuit board for controlling the operating modes of the speaker and microphone may also be installed inside the ear clip portion 130, and can change in accordance with changes in the shape of the ear clip portion 130.

[0045] Furthermore, the ear clip portion 130 is configured to be switchable between a first form and a second form. In the first form, the ear 200 is clamped by both the sound output portion 110 and the main body portion 120. In this form, the ear clip earphone 100 is fixed to the ear 200 by clamping the auricle via the sound output portion 110 and the main body portion 120. In this form, the sound output portion 110 is far from the ear canal, and the pressure on the ear canal is relatively small, resulting in relatively little damage to the ear canal. The ear clip earphone 100 may also be used as an open-type earphone, as shown in Figure 8. In this form, the sound output portion 110 is far from the ear canal, and sounds from the external environment can be transmitted directly to the ear canal. Therefore, the ear clip portion 130 is more suitable for quiet environments in the first form, allowing the user to hear external sounds without affecting their auditory experience, which is advantageous for maintaining vigilance against the external environment or responding promptly to emergencies. In the second configuration, the sound output unit 110 contacts the tragus 13, and in this configuration, the ear clip earphone 100 is mainly fixed to the ear 200 by the sound output unit 110, while the ear clip unit 130 and the main body unit 120 contact only the auricle, providing an auxiliary positional limiting effect. Therefore, in the second configuration, the pressure on the auricle from the ear clip earphone 100 is relatively small. Furthermore, in the second configuration, the sound output unit 110 is closer to the ear canal, allowing the sound reproduced from the speaker of the sound output unit 110 to be transmitted to the ear canal more quickly, reducing loss in the sound propagation process and improving sound quality, thereby enhancing the user experience. Additionally, because the sound output unit 110 contacts the tragus 13, external noise can be better blocked, making it suitable for noisy environments and ensuring that the user can clearly hear the sound reproduced from the sound output unit 110. In this configuration, the ear clip earphone 100 may also be used as an in-ear earphone, as shown in Figure 9.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, the shape of the ear clip portion 130 can be adjusted according to the external environment or the user's needs regarding acoustic effects. The ear clip portion 130 can be adjusted to a first form when the user is in a quiet environment or needs to hear external sounds while listening to sounds played through the earphones, and the ear clip portion 130 can be adjusted to a second form when the user needs higher sound quality or is in a noisy environment.

[0047] Furthermore, the wearing method of the ear clip earphone 100 can be adjusted according to comfort. When the ear clip part 130 is in the first form, if the sound output part 110 and the main body part 120 press against the user's auricle for a long time, it may cause the user to experience ear pain. In this case, the ear clip part 130 can be adjusted to the second form to relieve pressure on the auricle. When used as an in-ear earphone in the second form, if the sound output part 110 presses against the ear canal opening for a long time, it may cause ear discomfort to the user. In this case, the ear clip part 130 can be adjusted to the first form to move the sound output part 110 away from the ear canal opening. By adjusting the ear clip part 130 to be used alternately between the first and second forms, the problem of localized ear discomfort caused by using the ear clip earphone 100 in a single wearing method for a long time can be alleviated, and by providing a variety of wearing methods for the ear clip earphone 100, the comfort of the user wearing the ear clip earphone 100 can be improved.

[0048] Therefore, the ear clip earphone 100 according to the embodiment of this application has various forms and can be adapted to different environments and user needs by adjusting the form of the ear clip part 130, ensuring comfortable wear of the ear clip earphone 100, and by realizing different acoustic effects, it can also reproduce high-quality audio according to the user's needs, improving the user experience, meeting different user needs, and further expanding the application scenes of the ear clip earphone 100.

[0049] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figure 2B, the ear clip earphone 100 of the embodiment of this application has a sound output section 110 that fits further into the ear canal when the ear clip portion 130 is in a second form.

[0050] In this way, sound from the sound output unit 110 is transmitted more quickly through the ear canal, and external environmental noise is blocked, reducing sound loss and thereby improving sound quality. Here, the speaker and speaker port within the sound output unit 110 may be placed closer to the ear canal opening in the second embodiment, which ensures that sound is transmitted directly to the ear canal and further improves sound quality.

[0051] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the ear clip portion 130 of the embodiment of the present application includes a preauricular portion 131 located in front of the ear 200 and a postauricular portion 132 located behind the ear 200, and the preauricular portion 131 is suitable for deformation by external force so that the sound output portion 110 switches between a first and a second form.

[0052] In practical implementation, to ensure that the main body 120 fits behind the ear 200 in both the first and second forms, and to maintain the stability of the ear clip earphone 100, the rear ear portion 132 is set so that its shape does not change between the first and second forms, and the position of the sound output portion 110 in front of the ear 200 is adjusted only by changing the shape of the front ear portion 131. The front ear portion 131 is set so that it can be directly deformed by external force, so that when the user actually uses the ear clip earphone 100, they can complete the switching between the first and second forms of the ear clip portion 130 simply by pressing the front ear portion 131, making it convenient to operate, helpful for the user to adjust at any time, and improving the flexibility of the ear clip earphone 100.

[0053] Furthermore, if it is necessary to install a circuit board or other elements within the ear clip earphone 100 in the ear clip portion 130, it may be installed in the rear ear portion 132, as the shape of the rear ear portion 132 does not change fundamentally, and damage to the circuit board due to deformation of the front ear portion 131 can be avoided. The specific layout of the circuit board and other elements within the ear clip earphone 100 is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0054] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the ear clip earphone 100 of the embodiment of this application has the ear clip portion 130 in a first form, with the pre-ear portion 131 projecting outward toward away from the ear 200, and in a second form, with the ear clip portion 130 in a second form, with the pre-ear portion 131 recessed toward towards the ear 200, causing the sound output portion 110 to move toward the tragus 13 and the ear canal.

[0055] To make it easier to understand, when the ear clip portion 130 is in its first form, the pre-ear portion 131 and the post-ear portion 132 are smoothly connected and together form an arc at one end, allowing the sound output portion 110 and the main body portion 120 to stably grip the ear 200. When the ear clip portion 130 is switched to its second form by pressing the pre-ear portion 131, causing it to retract inward toward the ear 200, the end of the pre-ear portion 131 connected to the post-ear portion 132 remains fixed, so the sound output portion 110 moves toward the tragus 13 together with the other end of the pre-ear portion 131 until it contacts the tragus 13.

[0056] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figures 2A to 7, the ear clip portion 130 of the embodiment of this application includes a wrapping member 133 and a deformation assembly 134, the deformation assembly 134 is provided in the lumen of the wrapping member 133 and is located in the preauricular portion 131, and the deformation assembly 134 includes a first deformation member 1341 and a second deformation member 1342, both of which have a curved shape. Furthermore, the curvature radii of the second deformable member 1342 and the first deformable member 1341 are different, the second deformable member 1342 is arranged stacked with the first deformable member 1341 and is located on the side away from the ear 200 of the first deformable member 1341, and both ends of the second deformable member 1342 are slidably connected to both ends of the first deformable member 1341, and the second deformable member 1342 is suitable for deforming the first deformable member 1341 by external force.

[0057] In concrete terms, the ear clip portion 130 is adjusted to a first form and a second form by changing the curvature direction of the first deformable member 1341 and the second deformable member 1342. In the first form, the curvature radius of the second deformable member 1342 is smaller than that of the first deformable member 1341. When the second deformable member 1342 is pressed, the curvature direction of the second deformable member 1342 changes, causing both ends of the second deformable member 1342 to slide outward relative to both ends of the first deformable member 1341, and further curving the first deformable member 1341 in the opposite direction. At this time, the curvature radius of the first deformable member 1341 is smaller than that of the second deformable member 1342. Thus, the connection between both ends of the first deformation member 1341 and both ends of the second deformation member 1342 restricts the relative positions of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342, limiting the curvature of the ear portion 131 in the first and second forms. Furthermore, both ends of the first deformation member 1341 slide against both ends of the second deformation member 1342, allowing simultaneous deformation of both the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342 by applying an external force only to the second deformation member 1342, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0058] Here, the wrapping member 133 may be made of a soft material such as rubber, and can change shape in accordance with the deformation of the deformation assembly 134, which is advantageous in improving the comfort of the wearer, and the specific material of the wrapping member 133 is not limited in the embodiments of this application. At the same time, the length of the deformation assembly 134 may be one-fifth, one-quarter, one-third, or one-half of the length of the ear clip portion 130, as long as the ear clip portion 130 can be switched between the first and second forms, and the embodiments of this application are not limited to these.

[0059] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figures 2A to 5, the first deformable member 1341 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with position-restricting columns 1343 at both ends, and the second deformable member 1342 is provided with position-restricting grooves 1344 at both ends, corresponding to the position-restricting columns 1343, the position-restricting grooves 1344 having a first position-restricting portion 1344a and a second position-restricting portion 1344b that are aligned and in communication along the extending direction of the second deformable member 1342, and the position-restricting columns 1343 are suitable for moving between the first position-restricting portion 1344a and the second position-restricting portion 1344b.

[0060] In some embodiments, the position limiting column 1343 is inserted into and slidably connected to the position limiting groove 1344, thereby enabling both ends of the first deformation member 1341 to be slidably connected to both ends of the second deformation member 1342. The position limiting groove 1344 includes a first position limiting portion 1344a and a second position limiting portion 1344b, the first position limiting portion 1344a communicating with the second position limiting portion 1344b, and in the first embodiment, the position limiting column 1343 is located in the first position limiting portion 1344a, and in the second embodiment, the position limiting column 1343 is located in the second position limiting portion 1344b, and the first position limiting portion 1344a and the second position limiting portion 1344b can limit the curvature radius in the two embodiments of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342.

[0061] In some feasible embodiments, referring to Figures 2A, 2B, and 3, the position limiting groove 1344 of the embodiment of the present application further includes a transitional connection portion 1344c, the transitional connection portion 1344c is located between a first position limiting portion 1344a and a second position limiting portion 1344b, and the widths of both the first position limiting portion 1344a and the second position limiting portion 1344b are greater than the width of the transitional connection portion 1344c.

[0062] It should be explained that the width of the transition connection portion 1344c may be set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the position limiting column 1343, thereby preventing the position limiting column 1343 from sliding freely between the first position limiting portion 1344a and the second position limiting portion 1344b. Only when an external force is applied to the second deformation member 1342 can the position limiting column 1343 slide to the first position limiting portion 1344a or the second position limiting portion 1344b via the transition connection portion 1344c, thereby ensuring stability in the first and second forms of the ear clip portion 130.

[0063] In some feasible forms, referring to Figures 2A, 2B and 3, the position-restricting column 1343 of the embodiment of the present application comprises a columnar body 1343a and a position-restricting head 1343b, the columnar body 1343a being suitable for being drilled into a first position-restricting portion 1344a and a second position-restricting portion 1344b, and the position-restricting head 1343b being provided at the free end of the columnar body 1343a and position-restricted and fitted with a position-restricting groove 1344.

[0064] In concrete implementation, the diameter of the position limiting head 1343b is larger than the first position limiting portion 1344a and the second position limiting portion 1344b, and the columnar body 1343a is connected to the position limiting head 1343b through the first position limiting portion 1344a or the second position limiting portion 1344b. This ensures that the columnar body 1343a is always within the position limiting groove 1344, preventing the position limiting column 1343 from detaching from the position limiting groove 1344 during the sliding process, which is advantageous in ensuring the structural stability of the ear clip type earphone 100.

[0065] In some feasible forms, referring to Figures 2A to 3, the deformation assembly 134 of the embodiment of the present application further includes a fixing sleeve (not shown), which is fitted to both ends of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342, and is used to restrict the position of both ends of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342.

[0066] In some embodiments, the curvature of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342 may be limited by fixing sleeves, two of which are installed, each fixed sleeve fitted to the ends of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342, and the fixing sleeves limit the sliding distance of the end of the second deformation member 1342 relative to the end of the first deformation member 1341, and further limit the curvature of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342.

[0067] In some feasible forms, as shown in Figures 2A to 3, the first deformation member 1341 of the embodiment of this application is provided with first position limiting grooves at both ends, and the second deformation member 1342 is provided with second position limiting grooves at both ends, and the fixing sleeve is provided with a first position limiting projection that fits into the first position limiting groove and a second position limiting projection that fits into the second position limiting groove.

[0068] Specifically, the first position-limiting projection and the second position-limiting projection are each installed on two opposing inner walls of the fixed sleeve, and the structure of the first position-limiting groove and the second position-limiting groove may be set to the same structure as the position-limiting groove 1344, and by sliding the first position-limiting projection and the second position-limiting projection within the first position-limiting groove and the second position-limiting groove, respectively, the sliding distance at both ends of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342 is limited, and further the curvature of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342 is limited.

[0069] At the same time, the specific structure of the first position-limiting protrusion and the second position-limiting protrusion is not limited in the embodiments of this application. For example, the first position-limiting protrusion and the second position-limiting protrusion may both be set to the same structure as the position-limiting column 1343, and each may be installed on two opposing inner walls of the fixed sleeve, corresponding to the positions of the first position-limiting groove and the second position-limiting groove. Alternatively, the first position-limiting protrusion and the second position-limiting protrusion may be installed integrally. That is, a connecting column may be installed inside the fixed sleeve, and both ends of the connecting column may be connected to the two inner walls of the fixed sleeve. The connecting column may pass through the first position-limiting groove and the second position-limiting groove in sequence, and the first position-limiting protrusion and the second position-limiting protrusion may be formed at both ends of the connecting column. In this way, the positions of the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342 can be limited, while at the same time ensuring that the fixed sleeve does not slip and maintaining the stability of the connection between the fixed sleeve and the first deformation member 1341 and the second deformation member 1342, which is advantageous in improving the structural stability of the ear clip type earphone 100.

[0070] In summary, the ear clip type earphone 100 according to the embodiment of this application includes a sound output unit 110, a main body unit 120, and an ear clip unit 130, the ends of which are connected to the sound output unit 110 and the main body unit 120 respectively, the sound output unit 110 is located in front of the ear 200, the main body unit 120 is located behind the ear 200, and the ear clip unit 130 can be switched between a first form and a second form by external force, in the first form the ear 200 is held by both the sound output unit 110 and the main body unit 120, and the sound output unit 110 is far from the ear canal. In the first embodiment, the pressure on the ear canal can be reduced while allowing the user to hear sounds from the external environment, making it suitable for quiet environments. In the second embodiment, the sound output unit 110 contacts the tragus 13 and fits into the ear canal opening, reducing pressure on the auricle. In this case, the ear clip earphone 100 is mainly fixed to the ear 10 by the sound output unit 110, and the sound reproduced from the sound output unit 110 is directly transmitted to the ear canal, blocking out external environmental noise, which is advantageous for improving sound quality. It is suitable for relatively noisy environments or when the user has relatively high demands for sound quality. Therefore, the ear clip earphone 100 according to the embodiment of this application can ensure the user's wearing comfort, and the shape of the ear clip unit 130 can be flexibly adjusted according to the user's needs and application scenes, expanding the application scenes of the ear clip earphone 100 and being advantageous for meeting the different needs of users.

[0071] As shown in Figures 10 and 17, several other realizations of the ear clip type earphone 100 are provided.

[0072] As described above, the ear clip portion 130 includes a pre-ear portion 131 and a post-ear portion 132. In some embodiments, the pre-ear portion 131 includes a first ear clip assembly 1311 and a first modification assembly 1312, and the post-ear portion 132 includes a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a second modification assembly 1322.

[0073] Referring to Figure 12, the ear clip portion 130 includes at least a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a first deformation assembly 1312, the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first deformation assembly 1312 being connected to each other, making a portion of the ear clip portion 130 deformable and facilitating changes in the shape of the ear clip portion 130. It should be noted that the connection method between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first deformation assembly 1312 may be a direct connection between the ends of the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the ends of the first deformation assembly 1312, or they may be connected via an adapter.

[0074] The first modified assembly 1312 is suitable for connecting to the sound output section 110 of the earphone 100; in other words, the end of the first modified assembly 1312 that is separated from the second ear clip assembly 1321 is connected to the sound output section 110. It should be noted that the connection in this embodiment may be understood as a direct connection or an indirect connection.

[0075] In this embodiment, the sound output unit 110 is connected to the first deformation assembly 1312. In this way, changing the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312 simultaneously changes the position of the sound output unit 110 relative to the ear canal opening 18, thereby allowing the earphone 100 to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality.

[0076] Exemplary, the first modified assembly 1312 includes a first and a second form, where the distance of the sound output unit 110 from the ear canal opening 18 in the first form is greater than the distance of the sound output unit 110 from the ear canal opening 18 in the second form. In other words, referring to Figure 8, in the first form, the distance of the sound output unit 110 from the ear canal opening 18 is relatively large, and in this case, the earphone 100 may be an open-type earphone, which can reduce damage to the ear canal caused by the sound output unit 110 and improve the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0077] Referring to Figure 17, in the second embodiment, the distance of the sound output unit 110 from the ear canal opening 18 is relatively small. In this case, the earphone 100 may be a semi-in-ear earphone or an in-ear earphone, and the sound quality effect of the earphone 100 can be improved by reducing the distance between the sound output unit 110 and the ear canal opening 18.

[0078] It should be understood that the sound quality effect in this embodiment may include the volume of the earphones and the clarity of the sound quality of the earphones.

[0079] To ensure that the first deformation assembly 1312 can be freely switched between the first and second forms, the earphone 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a locking member 200, one end of which is movably connected to the second ear clip assembly 1321, and the other end of which is selectively connected to the first deformation assembly 1312, so that the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200 can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0080] Here, selective connection may be understood as the locking member 200 being connected to the first deformation assembly 1312 in some states and not being connected to the first deformation assembly 1312 in some other states.

[0081] For example, when the locking member 200 is connected to the first deformation assembly 1312, it locks the first deformation assembly 1312, which at this time cannot be deformed and remains in the first form, increasing the distance between the sound output section 110 and the ear canal opening, making the earphone 100 an open-type earphone, and consequently improving the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0082] If the locking member 200 is not connected to the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 unlocks the first deformation assembly 1312 and releases the fixation to the first deformation assembly 1312. At this time, the first deformation assembly 1312 can be deformed and is in the second form, reducing the distance between the sound output section 110 and the ear canal opening, thereby improving the sound quality of the earphone 100.

[0083] Thus, in this embodiment, the first deformation assembly 1312 can be made adjustable by installing the locking member 200, and in this way the earphone 100 can be flexibly adapted to the shape and size of different users' ear canals and actual needs, and in turn the earphone 100 to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality.

[0084] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the main body portion 120 is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly 1321 that is separated from the sound output portion 110, and when the first deformation assembly 1312 is in the first form, the sound output portion 110 and the main body portion 120 together clamp the ear 10, forming a stable wearing structure that effectively prevents the earphone 100 from slipping or loosening during the wearing process, and can maintain a stable shape even when performing strenuous exercise or when there is frequent head movement, providing the user with a continuous and uninterrupted auditory experience.

[0085] In other embodiments, when the first modified assembly 1312 is in the first form, the sound output section 110 at least partially contacts the concha and, together with the main body section 120 located behind the ear, clamps the ear 10, further improving the wearing stability of the earphone 100.

[0086] When the first modified assembly 1312 is in the second form, the sound-emitting part 110 can penetrate below the tragus. That is, the sound-emitting part 110 is inserted below the tragus, and the sound-emitting part 110 resembles an earplug in an in-ear earphone. In this way, while ensuring that the distance between the sound-emitting part 110 and the ear canal opening 18 is shortened, the earphone 100 can also be fixed to the ear, thereby improving the wearing stability of the earphone 100.

[0087] In one possible implementation, referring to Figures 11 and 12, as the locking member 200 moves along a direction away from the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 separates from at least a portion of the first deformation assembly 1312, resulting in an unlocked state between the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200.

[0088] Referring to Figure 10, as the locking member 200 moves along the direction toward the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 connects to the first deformation assembly 1312, and the relationship between the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200 becomes locked.

[0089] By installing it in this manner, the locking member 200 can be easily locked and unlocked with respect to the first deformation assembly 1312 simply by moving the locking member 200. With this design, the earphone 100 can quickly adapt to different wearing needs and improve the efficiency of wearing the earphone.

[0090] It should be understood that the locking member 200 and the first deformation assembly 1312 may have other configurations. For example, the locking member 200 may be directly engaged with the first deformation assembly 1312, or, for example, if it is necessary to fix the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 may be engaged with the first deformation assembly 1312. Alternatively, for example, if it is necessary to deform the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 may be removed and the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312 may be adjusted.

[0091] In embodiments in which the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 are movably connected, in one example, one end of the locking member 200 slides against the second ear clip assembly 1321. In this way, during the movement of the locking member 200, the locking member 200 is supported by the second ear clip assembly 1321, ensuring stability and accuracy in the locking and unlocking processes of the locking member 200.

[0092] To achieve a sliding connection between the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, a sliding projection and a sliding groove may be fitted together. For example, one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 may be provided with a sliding projection (not shown), and the other of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321 may be provided with a sliding groove (not shown), the sliding projection sliding in contact with the sliding groove.

[0093] The tight fit between the sliding projection and the sliding groove provides precise guidance to the locking member 200, ensuring stability and accuracy during the movement of the locking member and avoiding any displacement or wobble that may occur during the sliding process of the locking member. At the same time, the design of the sliding projection and sliding groove is relatively simple, making manufacturing and processing easy and reducing production costs.

[0094] In another example, one end of the locking member 200 is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly 1321, for example, having a rotating groove on one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, and having a rotating shaft on the other of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, and the rotating shaft rotating in the rotating groove to achieve a movable connection between the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321.

[0095] It should be understood that, when it is necessary to separate the locking member 200 from the second ear clip assembly 1321, the locking member 200 may be controlled to rotate around its axis of rotation to unlock it, and in this case, the rotation angle of the locking member 200 may be freely set according to the actual situation. For example, the rotation angle of the locking member 200 may be 180 degrees so that the rotated locking member 200 can be fitted and installed on the second ear clip assembly 1321, and in this way the locking member 200 does not occupy additional space, improving space utilization and simultaneously improving the aesthetics of the earphone 100.

[0096] In one possible implementation, when the locking member 200 is locked between the first deformation assembly 1312 and the first deformation assembly 1312, the locking member 200 is positioned on the first deformation assembly 1312 and fitted to it. In other words, the shape of the locking member 200 conforms to the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312, and the opposing surfaces of the locking member 200 and the first deformation assembly 1312 are fitted to each other, thereby ensuring the stability of the locked state, reducing loosening of the lock due to external forces, preventing the shape of the first deformation assembly 1312 from changing during use, and ultimately guaranteeing the wearing comfort and sound quality of the earphone 100. It should be understood that the positioning of the locking member 200 on the first deformation assembly 1312 and fitting to it may also mean that the locking member 200 and the first deformation assembly 1312 are perfectly fitted to prevent the first deformation assembly 1312 from deforming into its first form.

[0097] The sound output unit 110 and the first deformation assembly 1312 may be directly connected or indirectly connected. Exemplarily, the earphone 100 further includes a first ear clip assembly 1311, which is located on the side of the first deformation assembly 1312 away from the second ear clip assembly 1321. In other words, the sound output unit 110 is connected to the first deformation assembly 1312 via the first ear clip assembly 1311. Here, the first ear clip assembly 1311 may be made of a rigid material, which makes it easier to maintain the sound output unit 110 in a certain shape, avoids pressure between the sound output unit 110 and the tragus or concha of the ear, and improves the wearing comfort of the earphone 100.

[0098] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the other end of the locking member 200 is selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly 1311, and in this way, both the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 are made of rigid material, which facilitates the connection between the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311.

[0099] If the earphone 100 includes a first deformation assembly 1312 and a first ear clip assembly 1311, and the locking member 200 is locked between the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200, the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformation assembly 1312 and at least a portion of the first ear clip assembly 1311. In other words, the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformation assembly 1312 and a portion of the first ear clip assembly 1311, or the locking member 200 is fitted to the first deformation assembly 1312 and all of the first ear clip assemblies 1311. In this way, the design flexibility of the earphone 100 can be improved while ensuring connection stability between the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200.

[0100] Here, the connection between the other end of the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 may have various selectable configurations.

[0101] In one example, the locking member 200 is matched to the shape of the opposing surfaces of the first ear clip assembly 1311, and the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 can be locked together by their mutual fit and contact.

[0102] In another example, the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 may be connected via a magnetic member. For example, the locking member 200 may have a first magnetic part, and the first ear clip assembly 1311 may have a second magnetic part, with the magnetisms of the first and second magnetic parts being opposite. This utilizes the principle of attraction between opposite magnetic poles to achieve a stable connection between the locking member 200 and the first ear clip assembly 1311. During use, simply bringing the locking member 200 close to the first ear clip assembly 1311 will automatically draw the two together, creating a secure connection. This connection method is quick and easy, significantly enhancing the user experience.

[0103] In one possible implementation, a locking groove 150 is provided on one of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, and an elastic projection 160 is provided on the other of the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, and when the elastic projection 160 engages with the locking groove 150, the first deformation assembly 1312 and the locking member 200 are locked.

[0104] To facilitate a detailed description of the connection method between the locking member 200 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, we will describe in detail using the example where the locking groove 150 is installed in the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the elastic projection 160 is installed in the locking member 200.

[0105] The elastic projection 160 can move along a direction toward the second ear clip assembly 1321, causing the elastic projection 160 to protrude from the locking member 200, and the elastic projection 160 can also move along a direction away from the second ear clip assembly 1321, causing the elastic projection 160 to retract into the locking member 200. Exemplarily, the elastic projection 160 may include an elastic member and a projection connected to the elastic member, wherein the locking member 200 may include a lumen and through holes communicating with each other in the lumen, and the elastic projection is installed in the lumen and is capable of protruding from or retracting into the lumen.

[0106] As described above, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an earphone in which a first deformation assembly is connected to the sound output section of the earphone, the first deformation assembly is deformable and has a first form and a second form, and the deformation and maintenance of the state of the first deformation assembly are controlled by a locking member. For example, when the locking member is connected to the first deformation assembly, the first deformation assembly is locked, at which point the first deformation assembly cannot be deformed and is in the first form, increasing the distance between the sound output section and the ear canal opening, thereby improving the wearing comfort of the earphone. When the locking member is not connected to the first deformation assembly, the first deformation assembly is unlocked, at which point the first deformation assembly can be deformed and is in the second form, decreasing the distance between the sound output section and the ear canal opening, thereby making the earphone a semi-in-ear earphone or an in-ear earphone, improving the sound quality effect of the earphone. By setting it up in this way, the adjustability of the first deformation assembly allows the earphone to flexibly adapt to the shape and size of the ear canal of different users and their actual needs, thereby making it easy for the earphone to freely switch between wearing comfort and sound quality effect.

[0107] Continuing to refer to Figure 13, in the first embodiment, the elastic projection 160 protrudes from the locking member 200 and engages with the locking groove 150. When it is necessary to convert from the first embodiment to the second embodiment, applying a biasing force to the locking member 200 causes the elastic projection 160 to disengage from the locking groove 150. Due to the pressing action of the second ear clip assembly 1321, the elastic projection 160 retracts into the locking member 200 and moves together with the locking member 200 in a direction away from the first deformation assembly 1312, as shown in Figure 14.

[0108] When it is necessary to change from the first form to the second form, that is, when changing from the state shown in Figure 15 to the state shown in Figure 13, applying a biasing force to the locking member 200 moves the locking member 200 toward the first deformation assembly 1312. When the elastic projection 160 of the locking member 200 moves to the locking groove 150, the elastic member is no longer pressed, and due to the action of the elastic recovery force of the elastic member, the elastic projection 160 protrudes from the lumen of the locking member 200 and is locked into the locking groove 150, which is shown in Figure 12.

[0109] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the earphone 100 can be flexibly converted between different configurations due to the characteristic that the elastic projection 160 can protrude from or retract into the locking member 200 as needed. Users can switch configurations with simple operations (e.g., by applying a biasing force) without requiring complex adjustments or additional tools.

[0110] It should be understood that the side walls of the lock groove 150 may also be guide walls, in which case the guide walls provide a clear path so that the elastic projection 160 can more accurately locate the lock groove 150 and slide into it, and the guide walls also reduce friction and resistance with the groove wall during the process of the elastic projection 160 sliding in or out, reducing wear between the elastic projection 160 and the groove wall of the lock groove 150, and extending the service life of the earphone 100.

[0111] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the ear clip portion 130 may further include a second deformation assembly 1322, which is installed between the main body portion 120 and the second ear clip assembly 1321, that is, the main body portion 120 is connected to the second ear clip assembly 1321 via the second deformation assembly 1322. In this way, during the process of putting on the earphone 100, the installation position of the main body portion 120 may be finely adjusted according to the shape and size of different users' ears, allowing the main body portion 120 to fit better to the back of the ear, thereby improving the clamping force of the main body portion 120 and the sound output portion 110 on the helix and increasing the stability of the earphone 100.

[0112] Furthermore, the flexible design of the second deformation assembly 1322 allows the main body 120 to adaptively adjust according to the ear contours of different users. This adaptive adjustment reduces the pressure on the ear from the earphone 100, enhances wearing comfort, and allows the user to maintain a comfortable experience even when wearing the earphone for extended periods.

[0113] It should be understood that each part of the ear clip 130 may be manufactured separately and then assembled together. Other methods may also be used.

[0114] In one possible embodiment, the earphone 100 includes a flexible case, and a second ear clip assembly 1321 and a first ear clip assembly 1311 are spaced apart within the flexible case, where the region of the flexible case located between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 constitutes a first deformation assembly 1312.

[0115] In other words, the ear clip portion 130 of the earphone 100 is manufactured by a secondary injection molding process. Exemplarily, a material with relatively high hardness is first injection molded to form the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311, and then the corresponding members are placed on the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311. Here, the material of the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 includes one of the following: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polystyrene (PS), or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

[0116] Subsequently, using a second injection molding process, the entire flexible case is formed by injection molding again on the exterior of the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311, and in the area between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311. The material of the flexible case is a soft material. Here, the area between the second ear clip assembly 1321 and the first ear clip assembly 1311 constitutes the first deformation assembly 1312.

[0117] The material of the flexible case may include one of the following: thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic rubber (TPR), or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

[0118] What needs to be explained is that if the ear clip portion 130 of the earphone 100 includes a second deformation assembly 1322, the region of the flexible case located on the side of the second ear clip assembly 1321 away from the first ear clip assembly 1311 constitutes the second deformation assembly 1322.

[0119] In this embodiment, by cleverly fitting the locking member 200 with a molding and fitting method between a hard material and a soft material, the earphone 100 can be freely switched between open-type earphones and in-ear earphones, enabling a switch in functional scenes to achieve acoustic effects and successfully combining the advantages of each product type, open-type earphones and in-ear earphones. Here, in-ear earphones include semi-in-ear earphones and full-in-ear earphones.

[0120] Furthermore, the earphone 100 has a simple processing, molding, and manufacturing principle, giving it an additional advantage as a wearable product in terms of miniaturization and light weight.

[0121] Each example or embodiment described herein is described in an incremental manner, with each example focusing on its differences from other examples, and any similar or identical parts between examples may be referenced to one another.

[0122] In describing the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specifically defined or limited, the terms “attachment,” “connection,” and “connection” should be understood in a broad sense. For example, these may refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or an internal communication between two elements or an interaction relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this application depending on the specific circumstances.

[0123] The devices or elements mentioned in the embodiments or implicitly referred to in this application have a specific orientation and must be configured and operated in that specific orientation; therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of “multiple” is two or more unless otherwise specified precisely and specifically.

[0124] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if any) used in the description, claims, and drawings of the embodiments of this application are for distinguishing similar subjects and are not necessarily intended to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used herein are interchangeable where appropriate, and the embodiments of this application described herein may be carried out, for example, in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0125] Furthermore, the terms “includes” and “possesses” and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive “inclusion,” meaning that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or that are specific to those processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0126] In this specification, the term "plural" means two or more. In this specification, the term "and / or" merely describes the relationship between related objects and indicates that there may be three possible relationships. For example, A and / or B may represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone.

[0127] To ensure clarity, the various numerical designations relating to the embodiments of this application are merely distinguished for descriptive convenience and do not limit the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0128] To ensure that this is understood, in the embodiments of this application, the magnitude of the number of each process does not indicate the order in which they are executed, and the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation processes of the embodiments of this application.

[0129] A person skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of this application after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptive changes of this application, which include common or conventional technical means in the art not disclosed herein, in accordance with the general principles of this application. The specification and examples are to be considered illustrative, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0130] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exact structure described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is indicated by the attached claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0131] 100-Ear Clip Earphones 110-Sound part 120 - Main body 130 - Ear clip section, 131 - Pre-ear section, 132 - Post-ear section, 133 - Wrapping member, 134 - Deformation assembly, 1341 - First deformation member, 1342 - Second deformation member, 1343 - Position limiting column, 1343a - Columnar body, 1343b - Position limiting head, 1344 - Position limiting groove, 1344a - First position limiting section, 1344b - Second position limiting section, 1344c - Transition connection section, 1311 - First ear clip assembly, 1312 - First deformation assembly, 1321 - Second ear clip assembly, 1322 - Second deformation assembly 200 - Locking member, 150 - Locking groove, 160 - Elastic projection 10-ear, 11-helix, 12-concha, 13-tragus, 14-antitragus, 15-antihelix, 16-triangular fossa, 17-crus of the helix, 18-orifice, 19-lobe, 121-concha cavity, 122-scaphelix, 151-superior crus of the antihelix, 152-inferior crus of the antihelix

Claims

1. Ear clip type earphone (100), A sound output unit (110) suitable for placement in front of the ear (10), A main body (120) suitable for installation on the back of the ear (10), An ear clip earphone (100) comprising an ear clip portion (130) whose ends are connected to the sound output portion (110) and the main body portion (120), respectively, wherein the ear clip portion (130) is configured to switch between a first form and a second form, in the first form, the ear (10) is clamped together by the sound output portion (110) and the main body portion (120), and in the second form, the ear clip portion (130) includes the sound output portion (110) that abuts against the tragus (13).

2. In the second embodiment, the sound output section (110) further fits into the ear canal opening, as described in claim 1.

3. The ear clip portion (130) includes a preauricular portion (131) located in front of the ear (10) and a postauricular portion (132) located behind the ear (10), and the preauricular portion (131) is suitable for deformation by external force so that the ear clip portion (130) can switch between the first and second forms, as described in claim 2, for the ear clip type earphone (100).

4. When the ear clip portion (130) is in the first configuration, the ear-pre-ear portion (131) protrudes outward in a direction away from the ear (10). The ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 3, wherein when the ear clip portion (130) is in the second form, the preauricular portion (131) is recessed inward toward the ear (10), and the sound output portion (110) moves toward the tragus (13) and ear canal.

5. The aforementioned ear clip portion (130) is Wrapping member (133) and The enclosed member (133) includes a deformation assembly (134) provided in the lumen and located in the preauricular portion (131), wherein the deformation assembly (134) is An ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 3, comprising a first deformable member (1341) and a second deformable member (1342), wherein both the first deformable member (1341) and the second deformable member (1342) have a curved shape, and the curvature radii of the second deformable member (1342) and the first deformable member (1341) are different, the second deformable member (1342) is arranged stacked on the first deformable member (1341) and is located on the side of the first deformable member (1341) that is away from the ear (10), both ends of the second deformable member (1342) are slidably connected to both ends of the first deformable member (1341), and the second deformable member (1342) is suitable for deforming the first deformable member (1341) by an external force.

6. Position limiting columns (1343) are provided at both ends of the first deformable member (1341), Both ends of the second deformable member (1342) are provided with position-restricting grooves (1344) corresponding to the position-restricting columns (1343), and the position-restricting grooves (1344) have a first position-restricting portion (1344a) and a second position-restricting portion (1344b) that are arranged and communicate along the extending direction of the second deformable member (1342). The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 5, wherein the position limiting column (1343) is suitable for moving between the first position limiting portion (1344a) and the second position limiting portion (1344b).

7. The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 6, wherein the position limiting groove (1344) further includes a transition connection portion (1344c), the transition connection portion (1344c) is located between the first position limiting portion (1344a) and the second position limiting portion (1344b), and the widths of the first position limiting portion (1344a) and the second position limiting portion (1344b) are both greater than the width of the transition connection portion (1344c).

8. The aforementioned position restriction post (1343) is A columnar body (1343a) suitable for being drilled in the first position limiting portion (1344a) and the second position limiting portion (1344b), The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 6, comprising a position-restricting head (1343b) provided at the free end of the columnar body (1343a) and which is position-restricted and fitted with the position-restricting groove (1344).

9. The ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 5, wherein the deformation assembly (134) further includes a fixing sleeve, the fixing sleeve fitted to both ends of the first deformation member (1341) and the second deformation member (1342), and the fixing sleeve is used to restrict the position of both ends of the first deformation member (1341) and the second deformation member (1342).

10. The first deformation member (1341) is provided with first position limiting grooves at both ends, and the second deformation member (1342) is provided with second position limiting grooves at both ends. The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 9, wherein the fixing sleeve is provided with a first position limiting projection that fits into the first position limiting groove and a second position limiting projection that fits into the second position limiting groove.

11. The ear clip type earphone (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the distance of the sound output part (110) from the ear canal opening in the first embodiment is greater than the distance of the sound output part (110) from the ear canal opening in the second embodiment.

12. The anterior ear portion (131) includes a first ear clip assembly (1311) and a first deformation assembly (1312), the posterior ear portion (132) includes a second ear clip assembly (1321), and the ear clip earphone (100) is, The apparatus further includes a locking member (200), one end of which is movably connected to the second ear clip assembly (1302), and the other end of which is selectively connected to the first deformation assembly (1312), so that the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 3, wherein when the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) are locked, the first deformation assembly (1312) takes on the first form, and when the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) are unlocked, the first deformation assembly (1312) takes on the second form.

13. The main body portion (120) is connected to the end of the second ear clip assembly that is separated from the sound output portion (110), In the first embodiment described above, the ear is held between the main body (120) and the sound output section (110), The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein the main body (120) enters below the tragus of the ear.

14. As the locking member (200) moves along a direction away from the first deformation assembly (1312), the locking member (200) separates from at least a portion of the first deformation assembly (1312) such that the lock between the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) becomes unlocked. The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein the locking member (200) is connected to the first deformation assembly (1312) such that when the locking member (200) moves along the direction toward the first deformation assembly (1312), the locking member (200) is connected to the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200) is locked.

15. One end of the locking member (200) slides against the second ear clip assembly (1321), or The ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 14, wherein one end of the locking member (200) is rotatably connected to the second ear clip assembly (1321).

16. An ear clip type earphone (100) according to claim 15, wherein a sliding projection is provided on one of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321), and a sliding groove is provided on the other of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321), and the sliding projection slides against the sliding groove.

17. The ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 12, wherein when the locking member (200) is locked between the first deformation assembly (1312) and the locking member (200), the locking member (200) is positioned on the first deformation assembly (1312) and fitted to the first deformation assembly (1312).

18. The first ear clip assembly (1311) is installed on the side of the first deformation assembly (1312) away from the second ear clip assembly (1321), The other end of the locking member (200) is selectively connected to the first ear clip assembly (1311), as described in claim 12, for the ear clip type earphone (100).

19. The ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 18, wherein when the locking member (200) is locked between the first deformation assembly (1312) and the first ear clip assembly (1311), the locking member (200) is fitted and installed in the first deformation assembly (1312) and at least a portion of the first ear clip assembly (1311).

20. A locking groove (150) is provided on one of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321), and an elastic projection (160) is provided on the other of the locking member (200) and the second ear clip assembly (1321). When the elastic projection (160) engages with the lock groove (150), the first deformation assembly (1311) and the locking member (200) are locked, as described in claim 19, the ear clip type earphone (100).

21. Ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 20, further comprising a flexible case, wherein the second ear clip assembly (1321) and the first ear clip assembly (1311) are spaced apart within the flexible case, and the region of the flexible case located between the second ear clip assembly (1321) and the first ear clip assembly (1311) constitutes the first deformation assembly (1312).

22. The ear clip earphone (100) according to claim 21, wherein the rear ear portion (132) further includes a second deformation assembly (1322) positioned between the main body portion (120) and the second ear clip assembly (1321), and the portion of the flexible case located on the side of the second ear clip assembly (1321) away from the first ear clip assembly (1311) constitutes the second deformation assembly (1322).

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