Toys with stretchable earphones and jacks

By integrating retractable earphones and a jack for external bone conduction earphones with volume control, the toys address the challenge of audio accessibility for hearing-impaired users, ensuring clear audio perception without disturbing others.

JP3254938UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03斎藤正典
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-03-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional conversational toys and toys with built-in speakers struggle to provide audio at volumes audible to individuals with hearing impairments or hearing loss without disturbing others.

Method used

Incorporating retractable earphones and a jack for external bone conduction earphones into the toys, along with a volume control, to facilitate audio perception for individuals with hearing impairments.

Benefits of technology

Enables individuals with hearing impairments to hear audio clearly while minimizing disturbance to others, making the toys more accessible and user-friendly.

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Abstract

To provide a soothing toy having a retractable earphone that can be stored in the main body as a hearing aid function. [Solution] The toy body 1 is equipped with an earphone cord winder, and when using the earphones 2, the cord can be pulled out to aid hearing. After using the earphone cord, the cord that was stopped is stored in the winding reel by pressing the earphone cord stop button 5. The volume can be adjusted using the volume control dial 4. Also, by attaching a jack 3 for an external hearing aid, wired earphones and wired bone conduction earphones can be used. The toy is equipped with a hearing aid function so that people with hearing loss or hearing impairments can easily hear the sound from the toy.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a soothing toy and toy with a jack for retractable earphones and external hearing aids. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional conversational toys and toys respond to a person's voice by emitting a sound from a speaker or the like at a volume that does not disturb those around them. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, people with hearing impairments or hearing loss have difficulty hearing the audio at normal volume from speakers built into the body of soothing toys and toys. Therefore, this invention aims to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks by providing a hearing aid function in the body of soothing robots and toys so that people with hearing impairments or hearing loss can hear the audio. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] This device is designed to store retractable earphones in a smart way, making them easy to use even for children and the elderly. It also has a jack for connecting external bone conduction earphones and earphones. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] As mentioned above, by attaching retractable earphones to soothing robots and toys and providing a jack for attaching bone conduction earphones as external hearing aids, they can be easily accepted by people who are hesitant to use hearing aids, as well as children. They also help people with hearing loss to hear sounds. In particular, minimizing sound leakage can help prevent disturbance to those around you. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is a three-dimensional view showing an embodiment of the present invention with a hearing aid function attached. [Figure 2] 1 is a partial perspective three-dimensional view showing an embodiment of the present invention with a hearing aid function attached; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] A retractable reel for the earphone cord is attached to the body of the soothing toy or toy itself, and the earphones are pulled out when in use. After use, the earphone cord is stored inside the retractable reel by operating the stopper (button) on the retractable reel, leaving the earphones outside the body so they can be easily pulled out when needed. A hearing aid jack is also provided, allowing wired bone conduction earphones and wired earphones to be attached for listening to audio. Other Embodiments A volume control is stored to provide a function for adjusting the output volume as needed. [Example]

[0008] An embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1. is the toy body, 6. is a reel (extendable) that winds up the earphone cord, and after pulling out and using the earphone 2., by pressing the stop button 5., the cord that was stopped is stored in the reel (extendable), and 4. is a volume control knob for adjusting the volume of the sound.

[0009] 3. is a jack for external hearing aids, and can be used by attaching 8. wired earphones and 7. wired bone conduction earphones. [Explanation of symbols]

[0010] 1. Toy body 2 earphones (retractable) 3 External hearing aid jack 4 Volume control dial 5 Stop button for earphone cord 6. Earphone cord retractor 7. Wired bone conduction hearing aids 8. Wired earphones

Claims

1. A soothing toy and toy characterized by having a retractable (stretchable) earphone built into the main body as a hearing aid function.

2. A soothing toy and toy that has a jack for attaching external wired earphones and wired bone conduction earphones for hearing aids.