Easy-to-attach and detach smart wearable devices and their connecting components

Abstract

The present application is applied to the technical field of detachable smart wearable devices, and provides an easily attachable and detachable smart wearable device and its connection components. The detachable smart wearable device includes a first structure, a second structure, a third structure, and a connection component. The connection component includes a connection wire, a first smart hinge, and a second smart hinge. The connection wire is embedded inside the first structure, a first end of the first smart hinge is hinged to a first end of the first structure, a second end of the first smart hinge is interlocked with the second structure, a first end of the second smart hinge is hinged to a second end of the first structure, and a second end of the second smart hinge is interlocked with the third structure. The interlocking is a detachable connection, which facilitates the disassembly of the three parts of the smart device, which helps to improve the manufacturing and production yield of the smart wearable device and reduce the maintenance time. Structural components of different generations or styles can be interchanged, and people can upgrade their smart wearable devices with the latest structural components, and the switching of product functions is flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] [Cross - References to Related Applications] This application claims priority from Chinese Patent Application No. CN2022101525660, filed with the Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office of China on February 18, 2022, with the title "Smart Wearable Device Easy to Detach and Its Connection Components", and all of the Chinese patent application is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention generally relates to smart wearable devices, and more specifically, to smart wearable devices that are easy to detach and their connection components.

Background Art

[0003] With the development of wearable technology, the application of smart wearable devices such as smart glasses has become widespread, but some problems to be improved have also emerged during use.

[0004] For conventional smart wearable devices (such as smart glasses), after the glasses assembly is produced, the frame is first assembled to the initially designed temple through a connection component (smart hinge). Since the connectors attached to the temple are different, the port structures of the connectors for connecting to the hinge are also different. Therefore, the smart hinge can only be attached with a connector that matches the connector of the temple, whereby the frame corresponds to the temple on a one - to - one basis, and the flexible switching of product functions is restricted.

[0005] Furthermore, conventional smart wearable devices are difficult to remove after assembly. In the case of maintenance or replacement of functional components, removal is inconvenient and time - consuming for maintenance or component replacement.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide a smart wearable device with easily removable functional components.

Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a smart wearable device and its connecting components that are easy to attach and detach, thereby addressing the inconvenience of removing functional components of conventional smart wearable devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a connection component used to connect three structures of a smart wearable device. The connection component includes a connecting wire, a first smart hinge, and a second smart hinge, wherein the first end of the first smart hinge is used for hinge connection to a first structure, the second end of the first smart hinge is used for swivel connection to a second structure, the first end of the second smart hinge is used for hinge connection to the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is used for swivel connection to a third structure, a first connector is attached to the second end of the first smart hinge, the type of the first connector matches the type of the connector in the second structure, a second connector is attached to the second end of the second smart hinge, the type of the second connector matches the type of the connector in the third structure, and the first smart hinge and the second smart hinge are electrically connected by the connecting wire.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first smart hinge or the second smart hinge further includes an insulating housing and a circuit board, and the first connector or the second connector is attached to the second end of the insulating housing.

[0010] The circuit board is mounted inside the insulating housing, the first connector or the second connector is electrically connected to the circuit board, the first end of the insulating housing is used for hinge connection with the first structure, the second end of the insulating housing is used for socket connection with the second structure or the third structure, a stop position is provided at the second end of the insulating housing, the stop position is used for snap connection with the second structure or the third structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first smart hinge or the second smart hinge further includes a base plate, the end of the connecting wire is welded to the base plate, and the first smart hinge or the second smart hinge is welded to the base plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, a connection hole is provided at the first end of the insulating housing, and the first end of the insulating housing is hinged to the first structure by a mounting shaft installed in the connection hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first connector or the second connector is welded to the circuit board, and the first connector or the second connector is a USB Type B connector, a USB Type C connector, or an Apple Lightning connector.

[0014] In one embodiment, the insulating housing has a cavity, the stop position is an internal stop position, the internal stop position is located on the inner wall of the cavity and protrudes from the inner wall of the cavity.

[0015] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention further provides an easily detachable smart wearable device, the smart wearable device comprising a first structure, a second structure, a third structure and a connecting component described in any one of the above items, wherein the connecting wire of the connecting component is embedded inside the first structure, the first end of the first smart hinge is hinged to the first end of the first structure, the second end of the first smart hinge is swivel-connected to the second structure, the first end of the second smart hinge is hinged to the second end of the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is swivel-connected to the third structure.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first structure is provided with opening grooves that penetrate both the left and right ends of the first structure, the connecting wire is embedded in the opening groove, and the groove opening of the opening groove is covered with a plastic strip.

[0017] In one embodiment, the smart wearable device is smart glasses, the first structure is a frame, the second structure is a left temple, the third structure is a right temple, the left temple has a connector that fits the first connector at its connection end, the right temple has a connector that fits the second connector at its connection end, the first end of the first smart hinge and the first end of the second smart hinge are hinge-connected to the first and second ends of the frame, respectively, the second end of the first smart hinge is locked to the connection end of the left temple by a snap mechanism, and the second end of the second smart hinge is locked to the connection end of the right temple by a snap mechanism.

[0018] In one embodiment, a sealing rubber ring is provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the left temple / the right temple, and when the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge is interlocked with the left temple / the right temple, the front end wall of the second end of the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge presses against the sealing rubber ring.

[0019] In one embodiment, relief grooves are provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the left temple / right temple near both sides of the sealing rubber ring, and when the left temple / right temple is connected to the first smart hinge / second smart hinge, the sealing rubber ring is pressed and deformed and embedded in the relief grooves.

[0020] In one embodiment, the connector at the left temple end and the connector at the right temple end are USB Type B connectors, USB Type C connectors, or Apple Lightning connectors.

[0021] In one embodiment, the connecting wire is a cable, which is embedded within the frame, and a first connector on the left side of the frame and a second connector on the right side of the frame are connected to each other by the cable.

[0022] In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery is provided inside the left temple and / or the right temple, which is electrically connected to the connector at the connecting end of the left temple and / or the right temple, and when charging the rechargeable battery, the left temple and / or the right temple can be removed from the connecting component, and the rechargeable battery is charged by connecting a corresponding type of external charging wire to the connector. [Effects of the Invention]

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the connection component of the present invention comprises two smart hinges, and the two smart hinges are electrically connected by a connection wire therebetween. One end of each of the two smart hinges is hinge-connected to both ends of the first structure, and the other ends of the two smart hinges are respectively inserted and connected to the second structure and the third structure. Since the insertion connection is a detachable connection, if the connection component of the present invention is applied to a smart wearable device, a detachable connection among three components of the smart wearable device can be realized, the detachment between each structural component is easy, which helps to improve the manufacturing and production yield of the smart wearable device and shorten the maintenance time. Also, structural components of different generations or styles can be compatible with each other, people can upgrade their smart wearable devices with the latest structural components, and the switching of product functions is flexible.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] It is an exploded view of the structure of the smart glasses according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a schematic view of the structure of the smart glasses according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a schematic view of mounting the connection component according to an embodiment of the present invention within a frame. [Figure 4] It is a schematic view of the structure of the connection component according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a schematic view of the structure of a frame with an opening groove according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a schematic view of a frame hiding a connection wire according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a schematic view before a smart hinge according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted and connected to a temple with a sealing rubber ring. [Figure 8] It is a schematic view after a smart hinge according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted and connected to a temple with a sealing rubber ring. [Figure 9]This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which connecting wires and a circuit board are welded to a bottom plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram of the connecting wires, circuit board, and base plate before welding according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram of the smart hinge and frame before installation according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is a schematic diagram showing a temple according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which an internal rechargeable battery is charged by an external charging wire. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0025] To further clarify the object, technical concept and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described below are used solely for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, directional or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “center,” “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inside,” and “outside” are directional or positional relationships shown based on the drawings, and are not shown or implied to have a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are used solely for the purpose of describing and simplifying the description of this invention, and are therefore not understood as limitations of this invention. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” are used solely for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as representing or implying relative importance. Furthermore, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, “attached,” “connected,” “joined,” and other terms should be understood in a broad sense, for example, whether it is a fixed connection, a removable connection, an integral connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or communication within two components. To those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention can be understood according to the specific context.

[0027] This embodiment provides a connecting component used to connect a first structure, a second structure, and a third structure of a smart wearable device, the second and third structures being provided with connectors. The connecting component includes a connecting wire, a first smart hinge, and a second smart hinge. The first end of the first smart hinge is used for hinge connection to the first structure, and the second end of the first smart hinge is used for swivel connection to the second structure. The first end of the second smart hinge is used for hinge connection to the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is used for swivel connection to the third structure. A first connector is attached to the second end of the first smart hinge, the type of which matches the type of connector on the second structure. A second connector is attached to the second end of the second smart hinge, the type of which matches the type of connector on the third structure. The first and second smart hinges are electrically connected by a connecting wire.

[0028] This embodiment further provides an easily detachable smart wearable device including a first structure, a second structure, a third structure, and the above-described connecting components. The connecting wires of the connecting components are embedded inside the first structure, the first end of the first smart hinge is hinged to the first end of the first structure, and the second end of the first smart hinge is swivel-connected to the second structure. The first end of the second smart hinge is hinged to the second end of the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is swivel-connected to the third structure.

[0029] Applying the connection component of this embodiment to a smart wearable device enables detachable connections between the three components of the smart wearable device. The connection component comprises two smart hinges, electrically connected by a connecting wire. One end of each smart hinge is hinged to both ends of the first structure, and the other ends of each smart hinge are interlocked to the second and third structures, respectively. Since the interlocking is a detachable connection, it is easy to remove components from various structural parts of the smart wearable device, which helps improve manufacturing and production yield and reduces maintenance time. Furthermore, structural parts of various generations or styles can be interchangeable, allowing people to upgrade their smart wearable devices with the latest structural parts, and providing flexibility in switching product functions.

[0030] To facilitate the explanation of the technical solution of this embodiment, the technical solution of this embodiment will be described in detail below, using smart glasses as an example.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, an easily detachable smart eyeglasses according to this embodiment are shown, which include a first structure, a second structure, a third structure, and connecting components. The first structure is the frame 1, the second structure is the left temple 2a, and the third structure is the right temple 2b. The connecting end of the left temple 2a is provided with a connector 21a that fits with the first connector 3a, and the connecting end of the right temple 2b is provided with a connector 21b that fits with the second connector 3b. Referring to Figure 3, the first end of the first smart hinge 4a and the first end of the second smart hinge 4b ​​are hinged to the first and second ends of the frame 1, respectively, by mounting shafts (e.g., screws 5). The second end of the first smart hinge 4a is interlocked with the connecting end of the left temple 2a and locked by a snap mechanism. The second end of the second smart hinge 4b ​​is locked with the connecting end of the right temple 2b by a snap mechanism.

[0032] The smart hinges and temples are detachably connected by a joint, making it easy to remove them between frame 1, left temple 2a, and right temple 2b, which helps improve the manufacturing and production yield of smart glasses and reduces maintenance time. Furthermore, frame 1 and temples (left temple 2a and right temple 2b) are interchangeable across different generations or styles, allowing for flexible switching of product functions. People can upgrade their smart glasses with the latest frame 1 and temples. For example, frame 1 may remain unchanged while the temples are replaced from the first generation to the second or third generation, allowing people to upgrade their smart glasses with the latest temples without needing to convert frame 1 to prescription lenses. People can also swap different styles of frames on the same temples; that is, the same temples can be fitted with a fashionable blue light-blocking frame 1 for work, and a sun-blocking frame 1 for sports or outdoors, allowing for flexible switching of product functions.

[0033] It should be understood that the first connector 3a and the second connector 3b in the above connection component may be of the same type or different types. For example, as shown in Figure 4, both the first connector 3a and the second connector 3b may be USB Type B connectors, or the first connector 3a may be a USB Type B connector and the second connector 3b may be a USB Type C connector, an Apple Lightning connector, or another type of connector.

[0034] Referring to Figure 5, the frame 1 of this embodiment is provided with opening grooves 11 that penetrate both the left and right ends of the frame 1, and the connecting wire 3c is embedded in the opening groove 11, and the groove opening of the opening groove 11 is covered with a plastic strip 3d, thereby concealing the connecting wire 3c inside the frame 1 (as shown in Figure 6).

[0035] To enhance the waterproof and dustproof properties of the smart glasses, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the outer surface of the connecting end of the temple 2 is surrounded by a sealing rubber ring 6. When the smart hinge 4 is inserted into the temple 2, the front end wall of the second end of the smart hinge 4 presses against the sealing rubber ring 6. Furthermore, relief grooves are provided on both sides of the sealing rubber ring 6 on the outer surface of the connecting end of the temple 2. When the temple 2 is inserted into the smart hinge 4, the sealing rubber ring 6 is pressed and deformed, and embedded in the relief grooves, thereby preventing the sealing rubber ring 6 from pressing against the temple 2.

[0036] Referring to Figures 9 to 11, the smart hinge 4 further includes an insulating housing 41, a circuit board 42, and a base plate 43. The first end of the insulating housing 41 is provided with a connection hole 411, and the first end of the insulating housing 41 is hinged to the frame 1 by installing a screw 5 into the connection hole 411. A connector 3 is attached to the second end of the insulating housing 41, and the circuit board 42 is mounted inside the insulating housing 41, and the connector 3 is electrically connected to the circuit board 42. The first end of the insulating housing 41 is used for hinge connection to the frame 1, and the second end of the insulating housing 41 is used for hinge connection to the temple 2. The second end of the insulating housing 41 is provided with a stop position used for connection to the temple 2 by snap. The end of the connecting wire 3c is welded to the base plate 43, and the circuit board 42 is also welded to the base plate 43.

[0037] Furthermore, the insulating housing 41 includes a plastic shell and a cover. The circuit board 42 is located in a mounting groove inside the plastic shell, the mounting groove is covered by the cover, and the gap between the circuit board 42 and the mounting groove is filled with waterproof adhesive, thereby preventing moisture from entering the temple through the smart hinge.

[0038] The smart hinge is interlocked with the temple and, for reinforcement, is connected to the temple by a snap structure. Because the connectors on the temples are different, the shape of the ports on the connectors that interlock with the smart hinge also differs. The stop position on the insulating housing 41 can be configured in different ways depending on specific requirements.

[0039] An MCU is located inside the temple, and wireless communication modules are located inside the temple and the smart hinge. The wireless communication module inside the smart hinge communicates with the MCU or a mobile phone, and the MCU communicates with the mobile phone via the wireless communication module inside the temple.

[0040] In one embodiment, the connectors at the connection end of the left temple 2a and the connectors at the connection end of the right temple 2b are USB Type B connectors, USB Type C connectors, or Apple Lightning connectors. The connecting wire 3c is a cable, which is embedded within the frame 1, and the first connector 2a on the left side of the frame 1 and the second connector 3b on the right side of the frame 1 are connected to each other by the cable.

[0041] The left temple 2a contains a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the connector at the connection end of the left temple 2a, and the right temple 2b contains a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the connector at the connection end of the right temple 2b. Referring to Figure 12, when charging the rechargeable batteries, the left temple 2a and / or the right temple 2b can be detached from the connection components, and the rechargeable batteries are charged by connecting the corresponding type of external charging wire 7 to the connector.

[0042] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles disclosed herein fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connection component, The aforementioned connection component is used to detachably connect three structures of a smart wearable device. The aforementioned connection component includes a connecting wire, a first smart hinge, and a second smart hinge. The first end of the first smart hinge is used to hinge-connect to the first structure of the smart wearable device, the second end of the first smart hinge is used to interlock with the second structure of the smart wearable device, the first end of the second smart hinge is used to hinge-connect to the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is used to interlock with the third structure of the smart wearable device. A first connector is attached to the second end of the first smart hinge, and the type of the first connector matches the type of connector in the second structure; a second connector is attached to the second end of the second smart hinge, and the type of the second connector matches the type of connector in the third structure; The first smart hinge and the second smart hinge are electrically connected by the connecting wire, the first structure is provided with opening grooves that penetrate both the left and right ends of the first structure, the connecting wire is embedded in the opening groove, and the opening of the opening groove is covered with a plastic strip so as to conceal the connecting wire within the first structure. The connection end of the second structure is provided with a connector that matches the first connector, and the connection end of the third structure is provided with a connector that matches the second connector. A sealing rubber ring is provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the second structure / the third structure, and relief grooves are provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the second structure / the third structure near both sides of the sealing rubber ring. A connecting component characterized in that, when the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge is interlocked with the second structure / the third structure, the front end wall of the second end of the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge presses against the sealing rubber ring, causing the sealing rubber ring to be pressed and deformed, and to be embedded in the relief groove.

2. The first smart hinge or the second smart hinge further includes an insulating housing and a circuit board, and the first connector or the second connector is attached to the second end of the insulating housing. The circuit board is mounted inside the insulating housing, and the first connector or the second connector is electrically connected to the circuit board. The connecting component according to claim 1, wherein the first end of the insulating housing is used for hinge connection with the first structure, the second end of the insulating housing is used for interlocking with the second structure or the third structure, and the second end of the insulating housing is provided with a stop position, the stop position is used for snap connection with the second structure or the third structure.

3. The connecting component according to claim 2, wherein the first smart hinge or the second smart hinge further includes a base plate, the end of the connecting wire is welded to the base plate, and the circuit board is welded to the base plate.

4. The connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that a connection hole is provided at the first end of the insulating housing, and the first end of the insulating housing is hinged to the first structure by a mounting shaft installed in the connection hole.

5. The connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector or the second connector is welded to the circuit board, and the first connector or the second connector is a USB Type B connector or a USB Type C connector.

6. The insulating housing includes a plastic shell and a cover. The circuit board is located in a mounting groove inside the plastic shell, the mounting groove is covered by the cover, and the gap between the circuit board and the mounting groove is filled with waterproof adhesive. The aforementioned plastic shell has a cavity, The aforementioned stopping position is an internal stopping position. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that the internal stopping position is located on the inner wall of the cavity and protrudes from the inner wall of the cavity.

7. It is a smart wearable device that is easy to put on and take off. The first structure, the second structure, the third structure, and the connecting component described in any one of claims 1 to 6, The connecting wires of the connecting component are embedded inside the first structure. The first end of the first smart hinge is hinge-connected to the first end of the first structure, and the second end of the first smart hinge is interlocked with the second structure. A smart wearable device characterized in that the first end of the second smart hinge is hinge-connected to the second end of the first structure, and the second end of the second smart hinge is interlocked with the third structure.

8. An MCU is provided inside the second or third structure. A wireless communication module is provided inside the second structure, the third structure, the first smart hinge, and the second smart hinge. The wireless communication modules located inside the first smart hinge and the second smart hinge communicate with the MCU or mobile phone. The smart wearable device according to claim 7, characterized in that the MCU communicates with the mobile phone via wireless communication modules located inside the second structure and the third structure.

9. The smart wearable device is smart glasses, the first structure is a frame, the second structure is a left temple, and the third structure is a right temple. The left temple is provided with a connector that matches the first connector, and the right temple is provided with a connector that matches the second connector. The first end of the first smart hinge and the first end of the second smart hinge are hinge-connected to the first and second ends of the frame, respectively, by mounting shafts. The smart wearable device according to claim 7, characterized in that the second end of the first smart hinge is locked to the connecting end of the left temple by a snap mechanism, and the second end of the second smart hinge is locked to the connecting end of the right temple by a snap mechanism.

10. The sealing rubber ring is provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the left temple / right temple. The smart wearable device according to claim 9, characterized in that when the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge is connected to the left temple / the right temple, the front end wall of the second end of the first smart hinge / the second smart hinge presses against the sealing rubber ring.

11. The relief grooves are provided on the outer surface of the connecting end of the left temple / right temple, near both sides of the sealing rubber ring. The smart wearable device according to claim 10, characterized in that when the left temple / right temple is connected to the first smart hinge / second smart hinge, the sealing rubber ring is pressed and deformed and embedded in the relief groove.

12. The smart wearable device according to claim 9, characterized in that the connector at the connection end of the left temple and the connector at the connection end of the right temple are USB Type B connectors or USB Type C connectors.

13. The smart wearable device according to claim 9, characterized in that the connecting wire is a cable, the cable is embedded in the frame, and a first connector on the left side of the frame and a second connector on the right side of the frame are connected to each other by the cable.

14. A rechargeable battery is provided inside the left temple and / or the right temple, which is electrically connected to the connector at the connecting end of the left temple and / or the right temple. The smart wearable device according to claim 9, characterized in that when charging the rechargeable battery, the left temple and / or the right temple can be detached from the connecting component, and the rechargeable battery is charged by connecting a corresponding type of external charging wire to the connector.

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