Semi-open earphone having speaker assembly for enhancing sound effect

Abstract

A semi-open earphone having a speaker assembly for enhancing a sound effect. The semi-open earphone comprises an ear-leaning speaker portion, which is suitable for being located in a user's cavity of auricular concha for producing a sound effect, a connecting portion and a functional portion, wherein the ear-leaning speaker portion and the functional portion are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the connecting portion; the connecting portion extends in a curved manner such that the functional portion is suitable for being located behind the user's ear; by means of the fixing of the functional portion and the connecting portion, the ear-leaning speaker portion is suspended at a front end of the cavity of auricular concha; and a speaker assembly is disposed in the ear-leaning speaker portion, so as to realize the output of sound effects at low, medium and high frequencies.

Description

Semi-open headphones with sound-enhancing speaker components Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electroacoustic conversion, and in particular to a semi-open earphone with a speaker assembly. Background Art

[0002] The most important part of a headset is the driver. In our daily life, the most common drivers are: dynamic driver, balanced armature driver, planar driver, and electrostatic driver. The dynamic driver is currently the most widely used and the technology is relatively mature.

[0003] Dynamic headphones are the most common and widely used type of headphones. Their driver is essentially a small dynamic speaker. A voice coil in a permanent magnetic field drives the vibrations of a connected diaphragm. Driven by the signal current, the coil drives the diaphragm to produce sound. Dynamic headphones are often used to drive the headphone outputs on speakers. However, their disadvantage is that they are limited to mid-to-high-frequency audio and cannot meet the requirements of the low-frequency range. Traditional dynamic headphones produce sound by driving the diaphragm. However, due to the unique arrangement of the coils, the voice coil vibrates, and the vibrations are transmitted to the diaphragm. The diaphragm vibrates first where it contacts the voice coil, and then this vibration spreads to the center and edges of the flexible diaphragm. This transmission process is asynchronous, resulting in split vibrations. To a certain extent, this can lead to a decrease in sound quality.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] One advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open headphone that can provide sound output of a full audio range.

[0006] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open headphone that has a better low-frequency sound output effect than a traditional headphone.

[0007] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone, which achieves the goal of not getting tired of listening or wearing for a long time through the sound generation principle of a speaker component.

[0008] Another advantage of the present invention is the provision of semi-open headphones. These semi-open headphones, through the sound generation principle of the speaker assembly, achieve high resolution, resulting in better mid- and high-frequency performance and significant bass performance, while also being relatively affordable and easily marketable. Another advantage of the present invention is the provision of semi-open headphones. During sound generation, the vibration of the planar diaphragm is transmitted to a counterweight plate, producing a heavy, metallic bass effect, thereby enhancing the sound quality of the headphones.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a speaker assembly that is suitable for being installed in any earphone, has a wide range of applications, has strong adaptability, and the installation position is not limited by the installation carrier.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open headphone that is painless to wear and suitable for long-term wear.

[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone. When the semi-open earphone is worn, the sound-emitting part is hung in the user's antitragus, which will not cause squeezing or compression on the user's ear canal, thereby avoiding hearing damage to the user during use.

[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides semi-open headphones, in which the planar diaphragm of the plastic material of the diaphragm component has its rigidity increased by adding a metal superimposed layer, so that the vibration response speed of the diaphragm component is faster and the vibration directionality generated is stronger, thereby having high sound resolution and being able to restore the recorded sound as realistically as possible, producing a high-fidelity sound quality effect reaching the monitoring level.

[0013] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone, wherein the structure of the diaphragm component can reduce the airflow generated by the diaphragm component when it vibrates, thereby reducing the impact on the eardrum, and when the semi-open earphone is worn, no completely closed space is formed between the sound-emitting part and the eardrum, thereby further reducing the impact of the airflow on the eardrum, so that the semi-open earphone can avoid hearing damage to the user when listening in the near field, thereby protecting the user's hearing.

[0014] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone, wherein the diaphragm component allows for the use of an amplifier without the need for an amplifier and can provide better sound quality effects at lower sound pressures. Therefore, when the diaphragm component is applied to the semi-open earphone, it can operate at lower sound pressures, thereby reducing damage to the user's hearing, so that the semi-open earphone is suitable for long-term wear and can protect the user's hearing.

[0015] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides semi-open headphones. When worn, the semi-open headphones have a certain decorative effect on the user's ears. When used as headphones, they also function as earrings. When the headphones are not used to listen to sound effects, they can still be worn on the ears as decorations.

[0016] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone, which, through a semi-open wearing manner, does not shield external environmental sounds while listening to the sounds from the earphone, thereby avoiding safety hazards.

[0017] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides semi-open headphones, which are made of hard materials or materials with high ductility. The relative positions of the two ends have strong plasticity and can be adaptively worn and fixed by users of different age groups. They are not easy to be lost and are suitable for a wider user group.

[0018] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides semi-open headphones. Compared with traditional headphones, the semi-open headphones disperse the sound output units that were originally centrally distributed. In terms of manufacturing process, the sound effect components located on the side of the user's concha cavity during wearing can be larger in size, thereby enhancing the sound output effect.

[0019] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a semi-open earphone, which has a variety of additional functional extensions, such as: hearing assistance, voice reminders, intelligent voice interaction, etc.

[0020] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a semi-open headphone, comprising:

[0021] An ear-closed sound speaker portion is suitable for being located in the concha cavity of the user's ear to produce sound effects. The ear-closed sound speaker portion includes a sound speaker component and a sound receiving cavity. The sound speaker component is arranged in the sound receiving cavity to achieve sound output.

[0022] a connecting portion; and

[0023] a functional portion, wherein the ear-speaker portion and the functional portion are respectively connected to two ends of the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is extended to connect to the functional portion to maintain the ear-speaker portion floating at the front end of the concha cavity;

[0024] The speaker assembly includes a housing component, an electromagnetic component and a diaphragm component, wherein the electromagnetic component and the diaphragm component are installed on the housing component, wherein the diaphragm component includes a planar diaphragm and at least one metal superimposed layer arranged on the planar diaphragm.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diaphragm component also includes a counterweight plate, which is installed at the center of the planar diaphragm. The metal stacking layer surrounds the circumference of the counterweight plate to input a driving current to achieve the low, medium and high frequency sound output of the diaphragm component.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diaphragm component further includes a voice coil and a weight plate, the weight plate and the voice coil are installed on opposite sides of the planar diaphragm, and the weight layer is bonded to the planar diaphragm or the metal superimposed layer.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion is bent and extended so that the functional portion is suitable for being located behind the user's ear, so that the ear-speaker portion is suitable for floating at the front end of the concha cavity through the fixing action of the functional portion and the connecting portion.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the semi-open earphones are in a wearing state, the connecting portion is clamped on the user's helix, and the functional portion is located behind the user's helix.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the semi-open earphones are worn, the connecting portion is clamped on the earlobe of the user, and the functional portion is located behind the earlobe of the user.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the semi-open earphones are worn, the connecting portion is clamped on the earlobe of the user, and the functional portion is in contact with the base of the ear behind the user's ear.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the semi-open earphones further include an ear hook portion, which is connected to the functional portion. When the semi-open earphones are in use, the ear hook portion is pierced through the user's ear hole for fixation; when the semi-open earphones are worn, they are flipped and hung by the ear hook portion to serve as a decoration.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion is extended and connected to the functional portion, and when the semi-open earphones are worn, the connecting portion and the functional portion are located in front of the user's tragus.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the semi-open earphone further includes at least one decorative unit, and the decorative unit is suitable for being arranged on at least a portion of the surface of the ear-speaker portion, the connecting portion and the functional portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] FIG1A is an exploded schematic diagram of a semi-open headphone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG1B is a second exploded schematic diagram of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG2 is a third exploded schematic diagram of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the wearing state of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG4A is a perspective schematic diagram of a loudspeaker with a diaphragm assembly according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG4B is another schematic perspective view of the loudspeaker according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] 4C and 4D are exploded schematic views of the speaker according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] 4E and 4F are schematic cross-sectional views of the speaker according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG5 is an overall schematic diagram of a half-open earphone according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG6 is a front view of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG7 is an exploded schematic diagram of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the wearing state of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG9 is a partial exploded schematic diagram of a half-open earphone according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG10 is a front view of a half-open earphone according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG11 is a partial exploded schematic diagram of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of a wearing state of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG13 is a second schematic diagram of the wearing state of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of the back of a half-open earphone according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG15 is an exploded schematic diagram of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG16 is a schematic diagram of the wearing state of the semi-open earphone according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0055] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0056] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0057] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, a semi-open earphone 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. The semi-open earphone 1 is suitable for being worn on the ear of a user and outputting sound effects into the ear canal of the user through electroacoustic conversion.

[0058] For ease of explanation, when the semi-open earphones 1 are worn on the user's ears, the direction of the user's earlobe 92 is defined as forward, and the direction of the antitragus 93 above the user's earlobe 92 is defined as upward, and the direction of the antitragus 93 above the user's earlobe 92 is defined as downward.

[0059] The semi-open earphone 1 includes an ear-speaker portion 10, a connecting portion 20, and a functional portion 30. The ear-speaker portion 10, the connecting portion 20, and the functional portion 30 are interconnected. One end of the connecting portion 20 is connected to the ear-speaker portion 10, and the other end is connected to the functional portion 30. When the semi-open earphone 1 is worn, the ear-speaker portion 10 is located in the user's cavum concha 91, the connecting portion 20 extends from the upper end of the user's antitragus 93 from top to bottom across the user's earlobe 92, and the functional portion 30 is located on the back of the user's earlobe 92.

[0060] The ear-speaker portion 10 has the function of providing sound output, the connecting portion 20 has the function of connection and decoration, and the functional portion 30 has additional functions, such as energy supply, charging endurance, hearing aid function, intelligent voice interaction and the like.

[0061] It's worth noting that, unlike traditional headphones, the ear-facing speaker 10 of the semi-open headphone 1 doesn't directly insert into the user's ear canal. Instead, it hangs within the user's antitragus 93 and is confined to the user's cavum concha 91. Compared to traditional headphones, this avoids the hygienic issues and reduced user experience associated with prolonged ear canal use, achieving the goal of pain-free wear. It also prevents debris from clogging the surface of the ear-facing speaker 10, which could cause unsanitary conditions and make cleaning difficult.

[0062] Similarly, the ear-speaker portion 10 is hung in the user's concha cavity 91 and is clamped on the user's earlobe by the connecting portion 20 having a certain degree of ductility. This makes the wearing of the semi-open earphones 1 have a certain degree of stability. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 20 is preferably formed of a material with strong ductility, and the connecting portion 20 can ductilely bring the ear-speaker portion 10 and the functional portion 30 closer to each other. The ear-speaker portion 10 and the functional portion 30 are clamped and fixed to the user's ear by the ductility of the material of the connecting portion 20 itself. Compared with traditional earphones, loss, falling off and instability caused by the user's movement during wearing are avoided.

[0063] Furthermore, the connecting portion 20 in this embodiment is implemented as a fork from top to bottom that surrounds the user's earlobe 92 and extends backward to connect to the functional portion 30. The connecting portion 20 has a certain decorative effect. The shape of the connecting portion 20 is not limited by the present invention. The connecting portion 20 can be in various shapes, and only serves to connect the ear-closed sound-speaking portion 10 and the functional portion 30, and surrounds the front and rear end surfaces of the user's earlobe 92 to clamp and fix it. Users can choose different connecting portions 20 according to their own preferences, and they can play a decorative role during wearing to meet personalized fashion needs.

[0064] The functional unit 30 has additional functional features, and the user can use the functional unit 30 to realize functions such as charging and battery life, hearing aid function, and intelligent voice interaction of the entire device.

[0065] In particular, compared to traditional headphones, the functional portion 30 is separated from the ear-speaker portion 10, and unlike a centralized arrangement of functional components, the semi-open headphone 1 can have a larger structural shape of the functional portion 30 in the manufacturing process. On the one hand, the functional portion 30 is located on the back of the user's earlobe 92 during wear, and the larger functional portion 30 does not affect the wearing aesthetics of the semi-open headphone 1. On the other hand, the larger functional portion 30 can carry a larger energy endurance component than a smaller functional portion 30, thereby improving the sustainable use of the semi-open headphone 1. In other words, the standby time of the semi-open headphone 1 is improved, and the user can achieve sound output through the semi-open headphone 1 for a longer period of time.

[0066] In addition, since the wearing method of the semi-open earphones 1 is not limited to the user's ear canal, the volume size of the ear-closed sound speaker 10 can be larger, and the larger volume of the ear-closed sound speaker 10 can achieve an improvement in sound quality. Through the wearing method of the semi-open earphones 1, the ear-closed sound speaker 10 is hung on the inner side of the user's anti-auricular 93. The problem of the lack of privacy of the sound effects during the sound output process is avoided. Similarly, the ear-closed sound speaker 10 is close to and close to the user's ear canal, so that the semi-open earphones 1 will not affect people outside during the wearing process, and will not completely block the outside sounds during the process of listening to the sound output.

[0067] The ear-closed speaker part 10 includes a first housing 11, a first cover 12, a speaker assembly 14, and a sound receiving cavity 13. The first housing 11 is integrally connected to the connecting part 20, and the first cover 12 is installed on the first housing 11. The first housing 11 and the first cover 12 surround and form the sound receiving cavity 13. The speaker assembly 14 is installed in the sound receiving cavity 13. In other words, the speaker assembly 14 is installed between the first housing 11 and the first cover 12. Compared with the existing technology, the sound output of the speaker assembly 14 is better, and can achieve full-range coverage of low, medium and high frequencies. At the same time, the sound output resolution of the speaker assembly 14 is relatively large, so that the user will not feel a strong sense of fatigue during the process of wearing and listening. The semi-open earphones 1 have the function of not getting tired after listening for a long time.

[0068] Specifically, the speaker assembly 14 includes a housing member 141, an electromagnetic member 142, and a diaphragm member 143. The housing member 141 is adapted to provide an installation space, and the electromagnetic member 142 and the diaphragm member 143 are mounted on the housing member 141. The housing member 141 provides an installation function, the electromagnetic member 142 provides an electromagnetic drive function, and the diaphragm member 143 is adapted to provide a sound output function. The diaphragm member 143 is located at the front end relative to the electromagnetic member 142, so that the sound generated by the diaphragm member 143 is output forward.

[0069] The housing member 141 includes a shell 1411 and a chamber 1412. The shell 1411 provides an installation space, and the chamber 1412 provides a space for gas flow. The electromagnetic member 142 is installed at the rear end of the shell 1411, and the diaphragm member 143 is covered and installed on the front end of the shell 1411. In other words, the rear end of the chamber 1412 is closed, and the front end is open to the diaphragm member 143.

[0070] The electromagnetic member 142 includes a magnet 1421 and a first circuit board 1422. The magnet 1421 is disposed on the front side of the rear end face of the housing 1411, and the first circuit board 1422 is mounted on the rear side of the rear end face of the housing 1411. In other words, the magnet 1421 is located inside the chamber 1412, and the first circuit board 1422 is located outside the chamber 1412. In other words, the magnet 1421 and the first circuit board 1422 are located on the front and rear sides of the rear end face of the housing 1411, respectively.

[0071] In this embodiment, the magnet 1421 is implemented as a permanent magnet, and the magnet 1421 is suitable for providing a magnetic field. The magnet 1421 is arranged on the rear side of the diaphragm member 143 to provide an electromagnetic force. The first circuit board 1422 is implemented to provide the diaphragm member 143 with an electromagnetic force.

[0072] The diaphragm component 143 includes a planar diaphragm 1431, a counterweight plate 1432 and at least one metal stacking layer 1433. The planar diaphragm 1431 is suitable for being covered on the front end surface of the shell 1411. The planar diaphragm 1431 is suitable for covering the front side of the cavity 1412. The planar diaphragm 1431 is suitable for providing vibration to produce sound output. The counterweight plate 1431 is installed on the front side of the planar diaphragm 1431, and the position of the counterweight plate 1431 corresponds to the position of the magnet 1421. The metal stacking layer 1433 is arranged on the front end surface of the planar diaphragm 1431. Furthermore, the counterweight plate 1431 is arranged at the center of the planar diaphragm 1431, and the metal stacking layer 1433 is arranged on the circumference of the planar diaphragm 1431. That is, the metal stacking layer 1433 is arranged on the circumference of the counterweight plate 1431. In other words, the counterweight plate 1431 is arranged at the center of the metal stacking layer 1433 .

[0073] The planar diaphragm 1431 has a central region 14311 and an outer region 14312. The central region 14311 is located at the center of the outer region 14312. In this embodiment, the central region 14311 is implemented as a centrally located circular region, while the outer region 14312 is implemented as an annular region extending away from the center. The metal overlay 1433 is located in the outer region 14312, and the counterweight plate 1432 is located in the central region 14311.

[0074] It is worth mentioning that in this embodiment, the counterweight plate 1431 is implemented as a circular plate. The magnets 1421 are symmetrically arranged on the counterweight plate 1431 located in the central area 14311. In other words, the center of the magnet 1421, the center of the central area 14311, and the center of the counterweight plate 1431 are located on the same axis.

[0075] Compared to existing technologies, the weight plate 1431 increases the weight of the planar diaphragm 1431, thereby changing the audio frequency emitted by the diaphragm member 143. The electromagnetic member 142 also includes a plurality of terminals 1423. In this embodiment, there are four terminals 1423 located on the rear end of the housing 1411. Two of these terminals 1423 are electrically connected to the metal stack 1433 to provide power. The other two terminals 1423 are electrically connected to the first circuit board 1422 to provide signal processing.

[0076] The arrangement of the dotted metal overlay 1433 in the outer edge region 14312, influenced by the magnetic field of the magnet 1421 located at the rear side of the cavity 1412, promotes vibration of the planar diaphragm 1431, ultimately producing sound output from back to front. Compared to traditional sound output modes, the addition of the counterweight plate 1432 shifts the sound output range of the planar diaphragm 1431 from the original mid-high frequencies to a system where low, mid-high frequencies are distributed in different regions. The placement of the counterweight plate 1432 increases the weight of the planar diaphragm 1431, indirectly reducing its vibration amplitude. Specifically, the planar diaphragm 1431 and the counterweight plate 1431 in the center region 14311 are suitable for emitting low-frequency sounds, while the planar diaphragm 1431 and the metal overlay 1433 in the outer edge region 14312 are suitable for emitting mid-high frequencies.

[0077] In this embodiment, the counterweight plate 1431 is made of a metal that is not magnetically attracted, such as copper or stainless steel. This allows for better bass, resulting in the semi-open earphones 1 having better sound quality than existing earphones. Existing earphones are unable to address the low-frequency sound quality. When the sound produced by the vibrating planar diaphragm 1431 strikes the counterweight plate, a heavy, metallic bass effect is produced, thereby compensating for the low frequencies and improving the sound quality of the semi-open earphones 1.

[0078] In particular, the speaker assembly 14 can achieve the same sound effect or even better than the existing sound through the micro-vibration generated by the current and the magnetic field. Compared with the existing speaker device, it saves magnets and diaphragms, has low cost and is easy to promote.

[0079] The ear speaker 10 has a plurality of sound receiving holes 15 , which are provided in the first cover 12 and at the end surface of the first cover 12 . The speaker assembly 14 is adapted to emit sound through the shrinking sound receiving holes 15 .

[0080] The connecting portion 20 includes a connecting body 21 and a clamping space 22. The connecting body 21 is integrally connected to the first compartment 11, and the connecting body 21 has a certain degree of ductility. The connecting body 21 is foldable. When the semi-open earphones 1 are worn, the connecting body 21 spans the front and rear ends of the user's earlobe 92. The two sides of the connecting body 21 are close to each other and form the clamping space 22, and the user's earlobe 92 is suitable for being located in the clamping space 22. In other words, the semi-open earphones 1 are clamped to the user's ears through the clamping space 22.

[0081] The functional portion 30 includes a second compartment 31 and a second cover 32, and has a functional cavity 33. The second compartment 31 is integrally connected to the connecting body 21, and the second cover 32 is mounted on the second compartment 31, forming the functional cavity 33 between the second compartment 31 and the second cover 32. When the semi-open earphones 1 are worn, the second compartment 31 and the second cover 32 are located on the back of the user's earlobe 92.

[0082] The connecting portion 20 also has at least one wire opening groove 23, and the wire opening groove 23 is arranged on the connecting body 21. The wire opening groove 23 is connected to the sound receiving cavity 13 and the functional cavity 33. A wire 24 is suitable for being arranged in the wire opening groove 23, and the wire 24 extends from the sound receiving cavity 13 to the functional cavity 33 along the wire opening groove 23. In this embodiment, the wire 24 can be optionally implemented as an internal luminous light strip with a transparent outer surface. When the semi-open earphones 1 are in the wearing state, the wire 24 is located in the wire opening groove 23 and is visible. Users can choose the wires 24 of different colors to meet their personalized fashion needs according to their preferences.

[0083] The functional portion 30 includes a second circuit board 34, a power supply 35, a microphone unit 36, and at least one charging contact 37. The second circuit board 34 and the power supply 35 are disposed within the functional cavity 33. The microphone unit 36 ​​and the charging contact 37 are disposed on the outer surface of the second cover 32. The second circuit board 34 is adapted to provide additional functions, the power supply 35 has an energy supply function, the microphone unit 36 ​​is adapted to provide a voice interaction function, and the charging contact 37 is adapted to provide external energy supply. The power supply 35 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 34. The microphone unit 36 ​​is electrically connected to the second circuit board 34. The charging contact 37 is electrically connected to the power supply 35. A user can externally charge the power supply 35 via the charging contact 37. The power supply 35 is also electrically connected to the speaker assembly 14. Furthermore, the power supply 35 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 1422 and the metal stack 1433 via the terminal 1423.

[0084] In this embodiment, the microphone unit 36 ​​can be implemented as a sound generator for hearing aid functions and intelligent voice interaction functions. The microphone unit 36 ​​is electrically connected to the second circuit board 34, so that the semi-open earphones 1 can provide hearing aid and intelligent voice interaction functions to the user through the microphone unit 36.

[0085] In particular, the semi-open earphone 1 further includes at least one decorative unit 40. In the present embodiment, the decorative unit 40 is provided at the connecting portion 20. In another embodiment, the decorative unit 40 is suitable for being located at the ear-closed speaker portion 10 or the functional portion 30. The decorative unit 40 is externally visible on the semi-open earphone 1 to provide a decorative and beautifying effect, and thus the installation position of the decorative unit 40 is not limited by the present invention. Specifically, the decorative unit 40 is located at the lower end of the connecting portion 20. When the semi-open earphone 1 is worn on the user's ear, the connecting portion 20 is located at the user's earlobe 92, and the decorative unit 40 is arranged from top to bottom from the user's earlobe. It plays the role of decorating the earlobe 92 to meet the user's personalized needs. The user can replace and select the ear ornament unit 40 according to his or her preferences.

[0086] As shown in Figures 4A to 4F, a speaker assembly 14 and a diaphragm member 143 thereof according to a variant embodiment of the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention are illustrated, and the speaker assembly 14 is suitable for being installed in an earphone 9. The speaker assembly 14 is suitable for providing electroacoustic conversion and emitting sound effects. In this embodiment, the speaker assembly 14 includes a shell member 141, an electromagnetic member 142 and the diaphragm member 143. The shell member 141 is suitable for providing an installation space. The electromagnetic member 142 is suitable for providing energy drive and supply, and the diaphragm member 143 is suitable for providing sound output. The electromagnetic member 142 and the diaphragm member 143 are combined together to provide electroacoustic conversion.

[0087] The outer shell component 141 includes a shell 1411 , which provides an installation space. The electromagnetic component 142 is installed at the rear end of the shell 1411 , and the diaphragm component 143 is covered and installed on the front end surface of the shell 1411 .

[0088] The electromagnetic component 142 includes a magnetic return system 1424 and the above-mentioned first circuit board 1422. In this embodiment, the magnetic return system 1424 includes a permanent magnet 14241, an iron core 14242 and a washer 14243 to form a magnetic gap 14244, thereby providing a magnetic field to interact with the magnetic field of the diaphragm component 143 to drive the diaphragm component 143 to vibrate.

[0089] In this embodiment, the diaphragm component 143 includes a planar diaphragm 1431, a metal superposition layer 1433 and a voice coil 1434. One end of the voice coil 1434 is connected to the planar diaphragm 1431, and the other end extends into the magnetic return system 1424 and the magnetic gap 14244. The voice coil 1434 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 1422 so that a driving current can be input to generate an electromagnetic field, and interact with the magnetic field of the magnetic return system 1424 so that the voice coil 1434 is driven to reciprocate to drive the planar diaphragm 1431 to vibrate and produce sound.

[0090] In this embodiment of the present invention, similarly, the material of the planar diaphragm 1431 can be a plastic material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyetherimide (PEI), polyimide (PI), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polycarbonate (PC), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), or polyarylate (PAR). The metal overlay layer 1433 is made of a metal material such as aluminum. It is attached to the planar diaphragm 1431 but does not receive a driving current. By providing the metal overlay layer 1433 on the flexible planar diaphragm 1431, the planar diaphragm 1431 is tightened, its rigidity is increased, and its elasticity is reduced, thereby increasing the vibration frequency and improving the sound quality.

[0091] The metal overlay 1433 preferably has a hollow or mesh structure. It is planar but has holes or slots. This exposes portions of the planar diaphragm 1431 at locations corresponding to the holes or slots, allowing the planar diaphragm 1431 to pump air. For example, in this embodiment, the metal overlay 1433 includes a plurality of concentric circles 14331, each of which has a pore 14332 formed therein. The metal overlay 1433 is disposed on at least one surface of the planar diaphragm 1431. For example, in this embodiment, two layers of the metal overlay 1433 are disposed on opposite sides of the planar diaphragm 1431. In this case, the voice coil 1434 is bonded to the inner metal overlay 1433 via an adhesive, thereby indirectly connecting to the planar diaphragm 1431.

[0092] Similarly, the diaphragm member 143 also includes at least one counterweight plate 1432, which is disposed at a central position of the metal stack 1433. In other words, the counterweight plate 1432 is surrounded by the metal stack 1433. Furthermore, the counterweight plate 1432 is arranged at the front end surface of the top side of the planar diaphragm 1431, and the voice coil 1434 is located at the rear end surface of the bottom side of the planar diaphragm 1431. The counterweight plate 1432 at the central position of the planar diaphragm 1431 reduces the vibration frequency of the central area of ​​the diaphragm member 143, thereby providing enhanced low-frequency sound effects.

[0093] Preferably, the counterweight plate 1432 is annular and has a central hole 14322. When the counterweight plate 1432 is positioned on the front face of the planar diaphragm 1431, the central hole 14322 exposes the planar diaphragm 1431 to the outside. In other words, the planar diaphragm 1431, at a position corresponding to the central hole 14322, is adapted to pump air through the central hole 14322 and generate vibrations.

[0094] More notably, the sound quality is enhanced by providing the counterweight plate 1432 on the planar diaphragm 1431. In this embodiment, the counterweight plate 1432 is constructed of a metal that is not magnetically attracted, such as copper or stainless steel, to avoid interference with the magnetic field provided by the magnetic return system 1424. When the planar diaphragm 1431 vibrates, its vibration is transmitted to the counterweight plate 1432. Due to the material of the counterweight plate 1432, a heavy, metallic bass effect is produced, thereby compensating for the bass and improving the sound quality of the speaker assembly 14.

[0095] By arranging the counterweight plate 1432 in the central area of ​​the planar diaphragm 1431, the amplitude of vibration is reduced, so that a central area 14311 with the counterweight plate 1432 provides low-frequency sound effects; and an outer edge area 14312 of the planar diaphragm 1431 without the counterweight plate 1432 generates micro-vibration to provide mid- and high-frequency sounds.

[0096] Additionally, it will be appreciated that, in this embodiment, the counterweight plate 1432 and the metal overlay 1433 are made of different metal materials, and the counterweight plate 1432 thickens the diaphragm member 143 in the central region 14311. In another variant embodiment, the counterweight plate 1432 and the metal overlay 1433 may also be integrally formed and made of the same metal material, with the central portion being thicker than the peripheral portion, thereby forming the counterweight plate 1432.

[0097] It can be understood that the plastic planar diaphragm 1431 of the diaphragm component 143 of the present invention increases its rigidity by adding the metal superimposed layer 1433, so that the vibration response speed of the diaphragm component 143 is faster and the generated vibration directionality is stronger, thereby having high sound resolution and being able to restore the recorded sound as realistically as possible, producing a high-fidelity sound quality effect that reaches the monitoring level.

[0098] Furthermore, the structure of the diaphragm member 143 can reduce the airflow generated by the diaphragm member 143 during vibration, thereby reducing the impact on the eardrum. Furthermore, when the semi-open earphone 1 is worn, no completely enclosed space is formed between the ear-facing speaker portion 10 and the eardrum, further reducing the impact of airflow on the eardrum. Consequently, the semi-open earphone 1 can prevent hearing damage during near-field listening, thereby protecting the user's hearing.

[0099] In addition, the diaphragm member 143 allows for providing better sound quality even at lower sound pressure, for example, below 84 dB, so that when the diaphragm member 143 is applied to the earphone 9 , it can be suitable for long-term wear and protect the user's hearing.

[0100] Figures 5 through 8 illustrate a semi-open earphone 1A according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the previous embodiment, the semi-open earphone 1A features a modified portion that spans the user's earlobe 92. The semi-open earphone 1A is designed to be worn on a user's ear and, through electroacoustic conversion, outputs sound into the user's ear canal.

[0101] The semi-open headphone 1A includes an ear-speaker portion 10A, a connecting portion 20A, and a functional portion 30A. The ear-speaker portion 10A, the connecting portion 20A, and the functional portion 30A are interconnected. When the semi-open headphone 1A is worn, the ear-speaker portion 10A is located within the user's cavum concha 91, the connecting portion 20A extends from the upper end of the user's antitragus 93 across the user's earlobe 92, and the functional portion 30A is located on the back of the user's earlobe 92.

[0102] Compared with the above embodiment, the connecting portion 20A has undergone major changes. The connecting portion 20A includes a pair of connecting bodies 21A and a clamping space 22A. The connecting bodies 21A are implemented as two, one of which is connected to the functional portion 30A from the ear-supporting speaker portion 10A. The other connecting body 21A extends upward from the functional portion 30A and is not connected to the ear-supporting speaker portion 10A. When the semi-open earphones 1A are worn, the connecting body 21A is suitable for wrapping around the user's earlobe 92. The earlobe 92 is suitable for being enclosed in the clamping space 22A.

[0103] The ear-speaker portion 10A has the function of providing sound output, the connecting portion 20A has the function of connection and decoration, and the functional portion 30A has additional functions, such as energy supply, charging endurance, hearing aid function, intelligent voice interaction and other functions.

[0104] The ear-closed speaker part 10A includes a first chamber 11A, a first cover 12A, a speaker assembly 14A and a sound receiving cavity 13A. The first chamber 11A is integrally connected to the connecting part 20A, and the first cover 12A is installed on the first chamber 11A. The first chamber 11A and the first cover 12A surround and form the sound receiving cavity 13A. The speaker assembly 14A is installed in the sound receiving cavity 13A. Compared with the existing technology, the sound output of the speaker assembly 14A is better, and can achieve full-range coverage of low, medium and high frequencies. At the same time, the sound output resolution of the speaker assembly 14A is relatively large, so that the user will not feel a strong sense of fatigue during the wearing and listening process. The semi-open earphones 1A have the function of not getting tired after listening for a long time.

[0105] Specifically, the speaker assembly 14A includes a housing member 141A, an electromagnetic member 142A, and a diaphragm member 143A. The housing member 141A is suitable for providing an installation space, and the electromagnetic member 142A and the diaphragm member 143A are installed in the housing member 141A. The housing member 141A provides an installation function, the electromagnetic member 142A provides an electromagnetic drive function, and the diaphragm member 143A is suitable for providing a sound output function. The diaphragm member 143A is located at the front end compared to the electromagnetic member 142A. Therefore, the sound generated by the diaphragm member 143A is output forward.

[0106] The semi-open earphones 1A also include at least one decorative unit 40A. In this embodiment, the decorative unit 40A is disposed at the lower end of the connecting body 21A. When the semi-open earphones 1A are worn, the decorative unit 40A hangs from below the user's earlobe 92, providing a decorative aesthetic.

[0107] FIG9 shows a semi-open earphone 1B according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the aforementioned embodiments, the wearing position of the semi-open earphone 1B is modified. The semi-open earphone 1B spans the user's helix 94 and is secured by clamping to the user's helix 94.

[0108] The semi-open earphones 1B include an ear-speaker portion 10B, a connecting portion 20B, and a functional portion 30B. The ear-speaker portion 10B, the connecting portion 20B, and the functional portion 30B are interconnected. When the semi-open earphones 1B are worn, the ear-speaker portion 10B is located within the user's cavum concha 91, and the connecting portion 20B spans the front and back sides of the user's helix 94 to clamp and secure the semi-open earphones 1B. The functional portion 30B is located on the back side of the user's helix 94.

[0109] The ear-facing speaker portion 10B includes a speaker assembly 14B and a sound receiving cavity 13B. The speaker assembly 14B is mounted within the sound receiving cavity 13B. Compared to existing technologies, the speaker assembly 14B provides superior sound output, covering the full range of low, mid, and high frequencies. Furthermore, the speaker assembly 14B offers high resolution, ensuring users experience minimal fatigue while wearing and listening. The semi-open earphones 1B offer a long-lasting listening experience.

[0110] Specifically, the speaker assembly 14B includes a shell member 141B, an electromagnetic member 142B and a diaphragm member 143B. The shell member 141B is suitable for providing an installation space, and the electromagnetic member 142B and the diaphragm member 143B are installed on the shell member 141B. The shell member 141B provides an installation function, the electromagnetic member 142B provides an electromagnetic drive function, and the diaphragm member 143B is suitable for providing a sound output function. The diaphragm member 143B is located at the front end compared to the electromagnetic member 142B. The sound output generated by the diaphragm member 143B is directed forward.

[0111] Compared with the prior art, in this embodiment, the wearing method of the semi-open earphones 1B is special. The manufacturing material of the connecting portion 20B is preferably made of a ductile material. When the semi-open earphones 1B are worn, the user can press the connecting portion 20B to fit the connecting portion 20B closely to the front and back sides of the user's helix 94, so that the semi-open earphones 1B are clamped and fixed to the user's helix 94 to avoid loss. At the same time, the adjustable connecting portion 20B expands the audience range of the semi-open earphones 1B. The semi-open earphones 1B can be suitable for groups of all ages and can adapt to the differences in ear sizes among different races.

[0112] Figures 10 to 13 are schematic diagrams of the semi-open earphones 1C provided by the present invention. The wearing method of the semi-open earphones 1C is different from that of the above-mentioned embodiment. The semi-open earphones 1C have two states: when the user needs to listen to music, the semi-open earphones 1C are hung on the user's antiauricular 93 through the upper end, and the lower end is pierced through the user's ear hole 95 to complete the wearing and fixing; when the user does not need to use it, the semi-open earphones 1C rotate compared to the previous state. The upper end is fixed to the user's ear hole 95, and the lower end is hung down to play a decorative role.

[0113] The semi-open earphone 1C includes an ear-speaker portion 10C, a connecting portion 20C, and a functional portion 30C. The ear-speaker portion 10C, the connecting portion 20C, and the functional portion 30C are connected to each other. When the semi-open earphone 1C is in use, the ear-speaker portion 10C is located in the user's cavum concha 91, and the connecting portion 20C is located between the user's antitragus 93 and earlobe 92. The functional portion 30C is located at the user's earlobe; when the semi-open earphone 1C is worn, the ear-speaker portion 10C and the connecting portion 20C are located below the user's earlobe 92, and the functional portion 30C is located at the user's earlobe 92. The ear hook portion 50C is pierced and rotatably fixed to the user's ear hole 95.

[0114] The semi-open earphone 1C further includes an ear hook portion 50C. The lower end of the functional portion 30C is integrally connected to the ear hook portion 50C. The ear hook portion 50C is implemented in a curved hook shape to pierce the user's ear hole 95 and fix it to provide a rotatable function.

[0115] The semi-open earphones 1C also include a decorative unit 40C, which is attached to the outer surface of the functional portion 30C. When the semi-open earphones 1C are worn, the decorative unit 40C is suspended from the front of the user's earlobe 92. Even when the semi-open earphones 1C are not in use, the decorative unit 40C remains suspended upside down below the user's earlobe, providing a decorative aesthetic.

[0116] The ear-facing speaker portion 10C includes a speaker assembly 14C and a sound receiving cavity 13C. The speaker assembly 14C is mounted within the sound receiving cavity 13C. Compared to existing technologies, the speaker assembly 14C provides improved sound output, covering the full range of low, mid, and high frequencies. Furthermore, the speaker assembly 14C offers high sound resolution, ensuring users experience minimal fatigue while wearing and listening. The semi-open earphones 1C offer a long-lasting listening experience.

[0117] Specifically, the speaker assembly 14C includes a housing member 141C, an electromagnetic member 142C, and a diaphragm member 143C. The housing member 141C is suitable for providing an installation space, and the electromagnetic member 142C and the diaphragm member 143C are installed in the housing member 141C. The housing member 141C provides an installation function, the electromagnetic member 142C provides an electromagnetic drive function, and the diaphragm member 143C is suitable for providing a sound output function. The diaphragm member 143C is located at the front end compared to the electromagnetic member 142C. Therefore, the sound output generated by the diaphragm member 143C is directed forward.

[0118] Figures 14 to 16 illustrate a semi-open earphone 1D according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the previous embodiments, the semi-open earphone 1D exhibits a modified structure, shape, and wearing position. The semi-open earphone 1D is confined within the user's tragus 96 and anti-tragus 93 and engages within the user's cavum concha 91.

[0119] The semi-open earphone 1D includes an ear-speaker portion 10D, a connecting portion 20D, and a functional portion 30D. The ear-speaker portion 10D, the connecting portion 20D, and the functional portion 30D are interconnected. When the semi-open earphone 1D is worn, the ear-speaker portion 10D is located within the user's cavum concha 91 and is confined within the user's antitragus 93 and tragus 96. The connecting portion 20D and the functional portion 30D extend to the front of the user's tragus 96.

[0120] Specifically, in this embodiment, the functional portion 30D is implemented in a fishtail shape. To ensure aesthetic wearability, the functional portion 30D is visible in front of the user's tragus 96. The semi-open earphone 1D also includes at least one decorative unit 40D, which is disposed on the front surface of the functional portion 30D. In this embodiment, the decorative unit 40D is implemented as a diamond-encrusted portion of the functional portion 30D. When the semi-open earphone 1 is worn externally, it can meet the user's personalized needs.

[0121] The ear-facing speaker portion 10D includes a speaker assembly 14D and a sound receiving chamber 13D. The speaker assembly 14D is mounted within the sound receiving chamber 13D. Compared to existing technologies, the speaker assembly 14D provides improved sound output, covering the full range of low, mid, and high frequencies. Furthermore, the speaker assembly 14D offers a high level of sound resolution, ensuring that users experience minimal fatigue while wearing and listening. The semi-open earphones 1D offer a long-lasting listening experience.

[0122] Specifically, the speaker assembly 14D includes a housing member 141D, an electromagnetic member 142D, and a diaphragm member 143D. The housing member 141D is suitable for providing an installation space, and the electromagnetic member 142D and the diaphragm member 143D are installed in the housing member 141D. The housing member 141D provides an installation function, the electromagnetic member 142D provides an electromagnetic drive function, and the diaphragm member 143D is suitable for providing a sound output function. The diaphragm member 143D is located at the front end compared to the electromagnetic member 142D. Therefore, the sound generated by the diaphragm member 143D is output forward.

[0123] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A semi-open headphone with a sound-enhanced speaker assembly, characterized in that: include: An ear-closed sound speaker part, which is suitable for being located in the concha cavity of the user's ear to produce sound effects. The ear-closed sound speaker part includes a sound speaker component and a sound receiving cavity. The sound speaker component is arranged in the sound receiving cavity to achieve sound effect output. a connecting portion; and a functional part, wherein the ear-sounding part and the functional part are respectively connected to two ends of the connecting part, and the connecting part is extended and connected to the functional part to maintain the ear-sounding part floating at the front end of the concha cavity; The speaker assembly comprises a housing component, an electromagnetic component and a diaphragm component, wherein the electromagnetic component and the diaphragm component are mounted on the housing component, wherein the diaphragm component comprises a planar diaphragm and at least one metal superimposed layer arranged on the planar diaphragm.

2. The semi-open earphone according to claim 1, wherein the diaphragm component further comprises a weight plate, the weight plate being mounted at the center of the planar diaphragm, the metal stacking layer surrounding the circumference of the weight plate for inputting a driving current to achieve the sound output of low, medium and high frequencies of the diaphragm component.

3. The semi-open headphone according to claim 2, wherein the diaphragm component further comprises a voice coil and a weight plate, the weight plate and the voice coil are mounted on opposite sides of the planar diaphragm, and the weight layer is bonded to the planar diaphragm or the metal superimposed layer.

4. The semi-open earphone according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the connecting portion is bent and extended so that the functional portion is suitable for being located at the back side of the user's ear, so that the ear-speaker portion is suitable for floating at the front end of the concha cavity through the fixing action of the functional portion and the connecting portion. 5 . The semi-open earphone according to claim 4 , wherein when the semi-open earphone is worn, the connecting portion is clamped on the user's helix, and the functional portion is located behind the user's helix. 6 . The semi-open earphone according to claim 4 , wherein when the semi-open earphone is worn, the connecting portion is clamped on the earlobe of the user, and the functional portion is located behind the earlobe of the user.

7. The semi-open earphone according to claim 4, wherein when the semi-open earphone is worn, the connecting portion is clamped on the earlobe of the user, and the functional portion abuts against the ear root behind the ear of the user.

8. The semi-open earphone according to claim 4, wherein the semi-open earphone further comprises an ear hook portion, wherein the ear hook portion is connected to the functional portion, and when the semi-open earphone is in use, the ear hook portion is pierced through the ear hole of the user for fixation; when the semi-open earphone is in a worn state, the ear hook portion is flipped and hung as a decoration.

9. The semi-open earphone according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the connecting portion is extended and connected to the functional portion, and when the semi-open earphone is worn, the connecting portion and the functional portion are located in front of the user's tragus.

10. The semi-open earphone according to claim 1, wherein the semi-open earphone further comprises at least one decorative unit, wherein the decorative unit is suitable for being arranged on at least a portion of the surface of the ear-speaker portion, the connecting portion and the functional portion.

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