Flexible earphone module and headset

Through the design of flexible headset modules, the pronunciation component is designed with the main component, and a magnetic connection is adopted to solve the problem of high existing headset replacement costs and waste of resources, and realized portability and multi -scenario adaptability.

WO2025020236A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-01-30SHENZHEN GULI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2023/113090
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-07-27
Filing Date
2023-08-15
Publication Date
2025-01-30

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Technical Problem

While the existing headphone design meets the needs of different scenarios, the overall replacement of the sound cavity host leads to high replacement costs, wasted resources, and inconvenient portability.

Method used

The flexible headset module design is used to divide the pronunciation component with the main component design. The connection is sucked and connected by magnetic suction. It only needs to replace the pronunciation component to obtain different sounds, reduce replacement costs, save resources, and easy to carry.

Benefits of technology

While meeting the needs of different scenarios, reducing the cost of replacement of the headset, saving resources, and more convenient to carry, extending the life of the headset disassembly, and improving the comfort of wearing.

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Abstract

A flexible earphone module, comprising: a body assembly (1) comprising a front housing, wherein a PCB (16) is provided in the front housing, and a first wiring terminal (111) is provided at an inner side end of the front housing, the first wiring terminal (111) is electrically connected to the PCB (16); a sound generating assembly (2) comprising a rear housing, a loudspeaker (25) being provided in the rear housing, several acoustic apertures (222) being provided in an inner side end of the rear housing, a second wiring terminal (213) being provided at an outer side end of the rear housing, and the second wiring terminal (213) being electrically connected to the loudspeaker (25), wherein the outer side end of the rear housing is detachably mounted at the inner side end of the front housing, and the second wiring terminal (213) is detachably connected to the first wiring terminal (111); and an earmuff assembly (3) comprising an earmuff (31) and a fixing frame (33), wherein the earmuff (31) is mounted on one side surface of the fixing frame (33), and the other side surface of the fixing frame (33) is detachably mounted on the inner side end of the rear housing. The sound generating assembly (2) and the body assembly (1) are designed separately such that different tones can be obtained merely by replacing the sound generating assembly (2), thereby reducing the replacement costs and saving on resources while different scenario requirements are met.
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Description

Flexible earphone module and headphone with headband Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of earphone structures, and in particular to a flexible earphone module and a head-mounted earphone. Background Art

[0002] As the boundaries between work and social life disappear, headphones have become a crucial modern mediator between public and private spaces. As living standards continue to improve, headphone use is expanding from indoors to outdoors, placing increasing demands on design, quality, convenience, and versatility. Popular headphone styles include headband, earhook, and earbuds, catering to a variety of scenarios. Headband styles include fixed, adjustable, and foldable models, tailored to suit different facial shapes and portability requirements.

[0003] With the rapid development of communication technology and modern people's pursuit of personalized lifestyles, the design of headphones has also developed in the direction of meeting people's personalization and customization. For example, the international application with application number PCT / CN2022 / 072372 discloses a head-mounted frame, a head-mounted Bluetooth headset, and a helmet solution. In this solution, the sound cavity host is designed to be detachable from the ear shell for application in a variety of different scenarios. However, in this solution, while meeting the needs of different scenarios, the sound cavity host is replaced as a whole, resulting in high replacement costs and waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present application provides a flexible earphone module, which separates the pronunciation component and the main body component. Different tones can be obtained by simply replacing the pronunciation component. While meeting the needs of different scenarios, it reduces replacement costs, saves resources, and is more convenient to carry.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solutions adopted in this application are as follows:

[0006] A flexible earphone module, comprising:

[0007] The main body assembly includes a front housing; a PCB board is provided in the front housing; a first terminal is provided on the inner side of the front housing; the first terminal is electrically connected to the PCB board;

[0008] A sound producing assembly comprising a rear housing; a speaker disposed within the rear housing; a plurality of sound transmission holes disposed on an inner side of the rear housing; a second terminal disposed on an outer side of the rear housing; the second terminal being electrically connected to the speaker; the outer side of the rear housing being detachably mounted on the inner side of the front housing; and the second terminal being detachably connected to the first terminal.

[0009] An earmuff assembly; the earmuff assembly includes an earmuff and a fixing frame; the earmuff is mounted on one side of the fixing frame; a dustproof net is provided in the center of the fixing frame; the other side of the fixing frame is detachably mounted on the inner end of the rear shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the main body component and the sounding component are connected by magnetic attraction; and a limiting structure is provided between the front shell and the rear shell.

[0011] Furthermore, a first through hole is provided at the inner end of the front shell; a magnet is provided in the first through hole; a second through hole is provided at the outer end of the rear shell; a magnetic component is provided in the second through hole; one end of the magnetic component passes through the second through hole and the first through hole, and is magnetically connected to the magnet.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes a limiting column and a limiting groove; the limiting column is arranged on the outer end of the rear shell; the limiting groove is arranged on the inner end of the front shell; and the limiting column is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a decorative ring is provided on the outer end of the front shell.

[0014] Furthermore, an adjustment cover is provided between the decorative ring and the outer end of the front shell; a third through hole is provided at the outer end of the front shell; a volume adjustment knob is provided on the PCB board; an adjustment member is provided on the adjustment cover; and the adjustment member is connected to the volume adjustment knob through the third through hole.

[0015] Furthermore, a battery is provided in the front shell; the battery is connected to the PCB board; and a Bluetooth module is provided on the PCB board.

[0016] A headphone with a headband includes a headband and the flexible headphone module described above; telescopic mechanisms are provided at both ends of the headband; a fourth through hole is provided on the side of the front shell; the telescopic mechanism passes through the fourth through hole and is installed in the front shell.

[0017] Furthermore, the headband frame includes an arc-shaped connecting bracket; the telescopic mechanism includes two ends of the connecting bracket, and limiting brackets respectively installed on the two ends of the connecting bracket; the side of the limiting bracket that cooperates with the connecting bracket is provided with a wavy pattern; the side of the connecting bracket that cooperates with the limiting bracket is provided with a positioning bead; the positioning bead is connected to the wavy pattern; the limiting bracket is installed in the front shell.

[0018] Furthermore, a soft rubber strip is provided on the inner side surface of the connecting bracket. Beneficial effects

[0019] 1. The pronunciation component and the main body component are separated. Different tones can be obtained by simply replacing the pronunciation component. While meeting the needs of different scenarios, it reduces replacement costs, saves resources, and is more convenient to carry.

[0020] 2. The main body component and the sound component are connected by magnetic attraction, which can extend the life of the two components; the limiting structure is used to prevent the sound component from rotating, causing discomfort when wearing.

[0021] 3. The decorative ring can be changed to different colors to meet personalized needs. At the same time, it is convenient to distinguish the headphones in an environment where multiple people use them.

[0022] 4. The telescopic structure of the headband is designed inside the front shell, without external telescopic parts, and the appearance is simple and beautiful. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a flexible earphone module;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the main assembly;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the pronunciation component;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the earmuff assembly;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a headphone stand;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the headband;

[0029] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the volume adjustment structure.

[0030] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: main body component 1, front shell cover 11, first terminal 111, limiting groove 112, positioning platform 113, first through hole 114, front shell 12, fourth through hole 121, third through hole 122, adjustment cover 13, decorative ring 14, magnet 15, PCB board 16, type-c charging port 161, volume adjustment knob 162, pronunciation component 2, rear shell 21, second through hole 211, limiting column 212, second terminal 213, rear shell cover 22, plug hole 221, sound transmission hole 222, soft rubber sleeve 23, sealing ring 24, speaker 25, magnetic component 26, earmuff component 3, earmuff 31, dustproof net 32, fixing frame 33, fixing plug 34, head wearing frame 4, connecting bracket 41, soft rubber strip 42, wire groove cover 43, limiting bracket 44. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure through specific concrete examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present disclosure from the contents disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Example 1

[0033] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a flexible earphone module, including:

[0034] The main body assembly 1 includes a front housing; a PCB board 16 is provided in the front housing; a first terminal 111 is provided on the inner side of the front housing; the first terminal 111 is electrically connected to the PCB board 16;

[0035] The sound generating assembly 2 includes a rear housing; a speaker 25 is disposed within the rear housing; a plurality of sound transmission holes 222 are disposed on the inner side of the rear housing; a second terminal 213 is disposed on the outer side of the rear housing; the second terminal 213 is electrically connected to the speaker 25; the outer side of the rear housing is detachably mounted on the inner side of the front housing; the second terminal 213 is detachably connected to the first terminal 111;

[0036] The earmuff assembly 3 includes an earmuff 31 and a fixing frame 33; the earmuff 31 is mounted on one side of the fixing frame 33; a dustproof net 32 ​​is provided in the center of the fixing frame 33; the other side of the fixing frame 33 is detachably mounted on the inner end of the rear shell.

[0037] The pronunciation component 2 is designed to be separated from the main body component 1. Different timbres can be obtained by simply replacing the pronunciation component 2. While meeting the needs of different scenarios, it reduces the cost of replacement, saves resources, and is more convenient to carry.

[0038] In a specific implementation, the main body component 1 and the sounding component 2 are connected by magnetic attraction; a limiting structure is provided between the front shell and the rear shell. Furthermore, a first through hole 114 is provided at the inner end of the front shell; a magnet 15 is provided in the first through hole 114; a second through hole 211 is provided at the outer end of the rear shell; a magnetic member 26 is provided in the second through hole 211; one end of the magnetic member 26 passes through the second through hole 211 and the first through hole 114, and is magnetically connected to the magnet 15. Furthermore, the limiting structure includes a limiting column 212 and a limiting slot 112; the limiting column 212 is provided on the outer end of the rear shell; the limiting slot 112 is provided on the inner end of the front shell; the limiting column 212 is inserted into the limiting slot 112. The main body component 1 and the sound component 2 are connected by magnetic attraction, which can reduce the friction between the two during the disassembly and assembly process and extend the life of the disassembly and assembly between the two; at the same time, a limiting structure is used to prevent the sound component 2 from rotating and causing discomfort when wearing.

[0039] In a specific implementation, a decorative ring 14 is provided on the outer end of the front housing. The decorative ring 14 can be changed into different colors to meet the needs of personalized devices. At the same time, it can be easily distinguished when multiple people use the earphones.

[0040] In a specific implementation, an adjustment cover 13 is provided between the decorative ring 14 and the outer end of the front housing.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, the front housing includes a front cover 11 and a front housing member 12. The front cover 11 is mounted on the left open end of the front housing member 12 to form the inner end of the front housing. A positioning platform 113 is provided at the center of the front cover 11. The first through hole 114 is located at the center of the positioning platform 113. The magnet 15 is mounted on the inner side of the positioning platform 113. The magnet 15 is circular and has a circular groove on one of its sides. The side of the magnet 15 with the circular groove is mounted on the inner side of the positioning platform 113, and the position of the circular groove corresponds to the position of the first through hole 114. Furthermore, the outer end surface of the front housing member 12 serves as the outer end of the front housing. The adjustment cover 13 is mounted on the outer end surface of the front housing member 12, and the decorative ring 14 is mounted on the circular edge of the adjustment cover 13. The decorative ring 14 is connected to the adjustment cover 13 through a snap-on connection to prevent removal and replacement of the decorative ring 14.

[0042] In a specific implementation, the rear shell includes a rear shell cover 22 and a rear shell member 21; the rear shell cover 22 is installed on the opening of the first end of the rear shell member 21 to form the inner end of the rear shell; the sound hole 222 is provided in the middle area of ​​the rear shell cover 22, and the speaker 25 is installed on the inner side surface of the rear shell cover 22 at a position corresponding to the sound hole 222, so that the sound can be transmitted to the outside through the sound hole 222; the second end of the rear shell member 21 is the outer end of the rear shell, and the second wiring terminal 213 is provided on the outer side surface of the second end of the rear shell member 21; the second through hole 211 is provided in the center area of ​​the second end of the rear shell member 21. The magnetic member 26 is a circular magnetic sheet with a circular protrusion in the middle. The magnetic sheet is mounted on the inner side surface of the second end of the rear shell 21, in the area of ​​the second through hole 211. The circular protrusion passes through the second through hole 211 and the first through hole 114, and is close to or in contact with the arc groove of the magnet 15 to achieve a magnetic connection between the main assembly 1 and the sound assembly 2. The arc magnetic structure is used to increase the magnetic attraction area and increase the magnetic attraction force.

[0043] Furthermore, the limiting post 212 is provided on the outer side surface of the second end of the rear housing 21 , and the limiting groove 112 is provided on the front housing 11 at a position corresponding to the limiting post 212 .

[0044] Furthermore, a sealing ring 24 is provided on the rear shell cover 22, and the sound hole 222 and the speaker 25 are located in the sealing ring 24. The other side of the sealing ring 24 is connected to the rear shell 21 to reduce the sound of the speaker 25 from being transmitted from the area outside the sound hole 222.

[0045] In a specific implementation, a plurality of fixed plugs 34 are provided on the other side of the fixing frame 33. A plug hole 221 is provided on the rear shell cover 22 at a position corresponding to the fixed plug 34. A soft rubber sleeve 23 is provided on the plug hole 221. The fixed plug 34 is inserted into the soft rubber sleeve 23 to play the role of installing the fixing frame 33 on the rear shell cover 22. Moreover, the fixed plug 34 can pull out the soft rubber sleeve 23 when needed, which is convenient for replacing the earmuff assembly 3 according to different ear shapes, etc., to achieve a personalized customization effect. Example 2

[0046] A headphone frame includes a headphone frame 4 and two flexible headphone modules as described in Example 1. The two flexible headphone modules are respectively configured as left and right flexible headphone modules. Each end of the headphone frame 4 is provided with a telescopic mechanism. The side surfaces of the front housings (i.e., front shell members 12) of the left and right flexible headphone modules are provided with fourth through-holes 121. The telescopic mechanism passes through the fourth through-holes 121 and is mounted within the front housing (i.e., front shell member 12). The telescopic structure of the headphone frame 4 is designed within the front housing, without external telescopic components, resulting in a simple and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0047] In a specific implementation, the head-mounted frame 4 includes an arc-shaped connecting bracket 41; the telescopic mechanism includes two ends of the connecting bracket 41, and a limiting bracket 44 respectively installed on the two ends of the connecting bracket 41; the side of the limiting bracket 44 that cooperates with the connecting bracket 41 is provided with a wavy pattern; the side of the connecting bracket 41 that cooperates with the limiting bracket 44 is provided with a positioning bead; the positioning bead is connected to the wavy pattern; the limiting bracket 44 is installed in the front shell.

[0048] In a specific implementation, a wire groove for routing circuit lines is provided on the inner side surface of the connecting bracket 41. The wire groove is provided with circuit lines for connecting the left and right flexible earphone module PCB boards 16, so that the two modules can be controlled in a linked manner. At the same time, in order to increase the aesthetics of the earphones, a soft rubber strip 42 is provided on the middle area of ​​the inner side surface of the connecting bracket 41. One purpose is to cover the wire groove in this area, and the other is to prevent the connecting bracket 41 from directly contacting the head, so as to increase the comfort of the head when wearing it. Wire groove covers 43 are provided on the two side areas of the inner side surface of the connecting bracket 41 to cover the wire grooves in the two side areas. The wire groove extends all the way to the installation area of ​​the connecting bracket 41 and the limit bracket 44. A wire hole is provided on the back plate of the limit bracket 44. After the circuit line is laid to the installation area of ​​the connecting bracket 41 and the limit bracket 44, it passes through the wire hole to the outside of the limit bracket 44 and is connected to the PCB board 16.

[0049] In a specific implementation, a battery is provided in the front shell of the left flexible earphone module; the battery is connected to the PCB board 16; a type-c charging port 161 and a Bluetooth module are provided on the PCB board 16 of the left flexible earphone module; the charging port extends out of the front shell and is connected to an external charger to charge the battery; the Bluetooth module is used for information exchange with external devices.

[0050] A volume adjustment knob 162 is provided on the PCB board 16 of the right flexible earphone module, and the adjustment cover 13 is installed on the outer end of the front shell 12 in a rotatable state. The outer end of the front shell (front shell 12) is provided with a third through hole 122; an adjustment member is provided on the adjustment cover 13; the adjustment member passes through the third through hole 122 and is connected to the volume adjustment knob 162. By rotating the adjustment cover 13, the volume of the left and right flexible earphone modules can be adjusted.

[0051] The present application provides a flexible earphone module, comprising: a main body assembly, the main body assembly including a front housing; a PCB board disposed within the front housing; a first terminal disposed on the inner side of the front housing; the first terminal being electrically connected to the PCB board; a sound assembly, the sound assembly including a rear housing; a speaker disposed within the rear housing; a plurality of sound transmission holes disposed on the inner side of the rear housing; a second terminal disposed on the outer side of the rear housing; the second terminal being electrically connected to the speaker; the outer side of the rear housing being detachably mounted on the inner side of the front housing; the second terminal being detachably connected to the first terminal; an earmuff assembly, the earmuff assembly including an earcup and a fixing bracket; the earcup being mounted on one side of the fixing bracket; a dust screen disposed in the center of the fixing bracket; and the other side of the fixing bracket being detachably mounted on the inner side of the rear housing. By separating the sound assembly from the main body assembly, different tones can be obtained by simply replacing the sound assembly, thereby meeting the needs of different scenarios while reducing replacement costs, saving resources, and being more portable.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0053] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature "on" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. "Multiple" means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited.

[0054] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] The above is only for explaining the implementation mode of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention without creative work should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible earphone module, characterized in that: include: Main body components; The main body assembly includes a front housing; a PCB board is arranged inside the front housing; a first wiring terminal is arranged on the inner side end of the front housing; the first wiring terminal is electrically connected to the PCB board; A sound-generating component; the sound-generating component comprises a rear housing; a speaker is arranged in the rear housing; a plurality of sound-transmitting holes are arranged on the inner side end of the rear housing; a second terminal is arranged on the outer side end of the rear housing; the second terminal is electrically connected to the speaker; the outer side end of the rear housing is detachably mounted on the inner side end of the front housing; the second terminal is detachably connected to the first terminal; An earmuff assembly; the earmuff assembly comprises an earmuff and a fixing frame; the earmuff is mounted on one side of the fixing frame; the other side of the fixing frame is detachably mounted on the inner side end of the rear shell.

2. The flexible earphone module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body component and the sound producing component are connected by magnetic attraction; a limiting structure is provided between the front shell and the rear shell.

3. The flexible earphone module according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first through hole is provided at the inner end of the front shell; a magnet is provided in the first through hole; a second through hole is provided at the outer end of the rear shell; a magnetic attraction member is provided in the second through hole; one end of the magnetic attraction member passes through the second through hole and the first through hole, and is magnetically connected to the magnet.

4. The flexible earphone module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes a limiting column and a limiting groove; the limiting column is arranged on the outer side end of the rear shell; the limiting groove is arranged on the inner side end of the front shell; the limiting column is inserted into the limiting groove.

5. The flexible earphone module according to claim 4, characterized in that: A decorative ring is provided at the outer end of the front shell.

6. The flexible earphone module according to claim 5, characterized in that: An adjustment cover is provided between the decorative ring and the outer end of the front shell; a third through hole is provided on the outer end of the front shell; a volume adjustment knob is provided on the PCB board; an adjustment member is provided on the adjustment cover; and the adjustment member passes through the third through hole and is connected to the volume adjustment knob.

7. The flexible earphone module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage battery is arranged in the front shell; the storage battery is connected to the PCB board; and a Bluetooth module is arranged on the PCB board.

8. A headphone with a headband, characterized in that: It comprises a head mounted frame and a flexible earphone module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7; telescopic mechanisms are respectively provided at both ends of the head mounted frame; a fourth through hole is provided on the side surface of the front shell; the telescopic mechanism passes through the fourth through hole and is installed in the front shell.

9. The headset according to claim 8, characterized in that: The headband frame includes an arc-shaped connecting bracket; the telescopic mechanism includes two ends of the connecting bracket and limiting brackets respectively installed on the two ends of the connecting bracket; the side of the limiting bracket that cooperates with the connecting bracket is provided with a wave pattern; the side of the connecting bracket that cooperates with the limiting bracket is provided with a positioning bead; the positioning bead is connected to the wave pattern; the limiting bracket is installed in the front shell.

10. The headset according to claim 9, characterized in that: A soft rubber strip is provided on the inner side surface of the connecting bracket.

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