Wireless earphone case

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wireless earphone case is provided. The wireless earphone case comprises: a frame; a support member positioned in the frame so as to be able to slide in a linear direction with respect to the frame, the support member comprising recesses configured such that wireless earphones can be seated therein; a cover elastically hinge-connected to the support member and configured to be opened when the support member moves upwards with respect to the frame; and pressing members configured to press wireless earphones such that, when the support member moves upwards with respect to the frame, the wireless earphones slope while moving upward from the recesses.

Description

Case for wireless earphones

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a case for wireless earphones.

[0002] Wireless earphones are stored in a case (e.g., a cradle), and the battery of the wireless earphones can be charged using the power stored in the case. The case may include a body and a cover hinged to the body. The body is configured to secure the wireless earphones, and the cover can close against the body to prevent the wireless earphones from being removed from the case.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] External impacts, such as a drop, can cause the case cover to open, potentially releasing the wireless earphones from the case, potentially leading to damage or loss. Furthermore, the wireless earphones may be difficult to grasp once they're embedded in the case, making it difficult to open the cover and remove them from the case.

[0005] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case for wireless earphones that reduces or prevents the case cover from unintentionally opening due to external impact, and improves usability when removing the wireless earphones from the case. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided to address or at least alleviate the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0007] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case for wireless earphones is provided, the case including a frame, a support member, a cover, and a pressure member. The support member is positioned within the frame so as to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to allow a wireless earphone to be seated therein. The cover is resiliently hinged to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressure member is configured to pressure the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone is raised and tilted in the recess when the support member is raised relative to the frame.

[0008] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case for wireless earphones is provided, the case including a frame, a support member, a cover, a pressure member, and a magnet. The support member is positioned within the frame so as to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to allow a wireless earphone to be seated therein. The cover is resiliently hinged to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressure member is configured to pressure the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone rises from the recess when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The magnet is configured to form an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone so that the head of the wireless earphone rotates when the support member is raised relative to the frame.

[0009] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case for wireless earphones is provided, the case including a frame, a support member, a cover, a pressure member, and a magnet. The support member is positioned within the frame so as to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame, and includes a recess configured to allow a wireless earphone to be seated therein. The cover is resiliently hinged to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The pressure member is configured to pressure the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone is raised and tilted in the recess when the support member is raised relative to the frame. The magnet is configured to form an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone so that the head of the wireless earphone is rotated when the support member is raised relative to the frame.

[0010] A case for wireless earphones according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can stably store wireless earphones and improve the user experience of separating the wireless earphones from the case.

[0011] In addition, the effects that can be obtained or expected from various embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0013] FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views illustrating a closed case, a first wireless earphone positioned in the case, and a second wireless earphone according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a side portion of a case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a closed case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of an open case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a case in an open state and a first wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating operations of a push latch when transitioning between a closed state and an open state of a case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a case in an open state, and a first wireless earphone and a second wireless earphone positioned in the case, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a case, a first wireless earphone, and a second wireless earphone when transitioning from an open state to a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0024] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present disclosure, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When one element (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another element (e.g., a second component), it means that said element can be connected to said other element either directly or indirectly through a third component.

[0025] In this disclosure, when the term "substantially" is used to limit or define a structural element, the expression including the term "substantially" is understood or interpreted to mean a technical feature produced within the technical tolerances of the method used to manufacture it. Furthermore, the expression "including" implies that a specific effect or result can be achieved within a specific tolerance, and that a person skilled in the art would be aware of how to achieve that tolerance.

[0026] In the present disclosure, “disposed on XX” can be understood as disposed adjacent to XX, disposed in substantial contact with XX, or coupled to XX.

[0027] Below, in some drawings, some components are shown transparently to help understand the components.

[0028] Hereinafter, various examples of cases for wireless earphones are described. Any one example may be interpreted as a modification or variation of at least a portion of another example and thus falls within the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure. With respect to any one example, the same terminology and / or the same reference numerals may be used for components that are at least partially identical, similar, or related to the other example. In any two examples, two components that use the same terminology but different reference numerals may be understood to be substantially the same or have been modified or altered in form.

[0029] FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views illustrating a case (100) in a closed state (also referred to as a folded state or a folding state), and a first wireless earphone (210) and a second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a case (100) in an open state (also referred to as an unfolded state or an unfolding state), and a first wireless earphone (210) and a second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a side portion (1112) of the case (100), and a cross-sectional view of the side portion (1112) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a case (100) in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of a case (100) in an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] It is to be understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. All combinations of the features described below with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the case (100) may include a body (110) and a cover (120). The body (110) and the cover (120) may be connected via a hinge (e.g., hinge (530) of FIG. 6). The cover (120) may be rotatable relative to the body (110) with respect to a folding axis (A) provided by the hinge. A closed state of the case (100) may refer to a state in which the angle between the body (110) and the cover (120) is substantially minimal. For example, in the closed state of the case (100), the body (110) and the cover (120) may form an angle of substantially about 0 degrees with respect to the folding axis (A). An open state of the case (100) may refer to a state in which the angle between the body (110) and the cover (120) is substantially maximal. To facilitate the separation of the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) from the case (100), the cover (120) may be opened relative to the body (110). For example, in the open state of the case (100), the body (110) and the cover (120) may form an angle of about 80 degrees to about 130 degrees, but is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, the closed state of the case (100) may refer to the closed state of the cover (120), and the open state of the case (100) may refer to the open state of the cover (120).

[0032] According to various embodiments, in a closed state of the case (100), the combination of the body (110) and the cover (120) may provide (or form) a first space (not separately illustrated) capable of accommodating the first wireless earphone (210) and a second space (not separately illustrated) capable of accommodating the second wireless earphone (210). In a closed state of the case (100), the first space may be provided (or formed) in a shape that at least partially corresponds to the outer shape (also referred to as an appearance) of the first wireless earphone (210) so that the first wireless earphone (210) can be stably positioned between the body (110) and the cover (120). In the closed state of the case (100), the second space may be provided (or formed) in a shape corresponding to the outer shape (also referred to as the appearance) of the second wireless earphone (220) so that the second wireless earphone (220) can be stably positioned between the body (110) and the cover (120).

[0033] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a first recess (R1), and the cover (120) of the case (100) may include a second recess (R2). In a closed state of the case (100), the first recess (R1) and the second recess (R2) face each other, and the combination of the first recess (R1) and the second recess (R2) may provide (or form) a first space for accommodating the first wireless earphone (210).

[0034] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a third recess (R3), and the cover (120) of the case (100) may include a fourth recess (R4). In a closed state of the case (100), the third recess (R3) and the fourth recess (R4) face each other, and the combination of the third recess (R3) and the fourth recess (R4) may provide (or form) a second space for accommodating the second wireless earphone (220).

[0035] According to various embodiments, the cover (120) of the case (100) may be substantially transparent. When the case (100) is closed, the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) accommodated in the case (100) may be visible through the cover (120).

[0036] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may include a first housing (also referred to as a first earphone housing) (211). Electrical components, such as a speaker, a wireless communication module, and a battery included in the first wireless earphone (210), may be accommodated or arranged (or positioned) in the first housing (211). The first housing (211) may include a first head (2111) and a first tail (2112) extending from the first head (2111). The first head (2111) may be provided (or formed) so as to be fitted over an ear canal (e.g., the outside of the external auditory meatus).

[0037] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may be an in-ear type (also referred to as a canal type). The first wireless earphone (210) may include a first ear tip (212) disposed in a first head (2111) of a first housing (211). The first ear tip (212) is pushed into an ear canal (e.g., a tube extending from the entrance of the ear canal to the eardrum) and may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber, silicone, or memory foam. The first head (2111) includes a tubular portion, which is a portion through which sound generated from a speaker accommodated in the first housing (211) is output to the outside of the first housing (211), and the annular first ear tip (212) may be elastically attached to and detached from the tubular portion. In various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may be provided (or formed) as an open type. In the first wireless earphone (210) of the open type, the tubular portion of the first housing (211) and the first ear tip (212) may be omitted, and the first housing (211) may have speaker holes of various shapes replacing the tubular portion.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone (220) may be provided (or formed) in substantially the same manner as the first wireless earphone (210). The second wireless earphone (220) may include a second housing (e.g., a first housing (211)) and a second ear tip (e.g., a first ear tip (212)). The second housing may include a second head (e.g., a first head (2111)) and a second tail (e.g., a first tail (2112)).

[0039] According to various embodiments, the first recess (R1) included in the body (110) of the case (100) may include a first partial recess (R11) and a second partial recess (R12). In a closed state of the case (100) in which the first wireless earphone (210) is positioned, the first head (2111) and the first ear tip (212) of the first wireless earphone (210) may be inserted into the first partial recess (R11), and the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210) may be inserted into the second partial recess (R12). In a closed state of the case (100) in which the first wireless earphone (210) is positioned, the first head (2111) of the first wireless earphone (210) can be inserted into the second recess (R2) included in the cover (120) of the case (100). In an open state of the cover (120), the user can grab and pull out the first head (2111) and / or the first ear tip (212) of the first wireless earphone (210) to separate the first wireless earphone (210) from the body (110).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the third recess (R3) included in the body (110) of the case (100) may include a third partial recess (R31) and a fourth partial recess (R42). In a closed state of the case (100) in which the second wireless earphone (220) is positioned, the second head and the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone (220) may be inserted into the third partial recess (R31), and the second tail of the second wireless earphone (220) may be inserted into the fourth partial recess (R32). In a closed state of the case (100) in which the second wireless earphone (220) is positioned, the second head of the second wireless earphone (220) may be inserted into the fourth recess (R4) included in the cover (120) of the case (100). The user can separate the second wireless earphone (220) from the body (110) by grabbing and pulling out the second head and / or second ear tip of the second wireless earphone (220) while the cover (120) is open.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) may be positioned in the case (100) such that the first head (2111) of the first wireless earphone (210) and the second head of the second wireless earphone (220) face each other.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a frame (also referred to as a frame structure or framework) (111). The frame (111) may include a rear portion (1111) and a side portion (also referred to as a side wall portion or side) (1112). The rear portion (1111) may provide (or form) at least a portion of the rear portion (also referred to as a rear area) of the exterior appearance of the case (100). The side portion (1112) may provide (or form) at least a portion of the side portion (also referred to as a side area or side surface) of the exterior appearance of the case (100). When the case (100) is viewed in a closed state, the cover (120) of the case (100) may provide (or form) a front portion of the case (100) that faces substantially opposite to the rear portion of the case (100). When looking at the closed state of the case (100), the side part (1112) of the frame (111) can surround the space between the cover (120) of the case (100) and the rear part (1111) of the frame (111).

[0043] According to various embodiments, the rear portion (1111) and the side portion (1112) may be joined to each other through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening or snap-fit ​​fastening, or bonding. Snap-fit ​​fastening may be, for example, an assembly method that flexibly pushes together interlocking elements (e.g., hooks and hook fastening portions (also called catches)).

[0044] According to various embodiments, the frame (111) may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including a rear portion (1111) and a side portion (1112).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) (see FIG. 4) may include a first side portion (also referred to as a first side wall portion or a first side) (401), a second side portion (also referred to as a second side wall portion or a second side) (402), a third side portion (also referred to as a third side wall portion or a third side) (403), and / or a fourth side portion (also referred to as a fourth side wall portion or a fourth side) (404). The first side portion (401) may provide (or form) a first side among the sides of the case (100). The second side portion (402) may provide (or form) a second side among the sides of the case (100). The third side portion (403) may provide (or form) a third side among the sides of the case (100). The fourth side portion (404) may provide (or form) a fourth side of the side portions of the case (100). The first side portion (401) and the second side portion (402) may be positioned opposite each other and may be substantially parallel to each other. In various embodiments, the side portion (1112) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) comprising the first side portion (401), the second side portion (402), the third side portion (403), and the fourth side portion (404). The first side portion (401) and the second side portion (402) may be plates having a height extending in a first direction (1001) (e.g., in the +z-axis direction) and a width extending in a third direction (1003) (e.g., in the +y-axis direction) from the first side portion (401) to the second side portion (402). The third side portion (403) may extend from one end of the first side portion (401) and one end of the second side portion (402). The third side portion (403) may be a plate having a height extending in the first direction (1001). The fourth side portion (404) may extend from the other end of the first side portion (401) and the other end of the second side portion (402).The fourth side portion (404) may be a plate having a height extending in the first direction (1001). The first side portion (401), the second side portion (402), the third side portion (403), and the fourth side portion (404) may have substantially the same height in the first direction (1001).

[0046] According to various embodiments, when viewed in the first direction (1001) (or the second direction (1002)), a distance between the third side portion (403) and the fourth side portion (404) may increase in the third direction (1003). The third side portion (403) and the fourth side portion (404) may be arranged substantially symmetrically to each other. The angle between the first side portion (401) and the third side portion (403) and the angle between the first side portion (401) and the fourth side portion (404) may be substantially the same and may be an acute angle. The angle between the second side portion (402) and the third side portion (403) and the angle between the second side portion (402) and the fourth side portion (404) may be substantially the same and may be an obtuse angle.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the first corner (431) where the first side portion (401) and the third side portion (403) are connected may provide (or include) a curved surface that smoothly connects the first side portion by the first side portion (401) and the third side portion by the third side portion (403). The second corner (432) where the first side portion (401) and the fourth side portion (404) are connected may provide (or include) a curved surface that smoothly connects the first side portion by the first side portion (401) and the fourth side portion by the fourth side portion (404). The third corner (433) where the second side portion (402) and the third side portion (403) are connected can provide (or include) a curved surface that smoothly connects the second side portion by the second side portion (402) and the third side portion by the third side portion (403). The fourth corner (444) where the second side portion (402) and the fourth side portion (404) are connected can provide (or include) a curved surface that smoothly connects the second side portion by the second side portion (402) and the fourth side portion by the fourth side portion (404).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) may be a cylinder having an interior space formed by a first side portion (401), a second side portion (402), a third side portion (403), and a fourth side portion (404), and may be open in a first direction (1001) and a second direction (1002). The side portion (1112) may include a first edge (410) in a looped shape facing in the first direction (1001) by a combination of the first side portion (401), the second side portion (402), the third side portion (403), and the fourth side portion (404). The side portion (1112) may include a second edge (420) in the form of a loop that faces the second direction (1002) by a combination of the first side portion (401), the second side portion (402), the third side portion (403), and the fourth side portion (404). The side portion (1112) may include a first opening (411) by the first edge (410), and a second opening (421) by the second edge (420). An internal space between the first side portion (401), the second side portion (402), the third side portion (403), and the fourth side portion (404) may be opened in the first direction (1001) through the first opening (411) and in the second direction (1002) through the second opening (421). In the closed state of the case (100), the cover (120) can be positioned in the first opening (411) of the frame (111). The rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) can be positioned in the second opening (421) and coupled with the side portion (1112) of the frame (111).

[0049] According to various embodiments, the frame (111) and the cover (120) may be hingedly connected. A folding axis (also referred to as a rotation axis) (A) between the frame (111) and the cover (120) may be substantially parallel to a fourth direction (1004) (e.g., the x-axis direction) that is perpendicular to a third direction (1003) from the first side portion (401) to the second side portion (402). When viewed in the first direction (1001) or the second direction (1002), the folding axis (A) may be positioned (or formed) closer to the first side portion (401) than to the second side portion (402).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the first recess (R1) and the third recess (R3) of the body (110) may be arranged in the fourth direction (1004). The first recess (R1) may be positioned closer to the third side portion (403) of the frame (111) than to the fourth side portion (404) of the frame (111). The third recess (R3) may be positioned closer to the fourth side portion (404) of the frame (111) than to the third side portion (403) of the frame (111). The first wireless earphone (210) may be implemented so as to be stably worn on the user's left ear, and the second wireless earphone (220) may be implemented so as to be stably worn on the user's right ear. The first recess (R1) being positioned corresponding to the third side portion (403) can provide a user experience that the first wireless earphone (210) is for the left ear. The third recess (R3) being positioned corresponding to the fourth side portion (404) can provide a user experience that the second wireless earphone (220) is for the right ear.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the first recess (R1) and the third recess (R3) of the body (110) may be provided (or formed) substantially symmetrically.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a support member (also referred to as a support, a support structure, or a bracket) (112) positioned in an internal space of the frame (111). The frame (111) includes an internal space in the form of a recess by a rear portion (1111) and a side portion (1112), and the support member (112) may be positioned in the internal space of the frame (111). The support member (112) may be positioned in the internal space of the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction with respect to the frame (111). The support member (112) may be moved linearly (also referred to as a linear motion, a translational motion, or a linear sliding) in a first direction (1001) (e.g., in the +z-axis direction) with respect to the frame (111), for example, and may move away from the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). The support member (112) may be moved linearly in a second direction (1002) opposite to the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111), for example, and may come closer to the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). Hereinafter, the movement of the support member (112) in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111) may be referred to as a 'rising' or 'upward movement' of the support member (112) with respect to the frame (111). Hereinafter, the movement of the support member (112) in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111) may be referred to as a 'lowering' or 'downward movement' of the support member (112) with respect to the frame (111).

[0053] According to various embodiments, the support member (112) may be supported and guided by a side portion (1112) of the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction with respect to the frame (111). The support member (112) may include a slider (also referred to as a sliding portion or sliding member) (S). The side portion (1112) of the frame (111) may include (or provide) a linear motion guide rail. The linear motion guide rail may be formed (or provided) by an inner surface of the side portion (1112). The slider (S) of the support member (112) may be positioned on the linear motion guide rail. The slider (S) of the support member (112) may be guided by the linear motion guide rail of the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction. The combination of a slider (S) and a linear motion guide rail (e.g., a sliding pair) may be referred to as a 'linear motion guide'. The linear motion guide enables linear motion (also called translational motion) of the slider (S) relative to the frame (111), but may substantially make rotational motion of the slider (S) relative to the frame (111) difficult.

[0054] According to various embodiments, in order to reduce friction between the slider (S) of the support member (112) and the side portion (1112) of the frame (112) and to improve mutually smooth sliding contact between the slider (S) and the side portion (1112), a lubricating material (e.g., grease) may be interposed between the slider (S) and the side portion (1112), or the friction surfaces of the support member (112) and / or the side portion (1112) may be coated with a lubricating material (e.g., Teflon).

[0055] According to various embodiments, the body (110) may include a first elastic member (also referred to as a first elastic body) (131), a second elastic member (also referred to as a second elastic body) (132), a third elastic member (also referred to as a third elastic body) (133), and / or a fourth elastic member (also referred to as a fourth elastic body) (134) positioned between the support member (112) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). The support member (112) may be raised relative to the frame (111) by the elastic restoring force of the first elastic member (131), the second elastic member (132), the third elastic member (133), and the fourth elastic member (134). When the support member (112) is lowered relative to the frame (111) by an external force, the support member (112) can be elastically supported by the first elastic member (131), the second elastic member (132), the third elastic member (133), and the fourth elastic member (134). When the support member (112) is lowered relative to the frame (111) by an external force, the first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134) can be compressed.

[0056] According to various embodiments, the first elastic member (131), the second elastic member (132), the third elastic member (133), or the fourth elastic member (134) may be a compression spring.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the number, position, or shape of elastic members that act as elastic between the support member (112) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) can be provided (or formed) so that the support member (112) slides in a balanced and stable manner with respect to the frame (111).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the slider (S) of the support member (112) may include a first recess (R1) corresponding to the first wireless earphone (210) and a third recess (R3) corresponding to the second wireless earphone (220).

[0059] According to various embodiments, the support member (112) may include a first barrel (B1), a second barrel (B2), a third barrel (B3), and / or a fourth barrel (B4) that protrude and extend from the slider (S) toward the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). The support member (112) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the slider (S), the first barrel (B1), the second barrel (B2), the third barrel (B3), and the fourth barrel (B4). The frame (111) may include a first plunger (P1), a second plunger (P2), a third plunger (P3), and / or a fourth plunger (P4) that protrude and extend from the rear portion (1111) toward the slider (S) of the support member (112). For example, an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the rear portion (1111), the first plunger (P1), the second plunger (P2), the third plunger (P3), and the fourth plunger (P4) may be provided (or formed). The first plunger (P1) may be inserted into the first barrel (B1). The second plunger (P2) may be inserted into the second barrel (B2). The third plunger (P3) may be inserted into the third barrel (B3). The fourth plunger (P4) may be inserted into the fourth barrel (B4). The first elastic member (e.g., the first compression spring) (131) may be accommodated in the first barrel (B1) and positioned between the first barrel (B1) and the first plunger (P1). The second elastic member (e.g., the second compression spring) (132) may be accommodated in the second barrel (B2) and positioned between the second barrel (B2) and the second plunger (P2). The third elastic member (e.g., the third compression spring) (133) may be accommodated in the third barrel (B3) and positioned between the third barrel (B3) and the third plunger (P3).A fourth elastic member (e.g., a fourth compression spring) (134) may be accommodated in the fourth barrel (B4) and positioned between the fourth barrel (B4) and the fourth plunger (P4). The combination of the first barrel (B1) and the first plunger (P1) may guide a stable linear movement of the support member (112) when the support member (112) is raised or lowered relative to the frame (111), while allowing the first elastic member (131) to be stably deformed. The combination of the second barrel (B2) and the second plunger (P2) may guide a stable linear movement of the support member (112) when the support member (112) is raised or lowered relative to the frame (111), while allowing the second elastic member (132) to be stably deformed. The combination of the third barrel (B3) and the third plunger (P3) can guide a stable linear movement of the support member (112) when the support member (112) is raised or lowered relative to the frame (111), while allowing the third elastic member (133) to be stably deformed. The combination of the fourth barrel (B4) and the fourth plunger (P4) can guide a stable linear movement of the support member (112) when the support member (112) is raised or lowered relative to the frame (111), while allowing the fourth elastic member (134) to be stably deformed. The combination of the first barrel (B1) and the first plunger (P1), the combination of the second barrel (B2) and the second plunger (P2), the combination of the third barrel (B3) and the third plunger (P3), and the combination of the fourth barrel (B4) and the fourth plunger (P4) can improve the balanced and stable sliding of the support member (112) with respect to the frame (111).

[0060] According to various embodiments, the combination of the first barrel (B1), the first plunger (P1), and the first elastic member (131) may be positioned corresponding to the first corner (431) of the frame (111). The combination of the second barrel (B2), the second plunger (P2), and the second elastic member (132) may be positioned corresponding to the second corner (432) of the frame (111). The combination of the third barrel (B3), the third plunger (P3), and the third elastic member (133) may be positioned corresponding to the third corner (433) of the frame (111). The combination of the fourth barrel (B4), the fourth plunger (P4), and the fourth elastic member (134) may be positioned corresponding to the fourth corner (444) of the frame (111).

[0061] According to various embodiments, the combination of the first barrel (B1), the first plunger (P1), and the first elastic member (131) and the combination of the second barrel (B2), the second plunger (P2), and the second elastic member (132) may be arranged in the direction of the folding axis (A) and may be arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to one another. The combination of the third barrel (B3), the third plunger (P3), and the third elastic member (133) and the combination of the fourth barrel (B4), the fourth plunger (P4), and the fourth elastic member (134) may be arranged in the direction of the folding axis (A) and may be arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to one another.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the support member (112) may include a hinge support (510) extending from or connected to the slider (S). The hinge support (510) may be hinge-connected to the cover (120).

[0063] According to various embodiments, the hinge support member (510) may be coupled to the slider (S) of the support member (112) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening, or bonding.

[0064] According to various embodiments, an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including a hinge support member (510) and a slider (S) may be provided (or formed). The support member (112) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, a slider (S), a hinge support member (510), a first barrel (B1), a second barrel (B2), a third barrel (B3), and a fourth barrel (B4).

[0065] According to various embodiments, the hinge support (510) may protrude in a first direction (1001) (e.g., in the +z-axis direction) with respect to the slider (S). The hinge support (510) may be positioned closer to the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) than to the second side portion (402) of the frame (111). The hinge support (510) may face the first side portion (401). The hinge support (510) may be a plate that is substantially parallel to the first side portion (401). The hinge support (510) may have, for example, a height that protrudes and extends in the first direction (1001) with respect to the slider (S), a thickness that extends in the third direction (1003), and a width that extends in the fourth direction (1004).

[0066] According to various embodiments, the case (100) may include a hinge (530) disposed on the hinge support (510). The hinge (530) may apply force to the cover (120) to open the cover (120).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the hinge (530) may be a torsion hinge or a spring hinge. The hinge (530) may include a first torsion spring (531), a second torsion spring (532), a spring housing (533), a first shaft (535), and / or a second shaft (536).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first torsion spring (531) may be formed of steel wire (also referred to as spring steel wire) and include a first arm (5311), a second arm (5312), and a first coil (5313) including a plurality of turns. A torsional load generated in the first torsion spring (531) may vary depending on an angle between the first arm (5311) and the second arm (5312). The second torsion spring (532) may be substantially identical to the first torsion spring (531). The second torsion spring (532) may include a third arm (5321), a fourth arm (5322), and a second coil (5323) including a plurality of turns. The first torsion spring (531) and the second torsion spring (532) can be arranged in the fourth direction (1004).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the spring housing (533) may include an internal space in which a first torsion spring (531) and a second torsion spring (532) are positioned. The spring housing (533) may include, for example, a first spring cover (5331) and a second spring cover (5332). The first spring cover (5331) and the second spring cover (5332) may be coupled to each other via a screw (534).

[0070] According to various embodiments, a first shaft (also referred to as a first guide shaft) (535) may pass through a first coil (5313) of a first torsion spring (531). The first coil (5313) of the first torsion spring (531) may be twisted depending on an angle between the first arm (5311) and the second arm (5312) of the first torsion spring (531), and the diameter of the first coil (5313) may be changed, and the first shaft (535) may support the first coil (5313) to stably guide the deformation of the first coil (5313). The first shaft (535) has a length extending from the first end (5351) to the second end (5352) and may be parallel to the fourth direction (1004) (or folding axis (A)).

[0071] According to various embodiments, a second shaft (also referred to as a second guide shaft) (536) may pass through a second coil (5323) of a second torsion spring (532). The second coil (5323) of the second torsion spring (532) may be twisted depending on an angle between the third arm (5321) and the fourth arm (5322) of the second torsion spring (532), and the diameter of the second coil (5323) may be changed, and the second shaft (536) may support the second coil (5323) to stably guide the deformation of the second coil (5323). The second shaft (536) has a length extending from the third end (5361) to the fourth end (5362) and may be parallel to the fourth direction (1004) (or folding axis (A)).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536) may be positioned at the folding axis (A) of the case (100) and spaced apart from each other in the fourth direction (1004). The folding axis (A) may be substantially provided (or formed) by the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536). The first end (5351) of the first shaft (535) and the third end (5361) of the second shaft (536) may be positioned between the second end (5352) of the first shaft (535) and the fourth end (5362) of the second shaft (536) and may be spaced apart from each other.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the hinge support (510) may include a first shaft support (511) and a second shaft support (512). The first shaft support (511) and the second shaft support (512) may be provided (or formed) at an end of the hinge support (510) spaced apart from the slider (S) in a first direction (1001). The first shaft support (511) and the second shaft support (512) may be spaced apart from each other in a fourth direction (1004) (or in the direction of the folding axis (A)). The hinge support (510) may include a notch (513) (see FIG. 3) between the first shaft support (511) and the second shaft support (512). The first shaft support (511) and the second shaft support (512) can be spaced apart from each other with a notch (513) therebetween.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the spring housing (533) of the hinge (530) may be positioned in the notch (513) of the hinge support (510). The first shaft support (511) and the second shaft support (512) of the hinge support (510) may be spaced apart from each other with the spring housing (533) of the hinge (530) interposed therebetween.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the first shaft support (511) of the hinge support (510) may include a first shaft hole. The first shaft (535) of the hinge (530) may pass through the first shaft hole of the first shaft support (511). The first shaft hole of the first shaft support (511) may support rotation of the first shaft (535).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the second shaft support (512) of the hinge support (510) may include a second shaft hole. The second shaft (536) of the hinge (530) may pass through the second shaft hole of the second shaft support (512). The second shaft hole of the second shaft support (512) may support rotation of the second shaft (536).

[0077] According to various embodiments, the second end (5352) of the first shaft (535) included in the hinge (530) may protrude through the first shaft hole of the first shaft support (511) included in the hinge support (510). The fourth end (5362) of the second shaft (536) included in the hinge (530) may protrude through the second shaft hole of the second shaft support (512) included in the hinge support (510).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the first arm (5311) of the first torsion spring (531) and the third arm (5321) of the second torsion spring (532) may be fixed to the spring housing (533). The second arm (5312) of the first torsion spring (531) may be fixed and / or supported on the hinge support (510). The fourth arm (5322) of the second torsion spring (532) may be fixed and / or supported on the hinge support (510). The first end (5351) of the first shaft (535) may be fixed to the spring housing (533). The third end (5361) of the second shaft (536) may be fixed to the spring housing (533). The second end (5352) of the first shaft (535) and the fourth end (5362) of the second shaft (536) can be fixed to the cover (120). When the cover (120) rotates around the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536) as a rotation axis, the spring housing (533) of the hinge (530) coupled with the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536) can rotate together with the cover (120). When the spring housing (533) is rotated about the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536) as the rotation axes, the angle between the first arm (5311) and the second arm (5312) of the first torsion spring (531) and the angle between the third arm (5321) and the fourth arm (5322) of the second torsion spring (532) may change. The hinge (530) arranged in the hinge support (510) may apply a rotational force to the cover (120) to increase the angle between the cover (120) and the hinge support (510) through the elastic restoring force of the first torsion spring (531) and the second torsion spring (532).

[0079] According to various embodiments, an integral or single shaft may be provided (or formed) to replace the first shaft (535) and the second shaft (536). One end of the integral or single shaft may protrude relative to the first shaft support (511) included in the hinge support (510) of the support member (112) and be secured to the cover (120). The other end of the integral or single shaft may protrude relative to the second shaft support (512) included in the hinge support (510) of the support member (112) and be secured to the cover (120). At least one portion between the one end and the other end of the integral or single shaft may be secured to the spring housing (533).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the cover (120) may include a cover plate (121) and a hinge connection (also referred to as a hinge arm) (520). In a closed state of the case (100), the cover plate (121) may provide (or form) a front surface of the case (100) that is substantially opposite to a rear surface of the case (100) provided (or formed) by the frame (111). In a closed state of the case (100), the cover plate (121) may be substantially parallel to the rear surface (1111) of the frame (111). The cover plate (121) of the cover (120) may be referred to as a 'first plate' or 'front plate', and the rear surface (1111) of the frame (111) may be referred to as a 'second plate' or 'rear plate'. The hinge connection (520) can be connected to the hinge support (510) of the support member (112) via the hinge (530).

[0081] According to various embodiments, the cover plate (121) may include a first side (121A), a second side (121B) facing in an opposite direction from the first side (121A), and a side surface (121C) extending from the first side (121A) and the second side (121B). In a closed state of the case (100), the first side (121A) of the cover plate (121) may provide (or form) a front surface of the case (100) that is substantially opposite to a rear surface of the case (100) that is provided (or formed) by the frame (111). A second recess (R2) corresponding to the first wireless earphone (210) and a fourth recess (R4) corresponding to the second wireless earphone (220) may be formed (or provided) in the second side (121B) of the cover plate (121). In the closed state of the case (100), the cover plate (121) is positioned in the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) and can substantially block the first opening (411). In the closed state of the case (100), the cover plate (121) can be partially inserted into the frame (111). A portion of the cover plate (121) can protrude in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111). In the closed state of the case (100), a portion of the side portion (121C) of the cover plate (121) can face the side portion (1112) of the frame (111). In the closed state of the case (100), a part of the first surface (121A) of the cover plate (121) and a part of the side surface (121C) of the cover plate (121) may be exposed to the outside, and a part of the second surface (121B) of the cover plate (121) and the remaining part of the side surface (121C) of the cover plate (121) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0082] According to various embodiments, in the closed state of the case (100), the cover plate (121) may be implemented so as not to protrude in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111). In the closed state of the case (100), the first side (121A) of the cover plate (121) may be exposed to the outside, and the second side (121B) and the side surface (121C) of the cover plate (121) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the hinge connection (520) may extend from or be connected to the cover plate (121). The cover (120) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the cover plate (121) and the hinge connection (520). A second end (5352) of the first shaft (535) of the hinge (530) that protrudes through the first shaft support (511) of the hinge support (510) may be fixed to the hinge connection (520) of the cover (120). The fourth end (5362) protruding through the second shaft support (512) of the hinge support (510) among the second shafts (536) of the hinge (530) can be fixed to the hinge connection (520) of the cover (120). The hinge (530) arranged in the hinge support (510) can apply a rotational force to the hinge connection (520) to increase the angle between the hinge connection (520) of the cover (120) and the hinge support (510) through the elastic restoring force of the first torsion spring (531) and the second torsion spring (532).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the cover plate (121) and the hinge connection (520) of the cover (120) may form an angle of substantially about 90 degrees.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the closed state of the case (100) may refer to a state in which the support member (112) is lowered relative to the frame (111). In the closed state of the case (100), the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) may face the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) and may not be exposed to the outside. In the closed state of the case (100), the hinge (530) applies a rotational force to the hinge connection portion (520) to increase the angle between the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) and the hinge support portion (510), but the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) may interfere with the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) so as not to rotate.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the spring housing (533) of the hinge (530) may include a cylindrical portion (5333) and a stopper (5334) extending from the cylindrical portion (5333). The cylindrical portion (5333) may be provided (or formed) by a combination of a first spring cover (5331) and a second spring cover (5332). The cylindrical portion (5333) may be positioned in a notch (513) (see FIG. 3) of a hinge support portion (510) of a support member (112). The cylindrical portion (5333) may be connected to the cover (120) via a first shaft (535) and a second shaft (536), and may rotate together with the cover (120). When the cover (120) rotates, the cylindrical portion (5333) can rotate without interfering with the hinge support portion (510) of the support member (112). The stopper (5334) can be included, for example, in the first spring cover (5331). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a user's operation of rotating the cover (120) so that the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is aligned with the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) is performed, the stopper (5334) can interfere with the hinge support portion (510) of the support member (112) to restrict the rotation of the cover (120). With the rotation of the cover (120) restricted due to the stopper (5334) interfering with the hinge support (510), the cover plate (121) can be aligned with the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the hinge support (510) of the support member (112) may include a fifth recess (514) extending from the notch (513). In a closed state of the case (100), the stopper (5334) of the hinge (530) may be inserted into the notch (513) of the hinge support (510). When a user's operation of rotating the cover (120) such that the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is aligned with the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) is performed when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the stopper (5334) of the hinge (530) may be inserted into the fifth recess (514) of the hinge support (510). The stopper (5334) of the hinge (530) can be fitted into the fifth recess (514).

[0088] According to various embodiments, the cylindrical portion (5333) and the stopper (5334) of the spring housing (533) of the hinge (530) can be implemented to provide a substantially smooth appearance together with the hinge support (510) without substantially protruding from the hinge support (510) of the support member (112) in the closed state of the case (100).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the open state of the case (100) may refer to a state in which the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the cover (120) may be opened by moving in a first direction (1001). When the support member (112) including the hinge support portion (510) is raised relative to the frame (111) such that the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) does not interfere with the rotation of the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120), the cover (120) may be opened relative to the body (110) due to the elasticity of the hinge (530). In the open state of the case (100), the hinge support portion (510) of the support member (112) may protrude in the first direction (1001) relative to the frame (111).

[0090] According to various embodiments, a user operation to switch the case (100) from an open state to a closed state may include a first operation to rotate the cover (120) so that the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is aligned with a first opening (511) included in a side portion (1112) of the frame (111), and a second operation of a press and release (also referred to as a push and release or a touch and release) on the cover plate (121) so that the cover (120) and the support member (112) hingedly connected to the cover (120) move in a second direction (1002). The user operation to switch the case (100) from a closed state to an open state may include a third operation of a press and release on the cover plate (121). In the second and third operations, the press and release for the cover plate (121) may be a press (also called a push or touch) that applies force to the cover plate (121) in the second direction (1002) and then a release of the press. The case (100) may include a push latch (800) that supports the second and third operations.

[0091] According to various embodiments, the push latch (800) may be disposed or coupled to the support member (112). The push latch (800) may be positioned, for example, between the slider (S) of the support member (112) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111), and may be disposed or coupled to the slider (S). The push latch (800) may be coupled to the slider (S) through, for example, a screw fastening.

[0092] According to various embodiments, when a second operation of press and release on the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is performed when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) are connected by the push latch (800), thereby providing (or forming) a state in which the support member (112) is prevented from rising with respect to the frame (111). The connection of the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) can fix the relative position of the slider (S) with respect to the rear portion (1111) so that the cover (120) is prevented from moving in the first direction (1001) in response to the elastic restoring force of the first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134). When the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) are connected, the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) can be positioned in the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111), and the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) can be positioned to face the first side portion (401) of the frame (111). When the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) are connected, the first side portion (401) can interfere with the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) so that the cover (120) does not open due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second torsion springs (531, 532) of the hinge (530).

[0093] According to various embodiments, when the third operation of press and release on the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is performed to switch the case (100) from a closed state to an open state, the connection between the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) is released by the push latch (800), thereby providing (or forming) a state in which the support member (112) can be raised relative to the frame (111). When the slider (S) and the rear portion (1111) are disconnected, the support member (112) and the cover (120) hinge-connected to the support member (112) are raised with respect to the frame (111) due to the elastic restoring force of the first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134), and the hinge connection portion (520) of the cover (120) is in a position that does not interfere with the first side portion (401) of the frame (111), so that the cover (120) can be opened due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second torsion springs (531, 532) of the hinge (530).

[0094] According to various embodiments, the push latch (800) may include a latch (L), and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) may include a catch (C) corresponding to the latch (L). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a press and release for the cover plate (121) is transmitted to the push latch (800), and the push latch (800) may position the latch (L) relative to the catch (C) such that a lock of the latch (L) relative to the catch (C) is formed. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a press and release for the cover plate (121) is transmitted to the push latch (800), and the push latch (800) may position the latch (L) relative to the catch (C) such that an unlock of the latch (L) relative to the catch (C) is formed. The push latch (800) will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 8.

[0095] According to various embodiments, in a closed state of the case (100), the locking of the latch (L) with respect to the catch (C) may cause the slider (S) of the support member (112) to be spaced apart from the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) by a first distance. In a closed state of the case (100), the slider (S) may not protrude relative to the frame (111) in the first direction (1001). In an open state of the case (100), the unlocking of the latch (L) with respect to the catch (C) may cause the slider (S) of the support member (112) to be spaced apart from the rear portion (1111) of the frame (1111) by a second distance greater than the first distance. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the slider (S) and the first and second wireless earphones (210, 220) placed on the slider (S) can move in a first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the slider (S) and the first and second wireless earphones (210, 220) placed on the slider (S) can move in a second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111).

[0096] According to various embodiments, the locking of the latch (L) relative to the catch (C), and the relative positional and interlocking operational relationships between the components in relation to the lock, can reduce or prevent the cover (120) from being unintentionally opened due to external impact, such as a drop.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the method of switching the case (100) from a closed state to an open state by means of a press and release on the cover plate (121) can improve usability by allowing a user to operate it with one hand. The method of switching the case (100) from an open state to a closed state by means of a press and release on the cover plate (121) after rotating the cover (120) so that the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) is aligned with the first opening (411) included in the side portion (1112) of the frame (111) can improve usability by allowing a user to operate it with one hand.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a first pressing member (610). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state and the support member (112) moves in a first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111), the first pressing member (610) may press the first wireless earphone (210) so that the first wireless earphone (210) is tilted or rotated while being raised from the first recess (R1) of the support member (112). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member (112) by the first pressure member (610), which can facilitate the user's grabbing of the first wireless earphone (210) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member (112) by the first pressure member (610), which can guide the direction and / or position of grabbing the first wireless earphone (210) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the ear when pulling it out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0099] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state and the first wireless earphone (210) is raised from the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) by the first pressing member (610), the relative position of the first wireless earphone (210) with respect to the first recess (R1) is changed, and the first wireless earphone (210) can be tilted or rotated in the first recess (R1). The first recess (R1) can be implemented to have a space that can at least partially guide the tilting or rotation of the first wireless earphone (210) while being raised.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the first pressing member (610) may be positioned or coupled to the supporting member (112) corresponding to the second partial recess (R12) of the first recess (R1) of the supporting member (112). In the transition between the closed state and the open state of the case (100), the first pressing member (610) may move together with the supporting member (112). The first pressing member (610) may include a first support portion (611), a second support portion (612), and a third shaft (613). The first support portion (611) and the second support portion (612) are connected via the third shaft (613), and the second support portion (612) may be rotatable about the third shaft (613) with respect to the first support portion (611). The first pressure member (610) may include a third torsion spring (not shown separately). The third torsion spring may provide elasticity between the first support portion (611) and the second support portion (612). The third torsion spring may exert elasticity to narrow the angle between the first support portion (611) and the second support portion (612).

[0101] According to various embodiments, the support member (112) may include a first hole (e.g., the first hole (H) of FIG. 7) provided (or provided) in the second partial recess (R12) of the first recess (R1). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second support member (612) of the first pressure member (610) may rotate about the third shaft (613) with respect to the first support member (611) of the first pressure member (610) due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the angle between the first support member (611) and the second support member (612) may decrease. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second support member (612) rotates around the third shaft (613) due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring, and enters the second partial recess (R12) through the first hole (e.g., the first hole (H) of FIG. 7) to pressurize the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210). Due to the pressurization by the second support member (612), the first wireless earphone (210) can be tilted or rotated while rising from the first recess (R1) of the support member (112).

[0102] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from an open state to a closed state, the second support (612) may be rotated about the third shaft (613) such that the angle between the first support (611) and the second support (612) of the first pressing member (610) increases. When the case (100) transitions from an open state to a closed state, the second support (612) may be rotated about the third shaft (613) so as to be positioned outside the second partial recess (R12). In the closed state of the case (100), the first wireless earphone (210) that is not pressed by the second support (612) may be stably positioned in the first recess (R1) of the supporting member (112).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a first magnet (710) positioned between the first pressing member (610) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). The first magnet (710) may be positioned or coupled to the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the support member (112) and the first pressing member (610) may move in a second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111), and the distance between the second support portion (612) of the first pressing member (610) and the first magnet (710) may become closer. When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, and the distance between the second support (612) of the first pressure member (610) and the first magnet (710) becomes closer, the second support (612) may be rotated around the third shaft (613) due to the attractive force of the first magnet (710) to be positioned outside the second partial recess (R12). In the closed state of the case (100), the attractive force applied by the first magnet (710) to the second support (612) may be greater than the elasticity of the third torsion spring of the first pressure member (610). In the closed state of the case (100), the second support (612) may be attached to the first magnet (710) by the magnetic force.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the second support member (612) of the first pressure member (610) may include a magnet corresponding to the first magnet (710) or may include a magnetic material.

[0105] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the support member (112) and the first pressure member (610) may move in a first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111), and the distance between the second support member (612) of the first pressure member (610) and the first magnet (710) may increase. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the distance between the second support member (612) of the first pressure member (610) and the first magnet (710) increases, and the second support member (612) rotates around the third shaft (613) due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring and enters the second partial recess (R12) through the first hole (e.g., the first hole (H) of FIG. 7) to press the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210).

[0106] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a second pressing member (620). When the support member (112) moves in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second pressing member (620) may press the second wireless earphone (220) so that the second wireless earphone (220) is tilted or rotated while being raised from the third recess (R3) of the support member (112). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member (112) by the second pressure member (620), which can facilitate the user's grabbing of the second wireless earphone (220) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) is tilted or rotated while being raised on the support member (112) by the second pressure member (620), which can guide the direction and / or position of grabbing the second wireless earphone (220) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the ear when pulling it out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0107] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, when the second wireless earphone (220) is raised from the third recess (R3) of the support member (112) by the second pressure member (620), the relative position of the second wireless earphone (220) with respect to the third recess (R3) is changed, and the second wireless earphone (220) can be tilted or rotated in the third recess (R3). The third recess (R3) can be implemented to have a space that can at least partially guide the tilting or rotation of the second wireless earphone (220) while being raised.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the second pressing member (620) may be positioned or coupled to the support member (112) corresponding to the fourth partial recess (R32) of the third recess (R3) of the support member (112). In the transition between the closed state and the open state of the case (100), the second pressing member (620) may move together with the support member (112). The second pressing member (620) may be implemented substantially identically to the first pressing member (610). The second pressing member (620) may include a third support portion (621) (e.g., the first support portion (611)), a fourth support portion (622) (e.g., the second support portion (612)), and a fourth shaft (623) (e.g., the third shaft (613)). The third support (621) and the fourth support (622) are connected via a fourth shaft (623), and the fourth support (622) can rotate about the fourth shaft (623) with respect to the third support (621). The second pressure member (620) can include a fourth torsion spring (not shown separately). The fourth torsion spring can provide elasticity between the third support (621) and the fourth support (622). The fourth torsion spring can exert elasticity to narrow the angle between the third support (621) and the fourth support (622).

[0109] According to various embodiments, the support member (112) may include a second hole provided (or provided) in the fourth partial recess (R32) of the third recess (R3). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the fourth support member (622) of the second pressure member (620) may rotate about the fourth shaft (623) with respect to the third support member (631) of the second pressure member (620) due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the angle between the third support member (621) and the fourth support member (622) may decrease. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the fourth support member (622) can rotate around the fourth shaft (623) due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring, enter the fourth partial recess (R32) through the second hole, and pressurize the second tail of the second wireless earphone (220). Due to the pressurization by the fourth support member (622), the second wireless earphone (220) can be tilted or rotated while rising from the third recess (R3) of the support member (112).

[0110] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the fourth support (622) may be rotated about the fourth shaft (623) such that the angle between the third support (621) and the fourth support (622) of the second pressing member (620) increases. When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the fourth support (622) may be rotated about the fourth shaft (623) so as to be positioned outside the fourth partial recess (R32). In the closed state of the case (100), the second wireless earphone (220) that is not pressed by the fourth support (622) may be stably positioned in the third recess (R3) of the supporting member (112).

[0111] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a second magnet (720) positioned between the second pressing member (620) and the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). The second magnet (720) may be positioned or coupled to the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the support member (112) and the second pressing member (620) may move in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111), and the distance between the fourth support portion (622) of the second pressing member (620) and the second magnet (720) may become closer. When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, and the distance between the fourth support (622) of the second pressure member (620) and the second magnet (720) becomes closer, the fourth support (622) may rotate around the fourth shaft (623) due to the attractive force of the second magnet (720) and be positioned outside the fourth partial recess (R32). In the closed state of the case (100), the attractive force applied by the second magnet (720) to the fourth support (622) may be greater than the elasticity of the fourth torsion spring of the second pressure member (620). In the closed state of the case (100), the fourth support (622) may be attached to the second magnet (720) by the magnetic force.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the fourth support member (622) of the second pressure member (620) may include a magnet corresponding to the second magnet (720) or may include a magnetic material.

[0113] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the support member (112) and the second pressing member (620) may move in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111), and the distance between the fourth support member (622) of the second pressing member (620) and the second magnet (720) may increase. When the distance between the fourth support member (622) of the second pressing member (620) and the second magnet (720) increases when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the fourth support member (622) may rotate around the fourth shaft (623) due to the elastic restoring force of the fourth torsion spring and enter the fourth partial recess (R32) through the second hole to press the second tail of the second wireless earphone (220).

[0114] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a printed circuit board (140) accommodated in a space between the frame (111) and the support member (112). The printed circuit board (140) may be disposed or coupled to the frame (111). In the transition between the closed and open states of the case (100), the printed circuit board (140) may be disposed or accommodated in the frame (111) so as not to interfere with the rising or falling of components such as the support member (112) and the push latch (800) relative to the frame (111).

[0115] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a battery (150) accommodated in a space between the frame (111) and the support member (112). The battery (150) may be placed or coupled to the frame (111). When the case (100) transitions between a closed state and an open state, the battery (150) may be placed or accommodated in the frame (111) so as not to interfere with the rising or falling of components such as the support member (112) and the push latch (800) relative to the frame (111). The battery (150) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (140) via an electrical connection member such as a flexible printed circuit board.

[0116] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) (160) arranged or coupled to the frame (111) corresponding to a connector hole provided (or formed) in the frame (111). The connector (160) may be arranged or coupled to the frame (111) corresponding to a connector hole provided (or formed) in the rear portion (1111) of the frame (111), for example. The connector (160) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (140). The connector (160) may be arranged on the printed circuit board (140), for example, or may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (140) via an electrical connection member such as a flexible printed circuit board.

[0117] According to various embodiments, the case (100) can transmit and / or receive power and / or data to and from an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector (160).

[0118] According to various embodiments, an external electronic device is electrically connected to the case (100) via a connector (160), and a power management circuit (also called a power management module) disposed on a printed circuit board (140) can charge a battery (150) using power received from the external electronic device.

[0119] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a first connection terminal (not shown separately) disposed or coupled to the support member (112) corresponding to the first recess (R1) of the support member (112). The first connection terminal may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (140). The first connection terminal and the printed circuit board (140) may be electrically connected to each other through a flexible electrical connection member, such as a flexible printed circuit board, which may be bent in response to the rising or falling of the support member (112) relative to the frame (111). In a closed state of the case (100), the first wireless earphone (210) may be electrically connected to the first connection terminal. A power management circuit disposed on the printed circuit board (140) may charge a battery included in the first wireless earphone (210) using power from the battery (150). The first connection terminal may include, for example, one or more first pogo pins. The one or more first pogo pins may be resiliently brought into contact with the connection terminal of the first wireless earphone (210) placed in the first recess (R1) of the support member (112). The first connection terminal may be implemented with various other available conductive members. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the first recess (R1), thereby separating the first wireless earphone (210) and the first connection terminal.

[0120] According to various embodiments, the body (110) of the case (100) may include a second connection terminal (not shown separately) disposed or coupled to the support member (112) corresponding to the third recess (R3) of the support member (112). The second connection terminal may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (140). The second connection terminal and the printed circuit board (140) may be electrically connected to each other through a flexible electrical connection member, such as a flexible printed circuit board that can bend in response to the rising or falling of the support member (112) with respect to the frame (111). In a closed state of the case (100), the second wireless earphone (220) may be electrically connected to the second connection terminal. A power management circuit disposed on the printed circuit board (140) may charge a battery included in the second wireless earphone (220) using power from the battery (150). The second connection terminal may include, for example, one or more second pogo pins. The one or more second pogo pins may resiliently contact the connection terminal of the second wireless earphone (220) located in the third recess (R3) of the support member (112). The second connection terminal may be implemented with various other available conductive members. When the case (100) switches from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) may be tilted or rotated while being raised from the third recess (R3), thereby separating the second wireless earphone (220) and the second connection terminal.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the case (100) can support data communication between an external electronic device electrically connected to the first connection terminal and a first wireless earphone (210) electrically connected to the first connection terminal. The case (100) can support data communication between an external electronic device electrically connected to the second connection terminal and a second wireless earphone (220) electrically connected to the second connection terminal.

[0122] According to various embodiments, the case (100) may include a light-transmitting area provided (or formed) in the case (100), and a light-emitting module (also referred to as a light-emitting unit or a light source) disposed within the case (100) corresponding to the light-transmitting area. Light output from the light-emitting module may be visible through the light-transmitting area. The light-emitting module may include various light sources, such as, for example, a light emitting diode (LED), an infrared (IR), or a xenon lamp. The light-emitting module may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (140). The case (100) may visually provide status information of the case (100) and / or status information of the first wireless earphone (210) and / or the second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100) through the light-emitting module.

[0123] According to various embodiments, the light-emitting module may be disposed inside the case (100) corresponding to a light-transmitting area provided (or formed) on one surface of the support member (112) facing the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) in the closed state of the case (100). In various embodiments, the cover (120) may be substantially transparent. Visual information output from the light-emitting module in the closed state of the case (100) may be visible through the cover plate (121) of the cover (120).

[0124] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a case (100) in an open state and a first wireless earphone (210) positioned in the case (100) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0125] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 7. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 7 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 7, the case (100) may include a body (110), a cover (120), and a hinge (530). The body (110) may include a frame (111), a support member (112), a first pressing member (610), and a first magnet (710). The frame (111) may include a rear portion (1111) and a side portion (1112). The support member (112) may include a hinge support member (510) and a first recess (R1). The first pressing member (610) may include a first support member (611), a second support member (612), and a third shaft (613). The cover (120) may include a cover plate (121) and a hinge connection member (520). Descriptions of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0127] According to various embodiments, 701 represents a state in which the support member (112) is moved in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111) when the latch (L) (see FIG. 2) for the catch (C) (see FIG. 2) is unlocked, and a state before the second support member (612) of the first pressing member (610) presses the first wireless earphone (210). 702 represents a state in which the support member (112) is moved in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111) when the latch (L) for the catch (C) is unlocked, and a state in which the second support member (612) of the first pressing member (610) presses the first wireless earphone (210). Locking the latch (L) to the catch (C), and the relative positions and mutual locking operation relationships between the components associated with the lock, can reduce or prevent the cover (120) from being unintentionally opened due to external impacts such as dropping.

[0128] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the support member (112) and the first pressure member (610) may move in a first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111), and the distance between the second support member (612) of the first pressure member (610) and the first magnet (710) may increase. When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, and the distance between the second support portion (612) of the first pressure member (610) and the first magnet (710) increases, the second support portion (612) can rotate around the third shaft (613) due to the elastic restoring force of the third torsion spring included in the first pressure member (610) and enter the first recess (R1) through the first hole (H) to press the first tail (2112) included in the first housing (211) of the first wireless earphone (210). The rotation of the second support portion (612) can be converted into movement of the first wireless earphone (210) in the first recess (R1). Due to the pressure exerted by the second support member (612), the first wireless earphone (210) may be raised (or is raised) in the first direction (1001) from the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) and tilted in the third direction (1003) (e.g., in the direction from the first side portion (401) to the second side portion (402)). For example, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, when viewed in the second direction (1002), the first wireless earphone (210) may be tilted in the third direction (1003), or in a direction between the third direction (1003) and the fourth direction (1004) (see FIG. 4) (e.g., in the x-axis direction). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) can be tilted in a third direction (1003) when viewed in a fourth direction (1004) (see FIG. 4) (e.g., in the x-axis direction).

[0129] According to various embodiments, when viewed in a fourth direction (1004) (see FIG. 4) (e.g., x-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (1001) and the third direction (1003), the angle between the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210) and the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) may increase when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state. For example, when viewed in a fourth direction (1004) (see FIG. 4) (e.g., x-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (1001) and the third direction (1003), the angle between the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210) and the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) in the closed state of the case (100) may be substantially about 0, and the first tail (2112) may substantially contact the first side portion (401). For example, when viewed in a fourth direction (1004) (see FIG. 4) (e.g., x-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (1001) and the third direction (1003), the angle between the first tail (2112) of the first wireless earphone (210) and the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) in the open state of the case (100) may be any one of about 3 degrees to about 18 degrees, but is not limited thereto.

[0130] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may be configured to tilt (or be lifted) from the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) due to the pressure exerted by the second support member (612), and also to rotate the first head (2111) when viewed in the second direction (1002). For example, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first head (2111) may rotate when viewed in the second direction (1002), such that the first ear tip (212) (see FIG. 3) may move away from or closer to the first side portion (401).

[0131] According to various embodiments, the second support member (612) of the first pressing member (610) may include a support surface (6121) for pressing the first wireless earphone (210). While the second support member (612) rotates, the first wireless earphone (210) may be moved in the first recess (R1) by an interaction between the support surface (6121) of the second support member (612) and an end of the first tail (2112) included in the first housing (210) of the first wireless earphone (210) and a change in the relative position of the first wireless earphone (210) with respect to the first recess (R1). While the relative position of the first wireless earphone (210) with respect to the first recess (R1) is changed, the relative position of the center of gravity of the first wireless earphone (210) with respect to the first recess (R1) may move, thereby generating a torque that tilts or rotates the first wireless earphone (210) in the first recess (R1). Although not illustrated separately, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) (see FIG. 3) may move in the third recess (R3) (see FIG. 3) in a manner substantially identical to the movement of the first wireless earphone (210). The first recess (R1) may be implemented to have a space that can at least partially guide the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state. The third recess (R3) (see FIG. 3) may be implemented to have a space that can at least partially guide the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state.

[0132] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) is moved against the first recess (R1) (or the support member (112)) by the first pressing member (610), which can facilitate the user to grab the first wireless earphone (210) and pull it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) is moved against the first recess (R1) (or the support member (112)) by the first pressure member (610), so that the direction and / or position of holding the first wireless earphone (210) can be guided so as to reduce the user having to adjust the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone (210) out of the body (110) and wearing it.

[0133] According to various embodiments, the first recess (R1) may be implemented in a form that can at least partially guide the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the first recess (R1) (or the support member (112)) by the first pressure member (610) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone (220) may be moved relative to the third recess (R3) (or the support member (112)) by the second pressure member (620) (see FIG. 1) in substantially the same manner as the first wireless earphone (210) is moved relative to the first recess (R1) (or the support member (112)) by the first pressure member (610) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state. The third recess (R3) may be implemented in a form that can at least partially guide the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the third recess (R3) (or the support member (112)) by the second pressure member (620) when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state.

[0135] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating operations of a push latch (800) when transitioning between a closed state and an open state of a case (100) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0136] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 8. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 8 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 8, the push latch (800) may include a housing (810), a sliding member (820), and a latch (L). The push latch (800) may include a first compression spring (831) and a second compression spring (832). The push latch (800) may include a moving member (840). The push latch (800) may include a guide (850).

[0138] According to various embodiments, the housing (810) may include a linear motion guide rail (811). The housing (810) may be fixed to a frame (111) of the case (100) (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The housing (810) may be fixed, for example, to a first side portion (401) of the frame (111) (see FIG. 4) and / or a rear portion (1111) of the frame (111) (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0139] According to various embodiments, the sliding member (820) may include a slider (821) and a push rod (822). The slider (821) may be positioned on a linear motion guide rail (811) of the housing (810). The slider (821) may be guided by the linear motion guide rail (811) to move linearly in a first direction (1001) or a second direction (1002). The push rod (822) may extend from the slider (821) or be connected to the slider (821). The push rod (822) may have a length extending from the slider (821) in the first direction (1001) by penetrating a hole formed in the housing (810).

[0140] According to various embodiments, the latch (L) may extend from the slider (821) of the sliding member (820). For example, an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the slider (821) and the latch (L) may be provided (or formed). The connection (824) between the latch (L) and the slider (821) may be flexible. The latch (L) may be resiliently rotated (or bent) relative to the slider (821) via the connection (824).

[0141] According to various embodiments, when the cover plate (121) of the cover (120) (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) is moved in the second direction (1002) in the transition between the closed and open states of the case (100), the support member (112) hingedly connected to the cover (120) presses the push rod (822), and the sliding member (820) can be moved in the second direction (1002) with respect to the housing (810) fixed to the frame (111) of the case (100) (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0142] According to various embodiments, the first compression spring (831) and the second compression spring (832) may be disposed between the housing (810) and the slider (821) of the sliding member (820). The first compression spring (831) and the second compression spring (832) may provide elasticity between the housing (810) and the sliding member (820). The number or position of the compression springs that provide elasticity between the housing (810) and the sliding member (920) may be implemented to improve the balanced and stable sliding of the sliding member (820) with respect to the housing (810).

[0143] According to various embodiments, the movable member (840) may be movably arranged on a slider (821) of the sliding member (820). For example, the slider (821) may include a first guide rail (GR1) extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (1001), and the movable member (840) may be positioned on the first guide rail (GR1). The movable member (840) may be movable along the first guide rail (GR1) in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (1001) (e.g., the fourth direction (1004) of FIG. 4). The first guide rail (GR1) may interfere with the movable member (840) to prevent the movable member (840) from moving in the first direction (1001) and the second direction (1002).

[0144] According to various embodiments, the guide (850) may be coupled with the housing (810). The guide (850) may include a second guide rail (GR2). The first guide rail (GR1) and the second guide rail (GR2) are laminated, and the moving member (840) may be positioned on the first guide rail (GR1) and the second guide rail (GR2). Depending on the position at which the sliding member (820) slides with respect to the housing (810), the moving member (840) may be moved on the first guide rail (GR1) of the sliding member (820) and the second guide rail (GR2) of the guide (850) coupled to the housing (810). The moving member (840) may be formed in a circular shape so as to be moved smoothly and smoothly on the first guide rail (GR1) and the second guide rail (GR2).

[0145] According to various embodiments, the second guide rail (GR2) may have a loop-shaped pattern that guides the movement of the movable member (840). The second guide rail (GR2) may include a first portion (GR21), a second portion (GR22), a third portion (GR23), a fourth portion (GR24), a first path between the first portion (GR21) and the second portion (GR22), a second path between the second portion (GR22) and the third portion (GR23), a third path between the third portion (GR23) and the fourth portion (GR24), and a fourth path between the first portion (GR21) and the fourth portion (GR24). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the first portion (GR21), the first portion (GR21) can interfere with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) does not move in the first direction (1001). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the second portion (GR22), the second portion (GR22) can interfere with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) does not move in the second direction (1002). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the third portion (GR23), the third portion (GR23) can interfere with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) does not move in the first direction (1001). When the moving member (840) is positioned in the fourth part (GR24), the fourth part (GR24) can interfere with the moving member (840) to prevent the sliding member (820) from moving in the second direction (1002).

[0146] 801 is a cross-sectional view of the push latch (800) in the closed state of the case (100). 803 is a cross-sectional view of the push latch (800) in the open state of the case (100). 802 is a cross-sectional view of the push latch (800) in a first intermediate state between the closed state and the open state when the case (100) transitions from the closed state to the open state. 804 is a cross-sectional view of the push latch (800) in a second intermediate state between the open state and the closed state when the case (100) transitions from the open state to the closed state.

[0147] Referring to 801, in the closed state of the case (100), the connection (824) between the sliding member (820) and the latch (L) is located within the housing (810), and the housing (810) can interfere with the latch (L) so that the latch (L) does not rotate relative to the slider (821) in a direction in which it is separated from the catch (S) (see FIG. 2) due to the elasticity of the connection (824). The closed state of the case (100) can be maintained due to the locking of the latch (L) with respect to the catch (C). In the closed state of the case (100), the moving member (840) can be located on the first portion (GR21) of the second guide rail (GR2) of the guide (850). When the moving member (840) is positioned on the first part (GR21), the first part (GR21) can interfere with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) does not move in the first direction (1001).

[0148] Referring to 801, 802, and 803, there may be a user press and release on the cover plate (121) (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) of the cover (120) when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state. After recognizing that the distance (press distance) by which the cover plate (121) can be moved in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111) is limited, the user may release the press on the cover plate (121). The user's press may cause the support member (112) connected to the cover (120) to move in the second direction (1002). Due to the pressure of the support member (112), the sliding member (820) is moved in the second direction (1002), and the moving member (840) can be moved from the first part (GR21) of the second guide rail (GR2) to the second part (GR22) of the second guide rail (GR2) via the first pass of the second guide rail (GR2). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the second part (GR22), the second part (GR22) interferes with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) is not moved in the second direction (1002), so that the user can recognize that the distance by which the cover plate (121) can be moved in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111) is limited. When the user's press causes the sliding member (820) to move in the second direction (1002) with respect to the housing (810), the connection (824) between the sliding member (820) and the latch (L) can be positioned outside the housing (810). The latch (L) can be rotated with respect to the slider (821) in a direction that separates it from the catch (S) (see FIG. 2) due to the elasticity of the connection (824).When the press on the cover plate (121) is released, the sliding member (820) is moved in the first direction (1001) with respect to the housing (810) due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second compression springs (831, 832), and the moving member (840) can be moved from the second part (GR22) of the second guide rail (GR2) to the third part (GR23) of the second guide rail (GR2) via the second pass of the second guide rail (GR2). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the third part (GR23), the third part (GR23) interferes with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) is not moved in the first direction (1001), and therefore the distance by which the sliding member (80) is moved in the first direction (1001) can be restricted. Due to the unlocking of the latch (L) for the catch (C), the support member (112) is moved in the first direction (1001) with respect to the frame (111) due to the elastic restoring force of the first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134) (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3), and the cover (120) can be opened.

[0149] Referring to 801, 803, and 804, there may be a user press and release on the cover plate (121) (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3) of the cover (120) when the case (100) transitions from an open state to a closed state. Recognizing that the distance (press distance) by which the cover plate (121) can be moved in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111) is limited, the user may release the press on the cover plate (121). Due to the user's press, the support member (112) connected to the cover (120) may be moved in the second direction (1002) to press the push rod (822) of the sliding member (820). Due to the pressure of the support member (112), the sliding member (820) is moved in the second direction (1002), and the moving member (840) can be moved from the third part (GR23) of the second guide rail (GR2) to the fourth part (GR24) of the second guide rail (GR2) via the third pass of the second guide rail (GR2). When the moving member (840) is positioned at the fourth part (GR24), the fourth part (GR24) interferes with the moving member (840) so that the sliding member (820) is not moved in the second direction (1002), so that the user can recognize that the distance by which the cover plate (121) can be moved in the second direction (1002) with respect to the frame (111) is limited. When the press on the cover plate (121) is released, the sliding member (820) moves in the first direction (1001) with respect to the housing (810) due to the elastic restoring force of the first and second compression springs (831, 832), and the moving member (840) can move from the fourth part (GR24) of the second guide rail (GR2) to the first part (GR21) of the second guide rail (GR2) via the fourth pass of the second guide rail (GR2).When the movable member (840) is positioned on the first portion (GR21), the first portion (GR21) interferes with the movable member (840) so that the sliding member (820) does not move in the first direction (1001), and thus the distance that the sliding member (820) moves in the first direction (1001) can be restricted. When the press on the cover plate (121) is released, the connection (824) between the sliding member (820) and the latch (L) is positioned within the housing (810), and the latch (L) can be fastened to the catch (S) (see FIG. 2) due to the interference of the housing (810). Locking the latch (L) to the catch (C), and the relative positions and mutual locking operation relationships between the components related to the lock, can reduce or prevent the cover (120) from being unintentionally opened due to external impacts such as dropping, and can improve usability when separating the wireless earphones from the case.

[0150] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a case (100) in an open state, and a first wireless earphone (210) and a second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0151] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 9. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 9 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 9, the case (100) may include a body (110), a cover (120), and a hinge (530). The body (110) may include a frame (111) and a support member (112). The body (110) may include a first pressing member (610) and / or a second pressing member (620). The body (110) may include a first magnet (710), a second magnet (720), a third magnet (910), and / or a fourth magnet (920). The body (110) may include a push latch (800). Locking the latch (L) to the catch (C), and the relative positions and mutual locking operation relationships between components related to the lock, may reduce or prevent the cover (120) from being unintentionally opened due to external impact, such as dropping. Descriptions of some components that are identical to those in the previous examples may not be repeated.

[0153] According to various embodiments, the third magnet (910) and the fourth magnet (920) may be disposed on the frame (111). The third magnet (910) and the fourth magnet (920) may not be exposed to the outside. The third magnet (910) and the fourth magnet (920) may be disposed on the second side portion (402) of the frame (111) (see FIG. 4), as illustrated, but is not limited thereto. The third magnet (910) and the fourth magnet (920) may also be disposed on the first side portion (401) of the frame (111) (see FIG. 4).

[0154] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (910) disposed on the cover (120) and the first wireless earphone (210). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may be raised (or raised) in the first direction (1001) from the first recess (R1) due to the pressing of the first pressing member (610), and the first head (2111) may rotate when viewed in the second direction (1002) due to the repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet (910) and the first wireless earphone (210). In various embodiments, the rotation of the first head (2111) in the second direction (1002) when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state may be partially influenced by the interaction between the first pressure member (610) and the first wireless earphone (210).

[0155] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may tilt in a third direction (1003) when viewed in a fourth direction (1004). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the tilting of the first wireless earphone (210) in the third direction (1003) when viewed in the fourth direction (1004) may be influenced by an interaction between the first pressure member (610) and the first wireless earphone (210) and / or a repulsive force and an attractive force between the third magnet (910) and the first wireless earphone (210).

[0156] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, due to the movement of the first wireless earphone (210), the first ear tip (212) of the first wireless earphone (210) may move away from the first side portion (401) (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion (401) when viewed in the second direction (1002).

[0157] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) can facilitate the user's grasping of the first wireless earphone (210) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) can guide the direction and / or position of grasping the first wireless earphone (210) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the ear when pulling it out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0158] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may include a fifth magnet (930) corresponding to the third magnet (910). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (910) and the fifth magnet (930).

[0159] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the fourth magnet (920) disposed on the cover (120) and the second wireless earphone (220). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) may be raised (or raised) in the first direction (1001) from the first recess (R1) due to the pressing of the second pressing member (620), and the second head may perform a movement in which it rotates in the second direction (1002) due to the repulsive force or attractive force between the fourth magnet (920) and the second wireless earphone (220). In various embodiments, the rotation of the second head in the second direction (1002) when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state may be partially influenced by the interaction between the second pressure member (620) and the second wireless earphone (220).

[0160] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) may tilt in a third direction (1003) when viewed in a fourth direction (1004). The tilting of the second wireless earphone (220) in the third direction (1003) when viewed in the fourth direction (1004) may be influenced by an interaction between the second pressure member (620) and the second wireless earphone (220) and / or a repulsive force and an attractive force between the fourth magnet (920) and the second wireless earphone (220).

[0161] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, due to the movement of the second wireless earphone (220), the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone (220) may move away from the first side portion (401) (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion (401) when viewed in the second direction (1002).

[0162] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the third recess (R3) of the support member (112) can facilitate the user's grasping of the second wireless earphone (220) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the third recess (R3) of the support member (112) can guide the direction and / or position of grasping the second wireless earphone (220) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the ear when pulling it out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0163] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone (220) may include a sixth magnet (940) corresponding to the fourth magnet (920). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the fourth magnet (920) and the sixth magnet (940).

[0164] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) can move substantially symmetrically with respect to the support member (112).

[0165] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a case (100) in an open state, and a first wireless earphone (210) and a second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0166] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 10. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 10 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 10, the case (100) may include a body (110), a cover (120), and a hinge (530). The body (110) may include a frame (111) and a support member (112). The body (110) may include a first pressing member (610) and / or a second pressing member (620). The body (110) may include a first magnet (710), a second magnet (720), and / or a third magnet (1010). The body (110) may include a push latch (800). Locking the latch (L) to the catch (C), and the relative positions and mutual locking operation relationships between components related to the lock, may reduce or prevent the cover (120) from being unintentionally opened due to external impact, such as dropping. Descriptions of some components that are identical to those in the previous examples may not be repeated.

[0168] According to various embodiments, the third magnet (1010) may be disposed in the hinge (530). The third magnet (1010) may be disposed, for example, in a stopper (5334) of the hinge (530). The third magnet (1010) may not be exposed to the outside. The third magnet (1010) may be disposed inside the stopper (5334). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the stopper (5334) on which the third magnet (1010) is disposed or which includes the third magnet (1010) may be rotated about the folding axis (A) (see FIG. 6) so as to be out of the fifth recess (514) (see FIG. 6) of the hinge support portion (510) of the support member (111). While the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the relative positions of the third magnet (1010) with respect to the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) may change.

[0169] According to various embodiments, the third magnet (1010) may be disposed at the hinge connection (520) of the cover (120) (see FIG. 7). The third magnet (1010) may not be exposed to the outside. The third magnet (1010) may be disposed inside the hinge connection (520). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the hinge connection (520) including the third magnet (1010) may be rotated about the folding axis (A) (see FIG. 6) while rising.

[0170] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (1010) disposed on the cover (120) and the first wireless earphone (210). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may be raised (or raised) in the first direction (1001) from the first recess (R1) due to the pressing of the first pressing member (610), and the first head (2111) may rotate when viewed in the second direction (1002) due to the repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet (1010) and the first wireless earphone (210). In various embodiments, the rotation of the first head (2111) in the second direction (1002) when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state may be partially influenced by the interaction between the first pressure member (610) and the first wireless earphone (210).

[0171] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) may tilt in a third direction (1003) when viewed in a fourth direction (1004). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the tilting of the first wireless earphone (210) in the third direction (1003) when viewed in the fourth direction (1004) may be influenced by an interaction between the first pressure member (610) and the first wireless earphone (210) and / or a repulsive force and an attractive force between the third magnet (1010) and the first wireless earphone (210).

[0172] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, due to the movement of the first wireless earphone (210), the first ear tip (212) of the first wireless earphone (210) may move away from the first side portion (401) (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion (401) when viewed from the second direction (1002).

[0173] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) can facilitate the user's grasping of the first wireless earphone (210) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the first recess (R1) of the support member (112) can guide the direction and / or position of grasping the first wireless earphone (210) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the first wireless earphone (210) relative to the ear when pulling the first wireless earphone (210) out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0174] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may include a fourth magnet (1020) corresponding to the third magnet (1010). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (1010) and the fourth magnet (1020).

[0175] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (1010) disposed on the cover (120) and the second wireless earphone (220). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) may be raised (or raised) in the first direction (1001) from the third recess (R3) due to the pressing of the second pressing member (620), and the second head may perform a movement in which the second head rotates when viewed in the second direction (1002) due to the repulsive force or attractive force between the third magnet (1010) and the second wireless earphone (220). In various embodiments, the rotation of the second head in the second direction (1002) when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state may be partially influenced by the interaction between the second pressure member (620) and the second wireless earphone (220).

[0176] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, the second wireless earphone (220) may tilt in a third direction (1003) when viewed in a fourth direction (1004). When the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, the tilting of the second wireless earphone (220) in the third direction (1003) when viewed in the fourth direction (1004) may be influenced by an interaction between the second pressure member (620) and the second wireless earphone (220) and / or a repulsive force and an attractive force between the third magnet (1010) and the second wireless earphone (220).

[0177] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, due to the movement of the second wireless earphone (220), the second ear tip of the second wireless earphone (220) may move away from the first side portion (401) (see FIG. 4) or closer to the first side portion (401) when viewed in the second direction (1002).

[0178] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the third recess (R3) of the support member (112) can facilitate the user's grasping of the second wireless earphone (220) and pulling it out from the body (110) in the open state of the case (100). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, the movement of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the third recess (R3) of the support member (112) can guide the direction and / or position of grasping the second wireless earphone (220) so as to reduce the user's adjustment of the fitting angle and / or fitting position of the second wireless earphone (220) relative to the ear when pulling the second wireless earphone (220) out from the body (110) and wearing it.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone (220) may include a fifth magnet (1030) corresponding to the third magnet (1010). When the case (100) is switched from a closed state to an open state, a repulsive force or an attractive force may be generated between the third magnet (1010) and the fifth magnet (1030).

[0180] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) transitions from a closed state to an open state, the first wireless earphone (210) and the second wireless earphone (220) can move substantially symmetrically with respect to the support member (112).

[0181] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a case (100), a first wireless earphone (210), and a second wireless earphone (220) when transitioning from an open state to a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0182] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 11. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 11 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 11, the case (100) may include a body (110), a cover (120), and a hinge (530). The body (110) may include a frame (111) and a support member (112). The body (110) may include a first pressing member (610) and / or a second pressing member (620). The body (110) may include a first magnet (710), a second magnet (720), a third magnet (1110), and / or a fourth magnet (1120). The body (110) may include a push latch (800). The cover (120) may include a cover plate (121) and a hinge connection (520). Descriptions of some components that are the same as in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.

[0184] According to various embodiments, the third magnet (1110) and the fourth magnet (1120) may be disposed on the cover plate (121) of the cover (120). The third magnet (1110) and the fourth magnet (1120) may be disposed, for example, at least partially inside the cover plate (121).

[0185] 1101 is a perspective view showing a case (100) in an open state and a first wireless earphone (210) and a second wireless earphone (220) positioned in the case (100). 1102 is a drawing showing a case (100) and a first wireless earphone (210) positioned in the case (100) in an intermediate state between an open state and a closed state when transitioning from an open state to a closed state. 1103 is a drawing showing a case (100) in a closed state and a first wireless earphone (210) positioned in the case (100).

[0186] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the third magnet (1110) disposed on the cover (120) and the first wireless earphone (210). The repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the first wireless earphone (210) when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state may improve the stability of the first wireless earphone (210) in the first recess (R1) of the support member (112). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the first wireless earphone (210) may reduce impact and / or friction between the cover (120) and the first wireless earphone (210), thereby reducing or preventing damage to the cover (120) and / or the first wireless earphone (210).

[0187] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the first wireless earphone (210) acts to lower the first wireless earphone (210) while reducing or preventing the cover (120) from touching the first head (2111) of the first wireless earphone (210), thereby reducing or preventing friction and damage (e.g., scratches) due to friction between the cover (120) and the first head (2111) of the first wireless earphone (210).

[0188] According to various embodiments, the first wireless earphone (210) may include a fifth magnet (1130) corresponding to the third magnet (1110). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the third magnet (1110) and the fifth magnet (1130).

[0189] According to various embodiments, the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the first wireless earphone (210) can adjust the posture of the first wireless earphone (210) with respect to the first recess (R1) so that the first wireless earphone (210) can smoothly descend from the first recess (R1) and be stably positioned in the first recess (R1) while the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state. While the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the first wireless earphone (210) can be stably positioned in the first recess (R1) due to the lowering of the second support portion (612) (see FIG. 7) of the first pressure member (610) and the change in the relative position between the third magnet (1110) and the fifth magnet (1130).

[0190] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the fourth magnet (1120) disposed on the cover (120) and the second wireless earphone (220). The repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the second wireless earphone (220) when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state may improve the stability of the second wireless earphone (220) in the third recess (R3) of the support member (112). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the second wireless earphone (220) may reduce impact and / or friction between the cover (120) and the second wireless earphone (220), thereby reducing or preventing damage to the cover (120) and / or the second wireless earphone (220).

[0191] According to various embodiments, when the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the second wireless earphone (220) acts to lower the second wireless earphone (220) while reducing or preventing the cover (120) from touching the second head of the second wireless earphone (220), thereby reducing or preventing friction and damage (e.g., scratches) due to friction between the cover (120) and the second head of the second wireless earphone (220).

[0192] According to various embodiments, the second wireless earphone (220) may include a sixth magnet (1140) corresponding to the fourth magnet (1120). When the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, a repulsive force may be generated between the fourth magnet (1120) and the sixth magnet (1140).

[0193] According to various embodiments, the repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the second wireless earphone (220) can adjust the posture of the second wireless earphone (220) with respect to the third recess (R3) so that the second wireless earphone (220) can smoothly descend from the third recess (R3) and be stably positioned in the third recess (R3) while the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state. While the case (100) is switched from an open state to a closed state, the second wireless earphone (220) can be stably positioned in the third recess (R3) due to the retraction of the fourth support member (622) (see FIG. 3) of the second pressure member (620), and the change in the relative position between the fourth magnet (1120) and the sixth magnet (1140).

[0194] According to various embodiments, in a closed state of the case (100), the distance between the third magnet (1110) disposed on the cover (120) and the fifth magnet (1130) included in the first wireless earphone (210) may be substantially minimized, so that the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the fifth magnet (1130) may be substantially the strongest. In a closed state of the case (100), the distance between the fourth magnet (1120) disposed on the cover (120) and the sixth magnet (1140) included in the second wireless earphone (220) may be substantially minimized, so that the repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the sixth magnet (1140) may be substantially the strongest. In order to reduce errors in the relative position of the cover (120) with respect to the frame (111) due to the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the fifth magnet (1130) and the repulsive force between the fourth magnet (1120) and the sixth magnet (1140) in the closed state of the case (100), at least one magnet (not shown separately) that exerts an attractive force between the cover plate (121) and the frame (111) may be added.

[0195] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case (100) for wireless earphones includes a frame (111), a support member (112), a cover (120), and a pressing member (e.g., a first pressing member (610)). The support member (112) can be positioned within the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction with respect to the frame (111). The support member (112) includes a recess (e.g., a first recess (R1)) configured to allow a wireless earphone (e.g., a first wireless earphone (210)) to be seated therein. A cover (120) is resiliently hinged to the support member (112). The cover (120) is configured to open when the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111). The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone (210) so that the wireless earphone is raised and tilted in the recess when the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111).

[0196] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member (610)) may include a first support member (611) coupled with a support member (112) and a second support member (612) resiliently hingedly connected to the first support member (611). When the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) may be configured to rotate relative to the first support member (611) so as to enter a recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) and pressurize a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)).

[0197] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a first magnet (710) disposed on a support member (112). When the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) may be configured to separate from the first magnet (710), rotate relative to the first support member (611), and enter a recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) to pressurize a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)).

[0198] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a recess (e.g., a first recess (R1)) may include a first partial recess (R11) corresponding to a head (e.g., a first head (2111)) of a wireless earphone (e.g., a first wireless earphone (210)) and a second partial recess (R12) corresponding to a tail (e.g., a first tail (2112)) of the wireless earphone. The second support portion (612) may be configured to enter the second partial recess (R12) and press the tail of the wireless earphone.

[0199] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the frame (111) may include a rear portion (1111) and a side portion (1112). The rear portion (1111) may be positioned opposite the cover (120) when the cover (120) is in a closed state. The side portion (1112) may surround a space between the cover (120) and the rear portion (1111) when the cover (120) is in a closed state. The side portion (1112) may include a first side portion (401) and a second side portion (402) facing in opposite directions. The side portion (1112) may include a third side portion (403) and a fourth side portion (404) extending from the first side portion (401) and the second side portion (402). The support member (112) may include a hinge support member (510) that is hinge-connected to the cover (120) and faces the first side portion (401). When the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111), the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) may be raised from the recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) and may be tilted in a direction from the first side portion (401) to the second side portion (402).

[0200] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a catch (C) disposed on a frame (111), and a push latch (800) disposed on a support member (112) corresponding to the catch (C). The case (100) may include a plurality of elastic members (e.g., first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134)) disposed between the frame (111) and the support member (112). The push latch (800) may be configured to change a lock on the catch (C) to an unlocked state in response to a press and release on the cover (120). When the lock of the push latch (800) on the catch (C) is changed to an unlocked state, the support member (112) may be raised relative to the frame (111) by the plurality of elastic members.

[0201] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the cover (120) can be opened so that the frame (111) does not interfere with the rotation of the cover (210).

[0202] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a second magnet (e.g., a third magnet (910)) disposed on the frame (111). The support member (112) may be configured to form an attractive or repulsive force between the second magnet and the wireless earphone so that the head (e.g., the first head (2111)) of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) rotates when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

[0203] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a second magnet (e.g., a third magnet (1010)) arranged at a hinge (530) connecting the support member (112) and the cover (120). The support member (112) may be configured to form an attractive or repulsive force between the second magnet and the wireless earphone so that the head (e.g., the first head (2111)) of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) rotates when the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111).

[0204] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a third magnet (1110) disposed on the cover (120). When the cover (120) is closed, a repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) may be configured to urge the wireless earphone toward the recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)).

[0205] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case (100) for wireless earphones includes a frame (111), a support member (112), a cover (120), a pressure member (e.g., a first pressure member (610)), and a magnet (e.g., a third magnet (910 or 1010)). The support member (112) can be positioned within the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction with respect to the frame (111). The support member (112) includes a recess (e.g., a first recess (R1)) configured to allow a wireless earphone (e.g., a first wireless earphone (210)) to be seated therein. The cover (120) is resiliently hinged to the support member (112). The cover (120) is configured to open when the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111). The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone rises from the recess when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111). The magnet is configured to form an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone so that the head of the wireless earphone (e.g., the first head (2111)) is rotated when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

[0206] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a magnet (e.g., a third magnet (910)) may be placed in the frame (111).

[0207] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a magnet (e.g., a third magnet (1010)) may be placed on a hinge (530) connecting the support member (112) and the cover (120).

[0208] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member (610)) is configured to press the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) so that the wireless earphone is tilted while being raised from the recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

[0209] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressing member (e.g., the first pressing member (610)) may include a first support member (611) coupled with a support member (112) and a second support member (612) resiliently hingedly connected to the first support member (611). When the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) may be configured to rotate relative to the first support member (611) so as to enter a recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) and pressurize a wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)).

[0210] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may further include a second magnet (e.g., a first magnet (710)) disposed on the support member (112). When the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) is separated from the second magnet, rotates relative to the first support member (611), and is configured to enter a recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)) to pressurize the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)).

[0211] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may include a catch (C) disposed on a frame (111), and a push latch (800) disposed on a support member (112) corresponding to the catch (C). The case (100) may include a plurality of elastic members (e.g., first, second, third, and fourth elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134)) disposed between the frame (111) and the support member (112). The push latch (800) may be configured to change a lock on the catch (C) to an unlocked state in response to a press and release on the cover (120). When the lock of the push latch (800) on the catch (C) is changed to an unlocked state, the support member (112) may be raised relative to the frame (111) by the plurality of elastic members.

[0212] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case (100) may further include a third magnet (1110) disposed on the cover (120). When the cover (120) is closed, a repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the wireless earphone (e.g., the first wireless earphone (210)) may be configured to press the wireless earphone toward the recess (e.g., the first recess (R1)).

[0213] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a case (100) for wireless earphones includes a frame (111), a support member (112), a cover (120), a pressure member (e.g., a first pressure member (610)), and a magnet (e.g., a third magnet (910 or 1010)). The support member (112) can be positioned within the frame (111) so as to be slidable in a linear direction with respect to the frame (111). The support member (112) includes a recess (e.g., a first recess (R1)) configured to allow a wireless earphone (e.g., a first wireless earphone (210)) to be seated therein. The cover (120) is resiliently hinge-connected to the support member (112). The cover (120) is configured to open when the support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111). The pressing member is configured to press the wireless earphone so that the wireless earphone tilts as it rises from the recess when the supporting member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111). The magnet is configured to form an attractive or repulsive force on the head (e.g., the first head (2111)) of the wireless earphone so that the head rotates when the supporting member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

[0214] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a magnet (e.g., a third magnet (910 or 1010)) may be placed on a frame (111) or a hinge (530) connecting a support member (112) and a cover (120).

[0215] The embodiments disclosed in this disclosure and the drawings are merely specific examples to more easily explain the technical content and to help understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as including modified or altered forms in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Additionally, it will be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein. In particular, it is emphasized that while the present disclosure is presented in a form that provides multiple embodiments each defining multiple features, some of these embodiments are connected only by reference to the same drawing or drawings. The present disclosure should be understood to include all combinations of these embodiments, unless there is an apparent contradiction between two (or more) embodiments. That is, if features are presented as optional in the present disclosure, all combinations of such optional features are included in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In the case (100) for wireless earphones, Frame (111); A support member (112) positioned within the frame (111) so as to be able to slide in a straight direction with respect to the frame (111) and including a recess (R1) configured so that a wireless earphone (210) can be seated therein; A cover (120) that is elastically hinged to the support member (112) and configured to open when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111); and A case including a pressing member (610) configured to pressurize the wireless earphone (210) so that the wireless earphone (210) tilts while rising from the recess (R1) when the supporting member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

2. In paragraph 1, The above pressurizing member (610) includes a first support member (611) coupled with the support member (112) and a second support member (612) elastically hinge-connected to the first support member (611), and A case configured to rotate relative to the first support member (611) so that when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) enters the recess (R1) and presses the wireless earphone (210).

3. In paragraph 2, Further comprising a first magnet (710) arranged on the above support member (112), A case configured such that when the above support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the second support member (612) is separated from the first magnet (710), rotates relative to the first support member (611), and enters the recess (R1) to pressurize the wireless earphone (210).

4. In paragraph 2 or 3, The above recess (R1) includes a first partial recess (R11) corresponding to the head (2111) of the wireless earphone (210) and a second partial recess (R12) corresponding to the tail (2112) of the wireless earphone (210), and A case in which the second support member (612) is configured to enter the second partial recess (R12) and pressurize the tail (2112) of the wireless earphone (210).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above frame (111) includes a rear part (1111) and a side part (1112), The above rear part (1111) is located on the opposite side of the cover (120) when the cover (120) is closed, The above side portion (1112) surrounds the space between the cover (120) and the rear portion (1111) when the cover (120) is closed. The above side portion (1112) includes a first side portion (401) and a second side portion (402) facing in opposite directions, and a third side portion (403) and a fourth side portion (404) extending from the first side portion (401) and the second side portion (402), The above support member (112) is hinge-connected to the cover (120) and includes a hinge support member (510) facing the first side portion (401), and A case in which, when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111), the wireless earphone (210) is raised from the recess (R1) and tilted in a direction from the first side portion (401) to the second side portion (402).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, A catch (C) arranged on the above frame (111), and a push latch (800) arranged on the support member (112) corresponding to the catch (C); and It further includes a plurality of elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134) arranged between the frame (111) and the support member (112), The above push latch (800) is configured to change the lock for the catch (C) to unlock in response to a press and release for the cover (120), and A case in which, when the lock of the push latch (800) for the above catch (C) is changed to unlock, the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111) by the plurality of elastic members (131, 132, 133, 134).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, When the above support member (112) is raised with respect to the frame (111), the cover (120) is opened so that the frame (111) does not interfere with the rotation of the cover (210).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, A case further comprising a second magnet (910, 1010) configured to generate an attractive or repulsive force on the wireless earphone (210) so that the head (2111) of the wireless earphone (210) rotates when the support member (112) is raised relative to the frame (111).

9. In paragraph 8, The second magnet (910) is a case placed in the frame (111).

10. In paragraph 8, The second magnet (1010) is a case arranged on a hinge (530) connecting the support member (112) and the cover (120).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, Further comprising a third magnet (1110) placed on the above cover (120), A case configured such that when the cover (120) is closed, the repulsive force between the third magnet (1110) and the wireless earphone (210) presses the wireless earphone (210) toward the recess (R1).

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