Wearable device including connection member

Abstract

A wearable device according to various embodiments may include: a first speaker assembly including a first speaker and a first housing; and a second speaker assembly including a second speaker and a second housing. The wearable device may include a connection member which connects the first housing and the second housing to each other and is inserted into the first housing such that one end thereof faces in a first direction through an opening in the first housing. The wearable device may include a molding member including: a cylindrical body part surrounding at least a portion of the connection member; and a protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the body part. A space formed by the first housing and the molding member may include a second space in which a second cross-section perpendicular to the first direction and farther from the opening in the first housing than the first cross-section includes a portion of a circle having a first diameter and a portion of a circle having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The protrusion may be accommodated in a space having the shape of the portion of the circle having the second diameter in the second space.

Description

Wearable device including a connecting member

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device including a connecting member.

[0002] The human senses are concentrated in the head, and accordingly, devices designed to provide audiovisual experiences are typically worn on the head. Examples of these devices include earphones, headphones, headsets, and head-mounted displays (also known as VR headsets). For example, some wearable devices are worn on the head.

[0003] Among head-worn devices, headsets, for example, can exert pressure on the head when worn. Specifically, stereo headsets have ear cups that mechanically surround the user's ears to block out external sounds. These headsets can exert greater pressure on the head than earphones (e.g., earbuds).

[0004] The aforementioned devices must be adjustable to accommodate heads of varying shapes. To achieve this, the devices typically incorporate a hinge structure at a specific point, allowing them to be adjusted to the user's head shape and size.

[0005] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0006] A wearable device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first speaker assembly including a first speaker and a first housing, and a second speaker assembly including a second speaker and a second housing. The wearable device may include a connecting member that connects the first housing and the second housing and is inserted into the first housing such that one end faces a first direction through an opening of the first housing. The wearable device may include a molding member that includes a cylindrical body portion surrounding at least a portion of the connecting member and a protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the body portion. A space formed by the first housing and the molding member may include a second space including a portion of a circle having a first diameter, a second cross-section that is perpendicular to the first direction and is further from the opening of the first housing than the first cross-section, and a portion of a circle having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The protrusion may be accommodated in a space having a shape of a portion of the circle having the second diameter in the second space.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an overview of the structure of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example in which an electronic device according to one embodiment is placed within a case.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a side view of an electronic device, illustrating how a housing rotates relative to a connecting member, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a side view of a connecting member and a hooking member according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a front view showing the front of a connecting member and a hooking member according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an overview of the structure of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating at least a portion of a housing for explaining the internal structure of a space in which a molding member is placed within the housing according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing different cross-sections of a housing to explain the internal structure of the housing according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a perspective view and a perspective view illustrating the direction in which a connecting member and a locking member are inserted into a housing according to one embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 11 is a drawing for explaining a state in which a molding member according to one embodiment is inserted into a housing.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a state in which a connecting member and a catching member are arranged in an internal space created by combining a molding member with a housing according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a hanging member positioned within a space formed by combining a housing and a molding member according to one embodiment, wherein the hanging member rotates.

[0020] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a hanging member positioned within a space formed by combining a housing and a molding member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Fig. 15 is a perspective view illustrating the structure of a molding member according to one embodiment.

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0023] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0024] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0025] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case where the parts are "directly connected," but also the case where the parts are "electrically connected" or "operatively connected" with other elements intervening therebetween. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0026] The phrases “in one embodiment” and the like appearing in various places throughout this disclosure do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0027] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various hardware and / or software configurations that perform specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for a given function. Furthermore, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented in various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented by algorithms that execute on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ conventional techniques for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "means," and "configuration" may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations.

[0028] Additionally, the connecting lines or connecting members between components depicted in the drawings are merely exemplary representations of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In an actual device, connections between components may be represented by various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections that may be replaced or added.

[0029] In one embodiment, the electronic device may be a wearable device. In one embodiment, the wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head-mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothing-integrated type (e.g., an electronic garment), a body-attached type (e.g., a skin pad or tattoo), or a bio-implantable type (e.g., an implantable circuit), but is not limited thereto.

[0030] An electronic device according to the present disclosure may include at least one housing rotatably connected to a connecting member. According to the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided in which at least one housing is arranged to be rotatable by a predetermined angle relative to the connecting member. According to the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided in which the volume of the space occupied by the electronic device can be adjusted by varying the angle at which the housing rotates relative to the connecting member. Accordingly, an electronic device with high portability and wearability can be provided.

[0031] An electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a molding member coupled to a housing. According to the present disclosure, an electronic device can be provided that prevents moisture or foreign substances from penetrating into a portion where the housing and the connecting member are coupled, by a molding member configured to surround at least a portion of the portion where the housing and the connecting member are coupled. According to the present disclosure, the volume of the component that prevents moisture or foreign substances from penetrating can be minimized. Accordingly, the present disclosure can provide an electronic device that is easy to assemble and repair, while preventing foreign substances from penetrating into the interior.

[0032] In this disclosure, all descriptions based on the assumption that an electronic device includes a speaker assembly including a speaker, and that the speaker assembly includes a housing, can also be implemented in an electronic device that does not include a speaker. Accordingly, the types of electronic devices to which the structure according to this disclosure can be applied are not limited to the electronic devices described below.

[0033] In the present disclosure, the description of the first housing can be implemented in at least one housing included in one electronic device. Therefore, in the present disclosure, all embodiments described as the description of the first housing or the description of the second housing can be implemented in any structure in which the housing and the connecting member are coupled and rotated within the electronic device, and are not limited to the description of a single housing. For example, in a structure in which a housing is connected to each end of a single connecting member, embodiments according to the present disclosure may be applied to both housings, but are not limited thereto. However, for convenience of explanation, all descriptions related to the housings below will be described as referring to the first housing.

[0034] In the present disclosure, the front of the housing refers to a surface on the housing that faces away from the user's body when the electronic device is worn by the user. The rear of the housing refers to a surface on the housing that faces the user's body when the electronic device is worn by the user.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0037] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0038] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0039] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0040] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0041] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0042] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0043] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0044] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0045] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0046] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0047] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0048] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0049] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0050] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0051] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0052] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0053] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0054] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0055] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0056] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0057] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0058] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0059] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the 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 indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "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 include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0060] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0061] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0063] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0064] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an overview of the structure of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0065] Referring to identification numbers 201 to 203, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (215, 225), a connecting member (230), a catch member (240), and a molding member (250). The electronic device (101) may include a wearable device that can be worn on the body.

[0066] Referring to identification number 201, in an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment, a housing (215, 225) may be rotatably arranged relative to a connecting member (230). The electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be accommodated within a case (200).

[0067] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a first speaker assembly (210) including a first housing (215) and a second speaker assembly (220) including a second housing (225). The first speaker assembly (210) may include a first speaker unit (216) connected to the first housing (215). The first speaker unit (216) may include a speaker that outputs sound. The second speaker assembly (220) may include a second speaker unit (226) connected to the second housing (225). The second speaker unit (226) may include a speaker that outputs sound. Various electronic components may be arranged inside the housings (215, 225). For example, a microphone may be arranged inside the housings (215, 225), but is not limited thereto.

[0068] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a connecting member (230). According to one embodiment, the connecting member (230) may connect a plurality of housings (215, 225). The connecting member (230) may physically connect the plurality of housings (215, 225). The connecting member (230) may further include a cable that electrically connects components arranged within the plurality of housings (215, 225).

[0069] The structural features of the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can be implemented within the housing (215, 225), within the portion where the housing (215, 225) and the connecting member (230) are coupled. Within the housing (215, 225), within the portion where the housing (215, 225) and the connecting member (230) are coupled, a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) can be arranged.

[0070] Referring to identification number 203, a connecting member (230) and a catch member (240) according to one embodiment can be inserted into a housing (215, 225) facing in a first direction (280). According to one embodiment, one end of the connecting member (230) can be inserted into the first housing (215, 225) through an opening (217) of the first housing (215). According to one embodiment, the other end of the connecting member (230) can be inserted into the second housing (225) through an opening of the second housing (225).

[0071] Referring to identification number 203, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a catch member (240). In one embodiment, the catch member (240) may include a body portion (242) and a protrusion portion (244).

[0072] The engaging member (240) may include a body portion (242) having a cylindrical shape that surrounds at least a portion of the connecting member (230). For example, the body portion (242) may be disposed within a space (e.g., an internal space (1300) of FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250), and may be rotatably accommodated about an axis facing the first direction (280).

[0073] The engaging member (240) may include a protrusion (244) protruding from at least a portion of the body portion (242). For example, the protrusion (244) may be rotatably received about an axis facing in the first direction (280) within a more sunken recess (e.g., the second space (1320) of FIGS. 13 and 14) within a space (e.g., the inner space (1300) of FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250).

[0074] Referring to identification number 203, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a molding member (250). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the molding member (250) may include an elastic material. The molding member (250) including the elastic material may be in close contact with the interior of the first housing (215) to surround the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240). The molding member (250) may be in close contact with the interior of the first housing (215) to prevent external foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the space where the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240) are arranged.

[0075] According to one embodiment, a molding member (250) is coupled to a first housing (215) to form an internal space (e.g., 1300 of FIG. 13), and a portion of the internal space (e.g., 1300 of FIG. 13) may form a second space (e.g., 1320 of FIG. 13) that is more sunken than the other portion. A catch member (240) connected to a connecting member (230) may rotate within the internal space (1300) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). A protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may rotate within the second space (1320).

[0076] In a state where the boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 of FIG. 6) with the body portion (242) of the protrusion (244) of the hook member (240) is in contact with the boundary surface (831, 1340) of the second space, the hook member (240) is caught on the boundary surface (831, 1340) and cannot rotate beyond the boundary surface (831, 1340). Accordingly, the angular range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the hook member (240) can be adjusted.

[0077] In an electronic device (101) including the configurations of the present disclosure, the housings (215, 225) are rotatable with respect to the connecting member (230) inserted into each housing (215, 225), so that the volume of the space occupied by the electronic device (101) can be adjusted depending on the angle at which at least one of the first housing (215) or the second housing (225) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230).

[0078] In addition, in the electronic device (101) of the present disclosure, the molding member (250) can be tightly fitted into the interior of the first housing (215) to prevent external foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the space where the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240) are arranged, thereby preventing foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the interior of the first housing (215) from the outside through the opening (e.g., 280 in FIG. 1).

[0079] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is placed within a case (200).

[0080] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be placed within a case (200). An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be placed within the case (200) by having at least one of a first housing (215) or a second housing (225) rotate relative to a connecting member (230). According to one embodiment, a volume of a space occupied by the electronic device (101) may be adjusted by having the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) rotate relative to the connecting member (230). Accordingly, a volume of a space occupied by the electronic device (101) may be adjusted depending on the angle at which the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) are rotated relative to the connecting member (230).

[0081] For example, when the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) are rotated by a predetermined angle with respect to the connecting member (230), the width (300) of the electronic device (101) in the y-axis direction can be reduced. In this case, the width of the case (200) in which the electronic device (101) can be placed can also be reduced in the y-axis direction. Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the electronic device (101) in the y-axis direction and the width of the case (200) storing the electronic device (101) inside can be reduced, and accordingly, an electronic device (101) and its case (200) with high portability can be provided.

[0082] FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a side view of an electronic device (101) to explain how a housing rotates relative to a connecting member in an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0083] Identification number 401 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment, and identification number 402 is a perspective view showing the side of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0084] In one embodiment, at least one of the first housing (215) or the second housing (225) within the electronic device (101) can rotate about an axis of rotation about a direction in which the connecting member (230) is inserted into each housing (215, 225) (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1). For example, the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can rotate about an axis of rotation about a direction in which the connecting member (230) is inserted into each housing (215, 225) (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1).

[0085] For example, referring to identification number 401, the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can be symmetrically connected with respect to a predetermined plane (e.g., the xz plane of identification number 401) through a connecting member (230). The first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can rotate about the rotation axis in the direction in which the connecting member (230) is inserted into each of the housings (215, 225) (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1). For example, the ranges in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) can be symmetrical with respect to the predetermined plane. For example, assuming that the connecting member (230) connecting the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) is positioned on the xy plane, the direction in which the connecting member (230) is inserted into each housing (215, 225) (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1) may correspond to the -x direction on the x-axis. In this case, the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) may rotate about the axis facing the x-axis as the rotation axis.

[0086] Referring to the state of the first housing (215) illustrated in the identification number 401, the first housing (215) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230), so that the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) can face the second housing (225). For example, the front surface (218) of the first housing (215) can face a direction corresponding to the -y direction on the y-axis by rotating the first housing (215) with respect to the connecting member (230). In one embodiment, the first speaker of the first speaker assembly (210) can be arranged to face the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) within the first housing (215). In this case, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) can face the second housing (225) by rotating the first housing (215) with respect to the connecting member (230). For example, the speaker within the first housing (215) can face a direction corresponding to the +y direction on the y-axis.

[0087] In addition, unlike as illustrated in the identification number 401, the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face the first housing (215) by rotating the second housing (225) relative to the connecting member (230), and the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) can face the second housing (225) by rotating the first housing (225) relative to the connecting member (230). Accordingly, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face each other. In this case, the first speaker facing the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) within the first housing (215) and the second speaker facing the rear surface (219) of the second housing (225) within the second housing (225) can face each other. The electronic device (101) can be worn so that the user's head is positioned between the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) while the first speaker of the first speaker assembly (210) and the second speaker of the second speaker assembly (220) face each other. In this case, for example, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can be positioned adjacent to both ears of the user, respectively. Accordingly, the first speaker and the second speaker are positioned so as to face both ears of the user, respectively, so that the user can hear sounds reproduced from the first speaker and the second speaker.

[0088] Referring to the state of the second housing (225) illustrated in the identification number 401, the second housing (225) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230), so that at least one of the front side (228) or the rear side (229) of the second housing (225) can face a plane (e.g., the xy plane of the identification number 401) on which the connecting member (230) is positioned. For example, the second housing (225) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230), so that the front side (228) of the second housing (225) can face a direction corresponding to the +z direction on the z-axis. In one embodiment, the second speaker of the second speaker assembly (220) can be arranged to face the rear side (229) of the second housing (225) within the second housing (225). In this case, since the second housing (225) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230), the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face the plane (e.g., the xy plane of identification number 401) on which the connecting member (230) is positioned. For example, since the second housing (225) is rotated with respect to the connecting member (230), at least one of the front surface (228) or the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can be positioned on a plane parallel to the xy plane. For example, at least one of the front surface (228) or the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face the +z direction or the -z direction on the z-axis. For example, a speaker within the second housing (225) can face the -z direction on the z-axis.

[0089] In addition, unlike as shown in the identification number 401, the second housing (225) can be rotated with respect to the connecting member (230) so that the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face the plane (e.g., the xy plane of the identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is positioned, and the first housing (225) can be rotated with respect to the connecting member (230) so that the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can face the plane (e.g., the xy plane of the identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is positioned. Accordingly, the state of the electronic device (101) shown in the identification number 402 can be achieved. Accordingly, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) can be positioned on the plane (e.g., the xy plane of the identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is positioned. Alternatively, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) may be positioned on the same plane. Alternatively, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) may have the same angle with respect to the plane (e.g., the xy plane of identification number 401) on which the connecting member (230) is positioned.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) may be disposed within a case (e.g., case (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3) so as to face a plane (e.g., xy plane of identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is positioned. In a state (e.g., state of the electronic device (101) of identification number 402) where the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) face a plane (e.g., xy plane of identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is positioned, the width in the z-axis direction of the space occupied by the electronic device (101) (e.g., 300 of FIG. 3) may be shorter than in a state where the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) face each other. When the rear surface (219) of the first housing (215) and the rear surface (229) of the second housing (225) are placed in a case (e.g., the case (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3) while facing the plane (e.g., the xy plane of identification number 401) where the connecting member (230) is located, it can be placed in a case of smaller volume (e.g., the case (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3). Therefore, according to the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) with increased portability can be provided by being placed in a case (200) having a smaller volume.

[0091] For example, the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can be symmetrically connected to each other through a connecting member (230). The first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can be configured to be rotatable about the x-axis as a rotational axis. For example, by the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) being rotated in opposite directions with respect to the connecting member, the width (300) of the electronic device (101) in the z-axis direction can be adjusted. For example, when the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) are rotated to face opposite directions, and the first housing (215) is rotated 90° in the first rotation direction with the x-axis as the rotation axis, and the second housing (225) is rotated 90° in the second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction with the x-axis as the rotation axis, the width (300) of the electronic device (101) in the y-axis direction can be reduced by a predetermined length.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first housing (215) or the second housing (225) may be rotatable within a predetermined angular range about the direction in which the connecting member (230) is inserted into each housing (215, 225) (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1) as an axis of rotation. The predetermined angular range in which the first housing (215) or the second housing (225) may be rotatable with respect to the connecting member (230) may be set in various ways. In one embodiment, the predetermined angular range in which the first housing (215) or the second housing (225) may be rotatable may be set differently by changing the structure of at least one of the engaging member (240), the housing (215, 225), or the molding member (250). A specific embodiment thereof will be described in detail in the description of FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0093] FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a side view of a connecting member (230) and a hooking member (240) according to one embodiment.

[0094] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a connecting member (230) and a hooking member (240).

[0095] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a connecting member (230). The connecting member (230) according to one embodiment may connect a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). The connecting member (230) according to one embodiment may be inserted into the first housing (210) such that one end faces a first direction (e.g., 280 of FIG. 1) through an opening (e.g., 217 of FIG. 1, 720 of FIG. 7) of the first housing (210). The other end of the connecting member (230) according to one embodiment may be inserted into the second housing such that the other end faces a second direction through an opening of the second housing.

[0096] In one embodiment, the connecting member (230) can connect the first housing (215) and the second housing (225). For example, the connecting member (230) can electrically connect the first housing (215) and the second housing (225). For example, the connecting member (230) can include a plurality of wires and an insulating member (260) surrounding the plurality of wires. For example, the connecting member (230) can physically connect the first housing (215) and the second housing (225). For example, the first housing (215) and the second housing (225) can be connected to each other through wireless communication without being electrically connected.

[0097] For example, the connecting member (230) may or may not include a plurality of wires. For example, the connecting member (230) may include an insulating member (260). For example, the insulating member (260) may surround the connecting member (230). In this case, the insulating member (260) may surround the plurality of wires included in the connecting member (230), thereby electrically isolating the plurality of wires from the outside.

[0098] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a catch member (240). The catch member (240) may be included in the connecting member (230) or may be a separate component from the connecting member (230). When the catch member (240) is a separate component from the connecting member (230), the catch member (240) may surround one end of the connecting member (230).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the catch member (240) may be accommodated within a space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). According to one embodiment, the catch member (240) may be rotatably accommodated within a space formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250). For example, the catch member (240) may be rotatably accommodated about an axis directed in a first direction (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1) within the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the catch member (240) can be accommodated within a space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250) so as to face the inner surface of the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).

[0101] According to one embodiment, a catch member (240) may include a body portion (242) and a protrusion portion (244). The body portion (242) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the connecting member (230), or may be included in the connecting member (230). The body portion (242) may have a cylindrical shape. The protrusion portion (244) may have a shape that protrudes from at least a portion of the body portion (242). Details related to the body portion (242) and the protrusion portion (244) will be described in detail in FIG. 6 and will be omitted herein.

[0102] FIG. 6 is a front view showing the front of a connecting member (230) and a hooking member (240) according to one embodiment.

[0103] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a connecting member (230) and a catch member (240). The description of the connecting member (230), the catch member (240), and the insulating member (260) corresponds to the description of FIG. 5, and therefore, any description overlapping with the description of FIG. 5 will be omitted herein.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the engaging member (240) may include a body portion (242). The body portion (242) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the connecting member (230), or may be included in the connecting member (230). The body portion (242) may have a cylindrical shape. For example, the body portion (242) may be accommodated within a space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250) so as to face at least a portion of an inner surface of the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the catch member (240) may include a protrusion (244). The protrusion (244) may have a shape that protrudes from at least a portion of the body portion (242). For example, the protrusion (244) may be rotatably accommodated within a more sunken recess (e.g., the second space (830) of FIGS. 8, 13, and 14) within a space formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250). For example, the protrusion (244) may be rotatably accommodated about an axis facing a first direction (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1) within a more sunken recess (e.g., the second space (830) of FIG. 8, FIG. 13, and FIG. 14) within a space (e.g., 830 and 820 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250). For example, the protrusion (244) may be rotatable within a range of 90° about an axis facing a first direction (e.g., the first direction (280) of FIG. 1) within a more sunken recessed portion (e.g., the second space (830) of FIGS. 8, 13, and 14) within a space (e.g., 830 and 820 of FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (210) and the molding member (250).

[0106] The protrusion (244) according to one embodiment may have various shapes. By adjusting the shape of the protrusion (244), the rotatable range of the catch member (240) can be adjusted. Accordingly, the rotatable range of the housing (215, 225) with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the catch member (240) can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the protrusion (244) may be accommodated within the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250) so as to face the inner surface of a more sunken recessed portion (e.g., 830 and 820 of FIGS. 13 and 14) within the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). The protrusion (244) can rotate along the inner surface of a more sunken recessed portion (e.g., the third recess (830) of FIGS. 8, 13, and 14) within a space (e.g., 820 and 830 of FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). In one embodiment, the outer surface of the protrusion (244) can include a boundary surface (245, 246) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244). The boundary surface (245, 246) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion portion (244) can contact the boundary surface of a more sunken recessed portion (e.g., the third recess (830) in FIGS. 8, 13, and 14) within the space (e.g., 820 and 830 in FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).The boundary surface (245, 246) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) comes into contact with the boundary surface of a more sunken recessed portion (e.g., the third recess (830) of FIGS. 8, 13, and 14) within the space (e.g., 820 and 830 of FIGS. 13 and 14) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250), thereby allowing the first housing (215) to be caught on the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) and fixed so that it cannot rotate any further. Accordingly, the positions of the boundary surfaces (245, 246) between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) can be set differently depending on the areas that the outer surface of the body portion (242) and the outer surface of the protrusion (244) have on the outer surface of the catch member (240). In this case, the range of rotation of the housing (215, 225) can be adjusted with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the catch member (240).

[0107] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an overview of the structure of a housing (215, 225) according to one embodiment.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may include an opening (720). Through the opening (720), a connecting member (230) may be inserted into the interior of the housing (215, 225).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may include a third space (730) in which electronic components are arranged. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a first speaker assembly (210), a first speaker included in the first speaker assembly (210) may be arranged in the third space (730) inside the first housing (215). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0110] According to one embodiment, a housing (215, 225) may include a fourth space (740) in which a molding member (e.g., 250 of FIGS. 1 and 10 to 15) is disposed. The fourth space (740) may be formed at a location adjacent to the opening (720). The fourth space (740) may be a space connected to the opening (720).

[0111] For example, the housing (215, 225) may include a partition wall (710) that divides the space within the first housing (215) into a third space (730) and a fourth space (740). For example, the partition wall (710) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the space connected to the opening (720). For example, the partition wall (710) within the housing (215, 225) may be formed at a position adjacent to the opening (720). For example, the housing (215, 225) may include a partition wall (710) that is connected to the opening (720) and divides the space within the first housing (215) into a third space (730) and a fourth space (740). For example, the housing (215, 225) may include a partition wall (710) that forms a fourth space (740) in which a molding member (e.g., 250 of FIGS. 1 and 10 to 15) may be placed. The molding member (250) may be accommodated in the fourth space (740) formed by the partition wall (710) and thereby coupled to the housing (215, 225). When the molding member (250) is accommodated in close contact with the fourth space (740) formed by the partition wall (710), the housing (215) and the molding member (250) may be more firmly coupled.

[0112] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating at least a portion of a housing for explaining the internal structure of a space (740) in which a molding member (250) is placed within the housing (215, 225) according to one embodiment.

[0113] The description of the housing (215, 225) corresponds to the description of Fig. 7, so any overlapping content will be omitted.

[0114] According to one embodiment, a housing (215, 225) may include a fourth space (740) in which a molding member (e.g., 250 of FIGS. 1 and 10 to 15) is disposed. The fourth space (740) may be formed at a position adjacent to the opening (720). The fourth space (740) may be a space connected to the opening (720). The molding member (e.g., 250 of FIGS. 1 and 10 to 15) may be disposed so as to be in close contact with the fourth space (740) inside the housing (215, 225). The molding member (e.g., 250 of FIGS. 1 and 10 to 15) may be disposed in the fourth space (740) inside the housing (215, 225), thereby forming an internal space in which a connecting member (230) and a catching member (240) are accommodated.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the inner surface of the housing (215, 225) forming the fourth space (740) may include a recess (810, 820, 830) in which at least one of a connecting member (230) or a hooking member (240) is disposed.

[0116] In one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may include a first recess (810) in which the connecting member (230) is disposed. In one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may not include the first recess (810) in which the connecting member (230) is disposed. The first recess (810) may be formed at a position furthest from the opening (720) within the fourth space (740).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may include a second recess (820) in which a body portion (242) of a catch member (240) is disposed. The second recess (820) may be formed within a fourth space (740) and connected to an opening (720). For example, a diameter of an internal space formed by the second recess (820) may correspond to a diameter of a body portion (242) of a catch member (240) with respect to a center of the catch member (240). For example, a diameter of an internal space formed by the second recess (820) may be formed larger than a diameter of a body portion (242) of a catch member (240) with respect to a center of the catch member (240). The body portion (242) of the catch member (240) may rotate within the space formed by the second recess (820). For example, the internal space formed by the second recess (820) may have a smaller diameter than the internal space formed by the third recess (830). The internal diameter of the space formed by the second recess (820) may be formed to be smaller than the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the engaging member (240) with respect to the center of the engaging member (240). In this case, the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240) disposed on the recesses (810, 820, 830) may be maintained in a coupled state without falling out through the opening (720).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the housing (215, 225) may include a third recess (830) in which a protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) is disposed. The third recess (830) may include a portion of the second recess (820) that is more sunken than the second recess (820). For example, the third recess (830) may be formed within the fourth space (740) at a greater distance from the opening (720) than the second recess (820). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may correspond to the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) with respect to the center of the catch member (240). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may be formed to be larger than the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) with respect to the center of the catch member (240). The protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may rotate within the space formed by the third recess (830). For example, the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may have a larger diameter than the internal space formed by the second recess (820).

[0119] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing different cross-sections of the housing (215, 225) to explain the internal structure of the housing (215, 225) according to one embodiment.

[0120] A - A' cross-section, B - B' cross-section, and C - C' cross-section are cross-sections of the housing (215, 225) viewed from the opening (720), and are cross-sections of the housing (215, 225) at the farthest distance from the opening (720) in that order, to the cross-section of the housing (215, 225) at the closest distance from the opening (720).

[0121] A-A' cross section is a cross section of the housing (215, 225) including a first recess (810) and viewed from the opening (720). The first recess (810) may be formed at a position furthest from the opening (720) compared to the second recess (820) and the third recess (830). One end of the connecting member (230) may be placed on the first recess (810). The inner diameter of the space formed by the first recess (810) may be formed smaller than the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the engaging member (240) based on the center of the engaging member (240). In this case, since the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) cannot pass through the A - A' cross section, the connecting member (230) and the catch member (240) placed on the recesses (810, 820, 830) can be maintained in a combined state without falling out in the opposite direction of the opening (720).

[0122] The B-B' cross section includes a second recess (820) and a third recess (830), and is a cross section of the housing (215, 225) viewed from the opening (720). A catch member (240) may be disposed on the B-B' cross section. A body portion (242) of the catch member (240) may be disposed on the second recess (820). The second recess (820) may be formed to be connected to the opening (720). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the second recess (820) may correspond to the diameter of the body portion (242) of the catch member (240) based on the center of the catch member (240). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the second recess (820) may be formed to be larger than the diameter of the body portion (242) of the catch member (240) with respect to the center of the catch member (240). The body portion (242) of the catch member (240) may rotate within the space formed by the second recess (820). For example, the internal space formed by the second recess (820) may have a smaller diameter than the internal space formed by the third recess (830).

[0123] The third recess (830) may include a portion of the second recess (820) that is more sunken than the second recess (820). The protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may be arranged on the third recess (830). For example, the third recess (830) may be formed at a greater distance from the opening (720) within the fourth space (740) than the second recess (820). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may correspond to the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) with respect to the center of the catch member (240). For example, the diameter of the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may be formed larger than the diameter of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) with respect to the center of the catch member (240). Within the space formed by the third recess (830), the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can rotate. For example, the internal space formed by the third recess (830) may have a larger diameter than the internal space formed by the second recess (820).

[0124] In one embodiment, by adjusting the shape of the third recess (830), the range in which the catch member (240) can rotate within the third recess can be adjusted. Accordingly, the range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the catch member (240) can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can be accommodated within a space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250) so as to face the inner surface of the third recess (830). The protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can rotate along the inner surface of the third recess (830) within the space (e.g., 830 and 1330 of FIG. 13) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the outer surface of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may include a boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 of FIG. 2) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244). The boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 of FIG. 2) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) may contact the boundary surface (831) of the third recess (830) within a space (e.g., 830 and 1330 of FIG. 13) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). When the boundary surface (245, 246) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) comes into contact with the boundary surface of the third recess (830) within the space (e.g., 830 and 1330 of FIG. 13) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250), the first housing (215) can be caught on the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) and fixed so that it cannot rotate any further. Accordingly, the area of ​​the third recess (830) can be set differently on the B - B' cross section, and in this case, the range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the catch member (240) can be adjusted.

[0126] The C-C' cross section is a cross section of the housing (215, 225) as viewed from the opening (720), and includes the second recess (830). The position closest to the opening (720) may not include the third recess (830), and only the second recess (820) may be formed. The inner diameter of the space formed by the second recess (820) may be formed smaller than the diameter that the protrusion (244) of the engaging member (240) has with respect to the center of the engaging member (240). In this case, since the protrusion (244) of the engaging member (240) cannot pass through the C-C' cross section, the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240) disposed on the recesses (810, 820, 830) can be maintained in a coupled state without coming out through the opening (720).

[0127] Fig. 10 is a perspective view and a perspective view illustrating the direction in which a connecting member and a catching member are inserted into a housing according to one embodiment. Fig. 11 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a molding member is inserted into a housing according to one embodiment. Fig. 12 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a connecting member and a catching member are arranged in an internal space created by a molding member being joined to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 10, the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240) can be inserted into the first housing (215) toward the first direction (280). The connecting member (230) and the catching member (240) can be inserted into the first housing (215) through an opening (e.g., 217 of FIG. 1, 720 of FIGS. 7 to 9). The body portion (242) of the catching member (240) can be disposed on a second recess (e.g., 820 of FIGS. 8 to 9) of the first housing (215). The protrusion (244) of the catching member (240) can be disposed on a third recess (e.g., 830 of FIGS. 8 to 9) of the first housing (215).

[0129] Referring to FIG. 11, when the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240) are inserted into the first housing (215), the molding member (250) may be placed inside the first housing (215). According to one embodiment, the molding member (250) may be placed inside the first housing (215) to surround at least a portion of the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240). By placing the molding member (250) inside the first housing (215), the connecting member (230) and the catching member (240) may be surrounded by the molding member (250) and the first housing (215).

[0130] Referring to Fig. 12, a connecting member (230) and a hooking member (240) can be placed in the internal space formed by combining a molding member (250) with a housing. In the state illustrated in Fig. 12, the first housing (215) can be assembled.

[0131] FIGS. 13 and 14 are cross-sectional views illustrating an example of rotation of a catch member (240) positioned within a space formed by combining a housing (215, 225) and a molding member (250) according to one embodiment.

[0132] Identification numbers 1310 in FIG. 13 and 1410 in FIG. 14 are both perspective views showing a state in which a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) are arranged on the first housing (215).

[0133] Identification numbers 1315 in FIG. 13 and 1415 in FIG. 14 are both cross-sectional drawings showing a state in which a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) are arranged on a portion of the first housing (215) corresponding to the B-B' cross-section of FIG. 9.

[0134] Based on the cross-section corresponding to the B-B' cross-section of FIG. 9, if the state in which the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can no longer be rotated counterclockwise is referred to as the first state, identification numbers 1310 and 1315 of FIG. 13 are drawings showing a state in which the protrusion (244) is rotated 30° clockwise based on the first state, and identification numbers 1410 and 1415 of FIG. 14 are drawings showing a state in which the protrusion (244) is rotated 90° clockwise based on the first state.

[0135] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) can be combined on the first housing (215) to form an internal space (1300).

[0136] An internal space (1300) formed by arranging a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) on a first housing (215) may include a first space (1300). The first space (1300) may be formed by a second recess (820) of the first housing (215) and a fourth recess (1320) of the molding member (250). The first space (1300) may be a circular space having a first diameter in a cross-section (e.g., B-B' cross-section in FIG. 9) that is perpendicular to a first direction (e.g., 280 in FIG. 1) and adjacent to an opening (e.g., 217 in FIG. 1, 720 in FIG. 7) of the first housing (215). A body portion (242) of the catch member (240) may be accommodated in the first space (1300). The body portion (242) of the catch member (240) can rotate within the first space (1300). The body portion (242) of the catch member (240) can rotate along the inner surface of the first space (1300). The outer surface of the body portion (242) of the catch member (240) can be arranged to face the inner surface of the first space (1300).

[0137] An internal space (1300) formed by arranging a catch member (240) and a molding member (250) on a first housing (215) may include a second space (1320). The second space (1320) may be formed by a third recess (830) of the first housing (215) and a fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250). The second space (1320) may be a space having a shape that includes a portion of a circle having a second diameter greater than a first diameter in a cross-section (e.g., B-B' cross-section in FIG. 9) that is perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., 280 in FIG. 1) and adjacent to an opening (e.g., 217 in FIG. 1, 720 in FIG. 7) of the first housing (215). A protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may be accommodated in the second space (1320). The protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can rotate within the second space (1320). The protrusion (242) of the catch member (240) can rotate along the inner surface of the second space (1320). The outer surface of the protrusion (242) of the catch member (240) can be arranged to face the inner surface of the second space (1320).

[0138] When the boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 in FIG. 6) between the protrusion (244) and the body portion (242) is in contact with the boundary surface (831) of the third recess (830) of the first housing (215) or the boundary surface (1340) of the fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250), the engaging member (240) is caught on the boundary surface (831, 1340) and cannot rotate beyond the boundary surface (831, 1340). For example, when the boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 in FIG. 6) between the protrusion (244) and the body portion (242) is in contact with the boundary surface (1340) of the fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250), the engaging member (240) is caught on the boundary surface (1340) and cannot rotate further in the counterclockwise direction beyond the boundary surface (1340). For example, when the boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 in FIG. 6) between the protrusion (244) and the body portion (242) is in contact with the boundary surface (831) of the third recess (830) of the first housing (215), the engaging member (240) is caught on the boundary surface (831) and cannot rotate further in the clockwise direction beyond the boundary surface (831).

[0139] Referring to identification numbers 1315 of FIG. 13 and 1415 of FIG. 14, the range in which the engaging member (240) can rotate within the third recess can be adjusted by adjusting at least one of the shape of the third recess (830) of the first housing (215) or the shape of the fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250). Accordingly, the range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the engaging member (240) can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the protrusion (244) of the engaging member (240) can be accommodated within the space formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250) so as to face the inner surface of the third recess (830) of the first housing (215) and the inner surface of the fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250). The protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) can rotate along the inner surface of the third recess (830) of the first housing (215) and the inner surface of the fifth recess (1330) of the molding member (250) within a space (e.g., 830 and 1330 of FIG. 13) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the outer surface of the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) may include a boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 in FIG. 2) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244). The boundary surface (e.g., 245, 246 in FIG. 2) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) may contact the boundary surface (831) of the third recess (830) or the boundary surface (1340) of the fifth recess (1330) within the internal space (1300) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250). When the boundary surface (245, 246) adjacent to the boundary between the body portion (242) and the protrusion (244) comes into contact with the boundary surface of the third recess (830) within the space (e.g., 830 and 1330 of FIG. 13) formed by the first housing (215) and the molding member (250), the first housing (215) or the molding member (250) coupled to the first housing (215) can be caught by the protrusion (244) of the catch member (240) and fixed so that it cannot rotate any further. Accordingly, the areas of the inner surfaces of the third recess (830) and the fifth recess (1330) can be set differently on the cross-section of the identification number 1315 or the identification number 1415, and accordingly, the range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the catch member (240) can be adjusted. For example, on the cross-section of identification number 1315, the area of ​​the inner surface of the molding member (250) forming the space corresponding to identification number 1350 is set differently, thereby adjusting the range in which the housing (215, 225) can rotate with respect to the connecting member (230) surrounded by the engaging member (240).

[0141] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating the structure of a molding member (250) according to one embodiment.

[0142] The molding member (250) may be disposed within the first housing (215) to form a space where at least a portion of the engaging member (240) and a portion of the connecting member (230) are accommodated between the molding member (250) and the first housing (215). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the molding member (250) may include an elastic material. The molding member (250) including the elastic material may be in close contact with the interior of the first housing (215) to surround the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240). The molding member (250) may be in close contact with the interior of the first housing (215) to prevent external foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the space where the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240) are disposed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the interior of the first housing (215) from the exterior through the opening (e.g., 280 of FIG. 1).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the molding member (250) may include a first molding member (251) and a second molding member (252).

[0144] For example, the first molding member (251) can surround the catch member (240). The first molding member can be positioned at least in a portion of the catch member (240) and an area adjacent to the connecting member (230), so that the catch member (240) can rotate within an internal space (e.g., 1300 of FIG. 13) formed by the first molding member (251) and the first housing (215). For example, the first molding member (251) can be made of a harder material than the second molding member (252). The first molding member (251) can be made of a hard material having a low coefficient of friction, so that the catch member can rotate with low friction within an internal space (e.g., 1300 of FIG. 13) formed by the first molding member and the first housing.

[0145] For example, the second molding member (252) can surround the first molding member (251). For example, the second molding member (252) can include a material that is softer than the first molding member (251). For example, the first molding member (251) can be made of a soft material to seal a space in which the catch member (240) is arranged. For example, the first molding member (251) can be arranged to be in close contact with the catch member (240). For example, the first molding member (251) made of a soft material can be in close contact with the catch member (240) to surround the catch member (240), thereby preventing foreign substances or moisture from penetrating the space in which the catch member (240) is arranged. The second molding member can be in close contact with the first housing to seal the third space from the outside of the wearable device. The second molding member (252) can be tightly fitted to the interior of the first housing (215) to prevent external foreign substances or moisture from penetrating into the space where the connecting member (230) and the engaging member (240) are arranged. Accordingly, foreign substances or moisture can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the first housing (215) from the outside through the opening (e.g., 280 in FIG. 1).

[0146] A wearable device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first speaker assembly including a first speaker and a first housing, and a second speaker assembly including a second speaker and a second housing. The wearable device may include a connecting member that connects the first housing and the second housing and is inserted into the first housing such that one end faces a first direction through an opening of the first housing. The wearable device may include a molding member that includes a cylindrical body portion surrounding at least a portion of the connecting member and a protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the body portion. A space formed by the first housing and the molding member may include a second space including a portion of a circle having a first diameter, a second cross-section that is perpendicular to the first direction and is further from the opening of the first housing than the first cross-section, and a portion of a circle having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The protrusion may be accommodated in a space having a shape of a portion of the circle having the second diameter in the second space.

[0147] In a wearable device according to one embodiment, the hook member can be rotatably received within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member, and the protrusion of the hook member can be rotatable within the second space.

[0148] In a wearable device according to one embodiment, the catch member may be rotatably received about an axis facing the first direction within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member, and the protrusion of the catch member may be rotatable about an axis facing the first direction within the second space.

[0149] In a wearable device according to one embodiment, the first housing may include a first inner surface forming a portion of the first space, the molding member may include a second inner surface forming a portion of the first space, the first inner surface and the second inner surface may face the body portion of the catching member, and the catching member may be rotatable along the inner surface with at least a portion of the body portion within the first space.

[0150] In a wearable device according to one embodiment, the fourth inner surface may include a first surface that contacts the first side surface when the engaging member rotates in a first rotational direction, and a second surface that contacts the second side surface when the engaging member rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

[0151] In one embodiment, the first housing may include a third inner surface forming a portion of the second space. The molding member may include a fourth inner surface forming a portion of the second space. The protrusion may include a curved surface corresponding to a curvature of a curved surface included in at least one of the third inner surface or the fourth inner surface, a first side surface extending from one side of the curved surface, and a second side surface extending from the other side of the curved surface. At least one of at least a portion of the third inner surface or at least a portion of the fourth inner surface may face the protrusion of the catch member. The protrusion of the catch member may be rotatable along at least one of the third inner surface or the fourth inner surface.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the fourth inner surface may include a first surface that contacts the first side surface when the engaging member rotates in a first rotational direction, and a second surface that contacts the second side surface when the engaging member rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the third inner surface may include a third surface that contacts the first side surface when the engaging member rotates in the first rotational direction, and a fourth surface that contacts the second side surface when the engaging member rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the protrusion may be rotatable within a range of 90° about an axis facing the first direction within the second space.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the body portion may include a cylindrical shape having a third diameter corresponding to the first diameter of the first cross-section. The protrusion portion may include a fan-shaped shape having a fourth diameter corresponding to the second diameter of the second cross-section.

[0156] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the molding member may comprise an elastic material.

[0157] In one embodiment, the molding member may include a first molding member surrounding the catch member. The molding member may include a second molding member surrounding the first molding member and including a material softer than the first molding member.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first housing may form a third space in which electronic components are arranged. The first molding member may be positioned in an area adjacent to at least a portion of the catching member and the connecting member, such that the catching member may be rotatable within the space formed by the first molding member and the first housing. The second molding member may be in close contact with the first housing to seal the third space from the outside of the wearable device.

[0159] In one embodiment, the first housing may include a partition wall connected to the opening to divide the space within the first housing into the third space and the fourth space. The molding member may be accommodated within the fourth space formed by the partition wall, thereby being coupled with the first housing to form the first space and the second space.

[0160] In one embodiment, the first inner surface and the second inner surface may have corresponding curvatures.

[0161] In one embodiment, the third inner surface and the fourth inner surface may have corresponding curvatures.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the other end of the connecting member may be inserted into the second housing so as to face a second direction through the opening of the second housing. The second engaging member may include a cylindrical second body portion surrounding at least a portion of the connecting member and a second protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the second body portion. The third molding member may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the opening in the second housing, thereby forming a space between the second housing and the second housing in which at least a portion of the second engaging member and a portion of the connecting member are accommodated. The space formed by the second housing and the third molding member may include a fourth space having a circular shape, a third cross-section that is perpendicular to the second direction and adjacent to the opening of the second housing having a fifth diameter, and a fourth cross-section that is perpendicular to the second direction and further from the opening of the second housing than the third cross-section, may include a fifth space including a portion of a circle having the fifth diameter and a portion of a circle having a sixth diameter larger than the fifth diameter. The second protrusion may be accommodated in a space having a shape of a portion of a circle having the sixth diameter among the fifth spaces.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the catch member can be rotatably received about an axis facing the first direction within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member. The second catch member can be rotatably received about an axis facing the second direction within the space formed by the second housing and the third molding member.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the protrusion of the catch member may be rotatable about an axis facing the first direction within the second space. The second protrusion of the second catch member may be rotatable about an axis facing the second direction within the fifth space.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the first housing and the second housing connected by the connecting member may be symmetrical with respect to a first plane. The ranges within which the first housing and the second housing are rotatable with respect to the connecting member may be symmetrical with respect to the first plane.

[0166] In one embodiment, the connecting member may include a plurality of wires electrically connecting the first housing and the second housing. The connecting member may include an insulating member surrounding the plurality of wires.

[0167] The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0168] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. The one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

[0169] In the present disclosure, a function or operation performed by an electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in a memory. The function or operation of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by one processor executing one or more instructions, or may be performed by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. The processor mentioned in the present disclosure may be understood to include a circuit for performing an operation or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on chip (SoC), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operations of the electronic device described above.

[0170] In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a non-volatile memory including a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other forms of optical storage devices, a magnetic cassette. Or, it may be stored in a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. The memory may be formed by a single storage medium, or may be formed by a combination of a plurality of storage media. The one or more commands may be stored in a single storage medium, or may be distributed and stored in a plurality of storage media.

[0171] Additionally, the program may be stored on an attachable storage device that is accessible via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure via an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0172] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0173] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part”, “module”, etc. may refer to a hardware component such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

[0174] A "component" or "module" may be implemented by a program stored in an addressable storage medium and executed by a processor. For example, a "component" or "module" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0175] The specific implementations described in this disclosure are merely exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted.

[0176] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0177] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, A first speaker assembly comprising a first speaker and a first housing; A second speaker assembly comprising a second speaker and a second housing; A connecting member connecting the first housing and the second housing, and inserted into the first housing so that one end faces a first direction through an opening of the first housing; A hook member comprising a cylindrical body portion surrounding at least a portion of the connecting member and a protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the body portion; and A molding member is disposed adjacent to the opening in the first housing, thereby forming a space between the first housing and the molding member in which at least a portion of the engaging member and a portion of the connecting member are accommodated. The space formed by the first housing and the molding member: A first space having a circular shape having a first diameter and a first cross-section perpendicular to the first direction and adjacent to the opening of the first housing, A second space including a part of a circle having the first diameter and a part of a circle having a second diameter greater than the first diameter, the second cross-section being perpendicular to the first direction and further from the opening of the first housing than the first cross-section, The above protrusion is accommodated in a space having a shape of a part of a circle having the second diameter among the second spaces. Wearable devices.

2. In claim 1, The above-mentioned catch member is rotatably received within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member, The protrusion of the above-mentioned hanging member is rotatable within the second space, Wearable devices.

3. In claim 2, The above-mentioned catch member is rotatably received about an axis facing the first direction within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member, The protrusion of the above-mentioned hook member is rotatable about an axis facing the first direction within the second space. Wearable devices.

4. In claim 3, The first housing includes a first inner surface forming a portion of the first space, The molding member includes a second inner surface forming a portion of the first space, The first inner surface and the second inner surface face the body portion of the catch member, The above-mentioned hook member is capable of rotating at least a portion of the body portion along the inner surface within the first space, Wearable devices.

5. In claim 3, The first housing includes a third inner surface forming a portion of the second space, The molding member includes a fourth inner surface forming a portion of the second space, The protrusion includes a curved surface corresponding to the curvature of a curved surface included in at least one of the third inner surface or the fourth inner surface, a first side surface extending from one side of the curved surface, and a second side surface extending from the other side of the curved surface, At least one of at least a portion of the third inner surface or at least a portion of the fourth inner surface faces the protrusion of the catch member, The protrusion of the above-mentioned hook member is rotatable along at least one of the third inner surface or the fourth inner surface, Wearable devices.

6. In claim 5, The fourth inner surface is: A first surface that comes into contact with the first side surface when the above-mentioned engaging member rotates in the first rotational direction, and A wearable device comprising a second surface that contacts the second side surface by rotating the engaging member in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

7. In claim 5, The third inner surface is: A third surface that comes into contact with the first side surface when the above-mentioned engaging member rotates in the first rotational direction, and A wearable device comprising a fourth surface that contacts the second side surface by rotating the engaging member in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

8. In claim 1, The above protrusion is rotatable within a range of 90° with respect to an axis facing the first direction within the second space. Wearable devices.

9. In claim 1, The above body portion includes a cylindrical shape having a third diameter corresponding to the first diameter of the first cross section, The protrusion includes a fan-shaped shape having a fourth diameter corresponding to the second diameter of the second cross section. Wearable devices.

10. In claim 1, At least a portion of the molding member comprises an elastic material, Wearable devices.

11. In claim 1, The above molding member, A first molding member surrounding the above-mentioned hanging member, and A second molding member surrounding the first molding member and including a material softer than the first molding member, Wearable devices.

12. In claim 11, The above first housing forms a third space in which electronic components are arranged, The first molding member is positioned in at least a portion of the catch member and an area adjacent to the connecting member, so that the catch member is rotatable within the space formed by the first molding member and the first housing, The second molding member is in close contact with the first housing to seal the third space from the outside of the wearable device. Wearable devices.

13. In claim 12, The first housing includes a partition wall connected to the opening to divide the space within the first housing into the third space and the fourth space, The molding member is accommodated in the fourth space formed by the partition wall, thereby being combined with the first housing to form the first space and the second space. Wearable devices.

14. In claim 1, The other end of the connecting member is inserted into the second housing so as to face the second direction through the opening of the second housing, A second hooking member comprising a cylindrical second body portion surrounding at least a portion of the connecting member and a second protrusion protruding from at least a portion of the second body portion; and A third molding member is disposed adjacent to the opening in the second housing, thereby forming a space between the second housing and the second housing in which at least a portion of the second engaging member and a portion of the connecting member are accommodated. The space formed by the second housing and the third molding member: A fourth space having a circular shape having a fifth diameter and a third cross-section perpendicular to the second direction and adjacent to the opening of the second housing, A fourth cross-section, which is perpendicular to the second direction and is further from the opening of the second housing than the third cross-section, includes a fifth space including a portion of a circle having the fifth diameter and a portion of a circle having a sixth diameter greater than the fifth diameter. The second protrusion is accommodated in a space having a shape of a part of a circle having the sixth diameter among the fifth spaces. Wearable devices.

15. In claim 14, The above-mentioned catch member is rotatably received about an axis facing the first direction within the space formed by the first housing and the molding member, The second catch member is rotatably received about an axis facing the second direction within the space formed by the second housing and the third molding member, and Wearable devices.

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