Ear Bud Headset With Pivot Stem And Elbow Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional headsets can be uncomfortable due to ear sensitivity issues caused by large earpieces that apply pressure on sensitive ear structures, and alternative designs that envelop the ear may be cumbersome and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A headset design featuring a head band assembly with a hinge, an elbow, and a pivotally coupled ear bud stem that directs the ear bud into the concha cavum without resting on sensitive areas, allowing for comfortable insertion and removal, and including adjustable features for fit and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If large earpieces are used to block background sounds, then sound isolation is improved, but weight and comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The headset is divided into separate functional components: headband, elbow, and earbud stem. The earbud stem is a lightweight separate element that can be inserted into the ear canal, while the main body remains on the head, segmenting the weight distribution and reducing earpiece mass.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions from traditional in-ear or on-ear positioning to a behind-the-ear configuration with the earbud stem extending forward. This spatial repositioning allows sound isolation without requiring heavy earpieces to rest on or inside the ear.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If large earpieces are used to deliver sound, then sound delivery is improved, but comfort and aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The earbud stem is extracted as a separate, minimal invasive element that only occupies the ear canal when needed for sound delivery. The main headset structure remains outside the ear, allowing sound to be delivered through the stem without the discomfort of large earpieces resting on the ear.
Solution Approach 2:
The earbud stem is designed to be movable and adjustable, allowing users to insert or remove it as needed. This dynamic configuration enables sound delivery when required while allowing the ear to remain free and comfortable when the stem is not in use.
3Strength
If earpieces rest on the ear to provide support, then structural support is improved, but ear sensitivity causes discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The elbow acts as an intermediary structure that provides the primary support and weight-bearing function, positioned behind the ear. The earbud stem serves only as a lightweight conduit for sound delivery, minimizing pressure on sensitive ear structures while the elbow absorbs the mechanical load.
Solution Approach 2:
The support function is segmented from the sound delivery function. The headband and elbow provide structural support and weight distribution, while the earbud stem provides sound delivery with minimal mass, separating the mechanical support role from the acoustic role.
Data Source
AI summary
A headset comprising a head band assembly including a left-side head band curved to extend from a crown end toward a temple end at a left temple region of a wearer's head; a right-side head band curved to extend from the crown end toward a temple end at a right temple region of the wearer's head; an elbow including a first end coupled to the temple end of the left-side head band or the temple end of the right-side head band, a second end opposite the first end, and a bend between the first end and the second end; an ear bud stem pivotally coupled to the second end of the elbow; and an ear bud coupled to the ear bud stem.