Wearable Earhook Structure for Precise Acoustic Output Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable devices often have audio output components that are not optimally positioned for efficient sound transmission to the user, leading to suboptimal sound quality and user experience.
Innovation Solution
The wearable device incorporates a concave section in the wearing part that depresses downward, positioning the acoustic output end closer to the user's ear, such as near the tragus, and includes a connection section that stabilizes the device on the ear, with adjustable elements for a secure fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the acoustic output end is positioned on the wearing part, then sound transmission to the user is enabled, but the sound quality and transmission efficiency are suboptimal due to poor positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a concave section that extends in a downward direction from the wearing part, creating a new spatial dimension for positioning the acoustic output end. This downward extension allows the acoustic output end to be positioned closer to the user's ear canal opening, improving sound transmission efficiency while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standardized molding processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The concave section is positioned specifically at the location where the acoustic output end needs to be closest to the user's ear. This localized structural modification concentrates the acoustic output function at the optimal position while keeping the rest of the wearing part design simple and easy to manufacture.
2Ease of operation
If the wearing part is designed to fit securely on the ear, then wearability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearing part is segmented into distinct functional sections: a main body portion and a separate concave section that extends downward. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently - the main body for general wearability and the concave section specifically for acoustic output positioning - while simplifying the overall manufacturing process through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The concave section features a curved surface that conforms to the natural contour of the ear, specifically the tragus area. This curvature design improves wearability and secure fit by matching the ear's anatomy, while the curved geometry can be efficiently manufactured using standard molding techniques without significantly increasing device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a wearable device, including: a wearing part including: a connection section and a concave section, the concave section being connected to the connection section. The concave section causes an upper edge of the wearing part to have a downward depression on the wearing part; the concave section is provided with an acoustic output end inside.