Elastic Ear Hook Structure for Comfortable Stable Earphone Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing earphones have a portion that hangs on the human ear with poor elasticity, adversely affecting the user's wear experience.
Innovation Solution
The earphone design includes an ear hook with an elastic framework and a covering member, featuring a buffer cavity and a fixing block, which enhances elasticity and prevents puncturing, improving processing accuracy and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an existing earphone is worn, then the earphone can be used to provide auditory experience, but the portion that hangs on the human ear has poor elasticity which adversely affects wear experience
Solution Approach 1:
The ear hook is divided into multiple sections: a first section with a first curvature radius, a second section with a second curvature radius, and a third section with a third curvature radius. Each section has different curvature characteristics to provide localized elasticity and adaptability to different parts of the ear, resolving the contradiction between overall structural integrity and localized elastic adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The ear hook incorporates multiple curved sections with different curvature radii that can dynamically adapt to the ear's shape. The varying curvatures allow the structure to flex and conform to different ear geometries while maintaining its functional integrity, thereby improving both reliability and adaptability.
2Ease of manufacture
If the ear hook structure is simplified for easier manufacture, then manufacturing cost decreases, but the elasticity and fit to different ear shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the ear hook into distinct curved sections, each with specific curvature radii, the design achieves complex elastic behavior through relatively simple geometric elements. This segmented approach allows for easier manufacturing compared to creating a single complex curved structure, while still providing the needed adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The design varies the curvature radius parameter across different sections of the ear hook. This parameter change allows each section to have optimized elastic properties for its specific location, achieving high adaptability through controlled variation of a single geometric parameter rather than complex multi-parameter design.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid structure is used for the ear hook, then structural stability improves, but comfort and adaptability to different ear shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ear hook is segmented into multiple curved sections where each section maintains structural integrity through its defined curvature while the combination of sections provides overall flexibility. This segmentation allows the structure to remain stable in each local region while adapting globally to different ear shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The ear hook utilizes multiple curved sections with different curvature radii instead of straight or uniform curved lines. These varying curvatures provide inherent flexibility and elastic deformation capability while maintaining structural stability, allowing the rigid-looking structure to adapt comfortably to different ear geometries.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The improved ear hook design provides enhanced elasticity, better fits different ear shapes, reduces pressure on the ear, and increases wearing comfort and stability, while maintaining aesthetic appearance and extending the service life of the earphone.
Implementation Method 1
The ear hook includes an elastic framework, a covering member, and a fixing block. The elastic framework extends along an extension direction from the first end to the second end.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an earphone. The earphone includes a host module and an ear hook. The ear hook includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, and the first end is connected to the host module. The ear hook is configured to be hooked on a user's ear. The ear hook includes an elastic framework, a covering member, and a fixing block. The elastic framework extends along an extension direction from the first end to the second end. The covering member includes a front covering section and a rear covering section. The front covering section and the rear covering section are connected to each other along the extension direction. The fixing block is disposed at one end of the elastic framework away from the first end.