Embedded Wearable Ear Tip Carrier for Audio Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable devices face challenges in integrating multiple components due to size and weight constraints, which affects their ability to efficiently transmit audio signals while maintaining comfort and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A wearable component, such as an ear tip, is designed with a first carrier and a first electronic component partially embedded within the carrier, creating a space configured for audio transmission. This design includes an electrical connection element exposed from the carrier, allowing for removable connection with the electronic component.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple components are integrated into wearable devices to achieve desired sensing ability, then the sensing capability is improved, but the size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple components (electronic component, carrier, and audio transmission space) into a single integrated wearable device structure. The electronic component is partially embedded within the carrier, creating a compact unified structure that reduces overall weight while maintaining sensing capabilities through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic component is partially embedded within the carrier structure, creating a nested arrangement where one component is housed within another. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization and reduces the total volume and weight of the wearable device while maintaining all necessary functions.
2Reliability
If multiple components are integrated into wearable devices to achieve desired sensing ability, then the sensing capability is improved, but the size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electronic component and carrier into a single integrated structure where the electronic component is partially embedded within the carrier. This combining approach reduces the total volume required for housing multiple separate components, thereby reducing the overall size of the wearable device while maintaining sensing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The nested arrangement of the electronic component within the carrier creates a compact structure that minimizes the external dimensions of the wearable device. This nesting strategy allows multiple functional elements to occupy overlapping or adjacent spatial volumes, reducing the total volume required for the device.
3Reliability
If electrical connection element is permanently attached to electronic component, then connection reliability is improved, but maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection element is designed as a separate, removable component rather than being permanently attached to the electronic component. This segmentation allows the connection element to be independently replaced or maintained without affecting the electronic component, facilitating easier maintenance while maintaining reliable electrical connection during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connection element transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable connection. This dynamic design allows the connection element to be easily detached and reattached, enabling maintenance and repair operations while ensuring reliable electrical connection during normal device operation through proper connection mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a wearable component. The wearable component includes a first carrier and a first electronic component at least partially embedded within the first carrier. The first carrier and the first electronic component define a space configured for audio transmission. An ear tip and a method of manufacturing a wearable component are also provided.