Headphone Connection Cable with Dual Connector Types
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of different connector types and sizes in various audio devices requires users to employ small, easily misplaced or lost adapters when switching between portable and non-portable equipment.
Innovation Solution
An audio accessory featuring a headphone with separate sockets and a connection cable having different types of connectors at each end, allowing for easy switching between devices by simply turning the cable, eliminating the need for separate adapters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different connector types and sizes are used in various audio devices, then device compatibility is improved, but the need for adapters increases and users risk misplacing or losing them
Solution Approach 1:
The headphone system is designed with dual functionality: it includes both a built-in connector for direct connection to audio devices and a separate connection cable with connectors at both ends. This allows the same headphone to connect to different types of audio devices (portable players with 3.5mm jack or professional equipment with 6.3mm jack) without requiring separate adapters, making the system universal and multi-functional.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection cable acts as an intermediary element between the headphone and audio devices. Instead of using small adapters that are easily lost, the cable serves as a stable mediating component with different connectors at each end, facilitating connection between incompatible devices while being large enough to handle and store properly.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adapters are used to connect headphones to different audio devices, then connection flexibility is improved, but the risk of misplacing or losing adapters increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the function of multiple adapters into a single integrated connection cable. Instead of having separate adapters for different connection scenarios, the cable combines multiple connector types in one unified component that is attached to the headphone, eliminating the reliability issues associated with losing individual adapters.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection cable is designed as a universal solution that can connect to different types of audio devices. By incorporating different connector types at each end of the same cable, it replaces multiple single-function adapters with one multi-functional component, improving both connection flexibility and retention reliability.
3Device complexity
If a single connector type is used in headphones, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different audio systems is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into two distinct parts: the headphone unit with its built-in connector and the separate connection cable with different connectors at each end. This segmentation allows the headphone to maintain simple connector configuration while the cable provides the adaptability needed for different audio systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection cable serves as an intermediary that bridges the gap between the simple single-connector headphone design and the need for compatibility with different audio systems. The cable's multiple connectors enable adaptability without complicating the headphone's own connector configuration.
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AI summary
An audio accessory having headphones with at least one ear-cup and a connection cable for connecting the headphones to an audio device includes a separate connection cable with connection plugs at each of its two ends, whereby connections plugs of different types are provided at the respective ends of the connection cable. Separate sockets of the different types are further provided in the headphones for connection to a respective connection plug at an end of the connection cable. Alternative uses for the audio accessory as well as headphones and a connection cable are also provided.