Modular Wireless Earphone Assembly via Segmented Circuit and Power Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of wireless earphones is complicated due to limited interior space, leading to increased labor costs and reduced efficiency, as existing designs require intricate placement of multiple components in a small area.
Innovation Solution
A modularized wireless earphone design featuring an inner module with a circuit module, power supply unit, and loudspeaker, where the circuit module includes interconnected components such as detection junctures, ANT sensors, microphones, and control switches, and is enclosed in an insulated casing, simplifying assembly by separating components into distinct modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If all parts and components are emplaced in the limited interior space of the wireless earphone, then the wireless earphone can be made smaller and more compact, but the assembly procedure becomes complicated and labor cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the wireless earphone into distinct modules: a first module containing the battery and power management components, and a second module containing the audio processing components (microphone, speaker, antenna). This segmentation allows each module to be assembled separately and then integrated, simplifying the overall assembly procedure while maintaining a compact form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where the first module and second module are positioned within the limited interior space of the wireless earphone housing. The modules are arranged to maximize space utilization, with each module containing its own sub-components in a nested configuration that optimizes the use of available volume.
2Volume of moving object
If all parts and components are emplaced in the limited interior space of the wireless earphone, then the wireless earphone can be made smaller and more compact, but labor cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the wireless earphone into modular units with standardized interfaces, the patent enables more efficient assembly processes. Each module can be pre-assembled and tested independently, reducing the skill level and time required for final assembly, thereby lowering labor costs while maintaining compact dimensions.
3Productivity
If the assembly procedure is simplified through modular design, then assembly efficiency can be improved and labor cost reduced, but the interior space utilization may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The nested arrangement of modules within the wireless earphone housing maximizes space utilization. The first module containing the battery is positioned to optimize volume usage, while the second module with audio components is arranged to fit efficiently in the remaining space, ensuring high interior space utilization while maintaining modular assembly benefits.
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AI summary
A modularized wireless earphone includes an inner module, a power supply unit, a loudspeaker and an outer casing. The inner module is provided with a circuit module and an insulated casing. The circuit module includes a detection juncture used for detecting, an ANT sensor, a receiving microphone and a control switch. The detection juncture, the ANT sensor, the receiving microphone and the control switch are interconnected electrically. The insulated casing is used to enclose the circuit module and expose the detection juncture, the receiving microphone and the control switch outside an insulation body. The power supply unit is interconnected with the circuit module electrically to provide electricity, the loudspeaker is interconnected with the circuit module electrically, and the outer casing is used to enclose the inner module, the power supply unit and the loudspeaker.