Rotatable Mounting Assembly for Hearing Protection Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication devices for hearing protection equipment have low adaptability and inconvenient installation processes, particularly when used with earmuffs of specific sizes.
Innovation Solution
A communication device with a housing, rotatable mounting assemblies, a microphone, radio transceiver, and audio output member, designed to be easily connected to hearing protection equipment via releasable mounting assemblies, allowing for wireless audio transmission and reception, and accommodating different earmuff sizes through an expandable mounting mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing communication devices are used with hearing protection equipment of specific size, then the device can be installed, but the adaptability is low and installation is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly incorporates a rotatable connection mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of the mounting angle and position. The first mounting assembly rotatably connects to the housing and can be rotated to different positions to accommodate various earmuff sizes and shapes, making the installation process more convenient and adaptable without requiring multiple fixed-configuration mounting components
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate different types and sizes of hearing protection equipment. The releasable connection mechanism with adjustable rotation allows the same mounting assembly to fit various earmuff configurations, eliminating the need for device-specific mounting solutions and enhancing overall versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting structure is used, then the installation process is simple, but the adaptability to different earmuff sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of providing multiple fixed mounting structures for different earmuff sizes, the invention uses a single dynamic mounting assembly that can rotate and adjust its configuration. This rotatable mechanism allows one mounting structure to perform the function of multiple fixed structures, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is divided into separable components including the first mounting assembly, second mounting assembly, and housing, connected through releasable interfaces. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized and assembled in different configurations to suit various earmuff sizes without redesigning the entire mounting system
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a communication device for a hearing protection equipment which includes at least one earmuff, at least one loudspeaker and an audio input member, the device includes: a housing; a first mounting assembly rotatably arranged on the housing; a second mounting assembly arranged on the housing, the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are releasably connected to two ends of the earmuff respectively; a microphone configured for capturing an audio; a radio transceiver configured for wirelessly transmitting the audio captured by the microphone to user and wirelessly receiving a wireless signal containing an audio from the user; and an audio output member communicated with the audio input member and configured for transmitting the wireless signal containing the audio to the at least one loudspeaker. The present disclosure further provides a system for connecting the communication device to the hearing protection equipment.