Waterproof Ear-Hook Loudspeaker With Adjustable Hinge Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing headphones lack waterproof functionality and adjustability to fit the human body, limiting their use in special scenarios such as swimming or outdoor rainy conditions.
Innovation Solution
A loudspeaker apparatus with a circuit housing, ear hook, earphone core housing, and housing protector made of waterproof material, featuring a hinge component for position adjustment and sealed joints using annular flanges and sealants to ensure waterproofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If headphones are designed with basic structure only, then manufacturing is simple, but they lack waterproof functionality and adjustability
Solution Approach 1:
The headphone is divided into multiple functional modules: earphone core, circuit housing, ear hooks, and housing protector. Each module serves specific functions and can be independently manufactured and assembled, allowing complex features like waterproofing and adjustability to be achieved through modular design without overwhelming complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The housing protector is designed as a bag-like structure that envelops the circuit housing and ear hooks, creating a nested configuration where the protector contains the other components. This nesting approach provides waterproof protection while maintaining a compact overall structure
Solution Approach 3:
The ear hooks are designed with hinge components that enable dynamic adjustment of the earphone core position relative to the ear hook. This dynamic feature allows the headphones to adapt to different user ear shapes and佩戴 preferences, enhancing versatility without requiring completely different designs for each user
2Adaptability or versatility
If ordinary headphones are used, then they are simple and affordable, but they cannot meet user needs in special scenes like swimming or rainy days
Solution Approach 1:
The housing protector is made of flexible waterproof material in a bag-like structure that conformally covers the circuit housing and ear hooks. This flexible protective shell provides waterproof barrier while allowing the underlying components to maintain their functional movements and adjustments
Solution Approach 2:
The housing protector acts as an intermediary element between the electronic components (circuit housing and ear hooks) and the external environment (water, sweat, etc.). It provides the necessary protection while allowing the core functions to operate normally, enabling reliability in special scenes without modifying the electronic components themselves
3Adaptability or versatility
If the earphone core position is fixed, then the structure is simple, but it cannot fit different user ear positions (front or behind ear)
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge component enables the earphone core to rotate and adjust its position dynamically relative to the ear hook. This dynamic mechanism allows the earphone core to be positioned in front of or behind the ear according to user preference, providing adaptability without requiring multiple separate headphone designs
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge component serves multiple functions: it enables position adjustment, provides mechanical connection between the earphone core and ear hook, and allows for comfortable adaptation to different ear shapes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate adjustment mechanisms, balancing versatility with structural efficiency
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a waterproof and adjustable loudspeaker apparatus that can fit securely on the user's ears, enhancing usability in wet environments and improving durability.
Implementation Method 1
the hinge component is capable of rotating to change a position of the housing of the earphone core relative to the ear hook
Implementation Method 2
the earphone core is driven by the circuit component or the battery to vibrate to generate sound
Implementation Method 3
a sealant may be applied to a joint region of the annular flange and the end of the circuit housing away from the ear hook to seal the housing protector and the circuit housing
Implementation Method 4
the housing protector is made of a waterproof material
Data Source
AI summary
A loudspeaker apparatus includes a circuit housing configured to accommodate a circuit component or a battery; an ear hook; a housing of an earphone core configured to accommodate the earphone core; and a housing protector at least partially covering a periphery of the circuit housing and the ear hook. A first end of the ear hook is connected to the circuit housing. The earphone core is driven by the circuit component or the battery to vibrate to generate sound. The housing of the earphone core is connected to a second end of the ear hook away from the circuit housing through a hinge component. The hinge component is capable of rotating to change a position of the housing of the earphone core relative to the ear hook.