Wearable Earphone Case Clamping Structure for Easy Carry and Pairing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Headset cases are inconvenient to carry and do not provide easy access to wireless headsets, requiring complex operations for pairing and connection with terminals.

Innovation Solution

A headset case with a wearable structure and clamping members that allows detachable attachment to various wearable devices, integrated charging capabilities, and a touchscreen for simplified headset operation and connection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional headset case is used, then the wireless headset can be charged and stored, but the case is inconvenient to carry and requires occupying specific storage space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of carryingVSAvoidstorage space occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The headset case is transformed into a multi-functional wearable device that can be worn on the wrist like a smartwatch, on the neck like a pendant, or clipped to clothing. This universal wearable design eliminates the need for dedicated storage space while maintaining charging and storage functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The case adopts a flexible wearable structure with adjustable wearing methods (wristband, necklace, clip), allowing it to adapt to different carrying scenarios and body positions, thereby improving portability and user convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Volume of moving object

If the wireless headset has limited battery capacity, then the headset can maintain small volume, but the usage time is only two to four hours requiring frequent charging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheadset sizeVSAvoidusage time
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The headset case pre-charges the wireless headset whenever it is placed inside, ensuring the headset is always ready for use. This preliminary charging action extends the effective usage time without requiring the headset itself to have larger battery capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If the headset case is designed with simple structure, then manufacturing is easier, but the case cannot provide easy access to wireless headsets and simplified pairing operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidaccess to headset and pairing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The case integrates Bluetooth communication, charging circuitry, and control functions into a single unified device. This merging allows the case to simplify pairing operations and provide easy access to the headset without significantly increasing structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The case automatically performs pairing operations and charging processes without requiring complex user interactions. The automated self-service functions simplify the user experience while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If a wearable structure is added to the headset case, then portability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidcase structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wearable structure serves multiple functions including charging, storage, and various wearing modes (wristband, necklace, clip). This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing enhanced portability and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances portability and usability by enabling easy carrying, charging, and direct access to wireless headsets, while simplifying pairing and connection processes.

Implementation Method 1

a first clamping member and a second clamping member that cooperate with each other. The first clamping member is disposed in the headset case body, the second clamping member is disposed on the wearable structure, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member cooperate with each other to enable the headset case body to be detachably clamped on the wearable structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Fastening: Mechanical Fastener

Implementation Method 2

CN 209 072 695 U discloses a wireless earphone storage box, which magnetically attracts and fixes a wireless earphone in the storage groove of the wireless earphone storage box

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP4027653B1Earphone storage case, wireless earphone, earphone components and interaction method for earphone components
Publication Date: 2025.11.12 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of this application disclose a headset case, a wireless headset, a headset assembly, and a headset assembly interaction method. The headset case is configured to accommodate the wireless headset; and the headset case includes: a headset case body, a wearable structure, and a first clamping member and a second clamping member that cooperate with each other. The first clamping member is disposed in the headset case body, the second clamping member is disposed on the wearable structure, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member cooperate with each other to enable the headset case body to be detachably clamped on the wearable structure. The wearable structure is disposed in the headset case provided in embodiments of this application, so that the user can carry the headset case anywhere, and wearing comfort and accommodation convenience are improved.