CN101156104A

CN101156104A - Eyeglasses with detachable adjustable electronics module

Info

Publication number: CN101156104A
Application number: CNA2006800111879A
Authority: CN
Inventors: J·詹纳
Original assignee: Oakley Inc
Current assignee: Oakley Inc
Priority date: 2005-02-11
Filing date: 2006-02-13
Publication date: 2008-04-02

Abstract

A detachable adjustable electronics module may be removably or permanently connected to eyewear. The module may include electronics for processing audio and/or video signals. The module may be provided with an adjustable arm, for adjustably carrying a speaker. The module and/or the speaker may be adjusted relative to the wearer in any of the anterior-posterior direction, the inferior-superior direction and laterally. Rotation adjustments may also be accomplished. Eyewear may be provided with only a single module, on a single side, or with two modules, one on each side, such as to provide stereo audio or dual mono sound.

Description

Glasses with detachable adjustable electronics module

Related application

The application is the U. S. application No.10/993 that submitted on November 19th, 2004,217 partial continuous case, U. S. application No.10/993,217 is the U. S. application No.10/628 that submitted on July 28th, 2003,831 partial continuous case, U. S. application No.10/628,831 require the U.S. Provisional Application No.60/399 that submitted on July 26th, 2002, the U.S. Provisional Application No.60/460 that on April 3rd, 317 and 2003 submitted, 154 right of priority, U. S. application No.60/460, the 154th, the U. S. application No.10/004 that submit Dec 4 calendar year 2001,543, present U.S. Patent No. 6,966,647 partial continuous case.U.S. Patent No. 6,966,647 is the U. S. application No.09/585 that submitted on June 2nd, 2000,593, the continuous case of present U.S. Patent No. 6,325,507; The application still is the U. S. application No.11/022 that submitted on Dec 22nd, 2004,367 partial continuous case.And the application requires the U.S. Provisional Application No.60/652 that submitted on February 11st, 2005,272, the U.S. Provisional Application No.60/652 that submitted on February 14th, 2005, the U.S. Provisional Application No.60/729 that on October 24th, 937 and 2005 submitted, 645 right of priority.The application combines all these patented claims by reference.

Technical field

The present invention is directed to wearable audio devices, especially the people can wear the device at their head, and this device comprises electronic equipment, for example loudspeaker, microphone, processor, transmitter, receiver, and/or be used for interacting with wireless network and/or the interface electronics of content to the user being provided.

Background technology

Exist many convenience and preferred audio frequency input and output device is mounted to that it can be worn over the situation on the account.This device can be used for portable amusement, personal communication and similar activity.For example, these devices can use in conjunction with cell phone, wireless phone, radio, tape player, MP3 player, portable video system, handheld PC and kneetop computer.

The audio frequency output of the many systems in these systems is positioned in the ear by the use entity usually or the wearer is given in transducer (for example earphone and the headphone) guiding of covering ear.Yet long-time use of earphone and headphone usually can be uncomfortable.

In portable audio playback and mobile phone industry, the use that is used for some device that remote audio answers and/or mobile phone is more universal.Some company has begun to sell widely portable audio replay device, and for example MP3 player, and permission user is answered the helmet (headset) of the mobile phone of audio frequency by using headphone or earplug.For example, the user can wear has the helmet that is connected to the loudspeaker of MP3 player by flexible cable, and the MP3 player can be worn on the belt.In addition, some company has begun to sell wireless speaker and microphone module, for example be worn on the user's ear and allow the user and its mobile phone between carry out the bluetooth-type helmet of radio communication.

Yet, utilize this helmet, no matter when the user wants wearing spectacles or sunglasses, and they must regulate or take off helmet from ear.In addition, wear helmet simultaneously and secondary sunglasses are normally uncomfortable.When long-time the use, thisly uncomfortablely can cause myalgia and/or headache.In addition, the instability that extends to the flexible cable of headphone and wear eyewear (eyewear) and helmet simultaneously from the MP3 player can limit wearer's dirigibility; Especially participate in the wearer of sports.

Although can in this prior art, obtain various devices, but still need a kind of wearer satisfied improved interface electronics and electronic module of making.

Summary of the invention

According to an aspect of the present invention, provide a kind of twin loudspeaker eye wear system.This system comprises the glasses with auris dextra handle and left ear handle.First loudspeaker is supported by the auris dextra handle, and second loudspeaker is supported by left ear handle.Electronic module support by glasses and respectively with the first and second loudspeaker electric connections.

Electronic module can get loose and be connected in right and the left ear handle one.Electronic module can comprise MP3 format storer, radio frequency receiver, radiofrequency launcher, cell phone or other electronic installation.

Right loudspeaker auris dextra handle is relatively regulated, so that loudspeaker is alignd with wearer's ear.

According to another aspect of the present invention, provide a kind of electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear.This module comprises shell and the removable anchor clamps that are installed on the shell.Loudspeaker is removable to be installed on the shell, and electronic equipment holds in the enclosure.Anchor clamps and loudspeaker move in the mode that allows module conversion between first configuration and second configuration, and wherein second configuration is the mirror image of second configuration.

By follow-up detailed description of preferred embodiment, consider together that in conjunction with appended accompanying drawing and claim further feature and advantage of the present invention it will be apparent to those skilled in the art simultaneously.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the side view of supporting component according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2 is the side view of another supporting component according to another embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2 A is the partial side view of supporting component that shows Fig. 2 of the eyeglass shift out the wearer visual field;

Fig. 3 is the skeleton view of another supporting component according to another embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 4 is the vertical view of the supporting component of Fig. 5;

Fig. 5 is the skeleton view of detachable module according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 6 is another skeleton view of the detachable module of Fig. 6;

Fig. 7 is the vertical view of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Fig. 8 is the side view of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Fig. 9 is the end-view of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

The upward view of the detachable module of Figure 10 Fig. 5;

Figure 11 is another skeleton view of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 12 is the decomposition view of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 13 is the decomposition view of coupler of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 14 is the skeleton view of another coupler according to another embodiment of the invention;

Figure 15 is the loudspeaker of detachable module of Fig. 5 and the decomposition view of arm;

Figure 16 is the decomposition view of intraware of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 17 and Figure 18 are the skeleton views of packing ring of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 19 and Figure 20 have shown the one side of the adjustable angle of the loudspeaker of detachable module of Fig. 5 and arm;

Figure 21 and Figure 22 have shown the linear translation of detachable module of Fig. 5 and the one side of adjustable positions;

Figure 23 shows the rotation of shell of the detachable module of the relative Fig. 5 of coupling;

Figure 24 shown Fig. 5 detachable module reversibility so that its can move on another ear handle from an ear handle of support member;

Figure 25 to Figure 28 has shown the reversibility of the detachable module of Fig. 5;

Figure 29 is the embodiment of the method on another ear handle that detachable module is moved to from an ear handle of eyewear;

Figure 30 shows detachable module according to another embodiment of the invention;

Figure 31 is the side view of clamp assembly of the detachable module of Figure 30;

Figure 32 is the decomposition view of the clamp assembly of Figure 31;

Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B are the skeleton views of coupled components that comprises the clamp assembly of Figure 31;

Figure 34 A and Figure 34 B are the skeleton views that is suitable for respectively the shell of the detachable module that the coupled components with Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B couples;

Figure 35 is the skeleton view that is attached to the detachable module of the Figure 30 on the support member;

Figure 36 A-Figure 37 B is the side view that is couple to the detachable module of the Figure 30 on the support member, has shown the front and back scope of action and the vertical slant range of action;

Figure 38 A-Figure 38 C is the end-view of the side direction-third side of display action to the detachable module of Figure 35 of slant range;

Figure 39 A is suitable for an embodiment being connected to the detachable module of Figure 30-Figure 38 C or being directly connected to the articulated jib on the secondary eyewear;

Figure 39 B is the decomposition diagram of the articulated jib of Figure 39 A;

Figure 40-Figure 41 C is the side view of the articulated jib of Figure 39 A, is presented at the make progress concrete adjustability of its a plurality of fragments of side direction-third side;

Figure 42 is the synoptic diagram of supporting component according to another embodiment of the invention; And

Figure 43 is the skeleton view of a specific embodiment of the supporting component of Figure 42.

Embodiment

Shown supporting component 100 according to an embodiment of the invention among Fig. 1.Supporting component 100 generally comprises support member 102 and detachable module 104, and can be any structure of being worn by the wearer, and this structure is suitable for carrying, keeps or holds another device, for example electronic installation.For example, supporting component 100 can be audio devices or comprise audio devices.In addition, supporting component 100 can comprise spectacle-frame, motion or other protectiveness safety goggles or other eye wear assembly.Although be generally described as detachable module in this application, module 104 also can forever be installed on ear handle, slide rail or other parts of eyes or other headwear (by rigidly fixing or as hereinafter adjustable in greater detail fixing).

Support member 102 generally is any structure that can wear, and this structure can also carrying device, for example electronic installation.Support member 102 can comprise various any one of structure worn, and for example, cap, belt, underwear and clothes article and/or eyewear comprise glasses.

Detachable module 104 is any structures that can be carried by support member 102.As hereinafter in greater detail, in one embodiment, detachable module 104 comprises the shell that holds electronic package.

In an illustrated embodiment, support member 102 comprises glasses, and it has the framework 106 that can comprise at least one track (orbital) or eyeglass support member 108.Track 108 is suitable at least one eyeglass 110 is remained in wearer's the visual field of supporting component 100.

Support member 102 also comprises at least one ear handle 112.Ear handle 112 utilizes the coupling 114 of the front portion 116 that is positioned at ear handle 112 to be couple on the framework 106.In one embodiment, coupling 114 is hinges, although coupling 114 can be to well known to a person skilled in the art to be used for ear handle 112 is couple to any structure on the framework 106.In other embodiments, support member 102 does not comprise coupling 114.In such an embodiment, ear handle 112 is integrally formed with framework 106.

Ear handle 112 comprises support section or guide rail 118 and head contact portion 120.Guide rail 118 is designed to mesh the corresponding anchor clamps on the detachable module 104.Detachable module 104 detachably is couple on the guide rail 118 by in the various mechanisms any one, for example those mechanisms in greater detail hereinafter.Detachable module 104 is suitable for moving relative to guide rail 118.In one embodiment, detachable module 104 moves on the direction of front and back (or back-preceding) along the guide rail longitudinal axis.Moving axially in forward direction of detachable module 104 relative guide rails 118 by preceding brake block 122 restrictions, and on direction backward by 124 restrictions of back brake block.

The head contact portion 120 of ear handle 112 can be provided with the elastic traction device, and is for example disclosed in the U.S. Patent No. 5,249,001 that on August 27th, 1991 was submitted, and the application combines this patent by reference.The cushioning of head contact portion 120 part is generally made by soft material, any one in foam, plastics, cloth or the various flexible polymer for example, and when wearing, between wearer's head and supporting component 100, provide comfortable interface by the user.

In one embodiment, detachable module 104 comprises one or more in communication module, music module, audio-video module and/or another electronic module.In one embodiment, detachable module 104 is to allow the wearer of supporting component 100 and the communication module that electronic installation carries out radio communication.For example, detachable module 104 can comprise loudspeaker, microphone, power supply and be used for and remote-control device (for example cell phone) carries out the one or more of the bluetooth of radio communication or other radio-frequency (RF) transceiver.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, guide rail 118 is vertical fragments of ear handle 112.In an illustrated embodiment, guide rail 118 is concentric with the longitudinal axis of ear handle 112.Yet, in other embodiments, embodiment for example shown in Figure 2, the longitudinal axis of guide rail 118 and ear handle 112 is offset distance 126 at interval.

The track 108 of support member 102 can be integrally formed with framework 106, for example as shown in Figure 1.Yet in other embodiments, track 108 is connected to framework 106 in hinged way, for example shown in Fig. 2 A.In the embodiment of Fig. 2 A, track hinge 128 couples track 108 and framework 106.By track 108 is couple on the framework 106 in hinged way, eyeglass 110 can rotate and shift out wearer's sight line when needed around hinge axis.For example, if eyeglass 110 comprises the sunglasses eyeglass, track hinge 128 wearer that allows supporting components 100 comes into when indoor under the situation of not taking off supporting component 100 on from the beginning eyeglass 110 emersion visual fields the wearer so, in the application's any embodiment, understand as this area, eyeglass can support with " boundless " design, and wherein eyeglass is being attached under the situation of not using track on framework or other adjacent component.

Another embodiment that has shown supporting component 100 among Fig. 3.In an illustrated embodiment, at least a portion guide rail 118 has non-circular cross sectional shape, so that prevent the undesired rotation of detachable module 104 around the longitudinal axis 130 of guide rail 118.The cross sectional shape of guide rail 118 can be any one in the different shape, comprises non-circular shape so that prevent undesired rotation.For example, in one embodiment, guide rail 118 cross sectional shapes are that avette, oval, square, triangle or other are non-circular arbitrarily.In one embodiment, guide rail 118 comprises the edge of the part extension of prolonging its longitudinal axis 130, and this edge prevents that detachable module 104 is around guide rail 118 rotations.The module anchor clamps can be provided with complementary clamping surface, so that meet the cross-sectional configurations of guide rail, so that allow the axially adjustability of (anterior-posterior), resist or prevent rotation around rail axis simultaneously.

In addition, any one of various anti-rotational structures can be provided with or be couple on guide rail 118 and the detachable module 104.For example, anti-rotational structure can comprise high friction surface, lock arrangement that frictional fit is provided, sells or well known to a person skilled in the art any other structure.In other embodiments, guide rail 118 has almost circular cross sectional shape, and detachable module 104 comprises and is suitable for preventing the structure of detachable module 104 around the longitudinal axis 130 rotations of guide rail 118.For example, detachable module 104 can comprise that friction fasteners, rubber or elastomeric polymer pad or other locking mechanism are so that prevent around guide rail 118 rotations.

Before brake block 122 and the back brake block 124 qualification detachable modules 104 adjusting length 132 of can relative framework 106 reorientating.In one embodiment, regulating length 132 is about half inch at least, often is about one inch at least, is about two inches sometimes at least, and other the time be three inches or more at least.As hereinafter in greater detail, regulate the travel range 134 that length 132 limits detachable module 104 and is couple to other parts (for example, loudspeaker) on it.

Guide rail 118 framework 106 relatively is positioned at the optional position of all places.In general, guide rail 118 be positioned at ear handle 112 first three branch two.As alternatives, guide rail 118 is at the first half of ear handle 112.

An embodiment who in Fig. 5-Figure 11, has shown detachable module 104.Detachable module 104 comprises shell 140 and coupling 142.Coupling 142 allows the detachable module 104 removable ear handles 112 that are connected to the support member 102 of supporting component 100.Coupling 142 also provides the position of detachable module 104 relative support members 102 and the adjustability of angle orientation.

Detachable module 104 also comprises at least one loudspeaker 144.Shown loudspeaker 144 is by detachable module 104 adjustable the carrying with arm 146.As hereinafter in greater detail, detachable module 104 can also comprise that port cap 148 is so that cover FPDP.

When supporting component 100 was worn on wearer's head, the position of detachable module 104 relative support members 102 can be regulated, and made loudspeaker 144 cosily rest on the wearer's ear to small part.Other details about the adjustability of loudspeaker 144 relative detachable modules 104 and support member 102 will be described in more detail at Figure 18 and Figure 19-Figure 22 hereinafter.In addition, the U.S. Patent application No.11/022 that on Dec 22nd, 2004 submitted, 367, and the U.S. Patent application No.10/993 that submitted on November 19th, 2004, disclose other multiaxis adjustability structure in 217, the application combines its whole disclosures by reference.

In one embodiment, embodiment for example shown in Figure 5, loudspeaker 144 is couple on the arm 146 at loudspeaker pivot 150.The loudspeaker pivot allows loudspeaker 150 relative arms 146 to carry out the position adjustment.Arm 146 is couple to the shell 140 of detachable module 104 at arm pivot 152.

Arm pivot 152 is the various physical constructions that can allow a member to regulate on its angle orientation at least at relative another member at least one dimension.For example, as shown in Figure 8, the first arm angle 156 is regulated in moving up and down of the far-end 154 of arm pivot 152 permission arms 144 thus.The first arm angle 156 is general from about 3 ° to 45 ° scope, usually from about 5 ° to 25 °, and sometimes from about 10 ° to 25 °, and in certain embodiments, at least greater than 10 °.

In addition, see that as best in the view of Fig. 4 the far-end 154 of arm 146 can move, and regulates the second arm angle 158 thus on lateral.The second arm angle 158 is general in about 2 ° to 25 ° scope, and about 5 ° to 15 ° usually, and in certain embodiments, about 10 °.

In addition, arm pivot 152 provides arm 146 to move relative to the rotation of the shell 140 of remote end module 104.For example, as hereinafter in greater detail, in one embodiment, arm pivot 152 allows arms 146 around housing axis 160 Rotate 180 ° at least.

Loudspeaker pivot 150 provides the similar adjustability of loudspeaker 144 relative arms 146.For example, as shown in Figure 8, loudspeaker pivot 150 allows loudspeaker 144 to move to the desirable first loudspeaker angle 162.In addition, as shown in Figure 4, by selecting the second loudspeaker angle 164 around loudspeaker pivot 150 rotary loudspeakers 144.

The adjustability of the adjustability of detachable module 104 relative support members 102, the adjustability of arm 146 opposite shell 140 and loudspeaker 144 relative arms 146 allows the complete adjustability and the location of the position of loudspeaker 144 relative user's ears when supporting component 100 is worn by the user.In addition, adjustability provides improved comfort level for the wearer.

The decomposition view that in Figure 12, has shown an embodiment of detachable module 104.Detachable module 104 comprises shell 140, and it comprises first main part 166 and second main part 168.Shell 140 forms by along parting line (part line) first main part 166 being attached on second main part 168, so that the protectiveness that is defined at least one inner chamber of accommodating electronic equipment outer wall is provided.What be positioned at shell 140 inside to small part is power plant module 170, electronic module 172, FPDP 174 and the support 176 of supporting microphone 178.Main part 166,168 can be made by any materials in the various materials, comprises plastics or metal.As alternatives, module 104 can form in whole or in part by injection moulding or hot press forming technology, so that produce EMBEDDED AVIONICS in single or monolithic module.

Power supply 170 is any one of various dynamic structures that power can be provided for detachable module 104.For example, power plant module 170 can comprise battery, electric capacity or other power supply.

Electronic module 172 comprises and is used for from the external source received signal and by loudspeaker 144 sound signal being offered wearer's electronic equipment, for example is used to receive audio frequency, audio-video or vision signal only.In addition, electronic module 172 also allows electronic module 172 to send to outside receiver by the signal that microphone 178 receives.For example, in one embodiment, electronic module 172 comprises bluetooth transceiver.

FPDP 174 is to be used for by wired or wireless connection detachable module 104 being coupled to arbitrary port on the external source.For example, in one embodiment, FPDP 174 is micro USB port, USB port, FireWire port port, IEEE 1394 connectivity ports or other any FPDP.Can provide support 176 so that microphone 178 is fastened to the appropriate location.In one embodiment, support 176 comprises packing ring, for example well known to a person skilled in the art any structure.In addition, support 176 can also comprise windscreen so that filter the wind noise that is received by microphone 178.

Can use any one of various couplings to module 104 of the present invention, so as module 104 can be got loose or permanent attachment on spectacle-frame or other support member.In many application, the connection that can get loose is preferred.Coupling can be a body component of module 104, perhaps can be attached on the module 104.In general, coupling will comprise at least be used to contact coupling from first of the first surface of its guide rail that dangles or other support member couple face and be used to contact support member second surface second couple face.First and second couple face generally can move relative to each other, for example so that allow to be positioned on the structure that it will adhere to coupling or structure periphery, and subsequently by making first and second to couple and face mobile each other being fastened on this structure.

Depend on design, first and second couple face, perhaps the 3rd or the 4th couple face, and perhaps faces of coupling can have any one in the various configurations more.Normal, the face of coupling will be configured with the complementary shape cooperation way with their accompanying guide rails, ear handle or other parts.

Module 104 preferably is attached in the left ear handle or the embodiments of the invention on the auris dextra handle of glasses according to user's selection therein, coupling preferably is connected on the module 104 with pivot or other removable mode, couples conversion between the configuration so that allow at " right hand " and " left hand ".Provide some particular instance below.As alternatives, in certain embodiments of the present invention, left hand module and right hand module are sold as system, and the stereophonic signal, the audio/video sound that for example are used to receive music are followed the tracks of, or are used for two monophony system, for example mobile phones.In this application, coupling can forever be installed on the shell 104 in immovable mode, and wherein first module 104 is suitable for being couple to left ear handle, and second module 104 is suitable for being couple to the auris dextra handle.Some specific embodiment of coupling system will be described below.

Shown among Figure 13 according to coupling 142 of the present invention.In an illustrated embodiment, coupling 142 comprises top 180, bottom 182 and sells 184.Pin 184 connects top 180 and bottom 182 in hinged way.Be attached on the bottom 182 or and the integrally formed fixed mount 186 in bottom 182 attachment mechanism between the shell 140 of coupling 142 and remote end module 104 is provided.Fixed mount 186 also provides the adjustable angle of shell 140 relative couplings 142.Hereinafter will more go through additional detail about adjustable angle.

Coupling 142 can comprise various locking mechanisms 188 any one so that allow the opening and closing of coupling 142.When discharging locking mechanism 188, can be relative to the bottom 182 move on top 180.This mobility of upper and lower 180,182 allows coupling 142 to small part to surround the also part of rail closure (not shown), guide rail 118 for example mentioned above.

In addition, can discharge locking mechanism 188 so that coupling 142 is taken off from guide rail.As mentioned in greater detail, in other embodiments, locking mechanism 188 unclamp coupling 142 on guide rail clamping so that detachable module 104 can slide along guide rail.

In one embodiment, locking mechanism 188 has two states: lock-out state and open mode, and at lock-out state, coupling 142 can attentively move along guide rail under normal operating condition, in open mode, coupling 142 can move or take off from guide rail along guide rail.

In another embodiment, locking mechanism 188 has three kinds of states: lock-out state, open mode and adjustment state.Lock-out state and open mode are with as described above identical.Adjustment state allows coupling 142 to move or slide along guide rail, but does not allow coupling 142 to take off from guide rail.Another embodiment that in Figure 14, shows the coupling 142 that is in open mode.

The decomposition view that has shown speaker support arm 146 among Figure 15.Bellows 190 is arranged on the grid 192, and grid 192 covers the voice output surface 194 of loudspeaker 144 to small part.Vent screen 196 is between loudspeaker 144 and the bud shape spare (bud) 198.Loudspeaker pivot 150 is formed by the tang 151 of two flexure unber laterals, and this tang 151 extends in the perforate 163 of suspension rod 165 and rotatable buckle is provided.Cap 167 covers the tang 151 of loudspeaker pivot 150.Lid 161 is placed between bud shape spare 198 and the suspension rod (boom) 165 so that at least one surface of covering suspension rod 165, and surrounds the electric wire that leads to loudspeaker 144.

Pivot 169 extends through ring 171 and passes through suspension rod 165, the mating part 173 that it can pivot and be couple to pedestal 175 at this.Pin 177 is couple to mating part 173 on the maincenter 169 with movable and articulated manner, and thereby is couple on the suspension rod 165.Provide arm pivot 152 by coupling of pedestal 175 and maincenter 169.

As before discussing in conjunction with Fig. 4, loudspeaker and suspension rod assembly can also be around axis 160 rotatable being connected on the shell 104, and this axis extends on front/rear direction in an illustrated embodiment.This rotation can realize by the one or more pins that are used for receiver module 104 shown in Figure 15 or the arcuate slots 179 of other complementary structure are provided, so that allow to be rotated by controlled actuating range, this is to have seen those skilled in the art of the application's disclosure conspicuous.

In one embodiment, loudspeaker 144 is surfing type (rip curl) loudspeakers, and at another embodiment, the external diameter of loudspeaker 144 is not more than 9mm, is not more than about 11mm, perhaps about 13mm or more.

Referring now to Figure 16, as well known to the skilled person, power plant module 170 can comprise battery, for example the ATL501230 battery.Can utilize bonding agent 181 that power plant module 170 is couple on the electronic module 172.Electronic module 172 can be couple on the micro switch 183, and the user is by pressing button 185 visit micro switch 183.In one embodiment, detachable module 104 comprises three switches.

Switch can comprise any one of various switches known in those skilled in the art, comprises micro switch, snap switch and dome-type switch.In one embodiment, switch 183 is overlap joint dome-shaped F06180 switches.Detachable module 104 can have three switches 183, although can use the switch 183 of any amount.LED 187 provides the state indication to the wearer.

Referring now to Figure 17 and Figure 18, the microphone packing ring 176 of detachable module 104 can be made by the well-known various materials of those skilled in the art, comprising: PTFE, tygon, polyurethane or TPE.In addition, the hardness of packing ring 176 or rigidity are about 20 to 30 durometer hardnesses, about 40 to 50 durometer hardnesses, about 60 durometer hardnesses or about 70 durometer hardnesses.

Windscreen can be provided with packing ring 176 so that reduce noise.For example, in one embodiment, windscreen is a Saatifil type screen.Microphone 178 can be to well known to a person skilled in the art various microphones, comprises star-like microphone, for example microphone part number No.MAA-03A-L60.

Referring now to Figure 19 and Figure 20 and as discussed above, loudspeaker allows loudspeaker 144 to move with the shell 140 of arm 146 relative to detachable module 104 with arm pivot 150,152.In one embodiment, the loudspeaker 144 first loudspeaker angle 162 of being moved is up to about 100 degree.In another embodiment, the first loudspeaker angle, 162 relative arm axle lines 230 approximately ± 45 are spent.In another embodiment, the first loudspeaker angle 162 is degree at least approximately ± 5, at least approximately ± 20 spend sometimes, and about at least sometimes ± 45 degree.

In one embodiment, can regulate detachable module 104 and make loudspeaker, wall and shell 140 as illustrated in fig. 20 along housing axis 160 alignment.

Referring now to Figure 21, coupling 142 is being regulated the corresponding translation that causes detachable module 104 relative support members 102 on the length 132 relative to moving of guide rail 118.In addition, coupling 142 regulate mobile on guide rail 118 of length 132 or its part cause loudspeaker 144 relatively support member 102 with move relative to being correlated with of wearer's ear.Although Figure 21 and Figure 22 have shown detachable module 104 moving on whole adjusting length 132, in other embodiments, coupling 142 is used for the part that only mobile detachable module 104 is all regulated length 132.

In one embodiment, discharge coupling 142 by opposite shell 140 rotation couplings 142 from guide rail or other support member.In one embodiment, shell 140 rotations about at least 45 are spent and are preferably about 90 degree so that discharge coupling 142.By discharging coupling 142 as illustrated in fig. 23, detachable module 104 can take off from support member 102.Hope is taken off detachable module 104 so that replace detachable module 104 with another parts from support member 102, and for example another provides the detachable module of difference in functionality, perhaps detachable module 104 is installed on the relative ear handle 112 of support member 102.

As shown in figure 24, for detachable module 104 is moved to relative ear handle 112 from an ear handle 112 of support member 102, discharge coupling 142.Subsequently around housing axis 160 pivot arms 146.In addition, also around arm axle line 230 rotary loudspeakers 144, in addition, can also be around coupling axis 232 rotation couplings 142.Among Figure 25-Figure 28, show from the additional detail that auris dextra handle 112 navigates to left ear handle 112 about detachable module 104.

In Figure 25, detachable module 104 is shown as the auris dextra handle 112 that is couple to support member 102.Coupling 142 is in the closed position, so that detachable module 104 is fastened on the ear handle 112.In Figure 26, detachable module 104 is ear handle 112 rotations relatively, so that discharge coupling 142.Coupling 142 is shown as and is shown in an open position, and makes detachable module 104 to take off from ear handle 112.Subsequently, as shown in figure 27, the left relatively ear handle of detachable module 104 112 location.Loudspeaker 144 is around 230 rotations of arm axle line, so that its voice output is guided towards wearer's ear.At last, as shown in figure 28, coupling 142 shrinks closes so that detachable module 104 is locked onto on the left ear handle 112 of support member 102.

The process flow diagram of Figure 29 has shown a kind of method 300 that detachable module is moved to another ear handle from an ear handle.

At frame 302, open the coupler of detachable module.At frame 304, detachable shell takes off from the guide rail of ear handle.At frame 306, relatively the coupler rotational shell is installed to position on the relative ear handle so that shell and coupler are in be used for detachable shell.At frame 308, arm rotates about 180 degree around housing axis.At frame 310, relative arm axle line rotary loudspeaker.At frame 312, coupler is placed on the relative ear handle.At frame 314, regulating arm angle, loudspeaker angle and detachable shell in the position on the guide rail so that loudspeaker is positioned on the ear to small part is comfortable.At frame 316, coupler is locked on the relative ear handle guide rail.

Another embodiment that has shown detachable module 200 among Figure 30.Detachable module 200 comprises coupling 202 and shell 204.Coupling 202 comprises with pin 210 and is couple to clamp assembly 206 on the slide block 208.Pin 210 has slide block 208 can be around the longitudinal axis 211 of its relative clamp assembly 206 rotations.Detachable module 200 comprises that also audio frequency inputs or outputs device articulated jib attached to it or suspension rod usually.For example, in certain embodiments, detachable module comprises articulated jib and loudspeaker, for example hereinafter at the described articulated jib of Figure 39 A-Figure 41 C.

Clamp assembly 206 comprises interior clamping element 212, outer clamping element 214, is obedient to elasticity clamp pad 216 (for example Figure 31 the best is seen), spring 218 and trip gear 220.Trip gear 220 can be any various structures of opening clamp assembly 206, comprises button, lever, switch, fin or handle.Clamp assembly 206 allows that detachable module 200 is removable to be connected to various structures, comprises the framework of a pair of glasses.Many spectacle-frames have irregular, inhomogeneous or inconsistent ear handle, and this makes and is difficult to parts are attached on the glasses.Yet, universal fixturing, for example clamp assembly 206, allow detachable module 200 removable being connected on the various spectacles frame structurals, comprise have irregular, inhomogeneous, and/or the glasses of inconsistent ear handle.The application provides about the clamp assembly 206 of detachable module 200 and the additional detail that couples between the spectacle-frame.

Figure 32 has shown the decomposition view of an embodiment of clamp assembly 206.The interior clamping element of clamp assembly 206 and outer clamping element 212,214 are in press post 221 engagement that matches each other.Press post 221 can comprise the well-known various structures of those skilled in the art, comprises the Mattel pin.Spring 218 is around press post 221.Trip gear 220 makes in all sorts of ways and is attached to the end of press post 221, comprises trip gear 220 extruding, bonding, welding, pin is fixed or spiral shell is fixed on press post 221.Trip gear 220 prevents that spring 218 from shifting out from press post 221, and clamping element is separated from each other with outer clamping element 212,214 in allowing, so that discharge detachable module 200 from its accompanying device (for example spectacle-frame).

Shown in Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B,, clamp assembly 206 forms coupled components 202 on the slide block 208 by being attached to.See that as Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B slide block 208 can comprise male element respectively, for example guide rail 222, or female element, and for example guide groove 224.Corresponding matching surface 226 on the shell 204 of slide block 208 coupling engagement detachable modules 200.For example, when the positive slide block 208 for example selected shown in Figure 33 A, the mating surface 226 of shell 204 can be the guide groove shown in Figure 34 A 228 for example.Similarly, when the cloudy slide block 208 for example selected shown in Figure 33 B, the corresponding matching face 226 of shell 204 can be the guide rail shown in Figure 34 B 230 for example.

As shown in figure 35, detachable module 200 can be attached on the support member 232.Support member 232 can be various wearable article, comprises a pair of glasses, cap, belt, skiing safety goggles etc.Discharge coupling 202 by pushing trip gear 220, clamping element 212 and outer clamping element 214 separately and each other moved and open in it made.When interior clamping element and outside clamping element opened in 212,214 minutes, coupling 202 can be positioned on the ear handle 234 of support member 232.As shown in figure 47, by interior clamping element and outer clamping element 212,214 are extruded into together, detachable module 200 can be fastened on the ear handle 234 of support member 232.Coupling 202 can be fastened to all places with support member 232 as desired as the wearer.

The configuration of clamp pad 216 can promote the various surfaces of detachable module 200 and supporting lug 234 or the connectivity between the shape.For example, clamp pad 216 can be made by various resilient materials, and shape any who comprises foam, plastics or can meet ear handle 234 when coupling 202 is attached to it is obedient to material.In addition, clamp pad 216 can have various surface configurations and texture, comprises flat surface, waved surface, corrugated surface, profiled surface etc.Figure 31 has shown the clamp pad 216 with profiled surface.In addition, can select the thickness of clamp pad 216 so that the connectivity between promotion coupling 202 and the support member 232.In one embodiment, the thickness of clamp pad 216 about 0.5mm to the scope of 2mm in, approximately 1mm in the scope of 3mm or about 3mm thick.

On the mating surface 226 of shell 204, can provide Overmolded, so that between shell 204 and slide block 208, provide additional friction.Additional friction is desirable, so that prevent unexpected or undesirable move of shell 204 relative to slide block 208.In addition, the mating surface 226 of shell 204 can comprise the ratchet that the slide block 208 that prevents coupling 202 skids off shell 204 carelessly or separates from shell 204.

The coupling 202 of detachable module 200 allows detachable module 200 to be attached to all places of eyewear on the framework of support member 232.For example, in certain embodiments, support member 232 comprises that a pair has the glasses of the inconsistent ear handle 234 of shape.An example that in Figure 36 A and Figure 36 B, has shown this ear handle 234.

In case detachable module 200 is attached on the ear handle 234, detachable module 200 can move relative to ear handle 234 on fore-and-aft direction.Figure 36 A has shown on direction forward the detachable module 200 that moves, and Figure 36 B is presented at the detachable module 200 that moves on backward the direction.Detachable module 200 can limit relative to front and back travel distance that ear handle 234 the moves length by the slide block 208 of the length of the mating surface 226 of shell 204 and coupling 202.About at least 0.25 inch of travel distance, generally about at least 0.75 inch, and about at least usually 1 inch or 1.5 inches or more.This travel distance or adjusting length can be selected so that provide detachable module 200 not only relative ear handle 234, the also adjustability of relative wearer's ear.Articulated jib or loudspeaker suspension rod (not shown) often are attached on the detachable module 200 and can comprise various loudspeaker fixed mounts, for example above or hereinafter described.

The angle orientation of detachable module 200 relative ear handles 234 also can be regulated.For example, shown in Figure 37 A and Figure 37 B, can regulate the shaft angle 236 that is formed between the ear handle longitudinal axis 238 and the detachable module longitudinal axis 240 by the angle orientation of in attaching process, regulating coupling 202 relative ear handles 234.

In addition, by can select the pitch angle 242 on the centre-lateral around the shell 204 of axis (for example selling 210) rotation detachable module 200.Shown in Figure 38 A-Figure 38 C, pitch angle 242 can at least approximately add ± 5 °, at least approximately ± 10 ° to 20 ° or bigger.

At many embodiment, detachable shell has articulated jib 244, for example shown in Figure 39 A and Figure 39 B.Articulated jib 244 provides the extension of extending from detachable shell, and electronic unit (for example loudspeaker) can be installed on this extension.For example, articulated jib 244 comprises by well known to a person skilled in the art various couplings first fragment 246 connected to one another, second fragment 248 and the 3rd fragment 250.For example shown in Figure 39 B, coupling can be ball 252 and nest 254 assemblies.

First fragment 246 is connected on the shell (any one detachable shell for example as described above) and second fragment 248.Second fragment 248 is connected on the first and the 3rd fragment 246,250.The 3rd fragment 250 1 ends are connected to second fragment 248, and the other end is connected to loudspeaker (not shown).Conductor or conductor extend to detachable shell to (also not shown) from loudspeaker.

Although present embodiment has been described the articulated jib 244 that is couple on the detachable shell, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that articulated jib 244 can change on the ear handle that directly is attached to support member, for example a pair of glasses, the helmet or safety goggles band or other device.In this case, electronic installation, for example MP3 player, mobile phone, wireless transceiver etc. can embed or be installed to spectacle-frame inside, rather than entrained by detachable shell.

Figure 40 has shown the side view of an embodiment of articulated jib 244.Figure 40 has shown a kind of orientation of shell 204 of each fragment 246,248,250 relative detachable module 200 of articulated jib 244.Although articulated jib 244 is shown as the shell 204 that is couple to detachable module 200, and is as discussed above, articulated jib 244 can the alternative ear handle that directly is couple to a pair of glasses.

First, second and the 3rd fragment 246,248,250 have respectively and are parallel to reference axis x, x ', x " the longitudinal axis.Each axis of reference x, x ', x " are defined in three dimensions in the frame of reference in the orientation of describing specific fragment 246,248,250 respectively.In an illustrated embodiment, the x reference axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of first fragment 246 and perpendicular to the z axis of the longitudinal axis of the shell 204 of definition detachable module 200.The 3rd axis y is perpendicular to x and z axle.

Second frame of reference comprises the longitudinal axis that is parallel to second fragment 248 and the x ' axis tangent with the outside surface of second fragment 248.Similarly, y ' and z ' axis of reference are perpendicular to one another, and in x ' parallel axes during in the x axis orientation, x ' parallel axes is in y and y " axle.

In addition, " longitudinal axis of parallel the 3rd fragment 250 of reference axis extends and is roughly tangent with the outside surface of the 3rd fragment 250 x.Similarly, y " with z " axis of reference is perpendicular to one another and also vertical x " axis.The same with above-described frame of reference, " when axis orientation became to make it be parallel to x and x ' axle, " parallel axes was in y and y ' axle for y as x.Similarly, " when parallel axes x and x ' axle were directed, " parallel axes was in z and z ' axle for z as x.This linear orientation that in Figure 40, has shown articulated jib 244, wherein all three axis of reference x, x ', x " orientation parallel to each other.

Articulated jib 244 can in various planes, handle and move in every way and rotation so that change the shell 204 of detachable module 200 and be attached to distance and angle orientation between the loudspeaker of the 3rd fragment 250 of articulated jib 244.For example, in one embodiment, first fragment 246 of articulated jib 244 can rotate freely around the y axis in the xz plane, and only shell 204 or the contact support member 232 (not shown) by contact detachable module 200 limits it and move.First fragment 246 is around roughly rotatable about 340 ° of y axis, about 300 ° to 350 ° or at least 325 °.Second fragment 248 can rotate freely around y ' axis, also generally only is restricted by the shell 204 of contact detachable module 200 or by the contact support member.In addition, second fragment 248 x ' z ' plane inclination relatively.For example, in one embodiment, second fragment 248 is x ' z ' plane inclination+15 °/-0 ° relatively.In other embodiments, second fragment 248 relatively x ' z ' plane inclination at least approximately ± 5 ° or approximately ± 10 °.

The 3rd fragment 250 can " axis rotates and generally limits by ball 252 between the second and the 3rd fragment 248,250 and nest 254 joint designs around y.In one embodiment, the 3rd fragment 250 can be around y " the axis rotation approximately ± 85 °, in addition, the 3rd fragment 250 is x ' z ' plane inclination relatively.For example, in one embodiment, the 3rd fragment 250 relative x " z " plane inclinations approximately+0 °/-15 °, approximately ± 5 ° or approximately ± 10 °.

The angle orientation of the shell 204 by the loudspeaker 256 relative detachable modules 200 on the 3rd fragment 250 of selecting the different angle orientation between each fragment, can regulate to be installed in articulated jib 244.The example that has shown this adjusting among Figure 41 A-Figure 41 C.In Figure 41 A, second fragment 248 tilts to angle 151, this angle is the maximum positive degree on its relative xz plane, and the 3rd fragment 250 relative x ' z ' planes do not tilt, in this case, the pitch angle between loudspeaker 256 and the shell 204 is identical with the maximum positive bevel angle 153 of second fragment 248.

In Figure 41 B, second fragment 248 does not tilt, but the 3rd fragment 250 tilts to angle 153, and this angle is the maximum positive degree on relative xz plane.In this case, the pitch angle 153 between loudspeaker 256 and the shell 204 equals the maximum reverse caster angle of the 3rd fragment 250.

At last, in Figure 41 C, second fragment 248 tilts to its maximum positive degree, and the 3rd fragment 250 tilts to the maximum negative angle on its relative xz plane, in this case, angle tilt will equal poor between the maximum negative angle of the allowable angle of inclination of second fragment 248 and the 3rd fragment 250.When the maximum reverse caster angle of second fragment 248 equals the 3rd fragment 250 maximum negative angles, loudspeaker 256 general about parallel xz plane orientations.

Figure 42 has shown supporting component 300 according to an embodiment of the invention.This supporting component roughly is any device that can carry one or more electronic units on its that can be worn by the user.For example, supporting component 300 can comprise clothes article, for example cap, shirt, belt, jacket, the helmet or a secondary eyewear, for example safety goggles or glasses.

Supporting component 300 generally comprises support member 302, first detachable module 304 and second detachable module 306.First and second detachable modules 304,306 communicate with one another by communication linkage 308.Detachable module 304,306 can be described any one detachable module of the application.For example, detachable module 304,306 can be to comprise that the electronic equipment of MP3 player, audio memory means, stream audio signal receiver, cell phone, bluetooth transceiver or other are used to provide the shell of the electronic installation that audio or video inputs or outputs arbitrarily.

Support member 302 is the arbitrary structures that can be worn by the user, for example a pair of glasses.Communication linkage 308 is any wired or wireless connections that communication can be provided between two or more electronic units.For example, communication linkage 308 can be wired link, for example flexible electric wire or prefabricated electric wire, this electric wire can be in its one or both ends permanent or plug type connect.When communication linkage 308 is the electric wire link, can be pluggable in its end, make it to pull down from each detachable module 304,306.Communication linkage 308 can be provided in any position of relative support member 302.For example, communication linkage 308 can comprise and is positioned at support member and/or is couple to electric wire or conductor on the support member.For example, communication linkage 308 can be the electric wire of support member 302 of dangling out.

Figure 43 has shown a specific embodiment of supporting component 300.In an illustrated embodiment, supporting component 300 comprises that a pair of glasses is as support member 302.First and second detachable modules 304,306 are attached to respectively on first and second ear handles 310 of support member 302.Detachable module 304,306 is coupled to each other by wire communication link 308, and in an illustrated embodiment, this communication linkage 308 extends along the framework of support member 302.In one embodiment, the bridge of the nose that forms between the track of support member 302 is crossed over or crossed to communication linkage 308.

Described as the application, detachable module 304,306 can comprise various electronic units.At some embodiment, detachable module 304,306 comprises different parts.For example, in one embodiment, first detachable module 304 carries cell phone, and second detachable module carries the MP3 player.As alternatives, first detachable module 304 can comprise and (for example is suitable for the RF that communicates by letter with another blue-tooth device (for example bluetooth startup phone), bluetooth) transceiver, and second detachable module 306 can comprise that MP3 player or any other audio or video input or output device.At another embodiment, first and second detachable modules 304,306 include bluetooth transceiver and/or include cell phone.Those skilled in the art are apparent, thereby supporting component 300 can provide two monophonys or stereo audio for the device (for example, phone) that the single channel audio signal closely is provided in history.

Have detachable module 304,306 although support body assembly 300 is shown as in Figure 43, in other embodiments, it is own inner that the electronic circuit of detachable module 304,306 is installed in support member 302.For example, in certain embodiments, electronic installation is installed in the inside of support member 302 and described articulated jib, and the articulated jib that is couple on the loudspeaker also is installed on the support member 302.In other embodiments, it is inner and not in articulated jib inside that electronic unit is installed to articulated jib itself.In other embodiments, electronic unit is arranged on arm inside, is attached on the framework or removable being attached on the support member 302 and arm is removable.At last, in another embodiment, among the embodiment for example shown in Figure 43, electronic unit is arranged on removable removable modules 304,306 inside that are attached on the support member 302.In this case, detachable module 304,306 also comprises for example described articulated jib of the application.The U. S. application No.10/993 that on November 19th, 2004 submitted, the U.S. Patent application No.11/022 that on Dec 22nd, 217 and 2004 submitted, 367 have instructed the example with the support body assembly that is installed in the electronic circuit in the support member itself, and the application combines this application by reference.

Supporting component 300 can be configured so that first and second detachable modules 304,306 communicate by letter separately with cell phone respectively.For example, first and second detachable modules 304,306 can comprise respectively be suitable for by Bluetooth protocol and cell phone or with the bluetooth transceiver of a plurality of cellular telephone communications.As alternatives, in other embodiments, first detachable module 304 comprises the wireless blue tooth transceiver that is suitable for cellular telephone communication, and second detachable module 306 comprises and is used to support, locate and machinery and the electric parts of power to the loudspeaker of communicating by letter with the electronic equipment of first detachable module 304 are provided.In this case, receive by first detachable module 304 from cellular communication, and provide first ear of sound signal, and offer wearer's second ear by the loudspeaker that is couple to second detachable module 306 of communicating by letter from cellular sound signal with first detachable module 304 to the user by the loudspeaker that is couple to first detachable module 304.

Supporting component 300 of the present invention can comprise the various supplementary features that are used to improve and strengthen wearer's availability.For example, supporting component 300c can comprise the software that the voice drop-down menu is provided to the wearer, so that navigate by obtainable command set.For example, by systemic-function being provided sound control, the user needn't handle the control device of mechanical button, switch or supporting component 300 so that select different supporting component communication, audio frequency, video capability.

In addition, supporting component 300 can comprise noise eliminating hardware and/or software in case reduce or eliminate use and communication process in offer the wearer's of supporting component 300 noise, in addition, in certain embodiments, supporting component 300 comprises bone-conduction microphone so that transmit audio-frequency information from the wearer.These features are well-known in the art.

Although under the background of some preferred embodiment, disclose the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention expands to other alternative and/or use of the present invention and significantly revises and equivalent from concrete disclosed embodiment.Specifically, though existing supporting component, support member, detachable module and method are described under the background of certain preferred embodiment, but seen the those of skill in the art of present disclosure know, can in various other devices, realize supporting component, support member, detachable module and method some advantage, feature and aspect.In addition, think described each side of the present invention and feature can be separately, combine or alternatively implement each other, and described each side and feature can be separately, be combined in one or alternatively implement each other, and can carry out the various combinations and the sub-portfolio of this feature and aspect, and still fall within the scope of the invention.Thereby, tend to the disclosed scope of the present invention of the application and should not limit, but should only determine by the correct deciphering of follow-up claim by above-described disclosed especially embodiment.

Claims

1. twin loudspeaker eye wear system comprises:

Glasses have auris dextra handle and left ear handle;

First loudspeaker by described auris dextra handle support;

Second loudspeaker by described left ear handle support; And

By described glasses support and with the electronic module of the equal electric connection of described first and second loudspeakers.

2. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system is characterized in that: described electronic module releasably is connected in described auris dextra handle and the left ear handle one.

3. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 2 system, it is characterized in that: described electronic module comprises the MP3 format storer.

4. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system, it is characterized in that: described electronic module comprises radio frequency receiver.

5. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system, it is characterized in that: described electronic module comprises radiofrequency launcher.

6. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system, it is characterized in that: described electronic module comprises cell phone.

7. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system, it is characterized in that: the described relatively auris dextra handle of described first loudspeaker is adjustable.

8. twin loudspeaker eye wear according to claim 1 system is characterized in that: further comprise the articulated jib that described first loudspeaker is couple to described auris dextra handle.

9. electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear comprises:

Shell;

The removable anchor clamps that are installed on the described shell;

The removable loudspeaker that is installed on the described shell; And

Be contained in the electronic equipment in the described shell;

Wherein said anchor clamps and described loudspeaker can move in the mode that allows the conversion between first configuration and second configuration of described module, and described second configuration is the mirror image of described first configuration.

10. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: described electronic equipment comprises digital music player.

11. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: described electronic equipment comprises the storer that is used to store digital music file.

12. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: described electronic equipment comprises radiofrequency launcher.

13. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: described electronic equipment comprises radio frequency receiver.

14. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: described electronic equipment comprises cell phone.

15. the electronic module that is used to be installed on the eyewear according to claim 9 is characterized in that: further comprise described loudspeaker is couple to articulated jib on the described shell.

16. one kind is used for the instrument that electricity starts eyewear, comprises:

Adjustable first loudspeaker that is connected to first anchor clamps;

Adjustable second loudspeaker that is connected to second anchor clamps;

The source electronic equipment; And

Described first and second loudspeakers are connected to wiring on the electronic equipment of described source.

17. according to claim 16ly be used for the instrument that electricity enables eyewear, it is characterized in that: described source electronic equipment comprises digital music player.

18. according to claim 16ly be used for the instrument that electricity enables eyewear, it is characterized in that: described source electronic equipment comprises radiofrequency launcher.

19. according to claim 16ly be used for the instrument that electricity enables eyewear, it is characterized in that: described source electronic equipment comprises radio frequency receiver.

20. according to claim 16ly be used for the instrument that electricity enables eyewear, it is characterized in that: described source electronic equipment comprises cell phone.