CN116594179A

CN116594179A - Head-mounted equipment

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Publication number: CN116594179A
Application number: CN202310505837.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈阮鹏; 冯建兴; 黄文浩; 刘霄锐
Original assignee: Huaqin Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Huaqin Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-05-06
Filing date: 2023-05-06
Publication date: 2023-08-15

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and discloses head-mounted equipment, which comprises: the first part and the second part are U-shaped; the first and second sections cooperate to allow the headset to be switched between a use state and a folded state; when the head-mounted device is in a use state, the opening of the first part and the opening of the second part are oppositely arranged and enclose a closed head-mounted space, the head of a user is fixed in the head-mounted space, when the head-mounted device is in a folding state, the opening of the first part and the opening of the second part are arranged in the same direction, the second part is accommodated in an area enclosed by the first part, the second part multiplexes the space occupied by the first part, and the whole occupied space of the head-mounted device is reduced in the folding state.

Description

Head-mounted equipment

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to head-mounted equipment.

Background

Currently, the headband bands of the headgear devices such as VR (Virtual Reality) devices on the market are classified into fabric bands and plastic bands. Wherein, thereby plastics class bandage carries out the extension of bandage and shortens and be used for adapting to the crowd of different head sizes through a rotation knob on the back headrest mostly, when using VR equipment to need accomodate, generally adjusts the telescopic strap to the minimum through the rotation knob on the back headrest. However, even when the turning knob is twisted to a minimum, some types of straps (e.g., plastic straps) cannot be fully retracted inside the rear headrest, and the exposed straps are still long, resulting in a large overall VR device, requiring a large box for storage, and being inconvenient to carry.

Disclosure of Invention

The application discloses a head-mounted device which is used for reducing the occupied space when the head-mounted device is stored.

A headset device, comprising: the first part and the second part are U-shaped; the first and second sections cooperate with each other to allow the headset to be switched between a use state and a folded state; when the head-mounted device is in the using state, the opening of the first part and the opening of the second part are oppositely arranged and enclose a closed head-mounted space, the head of a user is fixed in the head-mounted space, when the head-mounted device is in the folding state, the opening of the first part and the opening of the second part are arranged in the same direction, the second part is accommodated in an area enclosed by the first part, the second part multiplexes the space occupied by the first part, and the whole occupied space of the head-mounted device is reduced in the folding state.

Optionally, the open end of the first section is rotatably connected to the open end of the second section.

Optionally, the head-mounted device is VR glasses, and the first subsection includes a glasses host, and two first arms connected to two ends of the glasses host one to one; the second sub-part comprises a headrest and two second support arms which are connected to the two ends of the headrest one by one, and each second support arm is in one-to-one corresponding rotary connection with one first support arm through a free end.

Optionally, the glasses main unit includes a front shell, a bracket, and two display modules located in the front shell, where the bracket supports the two display modules on the front shell; the surface of the headrest, which is away from the opening of the second subsection, is provided with a profiling structure, and when the head-mounted device is in a folded state, the profiling structure is in fit and clamping connection with the bracket and covers the two display modules.

Optionally, the bracket includes two lens barrels, and each display module is disposed in one lens barrel; the profiling structure comprises two profiling grooves, and each lens barrel is fit into one corresponding profiling groove when the head-mounted equipment is in a folded state; alternatively, the profiling structure comprises two profiling blocks, each profiling block fitting into a corresponding one of the barrels when the headset is in the folded state.

Optionally, the two first support arms are telescopic arms; when the headrest is provided with the profiling structure, if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in a contracted state, the support and the profiling structure are mutually separated, and if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in an extended state, the profiling structure is in fit and clamping connection with the support.

Optionally, the first arm and the second arm overlap in a width direction, and the width direction is an arrangement direction of the two first arms; the first support arm is provided with a first wiring hole, the second support arm is provided with a second wiring hole which is opposite to the first wiring hole, the first wiring hole is an arc hole, and the arc hole is coaxial with the rotation axis of the second support arm; the power supply is arranged in the headrest, the electric device is arranged in the glasses host, the power supply is communicated with the electric device through a wire positioned in the first support arm and the second support arm, and the wire penetrates through the first wiring hole and the second wiring hole.

Optionally, the first support arm is provided with a limiting structure, and the limiting structure is used for limiting the corresponding second support arm to rotate within a range of 180 degrees.

Optionally, the limiting structure is fixedly connected to one end of the first support arm rotationally connected with the second support arm and is positioned at the bottom side of the rotation axis of the second support arm; the limiting structure is provided with a limiting surface facing the rotation axis of the second support arm, and when the head-mounted device is in a use state or a folding state, the second support arm is abutted to the limiting surface.

Optionally, the first arm and the second arm are in damped connection.

Optionally, the first support arm and the second support arm are rotatably connected through a rivet, and a rubber ring is arranged between the first support arm and the second support arm.

Optionally, each of the second arms is telescopically coupled within the headrest.

Optionally, a rack structure is formed at one end of each second support arm located in the headrest, the headrest is rotationally connected with a knob, and the knob is in transmission connection with the rack structure; alternatively, each of the second arms is an elastic strap connected to the headrest.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a headset according to an embodiment of the present application in a use state;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the structure shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a portion of the components shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the headset of FIG. 1 in a switching process to a folded state;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the headset of FIG. 1 in a folded state;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the headset of FIG. 5 further retracted the first arm.

Detailed Description

The following description of the embodiments of the present application will be made clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which it is apparent that the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the application without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the application.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, a headset according to an embodiment of the present application includes: the first part a and the second part b are U-shaped; the first part a and the second part b are matched with each other so that the headset can be switched between a use state and a folding state; when the head-mounted device is in a use state, the opening of the first part a and the opening of the second part b are oppositely arranged and enclose a closed head-mounted space, the head of a user is fixed in the head-mounted space, when the head-mounted device is in a folding state, the opening of the first part a and the opening of the second part b are arranged in the same direction, the second part b is accommodated in an area enclosed by the first part a, the second part b multiplexes the space occupied by the first part a, and the whole occupied space of the head-mounted device is reduced in the folding state.

In a specific embodiment, the open end of the first part a is rotatably connected with the open end of the second part b, and the switching of the head-mounted device between the use state and the folded state is realized through rotation, so that the head-mounted device is stable and reliable and convenient to operate. In addition, the first and second sections a and b may be detachably connected by clamping, or the second section b may be detached first when the usage state is changed to the folded state, and the second section b may be placed in the folded state and then clamped with the first section a.

In a specific embodiment, the headset is VR glasses, the first subsection a includes a glasses main unit 1, and two first support arms 2 connected to two ends of the glasses main unit 1 one to one, where the glasses main unit 1 and the two first support arms 2 form a U-shaped structure; the second subsection b comprises a headrest 4 and two second support arms 3 which are connected to two ends of the headrest 4 one by one, wherein each second support arm 3 is in one-to-one corresponding rotary connection with one first support arm 2 through a free end, and the headrest 4 and the two second support arms 3 form a second U-shaped structure. The headrest 4 and the two second support arms 3 are rotated between the two first support arms 2, so that the VR glasses can be folded and stored, and the occupied space is reduced.

In a specific embodiment, the glasses main unit 1 includes a front shell 11, a bracket, and two display modules located in the front shell 11, where the display modules are used to display pictures, and the bracket supports the two display modules on the front shell 11 to fix the display modules; the headrest 4 deviates from the open-ended surface of second subsection b and is equipped with the profile modeling structure, and when the head-mounted equipment was in the folded condition, profile modeling structure and support adaptation joint just covered two display module assembly, carries out physical protection to the display module assembly, protects the display module assembly to avoid touching in taking put, use, reduces the dirty and the mar of display module assembly, prevents dust pollution display module assembly.

In a specific embodiment, the bracket comprises two lens barrels 12, and each display module is arranged in one lens barrel 12; the profiling structure comprises two profiling grooves 43, when the head-mounted device is in a folded state, each lens barrel 12 is fit into one corresponding profiling groove 43, the inner wall of the profiling groove 43 is tightly attached to the circumferential surface of the lens barrel 12 so as to wrap the open end of the lens barrel 12, and due to good sealing performance, dust can be prevented from entering the lens barrel 12, and physical protection is provided for a display module in the lens barrel 12; or, the profiling structure may also include two profiling blocks, and the profiling blocks may be cylinders, and when the headset is in a folded state, each profiling block is adapted to a corresponding lens barrel 12, and the inner wall of the sleeve 12 is used to wrap the circumference of the profiling block, so as to realize physical protection and dust prevention.

However, the form of the bracket is not limited to the lens barrel 12, and may have a structure corresponding to the engagement of the profiling structure, as long as the bracket has the function of supporting the display module to the front case 11.

In a specific embodiment, the two first arms 2 are telescopic arms, for example, in fig. 1, the first arms 2 include a sleeve 21 fixedly connected with the front shell 11, and a sliding arm 22 slidably fitted in the sleeve 21, and the sliding arm 22 may be retracted inside the sleeve 21 or may extend out of the sleeve 21, so that after the second part b is folded, the first arms 2 are further retracted, so as to reduce the occupied space of the headset. Meanwhile, in a use state, the size of the head-wearing space can be adjusted according to the head size of a user by adjusting the sliding arm 22 so as to adapt to the user requirement and improve the comfort level.

When the headrest 4 is provided with the profiling structure, if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in a contracted state, the bracket and the profiling structure are separated from each other (refer to fig. 5), so that the second part b can be folded over without being interfered by the bracket, if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in an extended state, the profiling structure is in adaptive clamping with the bracket, and after the second part b is folded in the previous step, the telescopic characteristic of the first support arm 2 is utilized to push the headrest 4 towards the bracket, so that the profiling structure is in adaptive clamping with the bracket (refer to fig. 6). When the first arm 2 does not have the expansion and contraction characteristic, the elastic deformation of the first arm 2 may be used to engage with the bracket.

In a specific embodiment, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 overlap in the width direction, which is the arrangement direction of the two first arms 2; the first support arm 2 is provided with a first wiring hole U1, the second support arm 3 is provided with a second wiring hole U2 (which can be circular) opposite to the first wiring hole U1, the first wiring hole U1 is an arc hole, and the arc hole is coaxial with the rotation axis of the second support arm 3; the power supply is arranged in the headrest 4, the space in the headrest 4 is fully utilized to accommodate the power supply (such as a lithium battery), the electric devices (including but not limited to the display module set in the foregoing) are arranged in the glasses host 1, the power supply and the electric devices are communicated through wires positioned in the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3, the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3 can be hollow structures, the wires penetrate through the hollow structures, the wires are hidden in the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3, and the attractive appearance is facilitated, wherein the wires penetrate through the first wiring hole U1 and the second wiring hole U2, so that the wires enter the first support arm 2 from the second support arm 3. When the second support arm 3 is at any position, the first support arm 2 can cover the second wiring hole U2, and the second support arm 3 covers the first wiring hole U1, so as to maintain attractive appearance. In the process of rotating the second support arm 3, the wires extending out of the first wire-routing holes U1 can move along the extending track of the arc-shaped holes, so that the wires are prevented from being pulled by the inner walls of the second wire-routing holes U2. The circumferential angle corresponding to the arcuate aperture may be 180 deg. to accommodate the position of the wire in the collapsed condition and in the use condition.

In a specific embodiment, the first support arm 2 is provided with a limiting structure 221, the limiting structure 221 is used for limiting the corresponding second support arm 3 to rotate within a range of 180 degrees, which can be just 180 degrees, the rotation range of 180 degrees can meet the use state of the head-mounted device and the movable range of the second support arm 3 in the folded state, and in the unfolded state, the first subsection a can be limited to sink, so that better head-mounted experience is provided.

In a specific embodiment, the limiting structure 221 is fixedly connected to one end of the first support arm 2 rotatably connected to the second support arm 3, and is located at the bottom side of the rotation axis of the second support arm 3; the limiting structure 221 has a limiting surface P facing the rotation axis of the second arm 3, and when the headset is in the use state or the folded state, the second arm 3 abuts against the limiting surface P. The limiting surface P can be parallel to the lower edge of the first support arm 2 and is generally parallel to the state of the second support arm 3 when being unfolded, and the limiting of the second support arm 3 in the use state and the folding state can be realized through a simple limiting surface P, so that the 180-degree movable range of the second support arm 3 is realized.

In a specific embodiment, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 are in damped connection to increase the damping of the rotation and to increase the proper hover effect.

In a specific embodiment, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 are rotatably connected by a rivet 5, so that the second arm 3 can rotate around the first arm 2, a rubber ring 6 is arranged between the first arm 2 and the second arm 3, the rivet 5 also penetrates through the rubber ring 6, the rubber ring 6 enables the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 to respectively press the rivet 5, and the rubber ring 6 with elasticity and high friction coefficient can increase friction between the rubber ring and the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 so as to increase damping. The contact surface of the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3 is provided with a containing groove, so that the rubber ring 6 can be conveniently placed.

In a specific embodiment, each second arm 3 is telescopically connected to the headrest 4, so as to adjust the length of the second arm 3, and adjust the size of the head space according to the head size of the user, so as to adapt to the requirement of the user and improve the comfort level. Meanwhile, in the folded state, the second support arm 3 can be contracted so as to be conveniently contained in the space enclosed by the first subsection a.

In a specific embodiment, a rack structure is formed at one end of each second support arm 3 located in the headrest 4, the headrest 4 is rotatably connected with a knob 42, the knob 42 is in transmission connection with the rack structure, for example, by taking a gear between the knob 42 and the rack structure as a transmission structure, and the second support arm 3 can be extended and retracted by rotating the knob 42; alternatively, each of the second arms 3 is an elastic band connected to the headrest 4, and the second arms 3 are elastically stored in a length-adjusted and folded state in a use state.

The headset gradually rotates the second part b from the unfolded state of fig. 1 to the state of fig. 4, continues to rotate the second part b to the folded state of fig. 5, shortens the first support arm 2 to the state of fig. 6, and has the smallest volume at this time, so that the headset is convenient to store.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the embodiments of the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Thus, it is intended that the present application also include such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A headset, comprising: a first section (a) and a second section (b), both the first section (a) and the second section (b) being U-shaped;

the first and second sections (a, b) cooperate with each other to allow the headset to be switched between a use state and a folded state;

when the head-mounted device is in the use state, the opening of the first part (a) and the opening of the second part (b) are arranged oppositely and enclose a closed head-mounted space, and when the head-mounted device is in the folding state, the opening of the first part (a) and the opening of the second part (b) are arranged in the same direction, and the second part (b) is accommodated in the area enclosed by the first part (a).

2. The head set according to claim 1, wherein the open end of the first section (a) and the open end of the second section (b) are rotatably connected.

3. The head-mounted device according to claim 2, characterized in that the head-mounted device is a VR glasses, the first subsection (a) comprises a glasses main unit (1), and two first arms (2) connected to both ends of the glasses main unit (1) one-to-one;

the second subsection (b) comprises a headrest (4) and two second support arms (3) which are connected to two ends of the headrest (4) one by one, and each second support arm (3) is in one-to-one corresponding rotary connection with one first support arm (2) through a free end.

4. A head-mounted device according to claim 3, characterized in that the glasses host (1) comprises a front shell (11), a bracket and two display modules located inside the front shell (11), the bracket supporting the two display modules to the front shell (11);

the surface of the headrest (4) deviating from the opening of the second subsection (b) is provided with a profiling structure, and when the head-mounted device is in a folded state, the profiling structure is in fit and clamping connection with the support and covers the two display modules.

5. The head-mounted device according to claim 4, wherein the stand comprises two barrels (12), each of the display modules being arranged within one of the barrels (12);

the profiling structure comprises two profiling grooves (43), and each lens barrel (12) is fit into one corresponding profiling groove (43) when the head-mounted equipment is in a folded state; or alternatively, the process may be performed,

the profiling structure comprises two profiling blocks, each profiling block fitting into a corresponding one of the barrels (12) when the headset is in a folded state.

6. The head-mounted device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein both first arms (2) are telescopic arms;

when the headrest (4) is provided with the profiling structure, if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in a contracted state, the support and the profiling structure are mutually separated, and if the head-mounted device is in a folded state and the telescopic arm is in an extended state, the profiling structure is in fit and clamping connection with the support.

7. A head-mounted device according to claim 3, wherein the first arm (2) and the second arm (3) overlap in a width direction, the width direction being an arrangement direction of the two first arms (2);

the first support arm (2) is provided with a first wiring hole (U1), the second support arm (3) is provided with a second wiring hole (U2) which is opposite to the first wiring hole (U1), the first wiring hole (U1) is an arc hole, and the arc hole is coaxial with the rotation axis of the second support arm (3);

the novel glasses are characterized in that a power supply is arranged in the headrest (4), an electric device is arranged in the glasses main machine (1), the power supply is communicated with the electric device through a wire arranged in the first support arm (2) and the second support arm (3), and the wire penetrates through the first wire hole (U1) and the second wire hole (U2).

8. A headset according to claim 3, characterized in that the first arm (2) is provided with a limiting structure (221), which limiting structure (221) is adapted to limit the rotation of the corresponding second arm (3) within 180 °.

9. The head-mounted device according to claim 8, wherein the limiting structure (221) is fixedly connected to one end of the first arm (2) rotatably connected to the second arm (3) and is located at the bottom side of the rotation axis of the second arm (3);

the limiting structure (221) is provided with a limiting surface (P) facing the rotation axis of the second support arm (3), and when the headset is in a use state or a folding state, the second support arm (3) is abutted with the limiting surface (P).

10. A headset according to claim 3, characterized in that the first arm (2) and the second arm (3) are connected in a damped manner.

11. The head set according to claim 10, wherein the first arm (2) and the second arm (3) are rotatably connected by means of a rivet (5), and a rubber ring (6) is arranged between the first arm (2) and the second arm (3).

12. A head-mounted device according to claim 3, wherein each of the second arms (3) is telescopically connected to the headrest (4).

13. The head-mounted device according to claim 12, characterized in that one end of each second arm (3) located in the headrest (4) is formed with a rack structure, the headrest (4) is rotatably connected with a knob (42), and the knob (42) is in transmission connection with the rack structure; or alternatively, the process may be performed,

each second support arm (3) is an elastic bandage connected with the headrest (4).