DE202019100970U1 - Wireless headphone device - Google Patents

Abstract

A wireless headphone device (1) electrically connectable to a computerized controller (5), comprising an earpiece unit (2) for receiving a signal transmitted from the computerized controller (5) and for generating a sound, an earhook A unit (3) and a power supply unit (4), characterized in that: the earhook unit (3) is flexibly connected to the earmold unit (2) and comprises an earhook main body (31) and a wire arrangement (32), which extends through the earhook main body (31) and is electrically connected to the earpiece unit (2), and the power supply unit (4) has a connection receiving piece (41) integrally connected to the earhook main body (31) detachable with a battery module (42) connected to the connection receiving piece (41), a first connection assembly (43) disposed on the connection receiving piece (41) and electrically connected to the wire assembly (32) n, a second terminal assembly (44) disposed on the battery module (42) in contact with the first terminal assembly (43) for electrical connection, and a magnetic element (45), the battery module (46). 42) includes a battery case (421) and a battery (422) disposed in the battery case (421) that is electrically connected to the second connector assembly (44), the magnetic member (45) in the connector receiving piece (41). or the battery module (42) is arranged to magnetically connect the battery module (42) and the connection receiving piece (41).

Description

The disclosure relates to a wireless headset device, and more particularly to a wireless headset device suspended from the ear.

In recent years, due to the popularity of Bluetooth communication technology, some hearing aids used by persons with hearing impairment have been equipped with Bluetooth communication technology. In addition to the ability to hear external sounds, these hearing aids offer the ability to listen to music and receive calls in conjunction with smart devices, greatly improving the quality of life. However, currently available ear-mounted hearing aid headphones are equipped with different earloop sizes that are detachable to suit the size of each user's ears, or they are equipped with earhooks that are one size fits all. The accuracy of fit of these earhooks is not adjustable, so that often problems such. Looseness occur when the earhooks do not match the shape of the ears. In addition, most of the available Bluetooth hearing aid headphones are equipped with built-in rechargeable batteries that have a limited life and are not easily replaceable. Thus, there is a clear need for improved earhook headphones, especially for those with hearing loss, who rely on long-term use of these hearing aids.

Therefore, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a wireless headphone device that can overcome at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art.

In accordance with the present disclosure, a wireless headset device is configured to be electrically connected to a computerized controller and includes an earpiece unit for receiving a signal transmitted from the computerized controller and for generating sound, an earhook assembly, and a power supply unit. The earhook assembly is flexibly connected to the earmold unit and includes an earhook main body and a wire assembly that extends through the earhook main body and is electrically connected to the earmold unit. The power supply unit includes a connection receptacle integrally connected to the earhook main body, a battery module detachably connected to the connection receptacle, a first terminal assembly disposed on the connection receptacle and electrically connected to the wire assembly, a second one the battery module arranged terminal assembly, which is in contact with the first terminal assembly to form an electrical connection, and a magnetic element. The battery module comprises a battery housing and a battery disposed in the battery housing, which is electrically connected to the second terminal assembly. The magnet member is disposed in the connection receptacle or the battery module to magnetically connect the battery module and the connection receptacle.

• 1 eine Perspektivansicht einer Ausführungsform einer kabellosen Kopfhörer-Vorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Offenbarung,
• 2 eine Ansicht ähnlich der 1, wobei ein Batteriemodul der Ausführungsform von einem Verbindungs-Aufnahmestück der Ausführungsform abgenommen ist,
• 3 ein Blockdiagramm zur Darstellung einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen der Ausführungsform und einem rechnergestützten Steuergerät,
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung einer Drahtanordnung der Ausführungsform,
• 5 eine schematische Darstellung der Art und Weise, wie die Drahtanordnung sich durch einen Ohrbügel-Hauptkörper der Ausführungsform erstreckt,
• 6 eine Ausschnitts-Ansicht der Ausführungsform zur Darstellung, wie das Batteriemodul in das Verbindungs-Aufnahmestück eingeschoben wird,
• 7 eine Ansicht ähnlich der 6, wobei das Batteriemodul von dem Verbindungs-Aufnahmestück abgenommen ist,
• 8 eine Querschnitts-Ansicht einer ersten Anschluss-Baugruppe der Ausführungsform entlang Linie VIII-VIII in 7, und
• 9 eine Querschnitts-Ansicht einer zweiten Anschluss-Baugruppe der Ausführungsform entlang Linie IX-IX in 7.

Further features and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. This shows

• 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of a wireless headphone device according to the present disclosure,
• 2 a view similar to the one 1 wherein a battery module of the embodiment is detached from a connection receiving piece of the embodiment,
• 3 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection between the embodiment and a computer-aided control device;
• 4 a schematic representation of a wire assembly of the embodiment,
• 5 a schematic representation of the manner in which the wire assembly extends through an earhook main body of the embodiment,
• 6 7 is a fragmentary view of the embodiment illustrating how the battery module is inserted into the connection receiving piece.
• 7 a view similar to the one 6 wherein the battery module is detached from the connection receiving piece,
• 8th a cross-sectional view of a first terminal assembly of the embodiment along line VIII - VIII in 7 , and
• 9 a cross-sectional view of a second terminal assembly of the embodiment along line IX - IX in 7 ,

Referring to 1 to 3 is an embodiment of a wireless headset device 1 however, it is not limited to this as a hearing aid for use by persons with hearing loss as exemplified by the present disclosure. In other embodiments, the wireless headset device 1 can also be used as ordinary wireless headphones. In this embodiment, the wireless headphone device is 1 to the electric Connection to a computerized control unit 5 designed via Bluetooth. However, in other embodiments, various wireless communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi, infrared, NFC, etc., may be used, so these are not limited to Bluetooth. The computerized control unit 5 is used to convert a received sound by means of a special sound processing technique into an audio signal that can be clearly and clearly perceived by a hard of hearing person and that to the wireless headphone device 1 is transmitted. Will the wireless headphone device 1 used as ordinary wireless headphones, so it may be in the computer-based control unit 5 to act a smartphone, a tablet computer, or any other device with a music play feature.

The wireless headphone device 1 according to this embodiment comprises an ear piece unit 2 , an earhook unit 3 and a power supply unit 4 , The earpiece unit 2 includes an earpiece housing 21 , one in the earpiece housing 21 arranged control module 22 for receiving one of the computer-based control unit 5 transmitted signal and generating a sound, one electrically connected to the control module 22 connected power switch 23 , which is outside the earpiece case 21 is arranged, a speaker module 24 for playing the audio signal and one on the earpiece housing 21 arranged earplugs 25 , The earplug 25 can be inserted into an auricle of the user adjacent to an auditory canal without having to be inserted into the ear canal.

Referring to 4 and 5 combined with 1 and 2 is the earhook unit 3 flexible and flexible with the earpiece housing 21 connected and includes an earhook main body 31 and a wire arrangement 32 , The wire arrangement 32 extends through the earhook main body 31 and is electrical to the earpiece unit 2 connected. The earhook main body 31 serves to rest against a transition point between the ear and head of a user. The wire arrangement 32 includes a first wire 321 , a second wire 322 , a flexible and flexible metal wire 323 as well as a jacket 324 that the first wire 321 , the second wire 322 as well as the metal wire 323 envelops. The first and the second wire 321 . 322 are electric with the control module 22 and the power supply unit 4 connected to the power supply unit 4 provided electricity to the earpiece unit 2 to lead. The metal wire 323 consists of a flexible and flexible material. In this embodiment, the metal wire is made 323 copper, but is not limited thereto. At the sheathing 324 According to this embodiment, it is a shrink tube made of polyethylene (PE). The earhook main body 31 consists of a material with an elasticity, which with the sheath 324 can interact. In this embodiment, the earhook main body is made 31 a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), but is not limited thereto. The manufacturing process of the earhook unit 3 includes a sheathing process, so that the sheath 324 the first wire 321 , the second wire 322 and the third wire 323 tightly wrapped, followed by a rubber coating process, leaving the earhook main body 31 on an outer circumference of the casing 324 is trained. By providing the flexible and flexible metal wire 323 in the earhook unit 3 can the earhook unit 3 adapt to different ear shapes of different users, which increases the wearing comfort.

Referring to 6 and 7 includes the power supply unit 4 a connection receiving piece 41 , a battery module 42 , a first connector assembly 43 , a second connector assembly 44 and a magnetic element 45 , The connection pickup piece 41 is integral with the earhook main body 31 connected and has a receiving body 411 on, the one-bay room 415 limited, an opening 412 and a receiving opening 413 located at two opposite ends of the receiving body 411 located and with the insertion space 415 communicate. The receiving body 411 has an inner wall surface 414 on, which is the insertion space 415 limited. The inner wall surface 414 is with a step section 416 formed, the receiving opening 413 limited, and has an engagement groove 417 on. The insertion space 415 has a first diameter section 415a near the step section 416 and a second diameter section 415b between the first diameter section 415a and the opening 412 on. The second diameter section 415b has a diameter that is larger than that of the first diameter section 415a , The first connection module 43 is in the receiving opening 413 arranged and lies against the step section 416 at. The first connection module 43 has an upper portion extending from the receiving opening 413 protrudes.

The battery module 42 is detachable with the connection receiving piece 41 connected and includes a battery case 421 , one in the battery case 421 arranged battery 422 and an engagement element 423 firmly with one side of the battery case 421 connected is. More specifically, the battery case 421 a tubular main section 421a with a shape that of the second diameter section 415b corresponds to an upper end portion 421b that with one end of the main tubular section 421a connected to the second connector assembly 44 to position on this, as well as a lower receiving portion 421c which is at another end of the tubular main section opposite the upper end section 421a connected is. The upper end section 421b has a shape that of the first diameter section 415a equivalent. The lower receiving section 421c is against the connection receiving piece 41 applied. The battery module 42 gets through the opening 412 in the recording room 415 inserted, wherein the upper end portion 421b yourself in the first diameter section 415a extends to the first and second connector assembly 43 . 44 to connect electrically. The battery 422 has a first electrode 422a and a second electrode disposed on a same side 422b on. The first and second electrodes 422a . 422b are electrically connected to the second terminal assembly 44 connected. The first and the second wire 321 . 322 the wire arrangement 32 are electrically connected to the first terminal assembly 43 the power supply unit 4 connected. In this embodiment, the first electrode is 422a around an anode and at the second electrode 422b around a cathode, but these are not limited thereto. The engagement element 423 has one with the lower receiving portion 421c connected printing section 423a and one with the printing section 423a connected engagement hook section 423b on, which is releasable with the Eingriffsnut 417 engaged. Will the battery module 42 into the connection receiving piece 41 pushed in and the first connection module 43 comes with the second connector assembly 44 in contact, then enters the engagement hook section 423b of the engagement element 423 with the engagement groove 417 engaged, leaving the battery module 42 and the connection receiving piece 41 are firmly connected. At this time, the lower receiving section is located 421c against the connection receiving piece 41 at. Does the user want the battery module? 42 exchange, so the printing section 423a pressed down to the engagement hook section 423b from the engagement groove 417 to solve.

Referring to 8th and 9 have the first and second connector assemblies 43 . 44 each have a concentric structure. The first connection module 43 comprises a first connection arranged in the center of the concentric structure 431 , a second, from the first port 431 spaced connection 432 and a first, between the first and the second port 431 . 432 arranged insulator 433 , More precisely, the first connection 431 , the first insulator 433 and the second connection 432 arranged one after the other from the inside to the outside.

The magnetic element 45 can in the connection receiving piece 41 or the battery module 42 be arranged to the battery module 42 or the connection receiving piece 41 magnetically attract. In this embodiment, the magnetic element 45 in the connection receiving piece 41 between the first insulator 433 and the second port 432 the first connection module 43 arranged to the second connector assembly 44 magnetically attract. Alternatively, the magnetic element 45 between the first and the second connection 431 . 432 be arranged. The first connection 431 is electric with the first wire 321 connected while the second port 432 electrically with the second wire 322 connected is.

The second connection module 44 is with one end of the battery 422 soldered and includes a first connection 441 which is arranged in the center of the concentric structure and the first terminal 431 electrically with the first electrode 422a the battery 422 connects, a second connection 442 that from the first port 441 is spaced and the second port 432 electrically with the second electrode 422b the battery 422 connects, as well as one between the first and the second connection 441 . 442 arranged second insulator 443 ,

Will the battery module 42 into the connection receiving piece 41 pushed in, so approach the first connector assembly 43 and the second connector assembly 44 each other, and the battery module 42 is caused by a magnetic attraction coming from the magnetic element 45 and the second terminal assembly 44 is generated, magnetically with the connection-receiving piece 41 connected. The first and second connection assemblies 43 . 44 come into contact with each other, making the power supply unit 4 over the wire arrangement 32 electrical current to the earpiece unit can conduct. Thanks to the prefabricated first and second connection group 43 . 44 A user does not have to regularly check if the anode and the cathode of the battery 422 when replacing the battery module 42 aligned with each other, and by the arrangement of the magnetic element 45 and the engagement element 423 can the battery module 42 firmly with the connection receiving piece 41 get connected. In other embodiments, the magnetic element 45 and the second connector assembly 44 initially assembled and then placed on the battery module. Furthermore, the magnetic element 45 directly into the battery case 421 or the receiving body 411 of the connection receiving piece 41 be embedded. As long as the magnetic element 45 the first or the second connector assembly 43 . 44 can magnetically attract to the same effect of a magnetic connection between the battery module 42 and the connection receiving piece 41 to reach is any arrangement of the magnetic element 45 acceptable.

In summary, the earhook unit 3 The disclosed wireless headphone device 1 be bent by a user in the shape compared to the currently available Bluetooth hearing aid headphones, that they are adapted to his / her ear shape, which ensures a higher level of comfort. In addition, the detachable battery module 42 Compared to the built-in battery, it can be replaced immediately as soon as the electrical power is exhausted, resulting in less discomfort in the lives of people with hearing loss. Thus, the object of this disclosure can be achieved.

Claims (13)

A wireless headphone device (1) that is electrically connectable to a computerized controller (5), comprising an earpiece unit (2) for receiving a signal transmitted from the computerized controller (5) and generating a sound, an earhook A unit (3) and a power supply unit (4), characterized in that: the earhook unit (3) is flexibly connected to the earmold unit (2) and comprises an earhook main body (31) and a wire arrangement (32), which extends through the earhook main body (31) and is electrically connected to the earpiece unit (2), and the power supply unit (4) has a connection receiving piece (41) integrally connected to the earhook main body (31) a battery module (42) connected to the connection receiving piece (41); a first connection assembly (43) disposed on the connection receiving piece (41) and electrically communicating with the wire assembly (32) nden, a battery connected to the battery module (42) second terminal assembly (44) which is in electrical contact with the first terminal assembly (43) in contact, and a magnetic element (45), wherein the battery module ( 42) includes a battery case (421) and a battery (422) disposed in the battery case (421) that is electrically connected to the second connector assembly (44), the magnetic member (45) in the connector receiving piece (41). or the battery module (42) is arranged to magnetically connect the battery module (42) and the connection receiving piece (41). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 1 wherein the magnetic member (45) is disposed in the joint receiving piece (41) adjacent to the first terminal assembly (43) to magnetically attract the second terminal assembly (44). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 2 wherein the first terminal assembly (43) comprises a first terminal (431), a second terminal (432) spaced from the first terminal (431) and a first insulator disposed between the first and second terminals (431, 432), wherein the magnetic element (45) is arranged between the first and the second connection (431, 432), wherein the battery (422) has a first electrode (422a) and a second electrode (422b), wherein the second connection assembly (44 ) comprises a first terminal (441) electrically connecting the first terminal (431) of the first terminal assembly (43) to the first electrode (422a) of the battery (422), and a second terminal (442) connecting the second Connects terminal (432) of the first terminal assembly (43) electrically to the second electrode (422b) of the battery (422). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 3 wherein the first terminal assembly (43) has a concentric configuration, and the first terminal (431), the first insulator (433), and the second terminal (432) of the first terminal assembly (43) are arranged sequentially from inside to outside wherein the magnetic element (45) is disposed between the first insulator (433) and the second terminal (432) of the first terminal assembly (43). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 3 wherein the wire assembly (32) comprises a first wire (321) and a second wire (322) electrically connected to the first terminal assembly (43) of the power supply unit (4), a flexible metal wire (323) and a sheath (324) enclosing the first wire (321), the second wire (322) and the metal wire (323). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 5 wherein the flexible metal wire (323) is made of copper. Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 5 wherein the sheath (324) is made of polyethylene. Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 5 wherein the earhook main body (31) is made of a material having an elasticity that is cooperable with the sheath (324). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 8 wherein the earhook main body (31) is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 1 wherein the connection-receiving piece (41) has a receiving body (411) defining an insertion space (415) and an opening (412) and a receiving opening (413) located at two opposite ends of the receiving body (411) and the insertion space (415), wherein the receiving body (411) has an inner wall surface (414) delimiting the insertion space (415), which is formed with a step portion (416) bounding the receiving opening (413), wherein the first connection assembly (43) the receiving opening (413) is arranged and abuts against the step portion (416), wherein the first terminal assembly (43) partially protruding from the receiving opening (413), wherein the insertion space (415) has a first diameter portion (415a) near the A step portion (416), the battery case (421) having an upper end portion (421b) for positioning the second terminal assembly (44) thereon, the battery being so dul (42) is inserted through the opening (412) in the insertion space (415) so that the upper end portion (421b) extends into the first diameter portion (415a) to electrically engage the first terminal assembly (43) the second terminal assembly (44) to connect. Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 10 wherein the battery case (421) further includes a tubular main portion (421a) connected to the upper end portion (421b) and a lower receiving portion (421c) connected to the main tubular portion (421a) facing the upper end portion (421b) and against the upper end portion (421b) The insertion space (415) further has a second diameter portion (415b) connected to the first diameter portion (415a) having a shape corresponding to that of the main tubular portion (421a) wherein the second diameter portion (415b) has a diameter larger than that of the first diameter portion (415a). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 10 wherein the inner panel (414) further includes an engagement groove (417), and the battery module (42) further includes an engagement member (423) releasably engaged with the engagement groove (417). Wireless headphone device (1) according to Claim 12 wherein the engagement member (423) has a pressing portion (423a) connected to the lower receiving portion (421c) and an engaging hook portion (423b) connected to the pressing portion (423a) for releasably engaging with the engaging groove (417), the printing portion (41). 423a) is depressible to release the engagement hook portion (423b) from the engagement groove (417).

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