EP3226578A1 - Audio-headset, insbesondere für sportliche aktivität - Google Patents

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EP3226578A1
EP3226578A1 EP17162032.1A EP17162032A EP3226578A1 EP 3226578 A1 EP3226578 A1 EP 3226578A1 EP 17162032 A EP17162032 A EP 17162032A EP 3226578 A1 EP3226578 A1 EP 3226578A1
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Margot PEJAUDIER
David Tea
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1016—Earpieces of the intra-aural type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/105—Earpiece supports, e.g. ear hooks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1058—Manufacture or assembly
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1058—Manufacture or assembly
    • H04R1/1066—Constructional aspects of the interconnection between earpiece and earpiece support
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R5/00—Stereophonic arrangements
    • H04R5/033—Headphones for stereophonic communication
    • H04R5/0335—Earpiece support, e.g. headbands or neckrests
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2201/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones covered by H04R1/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2201/10—Details of earpieces, attachments therefor, earphones or monophonic headphones covered by H04R1/10 but not provided for in any of its subgroups

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  • the invention relates to audio headphones, including models that are suitable for sports practice.
  • An audio headset comprises two earphones connected by a connecting element positioned around the head of the user of the helmet, passing either above the head or at the back of the head (thus surrounding the occipital region).
  • An example of such an audio headset is the Zik Sport headset which was recently introduced by Parrot, Paris, France.
  • This headset is notably described in a brief dated January 4, 2015 by Richard Lai, published on the Internet and titled “Parrot Zik Sport headphones do noise canceling, heart monitoring", engadget.com, (XP055203575), in a dated article by Joe Stohlman of 9 January 2015, also published on the Internet and titled “Parrot Zik Sports Headphones Track Your Fitness", wearables.reviewed.com , (XP055324276), or in an article by Mario Aguilar dated April 1, 2015, also published on the Internet and titled “Parrot Zik Sport: Maybe the Smartest Athletic Headphones Yet", gizmodo.com, (XP055324279).
  • Such a headset comprises two headphones of intra-auricular or intra-conque type capable of being introduced into or near a respective ear canal of the user of the headset, a central arch able to come to rest on the top of the head of the user of the helmet so as to form there a first point of contact with the head of the user, and two lateral branches extending the central arch at each of its ends.
  • Each of the branches comprises, at a proximal end, an articulated connection with the respective end of the central arch. This connection provides at least one degree of freedom in pivoting about an axis perpendicular to the overall plane of the helmet.
  • the respective earpiece is mounted at the distal end of the limb, the earphones forming at the ear canal a respective second and third contact point.
  • Each of the branches also comprises, in a median region, a respective support pad provided, on an inner side of the helmet facing the user's head, with a bearing face adapted to come into contact with a temporal region. of the helmet user, so that the faces of support form at the temples a respective fourth and fifth contact points.
  • the invention thus aims to provide an audio headphone offering a better controlled pressure earphones on the ear canals, for the benefit of improved comfort especially in case of prolonged use, while ensuring satisfactory isolation vis-à-vis the ambient environment, especially when the helmet is equipped with an active noise reduction system.
  • the EP 2 892 246 A1 describes a helmet comprising circumaural headphones, that is to say each provided with a pad completely surrounding the flag of the ear.
  • a large flat and flexible hoop connects the two earpieces and its elasticity solicits these headphones towards each other, which has the effect of pressing the pads against the temples of the user.
  • the headphones are pivotally articulated along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the hoop so as to vary the plan of application of the pads relative to the head of the the user.
  • this very particular arrangement which is specific to a circumaural-type headset, can not be transposed to a headset equipped with headphones of the in-ear or intra-conch type, introduced into or near a headset.
  • respective auditory ear of the user for which it is not a question of ensuring the maintenance by a pressure applied around the pavilion of the ear via a pad.
  • the branches each have, in an intermediate region between a proximal end on the central hoop side and a distal end on the listener side, an elastically deformable connection.
  • the reference 10 generally designates an embodiment of a helmet according to the invention, which comprises two earphones 12 joined by a connecting element comprising a central arch 14 and two branches 16.
  • Earphones 12 are of a known type, called “intra-auricular” (as in the example shown in the figures) or “intra-conch”.
  • In-ear earphones are those that include a tube penetrating the ear canal, this tube ensuring the mechanical maintenance of the earpiece on the ear, while the intra-conch earphones are intended to be arranged in the region of the depression central (lower conus) of the outer ear located at the outlet of the ear canal.
  • the two branches 16 with their earphones 12 are similar and symmetrical. Each has at its proximal end 18 a link 20 articulated to the central arch 14.
  • This articulated connection 20 provides at least one degree of freedom in pivoting about an axis ⁇ perpendicular to the overall shot of the helmet. It also advantageously includes a non-visible, spring-loaded clamping element making it possible to resiliently bias the branch 16 towards the inner side of the helmet in order to urge this branch, and therefore the earpiece 12, towards the temple and the ear of the user to improve the coupling of the earphone to the ear.
  • the branch 16 is connected to the earpiece 12 preferably rigidly.
  • a flexible connection made for example by an overmoulding deformable material between the end of the branch 16 and the base of the earpiece 12, so as to facilitate the introduction and maintenance of the projecting tip 28 of the earpiece in the ear canal.
  • the invention is preferably implemented with headphones 12 of the in-ear type, which provide increased insulation against ambient noise due to the projecting tip 28 introduced into the auditory canal.
  • This tip 28 is also provided with a deformable part (not shown), for example silicone or foam, to ensure better coupling with the ear and thus a better passive insulation.
  • the central arch 14 is deformable in flexion, that is to say remaining in the overall plane of the helmet (the plane of the figure in the case of Figure 1), for example thanks to an elastic metal blade (Not visible) embedded in the material of the central arch 14. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the helmet to most cranial can diameters likely to be encountered.
  • a telescopic element 32 for varying, typically up to a maximum extension of the order of 40 mm, the distance between the articulated connection 20 of the earpiece 12, so as to adapt to most cranial heights pitches likely to be encountered.
  • each branch 16 adjacent to the articulated connection supports a respective housing 40 fulfilling several functions that will be discussed below.
  • the housing 40 is located in the most proximal portion 161 of the respective branch 16, which allows in particular to fold on itself the helmet for storage and transport.
  • Each housing 40 consists of a body 42 connected to the branch 16 by an element 44, so that the housing 40 can project slightly towards the inner side of the helmet, towards the temple of the user.
  • an element 44 so that the housing 40 can project slightly towards the inner side of the helmet, towards the temple of the user.
  • the boxes 40 contain various electrical or electronic elements, for example one or more printed circuit boards in one of the boxes, and a rechargeable battery in the other box, the two boxes being joined via an electrical connection (not shown) browsing the central arch 30.
  • the electronic circuits may optionally be connected to various sensors and / or electrical members supported by the branches 16, for example one or more microphone sensors 54 for hands-free telephony functions and / or active noise cancellation functions called ANC ( Active Noise Cancellation ) by capturing the ambient noise level, or an electrical connector (not shown).
  • ANC Active Noise Cancellation
  • each branch 16 is made in two parts 161, 162 interconnected by a flexible connection 17.
  • the two parts 161 and 162 are slightly curved and here have approximately the same length, the distal portion 162 extending between the flexible link 17 and the respective earpiece 12, however, having a more pronounced curvature in the vicinity of the latter to provide a clearance appropriate earphone inward and good freedom of engagement in the ear canal.
  • This connection comprises a first ring 171 and a second ring 172 spaced a distance of typically a few millimeters and on which is fixed an elastically deformable sleeve 173.
  • connection between these three parts is preferably implemented by overmolding the sleeve 173 on the rings 171, 172 held in place appropriately.
  • Each of the rings has a diametrical recess, respectively 1712, 1722, open on the face of the ring opposite the sleeve 172, and a diametrical cylindrical passage, respectively 1713, 1723, oriented transversely to the associated diametral passage.
  • a homologous part 1913 of a movement limitation piece 191 endowed as shown in FIGS. Figures 4A and 4B a tapered through passage 1915 oriented in the axial direction.
  • the piece 191 has a part of greater width 1914 which is dimensioned so as to leave between it and the internal passage of the ring 171 a lateral space E1 intended for the passage of conductors (for example a beam or a layer of conductors, not shown).
  • a homologous portion 1923 of a retaining piece 192 having a through passage 1925 provided with a shoulder, oriented in the axial direction.
  • the piece 192 has a part of greater width 1924 which is dimensioned so as to leave between it and the inner passage of the ring 172 a lateral space E2 for passing the beam or the layer of aforementioned conductors.
  • the flexible connection finally comprises a bending limiting rod 193 of generally cylindrical shape, with a head 1931 at one of its ends.
  • the various elements above are preferably made of plastic with appropriate physical properties, with the exception of the sleeve 173 which is made of an elastically deformable material such as an elastomer, a silicone, a thermoplastic elastomer or a thermoplastic polyurethane , and with the exception, where appropriate, of the rod 192 which may be made of a material having a higher rigidity, typically a metal alloy or an armed plastic material.
  • an elastically deformable material such as an elastomer, a silicone, a thermoplastic elastomer or a thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the ring 171 and the movement limiting part 191, as well as the ring 172 and the retaining piece 192, are fixed to one another by gluing, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • the flexure limiting rod 193 is attached to the retainer 192 by engaging it in the through passage 1925 from below, the head 1931 being received in the widest part of this passage, and the attachment being made for example by gluing, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • the sets 171, 191 on the one hand, and 172, 192, 193 on the other hand, are placed so that the free end region of the rod 193 is engaged in the passage 1915 of the piece 191 and maintained in a geometric general alignment relation in a mold intended for producing the sleeve 173 by overmoulding.
  • the assembly thus produced is illustrated on the Figures 3B, 4A and 4B .
  • the Figures 4A and 4B also show that the end of the proximal portion 161 of the branch 16 opposite to the articulated connection 20 is generally tubular and is engaged around the ring 171, the fixing being performed by gluing, welding, etc..
  • the part 161 can be made by overmolding, in which case the passages 1713 allow to realize during this overmolding forms cooperation ensuring effective mutual solidarity.
  • the end of the distal portion 162 of the arm opposite to the earpiece 12 is generally tubular and comes to slip around the ring 172 and be secured to it in the same way.
  • the bundle or the layer of conductors is passed through the flexible connection 17 in the latter via the aforementioned spaces E1 and E2, these conductors being intended in particular to connect the electronic circuits housed in the housings 40 or in one of them to the respective earpiece, a speech microphone or ambient noise pickup, etc. and extending within portions 161, 162 of branch 16.
  • the rod 193 makes it possible to limit the angular deformations in flexion of the flexible connection 17, due to the limitations of the displacement of the free end region of said rod in the passage 1915 of the piece 191. This makes it possible to a part to avoid a risk of deterioration of the bundle or layer of conductors crossing the connection, which could occur with excessive bending, and secondly to ensure that the earpiece remains in place, or returns well in place s it is solicited externally, in the auditory canal.
  • the point of attachment of the head 1931 of the rod 193 and the passage 1915 are positioned to maintain the rod at a position away from the conductors which will extend through the spaces E1 and E2, and for example eccentric relative to to a general axis of the through openings and the inner space of the sleeve, so as to limit the risk of deterioration of the conductors during movements of the rod 193.
  • a notch 1731 formed in the outer wall of the sleeve and turned towards the inside of the helmet (towards the wearer's temple) makes it possible to create a preferred bending direction in the frontal plane of the wearer, or approximately in this plane.
  • a "head-ear-type" type of support which both: i) guarantees perfect stability of the helmet, particularly during the practice of sports activity, and ii) ensures a very good comfort, even during prolonged wear and / or in a relatively high temperature environment, because the horn of the ear and most of the head of the user (with the exception, limited, five points of contact) remain ventilated and ventilated to allow the evacuation of perspiration.

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