EP4132001B1 - Headband cushion - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a headband cushion for a headband of a headphone, comprising a cushioning element and a holding means for fixing the cushioning element to the headband, the cushioning element having a cushion side that can be placed against a head and an opposite side of the temple, the holding means being designed to be lockable and reversibly detachable in this way that the headband padding can be attached to the headband and can be removed from the headband. The holding means can be closed in a non-positive and/or positive manner.

There is already a headband padding from the DE 1 209 163 A known. This is made from a foam cushion that is glued to the headband using a leather strap.

From the US 2019/0356976 A1 , the DE 7204993 U , the EP 2986027 A1 , the US 2018/0262825 A1 , the US 2018/0302708 A1 , the WO 2019/177510 A1 , the DE 9112502U1 , the WO 2015/077315 A1 , the CN 211209904 U , the WO 2018/103141 A1 and the DE 29905370 U1 Removably arranged headband pads are also known. The DE 102013000562 A1 also describes a headband padding. In particular, it shows EP 2986027 A1 a headband pad according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention is based on the object of designing and arranging a headband cushion in such a way that improved handling is guaranteed.

The object is achieved according to the invention by a headband pad according to claim 1. Further embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

The recess is advantageously on the temple side and extends over the said part of the length L. This ensures that the headband is accommodated within the recess and thus lateral slipping of the headband padding is avoided. A flexible positioning of the headband padding in the direction of length L relative to the headband is still possible. Thanks to the recess, the headband is integrated into the padding element and is not bulky, so that the headband padding can also be worn comfortably together with a head protection hood. The second recess is advantageously provided on the bracket side. It also extends over the entire length L. This also ensures a defined positioning of the connecting cable within the headband cushion. A flexible positioning in the direction of the length L, i.e. a displacement of the connecting cable in the direction of the length L within the second recess, is also possible. The connection cable is therefore integrated into the headband padding and is not bulky, so that the headband padding can also be worn comfortably together with a head protection hood. Because the connecting cable is only inserted into the second recess, it can be easily installed and removed if necessary. The third recess is also provided on the temple side. It also extends over the entire length L. The second recess can be provided with reference to a width B between the first and the third recess. The third recess in turn serves to accommodate a further part of the headband or a second headband segment, which can be positioned in a correspondingly defined manner and can be accommodated slidably within the recess in the direction of the length L. The first and third recesses have a maximum distance with respect to the width B, which ensures optimal support or fixation on the user's head. All three recesses ensure an optimal fit and hold of the headband and the connecting cable on the one hand and a low overall height on the other hand with a view to wearing together with or under a head protection hood. When constructing the interior of the head protection hood, only the space required for the headband padding or the padding element must be taken into account. The respective recess can be an upwardly open longitudinal groove within the cushioning element act. The longitudinal groove is preferably also open laterally at the respective end region. The headband pad is also removable at any time for cleaning and/or decontamination or replacement due to wear and tear.

It can advantageously be provided that the holding means has at least one closure tab, by means of which the cushioning element can be fixed to the headband. By means of the closure tab, the at least one recess can be covered and a headband or a connecting cable contained therein can be fixed accordingly. When fixed, the closure tab extends over a recess or several recesses. The cushioning element can be fixed to the headband by means of the closure tabs, with the headband being attachable in the at least first recess. The closure means therefore does not hinder the padded contact between the cushioning element and the user's head.

It may be of particular importance for the present invention if the holding means has a first closure means, wherein the at least one closure tab can be brought into closure with the cushioning element at least indirectly via the first closure means. The first closure means is attached to the bracket side.

In connection with the design and arrangement according to the invention, it can be advantageous if the cushioning element has a base body with an outer layer, the closure tabs being an integral part of the outer layer or if the closure tabs are formed by the outer layer. This makes it easy to produce the outer layer including closure tabs.

It can also be advantageous if the holding means has a second closure means that can be brought into the releasable closure with the first closure means. The closure means is attached to the closure tab. The first and second closure means can be cooperating elements of a Velcro fastener. By using a second closure means, Advantageously in the embodiment of a Velcro fastener element, a secure hold and easy opening and closing of the closure means is guaranteed. Other combinations of closure means are also conceivable, in which at least one side has Velcro-like properties such as hooks, while the other side has corresponding recesses, loops or the like for snapping or hooking the hooks.

In addition, it can be advantageous if the respective closure tab is provided laterally on an edge of the cushion element between the cushion side and the ironing side. This makes it possible to close or fold the closure tab onto the side of the headband and fix the headband accordingly. It is also conceivable to place the closure tabs in other zones on the temple side, as long as they ensure that the respective recesses are closed by folding them over. The cushion side is advantageously free of closure tabs.

Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the cushioning element has at least one recess which extends over the width B. The recess extends over the entire width B and is provided on the bracket side. The recess serves to make it easier to adapt the headband padding in relation to the basic curvature of the headband. This avoids wrinkles or similar disruptive influences, especially on the cushion side.

In addition, it can be advantageous if the recess is designed as a groove that is open laterally in an end region and at the top. The longitudinal groove serves to accommodate a headband installed at the end of an earpiece and to receive a connecting cable installed at the end of an earpiece. The insertion into the longitudinal groove is carried out by inserting the headband or the connecting cable into the longitudinal opening of the upwardly open longitudinal groove, i.e. inserting it in a direction Re transverse to a direction RI in which the length L extends.

It can be advantageous if an outer surface of the cushioning element, which forms at least the cushion side, has no structure, is smooth, non-porous and/or waterproof. The outer surface is therefore easy to clean or decontaminate.

Finally, it can be advantageous if the cushion side is designed to be free of recesses and/or recesses. This ensures comfortable handling and easy placement on a user's head.

It can also be advantageous in this regard if the cushioning element has a base body, the base body being designed as a gel cushion. Here, the outer layer is designed as an outer layer that is separate or separate from the base body. The outer layer surrounds the base body at least partially or completely. Gel cushions have well-known advantages in terms of their flexibility or adaptability and the associated cushioning properties.

Furthermore, a system is advantageous consisting of a headband cushion described above and with a cover into which the headband cushion is integrated, the cover being releasably attached to the headband cushion. The cover can be made of washable fabric or textile. This means the cover can be cleaned separately. Thanks to the detachable cover, the connecting cable in the second recess or the headband in the first and third recess can be easily installed, removed or replaced if necessary.

It can be advantageous here if a headband of a headphone is also provided, which is inserted into the headband padding. The headband, which is accommodated in the first and third recesses, can also be easily removed or replaced due to the detachable cover. The same applies to replacing the headband padding in relation to the headband.

Figur 1a

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Kopfbügelpolsters von der Bügelseite;

Figur 1b

eine Prinzipskizze als Schnittdarstellung des Kopfbügelpolsters;

Figur 2

eine Ansicht des Kopfbügelpolsters von der Kissenseite;

Figur 3

das Kopfbügelpolster montiert an einem Kopfbügel in der Ansicht von oben;

Figur 4

das Kopfbügelpolster nach Figur 3 mit einem Stoffüberzug.

Further advantages and details of the invention are explained in the patent claims and in the description and shown in the figures. It shows:

Figure 1a

a perspective view of a headband pad from the temple side;

Figure 1b

a schematic sketch as a sectional view of the headband padding;

Figure 2

a view of the headband pad from the pillow side;

Figure 3

the headband pad mounted on a headband viewed from above;

Figure 4

the headband padding Figure 3 with a fabric cover.

An in Figure 1a and 1b Headband cushion 1 shown is formed from a base body 1.3 such as silicone, which is surrounded by an outer layer 1.4. Within the cushion element 1.1 formed in this way, three recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 designed as upwardly open longitudinal grooves and a recess 1.2 running at right angles thereto are provided. The latter extends over the width B of the cushioning element 1.1, while the three recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 extend over the length L of the cushioning element 1.1.

The respective longitudinal groove 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 is preferably also open laterally at the respective end region 8a. The longitudinal groove serves to accommodate a headband 2.1 installed at the end of an earpiece 2 and to receive a connecting cable 2.2 installed at the end of an earpiece 2. The insertion into the longitudinal groove is carried out by inserting the headband 2.1 or the connecting cable 2.2 into the longitudinal opening 8b of the upwardly open longitudinal groove 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, i.e. inserting it in a direction Re transverse to the direction Rl of the length L.

In addition, the cushioning element 1.1 has a plurality of closure tabs 4.1 on one long side of the cushioning element 1.1 and also a number of closure tabs 4.2 on the opposite side of the cushioning element 1.1. The various closure tabs 4.1, 4.2 are according to Figure 1b attached or articulated to an edge 1.8 of the cushioning element 1.1 and can be placed on the bracket side 6 of the cushioning element 1.1 via the recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 located therein. The latter to close the recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 or the headband 2.1 or connecting cable 2.2 located therein.

For the purpose of releasably fastening the respective closure tab 4.1, 4.2 on the bracket side 6 of the cushion element 1.1, several first closure means 4.3, 4.4 and, in addition, several second closure means 4.5, 4.6 are provided, which according to the embodiment Figures 1a to 4 are designed as Velcro fasteners. The closure tabs 4.1, 4.2 can thus be repeatedly detached from the bracket side 6 or fixed on the bracket side 6.

Within the aforementioned recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 are as in Figure 3 shown two headbands 2.1 as well as a connecting cable 2.2 of the headphones 2 or ear cups located on the headband inserted and as in Figure 1b or. Figure 3 can be seen held within the respective recess 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 by means of the mentioned closure tabs 4.1, 4.2.

The cushioning element 1.1 has a base body 1.3, which is preferably made of silicone and is encapsulated with an outer layer 1.4. In addition to silicone, the base body 1.3 can also consist of foam or similar soft plastic.

The two headbands 2.1 are stored in the two outer recesses, therefore within the first recess 1.5 and within the third recess 1.7, while the connecting cable 2.2 is stored within the second recess 1.6, which is located between the two recesses 1.5, 1.7. As in Figure 3 As can be seen, the cushioning element 1.1 is bent in the area of the recess 1.2, which runs over the course of the width B, so that it can be adapted to the shape of the headband 2.1 without the formation of wrinkles.

As in Figure 4 shown, the cushion element 1.1 attached to the headband 2.1 or the headband cushion 1 formed in this way is provided with a fabric cover 7, as in Figure 1b shown. The cover 7 is also fastened via similar closure means such as Velcro fasteners and can be reversibly removed or assembled and washed.

The headband cushion 1 designed in this way has a smooth, easy-to-decontaminate or easy-to-clean surface, at least on the cushion side 5, whereby cleaning can be carried out with the cushion element 1.1 or with the headband cushion 1 removed. In addition, the headband padding 1 can be replaced using the locking tabs 4.1, 4.2 mentioned.

After Figure 1a When closing, the closure tabs 4.1 only extend from the edge 1.8 to over the first recess 1.5 and can be fastened there to the cushioning element 1.1 via said first and second closure means 4.3, 4.5. The other closure tabs 4.2 are larger and extend from the edge 1.8 over the second recess 1.6 and the third recess 1.7 and can be fastened to the bracket side 6 of the cushion element 1.1 via said first and second closure means 4.4, 4.6. The latter also applies to the remaining web of the cushioning element 1.1 between the second recess 1.6 and the third recess 1.7.

In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the closure tabs 4.1, 4.2 are an integral part of the outer layer 1.4. The first and second closure means 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 are attached to said closure tabs 4.1, 4.2, preferably by adhesive.

Reference symbol list

1

Headband padding

1.1

Upholstery element

1.2

recess

1.3

Basic body

1.4

Outer layer

1.5

first recess, groove

1.6

second recess, groove

1.7

third recess, groove

1.8

edge

1.9

external surface

2

Headphones, earpiece

2.1

Headband

2.2

Connection cable

3

Head

4

Holding means

4.1

Closing tab

4.2

Closing tab

4.3

first closure means

4.4

first closure means

4.5

second closure means

4.6

second closure means

5

Pillow side

6

ironing side

7

coating

8a

End area

8b

opening

b

Width

L

Length Direction_Re Direction_RI

Claims (13)

1. A headband cushion (1) for a headband (2.1) of headphones (2), having a cushion element (1.1) as well as a retaining means (4) for fastening the cushion element (1.1) on the headband (2.1), wherein the cushion element (1.1) has a cushion side (5) able to be placed against a head (3) and an opposing band side (6), wherein the retaining means (4) is formed to be lockable and reversibly detachable such that the headband cushion (1) is mountable on the headband (2.1) and is removable from the headband (2.1), wherein the cushion element (1.1) has a width B and a length L,
   characterized in that
   the cushion element has a first recess (1.5), wherein the first recess (1.5) serves to accommodate a headband (2.1), wherein the cushion element (1.1) has a second recess (1.6) which serves to accommodate a connection line (2.2) of the headphones (2), wherein the cushion element (1.1) has a third recess (1.7) which serves to accommodate a further part of the headband (2.1), wherein the first recess (1.5), the second recess (1.6), and the third recess (1.7) extend over the length L.
2. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the retaining means (4) has at least one locking tab (4.1, 4.2) by means of which the cushion element (1.1) is fastenable on the headband (2.1).
3. The headband cushion (1) according to Claim 2,
   characterized in that
   the retaining means (4) has a first locking means (4.3, 4.4), wherein the at least one locking tab (4.1, 4.2) is at least indirectly able to be brought into lockage with the cushion element (1.1) via the first locking means (4.3, 4.4).
4. The headband cushion (1) according to Claim 2 or Claim 3,
   characterized in that
   the cushion element (1.1) has a base body (1.3) with an outer layer (1.4), wherein the locking tabs (4.1, 4.2) are an integral component of the outer layer (1.4) or in that the locking tabs (4.1, 4.2) are formed by the outer layer (1.4).
5. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding Claims 2 to 4,
   characterized in that
   the retaining means (4) has a second locking means (4.5, 4.6) which is able to be brought into releasable lockage with the first locking means (4.3, 4.4).
6. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding Claims 2 to 5,
   characterized in that
   each locking tab (4.1, 4.2) is provided on the side at an edge (1.8) of the cushion element (1.1) between the cushion side (5) and the band side (6).
7. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the cushion element (1.1) has at least one cut-out (1.2) extending over the width B.
8. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the recess (1.5, 1.6, 1.7) is formed as a groove which is open on the side in an end region (8a) and open at the top.
9. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   an outer surface (1.9) of the cushion element (1.1), which forms at least the cushion side (5), is formed to be without structure and/or smooth and/or without pores and/or waterproof.
10. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the cushion side (5) is formed to be without recesses and/or without cut-outs.
11. The headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the cushion element (1.1) has a base body (1.3), wherein the base body (1.3) is formed as a gel cushion.
12. A system consisting of a headband cushion (1) according to any one of the preceding claims and a cover (7) into which the headband cushion (1) is integrated, wherein the cover (7) is releasably attached to the headband cushion (1).
13. The system according to Claim 12,
    characterized in that
    a headband (2.1) of headphones (2) is additionally provided which is inserted into the headband cushion (1).

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