KR20150124291A - Neck Band - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a neck band comprises: a band unit which is plastically deformable by manpower; and one or more connectors connected to an end of the band unit. The band unit comprises: a core unit having an end inserted in the connector; and a cover unit for covering a part of the connector and the core unit. Accordingly, the neck band can be conveniently carried and the shape of the neck band can be easily changed, thereby using used and carried in various forms thereof. In addition, an electronic module can be selectively used by connecting the electronic module to the neck band according to a preference and a purpose of a user.

Description

Neck Band {Neck Band}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a neckband, and more particularly, to a neckband that can be used in various forms due to easy portability and shape change, .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a neckband which can be used in a variety of forms due to its ease of portability and shape change, and which can be selectively connected to an electronic module according to user's preference and purpose.

There is an increasing tendency to use electronic devices using short-range wireless communication means such as Bluetooth (TM) and Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity).

For example, a headphone or an earphone headset transmits and receives sound signals to / from a Bluetooth main body device such as a smart phone, a video player, and an MP3 player using Bluetooth, and can use audio of contents without a conventional wired connection.

On the other hand, the headphone or the earphone has a head band type which is placed on the user's head, and a neck band type which is worn around the neck by the back head type.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional neckband-type headset.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional neckband headset 100 includes a main body 110 for wearing the headset 100 behind a user's neck in a back-head manner over the head and neck, And left and right output sections 120 respectively coupled to both ends.

On the other hand, the main body 110 may further include a length adjusting means, and may have an elastic force to maintain the original shape and state.

The conventional neckband type headset 100 and the like can perform only one desired function in manufacturing a headset or the like and also maintains a predetermined basic shape so that there is no other wearing method other than the method of wearing it behind the user's neck , It could not be used for other purposes by transforming into another form.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a neckband which can be used in various forms by easily carrying and changing its shape and which can be selectively connected to an electronic module according to a user's taste and purpose.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wearable device which can be selectively connected to an electronic module and has no limitation in shape.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, a neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band portion which is plastically deformed by a manpower and at least one connector which is connected to an end portion of the band portion, May include a core portion to be inserted into the connector, a portion of the connector, and a cover portion that covers the core portion.

The neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band portion capable of being plastically deformed by an attractive force and at least one connector connected to an end portion of the band portion. The band portion includes a plastic portion capable of being plastically deformed, And a cover portion covering the core portion and the core portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to carry and use various types of neck band because it is easy to carry and change the shape of the neck band.

In addition, according to the present invention, an electronic module can be selectively connected to a neck band according to a user's preference and purpose.

In addition, the neckband according to the present invention can be selectively used as a wearable device which can be used by connecting an electronic module and has no limitation in shape.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional neckband headset,
Figure 2 illustrates a neckband according to one embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a view showing examples of shape changes of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 4 illustrates a neckband in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
5 to 7 are perspective views of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention,
8 is a cross-sectional view of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention,
9 is a cross-sectional view of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figures 10-13 are diagrams that are referenced to illustrate a neckband in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view illustrating examples of shape changes of a neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band portion 200 that is plastically deformed by man power and at least one connector 231, 232 connected to an end portion of the band portion 200 .

The band portion 200 includes a core portion 210 which is plastic-deformable and has an end inserted into the connectors 231 and 232, a cover portion 220 covering a portion of the connectors 231 and 232 and the core portion 210 can do.

The cover 220 may be formed of a soft material such as rubber, synthetic resin, or polysilicon to protect the core 210 and to improve the comfort of the user. In addition, the cover 220 may be formed of an elastic material to conform to the plastic deformation of the core 210.

Also, a space may be formed in which an end portion of the cover 220 is partially opened to open a part of the connectors 231 and 232.

The connectors 231 and 232 may operate as a connecting member and an interface for connecting the band unit 200 to one or more electronic modules 241 and 242. For example, the connectors 231 and 232 may be connection terminals for connection with various electronic modules such as a speaker, a headphone, a battery, and a memory.

The band portion 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention is capable of plastic deformation. Here, the plastic deformation of the band portion 200 means that as the force of the user is applied, the shape of the band portion 200 is deformed and the deformed shape can be maintained even after the force due to the attraction force disappears. Further, when a force is externally applied to the band portion 200, the shape of the band portion 200 may be deformed again according to the force.

Meanwhile, for plastic deformation of the band portion 200, the user changes the shape while applying a force exceeding the yield strength of the band portion 200 to the band portion 200, and when the desired shape is obtained, , The neckband can be used while maintaining the deformed shape.

For example, when the user uses the neckband to hang on the neck or moves while carrying it, the neckband can be used by bending the band portion 200 in a shape similar to that of FIG. 3 (a).

In addition, since the user can change the band part 200 according to his / her neck shape and preferred shape, excellent portability and comfort can be obtained regardless of individual differences of users.

3 (b) and 3 (c), the neck band, particularly the band portion 200, can be modified and used.

On the other hand, the shapes of the neckband shown in Fig. 3 are illustrative, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the band part 200 can be bended 2-4 times or more as shown in parts (b) and (c) of FIG. 3, and the band part 200 can be bent Can bend, fold, fold or twist in the desired direction to create a three-dimensional structure.

Further, since the neck band according to the present invention maintains its shape after plastic deformation, it can be deformed into a predetermined pedestal shape and supported by devices such as a smart phone and an MP3 player. In this case, the smartphone and the neckband can be paired and exchanged with each other using a short-range wireless communication means such as Bluetooth.

Meanwhile, the neckband according to the present invention may further include one or more electronic modules 241 and 242 detachably connected to the connectors 231 and 232. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, two electronic modules 241 and 242 can be connected to two connectors 231 and 232.

4 is a view showing a neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention in which an electronic module 241 is connected to only one connector 231 of the connectors 231 and 232 will be.

Depending on the embodiment, the neck band may include only one connector 231, without the connector 232 on one side.

5 to 7 are perspective views of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention, and more particularly, enlarged views of coupling parts B and C of components of a neckband.

5 illustrates a speaker type electronic module 241, a connector 231, and band portions 210 and 220 of a USB type.

5 to 7, the projecting portion 235 of the connector 231 is inserted into a receiving space formed in the band portion 200, and a portion of the core portion 210 has an end connected to the connector 231 And can be inserted into the space formed in the projection 235.

In this case, the cover 220 covers and protects part of the connector 231 and the core 210.

The electronic module 241 may include a connection unit 245 connected to the connector 231 in addition to the components for performing functions of the electronic module 241 such as the audio output unit 246 and the power button 247. The electronic module 241 of FIG. 5 may be connected to the USB port 237 formed in the connector 231 by a speaker of a USB type.

In this case, charging and data (DATA) may be transmitted using the USB of the electronic module 241, depending on the embodiment. In addition, the electronic modules on both the band units 210 and 220 may transmit data and charge the USB to each other.

2, the connector includes a main connector 231 connected to one end of the band unit 200 and a sub connector 232 connected to the other end of the band unit. can do.

That is, one side of the band portion 200 may be formed as a main portion having a higher priority and the other side may be configured as a sub portion.

In this case, the electronic module 241 connected to the main connector 231 may be set to be automatically executed.

The first electronic module 241 connected to the main connector 231 and the second electronic module 242 connected to the sub connector 232 are connected to each other via at least one of data or power Can be transmitted.

The first electronic module 241 connected to the main connector 231 and the second electronic module 242 connected to the sub connector 232 may be different types of electronic modules.

Meanwhile, the core 210 may serve as a wire for electrically connecting the first electronic module 241 and the second electronic module 242 and transmitting power and data.

5 through 7, the joining structure according to the embodiment of the present invention is a close method for preventing separation by only the skin of the band part 200 and the electronic module, There is no area of involvement. Therefore, there is an advantage that the size of the electronic module may not be increased in order to make the fastening structure.

Meanwhile, the core 210 may include a plastic part that can be plastically deformed and an elastic part that is disposed on the outer surface of the fired part and is elastically deformable.

In this case, more preferably, the firing portion may be formed of a metal material. In addition, the elastic portion may be formed of a material having a higher yield strength than the fired portion.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are cross-sectional views of a neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention, and more particularly, cross-sectional views taken along line A-A 'of FIG. 2;

8, the cover 220 may be formed of a soft material such as rubber, synthetic resin, or polysilicon to protect the core 210 and to enhance the comfort of the user. In addition, the cover 220 may be formed of an elastic material to conform to the plastic deformation of the core 210.

The core 210 may include a plastic part 211 that can be plastically deformed and an elastic part 212 that is disposed on an outer surface of the plastic part 211 and is elastically deformable.

The elastic portion 212 protects the fired portion 211 to thereby plastic deform the overall shape of the neck band along with the plastic deformation of the fired portion 211 and to bend while preventing the damage due to local transient deformation .

More preferably, the firing portion 211 may be formed of a metal material. For example, high-purity peripheral speed, high-purity aluminum, etc. may be used.

The elastic portion 212 may be made of a material having a higher yield strength than the fired portion 211 or may be made of a material different from that of the fired portion 211, such as a polymer.

The elastic portion 212 is formed of a material existing in the elastic section and a material which is excellent in elasticity and relatively not fired even in a section where the firing portion 211 is plastic deformed beyond the yield point, It is possible to protect the fired portion 211 of a main metal material.

Therefore, even when the band portion 200 is repeatedly or excessively bent, local breakage and disconnection phenomenon that may occur in the fired portion 211 made of metal can be alleviated in the elastic portion 212 made of a different material or a high yield strength And the reliability of the neckband can be improved.

Meanwhile, the configuration ratio of the firing portion 211 and the elastic portion 212 can be set as follows.

If the different material B of the elastic part 212 is different from the material B of the different material B so as to prevent the local transient deformation without being interfered with the ductility and firing of the main metal material A of the firing part 211, The flexural rigidity is expressed by the Young's modulus (E) and the moment of inertia (I) of the section, as follows.

In this case, the moment of inertia (I) of the metal material (A) and the dissimilar material (B) is as follows.

The radius composition ratio of the metal material A and the dissimilar material B can be obtained by substituting the equation (2) into the equation (1), as shown in equation (3).

If the metal material (A) is tin and the heterogeneous material (B) is a polymer, substituting the Young's modulus value of each of the tin and polymer into equation (3), the radius composition ratio is as follows.

Accordingly, when the radius of the metal material A is 2 mm, the radius of the different material B becomes 2.65 mm.

9, the elastic portion 931 is located inside the fired portion 932, and the cover portion 933 is located outside the fired portion 932, unlike the embodiment of Fig.

Therefore, the elastic portion 931 and the cover portion 933 prevent the breakage of the band portion 200, both inside and outside the fired portion 932, even when the band portion 200 is repetitively or excessively bent.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the core 210 is made of a main metal material excellent in ductility and easy to be fired by the firing portion, and is made of a heterogeneous material having excellent elasticity and relatively non- And may have a line type structure.

A neck band according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band portion that is plastically deformable by a manpower and at least one connector that is connected to an end portion of the band portion, And a cover portion covering the core portion and a core portion including a firing portion and an elastic portion that is disposed at an outer portion of the firing portion and elastically deformable.

More preferably, the firing portion may be formed of a metal material. In addition, the elastic portion may be formed of a material having a higher yield strength than the fired portion.

In addition, the neckband according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more electronic modules detachably connected to the connector.

The connector may include a main connector connected to one end portion of the band portion and a sub connector connected to the other end portion of the band portion.

In this case, the first electronic module connected to the main connector and the second electronic module connected to the sub-connector may transmit at least one of data or power through the band portion.

Figures 10-13 are diagrams that are referenced to illustrate a neckband in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a simplified illustration of some examples of removable electronic modules.

10, the core 210 of the neckband can be fastened to and electrically connected to one or more electronic modules 1021 and 1022 through the connectors 1011 and 1012 on both sides.

Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, not only the electronic module can be replaced, but also the connector can be replaced for each type.

The main connector 1011 connected to one end of the core 210 and the sub connector 1012 connected to the other end of the band may be connected to the same or different electronic modules, .

For example, when both connectors 1011 and 1012 are connected to a speaker (SPK) module or one connector 1011 is connected to a speaker (SPK) module, the remaining connector 1012 is connected to an additional memory module, Module, camera module, and the like. In addition, an electronic module connected to the main connector 1011 may be freely exchangeable from a speaker (SPK) module to another electronic module.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, depending on whether the electronic module is connected to the main connector 1011 or to the sub connector 1012 connected to the other end of the band part, The method of executing the function may be variously modified or combined.

For example, when the electronic module is a camera module, when the camera module is connected to the main connector 1011 and photographed, the moving image or image data is transmitted to the first destination, the camera module is connected to the sub connector 1012, The moving image or the image data can be transmitted to the second destination.

Here, the first and second destinations may be an electronic module connected to another connector of the neckband, or another electronic device paired with a short-distance communication means such as Bluetooth.

The user can easily store and manage data and transmit data to the electronic device to use by setting the first and second destinations and changing the connection position of the camera module.

Alternatively, when the electronic module is an LED light source module, when the LED light source module is connected to the main connector 1011, the LED light source module is used as a typical lighting device. When the LED light source module is connected to the sub connector 1012, ) LEDs.

Alternatively, when the electronic module is a speaker module, when the speaker module is connected to the main connector 1011, the file of the first list is reproduced, and when connected to the sub connector 1012, As shown in FIG.

Alternatively, when the electronic module is a stylus pen, when the stylus pen is connected to the main connector 1011, the stylus pen is input to the first device. When the stylus pen is connected to the sub connector 1012, Can be set.

 Alternatively, when the projector is connected to the main connector 1011 in the case where the electronic module is a projector module, when the first document is projected in a usual manner and connected to the sub-connector 1012, But can be set to project except for the confidencial portion.

Alternatively, when the electronic module is a memory module, when connected to the main connector 1011, it is connected to or transmitted to the first mobile device, and when connected to the sub-connector 1012, .

Alternatively, when the electronic module is a radio module, it may be configured to operate as an FM radio when connected to the main connector 1011, and to operate as an AM radio when connected to the sub connector 1012.

 In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention, functions according to the combination of electronic modules connected to the main connector 1011 and the sub connector 1012 can be performed.

For example, when the speaker module is connected to the main connector 1011 and the camera module is connected to the sub connector 1012, the captured image can be transmitted to the third device connected to the speaker module.

Similarly, when a speaker module is connected to the main connector 1011 and a stylus pen or memory module is connected to the sub connector 1012, data may be input or transmitted to a third device connected to the speaker module .

Further, even when a camera module is connected to the main connector 1011 and the stylus pen, the speaker module, and the memory module are connected to the sub connector 1012, data is input to the third device connected to the camera module Lt; / RTI >

That is, it can operate according to the connection relation and setting of the electronic module connected to the main connector 1011.

Alternatively, depending on the embodiment, the main connector can be determined flexibly in the order in which the electronic modules are connected to the two connectors included in the neckband.

For example, the electronic module and the connector to be connected first may be set as the main electronic module and the main connector.

Alternatively, when the electronic module connected to the sub connector is paired with another device, if another electronic module is connected to the main connector, the device can function as a device paired with the electronic module connected to the sub connector.

Meanwhile, the connector and the electronic module may be connected to each other by a USB type or a jack type.

FIGS. 11 and 12 are views illustrating a USB type and a Jack type, respectively.

11 and 12, a USB type electronic module 1110 and a jack type electronic module 1210 are respectively connected to a USB type connection interface 1111 and a jack type connection interface 1211 ). Each of the interface units 1111 and 1211 is inserted into and connected to the ports 1121 and 1221 of the corresponding connectors 1120 and 1220.

13 illustrates an LED light source module 1300 having a light output unit 1321 as a functional unit.

On the other hand, according to the embodiment, both of the electronic modules 1021 and 1022 can transfer data and charge to each other via USB.

Meanwhile, the electronic module 1021 connected to the main connector 1021 may be set to be automatically executed.

The present invention is capable of attaching and detaching electronic modules such as a function-specific media module at both ends of a bendable and plastic-deformable band part.

Accordingly, it is possible to provide a flexible multifunctional wearable portable neckband capable of attaching and detaching an electronic module that adds or enhances functions corresponding to the user's tastes and demands.

In addition, the neck band according to the embodiment of the present invention can perform communication and power transmission so as to enable communication of both end electronic modules, and a coupling structure can be formed by attaching USB or Jack type.

According to the present invention, it is possible to carry and use various types of neck band because it is easy to carry and change the shape of the neck band.

In addition, according to the present invention, an electronic module can be selectively connected to a neck band according to a user's preference and purpose.

In addition, the neckband according to the present invention can be selectively used as a wearable device which can be used by connecting an electronic module and has no limitation in shape.

The neck band according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration and the method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified such that all or some of the embodiments are selectively combined .

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

200: band part
210: core portion
220: Cover part
231: Connector
241: Electronic module

Claims (16)

A band portion capable of being plastically deformed by a manpower; And
And at least one connector connected to an end of the band portion,
The band-
A core portion having an end inserted into the connector;
And a cover portion covering a part of the connector and the core portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the core portion includes a plastic portion capable of being plastically deformed and an elastic portion disposed at an outer portion of the plastic portion and elastically deformable. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the firing portion is formed of a metal material. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the elastic portion is formed of a material having a higher yield strength than the fired portion. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising one or more electronic modules removably connected to the connector. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the connector and the electronic module are connected by a USB or Jack type connector. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the connector includes a main connector connected to one end of the band portion and a sub connector connected to the other end of the band portion. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the electronic module connected to the main connector is automatically executed. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first electronic module connected to the main connector and the second electronic module connected to the sub connector transmit at least one of data or electric power through the band portion. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first electronic module connected to the main connector and the second electronic module connected to the sub connector are different types of electronic modules. A band portion capable of being plastically deformed by a manpower; And
And at least one connector connected to an end of the band portion,
The band-
A core portion including a plastic-deformable firing portion and an elastic portion capable of being elastically deformed and disposed at an outer portion of the firing portion;
And a cover portion covering the core portion. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the firing portion is formed of a metal material. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the elastic portion is formed of a material having a higher yield strength than the fired portion. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising one or more electronic modules removably connected to the connector. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the connector includes a main connector connected to one end of the band portion and a sub connector connected to the other end of the band portion. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the first electronic module connected to the main connector and the second electronic module connected to the sub connector transmit at least one of data or electric power through the band portion.

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