TWI823514B - Head mounted device - Google Patents

Abstract

A head mounted device includes a body, a first bracket, a second bracket, a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet. The first bracket and a second bracket are respectively connected to opposite sides of the body. The first elastic piece is rotatably connected to the side of the first bracket away from the body. The second elastic sheet is rotatably connected to the side of the second bracket away from the body.

Description

head mounted device

The present invention relates to a device, and in particular to a head-mounted device.

As the technology industry becomes increasingly developed, the types, functions and methods of use of display devices are becoming more and more diverse, and wearable display devices that can be worn directly on the user's body have also emerged accordingly. There are many types of head-mounted display devices. Take glasses-type head-mounted display devices as an example. After the user wears this type of display device, in addition to seeing three-dimensional images, the image will also follow the user's head. Rotating and changing can provide users with a more immersive experience.

However, when the user is playing games and the movements are too intense, if the temples cannot provide sufficient clamping force, there is a risk that the glasses-type head-mounted display device will fall. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the clamping force provided by the temples. However, because everyone's head size and shape are different, some users may feel that the local pressure is too high or the wearer is uncomfortable.

The present invention provides a head-mounted device that can improve the problem of wearing discomfort.

The head-mounted device of the present invention includes a main body, a first bracket, a second bracket, a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece. A first bracket and a second bracket are respectively connected to opposite sides of the host machine. The first elastic piece is rotatably connected to a side of the first bracket away from the host. The second elastic piece is rotatably connected to a side of the second bracket away from the host.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the head-mounted device is worn on a user's head, the position where the first elastic piece is connected to the first bracket corresponds to the back of the user's head, and the second elastic piece is connected to the second bracket. The position corresponds to the back of the user's head.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece respectively extend to the user's temples.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the head-mounted device further includes a mask, which is assembled to the host and used to contact the user's face.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mask, the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece are formed into one body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic piece rotates around a first axis relative to the first bracket. The first axis is perpendicular to the extending direction of the portion of the first bracket connected to the first elastic piece. The second elastic piece rotates around a second axis relative to the second bracket. The second axis is perpendicular to the extending direction of the portion of the second bracket connected to the second elastic piece.

In an embodiment of the invention, the host is a head-mounted display.

Based on the above, in the head-mounted device of the present invention, the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece for contacting the user's head are elastic and rotatable, which can reduce the local pressure exerted on the user's head and Provide better wearing stability and comfort.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device worn on a user's head according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the head-mounted device 100 of this embodiment includes a host 110 , a first bracket 120 , a second bracket 130 , a first elastic piece 140 and a second elastic piece 150 . The first bracket 120 and a second bracket 130 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the host 110 . The first elastic piece 140 is rotatably connected to the side of the first bracket 120 away from the host 110 . The second elastic piece 150 is rotatably connected to the side of the second bracket 130 away from the host 110 . The first bracket 120 and the second bracket 130 are used to provide a clamping force, and the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 are used to contact the user's head. The clamping force provided by the first bracket 120 and the second bracket 130 is transmitted through the connection with the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150, and then is distributed relatively evenly by the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150. to the user's head. Therefore, the local pressure exerted on the user's head can be reduced and better wearing stability and comfort can be provided.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the head-mounted device of FIG. 1 being worn on the head of another user. Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The user in Figure 1 has a smaller head circumference, while the user in Figure 2 has a larger head circumference. When the head mounted device 100 is worn on the heads of different users, although the first bracket 120 and the second bracket 130 must use harder materials in order to provide clamping force, the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 Elastic material is used, and the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 can rotate relative to the first bracket 120 and the second bracket 130 . Therefore, the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 can adapt to different users' head shapes and rotate appropriately, so that the force exerted by the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 on the user's head can be distributed appropriately. Relatively uniform.

In this embodiment, the host 110 is a head-mounted display, which can be applied to, for example, a virtual reality system, an augmented reality system, a mixed reality system, etc. field. The host 110 may include components such as an optical system and a protective housing, and may be provided with a display or be suitable for placing a display. The aforementioned display may be a built-in display or an external portable display (such as a smart phone, etc.), but the present invention is not limited thereto. The optical system includes optical elements used to change the light path of the display, such as lenses, light guides, or lenses. The host 110 in FIG. 1 is shown in a slightly larger size, but the host 110 can also be in a lighter form or other forms.

In this embodiment, the head-mounted device 100 further includes a mask 160 that is assembled to the host 110 and used to contact the user's face. The mask 160 that contacts the user's face can not only improve the stability when wearing the head-mounted device 100, but also block external light to reduce interference when the user watches images, thereby improving the user experience.

In this embodiment, when the head-mounted device 100 is worn on the user's head, the position where the first elastic piece 140 and the first bracket 120 are connected corresponds to the back of the user's head, and the second elastic piece 150 and the second bracket 130 The location of the connection corresponds to the back of the user's head. Through such a design, the head-mounted device 100 can be stably worn on the user's head in a relatively force-balanced manner.

In this embodiment, the first elastic piece 140 rotates around a first axis L12 relative to the first bracket 120 . The first axis L12 is perpendicular to the extending direction D12 of the portion of the first bracket 120 connected to the first elastic piece 140 . The second elastic piece 150 rotates around a second axis L14 relative to the second bracket 130 . The second axis L14 is perpendicular to the extension direction D14 of the portion of the second bracket 130 connected to the second elastic piece 150 . In terms of the wearing method of the head-mounted device 100, the difference in head circumference of different users is mainly reflected in the rotation direction of the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 of this embodiment. Therefore, the head-mounted device 100 of this embodiment is The device 100 can provide different users with the same comfortable wearing experience and stability.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 . The head-mounted display device 200 of this embodiment is similar to the head-mounted display device 100 of FIG. 1 . Only the differences between the two will be described here. In this embodiment, when the head-mounted display device 200 is worn on the user's head, the first elastic piece 240 and the second elastic piece 250 respectively extend to the user's temples. That is, compared with the first elastic piece 140 and the second elastic piece 150 in FIG. 1 , the length of the first elastic piece 240 and the second elastic piece 250 of this embodiment is longer, which can further improve the problem of excessive local pressure. issues, improving comfort and stability.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4 , the head-mounted display device 300 of this embodiment is similar to the head-mounted display device 200 of FIG. 3 , and only the differences between the two will be described here. In this embodiment, the first elastic piece 340 and the second elastic piece 350 not only extend forward, but the mask 360, the first elastic piece 340 and the second elastic piece 350 are formed into one body. That is, the mask 360, the first elastic piece 340 and the second elastic piece 350 are different parts of a single component. Therefore, it not only provides better coverage to improve the stability and comfort when wearing the head-mounted device 300, but also further blocks external light to reduce interference when the user watches images. To be more specific, external light cannot easily enter the space between the mask 360 and the user's face through the tail area of the user's eyes, thereby affecting the user's viewing of images. The integrated mask 360, the first elastic sheet 340 and the second elastic sheet 350 may be made of silicone, elastic cloth, foam or other materials, but the invention is not limited thereto.

To sum up, in the head-mounted device of the present invention, the elastic first elastic piece and the second elastic piece are used to contact the user's head, so that the clamping force can be applied to the user's head in a more even manner. head to avoid excessive local pressure. Moreover, no matter what kind of head shape it is, because the elastic piece is rotatable, the clamping force can be applied to the user's head in a relatively even manner. Overall, the head-mounted device of the present invention provides better wearing stability and comfort.

100,200,300:Head mounted device 110:Host 120:First bracket 130:Second bracket 140,240,340: first elastic piece 150,250,350: Second elastic piece 160,360:face mask L12: First axis L14: Second axis D12, D14: extension direction

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device worn on a user's head according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the head-mounted device of FIG. 1 being worn on the head of another user. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

100:Head mounted device

110:Host

120:First bracket

130:Second bracket

140: First elastic piece

150: Second elastic piece

160:Mask

L12: First axis

L14: Second axis

D12, D14: extension direction

Claims (6)

A head-mounted device, including: a host; a first bracket and a second bracket, respectively connected to the opposite sides of the host; a first elastic piece, rotatably connected to the first bracket away from the host one side; and a second elastic piece, rotatably connected to the side of the second bracket away from the host, wherein when the head-mounted device is worn on a user's head, the first elastic piece and the The position where the first bracket is connected corresponds to the back of the user's head, and the position where the second elastic piece is connected to the second bracket corresponds to the back of the user's head. The head-mounted device of claim 1, wherein the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece respectively extend to the temples of the user. The head-mounted device of claim 2 further includes a mask assembled to the host and used to contact the user's face. The head-mounted device according to claim 3, wherein the mask, the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece are formed into one body. The head-mounted device of claim 1, wherein the first elastic piece rotates relative to the first bracket around a first axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to an extension of the portion of the first bracket connecting the first elastic piece direction, the second elastic piece rotates relative to the second bracket around a second axis, and the second axis is perpendicular to the extending direction of the portion of the second bracket connecting the second elastic piece. The head-mounted device of claim 1, wherein the host is a head-mounted display.

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