WO2019241759A1 - Tour verticale modulaire destinée à être utilisée avec un berceau de nettoyage et de désinfection pour casques d'écoute de réalité virtuelle - Google Patents

Tour verticale modulaire destinée à être utilisée avec un berceau de nettoyage et de désinfection pour casques d'écoute de réalité virtuelle Download PDF

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WO2019241759A1
WO2019241759A1 PCT/US2019/037389 US2019037389W WO2019241759A1 WO 2019241759 A1 WO2019241759 A1 WO 2019241759A1 US 2019037389 W US2019037389 W US 2019037389W WO 2019241759 A1 WO2019241759 A1 WO 2019241759A1
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an example cleaning and disinfecting device, previously disclosed, which is arranged in a horizontal configuration.
  • a cleaning and disinfecting device e.g., cradle
  • VR virtual reality
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an example cleaning and disinfecting device, previously disclosed, which is arranged in a horizontal configuration.
  • a need exists to improve the ease and efficiency with which a cleaning and disinfecting device (e.g., cradle) is adapted to handle and effectively clean and disinfect devices, such as headsets, headsets such as, for example, virtual reality (VR) headsets (head mounted displays) of differing sizes.
  • VR virtual reality
  • a need exists to provide for extension of the cleaning and disinfecting device (e.g., cradle) in order to accommodate more than one headset per cleaning cycle.
  • a need exists to provide customers the opportunity to watch headset(s) being cleaned and disinfected, such observation serving to improve customer enjoyment, satisfaction and overall consumer trust in the visible cleaning process.
  • the present disclosure describes various embodiments designed to solve these above-described needs, such that a single modular concept may be used in any number of chassis designs and may accommodate any width of headset while also solving the various needs provided above. [0005] A number of incremental improvements described herein below allow the present design to be modular in nature and used according to many form factors without significant further alteration.
  • an apparatus for disinfecting and cleaning a headset comprises a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset and a vertical tower positioned within the housing.
  • the vertical tower comprises a halo comprising a vent, an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user.
  • the vertical tower further comprises a first air source proximate the halo, the first air source configured to flow air though the vent onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset.
  • the vertical tower further comprises an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • an apparatus for disinfecting and cleaning a headset comprises a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset and a vertical tower positioned within the housing.
  • the vertical tower comprises a base comprising a vent.
  • the vertical tower further comprises a first air source proximate the base.
  • the vertical tower further comprises a halo proximate the air source, the halo comprising an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user, wherein the first air source is configured to flow air though the vent to cool the halo.
  • the vertical tower further comprises an adjustable hanger positioned above the halo, the hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • a system for disinfecting and cleaning a plurality of headsets comprises a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the plurality of headsets and a plurality of vertical towers positioned within the housing, each vertical tower associated with a respective headset.
  • Each vertical tower comprises a halo comprising an opening and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user.
  • Each vertical tower further comprises an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a cleaning and disinfecting system, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a cleaning and disinfecting system with a lid removed, showing a visor nestled in the box with a UV halo positioned to clean and air halo mounted at the bottom of the box, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2A and 2B are perspective views of a cleaning and disinfecting modular vertical tower, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIGS. 3A to 3C are perspective views of a cleaning and disinfecting modular vertical tower with adjustable hanger, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of a modular vertical tower being used in a different form factor with back-to-back towers and plural units disposed within a single chassis, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • an apparatus for disinfecting and cleaning a headset can comprise a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset and a vertical tower positioned within the housing.
  • the vertical tower can comprise a halo comprising a vent, an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user.
  • the vertical tower can further comprise a first air source proximate the halo, the first air source configured to flow air though the vent onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset.
  • the vertical tower can further comprise an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • the apparatus can comprise a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset and a vertical tower positioned within the housing.
  • the vertical tower can comprise a base comprising a vent.
  • the vertical tower can further comprise a first air source proximate the base.
  • the vertical tower can further comprise a halo proximate the air source, the halo comprising an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user, wherein the first air source is configured to flow air though the vent to cool the halo.
  • the vertical tower can further comprise an adjustable hanger positioned above the halo, the hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an example of a tower (e.g., modular vertical tower), in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2A depicts a cleaning and disinfecting system with a tower (e.g., modular vertical tower) 100, enclosed within system housing (or chassis) 110, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates the tower (e.g., modular vertical tower) 100 with the system housing 110 (e.g., cleaning and disinfecting system housing) omitted, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2A depicts a cleaning and disinfecting system with a tower (e.g., modular vertical tower) 100, enclosed within system housing (or chassis) 110, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates the tower (e.g., modular vertical tower) 100 with the system housing 110 (e.g., cleaning and disinfecting system housing) omitted, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • system housing 110 e.g., cleaning and disinfecting system housing
  • tower 100 is provided, the tower including a base 22, a case fan 3 (discussed in detail below) and a halo 1, e.g., ultraviolet (UV) halo, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • the case fan 3 can be proximate (or fixed), for example, to the base 22, and the UV halo 1 can be proximate (or fixed), for example, to case fan 3.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates this example arrangement, though arrangement of these components can vary in any combination necessary to accomplish the advantages set forth herein.
  • UV halo 1 can be proximate base 22 and case fan 3 can be proximate halo 1.
  • the system tower 100 is positioned vertically so that one or more headset(s), e.g., VR headset(s), may be hung from an adjustable visor hanger 10 (referred to as an adjustable visor hanger in FIG. 2B), adjustable to allow for processing of units of different shapes and sizes.
  • headset(s) e.g., VR headset(s)
  • an adjustable visor hanger 10 referred to as an adjustable visor hanger in FIG. 2B
  • one or more UV-C (C being a type of invisible light ray) LEDs are positioned within one or more openings 20 illustrated in FIG. 2B, and broadcast light outward from the UV halo 1 so that the interior surfaces of a provided VR headset are bathed in the disinfecting light. See FIG. 3C and corresponding discussion below that further describes and illustrates the orientation of the inner surfaces (e.g., the surfaces that most likely contact human skin, hair, etc.) of an example headset in relation to the light path projecting out from these openings 20 in halo 1.
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B also can include an air jet halo 2.
  • an air jet halo may be separate from the UV halo and is mounted, for example, on a floor (e.g., bottom) of a case with air jets blowing upward and outward onto interior surfaces of the visor
  • the air jets provided in air jet halo 2 of FIG. 2B blow back and outward from the updated position proximal a front of the UV halo.
  • the air jet halo blows off detritus from the interior surfaces of the headset as well as dries the headset completely.
  • Air jet halo 2 can be either provided as a component separate from halo 1, or as a component of halo 1.
  • Air can pass through any vent path including for example, openings 20 or a separate vent (or group of vents) provided on the halo.
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B can also include a case fan 3, which can function to draw heat from the interior of the halo 1, and therefore serve to, among other things, cool the interior of halo 1.
  • Heat can include, for example, heat generated by the one or more UV-C LEDs. The heat can then be forced upward through, for example, a vertical vent 7, also illustrated in FIG. 2B.
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B can also include a fan guard 4.
  • Fan guard 4 can prevent, for example, consumers from sticking their fingers or other foreign objects into the UV halo 1 before, after, or during operation. Fan guard 4 can also serve the function of preventing users from contacting heated surfaces or contacting the case fan’s rotational blades.
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B can also include a compressed air pipe 5. Though only a horizontal portion of compressed air pipe 5, proximal to air jet halo 2, is illustrated in FIG. 2B, the compressed air pipe can run in different directions as necessary to move air into the air jet halo from an air source.
  • compressed air pipe 5 of FIG. 2B can carry compressed air from the rear of tower 100 down through a top vent 8, down within (or adjacent) a wire guide 6 (or cover) and into the air jet halo 2.
  • wire cover 6 can hide from view multiple components of tower 100.
  • wire cover 6c an hide one or more wires that carry power to the one or more UV-C LEDs in halo 1.
  • Wire cover 6 can also hide the power wires for the case fan 3.
  • Wire cover 6 can also at least a substantial portion of the compressed air pipe 5 as discussed above.
  • a vertical vent 7 can be provided in the form of a hollow shaft through which the case fan 3 pushes air up into the top vent 8 to eventually vent said air out of the chassis entirely.
  • top vent 8 can also be used to channel the heated air from the one or more UV-C LEDs upward and/or away from and out of the system.
  • the top vent 8 may further disguise wiring and the compressed air pipe 5 from view.
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B can also include an end cap 9.
  • tower 100 is provided as a modular tower.
  • top vent 8 does not have to have end walls, such that one or more of the modular vertical tower(s) 100 may be laid side-by-side in different configurations to create long channels of heat venting for plural modular vertical towers arranged adjacent and/or proximal one another.
  • the end cap 9 can be used in this single unit configuration to cap the top vent 8, thereby preventing the vented air from moving forward and, instead, forcing the vented air backward to a rear vent (not shown).
  • tower 100 of FIG. 2B can also include an adjustable hanger (referred to as adjustable visor hanger 10 in FIG. 2B). Though referred to as adjustable visor hanger 10 in FIG. 2B, the term is only an example of a unit that could be hung from adjustable visor hanger 10. Any item requiring cleaning and disinfecting and is subject to regular use by different users, and can be sufficiently cleaned and disinfected via a circular shaped halo, can be cleaned and disinfected using tower 100.
  • the example tower 300 illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C further illustrates the adjustable visor hanger 10 (as adjustable visor hanger 301) referenced above in FIG. 2B.
  • Adjustable visor hanger 10 allows the headset position to be changed vertically so that one or more headsets having differing sizes and shapes, such as those with longer or shorter headstraps, may be accommodated. Since headsets, e.g., virtual reality headsets (head mounted displays), come in many different headset widths and headband lengths, the headsets can be positioned at different heights in order for the headset to hang in the correct position in relation to the UV halo 1 described above with reference to FIG. 2B. This enables the lighting (e.g., UV-C LED lighting) to be effectively positioned for destroying bacteria and viruses on the headset. Consequently, adjustable visor hanger 10 allows a headband to be positioned easily by the consumer so that its relative position to the UV halo 1 is correct.
  • lighting e.g., UV-C LED lighting
  • adjustable visor hanger 301 (or hanger) is provided from which a device such as, for example, a VR headset (visor) hangs by its headstrap, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • the headset hangs downward as shown, for example, in FIG. 3C.
  • One or more set screws 302 can also be provided.
  • the set screws 302 can accommodate, for example, when adjustable visor hanger 301 is adjusted up or down, whereby the set screws can be tightened to hold adjustable visor hanger 301 in place.
  • the number of set screws may mirror the number of posts 308 (discussed in more detail below), it should be noted that using set screws is only one type of method for securing the adjustable hanger in a desired position.
  • set screws 302 as illustrated in FIG. 3A would likely be adjusted using a screwdriver, and reasonable method for securing the screws can be contemplated.
  • knob screw also referred to as clamping knobs, threaded knobs, star knobs, or hand knobs.
  • This type of construct can have, for example, a threaded stud or a threaded through hole and a knob shape that provides a good grip for tightening or loosening.
  • one example securing method besides set screws can be, for example, a securing pin or multiple securing pins.
  • Use of securing pins can include pin holes in the post holders 304 and posts 308, the pin holes placed vertically and periodically along the height of the post holders 304 and posts 308.
  • a push pin can be placed within the securing posts 308 and pushed within the securing posts to allow requisite telescopic movement of posts 308 relative to post holders 304 until the push pin is allowed to penetrate back through pin holes on post holders 304 at the requisite position.
  • one or more hanger slides 303 can also be provided. As illustrated, for example, by tower 300, the back portion of adjustable visor hanger 301 can be placed between each of two reinforced raised areas so that when adjustable visor hanger 301 is raised or lowered, adjustable visor hanger 301 can be constrained between hanger slides 303, thereby securing adjustable visor hanger 301 from wobbling side-to-side while moving smoothly up or down.
  • one or more post holders 304 can also be provided.
  • Post holders 304 can be provided to, for example, constrain one or more vertical posts 308 on adjustable visor hanger 301, thereby securing posts 308 as the adjustable visor hanger 301 moves up or down.
  • Post holders 304 can also provide a place for set screws 302 to reside as illustrated in FIG. 3 A.
  • FIG. 3B illustrates adjustable visor hanger 301 extended in a downward position
  • FIG. 3C illustrates adjustable visor hanger 301 with a visor hung thereon.
  • various methods besides set screws 302 as illustrated, can be used to place adjustable visor hanger 301 in the requisite position using the telescoping effect of post(s) 308 relative to post holder(s) 304.
  • Adjustable visor hanger 301 allows for a cleaning and disinfecting device that is simple for users to adjust and allows easy repositioning so that any length headband can be accommodated, thereby facilitating correct positioning of the device requiring cleaning and disinfecting (e.g., a VR headset) around the UV halo 1 for efficient disinfection and drying.
  • a cleaning and disinfecting device e.g., a VR headset
  • a system for disinfecting and cleaning a plurality of headsets comprises a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the plurality of headsets and a plurality of vertical towers positioned within the housing, each vertical tower associated with a respective headset.
  • Each vertical tower comprises a halo comprising an opening and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user.
  • Each vertical tower further comprises an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • System 400 includes a chassis 410, a plurality of modular vertical towers 420, and a plurality of top vent spacers 430, in accordance with various embodiments.
  • spacers 430 can be added to connect top vents (see top vents 8 of FIG. 2B) together so that heated air from more than one tower and/or all included towers is funneled upward and outward from the chassis.
  • spacers or any other construct, to facilitate expulsion of heated air from a series of towers in a system, advantageously allows for temperature maintenance in a system of towers that is similar to a single tower. Accomplishing this facilitates ability for higher throughput per cycle or per time window for the cleaning and disinfecting process, thus allowing for use of a disinfecting system in high volume environments, such as amusement parks, where large numbers of customers are using units (such as VR headsets), where the customers are rarely repeated. In these types of circumstances, as opposed to a home environment housing one or very few repeats users, the need for an efficient, thorough, and high throughput cleaning and disinfecting system is acutely necessary.
  • the present disclosure provides such a system.
  • the presently disclosed embodiment(s) may improve flexibility, modularity, and efficiency for cleaning and disinfecting virtual reality headsets. Further, the embodiment(s) discussed herein may streamline the process of cleaning and disinfecting virtual reality headsets, including headsets having different sizes. The described configuration may develop a competitive advantage and commercial efficiency while also allowing same to adapt to different headsets having nearly any size and/or shape. Industrial Applicability
  • a device that is relatively simple in application and that disinfects target surfaces by UV- C light represents an advancement in the art. Examples of advantages and applications of the various embodiments of the method/system are discussed below.
  • the system/method advantageously provides for minimal heat production (and heat is not used for a disinfecting function), no liquid or waste production.
  • the system/method is“green”, /. ⁇ ? . , eco-friendly. These advantages are realized because the system/method uses, for example, UV-C LEDS, nano materials and compressed air blasts.
  • the system/method may be useful in research and development applications.
  • the system/method may further be useful for virtual and/or augmented reality headsets, haptic feedback equipment, remote controllers, game controllers, gun-like controllers, and/or other equipment associated therewith.
  • the system/method contemplated herein may represent advantages over conventional “room zap” disinfection wherein zapping an entire cabinet/room full of supplies in one, relatively long cycle (longer than one -1- minute) is performed during an end-of-day cleaning cycle for disinfecting all equipment located in situ.
  • the system/method may be used to disinfect boxes/containers of stethoscopes, boxes/containers for ad hoc small medical supplies, boxes/containers for ad hoc miscellaneous sanitation, and/or boxes/containers for hospital, ambulance, and/or emergency services.
  • system/method contemplated by this disclosure may be applied to the disinfection of hard hats, hard hats with glasses, helmets for football players, helmets for use with bikes and/or scooters, and/or other suitable types of protective headwear.
  • the system/method may also be applied to the disinfection of remote controls for electronics, video gaming console controls, wands (such as for metal detection), handheld electronics, mobile devices, mobile devices with associated audio transducers, pens, pencils, keys and/or keychains, eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety glasses (such as for construction, automotive racing, and/or other sport or work protection) headphones, airplane headphones, headphones for audio tours, microphones, microphone headsets, and/or other suitable devices.
  • wands such as for metal detection
  • handheld electronics mobile devices, mobile devices with associated audio transducers, pens, pencils, keys and/or keychains
  • eyeglasses sunglasses
  • safety glasses such as for construction, automotive racing, and/or other sport or work protection
  • the system/method may be applied to special supplies for children in hospitals and/or boxes for cars (such as may be disposed within a back of a car seat for children’s’ toys, TVs, audio/visual devices, etc.)
  • system/method may be applied to disinfecting dental supplies and/or as a separate UV light that is applied to electric toothbrush heads.
  • the system/method may also be applied to quick cycle boxes in police stations for disinfecting finger printing devices, etc. and/or other public use hardware such as handcuffs, restraints, etc.
  • system/method may be applied to children’s toy boxes and may include one or more safety mechanisms.
  • system/method may be applied to the disinfecting of baseball bats, footballs, softballs, baseball and softball mits/gloves, baseballs, mouth guards, boxing gloves, MMA gloves, weightlifting gloves, exercise mats, knee and elbow pads, sleeves, braces, and/or other suitable sport and fitness equipment.
  • the system/method may be applied as a drying and decontamination unit for team sports gear.
  • the system/method may also be applied to breathing devices, cosmetics devices, cosmetics applicators, SCUBA respirators, CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) devices, inhalers, breathalyzers, and/or other such suitable devices.
  • the system/method may be applied to medical devices that cannot be exposed to heat and/or liquids, but for which disinfection is still desired.
  • An apparatus for disinfecting and cleaning a headset comprising: a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset; and a vertical tower positioned within the housing, the vertical tower comprising a halo comprising a vent, an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user; a first air source proximate the halo, the first air source configured to flow air though the vent onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset; and an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • UV ultraviolet
  • the vertical tower further comprising a second air source, the second air source configured to flow air out of the vertical tower to cool the halo.
  • the vertical tower further comprising a base, wherein the first air source is proximate to the base.
  • the adjustable hanger further comprising a securing post than enables the adjustable hanger to move to a selected position away or towards the halo.
  • the vertical tower further comprising a securing post holder configured to receive and retain the securing post in the selected position.
  • An apparatus for disinfecting and cleaning a headset comprising a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the headset; and a vertical tower positioned within the housing, the vertical tower comprising a base comprising a vent; a first air source proximate the base; a halo proximate the first air source, the halo comprising an opening, and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user, wherein the first air source is configured to flow air though the vent to cool the halo; and an adjustable hanger positioned above the halo, the adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • UV ultraviolet
  • the vertical tower further comprising a second air source, the second air source configured to flow air onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset.
  • the vertical tower further comprising a base, wherein one of the first or second air sources are proximate the base.
  • the adjustable hanger further comprising a securing post than enables the adjustable hanger to move to a selected position away or towards the halo.
  • the vertical tower further comprising a securing post holder configured to receive and retain the securing post in the selected position.
  • a system for disinfecting and cleaning a plurality of headsets comprising a housing having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the plurality of headsets; and a plurality of vertical towers positioned within the housing, each vertical tower associated with a respective headset, and each vertical tower comprising a halo comprising an opening and an ultraviolet (UV) light source, wherein the UV light source is disposed to shine UV light through the opening onto a surface of the headset configured for placement onto a user; and an adjustable hanger configured to adjust its location relative to the halo to accommodate headsets of varying sizes.
  • UV ultraviolet
  • Embodiment 13 At least one vertical tower further comprising a first air source, the second air source configured to flow air onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset.
  • Embodiment 14 at least one vertical tower further comprising a second air source, the second air source configured to flow air out of the one vertical tower to cool the halo.
  • At least one vertical tower further comprising a base, wherein one of the first or second air sources are proximate the base.
  • At least one adjustable hanger further comprising a securing post that enables the adjustable hanger to move to a selected position away or towards the halo.
  • Embodiment 17 At least one vertical tower further comprising a securing post holder configured to receive and retain the securing post in the selected position.
  • each vertical tower further comprising a first air source, the second air source configured to flow air onto a surface of the headset to dry the headset.
  • each vertical tower further comprising a second air source, the second air source configured to flow air out of the vertical tower to cool the halo.
  • each vertical tower further comprising a base, wherein one of the first or second air sources are proximate the base.
  • each adjustable hanger further comprising a securing post than enables the adjustable hanger to move to a selected position away or towards the halo.
  • each vertical tower further comprising a securing post holder configured to receive and retain the securing post in the selected position.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil pour désinfecter et nettoyer un casque d'écoute. L'appareil comprend un boîtier ayant un volume interne suffisant pour recevoir le casque d'écoute et une tour verticale positionnée à l'intérieur du boîtier. La tour verticale comprend un halo comprenant un évent, une ouverture, et une source de lumière ultraviolette (UV), la source de lumière UV étant disposée de façon à projeter une lumière UV à travers l'ouverture sur une surface du casque d'écoute configurée pour être placée sur un utilisateur. La tour verticale comprend en outre une première source d'air à proximité du halo, la première source d'air étant configurée pour faire circuler de l'air à travers l'évent sur une surface du casque d'écoute afin de sécher le casque d'écoute. La tour verticale comprend en outre un dispositif de suspension réglable configuré pour ajuster son emplacement par rapport au halo pour recevoir des casques d'écoute de tailles variables.
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