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    • 专利摘要:
    This helmet (10) comprises two earphones (12) adapted to be introduced into or near the ear canal (O) of the user. The earphones (12) are connected by a connecting element comprising a central arch (14) resting on the top (S) of the head of the helmet user, and two lateral branches (16) extending the bow. Each of the branches comprises at a proximal end (18) an articulated connection (20) with the end of the central arch, at a distal end (22) a deformable connection (24) with the respective earpiece, and in a region median (36) a housing (40) housing electrical or electronic components (50, 52) and provided on an inner side of the helmet, turned towards the head of the user, a bearing face (48) adapted to come into contact with a temporal region (T) of the helmet user.
    公开号:FR3030173A1
    申请号:FR1462174
    申请日:2014-12-10
    公开日:2016-06-17
    发明作者:Karim Fargeau；Margot Pejaudier
    申请人:Parrot SA；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001] The invention relates to audio headphones, including models that are suitable for sports practice. An audio headset comprises two earphones connected by a connecting element positioned around the head of the user of the helmet, passing either above the head or at the back of the head (thus surrounding the occipital region). The main difficulty is the correct maintenance of the helmet on the head of the user despite the movements, jumps and other repeated solicitations involved in the exercise of a sport.
    [0002] This problem becomes particularly critical if it is desired to provide the headset with a wireless link (of the Bluetooth link or similar type) and / or digital processing circuits such as an active noise reduction circuit (ANC, Active). Noise Control), a circuit for detecting and processing biometric data, etc. The headphones must then carry not only the acoustic transducers, but also one or more printed circuit boards carrying the active and passive components, as well as sensors (microphones, accelerometers, etc.) and of course a rechargeable battery or a battery for the supply of these various circuits and sensors, as well as an appropriate connection.
    [0003] This results in an increase in the weight and the volume of the helmet which are generally incompatible with a correct maintenance of it on the user's head. In the case of ANC helmets, these are most often circumaural or supra-aural helmets (that is, with a lining completely surrounding the ear, or placed on the outline of the horn). of the ear), but these helmets are poorly adapted to a sport because of the volume and mass of the headphones, in addition to insufficient maintenance on the head of the user to withstand the various movements produced during exercise.
    [0004] In addition, even in the absence of sudden stresses, the headphones applied against the ear or around the ear quickly become very uncomfortable in sport and / or in case of heat or prolonged wear, due to lack of aeration of the auricle.
    [0005] The object of the invention is to solve these difficulties, by proposing an audio headset adapted to sports practice (and of course usable in all other circumstances), which: may include electronic circuits, even relatively large ones as well as a battery pack for these circuits; - of sufficiently light structure to be acceptable in sports practice without discomfort for the user; - is easily adaptable to the individual morphology of the head of each user; 10 - provides the user with excellent comfort, even in case of prolonged wear and with exercise; and - guarantee effective maintenance and perfect stability of the helmet on the user's head, especially during a sporting practice.
    [0006] To this end, the invention provides an audio headset comprising, in a manner known per se, two earphones connected by a connecting element adapted to be positioned around and above the head of a helmet user, these headphones being intra-auricular or intra-conque able to be introduced inside or near a respective auditory canal 20 of the user of the helmet. In a manner that is characteristic of the invention, the connecting element comprises: a central arch able to rest on the top of the head of the user of the helmet; and two lateral branches extending the central arch at each of its ends, each of these branches comprising: at a proximal end of the branch, a link articulated with the respective end of the central arch, this connection providing at least one degree of freedom in pivoting about an axis perpendicular to the overall plane of the helmet; At a distal end of the branch, a deformable connection with the respective earpiece; and - in a middle region of the branch, a housing housing electrical or electronic components and provided on an inner side of the helmet, turned towards the user's head, a bearing face adapted to come into contact with a temporal region of the user.
    [0007] According to various advantageous subsidiary characteristics: the bearing face is a planar face provided with a flexible lining; the central arch is a flexible arch, elastically deformable in at least one degree of freedom in flexion in the overall plane of the helmet; - The degree of freedom provided by the articulated connection of the branch to the central arch has a clearance sufficient to allow a complete withdrawal of the branch against the central arch, with branches and boxes essentially located on the same side of a line joining the two articulated links, in particular with the box situated on the side of the most proximal part of the median region of the branch; - The case is a separate box of the middle region of the branch, and secured to it on the inner side of the branch; the branch also comprises a telescopic element of adjustment of size, capable of modifying the distance separating the central arch of the earpiece, in particular with this telescopic element situated close to said connection of the branch to the central arch ; the articulated connection of the limb to the central arch includes a spring-loaded clamping element able to elastically bias the limb towards the inner side of the helmet in a direction directed towards the temple of the user; the helmet comprises at least one microphone incorporated in a branch in its median region, and a connector incorporated in a branch with a receptacle opening at the distal end of the branch, the axis of this receptacle being in the extension of the general direction of the branch.
    [0008] An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which the same references designate identical or functionally similar elements from one figure to another. Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the helmet according to the invention. Figure 2 is a side view of the helmet of Figure 1.
    [0009] Figures 3 and 4 are front views of the helmet of Figure 1, respectively in the deployed position, before placement on the head of the user, and in the folded position for storage and transport. Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the contents of the boxes containing the electronic circuits and the battery. Figure 6 is an enlarged detail view of the connection of the end of the side branch of the helmet to the earpiece supported by this end.
    [0010] In the figures, the reference 10 designates generally an embodiment of a helmet according to the invention, which comprises two earphones 12 joined by a connecting element comprising a central arch 14 and two branches 16.
    [0011] The headphones 12 are of a known type, called "intra-auricular" (as in the example illustrated in the figures) or "intra-conch". In-ear earphones are those which comprise a tube penetrating the ear canal, this tube ensuring the mechanical retention of the earpiece on the ear, while the intra-ear earphones are intended to be arranged in the region of the ear. central depression (lower conus) of the outer ear located at the outlet of the ear canal. The two branches 16 with their earphones 12 are similar and symmetrical. Each has at its proximal end 18 a link 20 articulated to the central arch 14. This articulated connection 20 provides at least 25 degrees of freedom in pivoting about an axis A perpendicular to the overall plane of the helmet. It also advantageously includes a spring-loaded clamping element for resiliently biasing the limb 16 towards the inner side of the helmet in order to urge this limb, and therefore the earpiece 12, towards the temple and the ear of the helmet. the user 30 to improve the coupling of the earphone to the ear. On the distal side 22, the branch 16 is connected to the earpiece 12 by a deformable connection 24, for example (see FIG. 6) a molding of soft material between the end of the branch 16 and the base of the earpiece 12, in order to make the earpiece 12 movable (arrows 26) relative to the bridge and to facilitate insertion and retention of the earpiece 28 of the earpiece into the ear canal. Note that the invention is preferably implemented with headphones 12 of the in-ear type, which provide increased insulation against ambient noise due to the projecting tip 28 introduced into the auditory canal. This tip 28 is also provided with a deformable part (not shown), for example silicone or foam, to ensure better coupling with the ear and thus a better passive insulation. The central arch 14 is deformable in flexion, that is to say, remaining in the overall plane of the helmet (the plane of the figure in the case of FIG. 3), for example by virtue of a elastic metal blade 30 embedded in the material of the central arch 14. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the helmet to most cranial can diameters likely to be encountered. Also to allow adaptation to the morphology of different users, there is provided near the articulated connection 20 a telescopic member 32 for varying, typically up to a maximum extension of 40 mm, the distance (referenced 34 on the Figure 3) separating the hinged connection 20 from the earpiece 12, to accommodate most of the cranial box heights likely to be encountered. On the other hand, the middle region 36 of the branch 16 supports a housing 40 fulfilling several functions that will be discussed below. Advantageously, the housing 40 is located in the most proximal portion 38 of the central region 36, which allows in particular to fold on itself the helmet for storage and transport. This folded position is illustrated in particular in FIG. 4: the telescopic elements 32 have been placed in a position of minimum extension, and there is sufficient space between the two housings 40 so that the two earphones 12 can take place in the gap. In this complete retracted position, it can be seen that all of the voluminous elements of the helmet, principally the two housings 40 and the two earpieces 12 are located essentially on the same side of a line joining the two articulated links 20 on either side of the central arch 14, thus ensuring maximum compactness.
    [0012] As shown in particular in Figure 5, each housing 40 consists of a body 42 connected to the branch 16 by an element 44, so that the housing 40 can project slightly towards the inner side of the helmet, towards the temple of the user. Alternatively, however, a thicker leg could be provided that includes the housing 40 in a more integrated form. The body 42 is closed by a cover 46 provided with a lining forming a bearing surface 48, for example a foam lining which provides a triple function: 10 - better contact with the head of the user, the deformation of the foam allowing to marry the profile of the temple of the user; - element of comfort in contact helmet-temple; and - resistance to sliding, for better stability, especially against abrupt movements during a sporting activity.
    [0013] The boxes 40 contain various electrical or electronic elements, for example one or more printed circuit boards 50 in one of the boxes, and a rechargeable battery 52 in the other box, the two boxes being joined via an electrical connection (no represented) running through the central arch 30.
    [0014] The electronic circuits 50 may optionally be connected to various sensors and / or electrical components supported by the branches 16, for example one or more microphone sensors 54 (for "hands-free" telephony functions and / or ANC functions by capturing the ambient noise level), or an electrical connector with a receptacle 56 opening at the end of the branch with its axis in the extension of the general direction of the branch. The peculiarity of the helmet configuration that has just been described is to have five points of contact with the user's head, namely, as illustrated in FIG. 1: a point S where the central arch is in position. contact with the top of the skull; two points T where the bearing faces 48 of the casings 40 are in contact with the lateral parts of the skull, in the temporal or parieto-temporal region; and two points O where the earphones 12 are in contact with the auditory canal in which the tip 28 has been inserted. Thus, in a characteristic manner of the invention, a "head-ear-type" type of support which both: i) guarantees perfect stability of the helmet, particularly during the practice of sports activity, and ii ) provides a very good comfort, even during prolonged wear and / or in a relatively high temperature environment, since the horn of the ear and most of the head of the user (with the exception, limited, five points of contact) remain ventilated and ventilated to allow especially the evacuation of perspiration.
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [0001]
    REVENDICATIONS1. An audio headset (10), comprising two earphones (12) connected by a connecting element adapted to be positioned around and above the head of a user of the headset, these headphones (12) being of the in-ear type or intra-conque adapted to be introduced into or near a respective auditory canal (0) of the helmet user, characterized in that the connecting element comprises: - a central arch (14) adapted to come to rest on the top (S) of the head of the user of the helmet; and - two lateral branches (16) extending the central arch at each of its ends, each of these branches comprising: at a proximal end (18) of the branch, an articulated connection (20) with the respective end of the central arch, this link providing at least one degree of freedom in pivoting about an axis (A) perpendicular to the overall plane of the helmet; - at a distal end (22) of the branch, a deformable connection (24) with the respective earpiece; and in a middle region (36) of the branch, a housing (40) housing electrical or electronic components (50, 52) and provided on an inner side of the helmet, facing the user's head, of a bearing face (48) adapted to come into contact with a temporal region (T) of the helmet user.
    [0002]
    2. The helmet of claim 1, wherein said bearing face (48) is a planar face provided with a flexible lining (46).
    [0003]
    3. The helmet of claim 1, wherein the central arch (14, 30) is a flexible arch, elastically deformable in at least one degree of freedom in flexion in the overall plane of the helmet.
    [0004]
    4. The helmet of claim 1, wherein said degree of freedom provided by the articulated connection of the branch to the central arch has a clearance sufficient to allow a complete withdrawal of the branch 3030173 9 against the central arch, with the branches and boxes essentially located on the same side of a line joining the two articulated links.
    [0005]
    5. The helmet of claim 4, wherein the housing (40) is located on the side of the most proximal portion (38) of the middle region (36) of the limb.
    [0006]
    6. The helmet of claim 1, wherein the housing (40) is a housing separate from said middle region (36) of the branch, and secured (44) 10 thereto on the inner side of the branch.
    [0007]
    7. The helmet of claim 1, wherein the branch further comprises a telescopic size adjustment member (32, 34), adapted to change the distance between the central arch of the earpiece. 15
    [0008]
    The helmet of claim 7, wherein said telescopic waist adjustment member (32,34) is located proximate said branch link (20) to the central arch. 20
    [0009]
    9. The helmet of claim 1, wherein the articulated connection (20) of the branch to the central arch includes a spring-loaded clamping member resiliently biasing the limb to the inner side of the helmet in a direction directed towards the tempe of the user. 25
    [0010]
    The headset of claim 1, further comprising at least one microphone (54) incorporated into a branch in its middle region.
    [0011]
    11. The helmet of claim 1, further comprising at least one connector (56) incorporated in a branch with a receptacle opening at the distal end of the branch, the axis of this receptacle being in the extension of the direction. general branch.
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    2016-06-17| PLSC| Search report ready|Effective date: 20160617 |
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