CN107561709B - A VR headset - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a VR head mounted device, comprising a VR main body, a bracket and a bracket connection mechanism; the bracket connection mechanism includes a key member, a sliding limit member and a first connection member; the key member includes a force applying part and a sliding part , a matching part and a first connecting piece connecting part; the first connecting piece is respectively connected with the first connecting piece connecting part and the bracket in rotation. The bracket connection mechanism can connect the bracket and the VR body together. The bracket can be opened or closed through the bracket connection mechanism, and the connection between the bracket and the VR main body is reliable, which is beneficial to effectively avoid the separation of the bracket and the VR main body, and enhances the use reliability of the bracket.

Description

A VR headset

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of VR headsets, and more particularly, to a VR headset.

Background technique

A VR (virtual reality, virtual reality) head-mounted device is also called a VR head-mounted display, which refers to a head-mounted display device for displaying virtual reality. VR headsets typically include a VR body and a cradle. The bracket is used to fix the mobile device, and the bracket can be installed on the VR main body. The above-mentioned mobile device may be, for example, a mobile phone or the like.

The bracket of the existing VR head-mounted device mostly adopts the side push method to install the bracket to which the mobile device is fixed into the VR main body. Specifically, the VR body is provided with a spring plunger, and the bracket is provided with a plunger positioning groove. The bracket is pushed in from the side of the VR body, so that the spring plunger fits into the plunger positioning groove, so that the bracket can be installed in the VR body.

The connection between the bracket and the VR main body is weak in connection strength, and it is easy to cause the spring plunger to separate from the plunger positioning groove, resulting in the problem that the bracket slips out of the VR main body, and it is difficult to effectively ensure the use of the bracket reliability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a new technical solution that can effectively improve the reliability of the use of the bracket.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a VR headset is provided.

The VR headset includes a VR body, a bracket and a bracket connection mechanism; wherein,

The VR main body is provided with a bracket closing part;

The bracket connecting mechanism includes a key piece, a sliding limit piece and a first connecting piece, the slide limit piece is fixedly connected with the VR main body, and the slide limit piece is provided with a key piece sliding guide groove;

The key member includes a force applying portion, a sliding portion, a matching portion and a first connecting member connecting portion;

the first connecting piece is respectively rotatably connected with the connecting part of the first connecting piece and the bracket;

the sliding part is slidably matched with the sliding guide groove of the key member, so that the key member moves along the sliding guide groove of the key member;

When the key member moves to a position where the matching portion is matched with the bracket closing portion, the bracket is closed.

Optionally, the key member includes a key member main body, an elastic member and a sliding member, the force applying portion and the matching portion are located on the key member main body, the sliding portion and the first connecting member connecting portion. on the slider;

A clamping part is provided on the main body of the key piece, and a clamping groove is provided on the sliding piece for sliding cooperation with the clamping part;

The elastic member is arranged between the key member main body and the sliding member.

Optionally, the elastic member is a compression spring.

Optionally, a convex rib is provided on the surface of the key member sliding guide groove facing the key member;

The protruding rib is slidably matched with the sliding portion.

Optionally, an operation hole is provided on the VR body;

The force-applying portion is slidably fitted with the operation hole.

Optionally, at least part of the force applying portion protrudes from the operating hole, and the force applying portion is provided with patterns.

Optionally, the bracket connecting mechanism further includes a second connecting member;

The VR main body is provided with an arc-shaped sliding groove;

One end of the second connecting piece is slidably matched with the arc-shaped sliding groove, and the other end of the second connecting piece is rotatably connected with the bracket.

Optionally, the bracket is pivotally connected to the VR body.

Optionally, at least one bracket opening positioning portion is further provided on the VR body;

When the key member moves to a position where the matching portion is matched with the bracket opening positioning portion, the bracket is opened.

Optionally, the bracket closing portion, the matching portion and the bracket opening positioning portion are all racks.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket connecting mechanism can connect the bracket and the VR main body together, and the button member of the bracket connecting mechanism can slide and cooperate with the sliding limit member, and can be rotatably connected with the first connecting member. The bracket can be opened or closed through the bracket connection mechanism, and the connection between the bracket and the VR main body is reliable, which is beneficial to effectively avoid the separation of the bracket and the VR main body, and enhances the use reliability of the bracket.

When the bracket is opened, the user exerts force on the key member to release the cooperation between the engaging portion and the closing portion of the bracket, so as to push the key member to move along the sliding limiter. The movement of the key piece drives the first connecting piece to move, and the first connecting piece can drive the bracket to move, so that the bracket moves to the open position. The user can place the mobile device on the open cradle.

When the bracket is closed, the user applies force to the key member to push the key member to move along the sliding limit member. The movement of the key member drives the first connecting member to move, and the first connecting member can drive the bracket to move. When the key member moves to the position where the matching part and the bracket closing part are matched together, the bracket is closed.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of the VR headset of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a bracket connection mechanism of the VR headset of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the explosion of FIG. 2 .

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a perspective view when the bracket of the VR head mounted device of the present disclosure is opened.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of another viewing angle when the bracket of the VR head mounted device of the present disclosure is opened.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view when the bracket of the VR headset of the present disclosure is opened.

The figure is marked as follows:

VR main body-1, bracket closing part-11, operation hole-12, arc sliding groove-13, bracket opening positioning part-14, bracket-2, bracket connecting mechanism-3, key piece-31, key Part body-311, force-applying part-3111, matching part-3112, clamping part-3113, elastic part-312, sliding part-313, sliding part-3131, first connecting part connecting part-3132, snap-fit groove- 3133, slide limiter-32, key slide guide groove-321, rib-322, first connector-33, second connector-34.

Detailed ways

Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention unless specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of the specification.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as illustrative only and not limiting. Accordingly, other instances of the exemplary embodiment may have different values.

It should be noted that like numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not require further discussion in subsequent figures.

In order to solve the problem of low reliability of use of the bracket, the present invention provides a VR head mounted device. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , the VR headset of the present disclosure includes a VR body 1 , a cradle 2 and a cradle connection mechanism 3 . The bracket 2 is usually provided with a structure such as a hook or a plate for positioning the mobile device. The mobile device may be, for example, a cell phone or the like.

The VR main body 1 is provided with a bracket closing portion 11 . The bracket closing portion 11 can be, for example, a tooth or a groove or a protrusion or the like. The carriage 2 can be opened or closed. The opening of the bracket 2 means that the bracket 2 is opened with respect to the VR main body 1 . When the cradle 2 is in the open position, the mobile device can be placed on the cradle 2 , or the mobile device can be taken out from the cradle 2 . The closing of the bracket 2 means that the bracket 2 is closed relative to the VR main body 2 . When the cradle 2 is in the closed position, the mobile device on the cradle 2 cannot be removed.

The bracket connecting mechanism 3 includes a key member 31 , a sliding limit member 32 and a first connecting member 33 . The sliding limiting member 32 is fixedly connected with the VR main body 1 , and the sliding limiting member 32 is provided with a sliding guide groove 321 for the key member. The fixed connection between the sliding stopper 32 and the VR main body 1 can be realized by welding or bolting. The sliding guide groove 321 of the key member can be a through groove passing through the sliding limiting member 32 .

The key member 31 includes a force applying portion 31111 , a matching portion 3112 , a sliding portion 3131 and a first connecting member connecting portion 3132 . The key member 31 may be an independent integral structure, or the key member 31 may be an assembly composed of multiple components. The sliding portion 3131 is slidably matched with the key member sliding guide groove 321 , so that the key member 31 can move along the key member sliding guide groove 321 .

The engaging portion 3112 can cooperate with the bracket closing portion 11 to close the bracket 2 . The specific structure of the matching portion 3112 can be designed according to the structure of the bracket closing portion 11 . For example, when the bracket closing portion 11 is a latching tooth, the matching portion 3112 may be a slot matching with the bracket closing portion 11 . For another example, when the bracket closing portion 11 is a groove, the matching portion 3112 can be a protrusion matched with the bracket closing portion 11 . For another example, when the bracket closing portion 11 is a protrusion, the matching portion 3112 can be a groove matching with the bracket closing portion 11 . When the button member 31 moves along the button member sliding guide groove 321 until the matching portion 3112 is matched with the bracket closing portion 11 , the bracket 2 is closed, and the bracket 2 is reliably kept in the closed position.

The force-applying portion 3111 can be used by the user to apply force to the key member 31 to release the engagement between the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 , and to push the key member 31 to move along the key member sliding guide groove 321 . The force applying portion 3111 may protrude from the edge of the VR main body 1 or the hole structure on the VR main body 1 , so as to facilitate the user to apply force to the key member 31 through the force applying portion 3111 . The user can release the engagement between the engagement portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 by applying force to the force applying portion 3111 . The user can also push the button member 31 to move along the button member sliding guide groove 321 by exerting force on the force applying portion 3111 , so that the bracket 2 is converted from closed to open, or the bracket 2 is converted from open to closed.

During use, the engagement between the engagement portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 can be released by applying force to the force applying portion 3111 . After the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 are disengaged, by applying force to the force applying portion 3111 , the button member 31 can freely move along the button member sliding guide groove 321 , so that the bracket 2 is converted from closing to opening. When the bracket 2 is in the open position, the button member 31 can be moved along the sliding guide groove 321 of the button member until the matching portion 3112 cooperates with the bracket closing portion 11 by applying force to the force applying portion 3111 , so that the bracket 2 from open to closed transition.

One end of the first connecting member 33 is rotatably connected with the first connecting member connecting portion 3132 , and the other end of the first connecting member 33 is rotatably connected with the bracket 2 . The first connecting member 33 may be, for example, a connecting rod or the like. According to actual requirements, the rotational connection between the first connecting member 33 and the first connecting member connecting portion 3132 and the bracket 2 may be hinged or the like.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket connecting mechanism 3 can connect the bracket 2 and the VR main body 1 together. The button member 31 of the bracket connection mechanism 3 can be slidably matched with the sliding limiting member 32 and can be rotatably connected with the first connecting member 33 . The bracket 2 can be opened or closed through the bracket connection mechanism 3, and the connection between the bracket 2 and the VR main body 1 is reliable, which is beneficial to effectively avoid the separation of the bracket 2 and the VR main body 1, and enhances the use reliability of the bracket 2 .

In the present disclosure, when the bracket 2 is opened, the user exerts force on the key member 31 to release the cooperation between the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 , and the key member 31 can be pushed to move along the sliding limiting member 32 . The movement of the key member 31 drives the first connecting member 33 to move, and the first connecting member 33 can drive the bracket 2 to move, so that the bracket 2 is opened. The user can place the mobile device on the open cradle 2 .

When the bracket 2 is closed in the present disclosure, the user applies force to the key member 31 to push the key member 31 to move along the sliding limit member 32 . The movement of the key member 31 drives the first connecting member 33 to move, and the first connecting member 33 can drive the bracket 2 to move. 2 close.

Optionally, the key member 31 includes a key member body 311 , an elastic member 312 and a sliding member 313 . The force-applying portion 3111 and the matching portion 3112 are located on the key member body 311 , and the sliding portion 3131 and the first connecting member connecting portion 3132 are located on the sliding member 313 . Here, the key member 31 is a modular structural member.

The main body 311 of the key member is provided with a securing portion 3113 , and the sliding member 313 is provided with a securing groove 3133 slidably matched with the securing portion 3113 . The securing portion 3113 can be, for example, a hook on the main body 311 of the key element, and the engaging groove 3133 can be, for example, a through groove extending through the sliding member 313 on the sliding member 313 . Through the sliding fit between the securing portion 3113 and the fitting groove 3133 , the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 are connected together, and the two can move toward each other. The key member main body 311 can move toward the sliding member 313 in a large range through the snap-fit portion 3113 and the snap-fit groove 3133 , so that the fit portion 3112 can be released from the bracket closing portion 11 more conveniently.

The elastic member 312 is disposed between the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 , so that the elastic member 312 can provide a reverse elastic force to the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 . The elastic member 312 can be, for example, a spring or an elastic sheet. The key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 are subjected to the elastic force from the elastic member 312 , and the direction of the elastic force received by the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 is different. The elastic member 312 can provide an elastic force for the fitting portion 3112 to move away from the sliding member 313 , so that the fitting portion 3112 is more reliably fitted with the bracket closing portion 11 .

The elastic member 312 can be positioned between the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 in various ways. For example, the side of the key member body 311 facing the sliding member 313 is provided with a cavity for positioning the elastic member 312 , the elastic member 312 is positioned in the cavity, and one end of the elastic member 312 is in contact with the surface of the sliding member 313 . For another example, the surfaces of the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 facing each other are provided with elastic member positioning posts, and both ends of the elastic member 312 are connected to the elastic member positioning posts on the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 respectively. Or matched, so that the elastic member 312 is positioned between the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 .

Further, the elastic member 312 is a compression spring.

Optionally, a convex rib 322 is provided on the surface of the key member sliding guide groove 321 facing the key member 31 . The protruding ribs 322 are slidably matched with the sliding portion 3131 . The arrangement of the protruding ribs 322 is beneficial to increase the contact area between the key member 31 and the sliding limiting member 32 , so as to better position the key member 31 and prevent the key member 31 from shaking. Generally, the protruding ribs 322 can be disposed along the edge of the sliding guide groove 321 of the key member.

Optionally, the VR main body 1 is provided with an operation hole 12 . The force applying portion 3111 is slidingly engaged with the operation hole 12 . The user can easily contact the force applying portion 3111 at the position of the operation hole 12 , thereby applying force to the key member 31 more conveniently.

Further, at least part of the force applying portion 3111 protrudes out of the operation hole 12 , and the force applying portion 3111 is provided with patterns. The partial force applying portion 3111 protruding out of the operation hole 12 means that the partial force applying portion is located outside the VR main body 1 . The patterns on the force-applying portion 3111 facilitate the user to apply force to the force-applying portion 3111 .

Optionally, the bracket connecting mechanism 3 further includes a second connecting member 34 . The second connecting member 34 may be, for example, a connecting rod or the like. The VR main body 1 is provided with an arc-shaped sliding groove 13 . One end of the second connecting piece 34 is slidably engaged with the arc-shaped sliding groove 13 , and the other end of the second connecting piece 34 is rotatably connected with the bracket 2 . The rotational connection between the second connecting member 34 and the bracket 2 can be realized by means of hinges or the like. When the bracket 2 is opened or closed, the second connecting member 34 moves with the movement of the bracket 2 .

In a specific implementation, the first connecting member 33 and the second connecting member 34 may be located on two sides of the bracket 2 along the length direction of the VR headset, respectively. This arrangement is beneficial to further improve the use reliability of the bracket 2 .

Optionally, the bracket 2 is pivotally connected to the VR body 1 . This arrangement is beneficial to further improve the use reliability of the bracket 2 .

Optionally, the VR main body 1 is further provided with at least one bracket opening positioning portion 14 . When the button member 31 moves to the position where the matching portion 3112 is matched with the bracket opening positioning portion 14 , the bracket 2 is opened. The matching portion 3112 can be used to cooperate with different bracket opening positioning portions 14 to position the bracket 2 in different opening positions. The engaging portion 3112 releases the engagement with the bracket opening positioning portion 14 by the urging force of the urging portion 3111 . This arrangement is beneficial to ensure that the bracket 2 is positioned reliably in different opening positions.

The user can release the engagement of the engaging portion 3112 with a certain bracket opening positioning portion 14 by applying force to the key member 31 , and then push the key member 31 to move along the sliding limit member 32 to close or open the bracket 2 .

The specific structure of the bracket opening positioning portion 14 can be designed according to the structure of the matching portion 3112 . For example, when the matching portion 3112 is engaged with the slot, the bracket opening positioning portion 14 may be a locking tooth matched with the matching portion 3112 . For another example, when the matching portion 3112 is a groove, the bracket opening positioning portion 14 may be a protrusion matched with the matching portion 3112 . For another example, when the matching portion 3112 is a protrusion, the bracket opening positioning portion 14 can be a groove matching with the matching portion 3112 .

Further, the bracket closing portion 11 , the matching portion 3112 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 are all racks. The bracket closing portion 11 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 may be part of a continuous rack. Alternatively, the bracket closing portion 11 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 may be rack segments that are independent of each other, and each bracket opening positioning portion 14 is also a rack segment that is independent of each other.

Hereinafter, the VR head-mounted device of the present invention will be described by taking the embodiment disclosed in the figure as an example:

As shown in FIG. 1 , the VR headset includes a VR main body 1 , a bracket 2 and a bracket connection mechanism 3 . The VR main body 1 is provided with a bracket closing part 11 , an operation hole 12 , an arc-shaped sliding groove 13 and a bracket opening positioning part 14 . The bracket closing portion 11 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 have a rack structure.

The bracket connecting mechanism 3 includes a key member 31 , a sliding limit member 32 , a first connecting member 33 and a second connecting member 34 .

The key member 31 includes a key member body 311 , an elastic member 312 and a sliding member 313 . The main body 311 of the key member is provided with a force applying portion 3111 , a matching portion 3112 and a fixing portion 3113 , and the sliding member 313 is provided with a sliding portion 3131 , a first connecting member connecting portion 3132 and a fitting groove 3133 . The sliding limiting member 32 is fixedly connected to the VR main body 1 , and the sliding limiting member 32 is provided with a sliding guide groove 321 for the key member.

The force applying portion 3111 is slidably matched with the operation hole 12 , and part of the force applying portion 3111 protrudes out of the operation hole 12 , and the force applying portion 3111 is provided with patterns for convenient force application. The user can apply force to the key member 31 through the force applying portion 3111 . The matching portion 3112 has a rack structure, and the matching portion 3112 can cooperate with the bracket closing portion 11 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 . The sliding portion 3131 is slidably matched with the key member sliding guide groove 321 and the protruding ribs 322 , so that the key member 31 can move along the key member sliding guide groove 321 . The securing portion 3113 is slidably fitted with the engaging groove 3133 . Through the sliding fit between the securing portion 3113 and the fitting groove 3133 , the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 are connected together, and the two can move toward each other. The elastic member 312 is a compression spring, which is disposed between the key member 31 and the sliding member 313 to provide a reverse elastic force to the key member main body 311 and the sliding member 313 .

One end of the first connecting member 33 is rotatably connected with the first connecting member connecting portion 3132 , and the other end of the first connecting member 33 is rotatably connected with the bracket 2 . One end of the second connecting piece 34 is slidably engaged with the arc-shaped sliding groove 13 , and the other end of the second connecting piece 34 is rotatably connected with the bracket 2 . The first connector 33 and the second connector 34 are respectively located on both sides of the bracket 2 along the length direction of the VR headset.

In this embodiment, when the bracket 2 is opened, the user exerts force on the key member 31 to release the cooperation between the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 , and then the key member 31 can be pushed to move along the sliding limiting member 32 . The movement of the key member 31 drives the first connecting member 33 to move, the first connecting member 33 can drive the bracket 2 to move, and the second connecting member 34 moves with the movement of the bracket 2 . When the bracket 2 moves until the matching portion 3112 is matched with a bracket opening positioning portion 14 , the bracket 2 is positioned at the opening position corresponding to the bracket opening positioning portion 14 . The user can release the engagement between the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 by applying force to the key member 31 , and then push the key member 31 to continue to move along the sliding limiting member 32 . The user can place the mobile device on the open cradle 2 .

In this embodiment, when the bracket 2 is closed, the user applies force to the button member 31 to release the engagement between the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket opening positioning portion 14 , and then pushes the button member 31 to move along the sliding limiting member 32 . The movement of the key member 31 drives the first connecting member 33 to move, the first connecting member 33 can drive the bracket 2 to move, and the second connecting member 34 moves with the movement of the bracket 2 . When the button member 31 moves to the position where the engaging portion 3112 and the bracket closing portion 11 are engaged together, the bracket 2 is closed.

Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A VR headset comprising a VR body, a cradle and a cradle connection mechanism; wherein,

a bracket closing part is arranged on the VR main body;

the bracket connecting mechanism comprises a key piece, a sliding limiting piece and a first connecting piece, the sliding limiting piece is fixedly connected with the VR main body, and a key piece sliding guide groove is formed in the sliding limiting piece;

the key piece comprises a key piece main body, an elastic piece and a sliding piece, wherein the elastic piece is arranged between the key piece main body and the sliding piece;

the elastic member is configured to provide an elastic force to the engaging portion toward away from the slider so that the engaging portion is reliably engaged with the tray closing portion;

the key piece main body comprises a force application part and a matching part which is integrally formed with the force application part; the sliding piece comprises a sliding part and a first connecting piece connecting part;

the first connecting piece is respectively in rotating connection with the first connecting piece connecting part and the bracket;

the sliding part is in sliding fit with the key piece sliding guide groove, so that the key piece moves along the key piece sliding guide groove;

when the key member is moved to a position where the engaging portion engages with the tray closing portion, the tray is closed;

the key piece main body and the sliding piece are connected together through the sliding fit between the clamping part and the clamping groove, and the key piece main body and the sliding piece can move in opposite directions.

2. The VR headset of claim 1, wherein the force application portion and the engagement portion are located on the key body, and the sliding portion and the first connector connection portion are located on the slider.

3. The VR headset of claim 2, wherein the resilient member is a compression spring.

4. The VR headset of claim 1, wherein a surface of the key member sliding guide channel facing the key member is provided with a rib;

the convex rib is in sliding fit with the sliding part.

5. The VR headset of claim 1, wherein the VR body has an access hole;

the force application part is in sliding fit with the operation hole.

6. The VR headset of claim 5 wherein at least a portion of the force applying portion protrudes from the access hole and the force applying portion is patterned.

7. The VR headset of claim 1, wherein the cradle connection mechanism further includes a second connector;

an arc-shaped sliding groove is formed in the VR main body;

one end of the second connecting piece is in sliding fit with the arc-shaped sliding groove, and the other end of the second connecting piece is rotatably connected with the bracket.

8. The VR headset of claim 1, wherein the cradle is pivotally connected to the VR body.

9. The VR headset of any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the VR body further includes at least one cradle opening locator;

when the key member is moved to a position where the fitting portion is fitted with the bracket opening positioning portion, the bracket is opened.

10. The VR headset of claim 9, wherein the carriage closing portion, the engagement portion, and the carriage opening positioning portion are all racks.

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