TWI455600B - Portable speaker - Google Patents

Description

Portable speaker

The present invention relates to a speaker, and more particularly to a portable speaker.

With the rapid development of mobile phone related technologies, in addition to the basic mobile phone call function, the mobile phone can provide various additional functions such as music playing function and hands-free calling function by upgrading hardware and software. When the music playback function is executed, the user can play music through the speaker of the mobile phone. In addition, when performing the hands-free calling function, the user can play and retrieve the voice separately through the speaker and microphone of the mobile phone without being close to the mobile phone.

Users can play music through the speakers provided in the mobile phone itself. However, due to the innate size limitations of mobile phones, the speakers of the mobile phones themselves are not comparable in performance to external speakers. In addition, some users began to use the hands-free calling function of the mobile phone to conduct a conference call. However, due to the innate size limitations of mobile phones, the speakers and microphones provided in the mobile phones themselves are not comparable in performance to professional teleconferencing devices.

The present invention refers to a portable speaker for outputting sound.

The invention provides a portable speaker, comprising a body, a cover, a scissors mechanism, at least one limiting mechanism, at least one reset component, a double push mechanism and a speaker module. The scissors mechanism is disposed between the seat body and the cover body to vertically translate the cover body relative to the seat body. The limiting mechanism is disposed between the base body and the cover body to translate the cover body relative to the base body to an initial position, a first position or a second position. The resetting element is disposed between the seat body and the cover body to return the cover body from the first position to the initial position or the second position relative to the seat body. The double pushing mechanism is disposed between the cover body and the seat body to fix the cover body to the initial position or the second position with respect to the seat body. The speaker module is disposed in the base or the cover body. When the cover body is in the second position relative to the base body, the sound generated by the speaker module can be output through the space between the base body and the cover body.

Based on the above, the present invention can cause the cover body to translate relative to the base body by pressing the cover body, so that the sound generated by the speaker module can be output through the space between the base body and the cover body.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

1 is a perspective view of a portable speaker with its cover in an initial position according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are respectively a perspective exploded view of the portable speaker of FIG. Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the portable speaker 10 of the embodiment includes a body 110 , a cover 120 , a scissors mechanism 130 , at least one limiting mechanism 140 , at least one reset component 150 , and a pair of A push-push type mechanism 160 and a speaker module 210.

The scissors mechanism 130 is disposed between the base 110 and the cover 120 to vertically translate the cover 120 relative to the base 110.

The limiting mechanism 140 is disposed between the base 110 and the cover 120 to translate the cover 120 relative to the base 110 to an initial position 210, a first position 220 (as shown in FIG. 4A) or a second position 230 ( Figure 4B). In the present embodiment, the initial position 210 can be between the first position 220 and the second position 230.

The reset element 150 is disposed between the base 110 and the cover 120 to reset the cover 120 relative to the base 110 from the first position 220 to the initial position 210 or the second position 230.

The double push mechanism 160 is disposed between the cover 120 and the base 110 such that the cover 120 is fixed to the initial position 210 or the second position 230 with respect to the base 110.

The speaker module 210 can be disposed in the cover body 120 of the base 110. When the cover 120 is in the second position relative to the base 110 (as shown in FIG. 4B), the sound generated by the speaker module 210 can be output through the space between the base 110 and the cover 120. In another embodiment, the speaker module can also be disposed in the cover body, and the sound generated by the speaker module can be output through the space between the base body and the cover body.

In this embodiment, the base 110 can have an upper cover 112 and a lower cover 114. The upper cover 112 is closed to the lower cover 114, and the upper cover 112 has a recess 112a. When the cover 120 is located at the initial position 210 or the first position 220 with respect to the base 110, the cover 120 is received in the recess 112a. Cover 120 Body 110 Cover 120 Body 110 When the cover 120 is in the second position 230 with respect to the base 110, the cover 120 is not received in the recess 112a and is located above the recess 112a. Therefore, the overall appearance of the portable speaker 10 may vary depending on whether the cover 120 is in the initial position 210 or the second position 230.

In the present embodiment, when the cover 120 is located at the initial position 210 with respect to the base 110, the outer contour of the cover 120 substantially conforms to the outer contour of the base 110, which helps to enhance the visual effect and the grip.

In the present embodiment, the portable speaker 10 further includes a latching handle 162. The latching handle 162 is fixed to the cover body 120, and the double push mechanism 160 is fixed in the base 110 and has a hook 164. The buckle 162 can be engaged by the buckle 164, and whether the buckle 164 is fastened to the buckle 162 determines whether the cover 120 is positioned at the initial position 210 relative to the base 110.

4A and 4B are respectively perspective views of the portable speaker of FIG. 1 in a first position and a second position. Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , when the cover 120 is in the initial position 210 , if the user applies the force to press the cover 120 , the cover 120 is translated from the initial position 210 ( FIG. 1 ) to the first position. Position 220 (Fig. 4A) causes the catch 162 to disengage the clasp 164.

Then, the user can release the force applied to the cover 120, and the reset member 150 causes the cover 120 to translate relative to the base 110 until the cover 120 is stopped by the limiting mechanism 140 in the second position 230 (FIG. 4B).

When the cover 120 is in the second position 230 (Fig. 4B), the user applies a force to the lower cover 120, and the cover 120 is translated from the second position 230 to the first position 220 (Fig. 4A). Then, the user can release the force applied to the cover 120, and the reset member 150 causes the cover 120 to translate relative to the base 110 until the buckle 162 is engaged with the buckle 164, and the cover 120 stops the cover 120 at the initial position. Position 210 (Figure 1).

5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable speaker of FIG. 4B with the cover in the second position. The base 110 can have a sleeve 116 and an end plate 118 that can be secured to a bottom end 116b of the sleeve 116 by screws or other means. The limiting mechanism 140 can include a sliding shaft 142 and a sleeve 144.

The slide shaft 142 and the reset element 150 are received in the sleeve 116. One end of the slide shaft 142 is fixed to the cover 120. In the present embodiment, the cover 120 can have at least one internal thread 122, the sliding shaft 142 can have an external thread 142b, and the sliding shaft 142 can be screwed to the internal thread 122 of the cover 120 through the external thread 142b. The sleeve 144 is fixed to a top end 116a of the sleeve 116 relative to the bottom end 116b and is slidably engaged with the slide shaft 142. The slide shaft 142 has a flange 142c that is slidably engaged with the sleeve 116, and the sleeve 144 can block the flange 142c to constrain the cover 120 relative to the seat 110 to the second position 230 (Fig. 4B).

In the present embodiment, the slide shaft 142 can have a spiral oil groove 142a to accommodate lubricating oil while maintaining the lubrication of the slide shaft 142 between the sleeves 116 and reducing friction. In addition, the restoring member 150 is located between the sliding shaft 142 and the end plate 118. The end plate 118 has a stud 118a, and the stud 118a fits over a final portion 152 of the resetting member 150. In this embodiment, the reset element 150 can be a coil spring, and the final section can be engaged with the stud 118a.

In this embodiment, the portable speaker 10 further includes a switching element 240 disposed between the base 110 and the cover 120. Therefore, when the cover 120 is translated relative to the base 110 to the first position 220 (as shown in FIG. 4A), the movement of the cover 120 relative to the base 110 triggers the switching element 240 to activate or deactivate the speaker module 210.

Specifically, when the cover 120 is in the initial position 210 (as in FIG. 1), the speaker module 210 is in a closed state. When the user presses down the cover 120 to translate the cover 120 from the initial position 210 to the first position 220 (as shown in FIG. 4A ), the cover 120 of the cover 120 fixed to the cover 120 can be disengaged from the double push mechanism 600 . Clasp 164. Next, the user releases the force applied to the cover 120, and the cover 120 is translated from the first position 220 to the second position 230 by the action of the reset element 150 (as shown in FIG. 4B). The switching element 240 is triggered by the movement of the cover 120 relative to the base 110, and the speaker module 210 can be switched from the closed state to the open state. When the cover 120 is in the second position 230 (as shown in FIG. 4B), the sound generated by the speaker module 210 can be output through the space between the base 110 and the cover 120.

Conversely, when the user again presses the cover 120 to translate the cover 120 from the second position 230 (Fig. 4B) to the first position 220 (Fig. 4A), the handle 162 and the double are fixed to the cover 120. The hooks 164 of the push mechanism 600 are fitted. Next, the user releases the force applied to the cover 120, and the cover 120 is translated from the first position 220 to the initial position by the action of the reset element 150 (see FIG. 1). The switching element 240 is triggered by the movement of the cover member 120 with respect to the base 110, and the speaker module 210 can be switched from the open state to the closed state.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, in the embodiment, the portable speaker 10 can include a circuit module 220. The circuit module 220 includes a first circuit board 222, a second circuit board 224, and a flexible circuit board 226. The first circuit board 222 is disposed in the base 110, and the second circuit board 224 is disposed in the cover 120. The flexible circuit board 226 electrically connects the second circuit board 224 with the first circuit board 222.

The portable speaker 10 can further include a microphone module 230, a wireless transmission module 250, and a power supply module 260, which are respectively disposed in the base 110 or the cover 120, and can be electrically connected to the circuit module. 220 (eg, first circuit board 222 or second circuit board 224). In this embodiment, the microphone module 230 can be disposed in the cover 120 and electrically connected to the circuit module 220 (eg, the second circuit board 224). The wireless transmission module 250 and the power supply module 260 can be disposed in the base 110 and electrically connected to the circuit module 220 (eg, the first circuit board 222). However, the positions of the microphone module 230, the wireless transmission module 250, and the power supply module 260 are not limited to the above.

The portable speaker 10 of the present embodiment can be wirelessly connected to other devices through the wireless transmission module 250, for example, wirelessly connected to the mobile phone in a Bluetooth manner. By means of wireless transmission, the audio file stored in the mobile phone or the ongoing call can be directly played through the portable speaker 10 of the present invention, so that the speaker provided by the mobile phone itself is not effective. Limited to match the needs of users with high mobility.

When the portable speaker 10 of the present invention is equipped with the microphone module 230, if the user needs to use the hands-free calling function during the call of the mobile phone, the mobile phone can be connected to the wireless device (for example, Bluetooth). The portable speaker 10 of the present invention can directly play the voice signal of the mobile phone through the portable speaker 10 and receive the local voice through the microphone module 230 of the portable speaker 10.

In summary, the present invention can cause the sound generated by the speaker module to be output through the space between the base body and the cover body by pressing the cover body to translate the cover body relative to the base body. The invention can be equipped with a microphone module and a wireless transmission module to provide more diverse functions.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10. . . Portable speaker

110. . . Seat

112. . . Upper cover

112a. . . Depression

114. . . lower lid

116. . . casing

116a. . . top

116b. . . Bottom end

118. . . End plate

118a. . . Tab

120. . . Cover

122. . . internal thread

130. . . Scissors mechanism

140. . . Limiting mechanism

142. . . Sliding shaft

142a. . . Spiral oil groove

142b. . . External thread

142c. . . Flange

144. . . Bushing

150. . . Reset element

152. . . End

160. . . Double push mechanism

162. . . Buckle handle

164. . . Buckle

210. . . Speaker module

220. . . Circuit module

222. . . First board

224. . . Second circuit board

226. . . Flexible circuit board

230. . . Microphone module

240. . . Switching element

250. . . Wireless transmission module

260. . . Power supply module

1 is a perspective view of a portable speaker with its cover in an initial position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a bottom perspective exploded view of the portable speaker of FIG. 1.

3 is a top perspective exploded view of the portable speaker of FIG. 1.

4A is a perspective view of the portable speaker of FIG. 1 with its cover in a first position.

4B is a perspective view of the portable speaker of FIG. 1 with the cover in the second position.

5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable speaker of FIG. 4B with the cover in the second position.

10. . . Portable speaker

110. . . Seat

112. . . Upper cover

114. . . lower lid

116. . . casing

118. . . End plate

118a. . . Tab

120. . . Cover

130. . . Scissors mechanism

140. . . Limiting mechanism

142. . . Sliding shaft

142a. . . Spiral oil groove

142c. . . Flange

144. . . Bushing

150. . . Reset element

152. . . End

162. . . Buckle handle

210. . . Speaker module

220. . . Circuit module

222. . . First board

224. . . Second circuit board

226. . . Flexible circuit board

230. . . Microphone module

240. . . Switching element

250. . . Wireless transmission module

260. . . Power supply module

Claims (17)

A portable speaker includes: a body; a cover; a scissor mechanism disposed between the base and the cover to vertically translate the cover relative to the base; at least one limiting mechanism, Between the seat body and the cover body, the cover body is translated relative to the base body to an initial position, a first position or a second position; at least one reset element is disposed on the seat body and the Between the cover bodies, the cover body is returned from the first position to the initial position or the second position relative to the seat body; a double push mechanism is disposed between the cover body and the seat body, so that The cover is fixed to the initial position or the second position relative to the base; and a speaker module is disposed in the base or the cover, wherein the cover is located in the second position relative to the base The sound generated by the speaker module can be outputted through the space between the seat body and the cover body. The portable speaker of claim 1, wherein the initial position is between the first position and the second position. The portable speaker of claim 1, wherein the base has a recess, and when the cover is in the initial position or the first position relative to the base, the cover is received in the cover a recessed portion, and when the cover body is in the second position relative to the base body, the cover body is not received in the recessed portion and is located above the recessed portion. The portable speaker according to claim 3, wherein the base has an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover is closed to the lower cover, and the upper cover has the recess. The portable speaker of claim 1, wherein when the cover is in the initial position relative to the base, the outer contour of the cover substantially conforms to the outer contour of the base. The portable speaker of claim 1, wherein the limiting mechanism comprises: a sliding shaft disposed on the seat body, and one end of the sliding shaft is fixed to the cover body; and a sleeve sleeve, It is fixed to the seat body and slidably engaged with the sliding shaft. The portable speaker of claim 6, wherein the sliding shaft has a spiral oil groove. The portable speaker of claim 6, wherein the cover has at least one internal thread, the sliding shaft has an external thread, and the external thread is screwed to the internal thread. The portable speaker of claim 6, wherein the base has a sleeve and an end plate, the end plate is fixed to a bottom end of the sleeve, and the sliding shaft and the resetting member are accommodated in the sleeve a sleeve, the reset element is located between the sliding shaft and the end plate, and the sleeve is fixed to a top end of the sleeve relative to the bottom end. The portable speaker of claim 9, wherein the reset element is a coil spring, the end plate has a stud, and the stud is sleeved on a final end of the reset element. The portable speaker of claim 9, wherein the sliding shaft has a flange that is slidably engaged with the sleeve, and the sleeve can block the flange such that the cover is opposite to the cover The seat is constrained to the second position. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a latching handle fixed to the cover body, wherein the double push mechanism is fixed in the seat body and has a hook, and the hook Whether or not the buckle is fastened determines whether the cover is in the initial position relative to the seat. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a microphone module disposed in the base or the cover. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a switching element disposed between the base and the cover, wherein the cover is translated to the first position relative to the base The movement of the cover relative to the base triggers the switching element. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a circuit module comprising: a first circuit board disposed in the body; a second circuit board disposed in the cover; a flexible circuit board electrically connecting the second circuit board to the first circuit board. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a wireless transmission module disposed in the base or the cover. The portable speaker of claim 1, further comprising: a power supply module disposed in the base or the cover.