Mountable multi-directional audio device

A mountable multi-directional audio device comprises at least one broadcasting device, which has a sounding portion outwardly; and at least one connecting member, the any end of the connecting member is connected with the broadcasting device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a mountable multi-directional audio device, more particularly, to an audio device that is worn on the body of a user.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Nowadays, earphones project sound to its surroundings via internal speakers. There are two types of earphones, one worn in the ears (ear wearing), and the other worn over the head (head wearing). The ear wearing earphones are worn with direct contact to the ear and is very close to the tympanic membrane, thus long-term usage of such earphones may cause damage to soft tissue in the ear.

Both of the ear wearing earphones and the head wearing earphones have their own pros and cons. However, because both of the earphones mentioned above project sounddirectly to a user's ears, when a user uses such earphones, the user may not be able to hear other sounds from the environment, such as alert sounds. Therefore, it can sometimes be very dangerous to the user.

In addition, speakers cannot be worn on a user due to their volumes and weights, so it would not be practical to use such speakers to slove the saftey problems caused by earphones.

Therefore, creating an audio device that can be worn on a user, in which the user hears sound smoothly without covering the user's ears would be the best solution to the safety problems caused by earphones.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the present invention is to provide a mountable multi-directional audio device, which can be worn on the head, neck or shoulders of a user, so as to avoid the disadvantages of speakers and earphones. For example, speakers cannot be carried on, when earphones are used for a long time, they can damage the user's ears, and users may be distracted when they use earphones.

To achieve the objective, the mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention comprises at least one broadcasting device11and one connecting member12. Each end of the connecting member12is connected to the broadcasting device11. The broadcasting device11has a sounding portion1111, and a removable or an irremovable baffle plate112is disposed at the sounding portion1111. At least one sound exit113, which allows the sounding portion1111to emit sound, is disposed between the edge of the baffle plate112and the sounding portion1111.

Particularly, the broadcasting device11has a sounding portion1111outwardly or inwardly.

Particularly, the broadcasting device11has at least one speaker111inside.

Particularly, a removable or an irremovable baffle plate112is disposed at the sounding portion1111of the broadcasting device11, and at least one sound exit113, which allows the sounding portion1111to emit sound, is disposed between the edge of the baffle plate112and the sounding portion1111.

Particularly, a case can be disposed on the surface of the broadcasting device11. In addition, another case can be disposed on the surface of the connecting member12.

Particularly, the connecting member12has a folding structure121to make the broadcasting device11, extended from the connecting member12, be folded, and a folding angle of the broadcasting device11can be adjusted.

Particularly, an adjusting mechanism is disposed between the connecting member12and the broadcasting device11in order to allow the broadcasting device11be turned toward different directions and positioned.

Particularly, a stretching mechanism14is disposed between the connecting member12and the broadcasting device11in order to allow the length between the connecting member12and the broadcasting device11be variable.

Particularly, the mountable multi-directional audio device further comprises a sound box, an amplifier and a power management device inside.

Particularly, the mountable multi-directional audio device further accommodates a battery internally.

Particularly, the mountable multi-directional audio device further accommodates a wired or wireless sound signal receiving device internally.

Other and further features, advantages, and benefits of the invention will become apparent in the following description taken in conjunction with the following drawings. It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory but are not to be restrictive of the invention. The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention in general terms. Like numerals refer to like parts throughout the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Following preferred embodiments and figures will be described in detail so as to achieve aforesaid objectives.

With references toFIG. 1AandFIG. 1B,FIG. 1AandFIG. 1Billustrate a schematic 3-D structural view of a first preferred embodiment of the mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention and a schematic folding view of the first preferred embodiment of the mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention respectively. As shown in figures, the mountable multi-directional audio device1has two broadcasting devices11and one connecting member12, wherein the two ends of the connecting member12are extendable to connect with the broadcasting devices11. The broadcasting device11has at least one speaker111inside. As shown inFIG. 3A, the broadcasting device11has a sounding portion1111outwardly. In addition, a baffle plate112is disposed on the sounding portion1111, in which the baffle plate112can be dismantled or un-dismantled. As shown inFIG. 2AandFIG. 2B, at least one sound exit113is disposed between the edge of the baffle plate112and the sounding portion1111, so the sound from the sounding portion1111will be emitted through the sound exit113while the sounding portion1111of the speaker111is making sounds, as shown inFIG. 3B.

Additionally, the connecting member12has a folding structure121in order to allow the broadcasting device11, extended from the connecting member12, be folded and a folding angle of the broadcasting device11be adjusted for each side of the mountable multi-directional audio device1, so that the mountable multi-directional audio device1is able to be placed on a plain surface.

Furthermore, a case can be disposed on the surface of the broadcasting device11, not shown in figure, and another case can be deposed on the surface of the connecting member12, not shown in figure. Each side of the mountable multi-directional audio device1further comprises a sound box, an amplifier and a power management device inside, not shown in figure, and a battery or wireless device can be optionally adapted, wherein the amplifier is connected with the broadcasting device11, so that the mountable multi-directional audio device1is integrated.

As shown inFIG. 4, when a user2puts on the mountable multi-directional audio device1above the user's ears, sound from the sounding portion1111is blocked by the dismantled baffle plate or un-dismantled baffle plate112, and consequently the sound is emitted through the sound exits113. Hence, there is no necessary to position the sound portions1111toward the ears of the user2, and the sound from the sounding portions1111of the speakers111is still heard. The mountable multi-directional audio device1of the present invention can be worn on not only a user's head, but also a user's neck or shoulders. As shown inFIG. 5, the mountable multi-directional audio device1is worn on the neck of the user2.

In addition to disposing the sounding portion1111on the broadcasting device11outside, the broadcasting device may have the sounding portion1111inwardly as well. As shown inFIG. 6AandFIG. 6B,FIG. 6AandFIG. 6Billustrate a schematic 3-D structural view of a second preferred embodiment of the mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention and a schematic folding view of the second preferred embodiment of the mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention respectively. The mechanism of the second preferred embodiment is the same as the mechanism of the first preferred embodiment. The only difference is that the sounding portion1111of the speaker111in the second preferred embodiment is disposed at the inner surface of the broadcasting device11, as shown inFIG. 7. Hence, the sound from the sound portions1111is spread to the inner side of the broadcasting device11and goes out through the sound exits113. Therefore, there is no necessary to position the sounding portions1111toward the user's ears, and the sound from the sounding portions1111of the speaker111is still heard, as shown inFIG. 8.

Other than the first preferred embodiment and the second preferred embodiment, the mountable multi-directional audio device3could have only a downward sound exit313between the side of the dismantled or un-dismantled baffle plate312and the sounding portion3111. As shown inFIG. 9AandFIG. 9B, which point out a third preferred embodiment. The mountable multi-directional audio device3has two broadcasting devices31and one connecting member32. The two ends of the connecting member32are connected with the broadcasting device31, and the broadcasting device31has at least one speaker311inside. As shown inFIG. 10A, the broadcasting device31has a sounding portion3111outwardly, and a dismantled baffle plate or un-dismantled baffle plate312is disposed on the sounding portion3111of the broadcasting device31. As shown inFIG. 10AandFIG. 10B, the downward sound exit313is disposed between the side of the baffle plate312and the sounding portion3111, and the sound from the sounding portion3111may be reflected by the baffle plate312and emitted toward the sound exit313while the sounding portion3111is making sounds, as shown inFIG. 10B.

As shown inFIG. 11, when a user2puts on the mountable multi-directional audio device3above the user's ears, sound from the sounding portion3111may be reflected by the baffle plate312, and consequently the sound may be emitted through the sound exits313. Hence, there is no necessary to position the sound portions3111toward the ears of the user2, and the sound from the sounding portions3111of the speakers311is still heard.

Moreover, a case can be disposed on the surface of the broadcasting device31, not shown in figure, and another case can be disposed on the surface of the connecting member32, not shown in figure. Each side of the mountable multi-directional audio device3further comprises a sound box, an amplifier and a power management device inside, not shown in figure, wherein the amplifier is connected with the broadcasting device11, so that the mountable multi-directional audio device1is integrated. A battery or a wired or wireless sound signal receiving device can be optionally adapted by the mountable multi-directional audio device3, not shown in figure.

In addition to disposing the sounding portion3111on the broadcasting device31outwardly, the broadcasting device31may have one sounding portion3111inwardly as well, as shown inFIG. 12andFIG. 13, which illustrate a schematic structural view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention and a schematic sectional view of the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The mechanism of the fourth preferred embodiment is the same as the mechanism of the third preferred embodiment. The only difference is that the sounding portion3111of the speaker311in the fourth preferred embodiment is disposed inwardly, and the sound exit313between the side of the baffle plate312and the sounding portion3111is disposed inwardly as well, as shown inFIG. 13. As shown inFIG. 14, when the user2puts the mountable multi-directional audio device3on the user's head, sound from the sounding portion3111is reflected by the baffle plate312, and consequently the sound is emitted through the sound exits313. Hence, there is no necessary to position the sound portions3111toward the ears of the user2, the sound from the sounding portions3111of the speakers311is still heard.

Moreover, a rotation mechanism33is disposed between the connecting member32and the broadcasting device31, and therefore the broadcasting device31is capable of rotating toward different directions and positioning, as shown inFIG. 15. A stretching mechanism34is disposed between the connecting member32and the broadcasting device11in order to allow the distance between the connecting member32and the broadcasting device31be variable, as shown inFIG. 16.

Compared to prior art, the present invention provides the mountable multi-directional audio device has following advantages listed below:1. The mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention is a headset audio device and able to let sound be broadcasted toward different directions so as to avoid the situation in that a user may be distracted when using earphones.2. The mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention is a headset audio device and able to let sound be broadcasted toward different directions so as to make a low possibility of damaging the ears of a user.3. Each side of the mountable multi-directional audio device further comprises a sound box, an amplifier and a power management device inside, and in addition to that, a battery or a wired or wireless sound signal receiving device can be optionally adapted by the mountable multi-directional audio device, so the mountable multi-directional audio device is a multi-function and integrated audio device.4. The mountable multi-directional audio device of the present invention can be folded and carry-on.