Wearable article with detachable module
阅读说明:本技术 具有可拆卸模块的可穿戴物品 (Wearable article with detachable module ) 是由 B.多诺霍 A.福克勒 K.福尔斯克 B.L.卡什 K.斯图尔德 于 2018-04-12 设计创作,主要内容包括:一种系统包括:电子模块,该电子模块包含电子部件和与该电子部件连通的连接器;以及外壳,该外壳限定腔室且具有提供通向所述腔室的通道的开口,以接收所述电子模块。所述外壳具有接口,所述接口用于当所述模块被接收在所述腔室中时可拆卸地电子连接至所述模块的所述连接器,且所述外壳还具有连接至所述外壳的磁体。该模块包括传感器,该传感器被构造成当所述模块被接收在所述腔室中时感测所述磁体,且所述模块被构造成当所述传感器未感测到所述磁体时停用所述连接器且当所述传感器感测到所述磁体时激活所述连接器。所述传感器可以是霍尔效应传感器且/或所述连接器可以被构造用于以各种构造连接到USB端口。(A system comprising: an electronic module including an electronic component and a connector in communication with the electronic component; and a housing defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity to receive the electronic module. The housing has an interface for removable electronic connection to the connector of the module when the module is received in the chamber, and the housing also has a magnet connected to the housing. The module includes a sensor configured to sense the magnet when the module is received in the chamber, and the module is configured to deactivate the connector when the sensor does not sense the magnet and to activate the connector when the sensor senses the magnet. The sensor may be a hall effect sensor and/or the connector may be configured to connect to a USB port in various configurations.)
1. A system, comprising:
an electronic module including a housing containing at least one electronic component and a connector in communication with the at least one electronic component; and
a housing defining a chamber and having an opening providing access to the chamber such that the electronic module is configured to be removably inserted into the chamber through the opening, the housing including an interface configured for removable electronic connection to the connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber, wherein the housing further includes a magnet connected to the housing,
wherein the electronic module includes a sensor configured to sense the magnet when the electronic module is received in the chamber, and wherein the electronic module is configured to deactivate the connector when the sensor does not sense the magnet, and the electronic module is configured to activate the connector when the sensor senses the magnet.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the interface comprises a plurality of electrical contacts exposed within the chamber, and the connector comprises a plurality of terminals configured to engage the electrical contacts.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is a hall effect sensor.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the electronics module comprises a power source configured to provide power to the connector, and wherein the connector comprises a power terminal and a ground terminal.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the connector is configured to connect to a USB port.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface to enable access to the interface from within the chamber.
8. The system of claim 7, wherein the bracket includes a recess and the magnet is mounted within the recess adjacent the chamber.
9. The system of claim 7, wherein the magnet is mounted between the bracket and the socket such that the bracket and the socket engage the magnet to hold the magnet in place.
10. A housing, comprising:
a receptacle having a plurality of walls defining a cavity and having an opening through at least one of the walls providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening;
an interface including a plurality of electrical contacts exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber; and
a magnet connected to the housing and configured such that a magnetic field of the magnet penetrates the chamber.
11. The housing of claim 10, wherein the magnet is embedded within the housing and is not physically exposed to the chamber.
12. The enclosure of claim 10, further comprising a bracket connected to the receptacle and configured to support the contacts of the interface for exposure within the cavity.
13. The housing of claim 12, wherein the bracket includes a recess and the magnet is mounted within the recess adjacent the chamber.
14. The housing of claim 12, wherein the magnet is mounted between the bracket and one of the walls of the socket such that the bracket and the socket engage the magnet to hold the magnet in place.
15. The enclosure of claim 10, wherein the receptacle has a plurality of walls defining the chamber, and wherein the magnet is mounted on an outer surface of one of the plurality of walls.
16. A system comprising the housing of claim 10 and the electronic module, wherein the electronic module comprises a sensor configured to sense the magnet when the electronic module is received in the chamber, and wherein the electronic module is configured to deactivate the connector when the sensor does not sense the magnet and the electronic module is configured to activate the connector when the sensor senses the magnet.
17. A system, comprising:
an electronic module comprising a housing containing at least a power source and a connector in communication with the power source, wherein the connector is a USB format connector having a plurality of connection terminals, and wherein the USB format connector is configured for communication with a computer device by insertion into a USB port connected to the computer device; and
a housing defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the electronic module is configured to be removably inserted into the cavity through the opening, the housing including an interface configured to removably electronically connect to the connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity,
wherein the interface of the housing includes a power contact and a ground contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the power contact engages a first terminal of the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector and the ground contact engages a second terminal of the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector such that the power source of the electronic module is configured to be powered through the power contact and the ground contact via the first terminal and the second terminal, and wherein the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector include other terminals not engaged by the interface.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector comprise four connection terminals.
19. The system of claim 17, wherein the electronics module further comprises computer components contained in the housing and configured for communication through the USB format connector.
20. The system of claim 17, wherein the housing includes a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
21. The system of claim 17, wherein the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface to enable access to the interface from within the chamber.
22. The system of claim 21, wherein the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel to and side-by-side with the first slot, and wherein the power contact and the ground contact are in the form of contact springs, and wherein the power contact is located within the first slot and the ground contact is located within the second slot such that the first slot and the second slot provide space for the power contact and the ground contact to flex upward when engaged by the connector.
23. The system of claim 17, further comprising a wearable article, wherein the housing is connected to and supported by the wearable article, the wearable article comprising an electrically powered component and conductive leads connecting the electrically powered component to the power contact and the ground contact of the system, such that the electronic module powers the electrically powered component through the conductive leads when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
24. A system, comprising:
a wearable article configured to be worn on a body of a user;
a light emitting device mounted on the wearable article;
a housing mounted on the wearable article, the housing defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity, the housing including an interface exposing electrical contacts within the cavity;
a plurality of electrical leads connecting the light emitting device to the electrical contacts of the interface of the housing;
an electronic module comprising a housing containing at least a power source and a connector in communication with the power source, wherein the electronic module is configured to be removably inserted into the chamber through the opening, and wherein the connector of the electronic module is configured for removable electrical connection to the electrical contacts of the interface when the electronic module is received in the chamber,
wherein the electronics module is configured to provide power from the power source to the light emitting device through the interface and the electrical leads when the electronics module is received in the chamber.
25. The system of claim 24, wherein the connector of the electronic module is a USB format connector, and wherein the electronic module further comprises a computer component contained in the housing and configured for communication through the USB format connector.
26. The system of claim 24, wherein the housing includes a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
27. The system of claim 24, wherein the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface to enable access to the interface from within the chamber.
28. The system of claim 24, wherein the housing comprises: a flange extending outwardly around a perimeter of the housing; and a central portion defining the chamber and the opening, and wherein the wearable item is connected to the housing around the flange, and the central portion is open and accessible from an exterior of the wearable item.
29. The system of claim 24, wherein the housing is attached to the wearable article by an adhesive material.
30. An assembly, comprising:
a housing, the housing comprising: a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening on a top side of the receptacle providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening;
a first contact member including a first contact pad on a bottom side of the socket opposite the top side outside of the chamber, and further including a first arm extending from the first contact pad through a wall of the socket to form a first electrical contact exposed within the chamber, wherein the first contact pad has an increased width relative to the first arm; and
a second contact member including a second contact pad on the bottom side of the socket outside of the chamber adjacent the first contact pad, the second contact member further including a second arm extending from the second contact pad through the wall of the socket to form a second electrical contact exposed within the chamber, wherein the second contact pad has an increased width relative to the second arm,
wherein the first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
31. The assembly of claim 30, wherein the housing further comprises a bracket engaged with the socket such that the bracket is received within a cavity in the socket, wherein the first and second contact members are engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the first and second electrical contacts for exposure within the cavity.
32. The assembly of claim 31, wherein the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel to and side-by-side with the first slot, and wherein the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs, and wherein the first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot, such that the first and second slots provide space for the first and second electrical contacts to bend upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module.
33. The assembly of claim 31, wherein the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle.
34. The assembly of claim 31, wherein the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and wherein the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
35. The assembly of claim 30, wherein the first arm and the second arm form a 180 ° bend between the first and second contact pads and the first and second electrical contacts.
36. The assembly of claim 30, further comprising an insulating material covering the first and second contact pads and portions of the bottom side of the socket adjacent the first and second contact pads.
37. A system comprising a wearable article on which the assembly of claim 30 is mounted such that the first and second contact pads are positioned on an interior side of the wearable article, wherein the wearable article further comprises an electrically powered component and an electrically conductive lead extending from the first and second contact pads to the electrically powered component.
38. An assembly, comprising:
a housing, the housing comprising:
a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening; and
a cradle engaged with the socket such that the cradle is received within a cavity in the socket;
a first contact member including a first arm extending from an exterior of the receptacle into the cavity to form a first electrical contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the first contact member is engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the first electrical contact for exposure within the cavity; and
a second contact member including a second arm extending from the exterior of the receptacle into the cavity to form a second electrical contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the second contact member is engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the second electrical contact for exposure within the cavity,
wherein the first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
39. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel to and side-by-side with the first slot, and wherein the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs, and wherein the first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot, such that the first and second slots provide space for the first and second electrical contacts to bend upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module.
40. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle.
41. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and wherein the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
42. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the first contact member further comprises a first contact pad located outside of the chamber adjacent an outer surface of the receptacle such that the first arm extends from the first contact pad to the first electrical contact, and wherein the second contact member further comprises a second contact pad located outside of the chamber adjacent the outer surface of the receptacle such that the second arm extends from the second contact pad to the second electrical contact.
43. The assembly of claim 38, wherein the bracket includes a base exposed to the exterior of the socket, a neck extending upwardly from the base into the cavity, and a shelf extending from the neck into the cavity, wherein the shelf is positioned adjacent to the first and second electrical contacts.
44. A system comprising a wearable article on which the assembly of claim 38 is mounted such that the first arm and the second arm extend to an interior side of the wearable article, wherein the wearable article further comprises an electrically powered component and an electrically conductive lead extending from the first contact member and the second contact member to the electrically powered component.
45. An assembly, comprising:
a housing, the housing comprising:
a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening; and
a cradle engaged with the socket such that the cradle is received within a cavity in the socket; wherein the bracket has a first post and a second post projecting outwardly from the bracket;
a first contact member having a first electrical contact exposed within the chamber, wherein the first contact member is engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the first electrical contact for exposure within the chamber, and wherein the first post of the bracket is press-fit into a first receptacle in the first contact member to connect the first contact member to the bracket; and
a second contact member having a second electrical contact exposed within the chamber, wherein the second contact member is engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the second electrical contact for exposure within the chamber, and wherein the second post of the bracket is press-fit into a second receptacle in the second contact member to connect the second contact member to the bracket,
wherein the first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
46. The assembly of claim 45, wherein the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel to and side-by-side with the first slot, and wherein the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs, and wherein the first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot, such that the first and second slots provide space for the first and second electrical contacts to bend upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module.
47. The assembly of claim 45, wherein the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle.
48. The assembly of claim 45, wherein the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and wherein the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
49. The assembly of claim 45, wherein the first contact member further comprises a first contact pad located outside of the chamber adjacent an outer surface of the receptacle, and a first arm extending from the first contact pad to the first electrical contact, and wherein the second contact member further comprises a second contact pad located outside of the chamber adjacent the outer surface of the receptacle, and a second arm extending from the second contact pad to the second electrical contact.
50. The assembly of claim 45, wherein the bracket includes a base exposed to the exterior of the socket, a neck extending upwardly from the base into the cavity, and a shelf extending from the neck into the cavity, wherein the shelf is positioned adjacent the first and second electrical contacts.
51. A system comprising a wearable article on which the assembly of claim 45 is mounted, wherein the wearable article further comprises an electrically powered component and electrically conductive leads extending from the first and second contact members to the electrically powered component.
52. A method, comprising:
connecting a first contact member and a second contact member to a carrier, the first contact member including a first contact pad and a first arm extending from the first contact pad to form a first electrical contact, and the second contact member including a second contact pad and a second arm extending from the second contact pad to form a second electrical contact;
providing a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening, the receptacle having a cavity in communication with the opening;
inserting the bracket into the cavity in the socket to engage the bracket with the socket to form an enclosure such that the bracket supports the first and second electrical contacts to form an interface exposed within the cavity and configured for detachable electronic connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity, and wherein the first and second arms extend outside of the socket such that the first and second contact pads are positioned adjacent an outer surface of the socket;
connecting a first electrically conductive lead to the first contact pad and a second electrically conductive lead to the second contact pad such that the first and second leads are in electronic communication with the first and second electrical contacts, wherein the first and second electrically conductive leads extend away from the first and second contact pads; and
covering at least the first contact pad and the second contact pad with an insulating material.
53. The method of claim 52, wherein the first and second contact pads each have at least one extension, and wherein the first and second conductive leads are connected to the first and second contact pads by wrapping around the at least one extension.
54. The method of claim 52, wherein the first and second conductive leads are connected to the first and second contact pads by stitching.
55. The method of claim 52, wherein the insulating material covers all of the first and second contact members that are located outside of the receptacle.
56. The method of claim 52, wherein the insulating material covers portions of the socket adjacent the first and second contact pads.
57. The method of claim 52, wherein the bracket has a first post and a second post projecting outwardly from the bracket, and wherein the first contact member and the second member are connected to the bracket by press-fitting the first post of the bracket into a first receptacle in the first contact member and press-fitting the second post of the bracket into a second receptacle in the second contact member.
Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to articles of apparel and other wearable articles, and more particularly to a wearable article having a housing mounted thereon for engagement with an electronic module.
Background
Current technology provides various configurations for integrating electronic components with articles of apparel and other wearable articles. However, the structures and manufacturing methods provided by the current technology have certain limitations and disadvantages. For example, there is a need for a structure that provides the ability to mount a detachable electronic module to a wearable article, and in particular for a module that provides power to electrically powered components of the article. There is also a need for an efficient and effective manufacturing method for attaching a housing for a detachable electronic module to a wearable article. The devices and methods of the present disclosure are provided to address at least some of the problems discussed above, as well as other problems, and to provide advantages and aspects not provided by prior ball striking devices of this type. A full discussion of the features and advantages of the present disclosure is deferred to the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Disclosure of Invention
The method of the present disclosure relates to a system comprising an electronic module having a housing containing at least one electronic component and a connector in communication with the at least one electronic component; and a housing defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the electronic module is configured to be removably inserted into the cavity through the opening. The housing has an interface configured for removable electronic connection to the connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber, and the housing also has a magnet connected to the housing. The electronic module includes a sensor configured to sense the magnet when the electronic module is received in the chamber, and the electronic module is configured to deactivate the connector when the sensor does not sense the magnet and to activate the connector when the sensor senses the magnet. The sensor may be a hall effect sensor and/or the connector may be configured for connection to a USB port in various configurations.
According to one aspect, the interface includes a plurality of electrical contacts exposed within the chamber, and the connector includes a plurality of terminals configured to engage the electrical contacts.
According to another aspect, the electronic module includes a power source configured to supply power to the connector, and the connector includes a power terminal and a ground terminal.
According to another aspect, the housing has a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface so that the interface is accessible from within the chamber. In one configuration, the carrier includes a recess and the magnet is mounted within the recess adjacent the chamber. In another configuration, the magnet is mounted between the bracket and the socket such that the bracket and the socket engage the magnet to hold the magnet in place.
Additional aspects of the present disclosure relate to a housing, comprising: a socket having a plurality of walls defining a cavity and having an opening through at least one of the walls providing access to the cavity; an interface having a plurality of electrical contacts exposed within the chamber; and a magnet connected to the housing. The receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber by inserting the electronic module through the opening, and the interface is configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber. A magnet is positioned and/or configured such that a magnetic field of the magnet penetrates the chamber.
According to one aspect, the magnet is embedded within the housing and is not physically exposed to the chamber.
According to another aspect, the housing further includes a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the contacts of the interface for exposure within the cavity. In one configuration, the carrier includes a recess and the magnet is mounted within the recess adjacent the chamber. In another configuration, the magnet is mounted between the bracket and one of the walls of the socket such that the bracket and the socket engage the magnet to hold the magnet in place.
According to another aspect, the socket has a plurality of walls defining the chamber, and the magnet is mounted on an outer surface of one of the plurality of walls.
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising the housing and the electronic module as described herein, wherein the electronic module has a sensor configured to sense the magnet when the electronic module is received in the chamber. The electronics module is configured to deactivate the connector when the sensor does not sense the magnet, and the electronics module is configured to activate the connector when the sensor senses the magnet.
Additional aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system including an electronic module and a housing defining a chamber and having an opening providing access to the chamber such that the electronic module is configured to be removably inserted into the chamber through the opening. The electronic module includes a housing containing at least a power source and a connector in communication with the power source, wherein the connector is a USB format connector having a plurality of connection terminals and the USB format connector is configured for communication with a computer device by insertion into a USB port connected to the computer device. The housing has an interface configured for removable electronic connection to the connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber. The interface of the housing includes a power contact and a ground contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the power contact engages a first terminal of the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector and the ground contact engages a second terminal of the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector such that the power supply of the electronic module is configured to be powered through the power contact and the ground contact via the first terminal and the second terminal. The plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector further include terminals that are not engaged by the interface.
According to one aspect, the plurality of connection terminals of the USB format connector includes four connection terminals.
According to another aspect, the electronic module further includes a computer component contained in the housing and configured for communication through the USB format connector.
According to another aspect, the housing includes a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface so that the interface is accessible from within the chamber. In one configuration, the bracket has a first slot and a second slot parallel and side-by-side to the first slot, and the power and ground contacts are in the form of contact springs. In this configuration, the power contact is located within the first slot and the ground contact is located within the second slot such that the first slot and the second slot provide space for the power contact and the ground contact to flex upward when engaged by the connector.
According to yet another aspect, the system further includes a wearable article, wherein the housing is connected to and supported by the wearable article. The wearable article includes an electrically powered component and electrically conductive leads connecting the electrically powered component to the power contact and the ground contact of the system such that the electronic module powers the electrically powered component through the electrically conductive leads when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a system, comprising: a wearable article configured to be worn on a body of a user; a light emitting device or other electrically powered component mounted on the wearable article; a housing mounted on the wearable article and defining a chamber and having an opening providing access to the chamber; and an electronic module configured to be removably inserted into the chamber through the opening. The housing having an interface with electrical contacts exposed within the chamber; and a plurality of electrical leads connect the light emitting device to the electrical contacts of the interface of the housing. The electronic module includes a housing containing at least a power source and a connector in communication with the power source, and the connector of the electronic module is configured for removable electrical connection to the electrical contacts of the interface when the electronic module is received in the chamber. The electronics module is configured to provide power from the power source to the light emitting device through the interface and the electrical leads when the electronics module is received in the chamber.
According to one aspect, the connector of the electronic module is a USB format connector, and the electronic module further includes a computer component contained in the housing and configured for communication through the USB format connector.
According to another aspect, the housing includes a lip extending around the opening to engage the electronic module and retain the electronic module in the cavity.
According to another aspect, the housing comprises: a receptacle at least partially defining the chamber; and a bracket connected to the socket and configured to support the interface so that the interface is accessible from within the chamber.
According to yet another aspect, the housing has: a flange extending outwardly around a perimeter of the housing; and a central portion defining the chamber and the opening, wherein the wearable item is connected to the housing around the flange, and the central portion is open and accessible from an exterior of the wearable item.
According to yet another aspect, the housing is attached to the wearable article by an adhesive material.
Aspects of the present disclosure also relate to an assembly comprising a housing that: having a receptacle defining a cavity and providing an opening on a top side of the receptacle that provides access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening; and a first contact member and a second contact member. The first contact member has: a first contact pad located outside of the chamber on a bottom side of the socket opposite the top side; and a first arm extending from the first contact pad through a wall of the receptacle to form a first electrical contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the first contact pad has an increased width relative to the first arm. The second contact member has: a second contact pad on the bottom side of the socket outside of the chamber adjacent to the first contact pad; and a second arm extending from the second contact pad through the wall of the receptacle to form a second electrical contact exposed within the cavity, wherein the second contact pad has an increased width relative to the second arm. The first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
According to one aspect, the housing further includes a bracket engaged with the socket such that the bracket is received within a cavity in the socket and the first and second contact members are engaged with the bracket such that the bracket supports the first and second electrical contacts for exposure within the cavity. In one configuration, the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel and side-by-side to the first slot, and the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs. In this configuration, the first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot such that the first slot and the second slot provide space for the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact to flex upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module. In another configuration, the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle. In another configuration, the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
According to another aspect, the first and second arms form a 180 ° bend between the first and second contact pads and the first and second electrical contacts.
According to another aspect, the assembly further includes an insulating material covering the first and second contact pads and portions of the bottom side of the socket adjacent the first and second contact pads.
Additional aspects of the present disclosure relate to an assembly comprising: a housing having a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity; and a cradle engaged with the socket such that the cradle is received within a cavity in the socket, and the assembly further comprises a first contact member and a second contact member. The receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber by inserting the electronic module through the opening. The first contact member comprises a first arm extending from an exterior of the receptacle into the chamber to form a first electrical contact exposed within the chamber, and the second contact member comprises a second arm extending from the exterior of the receptacle into the chamber to form a second electrical contact exposed within the chamber. The first and second contact members engage with the carrier such that the carrier supports the first and second electrical contacts for exposure within the chamber. The first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
According to one aspect, the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel and side-by-side to the first slot, and the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs. The first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot such that the first slot and the second slot provide space for the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact to flex upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module.
According to another aspect, the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle.
In another configuration, the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, the first contact member further includes a first contact pad located outside the chamber adjacent an outer surface of the receptacle such that the first arm extends from the first contact pad to the first electrical contact, and the second contact member further includes a second contact pad located outside the chamber adjacent the outer surface of the receptacle such that the second arm extends from the second contact pad to the second electrical contact.
According to yet another aspect, the bracket includes a base exposed to the exterior of the receptacle, a neck extending upwardly from the base into the cavity, and a shelf extending from the neck into the cavity, wherein the shelf is positioned adjacent to the first and second electrical contacts.
Additional aspects of the present disclosure relate to an assembly comprising: a housing including a socket defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity; a cradle engaged with the socket such that the cradle is received within a cavity in the socket; and a first contact member and a second contact member. The receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber by inserting the electronic module through the opening, and the bracket has a first post and a second post projecting outwardly from the bracket. The first contact member has a first electrical contact exposed within the chamber, and the first contact member engages with the carrier such that the carrier supports the first electrical contact for exposure within the chamber. The second contact member has a second electrical contact exposed within the chamber, wherein the second contact member engages with the carrier such that the carrier supports the second electrical contact for exposure within the chamber. The first and second posts of the bracket are press-fit into first receivers in the first contact member and second receivers in the second contact member to connect the first and second contact members to the bracket. The first and second electrical contacts form an interface exposed within the chamber and configured for removable electrical connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the chamber.
According to one aspect, the bracket includes a first slot and a second slot parallel and side-by-side to the first slot, and the first and second electrical contacts are in the form of contact springs. The first electrical contact is located within the first slot and the second electrical contact is located within the second slot such that the first slot and the second slot provide space for the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact to flex upward when engaged by the connector of the electronic module.
According to another aspect, the cavity in the receptacle is open to an exterior of the receptacle.
In another configuration, the bracket includes a retention tab and the receptacle includes an engagement surface, and the retention tab engages the engagement surface to retain the bracket within the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, the first contact member has a first contact pad located outside the chamber adjacent an outer surface of the receptacle, and a first arm extending from the first contact pad to the first electrical contact, and the second contact member has a second contact pad located outside the chamber adjacent the outer surface of the receptacle, and a second arm extending from the second contact pad to the second electrical contact.
According to yet another aspect, the bracket includes a base exposed to the exterior of the receptacle, a neck extending upwardly from the base into the cavity, and a shelf extending from the neck into the cavity, wherein the shelf is positioned adjacent to the first and second electrical contacts.
Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising a wearable article having components mounted thereon as described herein such that the first and second contact pads are located on an inner side of the wearable article. The wearable article also includes an electrically powered component and an electrically conductive lead extending from the first and second contact pads to the electrically powered component.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for use with a receptacle defining a cavity and having an opening providing access to the cavity such that the receptacle is configured to removably receive an electronic module within the cavity by inserting the electronic module through the opening, and the receptacle has a cavity in communication with the opening. The method includes connecting a first contact member and a second contact member to a carrier, wherein the first contact member has a first contact pad and a first arm extending from the first contact pad to form a first electrical contact, and the second contact member has a second contact pad and a second arm extending from the second contact pad to form a second electrical contact. The bracket is then inserted into the cavity in the socket to engage the bracket with the socket to form an enclosure such that the bracket supports the first and second electrical contacts to form an interface exposed within the cavity and configured for detachable electronic connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity, and the first and second arms extend outside of the socket such that the first and second contact pads are positioned adjacent an outer surface of the socket. First and second electrically conductive leads are connected to the first and second contact pads such that the first and second leads are in electrical communication with the first and second electrical contacts, wherein the first and second electrically conductive leads extend away from the first and second contact pads, and at least the first and second contact pads are covered with an insulating material.
According to one aspect, the first and second contact pads each have at least one extension, and the first and second conductive leads are connected to the first and second contact pads by wrapping around the at least one extension.
According to another aspect, wherein the first and second conductive leads are connected to the first and second contact pads by stitching.
According to another aspect, the insulating material covers all portions of the first and second contact members located outside the socket.
According to yet another aspect, the insulating material covers portions of the socket adjacent to the first and second contact pads.
According to yet another aspect, the cradle has first and second posts projecting outwardly from the cradle, and the first and second members are connected to the cradle by press fitting the first post of the cradle into a first receptacle in the first contact member and press fitting the second post of the cradle into a second receptacle in the second contact member.
Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of one embodiment of an electronic module according to aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view of the module of FIG. 1 engaged with one embodiment of a housing, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the housing and module of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a top front perspective view of the housing of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a top rear perspective view of the housing of FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a bottom rear perspective view of one embodiment of a housing assembly including the housing of FIG. 2, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 7 is a top rear perspective view of one embodiment of a pair of electrical contact members of the housing assembly of fig. 6, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 8 is a top rear perspective view of an embodiment of a carrier of the housing assembly of fig. 6 engaged with a contact member, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 9 is a partial bottom front perspective view of the bracket and contact member of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a partial top front perspective view of the bracket and contact member of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a top rear perspective view of the module of FIG. 1 engaged with the bracket and contact member of FIG. 8, with the bracket and contact member shown partially transparent;
FIG. 12A is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the housing assembly of FIG. 6;
FIG. 12B is a side cross-sectional view of the housing assembly of FIG. 6;
fig. 13 is a top rear perspective view of the housing assembly of fig. 6 with an insulating material covering one embodiment of a portion of the housing assembly, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 14 is a bottom view of another embodiment of a housing assembly according to aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 15 is a bottom view of another embodiment of a housing assembly according to aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 16 is a rear view of one embodiment of a wearable article in the form of a shirt or jacket having a housing assembly connected thereto, the rear view showing an exterior of the article, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 17 is a plan view of a portion of the exterior of the housing assembly and wearable article of fig. 16;
FIG. 18 is a rear view of the wearable article and housing assembly of FIG. 16, shown from the inside out to illustrate the interior of the article;
fig. 19 is a plan view of a portion of the interior of the housing assembly and wearable article of fig. 16 with conductive leads connected to the housing assembly;
fig. 20 is a bottom rear perspective view of another embodiment of a housing assembly in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 21 is a bottom rear perspective view of the housing assembly of FIG. 20;
fig. 22 is a bottom front perspective view of another embodiment of a bracket, contact member and conductive lead in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 23 is a top rear perspective view showing steps in one embodiment of a process for connecting the housing of fig. 1 to a wearable article, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing another step in an embodiment of a process for connecting the housing of fig. 1 to a wearable article;
FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating another step of an embodiment of a process for connecting the housing of FIG. 1 to a wearable article;
fig. 26 is a bottom view of another embodiment of a housing assembly in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, wherein conductive leads are connected to the housing assembly;
fig. 27 is a plan view of another embodiment of a housing assembly connected to a wearable article, according to aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 28 is a plan view of another embodiment of a housing assembly connected to a wearable article, according to aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 29-29 of FIG. 27;
FIG. 30 is a schematic view of one embodiment of an electronic module according to aspects of the present disclosure;
fig. 31 is a schematic view of another embodiment of an electronic module according to aspects of the present disclosure;
FIG. 32 illustrates an example system that may be configured to provide personal training and/or obtain data from a user's physical movements, according to an example embodiment; and
FIG. 33 illustrates an example computer device that may be part of or in communication with the system of FIG. 32.
Detailed Description
In the following description of various example structures in accordance with the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration various example devices, systems, and environments in which aspects of the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other specific arrangements of parts, example devices, systems, and environments may be utilized and structural or functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Moreover, although the terms "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "side," "rear," "primary," "secondary," and the like may be used in this specification to describe various example features and elements of the invention, these terms are used for convenience, e.g., based on the example orientations shown in the figures or orientations during typical use. Further, as used herein, the term "plurality" indicates any number greater than one, individually or in combination, up to an infinite number, as desired. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three dimensional orientation of structures in order to fall within the scope of the invention. Additionally, the reader is advised that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.
The following terms are used in this specification and, unless otherwise indicated or clear from the context, have the meanings provided below.
As used herein, "providing" a component broadly refers to making an item available or accessible for future action on the item, and does not imply that a party providing the item has manufactured, produced, or supplied the item, or that a party providing the item has ownership or control over the item.
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Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods that may be used across multiple networks. In this regard, certain embodiments may be configured to accommodate dynamic network environments. Further embodiments may operate in different discrete network environments. For example, in some embodiments, the
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The cores 206 may include a shared cache 208 and/or a private cache (e.g., caches 210-1 and 210-2, respectively). One or more caches 208/210 may locally cache data stored in system memory, such as memory 212, for faster access by the components of processor 202. Memory 212 may be in communication with processor 202 via chipset 216. In some embodiments, cache 208 may be part of system memory 212. The memory 212 may include, but is not limited to, Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), and include one or more of solid state memory, optical or magnetic storage, and/or any other medium that may be used to store electronic information. Still other embodiments may omit system memory 212.
System 200 may include one or more I/O devices (e.g., I/O devices 214-1 through 214-3, each generally referred to as I/O device 214). I/O data from one or more I/O devices 214 may be stored at one or more caches 208, 210 and/or system memory 212. Each of the I/O devices 214 may be permanently or temporarily configured to operatively communicate with the components of the
Returning to FIG. 32, four example I/O devices (shown as elements 116-122) are shown in communication with the
In further embodiments, the I/O devices 116-122 may be used to provide output (e.g., audible, visual, or tactile cues) and/or receive input, such as user input from the
Information from one or more devices (across one or more networks) may be used to provide (or to form) various parameters, metrics, or physiological characteristics, including but not limited to: motion parameters such as velocity, acceleration, distance, step size, direction, relative motion of certain body parts or objects with respect to other body parts or objects; or other motion parameters, which may be expressed as angular velocity, linear velocity, or a combination thereof; physiological parameters such as calories, heart rate, perspiration, strength, oxygen consumption, oxygen kinetics; and other metrics that may fall into one or more categories, such as: stress, impact force, information about the athlete such as height, weight, age, demographic information, and combinations thereof.
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BAN102 may include two or more devices (including passive devices) configured to receive, transmit, or otherwise facilitate collection of motion data. Exemplary devices may include one or more data acquisition units, sensors, or devices known in the art or disclosed herein, including but not limited to I/
In this regard, those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more motion devices may also be part of (or form) a structure, and vice versa, a structure may include one or more motion devices or may be configured to interact with a motion device. For example, the first structure may include a basketball basket and backboard, which may be removable and may be replaced with goal posts. In this regard, the one or more motion devices may include one or more sensors, such as the one or more sensors discussed above with reference to fig. 32-33 and elsewhere herein, which may be used alone or in combination with other sensors (e.g., one or more sensors associated with one or more structures) to provide the utilized information. For example, the backboard may include a first sensor configured to measure the force and direction of the force applied by a basketball to the backboard, and the basket may include a second sensor for detecting the force. Similarly, the golf club may include a first sensor configured to detect grip properties to the shaft and a second sensor configured to measure impact to the golf ball.
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In certain embodiments, the I/O devices may be formed within or associated with clothing or accessories of
It should be understood that, unless otherwise specified, any embodiments of the housings, modules, wearable articles, systems, and other components and methods described herein may include any features described with respect to other embodiments described herein, including structural features, functional features, process steps, and/or characteristics. It should be understood that the specific sizes, shapes, orientations, and positions of the various components of the housings, modules, wearable articles, and systems described herein are merely examples, and that any of these features or characteristics may be varied in other embodiments.
Various embodiments of the housings, modules, wearable articles, systems described herein may provide advantages over the prior art. For example, the housing assemblies and connection structures described herein provide a secure way to mount a detachable electronic module on a wearable article that allows electrical leads to be connected to the module. This, in turn, allows the wearable item to include an electrically powered component. These structures also provide a configuration for mounting the removable module while preserving comfort and full range of motion for the user. The insulating material and locking features of the housing assembly provide the additional advantage of avoiding the risk of electrical shock to the user from contacting the electrical leads. The manufacturing methods described herein provide efficient and effective techniques for connecting housing assemblies to wearable articles, particularly articles of apparel or other articles made of fabric materials. Other benefits may be recognized and appreciated by those skilled in the art.
While the invention has been described with respect to specific examples including presently preferred modes of carrying out the invention, those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are numerous variations and permutations of the above described systems and methods. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of the invention should be construed broadly as set forth in the appended claims.
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