Headset with adjustable headband
US8160287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/1066
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A headset includes an element to be held to the head of a wearer and a headband coupled to the element and configured for engaging a head of a wearer to hold the element thereon. The headband includes a plurality of headband arms coupled to pivot with respect to each other. A torsion spring is positioned between the arms and portions of the torsion spring are coupled to the arms for acting on the arms with a torsion force. An adjustment member is coupled between the torsion spring and a headband arm and is operable for adjusting the torsion force of the torsion spring to adjust the torsion force on the arms.
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