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US 11,892,648 B2Granted
Expandable band system for spatial computing headset or other wearable device
AssigneeMagic Leap, Inc.
InventorRobert Coleman Skelton
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Abstract
Expandable band systems for wearable devices, such as spatial computing headsets, are provided which have flexible and conformable form factors that enable users to reliably to secure such wearable devices in place. Further, in the context of spatial computing headsets with an optics assembly supported by opposing temple arms, the expandable band systems provide protection against over-extension of the temple arms or extreme deflections that may otherwise arise from undesirable torsional loading of the temple arms.
Claims15
An expandable band system to assist in securing a wearable device to a user, the system comprising:
- a pair of sheath assemblies;
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- an inner band assembly movably coupled to and spanning between the sheath assemblies, the inner band assembly including a pair of biasing mechanisms coupled to the sheath assemblies for biasing the sheath assemblies together towards a retracted configuration, and
- wherein the expandable band system is movable between the retracted configuration, in which the sheath assemblies are relatively closer together, and an expanded configuration, in which the sheath assemblies are relatively further apart,
- wherein each biasing mechanism includes an elongated compression spring, and
- wherein the inner band assembly further includes a band-like enclosure that surrounds the elongated compression springs of the biasing mechanisms.
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