Headphones Magnetic Clip

1) Normal headphones when pulled irritate the ears. (jogging, cycling, motorcycling, jacket over the wires).

2) Around the neck headphones run wires (or string) around the neck (like a lanyard), but wires rip instead of yanking the ear buds, when the cord get caught on something.

3) Around the neck with a clip can be fidgety to put on and requires carefull pulling to separate.

I propose: A magnetic clip while using the wires directly instead of a string. Pros: - The clip is easy to operate even with gloves, it shut by itself in proximity. - A pull on the wires will open the clip, with out fail. - Clip strength can be increased by adding another magnet. - The joint is free to rotate, avoiding twisting of the wires. Cons: - Less durable when compared to a sting. - Wires are harder to untangle compared to normal headphones due to the magnets.

Prototype: Modified an existing set using (4mm x 1.5cm) heat-shrink and two 5mm diameter neodymium magnets. The wires do a U-turn inside the heat-shrink. Pulling on the wires does not bend the cords.

Notes: Align the magnets before sealing the heat-shrink. Leave 25cm from the clip to the headphone. Magnets can be bough on e-bay ($37AUD for 1080spheres).Two 5mm spheres make a weak clip, add another magnet in the centre to make it stronger, or use stronger magnets to start with.