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Audio speaker with externally reinforced passive radiator attachment

a passive radiator and audio speaker technology, applied in the field of audio speakers, can solve the problems of poor performance and damage to electrical components, and achieve the effect of improving water resistance and efficient manufacturing

Active Publication Date: 2016-02-23
ZAGG
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Benefits of technology

This design enhances the durability and water resistance of the speaker, preventing damage from water exposure and ensuring consistent performance in harsh environments while maintaining efficient manufacturing processes.

Problems solved by technology

Detachment of the passive radiator can result in damage to the electrical components (e.g., voice coil and magnet assembly of the active driver and other control circuitry located in the enclosure) and poor performance.

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[0024]Disclosed herein are stereo speakers that include one or more active drivers and at least one passive radiator. The embodiments disclosed herein are described in the context of a wireless, battery powered, mobile stereo speaker as such speakers are of the type commonly used in outdoor environments. However, it should be understood that the teachings herein may be applied to other types of speakers and the mount described herein with regarding to the passive radiator may also be employed with respect to other external mounted components such as the active drivers or radiators. In addition, it should be understood that the teachings herein can be applied to more than stand-alone speakers. Indeed, it is contemplated that the teachings herein are equally applicable to any device that employs a passive radiator including and not limited to keyboards, computers, cameras, PDAs, and cell phones or waterproof / water-resistant or protective cases therefore.

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Abstract

A battery powered wireless audio speaker comprising a passive radiator is disclosed. The perimeter portion of the passive radiator is sandwiched between the speaker chassis and the retention gasket that resides between an external overlying perforated cover to firmly secure the passive radiator. The construction is capable of being well suited to enhance and improve integrity to the seal between the passive radiator and the speaker chassis in strenuous environment conditions such as when a speaker is submerged in water.

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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 887,876, filed on Oct. 7, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD[0002]This patent application generally relates to audio speakers, and more specifically to audio speakers having one or more passive radiators.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]Conventional speakers are generally comprised of an internal compartment defined by a chassis or from having one or more main drivers (“active driver”) mounted thereon. Often electronic circuitry that controls the speaker is contained within the internal compartment. Some speakers also employ a passive radiator (or a drone cone) that is also mounted on the chassis. The passive radiator is typically the same or similar to the main driver, but without a voice coil and magnet assembly. When the main driver and the passive radiator are both mounted to a seal...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H04R7/00H04R31/00H04R1/02H04R1/28
CPCH04R31/003H04R1/023H04R1/028H04R1/2834H04R2499/13Y10T29/49005H04R1/026H04R9/06H04R2420/07
Inventor FATHOLLAHI, ANDY
Owner ZAGG