Lamp and speaker device

Abstract

A light and speaker apparatus comprising a light, one or more audio speakers, and various channels that allow sound to be emitted in multiple directions including upwards and downwards. In some embodiments, the light and one or more speakers are positioned within a chamber inside the apparatus.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This international patent application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application No. 18 / 374,065, filed September 28, 2023, which is a continuation to U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application No. 18 / 098,321, filed January 18, 2023, and now U.S. Patent No. 11,815,254, published November 14, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The embodiments described herein relate to a lamp and speaker device (lamp-speaker device) for various scenarios, including but not limited to outdoor environments such as landscape lighting. Background Technology

[0004] Landscape lighting (sometimes called garden lighting or outdoor landscape lighting) generally refers to the illumination of public landscapes, parks, and / or private property outdoors to enhance nighttime aesthetics, provide accessibility, safety, and other purposes. An audio loudspeaker or amplifier is a device that converts electrical audio signals into sound that can be heard from a distance.

[0005] While some traditional methods offer outdoor loudspeakers, and others combine lights and audio speakers for outdoor occasions, these traditional setups have many limitations and drawbacks, including poor sound quality. Furthermore, typical outdoor loudspeakers can only project sound upwards into the air, so the sound can only be heard along its path. Other traditional outdoor loudspeakers only direct sound towards the ground, which is best suited for low frequencies such as bass and subwoofers, typically in the 20Hz to 2000Hz range, but results in poor overall sound clarity.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a lamp and speaker device that provides improved sound clarity and audio efficiency across the entire audio spectrum, including the low-frequency range, enhances nighttime aesthetics in a non-limiting example for landscape lighting, and provides safety features. The lamp and speaker device within the scope of this invention, while also possessing other non-limiting features and advantages, meets these and other needs. Thus, according to various embodiments and alternatives, the lamp and speaker device offers better performance, produces improved sound quality and clarity, and is capable of projecting sound in multiple directions, including upwards and downwards. Summary of the Invention

[0007] According to various embodiments and alternatives, the lamp and speaker device includes a lamp, one or more audio speakers, and various channels that allow sound to be projected in multiple directions, including upward and downward. In some embodiments, the lamp and one or more speakers are positioned within a cavity inside the lamp and speaker device, and the lamp projects towards the ground.

[0008] According to several embodiments and alternatives, the lamp and speaker device also includes a speaker cover that is conical (as a non-limiting example) and defines a plurality of openings. The speaker cover is positioned above the speaker, and the multiple openings allow sound to pass upwards. In some embodiments, the top cover has a top surface adapted to receive the speaker cover and defines a speaker aperture adapted to receive one or more speakers. The top cover also includes a bottom surface adapted to receive a bottom cover. Furthermore, the bottom cover is adapted to receive a housing connected to a ring, a rod, and a post adapted to be driven into the ground to provide support. In some embodiments, the base of the speaker and the lamp are positioned within a cavity defined by the top and bottom covers. In another embodiment, the bottom cover comprises a translucent or transparent material to allow light from the lamp and speaker device to pass through.

[0009] Compared to conventional methods, the lamp and speaker device according to various embodiments and alternatives produces improved sound clarity, improved audio efficiency, enhanced nighttime aesthetics, and provides safety features across all audio frequencies, including the low-frequency range. Therefore, this lamp and speaker device, along with other features disclosed herein, offers numerous advantages over conventional outdoor speakers. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The accompanying drawings and embodiments described herein are illustrations of various alternative structures, aspects, and features of these embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of these embodiments. It will also be understood that the drawings described and provided herein are not to scale, and the embodiments are not limited to the precise arrangements and mechanisms shown.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a lamp and speaker device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0012] Figure 2A The lamp and speaker device according to various embodiments and alternatives along Figure 1 A sectional view along line 2'-2'.

[0013] Figure 2B Based on multiple embodiments and alternatives Figure 2A Close-up images of the speaker grille, top cover, and bottom cover.

[0014] Figure 3This is a top perspective view of a lamp and speaker assembly without a speaker cover, according to several embodiments and alternatives.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a bottom perspective view of a portion of a lamp and speaker assembly according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a bottom exploded view of a portion of a lamp and speaker device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a bottom exploded view of a portion of a lamp and speaker device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of a portion of a lamp and speaker assembly according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0019] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a lamp and speaker assembly according to various embodiments and alternatives. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Figure 1 A lamp and speaker assembly 1 (sometimes referred to herein simply as "the assembly") is shown, which includes a plurality of openings 12 (see [reference needed]). Figure 6 The speaker cover 10, one or more speakers 35 (see) Figure 3 ) and the lamp 60 positioned within device 1 (see Figures 2A-2B The device 1 also includes a top cover 15 having a top surface 16 adapted to receive both the speaker cover 10 and the plurality of speakers 35, and a bottom surface 17 adapted to receive a bottom cover 20. The bottom cover 20 is adapted to receive a rod 25 and a post 30 adapted to be driven into the ground to provide support. In some embodiments, the bottom cover 20 comprises a transparent or translucent material that allows a lamp (light) 60 from the device 1 to pass through.

[0021] In some embodiments, the top cover 15 defines a pair of speaker holes 18 (e.g., Figure 6 (As best shown in the image), the opening is adapted to receive the speaker 35 and allow the speaker 35 to project sound waves from the device 1 at an upward angle. When the top cover 15 receives and connects to the bottom cover 20, the top cover 15 and the bottom cover 20 define a chamber 22 that receives both the speaker 35 and the lamp 60. After the speaker 35 is mounted to the top cover 15, and the top cover 15 receives both the speaker cover 10 and the bottom cover 20, the device 1 also defines a channel 21 (as shown in the image). Figure 2B and Figure 7(As best shown in the image), this channel allows sound waves to propagate downwards from device 1. In some embodiments, the speaker grille 10, rod 25, and other components of device 1 include, but are not limited to, the following non-limiting examples: aluminum, copper, stainless steel, plastic, transparent material, translucent material, weatherproof material, or other materials known to those skilled in the art. Figure 1 As shown, a power cable 85 is connected to the base of the lamp and speaker assembly 1 and passes upward through the rod 25. In some embodiments, the speaker cover 10 is secured to the rod 25 by means of a top screw 5.

[0022] like Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 3 As shown, as a non-limiting example, device 1 includes two speakers 35, which are placed on speaker gaskets 40 (e.g., Figure 8 (As best shown in the image), and the speaker 35 is housed within the speaker aperture 18. The speaker 35 is secured to the top cover 15 by means of screws 45 (as a non-limiting example), and the bottom of the speaker 35 is positioned within a cavity 22 defined by the bottom surface 17 of the top cover 15 and the inner surface of the bottom cover 20. Once the speaker cover 10 is mounted to the top surface 16 of the top cover 15, the device 1 emits sound waves upward and downward along arrow 6′.

[0023] like Figures 2A-2B As shown, in some embodiments, sound is emitted upwards along arrow 6' through multiple openings 12 of the speaker grille 10, and sound is emitted downwards along arrow 6' through channel 21. Figure 2B In this design, the top cover 15 is sized to fit within the speaker enclosure 10. Therefore, the channel 21 is defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure 10 and the top surface 16 of the top cover 15, thereby allowing sound to propagate from the speaker and be transmitted downwards.

[0024] In some embodiments, the speaker cover 10 is conical and removable from the top cover 15. For example... Figures 2A-2B As shown, lamp 60 is positioned above the top 27 of rod 25 and within chamber 22. In some embodiments, chamber 22 contains lamp 60. As known to those skilled in the art, any number of lamps can be used in device 1, including but not limited to LEDs emitting white light and / or various colors.

[0025] Figure 3 The top surface 16 of the top cover 15, the rod 25, and the post 30 mounted to the bottom end 28 of the rod 25 are shown. According to various embodiments and alternatives, the top surface 16 defines a pair of speaker holes 18 (see [reference]). Figure 6 The opening is adapted to receive a speaker 35. Both the top cover 15 and the bottom cover 20 have a plurality of threaded holes 75 defined on their outer edges, which are adapted to receive screws 45 (by way of a non-limiting example) to secure the top cover 15 to the bottom cover 20. Figure 3 As shown, the top screw 5 extends upward from the top cover 15 and is adapted to secure the speaker cover 10 to the top surface 16.

[0026] Figure 4 A speaker 35 is shown mounted to the bottom surface 17 of the top cover 15 via screws 45, and the top cover 15 is connected to the speaker enclosure 10 via screws 45. The top cover 15 is sized to fit within the speaker enclosure 10. Figure 4 In this configuration, a speaker gasket 40 is mounted around the bottom of the speaker 35. In some embodiments, a lamp receiver 73 is mounted to the bottom surface 17 of the top cover 15 and is adapted to receive a lamp 60. Once connected to the lamp receiver 73, the lamp 60 is connected to the lamp holder 65 and then to the lamp plate 70, thus extending the lamp 60 into the housing 80.

[0027] Figures 5-6 An exploded view shows the connection between the ring 55, bottom cover 20, top cover 15, and speaker housing 10 via screws 45 (as a non-limiting example). As previously described, speaker housing 10 is adapted to receive top cover 15, top cover 15 is adapted to receive bottom cover 20, and bottom cover 20 is adapted to receive ring 55. In some embodiments, ring 55 is secured to bottom cover 20, top cover 15, and speaker housing 10 via screws 45 and nuts 50 (as a non-limiting example). Figures 5-6 As shown, screws and nuts pass through multiple protrusions 95 extending from the outer edges of the ring 55, bottom cover 20, and top cover 15. The screws are thus received in holes positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the speaker housing 10. Therefore, the ring 55, bottom cover 20, and top cover 15 are each sized to be received within the speaker housing 10. Figure 6 As shown, the top cover 15 defines a pair of speaker holes 18 adapted to receive a speaker 35, and a lamp receiver 73 is mounted to the bottom surface 17 of the top cover 15 and adapted to receive a lamp 60. Figure 5 In this configuration, the speaker 35 is housed in the speaker hole 18 of the top cover 15, and the lamp 60 is mounted to the lamp receiver 73. (As...) Figure 5 As shown, housing 80 and lamp plate 70 are connected to the bottom of lamp 60, with lamp plate 70 housed within lamp plate opening 23 defined by bottom cover 20. Lamp holder (not numbered) extends outward from plate 70.

[0028] exist Figure 7 In the middle, ring 55 and housing 80 are mounted on the outer surface 24 of bottom cover 20, and bottom cover 20 is fixed to top cover 15 and speaker cover 10 by means of screws 45. Figure 2B As best shown, the channel 21 is defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure 10 and the top surface 16 of the top cover 15, thereby allowing sound waves to propagate downwards. In some embodiments, the channel 21 also includes a series of outlet slots 92 that allow sound waves passing through the channel 21 to exit the device 1 and be emitted downwards. Figures 5-7As shown, multiple protrusions 95 extend from the outer edges of the ring 55, the bottom cover 20, and the top cover 15. Figure 7 In this design, the ring 55, bottom cover 20, and top cover 15 are sized to fit within the outer edge of the speaker cover 10, and multiple protrusions 95 engage with the outer edge of the speaker cover 10. Therefore, a series of outlet slots 92 are defined by the multiple protrusions 95, the outer edge of the speaker cover 10, and the outer edges of the ring 55, bottom cover 20, and top cover 15.

[0029] As previously described, the top cover 15 and the bottom cover 20 define a chamber 22 that houses both the speaker 35 and the lamp 60. Figure 7 In the middle, the housing 80 includes a plurality of slots 90, which are adapted to accommodate a plurality of screws.

[0030] Figure 8 An exploded view of the lamp and speaker assembly 1 is shown. In some embodiments, a top screw 5 secures a speaker cover 10 to an opening extending upward from the top surface 16 of a top cover 15. In some embodiments, both the speaker cover 10 and the top cover 15 are conical (as a non-limiting example). A speaker gasket 40 is fitted around the bottom of a speaker 35, so that the speaker 35 is received within a speaker opening 18 defined by the top cover 15. A lamp 60 is mounted to a lamp holder 65, which extends into a housing 80 and is covered by a lamp plate 70. A ring 55 and a bottom cover 20 engage with the bottom surface 17 of the top cover 15 and are secured together with a nut 50 and a screw 45, and the lamp plate 70 is received in a lamp plate opening 23. The housing 80 is attached to the top end 27 of a rod 25, and the bottom end 28 of the rod 25 is connected to a post 30. The post 30 and the bottom end of the rod 25 are fitted to receive a cable 85 extending through the rod 25, thereby providing power to the lamp and speaker assembly 1.

[0031] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are not limited in their application to the teachings and details of the specification, nor to those shown in the accompanying drawings. Rather, it should be understood that the embodiments and alternatives described and claimed herein can be implemented or practiced in various ways.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that the words and phrases used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting. The use of “contains,” “including,” “for example,” “includes,” or “has,” and variations thereof, is intended to cover the items listed thereafter, their equivalents, and additional items.

[0033] Therefore, the foregoing description of several embodiments and alternatives is intended to be illustrative and not to limit the scope of the disclosure herein. The description herein is not intended to be exhaustive, nor does it imply that the understanding of the embodiments should be limited to the precise forms disclosed. Those skilled in the art will understand that modifications and variations can be reasonably made to these embodiments based on the foregoing teachings and description.

Claims

1. A lamp and speaker assembly, comprising: lamp; At least one speaker; A speaker grille defining a plurality of openings to allow sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted upward; A top cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface of the top cover is adapted to accommodate the speaker cover; and A channel defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure and the top surface of the top cover, wherein the channel allows sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted downward from the device to provide improved sound clarity and audio efficiency across the entire audio spectrum, including the low-frequency range; The channel also includes a series of outlet slots that allow sound waves to pass through the channel to exit the device and be emitted downwards.

2. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the top cover is adapted to accommodate the bottom cover; and The bottom surface of the top cover and the inner surface of the bottom cover define a cavity.

3. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A portion of the lamp and the at least one speaker is positioned within the cavity.

4. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The speaker cover, the top cover, and the bottom cover each define an outer edge, wherein a plurality of protrusions extend from the outer edges of the top cover and the bottom cover.

5. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top cover and the bottom cover are sized to fit inside the speaker enclosure, and a plurality of protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover are adapted to engage with the outer edge of the speaker enclosure.

6. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The series of outlet slots are further defined by multiple protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover, as well as the outer edges of the speaker cover, the top cover, and the bottom cover.

7. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The speaker grille is positioned above the lamp and the at least one speaker, and The channel and the plurality of openings are each located adjacent to the at least one speaker.

8. A lamp and speaker assembly, including: lamp; At least one speaker; A speaker cover, positioned above the lamp and the at least one speaker, wherein the speaker cover defines a plurality of openings to allow sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted upward; A top cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface of the top cover is adapted to receive the speaker cover, wherein the bottom surface of the top cover is adapted to receive a bottom cover, wherein the bottom surface of the top cover and the inner surface of the bottom cover define a cavity, wherein a portion of the lamp and the at least one speaker are positioned within the cavity; and A channel, defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure and the top surface of the top cover, wherein the channel allows sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted downward from the device to provide improved sound clarity and audio efficiency across the entire audio spectrum, including the low-frequency range, wherein the speaker enclosure, the top cover, and the bottom cover each define an outer edge, wherein a plurality of protrusions extend from the outer edges of the top cover and the bottom cover.

9. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top cover and the bottom cover are sized to fit inside the speaker enclosure, and a plurality of protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover are adapted to engage with the outer edge of the speaker enclosure.

10. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The channel also includes a series of outlet slots located at the bottom of the device, wherein the series of outlet slots allow sound waves to pass through the channel to exit the device and be emitted downwards.

11. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The series of outlet slots are further defined by multiple protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover, as well as the outer edges of the speaker cover, the top cover, and the bottom cover.

12. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The channel and the plurality of openings are each positioned adjacent to the at least one speaker.

13. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top surface of the top cover also defines at least one speaker hole, which is adapted to accommodate the at least one speaker.

14. A lamp and speaker assembly, comprising: lamp; At least one speaker; A speaker cover, positioned above the lamp and the at least one speaker, wherein the speaker cover defines a plurality of openings to allow sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted upward; A top cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface of the top cover is adapted to receive the speaker cover, wherein the bottom surface of the top cover is adapted to receive a bottom cover, wherein the bottom surface of the top cover and the inner surface of the bottom cover define a cavity, wherein a portion of the lamp and the at least one speaker are positioned within the cavity; and A channel, defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure and the top surface of the top cover, wherein the channel allows sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted downwards from the device to provide improved sound clarity and audio efficiency across the entire audio spectrum, including the low-frequency range. The channel further includes a series of outlet slots located at the bottom of the device, wherein the series of outlet slots allow sound waves to pass through the channel to leave the device and be emitted downwards.

15. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The speaker cover, the top cover, and the bottom cover each define an outer edge, wherein a plurality of protrusions extend from the outer edges of the top cover and the bottom cover; The top cover and the bottom cover are sized to fit within the speaker enclosure, and multiple protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover are adapted to engage with the outer edge of the speaker enclosure; and The series of outlet slots are further defined by multiple protrusions of the top cover and the bottom cover, as well as the outer edges of the speaker cover, the top cover and the bottom cover.

16. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The channel and the plurality of openings are each positioned adjacent to the at least one speaker.

17. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The top surface of the top cover also defines at least one speaker hole, which is adapted to accommodate the at least one speaker.

18. The lamp and speaker device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The speaker cover is conical and can be removed from the top cover.

19. A lamp and speaker assembly, comprising: lamp; At least one speaker; A speaker grille defining a plurality of openings to allow sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted upward; A top cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface of the top cover is adapted to accommodate the speaker cover; and A channel, defined by the inner surface of the speaker enclosure and the top surface of the top cover, wherein the channel allows sound waves from the at least one speaker to be emitted downwards from the device to provide improved sound clarity and audio efficiency across the entire audio spectrum, including the low-frequency range. The speaker cover is positioned above the lamp and the at least one speaker, and The channel and the plurality of openings are each located adjacent to the at least one speaker.

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