Audio device of motorcycle and motorcycle with same

By installing an audio device under the front guard of the motorcycle, using the design of the connecting components and rubber sleeves, the problem of unstable installation of audio devices in the prior art is solved, and the combination of stability and subwoofer functions is achieved, ensuring that the road conditions are bumpy connection reliability and protection performance.

CN222147807UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10SUZHOU SONAVOX ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420008137.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-03
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-03

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Technical Problem

The existing motorcycle audio devices are unstable, which are easy to loosen or get out of the vehicle body under bumpy road conditions, and most of them affect the appearance of the vehicle, making it difficult to achieve efficient subwoofer function in limited installation space.

Method used

Design an audio device, with the subwoofer unit located under the motorcycle front guard plate, connected to the front guard plate through multiple connecting components, including rubber sleeves to provide elastic cushioning, ensuring firm installation and easy removal, the bass sound module is configured as narrow and long The cavity is used to achieve subwoofer function, while using the front guard to provide waterproof, sun protection and rainproof performance.

Benefits of technology

The stability and subwoofer function of installing audio devices on the front guard of the motorcycle are realized, while avoiding the impact on the appearance of the entire vehicle, ensuring connection reliability and protection performance under bumpy road conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an audio device of a motorcycle and the motorcycle with the audio device. The audio device of the motorcycle comprises a subwoofer unit, and the subwoofer unit comprises a box body, the length direction of which is consistent with the front-back direction of the motorcycle; the bass sound production module is configured to be located in front of a seat of the motorcycle, the bass sound production module comprises a basin stand, a vibration system and a driving system, and a first cavity is defined by the basin stand, the vibration system and the driving system; a first cavity is formed in the box body, a second cavity is provided for the bass sounding module in the box body, the basin stand is connected to the box body, and the basin stand is provided with an airflow channel used for communicating the first cavity with the second cavity; a sound radiating surface of the vibration system is configured to face rearward.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an audio device adapted to a motorcycle and a motorcycle with the audio device, in particular to an audio device suitable for being installed on a front guard plate of a motorcycle. Background Art

[0002] Car audio systems are generally installed in cars to realize functions such as remote calls and entertainment in the car. At present, there are also some audio devices designed for motorcycles. For example, in the solution disclosed in patent CN216994684U, the speaker is installed on the tail box cover of the motorcycle; although this solution can provide better protection for the speaker, for example, it can reduce the impact of rain, but the installation space is greatly limited. In the solution disclosed in patent CN206475987U, the left speaker and the right speaker are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the motorcycle bumper; the left and right speakers in this solution are not easy to use subwoofers that require a larger cavity, otherwise the speaker is too large and has a greater impact on the appearance of the whole vehicle. In addition, most of the existing solutions are to install the speaker on the motorcycle by screws, Velcro, etc., such as those disclosed in patents CN216232755U and CN200981601Y. Due to the road conditions of the motorcycle, after using it for a period of time in the wild and other bumpy road conditions, the speaker will become loose or even detached from the body, and the installation is not stable enough. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an improved audio device for a motorcycle and a motorcycle having the same.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0005] An audio device for a motorcycle includes a subwoofer unit, wherein the subwoofer unit includes:

[0006] The box body has a length direction that is consistent with the front-rear direction of the motorcycle;

[0007] A bass sound module, which is configured to be located in front of a seat of a motorcycle, the bass sound module comprising a basin frame, a vibration system and a drive system, wherein the basin frame, the vibration system and the drive system form a first cavity;

[0008] The box body is provided with a second cavity for the bass sound module, the basin frame is connected to the box body, and the basin frame is provided with an air flow channel for connecting the first cavity and the second cavity;

[0009] The sound radiating surface of the vibration system is configured to face rearward.

[0010] In some preferred embodiments, the box is provided with a plurality of connection components for connecting the front guard plate of the motorcycle, each of which includes a connection column and a rubber sleeve sleeved on the connection column, and the rubber sleeve is elastic. In this scheme, the box is easy to install and easy to control relative to the complex installation environment of the motorcycle structure. There is peripheral extrusion on the front and back, and it is not easy to fall off. The installation is firm and the disassembly is convenient, avoiding the disadvantages of screwing, the screw gun cannot reach in, and there is no installation space.

[0011] In some more preferred embodiments, the box body has a top plate and a bottom plate, and the connecting component includes a first connecting component arranged on the top plate, and a connecting column of the first connecting component extends upward from the top plate; the connecting component also includes a second connecting component arranged on the bottom plate, and a connecting column of the second connecting component extends downward from the bottom plate.

[0012] In some preferred embodiments, the audio device further includes a midrange or tweeter unit, and the midrange or tweeter unit is disposed on the upper side, left side, or right side of the bass sound module, and the sound radiation surface of the midrange or tweeter unit is configured to face rearward.

[0013] In some more preferred embodiments, the audio device also includes a rear-facing panel, on which a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole are provided, the bass sound module is installed in the first mounting hole, and the midrange or tweeter unit is installed in the second mounting hole.

[0014] In some more preferred embodiments, the first mounting hole is communicated with the second cavity, the panel is fixedly connected to the box or constitutes a part of the box, and the midrange or tweeter unit is located outside the box.

[0015] In some more preferred embodiments, the basin frame is inserted into the first mounting hole, the midrange or tweeter unit includes a bracket, a diaphragm connected to the bracket, and a mask, the bracket is inserted into the second mounting hole, and the mask covers the rear side of the diaphragm.

[0016] In some preferred embodiments, the length of the box is more than twice its size in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, and the second cavity is a long and narrow cavity extending in the front-to-back direction.

[0017] In some preferred embodiments, the driving system is provided with a through hole extending in the front-to-back direction, and the through hole is connected to the first cavity and the second cavity.

[0018] In some more preferred embodiments, the through holes are covered with a layer of breathable material.

[0019] Another technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0020] A motorcycle comprises the audio device, wherein the box of the audio device is arranged on the front guard plate of the motorcycle, and the audio device is entirely located in the space below the front guard plate.

[0021] The utility model adopts the above solution, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0022] The audio device of the utility model has a box body that can adapt to the space at the front guard plate of a motorcycle, has a narrow and long inner cavity extending in the front-to-back direction, provides a larger cavity for the bass sound module, thereby forming a subwoofer unit, and is configured to radiate sound to the driver in the rear seat; while realizing the subwoofer function, it will not affect the appearance of the entire vehicle, and the front guard plate itself can provide the audio device with better waterproof, sun-proof and rain-proof performance, and the audio device is at a safe distance from the ground.

[0023] In the preferred solution, the box is installed on the front of the motorcycle, especially on the front guard plate of the motorcycle, through several connecting components, which can ensure the strength and reliability of the connection and ensure that the box is effectively connected to the motorcycle even after long-term bumps; the box is installed in the space below the front guard plate, and the front guard plate itself can provide the audio device with better waterproof, sun-proof and rain-proof performance, and the audio device is at a safe distance from the ground. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 is a stereogram of an audio device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an audio device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a panel and a subwoofer unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a midrange or tweeter unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an audio device according to an embodiment of the utility model, wherein the cross section shown in the figure is in a horizontal plane;

[0030] Figure 6 is a top view of an audio device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of an audio device according to an embodiment of the utility model

[0032] In the above figures,

[0033] 100, subwoofer unit; 200, midrange or tweeter unit;

[0034] 1. Box body; 10. Second cavity; 11. Panel; 111. First mounting hole; 112. Second mounting hole; 12. Top plate; 13. Bottom plate;

[0035] 2. Bass sound module; 20. First cavity; 21. Basin frame; 210. Air flow channel; 22. Sound basin; 23. Driving system; 230. Through hole; 231. T iron; 24. Breathable material layer;

[0036] 3. Connecting assembly; 3a. First connecting assembly; 3b. Second connecting assembly; 31. Connecting column; 32. Rubber sleeve;

[0037] 4. Terminal blocks;

[0038] 51. Bracket; 52. Diaphragm; 53. Mask. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0040] The present embodiment provides an audio device, specifically an audio device suitable for installation on a front fender of a motorcycle. The present embodiment also provides a motorcycle having such an audio device, wherein the audio device is installed on the front fender of the motorcycle, the audio device is entirely located in a space below the front fender, and radiates sound to a driver sitting in a seat behind the audio device.

[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 7As shown, the audio device of the motorcycle includes a subwoofer unit 100 and a midrange or tweeter unit 200. The subwoofer unit 100 is responsible for the sound reproduction from the low frequency band to the ultra-low frequency band, and the midrange or tweeter unit 200 is responsible for the sound reproduction from the midrange or high frequency band. The subwoofer unit 100 and the midrange or tweeter unit 200 are integrated together. In this embodiment, the midrange or tweeter unit 200 specifically adopts a tweeter; in some other embodiments, the midrange or tweeter unit 200 may also adopt a midrange speaker; in some other embodiments, the midrange or tweeter unit 200 may also adopt a mid-high speaker, and its sound range includes the midrange to high frequency band.

[0042] The subwoofer unit 100 includes a cabinet 1 and a bass sound module 2. The cabinet 1 is made of plastic injection molding and meets certain strength requirements. The cabinet 1 can be formed by a combination of multiple parts, which form a generally closed cavity after connection, namely the second cavity 10. The cabinet 1 has a panel 11 facing the rear, and the bass sound module 2 is installed on the panel 11. The cabinet 1 also has a top plate 12 and a bottom plate 13, the top plate 12 is fixed to a part of the front guard of the motorcycle, and the bottom plate 13 is fixed to another part of the front guard of the motorcycle. The length direction of the cabinet 1 is consistent with the front and rear direction of the motorcycle, so that the second cavity 10 is a long and narrow cavity extending in the front and rear direction. Furthermore, the length of the cabinet 1 is more than twice its size in the up and down direction or the left and right direction.

[0043] The bass sound module 2 includes a basin frame 21, a vibration system and a driving system, and the basin frame 21, the vibration system and the driving system 23 form a first cavity 20. The box 1 provides a second cavity 10 for the bass sound module 2, which constitutes the sound cavity of the bass sound module 2. The basin frame 21 is connected to the box 1, and an air flow channel 210 is provided on the basin frame 21 for connecting the first cavity 20 and the second cavity 10; specifically, the number of air flow channels 210 can be multiple, and the air flow channel 210 can be a hollow part such as a window opened on the basin frame 21. The vibration system includes a sound basin 22 and a voice coil, and can also include a dust cap, a positioning support plate, etc. The sound basin 22 has a cone portion in the shape of a truncated cone. The outer edge of the sound basin 22 is fixed to the basin frame 21, and has a front facing the outside and a back facing the inside (such as the driving system 23). The bass sound module 2 is configured to be located in front of the seat of the motorcycle, and the sound radiation surface of the vibration system (ie, the front surface of the cone 22) is configured to face rearward.

[0044] The driving system 23 is provided with a through hole 230 extending in the front-to-back direction, and the through hole 230 is connected to the first cavity 20 and the second cavity 10. Furthermore, the driving system 23 includes a T-iron 231 and a magnetic steel and a front plate that cooperate with the T-iron 231 to form a magnetic gap, and a part of the voice coil can be inserted into the magnetic gap to vibrate forward and backward. The magnetic steel and the front plate are fixed on the T-iron 231, and the front plate is fixed on the basin frame 21. The above-mentioned through hole 230 is opened in the middle of the T-iron 231 and passes through the T-iron 231 in the front-to-back direction. The front end of the through hole 230 is connected to the first cavity 20, and the rear end of the through hole 230 is connected to the second cavity 10. In other words, the first cavity 20 and the second cavity 10 are connected through multiple air flow channels 210 and a single through hole 230 to form a gas circulation circuit. In addition, the through hole 230 is covered with a breathable material layer 24.

[0045] The box body 1 is provided with a plurality of connection components 3 for connecting the front guard plate of the motorcycle, each connection component 3 includes a connection column 31 and a rubber sleeve 32 sleeved on the connection column 31, and the rubber sleeve 32 is elastic. Further, the connection component 3 includes a first connection component 3a arranged on the top plate 12, and the connection column 31 of the first connection component 3a extends upward from the top plate 12; the connection component 3 also includes a second connection component 3b arranged on the bottom plate 13, and the connection column 31 of the second connection component 3b extends downward from the bottom plate 13. Specifically, a plurality of first connection components 3a are arranged on the top plate 12, and a plurality of second connection components 3b are arranged on the bottom plate 13. Correspondingly, the front guard plate is provided with mounting holes, and the connection component 3 is inserted into the corresponding mounting hole to realize the assembly of the box body 1 and the front guard plate. Further, the rubber sleeve 32 is provided with an annular groove, and after being assembled in place, the hole wall of the front guard plate is stuck in the groove to facilitate further positioning and stable installation. The rubber sleeve 32 has a certain wall thickness, which can buffer the collision between the box body 1 and the front guard plate under bumpy road conditions and ensure effective connection.

[0046] The midrange or tweeter unit 200 is disposed on the upper side, left side, or right side of the bass sound module 2, and the sound radiation surface of the midrange or tweeter unit 200 is configured to face backward. The midrange or tweeter unit 200 includes a bracket 51, a diaphragm 52 connected to the bracket 51, and a mask 53, etc. The mask 53 covers the rear side of the diaphragm 52.

[0047] The panel 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 111 and a second mounting hole 112, the bass sound module 2 is installed in the first mounting hole 111, and the midrange or tweeter unit 200 is installed in the second mounting hole 112. In this embodiment, it constitutes a part of the box body 1; in other embodiments, the panel 11 is fixedly arranged on the box body 1, and the panel 11 is not a component of the box body 1. The first mounting hole 111 is connected to the second cavity 10, and the midrange or tweeter unit 200 is located outside the box body 1, specifically above the box body 1. The basin frame 21 of the bass sound module is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, and the bracket 51 of the midrange or tweeter unit 200 is inserted into the second mounting hole 112.

[0048] It should also be noted that, in the basin frame 21 of the bass sound module 2, except for the rear end portion fixed to the panel 11, the rest of the basin frame 21 does not contact the inner wall of the box body 1, and there is always a gap for airflow. In addition, along the direction from back to front, the gap between the basin frame 21 and the inner wall of the box body 1 tends to gradually increase, thereby avoiding interference with or weakening the airflow, thereby reducing distortion, reducing noise, and improving sensitivity.

[0049] Two groups of connection terminals 4 are also provided on the panel 11, one group is connected to the positive and negative leads of the voice coil of the bass sound module 2, and the other group is connected to the positive and negative leads of the voice coil of the midrange or tweeter unit 200.

[0050] The audio device for motorcycles of this embodiment has a box 1 that can fit into the space at the front fender of the motorcycle, has a narrow and long inner cavity extending in the front-to-back direction, provides a larger cavity for the bass sound module 2, thereby forming a subwoofer unit 100, and is configured to radiate sound to the driver on the rear seat; while realizing the subwoofer function, it does not affect the appearance of the entire vehicle. The box 1 is installed on the front of the motorcycle, especially on the front fender of the motorcycle, through a plurality of connecting components 3, which can ensure the strength and reliability of the connection, and ensure that the box 1 is effectively connected to the motorcycle even if it is bumpy for a long time.

[0051] As shown in this specification and claims, the terms "comprises" and "includes" only indicate the inclusion of explicitly identified steps and elements, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or device may also include other steps or elements.

[0052] It is further understood that in the present disclosure, "plurality" refers to two or more than two, and other quantifiers are similar thereto.

[0053] It is further understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various information, but such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first", "second", etc. can be used interchangeably. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first information can also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information can also be referred to as the first information.

[0054] The above embodiment is only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model, and is a preferred embodiment. Its purpose is to enable people familiar with this technology to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly, and it cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An audio device for a motorcycle, characterized in that: A subwoofer unit is included, wherein the subwoofer unit includes: The box body has a length direction that is consistent with the front-rear direction of the motorcycle; A bass sound module, which is configured to be located in front of a seat of a motorcycle, the bass sound module comprising a basin frame, a vibration system and a drive system, wherein the basin frame, the vibration system and the drive system form a first cavity; The box body is provided with a second cavity for the bass sound module, the basin frame is connected to the box body, and the basin frame is provided with an air flow channel for connecting the first cavity and the second cavity; The sound radiating surface of the vibration system is configured to face rearward.

2. The audio device according to claim 1, characterized in that The box body is provided with a plurality of connection components for connecting the front guard plate of the motorcycle, each of the connection components comprises a connection column and a rubber sleeve sleeved on the connection column, and the rubber sleeve is elastic.

3. The audio device according to claim 2, characterized in that The box body has a top plate and a bottom plate, the connecting component includes a first connecting component arranged on the top plate, and the connecting column of the first connecting component extends upward from the top plate; the connecting component also includes a second connecting component arranged on the bottom plate, and the connecting column of the second connecting component extends downward from the bottom plate.

4. The audio device according to claim 1, characterized in that The audio device also includes a midrange or tweeter unit, which is arranged on the upper side, left side or right side of the bass sound module, and the sound radiation surface of the midrange or tweeter unit is configured to face backward.

5. The audio device according to claim 4, characterized in that The audio device also includes a rearward-facing panel, on which a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole are provided, the bass sound module is installed in the first mounting hole, and the midrange or tweeter unit is installed in the second mounting hole.

6. The audio device according to claim 5, characterized in that The first mounting hole is connected to the second cavity, the panel is fixedly connected to the box or constitutes a part of the box, and the midrange or tweeter unit is located outside the box; the length of the box is more than twice its size in the up and down direction or the left and right direction, and the second cavity is a long and narrow cavity extending in the front and back direction.

7. The audio device according to claim 5, characterized in that The basin frame is inserted into the first mounting hole, the midrange or tweeter unit includes a bracket, a diaphragm connected to the bracket, and a mask, the bracket is inserted into the second mounting hole, and the mask covers the rear side of the diaphragm.

8. The audio device according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving system is provided with a through hole extending in the front-to-back direction, and the through hole is communicated with the first cavity and the second cavity.

9. The audio device according to claim 8, characterized in that The through hole is covered with a breathable material layer.

10. A motorcycle, characterized in that: The audio device comprises the audio device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the box of the audio device is arranged on the front guard plate of the motorcycle, and the audio device is entirely located in the space below the front guard plate.

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