Stone speaker unit

Abstract

Stone loudspeaker unit (1000), comprising - a loudspeaker unit (1) with a loudspeaker (11); and - a stone unit (2) made of natural stone, such as granite or marble, with two stones (21), the two stones (21) having machined sides (211) which, in particular, extend parallel to one another at least in sections; and - a spacing unit (3) by which the machined sides (211) of the stones (21) are positioned opposite each other at an adjustable distance (311); and - a receiving unit (4) with at least one receptacle (41), wherein the receptacle (41) is arranged on a machined side (211) of a stone (21), in particular is formed therein, and wherein the loudspeaker (11) is received in the receptacle (41), wherein the loudspeaker unit (1) has a distance (111) to the machined side (211) of the opposite stone (21).

Description

The present invention relates to a stone loudspeaker unit having a loudspeaker unit with a loudspeaker and a stone unit with stones. The loudspeaker is accommodated on the stone unit.External loudspeakers are substantially unprotected from the effects of weathering, for example when used in garden.Various loudspeaker systems for the exterior have become known from the prior art. Systems in which a loudspeaker is installed in a plastic housing in stone optics have become known in particular. The plastic housing, which is exposed to weathering, wears quickly, so that it also differs visually from natural stones. Through sound openings, the loudspeaker is directly exposed to environmental influences. Despite a water-repellent or even water-tight construction, this has an influence on the wear.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an improved stone loudspeaker.The object is achieved by a stone loudspeaker having the features according to claim 1. Preferred refinements are the subject matter of the dependent claims. Further advantageous refinements emerge from the general description and from the description of the exemplary embodiment.The stone loudspeaker unit according to the invention comprisesa speaker unit having a speaker; anda stone unit made of natural stone, in particular a granule or marble or the like, having two stones, wherein the two stones have machined sides which extend in particular at least in sections parallel to one another; anda spacing unit by which the machined sides of the blocks are positioned opposite each other at an adjustable distance; anda receiving unit having at least one receptacle, wherein the receptacle is arranged on a machined side of a stone, in particular is formed therein, and wherein the loudspeaker is received in the receptacle, wherein the loudspeaker unit has a distance from the machined side of the opposite stone.Advantageously, a gap is formed by the spacer unit between the two machined sides of the opposite bricks.The invention has many advantages. A considerable advantage of the invention is that the stone unit comprises natural stones. These withstand weathering for a particularly long time. It is further advantageous that the loudspeaker is arranged between the opposite machined sides of the blocks. As a result, the loudspeaker can be protected particularly well from direct moisture such as water.Preferably, the distance between the loudspeaker and the machined sides of the opposing stone is greater than the adjustable distance. Advantageously, this makes it possible to ensure even better that the air, which is set into oscillation by the loudspeaker, is not compressed too strongly between the stones, so that sound reproduction of the loudspeaker is adversely affected by the human ear. Advantageously, the loudspeaker is particularly well protected when the blocks are positioned horizontally one above the other. Particularly preferably, the receptacle is designed as an open cavity in the stone. Advantageously, the receptacle is substantially cylindrical. Preferably, the receptacle is worked into the stone, in particular milled in. The receptacle is thus particularly cost-effective to produce, for example by a core bore in a stone half.In particular, the loudspeaker is firmly connected, in particular glued, to the stone. Advantageously, a permanently air-impermeable connection between the loudspeaker and the stone can be created as a result. Advantageously, an adhesive, in particular a silicone, is used for this purpose. Silicone is particularly cost-effective in shopping and processing. At the same time, a long-lived and low-maintenance connection can be created by a silicone, in particular a construction silicone.Advantageously, the adjustable distance is between one millimeter and one hundred millimeters, preferably between ten and fifty millimeters, and particularly preferably twelve millimeters. Advantageously, the adjustability of the distance of the blocks in relation to a volume of the blocks enables optimum conditions for sound reproduction of the loudspeaker. At the same time, the distance can be adapted to aesthetic requirements or conditions, in particular also taking into account an indirect illumination of the region between the stones with an adjustable distance, preferably the gap.Preferably, the receptacle comprises a shoulder at which the speaker is receivable. In particular, a height of the step is greater than a height of an edge of the loudspeaker, such that the distance between the loudspeaker and the opposite stone is still greater than the adjustable distance. In an advantageous embodiment, a height of the shoulder is smaller than the adjustable distance or the height of the shoulder is greater than or equal to the adjustable distance. Depending on the choice of height, sound reproduction of the loudspeaker can be optimized.The receiving unit advantageously comprises a plurality of receptacles. In particular, a plurality of loudspeakers or also other units, such as a control unit, can be recorded in one or more recordings.In particular, the loudspeaker unit comprises two or more loudspeakers. Advantageously, a sound reproduction can thereby be optimized even further. In particular, each loudspeaker is arranged and / or accommodated in a separate receptacle.Preferably, at least one cable guide unit is included. The cable guide unit advantageously comprises at least one bore for supply cables or a cable duct or the like, preferably for power supply. In particular, the cable guide unit is connected to the receptacles. Advantageously, the cable guide unit enables a cable passage to the outside. In particular, openings of the receptacles and / or a cable feedthrough are closed off from the outside in a substantially air-tight manner, in particular are glued, preferably by a silicone, preferably a construction silicone.Advantageously, a control unit for controlling the loudspeaker unit is included. The control unit comprises in particular an amplifier unit and / or wireless communication unit and / or power supply unit. Advantageously, an electrical connection, in particular a connecting cable, is present. Advantageously, only one power source is then required to operate the loudspeaker unit.The spacer unit preferably comprises at least one guide element, in particular a threaded rod, and a spacer element. Advantageously, the guide element is accommodated, in particular fastened, in both stones. In particular, the spacer element comprises the guide element and a length of the contact element specifies the adjustable distance. The spacer element is advantageously designed as a plastic ring, preferably with a light source, and / or as a metal ring, wherein the spacer element advantageously comprises the guide element.In particular, the loudspeaker, preferably each loudspeaker of the loudspeaker unit, is arranged at a minimum distance from a lateral edge of the machined side of the stone on which the loudspeaker is accommodated. Advantageously, the minimum distance is at least thirty millimeters or at least 10% of a diameter of the machined side. Advantageously, the loudspeaker will thereby be protected even better from weather influences and moisture.Further features and advantages of an embodiment of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are used for the same or similar parts and for parts having the same or similar functions. The following are shown: FIG. 1 shows a schematic sectional illustration of a stone loudspeaker unit according to the invention.FIG. 1 shows a schematic sectional illustration of a stone loudspeaker unit 1000 according to the invention. The stone loudspeaker unit 1000 comprises a speaker unit 1 having two loudspeakers 11, a woofer and a tweeter. Furthermore, a stone unit 2 made of natural stone, such as a graminite or marble, with two stones 21 is comprised, wherein the two stones 21 have machined sides 211, which here extend at least parallel to one another and form a gap, which here extends horizontally.A spacing unit 3 is included, by means of which the machined sides 211 of the blocks 21 are positioned opposite each other at an adjustable spacing 311. The adjustable distance 311 is twelve millimeters here.Furthermore, a receiving unit 4 is included here with a plurality of receptacles 41, wherein the receptacle 41 is arranged on a machined side 211 of a stone 21 and is formed therein here. The loudspeakers 11 are accommodated in the receptacle 41, wherein the loudspeaker unit 1 has a distance 111 from the machined side 211 of the opposite stone 21. The distance 111 between the loudspeakers 11 and the machined sides 211 of the opposite stone 21 is here in each case greater than the adjustable distance 311. The receptacles 41 are advantageously designed as open cavities in the stone 21. The receptacles 41 are here cylindrical, more precisely circular cylindrical, so that loudspeakers 11 with a circular cross section can be advantageously accommodated in the receptacles 41.The receptacles 41 here comprise a shoulder 412 on which hands 11 are received. The receptacles 41 with the shoulders 412 are worked into the stone 21, in particular milled in. The loudspeakers 11 are glued to the stone 21 here by means of a silicone, so that the loudspeaker is firmly connected to the stone 21. Advantageously, no air can pass between the receptacle 41 and the loudspeaker 11.A height 4111 of the shoulder 411 is here greater than a height 1111 of an edge 112 of the loudspeaker 11, and the height 4111 of the shoulder 411 is here smaller than the adjustable distance 311 by a few millimeters. Alternatively, the height 4111 may also be equal to the adjustable distance 311 or greater than the adjustable distance 311. Advantageously, the height 4111 of the shoulder 411 of the receptacle 41 can be adjusted independently of the adjustable distance 311, such that sound reproduction can take place in an optimum manner. At the same time, the adjustable distance 311 can also be adapted such that it satisfies optical and aesthetic requirements.There is a control unit 6 for controlling the loudspeaker unit 1 comprising an amplifier unit 61 and a wireless communication unit 62 and a power supply unit 63. For example, a Bluetooth connection to a playback device such as a cell phone or smartphone can be established by the wireless communication unit 62. This allows individual sound reproduction to be effected by the loudspeaker unit 1.A cable guide unit 5 is included here. The cable guide unit here comprises bores which connect the receptacles 41 to one another. The supply cables for supplying power to the individual units are guided through the bores. Further, a power cable is led to the outside for supplying power to the stone speaker unit.The spacer unit 3 comprises here two guide elements 31, which are designed here as threaded rods 31. The threaded rods 31 are connected to the stones, here screwed. Furthermore, the spacer unit 3 here comprises spacer elements 32. The spacer element 32 here comprises the guide element 31. The spacer element 31 contacts the blocks 21, and the spacer element 32 is here each formed as a plastic ring 32. A light source is embedded in the plastic ring, here LEDs 32 a(light-emitting diodes). Alternatively, the spacer element 32 can be formed as a metal ring 32. As a result, a light can emerge between the blocks 21.Each loudspeaker 11 of the loudspeaker unit 1 is arranged at a minimum distance 113 from a lateral edge 212 of the machined side 211 of the stone 21. The minimum distance 113 here is at least thirty millimeters or here at least 10% of a diameter 2111 of the machined side 211. Advantageously, the loudspeakers 11 can thereby be protected even better.Reference Number:1 Speaker unit 11 Speaker 111 Distance 112 Edge 113 Minimum distance 2 Stone unit 21 Stone 211 Machined side edge 212 Machined side edge 2111 Machined side diameter 3 Spacer unit 31 Guide member, threaded rod 32 Spacer member, resin ring, metal ring 32 a LED 321 Length of spacer member 311 Distance 4 Accommodation unit 41 Accommodation 412 Step 4111 Height 5 Cable guide unit 6 Control unit 61 Amplifier unit 62 Wireless communication unit 63 Power supply unit 1000 Stone speaker unit

Claims

Stone loudspeaker unit (1000) comprising - a speaker unit (1) with a loudspeaker (11); and - a stone unit (2) made of natural stone, such as a gramite or marble, with two stones (21), wherein the two stones (21) have processed sides (211) which extend in particular at least in sections parallel to one another; and - a spacing unit (3) by means of which the processed sides (211) of the stones (21) are positioned opposite one another at an adjustable spacing (311); and - a receiving unit (4) having at least one receptacle (41), wherein the receptacle (41) is arranged on a machined side (211) of a stone (21), in particular is formed therein, and wherein the loudspeaker (11) is received in the receptacle (41), wherein the loudspeaker unit (1) has a distance (111) from the machined side (211) of the opposite stone (21).The natural speaker unit (1000) according to claim 1, wherein the distance (111) between the speaker (11) and the processed sides (211) of the opposing stone (21) is larger than the adjustable distance (311).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (41) is formed as an open cavity in the stone (21).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (41) is substantially cylindrical.Stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (41) is incorporated, in particular milled, into the stone (21).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the loudspeaker (11) is fixedly connected, in particular glued, to the stone (21).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjustable distance (311) is between one millimeter and one hundred millimeters, preferably between ten and fifty millimeters, and particularly preferably twelve millimeters.The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (41) comprises a ledge (412) on which the speaker (11) is receivable.The stone speaker unit (1000) according to the preceding claim, wherein a height (4111) of the step (411) is greater than a height (1111) of an edge (112) of the speaker (11).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein a height (4111) of the step (411) is smaller than the adjustable distance (311), or wherein the height (1111) of the step (411) is greater than or equal to the adjustable distance (311).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving unit (4) comprises a plurality of receptacles (41).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the loudspeaker unit (1) comprises two or more loudspeakers (1).Stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one cable guide unit (5), in particular a bore for supply cables, preferably for power supply.The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (6) for controlling the loudspeaker unit (1), in particular having an amplifier unit (61) and a wireless communication unit (62) and a power supply unit (63).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing unit (3) comprises at least one guide element (31), in particular a threaded rod (31), and at least one spacer element (32), and wherein the spacer element (32) comprises the guide element (31) and a length (321) of the contact element (31) specifies the adjustable spacing (311).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to the preceding claim, wherein the spacer element (32) is formed as a plastic ring (32), preferably with a light source, and / or as a metal ring (32).The stone loudspeaker unit (1000) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each loudspeaker (11) of the loudspeaker unit (1) is arranged at a minimum distance (113) from a lateral edge (212) of the edited side (211) of the stone (21).The stone speaker unit (1000) of the preceding claim, wherein the minimum distance (113) is at least thirty millimeters or wherein the minimum distance (113) is at least 10% of a diameter (2111) of the machined side (211).

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