Exciting device and exciting device installation method

Abstract

To provide means capable of realizing machine fixing and obtaining stable sound output.SOLUTION: An exciting device includes: an exciter 1 to be attached in contact with a plate 101 (object) to which vibration is applied; a lid 8 having an opening through which the exciter 1 is attached to the plate 101, and being attached to the plate 101; and a case (housing) where an amplifier (electronic apparatus) is attached in an inner space and which is to be attached to the lid 8 so as to allow the exciter 1 attached to the plate 101 to be stored inside the inner space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vibrating device including a vibrator and a method for installing the vibrating device.

Background Art

[0002] A vibrator is placed on, for example, a plate material or the like, and by vibrating the plate material or the like, sound is output from the plate material or the like. Patent Document 1 discloses a vibrating device in which a vibrator, an amplifier, a battery, etc. are housed in a housing. According to the vibrating device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a user can output sound therefrom by placing the vibrating device at a desired location (for example, on a table). The vibrating device disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be placed on a horizontal location, but when attaching it to a vertical location such as a wall, for example, it is necessary to attach it to the wall with double-sided tape or the like.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As described above, in the vibrating device disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the vibrator is housed in the housing, vibration is applied to an object to which vibration is applied via the housing. Therefore, there is a problem that the vibration transmission to the object is not sufficient and a stable sound output cannot be obtained. Further, when the vibrating device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is attached to a vertical location with double-sided tape or the like, since it is not mechanically fixed to the wood, the strength is not sufficient and there is a possibility of coming off over time. Also, since it is via double-sided tape or the like, there is a problem that a more stable sound output cannot be obtained.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a means capable of realizing mechanical fixing and obtaining a stable sound output.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The vibration device of the first invention is characterized by comprising a vibrator that is attached in contact with an object to which vibration is applied, and a housing that has an internal space in which an electronic device is installed and is attached to the object such that the vibrator attached to the object fits within the internal space.

[0007] In the present invention, the vibrator is attached in contact with the object. Therefore, since the vibration from the vibrator is directly applied to the object, stable sound output can be obtained. Also, mechanical fixation to the object can be easily realized. Further, since the vibrator and the electronic device are housed within the housing, there is an advantage of excellent aesthetics. Moreover, the user can install the vibration device on the object by attaching the vibrator and the housing to the object, so there is an advantage of being suitable for DIY. Furthermore, since the vibrator and the housing are attached to the object, even if the installation surface is in the vertical direction, the vibration device can be attached to the object to vibrate the object.

[0008] The vibration device of the second invention is characterized by comprising a vibrator that is attached in contact with an object to which vibration is applied, a lid that has an opening for attaching the vibrator to the object and is attached to the object, and a housing that has an internal space in which an electronic device is installed and is attached to the lid such that the vibrator attached to the object fits within the internal space.

[0009] In the present invention, the vibrator is attached in contact with the object. Therefore, since the vibration from the vibrator is directly applied to the object, stable sound output can be obtained. Also, mechanical fixation to the object can be easily achieved. Further, since the vibrator and the electronic device are housed in the housing, there is an advantage of excellent aesthetics. Also, the user can install the vibration device on the object by attaching the vibrator and the lid to the object and then attaching the housing to the object, so there is an advantage of being suitable for DIY. Furthermore, since the vibrator and the housing are attached to the object, even if the installation surface is in the vertical direction, the vibration device can be attached to the object to vibrate the object.

[0010] In the vibration device of the third invention, in the vibration device of the first or second invention, the electronic device is mounted on a substrate, and the electronic device is attached to the housing via the substrate when the substrate is attached to the housing.

[0011] In the vibration device of the fourth invention, in the vibration device of the first or second invention, the electronic device includes an amplifier that amplifies a signal and supplies the amplified signal to the vibrator.

[0012] In the vibration device of the fifth invention, in the vibration device of the first invention, the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the internal space of the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the electronic device is attached to the inner surface of the housing, and the housing is attached to the object by connecting the plane of the object having a plane and the side surface of the housing with a connecting member.

[0013] In the vibration device of the sixth invention, in the vibration device of the fifth invention, the connecting member is an L-shaped metal fitting.

[0014] In the vibration device of the seventh invention, in the vibration device of the second invention, the housing and the lid have an engaging portion, and the housing is attached to the housing by engagement by the engaging portion.

[0015] The vibration device of the eighth invention is the vibration device of the seventh invention, wherein the engaging portion has an engaging claw and an engaged claw, and either one of the housing and the lid has the engaging claw, and the other of the housing and the lid has the engaged claw.

[0016] In the present invention, either one of the housing and the lid has an engaging claw. Further, the other of the housing and the lid has an engaged claw. Therefore, the user can easily attach the case to the lid by engaging the engaging claw and the engaged claw. That is, it is not necessary to use screws or the like for attaching the case and the lid.

[0017] The vibration device of the ninth invention is the vibration device of the second invention, wherein the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the internal space of the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the electronic device is attached to the inner surface of the housing, either one of the housing and the lid has the engaging claw, the other of the housing and the lid has the engaged claw, and the housing is attached to the lid by engaging the engaging claw and the engaged claw.

[0018] The vibration device of the tenth invention includes a vibrator for applying vibration to an object, and a housing having an internal space in which an electronic device is attached and accommodating the vibrator in the internal space so as to be exposed to the outside from the internal space.

[0019] The vibration device of the eleventh invention includes a vibrator for applying vibration to an object, a housing having an internal space in which an electronic device is attached and accommodating the vibrator in the internal space, and a lid having an opening and covering the open surface of the housing, wherein the vibrator is exposed from the opening.

[0020] The installation method of the vibration device of the 12th invention is an installation method of the vibration device for an object, comprising a vibrator for applying vibration to the object and a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, wherein the vibrator is attached to the object, and the housing is attached to the object such that the vibrator attached to the object is accommodated in the internal space.

[0021] The installation method of the vibration device of the 13th invention is an installation method of the vibration device for an object, comprising a vibrator for applying vibration to the object, a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, and a lid having an opening, wherein the lid is attached to the object, the vibrator is attached to the object from the opening of the lid attached to the object, and the housing is attached to the lid such that the vibrator attached to the object is accommodated in the internal space.

Effect of the Invention

[0022] According to the present invention, stable sound output can be obtained. In addition, mechanical fixation to the paraboloid can be realized. Furthermore, there is an advantage of being suitable for DIY.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The vibration device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a vibrator, a case (housing), an amplifier (electronic device), and the like. The vibration device is attached to, for example, a plate material or the like (object). The vibration device vibrates the plate material or the like to output sound from the plate material or the like.

[0025] (First Embodiment) The vibrator is for applying vibration to an object such as a plate material. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the vibrator. In FIG. 1, the vibrator 1 is shown in perspective. The vibrator 1 has a central main body 1a and two attachment portions 1b located on both sides of the main body 1a. The main body 1a has a low-profile substantially cylindrical shape. The vibrator 1 (main body 1a) is, for example, a moving coil type vibrator provided with an internal magnetic circuit in an internal space defined by a housing. The vibrator 1 generates an alternating driving force along the axial direction to vibrate the installation surface of the plate material or the like to which the vibrator 1 is attached. The attachment portion 1b is for attaching the vibrator 1 to the installation surface. The attachment portion 1b is provided with an attachment hole 1ba. By screwing a screw or the like inserted through the attachment hole 1ba to the installation surface, the vibrator 1 is attached to the installation surface.

[0026] For example, a music signal is supplied to the vibrator 1. The music signal is amplified by an amplifier described later and supplied to the vibrator 1. When a music signal is supplied to the vibrator 1, the vibrator 1 vibrates according to the music signal to apply vibration based on the music signal to the plate material or the like, and music is output from the plate material or the like.

[0027] Figure 2(a) is a diagram schematically showing the case. In Figure 2(a), the case 2 is shown in perspective. The case 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The case 2 has an internal space with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Inside the internal space of the case 2, an amplifier and the like, which will be described later, are accommodated. Also, the case 2 has one side of the largest face that communicates with the internal space and is open (open face). Note that the shape of the case 2 is not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the shape of the internal space is also not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0028] Figure 2(b) is a diagram schematically showing the substrate on which an amplifier and the like are mounted. In Figure 2(b), the substrate 3 is shown in perspective. Although not shown, on the substrate 3, an amplifier (electronic device), a connector for receiving power supply from the outside, various electronic devices, and the like are mounted.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the substrate 3 on which an amplifier and the like are mounted is attached to the inner surface of the case 2. The substrate 3 is attached to, for example, the inner surface and the largest face of the case 2. The substrate 3 is attached (fixed) to the case 2 with screws 4 (fixing members) at the four corners of the substrate 3, for example. The amplifier is attached to the case 2 via the substrate 3 when the substrate 3 is attached to the case 2. In this way, the amplifier is attached inside the internal space of the case 2.

[0030] From the case 2, a connector for connecting an AC adapter is exposed. When an AC adapter is connected to the connector, power is supplied to the vibration device.

[0031] Hereinafter, the attachment of the vibration device to the plate material will be described. Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing the plate material. In Figure 4, the plate material 101 is shown in perspective. The vibration device is attached to, for example, one surface of the vertically standing plate material 101.

[0032] First, as shown in FIG. 5, the vibrator 1 is attached to the plate material 101 by inserting a screw 5 through the mounting hole 1ba of the mounting portion 1b and screwing the screw 5 into the plate material 101. Here, the vibrator 1 is in contact with the plate material 101. Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the case 2 to which the substrate 3 is attached is installed on the plate material 101 so as to cover the vibrator 1. Here, the amplifier mounted on the substrate 3 and the vibrator 1 are connected by a cable. Finally, as shown in FIG. 7, the case 2 and the plate material 101 are fixed by an L-shaped metal fitting 6 (connecting metal fitting) and a screw 7.

[0033] The power supply is supplied to the vibration device by connecting the plug of the AC adapter to the connector exposed from the outside of the case 2 of the vibration device installed on the plate material 101.

[0034] In this way, the case 2 is attached to the plate material 101 so that the vibrator 1 attached to the plate material 101 is accommodated in the internal space. Further, the case 2 is attached to the plate material 101 by connecting the plane of the plate material 101 and the side surface of the case 2 with an L-shaped metal fitting. Here, in the state where the plate material 101 is not present, the vibrator 1 will be exposed from the internal space of the case 2 to the outside.

[0035] (Second Embodiment) The vibration device according to the second embodiment further includes a lid 8 in addition to the vibrator 1, the case 2, and the substrate 3 included in the vibration device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the lid. In FIG. 8, the lid 8 is shown in perspective. The lid 8 has a thin substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. An opening 8a is provided at substantially the center of the largest surface of the lid 8. The opening 8a is provided for attaching the vibrator 1 to the plate material 101.

[0036] Although not shown, engaging claws are provided at the four corners of the lid 8. Although not shown, engaged claws corresponding to the engaging claws of the lid 8 are provided at four locations corresponding to the engaging claws on the case 2. In this way, the case 2 and the lid 8 have an engaging portion formed by the engaging claws and the engaged claws. Note that engaging claws may be provided on the case 2, or engaged claws may be provided on the lid 8.

[0037] Next, the attachment of the vibration device to the plate material will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 9, the lid 8 is attached to the plate material 101 with screws 9. For example, the four corners of the lid 8 are screwed into the plate material 101 with four screws 9, whereby the lid 8 is attached to the plate material 101. Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the screw 5 is inserted through the mounting hole 1ba of the mounting portion 1b of the vibrator 1, and the vibrator 1 is attached to the plate material 101 by screwing the screw 5 into the plate material 101. At this time, the vibrator 1 is inserted into the opening 8a provided in the lid 8 and attached to the plate material 101. That is, the vibrator 1 is attached to the plate material 101 from the opening 8a of the lid 8 attached to the plate material 101.

[0038] Finally, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the case 2 is installed on the lid 8 so as to cover the vibrator 1, and the engaging claws of the lid 8 and the engaged claws of the case 2 are engaged with each other, whereby the case 2 is attached to the lid 8. Here, the vibrator 1 and the amplifier are connected by a cable.

[0039] In this way, the case 2 is attached to the lid 8 so that the vibrator 1 attached to the plate material 101 fits into the internal space. Here, the lid 8 covers the open surface of the case 2, and in the state where the plate material 101 is not present, the vibrator 1 will be exposed from the opening 8a.

[0040] As described above, in the first and second embodiments, the vibrator 1 is attached in contact with the plate material 101 (object). Therefore, since the vibration from the vibrator 1 is directly applied to the plate material 101, a stable sound output can be obtained. In addition, mechanical fixing to the object can be easily realized. Further, since the vibrator 1 and the amplifier (electronic device) are housed in the case 2 (housing), there is an advantage of excellent aesthetics. In addition, since the user can install the vibration device on the plate material 101 by attaching the vibrator 1 and the case 2 to the object, there is an advantage of being suitable for DIY. Furthermore, since the vibrator 1 and the case 2 are attached to the plate material 101, even if the installation surface is in the vertical direction, the vibration device can be attached to the plate material 101 to vibrate the plate material 101.

[0041] Also, in the second embodiment, the lid 8 has engaging claws, and the case 2 has engaged claws. Therefore, the user can easily attach the case 2 to the lid 8 by the engagement of the engaging claws and the engaged claws. That is, there is no need to use screws or the like for attaching the case 2 and the lid 8.

[0042] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been explained. However, the applicable forms of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and appropriate changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0043] The present invention can be adopted in a vibration device including a vibrator and a method for installing the vibration device.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0044] 1 Vibrator 2 Case (housing) 3 Substrate 6 L-shaped metal fitting (connection member) 8 Lid 101 Plate material

Claims

1. A vibrator attached in contact with an object to which vibration is to be applied, a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, and the vibrator attached to the object is attached to the object so as to fit within the internal space; A vibration device, characterized by comprising the above.

2. A vibrator attached in contact with an object to which vibration is to be applied, a lid having an opening for attaching the vibrator to the object, and attached to the object; a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, and the vibrator attached to the object is attached to the lid so as to fit within the internal space; A vibration device, characterized by comprising the above.

3. The electronic device is mounted on a substrate, The electronic device is attached to the housing via the substrate by attaching the substrate to the housing. The vibration device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by this.

4. The electronic device includes an amplifier that amplifies a signal and supplies the amplified signal to the vibrator. The vibration device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by this.

5. The housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the internal space of the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the electronic device is attached to the inner surface of the housing, The housing is attached to the object by connecting the plane of the object having a plane and the side surface of the housing with a connecting member. The vibration device according to claim 1, characterized by this.

6. The connecting member is an L-shaped metal fitting. The vibration device according to claim 5, characterized by this.

7. The housing and the lid have an engaging portion, The housing is attached to the housing by engagement by the engaging portion. The vibration device according to claim 2, characterized by this.

8. The engaging portion has an engaging claw and an engaged claw, either the housing or the lid has the engaging claw, either the other of the housing and the lid has the engaged claw. The vibration device according to claim 7, characterized by this.

9. The housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the internal space of the housing has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, the electronic device is attached to the inner surface of the housing, either the housing or the lid has the engaging claw, either the other of the housing and the lid has the engaged claw, The housing is attached to the lid by engagement of the engaging claw and the engaged claw. The vibration device according to claim 2, characterized by this.

10. A vibrator for applying vibration to an object, a housing that houses the vibrator in an internal space so that an electronic device is mounted in the internal space and is exposed to the outside from the internal space, A vibration device characterized by comprising:

11. A vibrator for applying vibration to an object, a housing that houses the vibrator in an internal space and in which an electronic device is mounted, a lid having an opening, covering an open surface of the housing, and through which the vibrator is exposed, A vibration device characterized by comprising:

12. A vibrator for applying vibration to an object, a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, A method for installing a vibration device on an object, comprising: the vibrator is attached to the object, the housing is attached to the object such that the vibrator attached to the object fits within the internal space. A method for installing a vibration device characterized by this.

13. A vibrator for applying vibration to an object, a housing in which an electronic device is mounted in an internal space, a lid having an opening, A method for installing a vibration device on an object, comprising: the lid is attached to the object, the vibrator is attached to the object through the opening of the lid attached to the object, the housing is attached to the lid such that the vibrator attached to the object fits within the internal space. A method for installing a vibration device characterized by this.

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