Line array loudspeaker assembly

Abstract

In at least one embodiment, a line array loudspeaker assembly is provided. The line array loudspeaker assembly includes a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures and at least one first assembly. The plurality of loudspeaker enclosures is linearly positioned in a venue and each loudspeaker enclosure supports a loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue. The at least one first assembly is configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another. The at least one first assembly includes a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker enclosure to the second loudspeaker enclosure and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

Description

LINE ARRAY LOUDSPEAKER ASSEMBLYTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Aspects disclosed herein generally relate to a line array loudspeaker assembly. The assembly generally includes a biased spring locked link bar. These aspects and others will be discussed in more detail herein.BACKGROUND

[0002] A line array loudspeaker assembly generally includes a plurality of loudspeakers that are linearly positioned and coupled to one another. In at least some cases, the line array loudspeaker assembly may generally include high frequency, mid frequency, and low frequency-based drivers (or loudspeakers). Line array loudspeaker assemblies may be positioned vertically in a venue. In some implementations, the line array loudspeaker assemblies may be suspended in a venue and are arranged to transmit audio into the venue. Such line array loudspeaker assemblies are generally seen at concerts, sporting events, etc.

[0003] The line array loudspeaker assembly may be orientated in any direction to provide a narrow vertical audio output pattern. The assembly may be useful for providing sound to a large portion of the audience in the venue. A vertically orientated line array loudspeaker assembly may provide a wide horizontal pattern that may provide the audio to the majority of the audience.SUMMARY

[0004] In at least one embodiment, a line array loudspeaker assembly is provided. The line array loudspeaker assembly includes a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures and at least one first assembly. The plurality of loudspeaker enclosures is linearly positioned in a venue and each loudspeaker enclosure supports a loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue. The at least one first assembly is configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another. The at least one first assembly includes a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker enclosureto the second loudspeaker enclosure and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

[0005] In at least one embodiment, a line array loudspeaker assembly is provided. The line array loudspeaker assembly includes a first loudspeaker enclosure, a second loudspeaker enclosure and at least one first assembly. The first loudspeaker enclosure includes a first loudspeaker for transmitting audio in a venue. The second loudspeaker enclosure includes a second loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue. The at least one first assembly is configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another. The at least one first assembly includes a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker to the second loudspeaker and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

[0006] In at least one embodiment, a line array loudspeaker assembly is provided. The line array loudspeaker assembly includes a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures and at least one first assembly. The plurality of loudspeaker enclosures, each loudspeaker enclosure supports a loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue. The at least one first assembly is configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another. The at least one first assembly includes a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker enclosure to the second loudspeaker enclosure and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure are pointed out with particularity in the appended claims. However, other features of the various embodiments will become more apparent and will be best understood by referring to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompany drawings in which:

[0008] FIGURE 1 generally depicts one example of a line array loudspeaker assembly in accordance with one embodiment;

[0009] FIGURE 2 generally depicts various link bar plugs for the line array loudspeaker assembly in accordance with one embodiment;

[0010] FIGURE 3 generally depicts a detailed view of a link bar assembly in accordance with one embodiment;

[0011] FIGURES 4A - 4C generally depict the link bar assembly in various positions in accordance with one embodiment; and

[0012] FIGURE 5 generally depicts a detailed view of link bar plugs engaging respective link bars in accordance with one embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

[0014] Line array loudspeakers may be arranged in a suspension use case and a ground stacking use case. In the suspension use case, a metal rigging link bar (or link bar) that couples the loudspeakers (or loudspeaker enclosures) to one another may be moved to partially release the loudspeakers in the array from another. For example, in the suspension use case, the loudspeakers in the array remain coupled with one another. However, each loudspeaker is free to move to a predetermined angle to transmit audio into the venue while the speakers remain attached to one another in a line array formation. In this case, the link bar that attaches the loudspeakers in the array may be partially released within each loudspeaker enclosure to enable the loudspeaker somedegree of freedom relative to other loudspeakers in the array. In another example, in the suspension use case, several loudspeakers may be hanging vertically, in a chain from a ceiling or top surface in the venue. In the suspension use case, the link bar may move outside or from the loudspeaker enclosure where a locking pin is inserted into the link bar to lock the link bar in place.

[0015] In the ground stacking use case, the link bars within the line array are engaged to collapse the speakers in the array together. For example, the link bars are engaged and locked to the loudspeakers in the array to compress (or reduce) the overall height of the array and to place the array in a stowed or storage position. In another example, the ground stacking use case may include at least two loudspeakers positioned on the floor (or ground) in a single column. In this case, the link bar is in a storage position where the link bars are not moved outside of the loudspeaker enclosure and a locking pin is not required to lock the link bar in place.

[0016] In general, the link bar is retractable within each of the loudspeaker enclosures to enable the loudspeaker enclosures and corresponding loudspeakers to be in one of a storage state and a suspension state. For a common spring locked link bar when the line array is in a suspension state, an operator may need to exert a high amount of force to move the link bar to place the link array of loudspeakers into the suspension state due to a heavy spring load. This operation (e.g., moving the spring locked link bar, may not be operator friendly and may not be accomplished by using a single hand. With respect to the storage state when either moving out the link bars, operators may need to be careful in order to avoid damaging the speaker enclosure positioned below the speaker enclosure in which the link bar is being connected or disconnected.

[0017] Aspects discloses herein generally provide, for example, a two-direction spring locked link bar that provides at least the following advantages / benefits:[0018 J - a link bar that is positioned and moveable between loudspeaker enclosures to take on a smaller packaging size compared to previous link bar implementations which enables the entire link array of loudspeakers to have a lighter weight;

[0019] - an operator friendly operation in which less force is required by the operator to either pull or push via a force that is exerted on a handle of the link bar;

[0020] - longer life of the product when compared to a single direction spring locked link bar by virtue of the type of spring used in connection with the disclosed link bar.

[0021] - minimizes or eliminates rattling noise provided by conventional link bars given that the spring as positioned on the disclosed link bar applies a force against the link bar in all positions of the link bar relative to the loudspeaker enclosure. This condition minimizes or eliminates the movement (i.e., shaking) of the link bar while the line array loudspeaker assembly is transmitting audio into the venue. In addition, the disclosed two-way spring locked link bar provides that the spring that is always engaged (or applies a force against the link bar) which eliminates the rattling noise when the line array loudspeaker assembly is in the suspension position or state.

[0022] FIGURE 1 generally depicts one example of a line array loudspeaker assembly 100 (or assembly 100) in accordance with one embodiment. The assembly 100 includes a plurality of loudspeakers 102a- 102n (or 102) and a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures 104a- 104n (“104”). Each loudspeaker 102 is positioned within a corresponding loudspeaker enclosure 104. The loudspeaker enclosures 104 are coupled to one another and form a linear (or line) array of loudspeakers 102. In general, there may be any number of loudspeakers 102 positioned within the assembly 100. Similarly, there may be any number of line arrays that from the assembly 100. Any number of the line array loudspeaker assemblies 100 may be positioned either vertically or horizontally in a venue 110. In some implementations, the assemblies 100 may be suspended in the venue 110 and are arranged to transmit audio into the venue 110. For example, the assemblies 100 may be seen at concerts, sporting events, etc. In general, the assembly 100 may be orientated in any direction to provide a narrow vertical audio output pattern. The assembly 100 may be useful for providing sound to a large portion of the audience in the venue 110.

[0023] An array frame 112 may be positioned on an outermost or top loudspeaker enclosure 104a (or loudspeaker 102a) in the assembly 100. In this regard, when the assembly 100 is positioned vertically in the venue 110 and also suspended over a floor (e.g., crowd) in the venue 110, the array frame 112 may be coupled to a roof or upper portion (e.g., platform) in the venue 110. A pair of link bars 120 (see also FIGURE 4) may be positioned between each of the loudspeaker enclosures 104 and couple the enclosures 104 to one another to form the line array while the assembly 100 is suspended. Similarly, the link bars 120 may be used to couple the enclosures 104to one another while the assembly 100 is in a stored state or the assembly 100 is no longer suspended from the roof or upper portion in the venue 110. In this case, the assembly (or assemblies) 100 may be in the stored state while crews move the assembly (or assemblies) 100 from venue to venue. Each enclosure 104 generally includes a handle 122 to enable operators or crew members to carry the corresponding enclosure(s) 104 in the assembly 100.

[0024] FIGURE 2 generally depicts various link bar plugs 126 for the line array loudspeaker assembly 100 in accordance with one embodiment. As noted above, the assembly 100 may be in the storage position whereby the assembly 100 is not suspended and may be positioned on the ground or floor of either the venue 110 or a transportation vehicle to be transported to the next venue. In the storage position, the link bar 120 is capable of extending to a first length relative to the enclosure 104. In the suspension position, the link bar 120 is capable of extending to a second length relative to the enclosure 104. The second length is generally greater than the first length. Given that the assembly 100 may be in transport, it is preferable to place the assembly 100 into the storage position and collapse the loudspeaker enclosures 104 (or loudspeaker 102) so that such enclosures 104 occupy less space. Therefore, a corresponding link bar plug 126 may be positioned in an opening of each link bar 120 to prevent the link bar 120 from being pulled away from the enclosures 104 and to ensure that the link bar 120 remains locked when the assembly 100 is in the storage position. When it is desired to place the array 100 in the suspension position, the operator may remove the link bar plugs 126 from the link bars 120 to enable the link bars 120 to extend further in comparison to where the link bars 120 extend in the suspension position.

[0025] While in the suspension position, (e.g., by enabling the link bars 120 to extend further away from the enclosure 104) this aspect enables the loudspeakers 102 to be orientated at predetermined angle with response to one or more other loudspeakers 102 in the assembly 100 that is considered optimum for transmitting audio in the venue 110. Thus, in this regard, when the assembly 100 is positioned in the suspension position, one or more of the loudspeaker enclosures 104 (or loudspeakers 102) may be tilted at a corresponding angle relative to one another to optimally transmit the audio into the venue. Thus, by extending the link bars 120 in the suspension position, it is possible to provide more clearance between each enclosure 104 to enable each enclosure 104 to tilt (or move) to the desired angle.

[0026] FIGURE 3 generally depicts a detailed view of a link bar assembly 130 (or first assembly 130) in accordance with one embodiment. The link bar assembly 130 includes the link bar 120 and a rail 131. The link bar 120 may be positioned on the rail 131. FIGURE 3 illustrates two rails 131 as it is recognized that each rail 131 (or pair of rails 131) may be positioned on a corresponding loudspeaker enclosure 104. For example, the rails 131 may be positioned on opposite sides of the loudspeaker enclosure 104 as shown in connection with FIGURE 2 by virtue of the link bars 120 being positioned on opposite sides of the enclosure 104. Similarly, the rails 131 may be positioned on outermost opposite sections of the loudspeaker enclosure 104.

[0027] Each rail 131 includes a plurality of fixed points 132a - 132b positioned thereon. The number of fixed points 132 positioned on the rail 131 may vary based on the desired criteria of a particular implementation. The link bar 120 includes a plurality of slots 134a - 134b formed therein. The link bar 120 is slideably received by the fixed points 132a - 132b. The link bar 120 slides along a first axis 136 (e.g., vertical axis) relative to a bottom planar section 140 that extends along a second axis 146 when the assembly 100 is positioned on a floor 150 of the venue that of the loudspeaker enclosure 104 (see also FIGURE 2). It is recognized that each loudspeaker enclosure 104 includes the bottom planar section 140. A spring assembly 160 is positioned on each rail 131. The spring assembly 160 includes a shaft 162 (or ball head pin) and a spring 164. The spring 164 applies a force against the shaft 162 such that the shaft 162 remains engages with a notch 170 formed in the link bar 120. The spring assembly 160 also includes a base housing 166 (or rotational block) for receiving and storing the spring 164. An additional fixed point 132c is positioned on the rail 131 for receiving the base housing 166 of the spring assembly 160. The base housing 166 rotates (or pivots) about the additional fixed point 132c as the link bar 120 slides in both directions (e.g., vertical directions) along the first axis 136. A handle 168 is positioned on the link bar 120 to enable the operator to move or slide the link bar bi-directionally along the first axis 136. In general, the spring 164 applies a force against the link bar 120 at all times or at all positions of the link bar 120 which minimizes or eliminates the shaking of the link bar 120. The handle 168 may be utilized to move the link bar 120 relative to the loudspeaker enclosure 104. The link bar 120 also includes openings 141a and 141b where each of the openings receive the link bar plug 126 in the suspension position (or the suspension use case) to aid in lockingadjoining loudspeaker enclosures 104 to one another and to aid in keeping the link bar 120 in the suspension position.

[0028] FIGURE 4 A generally depicts the condition in which the link bar assembly 130 is in the storage position in accordance with one embodiment. As stated above, in the storage position, the line array loudspeaker assembly 100 is not suspended and may be positioned on the ground or floor of either the venue 110 or a transportation vehicle to be transported to the next venue, etc. In this example, the operator may move the handle 168 of the link bar 120 downward such that the link bar 120 applies a force against the shaft 162 and spring 164 within the spring assembly 160. In response to the force, the shaft 162 rotates downward (e.g., counterclockwise) about the fixed point 132c and the link bar 120 slides downward along the first axis 136. The slots 134a and 134b enable the link bar 120 to move (or slide) relative to the fixed points 132a and 132b in a linear direction along the first axis 136.

[0029] The shaft 162 remains engaged with the notch 170 of the link bar 120 throughout the entire distance traveled by the link bar 120 irrespective of which direction the link bar 120 moves along the first axis 136. Each of the slots 134a and 134b include a first end 175a and a second end 175b. The first end 175a is positioned opposite to the second end 175b. Thus, in this regard, the link bar 120 travels downward until the fixed point 132a engages the first end 175a of the slot 134a and the fixed point 132b engages the first end 175a of the slot 134b. Upon the link bar 120 coming to a complete stop where the fixed point 132a engages the first end 175a of the slot 134a and the fixed point 132b engages the first end 175a of the slot 134b, the position of the link bar 120 in this case corresponds to the link bar 120 being in the storage position. As noted above, it is desirable to retract or compress the overall height of the line array assembly 100 to enable the assembly 100 to be stowed or stored. In the storage position, it can be seen that a top portion 185 of the link bar 120 may be positioned flush (or at a same height) with a top portion 187 of the rail 131.

[0030] FIGURE 4B generally depicts the condition in which the link bar assembly 130 is a balance position (or gate position) in accordance with one embodiment. The balance position generally corresponds to position in which the load direction of the spring 164 is applied horizontally against the link bar 120 (or the load direction of the spring 164 is applied perpendicular to the first axis 136 against the link bar 120). In the balance position, the operatormoves the handle 168 of the link bar 120 upward along the first axis 136 to apply a force against the shaft 162 and spring 164 within the spring assembly 160. This condition assumes that the operator is moving the link bar 120 from the storage position to the balance position. In response to the force, the shaft 162 rotates upward about the fixed point 132c and the link bar 120 slides (or moves) upward along the first axis 136. The slots 134a and 134b enable the link bar 120 to move (or slide) relative to the fixed points 132a and 132b in a linear direction along the first axis 136.

[0031] The shaft 162 remains engaged with the notch 170 of the link bar 120 throughout the distance traveled by the link bar 120 in the upward direction along the first axis 136. The link bar 120 continues to move upward until the shaft 162 of the spring assembly 160 is perpendicular to the first axis 136. At this point, the spring 164 as positioned within the base housing 166 is in its fullest compressed state and remains as such until the operator moves the handle 168 to move the link bar 120 to either the storage position or the suspension position. As shown, the top portion 185 of the link bar 120 is positioned over the top portion 187 of the rail 131 in the balance position. In the event the operator desires to move the link bar 120 from the suspension position (e.g., see FIGURE 4C) to the balance position, the movement of the link bar 120 is opposite to that described above.

[0032] FIGURE 4C generally depicts the condition in which the link bar assembly 130 is in the suspension position in accordance with one embodiment. While in the suspension position, the loudspeakers 102 in the assembly 100 may be orientated at predetermined angle with response to one or more other loudspeakers 102 in the assembly 100 that is considered optimum for transmitting audio in the venue 110. Thus, in this regard, when the assembly 100 is positioned in the suspension state, one or more of the loudspeaker enclosures 104 (or loudspeakers 102) may be tilted at a corresponding angle relative to one another to optimally transmit the audio into the venue. Thus, by extending the link bar 120 relative to the rail 131 as shown in FIGURE 4C, it is possible to provide more clearance between each enclosure 104 (or loudspeaker 102) to enable each enclosure 104 (or loudspeaker 102) to tilt (or move) to the desired angle.

[0033] In this example, the operator may move the handle 168 of the link bar 120 upward whereby the link bar 120 applies a force against the shaft 162 and the spring 164 within the spring assembly 160. In response to the force, the shaft 162 rotates upward (i.e., clockwise) about thefixed point 132c and the link bar 120 slides upward along the first axis 136. The slots 134a and 134b enable the link bar 120 to move (or slide) relative to the fixed points 132a and 132b in a linear direction along the first axis 136.

[0034] As noted above, the shaft 162 remains engaged with the notch 170 of the link bar 120 throughout the entire distance traveled by the link bar 120 irrespective of which direction the link bar 120 moves along the first axis 136. The link bar 120 travels upward until the fixed point 132a engages the second end 175b of the slot 134a and the fixed point 132b engages the second end 175b of the slot 134b. Upon the link bar 120 coming to a complete stop where the fixed point 132a engages the second end 175b of the slot 134a and the fixed point 132b engages the second end 175b of the slot 134b, the position of the link bar 120 in this case corresponds to the link bar 120 being in the suspension position. As noted above, it is desirable to increase the overall height of the line array assembly 100 to provide clearance between the enclosures 104 in the assembly 100. In the suspension position, it can be seen that a top portion 185 of the link bar 120 is positioned at a height (or distance) relative to the top portion 187 of the rail 131 that is greater than the height of the top portion 185 of the link bar 120 relative to the top portion 187 of the rail 131 when the link bar assembly 130 is in the storage position and the balance position.

[0035] FIGURE 5 generally depicts a detailed view of link bar plugs 126 engaging respective link bars 120 for adjacent loudspeaker enclosures 104a and 104b. Each of the loudspeaker enclosures 104a and 104b include a frame 133 that is fixed thereon for interfacing with the link bar assembly 130. Each of the frames 133 include an opening 135 that align with the 141a of the link bar 120 to receive a corresponding link bar plug 126. A stopper 137 is also positioned with the loudspeaker enclosure 104a to prevent any additional vertical movement of the link bar 120 as positioned on the loudspeaker enclosure 104b into the loudspeaker enclosure 104a. For example, the stopper 137 is positioned at a predetermined location on the loudspeaker enclosure 104 to align the opening 141a of the link bar 120 with the opening 135 of the frame 133 in response to the top portion 185 of the link bar 120 contacting the stopper 137.

[0036] While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that variouschanges may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, the features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments of the invention.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A line array loudspeaker assembly, the assembly comprising: a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures for being linearly positioned in a venue, each loudspeaker enclosure supporting a loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue; and at least one first assembly being configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another, the at least one first assembly includes: a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker enclosure to the second loudspeaker enclosure; and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

2. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 1, wherein the first assembly includes a rail to support the link bar and to enable the link bar to slide thereon.

3. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 2, wherein the rail includes at least one fixed point that extends outwardly from the rail.

4. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 3 , wherein the link bar defines at least one slot to directly receive the at least one fixed point.

5. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 4, wherein the link bar moves relative to the rail along the first axis when the at least one fixed point is positioned within the at least one slot of the link bar.

6. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 2, wherein the spring assembly includes a shaft that engages a notch of the link bar as the link bar moves along the first axis.

7. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 6, wherein the spring assembly includes a spring that applies a force against the shaft to enable the shaft to remain engaged to the link bar as the link bar moves along an entirety of the first axis.

8. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 7, wherein the spring assembly includes a base housing to store the spring.

9. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 8, wherein the rail includes at least one fixed point coupled to the base housing, and wherein the base housing rotates about the at least one fixed point in response to the link bar moving along the first axis.

10. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 1, wherein the spring assembly rotates in response to the link bar moving along the first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure and the second loudspeaker enclosure to be in one of a storage position or a suspension position.

11. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of loudspeaker enclosures is suspended over a floor of the venue.

12. A line array loudspeaker assembly, the assembly comprising: a first loudspeaker enclosure including a first loudspeaker for transmitting audio in a venue; a second loudspeaker enclosure including a second loudspeaker for transmitting audio in the venue, at least one first assembly being configured to couple the first loudspeaker enclosure and the second loudspeaker enclosure to each other, the at least one first assembly includes: a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker to the second loudspeaker; anda spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

13. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 12, wherein the first assembly includes a rail to support the link bar and to enable the link bar to slide thereon.

14. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 13, wherein the spring assembly includes a shaft that engages a notch of the link bar as the link bar moves along the first axis.

15. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 14, wherein the spring assembly includes a spring that applies a force against the shaft to enable the shaft to remain engaged to the link bar as the link bar moves along an entirety of the first axis.

16. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 15, wherein the spring assembly includes a base housing to store the spring.

17. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 16, wherein the rail includes at least one fixed point coupled to the base housing, and wherein the base housing rotates about the at least one fixed point in response to the link bar moving along the first axis.

18. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 12, wherein the spring assembly rotates in response to the link bar moving along the first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure and the second loudspeaker enclosure to be in one of a storage position or a suspension position.

19. The line array loudspeaker assembly of claim 12, wherein the first loudspeaker enclosure and the second loudspeaker enclosure are suspended over a floor of the venue.

20. A line array loudspeaker assembly, the assembly comprising: a plurality of loudspeaker enclosures, each loudspeaker enclosure supporting a loudspeaker for transmitting audio in a venue; and at least one first assembly being configured to couple a first loudspeaker enclosure and a second loudspeaker enclosure of the plurality of loudspeakers to one another, the at least one first assembly includes: a link bar positioned about the first loudspeaker enclosure to couple the first loudspeaker to the second loudspeaker; and a spring assembly being coupled to the link bar and rotating in response to the link bar moving along a first axis to move the first loudspeaker enclosure relative to the second loudspeaker enclosure.

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