Speaker enclosure and electronic device comprising speaker enclosure

Abstract

An electronic device according to the present disclosure may comprise: a display disposed on a first side of the electronic device; a case disposed on a second side of the electronic device; a speaker; and a speaker enclosure which forms a duct together with at least a part of the case and supports the speaker between the display and the case, wherein the speaker enclosure comprises a speaker frame on which the speaker is seated and a duct frame which is connected to the speaker frame eccentrically to the center thereof and serves as a passage for sound output from the speaker, and the duct frame comprises a first support member supporting the speaker enclosure from the case, a second support member supporting the speaker enclosure from the display, a first rib connecting the speaker frame and the first support member, and a second rib connecting the first support member and the second support member.

Description

Speaker enclosure and electronic device including the speaker enclosure

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a speaker enclosure and an electronic device including the speaker enclosure.

[0002] With the recent advancement of digital technology, a wide variety of electronic devices capable of communication and personal information processing while on the move are being released, such as mobile communication terminals, electronic notebooks, smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers), or laptop PCs. Portable mobile phones include various functions and may include sound playback capabilities in response to the demand for high-quality music. Electronic devices, including mobile phones, may include speakers for playing sound.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a display disposed on a first surface of the electronic device.

[0005] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a case disposed on a second surface of the electronic device.

[0006] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a speaker.

[0007] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a speaker enclosure that forms a duct together with at least a portion of the case and supports the speaker between the display and the case.

[0008] The speaker enclosure included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a speaker frame on which the speaker is seated.

[0009] The speaker enclosure included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a tube frame that serves as a passage for sound output from the speaker, which is eccentrically connected from the center of the speaker frame.

[0010] The tube frame included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a first support member that supports the speaker enclosure from the case.

[0011] The tube frame included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a second support member that supports the speaker enclosure from the display.

[0012] The tube frame included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a first rib connecting the speaker frame and the first support member.

[0013] The conduit frame included in the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a second rib connecting the first support member and the second support member.

[0014] The speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a speaker frame on which a speaker is mounted.

[0015] The speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a tube frame that serves as a passage for sound output from the speaker, which is eccentrically connected from the center of the speaker frame.

[0016] The tube frame included in the speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a first support member that supports the speaker enclosure and at least a portion of which protrudes toward a first direction.

[0017] The tube frame included in the speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a second support member that supports the speaker enclosure, with at least a portion protruding toward a second direction.

[0018] The tube frame included in the speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a first rib connecting the speaker frame and the first support member.

[0019] The tube frame included in the speaker enclosure of the present disclosure may include a second rib connecting the first support member and the second support member.

[0020] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device capable of performing the operations described in the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an electronic device in three dimensions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the interior with the case removed from an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing at least a portion of a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, cut in the C1-C2 direction.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 in the direction A1-A2.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 in the direction B1-B2.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, cut in the direction D1-D2.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, taken in the direction A1-A2.

[0029] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, taken in the direction B1-B2.

[0030] FIG. 10 is a view of a speaker enclosure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, seen from a third direction.

[0031] FIG. 11 is a view of a speaker enclosure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, seen from a fourth direction.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a three-dimensional view of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10.

[0033] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0034] FIG. 14 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in the direction E1-E2.

[0035] FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in the direction E1-E2.

[0036] FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in the F1-F2 direction.

[0037] FIG. 17 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in the direction E1-E2.

[0038] FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in the F1-F2 direction.

[0039] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the second rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0040] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the second rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0041] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the second rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0042] FIG. 22 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the first rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0043] FIG. 23 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the first rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0044] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame centered on the first rib in the speaker enclosure of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0045] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing a speaker enclosure combined with a cushioning member and a waterproof member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 26 is a graph showing the sound pressure level relative to the frequency of sound output from an electronic device including a speaker enclosure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIGS. 27a and FIGS. 27b are drawings visually showing the amount of deflection and stress of a speaker enclosure to which the present invention is not applied.

[0048] FIGS. 27c and FIGS. 27d are drawings visually illustrating the amount of deflection and stress of a speaker enclosure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] The speaker enclosure can form the speaker and the duct as a single unit. Conventionally, there was a difficulty in that the frequency band of the output sound was distorted due to the support structure between the duct, through which the sound output from the speaker travels to the outside, and due to eccentricity between the duct and the speaker.

[0050] The speaker enclosure and the electronic device including the speaker enclosure of the present invention are intended to straighten the structure supporting the frame forming the conduit.

[0051] The speaker enclosure and the electronic device including the speaker enclosure of the present invention are intended to have at least two rib structures arranged between the speaker frame and the tube frame.

[0052] The speaker enclosure and the electronic device including the speaker enclosure of the present invention can improve the acoustic performance output from the speaker by straightening the structure supporting the frame forming the conduit.

[0053] The acoustic performance output from the speaker can be improved by increasing the area in which the speaker enclosure and the electronic buffer member including the speaker enclosure of the present invention are placed.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (100) capable of performing the operations described in the present disclosure.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may be one of various forms of electronic devices, such as a notebook (190), smartphones (191) having various form factors (e.g., a bar-type smartphone (191-1), a foldable-type smartphone (191-2), or a sliderable (or rollable)-type smartphone (191-3)), a tablet (192), a cellular phone (not shown), and other similar computing devices (not shown). The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 1 are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the implementations described or claimed in this disclosure. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multifunction device, a portable device, or a server.

[0056] The electronic device (100) may include components comprising at least one processor (110) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110)), at least one memory (120) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150)), at least one communication circuit (160) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160)), and / or at least one sensor (170) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170)). The components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuit, antenna, rechargeable battery, or input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components may be integrated into a single component.

[0057] The processor (110) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing operations. The processor (110) may include at least one electrical circuit and may process instructions (or programs, data, etc.) stored in memory (120) individually or collectively in a distributed manner. The processor (110) may include a processor assembly comprising one or more processing circuits. The processor (110) may include any processing circuit that is operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (120), display (140), image sensor (150), communication circuit (160), and / or sensor (170)). For example, the processor (110) (e.g., application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or chipset). For example, the processor (110) may be implemented with a plurality of cores (or at least one core circuit), a plurality of chips, or a plurality of chipsets. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits configured to perform the various functions of the present disclosure individually and / or collectively. As an example without limitation, at least a portion of the processor (110) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0058] For example, the processor (110) may include a central processing unit (111), a graphics processing unit (112), a neural processing unit (113), an image signal processor (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110) may include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110) may be omitted from the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside of the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) (e.g., memory controller (116)) may be included in other components (e.g., at least part of memory (120), an interface (e.g. available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150)).

[0059] The processor (110) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in memory (120). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control the components of the processor (110) based on the execution of instructions stored in memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or AI (artificial intelligence) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). An ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through an image sensor (150) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110). A display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or DPU (display processing unit)) may be configured to process an image acquired from a CPU (111), GPU (112), ISP (114), or memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for a display (140). A memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). A storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the non-volatile memory (122) and writing data to the non-volatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data obtained from a component of the processor (110) into a format suitable for transmitting to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160), or to process data obtained from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160) into a format suitable for processing by the component of the processor (110). For example, the communication circuit (160) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data regarding the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state around the electronic device (100), obtained through the sensor (170), into a format suitable for the component of the processor (110).

[0060] Memory (120) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, memory (120) may include a memory assembly comprising one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include a hard drive, a permanent memory such as flash memory, read-only memory (ROM) (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)), a semi-permanent memory such as random access memory (RAM) (e.g., volatile memory (121)), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. Memory (120) may include a cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As an example not limited to, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110). The memory (120) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a SIM (subscriber identity module) card and / or an SD (secure digital) card) that can be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0061] For example, memory (120) may store one or more software applications, such as operating system (or system) software applications, firmware software applications, driver software applications, plugin (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software applications, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110). For example, memory (120) may store instructions that can be called by an application programming interface (API). For example, memory (120) may store instructions within a library.

[0062] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional drawing of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the interior of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 with the case (210) removed.

[0064] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing at least a portion of a cross-section of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 in the C1-C2 direction.

[0065] FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 in the A1-A2 direction.

[0066] FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional drawing showing a cross-section of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2 in the B1-B2 direction.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 2, FIGS. 3, FIGS. 4, FIGS. 5 and FIGS. 6, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140), a case (210), and a speaker hole (220).

[0068] In one embodiment, a display (140) may be placed on a first surface (201) of an electronic device (100). A case (210) may be placed on a second surface (202) of an electronic device (100). For example, the first surface (201) of the electronic device (100) may include the front surface of the electronic device (100). The second surface (202) of the electronic device (100) may include the rear surface of the electronic device (100). The first surface (201) may face the + z-axis direction, and the second surface (202) may face the - z-axis direction.

[0069] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a third surface (203) that surrounds the space between the first surface (201) and the second surface (202). For example, the third surface (203) of the electronic device (100) may include a side of the electronic device (100).

[0070] In one embodiment, the speaker hole (220) may be disposed on at least a portion of the third side (203) of the electronic device (100). The speaker hole (220) may be formed integrally with the case (210). The case (210) may include the speaker hole (220).

[0071] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic device (100) may include a speaker hole (220), a camera (320), and a speaker enclosure (310).

[0072] In one embodiment, the camera (320) may be positioned adjacent to a corner of the electronic device (100). The camera (320) may be positioned within a specified distance from the corner of the electronic device (100).

[0073] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may be positioned adjacent to the camera (320). The speaker enclosure (310) may be positioned within a specified distance from the camera (320).

[0074] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a speaker frame (311) and a duct frame (312). A speaker (301) may be seated in at least a part of the speaker enclosure (310). The speaker (301) may be placed in at least a part of the speaker enclosure (310). The speaker (301) may be coupled to at least a part of the speaker enclosure (310).

[0075] In one embodiment, the speaker frame (311) and the tube frame (312) may be formed integrally.

[0076] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may be injection molded from resin, metal, or ceramic powder. However, it is not limited thereto, and the speaker enclosure (310) may be formed by processing a base material such as resin or metal.

[0077] In one embodiment, the center (L1) of the speaker frame (311) and the center (L2) of the speaker hole (220) may not coincide with each other. The speaker frame (311) may form a conduit in the direction of the speaker hole (220).

[0078] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the tube frame (312) corresponds to the speaker frame (311), and at least another portion of the tube frame (312) corresponds to the speaker hole (220).

[0079] In one embodiment, the tube frame (312) may be connected to the speaker frame (311) by being eccentric from the center (L1) of the speaker frame (311). The tube frame (312) may be connected to the speaker frame (311) by being eccentric from the center (L1) of the speaker frame (311).

[0080] In one embodiment, the tube frame (312) may include a shape inclined at a specific angle (a) from the speaker frame (311).

[0081] In one embodiment, the tube frame (312) may include a shape inclined in a direction corresponding to the speaker hole (220) from the speaker frame (311).

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the speaker enclosure (310) can form a tube (d) together with at least a part of the case (210).

[0083] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) can support the speaker (301) between the display (140) and the case (210).

[0084] In one embodiment, the substrate (540) may be placed between the speaker enclosure (310) and the display (140). The substrate (540) may include at least some of the circuits for driving the display (140) and the speaker (301).

[0085] In one embodiment, the pipe frame (312) may include a first support member (501), a second support member (502), a first rib (511), and a second rib (512). The first support member (501), the second support member (502), the first rib (511), and the second rib (512) may be formed integrally. The first support member (501), the second support member (502), the first rib (511), and the second rib (512) may constitute at least a part of the pipe frame (312).

[0086] In one embodiment, the first support member (501) may support the speaker enclosure (310) from the case (210). The first support member (501) may support the speaker (301) from the case (210). The first support member (501) may support the speaker enclosure (310) inside the electronic device (100). The first support member (501) may support the speaker (301) inside the electronic device (100).

[0087] In one embodiment, the second support member (502) may support the speaker enclosure (310) from the display (140). The second support member (502) may support the speaker (301) from the display (140). The second support member (502) may support the speaker enclosure (310) inside the electronic device (100). The second support member (502) may support the speaker (301) inside the electronic device (100).

[0088] In one embodiment, the display (140) may include a bezel area or a BM (black mask, black matrix) area in at least a portion. The bezel area or BM area of ​​the display (140) may include a non-display area in which the screen is not displayed as at least a portion of the display (140).

[0089] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a front case (not shown) and a display (140) on a first surface (201). The front case (not shown) may include a case surrounding the periphery of the display (140). A second support member (502) may support a speaker enclosure (310) from at least one of the display (140) and the front case (not shown). A second support member (502) may support a speaker (301) from at least one of the display (140) and the front case (not shown). However, it is not limited thereto, and the front case may be omitted. The display (140) may be supported by a case (210) and form the exterior of the electronic device (100). The case (210) may include a rear case and a side case. The rear case includes a case corresponding to the second side (202), and the side case may include a case corresponding to the third side (203).

[0090] In one embodiment, the first support member (501) and the second support member (502) can enable the speaker enclosure (310) to be supported between the case (210) and the display (140) inside the electronic device (100). The first support member (501) and the second support member (502) can enable the speaker (301) to be supported between the case (210) and the display (140) inside the electronic device (100).

[0091] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the first surface (201). At least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward a first direction (e.g., +z direction). At least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the case (210). For example, the first direction may correspond to the direction from the display (140) toward the case (210).

[0092] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the second surface (202). At least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude in a second direction (e.g., the -z direction). At least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the display (140). For example, the second direction may correspond to the direction from the case (210) toward the display (140).

[0093] In one embodiment, the second support member (502) may include a shape inclined at a specific angle (b) toward the third surface (203).

[0094] In one embodiment, the first cover (521) can cover at least a portion of the speaker frame (311) to protect the speaker (301).

[0095] In one embodiment, the second cover (522) may cover at least a portion between the first support member (501) and the second support member (502). The second cover (522) may allow sound passing through the conduit to be directed toward the speaker hole (220).

[0096] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a first rib (511) connecting the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501).

[0097] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) can connect the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501).

[0098] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a second rib (512) connecting the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0099] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) can connect the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0100] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be spaced apart at a specified interval.

[0101] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second support member (502) may correspond to a speaker hole (220).

[0102] In one embodiment, a breathable and waterproof member (530) may be placed between the conduit frame (312) and the speaker hole (220). The breathable and waterproof member (530) may include a material having a waterproof function. The breathable and waterproof member (530) may include a material having a mesh structure.

[0103] In one embodiment, the breathable waterproof member (530) can allow air to pass through and block moisture. The breathable waterproof member (530) may include a material having the property of allowing air to pass through and blocking moisture.

[0104] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, cut in the direction D1-D2.

[0105] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, cut in the A1-A2 direction.

[0106] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 2, cut in the B1-B2 direction.

[0107] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a cut surface including the first rib (511). FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a cut surface including the second rib (512). FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a speaker enclosure (310) that does not include the cut surface of the first rib (511) and the cut surface of the second rib (512).

[0108] In describing FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, content that overlaps with FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 may be omitted.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a speaker frame (311) and a tube frame (312).

[0110] In one embodiment, the speaker (301) may be placed on at least a portion of the speaker frame (311). The speaker (301) may be coupled to at least a portion of the speaker frame (311).

[0111] In one embodiment, the pipe frame (312) may include a first support member (501), a second support member (502), a first rib (511), and a second rib (512).

[0112] In one embodiment, the first support member (501) may support the speaker enclosure (310) from the case (210). At least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the second surface (202).

[0113] In one embodiment, the second support member (502) may support the speaker enclosure (310) from the display (140). At least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the first surface (201).

[0114] In one embodiment, the second support member (502) may include a shape inclined at a specific angle (b) toward the third surface (203).

[0115] In one embodiment, the first cover (521) may cover at least a portion of the speaker frame (311) to protect the speaker (301). The second cover (522) may cover at least a portion between the first support member (501) and the second support member (502). A breathable waterproof member (530) may be placed between the conduit frame (312) and the speaker hole (220).

[0116] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) may connect the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501). The first rib (511) may include a first rib area (5111) and a second rib area (5112). The first rib area (5111) may be formed in a direction from the speaker frame (311) to the first support member (501) based on a reference line (L3). The second rib area (5112) may be formed in a direction from the first support member (501) to the speaker frame (311) based on a reference line (L3). The second rib area (5112) may include a reinforcing member.

[0117] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a second rib (512) connecting a first support member (501) and a second support member (502). The second rib (512) may connect the first support member (501) and the second support member (502). The second rib (512) may include an inclined surface. The second rib (512) may include a shape inclined at a specific angle (b) toward a third surface (203). The second rib (512) may be formed in a direction toward the second support member (502) toward the first support member (501). The second rib (512) may combine at least a portion of the corner area of ​​the second support member (502) and at least a portion of the planar area of ​​the first support member (501).

[0118] FIG. 10 is a view of a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, seen from a third direction.

[0119] FIG. 11 is a view of a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, seen from a fourth direction.

[0120] FIG. 12 is a three-dimensional view of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10.

[0121] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the speaker (301) mounted on the speaker enclosure (310) after removing the first cover (521) and the second cover (522). Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 10, if the speaker enclosure (310) is mounted on the electronic device (100), the direction in which the speaker enclosure (310) is viewed in FIG. 10 may correspond to the direction from the display (140) toward the case (210). For example, the third direction (e.g., the -z direction) may correspond to the direction from the display (140) toward the case (210).

[0122] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 11, if the speaker enclosure (310) is mounted on the electronic device (100), the direction in which the speaker enclosure (310) is viewed in FIG. 11 may correspond to the direction from the case (210) toward the display (140). For example, the fourth direction (e.g., +z direction) may correspond to the direction from the case (210) toward the display (140).

[0123] Referring to FIGS. 10, 11 and 12, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a speaker frame (311) and a tube frame (312). A speaker (301) may be seated on at least a part of the speaker enclosure (310). The speaker (301) may be coupled to at least a part of the speaker enclosure (310).

[0124] In one embodiment, the speaker frame (311) and the tube frame (312) may be formed integrally.

[0125] In one embodiment, the conduit frame (312) may be connected to the speaker frame (311) by being eccentric with respect to the speaker frame (311) at a specific angle (a). The conduit frame (312) may include a shape inclined at a specific angle (a) from the speaker frame (311).

[0126] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0127] In one embodiment, the speaker frame (311) and the tube frame (312) may be formed integrally.

[0128] In one embodiment, the conduit frame (312) can be connected to the speaker frame (311) at a specific angle (a) eccentrically.

[0129] In one embodiment, the pipe frame (312) may include a first support member (501), a second support member (502), a first rib (511), and a second rib (512).

[0130] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a first rib (511) connecting the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501).

[0131] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) can connect the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501).

[0132] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a second rib (512) connecting the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0133] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) can connect the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0134] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be spaced apart by a specified distance (w).

[0135] In one embodiment, the sound output from the speaker (301) can be output in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 13.

[0136] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be parallel to the direction of sound output from the speaker (301). The first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be straightened so as not to distort the sound output from the speaker (301).

[0137] FIG. 14 is a three-dimensional drawing showing the cross-section of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in the E1-E2 direction.

[0138] FIG. 15 is a schematic drawing showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 cut in the direction E1-E2.

[0139] FIG. 16 is a schematic drawing showing a cross-section of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in the F1-F2 direction.

[0140] FIG. 17 is a three-dimensional drawing showing the cross-section of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in the E1-E2 direction.

[0141] FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional drawing showing the cross-section of the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in the F1-F2 direction.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, the pipe frame (312) may include a first support member (501), a second support member (502), a first rib (511), and a second rib (512). The first support member (501), the second support member (502), the first rib (511), and the second rib (512) may be formed integrally.

[0143] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the first surface (201). At least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward a first direction. At least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the case (210). For example, the first direction may correspond to the direction from the display (140) toward the case (210).

[0144] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the second surface (202). At least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude in a second direction. At least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the display (140). For example, the second direction may correspond to the direction from the case (210) toward the display (140).

[0145] In one embodiment, when the speaker enclosure (310) is mounted on the electronic device (100), the first support member (501) and the second support member (502) may be supported between the case (210) and the display (140) inside the electronic device (100). When the speaker enclosure (310) is mounted on the electronic device (100), the first support member (501) and the second support member (502) may be supported between the case (210) and the display (140) inside the electronic device (100).

[0146] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) can connect the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501). The second rib (512) can connect the first support member (501) and the second support member (502). The second rib (512) may include an inclined surface.

[0147] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be parallel to the direction of sound output from the speaker (301). The first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be straightened so as not to distort the sound output from the speaker (301).

[0148] Referring to FIGS. 14, 15 and 16, at least a portion of the first support member (501) and at least a portion of the second support member (502) may correspond to the speaker hole (220). At least a portion of the tube frame (312) may correspond to the speaker hole (220). A breathable waterproof member (530) may be placed between the tube frame (312) and the speaker hole (220).

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, the first rib (511) may include a shape protruding from the speaker frame (311) to the first support member (501). The second rib (512) may include a shape protruding from the second support member (502) to the first support member (501). The second rib (512) may include an inclined surface.

[0150] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the second rib (512) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0151] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the second rib (512) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0152] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the second rib (512) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0153] Referring to FIGS. 19, 20, and 21, the second rib (512) may include a shape protruding from the second support member (502) to the first support member (501). The second rib (512) may include an inclined surface.

[0154] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) may include a first connecting member (5123), a first reinforcing member (5121), and a second reinforcing member (5122).

[0155] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) can connect at least a portion of the corner region (g1) of the second support member (502) and at least a portion of the planar region (s1) of the first support member (501).

[0156] In one embodiment, when the second rib (512) connects the first support member (501) and the second support member (502), the second rib (512) may include a first reinforcing member (5121) and a second reinforcing member (5122) to reinforce the rigidity.

[0157] In one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (5121) may be coupled to at least a portion of the corner region (g1) of the second support member (502), and the second reinforcing member (5122) may be coupled to at least a portion of the planar region (s1) of the first support member (501). The first connecting member (5123) may be connected to at least a portion of the corner region (g1) of the second support member (502) and at least a portion of the first support member (501). The first connecting member (5123), the first reinforcing member (5121), and the second reinforcing member (5122) may be formed integrally. The first connecting member (5123) may include an inclined surface. The first reinforcing member (5121) may include a T-shaped block. However, it is not limited thereto, and the first reinforcing member (5121) may include a rectangular block shape. The second reinforcing member (5122) may include an inclined surface. The second reinforcing member (5122) may include a trapezoidal block shape including a slope.

[0158] FIG. 22 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the first rib (511) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0159] FIG. 23 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the first rib (511) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0160] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing at least a portion of the tube frame (312) centered on the first rib (511) in the speaker enclosure (310) of FIG. 10 in enlargement.

[0161] Referring to FIGS. 22, 23 and 24, the first rib (511) may include a shape protruding from the speaker frame (311) to the first support member (501).

[0162] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) may include a second connecting member (5111) and a third reinforcing member (5112).

[0163] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) can connect at least a portion of the corner area (g2) of the speaker frame (311), at least a portion of the planar area (s1) of the first support member (501), and at least a portion of the corner area (g3) of the first support member (501).

[0164] In one embodiment, when the first rib (511) connects the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501), the first rib (511) may include a third reinforcing member (5112) to reinforce rigidity.

[0165] In one embodiment, the second connecting member (5111) can connect at least a portion of the corner area (g2) of the speaker frame (311) and at least a portion of the planar area (s1) of the first supporting member (501).

[0166] In one embodiment, the third reinforcing member (5112) can connect at least a portion of the corner area (g2) of the speaker frame (311) and at least a portion of the corner area (g3) of the first support member (501).

[0167] In one embodiment, the second connecting member (5111) and the third reinforcing member (5112) may be formed integrally.

[0168] In one embodiment, the second connecting member (5111) may include a block shape with rounded corners. However, it is not limited thereto, and the first reinforcing member (5121) may include a rectangular block shape. The third reinforcing member (5112) may include a triangular block shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and the third reinforcing member (5112) may include a concave rectangular block shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and the third reinforcing member (5112) may include an arrowhead-shaped block shape.

[0169] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing a speaker enclosure (310) in which a cushioning member (2510) and a waterproof member (2520) are combined according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] In one embodiment, the cushioning member (2510) and the waterproof member (2520) may be placed in the area where the speaker enclosure (310) forms a conduit with the case (210). The cushioning member (2510) and the waterproof member (2520) may be placed between the speaker enclosure (310) and the case (210).

[0171] In one embodiment, the cushioning member (2510) can allow sound output from the speaker (301) to be output through the conduit without leaking out of the conduit. The cushioning member (2510) may include, for example, a rubber material or a polymer material.

[0172] In one embodiment, the area where the cushioning member (2510) is placed in the speaker enclosure (310) of the present invention may be extended compared to the speaker enclosure to which the present invention is not applied.

[0173] In one embodiment, the waterproof member (2520) can prevent foreign substances or moisture from entering the speaker (301). The waterproof member (2520) may include, for example, a rubber material or a polymer material.

[0174] In one embodiment, the waterproof member (2520) may include a band shape forming a closed curve. A cushioning member (2510), a speaker (301), or a speaker frame (311) may be disposed within the closed curve formed by the waterproof member (2520). The cushioning member (2510) may be disposed between the waterproof member (2520) and the speaker (301).

[0175] FIG. 26 is a graph showing the sound pressure level relative to the frequency of sound output from an electronic device (100) including a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0176] In FIG. 26, the x-axis represents the frequency range of the sound output from the electronic device (100), and the unit is Hertz (Hz). In FIG. 26, the y-axis represents the sound pressure magnitude of the sound output from the electronic device (100), and the unit is dB.

[0177] 2601 The graph is a graph of sound output from an electronic device (100) including a speaker enclosure to which the present invention is not applied.

[0178] 2603 The graph is a graph of sound output from an electronic device (100) including a speaker enclosure (310) of the present invention.

[0179] 2605 The graph is a graph of sound output from different electronic devices.

[0180] When comparing graphs 2601 and 2603, it can be seen that the sound pressure level improves in the high frequency range, for example, the 7500–10000 Hz range (or 7.5 kHz–10 kHz).

[0181] Referring to FIG. 26, the electronic device (100) including the speaker enclosure (310) of the present invention has the effect of increasing the magnitude of sound pressure in a specific frequency range (or high frequency range).

[0182] Referring to FIG. 26, in the entire frequency range, an electronic device (100) including the speaker enclosure (310) of the present invention may have the same or improved sound pressure magnitude as an electronic device (100) including a speaker enclosure to which the present invention is not applied.

[0183] FIGS. 27a and FIGS. 27b are drawings visually showing the amount of deflection and stress of a speaker enclosure to which the present invention is not applied.

[0184] FIGS. 27c and FIGS. 27d are drawings visually showing the amount of sagging and stress of a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0185] In FIGS. 27a, 27b, 27c, and 27d, the amount of sagging and stress of the speaker enclosure may be greater as it corresponds to the color in the 2701 direction, and the amount of sagging and stress of the speaker enclosure may be less as it corresponds to the color in the 2703 direction.

[0186] Referring to FIGS. 27a, 27b, 27c and 27d, the amount of sagging and stress of a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be less than the amount of sagging and stress of a speaker enclosure to which the invention is not applied.

[0187] Referring to FIGS. 27a, FIGS. 27b, FIGS. 27c and FIGS. 27d, a speaker enclosure (310) according to one embodiment of the present invention has the effect of improved rigidity.

[0188] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140) disposed on a first surface (201) of the electronic device (100), a case (210) disposed on a second surface (202) of the electronic device (100), a speaker, and a speaker enclosure (310) that forms a duct together with at least a part of the case (210) and supports the speaker between the display (140) and the case (210).

[0189] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) may include a speaker frame (311) on which a speaker is mounted, and a conduit frame (312) which serves as a passage for sound output from a speaker connected eccentrically from the center of the speaker frame (311).

[0190] In one embodiment, the tube frame (312) may include a first support member (501) supporting the speaker enclosure (310) from the case (210), a second support member (502) supporting the speaker enclosure (310) from the display (140), a first rib (511) connecting the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501), and a second rib (512) connecting the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0191] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) and the second rib (512) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0192] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) may have a slope formed on it.

[0193] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a first cover (521) that covers at least a portion of the speaker frame (311) to protect the speaker.

[0194] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a second cover (522) that covers at least a portion between the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0195] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a speaker hole (220) disposed in at least a part of the case (210).

[0196] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the tube frame (312) corresponds to the speaker hole (220), and at least another portion corresponds to the speaker frame (311).

[0197] In one embodiment, a breathable waterproof member disposed between the speaker hole (220) and the second support member (502) may be further included.

[0198] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member (501) may protrude toward the second surface (202).

[0199] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second support member (502) may protrude toward the first surface (201).

[0200] In one embodiment, the first rib (511) may further include a first reinforcing member facing the direction of the speaker frame (311).

[0201] In one embodiment, the second rib (512) may further include a second reinforcing member facing the direction of the speaker frame (311).

[0202] In one embodiment, the second support member (502) may be tilted at a specific angle.

[0203] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a cushioning member (2510) that is at least partially coupled to the speaker enclosure (310), and a waterproof member (2520) that is at least partially coupled to the speaker enclosure (310).

[0204] In one embodiment, the buffer member (2510) may be placed between the speaker enclosure (310) and the case (210).

[0205] In one embodiment, the waterproof member (2520) has a closed curve, and a cushioning member and a speaker may be placed within the closed curve.

[0206] In one embodiment, the speaker enclosure (310) includes a speaker frame (311) on which a speaker is seated, and a conduit frame (312) which serves as a passage for sound output from a speaker connected eccentrically from the center of the speaker frame (311). The conduit frame (312) may include a first support member (501) that supports the speaker enclosure (310) and at least a portion of which protrudes toward a first direction, a second support member (502) that supports the speaker enclosure (310) and at least a portion of which protrudes toward a second direction, a first rib (511) connecting the speaker frame (311) and the first support member (501), and a second rib (512) connecting the first support member (501) and the second support member (502).

[0207] An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0208] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0209] As used in one embodiment of this document, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0210] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory) or external memory that is readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (100)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (110)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (100)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0212] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more of the components or operations among the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to one embodiment, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A display disposed on a first surface of the electronic device; A case disposed on the second side of the electronic device; Speaker; and It includes a speaker enclosure that forms a duct together with at least a part of the above case and supports the speaker between the display and the case, The above speaker enclosure A speaker frame on which the above speaker is mounted; and It includes a tube frame that serves as a passage for sound output from the speaker, which is eccentrically connected from the center of the speaker frame, and The above pipe frame is A first support member supporting the speaker enclosure from the above case; A second support member supporting the speaker enclosure from the display; A first rib connecting the speaker frame and the first support member; and An electronic device comprising a second rib connecting the first support member and the second support member.

2. In Paragraph 1, The first rib and the second rib are an electronic device spaced apart from each other.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above second rib is an electronic device having a slope formed thereon.

4. In Paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a first cover that protects the speaker by covering at least a portion of the speaker frame.

5. In Paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a second cover covering at least a portion between the first support member and the second support member.

6. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a speaker hole disposed in at least a part of the above case, and An electronic device in which at least a part of the above-mentioned tube frame corresponds to the above-mentioned speaker hole, and at least another part corresponds to the above-mentioned speaker frame.

7. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device further comprising a breathable waterproof member disposed between the speaker hole and the second support member.

8. In Paragraph 1, An electronic device in which at least a portion of the first support member protrudes toward the second surface.

9. In Paragraph 1, An electronic device in which at least a portion of the second support member protrudes toward the first surface.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above first rib is An electronic device further comprising a first reinforcing member facing the direction of the speaker frame.

11. In Paragraph 1, The above second rib is An electronic device further comprising a second reinforcing member facing the direction of the speaker frame.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above second support member is An electronic device tilted at a specific angle.

13. In Paragraph 1, A cushioning member that is coupled to at least a portion of the above speaker enclosure; and An electronic device further comprising a waterproof member that is coupled to at least a portion of the above speaker enclosure.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above buffer member is An electronic device disposed between the above speaker enclosure and the above case.

15. In Paragraph 13, The above waterproof member is An electronic device having a closed curve, wherein the buffer member and the speaker are disposed within the closed curve.

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