Modular Acoustic Amplifier Layout for Variable Frequency Channels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing acoustic amplification systems for wave field synthesis lack flexibility and rapid adaptability to varying electrical power requirements and frequency channels, limiting their configuration and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A modular acoustic amplification apparatus comprising interchangeable modules with specific casings and power units, allowing for customizable configurations to meet different acoustic reproduction needs, including the use of fastening elements and power connectors for flexible assembly and operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed configuration acoustic amplification system is used, then the system structure is simple, but the adaptability to different power requirements and frequency channels is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to power requirements and frequency channelsVSAvoidsystem configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The acoustic amplification system is divided into multiple independent modules, each containing specific acoustic amplification units. These modules can be selectively assembled to create different system configurations based on power requirements and frequency channel needs, enabling adaptability without requiring a completely different system design for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular design creates universal building blocks that can serve multiple functions. Each module can be configured for different power levels and frequency ranges, allowing the same basic module type to adapt to various acoustic reproduction requirements through different assembly configurations rather than requiring specialized designs for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If a customized acoustic amplification system is designed for each application, then the system performance is optimized, but the manufacturing time and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly speedVSAvoidmanufacturing flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the system into standardized modules, the patent enables rapid assembly through simple module combination rather than complete system customization. This maintains manufacturing efficiency while allowing configuration changes to meet different acoustic requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic reconfiguration by enabling modules to be added, removed, or rearranged based on specific application needs. This dynamic adaptability provides customized performance optimization without requiring time-consuming custom manufacturing processes for each configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3908089B1Acoustic amplification apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.03.13 POWERSOFT
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AI summary

A modular, acoustic amplification apparatus (100) comprises: a first module (1), including a first casing (11) and an acoustic amplifier (12) positioned inside the first casing (11), wherein the first casing (11) has the shape of a parallelepiped having a first base and a first height (H1), wherein the first base has a first long side (L1) and a first short side (C1); a second module (2) including a second casing (21) and a power supply or an accumulator positioned inside the second casing (21), wherein the second casing (21) has the shape of a parallelepiped having a second base and a second height (H2), wherein the second base has a second long side (L2) and a second short side (C2).