Acoustic Input/Output Assembly With Elastic Vibration Attenuation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing acoustic input and output apparatuses have large volume sizes due to large assembly components, leading to instability in connections and reduced service life, and compromised sound quality and user experience.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of an elastic member with an elastic modulus of 70GPa-90GPa, connecting the loudspeaker and sound-pickup assemblies, along with a wire-fixing assembly to reduce vibration amplitude and a rotation member for rotational damping, enhancing structural stability and sound quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If large volume assemblies are used, then structural strength is improved, but overall device volume increases and connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidoverall device volume
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate assemblies (loudspeaker assembly, sound-pickup assembly, connection assembly) that can be independently manufactured and connected. This allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural strength without requiring the entire device to be large in volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection assembly incorporates an elastic member that acts as a flexible connection element between assemblies. This elastic member provides structural strength and connection stability while occupying minimal volume, replacing the need for large rigid connection structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Strength

If large volume assemblies are used, then structural strength is improved, but connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic member in the connection assembly provides flexible yet stable connections between assemblies. Its elastic properties allow it to absorb mechanical stresses and vibrations, maintaining connection stability while providing sufficient structural strength to hold assemblies together securely.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic modulus of the elastic member is specifically controlled within the range of 70-90 GPa to optimize both connection stability and structural strength. This parameter optimization ensures the connection is stable enough to prevent detachment while maintaining the necessary strength to support the assemblies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Strength

If rigid connections are used, then structural strength is improved, but vibration transmission increases and sound quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidvibration transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic member serves as a vibration isolation element between the loudspeaker assembly and sound-pickup assembly. Its elastic properties allow it to dampen and absorb vibrations generated by the loudspeaker, preventing excessive vibration transmission to the sound-pickup assembly while maintaining structural strength for secure connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic member acts as an intermediary element between the loudspeaker assembly and sound-pickup assembly. It mediates the mechanical connection by providing both structural support and vibration damping, reducing the harmful vibration transmission that would occur with direct rigid connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Device complexity

If assembly connections are simplified, then device complexity is reduced, but connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly complexityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection assembly integrates multiple functions into a single component: mechanical connection, vibration isolation, and structural support are all provided by the elastic member. This merging of functions simplifies the overall assembly process while maintaining connection stability, as the elastic member is designed to perform multiple roles simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Improves the stability and reliability of the apparatus structure, enhances sound quality, and increases user comfort by reducing vibration amplitude and ensuring stable connections between components.

Implementation Method 1

a connection assembly including an elastic member, wherein a first end of the elastic member may connect to the loudspeaker assembly, and a second end of the elastic member may connect to the sound-pickup assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the elastic member may be configured to cause an average amplitude attenuation rate of vibrations within a phonic frequency band generated by the loudspeaker assembly to be larger than or equal to 35% in a process that the vibrations transmit from the first end of the elastic member to the second end of the elastic member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration attenuation: Damping

Data Source

PatentEP4080903B1Acoustic input/output device
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses an acoustic input and output apparatus. The acoustic input and output apparatus may include a loudspeaker assembly, a sound-pickup assembly configured to pick up a sound signal, and a connection assembly including an elastic member, wherein a first end of the elastic member may connect to the loudspeaker assembly, and a second end of the elastic member may connect to the sound-pickup assembly. The elastic member may be configured to cause an average amplitude attenuation rate of vibrations within a phonic frequency band generated by the loudspeaker assembly to be larger than or equal to 35% in a process that the vibration transmits from the first end of the elastic member to the second end of the elastic member.