Integrated Frame and Support Structure for Micro Sound Generator

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manufacturing process of miniaturized micro sound generating devices is complex due to the need for separate support structures to reduce voice coil swing amplitude, which complicates assembly and affects sound quality.

Innovation Solution

An integrated frame and support structure is formed through injection molding, where the support is formed directly with the frame, and the voice coil is bonded to the support, simplifying the assembly process and improving sound quality by reducing swing amplitude.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a separate support structure is added to reduce voice coil swing amplitude, then sound quality is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound qualityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is merged with the frame to form an integrated component. The frame includes a receiving space with a support portion that directly supports the voice coil, eliminating the need for separate support structures while maintaining the function of reducing swing amplitude and improving sound quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If a separate support structure is added to reduce voice coil swing amplitude, then sound quality is improved, but manufacturing process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound qualityVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame and support structure are formed as an integrated component through injection molding. The frame includes a receiving space with an integrated support portion, eliminating separate manufacturing steps for assembling support structures and simplifying the overall manufacturing process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If a separate support structure is added to reduce voice coil swing amplitude, then voice quality is improved, but assembly process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoice qualityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support function is integrated into the frame structure, which is formed as a single piece through injection molding. The frame includes a receiving space with a built-in support portion that directly holds the voice coil, eliminating multiple assembly steps for connecting separate support structures to the frame and voice coil

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10250989B1Micro sound generating device and method of assembling same
Publication Date: 2019.04.02 AAC TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD
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AI summary

A micro sound generating device is provided in the present disclosure. The micro sound generating device includes a vibrating system, a magnetic circuit system, and a frame for receiving and fixing the vibrating system and the magnetic circuit system, the vibrating system comprises a diaphragm, a voice coil driving the diaphragm to vibrate, and a support connected with the voice coil, the diaphragm and the support are located on two opposite sides of the voice coil, respectively, and the support and the frame are formed integrally. At the same time, the present disclosure also provides a method for assembling the micro sound generating device as described above.