Modular Acoustic Amplifier Assembly for Flexible Power Scaling
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing acoustic amplification systems for wave field synthesis lack flexibility and efficiency in meeting varying electrical power requirements and frequency channel needs, requiring rapid and adaptable sound amplification solutions.
Innovation Solution
A modular acoustic amplification apparatus comprising interchangeable modules with specific casings and power units, allowing for customizable configurations to meet different power and frequency requirements, including a first module with an acoustic amplifier, a second module with a power supply, and optionally a third module with an accumulator, connected via aligned fastening portions and electrical connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed acoustic amplification system is used, then the system structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to varying electrical power requirements and frequency channel needs
Solution Approach 1:
The acoustic amplification system is divided into separate functional modules: power supply modules and acoustic amplifier modules. Each module can be independently configured and combined to meet different power requirements and frequency channel needs, enabling adaptability without requiring a completely different system structure for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized modules are designed with universal interfaces and dimensions that allow them to be used in multiple configurations. The same module types can serve different functions depending on how they are combined and connected, allowing a single set of modular components to address varying electrical power requirements and frequency channel needs across different applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom acoustic amplification systems are built for each application, then the system meets specific requirements, but the manufacturing time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into standardized, pre-fabricated modules with defined interfaces, the patent enables rapid assembly through simple connection operations. The modules can be manufactured independently and then quickly combined on-site, significantly reducing assembly time compared to building custom systems from scratch for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The modules are designed and prepared in advance with standardized dimensions, interfaces, and mounting features. This preliminary preparation of modular components allows for quick deployment and customization without requiring time-consuming on-site fabrication or complex assembly procedures, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If modules are made in standard sizes, then transportation and installation are simplified, but the flexibility to meet specific power and frequency requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric module dimensions where the first dimension (width) is standardized for rack mounting compatibility, while the second dimension (depth) varies to accommodate different power supplies and amplifier configurations. This asymmetric design allows standardization for easy transportation and installation while preserving flexibility in meeting specific technical requirements through different module combinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent resolves the contradiction by utilizing multiple spatial dimensions: standardizing the width dimension for rack compatibility and ease of handling, while allowing variation in the depth dimension to accommodate different functional requirements. This dimensional differentiation enables both easy transportation/installation and configuration flexibility simultaneously.
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
Enables quick and flexible assembly of acoustic amplification systems that can be tailored to specific sound reproduction needs, optimizing power usage and frequency capabilities while maintaining standard rack compatibility for efficient transportation and installation.
Implementation Method 1
a first module (1) comprising a first casing (11) having the shape of a parallelepiped... an acoustic amplifier (12) positioned inside the first casing (11)
Implementation Method 2
a second module (2) comprising a second casing (21) having the shape of a parallelepiped... a power supply positioned inside the second casing (21)
Implementation Method 3
The first casing and the second casing include respective fastening portions which can be placed at a position where they are aligned with each other to allow connecting the first module to the second module
Data Source
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).