Monitor-Mountable Speaker Stand for Space-Saving Audio Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing speaker systems for desktop computers, particularly with flat-panel monitors, face challenges in minimizing footprint while maintaining high fidelity, as they often require larger sizes and lack easy replacement options when internal speakers deteriorate.
Innovation Solution
A detachable speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame, allowing it to be securely attached to a flat-panel monitor or placed on a desktop, featuring a securing structure and resilient padding for stable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If speaker systems are made larger to improve fidelity, then sound quality is improved, but desk space occupied increases
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker system transitions from occupying horizontal desk space to utilizing vertical mounting space on the monitor. The mount includes a clamp that attaches to the rear of the monitor, positioning the speaker in a vertical orientation above the desk surface, thereby converting horizontal space consumption into vertical space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount is designed with dual functionality: it can securely attach the speaker to the monitor for space-saving vertical positioning, or it can be detached to allow the speaker to function as a standalone desktop unit. This multi-functionality provides flexibility in space utilization based on user needs.
2Area of stationary object
If speakers are integrated into flat panel monitors, then desk space is minimized, but replacement difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker system is divided into separate components: the speaker unit and the mount. The speaker can be independently removed from the mount without affecting the monitor, enabling easy replacement or upgrade of the speaker while keeping the monitor intact. This segmentation contrasts with integrated speakers that require monitor replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount serves as an intermediary component between the speaker and the monitor. It provides a detachable connection mechanism that allows the speaker to be mounted on the monitor when needed, while also enabling easy removal and replacement. This intermediary solves the problem of integrating speaker functionality without permanent integration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable stands with mounting holes are used, then placement flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting functionality is merged with the speaker housing itself. The mount attaches directly to the rear of the speaker unit and incorporates the clamping mechanism that interfaces with the monitor, eliminating the need for separate adjustable stands with multiple mounting holes and complex adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution maximizes desk space by allowing flexible placement and easy attachment/detachment of the speaker system, ensuring high fidelity sound without occupying excessive space and enabling easy replacement of speakers without replacing the monitor.
Implementation Method 1
resilient padding is provided between the frame, mount and display monitor
Data Source
AI summary
A speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame for detachably securing the speaker system to a display monitor is disclosed. The mount pivots relative to the frame so as to allow the display monitor to be operably received between the mount and frame thereby holding the speaker system in place. A securing structure is preferably provided to hold the mount at a desired position, and resilient padding is preferably provided between the frame, mount and display monitor. The mount can also have a substantially planar bottom surface which allows the speaker system to rest on a desktop simply by positioning the substantially planar bottom surface of the mount on the desktop.