Vehicle Sounding Device Sound Guiding Channel

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional vehicle-mounted sounding devices face limitations in size due to limited mounting space, resulting in insufficient sound loudness and low-frequency response.

Innovation Solution

A sounding device design featuring a double-sided sounding module with a sound guiding channel and cavity system within an outer casing, where sound from the back side is directed through the channel and cavity to enhance loudness and low-frequency output via a sound outlet on the front side.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If the size of the sounding device is increased to improve sound loudness and low-frequency response, then the sound performance is improved, but the mounting space limitation is violated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound loudnessVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a nested structure where the sound guiding channel is integrated within the outer casing, and the cavity is formed between the outer casing and the sounding component. This nesting arrangement allows the sound guidance system to be compactly housed within the limited device volume, achieving enhanced sound performance without proportionally increasing the overall device size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement by forming a cavity between the outer casing and the sounding component, and designing the sound guiding channel to traverse through the outer casing. This dimensional optimization allows efficient sound path routing within a compact footprint, improving sound loudness without requiring a larger device envelope.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Power

If the size of the sounding device is increased to improve low-frequency response, then the bass performance is improved, but the mounting space constraint is violated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelow-frequency responseVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The sound guiding channel and cavity are nested within the outer casing structure, creating a compact low-frequency enhancement system that does not require additional external space. This integrated nesting allows the device to achieve improved bass response while maintaining a size suitable for vehicle mounting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs vertical and lateral spatial arrangement within the outer casing to create an efficient sound path for low-frequency sounds. The cavity and sound guiding channel are positioned to optimize acoustic resonance and bass response within the constrained three-dimensional space, avoiding the need for a larger device volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Power

If a sound guiding channel and cavity system is added to improve sound transmission, then the sound loudness is improved, but the device complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound loudnessVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sound guiding channel and cavity functions into the existing outer casing structure. The outer casing serves dual purposes: providing mechanical protection and housing the acoustic guidance system. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall device architecture while achieving improved sound transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The outer casing is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: structural support, sound isolation, and sound guidance. By making the outer casing multi-functional, the patent avoids adding separate dedicated components for each function, thereby reducing device complexity while still achieving enhanced sound loudness through the integrated sound guiding channel and cavity system.

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

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

The design significantly improves sound loudness and low-frequency performance by effectively guiding and amplifying sound from the back side to the front, enhancing the overall sound experience in a compact vehicle-mounted setup.

Implementation Method 1

one end of the sound guiding channel is communicated with the sound outlet hole, and the other end of the sound guiding channel is communicated with the cavity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSound wave propagation: Sound

Implementation Method 2

an outer casing located outside the sounding component for forming a cavity between the outer casing and the end of the sounding component close to the back side

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS11950045B2Sounding device
Publication Date: 2024.04.02 AAC MICROTECH (CHANGZHOU) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application provides a sounding device. The sounding device includes a front surface with a sound outlet hole; a back surface; a sounding component and an outer casing. The outer casing is covered outside the sounding component. A cavity is formed between the outer casing and the end of the sounding component close to the back side. A sound guiding channel is arranged in the outer casing. One end of the sound guiding channel is communicated with the sound outlet hole, and the other end of the sound guiding channel is communicated with the cavity. The sounding device of the present application provides a smooth transmission channel for the sound from the back side by arranging the sound guiding channel in the outer casing, thereby strengthening the frontal sound of the sounding device and greatly improving the loudness of the sounding device.