Multifunctional Sounding Device Elastic Component Vibration Damping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multifunctional sounding devices face challenges with the short life of elastic components due to high vibration damping, which affects their service life and stability.

Innovation Solution

The design includes a housing with a containment cavity, a first vibration system, a second vibration system, a magnetic circuit system, an elastic component with a deformation part and installation parts, and a flexible circuit board connected through a connection component, where the elastic component is fixed to the second vibration system and the housing, and the flexible circuit board is attached to the deformation part, facilitating vibration and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the elastic component is used to suspend the second vibration system, then the vibration recovery is facilitated, but the vibration damping is large and the service life is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration recoveryVSAvoidservice life
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a flexible circuit board as an intermediary element that couples the elastic component to the vibration system. This mediator allows the elastic component to provide vibration recovery while the flexible circuit board absorbs and distributes the mechanical stress, reducing the direct damping impact on the elastic component and thereby extending its service life.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a composite structure combining the elastic component with the flexible circuit board. This composite system leverages the elastic properties of the elastic component for vibration recovery while utilizing the flexible and durable characteristics of the circuit board to reduce overall system damping and improve longevity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Device complexity

If the elastic component and flexible circuit board vibrate independently, then the structure is simple, but the stability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the elastic component and the flexible circuit board into a coupled vibration system through the connection component. This combination allows both elements to vibrate together in a coordinated manner, enhancing system stability while maintaining relatively simple structural implementation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible circuit board serves multiple functions: it provides electrical connections and simultaneously acts as a structural element that couples with the elastic component to enhance vibration stability. This multi-functionality achieves improved stability without significantly increasing structural complexity.

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

3Ease of operation

If the flexible circuit board is extended outside the containment cavity, then the connection is facilitated, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection easeVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a flexible circuit board that can dynamically extend and bend outside the containment cavity. This dynamic flexibility allows the circuit board to reach external connection points while accommodating the three-dimensional space constraints, achieving easy external connection without requiring rigid structural modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

This configuration enhances the stability and service life of the multifunctional sounding device by improving the interaction between the elastic component and the vibration systems, reducing vibration damping, and simplifying the structure for easier maintenance and production.

Implementation Method 1

the magnetic circuit system can drive the first vibration system to vibrate and sound

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the magnetic circuit system can drive the second vibration system to vibrate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

the elastic component can facilitate the motion recovery of the second vibration system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11968515B2Multifunctional sounding device
Publication Date: 2024.04.23 AAC MICROTECH (CHANGZHOU) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a multifunctional sounding device including a housing, a first vibration system, a second vibration system, a magnetic circuit system, an elastic component and a flexible circuit board. The elastic component includes a deformation part fixed to the second vibration system and an installation part extended from both ends of the deformation part and fixed to the housing. The second vibration system is suspended in the containment cavity through the elastic component. The flexible circuit board is connected with the elastic component, so that the vibration of the flexible circuit board is coupled with the vibration of the elastic component. Therefore, the damping of the elastic component is reduced, the force received by the elastic component during vibration is reduced, and the service life of the elastic component is extended.