Spacer Element Mounting for Thin Display Acoustic Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern large-format devices with thin, flat designs face challenges in achieving uniform sound pressure across the entire audible frequency range, leading to frequency-dependent volume fluctuations and an uneven acoustic experience, especially when space constraints limit the installation of suitable woofers.
Innovation Solution
The proposed arrangement includes a spacer element that mechanically couples the device to a holding element, allowing for the integration of a functional element like a loudspeaker box with separate tone generators for different frequency ranges, coupled via a crossover network, and fastening structures that maintain compatibility with VESA standards, enabling flexible attachment without compromising the device's design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a thin, flat device design is used, then the aesthetic appeal and modern design are improved, but the space available for installing suitable woofers is reduced, leading to poor sound reproduction in the low-frequency range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the mounting system into a third dimension by using a spacer element that creates distance between the device and the holding element (wall/ceiling). This allows the functional element (loudspeaker box with woofer) to be positioned in the space between the device and the mounting surface, enabling proper woofer installation while maintaining the thin, flat front profile of the device itself.
2Ease of operation
If the device is mounted directly to the wall or ceiling, then the installation is simple and the device is securely held, but the visual field is obstructed and the aesthetic appeal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The spacer element acts as an intermediary component between the device and the holding element (wall/ceiling mounting bracket). It provides the necessary mechanical connection while creating visual space between the device and the mounting surface, allowing the device to appear to float or be mounted with elegance rather than directly touching the wall, thus preserving aesthetic appeal while maintaining installation simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard VESA mounting brackets are used, then compatibility with existing mounts is maintained, but additional functional elements like loudspeaker boxes cannot be integrated
Solution Approach 1:
The spacer element is designed with dual functionality: it provides standard VESA mounting interface compatibility on one side (maintaining adaptability with existing mounts) while simultaneously providing mounting surfaces and space for integrating additional functional elements like loudspeaker boxes with tweeters and woofers on the other side. This multi-functional design allows both mount compatibility and functional element integration without increasing overall system complexity.
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 solution ensures improved sound reproduction across the entire audible frequency range, maintaining the device's aesthetic appeal while allowing for optional extensions that do not obstruct the visual field and can be attached to VESA mounts, enhancing both acoustic and visual functionality.
Implementation Method 1
A speaker is a transducer that converts electrical signals into mechanical vibrations (sound)
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AI summary
The invention relates to an arrangement for holding a device which is essentially equipped with functions for playing back sound and/or images. The invention further relates to a device which is part of the arrangement.The arrangement for holding a device (10) comprises: the device (10) with functions, in particular for playing sound and/or images; a holding element (30) for coupling and fixing the position of the device in a location; a spacer element (20) for positioning between the device (10) and the holding element (30); and a functional element (40) for supporting at least one function of the device (10); wherein the device (10) is mechanically coupled to the spacer element (20) and the spacer element (20) is mechanically coupled to the holding element (30) for holding the device (10), and wherein the functional element (40) is mechanically coupled to the spacer element (20) for holding the functional element (40), and wherein the functional element (40) is functionally coupled to the device (10) for supporting at least one function of the device (10).