公开(公告)号：US07503422B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11297222

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Christopher Combest ,  Ken Hecht

Inventor： Christopher Combest ,  Ken Hecht

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H04R1/22 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H04R1/20

CPC classification number: H04R1/02

Abstract: An in-wall or ceiling speaker enclosure (10) having a predetermined air volume is provided, and includes a housing (22) designed to support a speaker assembly (18) between a pair of adjacent wall studs (12,14). The enclosure (10) also has an expandable air chamber (24) of predetermined volume operably coupled and in communication with housing (22). The enclosure (10) can be easily mounted within a pre-cut wall opening (32) of minimal size.

Abstract translation: 提供具有预定空气体积的壁内或天花板扬声器外壳（10），并且包括设计成在一对相邻的壁柱（12,14）之间支撑扬声器组件（18）的壳体（22）。 外壳（10）还具有可操作地联接并与壳体（22）连通的预定体积的可膨胀空气室（24）。 外壳（10）可以容易地安装在最小尺寸的预切割壁开口（32）内。

公开(公告)号：US20060126886A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11069320

申请日：2005-03-01

Applicant: Christopher Combest

Inventor： Christopher Combest

IPC: H04R9/06 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/00

CPC classification number: H04R9/063

Abstract: A sound transducer (10) for imparting acoustical energy directly to a solid surface (12) while achieving the sound quality and frequency response found only in conventional diaphragm speakers. The sound transducer (10) comprises a pair of symmetrical magnet assemblies (16, 18), a pair of symmetrical voice coils (66, 68), and an actuator (22). The magnet assemblies (16, 18) each present an area of concentrated magnetic flux (60, 62). The symmetrical voice coils (66, 68) are positioned in the vicinity of the areas of concentrated magnetic flux and are operable to receive an alternating audio signal which causes the voice coils to move relative to the magnet assemblies. The actuator (22) moves with the voice coils and includes a foot (70) for coupling with a solid surface to impart movement to the solid surface and thereby produce sound when the voice coils receive the audio signal. The actuator (22) is coupled to the voice coils (66, 68) by an elongated shaft (24). The shaft (24) is supported for linear movement by a pair of spaced-apart bearings (74, 76).

Abstract translation: 一种用于将声能直接施加到固体表面（12）的声音传感器（10），同时实现仅在常规隔膜扬声器中发现的声音质量和频率响应。 声音传感器（10）包括一对对称的磁体组件（16,18），一对对称的音圈（66,68）和致动器（22）。 磁体组件（16,18）各自呈现集中磁通量（60,62）的面积。 对称音圈（66,68）位于集中磁通的区域附近，并且可操作以接收交替的音频信号，其使音圈相对于磁体组件移动。 致动器（22）与音圈一起移动并且包括用于与固体表面耦合的脚（70），以使得移动到固体表面，从而当音圈接收音频信号时产生声音。 致动器（22）通过细长轴（24）联接到音圈（66,68）。 轴（24）被一对间隔开的轴承（74,76）支撑成线性运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060126885A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11012925

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Christopher Combest

Inventor： Christopher Combest

IPC: H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R9/063

Abstract: A sound transducer (10) for imparting acoustical energy directly to a solid surface (12) while achieving the sound quality and frequency response found only in conventional diaphragm speakers. The sound transducer (10) comprises a pair of symmetrical magnet assemblies (16, 18), a pair of symmetrical voice coils (66, 68), and an actuator (22). The magnet assemblies (16, 18) each present an area of concentrated magnetic flux (60, 62). The symmetrical voice coils (66, 68) are positioned in the vicinity of the areas of concentrated magnetic flux and are operable to receive an alternating audio signal which causes the voice coils to move relative to the magnet assemblies. The actuator (22) moves with the voice coils and includes a foot (70) for coupling with a solid surface to impart movement to the solid surface and thereby produce sound when the voice coils receive the audio signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将声能直接施加到固体表面（12）的声音传感器（10），同时实现仅在常规隔膜扬声器中发现的声音质量和频率响应。 声音传感器（10）包括一对对称的磁体组件（16,18），一对对称的音圈（66,68）和致动器（22）。 磁体组件（16,18）各自呈现集中磁通量（60,62）的面积。 对称音圈（66,68）位于集中磁通的区域附近，并且可操作以接收交替的音频信号，其使音圈相对于磁体组件移动。 致动器（22）与音圈一起移动并且包括用于与固体表面耦合的脚（70），以使得移动到固体表面，从而当音圈接收音频信号时产生声音。

公开(公告)号：US06993145B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10607464

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: Christopher Combest

Inventor： Christopher Combest

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/023

Abstract: A speaker grille (10) comprises a cloth (18) and a frame (20) to support the cloth (18). The cloth (18) is preferably stretched taunt over the frame (20) for minimal movement in response to speaker excursion. The frame (20) includes a plurality of sidewalls (29) defining a plurality of slots (30) through which sound waves may travel between a smooth surface (26) supporting the cloth (18) and a mounting surface (28) with which the frame (12) mounts to a speaker box (12). The slots (30) preferably penetrate all four sides of the frame (20) and may also penetrate all four corners of the frame (20). The slots (30) form channels that act as waveguides and allow sound waves to travel from speakers (16) through the frame (20). The frame (20) and the channels may be configured to direct the sound waves at various angles to the speaker box (12).

Abstract translation: 扬声器格栅（10）包括布（18）和支撑布（18）的框架（20）。 织物（18）优选地在框架（20）上被拉伸，以响应于扬声器偏移而最小的移动。 框架（20）包括限定多个槽（30）的多个侧壁（29），声波可以在支撑布（18）的光滑表面（26）和安装表面（28）之间行进的多个槽 框架（12）安装到扬声器箱（12）。 槽（30）优选地穿透框架（20）的所有四个侧面并且还可以穿透框架（20）的所有四个角部。 狭缝（30）形成用作波导并且使声波从扬声器（16）穿过框架（20）行进的通道。 框架（20）和通道可以被配置为将声波以各种角度引导到扬声器箱（12）。