Abstract: A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers positioned in one or more housings. A processing circuit is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone in combination with the processing circuit very effectively cancels noise. The microphone assembly can be employed in a vehicle accessory.

Abstract: A vehicle component for mounting in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the component comprising a loudspeaker having an acoustic radiator capable of supporting bending wave vibration and an electromechanical force transducer mounted to the acoustic radiator to excite bending waves in the acoustic radiator to produce an acoustic output, characterized in that the transducer has an intended operative frequency range and comprises a resonant element having a frequency distribution of modes in the operative frequency range and a coupler on the resonant element for mounting the transducer to the acoustic radiator.

Abstract: A speaker unit is fitted to a speaker-unit mounting hole of a baffle plate provided with the speaker-unit mounting hole. The speaker unit is fitted to at least one of service holes provided in a door panel (inner panel) of a door apparatus for a vehicle.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle includes a speaker unit and a mounting device. The speaker unit has a frame. The mounting device mounts the frame of the speaker unit on a panel member of a vehicle body. The mounting device includes insulators, which prevent vibration, which is caused by operation of the speaker unit in any direction, from being transmitted to the panel member in any direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a speaker for a vehicle and an installation structure therefor, and it is an object of the invention to enhance the speaker installation rigidity without impairing the acoustic characteristic of the speaker. The speaker installation structure comprises a speaker unit (1) for holding a speaker body (11) and having a plurality of claws (13) and a panel member (3) having an opening (4) and a plurality of slits (5). For the installation of the speaker unit (1), the plurality of claws (13) are inserted into the plurality of slits (5), respectively, and the speaker unit (1) is rotated in its circumferential direction. The opening (4) is made to be smaller than the diameter of a speaker housing (12) and to have at least three linear portions (41). Each of the slits (5) is formed outside the three linear portions (41) and inside an outer circumference of the speaker housing (12).

Abstract: An automobile sound system includes a speaker, an enclosure for mounting the speaker, and a spaced deflector plate positioned in front of the speaker. The deflector plate is mounted to permit the deflector plate to move asymmetrically in response to the speaker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle having a system for reproduction of sound, said system for reproduction of sound including as least one bass reflection box equipped with a bass reflection tube and/or a bass reflection opening and with at least one built-in speaker. For that purpose, the bass reflection box is arranged in a side compartment of the interior of the vehicle, and a wall of the bass reflection box, oriented towards the interior of the vehicle, is at least partially coverable with a sound-transmissive lid, the service tools and emergency aids being arranged between depressions in said wall and the lid.

Abstract: A damper-mounting wall portion 40 which is provided on a small-diameter end of a trumpet-shape part of a frame 1 so as to extend in a diametrically inward direction is formed with an outside diameter which is larger than a diameter of a damper 8 which is adhered thereto. On a peripheral edge portion of the damper-mounting wall portion 40, there is integrally formed an annular eave-shaped barrier wall portion 41 which extends in an axial direction toward the front side of the frame 1 so as to enclose the circumference of the damper 8 at a position away from the periphery of the damper 8.

Abstract: A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers positioned in one or more housings. A processing circuit is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone in combination with the processing circuit very effectively cancels noise. The microphone assembly can be employed in a vehicle accessory.

Abstract: A subwoofer assembly for use within an aircraft including a fuselage having a passenger platform, wherein the passenger platform includes an aisle and a seating area. The subwoofer assembly is shaped and dimensioned for positioning under the aisle. The subwoofer assembly includes a subwoofer housing having a profile shaped to substantially conform to a position beneath the passenger platform under the aisle. The subwoofer housing includes a sound port through which sound is delivered from the subwoofer assembly to a passenger compartment of the aircraft. The subwoofer assembly further including a sound driver mounted within the subwoofer housing for generating predetermined sounds.

Abstract: A speaker assembly a speaker assembly that is readily mounted and dismounted from a mounting bar, and which also achieves reliable electrical connection in the same mounting connection. To mount the speaker, one pulls a plunger pin out, inserts a mounting boss into a swivel mount, and releases the plunger pin to lock the speaker onto the swivel mount. This action also inserts a jack into a receptacle, and completes the electrical connection of the speaker to the music source. The speaker is then rotated to the desired position and fixed in place by tightening a thumb screw.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an L channel speaker unit which produces an L channel signal; a R channel speaker unit which produces a R channel signal; and a center speaker unit which is placed between the L channel speaker unit and the R channel speaker unit and which produces a −L channel signal and a −R channel signal. For speakers mounted in an automobile described above, the L channel speaker unit and the R channel speaker unit are placed in the front center of the driver seat and passenger seat of an automobile, and the horizontal vibration axis is in a direction pivoting in a direction from the direction of motion of the automobile, and a vertical vibration axis is at a prescribed angle incline in the direction of motion of the automobile.

Abstract: An audio system includes a housing. Within the housing, a processor is communicably connected to a compact disc drive, a user interface, a hard drive, and an audio output. Optionally, a tuner and memory may be connected to the processor and disposed within the housing. A face plate including a portion of the user interface may be removably attached to the housing. The processor is configured to read data from a compact disc within the compact disc drive or from the tuner. The processor can encode the data into digitally formatted files, and store the files within the memory or hard drive. The processing means can read, encode, and store the data at a rate equal to or faster than the normal rate of play of the data. The processing means can produce an audio signal representative of the data in one of the files stored within the memory or hard drive.

Abstract: An audio device integration system is provided. One or more after-market audio devices, such as a CD player, CD changer, MP3 player, satellite receiver, DAB receiver, or the like, is integrated for use with an existing OEM or after-market car stereo system, wherein control commands can be issued at the car stereo and responsive data from the audio device can be displayed on the stereo. Control commands generated at the car stereo are received, processed, converted into a format recognizable by the audio device, and dispatched to the audio device for execution. Information from the audio device, including track, disc, song, station, time, and other information, is received, processed, converted into a format recognizable by the car stereo, and dispatched to the car stereo for display thereon. One or more auxiliary input sources can be integrated with the car stereo, and selected between using the controls of the car stereo.

Abstract: Sound system for a vehicle that has at least one door, with a low-frequency loudspeaker, the resonant volume of which, at least when the door is closed, is formed, on the one hand, by a first cavity situated in the door and, on the other hand, by a second cavity coupled to the first cavity by a coupling device and situated outside the door.

Abstract: An audio apparatus includes a main audio signal processing circuit (12) for processing an audio signal read from a sound source (10), and a set of main speakers (SPA) and at least one set of sound effect speakers (SPB, SPC, etc.) which receive inputs of the audio signal undergoing the signal processing by the signal processing circuit (12). The main speaker (SPA) is mounted on an A-pillar (AP) in a vehicle passenger space, for example. The sound effect speakers (SPB, SPC, etc.) are mounted in a lower portion of the console (C), for example.

Abstract: A vehicle windscreen accessory comprising a body member, an adjustable support structure for the body member whereby the position of the body member can be adjusted, the body member comprising a mirror member and a loudspeaker having a bending wave panel-form acoustic member, the mirror member and panel-form member being integral. The accessory can be in the form of, e.g., a sun visor or a rear view mirror.

Abstract: A loudspeaker apparatus is provided with a loudspeaker unit attached to an inner panel. The inner panel of the loudspeaker unit is provided with: an opening to which the loudspeaker unit is attached; a volume unit in which the loudspeaker unit is housed from the opening to form a closed space; and a groove passing through to the volume unit. The loudspeaker unit is housed in the volume unit, and a rear space of the loudspeaker unit in the volume unit is used as an acoustic volume unit of the loudspeaker unit.

Abstract: A hands-free handset for a vehicular cellular phone mounted on a driver's seat in a vehicle has a body, a microphone, a speaker and an audio processing circuit in the body. The microphone is connected to one side of the body by an adjustable device. The speaker can be connected to the other side of the body by an adjustable device or mounted in the body close to a driver's ear. The audio processing circuit has a squelch capability to limit noise transmitted from the speaker. In addition, the microphone and the speaker can be positioned respectively close to the driver's mouth and the ear so the communication is clear and private.

Abstract: A loudspeaker for vehicles having cabins, the loudspeaker including a diaphragm including a first, planar portion for radiating acoustic energy and a second, planar portion for transmitting vibrational energy from a voice coil driver to the first portion. The first portion is incorporated into an inner surface of the vehicle's cabin. The second portion extends from the first portion to a location outside of the cabin, where the voice coil driver is located.

Abstract: A combination speaker and dome lamp assembly is adapted to be mounted at the intersection of a roll bar and side bar of a vehicle equipped with such bars, such as convertible off-road vehicles.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a speaker in a vehicle. The bracket includes a speaker receiving portion for supporting the speaker, and two diametrically opposed arms extending from the speaker receiving portion. Each of the arms includes a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners capable of fastening the bracket over a mounting hole of varying size.

Abstract: An in-vehicle speaker rotational mounting structure including a speaker unit having a claw portion provided thereon, and a panel member on which the speaker unit is mounted, wherein the claw portion is inserted into a slit formed in the panel member, so that the speaker unit is mounted on the panel member by being rotated in a circumferential direction. A jig inserting hole is provided in the speaker unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a speaker mounting structure that takes up less space and affords easier mounting. A mounting component 6 of a speaker 2 is provided to the rear pillar 3 of an automobile 1. A quarter inner panel 7 is provided on the interior IN side of this speaker mounting component 6, and a side body outer panel 8 is provided on the exterior OUT side, leaving a specific gap 9 in between. An extension panel 10 is attached on the exterior side OUT of the quarter inner panel 7. A through-hole 14 is formed in the quarter inner panel 7 and the extension panel 10, and the rear end 12 of the speaker 2 is inserted into the through-hole 14. As a result, the speaker 2 is moved further to the exterior OUT of the cabin, so the trim piece 16 does not protrude as far into the interior IN and rearward visibility is improved.

Abstract: A speaker device has a pair of speaker units each including a magnetic circuit. The magnetic circuits are opposed and connected to each other by a binding member. Vibrations generated by the speaker units are canceled to each other so that the occurrence of unnecessary vibrations can be suppressed and the transient characteristic can be improved. Acoustic load members are arranged in the front portions of frames so that the resonance frequency can be lowered and a band of reproducing sound of low frequency can be expanded.

Abstract: A device (8) which includes an electroacoustic transducer (7) for the acoustic reproduction of sound signals to an ear (14) of a user (2) who assumes a user position at the device. The transducer is optimized for the acoustic reproduction of speech-signal sound waves and is equipped with arrangement means (25) for realizing a distinct directivity for the speech-signal sound waves emitted by the transducer. As a result of its directivity, the transducer directs the speech-signal sound waves which it emits preferentially to the ear of a user who is in the user posture.

Abstract: An acoustic-signal emitting device for vehicles comprises an electronic control circuit (50) for generating driving signals and a loudspeaker (LDSK). The loudspeaker includes a transducer device (1) connected electrically to the electronic control circuit (50) in order to receive the driving signals and to convert them into acoustic radiation. The transducer device (1) being a moving-coil device with a compression chamber and having dimensions such that it can generate acoustic radiation characteristic of an alarm siren in a first operative condition and acoustic radiation characteristic of an acoustic warning device in a second operative condition. A twisted horn (2) is coupled acoustically with the transducer device (1) in order to propagate the acoustic radiation emitted in the two operative conditions, outside the emitting device (100).

Abstract: A speaker for vehicle has a weight mounted on the backside of a magnetic circuit of a speaker unit. The weight includes a weighting part having a shape in which the thickness in an axial line of the speaker unit is made small and the diameter in a direction perpendicular to the axial line is extended. The outer diameter of the weighting part is made longer than that of the magnetic circuit. The weighting part has a peripheral edge extending forward in the axial direction to cover the outer periphery of the magnetic circuit at least partially. Where a frame of the speaker unit is provided with an opening, the weight is designed to have a shape and position so as not to face the opening.

Abstract: A speaker pod for housing an audio speaker. The speaker pod is adapted to be installed in a channel having an effective height and a depth defined by a floor, a sidewall, and a top, such as may be found, for example, below the door-frame of a 1997-model-year Jeep® Wrangler® vehicle. The speaker pod comprises a multi-sided enclosure having a back plate adapted to extend upwardly from the floor adjacent to and approximately parallel to the sidewall, a front plate having a projected height and an opening for mounting a speaker therein, and a top connecting the back plate with the front plate. The top has a step comprising a bottom having a width approximately equal to the depth of the channel and a riser having a height approximately equal to the projected height of the front plate minus the effective height of the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed are an outer mirror and a vehicle interphone having a function of transmitting a sound to the outside from a vehicle cabin or inputting a sound outside of the cabin, and having physical durability. The sound in the cabin is transmitted from a microphone-loudspeaker provided in a visor cover of the outer mirror. The sound near the visor cover, which is received by the microphone-loudspeaker, is emitted in the cabin. The microphone-loudspeaker is supported on a frame having higher rigidity than the visor cover, which is mounted to a vehicle body via an electric accommodating unit and a door mirror base.

Abstract: An output section, consisting of a pair of loudspeakers disposed adjacently to each other, is installed inside a seatback of a designated seat. Sound output surfaces of respective loudspeakers face a designated person sitting on the designated seat. It is hence easy to secure a required distance for obtaining clear acoustic image localization in accordance with the size of loudspeakers cooperatively constituting the output section.

Abstract: A combination speaker and dome lamp assembly is adapted to be mounted at the intersection of a roll bar and side bar of a vehicle equipped with such bars, such as convertible off-road vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for a vehicle using a multi-channel audio system. The safety device of the present invention comprises a plurality of speakers, a display unit and an audio circuit. It further comprises a plurality of sound wave sensors mounted on front and rear parts and left and right sides of the vehicle, a plurality of A/D converters for converting analog signals of the reflected sound waves from the sound wave sensors to digital signals, and a control means for converting the information on the location of obstacles to speaker output signals if the obstacle is in the danger area such that sounds are generated by the speakers. Information on the location of the obstacle also may be displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (1) having a sound-radiating element (10) for emitting sound waves into a passenger compartment (2) and having an air duct (6) for the air conditioning of the passenger compartment (2), the air duct (6) having an air duct inner wall (7) facing the passenger compartment (2). In order to reduce the installation space for the sound-radiating element and to simplify the assembly, the invention proposes that the sound-radiating element (10) has the air duct inner wall (7) and an oscillation exciter (9) arranged on the air duct inner wall (7), for exciting oscillation of the air duct inner wall (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (1) having a loudspeaker (9) for emitting sound waves (10, 11) into a passenger compartment (2) and having an air duct (7) for the air conditioning of the passenger compartment (2), the air duct (7) having an air duct opening (6) which faces the passenger compartment (2). In order to reduce the installation space for the loudspeaker (9), the invention proposes that the loudspeaker (9) is arranged in the air duct (7) in such a manner that the sound waves (10, 11) can be emitted through the air duct opening (6) into the passenger compartment (2).

Abstract: A damper-mounting wall portion 40 which is provided on a small-diameter end of a trumpet-shape part of a frame 1 so as to extend in a diametrically inward direction is formed with an outside diameter which is larger than a diameter of a damper 8 which is adhered thereto. On a peripheral edge portion of the damper-mounting wall portion 40, there is integrally formed an annular eave-shaped barrier wall portion 41 which extends in an axial direction toward the front side of the frame 1 so as to enclose the circumference of the damper 8 at a position away from the periphery of the damper 8.

Abstract: A speaker box for a sport utility vehicle. The speaker box is pivotally mounted to the sports bar of the vehicle and can be selectively pivoted relative to the bar to a plurality of positions. In one position, the sound from the speakers of the speaker box is directed downwardly as in convention designs. However, unlike conventional designs, the speaker box and its sound can also be directed rearwardly of the vehicle for parties and other gatherings such as at campsites or on the beach. Further, the speaker box and its sound can be directed slightly forward toward the front of the vehicle if desired. In doing so, a saddle or cutout is provided in the middle of the speaker box so as not to unduly inhibit the driver's vision through the rear view mirror.

Abstract: A combined conversation mirror and intercom is mounted in a mirror frame pivotally mounted to a vehicle accessory, such as an overhead console. The frame is movable between an unobtrusive stored position and an extended use position located such that the vehicle operator can see mid or rear seat passengers, and, similarly, the mid or rear seat passengers can see the vehicle operator. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an electrical switch is coupled between the mirror frame and vehicle accessory such that movement of the mirror frame actuates the switch for powering the intercom circuit.

Abstract: A vehicle component for mounting in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the component comprising a loudspeaker having an acoustic radiator capable of supporting bending wave vibration and an electromechanical force transducer mounted to the acoustic radiator to excite bending waves in the acoustic radiator to produce an acoustic output, characterized in that the transducer has an intended operative frequency range and comprises a resonant element having a frequency distribution of modes in the operative frequency range and a coupler on the resonant element for mounting the transducer to the acoustic radiator.

Abstract: This invention is directed a combination of a speaker base and a mounting bracket that secures a speaker enclosure to either a horizontal surface or a vertical surface. The mounting bracket may be adapted to couple to a wall and releaseably to the speaker base. The speaker base may be adapted to pivotally couple to the speaker enclosure so depending on whether the speaker base is mounted onto wall or table, the speaker enclosure may be pivoted into a desired position.

Abstract: An audio speaker mounting assembly for mounting an audio speaker to interior substrate panel and sheet metal panel of an automotive vehicle includes a cover member attached to the speaker adjacent the substrate panel. The assembly further includes a retainer bracket positioned between the substrate panel and the sheet metal panel. The substrate panel includes an opening therethrough for receiving the speaker. The substrate panel is sandwiched between the cover member and the retainer bracket. The cover member includes a pair of spaced apart cover connecting structures projecting through opening in the substrate panel for locking engagement with a respective pair of retainer bracket connecting structures projecting from the retainer bracket into the opening in the substrate. An opening extends through each of the connecting structures of the cover member and is axially aligned with a corresponding through-holed in each of the connecting structures of the retainer bracket.

Abstract: A microphone bearing slider on a diagonal seatbelt member, together with a tethering tape that is positioned along the diagonal seatbelt, from a seatbelt hanger member to the buckle with attachment to the slider, in combination, operate to position the microphone at the same precise location for vocal transmission at each deployment, and to return the assembly to a storage position with no addition attention being required on the part of the communicating person.

Abstract: A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers positioned in one or more housings. A processing circuit is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone in combination with the processing circuit very effectively cancels noise. The microphone assembly can be employed in a vehicle accessory.

Abstract: The present invention provides a speaker mounting structure that takes up less space and affords easier mounting. A mounting component 6 of a speaker 2 is provided to the rear pillar 3 of an automobile 1. A quarter inner panel 7 is provided on the interior IN side of this speaker mounting component 6, and a side body outer panel 8 is provided on the exterior OUT side, leaving a specific gap 9 in between. An extension panel 10 is attached on the exterior side OUT of the quarter inner panel 7. A through-hole 14 is formed in the quarter inner panel 7 and the extension panel 10, and the rear end 12 of the speaker 2 is inserted into the through-hole 14. As a result, the speaker 2 is moved further to the exterior OUT of the cabin, so the trim piece 16 does not protrude as far into the interior IN and rearward visibility is improved.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with an audio system in a vehicle. The apparatus comprises an enclosure with a reflective front surface and one or more speakers disposed within, protruding from, or disposed on a rear surface thereof that are coupled to the audio system. The speakers are sized and tailored to image and reflect sound off of the windshield to occupants of the vehicle to provide for reproduction of the audio output from the audio system. Tailoring the frequency response of the speakers to the reflective characteristics of the windshield and to the acoustic characteristics of the of the passenger compartment of the vehicle permits optimization of the mid and high frequency sound output of the audio system. Audio signals may be coupled to the speakers by wires or FM transmission.

Abstract: An audio system for projecting sound toward a rear opening of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. Each side of the vehicle includes a speaker assembly mounted to a side interior wall between a side door and the rear opening of the vehicle. The assemblies each include a speaker housing containing a forwardly disposed speaker cone with an axis generally perpendicular to the vehicle side and a rearwardly disposed speaker cone with an axis disposed toward the rear opening at an angle of about 15 degrees relative to the forwardly disposed speaker cone axis. An audio transmitter is in signaling communication with each of the speaker cones for driving the speaker cones.

Abstract: A door module for instillation into a door of an automotive vehicle, one embodiment of which comprises: a generally rigid hollow interior enclosure having an interior chamber opposed generally vertical inboard and outboard walls, opposed generally vertical forward and rearward walls, a generally horizontal bottom wall and a top wall. The enclosure is configured such that the top wall transitions from a generally horizontal portion thereof proximate the rearward wall to a generally inclined portion thereof proximate the forward wall. The inboard wall includes a hole defined therein for sealably receiving an audio assembly.

Abstract: An electroacoustic transducer unit for a handsfree device in a vehicle includes a loudspeaker, a microphone and a connection to a mobile phone. The microphone can be mounted on a flexible bracket. The unit is constructed for positioning in the upper seatback area of a seat of the vehicle. One way of positioning is an elongated casing with two recesses at both ends and a spring device at one end. The casing can be inserted between the headrest carriers and is elastically fixed to it.

Abstract: A vehicle windscreen accessory comprising a body member, an adjustable support structure for the body member whereby the position of the body member can be adjusted, the body member comprising a mirror member and a loudspeaker having a bending wave panel-form acoustic member, the mirror member and panel-form member being integral. The accessory can be in the form of, e.g., a sun visor or a rear view mirror.

Abstract: A structure of speaker for ship having a base seat, a vibration board connected to a vibration shaft, and a coil seat containing a coil, characterized in that a coil housing enclosing an iron block therein, being made from iron is mounted in between the base seat and the coil seat so as to obtain the effect of magnetism concentration, the magnetism is formed when a current is passed through the coil and the magnetism is concentrated at the iron block which in turn attracts the vibration shaft to move downward, and drives, the vibration board to produce vibration, which produce sound.