Abstract: A portable electronic device may have acoustic ports such as microphone and speaker ports. Acoustic devices such as microphones and speakers may be associated with the acoustic ports. An acoustic port may have an opening between an interior and exterior of the portable electronic device. The opening may be covered by a metal mesh. An acoustic fabric may be interposed between the metal mesh and the opening. The opening may be formed from a hole in a glass member having outer and inner chamfers. A microphone boot may be provided that forms front and rear radial seals with a housing of the device and a microphone unit respectively. The microphone boot may also form multiple face seals with the microphone unit. A speaker for the speaker port may be enclosed in a sealed speaker enclosure. The speaker enclosure may have a pressure-equalizing vent slit covered with an acoustic mesh.

Abstract: A universal audio speaker mounting board for speaker systems that simulates the structural surface that traditional flush-mounted speakers are mounted to, thus providing the ability to use a variety of flush-mount speakers in a variety of encasements, such as bookshelf enclosures or cabinets. Methods of installation and kits for installation are also contemplated.

Abstract: In an electro-acoustic converter, a frame is bonded to the magnetic circuit, and the diaphragm is bonded to a circumferential edge of the frame. The voice coil is attached to the diaphragm and a part thereof is located in a magnetic gap of the magnetic circuit. The terminal is made of a sheet metal having spring property and electrical conductivity, and a part thereof is fixed to the frame. The terminal has a bent portion and a contact portion, and is electrically connected to the voice coil. The stopper is provided around a portion of the terminal at one side nearer to the frame than the bent portion, and protrudes from a surface of the frame where the contact portion of the terminal protrudes. The stopper restricts bending of the terminal to an extent within a threshold value of reversibility of a material the sheet metal.

Abstract: A speaker frame that can be rotated to adjust the direction and/or angle of sound dispersion of a speaker mounted therein. One embodiment of the invention includes a recessed speaker frame with an angled flange mounted on an angled ridge. The angled flange rides on the angled ridge to cause the angle of the speaker frame to change, relative to a mounting surface, within a range of angles. The range of angles defined by the maximum cumulative angle of the flange and angled ridge.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus comprising a speaker housing member and a supporting bracket that can be easily installed on a spa or any other desired supporting surface. The speaker apparatus is configured such that the speaker housing member can move between a plurality of different positions relative to the supporting bracket, including at least an upward position and a downward position. In some embodiments, the speaker apparatus has a visual display that changes the orientation of the information so that the information is displayed in an upright orientation regardless of the orientation of the speaker housing member. In some embodiments, the speaker apparatus can comprise controls to control the speaker apparatus, audio signal source, spa, or other components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a docking station mounted to a sports pole. The docking station includes a movable bracket to mount to the sports pole and a housing to detachably mount to the bracket. The housing includes at least one speaker to connect to a portable an audio device, allowing the audio device to provide audio output to the at least one speaker.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system including a plurality of sonic converters fixed in or to the rear of sound passage openings of a carrier plate is disclosed. The carrier plate is configured in the form of a wall plate for interior spaces or outside facades of buildings and the sonic converters are integrated into the carrier plate. The loudspeaker system or loudspeaker wall plate, respectively, permit the realization of an optimum acoustic irradiation of a space without aesthetically annoying loudspeaker boxes.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus includes an acoustic vibration plate, and an actuator mounted to the acoustic vibration plate such that one end and the other end thereof, in a driving axis direction, exist in a plate surface of the acoustic vibration plate. The actuator applies vibration to the acoustic vibration plate to play back sound. The speaker apparatus enables a sound image to uniformly spread over the entire plate surface of the acoustic vibration plate. In addition, the entire speaker apparatus can be made compact.

Abstract: A universal audio speaker mounting board for speaker systems that simulates the structural surface that traditional flush-mounted speakers are mounted to, thus providing the ability to use a variety of flush-mount speakers in a variety of encasements, such as bookshelf enclosures or cabinets. Methods of installation and kits for installation are also contemplated.

Abstract: A speaker mounting assembly adjustably supports a speaker from a mounting surface. The speaker mounting assembly comprises a speaker enclosure, a support arm, and a mounting bracket mounted to a mounting surface. The speaker enclosure defines a window opening, and the window opening is constructed to receive entry of an insert portion of the support arm. A latch supported by the enclosure and extending from the window opening can be used to engage with the insert portion to automatically retain the support arm when the insert portion is inserted into the window opening. A post extends within the enclosure window and the insert portion engages the post so as to enable pivoting of the speaker enclosure about the support arm. A set screw extends through a channel of the support arm toward the mounting bracket and based on position of the screw, permits pivoting of the support arm about the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A speaker mounting system that mounts a speaker to a panel that may not be entirely flat. The speaker mounting system may include an adapter having a flexible flange that is configured to be attached to the panel and that is made of flexible material that readily enables the flexible flange to flex to substantially conform to the contour of the non-flat panel. The adapter may have a compartment having an end that is attached to the flexible flange and that is configured to receive and securely hold the speaker. The compartment may have a first opening through which sound may be directed and that is substantially aligned with the opening in the flange. The compartment may have a second end opposite of the first end that has a second opening through which sound may be directed.

Abstract: A loudspeaker and components for use in the construction thereof is provided. In one aspect, the present invention relates generally to a new type of loudspeaker comprising a driver having a sound radiating element, at least two motor elements which, in operation, cooperate to move the sound radiating element in response to an applied signal, and mounting elements coupled to the sound radiating element and motor elements, where the first motor element is mechanically coupled to the sound radiating element, and where the driver comprises at least two mechanical masses which, in operation, move independently in response to the applied signal. The mechanical masses are mechanically coupled such that in operation, the driver has at least fourth order frequency characteristics. This facilitates, for example, the construction of a fourth order loudspeaker system that performs like a vented enclosure system without employing a vent.

Abstract: A rotary tweeter mounting arrangement used in a speaker assembly is disclosed to include a hollow holder member affixed to a T-iron of the speaker assembly and having a cup portion at the top, a semispherical carrier member rotatably supported on the cup portion of the hollow holder member, a circular spring plate mounted in a lower part inside the carrier member, a screw inserted through a center mounting hole of the circular spring plate and a center through hole of the semispherical carrier member to pivotally secure the semispherical carrier member to the hollow holder member, and a face panel fastened to the semispherical carrier member to hold a tweeter for allowing rotation of the tweeter with the face panel and the semispherical carrier member relative to the hollow base member.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a multimedia luminous speaker comprising: a speaker base (2); at least a speaker (3) installed on the speaker base (2); a control circuit (5) installed inside the speaker base (2) electrically connected to the speaker (3); at least, an LED (53) installed inside the speaker base (2) electrically connected to the control circuit (5); a transparent or semi-transparent shade (1) coupled to the speaker base (2) keeps a distance to the LED (53) in the speaker base (2); the shade (1) has a hollow shade (12) made of plastic; the shade (1) fixed to the speaker base (2) by a bolt (11) fit through a central bore at a proximal end of the hollow shade (12) and then a distal end of the bolt (11) screwed to the speaker base (2).

Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for securing one or more loudspeakers to an overhead structure. The system includes up to six axes about which the speaker(s) can be rotated and/or traversed to provide the desired pan, tilt and rotational splay angle to the speaker. The system preferably includes a first gimbal that is securable to the structure, preferably overhead, and includes two axes of movement. A vertical member extends downwardly from the first gimbal to a swivel which provides rotation about a third axis. The swivel attaches to a tilt traveler assembly which provides two axes of rotation. The tilt traveler assembly is slidably mounted along a contoured axial track member that extends around the top and back of the speaker box to provide an axis along which the speaker can be traversed.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) includes a main body (10) having at least one cavity (131) defined therein, at least one speaker device (20) being movable received in the cavity of the main body, and at least one latching mechanism (30) movably attached to the main body. The speaker device has a resonant chamber (28) defined therein, and a positioning stop member (262) extending therefrom. Each resonant chamber communicates with a corresponding cavity. The at least one latching mechanism includes a latching body (31), and the latching body is configured for selectably engaging with the positioning stop member to enable control of movement of a corresponding speaker device relative to the main body.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting and protecting the diaphragm of loudspeaker includes a first elastomer which has a first interface with a camber shape, a second elastomer which has a second interface with a complemental shape of the first interface, the first elastomer and the second elastomer combine together from both sides of the support part of the loudspeaker diaphragm. The separate support structure in the present invention is fit for many kinds of loudspeakers and propitious to increase the technical characteristics of loudspeakers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a submersible loudspeaker, comprised of a sound-diffusion element associated with a coil (3) consisting of an insulating support (4) and of an electrical coil (5) being connected to a peripheral magnet (6) in such a manner as to effect the transduction of an electric voltage to a musical frequency, characterized in that the sound-diffusion element is a diaphragm (2) consisting of a plastic circular planar wall of a predetermined thickness, and assigned to a bell-shaped bell (7), also made out of plastic.

Abstract: A sound generating device for transforming an object into a loudspeaker is includes an exciter module adapted for receiving audio signals stored on a portable micro-memory card or the like and a mounting device connected to the exciter module for removably connecting the exciter module to an object such that the object is transformed into a loudspeaker when the exciter module is energized by the audio signals.

Abstract: A portable electronic device of the present invention includes a cabinet and a speaker placed inside the cabinet. The cabinet has one or more sound radiating holes in an area opposed to a front face of the speaker. A dustproof plate formed by attaching a dustproof net and a reinforcing sheet to each other is placed on the front face of the speaker or an inner face of the cabinet opposed to the front face. The reinforcing sheet has a plurality of openings formed for passing through sound waves from the speaker.

Abstract: A speaker comprises an enclosure with at least one wall; and an acoustic driver mounted in an interior of the enclosure and being attached to a front wall of the enclosure. An acoustic extension is mounted to the enclosure and is external of the enclosure. The acoustic extension is operatively connected to the interior of the enclosure; and comprises one of: a bass reflex port, a tuned port, a passive radiator, and a concentric loading.

Abstract: A speaker having a transparent sound panel and an exciter connected to the transparent sound panel for converting electrical energy received by the exciter, into vibrations that are transmitted to the transparent sound panel, resulting in the transparent sound panel transmitting sound. The speaker also contains a stiff panel located between the exciter and the transparent sound panel, where the stiff panel minimizes dampening qualities associated with material utilized to fabricate the transparent sound panel and minimizes bending of the portion of the transparent sound panel that is in contact with the stiff panel. In addition, a dampening pad is located within the exciter for absorbing a portion of excessive mid-high frequency vibrations emanating from the exciter prior to transmission to the transparent sound panel.

Abstract: In a gasket which is interposed between a speaker unit and a cabinet to which the speaker unit is attached, a dust-proof net is secured to an annular portion, which is clamped between the speaker unit and the cabinet, and supporting ribs configured integrally on an inner side of the annular portion.

Abstract: A trim panel (10) includes an integrally formed attachment member (14) for mounting an acoustic device (16), such as a loudspeaker, an exciter, a piezoelectric transducer, or the like, directly to the trim panel (10) without the need of a separate mounting member. The acoustic device (16) is attached to the trim panel (10) by use a twist and lock fastening feature (18) in the form of a ramp surface (24) that draws the acoustic device (16) toward the trim panel (10) as the acoustic device (16) is rotated about the attachment member (14). Once the acoustic device (16) is rotated into place, one or more detents (26) are provided on the trim panel (10) and one or more corresponding detent grooves or recesses (32) are provided on the acoustic device (16) to lock the acoustic device (16) securely in place. The integrally formed attachment member (14) enables the inner and outer surfaces (11, 12) of the trim panel (10) to be a generally continuous surface.

Abstract: A table light combined with a sound-playing device includes a table light body and a sound-playing device (such as speakers) freely pivoted on a horizontal plane via pivotal shafts. Both ends of the table light base are transversely pivoted to a pair of speakers. A flexible supporting pipe extends from the pivoting portion with the distal end thereof connected to a fixing seat of the sound-playing device. The electronic lines and sound lines of the speakers are buried within the supporting pipe. The sound lines extend to the fixing seat and are electrically connected to the sound-playing device (such as MP3 player).

Abstract: A diaphragm (1) of a light sound converter which has a high performance, is suitable for mass-production and has a slit (1s) formed therein. A light emitting element and a light receiving element are disposed at positions opposed to a reflective part (1a) of the diaphragm (1) having a pressure receiving surface part (1d) and the reflective part (1a), and light is radiated from the light emitting element to the reflective part (1a) of the diaphragm (1) and the reflected light from the reflective part (1a) is received by the light receiving element, whereby the position of the diaphragm (1) can be detected.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining an attachment and acoustic port on a housing of a mobile device is disclosed herein. The mobile device includes a speaker disposed within the housing. A combined attachment and acoustic port disposed on the housing is configured to project audible sound from the speaker, via an acoustic channel, and includes an attachment member for attaching an external member to the mobile device. The mobile device may comprise any personal electronic device, such as a portable radio, cassette player, CD player, or MP3 player. Further, the mobile device may comprise a mobile communication device, such as a cellular telephone, pager, or PDA.

Abstract: An expandable speaker apparatus includes a speaker body, at least one first electrical connector, and at least one second electrical connector. The first electrical connector is located on a first surface of the speaker body. The second electrical connector is located on a second surface of the speaker body. The first electrical connector corresponds to the second electrical connector, and the first electrical connector is electrically connected with the second electrical connector. Thereby, the speaker body is electrically connected with a second speaker body using an electrical connector that is same as the pair of electrical connectors. The conducting line is not required, and the speaker apparatus is expandable.

Abstract: A loudspeaker stand has a mount, onto which a loudspeaker can be placed. For this purpose, the mount has a tensioning device, which can be actuated by the intrinsic weight of the loudspeaker. The stand may have several tensioning elements, which can be shifted in a direction perpendicular to that in which the loudspeaker is set down.

Abstract: An electro-acoustic transducer is oriented such that its transducer axis is parallel to, and in, the plane of a baffle coupled to the electro-acoustic transducer for reduced baffle vibration.

Abstract: A loudspeaker mounting frame (1) for an electronic appliance has a central opening for receiving a loudspeaker membrane (24), and a plurality of through holes (11) surrounding said central opening for receiving fixing means (25). The through holes (11) are tapered so as to accommodate the fixing means (25) in varying orientations. Spherical bosses (6) surrounding said through holes (11) are formed at a rear side (5) of the mounting frame (1).

Abstract: A digital audio speaker system for a digital audio player that includes a housing and a control unit positioned in the housing. An amplifier is positioned in the housing and connected with the control unit and a speaker system. A frame assembly is positioned in the housing that includes a motorized drive assembly. A drawer assembly is movably connected with the motorized drive assembly. The motorized drive assembly is operable to move the drawer assembly between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a loudspeaker having a lead wire management system including guides located at both the voice coil and the frame of the speaker. Each guide is angled allowing them to control the arc at which the lead wires extend between the voice coil and frame, and rounded edges of the guides relieve stress on the lead wire joint connections during motion of the voice coil.

Abstract: A microphone-speaker assembly includes a housing, a microphone, a speaker, and a push-to-talk switch. The housing supports the speaker for movement between a first position in which the switch is not activated and a second position in which the switch is activated. The switch is located in a water resistant chamber along with a circuit board. The speaker moves toward the circuit board when it moves from the first position to the second position. A seal supports the speaker for movement between the first and second positions. A method of activating a microphone in a microphone-speaker assembly includes the steps of applying force to a speaker of the assembly, and moving the speaker thereby to activate the switch thereby to activate the microphone. The speaker moves relative to a push to talk switch, deforming a resilient membrane that helps to form a water resistant chamber in the assembly.

Abstract: A releasable loudspeaker grille is described that can be attached and removed from a loudspeaker without the use of tools. The grille flexes so that it can form, for example, static convex and concave states. When the grille is in the convex state, a plurality of tabs attached to the grille grasp onto or push against a contact or peripheral surface of the loudspeaker assembly to thereby affix the grille to the loudspeaker. When the grille is in the concave state, the plurality of tabs disengages from the contact surface of the loudspeaker assembly to thereby release the grille from the loudspeaker.

Abstract: A speaker assembly having a removable grill. The grill includes a perforated portion circumscribed by a flange. The flange has one or magnets disposed around an outer periphery of the flange. The speaker body has corresponding slugs disposed so as to align with the magnets of the grill upon assembly. The magnetic bond formed between the slugs and magnets keeps the grill attached to the speaker body during operation of the speaker assembly.

Abstract: A frame for a speaker device includes a magnetic circuit housing unit which houses a magnetic circuit, a substantially annular outer peripheral portion which is arranged on an outer side of the magnetic circuit housing unit, and plural arm portions which connect the magnetic circuit housing unit and the outer peripheral portion. Each of the plural arm portions has a sectional shape of a one-open-end shape having a connected end and an open end, and the plural arm portions include an arm portion having the open end oriented to one direction and an arm portion having the open end oriented to a direction opposite to the one direction.

Abstract: A portable auxiliary speaker for a playpen or a crib comprising a housing incorporating a loudspeaker, the housing being adapted to receive at least a portion of a framework of a crib or a playpen to mount the housing to the crib or the playpen, wherein the housing includes an input adapted to be operatively coupled to at least one of a radio, a CD player, an MP3 player, a cassette player, a computer, and a DVD player.

Abstract: A piezoelectric speaker includes a cabinet, piezoelectric vibrators horizontally mounted inside the cabinet at different elevations each having two eyed lugs respectively coupled to respective posts in the cabinet, a shock absorber coupled to the piezoelectric material of the piezoelectric vibrators, two conducting terminals accommodated inside the cabinet and clamped on the piezoelectric vibrators, and two clamps fastened to the conducting terminals to secure a respective signal line.

Abstract: A speaker includes: a speaker unit; a baffle fitted with the speaker unit; a cabinet fixed to the baffle, the cabinet covering a back of the speaker unit; a plurality of mounting bosses projected from at least one of the baffle and the cabinet; and a packing having elongated mounting holes, the packing located at an abutting part between the baffle and the cabinet, the packing sealing the abutting part. The abutting part includes a plurality of similar sealing areas, which are substantially common in size and shape as a whole except that at least one projecting position of the mounting boss is slightly shifted. The elongated mounting holes of the packing is used for the similar sealing areas. The elongated mounting holes of the packing correspond to the at least one projecting position of the mounting boss and compensate a position shift between the similar sealing areas.

Abstract: A speaker device includes a speaker unit and a speaker device bracket mounted thereon. The speaker device bracket has a condenser fixing part for fixing a network electronic part such as a condenser, and a connector terminal fixing part for fixing a speaker device connector terminal which is electrically connected to an amplifier and a voice coil. Thus, both of the condenser and the connector terminal can be fixed to the speaker unit by using a speaker device component part being one dedicated part, and the number of parts of the speaker device and the number of procedures can be reduced. Additionally, by providing the fixing parts at appropriate positions of the speaker device bracket, the mounting freedom degree of the network electronic part can be improved.

Abstract: A support structure of a loudspeaker unit is constructed to prevent transmission of vibrations of the loudspeaker unit to a cabinet so that the quality of sound can be improved, and so as to have excellent stability in its assembled condition. The support structure includes a cabinet having an opening in which the front side of the loudspeaker unit is located, an anchor to be connected to the backside of the loudspeaker unit, a support for supporting the anchor so that the center of gravity of the anchor inside the cabinet is fixed, and a positioning member for positioning the support. The support structure also includes a cushioning member that is fitted between the support and the positioning member.

Abstract: An electronic device has a loudspeaker unit and a casing with a support, which receives the loudspeaker unit, and with a wall perpendicular to the mounting direction of the loudspeaker unit in the support. A vibration absorbing body forms a spacer between the loudspeaker unit and the support. An abutment protruding from the wall in the mounting direction contacts the vibration absorbing body.

Abstract: A mounting bracket may be used to attach a device or component at a mounting location. The mounting bracket may comprise a an attachment portion having at least one tab portion that further comprises generally parallel first and second surfaces extending along a curved path. The tab portion may be designed so that the slot may be received at the mounting location so that, when installed, the first and second surfaces contact the interior and exterior surfaces, respectively. The tab portion, in cooperation with the slot, may accurately position and securely retain the mounting bracket at the mounting location.

Abstract: A panel-shaped loudspeaker comprising a panel (1) having a first main surface (1A) and a second main surface (1B) parallel to the first main surface and further comprising an exciter (3) positioned at the first main surface. When the exciter is energized the panel is capable of sustaining bending waves and has a distribution of resonant modes of its natural bending wave vibration, which results in an acoustic radiation. The loudspeaker has a tuning element (17) extending near the second main surface of the panel and positioned opposite the exciter so as to form a resonant cavity (18) between the panel and the exciter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communications headset. The communications headset includes an earbud with a speaker to be disposed near the ear of a headset user, a microphone, and an electrical connector designed to couple with a communications device. An electrical cord is coupled between the earbud and the electrical connector. A spring cord is coupled between the earbud and the microphone. The microphone is capable of bidirectional movement with associated extension and retraction of the spring cord.

Abstract: A button apparatus with a speaker (100) has a frame (104), a speaker (108), a flexible PCB (110), a metal dome (114), a rubber layer (116), and an operating button (120,124). The frame has a cavity (106) and the speaker is securely received in the cavity. The flexible PCB is located on the frame. The metal dome is located on the flexible PCB, and adapted to electrically connect with the flexible PCB. The rubber layer is located on the flexible PCB. The rubber layer has a protrusion (118) to press the metal dome so that the metal dome is electrically coupling to the flexible PCB. The operating button is located on the rubber layer. The button is adapted to press the protrusion, which in turn presses the metal dome.

Abstract: A dual purpose loudspeaker incorporating at least two audio signal inputs and at least one switch is adapted to receive and reproduce either a single audio signal input or two audio signal inputs according to the position of the switch. A switch slide mechanically linked to the switch is provided which blocks one of the audio signal inputs when the switch is in the single-channel position, thereby preventing erroneous connection to the blocked audio signal input.

Abstract: This invention provides a baffle formed from a thermoset composite material such as Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), Thick Molding Compound (TMC), or Sheet Molding Compound (SMC). Due to the physical properties of BMCs, TMCs, and SMCs, the baffle may be molded to minimize the propagation of vibrational energy and resonant mode behavior while providing high strength and rigidity. The baffle may also be formed so transducer mounts, ports and wave-guides may be molded into the baffle shape.

Abstract: A wall mounted speaker includes a baffle and a flange and fasteners for affixing the baffle to the flange. The fasteners include a plurality of spaced posts and latch members. Each latch engages a corresponding post. The lower portion of each post is affixed to the flange and the corresponding latch is removably and pivotally mounted to the upper portion of a post. Each latch includes a body portion, a lever and a cam and is movable between a first position where the body portion is engaged with the baffle and the cam is mounted to upper portion of a post for securing the baffle to the flange and a second position wherein the body portion is moved away from the baffle for releasing the baffle from the flange. The baffle includes a plurality of channels adjacent a respective post. The body portion of each latch is positioned in a respective channel when the latch member is in the first position. The cam includes a slot formed therein for mounting the latch around an upper portion of a post.