公开(公告)号：US20200267470A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16868372

申请日：2020-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a wall comprising (1) a front side that joins (2) an end portion in which a primary sound output opening is formed, which joins (3) a face portion in which a secondary output opening is formed, which joins (4) a back side which joins the front side and encloses a driver, wherein the primary output opening is dimensioned to output sound generated by a diaphragm of the driver contained within the earphone housing into the ear and the secondary output opening is dimensioned to vent the ear to a surrounding environment, and wherein the primary output opening and the secondary output opening face different directions.

公开(公告)号：US20160057541A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14463467

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott P. Porter ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R7/16 ,  H04R9/04

CPC classification number: H04R9/025 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R9/046 ,  H04R2209/022 ,  H04R2209/024 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An electromechanical transducer including a magnetic circuit having a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and a magnetic gap into which a voice coil associated with a diaphragm is at least partially inserted, the magnetic field having a primary flux component and a secondary flux component. The transducer further including a housing positioned around the magnetic circuit, the housing having an acoustic spout whose sound outlet opening is positioned outside of a portion of the magnetic field that is dominated by the primary flux component. A transducer including an enclosure having a top wall, a bottom wall, at least one side wall connecting the top wall to the bottom wall and an acoustic spout extending from the top wall or the bottom wall, a diaphragm, a voice coil and a magnet assembly having a ring magnet and a gap within which the voice coil is positioned.

Abstract translation: 一种机电换能器，包括具有构造成产生磁场的磁体的磁路和与隔膜相关联的音圈至少部分插入的磁隙，所述磁场具有主要磁通分量和次级磁通分量。 所述换能器还包括围绕所述磁路定位的壳体，所述壳体具有声学喷口，所述声学喷口的声音出口开口位于由所述主要磁通分量所主导的所述磁场的一部分的外部。 一种换能器，包括具有顶壁，底壁，连接顶壁和底壁的至少一个侧壁和从顶壁或底壁延伸的声学喷口的外壳，隔膜，音圈和磁体 组件具有环形磁体和音圈位于其间的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US09210496B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14626806

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/2849 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/2846

Abstract: An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a wall comprising (1) a front side that joins (2) an end portion in which a primary sound output opening is formed, which joins (3) a face portion in which a secondary output opening is formed, which joins (4) a back side which joins the front side and encloses a driver, wherein the face portion and the front side form a tapered portion of the earphone housing that is dimensioned to be inserted into, and contact, an ear of a wearer, wherein the primary output opening is dimensioned to output sound generated by a diaphragm of the driver contained within the earphone housing into the ear, the secondary output opening is dimensioned to vent the ear to a surrounding environment, and wherein the primary output opening and the secondary output opening face different directions and are positioned over a sound output face of the driver.

Abstract translation: 一种耳机，包括具有壁的耳机壳体，所述耳机壳体包括：（1）连接（2）形成有主要声音输出开口的端部的前侧，其连接（3）形成有二次输出开口的面部 ，其连接（4）连接前侧并包围驱动器的后侧，其中所述面部部分和所述前侧形成所述耳机壳体的锥形部分，所述锥形部分的尺寸被设计成插入到所述耳机的耳朵中并接触 佩戴者，其中所述主输出开口的尺寸被设计为将包含在所述耳机壳体内的所述驾驶员的振膜产生的声音输出到所述耳朵中，所述次级输出开口的尺寸被设计成将耳朵排出到周围环境，并且其中所述主输出开口和 次级输出开口面向不同的方向并位于驾驶员的声音输出面上方。

公开(公告)号：US09781506B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15339563

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/2849 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/2846

Abstract: An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a wall comprising (1) a front side that joins (2) an end portion in which a primary sound output opening is formed, which joins (3) a face portion in which a secondary output opening is formed, which joins (4) a back side which joins the front side and encloses a driver, wherein the face portion and the front side form a tapered portion of the earphone housing that is dimensioned to be inserted into, and contact, an ear of a wearer, wherein the primary output opening is dimensioned to output sound generated by a diaphragm of the driver contained within the earphone housing into the ear, the secondary output opening is dimensioned to vent the ear to a surrounding environment, and wherein the primary output opening and the secondary output opening face different directions and are positioned over a sound output face of the driver.

公开(公告)号：US09661420B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14463467

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott P. Porter ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/04 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R9/025 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R9/046 ,  H04R2209/022 ,  H04R2209/024 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An electromechanical transducer including a magnetic circuit having a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and a magnetic gap into which a voice coil associated with a diaphragm is at least partially inserted, the magnetic field having a primary flux component and a secondary flux component. The transducer further including a housing positioned around the magnetic circuit, the housing having an acoustic spout whose sound outlet opening is positioned outside of a portion of the magnetic field that is dominated by the primary flux component. A transducer including an enclosure having a top wall, a bottom wall, at least one side wall connecting the top wall to the bottom wall and an acoustic spout extending from the top wall or the bottom wall, a diaphragm, a voice coil and a magnet assembly having a ring magnet and a gap within which the voice coil is positioned.

公开(公告)号：US09288582B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14612872

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Pablo Seoane Vieites ,  Suzanne Hardy ,  Christopher R. Wilk ,  Alexander V. Salvatti ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Justin D. Crosby

IPC: H04R1/00 ,  H04R9/04

CPC classification number: H04R9/043 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to assembly support member that is separate from the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface.

Abstract translation: 扬声器驱动器，其包括框架和位于框架内的磁体组件。 声辐射表面可以悬挂在磁体组件上。 声辐射表面可以包括顶面和底面，底面可面向磁体组件。 悬挂构件可以将声辐射表面悬挂在磁体组件上。 悬挂构件可以包括连接到声辐射表面的底面的顶侧和连接到与磁体组件分离的组件支撑构件的底侧。 音圈从声辐射表面的底面延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20150163583A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14626806

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/2849 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/2846

Abstract: An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a wall comprising (1) a front side that joins (2) an end portion in which a primary sound output opening is formed, which joins (3) a face portion in which a secondary output opening is formed, which joins (4) a back side which joins the front side and encloses a driver, wherein the face portion and the front side form a tapered portion of the earphone housing that is dimensioned to be inserted into, and contact, an ear of a wearer, wherein the primary output opening is dimensioned to output sound generated by a diaphragm of the driver contained within the earphone housing into the ear, the secondary output opening is dimensioned to vent the ear to a surrounding environment, and wherein the primary output opening and the secondary output opening face different directions and are positioned over a sound output face of the driver.

Abstract translation: 一种耳机，包括具有壁的耳机壳体，所述耳机壳体包括：（1）连接（2）形成有主要声音输出开口的端部的前侧，其连接（3）形成有二次输出开口的面部 ，其连接（4）连接前侧并包围驱动器的后侧，其中所述面部部分和所述前侧形成所述耳机壳体的锥形部分，所述锥形部分的尺寸被设计成插入到所述耳机的耳朵中并接触 佩戴者，其中所述主输出开口的尺寸被设计为将包含在所述耳机壳体内的所述驾驶员的隔膜产生的声音输出到所述耳朵中，所述次级输出开口的尺寸被设计成将耳朵排出到周围环境，并且其中所述主输出开口和 次级输出开口面向不同的方向并位于驾驶员的声音输出面上方。

公开(公告)号：US20150146911A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14612872

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Pablo Seoane Vieites ,  Suzanne Hardy ,  Christopher R. Wilk ,  Alexander V. Salvatti ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Justin D. Crosby

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R7/16

CPC classification number: H04R9/043 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to assembly support member that is separate from the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface.

Abstract translation: 扬声器驱动器，其包括框架和位于框架内的磁体组件。 声辐射表面可以悬挂在磁体组件上。 声辐射表面可以包括顶面和底面，底面可面向磁体组件。 悬挂构件可以将声辐射表面悬挂在磁体组件上。 悬挂构件可以包括连接到声辐射表面的底面的顶侧和连接到与磁体组件分离的组件支撑构件的底侧。 音圈从声辐射表面的底面延伸。

公开(公告)号：US11750966B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17724392

申请日：2022-04-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R1/2849 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/2846 ,  H04R1/023

Abstract: An earphone comprising: an earphone housing having a cap portion and a body portion that interlock with one another to enclose a driver, the driver having a front face that outputs sound waves and a back face opposite the front face, the cap portion defines a first chamber coupled to the front face of the driver and the body portion defines a second chamber coupled to the back face of the driver, a first opening formed through the cap portion; a first port and a second port formed through the body portion and open to a surrounding environment; and a mesh coupled to the first opening, the first port or the second port.

公开(公告)号：US20220240004A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17724392

申请日：2022-04-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Howes ,  Yacine Azmi ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Jonathan S. Aase ,  Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: An earphone comprising: an earphone housing having a cap portion and a body portion that interlock with one another to enclose a driver, the driver having a front face that outputs sound waves and a back face opposite the front face, the cap portion defines a first chamber coupled to the front face of the driver and the body portion defines a second chamber coupled to the back face of the driver, a first opening formed through the cap portion; a first port and a second port formed through the body portion and open to a surrounding environment; and a mesh coupled to the first opening, the first port or the second port.