Loudspeaker with reduced audio coloration caused by reflections from a surface

    公开(公告)号:US10652650B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-12

    申请号:US15513955

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Loudspeakers are described that may reduce comb filtering effects perceived by a listener by either 1) moving transducers closer to a sound reflective surface (e.g., a baseplate, a tabletop or a floor) through vertical (height) or rotational adjustments of the transducers or 2) guiding sound produced by the transducers to be released into the listening area proximate to the reflective surface through the use of horns and openings that are at a prescribed distance from the reflective surface. The reduction of this distance between the reflective surface and the point at which sound emitted by the transducers is released into the listening area may lead to shorter reflected path that reduces comb filtering effects caused by reflected sounds that are delayed relative to the direct sound. Accordingly, the loudspeakers shown and described may be placed on reflective surfaces without severe audio coloration caused by reflected sounds.

    Audio Speaker Surround Geometry For Improved Pistonic Motion
    6.
    发明申请
    Audio Speaker Surround Geometry For Improved Pistonic Motion 审中-公开
    音频扬声器环绕几何用于改进的活塞

    公开(公告)号:US20160080870A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-17

    申请号:US14726288

    申请日:2015-05-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04R7/26 H04R7/16 H04R7/18 H04R2307/207

    Abstract: An audio speaker having a suspension system including a surround to support a diaphragm within a frame and to reduce non-pistonic motion of the diaphragm at several resonant frequencies is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the surround include a film that undulates in a peripheral direction around the diaphragm and includes several undulations above and below a radial gap between the diaphragm and the frame. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有悬挂系统的音频扬声器,其包括用于在框架内支撑隔膜的环绕件,并且以几个谐振频率减小隔膜的非活塞运动。 更具体地,环绕的实施例包括在围绕隔膜的周向方向上波动的膜,并且在隔膜和框架之间的径向间隙的上方和下方包括若干起伏。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Suspension system for micro-speakers
    7.
    发明授权
    Suspension system for micro-speakers 有权
    微型扬声器悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:US09271084B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13954382

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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 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磁体组件的底侧。 音圈从声辐射表面的底面延伸。

    Loudspeaker with reduced audio coloration caused by reflections from a surface

    公开(公告)号:US12192698B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US18377261

    申请日:2023-10-05

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Loudspeakers are described that may reduce comb filtering effects perceived by a listener by either 1) moving transducers closer to a sound reflective surface (e.g., a baseplate, a tabletop or a floor) through vertical (height) or rotational adjustments of the transducers or 2) guiding sound produced by the transducers to be released into the listening area proximate to the reflective surface through the use of horns and openings that are at a prescribed distance from the reflective surface. The reduction of this distance between the reflective surface and the point at which sound emitted by the transducers is released into the listening area may lead to shorter reflected path that reduces comb filtering effects caused by reflected sounds that are delayed relative to the direct sound. Accordingly, the loudspeakers shown and described may be placed on reflective surfaces without severe audio coloration caused by reflected sounds.

    LOUDSPEAKER WITH REDUCED AUDIO COLORATION CAUSED BY REFLECTIONS FROM A SURFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20170280231A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-28

    申请号:US15513955

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Loudspeakers are described that may reduce comb filtering effects perceived by a listener by either 1) moving transducers closer to a sound reflective surface (e.g., a baseplate, a tabletop or a floor) through vertical (height) or rotational adjustments of the transducers or 2) guiding sound produced by the transducers to be released into the listening area proximate to the reflective surface through the use of horns and openings that are at a prescribed distance from the reflective surface. The reduction of this distance between the reflective surface and the point at which sound emitted by the transducers is released into the listening area may lead to shorter reflected path that reduces comb filtering effects caused by reflected sounds that are delayed relative to the direct sound. Accordingly, the loudspeakers shown and described may be placed on reflective surfaces without severe audio coloration caused by reflected sounds.

    SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MICRO-SPEAKERS
    10.
    发明申请
    SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MICRO-SPEAKERS 有权
    微型扬声器悬架系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150036866A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US13954382

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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 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磁体组件的底侧。 音圈从声辐射表面的底面延伸。

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