公开(公告)号：US20240073591A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US17895984

申请日：2022-08-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marco BARATELLI ,  Claudio NOTARANGELO ,  Matthew A. DONARSKI ,  Mo C. CHAN

IPC: H04R1/28

CPC classification number: H04R1/2888

Abstract: Implementations of the subject technology provide an acoustic module with fins integrated within the acoustic module to reduce acoustic noise. Airflow caused by pressure changes due to an oscillating diaphragm can be diverted by the fins within the acoustic module. The diverted airflow provide a more uniform airflow distribution within the acoustic module, which leads to a lower peak velocity and less unwanted noise. Fins may include a curved or crescent shape and may be spaced in a certain manner to divert the airflow.

公开(公告)号：US20240064464A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17890249

申请日：2022-08-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marco BARATELLI ,  Dinesh BALAKRISHNAN ,  Logan A. ROTOLO ,  Pablo Seoane VIEITES ,  Matthew A. DONARSKI

IPC: H04R9/02 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R9/02 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: Implementations of the subject technology provide an acoustic module with a dampening component integrated within the acoustic module to reduce deflection of a wire for a voice coil. The dampening component can take the form of an adhesive or a semisolid. During operation of the audio module, the wire vibrates and deflects in an oscillating manner. However, the dampening component can reduce the magnitude of deflection, while allowing the audio module to function in a desired manner, i.e., generate acoustical energy. By reducing the magnitude of deflection, the dampening component reduces the likelihood of mechanical fatigue of the wire, thus reducing the likelihood of damage to the wire.

公开(公告)号：US20240007782A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18142032

申请日：2023-05-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marco BARATELLI ,  Justin D. CROSBY ,  Thomas H. TSANG

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R7/10 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/2811 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R19/04 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R7/10

Abstract: Improved acoustic devices include water-resistant venting across various surfaces inside acoustic devices such as speakers and microphones. Surfaces such as an acoustic diaphragm, a cover for a resonant chamber, and a cover for an external port of an acoustic transducer may include design features that create or enhance gas-permeable and water impermeable attributes. Such design features include, for example, a series of apertures in the vented surface.