US4122314A
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Loudspeaker having a laminate diaphragm of three layers
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1978-10-24
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A loudspeaker having a diaphragm including first and second layers and a core sandwiched between the layers, the core being firmly secured to the inner surface of each layer so as to form a unitary structure therewith, a drive assembly causes the diaphragm to vibrate in accordance with a varying electrical input signal fed thereto, and a support is provided for supporting the diaphragm and drive assembly. The layers are formed of materials through which the velocity of propagation of a longitudinal wave is greater than 5000 m/sec, and the core is formed of materials having a shearing elastic modulus Gco which exceeds the value ##EQU1## WHERE E f is the longitudinal elasticity of each of the layers, t f is the thickness of each of the layers, t c is the thickness of the core, and l is the length across the surface of the diaphragm.
Inventors
- 👤 Atsushi Matsuda
- 👤 Jun Kishigami
- 👤 Masaaki Nishimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:45
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R7/00; H04R7/02; H04R7/04; H04R7/06; H04R9/00; H04R9/06; H04R9/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A loudspeaker comprising: a diaphragm including first and second layers and a core sandwiched between said layers, said core being secured to an inner surface of each of said layers to form a unitary structure therewith; means for vibrating said diaphragm in accordance with a varying electrical signal supplied thereto; and support means for supporting both said diaphragm and said means for vibrating; the improvement wherein each of said layers is formed of materials through which the velocity of propagation of a longitudinal wave is greater than 5000 m/sec. and wherein said core is formed of materials having a shearing elastic modulus G co which exceeds the value ##EQU15## where E f is the longitudinal elasticity of each of said layers, t f is the thickness of each of said layers, t c is the thickness of said core, and l is the length across the surface of said diaphragm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A loudspeaker comprising: a diaphragm including first and second layers and a core sandwiched between said layers, said core being secured to an inner surface of each of said layers to form a unitary structure therewith; means for vibrating said diaphragm in accordance with a varying electrical signal supplied thereto; and support means for supporting both said diaphragm and said means for vibrating; the improvement wherein each of said layers is formed of materials through which the velocity of propagation of a longitudinal wave is greater than 5000 m/sec. and wherein said core is formed of materials having a shearing elastic modulus G co which exceeds the value ##EQU15## where E f is the longitudinal elasticity of each of said layers, t f is the thickness of each of said layers, t c is the thickness of said core, and l is the length across the surface of said diaphragm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 1, wherein said means for vibrating include at least one drive assembly comprised of magnet means defining an air gap having a magnetic field therein, voice coil means attached to said diaphragm and having a bobbin and a voice coil wound around said bobbin, said voice coil being disposed in said magnetic field and means for providing said voice coil with said varying electrical input signal, and said support means includes a frame member and damping means for supporting said bobbin relative to said frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 2, wherein said diaphragm is formed as a flat plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 2, wherein said diaphragm is formed as a flat square whose length l is the length of one side of said diaphragm, and said bobbin is connected to said diaphragm to be substantially coaxial therewith, the diameter of said bobbin being approximately equal to d, wherein d = [0.767 + 0.375 (Mv/Me ] a where Mv is the mass of the driving system including at least said voice coil and said bobbin, Me is the equivalent mass of the vibrating system including said driving system, said diaphragm and the air load, and a is the length of one side of said diaphragm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 2, wherein said diaphragm has an opening through said first and second layers and through said core, and said bobbin is attached to the surface of said opening by an adhesive comprised of an adhesive agent mixed with glass bubbles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 5 wherein said adhesive agent is rubber material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 5 wherein said adhesive agent is an epoxy adhesive agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 2 wherein said diaphragm has an opening through said first and second layers and through said core, and said bobbin is attached to the surface of said opening by an adhesive including a foaming agent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 2, wherein said support means further includes an edge member for connecting the outer perimeter of said diaphragm to said frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 9 wherein said edge member includes a portion connected to one side of said diaphragm and to an exposed surface of at least one layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 10 wherein said portion of said edge member is a gripper member for gripping said diaphragm therebetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 1, wherein said diaphragm is of a conical shape having a center hole, said bobbin extending into said center hole and being connected thereat to said diaphragm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 1, whereat at least the outer peripheral edge surface of said diaphragm is coated with an adhesive agent mixed with a material selected from the group consisting of glass beads and a foam adhesive agent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A loudspeaker according to claim 13 wherein the outer peripheral edge surface of said diaphragm is free to vibrate and is unconnected from said support means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-23 | 1982-04-24 | 1982-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-23 | 1986-04-24 | 1986-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-23 | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |