US4379952A
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Mechanical filter for an electrodynamic transducer
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-24
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Granted: 1983-04-12
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Expires: 2000-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An electrodynamic transducer having a mechanical filter as a coupling element between a voice coil former (3) and cone (1) in order to obtain a frequency characteristic whose high frequency roll-off begins at a lower frequency, in which a part (7) of the centering diaphragm (4) situated within the periphery of the voice coil former is used as the mechanical filter.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrianus J. M. Kaizer
- 👤 Wiert Kopinga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:55
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R7/00; H04R7/16; H04R7/26; H04R9/00; H04R9/02; H04R9/04; H04R9/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An electrodynamic transducer comprising a vibratory cone, a voice coil former on which a voice coil is arranged, and a coupling element between the voice coil former and the cone comprising a centering diaphragm which extends across the voice coil former with the cone secured to a portion of the centering diaphragm which is situated within the periphery of the voice coil former and the portion of the centering diaphragm which constitutes the coupling element between the voice coil former and the cone being operative to function as a mechanical filter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An electrodynamic transducer comprising a vibratory cone, a voice coil former on which a voice coil is arranged, and a coupling element between the voice coil former and the cone comprising a centering diaphragm which extends across the voice coil former with the cone secured to a portion of the centering diaphragm which is situated within the periphery of the voice coil former and the portion of the centering diaphragm which constitutes the coupling element between the voice coil former and the cone being operative to function as a mechanical filter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the cone is secured at its apex to the centering diaphragm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the part of the centering diaphragm which is situated within the periphery of the voice coil former is impermeable to air and the magnet core of the magnet system is formed with a duct which extends substantially coaxial with the cone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the voice coil former is provided with means for restraining the voice coil former from tilting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 4 wherein said restraining means includes a second centering diaphragm secured to the voice coil former.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 3 further comprising means coupled to the voice coil former for restraining the coil former from tilting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electrodynamic transducer as claimed in claim 6 wherein said restraining means includes a second centering diaphragm secured to the voice coil former and axially displaced from the first centering diaphragm.
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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) | 1986-04-11 | 1986-10-11 | 1987-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-11 | 1990-10-11 | 1991-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-11 | 1994-10-11 | 1995-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |