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US4380689A
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Electroacoustic transducer for hearing aids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-15
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2000-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An electroacoustic transducer is disclosed which is small in size so as to allow its use in hearing aids or like structure, but which maintains the performance characteristics of larger transducers. The transducer minimizes its cross-sectional dimensions by aligning the permanent magnet with the soft iron core instead of placing it outside the core. Adjustment of the magnetic flux is provided by a screw trimmer adjustable from the exterior of the transducer.
Inventors
- 👤 Vittorio Giannetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R11/00; H04R25/00; H04R25/60; H04R25/604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An electroacoustic transducer comprising: (a) a main support having a hollow cylindrical body defining a bore, and a central opening communicating with said bore; (b) a body defining a central bore and attached to said main support such that said central bore is disposed about said cylindrical body; (c) a closure disc attached to said cylindrical body across said bore; (d) an annular, flat permanent magnet located on said closure disc within said bore; (e) a magnetizable core attached to, and aligned with said permanent magnet; (f) an electrical winding or coil disposed around said magnetizable core and located between said core and said cylindrical body, said winding or coil being electrically connected to an electroacoustic amplifying circuit; (g) a vibrating disc; (h) means attaching said vibrating disc across said central opening in the main support such that it is in close proximity to an end of said magnetizable core; and (i) means to adjustably modify the magnetic flux of said annular, flat permanent magnet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An electroacoustic transducer comprising: (a) a main support having a hollow cylindrical body defining a bore, and a central opening communicating with said bore; (b) a body defining a central bore and attached to said main support such that said central bore is disposed about said cylindrical body; (c) a closure disc attached to said cylindrical body across said bore; (d) an annular, flat permanent magnet located on said closure disc within said bore; (e) a magnetizable core attached to, and aligned with said permanent magnet; (f) an electrical winding or coil disposed around said magnetizable core and located between said core and said cylindrical body, said winding or coil being electrically connected to an electroacoustic amplifying circuit; (g) a vibrating disc; (h) means attaching said vibrating disc across said central opening in the main support such that it is in close proximity to an end of said magnetizable core; and (i) means to adjustably modify the magnetic flux of said annular, flat permanent magnet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The electroacoustic transducer of claim 1 wherein said closure disc has a threaded opening aligned with the opening in the annular permanent magnet, and said means to adjustably modify the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet comprises an adjusting screw formed of magnetic material threadingly engaged with said closure disc and extending into the opening in the annular permanent magnet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 2, wherein said main support has an outer elongated flange extending from said cylindrical body, the flange having a profile indentical with the profile of said body defining a central bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The electroacoustic transducer of claim 3 wherein said means to attach said vibrating disc comprises: (a) a support spring having an opening therethrough in which said vibrating disc is located; and, (b) a blocking plate attached to said support spring and said vibrating disc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 4, wherein said support spring is secured to said outer flange of said main support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 4, wherein said spring, said vibrating disc and said blocking plate are all glued together to form a unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 4, wherein said spring, said vibrating disc and said blocking plate are all welded together to form a unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The electroacoustic transducer of claim 1 or 2 wherein said means to attach said vibrating disc comprises: (a) a support spring having an opening therethrough in which said vibrating disc is located; and, (b) a blocking plate attached to said support spring and said vibrating disc.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 8, wherein said support spring comprises an annular body having said opening for receiving said vibrating disc and two protruding arms provided with eyelet means to receive securing screws.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 8, wherein said support spring is secured to an outer face of said body defining a central bore.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 8, wherein said spring, said vibrating disc and said blocking plate are all glued together to form a unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electroacoustic transducer according to claim 8, wherein said spring, said vibrating disc and said blocking plate are all welded together to form a unit.
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