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Electro-acoustic dynamic transducer system for use in a loud speaker
Assignee: True Dimensional Sound Inc
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Filing: 1999-08-18
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Granted: 2001-03-27
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Expires: 2019-08-18
Abstract
Abstract An electro-acoustic speaker having no permanent magnet. An audio input signal is applied to a pair of parallel coils, each being in series with a diode. The diodes are oppositely acting, so that the coils conduct during alternate half cycles of the input signal. As a result, the coils alternately generate magnetic flux for cooperative establishment of an unidirectional magnetic field. The input signal is also applied to a third coil for generation of a full wave current therethrough. This full wave current produces magnetic flux which establishes an alternating magnetic field. Interactions between the current-carrying coils and their respective magnetic fields produce acceleration forces for a speaker cone.
Inventors
- 👤 Arturo H. Garcia
- 👤 Arturo J. Garcia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:23
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R9/00; H04R9/06; H04R9/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
An electro-acoustic speaker comprising: (a) an input terminal; (b) a first coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a first magnetic flux in response to an electrical signal at said input terminal; (c) a second coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a second magnetic flux in response to said electrical signal; (d) a first diode connected in series with said first coil; (e) a second diode connected in series with said second coil and in such a way as to place the series combination of said second diode and said second coil in parallel with the series combination of said first diode and said first coil and to cause said first magnetic flux to be generated in response to positive values of said electrical signal and said second magnetic flux to be generated in response to negative values of said electrical signal, said first magnetic flux and said second magnetic flux being complementary; (f) a third coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a third magnetic flux in response to said electrical signal, said third magnetic flux extending in a first direction in response to positive values of said electrical signal and in a second direction reverse to said first direction in response to negative values of said electrical signal, said third magnetic flux being in a region of influence of said first and second magnetic fluxes, so that said electrical signal causes magnetic reaction forces in said first, second and third coils; and (g) a speaker cone mounted so as to be driven by said magnetic reaction forces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
An electro-acoustic speaker comprising: (a) an input terminal; (b) a first coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a first magnetic flux in response to an electrical signal at said input terminal; (c) a second coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a second magnetic flux in response to said electrical signal; (d) a first diode connected in series with said first coil; (e) a second diode connected in series with said second coil and in such a way as to place the series combination of said second diode and said second coil in parallel with the series combination of said first diode and said first coil and to cause said first magnetic flux to be generated in response to positive values of said electrical signal and said second magnetic flux to be generated in response to negative values of said electrical signal, said first magnetic flux and said second magnetic flux being complementary; (f) a third coil connected to said input terminal so as to generate a third magnetic flux in response to said electrical signal, said third magnetic flux extending in a first direction in response to positive values of said electrical signal and in a second direction reverse to said first direction in response to negative values of said electrical signal, said third magnetic flux being in a region of influence of said first and second magnetic fluxes, so that said electrical signal causes magnetic reaction forces in said first, second and third coils; and (g) a speaker cone mounted so as to be driven by said magnetic reaction forces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electro-acoustic speaker according to claim 1 wherein said third coil is moveable and is secured to said speaker cone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electro-acoustic speaker according to claim 2 wherein said first and second coils are bifilar and are co-axially wound about a common cylindrical core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electro-acoustic speaker according to claim 3 wherein said first, second and third coils are coaxial.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electro-acoustic speaker according to claim 1 further comprising magnetic circuit means linking said first and second magnetic fluxes with said third magnetic flux.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electro-acoustic speaker according to claim 1 wherein said third coil is stationary, and said first and second coils are moveable and are secured to said speaker cone.
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