Acoustic port for a playback device
US12363472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/2857
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A playback device includes a housing defining an acoustic volume therein, one or more audio transducers disposed at least partially within the housing, and an acoustic port extending through the housing. The acoustic port includes a wall defining a first aperture, a second aperture, and a passageway extending therebetween. The wall is at least partially curved along an axial direction, and a plurality of vanes coupled to the wall extend into the passageway such that the vanes define a plurality of channels extending axially within the passageway.
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