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Speaker diaphragm assembly and a method of manufacturing the same

US4395597A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateSep 24, 1980
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49005
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A speaker diaphragm assembly comprises a body made of a foam resin, and a sound radiating surface portion integrally formed with the body. In one embodiment, the sound radiating surface portion is made of a foam resin the density of which is greater than that at the body. In another embodiment, the sound radiating surface portion comprises a thin layer made of a solid resin, which thin layer is welded to the body. The rear end portion of the body may be reinforced in the same manner. In another embodiment, a supporting member is attached to the side surface of the diaphragm body for increasing the efficiency in vibration transmission from the voice coil. In another embodiment, a ring-like recess is made in the side surface of the body for spaced electrical terminals, to which heat is transmitted from the voice coil via lead wires, from the body, while a sub cone having low thermal conductivity is sandwiched between the lead wires and the body.

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