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Magnetic circuit and loudspeaker using the same

US6829366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2003
Grant dateDec 7, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R9/06
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic circuit includes an annular magnet magnetized in the axial direction thereof; an annular stacked plate disposed on the magnet and including first and second annular plates; and a yoke facing the inner circumferential surface of the stacked plate across a cylindrical space. Upper and lower magnetic gaps are provided at two axially separated positions in the cylindrical space. A loudspeaker includes the magnetic circuit; a voice coil placed in the upper and lower magnetic gaps; a diaphragm connected to the voice coil; and a frame fixed to the stacked plate and supporting the diaphragm in a vibratable manner. The inner circumferential portions of the first and second annular plates are axially deformed downward and upward, respectively, such that the inner circumferential surface of the stacked plate faces the lower and upper magnetic gaps. The remaining portions of the first and second annular plates are stacked on the magnet.

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