Audio speaker with partially spherical speaker housing and escutcheon
US7970149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/025
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A speaker housing assembly including an adapter and a speaker enclosure is disclosed. The adapter has an escutcheon and a partially spherical recessed concave portion. The speaker enclosure has a partially spherical sidewall that is received in the recessed concave portion of the adapter. A lock assembly secures the speaker enclosure to the adapter through an arcuate slot. Flanges of the lock assembly are placed in registry with teeth formed on opposite sides of the arcuate slot to lock the speaker enclosure in place. An elastomeric pad is provided between the recessed concave portion and the partially spherical sidewall to dampen vibrations and supplement the locking engagement of the lock assembly.
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