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Electroacoustic transducer having a slotted terminal structure for connection to a flexible wire, and an assembly of the same

US8160290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2008
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B2/24
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The assembly includes a miniature electroacoustic transducer and a flexible electrical wire. The flexible electrical wire is terminated by a connecting element with an electrically conductive shoulder portion. The miniature electroacoustic transducer comprises an electrically conducting, externally accessible terminal having a slot structure formed therein. The slot structure is configured to mechanically and electrically engage the electrically conductive shoulder portion of the connecting element.

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