Speaker assemblies, methods of installing speaker assemblies and methods of making speaker assemblies
US8256728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/029
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Speaker assemblies are disclosed that are configured for simple installation and removal. Speaker assemblies include a gear ring, a plurality of screws adapted to rotate when the gear ring is rotated, and a latching mechanism adapted to extend one or more latches outward when the screws are rotated. Methods of installing speaker assemblies include inserting a frame through a mounting hole in a mounting panel. A gear ring coupled to a plurality of screws is rotated, and a plurality of latches extend outward to engage a back-side surface of the mounting panel. Methods of making speaker assemblies include coupling a plurality of screws with a gear ring to enable rotation of the plurality of screws upon rotation of the gear ring. A latching mechanism is coupled to each of the plurality of screws.
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