Speaker having a horizontal former
US8520886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R31/006
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A speaker includes a frame, a sound radiating surface, and a suspension that couples the sound radiating surface to the frame. A horizontal former is coupled to the radiating surface. The former extends substantially horizontally outward of a peripheral portion of the radiating surface, to a peripheral portion that is separate from the suspension. A coil is coupled to the peripheral portion of the horizontal former.
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