US3669215A - Passive radiator for use in a bass reflex loudspeaker system - Google Patents
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- ABSTRACT A passive radiator formed of a drone cone for use in a bass [52] US. Cl. ..l81/3Z R, 181/31 R, 179/1155 PC reflex loudspeaker system wherein a centering device for [51] Int. Cl.
- the present invention relates to a passive radiator comprising a drone cone for use in a bass reflex loudspeaker system.
- the centering device for holding the central part of a drone cone constituting a passive radiator is made of elastic wire members, so that it is little subject to permanent displacement and has excellent moisture proof and durability characteristics. Therefore, the centering device of the present invention enables the drone cone to be better centered in the direction in which it vibrates and also said vibrations to have a linearity over a broader range of amplitude than has been possible with the prior art, thus noticeably minimizing distortion of the reproduced sounds.
- FIG. 1 is a side view, partly in section, of a passive radiator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a back view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.
- a basket-type frame 111 To the front part 12 of a basket-type frame 111 is fitted, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the peripheral edge of a drone cone l4 assuming a conical shape by means of an edge suspension 15. On the central top of the drone cone 14 is fixed a disc l6. To each of three points, for example, on the fixed disc 16 is connected one end of three elastic wire members 17, 17' and 17" respectively. Said members 17, 17 and I7" consist of, for example, piano wires fabricated in zigzag form.
- the other ends thereof are attached to the inside of the rear part 13 of the basket frame 11 in a radial arrangement at a peripheral spacing of substantially thereby forming a centering device for holding the drone cone 14 while imparting a proper degree of elasticity thereto.
- the fixed disc 16 has an adequate weight and plays the role of increasing the mass of the cone 14 for further reduction of its lowest resonance frequency, should the mass of the cone 14 be found insufficient.
- the compliance of the centering device according to the embodiment of the present invention formed of three piano wires is determined to a desired extent, as in the case of the prior art passive radiator, in consideration of the required lowest resonance frequency of the passive radiator itself, the mass of the drone cone l4 and fixed disc 16, the compliance of the edge suspension 15 and other factors of the loudspeaker system.
- a passive radiator for use in a bass reflex type loudspeaker system comprising a basket frame, a cone whose peripheral edge is suspended from the basket frame, and a centering device including elastic wire members for suspending the central part of the cone within the basket frame.
- the passive radiator according to claim 1 wherein the centering device includes a plurality of piano wires connected at one end to the central part of the cone and at the other end to the basket frame.
- the passive radiator according to claim 1 including a fixed disc connected to the central top portion of the drone cone, the elastic wire members being connected to the fixed disc for suspending said central part of the cone within the basket frame.
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Abstract
A passive radiator formed of a drone cone for use in a bass reflex loudspeaker system wherein a centering device for suspending the central part of the drone cone within a basket frame is made of elastic wire members.
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I United States Patent [151 3,669,2 1 5 Kikuchi et al. 51 June 13, 1972 [54] PASSIVE RADIATOR FOR USE IN A [56] References Cited BASS REFLEX L UDSPEA E SY TE 0 K R s M UNITED STATES PATENTS [72] Inventors: Takeo Kikuchi; Hisaaki Hashino, both of TokyoJapan 1,855,168 4/1932 Farrand ..181/31 R 1,957,562 5/1934 Tolerton ...181/31 R 1 Assignee= Sansui Electric (10-, 116-, Tokyo, Japan 2,548,235 4/1951 Olson ...1s1/31 R [22] Filed: Feb. 8, 1972 2,846,520 8/1958 Brownscombe ..18l/31 R [21] APPI'NO': Pn'mary ExaminerStephen J. Tomsky Attorney-Flynn & F rishauf [30] Foreign Application Priority Data Feb. 12, 1970 Japan ..45/l3507 [57] ABSTRACT A passive radiator formed of a drone cone for use in a bass [52] US. Cl. ..l81/3Z R, 181/31 R, 179/1155 PC reflex loudspeaker system wherein a centering device for [51] Int. Cl. ..Gl0k 13/00, H041 7/00 ndi g the central art of the drone cone within a basket [58] Field of Search 181/32 R, 32 A, 31 R, 31 B, f a i ad ofelastic wire members.
181/27 A; 179/1155 PC, 115.5 ES
7 Claims, 2 Drawing Figures PASSIVE RADIATOR FOR USE IN A BASS REFLEX LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a passive radiator comprising a drone cone for use in a bass reflex loudspeaker system.
There is known a bass reflex type loudspeaker system provided with a drone cone to broaden the range of reproduced sound frequencies so as to include low frequencies. A passive l0 there most likely occurs permanent displacement due to the qualitative nature of a fabric spider, there is not obtained a sufficient centering capacity in the direction in which the drone cone vibrates, and it is difficult to maintain the linearity of the drone cone vibrations over a broad range of amplitude, thus leading to distortion of the reproduced sounds. Furthermore, such fabric spider has a low moisture resistance due to its qualitative nature and presents prominent changes with time in physical properties, so that it is not preferably adapted for practical application.
It is accordingly the object of the present invention to provide a passive radiator which exhibits reduced distortion of the produced sounds and which is characterized by excellent moisture resistance and durability.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, the centering device for holding the central part of a drone cone constituting a passive radiator is made of elastic wire members, so that it is little subject to permanent displacement and has excellent moisture proof and durability characteristics. Therefore, the centering device of the present invention enables the drone cone to be better centered in the direction in which it vibrates and also said vibrations to have a linearity over a broader range of amplitude than has been possible with the prior art, thus noticeably minimizing distortion of the reproduced sounds.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIG. 1 is a side view, partly in section, of a passive radiator according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a back view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT To the front part 12 of a basket-type frame 111 is fitted, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the peripheral edge of a drone cone l4 assuming a conical shape by means of an edge suspension 15. On the central top of the drone cone 14 is fixed a disc l6. To each of three points, for example, on the fixed disc 16 is connected one end of three elastic wire members 17, 17' and 17" respectively. Said members 17, 17 and I7" consist of, for example, piano wires fabricated in zigzag form. The other ends thereof are attached to the inside of the rear part 13 of the basket frame 11 in a radial arrangement at a peripheral spacing of substantially thereby forming a centering device for holding the drone cone 14 while imparting a proper degree of elasticity thereto. The fixed disc 16 has an adequate weight and plays the role of increasing the mass of the cone 14 for further reduction of its lowest resonance frequency, should the mass of the cone 14 be found insufficient.
The compliance of the centering device according to the embodiment of the present invention formed of three piano wires is determined to a desired extent, as in the case of the prior art passive radiator, in consideration of the required lowest resonance frequency of the passive radiator itself, the mass of the drone cone l4 and fixed disc 16, the compliance of the edge suspension 15 and other factors of the loudspeaker system.
What we claim is:
1. A passive radiator for use in a bass reflex type loudspeaker system comprising a basket frame, a cone whose peripheral edge is suspended from the basket frame, and a centering device including elastic wire members for suspending the central part of the cone within the basket frame.
2. The passive radiator according to claim 1 wherein the centering device includes a plurality of piano wires connected at one end to the central part of the cone and at the other end to the basket frame.
3. The passive radiator according to claim 2 wherein the piano wires are fabricated in zigzag form.
4. The passive radiator according to claim 3 wherein the zigzag form piano wires are radially disposed at a peripheral spacing of substantially 120.
5. The passive radiator according to claim 1 including a fixed disc connected to the central top portion of the drone cone, the elastic wire members being connected to the fixed disc for suspending said central part of the cone within the basket frame.
6. The passive radiator according to claim 5 wherein the elastic wire members are connected at one end to the fixed disc and at the other end to the basket frame.
7. The passive radiator according to claim 6 wherein the elastic wires are radially disposed and are peripherally spaced around the fixed disc at peripheral spacings of substantially 120.
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1. A passive radiator for use in a bass reflex type loudspeaker system comprising a basket frame, a cone whose peripheral edge is suspended from the basket frame, and a centering device including elastic wire members for suspending the central part of the cone within the basket frame.
2. The passive radiator according to claim 1 wherein the centering device includes a plurality of piano wires connected at one end to the central part of the cone and at the other end to the basket frame.
3. The passive radiator according to claim 2 wherein the piano wires are fabricated in zigzag form.
4. The passive radiator according to claim 3 wherein the zigzag form piano wires are radially disposed at a peripheral spacing of substantially 120*.
5. The passive radiator according to claim 1 including a fixed disc connected to the central top portion of the drone cone, the elastic wire members being connected to the fixed disc for suspending said central part of the cone within the basket frame.
6. The passive radiator according to claim 5 wherein the elastic wire members are connected at one end to the fixed disc and at the other end to the basket frame.
7. The passive radiator according to claim 6 wherein the elastic wires are radially disposed and are peripherally spaced around the fixed disc at peripheral spacings of substantially 120*.
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| EP0295641A2 (en) * | 1987-06-16 | 1988-12-21 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Loudspeaker system |
| FR2738442A1 (en) * | 1995-09-01 | 1997-03-07 | Degreane Ets | Compensated electrodynamic transducer for sonar |
| WO1997046047A1 (en) * | 1996-05-31 | 1997-12-04 | Philips Electronics N.V. | Passive radiator and system comprising the passive radiator |
| US6176345B1 (en) * | 1997-07-18 | 2001-01-23 | Mackie Designs Inc. | Pistonic motion, large excursion passive radiator |
| US6457548B1 (en) | 1999-06-07 | 2002-10-01 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Passive radiator with mass elements |
| US9271098B2 (en) | 2013-10-07 | 2016-02-23 | Incipio Technologies, Inc. | Audio speaker with externally reinforced passive radiator attachment |
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| US1855168A (en) * | 1926-04-22 | 1932-04-19 | Lektophone Corp | Loud speaker |
| US1957562A (en) * | 1932-06-11 | 1934-05-08 | Magnavox Co | Diaphragm mounting |
| US2548235A (en) * | 1947-03-13 | 1951-04-10 | Rca Corp | Transformerless audio output system |
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| US4206832A (en) * | 1979-01-17 | 1980-06-10 | Yocum Thomas A | Drone acoustical transducer |
| EP0295641A2 (en) * | 1987-06-16 | 1988-12-21 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Loudspeaker system |
| EP0295641A3 (en) * | 1987-06-16 | 1990-12-27 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Loudspeaker system |
| FR2738442A1 (en) * | 1995-09-01 | 1997-03-07 | Degreane Ets | Compensated electrodynamic transducer for sonar |
| WO1997046047A1 (en) * | 1996-05-31 | 1997-12-04 | Philips Electronics N.V. | Passive radiator and system comprising the passive radiator |
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| US6176345B1 (en) * | 1997-07-18 | 2001-01-23 | Mackie Designs Inc. | Pistonic motion, large excursion passive radiator |
| US6457548B1 (en) | 1999-06-07 | 2002-10-01 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Passive radiator with mass elements |
| US10785551B2 (en) | 2013-06-03 | 2020-09-22 | Bose Corporation | Portable loudspeaker |
| US9271098B2 (en) | 2013-10-07 | 2016-02-23 | Incipio Technologies, Inc. | Audio speaker with externally reinforced passive radiator attachment |
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