GB2252197A - Flat cable for speaker system - Google Patents

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GB2252197A
GB2252197A GB9010725A GB9010725A GB2252197A GB 2252197 A GB2252197 A GB 2252197A GB 9010725 A GB9010725 A GB 9010725A GB 9010725 A GB9010725 A GB 9010725A GB 2252197 A GB2252197 A GB 2252197A
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Colin James Reed
Graham Richard Reed
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B7/00—Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
    • H01B7/08—Flat or ribbon cables
    • H01B7/0815—Flat or ribbon cables covered with gluten for wall-fixing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B7/00—Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
    • H01B7/08—Flat or ribbon cables
    • H01B7/0807—Twin conductor or cable

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A flat cable comprising twin conductive strips e.g. Cu or Al, combined with a flat flexible plastics backing strip, is used to connect components e.g. speakers, in an audio system. Since the cable is thin it may be installed unobtrusively under carpets or wallpaper, or over wallpaper disguised as a border. The upper surface of the cable may be decorative or coloured to blend in with its surroundings. Connection boxes are provided at the ends of the cable. An adhesive e.g. epoxy resin, is used to secure the cable in place, or the cable may be self-adhesive with a release layer. The cable has bevelled edges. The drawing shows the cable installed as a right-angle bend with a joining tab and a repair tab, and the cross-section of the cable.

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DESCRIPTION OF FLAT STRIP AUDIO CONNECTION SYSTEM (AS PER ATTACHED DIAGRAM) The intent of this system is to provide a system that can replace the electrical cables that connect separate audio (Hi/Fi) speakers to their parent amplification/control system.
The envisaged use of this system is to provide a safe, easy and flexible connection system that can be made non-intrusive or hidden.
This is achieved by twin conductive tapes combined with a flat, flexible backing strip on some suitable non-conductive material eg vinyl.
The installation of the system can be achieved by installing in a room, either under the wallpaper, or on top of the wallpaper disguised as a wallpaper border. The system can also be installed under a carpet or floor covering.
When the system is installed, small connection boxes are attached at each end of the flatstrip, to enable flexible connection leads to be connected to them from the audio system equipment.

Claims (3)

Application for a patent. Reference number 9010725.1 Audio Speakers Flat Strip Connection System Statement of Claims.
1. The essence of the system is to produce a visually non intrusive connection system for audio frequency Hi-Fl equipment, where the speakers are located separately from the main power amplifier output unit. This is to be achieved by using a thin flat strip or ribbon in which two electrically conductive strips are embedded,thus replacing the visually intrusive circular electric cable that is normally employed.
The connection system is designed to provide a range of differing but similar products to cover a range of installation applications. The flat strip connection system does not claim to offer enhanced performance, although tests have shown that comparable performance is easily achievable.
2. The basis of the system is a thin flat strip or ribbon, R containing two embedded electrically conductive strips, generally of copper or aluminium bases.
The system is designed to be installed: a) Under a wall covering or paper, b) Over a wall covering or paper, suitable finished so as to be mistaken for a decorative boarder or similar.
c) Under a floor covering or carpet, d) behind skirting boards or architrave.
The cross-sectional dimension of the flat strip connection system will vary from the very thin (as envisaged for application a) above, to a more robust dimension for example application c). In any cross dimension, the cross-sectional area of the conductive strips is sized to provide the required power-handling rating. The flat strip system is further designed to allow for a range of attachment to various surfaces,eg self-adhesive backing,paste or bonding systems.
3. The system is completed with a range of accessories These are : a)Shaped sections of flat strip to enable installation of the connection system through various planes and angles.
b)A range of connection boxes that provide the interface between the flat strip and the audio equipment connected at either end.The connection boxes make an electrical contact with the flat strip, and provide two terminals to allow the connection of electrical jumper leads to the end equipment.
GB9010725A 1990-05-12 1990-05-12 Flat cable for speaker system Withdrawn GB2252197A (en)

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EP1036393A1 (en) * 1997-12-04 2000-09-20 Robert Jay Sexton Flat surface-mounted multi-purpose wire
GB2373929A (en) * 2001-03-30 2002-10-02 Yeou Tong Chen Electrical wiring system
GB2409587A (en) * 2004-02-20 2005-06-29 Kevin Burnett Adhesive cable ducting and cover
GB2415540A (en) * 2004-06-25 2005-12-28 John Frederick Davies Flat cable system
US7145073B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2006-12-05 Southwire Company Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
US7358437B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2008-04-15 Newire, Inc. Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
USRE42085E1 (en) 1997-10-01 2011-02-01 Newire, Inc. Flat surface-mounted multi-purpose wire
ITTO20100124A1 (en) * 2010-02-18 2011-08-19 Esarc Hi Tech S R L SOUND REPRODUCTION DEVICE
US8044298B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2011-10-25 Newire, Inc. Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
CN112153499A (en) * 2019-06-27 2020-12-29 名世电子企业股份有限公司 Three-piece type telescopic movable sound box
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US3524921A (en) * 1968-06-07 1970-08-18 Leo Wolf Two-lead strip cable and sliding connector therefor
GB2052134A (en) * 1979-05-25 1981-01-21 Thomas & Betts Corp Flat cable
GB1601000A (en) * 1978-05-31 1981-10-21 Thomas D G Flexible electrical connector strip
GB1604676A (en) * 1978-05-26 1981-12-16 Barlow K G Electrical conductors
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GB963629A (en) * 1962-03-27 1964-07-15 Whitney Blake Co Packaging and testing wound electrical cable
US3524921A (en) * 1968-06-07 1970-08-18 Leo Wolf Two-lead strip cable and sliding connector therefor
GB1604676A (en) * 1978-05-26 1981-12-16 Barlow K G Electrical conductors
GB1601000A (en) * 1978-05-31 1981-10-21 Thomas D G Flexible electrical connector strip
GB2052134A (en) * 1979-05-25 1981-01-21 Thomas & Betts Corp Flat cable
US4460804A (en) * 1982-08-02 1984-07-17 Svejkovsky Roger L Flexible electrically conductive adhesive tape

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System PDC, Harvey Hubbell, Bedford, MK42 7SH, pages 1 to 9. *

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USRE42085E1 (en) 1997-10-01 2011-02-01 Newire, Inc. Flat surface-mounted multi-purpose wire
EP1036393A4 (en) * 1997-12-04 2002-08-14 Robert Jay Sexton Flat surface-mounted multi-purpose wire
EP1036393A1 (en) * 1997-12-04 2000-09-20 Robert Jay Sexton Flat surface-mounted multi-purpose wire
GB2373929A (en) * 2001-03-30 2002-10-02 Yeou Tong Chen Electrical wiring system
US8044298B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2011-10-25 Newire, Inc. Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
US7145073B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2006-12-05 Southwire Company Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
US7358437B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2008-04-15 Newire, Inc. Electrical wire and method of fabricating the electrical wire
GB2409587A (en) * 2004-02-20 2005-06-29 Kevin Burnett Adhesive cable ducting and cover
GB2409587B (en) * 2004-02-20 2006-01-11 Kevin Burnett 'Kwicap'
GB2415540A (en) * 2004-06-25 2005-12-28 John Frederick Davies Flat cable system
WO2011101803A1 (en) * 2010-02-18 2011-08-25 Esarc Hi-Tech S.R.L. A device for sound reproduction
ITTO20100124A1 (en) * 2010-02-18 2011-08-19 Esarc Hi Tech S R L SOUND REPRODUCTION DEVICE
US11056252B2 (en) * 2018-07-19 2021-07-06 Douglas W Schroeder Electrical signal transmission cable system and method of using same
CN112153499A (en) * 2019-06-27 2020-12-29 名世电子企业股份有限公司 Three-piece type telescopic movable sound box
US20200413193A1 (en) * 2019-06-27 2020-12-31 Echowell Electronic Co., Ltd. Three-piece extensible movable soundbox
US10924854B2 (en) * 2019-06-27 2021-02-16 Echowell Electronic Co., Ltd. Three-piece extensible movable soundbox

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