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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- flat strip
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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
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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
- H01B7/0807—Twin conductor or cable
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Abstract
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.
Description
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)
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.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9010725A GB2252197A (en) | 1990-05-12 | 1990-05-12 | Flat cable for speaker system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9010725A GB2252197A (en) | 1990-05-12 | 1990-05-12 | Flat cable for speaker system |
Publications (2)
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GB9010725D0 GB9010725D0 (en) | 1990-07-04 |
GB2252197A true GB2252197A (en) | 1992-07-29 |
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Family Applications (1)
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GB9010725A Withdrawn GB2252197A (en) | 1990-05-12 | 1990-05-12 | Flat cable for speaker system |
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Cited By (11)
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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 |
US11056252B2 (en) * | 2018-07-19 | 2021-07-06 | Douglas W Schroeder | Electrical signal transmission cable system and method of using same |
Citations (6)
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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 |
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 |
US4460804A (en) * | 1982-08-02 | 1984-07-17 | Svejkovsky Roger L | Flexible electrically conductive adhesive tape |
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Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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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 |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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System PDC, Harvey Hubbell, Bedford, MK42 7SH, pages 1 to 9. * |
Cited By (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
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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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |