GB2427064A - Modular audio system - Google Patents

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GB2427064A
GB2427064A GB0511502A GB0511502A GB2427064A GB 2427064 A GB2427064 A GB 2427064A GB 0511502 A GB0511502 A GB 0511502A GB 0511502 A GB0511502 A GB 0511502A GB 2427064 A GB2427064 A GB 2427064A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B31/00—Arrangements for the associated working of recording or reproducing apparatus with related apparatus
    • G11B31/003—Arrangements for the associated working of recording or reproducing apparatus with related apparatus with radio receiver
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
    • G11B33/022—Cases
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/0021—Side-by-side or stacked arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/0026—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus provided with connectors and printed circuit boards [PCB], e.g. automotive electronic control units

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Abstract

A modular audio system includes a plurality of discrete units 5, 6, 7, 8 which can be stacked to form structures in a variety of shapes and sizes. The units may be connected by multi pole connectors (1) rather than by wires, for example D-shape connectors may be used. The units may be mains electricity or battery powered and may accept input from portable music devices. The individual units may be produced in any tessellating shape and may include amplifier, light, speaker, audio input and radio modules.

Description

Stereo Units I This invention relates to a modular stereo system which
allows the stereo to be manipulated into a variety of shapes and sizes to enable it to fix into any space.
The use of stereos are restricted due to their size and their shape. They also have unsightly leads connecting each unit together; these are often very confusing and complicated for some people to understand and install.
To over come this, the present invention proposes modular units which can be constructed in any shape or form without the need for interconnecting leads. The basic stereo will have a series of modular units, including an amplifier, speaker and audio input box; additional unit could be added at a further date.
The boxes could be connected using multiple D connectors or other similar multiple connectors. The use of the connectors instead of leads enables more design flexibility.
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with references to accompanying 4 pages of drawings.
Figure 1 and 2 Shows a typical unit 4 (with speaker front) On four sides (not front or back) are multiple connectors 1.
The units are spaced out by grommets 2.
Each modular unit follows this principle although with a different function.
Figure 3 Shows an array of six units in one of the many configurations. Speaker unit 5, audio input units 6 (for direct connection to MP3 and Mini disk players or similar small portable Sound systems), amplifier unit 7, night light unit 8 and optional base unit 9.
Figure 4 Shows Aerial view of figure 3 Figure 5 Shows a different layout from figure 3 and demonstrates the versatility of my design.
Figure 6 Shows a different layout from figure 5 and 3 Figure 7 Shows an aerial view of figure 6 The units are connected together using a multipole connection 1. The boxes have grommet spacers 2 to prevent them from wobbling. Each unit has a front panel 3.
The connectors are connected by ribbon cable within the box.
This design would work with any tessellating shape.

Claims (3)

  1. Claims I. Modular stereo system which comprises of a series of modules
    which can be manipulated to form a variety of shapes and sizes.
  2. 2. Modular stereo system according to claim 1, is connected via a D connector or any other multi pole connector known by people skilled in this profession.
  3. 3. Modular stereo system in the above claims can be powered by mains or it can be run off a battery.
    4 The modular stereo system in the above claims can have portable sounds systems connected to them.
    The portable sounds system in claim 4, are integrated within the design.
    6 Modular stereo system in claim 1, can be produced in any tessellating shape or size.
    7 Modular stereo system in claim 1, may include an amplifier, light, speaker, audio input modules and any other electronic media or entrainment such as radio.
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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2229876A (en) * 1989-02-03 1990-10-03 Andrew Ive Modular sound reproduction system
NL1002741C1 (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-09-30 Bastiaan Josephus Kok Modular, reconfigurable system of electronic units
US5984732A (en) * 1997-11-14 1999-11-16 Umax Computer Corporation Method and apparatus for interconnection of modular electronic components
US20030007321A1 (en) * 2001-07-03 2003-01-09 Dayley J. Don Modular processor based apparatus
FR2838621A1 (en) * 2002-04-23 2003-10-24 Lacie Group Sa Case for audio, audiovisual or storage equipment has mounting slides on its sides to permit mounting in a modular flexible storage system together with other components to form an entire system
DE20320156U1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2004-04-29 Sekaku Electron Industry Co., Ltd. Stackable loudspeaker structure has housing with chamber for loudspeaker circuitry, bearing walls, alignment blocks, attachment elements for joining loudspeakers with rods for insertion into blocks

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2229876A (en) * 1989-02-03 1990-10-03 Andrew Ive Modular sound reproduction system
NL1002741C1 (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-09-30 Bastiaan Josephus Kok Modular, reconfigurable system of electronic units
US5984732A (en) * 1997-11-14 1999-11-16 Umax Computer Corporation Method and apparatus for interconnection of modular electronic components
US20030007321A1 (en) * 2001-07-03 2003-01-09 Dayley J. Don Modular processor based apparatus
FR2838621A1 (en) * 2002-04-23 2003-10-24 Lacie Group Sa Case for audio, audiovisual or storage equipment has mounting slides on its sides to permit mounting in a modular flexible storage system together with other components to form an entire system
DE20320156U1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2004-04-29 Sekaku Electron Industry Co., Ltd. Stackable loudspeaker structure has housing with chamber for loudspeaker circuitry, bearing walls, alignment blocks, attachment elements for joining loudspeakers with rods for insertion into blocks

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