GB2427545A

GB2427545A - Pads to support speaker spikes

Info

Publication number: GB2427545A
Application number: GB0512999A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Paul Ketteridge
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-06-25
Filing date: 2005-06-25
Publication date: 2007-01-03
Also published as: GB0512999D0

Abstract

Speaker Pads to support spiked speakers. Preferably round metal pads such as brass, aluminum, stainless steel with a flat polished surface on one end to locate against the floor and a 45 degree cone dimple the other end to take spiked speakers. Other materials possible include plastics. Pads would be designed in different styles depending on the type of speaker they are supplied with. Rubber or Plastic adhesive could be applied to the floor face of the pads for extra protection. The speakers pads can protect a floor, e.g. hardwood, laminate from scratches. The speaker pads may be manufactured on a lathe.

Description

Speaker Spike support pads

Background

This invention relates to speaker spikes and their support.

To the HIFI enthusiast, high quality sound output from their speakers is tirndamental to listening enjoyment. High quality sound does not just depend upon the speaker itselt but also positioning and placement. For this reason, Speaker Spikes were developed. Speaker Spikes are small cylindrical metal parts that are attached to the underside of the speakers (one in each corner), the speaker is then put onto its placement surface resting on the spikes. As the contact surface between the speaker and floor is reduced, sound quality is improved.

Those wishing to place there Speakers onto Hardwood, laminate or any other flat floor surface, run the risk of damaging the floor surface with the Speaker spikes.

Statement of invention

To overcome this, the present invention proposes speaker spike floor pads. These being small metal pads of various designs (to suit the speaker style, but performing the same ftmction), the Spiked speaker is Placed onto these Advantages The use of Speaker Spike pads has three advantages. The floor is protected from the spike as they dissipate the weight of the speakers from point contact.

Sound is improved because the spikes are placed onto a metallic hard surface rather than a soft wooden one. Acoustics are tightened and improved.

Speakers can be moved without lifting. As the load of the speakers is dissipated, speakers can be moved by sliding them into the desired position.

An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings Figure.! Shows Speakers set-up with Spikes Figure.2 Shows Speaker Spikes pads in use with Speaker Spikes Figure.3 Shows detailed drawings of the Speaker Spike Pads.

Detailed Description

The standard set-up for spiked speakers is shown in figure. 1. The principle behind the speaker spike pads is shown in figure 2, this drawing shows where the pads are placed. The pads themselves are shown in figure.3.

The pads are small lathe turned items made from aluminium. The spike locates in the dimpled insert in the top of the spike pad (the inclusive angle in the pads always needs to be greater than that of the spike) The, pads would be designed in various sizes and styles to suit the speaker or stand. However the principle always remains the same. z

Claims

Claims Speaker Pads to support spiked speakers. Protecting floor surface

from damage. Providing improvement in sound with tighter acoustic control (provided by the solid surface), enabling speakers to be moved on a flat surface without lifting.