EP2490456A1 - Articulating speaker assembly - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a speaker assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to an articulating speaker assembly for integration within a passenger service unit of an aircraft.
- the present invention provides such a loudspeaker assembly.
- an object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly including a first member having a first driver and a second member having a second driver.
- the first member and the second member are pivotally connected for selectively changing a profile of the articulating speaker assembly.
- a central housing member is pivotally connected to each of the first member and the second member, wherein the central housing member supports a third driver.
- first member includes a first cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the first driver secured within the first cylindrical enclosure
- second member includes a second cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the second driver secured within the second cylindrical enclosure.
- first member includes a first connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member and the second member includes a second connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly including a first midrange member including a first midrange driver and a central housing member pivotally connected to the first midrange member, the central housing member supporting a driver,
- a small profile articulating speaker assembly 15 shaped and dimensioned for positioning within an internal cavity 12 of a passenger service unit 14 of an aircraft 16 is disclosed.
- a passenger service unit 14 is a structural element of an aircraft 16 in which those accessories providing for passenger comfort and service are positioned.
- the passenger service unit 14 is commonly positioned along the interior wall 18 of the aircraft fuselage 20 above the side window and directly above the passenger seat 22 allowing for direct access by passengers sitting in the seats adjacent thereto.
- the passenger service unit 14 commonly houses air flow devices (for example, an aircraft gasper), lights, public address speakers, messaging buttons for contacting the flight attendants, and various warning lights.
- the lateral edges 24, 26 of the passenger service unit 14 allow for creation and transmission of up-wash light and down-wash light.
- the passenger service unit may take a variety of shapes. In fact, most passenger service units exhibit different and changing profiles along their length and width.
- the passenger service unit 14 extends along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft 16 from the aft of the aircraft 16 to the fore of the aircraft 16.
- the passenger service unit 14 is provided with an internal cavity 12 through which light, electrical wires and other functional components are run along the length of the aircraft 16.
- a plurality of speaker assemblies 15 are positioned within the internal cavity 12 at locations along the length of the aircraft 16. The articulating speaker assembly 15 described below allows for ready adjustment so the speaker assembly 25 may be fit within different locations without entirely redesigning the speaker assembly.
- articulation of the speaker assembly 15 allows for changes in the shape of a grill improving aesthetics and controlling crossovers.
- the speaker assembly 15 incorporates a variety of features which reduce the size and weight of the speaker assembly, allowing for positioning at various locations within the internal cavity 12 of the passenger service unit 14 by simply adjusting the orientation of the speaker assembly 15 without compromising the integrity of the sound generated by the speaker assembly 15.
- the speaker assembly 15 includes first and second midrange members 35, 55 pivotally connected for selectively changing the profile of the speaker assembly 15 and allowing for positioning within a variety of envelopes or available spaces within an aircraft 16, in particular, within the passenger service unit 14 of the aircraft.
- the first and second midrange members 35, 55 are substantially mirror images of each other and are pivotally connected to a central high frequency housing member 25 within which a high frequency driver (or third driver) 28 is mounted.
- first midrange member 35 With reference to the first midrange member 35, it includes a first cylindrical enclosure 30 with a first base wall 32 and a substantially circular first sidewall 34.
- the first cylindrical enclosure 30 defines a cavity 36 shaped and dimensioned for receiving a first midrange driver (or first driver) 38.
- the first midrange driver 38 is secured within the first cylindrical enclosure 30 via a first face plate 40.
- the first face plate 40 includes a top surface 42 and a bottom surface 44.
- the first face plate 40 also includes a first midrange aperture 46.
- the first midrange driver 38 is secured to the first face plate 40 using conventional adhesive and the first face plate 40 is then secured to the first cylindrical enclosure 30 using screws 48 with the first midrange driver 38 positioned within the cavity 36 defined by the first cylindrical enclosure 30.
- second midrange member 55 With reference to second midrange member 55, it includes a second cylindrical enclosure 50 with a second base wall 52 and substantially circular second sidewall 54.
- the second cylindrical enclosure 50 defines a cavity 56 shaped and dimensioned for receiving a second midrange driver (or second driver) 58.
- the second midrange driver 58 is secured within the second cylindrical enclosure 50 via a second face plate 60.
- the second face plate 60 includes a second midrange aperture 62.
- the second midrange driver 58 is secured to the second face plate 60 using conventional adhesive and the second face plate 60 is then secured to the second cylindrical enclosure 50 using screws 64 with the second midrange driver 58 positioned within the cavity 65 defined by the second cylindrical enclosure 50.
- each of the first and second midrange members 35, 55 includes mounting apertures 65 (as best shown in Figure 4 ) for attachment to supporting structures within the aircraft using screw 67 (as best shown in Figure 2 ), for example. In this way, the articulating structure of the speaker assembly 15 does not have to support the weight of the speaker assembly 15.
- each of the first and second midrange members 35, 55 includes a connection arm 66, 68.
- the first connection arm 66 of the first midrange member 35 is pivotally coupled to the central high frequency housing member 25 along a first side 70 thereof, while the second connection arm 68 of the second midrange member 55 is pivotally coupled to the central high frequency housing member 25 along an opposite second side 72 thereof.
- the first connection arm 66 includes a first coupling cylinder 90 secured at the distal end thereof opposite the first midrange driver 38.
- the first coupling cylinder 90 is oriented transverse to the connection arm 66 (that is, the central radial axis of the coupling cylinder 90 is substantially perpendicular to the central radial axis of the connection arm 66) and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central high frequency housing member 25 along the first side 70 thereof.
- the first coupling cylinder 90 is shaped and dimensioned to snuggly fit within the central high frequency housing member 25 such that upon tightening of the central high frequency housing member 25 in a manner discussed below in greater detail, the first coupling cylinder 90 and, ultimately, the first midrange member 35 are frictionally locked in a desired orientation relative to the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the central high frequency housing member 25 In positioning the first coupling cylinder 90 within the central high frequency housing member 25, the central high frequency housing member 25 is provided with a first arcuate slot 78 through which the connection arm 66 passes as the coupling cylinder 90 sits within the housing member 25.
- the first arcuate slot 78 limits the pivotal movement of the first midrange member 35 relative to the central high frequency housing member 25. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, movement is limited to an arc of 32.5°.
- the second midrange member 55 is similarly coupled to the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the second connection arm 68 includes a second coupling cylinder 92 secured at the distal end thereof opposite the second midrange driver 58.
- the second coupling cylinder 92 is oriented transversely to the connection arm 68 (that is, the radial axis of the second coupling cylinder 92 is substantially perpendicular to the radial axis of the connection arm 68) and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central high frequency housing member 25 along the second side 72 thereof.
- the second coupling cylinder 92 is shaped and dimensioned to snuggly fit within the central high frequency housing member 25 such that upon tightening of the central high frequency housing member 25 in a manner discussed below in greater detail, the second coupling cylinder 92 and, ultimately, the second midrange member 55 are frictionally locked in a desired orientation relative to the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the central high frequency housing member 25 is provided with a second arcuate slot 88 through which the connection arm 68 passes as the second coupling cylinder 92 sits within the high frequency housing member 25.
- the second arcuate slot 88 limits the pivotal movement of the second midrange member 55 relative to the central high frequency housing member 25. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, movement is limited to an arc of 32.5°.
- the first and second connection arms 66, 68, as well as the first and second coupling cylinders 90, 92, of the first and second midrange members 35, 55 are hollow tubular members that are in fluid communication (that is, permitting the transmission of sound therethrough) with the respective cavities 36, 56 of the first and second midrange members 35, 55 thereby effectively expanding the size of the cavities 36, 56 and enhancing the acoustic characteristics thereof.
- the first and second ends 74, 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25 are provided with nylon perforated end caps 94, 96 allowing for controlled air flow between the respective cavities 36, 56, of the first and second midrange members 35, 55 and the environment external to the present speaker assembly 15.
- the speaker assembly 15 is shaped such that, even when mounted, space exists allowing for the flow of air through the end caps 94, 96.
- first and second coupling cylinders may be wrapped in foam to improve both the frictional locking and acoustic characteristics of the loudspeaker.
- the central high frequency housing member 25 is substantially cylindrical and includes a first end 74 and a second end 76. Along the first end 74 thereof, the central high frequency housing member 25 includes the circumferential arcuate slot 78 in which the free end 80 of the first connection arm 66 of the first midrange member 35 is housed for pivotal movement relative to the central high frequency housing member 25. At the second end 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25, the circumferential arcuate slot 88 is formed in which the free end 82 of the second connection arm 68 of the second midrange member 55 is housed for pivotal movement relative to the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the center 84 of the central high frequency housing member 25 includes a central aperture 86 shaped and dimensioned for receiving the high frequency driver 28. As shown in the attached figures, the central aperture 86 is centrally located relative to the circumferential first and second arcuate slots 78, 88 for the first and second connection arms 66, 68 maintaining the symmetry of the present speaker assembly 15.
- the high frequency driver 28 is supported within the central aperture 86 by a mounting bracket 98 extending in a substantially S-shaped configuration from the first end 74 of the central high frequency housing member 25 to the second end 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the mounting bracket 98 includes a first tab 100 secured to a first mounting tab 102 at the first end 74 of the central high frequency housing member 25 by a nut 104 and bolt 106 and the mounting bracket 98 includes a second tab 108 secured to a second mounting tab 110 at the second end 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25 by a nut 112 and bolt 114.
- the interaction of the nut 104 and bolt 106 with the first mounting tab 102 at the first end 74 of the central high frequency housing member 25 also serves a second purpose by allowing for selective tightening of the first coupling cylinder 90 held within the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the first end 74 of the central high frequency housing member 25 is formed as a split cylinder with first and second end members 116, 118 extending outwardly to form the first mounting tab 102.
- first and second end members 116, 118 By drawing these first and second end members 116, 118 toward each other under the control of the nut 104 and bolt 106 it is possible to slightly reduce the internal diameter of the central high frequency housing member 25 sufficiently to create frictional resistance to the movement of the first coupling cylinder 90.
- the interaction of the nut 112 and bolt 114 with the second mounting tab 110 at the second end 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25 serves a second purpose by allowing for selective tightening of the second coupling cylinder 92 held within the central high frequency housing member 25.
- the second end 76 of the central high frequency housing member 25 is formed as a split cylinder with first and second end members 120, 122 extending outwardly to form the second mounting tab 110.
- the speaker assemblies 15 Installation of either of the speaker assemblies 15 is completed by mounting the speaker assembly 15 at a desired location within the internal cavity of the passenger service unit 14. However, and although mounting within the passenger service unit 14 is contemplated in accordance with the present invention, it is appreciated the speaker assemblies may be mounted at various locations.
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- The invention relates to a speaker assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to an articulating speaker assembly for integration within a passenger service unit of an aircraft.
- The current global community has made it possible for people all around the country, and around the world, to interact for both business and personal reasons. For many people, this requires they spend considerable time traveling from one location to another location. More often than not, these people travel in aircraft. Whether these people travel in private or commercial aircraft, they desire high quality entertainment during the many hours they spend within the confines of an aircraft.
- However, while high quality entertainment, for example, digital video with CD quality sound, is readily available for theater and home use, the weight, size and available space requirements for use in aircraft make it very difficult to incorporate high fidelity systems within an aircraft. This problem is especially pronounced for audio loudspeaker assemblies when one attempts to meet the size, weight and shape requirements for use in aircrafts.
- In the aircraft industry, great priority is placed upon component weight and size reduction. In addition, spacing and positioning of the loudspeaker assemblies are a great priority to those optimizing the operation of aircraft. The size, weight and shape of conventional terrestrial loudspeaker assembly designs adversely affect range and payload. These concerns are notable when one attempts to make changes within smaller, private jets. For example, a small increase in the weight carried by an aircraft results in a substantial increase in fuel consumption of the aircraft. In addition, the limited space available within an aircraft dictates the use of any space within the aircraft be carefully considered by those responsible for ensuring the comfort of passengers.
- Lightweight and compact audio loudspeakers are currently available. These loudspeakers, however, substantially compromise sound quality for reductions in size and weight. An individual wishing to add an audio system to an aircraft must make a choice between high fidelity loudspeakers not suiting the size and weight requirements of the aircraft and slower quality loudspeakers providing desirable size and weight characteristics.
- A need, therefore, exists for a loudspeaker assembly providing high fidelity sound, while meeting the size, weight and positioning profile requirements of an aircraft. The present invention provides such a loudspeaker assembly.
- It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly including a first member having a first driver and a second member having a second driver. The first member and the second member are pivotally connected for selectively changing a profile of the articulating speaker assembly. A central housing member is pivotally connected to each of the first member and the second member, wherein the central housing member supports a third driver.
- It is also an object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the first driver is a midrange driver and the second driver is a midrange driver.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the third driver is a high frequency driver.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the first member includes a first cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the first driver secured within the first cylindrical enclosure, and the second member includes a second cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the second driver secured within the second cylindrical enclosure.
- It is also an object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the first member includes a first connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member and the second member includes a second connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the first connection arm includes a first coupling cylinder secured at a distal end of the first connection arm opposite the first driver, and the second connection arm includes a second coupling cylinder secured at a distal end of the second connection arm opposite the second driver.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the first coupling cylinder is oriented transverse to the first connection arm and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central housing member along a first end thereof, and the second coupling cylinder is oriented transverse to the second connection arm and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central housing member along a second end thereof.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the central housing member is provided with a first arcuate slot through which the first connection arm passes, the first arcuate slot limiting pivotal movement of the first member relative to the central housing member, and the central housing member is provided with a second arcuate slot through which the second connection arm passes, the second arcuate slot limiting pivotal movement of the second member relate to the central housing member.
- It is also an object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly wherein the central housing member includes a central aperture shaped and dimensioned for receiving the third driver.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an articulating speaker assembly including a first midrange member including a first midrange driver and a central housing member pivotally connected to the first midrange member, the central housing member supporting a driver,
- Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when viewed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which set forth certain embodiments of the invention.
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Figure 1 is a cross sectional schematic of an aircraft fuselage with the present speaker assembly installed. -
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a speaker assembly in accordance with a first embodiment. -
Figure 3 to 11 are views of the speaker assembly shown inFigure 2 in various orientations and from various viewpoints (Figures 5-11 showing the speaker assembly without the nylon perforated end caps of the high frequency housing member installed). - The detailed embodiment of the present invention is disclosed herein. It should be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiment is merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to make and/or use the invention.
- In accordance with the present invention, and with reference to
Figure 1 , a small profile articulatingspeaker assembly 15 shaped and dimensioned for positioning within aninternal cavity 12 of apassenger service unit 14 of anaircraft 16 is disclosed. - As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, a
passenger service unit 14 is a structural element of anaircraft 16 in which those accessories providing for passenger comfort and service are positioned. Thepassenger service unit 14 is commonly positioned along theinterior wall 18 of theaircraft fuselage 20 above the side window and directly above thepassenger seat 22 allowing for direct access by passengers sitting in the seats adjacent thereto. Thepassenger service unit 14 commonly houses air flow devices (for example, an aircraft gasper), lights, public address speakers, messaging buttons for contacting the flight attendants, and various warning lights. In addition, and in accordance with many aircraft designs, thelateral edges passenger service unit 14 allow for creation and transmission of up-wash light and down-wash light. Depending upon the specific aircraft and the custom interior design thereof, the passenger service unit may take a variety of shapes. In fact, most passenger service units exhibit different and changing profiles along their length and width. - In particular, the
passenger service unit 14 extends along the longitudinal axis of theaircraft 16 from the aft of theaircraft 16 to the fore of theaircraft 16. In accordance with the present invention, thepassenger service unit 14 is provided with aninternal cavity 12 through which light, electrical wires and other functional components are run along the length of theaircraft 16. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality ofspeaker assemblies 15 are positioned within theinternal cavity 12 at locations along the length of theaircraft 16. The articulatingspeaker assembly 15 described below allows for ready adjustment so thespeaker assembly 25 may be fit within different locations without entirely redesigning the speaker assembly. That is, different locations along apassenger service unit 14, as well as different passenger services units, will have different curvatures and shapes necessitating changes in the shape of a speaker mounted therein. In addition, articulation of thespeaker assembly 15 allows for changes in the shape of a grill improving aesthetics and controlling crossovers. - In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the
speaker assembly 15 incorporates a variety of features which reduce the size and weight of the speaker assembly, allowing for positioning at various locations within theinternal cavity 12 of thepassenger service unit 14 by simply adjusting the orientation of thespeaker assembly 15 without compromising the integrity of the sound generated by thespeaker assembly 15. - The
speaker assembly 15 includes first andsecond midrange members speaker assembly 15 and allowing for positioning within a variety of envelopes or available spaces within anaircraft 16, in particular, within thepassenger service unit 14 of the aircraft. The first andsecond midrange members frequency housing member 25 within which a high frequency driver (or third driver) 28 is mounted. - With reference to the
first midrange member 35, it includes a firstcylindrical enclosure 30 with afirst base wall 32 and a substantially circularfirst sidewall 34. The firstcylindrical enclosure 30 defines acavity 36 shaped and dimensioned for receiving a first midrange driver (or first driver) 38. Thefirst midrange driver 38 is secured within the firstcylindrical enclosure 30 via afirst face plate 40. - The
first face plate 40 includes atop surface 42 and abottom surface 44. Thefirst face plate 40 also includes afirst midrange aperture 46. Thefirst midrange driver 38 is secured to thefirst face plate 40 using conventional adhesive and thefirst face plate 40 is then secured to the firstcylindrical enclosure 30 usingscrews 48 with thefirst midrange driver 38 positioned within thecavity 36 defined by the firstcylindrical enclosure 30. - With reference to
second midrange member 55, it includes a secondcylindrical enclosure 50 with asecond base wall 52 and substantially circularsecond sidewall 54. The secondcylindrical enclosure 50 defines acavity 56 shaped and dimensioned for receiving a second midrange driver (or second driver) 58. Thesecond midrange driver 58 is secured within the secondcylindrical enclosure 50 via asecond face plate 60. - The
second face plate 60 includes asecond midrange aperture 62. Thesecond midrange driver 58 is secured to thesecond face plate 60 using conventional adhesive and thesecond face plate 60 is then secured to the secondcylindrical enclosure 50 usingscrews 64 with thesecond midrange driver 58 positioned within thecavity 65 defined by the secondcylindrical enclosure 50. - Referring to
Figure 2 , each of the first and secondmidrange members Figure 4 ) for attachment to supporting structures within the aircraft using screw 67 (as best shown inFigure 2 ), for example. In this way, the articulating structure of thespeaker assembly 15 does not have to support the weight of thespeaker assembly 15. - Connecting the first and second
midrange members frequency housing member 25. As such, each of the first and secondmidrange members connection arm first connection arm 66 of thefirst midrange member 35 is pivotally coupled to the central highfrequency housing member 25 along afirst side 70 thereof, while thesecond connection arm 68 of thesecond midrange member 55 is pivotally coupled to the central highfrequency housing member 25 along an oppositesecond side 72 thereof. - More particularly, the
first connection arm 66 includes afirst coupling cylinder 90 secured at the distal end thereof opposite thefirst midrange driver 38. Thefirst coupling cylinder 90 is oriented transverse to the connection arm 66 (that is, the central radial axis of thecoupling cylinder 90 is substantially perpendicular to the central radial axis of the connection arm 66) and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central highfrequency housing member 25 along thefirst side 70 thereof. Thefirst coupling cylinder 90 is shaped and dimensioned to snuggly fit within the central highfrequency housing member 25 such that upon tightening of the central highfrequency housing member 25 in a manner discussed below in greater detail, thefirst coupling cylinder 90 and, ultimately, thefirst midrange member 35 are frictionally locked in a desired orientation relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. - In positioning the
first coupling cylinder 90 within the central highfrequency housing member 25, the central highfrequency housing member 25 is provided with a firstarcuate slot 78 through which theconnection arm 66 passes as thecoupling cylinder 90 sits within thehousing member 25. In addition to providing a passageway for securing thefirst coupling cylinder 90 within the central highfrequency housing member 25, the firstarcuate slot 78 limits the pivotal movement of thefirst midrange member 35 relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, movement is limited to an arc of 32.5°. - The
second midrange member 55 is similarly coupled to the central highfrequency housing member 25. In particular, thesecond connection arm 68 includes asecond coupling cylinder 92 secured at the distal end thereof opposite thesecond midrange driver 58. Thesecond coupling cylinder 92 is oriented transversely to the connection arm 68 (that is, the radial axis of thesecond coupling cylinder 92 is substantially perpendicular to the radial axis of the connection arm 68) and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central highfrequency housing member 25 along thesecond side 72 thereof. Thesecond coupling cylinder 92 is shaped and dimensioned to snuggly fit within the central highfrequency housing member 25 such that upon tightening of the central highfrequency housing member 25 in a manner discussed below in greater detail, thesecond coupling cylinder 92 and, ultimately, thesecond midrange member 55 are frictionally locked in a desired orientation relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. - In positioning the
second coupling cylinder 92 within the central highfrequency housing member 25, the central highfrequency housing member 25 is provided with a secondarcuate slot 88 through which theconnection arm 68 passes as thesecond coupling cylinder 92 sits within the highfrequency housing member 25. In addition to providing a passageway for securing thesecond coupling cylinder 92 within the central highfrequency housing member 25, the secondarcuate slot 88 limits the pivotal movement of thesecond midrange member 55 relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, movement is limited to an arc of 32.5°. - The first and
second connection arms second coupling cylinders midrange members respective cavities midrange members cavities frequency housing member 25 are provided with nylonperforated end caps respective cavities midrange members present speaker assembly 15. Thespeaker assembly 15 is shaped such that, even when mounted, space exists allowing for the flow of air through the end caps 94, 96. - It is contemplated the first and second coupling cylinders may be wrapped in foam to improve both the frictional locking and acoustic characteristics of the loudspeaker.
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frequency housing member 25 is substantially cylindrical and includes afirst end 74 and asecond end 76. Along thefirst end 74 thereof, the central highfrequency housing member 25 includes the circumferentialarcuate slot 78 in which thefree end 80 of thefirst connection arm 66 of thefirst midrange member 35 is housed for pivotal movement relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. At thesecond end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25, the circumferentialarcuate slot 88 is formed in which thefree end 82 of thesecond connection arm 68 of thesecond midrange member 55 is housed for pivotal movement relative to the central highfrequency housing member 25. - The
center 84 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 includes acentral aperture 86 shaped and dimensioned for receiving thehigh frequency driver 28. As shown in the attached figures, thecentral aperture 86 is centrally located relative to the circumferential first and secondarcuate slots second connection arms present speaker assembly 15. - The
high frequency driver 28 is supported within thecentral aperture 86 by a mountingbracket 98 extending in a substantially S-shaped configuration from thefirst end 74 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 to thesecond end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25. The mountingbracket 98 includes afirst tab 100 secured to afirst mounting tab 102 at thefirst end 74 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 by anut 104 andbolt 106 and the mountingbracket 98 includes asecond tab 108 secured to asecond mounting tab 110 at thesecond end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 by anut 112 andbolt 114. - The interaction of the
nut 104 and bolt 106 with thefirst mounting tab 102 at thefirst end 74 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 also serves a second purpose by allowing for selective tightening of thefirst coupling cylinder 90 held within the central highfrequency housing member 25. In particular, thefirst end 74 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 is formed as a split cylinder with first andsecond end members first mounting tab 102. As such, by drawing these first andsecond end members nut 104 and bolt 106 it is possible to slightly reduce the internal diameter of the central highfrequency housing member 25 sufficiently to create frictional resistance to the movement of thefirst coupling cylinder 90. - Similarly, and with reference to the
second end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25, the interaction of thenut 112 and bolt 114 with thesecond mounting tab 110 at thesecond end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 serves a second purpose by allowing for selective tightening of thesecond coupling cylinder 92 held within the central highfrequency housing member 25. In particular, thesecond end 76 of the central highfrequency housing member 25 is formed as a split cylinder with first andsecond end members second mounting tab 110. As such, by drawing these first andsecond end members nut 112 and bolt 114 it is possible to slightly reduce the internal diameter of the central highfrequency housing member 25 sufficiently to create frictional resistance to the movement of thesecond coupling cylinder 92. - It will be appreciated that although wiring diagrams are not disclosed herein, the
present speaker assembly 15 is wired in a conventional manner. - Installation of either of the
speaker assemblies 15 is completed by mounting thespeaker assembly 15 at a desired location within the internal cavity of thepassenger service unit 14. However, and although mounting within thepassenger service unit 14 is contemplated in accordance with the present invention, it is appreciated the speaker assemblies may be mounted at various locations. - While the preferred embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood that there is no intent to limit the invention by such disclosure, but rather, is intended to cover all modifications and alternate constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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- An articulating speaker assembly, comprising:a first member including a first driver and a second member including a second driver, the first member and the second member pivotally connected for selectively changing a profile of the articulating speaker assembly;a central housing member pivotally connected to each of the first member and the second member, wherein the central housing member supports a third driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first driver is a midrange driver and the second driver is a midrange driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 2, wherein the third driver is a high frequency driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first member includes a first cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the first driver secured within the first cylindrical enclosure, and the second member includes a second cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the second driver secured within the second cylindrical enclosure.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first member includes a first connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member and the second member includes a second connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member.
- The articulating speaker, assembly according to claim 5, wherein the first connection arm includes a first coupling cylinder secured at a distal end of the first connection arm opposite the first driver, and the second connection arm includes a second coupling cylinder secured at a distal end of the second connection arm opposite the second driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 6, wherein the first coupling cylinder is oriented transverse to the first connection arm and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central housing member along a first end thereof, and the second coupling cylinder is oriented transverse to the second connection arm and is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central housing member along a second end thereof.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 7, wherein the central housing member is provided with a first arcuate slot through which the first connection arm passes, the first arcuate slot limiting pivotal movement of the first member relative to the central housing member, and the central housing member is provided with a second arcuate slot through which the second connection arm passes, the second arcuate slot limiting pivotal movement of the second member relative to the central housing member.
- An articulating speaker assembly, comprising:a first midrange member including a first midrange driver;a central housing member pivotally connected to the first midrange member, the central housing member supporting a driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first midrange member includes a first cylindrical enclosure defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving the first midrange driver secured within the first cylindrical enclosure.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first midrange member includes a first connection arm pivotally coupled to the central housing member.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 11, wherein the first connection arm includes a first coupling cylinder secured at a distal end of the first connection arm opposite the first midrange driver.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 12, wherein the first coupling cylinder is oriented transverse to the first connection arm is shaped and dimensioned to fit within the central housing member along a first end thereof.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 13, wherein the central housing member is provided with a first arcuate slot through which the first connection arm passes, the first arcuate slot limiting pivotal movement of the first midrange member relative to the central housing member.
- The articulating speaker assembly according to claim 9, wherein the central housing member includes a central aperture shaped and dimensioned for receiving the driver.
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