US3595337A
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Speaker assembly
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-16
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1990-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A loudspeaker assembly including a loudspeaker supported within a housing wherein the mounting rim of the loudspeaker is sandwiched between mounting posts in the front and rear housing members which align and hold the speaker housing together. The loudspeaker rim has a lip which engages certain mounting posts preventing movement of the loudspeaker.
Inventors
- 👤 Bart C Furey
- 👤 Robert A Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:11
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A loudspeaker assemBly including in combination, housing including a front member having front mounting posts thereon and a rear member having rear mounting posts thereon, a loudspeaker having a supporting rim, said loudspeaker being positioned within said housing with said rim thereof sandwiched between said front and rear mounting posts, and means for holding said front and rear housing members in assembled relation with said loudspeaker supported by engagement between said mounting posts and said supporting rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A loudspeaker assemBly including in combination, housing including a front member having front mounting posts thereon and a rear member having rear mounting posts thereon, a loudspeaker having a supporting rim, said loudspeaker being positioned within said housing with said rim thereof sandwiched between said front and rear mounting posts, and means for holding said front and rear housing members in assembled relation with said loudspeaker supported by engagement between said mounting posts and said supporting rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for holding said front and rear members in assembled relation includes, a plurality of screw means, each having a shaft portion with threads thereon and a head portion, said head portion engaging said rear member, said shaft portion extending through said rear member mounting posts, and said loudspeaker supporting rim and threadably engaging said front member mounting posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 1 further including gasket means mounted on said loudspeaker for positioning said loudspeaker on said front mounting posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 1 further including gasket means mounted on said front member for isolating said front member and loudspeaker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 1 herein said front member includes, a front panel having outer and inner surfaces, and sidewalls perpendicular to said front panel, said front member mounting posts being secured to said inner surface and extending perpendicular to said front panel, said sidewalls having first alignment means located thereon, for aligning said front and rear housing members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 5 wherein said first alignment means is a lip shaped protrusion extending from the edge of said sidewalls perpendicular to said front wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 5 wherein said rear member includes, a rear panel having a first wall, and sidewalls perpendicular to said first wall, said rear member mounting posts secured to said rear panel and extending perpendicular to said first wall and said sidewalls having second alignment means located thereon, said second alignment means engaging said first alignment means for aligning said front and rear housing members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 7 wherein said second alignment means is a lip shaped protrusion extending from the edge of said rear member sidewalls perpendicular to said first wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 3 wherein said front panel mounting posts include, a threaded bushing, said threaded bushing engaging said screw means for securing and aligning said front and rear mounting posts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The loudspeaker assembly of claim 5 wherein said loudspeaker supporting rim has apertures therein and a lip extending perpendicular to said rim, said rim being sandwiched between and supported by said front and rear mounting posts, and said lip engaging the sides of said front member mounting posts for preventing movement of said loudspeaker towards said sidewalls.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |