Piezoelectric Speaker Driver

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20160219373A1
SERIAL NO

15004109

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A speaker apparatus includes a speaker assembly and a piezoelectric driver. The speaker assembly including a diaphragm and a motor. Application of a first electric current to the motor causes a first movement of a portion of the motor. The first movement causes the diaphragm to move and responsively creates sound energy in a first and non-ultrasonic frequency range. The piezoelectric driver is disposed in proximal relation to the speaker assembly. Application of a second electric current to the piezoelectric driver causes actuation of the piezoelectric driver. The actuation is effective to produce an impact of a portion of the piezoelectric driver with the speaker assembly and causes a second movement of the diaphragm within the speaker assembly. The second movement responsively creates sound energy in a second and ultrasonic frequency range.

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KNOWLES ELECTRONICS LLC1151 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE ITASCA IL 60143

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Qutub, Sarmad Des Plaines, US 21 432
Ryan, William Villa Park, US 33 427

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