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CN-122003876-A - Speaker including support structure and electronic device including the same

CN122003876ACN 122003876 ACN122003876 ACN 122003876ACN-122003876-A

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include a housing including a fastening portion, and a speaker assembly disposed inside the housing and outputting audio. The speaker assembly may include a support structure that forms a magnetic field. The speaker assembly may include a coil configured to vibrate due to a magnetic field and a diaphragm attached to the coil. The support structure may be fastened to the fastening portion to couple the speaker assembly to the housing.

Inventors

  • ZHAO JUNLAI
  • JIN QIANMING
  • AN ZHONGLIE
  • Shi Dongyou
  • JIN JIANGTAI
  • JIN MINGXUAN
  • SONG ZHIXUN
  • DING XINGYU
  • JIN QIYUAN
  • Zhao Daijin
  • JIN ZHIXUN

Assignees

  • 三星电子株式会社
  • 音特电子株式会社

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20240819
Priority Date
20230926

Claims (15)

  1. 1. An electronic device (101, 200), comprising: A housing (210, 810) comprising a fastening portion (401, 811), and A speaker assembly (400) disposed in the housing (210, 810) and configured to output audio, and Wherein the speaker assembly (400) comprises: -a support structure (450) forming a magnetic field and comprising a first plate (410), a magnet (430) attached to the first plate (410), and a second plate (420) coupled to the first plate (410) and at least partially arranged on the magnet (430); a coil (460) configured to vibrate by the magnetic field, and A diaphragm (470) attached to the coil (460), and Wherein the support structure (450) is fastened to the fastening portion (401, 811) for coupling the speaker assembly (400) to the housing (210, 810).
  2. 2. The electronic device (101, 200) according to claim 1, Wherein the second plate (420) comprises: A first portion (421) including a hole (421 a) for passing the coil (460) therethrough and attached to the magnet (430), and -A second portion (422) connected to the first portion (421) and for fastening the support structure (450) to the fastening portion (401, 811).
  3. 3. The electronic device (101, 200) of claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a fastening member (490) for fastening the speaker assembly (400) to the housing (210, 810), and Wherein the second portion (422) comprises a fastening hole (441), the fastening hole (441) being used for fastening the second plate (420) to the fastening portion (401, 811) by passing the fastening member (490).
  4. 4. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Wherein the first plate (410) comprises: A first region (411), the magnet (430) being disposed on the first region (411), and A second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and for fastening the support structure (450) to the fastening portion (401, 811).
  5. 5. The electronic device (101, 200) of claim 4, further comprising: a fastening member (490) for fastening the speaker assembly (400) to the housing (210, 810), and Wherein the housing (210, 810) further comprises a protruding structure (405) spaced apart from the fastening portion (401, 811), and Wherein the first plate (410) further comprises a third region (413), the third region (413) being spaced apart from the second region (412) and extending from the first region (411), and comprising a coupling hole (443), the protruding structure (405) being inserted into the coupling hole (443), and Wherein the second region (412) comprises a fastening hole (441), the fastening hole (441) being used for fastening the first plate (410) to the fastening portion (401, 811) by passing the fastening member (490).
  6. 6. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, Wherein the first plate (410) comprises a first coupling structure (530), the first coupling structure (530) comprises a first coupling groove (531, 532) for coupling with the second plate (420), and Wherein the second plate (420) comprises a second coupling structure (540), the second coupling structure (540) comprising first protrusions (541, 542) fastened to the first coupling grooves (531, 532), respectively.
  7. 7. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, Wherein the speaker assembly (400) further comprises a frame (510), the frame (510) supporting the diaphragm (470) and being coupled to the second plate (420), and Wherein the second plate (420) comprises a third coupling structure (550), the third coupling structure (550) comprising a second protrusion (551, 552, 553, 554) for coupling to the frame (510), and Wherein the frame (510) comprises a fourth coupling structure (560), the fourth coupling structure (560) comprising second coupling grooves (561, 562, 563, 564) fastened to the second protrusions (551, 552, 553, 554), respectively.
  8. 8. The electronic device (101, 200) according to claim 7, Wherein the speaker assembly (400) further comprises a coupling member (610), the coupling member (610) coupling the support structure (450) to the frame (510) by fastening to the frame (510), the first plate (410) and the second plate (420).
  9. 9. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, Wherein the housing (210, 810) further comprises a support portion (402, 812) for supporting the speaker assembly (400), and Wherein the diaphragm (470) comprises: A first elastic member (471) attached to the coil (460), and A second elastic member (472) extending from the first elastic member (471) and for reducing inflow of foreign matter from outside the electronic device (101, 200) to the magnet (430) by being at least partially pressurized by the supporting portion (402, 812).
  10. 10. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, Wherein the magnet (430) comprises: A first magnet (431) attached to the second plate (420); A second magnet (432) attached to the second plate (420) and spaced apart from the first magnet (431), and A third magnet (433) between the first magnet (431) and the second magnet (432), and Wherein the coil (460) partially surrounds the third magnet (433).
  11. 11. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, Wherein the support structure (450) further comprises a fastening structure (440), the fastening structure (440) being supported by the fastening portion (401, 811) and being for fastening the speaker assembly (400) to the fastening portion (401, 811), and Wherein the fastening structure (440) is at least partially formed by at least one of the first plate (410) and the second plate (420).
  12. 12. The electronic device (101, 200) according to claim 11, Wherein the support structure (450) further comprises a shielding member (620), the shielding member (620) being attached to the fastening structure (440) for electrically disconnecting the housing (210, 810) and the speaker assembly (400).
  13. 13. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, Wherein the housing (210, 810) further comprises: speaker holes (208, 813), and An acoustic conduit (403, 814) for the audio extending from the speaker hole (208, 813) to the diaphragm (470) of the speaker assembly (400) fastened to the fastening portion (401, 811).
  14. 14. The electronic device (101, 200) of any one of claims 1-13, further comprising: -a support member (480) supporting the first plate (410) of the speaker assembly (400) fastened to the fastening portion (401, 811) and fastened to the fastening portion (401, 811).
  15. 15. The electronic device (101, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, Wherein the first plate (410) and the second plate (420) each comprise a metal.

Description

Speaker including support structure and electronic device including the same Technical Field The following embodiments relate to a speaker including a support structure and an electronic device including the speaker. Background A small electronic device such as a smart phone, tablet PC or smart watch may include a speaker for outputting audio. Such speakers may be miniaturized for installation within an electronic device. The speaker may require a support structure for supporting the speaker in order to reduce functional degradation (e.g., degradation of sound quality) of the speaker caused by external impact to the electronic device. The above information is presented merely as background information to aid in the understanding of the present disclosure. As to whether any of the above may be used as prior art with respect to the present disclosure, no assertion is determined. Disclosure of Invention Technical proposal According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing including a fastening portion. The electronic device may include a speaker assembly disposed within the housing and configured to output audio. The speaker assembly may include a support structure that forms a magnetic field and includes a first plate, a magnet attached to the first plate, and a second plate coupled to the first plate and at least partially disposed on the magnet. The speaker assembly may include a coil configured to vibrate by a magnetic field and a diaphragm attached to the coil. The support structure may be fastened to the fastening portion for coupling the speaker assembly to the housing. According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing including a fastening portion. The electronic device may include a speaker assembly disposed within the housing and configured to output audio. The speaker assembly may include a support structure forming a magnetic field and including a first plate, a magnet attached to the first plate, a second plate coupled to the first plate and at least partially disposed on the magnet, and a fastening structure supported by the fastening portion and for fastening the speaker assembly to the fastening portion. The speaker assembly may include a diaphragm configured to vibrate by a magnetic field. The fastening structure may be formed at least in part by at least one of the first plate and the second plate. Drawings Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, in accordance with various embodiments. Fig. 2a is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Fig. 2b is a rear perspective view of the electronic device of fig. 2 a. Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of fig. 2 a. Fig. 4a shows a portion of an example electronic device. Fig. 4b is a partial cross-sectional view of the example electronic device taken along line A-A' of fig. 4 a. Fig. 5a is an exploded perspective view of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 5b is a partially exploded perspective view of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 5c is a perspective view of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 6a is a partially exploded perspective view of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 6b is a perspective view of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, and 7e are perspective views of a speaker assembly of an example electronic device. Fig. 8a shows a portion of an example electronic device. Fig. 8B is a partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device taken along line B-B' of fig. 8 a. Detailed Description Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment. Referring to fig. 1, an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., connection end 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In an embodiment, some of the components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implement