Patent ID: 9641938
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: H04R

Claim:
1. An electro-acoustic transducer comprising: a diaphragm; a support structure having first and second ends, wherein the support structure is planar and extends in a first direction; a first accordion-type structure connecting the diaphragm to the support structure, wherein the first accordion-type structure and the diaphragm each vibrate to generate sound; a voice coil configured to generate vibrations, wherein the voice coil is substantially planar and extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the voice coil is positioned within boundaries defined by the first and second ends of the support structure; and a frame connecting the diaphragm and the voice coil, wherein the frame suspends and maintains a relative position of the diaphragm in relation to the voice coil.