Patent ID: 6164408
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: G10K

Abstract:
A noise masking loudspeaker system adapted for mounting in a plenum space for radiating masking noise into a workspace, comprising:a panel form loudspeaker including an exciter and a substantially planar panel form diaphragm; said exciter being positioned to impart bending waves in said panel form diaphragm;a substantially planar frame member including at least first and second panel form loudspeaker supports disposed proximate an aperture, and a tab member being coplanar with said substantially planar frame member and carried by a hinge segment;said tab member being hingedly pivotable about said hinge segment to project substantially transversely from said substantially planar frame member; andsaid panel form loudspeaker being carried by said planar frame member and affixed to said panel form loudspeaker supports, wherein said panel form loudspeaker is positioned to radiate sound through said planar frame member aperture when said exciter is energized.