Patent ID: 7561684
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A mounting structure for an electroacoustic transducer relating to a portable communication apparatus having a plurality of casings, the mounting structure comprising: an elastic sheet material covering a housing concave portion between a first casing having the housing concave portion formed therein and a second casing covering the housing concave portion in the first casing, an outer edge section of the elastic sheet material being fastened between an edge of the housing concave portion and the second casing; a cylindrical holder fitted in a mounting hole in the elastic sheet material; a waterproof membrane affixed to one end face of the cylindrical holder on a side of the second casing such that one opening of the cylindrical holder is blocked by the waterproof membrane; wherein the mounting hole is blocked by the cylindrical holder and the waterproof membrane; and an electroacoustic transducer mounted within the cylindrical holder.