Patent ID: 7031487

Claim:
An acoustical transducer comprising: (A) a frame including, (a) a base for coupling to a motor structure, (b) a mounting flange including a substantially axially-aligned mounting surface including an outward face, (c) a connecting structure coupling the base to the mounting flange; (d) non-tabbed portions which extend radially beyond the mounting surface to form a seal with a baffle to which the acoustical transducer may be mounted; and (e) tabbed portions radially extending axially beyond the mounting surface to form a surface through which bolts can be inserted to mount the acoustical transducer to the baffle; and (B) a suspension component including, (a) an inner portion for coupling to a diaphragm assembly, (b) a middle portion providing suspension for the diaphragm assembly, and (c) a substantially axially-aligned outer portion coupled to the outward face of the mounting surface.