Alert device and method

A technology for alarm equipment and equipment, which is applied to frequency/direction characteristic devices, sounding equipment, sensor parts, etc., can solve problems such as high main frequency and attenuation, and achieve the effects of compact weight, low cost, and improved audibility

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-06
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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One problem with the sound wave generator of a traditional siren is that the main frequency is usually around 3kHz and this main frequency is so high that it is easily attenuated (damped) by walls and doors
Such traditional designs mainly utilize piezo disks with the disadvantages mentioned above, or employ loudspeakers mounted in (folded) horns, which suffer from the same limitations

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[0030] This disclosure describes alarm / warning devices, and in particular home warning devices for smoke detectors, fire alarms, burglar alarms or other alarm systems. It should be understood that the present embodiments will be described in the form of a compact warning device; however, the teachings of this disclosure are broader and applicable to any assembly that can be employed to reproduce sound waves. For example, for public address systems, car horns, sirens, etc. The embodiments described here are preferred for domestic use as it has the advantage of reduced sound attenuation in a domestic environment. However, as mentioned above, home use is indicative of a single application. Other applications may include air horns, signaling devices, or similar devices used in any environment.

[0031] The warning device may be manufactured from a variety of different materials such as metal (eg, steel, brass), wood, plastic, or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, p...

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An alert device and method include an elongated cavity (306) and a loudspeaker (302) coupled to a first end portion of the cavity wherein sound produced by the loudspeaker is directed through the cavity to provide an audible sound. The cavity and the loudspeaker are configured and dimensioned to provide the audible sound substantially at an anti-resonant frequency (Fb) between first and second resonant frequency peaks for system impedance in a response spectrum for the loudspeaker and the cavity.

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technical field [0001] This disclosure relates to alarm devices and methods, and more particularly to a lightweight, small and low cost efficient speaker siren with improved audibility. Background technique [0002] Typical fire alarms, and those used in homes in particular, are small devices designed to warn people of fire or other hazardous conditions such as smoke or high concentrations of carbon monoxide. A traditional design consists of a cylindrically shaped siren with a sensor and speaker on the front (face). Such designs typically have a thickness of about 10-15 cm, although this can vary from design to design. The sound generator or speaker of these devices is usually a piezoelectric disk because it is compact and inexpensive. A typical acoustic response of a conventional fire alarm / smoke detector device is shown in FIG. 1 . [0003] Referring to Figure 1, a normalized frequency spectrum is shown where sound pressure level (SPL in dB) is plotted against frequency...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04R1/28G08B3/00
CPCH04R1/2857G10K11/025H04R1/2842
Inventor R·阿茨O·奥韦尔特斯J·A·M·纽文迪克
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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