LOUDSPEAKER ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Abstract

A loudspeaker arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a sound generator arranged on a housing, and a mounting arrangement for fixing the loudspeaker arrangement in the motor vehicle. The mounting arrangement is configured to be fixed on an IsoFix mounting of the motor vehicle. The present disclosure furthermore pertains to a corresponding motor vehicle.

Claims

1-14. (canceled)

15. A loudspeaker arrangement for a motor vehicle comprising: a housing; at least one sound generator arranged on the housing; and at least one mounting arrangement configured to fix the loudspeaker arrangement on an IsoFix mounting in the motor vehicle.

16. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, wherein the IsoFix mounting comprises a top-tether mounting.

17. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, wherein the mounting arrangement comprises at least one of a hook and a fastener configured to engage the IsoFix mounting.

18. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, further comprising a lever provided on the housing and cooperating with the mounting arrangement to disengage the mounting arrangement from the IsoFix mounting.

19. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, wherein the housing further comprises a rear side, wherein at least one of the mounting arrangement and the lever are arranged on the rear side.

20. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, further comprising a collapsible housing such that the housing is transferrable between a collapsed state and an expanded state.

21. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the housing comprises telescopic sidewalls.

22. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 21, wherein each telescopic sidewall comprises a plurality of segments.

23. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 22, wherein at least one segment comprises a damping element.

24. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 22, wherein at least one segment comprises a seal.

25. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 21, wherein the housing further comprises a hinged joint pivotably mounting the telescopic sidewalls.

26. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the housing further comprises a lock configured to lock the housing in the expanded state.

27. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, wherein the housing comprises a front side, wherein the sound generator is arranged on the front side.

28. The loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15, further comprising an electrical connection provided on the housing and configured to supply the sound generator with energy.

29. A motor vehicle with a loudspeaker arrangement according to claim 15.

30. A loudspeaker arrangement for a motor vehicle comprising: a collapsible housing having a front side, a rear side and a telescopic sidewall configured to transfer the housing a collapsed state and an expanded state; at least one sound generator arranged on the front side of the housing; and at least one mounting arrangement arranged on the rear side of the housing and configured to fix the loudspeaker arrangement on a top tether mounting in the motor vehicle a lever provided on the housing and cooperating with the mounting arrangement to disengage the mounting arrangement from the top tether mounting; a lock configured to lock the housing in the expanded state; and an electrical connection provided on the housing and configured to supply the sound generator with energy.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The present disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the following drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like elements.

[0029] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle with a loudspeaker arrangement;

[0030] FIG. 2 shows a section through a motor vehicle with a loudspeaker arrangement according to the perspective view in FIG. 1;

[0031] FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the loudspeaker arrangement;

[0032] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the loudspeaker arrangement;

[0033] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the loudspeaker arrangement, and

[0034] FIG. 6 shows a side view of the loudspeaker arrangement.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the invention or the application and uses of the invention. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background of the invention or the following detailed description.

[0036] FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a motor vehicle 2. The motor vehicle 2 is equipped with a rear bench seat 4. A loudspeaker arrangement 6 is fixed on the rear bench seat 4. The loudspeaker arrangement 6 includes a housing 8. The housing 8 has a housing front side 8.1, a housing rear side 8.2 and housing sides 8.3. The housing 8 is altogether realized in a wedge-shaped fashion.

[0037] The front side 8.1 is fixed on a frame 10.1. The rear side 8.2 is fixed on a frame 10.2. The frames 10.1 and 10.2 are connected to one another by a hinged joint 12. The frames 10.1 and 10.2 can be pivoted relative to one another together with the respective front and rear sides 8.1 and 8.2 with the aid of the hinged joint 12.

[0038] The frames 10.1 and 10.2 are furthermore connected to one another with the aid of a latch 14, by which the pivoting radius of the frame 10.1 relative to the frame 10.2 can be limited. The latch consists of two rods 14.1, 14.2 that can be moved into an overextended position such that the housing 8 is locked in the expanded position.

[0039] A loudspeaker 16 is arranged on the front side 8.1. In the present example, the loudspeaker 16 is a low-range loudspeaker responsible for low frequencies. Since the human auditory system is unable to fix the position of such frequencies, the sound emission in the trunk does not create any problems.

[0040] FIG. 2 shows a cross section through the loudspeaker arrangement 6 and the rear seat 4. The rear seat 4 includes an Isofix Top-Tether mounting 18 with a mounting bracket 18.1. A mounting arrangement 20 featuring a hook 20.1 and a latch 20.2 is provided on the rear side 8.1. The hook 20.1 can be engaged with the bracket 18.1 of the Isofix Top-Tether mounting 18. The latch 20.2 encompasses the bracket 18.1 and thereby fixes the loudspeaker arrangement 6 on the Isofix Top-Tether mounting 18. A lever 22 is provided for actuating the latch 20.2, wherein said lever is more visible in FIG. 1 and makes it possible to actuate the latch 20.2.

[0041] The side 8.3 includes three segments 8.3a, 8.3b and 8.3c that can be telescopically pushed into one another. In the expanded state shown, these segments form an inner volume 24, to which the loudspeaker 16 is adapted. The segments 8.3a, 8.3b, 8.3c furthermore include seals 25.1, 25.2. In this way, undesirable noises caused by the segments 8.3a, 8.3b, 8.3c can be prevented and the housing 8 can form a closed air volume, which is very important for the design of a loudspeaker 16.

[0042] FIG. 3 shows a view of the loudspeaker arrangement 6 from its rear side 8.2. The latch 20.2 is connected to the lever 22 by a rod 26. This makes it possible to actuate the latch 20.2. The height of the latch 20.1 can be adjusted by the lever 22 in such a way that the loudspeaker arrangement is clamped on the Isofix Top-Tether mounting 18 (not illustrated in FIG. 3) free of play. The rear side 8.2 is designed for resting against the rear seat 4. The rear side 8.2 is realized in such a way that no booms are created. This can be achieved, among other things, with a suitable material selection, damping elements, cover fabrics or the design of the mounting.

[0043] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the loudspeaker arrangement 6 in the expanded state. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the loudspeaker arrangement 6. FIG. 6 shows a side view of the loudspeaker arrangement 6.

[0044] A shoulder 28 is arranged on the segment 8.3c. The latch 14 is guided on said shoulder. A recess 30 is provided on the frame 10.1 and serves for accommodating parts of the latch 14.

[0045] While at least one exemplary embodiment has been presented in the foregoing detailed description, it should be appreciated that a vast number of variations exist. It should also be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are only examples, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the foregoing detailed description will provide those skilled in the art with a convenient road map for implementing an exemplary embodiment, it being understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements described in an exemplary embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims and their legal equivalents.