Sound Bar For Mounting On A Recreational Vehicle Or Watercraft

What is this patent about?

’669 is related to the field of sound bars , specifically those designed for use in recreational vehicles and watercraft. These environments present unique challenges, including the need for robust construction to withstand mechanical impacts, dustproof and watertight electrical components, and adjustable speaker directionality to compensate for open-air broadcasting and competing noises from the vehicle and wind.

The underlying idea behind ’669 is to create a sound bar that can be securely mounted to a recreational vehicle or watercraft while providing high-quality sound in challenging acoustic environments. This is achieved by combining a rugged, sealed enclosure with strategically positioned speakers and a rotatable mounting system that allows users to adjust the direction of the sound.

The claims of ’669 focus on a sound bar with an elongated housing containing an array of mid-range and tweeter speakers in the middle section, oriented to project sound outward from the longitudinal axis. A bass speaker is positioned at one end, emitting sound along the longitudinal axis. Crucially, the sound bar includes L-shaped mounting members that allow it to rotate around the longitudinal axis, enabling users to direct the sound as needed.

In practice, the sound bar is mounted to a vehicle or watercraft using the L-shaped mounting members. The user can then rotate the sound bar to optimize the direction of the sound based on their listening position and the surrounding environment. The sealed enclosure protects the internal components from dust and water, while the robust construction ensures that the sound bar can withstand the vibrations and impacts associated with off-road or marine use.

Unlike prior art sound bars, ’669 provides a simple and effective way to adjust the directionality of the sound. The rotatable mounting assembly allows for 360-degree rotation, giving users complete control over the sound projection. This is particularly important in open-air environments where sound can easily be lost or distorted by competing noises. The combination of robust construction, sealed components, and adjustable directionality makes ’669 well-suited for use in recreational vehicles and watercraft.