Shaker apparatus and related methods of transmitting vibrational energy to recipients

摘要

Disclosed is a shaker element. In a preferred embodiment, the shaker element is provided with an electrical signal so that the shaker element can impart mechanical motions of the music to a listener whereby the listener can “feel” the music.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a cylindrical housing with a flange; a motor defined by (1) a wire coil positioned around the in de of the housing; and (2) a magnet coaxially positioned within the wire coil; a disk with at least one spoke extending between a center of the disk and a periphery of the disk; a source of a controlled electrical audio signal electrically coupled to the wire coil; wherein the center of the disk is mechanically coupled to the magnet; wherein the periphery of the disk is mechanically connected to the housing; wherein the spoke is configured to flex between the center and periphery of the disk when the magnet moves relative to the wire coil; wherein providing the electrical audio signal through the coil moves the magnet; and, whereby movement of the spoke does not push air into a substantially audible sound wave but instead may be felt as vibrational energy.