Working Principle of Snail Horns

1. Overview

The snail horn is an upgraded version of conventional vehicle horns, featuring a spiral resonance chamber that enhances sound clarity and volume. Its unique design improves warning effectiveness, allowing other drivers to better judge the distance and direction of the sound source.

Constructed with high-quality, weather-resistant materials, snail horns are salt-proof, impact-resistant (against sand and stone debris), and capable of operating in extreme weather conditions.

2. Sound Generation Mechanism (Pulse Air Pressure System)

The snail horn operates on an electromagnetic vibration principle, converting electrical energy into sound waves through rapid diaphragm movement.

Working Process:

Activation:

When the driver presses the horn button, current flows through the contacts to the coil, generating a magnetic field.

The magnetic force pulls the armature, forcing the diaphragm steel plate to move.

Interruption & Reset:

The armature movement disconnects the contacts, cutting off the current and eliminating the magnetic field.

The diaphragm steel plate returns to its original position due to its elasticity and the spring’s restoring force.

Cycle Repeats:

The contacts close again, restoring the circuit and reinitiating the magnetic pull.

This continuous on-off cycle causes the diaphragm to vibrate rapidly, producing sound waves.

Sound Amplification:

The snail-shaped resonance chamber enhances the sound by directing and amplifying the vibrations.

The fan-shaped sound dispersion ensures wide and balanced acoustic coverage, making the horn more effective in alerting nearby drivers.

3. Acoustic Characteristics

Sound Transmission: Fan-shaped wave propagation for better directional awareness.

Tone Quality: Smooth vibrations due to the rigid connection between the resonator and diaphragm, producing a clear and pleasant tone.

Durability: Resistant to corrosion, impacts, and extreme temperatures.

4. Applications

Vehicle warning systems (cars, trucks, motorcycles).

Emergency alert signals in noisy environments.

Industrial and marine use due to weather-resistant construction.

Conclusion

The snail horn’s electromagnetic pulse mechanism and spiral resonance chamber make it more effective than standard horns, providing louder, clearer, and more directional sound for improved road safety.