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Acoustic probe array for aircraft

US11765494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

18Claims

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Assignee

Zipline International Inc. · US

Inventors

Keenan Wyrobek · Rue de l'Église, US
Gavin K. Ananda Krishnan · San Carlos, US
Brendan J.D. Wade · San Francisco, US
Philip M. Green · Indianapolis, US
Thomas O. Teisberg · Menlo Park, US
Rohit H. Sant · San Mateo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2020
Grant date	Sep 19, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2499/13
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein is a sensor probe for association with a portion of an aircraft. The sensor probe includes a microphone assembly having a portion configured to receive audio signals. The sensor probe further includes a nosecone associated with the microphone assembly. The nosecone assembly is configured to shield the portion of the microphone assembly from noise generated by direct impact of an airflow for a plurality of local flow angles.

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