Vehicle noise reduction for vehicle occupants
US11820302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle and method for vehicle noise reduction for vehicle occupants are provided. The method comprises detecting a position of a window of the vehicle; and controlling the duty of an operational component of the vehicle based on the position of the window of the vehicle and at least one of: a speed of the vehicle, and a presence of a sound-reflecting structure proximate to the vehicle; wherein the operational component is external to a cabin of the vehicle; and wherein noise generated by the operational component increases with a duty of the operational component.
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