Patent · US Expired

Sound engine

US4642611A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
12References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1983
Grant dateFeb 10, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K15/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sound engine comprising a firing chamber, an output horn, an igniter, a valve system, an electromagnetic control device, and a source of electrical signal impulses. The igniter is mounted about the firing chamber. The valve system is arranged generally adjacent the firing chamber for permitting the controlled separate introduction of fuel and air into the firing chamber. The valve means comprises a source of fuel, a source of air, a fuel shuttle valve, and an air valve. The fuel shuttle valve and the air valve are integrally connected. The electromagnetic control device is connected to the valving system for causing movement of the valving system in response to electrical signal impulses. The electromagnetic control device includes voice coils, magnetic field windings, and a housing. An output area occurs relative to the firing chamber to permit sound output from the firing chamber. The output area includes suitable mounting flanges for attaching horns thereabout.

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