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Acoustic wave reflector capable of working under deep submersion

US5099457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1990
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K11/205
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In an acoustic wave reflector working in the sea, a sheet of air is set up between a reflecting plate and a perforated plate. This sheet of air forms a reflecting interface with the reflecting plate. A rubber bladder forms a container which, under the effect of the pressure of the water, feeds the sheet of air through the perforated plate. The thickness of this sheet of air is kept substantially constant up to the limit of submersion of the reflector. This makes it possible to increase the depth at which the acoustic reflectors are used.

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