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Method and apparatus for reduction of fluid borne noise in hydraulic systems

US5475976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1994
Grant dateDec 19, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for reduction of fluid borne noise in a hydraulic system are disclosed. An improved isolating hose assembly comprising first and second volumetrically compliant members with an inductive flow member providing fluidic coupling therebetween is disclosed. The improved isolating hose assembly acts similarly to an electronic low pass filter network in deterring fluid borne noise from entering portions of the hydraulic system located therebeyond. In addition, a sound barrier comprising a heavy-walled boot surrounding the first volumetrically compliant member is disclosed. The heavy-walled boot surrounding the first volumetrically compliant member acts to prevent acoustic sound sourced at the wall surface thereof from entering the surrounding atmosphere.

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