Active noise control system for closed spaces such as aircraft cabin
US6343127B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K2210/3221
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An active noise control system (20) which generates via an electronic controller (22) a canceling signal(s) which are responsive to a signal from an error sensor(s) (28) to drive a speaker (30) or array of speakers. Each speaker (30) is contained within an enclosure (33) and is inversely and rigidly mounted therein. The enclosure (33) attaches to the trim panels (25) attached to the closed structure (34) and the canceling sound wave form is directed primarily toward the interior surface (36) of the trim (25). Preferably, the speaker(s) (30) are flexibly suspended with mounts (38) to the trim (25). The enclosure (33) preferably includes planar wave guide means such as escapeways (40) for initially directing the canceling sound wave form (anti-noise) in a plane substantially parallel to the surface of the trim (25).
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