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Acoustic panel having a variable acoustic characteristic

US7963362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2008
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An acoustic panel includes a reflective layer, at least one alveolar structure, and an acoustically resistive structure forming an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft on the surface of which at least one acoustic wave propagates along an axis of propagation (24), whereby at least one of the characteristics of the acoustic panel influences the impedance of the panel that varies along the axis of propagation of the at least one acoustic wave, characterized in that it includes at least one first zone A with a constant acoustic impedance that is juxtaposed along the axis of propagation of the at least one acoustic wave at a zone C at which at least one characteristic of the acoustic panel that influences the impedance gradually varies along the axis of propagation of the at least one acoustic wave, whereby the characteristic has a value without sudden variations from one zone to the next.

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