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System and method for leak detection in an engine sound transportation passageway

US9706322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

Jared S. Cox · Marysville, US
Steven M. Eich · Raymond, US
Steven Turner · Overland Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2015
Grant date	Jul 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 13, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2499/13
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and apparatuses are provided to monitor a sound transportation passageway between an engine airway and a passenger cabin, detect a rupture in an air-tight sound-permeable barrier within the sound transportation passageway separating the engine airway and the passenger cabin, and responsively effect a warning and/or a corrective action.

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