Selectively tunable exhaust noise attenuation device

    公开(公告)号:US10180093B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-15

    申请号:US15402880

    申请日:2017-01-10

    Abstract: A selectively tunable exhaust noise attenuation device includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface that defines an exhaust volume. An inlet is coupled to the body and fluidically connected to the exhaust volume. A first outlet is coupled to the body and fluidically connected to the inlet and selectively fluidically connected to the exhaust volume and a second outlet coupled to the body and fluidically connected to the exhaust volume. A first conduit including a primary exhaust gas flow path directly fluidically connects the inlet and the first outlet. A second conduit includes a first end and a second. The second conduit defines a secondary exhaust gas flow path. A valve is fluidically connected to one of the first and second conduits. The valve is arranged laterally off-set of the primary exhaust gas flow path.

    Audio control systems and methods for mitigating structural noise borne from tires

    公开(公告)号:US10170096B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-01

    申请号:US15800524

    申请日:2017-11-01

    Abstract: A Fourier Transform (FT) module configured to determine amplitudes of acceleration at predetermined orders, respectively, by performing a FT on a plurality of values of acceleration associated with a wheel. An order module is configured to identify one of the predetermined orders where one of the amplitudes is greater than a predetermined value and to, based on the one of the amplitudes and a rotational speed of the wheel, determine an order of a frequency corresponding to the rotational speed of the wheel. A sound control module is configured to set characteristics for outputting sound at the order of the frequency corresponding to the rotational speed of the wheel. An audio driver module is configured to, based on the characteristics, apply power to a speaker within a passenger cabin of the vehicle at the order of the frequency corresponding to the rotational speed of the wheel.

    Systems and methods for outputting engine sound when engine is off

    公开(公告)号:US10133535B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-20

    申请号:US15430099

    申请日:2017-02-10

    Abstract: When the engine is off and not combusting fuel for one of an auto-stop portion of an auto-stop/start event and operation in a sail mode, a selection module sets at least one of: a selected torque based on a pseudo torque output of the engine; and a selected engine speed based on a pseudo engine speed determined for the one of the auto-stop portion of the auto-stop/start event and the operation in the sail mode. A sound control module, based on the at least one of the selected engine speed and the selected torque, sets at least one of: a frequency at which to output a predetermined engine sound; and a magnitude for outputting the predetermined engine sound at the frequency. An audio driver module applies power to at least one speaker of the vehicle to output the predetermined engine sound at the frequency and the magnitude.

    Engine sound audio control systems and methods based on intake and/or exhaust temperature

    公开(公告)号:US10015596B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-03

    申请号:US15464832

    申请日:2017-03-21

    Abstract: An audio control system of a vehicle includes a sound control module configured to determine N magnitudes for outputting a predetermined engine sound at N frequencies, respectively, where N is an integer greater than one. A magnitude adjustment module is configured to determine at least one N magnitude adjustment values for the N frequencies, respectively, based on at least one of: an intake air temperature; and an exhaust temperature. The sound control module is further configured to determine N adjusted magnitudes for the predetermined engine sound at the N frequencies based on: the N magnitudes for the N frequencies, respectively; and the N magnitude adjustment values for the N frequencies, respectively. An audio driver module is configured to apply power to at least one speaker of the vehicle and output the predetermined engine sound at the N frequencies and the N adjusted magnitudes for the N frequencies, respectively.

    Engine sound enhancement based on vehicle selected mode
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    发明授权
    Engine sound enhancement based on vehicle selected mode 有权
    基于车辆选择模式的发动机声音增强

    公开(公告)号:US09365158B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US13938799

    申请日:2013-07-10

    Abstract: A control system is provided for a vehicle having an engine which transitions between an activated mode and a deactivated mode. The control system includes a vehicle bus transmitting a signal indicating a vehicle selected mode and if the engine is operating in one of the activated mode and the deactivated mode. The control system also includes an engine sound enhancement (“ESE”) module configured to receive the signal. The ESE module is configured to select at least one ESE tone and a set of ancillary tones associated with one or more of the deactivated mode, the activated mode, and an activation transition. The ESE module selects a specific type of ancillary tones based on the vehicle selected mode.

    Abstract translation: 为具有在激活模式和停用模式之间转换的发动机的车辆提供控制系统。 控制系统包括车辆总线,其传输指示车辆选择模式的信号,并且如果发动机以激活模式和停用模式中的一种运行。 控制系统还包括被配置为接收信号的发动机声音增强(“ESE”)模块。 ESE模块被配置为选择至少一个ESE音调和与一种或多种去激活模式,激活模式和激活转换相关联的一组辅助音调。 ESE模块根据车辆选择模式选择特定类型的辅助音调。

    Method for controlling an extended-range electric vehicle including an electronic sound enhancement system
    30.
    发明授权
    Method for controlling an extended-range electric vehicle including an electronic sound enhancement system 有权
    用于控制包括电子声音增强系统的扩展电动车辆的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09271073B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US14340647

    申请日:2014-07-25

    CPC classification number: H04R3/04 B60Q5/008 G10K15/02 H04R2400/00 H04R2499/13

    Abstract: A method for controlling an extended-range electric vehicle including an internal combustion engine and an electronic sound enhancement system includes selecting a preferred engine order equalization, said preferred engine order equalization achieving a desired engine sound in a passenger compartment of the vehicle responsive to an operator input to an accelerator pedal and decoupled from actual engine operation responsive to a state of charge (SOC) of a propulsion battery. Sound is generated in the passenger compartment by the electronic sound enhancement system responsive to the preferred engine order equalization.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制包括内燃机和电子声音增强系统的扩展范围电动车辆的方法包括选择优选的发动机顺序均衡,所述优选的发动机顺序均衡响应于操作者在车辆的乘客舱中实现期望的发动机声音 输入到加速器踏板,并响应于推进电池的充电状态(SOC)而与实际发动机操作分离。 通过响应于优选的发动机顺序均衡的电子声音增强系统在乘客舱中产生声音。

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