Abstract:
The aim of the invention is to produce a sound generator for eliminating interference by means of sound absorption and for reproducing signals, speech and music. The sound is preferably generated by means of micro- and nanomechanical air pumps (12) whose output flow is controlled by the actuator (16) according to the required sound signal and exits via a sound channel (11); the complementary channel (11') acting on a closed buffer volume (15). As with conventional loudspeaker enclosures, the function of the buffer volume (15) is to make an acoustic monopole radiator out of the ineffective dipole of the sound channel (11) and the channel (11'). In the case of air pumps (12) with high pressure ratios, the necessary buffer volume is correspondingly small. The sound-generating volume flow is measured in the sound channel (11) by means of a micromechanical flowmeter (18) and can be readjusted according to a comparison of the desired value and the actual value. Finally, a bore (19) with a high flow resistance balances out air pressure fluctuations and drift errors in the buffer volume (15).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a pneumatically driven loudspeaker comprising a first chamber (2) having higher pressure than the surroundings (3), where the first chamber has a first opening (6) to the surroundings, and a second chamber (4) having lower pressure than the surroundings (3), where this second chamber has a second opening (9) to the surroundings, whereby the first (6) and the second (9) openings by means of valve mechanisms alternately open and close at a selected frequency, since the valve mechanism consists of at least one flap-like element (5) which with the said frequency swings to and fro, thereby alternately opening and closing both the first opening (6) and the second opening (9).
Abstract:
The aim of the invention is to produce a sound generator for eliminating interference by means of sound absorption and for reproducing signals, speech and music. The sound is preferably generated by means of micro- and nanomechanical air pumps (12) whose output flow is controlled by the actuator (16) according to the required sound signal and exits via a sound channel (11); the complementary channel (11') acting on a closed buffer volume (15). As with conventional loudspeaker enclosures, the function of the buffer volume (15) is to make an acoustic monopole radiator out of the ineffective dipole of the sound channel (11) and the channel (11'). In the case of air pumps (12) with high pressure ratios, the necessary buffer volume is correspondingly small. The sound-generating volume flow is measured in the sound channel (11) by means of a micromechanical flowmeter (18) and can be readjusted according to a comparison of the desired value and the actual value. Finally, a bore (19) with a high flow resistance balances out air pressure fluctuations and drift errors in the buffer volume (15).
Abstract:
A flow controlled sound generation system is disclosed that includes one or more fluid pumps to control air flow through a sound channel. The air flow is modulated through one or more valves to produce audible frequency pressure waves.
Abstract:
The invention concerns an electro-aero-acoustic source (2), set in a flow (V) or beside a flow, consisting of electrodynamic or electromagnetic motor means (5) generating a reciprocating motion, and a member (3) coupled to the motor means (5), and obstructing the flow so as to exert a dynamic action on said flow. Said source can be used to produce an electro-aero-acoustic system for active noise control, in particular in a confined flow.
Abstract:
A device including an acoustic wave generator (10) and means (2 or 2', 4, 11) for controlling the generator (10) to transmit acoustic waves in phase opposition to the acoustic waves of the noise. Said generator (10) is an acoustic amplifier in which a pressurised fluid flow interacts with a movable obstacle (15) controlled by said means (2 or 2', 4, 11). Said generator (10) is advantageously a pneumatic loudspeaker. The device is useful for controlling noise in a harsh and/or polluting environment.
Abstract:
To reproduce sound in an extremely compact size, fluid injectors are used that can generate fluid flow sufficient to create a desired acoustic pressure wave, but which fluid flow operates in a manner that is decoupled from the desired acoustic pressure wave. Fluid flow within the fluid injectors needed to generate the desired acoustic pressure wave need not be directly proportional to the frequencies of the desired acoustic pressure wave. The fluid injector has a control input capable of altering fluid flow relative to a received control signal, which is generated by a controller in response to an electrical signal. The fluid injector produces fluid flow outward and inward in response to the control signal, thereby creating an acoustic wave proportional to the electrical signal. The devices herein may employ valves or not. Synthetic jets may also be used.
Abstract:
The invention presented here refers to a pneumatically driven loudspeaker, comprising at least one first chamber (1, 62) having higher pressure than the surroundings and with at least one first opening (8, 61) to the surroundings. The loudspeaker in addition comprises a second chamber (2, 64) with lower pressure than the surroundings and with at least one second opening (9, 63) to the surroundings. The first and the second openings can by means of valve mechanisms (3, 65, 91, 92) alternately open and close at a selected frequency, resulting in pressure fluctuations which give rise to sound of the desired frequency. The loudspeaker according to the invention can be used in hi-fi applications as well as in active noise suppression in jet engines, in ventilation systems, in gas turbine outlets and in exhaust systems in combustion engines.