Abstract: An enhanced acoustic cell for use in acoustic panels is provided. The provided enhanced acoustic cell has a parabolic-shaped cell floor and a receiving object suspended at its focal point. Components of the enhanced acoustic cell may be easily replicated and installed into a face sheet comprising an array of a plurality of interconnected acoustic cells. The provided acoustic cell, and arrays thereof, may be produced using an additive manufacturing (AM) technology.

Abstract: A stacked cavity structure for arrangement on a mounting surface of a duct includes a support spine configured to be arranged on the mounting surface and extending into the duct with a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal orientation. The stacked cavity structure includes a plurality of arms extending from the support spine and at least partially forming a plurality of overlapping cavities relative to the longitudinal orientation. Each of the plurality of arms includes at least a proximal first arm segment and a distal first arm segment.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sound attenuation apparatus includes generating a three-dimensional digital model of the sound attenuation apparatus and manufacturing the sound attenuation apparatus based on the model using an additive manufacturing technique. The model includes a body with an interior extending between a bottom surface and a top surface; and a stacked cavity structure having a structure inlet; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior to a base surface within the interior of the body; a support spine formed within the interior; and a plurality of arms extending from the support spine and at least partially forming a plurality of overlapping cavities with cavity inlets fluidly coupled to the passage. Each of the plurality of arms include a proximal first arm segment extending from the support spine and a first distal arm segment oriented at an angle relative to the proximal first arm segment.

Abstract: A sound attenuation apparatus includes a body and a stacked cavity structure. The structure includes a structure inlet formed in the top surface of the body; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior of the body to a base surface within the body; a first cavity with a first cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a first arm, a first side wall within the interior of the body, and the base surface; and a second cavity with a second cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a second arm, the first side wall, and the first arm. Each of the first and second arms extends from the first side wall and includes at least two arm segments oriented at different angles relative to the first side wall longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A sound attenuation apparatus includes a body and a stacked cavity structure. The structure includes a structure inlet formed in the top surface of the body; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior of the body to a base surface within the body; a first cavity with a first cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a first arm, a first side wall within the interior of the body, and the base surface; and a second cavity with a second cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a second arm, the first side wall, and the first arm. Each of the first and second arms extends from the first side wall and includes at least two arm segments oriented at different angles relative to the first side wall longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An enhanced acoustic cell for use in acoustic panels is provided. The provided enhanced acoustic cell has a parabolic-shaped cell floor and a receiving object suspended at its focal point. Components of the enhanced acoustic cell may be easily replicated and installed into a face sheet comprising an array of a plurality of interconnected acoustic cells. The provided acoustic cell, and arrays thereof, may be produced using an additive manufacturing (AM) technology.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nonlinearly stacked low noise turbofan stator vane. The stator is in an axial fan or compressor turbomachinery stage that is comprised of a collection of vanes whose highly three-dimensional shape is selected to reduce rotor-stator and rotor-strut interaction noise while maintaining the aerodynamic and mechanical performance of the vane. The nonlinearly stacked low noise turbofan stator vane reduces noise associated with the fan stage of turbomachinery to improve environmental compatibility. The stator vane has a characteristic curve that is characterized by a nonlinear sweep and a nonlinear lean.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to improved lock bolt motion. The cam can have a gradual ramp surface to extract a lock bolt even in binding conditions of the lock bolt. In some embodiments, one or more sensors directly or indirectly connected to the actuator can be used to trigger deactivation of the actuator when the lock bolt has been or can be sufficiently moved to its locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: In some embodiments of the present invention, a modular vehicle ignition system is disclosed that is capable of housing various components, such as a lock cylinder, a remote keyless entry (RKE) transceiver, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver, an operator identification system, a steering column lock, an ignition switch, and the like. In some embodiments, one or more of these components is coupled to a circuit board that is coupled to the housing. Furthermore, one or more of these components can be networked to other electronic and electromagnetic systems of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device which can be set to start a light flashing unattended at a predetermined time. The device includes a light and a battery, together with a small electronic clock. The clock has a display for displaying a time, a memory for holding a settable alarm time, and alarm output terminals for outputting a signal at a pre-established time stored in the memory. An electronic control circuit receives the signal from the clock at the pre-established time, and causes the light to begin flashing at that time. In the embodiment shown here, the control circuit flashes the light for a predetermined time, and then turns the light off. In this embodiment the device includes a casing, and a switch mounted in the casing and electrically connected between the battery and the light. By this switch, the light can be turned on and off in a manner generally conventional for a flashlight.