Abstract: A cooking device includes: a container having a top opening and a receiving space in which food put into the container through the opening is received; a lid which is detachably coupled to the container so as to open and close the opening, and has a first vent channel communicating with the receiving space; an enclosure which is provided to at least partially enclose the container and the lid, and has a second vent channel communicating with the first vent channel; a vacuum pump connected to the second vent channel; and a foreign matter trapping unit which is provided between the first and second vent channels to prevent foreign matter, introduced into the first vent channel in the process of venting gas in the receiving space by the vacuum pump, from being introduced into the second vent channel.

Abstract: A control device for bridge vortex vibration comprising a control unit arranged at a bottom of a bridge. The control unit includes several controllers which include a base and several sliding sheets. The base is formed with a sliding groove along the length direction. A wedge block is slidably provided in the sliding groove. Each side of two sides of the base is provided with several sliding holes. Each of the sliding sheets is arranged in a corresponding one of the sliding holes. An end of each of the sliding sheets is provided with a wedge surface matched with the wedge block. A bottom of each of the sliding sheets is provided with a wind shielding structure. The object of the disclosure is to solve the technical problem of possible vortex vibration of a bridge under the condition of a low wind speed.

Abstract: A speaker housing includes: a front wall to which a speaker unit is to be attached; at least one first wall; at least one second wall; and a plurality of ribs attached to the first wall, wherein an internal space is formed by the front wall, the first wall, and the second wall, a plurality of meshes that segment the first wall are defined, and shapes of the ribs are determined based on directions of a maximum principal stress generated in the meshes due to vibrations when the vibrations occur in a state where the ribs are not provided in the first wall.

Abstract: A composite article configured for mitigating noise, vibration, and harshness includes a substrate having a first stiffness. The composite article includes a structural film formed from a composition and disposed on the substrate in a pattern that is arranged to dampen a sound wave having a first frequency and a first amplitude and propagatable in a first direction to a second frequency that is less than the first frequency and a second amplitude that is less than the first amplitude. The composite article includes a coating layer disposed on the pattern and configured to dampen the sound wave in the first direction and in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The composite article has a second stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness. A method of forming the composite article is also described.

Abstract: A hull-fitted electronic device (2) for a vessel is provided. The hull-fitted electronic device is adapted to be attached to a seat (10) having a through hole (11), the seat being attachable to a hull (20) of the vessel such that the through hole of the seat is aligned with a through hole (12) of the hull. The hull-fitted electronic device comprises a transducer (16) adapted to generate a signal to be transmitted into the water outside the hull, and a housing (14) encapsulating the transducer and having a lower portion (3) and a flange portion (4). The lower portion and at least the portion of the flange portion located closest to the lower portion are covered by a surface (5) of a material (17) being watertight and transparent to the signal generated by the transducer. A portion of the surface forms a window (13) of the housing arranged to transmit the signal of the transducer.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system that utilizes an insulated separation wall that separates the hot, humid EGR gas duct from the cool, dry inlet air duct in the upstream proximity of the compressor inlet of the associated turbocharger compressor. This insulated separation wall inhibits the condensation of water droplets and the formation of ice particles near the mixing point of the EGR gases and inlet air in the upstream proximity of the compressor inlet, such that the turbocharger compressor wheel, blades, and other components are not subsequently damaged by the condensed water droplets or formed ice particles. The added insulation in this cold sink area essentially thermally isolates the hot, humid EGR gas flow from the cool, dry inlet air flow until the actual mixing point of the flows.

Abstract: A composite panel assembly includes first and second elastic membranes and a structure. The structure has a first side mounted to the first elastic membrane and a second side mounted to the second elastic membrane. The structure includes a first honeycomb layer, a second honeycomb layer, and a plurality of necks. The first honeycomb layer has partition walls defining resonance cavities that are covered by the first elastic membrane along the first side. The second honeycomb layer has partition walls defining resonance cavities that are covered by the second elastic membrane along the second side. The necks are disposed between and connect the first and second honeycomb layers. Each neck defines a channel that is fluidly connected to a corresponding one of the resonance cavities of the first honeycomb layer and a corresponding one of the resonance cavities of the second honeycomb layer.

Abstract: A multiple connector electronics docking device provides a selectable connector on a docking base. The device includes a housing configured for positioning on a support surface. A disc is coupled to the housing and rotatable relative to the housing. Portions of an upper face and a perimeter edge of the disc are exposed on the housing. The disc is rotatable relative to the housing by manipulation of the perimeter edge to expose a selectable portion of the upper face of the disc. Base connectors are spaced on the disc such that a selectable one of the base connectors is positionable to be exposed outside of the housing. A wire connects each base connector electrically to a power source.

Abstract: A case of a turbomachine including an inner wall of revolution coaxial with a principal longitudinal axis of the turbomachine, an acoustic insulation structure installed inside the inner wall of revolution that has an annular principal shape centred on the longitudinal axis, and an abradable annular element, wherein the abradable element is fixed on an inner annular face of the acoustic insulation structure.

Abstract: An acoustic liner for a turbine engine, the acoustic liner includes a support layer that includes a set of partitioned cavities with open faces, a perforated sheet that includes a set of perforations with corresponding inlets, the perforated sheet supported by the support layer such that perforations are in overlying relationship with the open faces to form paired perforations and cavities that define acoustic resonator cells, and a coating applied to the perforated sheet.

Abstract: A blending system includes a blending container having a base surface. The container also has a side wall extending upwardly from said base surface and a sound sleeve extending upwardly from said base surface and encasing the side wall. The container may also have a viscoelastic material positioned between the side wall and the sound sleeve extending upwardly from said base surface. In one embodiment, a blender has a base containing a motor and the container described above and the container is able to attach and engage with the motor and the base.

Abstract: A shock and vibration system for an infant care transport system with an enclosed infant care device. The shock and vibration system utilizes multiple damping systems that create a floating patient support system that allows the infant care device to move in the various axes of motion instead of being rigidly mounted to the frame or sub-frame, or any substructure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for at least partially covering a vehicle floor pan of a motor vehicle, comprises a carrier element made at least by a hard foam material, a vibration decoupling element made at least by a soft foam material, a surface layer to visually cover the device from the top, wherein the device has a shield element, which is made at least by a plastic material and is configured for accepting, absorbing and distributing the energy of a localized impact stress, which is applied on the device from above against the shield element. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the device.

Abstract: A blowing device includes an axil fan having a plurality of blades and causing an air to flow through the blowing device, and a fan shroud rotatably supporting the fan. The fan shroud includes a ring portion surrounding a circumference of the fan, and an air guide portion connecting an outer rim of the fan shroud and an inner rim of the ring portion. The fan shroud includes a specific rim portion that is a part of the outer rim of the fan shroud, a distance from the specific rim portion to the inner rim of the ring portion being shorter than other parts of the outer rim. The fan shroud includes a counter flow introduction passage provided in the air guide portion and extending from a position located inward of the specific rim portion. The blowing device is capable of limiting a rotation noise of the fan.

Abstract: A device for fastening a downstream end of an air inlet on a fan casing of an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle is provided. The device includes an acoustic shroud, a first flange coupled to the fan casing, a second L-shaped flange having a base coupled to the acoustic shroud, and a collar linked to the first flange. The acoustic shroud extends from an upstream segment to a downstream segment which defines an inner skin and an outer skin that encloses an acoustic panel. The collar further includes a protrusion that extends from the outer skin to the downstream segment.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for providing acoustic and/or weather shielding for audio and/or video recording devices. The apparatus includes a collapsible housing case having a top panel, two side panels each attached to opposite sides of the top panel, and a rear panel attached to the top panel and a rigid side support attached to each side panel. The apparatus additionally includes a mounting bar that is attachable to each of the rigid side supports and at least one sound absorbing inner liner arranged on an interior side of the top panel, the two side panels and the rear panel. When the apparatus is in an operable configuration, the rear panel is structured and arranged to be moveable from a rear-access covering position to a rear-access non-covering position to provide a selectively openable rear access to an interior of the apparatus.

Abstract: An attachment feature for a structural panel may include a bracket arm with one or more flanges extending from the bracket arm. Each flange may have a lead ramp and a land. The structural panel may include a core sandwiched between two skins. The two skins may have portions which are cantilevered from the core. The lead ramps may guide the skins to the lands to align the structural panel with the attachment feature.

Abstract: A directional speaker and a display apparatus having the same are provided. In particular, the display apparatus includes a pair of directional speakers as a surround sound speaker, wherein each directional speaker includes a driver to generate sound and a guide tube provided with sound radiated holes linearly aligned on one surface thereof.

Abstract: In a fuel tank, high-rigidity portions are formed to protrude to an inner side from a part of a wall portion inside the fuel tank, the wall portion defining a closed space. A built-in part is fixed to the high-rigidity portions, and is also fixed to the horizontal portion. Therefore, when the fuel tank is deformed, deformation of the high-rigidity portions is restrained, so displacement of the built-in part is restrained. As a result, deformation is restrained in the horizontal portion of the fuel tank fixed to the built-in part that is restrained from being displaced when the fuel tank is deformed.

Abstract: A muffling device for exhausting at least one fluid flow in a gas turbine engine includes a first diffuser coupled in flow communication with a first conduit. The first diffuser is configured to exhaust a first fluid flow. The device further includes a second diffuser disposed adjacent the first diffuser. The second diffuser is coupled in flow communication with a second conduit. The second diffuser is configured to exhaust a second fluid flow. The device also includes a third diffuser at least partially surrounding the first diffuser and the second diffuser. The third diffuser is coupled in flow communication with the first diffuser and the second diffuser. The third diffuser includes a body with apertures and is configured to exhaust a third fluid flow. The third fluid flow includes at least one of the first fluid flow and the second fluid flow.

Abstract: An acoustic window for passage of desired acoustic waveforms therethrough is provided. The acoustic window includes at least a pair of structural septa. At least one core layer is sandwiched between the septa and includes a cellular reinforcement and transmission medium encapsulating the cellular reinforcement. The acoustic window may be included on the hull of a surface or submergible vessel, in order to provide a hydrodynamic fairing over sonar or other acoustic equipment.

Abstract: The present system provides a microphone cover assembly that is portable, lightweight, and can be used when the microphone is attached to a microphone stand or when it is unattached. The cover assembly provides environmental and physical protection for a microphone. In addition, the microphone cover can be used as a sound reflector when in an opened condition, eliminating the need for a separate microphone reflector when the microphone is in operation.

Abstract: A compressor assembly having a housing with a number of sound control chambers. A method of controlling a sound level of a compressor assembly having a step of providing a plurality of sound control chambers. A method of controlling a sound level of a compressor assembly having a step of eliminating an operator's line-of-sight view to noise producing components of the compressor assembly. Sound level of a compressor can be controlled by separating the internal volume of a housing which encases at least a portion of a pump assembly to create sound control chambers and/or eliminating an operator's line-of-sight view to noise producing components of the compressor assembly.

Abstract: A charger includes a charging unit and a hub unit. The charging unit includes an enclosure, a charging circuit and two wires. The enclosure defines a matching groove. Opposite sidewalls of the matching groove separately define a limiting groove. The hub unit includes a foundation, a circuit unit, a locking protrusion, a pair of bolts and a pair of hook assemblies. The foundation defines a holder. The locking protrusion, the bolts and the latching members are all received in the holder. One end of each of the two wires is electrically coupled to the charging circuit, and the other end of each of the two wires extends through the matching groove and the receiving groove in that order and electrically couples to the circuit unit.

Abstract: A cover is provided for placement in a front/rear compartment of a motor vehicle. The cover is substantially made up of a frame and a covering attached to the frame. The covering is formed from a thin, flexible, in particular, skin-like material. The cover can be mounted in the front/rear compartment such that the covering covers at least one section of the front/rear compartment and/or one component situated therein.

Abstract: An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water.

Abstract: An acoustic panel for indoor use, where the panel is a molded synthetic foam and is designed to absorb sound waves. The acoustic panel can take the form of a barrier, partition, or screen, and can mimic the effect that soft furnishings would normally have. The acoustic panel can be designed to absorb unwanted noise.

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes multiple cover members configured to spatially partition an inside from an outside of a cabinet, and a clearance communicating between the inside and the outside of the cabinet is left between two cover members, the two cover members being adjacent to each other, of the cover members, and a passage defined by the clearance and leading from the inside to the outside of the cabinet through the clearance has a shape with multiple bends.

Abstract: A mobile terminal booth which provides an area where a mobile terminal can be used in a public place. This mobile terminal booth is provided with a sound absorbing unit which is placed in a public place and partially partitions a space as viewed from the above where a user of a mobile terminal can have a telephone conversation. The sound absorbing unit is made of a laminate consisting of a plurality of sound absorbing layers. The sound absorbing layers are joined together in the form of the laminate with a viscous adhesive which does not solidify after formation of said laminate, and maintains its viscosity when the mobile terminal booth is used.

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes multiple cover members configured to spatially partition an inside from an outside of a cabinet, and a clearance communicating between the inside and the outside of the cabinet is left between two cover members, the two cover members being adjacent to each other, of the cover members, and a passage defined by the clearance and leading from the inside to the outside of the cabinet through the clearance has a shape with multiple bends.

Abstract: A method is provided for testing a MEMS microphone. The MEMS microphone includes a pressure sensor positioned within a housing and a pressure input port to direct acoustic pressure from outside the housing towards the pressure sensor. An acoustic pressure source provides acoustic pressure to the MEMS microphone. A reference microphone is positioned proximal to the MEMS microphone. An output signal of the MEMS microphone and an output signal of the reference microphone are compared. A common signal component is removed from the output signal of the MEMS microphone and the output signal of the MEMS microphone is analyzed for noise due to the construction of the device and for a signal-to-noise ratio of the device. Based on the noise signal and the signal-to-noise ratio, the MEMS microphone is rejected or accepted.

Abstract: A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor.

Abstract: A removable case for an electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an acoustic seal between an inner surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device, and may include a waterproof acoustic membrane. The waterproof membrane prevents the entry of water while reacting to sound pressure changes to acoustically couple the electronic device with sounds outside the case. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A series of multi-dimensional acoustic standing waves is set up inside a growth volume of a bioreactor. The acoustic standing waves are used to hold a cell culture in place as a nutrient fluid stream flows through the cell culture. Biomolecules produced by the cell culture are collected by the nutrient fluid stream and separated downstream of the cell culture.

Abstract: A method of testing a MEMS pressure sensor device such as, for example, a MEMS microphone package. The MEMS pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor positioned within a housing and a pressure input port to direct acoustic pressure from outside the housing towards the pressure sensor. An acoustic pressure source is activated and acoustic pressure from the acoustic pressure source is directed to the pressure input port and to an exterior location of the housing other than the pressure input port. Based on the output signal of the pressure sensor, it is determined whether any defects exist that allow acoustic pressure to reach the pressure sensor through the exterior of the housing at locations other than the pressure input port.

Abstract: An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for optimizing a parametric emitter system having a pot core inductive device coupled between an amplifier and emitter. The pot core inductive device allows for adjustments of the air gap formed between the two halves of the pot core structure to adjust its inductive value. This post-manufacture adjustability allows for corrections of differences caused by operations of other components in the audio system and to account for slight differences in the electrical circuit of different amplifier/emitter combinations. As efficiency of the system is dependent on the functional relationship between the amplifier, inductive device, and emitter, this allows for fine tuning of the signal to obtain high quality.

Abstract: A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor.

Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A sound enclosure for enclosing a compressor assembly in an assembled state can include at least one cover piece, a shoe member, and a base. The shoe member can include a partial circumferential wall that projects upright from a generally planar portion. One of the partial circumferential wall or the cover piece has a projected portion. The other of the partial circumferential wall or the cover piece has a recessed portion. In the assembled state, the projected portion nests into the recessed portion. The base includes an outer contact area. The shoe member includes an outer perimeter. In the assembled state, the outer contact area is in contact with the outer perimeter of the shoe member.

Abstract: An audio driver cabinet is configured for movement between a first orientation within a storage structure and a second orientation outside the storage structure. The audio driver cabinet includes a side wall structure, a first wall, a second wall and a sound driver. The first wall closes off the first end of the side wall structure. The second wall is attached to an interior surface of the side wall structure between a first end and a second end of the side wall structure. A first audio chamber is defined between the first and second walls within the side wall structure. A second audio chamber is defined between the second wall and an open end of the side wall structure. The sound driver is fixed to the second wall facing the second audio chamber. The second end of the side wall structure be an open end or can be sealed.

Abstract: A compressor assembly that has a compressed air tank having a vibration absorption member. The vibration absorption member can exert a pressure on a portion of the compressed air tank. A method of controlling sound emitted from a compressor assembly, by using a vibration absorber which applies a force against the compressed gas tank. Controlling the sound level of the compressed gas tank is accomplished by absorbing vibration from the compressed gas tank by which exerting a pressure on a portion of the compressed gas tank.

Abstract: Sound diffusers are important components in enhancing the quality of room acoustics. The present disclosure relates to a sound diffuser obtained by using properties of the cymatics phenomena. Cymatics is the study of sound and vibration made visible, typically on the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane. Two examples of diffusers are designed by the cymatic shapes and modeled by using a quadratic quadratic residue sequence. It is found that this type of acoustic diffusers can be used to maintain the acoustic energy in a room and at the same time can treat unwanted echoes and reflections by scattering sound waves in many directions. The design allows for creating different interior space designs by changing the arrangement of the diffuser panels, and this leads to different applications for the diffusers.

Abstract: A distal end of an inserted pole makes contact with a bottom surface or tapering surface of a portion corresponding to a bottom of an insertion hole. A lever rotates about a pivot shaft, and a pressing surface facing from a recessed portion formed in the insertion hole presses a side surface portion of the pole. The pole pressed by the pressing surface is mainly received by ridge portions, particularly the ridge portions positioned on the opposite side with a central axis therebetween in relation to the pressing surface. The ridge portions are positioned on both sides of the pole with the cross section along the line A-A therebetween as viewed in the axial direction. As the lever is rotatably operated in the tightening direction, the pressing position gradually approaches the central axis, thereby increasing the pressing force.

Abstract: The enclosure comprises a seven-sided prism on which loudspeakers or other devices for sound reproduction are mounted at a substantial angle to each other. Using its primary base, speakers are angled obliquely upward. Speakers mounted on the enclosure can share a single audio signal. Multiple signals can be sent to speakers on different sides of the enclosure. It can be used as a double floor monitor, a wide-dispersion main speaker, a simultaneous combination of double floor monitor and audience-facing main speaker, or a combination of wide dispersion main speaker and a single floor monitor. It reduces the number of speaker enclosures necessary for a stage production. It can be manufactured simply and affordably from many materials using standard construction methods. The enclosure may be useful for any other application where it may be advantageous, including but not limited to, audio speakers for computer, television, radio, or music playback.

Abstract: An opening through which air is delivered to a radiator for an engine installed in a haulage vehicle is split into separate portions via a support frame. Sound absorbing ducts are each mounted over one of the partitioned opening areas formed by splitting the opening via the support frame.

Abstract: A horn loudspeaker, in particular for reproducing bass sound in public address systems, in which the horn (23) is mounted directly to the driver element (21) without any intervening compression chamber. The back side of the driver element (21) is covered by a back chamber (24) designed with walls of a semi-permeable material. The walls may be perforated or made of a “leaky” material such as cell foam with open structure, or a fibrous material. The “leaky” back chamber will prevent the build up of high pressures in the back chamber at large cone excursions. The horn loudspeaker is suitable for stacking in groups of two or more, so as to produce a sound source scalable for reproducing any frequency range heard by humans in public address systems or hi-fi systems. Due to the back chamber design, the horn loudspeaker, for high frequencies especially in conical horn shaped versions, can be stacked close together.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an acoustic device. The acoustic device includes an enclosure and a speaker enclosed by the enclosure. The enclosure includes a magnesium based composite material. The magnesium based composite material includes a magnesium based metal matrix and nanoparticles dispersed therein. The present disclosure also relates to an earphone.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus selects a path which emits a speaker sound. The speaker apparatus includes a speaker unit for outputting the sound generated from voice data, a body including at least one or more emission paths for guiding and emitting the sound output from the speaker unit, and a member for opening or shutting out at least one emission path.

Abstract: A compressor assembly that has a compressed air tank having a vibration absorption member. The vibration absorption member can exert a pressure on a portion of the compressed air tank. A method of controlling sound emitted from a compressor assembly, by using a vibration absorber which applies a force against the compressed gas tank. Controlling the sound level of the compressed gas tank is accomplished by absorbing vibration from the compressed gas tank by which exerting a pressure on a portion of the compressed gas tank.