Automotive Floor Panel Bead Optimization for Vibration Noise Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods fail to provide an efficient and practical method for determining the optimal distribution of beads in automotive panel parts to reduce noise caused by vibrations, which is crucial for improving cabin quietness and commercial value.

Innovation Solution

A vibration noise reduction analysis method and analyzer that systematically determine the optimal distribution of beads in automotive panel parts by minimizing equivalent radiated power (ERP) through iterative optimization analysis, considering bead parameters such as position, shape, size, angle, and orientation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If beads are empirically arranged to reduce vibration noise, then noise reduction effect is achieved, but the design efficiency is low and manufacturing precision cannot be optimized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration noiseVSAvoiddesign efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically optimizing bead parameters (position, shape, size, angle, orientation) through vibration mode analysis and equivalent radiated power calculation. Instead of empirical arrangement, the method calculates optimal parameter values based on vibration characteristics, achieving both noise reduction and design efficiency improvement through mathematical optimization rather than trial-and-error approaches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-affected harmful factors

If panel thickness is increased to reduce vibration, then vibration noise is reduced, but automotive body weight increases causing lower fuel efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration noiseVSAvoidautomotive body weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing beads only in specific locations and orientations where they are most effective for noise reduction. The optimization process determines precise bead parameters (position, shape, size, angle, orientation) for each location, creating non-uniform local modifications rather than uniform thickness increase. This allows targeted vibration control without adding unnecessary weight across the entire panel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a bead is provided in a specific transmission path to shut off vibration, then vibration is blocked for that specific mode, but vibration cannot be shut off for other transmission paths in different vibration modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration transmissionVSAvoidcoverage of vibration modes
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by analyzing and optimizing multiple vibration modes separately through vibration mode analysis. The method segments the vibration problem into different modes (first vibration mode, second vibration mode, etc.) and determines optimal bead parameters for each mode. By combining multiple bead arrangements optimized for different modes, the solution achieves comprehensive vibration control across multiple transmission paths and vibration modes simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4032786B1Method and device for analyzing vibration noise reduction in automotive panel part
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 JFE STEEL CORP
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AI summary

A vibration noise reduction analysis method for automotive panel parts according to the present invention includes a step S1 of acquiring an automotive body analysis model 41 including a floor panel model 43, a step S3 of setting an analysis condition regarding bead parameter distribution to be provided in the floor panel model 43, a step S5 of setting a single bead-arranged area among a plurality of bead-arranged areas, a step S7 of acquiring bead parameter distribution to be provided in the single bead-arranged area, a step S9 of reacquiring the equivalent radiated power (ERP) of the floor panel model 43 provided with the acquired bead parameter distribution, a step S11 of acquiring bead parameter distribution that minimizes ERP in the single bead-arranged area, and a step S13 of determining the minimum bead parameter distribution as optimal distribution of beads to be provided in the floor panel 31.