Multiaxial Vibroacoustic Interface for Noise Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration systems generate noise that interferes with the acoustic characterization of components during testing, making it difficult to analyze the noise of components subjected to multiaxial vibratory signals due to the complexity of acoustic insulation and the need for maximum movement in all spatial degrees of freedom.

Innovation Solution

A multiaxial vibroacoustic interface is used within an anechoic or semi-anechoic chamber, incorporating a multilayer textile block with acoustically absorbent material and a multiperforated protective plate to minimize noise transmission while allowing full movement range, integrated with rigid and flexible elements for structural fixation and insulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If acoustic insulation is added to the multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration system, then noise transmission is reduced, but the movement range of the system is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise transmissionVSAvoidmovement range
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The acoustic insulation system is divided into multiple independent absorptive elements distributed across the vibration system. Each element provides localized noise absorption without collectively restricting the overall movement range of the multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Acoustic absorption properties are applied locally at specific positions where noise generation occurs, rather than using a complete enclosing structure. This allows noise reduction at critical areas while maintaining open spaces necessary for the full movement range of the vibration system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a complete acoustic insulation enclosure is used, then noise transmission is minimized, but the complexity of the system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise transmissionVSAvoidinsulation structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The acoustic insulation is extracted from a complete enclosure concept and implemented only as necessary distributed absorptive elements. This removes the complexity of a full enclosure while retaining the essential noise reduction function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Porous acoustic absorption materials are used to provide effective noise reduction with simple, lightweight structures. These materials achieve acoustic insulation without requiring complex solid barriers or enclosures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

3Object-affected harmful factors

If heavy acoustic insulation materials are used, then noise transmission is reduced, but the weight of the vibration system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise transmissionVSAvoidsystem weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Porous acoustic absorption materials are used instead of dense heavy materials. These porous structures provide effective noise absorption through their internal structure rather than mass, significantly reducing the weight of the acoustic insulation system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

Composite acoustic materials combining different lightweight porous structures are used to achieve effective noise reduction with minimal weight. The composite structure optimizes acoustic performance while maintaining low weight for the moving components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively reduces noise transmission, enabling accurate acoustic characterization of components under multiaxial vibration without restricting the movement of the vibration system, using the absorption properties of the materials to control noise within the testing environment.

Implementation Method 1

incorporating a multilayer textile block with acoustically absorbent material to minimize noise transmission

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Data Source

PatentEP3517947B1Interface for system for acoustic characterisation of devices subjected to multiaxial vibration
Publication Date: 2022.10.05 FUNDACION PARA LA PROMOCION DE LA INNOVACION INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO TECHCO DE LA IND DE AUTOMOCION DE GALICIA
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AI summary

The invention relates to a multiaxial vibroacoustic interface (4) for a multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration system (2) for acoustic characterisation, the multiaxial vibroacoustic interface (4) comprising a multiperforated protective plate (7) for receiving a plurality of rigid studs (6) to fix a test sample (14); an insulating foam (8) to be situated on the work platform (9) of the multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration system (2); an insulation block (5) comprising a cover of flexible fabric filled with acoustically absorbent material where the insulation block (5) is configured to group the multiperforated protective plate (7), the insulating foam (8) and fix it to the multiaxial electrohydraulic vibration system (2).