GB2172966A - Reduction of noise emission - Google Patents
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- GB2172966A GB2172966A GB08507935A GB8507935A GB2172966A GB 2172966 A GB2172966 A GB 2172966A GB 08507935 A GB08507935 A GB 08507935A GB 8507935 A GB8507935 A GB 8507935A GB 2172966 A GB2172966 A GB 2172966A
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- G10K—SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES; METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Abstract
Noise emission from an object or machine which produces noise is reduced by surrounding the object with a double-walled shield 10, 12, 14, 16 which has a vacuum 22 between its walls. The presence of the vacuum substantially reduces noise transmission across the walls. In an alternative embodiment the object is surrounded by shields secured to the object via seals, and the space between the object and the shields is evacuated. <IMAGE>
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SPECIFICATION
Reduction of noise emission
This invention relates to apparatus for reducing noise emission, for example from an internal combustion engine, by making use of the fact that sound transmission is substantially reduced in a vacuum.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise-producing object, the apparatus comprising a double-walled shield adapted to surround the object, with an evacuated space enclosed between the shield walls.
The term "evacuated space" used in this specification refers to a space from which air has been evacuated to bring the pressure in the space to below atmospheric pressure. The effect of various different degrees of evacuation will be discussed below in this specification.
The shield may be made up of a number of different sections which can be assembled together around the object to produce a complete shield.
It is not essential to the invention that the object should be completely surrounded; however the effectiveness of the shielding will be improved the more completely the object is surrounded.
Where there are a number of shield sections, each section can be made of two parallel plates with a soft, air-tight seal between the plates to enclose the evacuated space. It is important that the seal should not of itself transmit noise producing vibrations.
If the shield sections are large, separators may be included in the evacuated space to keep the plates the required distance apart.
Again, these separators should not transmit vibrations across the shield sections.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise-producing object, the apparatus comprising a plurality of shields, means for securing the shields to the object through seals which do not transmit vibration to any substantial extent, and means for evacuating the spaces between the shields and the object.
One particular application of the invention is in the noise insulation of internal combustion engines. The shield can be made with a first section to cover the top of the engine, a second section to cover the bottom of the engine, and a sleeve section to cover the central region of the engine between the top and the bottom. The sleeve section may be formed by a plurality of planar sections.
It is well known that sound transmission is reduced in a vacuum. Theoretical considerations lead to the conclusion that if the evacuated spaces in the shield are evacuated to about 270 millibars, then a reduction of the noise emitted engine of about 12dB could be achieved.
The invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows a crosssection through a noise-reducing shield in accordance with the invention.
The shield shown is for use in reducing noise emission from an internal combustion engine. The shield includes a top cover 10, a bottom cover 12 and side wall covers 14 and 16. All the covers consist of inner and outer panels 18 and 20 which leave a space 22 between them and are sealed to each other at their edges by flexible, bonded, isolating seals 24. The space 22 is evacuated, for example to a pressure of 270 milibars. To prevent the panels 18 and 20 from being pressed against one another as a result of the internal/external pressure difference, flexible separators 26 bridge the panels.
In an alternative embodiment, which is not shown in the drawing, the object can be surrounded by shield sections which are attached directly to the object through soft seals which do not transmit vibration to any appreciable extent. In this way, the object itself can provide the structural support for the shield panels.
Power transmission from an enclosed engine could be via mechanical means or non-mechanical means such as hydraulic or hydrostatic devices.
1. Apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise-producing object, the apparatus comprising a double-walled shield adapted to surround the object, with an evacuated space enclosed between the shield walls.
2. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the shield is made up of a number of different sections which can be assembled together around the object to produce a complete shield.
3. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein each section is made of two parallel plates with a soft, air-tight seal between the plates to enclose the evacuated space.
4. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 3, wherein flexible separators are included in the evacuated space to keep the plates the required distance apart.
5. Apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims for shielding an internal combustion engine and having a first section to cover the top of the engine, a second section to cover the bottom of the engine, and a sleeve section to cover the central region of the engine between the top and the bottom.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the evacuated spaces in the shield are evacuated to about 270 millibars.
7. Apparatus for reducing noise emission
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Claims (8)
1. Apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise-producing object, the apparatus comprising a double-walled shield adapted to surround the object, with an evacuated space enclosed between the shield walls.
2. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the shield is made up of a number of different sections which can be assembled together around the object to produce a complete shield.
3. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein each section is made of two parallel plates with a soft, air-tight seal between the plates to enclose the evacuated space.
4. Apparatus as claimed in Claim 3, wherein flexible separators are included in the evacuated space to keep the plates the required distance apart.
5. Apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims for shielding an internal combustion engine and having a first section to cover the top of the engine, a second section to cover the bottom of the engine, and a sleeve section to cover the central region of the engine between the top and the bottom.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the evacuated spaces in the shield are evacuated to about 270 millibars.
7. Apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise-producing object, the apparatus comprising a plurality of shields, means for securing the shields to the object through seals which do not transmit vibration to any substantial extent, and means for evacuating the spaces between the shields and the object.
8. Apparatus for reducing noise emission from a noise producing object, substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
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GB08507935A GB2172966A (en) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-03-27 | Reduction of noise emission |
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GB08507935A GB2172966A (en) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-03-27 | Reduction of noise emission |
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GB2172966A true GB2172966A (en) | 1986-10-01 |
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GB876163A (en) * | 1959-02-10 | 1961-08-30 | Yat Chuen Yuen | Improvements in or relating to heat insulation panels |
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GB1519216A (en) * | 1974-09-30 | 1978-07-26 | Siemens Ag | Assembly comprising a member secured within a housing by means of a holding arrangement |
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GB379389A (en) * | 1931-06-01 | 1932-09-01 | Albert Gerald Randle Buck | Improvements in or relating to heat and sound insulating coverings |
GB372182A (en) * | 1931-07-31 | 1932-05-05 | Clifford Oakes Bower | Improvements in heat and sound insulating materials |
GB470835A (en) * | 1934-11-17 | 1937-08-23 | Genevieve Louise Dupuis | Improvements in athermanous elements of construction, and applications thereof |
GB730699A (en) * | 1952-06-24 | 1955-05-25 | Gen Electric | Improvements in and relating to insulating panels |
GB864709A (en) * | 1956-11-15 | 1961-04-06 | Sulzer Ag | Deep cooling of gases |
GB876163A (en) * | 1959-02-10 | 1961-08-30 | Yat Chuen Yuen | Improvements in or relating to heat insulation panels |
GB1447563A (en) * | 1973-02-15 | 1976-08-25 | Commissariat Energie Atomique | Heat-insulating structures high voltage insulator a |
GB1519216A (en) * | 1974-09-30 | 1978-07-26 | Siemens Ag | Assembly comprising a member secured within a housing by means of a holding arrangement |
GB2029546A (en) * | 1978-09-06 | 1980-03-19 | Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm | Vibration isolating element |
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