US5123501A
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In-line constricted sound-attenuating system
Assignee: Donaldson Co Inc
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Filing: 1988-10-21
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Granted: 1992-06-23
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Expires: 2008-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A sound attenuating device is provided for attenuating noise in an exhaust system. The attenuating device includes an inlet end, an outlet end and a constricted portion therebetween. In use, the attenuating device may be disposed in a tubular housing or may be an integral portion of a tail pipe, connecting pipe, or muffler. Further, a sound suppressing system is described including one or more attenuating regions including attenuating devices. The attenuating regions are spaced to attenuate desired frequencies. Expansion chambers formed between attenuating regions contribute to sound suppression.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Rothman
- 👤 Charles O. Reinhart
- 👤 Donald R. Monson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:47
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/08; F01N1/00; F01N1/08; F01N13/082; F01N2470/00; F01N2470/02; F01N2470/10; F01N2470/14; F01N2490/00; F01N2490/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A sound attenuating device comprising: (a) a tubular housing having an inlet end and at least two outlet ends, with a generally T-shaped intersection portion between the inlet and outlet ends; and (b) a constricting member having inner and outer surfaces disposed within said housing and located at said T-shaped intersection portion, and said constricting member being constructed and arranged within said housing such that a constricted channel is defined between said inlet and outlet ends by said tubular housing and said constricting member outer surface, said channel including a converging portion toward said inlet end and a diverging portion toward said outlet end and a throat portion having a point of maximum constriction, said constricting member being disposed in said T-shaped intersection portion such that a cavity is defined between said housing and said inner surface of said constricting member, and said constricting member including perforations allowing fluid communication between said cavity and said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A sound attenuating device comprising: (a) a tubular housing having an inlet end and at least two outlet ends, with a generally T-shaped intersection portion between the inlet and outlet ends; and (b) a constricting member having inner and outer surfaces disposed within said housing and located at said T-shaped intersection portion, and said constricting member being constructed and arranged within said housing such that a constricted channel is defined between said inlet and outlet ends by said tubular housing and said constricting member outer surface, said channel including a converging portion toward said inlet end and a diverging portion toward said outlet end and a throat portion having a point of maximum constriction, said constricting member being disposed in said T-shaped intersection portion such that a cavity is defined between said housing and said inner surface of said constricting member, and said constricting member including perforations allowing fluid communication between said cavity and said channel.
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