Measuring and testing – Vibration – By mechanical waves
Patent
1999-07-19
2000-10-24
Moller, Richard A.
Measuring and testing
Vibration
By mechanical waves
G01N 2900
Patent
active
061349682
ABSTRACT:
A portable acoustic impedance data acquisition and processing system is provided for use with a test object. The system includes a dynamic signal analyzer, a test head, a removable microphone holder, a cylindrical endcap fitting, an amplifier, and one or more power supply sources. The test head includes a compression driver and a cylindrical waveguide tube. The waveguide tube has a first end connected to the compression driver and a second end that is open. The removable microphone holder is attachable to the waveguide tube near its second end and a number of microphones are insertable into the microphone holder. During use, the dynamic signal analyzer provides audio output test signals that are amplified by the amplifier and fed to the compression driver for use as the acoustic test signal. The microphones provide measured signals to the dynamic signal analyzer which analyzes them and makes the results available to the operator. The endcap fitting is for use in calibrating and adjusting microphone measurements prior to actual testing. The fitting includes a first end adapted to engage the second end of the waveguide tube and a second end having a mounting disc into which the microphones may be held longitudinally.
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Drouin Mary K.
Gallman Judith M.
Kunze, Jr. Robert K.
Moller Richard A.
The Boeing Company
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