Patent ID: 7297238
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: B06B,B21C,B22D,B22F,C22C,H04R

Abstract:
1. An acoustic system for analyzing vibratory energy, the system comprising: a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source, the horn defining a length and a wavelength, wherein at least a leading section of the horn consists essentially of a ceramic material, the leading section having a length of at least ⅛ the horn wavelength; wherein the horn is defined by a trailing end and a leading end, and further wherein the ultrasonic energy source includes a mounting component for maintaining the trailing end of the horn, the horn being secured to the mounting component by a clamping mechanism; and wherein the horn is a ceramic cylindrical rod and the mounting component defines a circular bore, and further wherein the trailing end of the horn is received within the circular bore.