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Automotive rattle detection system

  • US 9,316,567 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2013
  • Issued: 04/19/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for locating a squeak, rattle, or other unwanted noise in a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

  • a vibration generator capable of producing a vibration transmittable to a vehicle, the vibration configured to excite a squeak, rattle, or other unwanted noise in the vehicle, the vibration generator comprising;

    a variable-speed electric motor having a shaft extending therefrom;

    a flywheel attached to the shaft extending from the electric motor; and

    a mass attached to the flywheel, wherein the mass is configured to be movable relative to a centerline axis of the shaft; and

    a clamping device attached to the vibration generator and configured to attach to a vehicle.

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