Noise reducing diffuser trim with chevrons
US10012326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86799
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid passageway. A valve seat is disposed within the fluid passageway. A fluid control member is movably disposed within the fluid passageway, the fluid control member cooperating with a trim assembly to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a plurality of openings that characterize fluid flowing through the cage and a plurality of chevrons surrounding each opening that suppress noise generated by the plurality of openings.
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