Heat exchanger valves
US10473226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2255/04
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve for a heat exchanger includes a base configured to be positioned adjacent to an inlet end of a heat exchanger, a heating element positioned on the base, and a flap connected to the base that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The open position permits the flow of fluid into the inlet end of the heat exchanger and the closed position blocks the flow of fluid into the inlet end. The flap is made from a heat responsive material.
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