Systems and methods for restricting movement in flexible ducts
US10480451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for restricting movement in a flow mixer including a plurality of lobes that each includes a trough, using a stiffener mechanism, are provided. The stiffener mechanism includes a first end portion configured to be coupled to a first lobe of the plurality of lobes and a second end portion configured to be coupled to a second lobe of the plurality of lobes. The stiffener mechanism also includes a body portion coupled between the first end portion and the second end portion such that the body portion is configured to restrict movement of the first and second lobes.
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