Drain valve
US10717473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/07
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drain valve (10), such as for a vehicle body structure, having: at least one frame (12); and at least one flap (14) secured to the at least one frame (12); at least one drain opening (13); wherein the at least one drain valve (10) is located within the at least one drain opening (13); wherein the at least one drain valve (10) has at least two positions: a sealed position, in which the at least one flap (14) prevents airflow; and an open position, in which the at least one flap (14) allows liquid to flow through the at least one drain valve (10).
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