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Airflow deflector and assembly

US10738637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Edward Guevel · Town of West Hartford, US
Rebecca R. Dunnigan · Sturbridge, US
Mark W. Colebrook · Glastonbury, US
Austin R. O'Mara · Somers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2017
Grant date	Aug 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 3, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF05D2260/20
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airflow deflector is provided that includes at least one liner attachment flange, a deflector panel, and at least one deflector leg. The at least one liner attachment flange has a liner side surface and an opposing outer surface. The at least one deflector leg extends between and is attached to the at least one liner attachment flange. The at least one deflector leg extends a distance between the deflector panel and the liner attachment flange to maintain the deflector panel a separation distance from the liner attachment flange. The airflow deflector is configured for insertion of the at least one deflector leg and the deflector panel within a liner aperture.

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