Vacuum diverter assembly
US11072084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26F2003/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vacuum diverter defined by a housing or hollow body having a first end, a second end, a plurality of sides, and an opening formed in one of the plurality of sides. A valve flap is disposed within the hollow body and moveable between a first position and a second position. The valve flap is supported by a shaft that extends across a cavity defined by the housing and which is rotationally supported by the housing such that the shaft and valve flap can be removed from the housing in a crossing direction relative to an axis of rotation of the shaft. Rotation of the shaft effectuates rotation of the valve flap relative to the cavity to selectively fluidly connect the discrete vacuum flow passages defined by the housing.
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