Auxiliary power unit plenum with a pleated screen for foreign object damage prevention
US11313277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plenum duct for an auxiliary power unit includes a main body having an inlet aperture and a flow cavity. A pair of screen supports are coupled to the main body proximate a periphery of the inlet aperture, said screen supports extending into the flow cavity. A pleated screen is disposed on the pair of screen supports.
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