Passively activated flow control device for a vehicle
US11654979B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D35/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passively activated flow control device including a valve body configured to be mounted in a vehicle. The valve body includes an inlet and an outlet. A valve member is arranged at the valve body for selectively opening and closing flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve member is responsive to acceleration induced forces on the vehicle to shift from one of an open configuration and a closed configuration toward the other of the open configuration and the closed configuration.
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