Electrohydrodynamic control device
US11708824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K44/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluidic device is disclosed, comprising an enclosed passage that is adapted to convey a circulating fluid. The enclosed passage comprises a flow unit having a first electrode and a second electrode offset from the first electrode in a downstream direction of a flow of the circulating fluid. The first electrode is formed as a grid structure and arranged to allow the circulating fluid to flow through the first electrode. The fluidic device may be used for controlling or regulating the flow of the fluid circulating in the enclosed passage, and thereby act as a valve opening, reducing or even closing the passage.
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