Flow control elements and fluid apparatus including the same
US11826682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/127
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Flow control elements (FCEs) and fluid apparatus including the same are described. In embodiments the flow control elements (FCE) include a body that includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. The body further includes a base region, an upper region, and an intermediate region between the base region and the upper region. The FCE is configured to move in response to a fluid flow (or, more specifically, a pressure differential across the FCE) to regulate a flow of fluid past the FCE. In embodiments the FCE is included in a fluid apparatus for a vehicle, such as but not limited to a suction filter for a vehicle transmission.
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