Systems and methods for controlling fluid flow

US12271213B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Electra Aero, Inc. · US

Inventors

• George Bucsan · McLean, US
• Tim Moser · Cambridge, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2023
• Grant date: Apr 8, 2025
• Expiry date: May 1, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05B2219/34013
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, a valve may include a core defining a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The core may be configured to rotate to at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the core is in the first position fluid flow may be facilitated in a first direction through the first channel and the third channel. When the core is in the second position fluid flow may be facilitated in a second direction through the third channel and the first channel. When the core is in the third position fluid flow may be facilitated in a third direction through the second channel. The valve may also include a housing having a first input port, a first output port, a second input port, and a second output port positioned on the housing. The core may be disposed within the housing.