Laminar flow digital logic elements with feedback
US3986527A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2245
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved fluid logic elements are disclosed employing a laminar proportio fluid amplifier connected in a feedback arrangement. Logic functions such as AND, OR, and NOR as well as the flip-flop can be implemented with a reduced power consumption and signal to noise ratio relative to turbulent wall-attachment devices. In one embodiment, the outputs of a first laminar proportional fluid amplifier are input to a second laminar proportional fluid amplifier so as to decouple the operation of the first amplifier from a utilization circuit.
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