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Method of and apparatus for remotely controlling orifice-opening and orifice-closing operations

US4340077A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1980
Grant dateJul 20, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87113
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nozzle, e.g. for an air sampler, is opened by remote control by the firing of a squib which breaks loose a silicone-sealing body which is normally pressed by spring force against the nozzle orifice. When the body breaks away, a closing frame swings into position and upon the remotely controlled firing of another squib allows a spring biased closing member to engage with its silicone seal the orifice.

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