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Laminar proportional amplifier and laminar jet angular rate sensor with rotating splitter for null adjustment

US4434813A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1981
Grant dateMar 6, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2202
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The apparatus disclosed herein is an externally adjustable flow splitter a fluid amplifier. The flow splitter is a substantial triangular plate fixedly attached to a rod rotatably mounted in the amplifier immediately adjacent to the fluid outputs to redirect fluid flow through to the fluid outputs of a fluid amplifier to null the amplifier. The rod extends externally of the amplifier and is threaded to receive externally a lock nut which can be threaded down on the rod to secure the position of said triangular plate.

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