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Noise reduction spoiler for a damper

US4688472A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1986
Grant dateAug 25, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F13/24
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spoiler is located on the damper blade of a damper assembly such that it serves to divert the flow from the hinge area to avoid air separation. Further, the spoiler does not define the most restricted portion of the flow path and thereby has a minimal effect on the flow resistance.

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