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Fluidic apparatus

US4917151A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1989
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2125
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vortex amplifier having a vortex chamber is included in a fluid flow line. A sensor in the fluid flow line upstream of the vortex chamber and operable in response to changes in the fluid flow controls a valve in a further flow line for introducing a control fluid into the vortex chamber. The arrangement results in an automatic control in the fluid flow line.

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