Structure for and method of manufacturing aerodynamic expanded metal
US6156444A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12382
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An expanded metal with an aerodynamic cross-section for use in high velocity fluid flows to decrease pressure drop. The expanded metal has a rhomboid cross-section with the acute angle of oriented into the flow. Also disclosed is a method of making the expanded metal.
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