Flexible duct for a microturbine
US6499770B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L27/0808
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible duct for fluidly communicating between first and second components includes a first duct section with an intake end and an exhaust end. A first joint pivotally couples the intake end to the first component for pivotal movement about a first axis. The flexible duct also includes a second duct section with a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the exhaust end by a second joint, and a third joint pivotally couples the second end to the second component. The second joint is pivotable about a second axis that is generally parallel to the first axis, and the third joint is pivotable about a third axis that is generally perpendicular to the first and second axes.
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