Compressor valve arrangement
US6513544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7892
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor valve comprising at least one valve port opening and a flexible valve member located over the at least one valve port for controlling gas flow therethrough, wherein the compressor valve is adapted to cause elements of the valve member to vibrate at least substantially out of phase during operation of the compressor valve.
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