Electromagnetic pump
US7033148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/963
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromagnetic micropump for pumping small volumes of liquids and gases comprises a magnetic actuator assembly, a flexible membrane and a housing defining a chamber and a plurality of valves. The magnetic actuator assembly comprises a coil and a permanent magnet for deflecting the membrane to effect pumping of the fluid. A plurality of micropumps may be stacked together to increase pumping capacity.
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