Flexible sleeve liner for a convolute duct
US7398798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air induction system wherein the outlet air assembly includes a sleeve-lined convolute duct. A sleeve liner is disposed within a convolute duct which spans the convolutes, wherein an attached end of the sleeve liner is attached to a non-convolute portion of the convolute duct, wherein a free end is freely slidable in the convolute duct, and wherein the free end of the sleeve liner and the attached end of the sleeve liner each serve as a sealing cuff whereby air flow is laminar therethrough irrespective of the convolutes.
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