MEMS type flow actuated out-of-plane flap
US7728265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/64
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A MEMS type flow actuated out-of-plane flap apparatus includes a substrate defining a plane; a duct attached to the substrate, the duct and the substrate defining a fluid flow channel; and a rotatable flap having a flow receiving portion and an extension portion. The flow receiving portion being disposed in the fluid flow channel where, in an actuated position of the flap, a fluid flow against the flow receiving portion causes rotation of the flap and movement of the extension portion out of the plane of the substrate.
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