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Pressure sensor device

US7891607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2006
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B51/023
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is directed to a pressure sensor device for sensing decompression in a compartment, such as an aircraft cockpit, and causing a compartment door to be free to open substantially simultaneously in response to the decompression. The pressure sensor comprises a first pressure port and a second pressure port where both pressure ports are open to the compartment, and the second pressure port has a greater flow restriction than the first pressure port, When the pressure sensor is actuated by a difference in pressure between the first pressure port and the second pressure port caused by decompression in the compartment, the pressure sensor sends a signal either via direct wired in series or to a controller to enable movement of a compartment door in response to the decompression.

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