Device including moveable portion for controlling fluid
US8011764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7837
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and a method of controlling fluid flow are provided. The method includes providing a moving fluid including a fluid flow characteristic; providing a fluid control device including a fluid control surface, a portion of the fluid control surface being moveable; causing the fluid to contact the fluid control surface of the fluid control device; and causing the fluid to interact with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device by moving the moveable portion of the fluid control surface while the fluid is in contact with the fluid control surface such that the fluid flow characteristic of the fluid after interacting with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device is different from the fluid flow characteristic of the fluid before interaction with the fluid control surface of the fluid control device depending on the position of the moveable portion of the fluid control surface.
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