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Lightweight cabin pressure thrust recovery outflow valve

US8632381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

6Claims

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Assignee

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

Darrell Horner · Oro Valley, US
Ross F. Meyer · Mesa, US
Albert Kang · Chandler, US
Kevin Prodromides · Tucson, US
Barry Fuhrmann · Gilbert, US
Karl Schroeder · Southlake, US
Beth Miller · Lakeville, US
David P. Gentile · Chandler, US
Govind Yadav · Savanuru, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2010
Grant date	Jan 21, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/40
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft cabin pressure control system outflow thrust recovery valve includes a frame, a valve element, and actuation hardware. The frame, valve element, and at least a portion of the actuation hardware are made of composite material. The actuation hardware is disposed external to the frame.

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