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Controllable valve for an aircraft

US8746280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventor

Lars Hoffmann · Birkenfeld, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 17, 2010
Grant date	Jun 10, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/86879
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A controllable valve is provided for a low-flammability fluid within an aircraft with at least one magnetic coil which, upon brief electrical excitation, moves a structural element provided therein from a first position to a second position in which the structural element is held by a permanent magnet after completion of the electrical excitation of the magnetic coil.

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