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Revolving vane expander having delivery conduit arranged to control working fluid flow

US8905738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2010
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B9/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An example revolving vane expander includes a cylinder. A rotor is housed within the cylinder to establish a working chamber between the cylinder and the rotor. The rotor is eccentrically mounted relative to the cylinder. A vane is secured to the cylinder or the rotor. The vane is slidably receivable within a slot established in the other of the cylinder or the rotor. The vane is configured to link rotational movement of the cylinder and the rotor.

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