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Device for draining a tank of a spaceborne system

US9004092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2012
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1647
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device (1) for draining a tank of fluid under pressure pertaining to a space system includes a pyrotechnic actuator that is suitable to perforate a conduit (2) in fluid communication with the tank, the device including a collar (4) that is suitable to enclose the conduit, the collar bearing:

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