Flow diverter device
US9091358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/794
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow diverter device includes a valve body component defining therein two inlet channels and an outlet channel; and a rotatable diverter component comprising an exterior side wall and defining therein a connecting channel in the form of an annular slot positioned around a portion of the exterior side wall. The rotatable diverter component is rotatably received by the valve body component and being movable between a first position where the connecting channel fluidly connects one of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only and a second position where the connecting channel fluidly connects the other of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only.
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