Check valve having petals with lift generating elements
US9206913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7898
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A check valve is provided. The check valve includes a petal pivotably coupled to a hinge to occupy respective open and closed positions in accordance with a pressure differential of a fluid flow across the check valve and a lift generating element coupled to the petal and configured to aerodynamically interact with the fluid flow to generate a lift force on the petal.
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