Rocket turbopump valves and associated systems and methods
US9217389B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K3/03
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Rocket turbopump valves and associated system and methods. A valve in accordance with at least one embodiment includes a housing having a valve aperture, and first and second valve elements positioned in the housing and movable relative to the valve aperture between a closed position and an open position. Each valve element can be pivotably connected to the housing toward a first end and supported by the other valve element toward a second end. A drive mechanism is coupled to the first and second valve elements to pivot the valve elements toward and away from their open and closed positions.
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