Valve assembly and method of controlling flow of fluid
US9611947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2554
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly includes a plenum having first, second, and third air source ports, a flapper valve assembly pivotally movable between a first position, where the first air source port is closed by the flapper valve assembly and the second and third air source ports are open and in fluid communication, and a second position, where the second air source port is closed by the flapper valve assembly and the first and third air source ports are open and in fluid communication and a method of controlling fluid flow via a valve assembly.
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