Fluidic control element
US9863543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86847
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluidic control element comprising a housing in which a fluid space is formed makes provision that at least a first and a second flow channel open into said fluid space, at least one of the flow channels comprising a closable valve seat in the fluid space. A valve body which can be swiveled about an axle is able to be pivoted in the fluid space toward the valve seat. A drive system in the form of an electroactive polymer actuator is provided.
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