Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Flow control device and methods of attachment
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Application No.: US14987515Application Date: 2016-01-04
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Publication No.: US09996087B2Publication Date: 2018-06-12
- Inventor: Bryce A. Vandyke
- Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: Apogee Law Group P.C.
- Agent Francisco A. Rubio-Campos
- Main IPC: G01F1/42
- IPC: G01F1/42 ; G05D7/01 ; F16L55/00

Abstract:
A flow control device that includes an orifice placed in an opening of a duct. A flexible sheet of material is wrapped around a first duct section to include an extended section which is crimped inwardly around the face of the orifice. A sleeve with tightening straps can be wrapped around the aligned first and second duct sections, with the sections having the orifice positioned between. A bead on the duct sections can assist in orifice positioning, attachment, and sealing. The orifice can also be attached to the duct section using tabs and a retention ring. A duct sleeve is also provided for placement in the opening of a duct. The duct sleeve includes a reception slot that receives an orifice plate that is attached in a secure and sealable manner.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170192440A1 FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHODS OF ATTACHMENT Public/Granted day:2017-07-06
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