Adjustable flow splitter for distribution systems
AssigneeKidde-Graviner Limited
InventorAdam Chattaway
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Abstract
An adjustable flow splitter for a distribution system, the adjustable flow splitter comprises an inlet channel for receiving fluid at a first end, the inlet channel configured to allow flow from the first end to a second end. The adjustable flow splitter also comprises a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel located at the second end, and a diverter configured to deflect the flow of the fluid from the inlet channel to at least one of the first sub-channel and/or the second sub-channel, wherein the diverter is adjustable. The adjustable flow splitter also comprises means for maintaining the position of the diverter.
Claims11
An adjustable flow splitter for a distribution system, the adjustable flow splitter comprising:
- an inlet channel for receiving fluid at a first end, the inlet channel configured to allow flow from the first end to a second end;
- a first sub-channel located at the second end;
- a second sub-channel located at the second end;
- an external area defined between the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel;
- a blade configured to deflect the flow of the fluid from the inlet channel to at least one of the first sub-channel and/or the second sub-channel, wherein the blade is adjustable, wherein the blade is located in the inlet channel and extends from the inlet channel into the external area and between the first and second sub-channels;
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- a set screw connected to the blade in the external area between the first and second sub-channels, wherein the set screw is configured to maintain the position of the blade.
A method for controlling flow in a distribution, the method comprising:
- providing an inlet channel for receiving fluid at a first end, wherein the inlet channel allows flow from the first end to a second end;
- providing a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel at the second end;
- providing an external area defined between the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel;
- deflecting the flow of the fluid from the inlet channel to at least one of the first sub-channel and/or the second sub-channel with a blade located in the inlet channel and extends from the inlet channel into the external area and between the first and second sub channels;
- maintaining the position of the blade with a set screw connected to the blade in the external area between the first and second sub-channels channels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.