Synchronization of fluidic actuators
AssigneeRamot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
InventorsAvraham SEIFERT, Isaac DAYAN, Tom SHTENDEL
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Abstract
A fluidic system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of fluidic oscillatory actuators, and at least one synchronization conduit connecting two or more of the actuators such as to effect synchronization between oscillations in the two or more connected actuators.
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An active separation control system, comprising a fluidic oscillatory actuator having an ejector member and an oscillator member both mounted on at least one flexible member, said fluidic oscillatory actuator being mountable on a rotatable door of a vehicle such that said flexible member assumes a different shape when said door is closed than when said door is open.
A method of controlling air flow at a surface of a vehicle, the method comprising:
- mounting an active separation control system on a rotatable door of the vehicle, said active separation control system comprising a fluidic oscillatory actuator having an ejector member and an oscillator member both mounted on at least one flexible member, such that said flexible member assumes a different shape when said door is closed than when said door is open.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.