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.
Claims15
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 and a second sub-channel located at the second end;
- 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;
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- means for maintaining the position of the diverter.
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;
- 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 diverter, wherein the diverter is adjustable;
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- maintaining the position of the diverter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.