Retractable vortex generator
CA 2613446 C · Owner: Narramore, James Charles · Inventors: Narramore, James Charles
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A flow control device is disclosed including a flow control surface (20) over which fluid is designed to flow in a predetermined direction (F) . Vortex generators (30) are associated with the flow control surface. Each respective vortex generator has a pivot axis (40) that forms an acute angle (a) with respect to the predetermined direction and is capable of being positioned in both of an extended state, in which the respective vortex generators function to create a swirling fluid flow, and a retracted state in which the , respective vortex generators are pivoted via the pivot axis so as to lie adjacent to the flow control surface. An actuator is associated with each of the vortex …
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- Filed June 30, 2006 and granted November 22, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 30, 2026.
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