Flexible duct for a microturbine

The invention relates to a flexible duct for use in microturbine systems. A flexible duct for fluidly communicating between first and second components includes a first duct section with an intake end and an exhaust end. A first joint pivotally couples the intake end to the first component for pivot...

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Main Authors Glista, David G, Olsen, Andrew J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.12.2002
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Summary:The invention relates to a flexible duct for use in microturbine systems. A flexible duct for fluidly communicating between first and second components includes a first duct section with an intake end and an exhaust end. A first joint pivotally couples the intake end to the first component for pivotal movement about a first axis. The flexible duct also includes a second duct section with a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the exhaust end by a second joint, and a third joint pivotally couples the second end to the second component. The second joint is pivotable about a second axis that is generally parallel to the first axis, and the third joint is pivotable about a third axis that is generally perpendicular to the first and second axes.