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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2011
Thamir R. Al-alusi, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Leigh M. Sedgwick, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Coyne Foster, Edmonds, WA (US);
Thamir R. Al-Alusi, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Leigh M. Sedgwick, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Coyne Foster, Edmonds, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Outflow valves for use in an aircraft are described. In one example, an outflow valve for use in an aircraft includes a frame configured for coupling to an aircraft and a gate pivotally coupled to said frame. The frame includes a forward flange extending above the frame. The gate is pivotally moveable between a closed position to substantially block airflow between an interior of the aircraft and an exterior of the aircraft and an exhaust position to direct airflow from the interior toward the exterior of the aircraft. The forward edge of the gate is located adjacent the frame forward flange as the gate is pivoted between the closed position to the exhaust position.