Sump Having Temperature-Controlled Jalousie Divider

摘要

A baffle for disposition in a sump having a fluid containing cavity is disclosed. A first portion of the baffle has an outside edge abutting a side wall of the sump and an inner edge defining an opening. A second portion of the baffle extends downwardly from the inner edge to a lower edge abutting a bottom wall of the sump. At least one jalousie divider is disposed along the second portion of the baffle to regulate fluid flow through the baffle based on fluid temperature. A controller is coupled to the jalousie divider to selectively drive the jalousie divider to a closed position that prevents fluid flow through the baffle when the fluid temperature is below a temperature threshold and an open position that permits fluid flow through the second portion of the baffle when the fluid temperature is above the temperature threshold.

主权项

1. A sump comprising:
a housing presenting a cavity and an open top; a fluid pickup disposed within said cavity; and a baffle disposed inside said housing dividing said cavity into a first volume around said fluid pickup and a second cavity disposed outwardly of said first volume, said baffle including at least one jalousie divider that is movable to regulate fluid flow between said first volume and said second volume.