Duct connector

Abstract

A duct connector for a ventilation system includes a connector housing defining a connector flow path and a damper flap coupled to the connector housing. The damper flap is arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path.

1 . A duct connector for a ventilation system, the duct connector comprising
 a connector housing defining a connector flow path,   a damper flap coupled to the connector housing and arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path, and   a sump coupled to the connector housing and configured to collect moisture or condensation that forms on other parts of the duct connector and to retain the excess moisture or condensation.   
     
     
         2 . A duct connector for a ventilation system, the duct connector comprising
 a connector housing defining a connector flow path,   a damper flap coupled to the connector housing and arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path, and   a lip seal on the connector housing and configured to seal between the connector housing and a duct that is coupled to the connector housing without the use of other sealing components.   
     
     
         3 . A duct connector for a ventilation system, the duct connector comprising
 a connector housing defining a connector flow path,   a damper flap coupled to the connector housing and arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path, and   a damper seal coupled to at least one of the connector housing and the damper flap and configured to seal an interface between the connector housing and the damper flap when the damper flap is in the closed position.   
     
     
         4 . A duct connector for a ventilation system, the duct connector comprising
 a connector housing defining a connector flow path,   a damper flap coupled to the connector housing and arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path, and   a housing seal on the connector housing and configured to seal an interface between the connector housing and another structure of the ventilation system upstream of the damper flap.