US3883075A
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Device for generating high-speed pulsed liquid jets at high repetition rates
Assignee: Institut Cerac SA
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Filing: 1974-06-06
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for generating high-speed pulsed liquid jets at high repetition rates includes a rotatable nozzle block in liquid connection with a high pressure pump through at least one injector means, the nozzle block having a plurality of nozzles situated generally at the periphery thereof and arranged about the axis of rotation thereof. The nozzles pass through the whole width of the nozzle block and the axes of the nozzles are inclined relative to the axis of rotation of the nozzle block at an angle Alpha which is a function of the speed of rotation of the nozzle block and the injection speed of the liquid injected into the nozzles by the injector means.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry E Edney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:46
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21D; E21D9/00; E21D9/10; E21D9/1066; B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B24; B24C; B24C5/00; B26; B26F; B26F3/00; B26F3/004; B28; B28D; B28D1/00; B28D1/22; E21C; E21C25/00; E21C25/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for generating high-speed pulsed liquid jets at a high repetition rates in cumulation jet nozzles to, for example, cut, break, deform, clean materials, comprising: a high pressure liquid pump (5); at least one injector means (3) coupled to and receiving pressurized liquid from said high pressure pump (5); and a rotatable nozzle block (1) in liquid connection with said high pressure pump (5) through said at least one injector means (3), said nozzle block (1) having a plurality of nozzles (2) situated generally at the periphery thereof and arranged about the axis of rotation thereof, said nozzles (2) passing through the whole width of said nozzle block (1), the axes of said nozzles (2) being inclined to the axis of rotation of said nozzle block (1) at an angle ( Alpha ) which is a function of the speed of rotation of said nozzle block (1) and the injection speed of the liquid injected into the nozzles (2) by said at least one injector means (3).
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for generating high-speed pulsed liquid jets at a high repetition rates in cumulation jet nozzles to, for example, cut, break, deform, clean materials, comprising: a high pressure liquid pump (5); at least one injector means (3) coupled to and receiving pressurized liquid from said high pressure pump (5); and a rotatable nozzle block (1) in liquid connection with said high pressure pump (5) through said at least one injector means (3), said nozzle block (1) having a plurality of nozzles (2) situated generally at the periphery thereof and arranged about the axis of rotation thereof, said nozzles (2) passing through the whole width of said nozzle block (1), the axes of said nozzles (2) being inclined to the axis of rotation of said nozzle block (1) at an angle ( Alpha ) which is a function of the speed of rotation of said nozzle block (1) and the injection speed of the liquid injected into the nozzles (2) by said at least one injector means (3).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said angle Alpha is related to the speed of rotation of said nozzle block (1) and the injection speed of the liquid injected into the nozzles (2) as follows:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said injector means (3) is located adjacent said nozzle block (1), and including flexible connection tubes coupling said high pressure pump (5) to said injector means (3).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein each nozzle (2) has an entrance (2a) of non-circular cross-section, the internal cavity of each nozzle reducing in size towards the exit (2c) of the nozzle (2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein said entrance (2a) of each of said nozzles is generally rectangular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said at least one injector means (3) is non-rotatable and is located immediately adjacent said nozzle block (1) such that its exit (3a) extends at least across one nozzle entrance (2a).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein said exit (3a) of said at least one injector means (3) has a non-circular cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein the cross-sectional area of said exit (3a) of said at least one injector means (3) is at least equal to the cross-sectional area of the entrance (2a) of said nozzles (2).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein each nozzle (2) has an entrance (2a) of non-circular cross-section, the internal cavity of each nozzle reducing in size towards the exit (2c) of the nozzle (2).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 further comprising a fixed evacuation manifold (9) for evacuating the liquid remaining in the nozzles (2) after a pulse; and means for expelling the liquid from the nozzles (2) into the manifold (9) after a pulse.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 10 wherein said expelling means includes means (7) for applying suction at the rear face of said nozzle block (1) through said manifold.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 10 wherein said expelling means includes means for applying pressure air at the front face of said nozzle block (1).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A device according to claim 10 wherein said nozzles (2) have peripheral ejector ports (11), and wherein said expelling means includes a closed fixed shell portion (10a) and a perforated fixed shell portion (10b) surrounding at least part of the periphery of said nozzle block (1), said perforated shell portion (10b) allowing the liquid remaining in the nozzles (2) after the pulse to be radially ejected by centrifugal force through said ejector ports (11) of said nozzles (2) into said evacuation manifold (9).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 13 wherein said closed shell portion (10a) closes said ejector ports (11).
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the nozzle block (1) is dimensioned so as to allow for the emptying of the liquid remaining in the nozzles (2) after the pulse.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cumulation nozzles (2) are shaped as exponential nozzles.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cumulation nozzles (2) are shaped as hyperbolic nozzles.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1 further comprising an additive pump (15) coupled to said high pressure pump (5) for supplying additives to the pressure liquid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |