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Mixer-ejector with jet effect and variable cross-section
Assignee: Bertin Technologies SAS
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Filing: 1984-11-09
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Granted: 1986-05-06
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Expires: 2004-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A mixer-ejector with jet effect incorporates inductor nozzles opening into a venturi profile conduit having in succession a highly convergent suction sleeve, a coupling wall and a diffuser. The coupling wall is a variable-profile venturi part, consisting of a hollow sleeve made of a distortable elastic material in a casing with leaktight sealing and incorporates means for introducing a fluid into the enclosure formed by the sleeve and the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc V. A. Lepretre
- 👤 Lucien D. Balzano
- 👤 Michel R. Caillault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:55
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04F; F04F5/00; F04F5/44; F04F5/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Process for employing a mixer-ejector with jet effect of the type incorporating at least one inductor nozzle opening into a venturi conduit incorporating, in succession, a highly convergent suction sleeve, in contact with a hollow body which can be coupled to a pipeline conveying an induced flow, an intermediate, variable-profile venturi part consisting of a sleeve made of distortable elastic material housed with leaktight sealing in a casing which forms with the sleeve an enclosure surrounding the latter, and a diffuser which can be coupled to a user device, wherein the improvement comprising, in the operation of the mixer-ejector, the steps of subjecting the elastic sleeve to a tensile prestressing by stretching its body in a direction parallel to the axis of said sleeve before applying to the enclosure a pressure higher than in said venturi conduit to impart to said body the desired venturi profile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Process for employing a mixer-ejector with jet effect of the type incorporating at least one inductor nozzle opening into a venturi conduit incorporating, in succession, a highly convergent suction sleeve, in contact with a hollow body which can be coupled to a pipeline conveying an induced flow, an intermediate, variable-profile venturi part consisting of a sleeve made of distortable elastic material housed with leaktight sealing in a casing which forms with the sleeve an enclosure surrounding the latter, and a diffuser which can be coupled to a user device, wherein the improvement comprising, in the operation of the mixer-ejector, the steps of subjecting the elastic sleeve to a tensile prestressing by stretching its body in a direction parallel to the axis of said sleeve before applying to the enclosure a pressure higher than in said venturi conduit to impart to said body the desired venturi profile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
Process as claimed in claim 1, wherein, while the elastic sleeve has a quasi-cylindrical profile at rest, the enclosure is subjected to a reduced pressure at the outset to preserve this quasi-cylindrical profile notwithstanding the stretching of the sleeve, after which, during operation, overpressure is again applied to the enclosure to produce the desired venturi profile.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Process as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the ends of the elastic sleeve is locked in position, the stretching being carried out by moving away its other end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pressure in the enclosure is controlled starting from a detection of the cross-section of the body of the elastic sleeve at approximately mid-length of the latter.
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