Directed energy deposition to facilitate high speed applications
OwnerKevin Kremeyerinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for controlling the density of a fluid near a functional object in order to improve one or more relevant performance metrics. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to forming a low density region near the object utilizing a directed energy deposition device to deposit energy along one or more paths in the fluid. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to synchronizing energy deposition with one or more parameters impacting the functional performance of the object.
Claims20
A method of operating an intermittent air jet weaving machine in a medium to form a textile, said air jet weaving machine having a weft yarn and a span, comprising:
- i) reducing a density of a portion of the medium to form a low density guide path that passes through the span, comprising:
- depositing electromagnetic energy into the medium;
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- ii) passing the weft yarn through the low density guide path.
An intermittent air jet weaving machine configured to form a textile, comprising:
- i) a machine comprising a plurality of profile reeds mounted on a sley, said machine configured to form a warp shed;
- ii) a directed electromagnetic energy deposition assembly, said assembly configured to generate a low density guide path across the warp shed;
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- iii) a weft yarn nozzle in communication with a pressurized air supply, said weft yarn nozzle configured to propel a portion of a weft yearn through the low density guide path.
A method of retrofitting an air loom, comprising:
- installing a directed energy deposition sub-assembly, said sub-assembly configured to deposit electrical energy on a path connecting a yarn dispensing nozzle of the loom with an electrode positioned on the opposite side of the loom and passing through profiles of a plurality of profile reeds.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.