Rotating spray head and system for induced suction generation
AssigneeSeaward Marine Services, Inc.
InventorCecil L. Achord
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Abstract
A support head capable of generating suction upon the rotation thereof has a body that defines a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, a peripheral edge, and an open region formed in a central portion of the second surface. Work producing elements such as spray nozzles are mounted in the first surface. Each of a first plurality of holes extends between the first surface and the second surface. Each of a second plurality of holes extends between the peripheral edge of the body and the open region of the body. When the body is positioned over the surface with the first surface opposing same, suction forces are generated as the body is rotated.
Claims22
An element-support head for generating suction upon the rotation thereof, comprising:
- a body defining a first surface, a second surface opposing said first surface, and a peripheral edge, said body further defining an open region formed in a central portion of said second surface;
- a plurality of work producing elements mounted in said first surface;
- a first plurality of holes formed through said body, each of said first plurality of holes extending between said first surface and said second surface;
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- a second plurality of holes formed through said body, each of said second plurality of holes extending between said peripheral edge of said body and said open region of said body.
A rotating sprayer system, comprising:
- a body defining a first surface, a second surface opposing said first surface, and a peripheral edge, said body further defining an open region formed in a central portion of said second surface;
- a plurality of spray nozzles mounted in said first surface;
- a first plurality of holes formed through said body, each of said first plurality of holes extending between said first surface and said second surface along a direction that is non-perpendicular to said first surface and said second surface;
- a second plurality of holes formed through said body, each of said second plurality of holes extending between said peripheral edge of said body and said open region of said body;
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- a rotational drive structure coupled to said body for rotating said body in a direction of rotation wherein, for each of said first plurality of holes, a position thereof at said first surface leads a position thereof at said second surface with respect to said direction of rotation.
A rotating sprayer system, comprising:
- a body defining a first surface, a second surface opposing and parallel to said first surface, and a peripheral edge, said body further defining an open region formed in a central portion of said second surface;
- a plurality of spray nozzles mounted in said first surface;
- a first plurality of holes formed through said body, each of said first plurality of holes being a straight holes extending between said first surface and said second surface along a direction that is non-perpendicular to said first surface and said second surface;
- a second plurality of holes formed through said body and aligned along a non-diametrical chord of said body, each of said second plurality of holes extending between said peripheral edge of said body and said open region of said body;
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- a rotational drive structure coupled to said body for rotating said body in a direction of rotation wherein, for each of said first plurality of holes, a position thereof at said first surface leads a position thereof at said second surface with respect to said direction of rotation.
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