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US 2013/0153682 A1Published application
Rotating nozzle with speed reduction features
OwnerRandy Dixon, Jeff Bendio +1inventors
InventorsRandy Dixon, Jeff Bendio, Brett Howell
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Abstract
A rotational nozzle for distributing fluid is provided. The rotational nozzle is provided to fit within confined volumes, such as storage tanks and provide a broad spray pattern or area of coverage. Braking means for selectively adjusting rotational characteristics of a nozzle head are provided.
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An apparatus for cleaning the interior of a vessel by ejecting a stream of fluid, comprising:
- a) a first fluid inlet for receiving said fluid;
- b) a rotatable housing mounted for rotation about a first axis;
- c) a nozzle having a first fluid outlet for ejecting said fluid received by said first fluid inlet, said nozzle rotatably mounted on said rotatable housing so that said nozzle rotates about an axis, a first fluid passage placing said first fluid inlet in fluid flow communication with said first fluid outlet;
- d) a beveled gear system for transferring rotation from the first fluid outlet to the rotatable housing;
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- e) braking means for selectively limiting a rotational speed of said fluid outlet and said rotatable housing.
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A nozzle assembly for discharging a fluid for cleaning containers, comprising:
- a substantially cylindrical rotatable nozzle housing;
- a fluid outlet for applying a first torque on the rotatable nozzle housing and thereby rotating the nozzle housing;
- said substantially cylindrical rotatable nozzle housing being rotatable about a first longitudinal axis;
- said fluid outlet being rotatable about a second axis, said second axis being substantially perpendicular to said first longitudinal axis;
- said fluid outlet being formed with at least one spray discharge orifice for discharging a fluid in a radial direction, said radial direction being substantially perpendicular to said second axis regardless of the rotational position of said fluid outlet.
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An apparatus for ejecting a rotating stream of fluid, comprising:
- first and second ends;
- an inlet formed in said first end for receiving said fluid;
- a gear train comprising a first fixed gear and a second rotatable gear;
- a rotatable housing disposed between said first and second ends and mounted for rotation about a first axis;
- a first fixed gear mounted in said rotatable housing for driving said rotation of said rotatable housing about said first axis;
- a shaft disposed substantially coaxially with said rotatable housing and said first fixed gear, said shaft provided in fixed communication with said first fixed gear;
- a nozzle for ejecting said fluid, said nozzle rotatably mounted on said rotatable housing and rotatable about a second axis, said second axis disposed between said first and second ends and being substantially perpendicular to said first axis;
- said nozzle interconnected with said second rotatable gear, said second rotatable gear in force transmitting communication with said first fixed gear;
- a flow path directing said fluid from said inlet to said nozzle by directing said fluid to flow around said gear train, said gear train disposed between said inlet and said second end.
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