Combustion mechanism for generating a flame jet
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsJames E. Doherty, Joseph E. Fabin, Larry M. Moeller, James W. Robinson, Christian Paul Andre Ricordi, Richard Urban, Donald L. Van Erden
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Abstract
A mechanism for generating a flame jet has a volume formed of at least one vertical structure and two opposing horizontal structures. A rotatable fan is located within the volume, and is rotatable in a plane generally parallel to the planes of the horizontal structures. The mechanism also contains means for igniting a combustible gas which is contained within the volume, to propel a flame jet outside of the volume.
Claims23
A mechanism for generating at least one high-energy flame jet, comprising:
- a volume formed of at least one vertical structure and first and second opposing horizontal structures, a majority of respective surface areas of said two opposing horizontal structures being closed;
- a rotatable fan in said volume, said fan rotatable in a plane generally parallel to a plane of said horizontal structures;
- means for igniting a combustible gas contained within said volume;
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- the mechanism being configured for propelling the flame jet outside of said volume.
A gas combustion powered apparatus, comprising:
- a substantially closed first chamber defining a first volume therein;
- a rotatable fan located in said first chamber;
- ignition means located in said first chamber to ignite a combustible gas;
- a second chamber defining a second volume therein;
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- communication means between said first volume and said second volume, said communication means constructed and arranged for enabling passage of an ignited gas jet from said first volume to said second volume.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.