Dual-Vector Spray Nozzle Structure for Cross-Plane Mist Density
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid spray nozzles, particularly those used in snowmaking and fire-fighting, lack the ability to achieve fluid trajectories in cross-planes, limiting the fluid density and control over spray variables like flow rate, droplet size, and spray pattern.
Innovation Solution
The development of dual vector fluid nozzles with integral cylindrical housing and multiple cylindrical sub-channels that generate both horizontal and vertical spray patterns by impinging fluid jets at the orifice, creating a unique dual vector spray pattern with enhanced peak spray density.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional single-plane nozzles are used, then the nozzle structure is simple, but the spray density in cross-planes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is divided into multiple independent sub-channels (first, second, third, fourth sub-channels) that can be configured in different orientations. Each sub-channel acts as an independent spray unit, allowing the system to achieve multi-directional spray coverage without requiring a complex integrated structure. This segmentation enables improved spray density in cross-planes while maintaining manageable structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from conventional single-plane spray to multi-plane spray by orienting sub-channels in different spatial dimensions. The first and second sub-channels are oriented at angles to each other, creating spray patterns in multiple planes. This dimensional expansion allows the nozzle to deliver fluid trajectories in cross-planes, significantly improving spray density distribution across three-dimensional space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple spray parameters are controlled, then the spray flexibility is improved, but the nozzle design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is divided into multiple independent sub-channels (first, second, third, fourth sub-channels) that can be configured in different orientations. Each sub-channel acts as an independent spray unit, allowing the system to achieve multi-directional spray coverage without requiring a complex integrated structure. This segmentation enables improved spray density in cross-planes while maintaining manageable structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle design incorporates adjustable parameters including spray angle, droplet size, and flow rate control through the modular sub-channel configuration. The ability to independently adjust each sub-channel's contribution to the overall spray pattern provides dynamic control over spray characteristics, enhancing adaptability without requiring complex active control mechanisms.
3Quantity of substance
If flat jet spray pattern is used, then the spray coverage in one plane is improved, but the fluid density in directions away from the spray plane is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from conventional single-plane spray to multi-plane spray by orienting sub-channels in different spatial dimensions. The first and second sub-channels are oriented at angles to each other, creating spray patterns in multiple planes. This dimensional expansion allows the nozzle to deliver fluid trajectories in cross-planes, significantly improving spray density distribution across three-dimensional space.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-subchannel nozzle design provides universal applicability across various spray requirements. By configuring sub-channels in different orientations and combinations, the same basic nozzle structure can adapt to different spray patterns and coverage requirements, making it universally effective for applications requiring enhanced fluid density in multiple directions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The dual vector fluid nozzles provide improved fluid distribution and control, achieving higher spray density and flexibility in spray patterns, suitable for various applications including snowmaking and fire-fighting.
Implementation Method 1
converting fluids, such as water, under pressure into atomized mists
Implementation Method 2
converting fluids, such as water, under pressure into atomized mists, or plumes of vapor
Implementation Method 3
each of the cylindrical sub-channels formed by a bore hole beginning from the proximate end of the cylindrical housing and ending in opposed hemispherical impingement surfaces at the slotted orifice
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of modular dual vector fluid spray nozzles are disclosed. Embodiments of the nozzles are characterized by specially shaped fluid channels, impingement surfaces and exit orifices used to generate atomized mists of fluid under pressure. Embodiments of the nozzles are generally characterized by composite fluid spray density patterns having horizontal and vertical components, i.e., dual vector in nature. The nozzles disclosed are modular and may be easily installed or removed from a given fluid spray system, nozzle head, or fixture as dictated by any given application.