Dual-Vector Spray Nozzle Geometry for Multi-Plane Mist Coverage
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid spray nozzles are limited in achieving fluid trajectories across multiple planes, lacking control over fluid flow rate, droplet size, and spray pattern, especially in applications like snowmaking and fire-fighting, where modular and adjustable designs are needed for ease of servicing.
Innovation Solution
The development of dual vector fluid spray nozzles with integral cylindrical housings and multiple cylindrical sub-channels that generate both horizontal and vertical spray patterns by impinging fluid jets, creating a unique dual vector spray pattern with enhanced control over fluid distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional nozzles are used to provide fluid mist jets, then a particular spray pattern shape is achieved, but the fluid density is limited along directions away from the trajectory plane
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is divided into multiple independent spray element modules, each capable of generating spray in specific directions. By segmenting the nozzle into multiple modules oriented at different angles, the system achieves enhanced fluid density in multiple directions simultaneously, overcoming the limitation of conventional single-plane spray patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from conventional two-dimensional spray patterns to three-dimensional spray coverage by arranging spray elements in multiple planes and orientations. This dimensional expansion allows fluid to be distributed across multiple trajectories, increasing both fluid density and spatial coverage versatility
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed nozzle designs are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but servicing and replacement within a fluid spray system becomes less flexible
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is designed as a modular assembly of standardized spray element modules that can be independently removed and replaced. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity through standardized components while dramatically improving ease of repair, as individual modules can be serviced or swapped without replacing the entire nozzle assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design employs universal mounting interfaces and standardized connection protocols across all spray element modules. This universality allows different module types to be interchangeably installed in the same nozzle housing, providing manufacturing efficiency through standardization while enabling flexible servicing and adaptation to different application requirements
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 nozzles provide a composite peak spray density pattern with both horizontal and vertical components, improving fluid distribution and density across multiple planes, enhancing applications such as snowmaking and fire-fighting with modular designs for easy servicing.
Implementation Method 1
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.