Abstract:
A nozzle assembly and method of forming an adjustable spray pattern nozzle assembly that is usable with pressure washing systems includes a first body and a second body that are positionally secured relative to one another. The first body includes a fixed shaped orifice that defines the exit of a fluid spray from the nozzle assembly. The second body is disposed upstream of the first body and includes a pressure dependent variable shape orifice. The second body is formed of a resilient material that allows flexure of the second body in response to pressure of the fluid flow. Flexure of the second body manipulates the shape of the variable shape orifice and thereby allows the nozzle assembly to provide various spray patterns without user manipulation of the nozzle assembly.
Abstract:
A nozzle assembly and method of forming an adjustable spray pattern nozzle assembly includes a mount body, a nozzle body, and a collar that movably cooperates with the mount body. The mount body is constructed to cooperate with a discharge end of a wand and such that the nozzle body can be captured between the mount body and the collar. The nozzle body defines an uninterruptible fluid flow path through the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes an interruptible fluid flow path that is defined by a positional relationship between the nozzle body and the collar. The collar movably cooperates with the mount body to allow the selective combination of flows associated with the uninterruptible and interruptible flow paths to manipulate the spray pattern generated by the nozzle assembly.
Abstract:
A foam assembly connectable to a liquid container includes a main pump body, a resiliently deformable piston dome, an air chamber, a liquid chamber, a mixing zone and a porous member. The main pump body has an exit nozzle with the porous member therein. The air chamber and the liquid chamber are each defined by the piston dome and the main pump body. The liquid chamber has a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. The mixing zone is in flow communication with the air chamber and the liquid chamber. The volume of the air chamber and the liquid chamber are each dependent on the position of piston dome and during an activation stroke the piston moves from the at rest position to the depressed position and responsively the volume of the air chamber and the volume of the liquid chamber are reduced.
Abstract:
A plural component spray nozzle comprising a nozzle block having two feed passageway and a main passageway. The main passageway is configured to receive one material through each feed passageway. There is a receiver block having two receiver channels. Each receiver channel comprises an entry port on one end and an exit port on another end. The receiver block is configured to selectively receive the nozzle block in actuated or blocked position. In the actuated position, the exit ports of the receiver channels are fluidly connected with their corresponding feed passageways. In the blocked position, the exit ports of receiver channels are fluidly blocked with their corresponding feed passageways.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a dispensing device comprising:—a container (2) for holding a liquid having an opening, and—a dispensing assembly (4) mountable on or in said opening, said dispensing assembly comprising:—a pump (5) having a pump chamber (7) and a pump inlet (6) comprising an inlet valve (9) and a pump outlet (8) comprising an outlet valve (10), and—a liquid supply channel (16), one end of said channel (16) being in fluid communication with said inlet (6), the other end being arranged in a bottom portion of said container (2), wherein a one-way valve (20) is arranged in said channel (16), and wherein an air inlet opening (17) is provided between said inlet valve (9) and said one-way valve.
Abstract:
A foam generation apparatus for attachment to a terminal portion of a liquid carrying fire hose, and including an outlet nozzle for delivering the liquid in a controllable manner, and which includes a nozzle body movably attached over a center nozzle stem to be manually positionable relative to the stem to allow the liquid to be discharged in a stream of liquid or a fanned spray of the liquid. An expansion chamber support is applied to the exterior of the nozzle body for retaining an elongated foam expansion chamber in a readily detachable manner. Air drawing channels are provided between the expansion chamber support and the expansion chamber to provide for air to be drawn into the expansion chamber from the back end thereof during foam generation. The air drawing channels are positioned in the back end of the expansion chamber adjacent the nozzle so that air is drawn in essentially the same direction as liquid being discharged from the nozzle, and thereby the air is drawn into the expansion chamber early and from the back of the chamber to give sufficient air volume and time for the air to mix with the liquid prior to exiting the elongated expansion chamber. The expansion chamber is readily detachable to allow use of the outlet nozzle in a lighter weight non-foam producing mode, and to allow use of a long expansion chamber relative to the adjustable spray nozzle.
Abstract:
A foaming nozzle assembly and method of forming a foaming nozzle useable with pressure washing systems that includes a tube and a cover that cooperates with the tube. An interior surface of the rube defines a fluid path having by a first restriction, a second restriction, and an expansion chamber between the restrictions. An air path is defined between the cover and tube and fluidly connects the expansion chamber to atmosphere for introducing air to fluid associated with the fluid path. An atomizer is disposed downstream of the restrictions and expansion chamber and mixes the fluid and air to generate foam upon discharge of the mixture from tire nozzle assembly.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a method for producing a fire fighting foam, whereby water, gas (e.g. air) and foam fluid are mixed and foamed, wherein the gas is added to the water under pressure before the gas/water mixture is leaving a nozzle for spreading the foam. The invention also concerns a nozzle head, comprising a nozzle head insert (1), which is arranged rotatable, under influence of a water pressure, relative to an inlet stub (4), and at least one outlet pipe, which is a foam pipe (15) and which is in fluid communication with the inlet stub (4) via the nozzle head insert. The foam pipe (15) is at its end facing the nozzle head insert (1) equipped with at least one suction port (16), for taking in air into the foam pipe (15), to produce a fire fighting foam. The suction port (16) is at least partly surrounded by a hood (11), which forms a room or pressure chamber (14) in front of the suction port (16), wherein the room or the pressure chamber has an open side facing in the direction of rotation of the nozzle head insert (1), whereby air is forced into the room or pressure chamber (14) during the rotation of the nozzle head insert (1), and an arrangement in a fire extinguishing installation, comprising a nozzle head insert (1), which is arranged rotatable, under influence of a water pressure, relative to an inlet stub (4), on the nozzle head insert at least one nozzle in fluid communication with the inlet stub (4) via the nozzle head insert is arranged. The arrangement also comprises a gas source, which is coupled to a water source for introduction of the gas into the water under pressure.
Abstract:
A trigger sprayer (20) having a nozzle assembly (26) with a foam-inducing tube (37) in front of its nozzle outlet orifice (34), an elongated pin (48) having a convex tip (52) for sealing the orifice (34), a door (54) supporting the pin (48), and a hinge (56) connecting the door (54) to the nozzle assembly (26) and located to prevent interference between the pin (48) and the tube (37) when the door (54) is swung about its hinge (56).