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Fluid delivery system for a fire apparatus

US11813489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2021
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C27/00
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid system includes a ratio controller. The ratio controller includes a housing, a nozzle, and a diffuser. The housing defines a mixing chamber, a first inlet positioned at a first end of the mixing chamber, an outlet positioned at an opposing second end of the mixing chamber, and a second inlet positioned at a location around a periphery of the mixing chamber between the first inlet and the outlet. The first fluid is configured to receive a first fluid input. The second inlet is configured to receive a second fluid input. The nozzle includes a nozzle inlet positioned proximate the first inlet and a nozzle outlet positioned within the mixing chamber. The diffuser extends from the outlet and outward from the housing. The diffuser includes a diffuser inlet positioned within the mixing chamber.

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