Patent · US Expired

Spray nozzles

US4356974A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1981
Grant dateNov 2, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B1/265
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A spraying device is described comprising a nozzle formed with an outlet orifice through which the fluid issues in the form of a jet, and a cup-shaped member having a thin wall defining an open end of slightly larger diameter than the outlet orifice. The cup-shaped member is floatingly mounted for lateral and axial movement with respect to the nozzle orifice such that the jet issuing therefrom always impinges the cup-shaped member within its open end. The device further includes limiting means limiting the floating movement of the cup-shaped member.

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