Self-aligning, spring-disk waterjet assembly
US6488221B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26F3/004
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spring disk with a concentric through bore and a concentric counter bore of specific depth used to hold an orifice against a lapped surface of a nozzle cap in a waterjet assembly. Dimensions are chosen to provide adequate restraint without the need to force the orifice onto the spring disk. When orifice, spring disk and the retaining cap are assembled and the cap is tightened on the inlet nozzle, the spring disk is forced to the cap surface and the orifice becomes securely held and centrally aligned within the assembly.
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