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High velocity mixing system
Assignee: POLYURETHAE TECHNOLOGY OF AMERICA- MARTIN SWEETS COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-13
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A mixing head for a high velocity reaction injection apparatus for mixing and dispensing two or more liquid components. The mixing head includes a mixing chamber with two or more inlets for the separate components and an outlet for dispensing the mixed components, and an injection housing for injecting each component through a corresponding inlet. Component flow is directed through a flow accelerating passage in the injection housing prior to injection into the mixing chamber, for imparting a pressure drop in the component on the downstream side of the passage, and means are provided for selectively blocking the inlets for terminating the dispensing of the mixed components and thereby increasing the component pressure in the injection housing downstream of the passage. A recirculation line communicates with each injection housing downstream of the passage, and means responsive to component pressure downstream of the passage directs the flow through the recirculation line when the mixing chamber inlet is blocked, and blocks the flow into the recirculation line when the inlet is open.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz W. Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29B; B29B7/00; B29B7/74; B29B7/76; B29B7/7663; B29B7/7684; B29B7/7404; B29B7/7631; B29B7/7636; B29B7/7642; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2559; Y10T137/2574; Y10T137/2605; Y10T137/2642; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4245; Y10T137/4273; Y10T137/4336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A mixing head for a high velocity reaction injection apparatus for mixing and dispensing at least two liquid components, each of the components supplied under pressure from a delivery system including a recirculation line to enable circulation of the respective component when the components are not being mixed, comprising: (a) a housing defining a mixing chamber with an inlet for each component and an outlet for dispensing the mixed components; (b) means for injecting each component through a different one of the inlets into the mixing chamber including means for directing the component through a flow accelerating passage prior to injection into the mixing chamber, for imparting a pressure drop in the component on the downstream side of the passage, and a recirculation outlet communicating with the downstream side of the passage and adapted to be connected to the respective recirculation line; (c) means for selectively blocking each inlet for interrupting the delivery of each component and thereby increasing the pressure of the component in the injection means downstream of the passage; and (d) means responsive to increased pressure downstream of the passage for directing the flow from the passage through the recirculation outlet when the inlet is blocked and for interrupting the flow through the recirculation outlet when the inlet is open and the component may be injected into the mixing chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A mixing head for a high velocity reaction injection apparatus for mixing and dispensing at least two liquid components, each of the components supplied under pressure from a delivery system including a recirculation line to enable circulation of the respective component when the components are not being mixed, comprising: (a) a housing defining a mixing chamber with an inlet for each component and an outlet for dispensing the mixed components; (b) means for injecting each component through a different one of the inlets into the mixing chamber including means for directing the component through a flow accelerating passage prior to injection into the mixing chamber, for imparting a pressure drop in the component on the downstream side of the passage, and a recirculation outlet communicating with the downstream side of the passage and adapted to be connected to the respective recirculation line; (c) means for selectively blocking each inlet for interrupting the delivery of each component and thereby increasing the pressure of the component in the injection means downstream of the passage; and (d) means responsive to increased pressure downstream of the passage for directing the flow from the passage through the recirculation outlet when the inlet is blocked and for interrupting the flow through the recirculation outlet when the inlet is open and the component may be injected into the mixing chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mixing head according to claim 1, including a nozle disposed in the passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A mixing head according to claim 1, including a nozzle disposed in the mixing chamber inlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A mixing head according to claim 1, wherein the mixing chamber is cylindrical and wherein blocking means (c) comprises contains a reciprocatable piston movable between a retracted position in which the inlets are open and an extended position wherein the inlets are blocked.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A mixing head according to claim 4, wherein each injection means includes a chamber, a reciprocatable plunger in the chamber having the flow accelerating passage therethrough, and means for urging the plunger into an extended position when the inlet is open and for urging the plunger into a retracted position when the inlet is blocked.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mixing head according to claim 5, wherein the plunger in its extended position is seated outwardly of the inlet for permitting flow of component into the mixing chamber and preventing component flow through the recirculation outlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mixing head according to claim 6, wherein the cross-sectional area of the plunger at the inlet of the passage is smaller than the plunger cross-sectional area at the outlet of the passage whereby the resultant force on the plunger when the mixing chamber inlet is open drives the plunger into its extended position and the resultant force on the plunger when the inlet is blocked drives the plunger into its retracted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A mixing head according to claim 6, including spring means for urging the plunger into its retracted position, wherein the resultant force on the plunger when the inlet is open drives the plunger into its extended position and the resultant force on the plunger when the inlet is blocked drives the plunger into its retracted position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mixing head according to claim 5 or 8, wherein a nozzle is disposed in the plunger passage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mixing head according to claim 6, including adjustable stop means for adjusting the retracted position of the plunger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mixing head according to claim 5 or 8, wherein a nozzle is disposed in the mixing chamber inlet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mixing head according to claim 8, including adjustable stop means for adjusting the retracted position of the plunger.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A mixing head according to claim 4, including relief valve means for selectively blocking component flow through the recirculation outlet, the valve means being closed when the inlets are open and open when the inlets are blocked, the relief valve means being responsive to the pressure downstream of the passage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mixing head according to claim 11, wherein the nozzle includes adjustable needle valve means in the inlet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |