公开(公告)号：US06805164B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10309490

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: F15C106

CPC classification number: F15C1/22 ,  B05B1/08 ,  Y10T137/206 ,  Y10T137/2076 ,  Y10T137/2185 ,  Y10T137/2224

Abstract: A fluidic oscillator capable of generating free fluid jets having distinctive, controllable and industrially/commercially useful flow patterns has a switching chamber having an inlet port that allows a pressurized fluid to enter and flow through the oscillator, an exhaust passage having a sidewall that forms one boundary wall of the switching chamber, a container passage having a sidewall that forms the second boundary wall of the switching chamber, a compliance member connected to the distal end of the container passage, and an expansion chamber connected to the distal end of the exhaust passage, with the expansion chamber having an exhaust orifice that allows fluid to flow from the oscillator. In operation, such an oscillator yields a contained fluid jet that issues from the inlet port into the swishing chamber and alternately switches its flow direction between the container and exhaust passages. This switching action serves to generate controllable pressure waves in the exhaust passage and expansion chamber which act to control the pattern of the free fluid jet that flows from the orifice.

Abstract translation: 能够产生具有独特的，可控的和工业上/商业上有用的流动模式的自由流体射流的流体振荡器具有开关室，其具有允许加压流体进入和流过振荡器的入口端口，具有形成一个侧壁的排气通道 开关室的边界壁，具有形成切换室的第二边界壁的侧壁的容器通道，连接到容器通道的远端的柔顺构件和连接到排气通道的远端的膨胀室 膨胀室具有允许流体从振荡器流出的排气孔。 在操作中，这样的振荡器产生从入口端口进入扫帚室的容纳流体射流，并且在容器和排气通道之间交替地切换其流动方向。 这种切换动作用于在排气通道和膨胀室中产生可控的压力波，其用于控制​​从孔口流出的自由流体射流的图案。

公开(公告)号：US5213270A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-25

申请号：US759557

申请日：1991-09-13

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Dharapuram Srinath

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Dharapuram Srinath

IPC: B05B1/08 ,  F15C1/22

CPC classification number: F15C1/22 ,  B05B1/08 ,  Y10S239/03 ,  Y10T137/2104

Abstract: A fluidic oscillator which is free of feedback passages has an oscillation chamber having a length greater than its width, a pair of mutually facing and complementarily-shaped sidewalls and planar top and bottom walls, and first and second end walls. An input power nozzle is formed in said first end wall having a width W and a depth D, for issuing a stream of fluid into the oscillation chamber, and form alternately pulsating, cavitation-free vortices in said oscillation chamber on each side of the stream. An outlet opening formed in the downstream end wall and axially aligned with the power nozzle and has a width and depth such that internal pressure in the oscillation chamber is greater than ambient. The outlet wall is hingedly connected to a chamber wall and the chamber is such that it can be molded with the outlet wall hingedly connected thereto in one molding.

Abstract translation: 没有反馈通道的流体振荡器具有长度大于其宽度的振荡室，一对相互面对和互补形状的侧壁以及平面顶壁和底壁以及第一和第二端壁。 在具有宽度W和深度D的所述第一端壁中形成输入功率喷嘴，用于将流体流发射到振荡室中，并且在流的每一侧的所述振荡室中形成交替脉动的无气蚀涡流 。 出口开口形成在下游端壁中并且与动力喷嘴轴向对齐并且具有宽度和深度，使得振荡室中的内部压力大于环境温度。 出口壁铰接地连接到室壁，并且室可以在一个模制件中以与其铰接连接的出口壁成型。

公开(公告)号：US5181660A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-26

申请号：US771979

申请日：1991-10-08

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Dharapuram Srinath

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Dharapuram Srinath

IPC: B05B1/08 ,  F15C1/22

CPC classification number: F15C1/22 ,  B05B1/08 ,  Y10T137/2104 ,  Y10T137/2185

Abstract: A fluidic oscillator which is free of feedback passages has an oscillation chamber having a length greater than its width, a pair of mutually facing and complimentary-shaped sidewalls and planar top and bottom walls, and first and second end walls. Stabilization ribs are formed on at least one of the top and bottom walls. An input power nozzle is formed in said first end wall having a width W and a depth D, for issuing a stream of fluid into the oscillation chamber, and form alternately pulsating, cavitation-free vortices in said oscillation chamber on each side of the stream. An outlet opening formed in the downstream end wall and axially aligned with the power nozzle and has a width and depth such that internal pressure in the oscillation chamber is greater than ambient. The outlet wall is hingedly connected to a chamber wall and the chamber is such that it can be molded with the outlet wall hingedly connected thereto in one molding.

Abstract translation: 没有反馈通道的流体振荡器具有长度大于其宽度的振荡室，一对相互面对和互补形状的侧壁以及平面顶壁和底壁以及第一和第二端壁。 稳定肋形成在顶壁和底壁中的至少一个上。 在具有宽度W和深度D的所述第一端壁中形成输入功率喷嘴，用于将流体流发射到振荡室中，并且在流的每一侧的所述振荡室中形成交替脉动的无气蚀涡流 。 出口开口形成在下游端壁中并且与动力喷嘴轴向对齐并且具有宽度和深度，使得振荡室中的内部压力大于环境温度。 出口壁铰接地连接到室壁，并且室可以在一个模制件中以与其铰接连接的出口壁成型。

公开(公告)号：US4672886A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-16

申请号：US737609

申请日：1985-05-24

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: F24F13/06 ,  B60H1/24 ,  B60H1/34 ,  B60S1/54 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B05B1/26

CPC classification number: B60H1/242 ,  B60S1/54 ,  Y10T137/206 ,  Y10T137/87684

Abstract: Air is detected from opposing ends of a trough-like continuous contour which defines a guide path for the two opposing streams. The air streams will be attached to flow along the trough and where the oppositely directed streams impact or impinge upon each other, they will be deflected normal to their path and the two combined streams will be projected or directed perpendicularly outwardly from the trough in the form of a fan-shaped jet. By controlling the velocity of the two opposing jets, the point of impact or impingement of the two jets can be moved along the trough with the trough defining the path of movement of the point or virtual outlet of outward projection of the combined jets. In preferred embodiments, the defrost and heating and air conditioning outlets for automobiles incorporate the invention so as to avoid protrusions and provide a continuous clean and unbroken appearance.

Abstract translation: 从槽状连续轮廓的相对端检测空气，其限定了两个相对流的引导路径。 气流将被连接以沿着槽流动，并且相对定向的流冲击或冲击彼此，它们将被偏离到它们的路径上，并且两个组合的流将以形式从槽垂直地向外突出或定向 的扇形射流。 通过控制两个相对射流的速度，两个射流的冲击点或冲击点可以沿着槽移动，其中槽限定组合射流的向外投影的点或虚拟出口的移动路径。 在优选实施例中，用于汽车的除霜和加热和空气调节出口结合本发明以避免突起并提供连续清洁且不间断的外观。

公开(公告)号：US4428277A

公开(公告)日：1984-01-31

申请号：US302285

申请日：1981-09-14

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: B05B1/08 ,  B60H1/24 ,  B60H1/34 ,  B60S1/54 ,  F24F13/08

CPC classification number: F24F13/08 ,  B05B1/083 ,  B60H1/345 ,  B60S1/54

Abstract: There is disclosed an oscillating reed particularly for use in generating a sweeping or oscillating air flow pattern which is rendered clickless by limiting directions of bending of the reed element to an axis transverse to the direction of air flow. This significantly silences the oscillations and, in conjunction with polishing of the edges of the reed and rounding the corners of the mounting bar in which the downstream end of the reed is secured, cracking and breakage of the reed element has been substantially eliminated thereby lengthening significantly the life of the oscillating element.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种特别用于产生扫掠或振荡空气流动模式的振荡簧片，其通过将簧片元件的弯曲方向限制在横向于空气流动方向的轴线上而使其无缝化。 这显着地使振荡沉默，并且结合对簧片边缘的抛光以及使固定杆的下游端固定的安装杆的角部四舍五入，基本上消除了簧片元件的破裂和断裂，从而显着地延长了 振荡元件的寿命。

公开(公告)号：US4210283A

公开(公告)日：1980-07-01

申请号：US941158

申请日：1978-09-11

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Bowles Fluidics Corporation

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Bowles Fluidics Corporation

IPC: B05B1/08 ,  B05B1/34 ,  B60S1/48 ,  B60S1/52 ,  F15C1/22

CPC classification number: F15C1/22 ,  B05B1/08 ,  B60S1/481 ,  B60S1/52

Abstract: A dual pattern nozzle comprises a fluid oscillator of the type which utilizes an obstacle or island in the path of liquid flow to produce a vortex street downstream of the island. A flow splitter is disposed downstream of and sufficiently close to the island to prevent the flow around the island from re-combining before reaching the flow divider, whereupon liquid vortices are alternately issued from each side of the divider. The spinning liquid breaks up into two patterns of droplets, the patterns being directed at respective spaced areas.

Abstract translation: 双模式喷嘴包括一种流体振荡器，该流体振荡器利用液体流动路径中的障碍物或岛屿产生岛屿下游的涡街。 分流器设置在岛的下游并且足够靠近岛，以防止岛周围的流动在到达分流器之前再次组合，于是从分隔器的每一侧交替地发出液体涡流。 纺丝液体分解成两种液滴图案，图案指向相应的间隔区域。

公开(公告)号：US07111800B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10673727

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Keith R. Berning ,  Russell D. Hester ,  Aland Santamarina ,  Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Keith R. Berning ,  Russell D. Hester ,  Aland Santamarina ,  Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: B05B1/05 ,  F15C1/16 ,  F15C1/22

CPC classification number: B05B1/08 ,  B05B1/14 ,  Y10T137/2093

Abstract: An improved spray head that is more effective and efficient at providing a wider range of desired spray distributions includes the following elements: (a) a plurality of fluidic oscillators, each oscillator having a fluidic circuit embedded in its top surface, with this circuit forming a path in which a fluid may flow through the oscillator, wherein these oscillators are stacked one on top of the other, with the sides of the oscillators being configured so that they stack such that the flow of fluid from adjoining oscillators in the stack have an angle of divergence between the centerlines of the planes defined by the flows from the outlets of the adjoining oscillators that is in the range of 2–5 degrees, (b) a plurality of cover plates, with each cover plate being proximate the top surface of one of the fluidic oscillators and attached to the oscillator so as to provide a seal against the flow of fluid from the oscillator's fluidic circuit, (c) a carrier assembly having a front and a rear surface and a cavity extending between these surfaces, with this cavity being configured so to receive and hold the stack of fluidic oscillators in the spray head, and (d) a stopper unit that attaches to the assembly's rear surface and seals it against leakage from the assembly's rear surface.

Abstract translation: 改进的喷头在提供更广泛的期望的喷雾分布方面更有效和更有效率包括以下元件：（a）多个流体振荡器，每个振荡器具有嵌入在其顶表面中的流体回路，该电路形成 其中流体可以流过振荡器的路径，其中这些振荡器一个在另一个之上堆叠，其中振荡器的侧面被配置成使得它们堆叠，使得来自堆叠中的相邻振荡器的流体流具有角度 由相邻振荡器的出口流出的平面的中心线之间的偏差在2-5度的范围内，（b）多个盖板，每个盖板靠近一个顶板 的流体振荡器并附接到振荡器，以便提供抵抗来自振荡器的流体回路的流体的流动的密封，（c）具有前部和 后表面和在这些表面之间延伸的空腔，其中该空腔被配置为在喷头中容纳和保持流体振荡器的堆叠，以及（d）止动器单元，其连接到组件的后表面并将其密封以防止 组件的后表面。

公开(公告)号：US06338268B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-15

申请号：US09634592

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: G01M304

CPC classification number: G01M3/184

Abstract: A leak detection system and method for fluid operated device includes a backloaded fluidic oscillator having an interaction chamber, a power nozzle at its upstream end coupled to a source of fluid under pressure and an exit throat at its downstream end. The interaction chamber first diverges from the power nozzle and then converges towards the exit throat. A pair of outlet passages are connected to the exit throat; one of the outlet passages is connected to the fluid operated device and the other of the outlet passages is connected to a fixed volume and a vent whereby the backloaded fluidic oscillator oscillates at a rate which is a function of the leakage of the fluid operated device.

Abstract translation: 用于流体操作装置的泄漏检测系统和方法包括具有相互作用室的背负载流体振荡器，在其上游端处连接到压力下的流体源的动力喷嘴和在其下游端处的出口喉部。 相互作用室首先从动力喷嘴发散，然后朝向出口喉部收敛。 一对出口通道连接到出口喉部; 出口通道中的一个连接到流体操作装置，另一个出口通道连接到固定容积和排气口，由此背负式流体振荡器以与流体驱动装置的泄漏的关系的速率振荡。

公开(公告)号：US5827976A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-27

申请号：US489514

申请日：1995-06-12

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Robert Bower

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer ,  Robert Bower

IPC: F15C1/00 ,  F15C1/22 ,  G01F1/32 ,  G01F1/20 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G01F1/3227 ,  F15C1/005 ,  F15C1/22

Abstract: A fluidic flow meter comprising a fluidic oscillator having an oscillation chamber, a power nozzle for issuing a jet of fluid into the oscillation chamber, an outlet for issuing fluid from the oscillation chamber. A bendable fiber optic wave guide loop has a section adapted to lose light as a result of flexing or bending is mounted in a flow path in the oscillation chamber and subjected to oscillatory flow of the fluid. Light is injected into one end of the fiber optic wave guide and a detector senses the oscillatory loss of light in the fiber optic wave guide as a measure of fluid flow through the fluidic oscillator.

Abstract translation: 一种流体流量计，包括具有振荡室的流体振荡器，用于向振荡室中喷射流体的动力喷嘴，用于从振荡室发出流体的出口。 可弯曲的光纤波导环具有适于由于弯曲或弯曲而导致的失去光的部分安装在振荡室中的流动路径中并且受到流体的振荡流动。 光被注入到光纤波导的一端，并且检测器感测光纤波导中的光的振荡损耗作为通过流体振荡器的流体流量的量度。

公开(公告)号：US4823682A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-25

申请号：US522884

申请日：1983-08-12

Applicant: Ronald D. Stouffer

Inventor： Ronald D. Stouffer

IPC: B60H1/24 ,  B60H1/34 ,  B60S1/54 ,  B60H1/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/242 ,  B60S1/54

Abstract: A vehicle windshield defrost system utilizes a fluidic oscillator for sweeping a jet of heated air across the windshield. The fluidic oscillator is of the type having an interaction chamber with sidewalls which converge to a common outlet to form a cross over type output region and thereby reduce the amount of space on the dashboard normally occupied by an output funnel.

Abstract translation: 车辆挡风玻璃除霜系统利用流体振荡器扫过风挡玻璃上的热空气射流。 流体振荡器是具有相互作用室的类型，其具有侧壁，该侧壁会聚到公共出口以形成交叉型输出区域，从而减少通常由输出漏斗占据的仪表板上的空间量。