Interchangable fluid jet tool, system, and method for using

    公开(公告)号:US12059772B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-13

    申请号:US17400519

    申请日:2021-08-12

    发明人: David Giles

    IPC分类号: B24C1/04 B24C5/04 B24C7/00

    CPC分类号: B24C1/045 B24C5/04 B24C7/0007

    摘要: The disclosure identifies an apparatus, system of and method for using an interchangeable fluid jet tool, the tool in at least one embodiment being a waterjet tool device that may be interchangeably integrated with a machine having any form of reciprocating or rotating pump (which may be used as a coolant or cutting fluid pump), and coupled with a motor powered rotatory drive machine, such as a spindle, having any type of tool interchange attachment and tool holders.

    ABRASIVE WATERJET CUTTING NOZZLE WITH A RESISTIVE STRAIN GAUGE SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20240100651A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-28

    申请号:US18257805

    申请日:2021-12-15

    发明人: Edoardo COPERTARO

    IPC分类号: B24C5/04 B24C1/04 G01H11/06

    CPC分类号: B24C5/04 B24C1/045 G01H11/06

    摘要: The invention provides a nozzle (2) for abrasive waterjet cutting. The nozzle (2) comprises: a body (4) comprising an outer surface (6); a passage (8) through the body, said passage comprising: in inlet section, an outlet section and a passage direction (14), said passage being configured for guiding an abrasive waterjet. A resistive strain gauge sensor (20) comprises a sensitivity direction (22) along the passage direction. The outer surface is circular and presents a planar area (40) for the sensor which is connected by a Wheatstone bridge. The invention also provides an abrasive waterjet nozzle manufacturing method. The invention also provides a use of a strain gauge sensor attached to a nozzle for abrasive waterjet cutting, for measuring bending vibrations.

    Abrasive water-jet cutting machine

    公开(公告)号:US11904437B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US16593549

    申请日:2019-10-04

    IPC分类号: B24C5/04 B24C1/04 C09K3/14

    CPC分类号: B24C5/04 B24C1/045 C09K3/1463

    摘要: An abrasive water jet cutting machine including pumping means, which can be fluidically connected to a water source, for the generation of a pressurized water flow; a cutting head, forming a mixing chamber and a focusing nozzle; a dispensing system of powdered abrasive material, including a tank containing powdered abrasive material, a feeding pipe, fluidically connecting the tank to the mixing chamber of the cutting head, a dispenser, which dispenses the powdered abrasive material contained in the tank into the mixing chamber by means of the feeding pipe; wherein the pressurized water flow originating from the pumping means is conveyed into the mixing chamber of the cutting head where the pressure energy of the pressurized water flow is converted into kinetic energy so as to form a water jet; wherein the cutting head mixes, in the mixing chamber, the abrasive material with the water jet forming a water-abrasive material mixture jet, and the cutting head dispenses the water-abrasive material mixture jet by means of the focusing nozzle; wherein the powdered abrasive material contained in the tank is homogeneously dispersed in suspension in a gelatinous water-based fluid; and wherein the mass ratio of the dispersed powdered abrasive material to the gelatinous water-based fluid is from 1.0 to 3.5.

    Methods for cleaning flow path components of power systems and sump purge kits

    公开(公告)号:US11691246B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-04

    申请号:US17805549

    申请日:2022-06-06

    IPC分类号: B24C1/00 B24C5/04 B24C1/08

    CPC分类号: B24C1/003 B24C5/04 B24C1/086

    摘要: Methods of cleaning flow path components of power systems, and sump purge kits used in the same or related methods are disclosed. A method of cleaning may include removing a casing of the turbine system to expose a rotor of the turbine system, a plurality of flow path components coupled to the rotor and/or the casing, and a sump system in communication with the rotor. The method may also include pressurizing the sump system in communication with the rotor, and sealing a plurality of openings formed in the rotor. Additionally, the method may include exposing the rotor and the plurality of flow path components to steam to dry hydrocarbons formed on a surface of the rotor and a surface of the plurality of flow path components, and blasting the rotor and the plurality of flow path components with solid carbon dioxide (CO2) to dislodge the dried hydrocarbons.

    Abrasive blasting nozzle noise reduction shroud and safety system

    公开(公告)号:US11660725B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-30

    申请号:US16590117

    申请日:2019-10-01

    申请人: Gary C. Haverda

    发明人: Gary C. Haverda

    IPC分类号: B24C5/04

    CPC分类号: B24C5/04

    摘要: A shroud assembly fixed to an abrasive blasting nozzle provides acoustic dampening during operation of the blasting system to reduce damage to the hearing of the user. The shroud assembly additionally provides features that improve safety and reduce fatigue during use. A first embodiment includes an end closure made up of flat acoustic panels and an alternate embodiment includes an end opening having peripheral chevron shaped acoustic panel edges. The shroud assembly includes a mechanism for attachment of the shroud to the abrasive blasting nozzle, a cylindrical blast column positioned forward from and coaxial with the blast nozzle, a cylindrical cone shell with at least one layer of acoustic dampening material surrounding and coaxial with the cylindrical blast column, a dead man switch handle, a second extended handle, a peripheral air curtain generator at the forward opening, and nested layers of one or more types of acoustic material(s).