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EP1192011B1
EP1192011B1 EP00922409A EP00922409A EP1192011B1 EP 1192011 B1 EP1192011 B1 EP 1192011B1 EP 00922409 A EP00922409 A EP 00922409A EP 00922409 A EP00922409 A EP 00922409A EP 1192011 B1 EP1192011 B1 EP 1192011B1
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    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
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    • B05B15/50Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
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  • the present invention relates to a head of spraying especially for spray gun with high pressure comprising a rotary element placed at. inside a central body and crossed by a canal having a spray orifice and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotating element and the gun.
  • the rotating element has a circular central part comprising the nozzle and inserted into an opening lateral of the central body.
  • a spray head of this type is known from the document US-A-4,516,724.
  • Patent application PCT / CH97 / 00316 presents a head for spray for high spray gun pressure, comprising a cylindrical element mounted rotating in a central body and traversed by a conduit main at the end of which is mounted a nozzle spray sending a high pressure fluid jet in the form of a spindle, two air channels based on pressure extending from the central body inside the cylindrical element on either side of the central duct of the nozzle, the outlet ports of the jets of air in the cylindrical element being offset by relative to the entry ports in communication with the central body canals.
  • Patent application PCT / CH98 / 00104 presents a head for spray for high spray gun pressure comprising a rotary element placed in a body central and crossed by a channel having an orifice spray and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotating element and the gun, the rotating element has in its central part a spherical shape suitable for collaborate with the seal placed inside the body central and two circular seats placed on either side on the other side of the spherical part resting on the seats placed on either side of the central body.
  • Spray heads known in the prior art have the disadvantage of having the nozzle slot at a level substantially equal to or lower than the top of the head spraying, which always produces interference at the outlet of the fluid jet.
  • the liquid which could not leave the gun dropped around the nozzle and therefore the user is under the permanent obligation of the clean to prevent dry paint buildup around the nozzle slot and on the top of the head spray.
  • the problem becomes even more acute when using spray heads with jets additional air because the air jets cause turbulence creating fluid sedimentation deposits on the top of the head. These deposits are particularly bothersome because they give rise to droplets, which can be projected onto the objects to be treated by air jets.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy these disadvantages and to propose a spray head, especially for high pressure spray gun comprising a rotary element placed in a central body and crossed by a spray nozzle and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotary element and the pistol, the rotating member having a circular central part comprising the nozzle and introduced into a lateral opening of the central body, characterized in that the circular central part is brought by a translation up the central body in a working position against at least one inner stop located at the top of the central body, the nozzle placed in the circular part of the rotary element being in the working position at above the top of the central body.
  • the nozzle placed on the central part can be raised and come out of the top of the head.
  • the accumulation of paint on the device during use will be limited, as will residual deposits of the fluid likely to cause soiling on parts to be sprayed or coated.
  • the nozzle may have to exceed the height of the top of the head from a distance of 1 to 5 mm.
  • the central part of the rotary element has at least one lateral shoulder in the form of an axis which collaborates with a lateral opening extension of the central body, the groove of the central body allowing after the introduction of the rotary element inside the central body, the displacement of the rotary element towards the upper central body until the shoulder comes lean against the inner stop of the top of the body central.
  • the central part of the rotary element has a second shoulder of the central part opposite the first and presenting itself also in the form of an axis, the second shoulder cooperating with a groove made on the other side of the central body.
  • the seal ensuring the seal between the central body and the pistol slides in a bore practiced in the axis and at the base of the central body to come to rest against the circular central part of the rotating element.
  • the central part of the rotary element has the form of a ball which collaborates with the joint inside the body central.
  • the seal may advantageously have a grooved so that the central part of the element rotating in the form of a ball rests on the two edges of bleeding.
  • the central part of the rotary element has the shape of a cylinder which collaborates with the seal inside the body central.
  • the central body is advantageously crossed by a series channels allowing a low pressure air flow for adjust the opening angle of the fluid spindle that exits through the nozzle, the channels located on one side and the other of the nozzle and forming at their exit an acute angle with the central duct of the nozzle.
  • the central body has two diametrically lugs opposite its upper part, the central body being crossed by two complementary channels which extend inside said pins with outlet openings directing a low pressure air flow substantially perpendicular to the nozzle slot, against the spindle of pressurized fluid coming out of the nozzle, producing atomizing said fluid spindle.
  • the rotating element has a pin which abuts against two edges of the central body to position two ways that fit the working configurations and nozzle cleaning.
  • the rotary element is connected to a handle that allows you to rotate 180 ° between the two working and cleaning positions respectively.
  • the rotary element is in steel, stainless steel or chrome steel having in any case received a heat treatment to harden its surface;
  • the nozzle is made of hard metal, for example carbide tungsten;
  • the central body in anodised aluminum, steel or a synthetic material reinforced with fiber carbon and the cylindrical seal in ferrous metal or not ferrous or reinforced composite material.
  • the spray head 1 shown in the drawing includes a central body 2 through which a rotary element passes 3.
  • a cylindrical seal 4 is introduced into a bore axial 4a practiced in the central body, so as to be able to slide freely in said bore.
  • the end lower of the joint 4 has a recess 5a in which is positioned an end seal 5, which has a central opening 7a opening onto a central bore 7 made in the cylindrical joint 4.
  • the joint 4 has at its base a circular outer groove 6a in which is placed an “O-Ring” seal 6 intended for seal between the cylindrical joint 4 and the bore 4a of the central body 2.
  • the central bore 7 of the joint 4 widens in the form of a funnel 8 at its part upper to come to rest against the rotary element 3 as explained below.
  • the rotary element 3 comprises a central part 31 having in the form of a ball, two shoulders 32, respectively 32a, in the form of an axis (see also figure 3).
  • the shoulders 32, respectively 32a have a truncated disc at their free end 33, respectively a disc 35.
  • the truncated disc 33 includes a pin 34 cooperating with a recess 34a practiced in the central body 2 and serving as a stop.
  • a rod 36 extends outwards, from the disc 33, extends shoulder 32 along the same axis and receives at its free end a handle 36a fixed by means of a pin 36b.
  • the handle 36a can be overmolded in reinforced synthetic material.
  • the cylindrical seal 4 has on its inner surface a V-shaped groove 41 in contact with the rotary element 3 which rests on the two edges of the groove 41.
  • This groove can be in section in the form of a V or a U. Alternatively, it can be replaced by a seal circular 41a which will preferably be made of metal or composite material.
  • the central body 2 ( Figures 4 and 5) has an opening lateral 21 which is extended upwards by a groove 22, a second lateral opening 21a of one dimension smaller on the opposite side of the first and is also extending by a groove as in the case of the lateral opening 21.
  • Two pins 23 are placed at the apex of the central body, each having an orifice exit 25 towards the axis of the central body and substantially perpendicular to it.
  • These holes 25 are in communication with two channels 24, which cross the wall of the central body in the direction of its axis and which are substantially perpendicular to the outlet ports 25.
  • These channels 24 are intended to send an air flow towards the top of the spray insert 37 at the base of the jet.
  • Their outlet orifices 25 can be replaced by slots.
  • channels 28 pass through the walls of the central body 2 in the direction of its axis to access to the respective outlet ports 29 ( Figures 6 and 7) placed at the top of the central body and which form an angle high-pitched with the spindle sticking out of the nozzle slot.
  • These four orifices 29 are intended to send an air flow which allows you to change the spray angle.
  • AT the interior of each of these channels 28 and at their base, is provided a thread 28a, which allows the introduction with a hexagon wrench screws 28b, which are used as air throttles. They are in the form of screws hollow with different bore diameters for the purpose to vary the air flow. All 28b screws in the same set have the same bore diameter. It is obvious that the channels 24 can also be provided with hollow screws 28b used to adjust the air flow.
  • the central body 2 has a groove in the form of a circular crown 27 collaborating for connection with the pistol and allowing passage low pressure air to the channels 24,28.
  • the pistols used in connection with the nozzle spray just described have a adjustment of compressed air which will be brought into the groove annular 27.
  • the adjustment of the compressed air flows of the holes 25, respectively 28 will be determined by choice holes of the hollow screws 28b.
  • the rotary element 3 is introduced into the central body 2 through the opening 21, the disc truncated 33 of diameter greater than the opening 21 fixes the position to which the rotary element 3 can be introduced.
  • Disc 35 will come out from the other side of the body central 2 through opening 21a.
  • the 32.32a shoulders can slide throughout grooves 22 towards the top of the central body 2 until said shoulders 32 strike the upper part of the notches 22.
  • the rotary element 3 is then located at the top of the central body 2 and the spray nozzle 37 is located above said summit. Seal 4 slides inside of the bore 30 of the central body 2 to ensure the seal between it and the gun not shown in the drawing.
  • the groove 41 of the cylindrical joint 4 ensures greater sealing since the central part 31 of the rotary element 3, in the form of a ball in the drawing rests on the two edges of the groove 41.
  • the cylindrical seal 4 has at its base the end seal 5 in polyamide plastic (nylon) which will connect head 1 to the gun and the seal “O-Ring” 6 in Viton which collaborates with the central body 2 inside its bore 30.
  • the spray head 1 When the spray head 1 is in its position work as shown in figure 1, the high fluid pressure arrives through bores 7a, 7 and continues its path through screw 39 and nozzle 37 connected by the O-ring 38 in Teflon.
  • the fluid that will come out under spindle shape through there spray nozzle 37 can be regulated with the addition of low pressure air by the means of the two series of channels (24,28) which go in the direction of the axis of the central body and inside its walls.
  • the pressurized air flows through the two channels 24 in coming from the groove 27 at the base of the central body 2 and reaches the outlet orifices 25, which form an angle substantially straight with channels, air at base pressure being projected substantially perpendicularly against the high pressure fluid spindle coming out of the slot the nozzle 37 reinforcing by this air supply the atomization of said fluid spindle.
  • low pressure air arrives at channels 28 which also start from the base of the body central 2 and traverses the interior of the walls of said body central 2 to reach the orifices 29 which have a tilt relative to channels 28.
  • Air based pressure passes through channels 28 and exits on one side and the other of the nozzle 37 at an acute angle with the central duct of nozzle 37, so that it is possible to adjust the opening angle of the fluid spindle that exits through the nozzle 37.
  • the rotary element can rotate 180 ° and the nozzle 37 is then placed so that its slot faces the exit from bore 7, ready for cleaning. This operation is very simple since the pin 34 will abut against the edges 26 of the recess 34a in the two opposite positions placing with precision the rotary element 3 in each case.
  • the variant of the head shown in Figures 8 to 11 includes a central body 2 through which a rotary element passes or identical key not shown in element 3 of the mode of Figures 1 to 7 and also provided with a seal not shown identical to the joint 4 of Figures 1 to 7.
  • a rotary element passes or identical key not shown in element 3 of the mode of Figures 1 to 7 and also provided with a seal not shown identical to the joint 4 of Figures 1 to 7.
  • Figures 8 to 11 it has been shown only the body central 2, it being understood that all the elements constituting the central body, as well as all the elements constituting the head 2 and contributing to the functioning thereof are the same as those of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7.
  • the lateral opening 21 extending upwards by a groove 22 allowing the rotary element or key 3 to be introduced into head 2 and brought into the position of work by an upward translation in the groove 22, as shown in Figure 11.
  • the two pins 23 placed at the top of the head 2 also have the outlet port 50 which is present in the variant in the form of a slit directing the additional air atomization at an angle of approximately 12 ° per relative to the axis of the head.
  • This 12 ° angle may well obviously vary in a range from 0 to 20 ° if we want to attack the jet at the exit of the nozzle or a little upper. This angle will also depend on the height between the top of the nozzle and the top of the head, which it will be located in a range of 1 to 5 mm.
  • the atomization orifices 50 are supplied by channels 24 identical to those of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7.
  • the channels 28 are linked to the outlet ports-29 opening at the top of the head 2.
  • the outlet orifices 29 are two in number; there may however be more numerous, for example 4 or 6.
  • These outlet ports 29 are, as in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7 intended for additional air opening more or less the main jet beam. In case they are at number of 4 they will emerge on either side of the axis XI-XI of the section of figure 11. In the case where there are 6 channels they will be placed on either side of channels 28 in Figure 8.
  • the outlet ports 29 will make an angle with the vertical axis of the head varying in a range from 45 to 60 °. In the variant of Figure 11, the angle is 50 °.
  • the element rotary or key 3 is inserted into openings side 21 of head 2 forming an axis of 45 ° (axis IX-IX of the section of Figure 9) relative to the two pins 23 (line X-X- of figure 8).
  • the nozzle 51 (FIG. 8) will be placed at 45 ° to the axis of the rotary element or key 3.
  • FIGS. 8 to 11 comprises a rotary element in the form of a partially introduced ball in a funnel-shaped part placed inside of the joint 4.
  • a groove 41 is placed around the edge of the funnel where_ spherical surface of ball 31 is in contact with inside the joint.
  • This bleeding 41 can be carried out by machining, molding or by repelling the material of said seal.
  • the groove 41 can be replaced by an overlap in the form of a zone circular 41a inlaid inside the cone, zone 41a being in contact with the ball of the rotary element.
  • the central body 2 is made of anodized aluminum; he can however be made of stainless steel, chrome steel or made of reinforced plastic with for example fibers of carbon.
  • the rotary element 3 and the seal 4 can be made of metal, reinforced plastic or ceramic.

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Spray head 1 especially for a high-pressure spray gun, comprising a rotary element 3, which is placed in a central body 2 and through which passes a spray nozzle 37, and a seal 4 ensuring leak-tightness between the rotary element 3 and the gun, the rotary element 3 having a circular central part 31 comprising the nozzle 37 and introduced into a lateral aperture 21 of the central body 2, the circular central part 31 being brought, by means of an upward translational movement of the central body 2, into a working position against an inner abutment located at the top of the central body 2, the nozzle 37 placed in the circular part 31 of the rotary element 3 being in the working position above the top of the central body 2.

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La présente invention a pour objet une tête de pulvérisation notamment pour pistolet de pulvérisation à haute pression comprenant un élément rotatif placé à . l'intérieur d'un corps central et traversée par un canal présentant un orifice de pulvérisation et un joint assurant l'étanchéité entre l'élément rotatif et le pistolet. L'élément rotatif présente une partie centrale circulaire comprenant la buse et introduite dans une ouverture latérale du corps central.The present invention relates to a head of spraying especially for spray gun with high pressure comprising a rotary element placed at. inside a central body and crossed by a canal having a spray orifice and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotating element and the gun. The rotating element has a circular central part comprising the nozzle and inserted into an opening lateral of the central body.

Une tête de pulvérisation de ce type est connue du document US-A-4 516 724.A spray head of this type is known from the document US-A-4,516,724.

La demande de brevet PCT/CH97/00316 présente une tête de pulvérisation pour pistolet de pulvérisation à haute pression, comprenant un élément de forme cylindrique monté rotatif dans un corps central et traversé par un conduit principal à l'extrémité duquel est montée une buse de pulvérisation envoyant un jet de fluide à haute pression sous forme de fuseau, deux canaux d'air à base pression se prolongeant à partir du corps central à l'intérieur de l'élément de forme cylindrique, de part et d'autre du conduit central de la buse, les orifices de sortie des jets d'air dans l'élément de forme cylindrique étant décalés par rapport aux orifices d'entrée en communication avec les canaux du corps central.Patent application PCT / CH97 / 00316 presents a head for spray for high spray gun pressure, comprising a cylindrical element mounted rotating in a central body and traversed by a conduit main at the end of which is mounted a nozzle spray sending a high pressure fluid jet in the form of a spindle, two air channels based on pressure extending from the central body inside the cylindrical element on either side of the central duct of the nozzle, the outlet ports of the jets of air in the cylindrical element being offset by relative to the entry ports in communication with the central body canals.

La demande de brevet PCT/CH98/00104 présente une tête de pulvérisation pour pistolet de pulvérisation à haute pression comprenant un élément rotatif placé dans un corps central et traversé par un canal présentant un orifice de pulvérisation et un joint assurant l'étanchéité entre l'élément rotatif et le pistolet, l'élément rotatif présente dans sa partie centrale une forme sphérique apte à collaborer avec le joint placé à l'intérieur du corps central et deux sièges circulaires placés de part et d'autre de la partie sphérique prenant appui sur les sièges placés de part et d'autre du corps central.Patent application PCT / CH98 / 00104 presents a head for spray for high spray gun pressure comprising a rotary element placed in a body central and crossed by a channel having an orifice spray and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotating element and the gun, the rotating element has in its central part a spherical shape suitable for collaborate with the seal placed inside the body central and two circular seats placed on either side on the other side of the spherical part resting on the seats placed on either side of the central body.

Les têtes de pulvérisation connues dans l'art antérieur présentent le désavantage d'avoir la fente de la buse à un niveau sensiblement égal ou inférieur au sommet de la tête de pulvérisation, ce qui produit toujours des interférences à la sortie du jet de fluide. En plus de cela, au moment d'arrêter la prestation, le liquide qui n'a pas pu quitter le pistolet retombé autour de la buse et par conséquent l'utilisateur est dans l'obligation permanent de la nettoyer pour éviter l'accumulation de peinture sèche autour de la fente de la buse et sur le sommet de la tête de pulvérisation. Le problème devient encore plus aigu lorsque l'on utilise des têtes de pulvérisation avec jets d'air additionnel, car les jets d'air provoquent des turbulences créant des dépôts de sédimentation de fluide sur le sommet de la tête. Ces dépôts sont particulièrement gênants, car ils donnent naissance à des gouttelettes, qui peuvent être projetées sur les objets à traiter par les jets d'air.Spray heads known in the prior art have the disadvantage of having the nozzle slot at a level substantially equal to or lower than the top of the head spraying, which always produces interference at the outlet of the fluid jet. On top of that, at the time to stop the service, the liquid which could not leave the gun dropped around the nozzle and therefore the user is under the permanent obligation of the clean to prevent dry paint buildup around the nozzle slot and on the top of the head spray. The problem becomes even more acute when using spray heads with jets additional air because the air jets cause turbulence creating fluid sedimentation deposits on the top of the head. These deposits are particularly bothersome because they give rise to droplets, which can be projected onto the objects to be treated by air jets.

Le but de la présente invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients et de proposer une tête de pulvérisation, notamment pour pistolet de pulvérisation à haute pression comprenant un élément rotatif placé dans un corps central et traversé par une buse de pulvérisation et un joint assurant l'étanchéité entre l'élément rotatif et le pistolet, l'élément rotatif présentant une partie centrale circulaire comprenant la buse et introduite dans une ouverture latérale du corps central, caractérisée en ce que la partie centrale circulaire est amenée par une translation vers le haut du corps central dans une position de travail contre au moins une butée intérieure située au sommet du corps central, la buse placée dans la partie circulaire de l'élément rotatif étant dans la position de travail au dessus du sommet du corps central.The object of the present invention is to remedy these disadvantages and to propose a spray head, especially for high pressure spray gun comprising a rotary element placed in a central body and crossed by a spray nozzle and a seal ensuring the seal between the rotary element and the pistol, the rotating member having a circular central part comprising the nozzle and introduced into a lateral opening of the central body, characterized in that the circular central part is brought by a translation up the central body in a working position against at least one inner stop located at the top of the central body, the nozzle placed in the circular part of the rotary element being in the working position at above the top of the central body.

Avec la possibilité d'amener la partie centrale circulaire vers le haut de la tête par une translation, la buse placée sur la partie centrale pourra être surélevée et sortir du sommet de la tête. Ainsi, l'accumulation de peinture sur l'appareil lors de l'utilisation sera limitée, de même que les dépôts résiduels du fluide susceptibles de provoquer des souillures sur les pièces à gicler ou à revêtir.With the possibility of bringing the circular central part towards the top of the head by a translation, the nozzle placed on the central part can be raised and come out of the top of the head. Thus, the accumulation of paint on the device during use will be limited, as will residual deposits of the fluid likely to cause soiling on parts to be sprayed or coated.

Avec la disposition proposée selon l'invention, la buse pourra être amenée à dépasser la hauteur du sommet de la tête d'une distance de 1 à 5 mm.With the arrangement proposed according to the invention, the nozzle may have to exceed the height of the top of the head from a distance of 1 to 5 mm.

Selon un mode d'exécution préféré, la partie centrale de l'élément rotatif présente au moins un épaulement latéral se présentant sous forme d'un axe qui collabore avec une prolongation sous forme de rainure de l'ouverture latérale du corps central, la rainure du corps central permettant après l'introduction de l'élément rotatif à l'intérieur du corps central, le déplacement de l'élément rotatif vers le haut du corps central jusqu'à ce que l'épaulement vienne s'appuyer contre la butée intérieure du sommet du corps central. According to a preferred embodiment, the central part of the rotary element has at least one lateral shoulder in the form of an axis which collaborates with a lateral opening extension of the central body, the groove of the central body allowing after the introduction of the rotary element inside the central body, the displacement of the rotary element towards the upper central body until the shoulder comes lean against the inner stop of the top of the body central.

Selon ce même mode d'exécution, la partie centrale de l'élément rotatif présente un deuxième épaulement de la partie centrale opposé au premier et se présentant également sous forme d'un axe, le deuxième épaulement coopérant avec une rainure pratiquée de l'autre côté du corps central. Le joint assurant l'étanchéité entre le corps central et le pistolet coulisse dans un alésage pratiqué dans l'axe et à la base du corps central pour venir s'appuyer contre la partie centrale circulaire de l'élément rotatif.According to this same embodiment, the central part of the rotary element has a second shoulder of the central part opposite the first and presenting itself also in the form of an axis, the second shoulder cooperating with a groove made on the other side of the central body. The seal ensuring the seal between the central body and the pistol slides in a bore practiced in the axis and at the base of the central body to come to rest against the circular central part of the rotating element.

Toujours selon ce mode d'exécution, la partie centrale circulaire de l'élément rotatif présente la forme d'une bille qui collabore avec le joint à l'intérieur du corps central.Still according to this embodiment, the central part of the rotary element has the form of a ball which collaborates with the joint inside the body central.

Dans ce cas le joint peut présenter avantageusement une saignée de manière que la partie centrale de l'élément rotatif sous forme de bille repose sur les deux arêtes de la saignée.In this case the seal may advantageously have a grooved so that the central part of the element rotating in the form of a ball rests on the two edges of bleeding.

Dans un autre mode d'exécution la partie centrale circulaire de l'élément rotatif présente la forme d'un cylindre qui collabore avec le joint à l'intérieur du corps central.In another embodiment, the central part of the rotary element has the shape of a cylinder which collaborates with the seal inside the body central.

Le corps central est avantageusement traversé par une série de canaux permettant un flux d'air à basse pression pour régler l'angle d'ouverture du fuseau de fluide qui sort par la buse, les canaux se situant d'un côté et de l'autre de la buse et formant à leur sortie un angle aigu avec le conduit central de la buse.The central body is advantageously crossed by a series channels allowing a low pressure air flow for adjust the opening angle of the fluid spindle that exits through the nozzle, the channels located on one side and the other of the nozzle and forming at their exit an acute angle with the central duct of the nozzle.

Le corps central présente deux ergots diamétralement opposés à sa partie supérieure, le corps central étant traversé par deux canaux complémentaires qui se prolongent à l'intérieur desdits ergots avec des orifices de sortie dirigeant un flux d'air à basse pression sensiblement perpendiculairement à la fente de la buse, contre le fuseau de fluide sous pression qui sort de la buse, produisant l'atomisation dudit fuseau de fluide.The central body has two diametrically lugs opposite its upper part, the central body being crossed by two complementary channels which extend inside said pins with outlet openings directing a low pressure air flow substantially perpendicular to the nozzle slot, against the spindle of pressurized fluid coming out of the nozzle, producing atomizing said fluid spindle.

L'élément rotatif présente une goupille qui bute contre deux rebords du corps central pour se positionner de deux manières qui correspondent aux configurations de travail et de nettoyage de la buse. L'élément rotatif est relié à une poignée qui permet de tourner de 180° entre les deux positions respectivement de travail et de nettoyage. Selon le mode d'exécution préféré, l'élément rotatif est en acier, acier inox ou acier chromé ayant dans tous les cas reçu un traitement thermique pour durcir sa surface ; la buse est fabriquée en métal dur, par exemple en carbure de tungstène ; le corps central en alu éloxé, en acier ou en une matière synthétique renforcée avec de la fibre de carbone et le joint cylindrique en métal ferreux ou non ferreux ou en matière composite renforcée.The rotating element has a pin which abuts against two edges of the central body to position two ways that fit the working configurations and nozzle cleaning. The rotary element is connected to a handle that allows you to rotate 180 ° between the two working and cleaning positions respectively. According to the preferred embodiment, the rotary element is in steel, stainless steel or chrome steel having in any case received a heat treatment to harden its surface; the nozzle is made of hard metal, for example carbide tungsten; the central body in anodised aluminum, steel or a synthetic material reinforced with fiber carbon and the cylindrical seal in ferrous metal or not ferrous or reinforced composite material.

Le dessin illustre, à titre d'exemple, une tête de pulvérisation selon l'invention.

  • Dans le dessin, la figure 1 montre une vue d'une tête de pulvérisation d'un mode d'exécution de la tête, partiellement en coupe avec tous les éléments qui la composent,
  • la figure 2 montre une vue de dessus d'un élément rotatif, de la tête,
  • la figure 3 montre une vue latérale de l'élément rotatif de la figure 2, avec une coupe de sa partie centrale,
  • la figure 4 montre une vue latérale du corps central,
  • la figure 5 montre une coupe du corps central de la figure 1,
  • la figure 6 montre une vue de dessus du corps central avec à l'intérieur une buse de pulvérisation,
  • la figure 7 montre une coupe de détail du corps central selon la ligne VII-VII de la figure 6.
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessus d'une variante de la tête représentée dans les figures 1 à 7,
  • la figure 9 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne IX-IX de la figure 8,
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne X-X de la figure 8, et
  • la figure 11 est une vue en coupe selon la figure XI-XI de la figure 8.
  • The drawing illustrates, by way of example, a spray head according to the invention.
  • In the drawing, FIG. 1 shows a view of a spray head of an embodiment of the head, partially in section with all the elements which compose it,
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of a rotary element, of the head,
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the rotary element of FIG. 2, with a section through its central part,
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view of the central body,
  • FIG. 5 shows a section of the central body of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 6 shows a top view of the central body with a spray nozzle inside,
  • FIG. 7 shows a detail section of the central body along the line VII-VII of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of a variant of the head shown in FIGS. 1 to 7,
  • FIG. 9 is a sectional view along the line IX-IX of FIG. 8,
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view along line XX of FIG. 8, and
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view according to FIG. XI-XI of FIG. 8.
  • La tête de pulvérisation 1 représentée dans le dessin comprend un corps central 2 traversé par un élément rotatif 3. Un joint cylindrique 4 est introduit dans un alésage axial 4a pratiqué dans le corps central, de manière à pouvoir coulisser librement dans ledit alésage. L'extrémité inférieure du joint 4 présente un évidemment 5a dans lequel vient se positionner un joint d'extrémité 5, qui présente une ouverture centrale 7a débouchant sur un alésage central 7 pratiqué dans le joint cylindrique 4. Le joint 4 présente à sa base une rainure extérieure circulaire 6a dans laquelle vient se placer un joint « O-Ring » 6 destiné à assurer l'étanchéité entre le joint cylindrique 4 et l'alésage 4a du corps central 2. L'alésage central 7 du joint 4 s'élargit sous forme d'un entonnoir 8 à sa partie supérieure pour venir s'appuyer contre l'élément rotatif 3 comme expliqué ci-dessous.The spray head 1 shown in the drawing includes a central body 2 through which a rotary element passes 3. A cylindrical seal 4 is introduced into a bore axial 4a practiced in the central body, so as to be able to slide freely in said bore. The end lower of the joint 4 has a recess 5a in which is positioned an end seal 5, which has a central opening 7a opening onto a central bore 7 made in the cylindrical joint 4. The joint 4 has at its base a circular outer groove 6a in which is placed an “O-Ring” seal 6 intended for seal between the cylindrical joint 4 and the bore 4a of the central body 2. The central bore 7 of the joint 4 widens in the form of a funnel 8 at its part upper to come to rest against the rotary element 3 as explained below.

    L'élément rotatif 3 comprend une partie centrale 31 se présentant sous forme d'une bille, deux épaulements 32, respectivement 32a, se présentant sous forme d'un axe (voir également la figure 3). Les épaulements 32, respectivement 32a, présentent à leur extrémité libre un disque tronqué 33, respectivement un disque 35. Le disque tronqué 33 comprend une goupille 34 coopérant avec un évidement 34a pratiqué dans le corps central 2 et servant de butée. Une tige 36 s'étend vers l'extérieur, à partir du disque 33, prolonge l'épaulement 32 selon un même axe et reçoit à son extrémité libre une poignée 36a fixée au moyen d'une goupille 36b. Alternativement la poignée 36a peut être surmoulée en matière synthétique renforcée. The rotary element 3 comprises a central part 31 having in the form of a ball, two shoulders 32, respectively 32a, in the form of an axis (see also figure 3). The shoulders 32, respectively 32a, have a truncated disc at their free end 33, respectively a disc 35. The truncated disc 33 includes a pin 34 cooperating with a recess 34a practiced in the central body 2 and serving as a stop. A rod 36 extends outwards, from the disc 33, extends shoulder 32 along the same axis and receives at its free end a handle 36a fixed by means of a pin 36b. Alternatively the handle 36a can be overmolded in reinforced synthetic material.

    Le joint cylindrique 4 présente sur sa surface intérieure une saignée en V 41 en contact avec l'élément rotatif 3 qui repose sur les deux arêtes de la saignée 41. Cette saignée peut se présenter en coupe sous forme d'un V ou d'un U. Alternativement, elle peut être remplacée par un joint circulaire 41a qui sera de préférence en métal ou en matière composite.The cylindrical seal 4 has on its inner surface a V-shaped groove 41 in contact with the rotary element 3 which rests on the two edges of the groove 41. This groove can be in section in the form of a V or a U. Alternatively, it can be replaced by a seal circular 41a which will preferably be made of metal or composite material.

    A l'intérieur de la partie centrale 31 (figure 3) de l'élément rotatif 3 se trouve un insert ou buse de pulvérisation en carbure de tungstène 37 et une vis creuse 39, qui serre l'insert 37, par l'intermédiaire d'un joint torique 38, qui est placé entre la buse et la vis qui présente un alésage central non représenté et est serrée à l'aide d'une clef à six pans. La fente de l'insert 37 est placée dans le sens de l'axe de l'élément rotatif 3.Inside the central part 31 (FIG. 3) of the rotary element 3 is an insert or nozzle spraying with tungsten carbide 37 and a hollow screw 39, which tightens the insert 37, by means of a seal O-ring 38, which is placed between the nozzle and the screw which has a central bore not shown and is tightened to using a hexagon wrench. The slot of insert 37 is placed in the direction of the axis of the rotary element 3.

    Le corps central 2 (figures 4 et 5) présente une ouverture latérale 21 qui se prolonge vers le haut par une rainure 22, une deuxième ouverture latérale 21a d'une dimension plus petite se trouvant du côté opposé à la première et se prolongeant également par une rainure comme dans le cas de l'ouverture latérale 21. Deux ergots 23 sont placés au sommet du corps central, chacun présentant un orifice de sortie 25 en direction de l'axe du corps central et sensiblement-perpendiculaire à celui-ci. Ces orifices 25 sont en communication avec deux canaux 24, qui traversent la paroi du corps central dans le sens de son axe et qui sont sensiblement perpendiculaires aux orifices de sortie 25. Ces canaux 24 sont destinés à envoyer un flux d'air vers le sommet de l'insert de pulvérisation 37 à la base du jet. Leurs orifices de sortie 25 peuvent être remplacés par des fentes. D'autres canaux 28 traversent les parois du corps central 2 dans la direction de son axe pour accéder aux orifices respectifs de sortie 29 (figures 6 et 7) placés au sommet du corps central et qui forment un angle aigu avec le fuseau qui sort par la fente de la buse. Ces quatre orifices 29 sont destinés à envoyer un flux d'air qui permet de changer l'angle de pulvérisation. A l'intérieur de chacun de ces canaux 28 et à leur base, est prévu un filetage 28a, qui permet l'introduction avec une clef à six pans des vis 28b, qui sont utilisées comme étrangleurs d'air. Elles se présentent sous forme de vis creuses avec des diamètres d'alésage différents dans le but de varier le débit d'air. Toutes les vis 28b d'un même jeu ont le même diamètre d'alésage. Il est évident que les canaux 24 peuvent également être munis des vis creuses 28b servant au réglage du débit d'air.The central body 2 (Figures 4 and 5) has an opening lateral 21 which is extended upwards by a groove 22, a second lateral opening 21a of one dimension smaller on the opposite side of the first and is also extending by a groove as in the case of the lateral opening 21. Two pins 23 are placed at the apex of the central body, each having an orifice exit 25 towards the axis of the central body and substantially perpendicular to it. These holes 25 are in communication with two channels 24, which cross the wall of the central body in the direction of its axis and which are substantially perpendicular to the outlet ports 25. These channels 24 are intended to send an air flow towards the top of the spray insert 37 at the base of the jet. Their outlet orifices 25 can be replaced by slots. Other channels 28 pass through the walls of the central body 2 in the direction of its axis to access to the respective outlet ports 29 (Figures 6 and 7) placed at the top of the central body and which form an angle high-pitched with the spindle sticking out of the nozzle slot. These four orifices 29 are intended to send an air flow which allows you to change the spray angle. AT the interior of each of these channels 28 and at their base, is provided a thread 28a, which allows the introduction with a hexagon wrench screws 28b, which are used as air throttles. They are in the form of screws hollow with different bore diameters for the purpose to vary the air flow. All 28b screws in the same set have the same bore diameter. It is obvious that the channels 24 can also be provided with hollow screws 28b used to adjust the air flow.

    Dans la partie inférieure, le corps central 2 présente une rainure sous forme de couronne circulaire 27 collaborant pour la liaison avec le pistolet et permettant le passage de l'air à basse pression aux canaux 24,28. Généralement, les pistolets utilisés en liaison avec la buse de pulvérisation qui vient d'être décrite présentent un réglage d'air comprimé qui sera amené dans la rainure annulaire 27. Le réglage des débits d'air comprimé des orifices 25, respectivement 28 sera déterminé par le choix des alésages des vis creuses 28b. Il existe sur le marché des modèles de pistolets avec deux réglages d'air différents. Dans ce cas il sera possible d'alimenter séparément les canaux 24 et les orifices 25 qui débouchent sur les ergots et les autres canaux 28 et leur orifices respectifs 29. In the lower part, the central body 2 has a groove in the form of a circular crown 27 collaborating for connection with the pistol and allowing passage low pressure air to the channels 24,28. Usually, the pistols used in connection with the nozzle spray just described have a adjustment of compressed air which will be brought into the groove annular 27. The adjustment of the compressed air flows of the holes 25, respectively 28 will be determined by choice holes of the hollow screws 28b. There are on the market pistol models with two air settings different. In this case it will be possible to supply separately the channels 24 and the openings 25 which open out on the pins and the other channels 28 and their orifices respective 29.

    En fonctionnement, l'élément rotatif 3 est introduit dans le corps central 2 à travers l'ouverture 21, le disque tronqué 33 de diamètre supérieur à l'ouverture 21 fixe la position jusqu'à laquelle l'élément rotatif 3 peut être introduit. Le disque 35 va sortir par l'autre côté du corps central 2 à travers l'ouverture 21a. A ce moment, les épaulements 32,32a peuvent glisser tout au long des rainures 22 vers le haut du corps central 2 jusqu'à ce que lesdits épaulements 32 heurtent la partie supérieure des encoches 22. L'élément rotatif 3 est alors situé au sommet du corps central 2 et la buse de pulvérisation 37 se trouve au dessus dudit sommet. Le joint 4 coulisse à l'intérieur de l'alésage 30 du corps central 2 pour assurer l'étanchéité entre celui-ci et le pistolet non représenté dans le dessin. La saignée 41 du joint cylindrique 4 assure une plus grande étanchéité puisque la partie centrale 31 de l'élément rotatif 3, sous forme de bille dans le dessin repose sur les deux arêtes de la saignée 41. Pour mieux assurer cette étanchéité, le joint cylindrique 4 présente à sa base le joint d'extrémité 5 en plastique polyamide (nylon) qui va relier la tête 1 au pistolet et le joint « O-Ring » 6 en Viton qui collabore avec le corps central 2 à l'intérieur de son alésage 30.In operation, the rotary element 3 is introduced into the central body 2 through the opening 21, the disc truncated 33 of diameter greater than the opening 21 fixes the position to which the rotary element 3 can be introduced. Disc 35 will come out from the other side of the body central 2 through opening 21a. At this time, the 32.32a shoulders can slide throughout grooves 22 towards the top of the central body 2 until said shoulders 32 strike the upper part of the notches 22. The rotary element 3 is then located at the top of the central body 2 and the spray nozzle 37 is located above said summit. Seal 4 slides inside of the bore 30 of the central body 2 to ensure the seal between it and the gun not shown in the drawing. The groove 41 of the cylindrical joint 4 ensures greater sealing since the central part 31 of the rotary element 3, in the form of a ball in the drawing rests on the two edges of the groove 41. For better ensure this tightness, the cylindrical seal 4 has at its base the end seal 5 in polyamide plastic (nylon) which will connect head 1 to the gun and the seal “O-Ring” 6 in Viton which collaborates with the central body 2 inside its bore 30.

    Quand la tête de pulvérisation 1 est dans sa position de travail comme montré dans la figure 1, le fluide à haute pression arrive par les alésages 7a,7 et continue son chemin à travers la vis 39 et la buse 37 reliés par le joint torique 38 en téflon. Le fluide qui va sortir sous forme de fuseau par là buse de pulvérisation 37 peut être réglé avec l'adjonction de l'air à base pression par le moyen des deux séries de canaux (24,28) qui vont dans la direction de l'axe du corps central et à l'intérieur de ses parois. L'air sous pression parcourt les deux canaux 24 en provenant de la rainure 27 à la base du corps central 2 et parvient aux orifices 25 de sortie, qui forment un angle sensiblement droit avec les canaux, l'air à base pression étant projeté sensiblement perpendiculairement contre le fuseau de fluide à haute pression qui sort par la fente de la buse 37 renforçant par cet apport d'air l'atomisation dudit fuseau de fluide. De même l'air à basse pression arrive aux canaux 28 qui partent aussi de la base du corps central 2 et parcourt l'intérieur des parois dudit corps central 2 pour arriver aux orifices 29 qui ont une inclinaison par rapport aux canaux 28. L'air à base pression traverse les canaux 28 et sort d'un coté et de l'autre de la buse 37 en formant un angle aigu avec le conduit central de la buse 37, de manière à pouvoir régler l'angle d'ouverture du fuseau de fluide qui sort par la buse 37.When the spray head 1 is in its position work as shown in figure 1, the high fluid pressure arrives through bores 7a, 7 and continues its path through screw 39 and nozzle 37 connected by the O-ring 38 in Teflon. The fluid that will come out under spindle shape through there spray nozzle 37 can be regulated with the addition of low pressure air by the means of the two series of channels (24,28) which go in the direction of the axis of the central body and inside its walls. The pressurized air flows through the two channels 24 in coming from the groove 27 at the base of the central body 2 and reaches the outlet orifices 25, which form an angle substantially straight with channels, air at base pressure being projected substantially perpendicularly against the high pressure fluid spindle coming out of the slot the nozzle 37 reinforcing by this air supply the atomization of said fluid spindle. Likewise low pressure air arrives at channels 28 which also start from the base of the body central 2 and traverses the interior of the walls of said body central 2 to reach the orifices 29 which have a tilt relative to channels 28. Air based pressure passes through channels 28 and exits on one side and the other of the nozzle 37 at an acute angle with the central duct of nozzle 37, so that it is possible to adjust the opening angle of the fluid spindle that exits through the nozzle 37.

    A l'aide de la poignée 35, l'élément rotatif peut tourner de 180° et la buse 37 est alors placée de manière que sa fente soit confrontée à la sortie de l'alésage 7, prête pour son nettoyage. Cette opération est très simple puisque la goupille 34 va buter contre les rebords 26 de l'évidement 34a dans les deux positions opposées plaçant avec précision l'élément rotatif 3 en chaque cas.Using the handle 35, the rotary element can rotate 180 ° and the nozzle 37 is then placed so that its slot faces the exit from bore 7, ready for cleaning. This operation is very simple since the pin 34 will abut against the edges 26 of the recess 34a in the two opposite positions placing with precision the rotary element 3 in each case.

    La variante de la tête représentée dans les figures 8 à 11 comprend un corps central 2 traversé par un élément rotatif ou clef identique non représenté à l'élément 3 du mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7 et muni d'un joint également non représenté identique au joint 4 des figures 1 à 7. Dans les figures 8 à 11, il a été représenté uniquement le corps central 2, étant entendu que tous les éléments constituant le corps central, ainsi que tous les éléments constituant la tête 2 et contribuant au fonctionnement de celle-ci sont les mêmes que ceux du mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7.The variant of the head shown in Figures 8 to 11 includes a central body 2 through which a rotary element passes or identical key not shown in element 3 of the mode of Figures 1 to 7 and also provided with a seal not shown identical to the joint 4 of Figures 1 to 7. In Figures 8 to 11, it has been shown only the body central 2, it being understood that all the elements constituting the central body, as well as all the elements constituting the head 2 and contributing to the functioning thereof are the same as those of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7.

    On retrouve ainsi sur la tête 2 des figures 8 à 11 l'ouverture latérale 21 se prolongeant vers le haut par une rainure 22 permettant à l'élément rotatif ou clef 3 d'être introduit dans la tête 2 et amené dans la position de travail par une translation vers le haut dans la rainure 22, comme représenté dans la figure 11. Les deux ergots 23 placés au sommet de la tête 2 présentent également l'orifice de sortie 50 qui se présente dans la variante sous forme d'une fente dirigeant l'air additionnel d'atomisation sous un angle d'approximativement 12° par rapport à l'axe de la tête. Cet angle de 12° peut bien évidemment varier dans une fourchette allant de 0 à 20° si l'on veut attaquer le jet à la sortie de la buse ou un peu plus haut. Cet angle dépendra également de la hauteur entre le haut de la buse et le sommet de la tête, qui elle sera située dans une fourchette de 1 à 5 mm.We thus find on the head 2 of Figures 8 to 11 the lateral opening 21 extending upwards by a groove 22 allowing the rotary element or key 3 to be introduced into head 2 and brought into the position of work by an upward translation in the groove 22, as shown in Figure 11. The two pins 23 placed at the top of the head 2 also have the outlet port 50 which is present in the variant in the form of a slit directing the additional air atomization at an angle of approximately 12 ° per relative to the axis of the head. This 12 ° angle may well obviously vary in a range from 0 to 20 ° if we want to attack the jet at the exit of the nozzle or a little upper. This angle will also depend on the height between the top of the nozzle and the top of the head, which it will be located in a range of 1 to 5 mm.

    Comme dans le mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7, les orifices d'atomisation 50 sont alimentés par les canaux 24 identiques à ceux du mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7.As in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7, the atomization orifices 50 are supplied by channels 24 identical to those of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7.

    Toujours comme dans le mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7, les canaux 28 (figure 8 et 11) sont en liaison avec les orifices de sortie-29 débouchant au sommet de la tête 2. Dans la variante représentée les orifices de sortie 29 sont au nombre de deux ; il peuvent cependant être plus nombreux, par exemple 4 ou 6. Ces orifices de sortie 29 sont, comme dans le mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7 destinés à l'air additionnel ouvrant plus ou moins le faisceau du jet principal. Dans le cas où ils sont au nombre de 4 ils déboucheront de part et d'autre de l'axe XI-XI de la coupe de la figure 11. Dans le cas où il y a 6 canaux, ils seront placés de part et d'autre des canaux 28 de la figure 8. Comme représenté dans la figure 11, les orifices de sortie 29 feront un angle avec l'axe vertical de la tête variant dans une fourchette de 45 à 60°. Dans la variante de la figure 11, l'angle est de 50°.Still as in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7, the channels 28 (FIGS. 8 and 11) are linked to the outlet ports-29 opening at the top of the head 2. In the variant shown the outlet orifices 29 are two in number; there may however be more numerous, for example 4 or 6. These outlet ports 29 are, as in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7 intended for additional air opening more or less the main jet beam. In case they are at number of 4 they will emerge on either side of the axis XI-XI of the section of figure 11. In the case where there are 6 channels they will be placed on either side of channels 28 in Figure 8. As shown in Figure 11, the outlet ports 29 will make an angle with the vertical axis of the head varying in a range from 45 to 60 °. In the variant of Figure 11, the angle is 50 °.

    Finalement, dans la variante des figures 8 à 11, l'élément rotatif ou la clef 3 est introduit dans des ouvertures latérales 21 de la tête 2 formant un axe de 45° (axe IX-IX de la coupe de la figure 9) par rapport aux deux ergots 23 (ligne X-X- de la figure 8). Ainsi, la buse 51 (figure 8) sera placée à 45° par rapport à l'axe de l'élément rotatif ou clef 3. Cette disposition est avantageuse par le fait qu'elle permet une répartition plus aisée des canaux d'air additionnel et par là une fabrication plus simple de la tête.Finally, in the variant of Figures 8 to 11, the element rotary or key 3 is inserted into openings side 21 of head 2 forming an axis of 45 ° (axis IX-IX of the section of Figure 9) relative to the two pins 23 (line X-X- of figure 8). Thus, the nozzle 51 (FIG. 8) will be placed at 45 ° to the axis of the rotary element or key 3. This provision is advantageous by the fact that it allows easier distribution of the air channels additional and thereby simpler manufacture of the head.

    Le mode d'exécution des figures 1 à 7, de même que la variante des figures 8 à 11 comprend un élément rotatif se présentant sous forme d'une bille partiellement introduite dans une partie en forme d'entonnoir placée à l'intérieur du joint 4. Comme mentionné plus haut, une saignée 41 est placée sur le pourtour de l'entonnoir à l'endroit où_la surface sphérique de la bille 31 est en contact avec l'intérieur du joint. Cette saignée 41 peut être réalisée par usinage, moulage ou en repoussant la matière dudit joint. Alternativement, la saignée 41 peut être remplacée par une recouvrement se présentant sous la forme d'une zone circulaire 41a incrustée à l'intérieur du cône, la zone 41a étant en contact avec la bille de l'élément rotatif. The embodiment of Figures 1 to 7, as well as the variant of FIGS. 8 to 11 comprises a rotary element in the form of a partially introduced ball in a funnel-shaped part placed inside of the joint 4. As mentioned above, a groove 41 is placed around the edge of the funnel where_ spherical surface of ball 31 is in contact with inside the joint. This bleeding 41 can be carried out by machining, molding or by repelling the material of said seal. Alternatively, the groove 41 can be replaced by an overlap in the form of a zone circular 41a inlaid inside the cone, zone 41a being in contact with the ball of the rotary element.

    Bien que le mode d'exécution et la variante qui viennent d'être décrit présentent tous deux un élément rotatif ou clef 3 comprenant une bille 31 placée entre les deux axes 32 et 32a, il est évident que l'invention n'est pas limitée à cette solution et que la bille peut être remplacée par un cylindre ou une surface circulaire concave. Le joint 4 sera alors adapté à cette surface par tout moyen connu de l'homme de métier.Although the method of execution and the variant which come to be described both have a rotary element or key 3 comprising a ball 31 placed between the two axes 32 and 32a, it is obvious that the invention is not limited to this solution and that the ball can be replaced by a cylinder or a concave circular surface. Joint 4 will be then adapted to this surface by any known means of the skilled person.

    Le corps central 2 est réalisé en aluminium éloxé ; il peut cependant être fabriqué en acier inox, en acier chromé ou en matière plastique renforcée avec par exemple des fibres de carbone.The central body 2 is made of anodized aluminum; he can however be made of stainless steel, chrome steel or made of reinforced plastic with for example fibers of carbon.

    De même l'élément rotatif 3 et le joint 4 pourront être réalisés en métal, en matière plastique renforcée ou en céramique.Similarly, the rotary element 3 and the seal 4 can be made of metal, reinforced plastic or ceramic.

    Claims (24)

    1. Spray head (1), especially for a high-pressure spray gun, comprising a rotary element (3), which is placed in a central body (2) and through which passes a spray nozzle (37), and a seal (4) ensuring leak-tightness between the rotary element (3) and the gun, the rotary element (3) having a circular central part (31) comprising the nozzle (37) and introduced into a lateral aperture (21) of the central body (2), characterized in that the circular central part (31) being brought, by means of an upward translational movement of the central body (2), into a working position against at least one inner abutment located at the top of the central body (2), the nozzle (37) placed in the circular part (31) of the rotary element (3) being in the working position above the top of the central body (2).
    2. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the central part (31) or the rotary element (3) has at least one lateral shoulder (32) taking the form of a spindle which cooperates with a groove-shaped prolongation (22) of the lateral aperture (21) of the central body (2), the groove (22) of the central body (2) making it possible, after the rotary element (3) is introduced into the central body (2), to displace the rotary element (3) towards the top of the central body (2), until the shoulder (32) comes to bear against the inner abutment of the top of the central body (2).
    3. Spray head according to Claim 2, characterized in that the rotary element (3) has a second shoulder (32a) of the central part (31), said second shoulder being opposite the first (32) and likewise taking the form of a spindle, the second shoulder (32a) cooperating with a groove made on the other side of the central body (2).
    4. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the seal (4) ensuring leak-tightness between the central body (2) and the gun slides in a bore (30) made in the spindle and at the base of the central body (2), so as to come to bear against the circular central part (31) of the rotary element (3).
    5. Spray head according to Claim 4, characterized in that the circular central part (31) of the rotary element (3) takes the form of a ball which cooperates with the seal (4) within the central body (2).
    6. Spray head according to Claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the seal (4) has an indentation (41) such that the ball-shaped central part (31) of the rotary element (3) rests on the two edges of the indentation (41).
    7. Spray head according to Claim 4, characterized in that the circular central part (31) of the rotary element (3) takes the form of a cylinder which cooperates with the seal (4) within the central body (2).
    8. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the central body (2) has passing through it a series of ducts (28) allowing a low-pressure air stream for setting the opening angle of the fluid taper emerging through the nozzle (37), the ducts (28) being located on either side of the nozzle (37) in the direction of the slit.
    9. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the central body (2) has two diametrically opposed stubs (23) in its upper part, the central body (2) having passing through it two complementary ducts (24) which are prolonged within said stubs (23), with outlet orifices (25) directing a low-pressure air stream substantially perpendicularly to the slit of the nozzle (37), against the pressurized fluid taper emerging from the nozzle (37), thus causing the atomization of said fluid taper.
    10. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that each duct (24, 28) has within it, and at its base, a thread (28a) which makes it possible to introduce an interchangeable hollow screw (28b) with different bore diameters.
    11. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element (3) has a pin (34) which butts against two rims (26) in the central body (2) so as to be positioned in two ways which correspond to the working configuration and the cleaning configuration of the nozzle (37).
    12. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element (3) is connected to a handle (35) which makes it possible to rotate through 180° between the two respective working and cleaning positions.
    13. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element (3) is made from steel, stainless steel or chrome steel.
    14. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the nozzle (37) is manufactured from hard metal, for example from tungsten carbide.
    15. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element (3) comprises an O-ring seal (38) which is manufactured from Teflon and which connects the nozzle (37) to a clamping screw (39).
    16. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the central body (2) is manufactured from anodized aluminium, from steel or from a synthetic material reinforced with carbon fibre.
    17. Spray head according to Claim 6, characterized in that the seal (4) passing through the central body (2) is manufactured from stainless steel or from a reinforced composite material.
    18. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that it has a seal (5) made from polyamide plastic (nylon) connecting the seal (4) which passes through the central body (2) to the gun.
    19. Spray head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the seal (4) passing through the central body (2) comprises an O-ring seal (6) which ensures leak-tightness in relation to the central body (2).
    20. Spray head according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the top of the nozzle, when the latter is in its working position, is located at a distance of 1 to 5 mm from the top of the head.
    21. Spray head according to Claim 9, characterized in that the outlet orifices (25, 50) of the two stubs (23) are arranged so as to direct the additional atomizing air at an angle of 0 to 20° in relation to the axis of the head.
    22. Spray head according to Claim 8, characterized in that the outlet orifices of the ducts (28) are arranged so as to direct the additional air, making it possible to close and open the angle of the fluid taper, at an angle of 45° to 60° in relation to the vertical axis of the head.
    23. Head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element or key (3) is introduced into the head along an axis perpendicular to the line connecting the two stubs (23) placed at the top of the head (2), the slit of the nozzle likewise being perpendicular to this line (Figures 1 to 7).
    24. Head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rotary element or key (3) is introduced into the head (2) along an axis of 45° in relation to the line connecting the two stubs (23) placed at the top of the head (2), the slit of the nozzle forcing an angle perpendicular to this line (Figures 8 to 11).
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