A multi-component fluid mixing device for mixing two or more fluids which can be used with an applicator tool, such as a spray gun. The mixing device is used with a removable cartridge that is pressure fitted into the body of the mixing device using an actuation mechanism that elevates a cartridge engagement base to create a fluid-tight seal.

Device 1 for mixing the contents of a tank 10 comprising a first pipe connecting body 20 arranged on a connecting flange 14 of a tank 10; a riser pipe 40 extending through the first pipe connecting body 20 into the tank; a mixing pipe 50 extending through said first pipe connecting body 20 into said tank; and a pump 60 whose outlet 64 can be connected at least to the mixing pipe 50 and whose inlet 62 can be connected both to the first pipe connecting body 20 and to the riser pipe 40. Further a method for mixing the contents of a tank is claimed.

Device 1 for mixing the contents of a tank 10 comprising a first pipe connecting body 20 arranged on a connecting flange 14 of a tank 10; a riser pipe 40 extending through the first pipe connecting body 20 into the tank; a mixing pipe 50 extending through said first pipe connecting body 20 into said tank; and a pump 60 whose outlet 64 can be connected at least to the mixing pipe 50 and whose inlet 62 can be connected both to the first pipe connecting body 20 and to the riser pipe 40. Further a method for mixing the contents of a tank is claimed.

A fluid mixing assembly (100) comprising a body (102) having a discharge outlet (114) for discharging fluid; a fluid mixing device (104) disposed in the body (102) and in fluid communication with the discharge outlet (114), the fluid mixing device (104) having an adjusting member (122) adjustable about a mixing adjusting axis (124) and configured to assist in controlling mixing of fluids in the fluid mixing device (104); a first isolator (132) in fluid communication with the fluid mixing device (104) and configured to be coupled in fluid communication to a first source of fluid, the first isolator (132) having an adjusting member (140) adjustable about a first isolator adjusting axis (138) and configured to control a flow of fluid through the first isolator (132); and a second isolator (144) in fluid communication with the fluid mixing device (104) and configured to be coupled in fluid communication to a second source of fluid, the second isolator (144) having an adjusting member (152) adjustable about a second isolator adjusting axis (150) and configured to control a flow of fluid through the second isolator (152). The first isolator (132) and the second isolator (144) are disposed relative to the fluid mixing device (104) such that the mixing adjusting axis (124), the first isolator adjusting axis (138), and the second isolator adjusting axis (150) extend substantially in a common direction.

A fluid mixing assembly (100) comprising a body (102) having a discharge outlet (114) for discharging fluid; a fluid mixing device (104) disposed in the body (102) and in fluid communication with the discharge outlet (114), the fluid mixing device (104) having an adjusting member (122) adjustable about a mixing adjusting axis (124) and configured to assist in controlling mixing of fluids in the fluid mixing device (104); a first isolator (132) in fluid communication with the fluid mixing device (104) and configured to be coupled in fluid communication to a first source of fluid, the first isolator (132) having an adjusting member (140) adjustable about a first isolator adjusting axis (138) and configured to control a flow of fluid through the first isolator (132); and a second isolator (144) in fluid communication with the fluid mixing device (104) and configured to be coupled in fluid communication to a second source of fluid, the second isolator (144) having an adjusting member (152) adjustable about a second isolator adjusting axis (150) and configured to control a flow of fluid through the second isolator (152). The first isolator (132) and the second isolator (144) are disposed relative to the fluid mixing device (104) such that the mixing adjusting axis (124), the first isolator adjusting axis (138), and the second isolator adjusting axis (150) extend substantially in a common direction.

A mixing device for mixing at least two different types of liquids of different ingredients suitable for being placed within a tap spout, preferably at a spout outlet, comprising at least two inlets configured to receive the liquids. The mixing device is adapted to deliver liquids separately at the same time such that the liquids mix at an outlet of the mixing device. The mixing device may further comprise a mixing space adapted to mix the liquids received at the inlets and deliver the mixture of the liquids, or deliver one type of liquid through the mixing space when only one type of liquid is received at the inlets, at the outlet of the mixing device. Each of the inlets is connected to a respective conduit that is fluidly separated from the other conduits. The present invention further relates to mixing tap systems using such a mixing device.

A mixing device for mixing at least two different types of liquids of different ingredients suitable for being placed within a tap spout, preferably at a spout outlet, comprising at least two inlets configured to receive the liquids. The mixing device is adapted to deliver liquids separately at the same time such that the liquids mix at an outlet of the mixing device. The mixing device may further comprise a mixing space adapted to mix the liquids received at the inlets and deliver the mixture of the liquids, or deliver one type of liquid through the mixing space when only one type of liquid is received at the inlets, at the outlet of the mixing device. Each of the inlets is connected to a respective conduit that is fluidly separated from the other conduits. The present invention further relates to mixing tap systems using such a mixing device.

A static homogenizing apparatus for blending a fluid additive with a polymer melt includes: (a) a homogenizing conduit; and (b) a plurality of homogenizing elements in the conduit for flow of the melted resin and fluid additive through the homogenizing elements in series. The plurality of homogenizing elements includes a plurality of mixing elements and at least one amplifier element. Each mixing element has a quantity of mixing channels passing therethrough, and each amplifier element has a quantity of amplifier channels passing therethrough. The quantity of amplifier channels is greater than the quantity of mixing channels.

A static homogenizing apparatus for blending a fluid additive with a polymer melt includes: (a) a homogenizing conduit; and (b) a plurality of homogenizing elements in the conduit for flow of the melted resin and fluid additive through the homogenizing elements in series. The plurality of homogenizing elements includes a plurality of mixing elements and at least one amplifier element. Each mixing element has a quantity of mixing channels passing therethrough, and each amplifier element has a quantity of amplifier channels passing therethrough. The quantity of amplifier channels is greater than the quantity of mixing channels.

Examples disclosed herein relate to a dispensing device including a syrup unit which transmits via one or more orifices one or more syrups and water to a dispensing block, a syrup source coupled to the syrup unit which provides the one or more syrups to the syrup unit, a water source which provides water to the syrup unit, and a cf valve coupled to a first orifice upstream of a solenoid valve where the cf valve provides a first range of pressures to the solenoid valve and where the first orifice is coupled to the dispensing block.