Patent ID: 6606854
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: B63G,B63H,F02K,F05D,Y02T

Abstract:
An exhaust mixer, comprising:a passage extending from an inlet to an outlet to convey an exhaust flow therethrough, said passage extending along a centerline axis of the mixer; several lobes circumferentially disposed about the axis and each defining a corresponding one of several inner channels, said inner channels each intersecting at least one other of said inner channels between said inlet and said outlet; several fins each projecting into said passage from an inner surface bounding said inner channels or said passage; and wherein said lobes are each shaped to turn said inner channels about said axis to block viewing of said inlet through said lobes from a view plane perpendicular to said axis and downstream of said outlet, and at least one of said fins is in the form of a vane defining a passageway in fluid communication with a corresponding one of said outer channels.