APPARATUS FOR QUENCHING

摘要

A quenching agent delivery apparatus is provided for delivering a quenching agent to a component to be quenched. The delivery apparatus comprises an inlet through which the quenching agent is configured to be delivered into the apparatus, a first outlet configured to deliver quenching agent in a first direction to an inner surface of the component, and a second outlet configured to deliver quenching agent in a second direction to an inner surface of the component.

主权项

1. A quenching agent delivery apparatus for delivering a quenching agent to a component to be quenched, wherein the apparatus is elongate and defines a longitudinal axis, the apparatus comprising:
an inlet through which the quenching agent is configured to be delivered into the apparatus; a first outlet opposite the inlet and configured to deliver a first portion of the quenching agent in a first direction substantially along the longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus to an inner surface of the component; a second outlet configured to deliver a second portion of the quenching agent in a second direction at an angle in the range of 45-90° relative to the longitudinal axis to an inner surface of the component; and a deflector located within the apparatus, between the inlet and the first and second outlets, the deflector comprising a deflector plate inclined at an angle of approximately 45° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus, the deflector plate having at least one aperture arranged to allow a first portion of the quenching agent to flow beyond the deflector plate to the first outlet, the remainder of the deflector plate arranged to deflect a second portion of the of the quenching agent to the second outlet.