FLUID ATOMIZER, NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AND UTILIZING THE SAME

摘要

A method of assembling a nozzle assembly (10) is disclosed. The method includes: providing a nozzle member (14) having a central passage (80, 94) defined by at least an inner side surface (76, 92a) and an inner distal surface (92b); inserting a fluid atomizer (12) into the central passage (80, 94) of the nozzle member (14); and, with a distal surface (56) of the fluid atomizer (12) arranged adjacent the inner distal surface (92b) of the nozzle member (14), flexing legs (34) of the fluid atomizer (12) in a radially-outward direction for engaging each leg (34a, 34b) of the legs (34) with the inner side surface (92a) of the nozzle member (14). A fluid atomizer (12) is also disclosed. A nozzle assembly (10) is also disclosed. A method of utilizing a nozzle assembly (10) is also disclosed.