Devices and methods for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly

摘要

Disclosed is a device for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly that includes, inter alia, a base portion and a vane element that extends in an axial direction from the base portion. The vane element has a curved surface formed at a distal end thereof which is adapted and configured to redirect fluid traversing the device axially in a non-axial direction. Still further, a plurality of shoulder elements extend radially outward from the axis of the vane element and are adapted and configured for limiting that axial insertion of the device into a fitting associated with the tank assembly. In an embodiment of the present invention, the vane element includes lateral edges which are adapted and configured for press-fit engagement with an inside diameter of the fitting associate with the tank assembly.

主权项

1. A device for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly having a fitting assembly, comprising:
a) a base portion for coupling to the fitting assembly; b) a vane element extending in an axial direction from the base portion, the vane element including a curved surface formed at a distal end thereof, the curved surface being adapted and configured to redirect fluid traversing the device axially in a non-axial direction; c) a plurality of shoulder elements extending radially outward from the axis of the vane element and adapted and configured for limiting axial insertion of the base portion into the fitting assembly; and d) further comprising first and second retaining arms which extend axially from the base portion of the device to mount the device to the fitting assembly, wherein each retaining arm includes a hook portion formed at a distal end thereof for supporting the device substantially within the fitting assembly.