GAS DISTRIBUTION RING ASSEMBLY FOR PLASMA SPRAY SYSTEM
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1. A gas distribution ring assembly for a plasma spray system, the ring assembly comprising:
- a gas distribution ring including a plurality of openings allowing a gas to pass to an inner diameter thereof; and
a separate positioning ring axially aligned with the gas distribution ring between the gas distribution ring and an electrically charged outlet of the plasma spray system.
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Abstract
A gas distribution ring assembly for a plasma spray system includes a gas distribution ring including a plurality of openings allowing a gas to pass to an inner diameter thereof. The assembly also includes a separate positioning ring axially aligned with the gas distribution ring between the gas distribution ring and an electrically charged outlet of the plasma spray system.
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20 Claims
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1. A gas distribution ring assembly for a plasma spray system, the ring assembly comprising:
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a gas distribution ring including a plurality of openings allowing a gas to pass to an inner diameter thereof; and a separate positioning ring axially aligned with the gas distribution ring between the gas distribution ring and an electrically charged outlet of the plasma spray system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A plasma spray system comprising:
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an outlet that includes a cathode and an anode; an insulator member for electrically insulating the cathode from the anode; a gas distribution ring assembly comprising; a gas distribution ring for delivering a gas, the gas distribution ring including a plurality of openings allowing a gas to pass to an inner diameter thereof; and a separate positioning ring axially aligned with the gas distribution ring between the gas distribution ring and the outlet; and a gas inlet for delivering the gas to the gas distribution ring. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A plasma spray system comprising:
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a nozzle assembly including a cathode and an anode; a voltage generator including a first electrical input to the cathode and a second electrical input to the anode; an insulator member electrically insulating the cathode from the anode; a gas distribution ring assembly comprising; a gas distribution ring for delivering a gas to the nozzle assembly, the gas distribution ring including a plurality of openings allowing a gas to pass to an inner diameter thereof; and a separate positioning ring axially aligned with the gas distribution ring between the gas distribution ring and the nozzle assembly, the positioning ring including an end face that is positioned in contact with an end face of the gas distribution ring; and a source of gas coupled to a gas inlet for delivery of the gas to the gas distribution ring. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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