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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2003
Michael J. Masterson, Bradford, IL (US);
Terry L. Swearingen, Wyanet, IL (US);
Michael J. Masterson, Bradford, IL (US);
Terry L. Swearingen, Wyanet, IL (US);
Martin Engineering Company, Neponset, IL (US);
Abstract
A turbine vibrator including a housing having a first end and a second end and a generally cylindrical internal surface forming a cylindrical central chamber. An end cap is attached to each end of the housing including one or more outlet ports in fluid communication with the central chamber. A turbine wheel is located within the central chamber of the housing and is rotatably supported by the end caps. The turbine wheel includes a central shaft, a cylindrical wall extending concentrically about the central shaft, and an eccentric weight extending between the shaft and the cylindrical wall. A rotor including a plurality of teeth formed from an elastomeric material extends around the cylindrical wall. A cap cover including one or more outlet ports is attached to each end cap with a muffler member disposed between the outlet ports in the end cap and the outlet ports in the cap cover.