RECONFIGURABLE MIXING BAFFLE FOR STATIC MIXER AND METHOD FOR MAKING A STATIC MIXER

摘要

The mixing baffle 10 for mixing fluid flow in the static mixer 16 includes a mixing element support structure 30 extending along the longitudinal direction and movable mixing elements 34 coupled to the mixing element support structure 30. The first set of. The first set of movable mixing elements 34 is formed in the first configuration and moves to the second configuration when the mixing baffle 10 is inserted into the baffle tubular conduit 14. In a second configuration, the first set of movable mixing elements 34 forms a plurality of undercuts that are difficult to be molded and optimized for mixing fluids. The mixing baffle 10 also includes a second of stationary mixing elements 42 that interlock with the first set of movable mixing elements 34 when the first set of movable mixing elements 34 moves to a second configuration. Includes a set.