Reconfigurable mixing baffle for static mixer and method for making a static mixer

摘要

A mixing baffle (10) for mixing a fluid flow in a static mixer (16) includes a mixing element support structure (30) extending along a longitudinal direction and a first set of moveable mixing elements (34) coupled to the mixing element support structure (30). The first set of moveable mixing elements (34) is formed in a first configuration and moves to a second configuration when the mixing baffle (10) is inserted into a tubular conduit (14). In the second configuration the first set of moveable mixing elements (34) is optimized for mixing fluids and defines a plurality of undercuts that are difficult to mold. The mixing baffle (10) may also include a second set of stationary mixing elements (42) that interlace with the first set of moveable mixing elements (34) when the first set of moveable mixing elements (34) moves to the second configuration.