Pressure Pot Shot Peening system having a Holder

Author:  Robert A. Thompson
Source:  US Patent 5,048,316
Doc ID:  1991070
Year of Publication:  1991
Abstract:  
A nozzle holder and sensor for a pressure pot peening system is disclosed. The holder includes a 90 degree bend which is provided so that substantially the entire momentum of the mass of shot and air ejected from the nozzle can be sensed by the sensor and mass of shot and air ejected is not adversley affected if the hose from the shot peening system is moved. Also the holder can be oriented int a variety of positions and locations.