Vortex Launcher Plans
An amazing device to
produce smoke rings and doughnut shaped air blasts,
this vortex generator is all solid state and is
mechanically trigged so you can hang it and release the
vortex blast with precision how many times do you want.
It is very robust being constructed with MDF wood and
PVC tube, the plans are easy to follow and brings all
the information you need to construct your very own
portable vortex cannon, including 3D CAD figures,
exploded views and drawings with dimensions.
The vortex is produced
when air is forced through an circular aperture, the
air in the core moves with less velocity than the
surrounding air that are in contact with the inner rim,
this makes the air to revolve over itself creating a
doughnut shaped ring. When the blast ceases the created
vortex wave detach from the aperture with high velocity
and could reach long distances as it moves with a
minimum friction loss. If some kind of smoke, as the
produced by a fog machine, is introduced inside the
tube of the Vortex Generator the ring became visible
producing an astounding visual effect. In many
commercial devices the air blast is produced with a
flexible material like plastic bag on the end of a tube
that has a hole at the other extremity, but with this
innovative design a solid piston compresses the air and
forces it through the aperture producing a vigorous
blast. The propulsive energy comes from an elastic
mechanism equipped with a trigger that enable a quick
release, what liberates the vortex ring with high
velocity and energy.
An easy to follow
downloadable DIY plans to construct a portable Vortex
Ring Launcher. The plans includes detailed instructions
about parts construction, montage and materials, with
colorful 3D CAD figures, exploded views and many
pictures. Drawings showing the dimensions and tips to
make the building process accessible to anyone with
little woodworking skills.
