Abstract: A cooling liquid feeder for feeding a cooling liquid into a cooling liquid hole defined in a tool includes a first connector disposed on a turret which retains the tool, a first flow channel for directing the cooling liquid from the first connector to the cooling liquid hole, a robot installed in a machining chamber and equipped with an end effector, a second connector disposed on the end effector and configured to be detachably attached to the first connector in a liquid tight manner, and a second flow channel for directing the cooling liquid from a source of the cooling liquid to the second connector, in which the robot is actuated to attach the second connector to the first connector for feeding the cooling liquid into the cooling liquid hole.

Abstract: In order to enable the outflow direction of a fluid to be changed and to enable the outflow position of the fluid to be freely set, a nozzle device (7) of the present invention comprising: a flow path body that flows or holds a fluid and that has a flow path wall (6); and a nozzle unit (1) including a nozzle body (3) having a spherical surface on an outer periphery thereof and having a fluid passage (3a) formed thereinside, a holding mechanism of the nozzle body (3), and a securing member (4) that fixes the holding mechanism to the flow path wall (6), wherein the holding mechanism is made of a pair of thin plate members (2), each having a contact holding portion (2b) in contact with the spherical surface of the nozzle body (3) and having a flat portion (2a), and the holding mechanism rotatably holds the spherical surface in a state in which the nozzle body (3) is sandwiched by the contact holding portions (2b) of a pair of the thin plate members (2).

Abstract: A personal dryer system for efficiently delivering heated air to are enclosed area (such as shower stall or bath tub) for drying the body of an individual after taking a shower, and for other intended uses. The system includes an air blower, air heater, air distribution assembly and air exhaust vent unit with, optional, air pump, all of which are operatively associated with and regulated by a computerized control unit.

Abstract: A showerhead structure includes a ball assembly and a showerhead assembly. The ball assembly includes a ball body, a wearing proof sheet, a locating ring, a connection nut and a fixing nut. The wearing proof sheet supports the upper half of the ball body, and the locating ring supports the lower half of the ball body. The connection nut and the fixing nut are used for connecting the ball assembly and the showerhead assembly. The ball assembly includes an irregular-shaped gasket disposed between the wearing proof sheet and the locating ring. When the connection nut and the fixing nut are tightened, the irregular-shaped gasket is used for sealing the ball body. The wearing proof sheet and the ball body are in clearance fit. The showerhead structure can automatically adjust to a horizontal position under the action of its own weight to prevent one side of the showerhead from dripping.

Abstract: A body drying and personal inspection apparatus is provided for air drying and for providing the user with several inspection and data input devices. The apparatus comprises a base platform and an upright member with one or more handles to support the user. A blower assembly forces air through the base platform and through an elongated blower tube handled by the user. Further provided is an inspection camera coupled to the blower tube and a foot camera within the base platform, both used to capture images of the user's body while on the platform. A display and processing system is also provided that allows images to be processed and displayed, for input to be received via a user input device, and optionally for data to be transmitted to a third party over a network. The base platform also provides weight measuring capabilities for measuring the weight of the user thereon.

Abstract: A manual spray head can be connected with a flexible hose line by means of a coupling that has a ball-and-socket joint inserted between the manual spray head and the hose line. This arrangement not only increases the mobility and flexibility between the manual spray head and the flexible hose line, but also permits twisting of the manual spray head relative to the hose line without fear of unscrewing the screw-type connection or similar coupling provided between the manual spray head and the hose line.

Abstract: A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position.

Abstract: A thread structure of an aerator for a water faucet, wherein based on the pitch, the major diameter and the pitch diameter of the metric and imperial threads of water faucets and the variation tolerance, universal measurements of the corresponding pitch, major diameter and pitch diameter and the variation tolerance for the aerator are calculated.

Abstract: A single point touch shower has a fixed unit, an outlet terminal and a switching mechanism. The fixed unit has an inlet passage connecting the water resource; the outlet terminal is asway connected to the fixed unit and provided with a plurality of outlet functions; the switching mechanism comprises a first ratchet wheel, a stopping claw and a transmission mechanism; the first ratchet wheel is rotationally connected to the outlet terminal; the stopping claw connects the first ratchet wheel and the fixed unit to limit the reversal of the first ratchet wheel; the transmission mechanism connects the first ratchet wheel and the fixed unit to transmit the mutual swing between the outlet terminal and the fixed unit to the relative rotation between the first ratchet wheel and the outlet terminal, and the outlet functions switching is controlled through the relative rotation between the first ratchet wheel and the outlet terminal.

Abstract: A self-adjusting handle (2) for a spray bottle (1) having a head (5) extending from a handle (2) that is attached to a cap (6) via a pivot joint (4), a ball joint (15) or a universal joint (20). The cap is attached to a reservoir (7) having a threaded portion that screws into a threaded portion (13) of the cap. A trigger lever (8) located on the head activates a pump (9). The pump is attached to a supply tube (10) that draws fluid from the reservoir. The pump 9 forces liquid up through the supply tube, through a barrel (11) and out a nozzle (12). The pivot joint, a ball joint and universal joint allow a user to pivot the head forward or backward while the reservoir remains in an upright position, thereby ensuring that the bottom of the supply tube maintains constant contact with the liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A shower head includes a shower body, a spherical joint, a fixing seat, a TPR roller, a welding sheet, a switching shaft, a connecting member, a water dispensing disc, a supporting frame, an inclined member, a rotor, an air intake valve, a TPR lid, and a cover. The switching shaft is a concave body with a handle. A cylinder having a hole is provided in the concave body. A spring and a sealing gasket are sleeved on the cylinder. A pillar is arranged on the outer side of the concave body. The pillar is connected with the connecting member. The handle of the switching shaft is connected with the welding sheet. The shower head has the advantages that the sealing effect is better when the water pressure is lower, and it is easy to switch when the water pressure is higher.

Abstract: A boom is made of telescoping boom sections. A movable cutting nozzle is on the boom and sprays water. In one embodiment, the boom is coupled to the climber section of a platform that climbs a tower. A further beam is mounted on the other side of the hydraulic elevating platform and carries a movable power pack/counterweight. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the device is oriented horizontally and the platform moves horizontally on a rail. In this configuration, the elongated boom has a distal end protruding over the top edge of a dam or other structure. Depending vertically from the boom is another vertical boom carrying the cutting nozzle. This boom travels on the outer boom section of the elongated boom and extends downwardly a distance to allow the device to treat the concrete surface downward from the top edge of the structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure boosting showerhead, which consists of a housing, a ball shape connector, a rear holder, an inner holder, a separation header and an water outflow dish. Wherein, a bending second air passage and a second inlet chamber are set between the inner barrel of the rear holder and the cone tip of the inner holder. The second inlet chamber is communicated with the first inlet chamber in the housing. The second inlet chamber is communicated with the mixed chamber of the inner holder through the second air passage, to prevent water flow reversely penetrating into the air circulation path and boost pressure to maintain the water outflow of the showerhead with better impact strength to thereby achieve the purpose of saving water.

Abstract: A shower head includes a shell, a positioning base, a plurality of water spraying heads, a plastic piece, a metal cover and a handle set. The positioning base has a flat board and a hanging base having an elongated hole at center thereof, and a plurality of hanging slots are circularly disposed at the periphery of the flat board. The water spraying head engages with several hanging slots so as to evenly circularly dispose at the flat board. The plastic piece is formed by injection molding and a through hole is formed at center thereof. The metal cover is made by copper, surface of which has a plurality of cover through holes. The handle set has a control unit, and a connecting rod eccentrically protrudes out from one end of the control unit, and the other end is provided for a nut to lock and engage with a movable handle.

Abstract: A manual spray head can be connected with a flexible hose line by means of a coupling that has a ball-and-socket joint inserted between the manual spray head and the hose line. This arrangement not only increases the mobility and flexibility between the manual spray head and the flexible hose line, but also permits twisting of the manual spray head relative to the hose line without fear of unscrewing the screw-type connection or similar coupling provided between the manual spray head and the hose line.

Abstract: A sanitary functional unit with a housing releasably fastened to the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting, the housing having an outflow-side housing end face with outflow openings. The outflow-side housing end face has at least one slot, opposing longitudinal sides of which form turning engagement surfaces or tool engagement surfaces for a turning tool that is releasably inserted into the slot, and the housing of the functional unit is rotatably held on the water outlet of the outlet fitting and/or the housing end face is mounted rotatably in the housing. Using the turning tool in the slot, a pivotably mounted housing end face in the housing can be easily aligned and/or the turning force required for fitting and removing a screw connection provided between the outer housing periphery and the inner fitting periphery can be conveniently transferred to the housing without requiring special turning tools.

Abstract: A compact body spray nozzle is disclosed that includes a spray face that can be tilted to suit the requirements of the bather. The spray face is coupled to a spray body housing that is tiltable about the exterior surface of an internal stem driver ball. The stem driver ball is also coupled to a ceramic disk valve, and flow to the spray face through the ceramic disk valve is controlled by rotating the stem driver ball. An internal key index can be used to select a range of flow from the ceramic disk valve.

Abstract: A showerhead is disclosed that has a housing with an inlet and an outlet. There is a ball joint at the inlet of the housing adapted to be connected to a source of water and a spacer within the housing channels water from the inlet towards the outlet. Within the spacer is a flow control disc having one or more apertures. Each aperture is surrounded by a chamber within the disc, and the depth of each chamber partially controls the spray dispersion of the water flowing through the spacer. There is also an outlet cap removeably retained in the outlet of the housing. The outlet cap has a plurality of nozzle chambers each being fed by an aperture of the disc. The depth of each nozzle chamber is such as to also partially control the spray dispersion of the water discharged from the showerhead.

Abstract: An adjustable water jet device that allows for the arc of the jet of water to be adjusted while the water is still flowing through the device. A multipurpose tool is disclosed which has a central hollow cavity surrounded by a grip. The multipurpose tool can be used to adjust the arc of the water jet, allowing the water to flow through the central hollow cavity of the tool. The multipurpose tool can also be used to adjust the flow rate of water through the device and to disassemble the device for maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A flexible conduit for insertion into a body lumen comprises a plurality of elements coupled end to end to define a conduit lumen. A first one of the elements includes a male portion and a female portion. A second element includes a female portion having an inner surface configured to engage a male portion of an outer surface of the first element to form a first ball joint. A third element includes a male portion, an outer surface of the male portion of the third element configured to engage an inner surface of the female portion of the first element to form a second ball joint. The male and female portions of the first element are adapted to frictionally engage the female portion of the second element and the male portion of the third element to establish a rigid connection therebetween.

Abstract: A swayable and retractable shower, includes a retractable assembly and a shower head. The retractable assembly includes a fixed portion, a retractable portion and a reset portion. The fixed portion has a through sliding hole. The retractable portion with a through water entry is hermetically and slidably connected in the through sliding hole. The reset portion is disposed between the fixed portion and the retractable portion. The water entry communicates with the through sliding hole. The shower head is swayably connected to the lower end of the retractable portion and can communicate with the water entry, so the shower head can swing left or right in optional directions when it is stretched out.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall mounted shower head including a casing body set, a water conduit set and a water outlet plate. The water conduit set is disposed inside the casing body set, wherein upper section of the water conduit set is joined to a first joining base of the water outlet plate and bottom section of the water conduit set is joined to a second joining base of the casing body set. With a two-stage press control button disposed on the water outlet plate, users can control shower water by controlling actuation of an upper control shaft, a lower control shaft and a spring of the water conduit set. The structure provides a convenient water control operation for users in shower.

Abstract: A shower head includes a nozzle, a connector mounted on an open top of the nozzle, a fastening member secured on the open top of the nozzle and abutting the connector to limit the connector on the nozzle, and a bushing mounted in the connector. Thus, when the water flows through the shower head, the ambient air is introduced through the connector and the bushing to break the vacuum state in the shower head and to perturb the water flow in the shower head so as to produce a turbulent flow in the shower head so that the water flow injected from the nozzle is broken and divided into multiple straight water beams and multiple irregular water bubbles so as to increase the flushing angle and area of the shower head.

Abstract: An adjustable water jet device so as to continuously regulate the velocity of water exiting the device without interrupting the water flow, the water jet device including a nozzle body, rotatable nozzle seat, a flow control plate, an inlet, and a nozzle eyeball configured to direct the water supply, and a water supply system including the adjustable water jet device, a plate for accommodating the water jet device in a pool deck or pool wall, and a cover that is mounted flush with the pool deck or pool wall.

Abstract: A bodyspray assembly is disclosed that provides a pivotable spray head mounted essentially flush with the surrounding enclosure wall. In one embodiment, a special tool is provided to rotate a waterway housing, to selectively couple the waterway housing to a source from the front of the assembly. In another embodiment, rotation of a spray face assembly rotates a waterway housing, to selectively couple the waterway housing to a source from the front of the assembly. The bodyspray assembly provides ball and socket type articulation.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable shower saddle that connects a water supply to a shower. The saddle has: an anchor for attaching to the water supply, the anchor having an inner contour for attaching to the water supply and an outer contour that corresponds to a multi-dimensional range of motion that may be taken by the saddle, and a conduit for conducting fluid; a bracket that has an outlet, a second conduit attaching to the outlet and, an interior surface conforming to the shape of the outer contour of the anchor; and, a lock member having a third conduit for conducting fluid from the first conduit to the second conduit, wherein the lock member attaches the bracket to the anchor.

Abstract: A dispenser may include a hinged pump mechanism which allows a pump head to rotate about the hinge mechanism during actuation of a pump.

Abstract: A shower head includes a nozzle, a connector mounted on the nozzle, a fastening member secured on the nozzle and abutting the connector, a bushing mounted in the connector, and a locking screw member locked onto the connector. Thus, when the water flows through the shower head, the ambient air is introduced through the air conducting holes of the connector and the air conducting apertures of the bushing into the flow conduit of the bushing to break the vacuum state in the shower head and to perturb the water flow in the shower head so as to produce a turbulent flow in the shower head so that the water flow injected from the nozzle is divided into multiple straight water beams and multiple irregular water bubbles so as to increase the flushing angle and area of the shower head.

Abstract: In an apparatus for wetting a glass pane, in particular a glass pane of a motor vehicle, a spherical body (15) which supports a nozzle body (20) is inserted into an accommodation space (10) which is formed in a bearing head (9) of an insert body (1). The accommodation space (10) exhibits the spherical body (15) together with resistance projections (12) which fix an annular shoulder and also serve to fluidically stabilize a liquid fluid, which flows into a flow expansion space as a subregion of the accommodation space (10), in the form of, for example, wash water. An oscillating fan-like stream can be reliably generated as a result.

Abstract: A shower head includes a nozzle unit, a quick connector mounted on the nozzle unit, and a bushing mounted in the quick connector. Thus, when the water flows through the shower head, the ambient air is introduced through the air conducting holes of the quick connector and the air conducting apertures of the bushing into the flow conduit of the bushing to break the vacuum state in the shower head and to perturb the water flow in the shower head so as to produce a turbulent flow in the shower head so that the water flow injected from the nozzle unit is divided into multiple straight water beams and multiple irregular water bubbles so as to increase the flushing angle and area of the shower head.

Abstract: A manual spray head can be connected with a flexible hose line by means of a coupling that has a ball-and-socket joint inserted between the manual spray head and the hose line. This arrangement not only increases the mobility and flexibility between the manual spray head and the flexible hose line, but also permits twisting of the manual spray head relative to the hose line without fear of unscrewing the screw-type connection or similar coupling provided between the manual spray head and the hose line.

Abstract: A manual spray head can be connected with a flexible hose line by means of a coupling that has a ball-and-socket joint inserted between the manual spray head and the hose line. This arrangement not only increases the mobility and flexibility between the manual spray head and the flexible hose line, but also permits twisting of the manual spray head relative to the hose line without fear of unscrewing the screw-type connection or similar coupling provided between the manual spray head and the hose line.

Abstract: A shower assembly is provided that includes a shower head having an integrated diverter valve. The shower head receives a detachable hand-held shower wand. The diverter valve is arranged upstream of an adjustable connector so that length is not added to the shower assembly that would interfere with headroom. A cam shaft of the diverter valve is rotated to selectively control fluid flow between the shower head and the hand-held shower wand. Cam followers are moved linearly in response to rotation of the cam shaft to selectively block first and second outlet ports.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a novel coupling device to connect a water jet outlet, such as a pool or spa jet to a pipe. A flexible seal engages the outer circumference of the inlet pipe and two flat surfaces that allow application of an appropriate binding agent for securing the pipe, and surface adapted to couple with the water jet outlet. The invention allows a contractor to install a pool or spa jet perpendicular to the surface of the pool wall and adjust position of the pool jet so that it is at the desired height and angle prior to applying the final plaster coat. The coupling provides a watertight seal and sufficient surface area for pipe-fitting glue adhesion.

Abstract: A flexible conduit for insertion into a body lumen comprises a plurality of elements coupled end to end to define a conduit lumen. A first one of the elements includes a male portion and a female portion. A second element includes a female portion having an inner surface configured to engage a male portion of an outer surface of the first element to form a first ball joint. A third element includes a male portion, an outer surface of the male portion of the third element configured to engage an inner surface of the female portion of the first element to form a second ball joint. The male and female portions of the first element are adapted to frictionally engage the female portion of the second element and the male portion of the third element to establish a rigid connection therebetween.

Abstract: A showerhead system is provided. The showerhead system may provide a plurality of spray modes using a control mode selector located adjacent to a shower pipe. The showerhead system may also include an adjustment mechanism located near or about the shower pipe. The showerhead system may also have dual support structures.

Abstract: A swivel body for a packing house washer which includes a hollow housing, a ball joint mounted on a water line coupler which is mounted into the hollow swivel body. The waterline coupler has a hollow neck which is in fluid communication with the swivel body chamber. Water is forced into the swivel body chamber and passes through the waterline coupler into a spray bar. The ball joint fastened to the coupler and neck allows the waterline coupler to articulate within the swivel body. When animal carcasses forcibly contact the sprayer bar, the movement afforded by the ball joint diminishes the likelihood of damage to the sprayer bar or any part of the swivel body. Bushings are used for water tight fitting of the ball joint within the housing. This device is easy to disassemble and repair and has a substantially longer life span than known devices.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable shower saddle that connects a water supply to a shower. The saddle has: an anchor for attaching to the water supply, the anchor having an inner contour for attaching to the water supply and an outer contour that corresponds to a multi-dimensional range of motion that may be taken by the saddle, and a conduit for conducting fluid; a bracket that has an outlet, a second conduit attaching to the outlet and, an interior surface conforming to the shape of said outer contour of said anchor; and, a lock member having a third conduit for conducting fluid from said first conduit to said second conduit, wherein the lock member attaches the bracket to the anchor.

Abstract: A combination shower arm and water filter having an integrated design for attachment between a water pipe behind a shower wall and a showerhead. The combination shower arm and water filter including a body having a first hollow arm and a second hollow arm connected to a central cartridge holding portion. The filter holding portion has a central opening with a filter cartridge or element removably held in a hollow chamber formed above the filter holding portion by means of a cap that is removably secured to the an upwardly extending annular portion formed on the filter holding portion. Water entering the combined shower arm and filter assembly through the first hollow arm is directed into the hollow chamber for passage through filter media in the filter cartridge or element before it exits through the second hollow arm and out a showerhead.

Abstract: A rotary shower head for showering includes an outer case to house a universal joint, an inner case assembly, a driving mechanism and a water discharge disc. Water entering the shower head provides a water discharge force to thrust the driving mechanism to generate automatic turning of the water discharge disc to achieve water-saving effect.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a base, an outlet, and a plurality of jointed hollow members forming a flexible body. The hollow members are pivotably coupled together and extend between the base and the outlet to provide a flexible fluid path. A base-end hollow member is coupled to the base, and an outlet-end hollow member is coupled to the outlet. Each of the hollow members has a ball portion and a socket portion, with the socket portions adapted to receive the ball portions and form a seal therebetween. Optionally, a drive unit may be incorporated into the base for rotatably driving the fire-fighting monitor.

Abstract: Adjustable nozzles are disclosed. Nozzles of the present invention include an adjustable component for controlling the water flow through the nozzle. Instead of disassembling the nozzle, a tool may be used to adjust the adjustable component. For example, the adjustable component may be adjusted longitudinally with respect to the axis of the nozzle or rotationally using the tool, thereby increasing or decreasing the volume, velocity and distance of the water stream exiting the nozzle.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-saving shower head which operates at low and high pressure. The inventive shower head comprises a knuckle consisting of an internally-threaded tubular section which is used to connect same to the tube, said tubular section being connected to a solid sphere containing an upper chamber therein. In turn, the upper chamber comprises a small funnel having three other small longitudinal, concentric and radially-equidistant conduits which are used to regulate the water flow and which flow into a conical cavity.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a housing, a nozzle coupler, and a pivot joint coupler comprising an internal passageway and a pivot member. The pivot member is pivotally mounted to the housing at the outlet of the housing. The nozzle coupler is mounted to the pivot joint coupler wherein the internal passageway of the pivot joint coupler is in communication with the internal passageways of the housing and the nozzle coupler, wherein the weight at the nozzle coupler generates a gravitational moment about the pivot axis. In addition, the nozzle coupler has a central axis defining a reference line, which is offset from the first pivot axis wherein a reaction force generated by fluid flowing through the nozzle coupler generates a moment about the first pivot axis in a direction opposed from said gravitational moment.

Abstract: A lock assembly operable to secure a lift linkage associated with moving a boom assembly between a lowered, operative position and a raised, inoperative position is provided. The lock assembly includes a lock pin mounted at a carrying frame interconnected between a lift linkage and the boom assembly. The lock assembly also includes a lock plate mounted at the lift linkage. In the raised position of the lift linkage, the lock plate includes a slot configured to align so as receive the lock pin. Once aligned, the boom is pivoted toward the folded, stowed position. As the boom pivots, the boom pushes the lock pin through the slot. The lift linkage is then lowered to seat the lock pin in the slot and thereby secure the lift linkage and supported boom in the raised, folded position.

Abstract: An anti-rolling device of a ball and socket joint prevents the rolling movement of a moving body coupled to the ball effectively without hindering omni-directional tilt rotational movement of the moving body, i.e. a moving part relative to the socket, a fixing part. The anti-rolling device comprises: a bracket on the moving part that is fixed to the circumference of the moving body; a guide channel whose upper part is pivoted to the bracket on the moving part; a sliding bar coupled to the guide channel in a way being possible to be slid thereinto; and a bracket on the fixing part which is mounted on the fixing part and coupled with the lower part of the sliding bar.

Abstract: A stream nozzle resides between a water source and a sprinkler nozzle and provides a stream of water for watering a bush, shrub, or tree. The stream nozzle may either reside between a fixed height riser and a nozzle, or under the nozzle of a pop-up sprinkler. In the case of a fixed height riser, the stream nozzle may be attached to an adapter or directly to the riser. In the case of a pop-up sprinkler, the stream nozzle is preferably attached to an independently rotatable collar below the nozzle. The stream nozzle is preferably adjustable in elevation angle and in azimuth angle.

Abstract: A combination swivel spray aerator includes a stem that defines an inlet port for supplying water. The stem includes a neck and a swivel connector that is provided at one end of the stem. A spray head is coupled to the swivel connector in a swiveling manner. The spray head includes a housing and a swivel seal that seals between the housing and the swivel connector. A shroud is coupled to the stem for hiding at least the neck of the stem from view in order to provide a clean appearance. The swivel spray aerator further includes a diverter that switches between spray and aeration modes regardless which direction the spray head is rotated. A gimbal mechanism in the spray head allows the spray head to twist without requiring excessive swiveling friction.

Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.