Vacuum generator flow diverter

Abstract

Embodiments provide systems and methods for providing improved air flow for vacuum generator systems. The systems may include a housing with an impeller and a diverter having an airflow flange comprising an arrow-like projection configured to extend into an airflow space of the housing. The diverter may have curved surfaces that help guide airflow movement within the housing.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A diverter for being positioned in a housing of a vacuum generator system, comprising:
 a securement flange;   first and second upper walls; and   an airflow flange configured to extend into an airflow space of the housing.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the securement flange comprises one or more openings. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an inside housing portion and an outside housing portion, wherein the securement flange is sandwiched between the inside housing portion and the outside housing portion. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the airflow flange comprises an arrow-like projection. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a first curved wall extending between the first upper wall and the airflow flange and a second curved wall extending between the second upper wall and the airflow flange. 
     
     
         6 . A vacuum generator system, comprising:
 a housing comprising first and second portions, the first and second portions each comprising inner curved surfaces;   an impeller;   a diverter comprising a flange configured to be received between the first and second portions, first and second upper walls configured to abut the housing, an airflow flange comprising an arrow-like projection configured to extend into an airflow space of the housing, a first curved surface extending between the first upper wall and the airflow flange, and a second curved surface extending between the second upper wall and the airflow flange, wherein in use, airflow created up by impeller movement is diverted along the first and second curved walls of the diverter and the inner curved surfaces of the housing.