F04D29/703

Air freshening system and method
09726199 · 2017-08-08 ·

An airflow fan accessory comprising an accessory having a scented fabric and a fastening mechanism located along the outer edge of the scented fabric. In a preferred embodiment, the accessory may be easily attached to and detached from the fan blade enclosure of any typical airflow fan. Upon air flow through the fan and airflow fan accessory, a pleasant scent may be imparted to the room via release of scent from the scented fabric component.

AIR CIRCULATION FAN
20170218961 · 2017-08-03 ·

An air circulation fan includes a rod fixed to the ceiling and a motor is connected to the lower end of the rod. A base is connected to the motor and a cover is connected to the underside of the base. Multiple blades are connected between the base and the cover. A space is defined between the between the base and the cover. The fan has multiple outlets defined between the blades and communicating with the space. An inlet is defined through the underside of the fan and communicates with the space. Multiple filtering members are connected between the base and the cover and located on the periphery of the fan to cover up the outlet. Air is sucked from the inlet and circulates by the rotation of the blades, and passes through the filtering members and flows out from the outlets.

Medallion fan
09719525 · 2017-08-01 ·

This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.

Movable fan assembly mounting arrangement

A fan assembly comprises a fan and a movable fan support. The fan has a motor and a fan blade drivable by the motor to move air in an airflow direction through an opening. The movable fan support is configured to movably support at least the fan. The fan support is mountable adjacent the opening on a first side and comprises extension members extendable from an operating position on the first side of the opening to an access position on a second side of the opening opposite the first side. In the access position, the extension members extend through the opening from the first side to the second side to support the motor and fan blade on the second of the opening for access.

MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING/CLOSING A VEHICLE WASH COMPONENT INLET OPENING
20170320470 · 2017-11-09 ·

A dryer assembly for a vehicle wash system for emitting high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior includes a housing having an air inlet and an outlet. The air inlet is in communication with a motor assembly having an operating and a non-operating mode. The assembly also includes a gate mechanism in communication with the air inlet. The gate mechanism includes a plurality of pedals that are each pivotable between a first position and a second position. The gate mechanism is in communication with a controller, which directs movement of the plurality of pedals from the first position where the plurality of pedals surround the inlet opening such that air can flow into the housing and the second position where each of the plurality of pedals covers a portion of the inlet opening such that in their entirety the plurality of pedals obstruct the inlet opening to prevent air for flowing into the housing.

Handheld blower

A handheld blower includes a fan for generating an air flow, a motor for driving the fan to rotate about a central axis, a battery pack for supplying power to the motor, an air duct portion including an air duct, the air duct extending long the central axis, a coupling portion for coupling with the battery pack, and a connection portion for connecting the air duct portion with the coupling portion. The fan is received in the air duct. The air duct includes an air duct inlet and an air duct outlet which are respectively located at the two ends of the air duct. The air duct inlet is located between the air duct outlet and the coupling portion. The connection portion is provided with an air intake space located between the air duct inlet and the coupling portion. The air intake space is opened in a radial direction of the central axis.

Inlet tube design

A ram air fan assembly includes an outer housing. An inner housing is located within the outer housing. A motor is attached to the inner housing. An inlet tube extends between the outer housing and the motor. The inlet tube includes a straight first portion and a curved second portion. At least one of the two portions includes a perforated portion.

FAN AND ELECTRIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS THEREFOR
20220235795 · 2022-07-28 ·

A motor assembly having a rotational axis includes a motor housing comprising a plurality of cooling openings extending therethrough and defining a chamber. The motor assembly also includes a stator fixedly coupled to the motor housing and positioned within the chamber. A rotor is coupled to at least one of the motor housing and the stator, wherein the rotor is configured to rotate about the axis and is positioned within the chamber. The motor assembly includes a fan having a first inlet side on a first axial side of the fan and a second inlet side on a second, opposing, axial side of the fan. The fan is configured to draw cooling air in a first direction through the at least one cooling opening into the first inlet side, and the fan is also configured to draw cooling air in a second, opposite direction into the second inlet side.

Air-sending device and air-conditioning apparatus

An air-sending device includes a fan and a grille provided downstream of the fan in a direction of airflow generated by the fan. The grille includes a first grille that includes a plurality of first bars spaced from each other, and a second grille that includes a plurality of second bars spaced from each other. The plurality of second bars are more densely arranged than the plurality of first bars. The second grille is provided upstream of the first grille in the direction of the airflow generated by the fan, and spaced from the first grille to face the first grille.

Air-sending device and refrigeration cycle apparatus

An air-sending device includes a propeller fan, a bell mouth surrounding an outer periphery of the propeller fan, a fan grille disposed downstream of the bell mouth and including a plurality of first crosspieces. An edge of the air outlet of the bell mouth includes a varying portion whose distance from a rotation axis of the propeller fan varies. In a cross-section of any of the plurality of first crosspieces that is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the any of the plurality of first crosspieces, a virtual line segment connecting an upstream side end portion and a downstream side end portion is defined as a first virtual line segment. At the portions of the plurality of first crosspieces disposed on the inner circumference side of the varying portion, the angle between a virtual line segment parallel to the rotation axis and the first virtual line segment is changed.