Cooling fan

a technology of cooling fan and fan body, which is applied in the field of cooling system, can solve the problems of not being practicable and economical to use traditional air-conditioning methods to cool down large agricultural buildings, not all the above are appropriate or effective to use in large agricultural buildings, and the size and power of air-conditioning devices must be considerable. to achieve the effect of effective control of the direction of airflow

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
DUBE JEAN GUY
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The solution provides a cost-effective and efficient cooling system that can be optimally positioned in agricultural buildings, enhancing animal comfort without the need for structural renovations or excessive electricity consumption, while minimizing humidity and moisture issues.

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The types of cooling systems contemplated may consist of air conditioning units, fans, cool mist devices, etc. . . . However, not all the above are appropriate or effective to use in large agricultural buildings.
It is not practical nor economical to use traditional air-conditioning methods to cool down large agricultural buildings.
Due to the size of agricultural buildings, the size and power of the air conditioning devices must be considerable in order to be effective, and the cost of operating them is substantial.
Furthermore, existing agricultural buildings are generally not designed to support bulky air conditioning devices and the lack of sufficient insulation and the many openings in a building make the use of air conditioning devices uneconomical.
A disadvantage of the small window fan is that, due to the small size of the blades, the amount of airflow dramatically decreases at downstream locations.
In order to move a large amount of air mass, many window fan assemblies would be needed, requiring a large amount of electricity to operate this type of cooling system.
A disadvantage of wall-mounted fans is that they blow air from the side, thus the animals closer to the fan tend to disrupt the flow of air, causing animals that are farther away to be cooled less effectively.
In certain situations, agricultural buildings consist only of a framed structure and a roof, thus making it impossible to use wall-mounted fans.
The disadvantage of this type of fan cooling system is that in order to be effective, it must remove the excess water in the air.
However, the system described in this patent adds water into the air thus increasing the amount of saturated air near a person or animal instead of solely removing it.
Furthermore, depending on the amount of water sprayed into the air, the surrounding of the agricultural building, animal bedding and animals can become wet.
Also, adding water into the air increases the humidity and moisture and creates unpleasant conditions.
Furthermore, excess water in the air can lead to dampness and mould.
Due to the size and weight of this type of low-speed cooling fan, the support structure required is considerable.
The structure and rafters of existing agricultural buildings are usually not adequate to support the excess weight of such a fan.
Consequently, there is a limited number of locations where such a fan can be placed, and the number of such fans as can be positioned in an agricultural building is usually limited to one.
Such limitations may prevent the optimum positioning of fans for the purpose of cooling livestock.

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[0013] The foregoing objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments made in reference to the attached figures.

[0014] Referring now specifically to the figures, FIG. 1 shows a fan assembly (1) and its main components, as contemplated in the present invention.

[0015] The assembly comprises a horizontal support means (2), attached to a vertical support means (3). The vertical support means (3) has a first end (4) and a second end (5); the first end (4) having a horizontal base (6) securably attached to the floor (7) of an agricultural building; and the second end (5) of the vertical support means (3) having an attachment means (8) for connection to the horizontal support means (2).

[0016] The fan (11) comprises a plurality of blades (9) enclosed within a frame (10). In one embodiment, the frame (10) takes on an oblong configuration. There is also a an adjustable diffuser (12) secura...

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The present invention is directed to a cooling system for agricultural buildings and, more specifically, it is directed to a support-mounted fan. The goal of this invention is to provide a fan assembly to increase the circulation of air in an agricultural building and improve the health and comfort of animals housed therein, as well as to provide for such an assembly which may be easily and conveniently positioned for such purposes.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a cooling system for agricultural buildings and, more specifically, it is directed to a support-mounted fan. The goal of this invention is to provide a fan assembly to increase the circulation of air in an agricultural building and improve the health and comfort of animals housed therein, as well as to provide for such an assembly which may be easily and conveniently positioned for such purposes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Cooling systems which operate by the movement of air are generally known in the art and have been used in the agricultural industry for some time in order to increase the comfort level of animals. The types of cooling systems contemplated may consist of air conditioning units, fans, cool mist devices, etc. . . . However, not all the above are appropriate or effective to use in large agricultural buildings. [0003] It is not practical nor economical to use traditional air-conditioning methods...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F24F7/00B01D39/00F04D25/10F04D29/64
CPCF04D25/10F04D29/646
InventorDUBE, JEAN-GUY
OwnerDUBE JEAN GUY