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65 results about "Air movement" patented technology

Cooking devices and components thereof

Various embodiments of a cooking system are described herein. In an aspect, a device may include a cooking system, comprising: a cooking device, comprising: a housing having a cavity extending upward from a bottom surface; a heating element positioned within the cavity; and an air movement device configured to direct air over the heating element and from the cavity; and a vessel having a cavity therein and a upper surface defining an opening, wherein the cooking device is configured to be removably positioned over the vessel such that the bottom surface aligns with the upper surface, creating a cooking chamber within the cavity to perform a cooking operation.
Owner:SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Ventilated lower body garment

A lower-body garment comprises a left leg portion, a right leg portion and an intermediate portion connecting the left leg portion to the right leg portion. The intermediate portion has a groin covering portion adapted to extend over a groin area of a wearer. The groin covering portion has a 3D textile. The 3D textile has at least one opening. In use, the opening of the 3D textile is stretched and compressed by a walking movement of the wearer thereby creating air movement.
Owner:INIVEX COMPOSITES INC

Small hydroelectric power generation equipment

To provide a small hydroelectric power generating device capable of stably generating electricity by utilizing a small water flow. [Solution] The device comprises a first cylindrical portion 10 and a second cylindrical portion 20 arranged in parallel, a water branching portion 30 that alternately supplies water from a water source to the first cylindrical portion 10 and the second cylindrical portion 20, a moving member 40 that is within the first cylindrical portion 10 and the second cylindrical portion 20 and is positioned between the water supplied to the first cylindrical portion 10 and the second cylindrical portion 20 from the water branching portion 30 and the air present within the first cylindrical portion 10 and the second cylindrical portion, an air movement passage 50 that, when the moving member 40 within the first cylindrical portion 10 descends, causes the air below the moving member to move toward the second cylindrical portion 20, and when the moving member 40 within the second cylindrical portion 20 descends, causes the air below the moving member to move toward the first cylindrical portion 10, and a power generation mechanism that generates power using the movement of air moving through the air movement passage.
Owner:GET CLEAN ENERGY CO LTD

Cooling apparatus for power module and inverter including same

A cooling apparatus for a power module is provided. The cooling apparatus includes a first surface contact cooler contacting one surface of the power module and including a first heat sink, in which a first air flow path is formed and a second surface contact cooler contacting the other surface of the power module and including a second heat sink, in which a second air flow path is formed, wherein the first air path and the second air path mutually form a continuous air movement path.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +1

Method and device for facilitating a tire change

Methods and apparatus for facilitating a tire change are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an interface circuit, machine-readable instructions, and a programmable circuit to instantiate or execute the machine-readable instructions of at least one of: detecting an under-inflated tire of a vehicle; causing an air suspension system to raise a ride height of the vehicle to a first height in response to detecting the under-inflated tire; and causing the air suspension system to prevent air movement after the ride height is raised to the first height.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Label pickup module, label pickup device, and label pickup method using the same

According to some example embodiments, a label pickup module may include a pad part including cells and suction holes penetrating through each cell from one surface of each of the cells contacting labels to the other surface; an adsorption flow path part on an upper portion of the pad part and an air movement passage formed therein, communicating with the suction holes; a rod parts having one side fixed to each of the cells and independently movable up and down; a body part on the other side of the rod parts, including rooms having a hollow shape configured to move while accommodating each of the rod parts, and having air holes configured to move air through each of the rooms; and an air blocking unit configured to open and close the air holes.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Cooking device, method and components thereof

In some embodiments, an apparatus may include a housing (1002) having a cooking chamber (1034), an air inlet, an air outlet, and a first chamber formed in the housing, the cooking chamber (1034) including an inner top wall (1044); a microwave source positioned outside the cooking chamber (1034) and configured to emit microwaves into the cooking chamber (1034); an air movement device (1068) positioned within the first chamber; a heating element (1070) positioned within the first chamber; and a radiation shield (1065) defining a top surface of the first chamber; and a volute (2102) positioned on the radiation shield (1065), the volute (2102) having an inlet (2107) positioned within the housing (1002) and an outlet connected to the air outlet of the housing (1002), where a cooling airflow is generated by an air movement device (1068) to direct air through the air inlet into the housing (1002), through the inlet (2107) of the volute (2102), and through the outlet of the volute (2102), through the inlet (2107) of the volute (2102). And the air is discharged out of the shell (1002) through an outlet of the volute (2102) and an air outlet of the shell (1002).
Owner:SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Apparatus for detecting turbulence

ActiveUS12592155B2Clear air turbulence detection/forecastingAircraft fire/erosion preventionAir movementMeasurement device
An apparatus for detecting and evaluating turbulence for an aircraft. The apparatus contains a measuring device for acquiring a value, which indicates a movement of the aircraft relative to the earth, and a second measuring device for acquiring a second value, which indicates a movement of the aircraft relative to the air. The apparatus contains a computing system which receives the two values and determines a difference between the first value and the second value and, on the basis of the difference, a turbulence intensity. The computing system compares the second value with a predefined value range and classifies turbulence as classified turbulence if the second value departs from the predefined value range. The computing system determines the frequency of occurrence of such classified turbulences and detects a turbulent flight state on the basis of the determined turbulence intensity and the frequency of occurrence of the classified turbulences.
Owner:AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE GMBH

Chain plate type side wind shielding device of belt type roasting machine and belt type roasting machine

The invention discloses a chain plate type side wind shielding device of a belt type roasting machine and the belt type roasting machine. Comprising a shell made of U-shaped channel steel, and an elastic sealing strip matched with the shell is arranged in the shell in the length direction; and a chain plate type sealing device is arranged on the sealing strip. The device is arranged on the two sides of the air bellow of the roasting machine and is tightly attached to a sealing strip arranged on the lower portion of the trolley, so that outside air is prevented from being mixed with air with pressure in the air bellow. The link plate pitch of the device is far smaller than the length of a trolley sealing strip, a rubber pipe which is filled with compressed air, has certain pressure, is resistant to high temperature and has a special section shape serves as an elastic reset element and a sealing element, the device can be tightly attached to the lower sealing strip of the trolley and an inner cavity of a side shell, and internal and external air movement is effectively prevented.
Owner:HUATIAN ENG & TECH CORP MCC

Automated toilet aromatic solution dispenser

PendingUS20260110162A1Lavatory sanitoryBathroom coversPromoting hygieneAir movement
Improved apparatus and methods of improved closing of one or both of a toilet lid and toilet seat. The present invention provides a toiled lid closing apparatus that harvests kinetic energy from a user's action of opening the toilet seat, storing this energy to dispense an aromatic solution and facilitate a delayed, soft closing of both the seat and lid. The apparatus operates out the need for external power sources or complex mechanisms, utilizing a vessel with a compressible element, airflow-regulating orifices, and a check valve to control the rate of air movement and ensure a controlled closure. The invention enhances functionality, promotes hygiene, and provides convenience, potentially including aromatic dispensing capabilities for an improved user experience.
Owner:PAPELTEC OVERSEAS INC

Intelligent power distribution cabinet integrating environmental monitoring and air movement regulation

This invention discloses an intelligent power distribution cabinet integrating environmental monitoring and wind-driven regulation, comprising a cabinet body, a lifting platform, and a sliding seal disposed inside the cabinet body, dividing the cabinet body into a first cavity and a second cavity; the first cavity is used to house electronic components; a fan is mounted on the lifting platform for blowing air into the first cavity; an opening and closing assembly is disposed on the top of the cabinet body and is drively connected to the lifting platform; the lifting platform can be driven to rise and fall according to the air pressure changes in the first cavity, thereby driving the opening and closing assembly to open and close. This effectively solves the problem that the fixed air vents of traditional power distribution cabinets cannot prevent rainwater and dust from entering when not in operation, improving the cabinet's protection level, while avoiding the defects of existing electric opening and closing mechanisms such as high cost and susceptibility to environmental influences leading to failure. It has the advantages of compact structure, sensitive response, energy saving and reliability, and low maintenance cost.
Owner:JIANGSU YUNSHAN GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENT HLDG CO LTD

System for controlling aeraulic conditions above a landing or deck-landing zone

ActiveUS12673755B2Air velocityAir movement
A system for controlling aeraulic conditions existing above an aerial arrival zone includes anemometric components and aeraulic components. The anemometric components deliver speed and bearing angle values that characterize a relative wind speed with respect to the aerial arrival zone and to a superstructure located close to the aerial arrival zone. The aeraulic components are capable of modifying air movements above the aerial arrival zone, and are controlled according to the wind speed and bearing angle values. Such a system is particularly suitable for use on board a ship able to carry a helicopter, in particular on its afterdeck.
Owner:OFFICE NAT DETUDES & DE RECH AEROSPATIALES

Cooking devices, methods, and components thereof

A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.
Owner:SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Fingerprinting system and method

The fingerprinting system includes a main body, an air movement source, an ignitor, and a hydrocarbon fuel source. The main body includes a handle. The air movement source includes a fan. The air movement source is coupled to the main body. The fingerprinting system is configured to burn the hydrocarbon fuel source to produce soot containing carbon. The air movement source is configured to direct the soot containing carbon toward a surface to be analyzed for fingerprints.
Owner:PURDUE RES FOUND

Climate control jar

A climate control container maintains herbs fresh for extended periods of time. The container includes a container part with a cylindrical wall attached to a base forming an internal volume for herbs. A top, climate control part connects to the cylindrical wall of the container part. A layering system is placed in an upper portion of the internal volume that includes plates in a top-down vertical arrangement. The plates are formed with unique respective patterns of through-holes to limit air movement. A top cover part makes an air-tight connection to the cylindrical wall and / or the top, climate control part. Air-tight connecting the top, climate control part to the container part with the layering system and to the top cover part effects an air lock sealing the internal volume to air flow in or out and controls air flow through the vertical arrangement to limit air turbulence.
Owner:BORBON LENNY PAUL

Air-ground robot with high ground adaptability and control method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of cross-domain multi-mode robots, in particular to an air-ground robot with high ground adaptability and a control method thereof, and the air-ground robot comprises an air motion unit, a ground motion unit and an automatic driving module; the air motion unit is used for providing flight power for the air-ground robot, so that the air-ground robot has a flight mode; the ground movement unit is arranged at the bottom of the air movement unit, so that the ground-air robot has a ground movement mode; the ground movement unit comprises a movement module and five-connecting-rod wheel foot mechanisms symmetrically installed on the left side and the right side of the air-ground robot. The movement module is used for adjusting the posture of the five-connecting-rod wheel-foot mechanism, so that the air-ground robot achieves dynamic balance and posture righting in a ground movement mode; the automatic driving module is electrically connected with the air movement unit and the ground movement unit. The air-ground robot can move on the land and in the air, and has good trajectory tracking performance under the air-ground bimodal state.
Owner:HUNAN UNIV

Garment

The utility model relates to clothes which comprise a bearing layer and a plurality of filling units sequentially arranged on the bearing layer in the vertical direction, and the filling units are constructed to be filled with heat preservation materials. The upper portion, the left side and the right side of the filling unit are fixed to the bearing layer, and an air channel with the lower portion of the filling unit as an opening is formed between the filling unit and the bearing layer. Therefore, air enters the air channels through the openings, a second air layer different from the filling units is formed, all the air channels are independent, air cannot circulate, the motion state of the air in the air channels is static, the heat insulation effect of the air channels is improved, and the heat retention property of the clothes is improved. Moreover, when the external environment temperature is high, air in the clothes can be dissipated only through the filling units and the air channels without passing through the shell fabric, the liner fabric, the lining and other multi-layer fabric, the air permeability of the clothes is improved, the human body is prevented from being stuffy, and the use experience is improved.
Owner:BEIJING SKYMAN CLOTHING CO LTD

Filling valve assembly

A method is provided for controlling a filling valve assembly during a container filling operation, wherein the filling valve assembly includes a vent tube for venting air from the container during filling. The method involves utilizing a movement of a valve component to create a negative pressure condition at an upper end of the vent tube to promote air movement upward through the vent tube as the filling valve assembly is being opened for filling. A filling valve assembly configured to carry out the method includes a pressure condition assembly connected to a vent tube of the filling valve assembly.
Owner:FOGG FILLER CO LLC

Cabinet with air curtain

A cabinet for storage of a heated food item has a base, top and opposing sides, the base, top and opposing sides defining an interior space which is accessible through opposing access apertures, An air movement means and air heating means draw air from the interior space of the cabinet, heat said air and produce an air curtain across a first one of the access apertures of the cabinet. A door is operable to reversibly close a second one of the access apertures to prevent ambient air from entering the interior space and heated air from egressing through said second access aperture. The air movement means circulate air within the interior space from the first one of the access apertures to one or more of: the opposing sides, and the top and the base of the cabinet.
Owner:ALAN NUTTALL

Cooking devices, methods, and components thereof

A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.
Owner:SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Cooking devices and components thereof

Various embodiments of a cooking system are described herein. In an aspect, a device may include a cooking system, comprising: a cooking device, comprising: a housing having a cavity extending upward from a bottom surface; a heating element positioned within the cavity; and an air movement device configured to direct air over the heating element and from the cavity; and a vessel having a cavity therein and a upper surface defining an opening, wherein the cooking device is configured to be removably positioned over the vessel such that the bottom surface aligns with the upper surface, creating a cooking chamber within the cavity to perform a cooking operation.
Owner:SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Method and apparatus for facilitating tire replacement

Methods and apparatus for facilitating tire replacement are disclosed. An example apparatus includes interface circuitry, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to detect an underinflated tire of a vehicle; causing the air suspension system to increase a ground clearance height of the vehicle to a first height in response to detecting the underinflated tire; after the ground clearance height is increased to the first height, the air suspension system is caused to prevent air movement.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Data center chilling system with waste heat recycling

A system may include a cabinet comprising: at least one side panel, an air inlet, an air outlet; and an air movement unit disposed in the cabinet. The system may include at least one thermoelectric module coupled to at least one of the at least one side panels of the cabinet, the at least one thermoelectric module comprising: a first heat transfer surface located on or toward an interior of the cabinet; and a second heat transfer surface located on an exterior of the cabinet wherein the first heat transfer surface is configured to be heated by air moving through the air inlet via the air movement unit thereby creating a temperature gradient between the first heat transfer surface and the second heat transfer surface.
Owner:VERTIV CORP

An intravenous infusion set

ActiveCN120733168BAir movementInfusion set
The application discloses a kind of intravenous infusion apparatus, it is related to infusion apparatus technical field.The present application includes Murphy drip tube, one end is equipped with second hose, the other end is equipped with first hose, and first hose is used to connect with infusion bottle.The present application is connected with infusion bottle by first hose, installation shell is installed below Murphy drip tube, when liquid medicine moves to installation shell when using, first pass liquid inlet chamber, liquid medicine in liquid inlet chamber passes through buoyancy and makes air bag drive baffle to rotate to remove the shielding of through hole, so that liquid medicine can enter into liquid outlet chamber, at this time, also through buoyancy and make empty bag ball float, when the liquid medicine in infusion bottle is finished, the buoyancy of liquid in liquid inlet chamber is less than the gravity of empty bag ball, so that empty bag ball will be the nozzle of third hose is shielded, reduce the possibility of air movement to third hose and further affect the safety of patient, increase the safety of device when using.
Owner:JIANGSU YIBEI MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

A land-air robot with high ground self-adaptability and a control method thereof

ActiveCN120816839BHave rightingFunctionalAir movementDual mode
The application relates to the technical field of cross-domain multi-modal robots, in particular to a land-air robot with high ground self-adaptability and a control method thereof. The land-air robot comprises an air movement unit, a ground movement unit and an automatic driving module. The air movement unit is used for providing flight power for the land-air robot, so that the land-air robot has a flight mode. The ground movement unit is arranged at the bottom of the air movement unit, so that the land-air robot has a ground movement mode. The ground movement unit comprises a movement module and a five-link wheel-foot mechanism symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the land-air robot. The movement module is used for adjusting the posture of the five-link wheel-foot mechanism, so that the land-air robot realizes dynamic balance and posture righting in the ground movement mode. The automatic driving module is electrically connected with the air movement unit and the ground movement unit. The land-air robot in the application can move on land and in the air, and has good trajectory tracking performance in the land-air dual mode.
Owner:HUNAN UNIV

Ultrasound apparatus

An apparatus for creating a segregated volume of air, the apparatus including a plurality of ultrasound emitters configured to provide interfering ultrasound outputs at a location remote from the ultrasound emitters. The interfering ultrasound outputs are configured to create a region of modified air pressure of predetermined size, shape and distance from the ultrasound emitters which acts as an air-pressure barrier capable of: affecting transmission of sound across the air-pressure barrier; and / or affecting movement of air, an airborne object, airborne particles or molecules, or an object responsive to movement by air, across the air-pressure barrier; and creating, at a first boundary of the air-pressure barrier, a first volume of air and, at a second boundary of the air-pressure barrier, a second volume of air at least partially segregated from the first volume of air.
Owner:EARSWITCH LTD

Dispensing system with controlled air circulation

An order fulfillment system having a frame defining a compartment therein that extends between a first space and a second space, and a first door coupled to the frame. The first door is movable between an open position providing access to the compartment from the first space, and a closed position blocking access to the compartment from the first space. The system further includes a second door coupled to the frame, wherein the second door is movable between an open position providing access to the compartment from the second space, and a closed position blocking access to the compartment from the second space. The system is configured such that the compartment has greater fluid communication with the first space compared to the second space when the first door is in the closed position and the second door is in the closed position. The system also includes an air movement device in fluid communication with the first space and the compartment, wherein the air movement device is configured to provide air from the first space into the compartment.
Owner:APEX IND TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Liquid dispensing device

PendingJP2026049196APrintingAir movementMechanics
To provide a liquid dispensing device that can suppress the temperature drop of humidified air supplied to a sealed space along the nozzle surface. [Solution] The image forming apparatus includes a cap portion 61 that seals the space along the nozzle surface 33A of the recording head 33, a path forming portion that forms an air movement path from an intake port 73A that opens above the water surface WA2 of the water WA1 stored in the tank 71, through a sealed space SP1 sealed by the cap portion 61, to an exhaust port 75A that opens below the water surface WA2, and a pump 76 that moves the air in the movement path in the movement direction D6, wherein the intake port 73A and the exhaust port 75A are positioned such that the intake port 73A faces a specific range AR1 on the water surface WA2 where the air discharged from the exhaust port 75A rises to the surface.
Owner:KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC

A protection circuit

The application discloses a protection circuit for protecting an electric heating element, which comprises an air movement switch, which is closed when the ambient wind speed is greater than a set wind speed; and a processor, which is configured to control at least one control module to adjust the operating state of the electric heating element according to the relationship between the ambient temperature around the electric heating element and a target temperature when the air movement switch is closed. The protection circuit can avoid over-temperature of the electric heating element and improve the operating safety.
Owner:SUZHOU ENVICOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD