Air Diffuser

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to air movement devices. More specifically, the present invention is an air distribution device utilizing multiple directional vents.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When construction projects are in progress, they can require the use of air movers and fans to aid in the drying process Currently, many air movement devices are limited in their ability to disperse air along vertical surfaces as they standardly only project air straight out from the air mover and can require specialty equipment, which increases the cost of a project.

Utilization of the present invention on vertical surfaces greatly reduces drying time. It increases the ability to dry walls and ceilings and allows large area evaporation without additional power requirement. Current systems focus mainly on injection style tubes or devices to push air into wall cavity for drying.

An object of the present invention is to provide enhanced operational capabilities in large loss situations. The distribution pattern of the present invention allows large vertical surface area evaporation without any additional equipment or costly specialty systems. The present invention will expand evaporation into an area two or three times the size of existing air movers with no additional electrical power requirement. The present invention is focused on utilization of existing evaporation principles by passing air over surface to draw out moisture from open side of wall surface. Also, there is no additional damage caused by drilling holes for tubing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is top-left-front view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is top view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is bottom view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a right-bottom-rear view of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a left view of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a right view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention comprises an air distribution system with a single column of one end around 24 inches in width which flows into seven multiple directional vents arranged in a radial pattern. In the preferred embodiment, the air diffuser is made from molded plastic, as it reduces weight and makes the invention suitable for use in wet environments. Further, it can make sanitization easier. Though it is preferred to be made out of molded plastic, it can be made out of any material that will maintain the function of the invention. The present invention to standard air movers using set screws to keep the diffuser in place and attached to the air mover.

The present invention increases air distribution from a single column of air approximately 24 inches in width to a radial pattern of 180 degrees in distribution allowing a single unit to effectively dry through the process of enhanced evaporation of an area of approximately 48-60 inches wide and up to 8 feet in length. This distribution is achieved through redirecting the air flow utilizing multiple directional vents to channel the air into seven separate columns of air by placing the vents at a 45-degree angle. The air is redirected in zones covering the 160-degree radius area in front of the device. Each directional vent covers a zone of approximately 23 degrees, however, can be manufactured in an angle that any project requires.

The directional vents are arranged as follows: directional vent 1 covers 10-33 degrees, directional vent 2 covers 34-57 degrees, directional vent 3 covers 58-81 degrees, directional vent 4 covers 82-105 degrees, directional vent 5 covers 106-129 degrees, directional vent 6 covers 130-153 degrees, directional vent 7 covers 154-170 degrees.

The present invention is equipped with a plurality of directional vents 11 to aid in the distribution of air, covering a wider angle than using an air mover without a diffuser.

The present invention is comprised of a housing 10 and a plurality of direction vents. The directional vents are placed at a particular angle to ensure the proper coverage of air distribution is obtained. Further, the plurality of directional vents 11 are angularly positioned inside the housing 10. The housing 10 comprises a roof 31, a base 32, a left panel 33, and a right panel 34. The roof 31 and the base 32 are positioned opposite one another across the plurality of directional vents 11 as seen in FIG. 1.

The roof 31 further comprises a front barrier 42, a left rail 43, a right rail 44, and a rear edge 41. Each of the bottom edge 23 of the plurality of directional vents 11 is attached to the interior face of the base 32 and each of the top edge of the plurality of directional vents 11 is attached to the interior face of the roof 31 forming a multi-vented unit with a top and bottom as seen in FIG. 1-8. The base 32 has a left rail 47 and a right rail 48. Similarly, the roof 31 has a left rail 43 and a right rail 44. The left panel 33 connects from the left rail 43 of the roof 31 to the left rail 48 of the base 32. The right panel 34 connects from the right rail 44 of the roof 31 to the right rail 48 of the base 32. The left panel 33, the right panel 34, the roof 31, and the base 32 form a cylindrical shaped unit. This cylindrical shape is necessary as it mirrors the cylindrical shape of most air movers currently on the market. By mirroring the same, it allows the present invention to be universal across numerous brands of air movers so one does not need to buy an new air mover to use specifically with the present invention.

Each of the plurality of directional vents 11 extends from the front barrier 42 inwards towards the rear edge of the roof 31 however, they do not extend all the way to the rear edge 41 of the housing 10 as seen in FIG. 6. The roof 31 has an interior face 45 and the base 32 also has an interior face 49. Each of the plurality of directional vents 11 has a top edge 21 and a bottom edge 23.

The present invention further comprises an overhang 46, which overhangs at an angle of 15 degrees to direct the air down onto the surface to increase evaporation, air to surface contact and maintain air velocity. The overhang 46 traverses the entirety of the front barrier 42, which can be seen in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. The front barrier 42 comprises a left boundary 51, a right boundary 52, and a central boundary 53. The central boundary 53 is positioned between the left boundary 51 and the right boundary 52.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.