EP1653172A3 - Snow storage - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- EP1653172A3 EP1653172A3 EP05020545A EP05020545A EP1653172A3 EP 1653172 A3 EP1653172 A3 EP 1653172A3 EP 05020545 A EP05020545 A EP 05020545A EP 05020545 A EP05020545 A EP 05020545A EP 1653172 A3 EP1653172 A3 EP 1653172A3
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- nozzle
- air
- temperature
- water
- snowy
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 4
- 230000008014 freezing Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000007710 freezing Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000007921 spray Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
- F25C3/00—Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Producing artificial snow
- F25C3/04—Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Producing artificial snow for sledging or ski trails; Producing artificial snow
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
- F25C2303/00—Special arrangements or features for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Special arrangements or features for producing artificial snow
- F25C2303/048—Snow making by using means for spraying water
- F25C2303/0481—Snow making by using means for spraying water with the use of compressed air
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Thermal Sciences (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
- Other Air-Conditioning Systems (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE202004016505 | 2004-10-26 | ||
DE202005006569U DE202005006569U1 (en) | 2004-10-26 | 2005-04-23 | snow room |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1653172A2 EP1653172A2 (en) | 2006-05-03 |
EP1653172A3 true EP1653172A3 (en) | 2008-01-23 |
EP1653172B1 EP1653172B1 (en) | 2011-07-20 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP05020545A Active EP1653172B1 (en) | 2004-10-26 | 2005-09-21 | Snow storage |
Country Status (3)
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EP (1) | EP1653172B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE517298T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE202005006569U1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE202006014092U1 (en) * | 2006-09-11 | 2006-12-28 | INNOVAG Aktiengesellschaft für innovative Industrietechnik | Indoor snow-making machine comprises a snow generator supplied with air, water and snow-air streams from an automatically controlled conditioning unit |
DE202010001507U1 (en) * | 2010-01-29 | 2011-06-01 | Buck-Heitmann, Petra, 22397 | Device for cooling persons |
ITVR20130292A1 (en) * | 2013-12-23 | 2015-06-24 | Technoalpin Holding S P A | SNOW FACTORY FOR CLOSED LOCALS |
Citations (15)
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US3760598A (en) * | 1968-04-08 | 1973-09-25 | Linde Ag | Process for making artificial snow |
EP0246179A2 (en) * | 1986-05-10 | 1987-11-19 | Herbert Thesen | Cold chamber for use in a sauna bath |
US4798331A (en) * | 1986-12-24 | 1989-01-17 | Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd. | Artificial snow production apparatus |
DE3836172A1 (en) * | 1988-10-24 | 1990-04-26 | Doering Karl L Dr Ing | Snow production unit using water atomiser nozzles |
JPH02136662A (en) * | 1988-11-16 | 1990-05-25 | Hitachi Ltd | Artificial snowfall apparatus |
JPH02183783A (en) * | 1989-01-09 | 1990-07-18 | Nkk Corp | Artificial snow making method |
JPH02306075A (en) * | 1989-05-19 | 1990-12-19 | Toyo Eng Works Ltd | Artificial snowfall device |
DE4106419A1 (en) * | 1990-02-28 | 1991-08-29 | Nippon Kokan Kk | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SNOW USING ULTRASOUND WAVES |
US5102044A (en) * | 1988-09-30 | 1992-04-07 | Nkk Corporation | Method for producing snow and apparatus therefor |
JPH0755307A (en) * | 1993-08-09 | 1995-03-03 | Nkk Corp | Method for snow making on indoor artificial skiing ground |
US5445320A (en) * | 1993-01-26 | 1995-08-29 | Technip | Method of and equipment for snow production |
JPH0972643A (en) * | 1995-09-04 | 1997-03-18 | Takaaki Okawa | Artificial snow manufacturing device |
WO1999017067A1 (en) * | 1997-10-01 | 1999-04-08 | Graaf Jan Douwe De | Method and device for preparing snow |
NL1007219C2 (en) * | 1997-10-07 | 1999-04-08 | Grasso International B V | Ultra quick freezing process for fresh liquid foodstuffs, e.g. milk and dairy products |
WO2000034722A1 (en) * | 1998-12-05 | 2000-06-15 | Acer Snowmec Limited | Snow making machine |
Family Cites Families (2)
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US5884841A (en) * | 1997-04-25 | 1999-03-23 | Ratnik Industries, Inc. | Method and apparatus for making snow |
DE10329947B8 (en) * | 2003-04-03 | 2005-08-25 | Innovag AG Aktiengesellschaft für innovative Industrietechnik | Snow-making system for interiors and interior with such a snowmaking system |
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2005
- 2005-04-23 DE DE202005006569U patent/DE202005006569U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2005-09-21 EP EP05020545A patent/EP1653172B1/en active Active
- 2005-09-21 AT AT05020545T patent/ATE517298T1/en active
Patent Citations (15)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3760598A (en) * | 1968-04-08 | 1973-09-25 | Linde Ag | Process for making artificial snow |
EP0246179A2 (en) * | 1986-05-10 | 1987-11-19 | Herbert Thesen | Cold chamber for use in a sauna bath |
US4798331A (en) * | 1986-12-24 | 1989-01-17 | Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd. | Artificial snow production apparatus |
US5102044A (en) * | 1988-09-30 | 1992-04-07 | Nkk Corporation | Method for producing snow and apparatus therefor |
DE3836172A1 (en) * | 1988-10-24 | 1990-04-26 | Doering Karl L Dr Ing | Snow production unit using water atomiser nozzles |
JPH02136662A (en) * | 1988-11-16 | 1990-05-25 | Hitachi Ltd | Artificial snowfall apparatus |
JPH02183783A (en) * | 1989-01-09 | 1990-07-18 | Nkk Corp | Artificial snow making method |
JPH02306075A (en) * | 1989-05-19 | 1990-12-19 | Toyo Eng Works Ltd | Artificial snowfall device |
DE4106419A1 (en) * | 1990-02-28 | 1991-08-29 | Nippon Kokan Kk | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SNOW USING ULTRASOUND WAVES |
US5445320A (en) * | 1993-01-26 | 1995-08-29 | Technip | Method of and equipment for snow production |
JPH0755307A (en) * | 1993-08-09 | 1995-03-03 | Nkk Corp | Method for snow making on indoor artificial skiing ground |
JPH0972643A (en) * | 1995-09-04 | 1997-03-18 | Takaaki Okawa | Artificial snow manufacturing device |
WO1999017067A1 (en) * | 1997-10-01 | 1999-04-08 | Graaf Jan Douwe De | Method and device for preparing snow |
NL1007219C2 (en) * | 1997-10-07 | 1999-04-08 | Grasso International B V | Ultra quick freezing process for fresh liquid foodstuffs, e.g. milk and dairy products |
WO2000034722A1 (en) * | 1998-12-05 | 2000-06-15 | Acer Snowmec Limited | Snow making machine |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP1653172B1 (en) | 2011-07-20 |
ATE517298T1 (en) | 2011-08-15 |
EP1653172A2 (en) | 2006-05-03 |
DE202005006569U1 (en) | 2006-03-09 |
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