US20230349570A1 - Air moving device with bypass intake - Google Patents
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- the development is related to air moving devices, in particular to air moving devices having a bypass intake for introducing a second flow path of air into the device.
- Air moving devices may be used to move air within enclosures.
- the devices may be positioned at or near the ceiling of an enclosure to destratify thermal gradients in the air, such as to mix warmer upper air with cooler lower air.
- the devices require power to rotate a blade to generate a thrust with the moving air.
- An aspect of the invention is the recognition that existing solutions for air moving devices have high power requirements for a given thrust and/or generate a low thrust for a give power input. However, improvements of existing solutions for air moving devices would be desirable.
- an air moving device comprises a housing, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path.
- the housing extends axially and has an upper portion and a lower portion.
- the impeller assembly is supported by the housing and is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the upper portion and exit the housing through the lower portion.
- the upper portion has a primary inlet, an upper inner sidewall, and an upper outer sidewall.
- the upper inner sidewall extends from the primary inlet toward the lower portion to a lower inner edge, and the upper outer sidewall is located radially outward from the inner upper sidewall and extends from the primary inlet toward the lower portion to a lower outer edge.
- the inner sidewall defines an upper region of a primary flow path extending through the upper portion, with the upper region having a first width.
- the lower portion has a lower outer sidewall extending from an upper edge to a primary outlet.
- the lower outer sidewall is located toward the primary outlet from the outer sidewall of the upper portion, and the lower outer sidewall defines a lower region of the primary flow path extending through the lower portion, with the lower region having a second width that is greater than the first width.
- the secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet of the housing to an annular inner outlet that is in fluid communication with the primary flow path.
- the annular secondary inlet is located between the lower outer edge of the upper outer sidewall and the upper edge of the lower outer sidewall.
- the annular inner outlet is located between the lower outer sidewall of the lower portion and the lower inner edge of the upper inner sidewall.
- the upper inner sidewall of the upper portion may form a nozzle.
- An axial distance from the primary inlet to the lower outer edge of the lower outer sidewall may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- the axial height of the annular secondary inlet may extend from the lower outer edge of the upper outer sidewall to the upper edge of the lower outer sidewall.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes, with each vane extending from an upper curved portion of the vane located within the upper region of the primary flow path to a first bottom edge of the vane at the primary outlet located within the lower region of the primary flow path.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs, with each rib extending between the upper inner sidewall and the upper outer sidewall along the secondary flow path to a second bottom edge of the rib located within the lower region of the primary flow path.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending from within the upper region of the primary flow path to within the lower region of the primary flow path.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending between the upper inner sidewall and the upper outer sidewall along the secondary flow path.
- the upper portion and the lower portion may be integral.
- an air moving device comprises an annular housing, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path.
- the annular housing extends axially from a primary inlet to a primary outlet and defines a primary flow path from the primary inlet to the primary outlet.
- the impeller assembly is coupled with the housing and is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the primary inlet, flow along the primary flow path, and exit the housing through the primary outlet.
- the secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet to an inner outlet, with the annular secondary inlet defined by an annular outer sidewall of the housing and located toward the primary outlet from the primary inlet of the housing, and the inner outlet located adjacent the primary flow path within the housing.
- An upper region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary inlet than to the primary outlet may have a first cross-sectional area
- a lower region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary outlet than to the primary inlet may have a second cross-sectional area
- the first cross-sectional area may be less than the second cross-sectional area.
- An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- An upper region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary inlet than to the primary outlet may define a first diameter
- a lower region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary outlet than to the primary inlet may define a second diameter
- the first diameter may be less than the second diameter.
- the upper portion of the housing may form a nozzle.
- An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending within the secondary flow path.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path and that are radially aligned with the plurality of longitudinal ribs.
- an axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to 80% of an axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- the axial distance from the primary inlet to the upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than the axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- the annular secondary inlet may extend an axial distance D2, the secondary flow path may have an axial portion with a radial width of distance D5, and D2 may be greater than or equal to 70% of D5.
- D2 may be 80% of D5.
- the air moving device may further comprise an upper inner sidewall that extends along an inner side of the secondary flow path to a lower edge, with the primary inlet located an axial distance D1 from an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet, the annular secondary inlet extending an axial distance D2, the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall located an axial distance D3 from the primary inlet, and where D1 + D2 ⁇ 1.1 x D3. In some embodiments D1 + D2 ⁇ D3. An upper-most portion of the primary inlet may be located the axial distance D1 from the upper edge of the annular secondary inlet, and the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall may be located the axial distance D3 from the upper-most portion of the primary inlet.
- An upper-most portion of the blade may be located an axial distance D4 from the primary inlet, and D4 may be greater than or equal to 2 inches.
- the upper-most portion of the blade may be located the axial distance D4 from an upper-most portion of the primary inlet.
- the primary inlet may be located an axial height H from the primary outlet, the primary inlet has a radial opening equal to a width W1, and wherein H is at least 75% of W1. H may be greater than or equal to W1. H may be greater than 1.25 x W1.
- an air moving device comprises a cowling, a lower sidewall, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path.
- the cowling defines a primary inlet and an upper region of a primary flow path having a first width.
- the lower sidewall is coupled with the cowling and defines a lower region of the primary flow path and a primary outlet.
- the lower region of the primary flow path has a second width that is greater than the first width.
- the impeller assembly is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the primary inlet and exit the primary outlet.
- the secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet to an inner outlet, with the annular secondary inlet defined by the cowling and the lower sidewall and located toward the primary outlet from the primary inlet, and the inner outlet located adjacent the primary flow path within the housing.
- the cowling may form a nozzle.
- An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the lower sidewall may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet.
- the air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending within the secondary flow path to define a plurality of annular secondary inlets located between adjacent ribs.
- an air moving device comprises a housing and an impeller assembly.
- the housing has an upstream inlet, a downstream outlet, and defines a primary flow path extending through the housing from the inlet to the outlet.
- the housing further defines an annular secondary flow path extending from an annular opening of a sidewall of the housing to an annular downstream outlet of the secondary flow path that is adjacent the primary flow path within the housing.
- the impeller assembly is supported by the housing and configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the inlet, flow along the primary flow path, and exit the housing through the outlet.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are top and bottom perspective views, respectively, of an embodiment of an air moving device having a bypass intake.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the device of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 5 A and 5 B are cross-section views of the device of FIG. 3 as taken along the line A-A shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIGS. 6 A and 6 B are cross-section views of the device of FIG. 3 as taken along the line B-B shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of the device of FIG. 7 as taken along the line C-C shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 is a partial cross-section view of the device of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 A is a perspective view of another embodiment of an air moving device having a bypass intake.
- FIGS. 10 B and 10 C are respectively side and top views of the device of FIG. 10 A .
- FIG. 10 D is a cross-section view of the device of FIG. 10 A as taken along the line 10D-10D indicated in FIG. 10 C .
- An air moving device having a housing with a primary flow path and a secondary flow path that extends from a secondary inlet of the housing and empties into an inner outlet adjacent the primary flow path.
- An impeller assembly rotates a blade to cause air to enter the housing and flow along the primary flow path.
- the flow of air through the primary flow path creates a low pressure region at the inner outlet of the secondary flow path, causing air to flow through the secondary flow path and mix with the air in the primary flow path.
- the mixture of air flows through a downstream portion of the primary flow path having an expanded cross-sectional area compared to an upstream portion of the primary flow path and exits the housing.
- Stator vanes may extend longitudinally within the housing to cause columnar air flow.
- the device may be used for destratification of thermal gradients of air within an enclosure, such as a home or warehouse.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are top and bottom perspective views, respectively, of an embodiment of an air moving device 10 .
- the air moving device 10 includes a housing 100 .
- the housing 100 extends axially, as indicated by the labelled longitudinal “axis” in FIG. 1 .
- the housing 100 is cylindrical, but it may have other desirably rounded shapes.
- the housing 100 extends from a primary inlet 110 to a primary outlet 112 . Air flows into the housing 100 through the inlet 110 and out of the housing 100 through the outlet 112 .
- upper,” “upward,” “above,” and the like refer to directions generally toward the primary inlet 110
- lower,” “downward,” “below” and the like refer to directions generally toward the primary outlet 112
- axial and the like refers to directions generally parallel to the axis
- radial and the like refers to directions generally perpendicular to the axis
- annular and the like refers to a generally rounded shape, for example a circular shape.
- the housing 100 includes an upper portion 116 .
- the upper portion 116 includes a radially inward extending annular upper lip 120 .
- the upper lip 120 defines part of the primary inlet 110 .
- the upper lip 120 may be smoothly rounded in a radial direction to allow for smooth airflow over the upper lip 120 and into the housing 100 .
- the upper portion 116 includes an upper inner sidewall 122 extending downward from the upper lip 120 to a lower edge 123 .
- the upper portion 116 includes an upper outer sidewall 118 extending downward from the upper lip 120 .
- the upper outer sidewall 118 is located radially outward, relative to the axis, from the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the upper outer sidewall 18 extends downward to a lower outer edge 119 .
- the upper portion 116 is cylindrical, but it may be other rounded shapes.
- the upper inner sidewall 122 may be contoured to define a nozzle.
- the upper inner sidewall 122 may thus extend axially downward from an upper first section having a first cross-sectional area to a lower second section having a second cross-sectional area that is less than the first cross-sectional area.
- the air moving device 10 for example the housing 100 , may include a grill 101 (see FIG. 3 ) at the inlet, for example located above the primary inlet 110 .
- the upper portion 116 may form a cowling as illustrated.
- the upper portion 116 may have a smoothly rounded upper lip 120 in a radial direction that smoothly extends to the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the upper inner sidewall 122 may be straight or smoothly curved.
- the upper inner sidewall 122 may form a nozzle or nozzle-like shape, for example as illustrated the radial width of the lower edge 123 may be less than the radial width of the inlet 110 .
- the upper inner sidewall 122 may have a constant or non-constant radial width along an axial direction. Further details of the width of the upper portion 116 are described herein, for example with respect to FIG. 6 B .
- the upper portion 116 for example the cowling, may be integral with the lower portion 128 , or they may be separate parts.
- the housing 100 includes a lower portion 128 .
- the lower portion 128 includes a lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the lower outer sidewall 132 extends downward from an upper edge 130 to a lower edge 134 .
- the lower edge 134 may be located at and define the primary outlet 112 .
- the lower outer sidewall 132 may have the same or different outer width, for example diameter, as the upper outer sidewall 118 .
- the air moving device 10 includes an annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 is defined by the upper portion 116 and the lower portion 128 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 is located between the lower outer edge 119 of the upper outer sidewall 118 of the upper portion 116 and the upper edge 130 of the lower outer sidewall 132 of the lower portion 128 .
- the lower outer edge 119 of the upper outer sidewall 118 may thus be an upper edge of the opening of the annular secondary inlet 140
- the upper edge 130 of the lower outer sidewall 132 may be a lower edge of the opening of the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 provides a bypass intake for air to enter the housing 100 in a different location from that of the primary inlet 110 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 provides an opening to a secondary flow path, as further described herein.
- the annular secondary inlet 140 may be an opening defined by parallel upper and lower edges 130 , 119 as shown, such that the opening extends circumferentially and generally forms a belt-like shape.
- the upper and/or lower edge 130 , 119 defining the annular secondary inlet 140 may be straight, curved, segmented, other shapes, or combinations thereof.
- the upper and/or lower edge 130 , 119 may be, or include features that are, rounded radially to provide a smooth contour for air entering the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 extends continuously around the outer perimeter, for example circumference, of the housing 100 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 may not extend continuously around the entire outer perimeter of the housing 100 .
- annular secondary inlet 140 There may be one continuous annular secondary inlet 140 or separate segments of the annular secondary inlet 140 extending along the same or similar axial location of the housing 100 .
- the inlet or inlets 140 may be aligned circumferentially about the housing 100 .
- there may be a second continuous annular secondary inlet, 140 or second separate segments of the annular secondary inlet 140 located axially above and/or below the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the annular secondary inlet or inlets 140 may be entirely open as shown, or they may have screens or other porous structures over some or all of the openings of the annular secondary inlet or inlets 140 . Therefore, the particular embodiment of the annular secondary inlet 140 shown and described herein is merely one example, and other configurations and features may be implemented that are within the scope of the disclosure.
- the air moving device 10 includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs 136 .
- the ribs 136 extend axially and radially between the upper and lower portions 116 , 128 .
- the ribs 136 may connect the upper portion 116 with the lower portion 128 .
- the ribs 136 may be distributed angularly about the axis within the housing 100 , as further described.
- the air moving device 10 includes a handle 102 .
- the handle 102 extends from a first side of the housing 100 to a second opposite side of the housing 100 .
- the air moving device 10 may be hung from an enclosure, such as a ceiling in a building, using the handle 102 .
- the handle 102 may be connected to the housing 100 at rotatable connections 104 .
- the connections 104 may allow for angling the air moving device 10 about a perpendicular axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis shown in FIG. 1 .
- the air moving device 10 includes a plurality of the longitudinal vanes 150 .
- the vanes 150 extend axially within the housing 100 .
- the vanes 150 may be in locations that are distributed angularly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the air moving device 10 .
- the vanes 150 may be evenly distributed about the axis as shown.
- Some or all of the vanes 150 may be radially and angularly aligned with respective ribs 136 .
- each vane 150 is aligned radially with a respective rib 136 .
- the vanes 150 include a flat portion 152 that extends longitudinally downward to a lower edge 156 .
- the lower edge 156 may be located at the outlet 112 , as shown, or it may not be located at the outlet 112 .
- the vanes 150 have an outer edge 157 A that attaches to and extends radially inwardly from an inner surface of the lower outer sidewall 132 to an inner edge 157 B of the vane 150 .
- the inner edges 157 B of opposite vanes 150 may be separated as shown, or they may connect with other vanes 150 at or near the axis of the air moving device 10 .
- the vanes 150 may include an upper curved portion 158 having an upper edge 154 , as further described herein, for example with respect to FIGS. 4 and 6 A .
- the vanes 150 may be integral with the lower portion 128 . In some embodiments, the vanes 150 , the lower portion 128 , and the upper portion 116 may be integral. In some embodiments, the vanes 150 , the lower portion 128 , the upper portion 116 and the ribs 136 may be integral.
- the various integral combinations of parts of the housing 100 may be injection molded, or formed using other suitable methods. In some embodiments, the various parts are made separately and attached together.
- the upper portion 116 may be a cowling, which may be integral with one or more of the vanes 150 , the lower portion 128 , and the ribs 136 , or the cowling may be removeably attached with one or more of the vanes 150 , the lower portion 128 , and the ribs 136 .
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the air moving device 10 .
- the impeller assembly 200 includes a motor 210 and a plurality of blades 220 .
- the motor 210 may be an electric motor supplied with power from a power cord or batteries.
- a fixed portion of the motor 210 such as a hub or motor case, may be supported by the housing 100 .
- the motor 210 may be supported by the grill 101 , such as a grate or other suitable structure, which for clarity is partially shown in phantom lines in FIG. 3 and is not shown in most figures.
- the grill 101 may have various embodiments, for example as shown and described in U.S. Pat. No.
- the grill 101 may be located partially or entirely above the impeller assembly 200 , or otherwise support the impeller assembly 200 above the blades 220 .
- the grill 101 may provide safety to prevent injury to users or animals from the rotating blades 220 .
- a rotational portion of the motor 210 may rotate the blades 220 .
- the blades 220 extend axially outward from the motor 210 . There are five blades 220 , but there may be one, two, three, four, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, or more blades 220 .
- the motor 210 rotates the blades 220 about the longitudinal axis of the air moving device 10 to cause air to enter the primary inlet 110 .
- the blades 220 may be aerodynamically shaped to optimize volumetric air flow through the primary inlet 110 .
- the impeller assembly 200 may be supported by the housing 100 .
- the motor 210 may be supported by upper portions of the vanes 150 , such as radially inward portions of the upper edges 154 of the vanes 150 .
- the impeller assembly 200 may be supported by a support structure, such as a rib that connects the impeller assembly 200 with the upper portion 116 of the housing 100 .
- the support structure may be located above or below the blades 220 .
- Various suitable support structures may be implemented, for example as described in U.S. Pat. Publication No. 2016/0146222, titled “Air Moving Device” and Published May 26, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and forms a part of this specification.
- FIGS. 5 A and 5 B are cross-section views of the air moving device 10 as taken along the line A-A shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 A is a perspective cross-section view
- FIG. 5 B is a side cross-section view.
- the air moving device 10 defines a primary flow path 111 .
- the primary flow path 111 is indicated by the geometric arrow for reference.
- the primary flow path 111 extends from within the upper portion 116 of the housing to within the lower portion 128 of the housing 100 .
- the primary flow path 111 may extend from the primary inlet 110 to the primary outlet 112 .
- the primary flow path 111 may extend from and between the upper lip 120 downward between the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the primary flow path 111 may continue downward between the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the primary flow path 111 may terminate at the outlet 112 of the housing 100 , for example at the lower edge 134 .
- the primary flow path 111 includes an upper region 113 and a lower region 115 .
- the upper region 113 is located within the upper portion 116 of the housing 100 .
- the lower region 115 is located below the upper region 113 , within at least part of the lower portion 128 of the housing 100 .
- the upper region 113 may include a portion of the primary flow path 111 that is flowing through a part of the housing 100 having a first cross-sectional area.
- the lower region 115 may include a portion of the primary flow path 111 that is flowing through a part of the housing 100 having a second cross-sectional area that is greater than the first cross-sectional area.
- a width W1 of the housing 100 within the upper region 113 may be less than a width W2 of the housing within the lower region 115 , as further described herein, for example with respect to FIG. 6 B .
- the secondary flow path 142 extends from the annular secondary inlet 140 to a secondary outlet 144 .
- the secondary flow path 142 is indicated by the geometric arrow for reference.
- the secondary outlet 144 may have an annular shape as shown, or other shapes.
- the secondary outlet 144 may have features to facilitate air flow, such as rounded edges, etc.
- the secondary flow path 142 may extend from and between the lower outer edge 119 of the upper outer sidewall 118 and the upper edge 130 of the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the secondary flow path 142 may continue downward between an inner surface of the lower outer sidewall 132 and an outer surface of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the secondary flow path 142 may terminate between the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 and an inner surface of the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the air moving device 10 may include a pocket 141 located above the secondary flow path 142 .
- the pocket 10 may be part of the secondary flow path 142 .
- the pocket 141 may be hollow. In some embodiments, the pocket 141 may be partially hollow, may not be hollow, or there may not be a pocket 141 .
- the secondary outlet 144 is located adjacent the primary flow path 111 .
- air entering the secondary flow path 142 via the annular secondary inlet 140 flows through the secondary outlet 144 and mixes with air in the primary flow path 111 .
- the air flowing along the primary flow path 111 adjacent to the secondary outlet 144 will cause a lower pressure at the secondary outlet 144 relative to the air pressure at the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the ambient air adjacent the annular secondary inlet 140 may be static or not flowing as fast as the air in the primary flow path.
- the resulting differential pressures between the secondary outlet 144 and the annular secondary inlet 140 will cause air to flow along the secondary flow path 142 in the direction indicated and empty into the primary flow path 111 , which may be at the lower region 115 of the primary flow path 115 .
- FIG. 5 B shows examples of various air flow paths 111 A, 111 B, 111 C and 111 D along which the air flowing along the primary flow path 111 may move.
- Air in the path 111 A may flow from outside the housing 100 and over the lip 120 .
- Air in the paths 111 B, 111 C, 111 D may flow, respective, at progressively decreasing angles with the longitudinal axis into the housing 100 .
- the paths may straighten out within the primary flow path 111 located within the housing 100 .
- air moving within the secondary flow path 142 may move along the air flow path 142 A as indicated.
- the air moving device 10 may include a mixing region 145 , which is indicated in FIG. 5 B with a geometric box for reference.
- the mixing region 145 is a region within the housing extending along and near the annular secondary inlet 140 , for example at the intersection of the secondary flow path 142 and the primary flow path 111 within the housing 100 .
- the mixing region 145 may therefore be annular in shape.
- the mixing region 145 is where the air from the secondary flow path 142 mixes with the air from the primary flow path 111 .
- Air from the primary flow path 111 for example flowing along the paths 111 A and/or 111 B, may move radially outward to mix with the air from the secondary flow path 142 .
- the air from the primary flow path 11 may move radially outward due to lower pressures within the mixing region 145 .
- FIGS. 6 A and 6 B are cross-section views of the air moving device 10 as taken along the line B-B shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 6 A is a perspective cross-section view and
- FIG. 6 B is a side cross-section view.
- the air moving device 10 includes longitudinal ribs 136 and vanes 150 .
- the ribs 136 each extend from a top edge 137 axially downward to a respective vane 150 .
- the ribs 136 may extend to a lower edge 138 , which may be a portion of the vane 150 .
- the ribs 136 extend radially inward from an outer edge 139 A to an inner edge 139 B.
- the top edge 137 connects with the upper portion 116 of the housing 100 .
- the top edge 137 and part of the outer and inner edges 139 A, 139 B connect with the upper portion 116 .
- the top edge 137 and upper portions of the outer and inner edges 139 A, 139 B are attached respectively with the upper outer sidewall 118 , the upper lip 120 , and the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- a portion of the rib 136 located below the annular secondary inlet 140 is attached to an inner surface of the lower outer sidewall 132 and to the respective vane 150 .
- the ribs 136 may each be integral with and/or form a continuous surface with a portion of a respective vane 150 .
- the ribs 136 may be continuous with a flat portion of the respective vane 150 .
- the adjacent rib 136 and vane 150 may be continuous below the upper inner sidewall 122 , with the upper inner sidewall 122 separating an upper portion of the rib 136 from an upper portion of the flat portion of the vane 150 .
- the upper portion of the vane 150 may bend or curve, as described herein.
- the ribs 136 may not connect with or be integral with the respective vane 150 .
- the vanes 150 may be angularly aligned differently from the ribs 136 , or there may not be any vanes 150 .
- the lower edge 138 of the rib 136 may be located below the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the lower edge 138 of the rib 136 may be located closer to the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 than to the lower edge 134 of the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the lower edge 138 of the rib 136 may be in other locations, for example above the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 , or closer to the lower edge 134 of the lower outer sidewall 132 than to the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 , etc.
- There are eight ribs 136 but there may be none, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, nine, ten eleven, twelve, or more ribs 136 .
- the ribs 136 may extend along at least a part of the secondary flow path 142 .
- the ribs 136 may straighten the flow of air entering the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the ribs 136 may separate compartments of the secondary flow path 142 , as further described herein, for example with respect to FIG. 8 .
- the vanes 150 have an upper edge 154 .
- the upper edge 154 is located within the upper region 113 of the primary flow path 111 .
- the upper edge 154 may be located at the same axial location as the upper edge 130 of the lower outer sidewall 132 . In some embodiments, the upper edge 154 may located axially above or below this location.
- the upper edge 154 is on the upper end of the curved portion 158 .
- the curved portion 158 curves perpendicularly to a radial direction of the housing 100 . Each of the curved portions 158 curve in the same direction. In some embodiments, some or all of the vanes 150 may not include the curved portion 158 .
- the vanes 150 have the flat portion 152 extending axially downward from the curved portion 158 to the lower edge 156 .
- the vanes 150 may be integral with, or otherwise couple with, a respective longitudinal rib 136 .
- the vane 150 and respective rib 136 may form a continuous structure.
- the housing 100 may have a first radial width W1 and a second radial width W2.
- the widths W1, W2 are measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
- the first width W1 may be an inner width of the upper portion 116 of the housing 100 .
- the first width W1 may correspond to an inner width of an axial location of the housing 100 in which the upper region 113 of the primary flow path 111 is located. As shown, the first width W1 may be measured between opposite radial locations of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the second width W2 may be an inner width of the lower portion 128 of the housing 100 .
- the second width W2 may correspond to an inner width of an axial location of the housing 100 in which the lower region 115 of the primary flow path 111 is located. As shown, the second width W2 may be measured between opposite radial locations of the lower outer sidewall 132 . The second width W2 may be measured between opposite radial locations of an upper portion of the lower outer sidewall 132 that is immediately below the secondary outlet 144 and/or lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the widths W1, W2 may be constant axially along their respective locations.
- the widths W1, W2 may be diameters, where the respective sections are cylindrical.
- the widths W1, W2 may change at different axial locations along their respective locations.
- the width W1 may decrease from an upper portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 to a lower portion of the upper inner sidewall, for example where the upper inner sidewall 122 forms a nozzle or cowling.
- the first width W1 may refer to the width of the outlet or lower end of the nozzle cowling, for example as measured between opposite radial locations of the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the width W2 is greater than the width W1.
- the width W2 may be greater than the width W1 by 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 15%, 20% or more.
- the increased second width W2 relative to the first width W1 creates a low pressure area at the secondary outlet 144 .
- the expanded cross-sectional area due to the increased width W2 thus creates a low pressure zone that pulls in air through the secondary flow path 142 . This induces mixing of the air flowing from the secondary flow path 142 and the air flowing along the primary flow path 111 near the secondary outlet 144 .
- W1 is from 4 inches to 12 inches.
- W1 may be 4 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 10 inches, 11 inches, 12 inches, or more.
- W1 may be at least 4 inches, at least 5 inches, at least 6 inches, at least 7 inches, at least 8 inches, at least 9 inches, at least 10 inches, at least 11 inches, or at least 12 inches.
- W2 is from 5 inches to 13 inches. W2 may be 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 10 inches, 11 inches, 12 inches, 13 inches, or more.
- W2 may be at least 4 inches, at least 5 inches, at least 6 inches, at least 7 inches, at least 8 inches, at least 9 inches, at least 10 inches, at least 11 inches, at least 12 inches, or at least 13 inches.
- W2 may be 1 inch or about 1 inch greater than W1. In some embodiments, W2 may be 0.5 inches greater than W1, 0.75 inches, 1.25 inches greater than W1, 1.5 inches greater than W1, 1.75 inches greater than W1, or 2 inches greater than W1.
- the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 is located an axial distance D3 from the upper lip 120 .
- the distance D3 may be the axial distance from the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall 122 to the upper edge of the upper lip 120 , to the upper end of the curved edge 137 , or to the upper-most portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 (e.g. the flat portion thereof).
- the distance D3 may be about 5.5 inches. In some embodiments, the distance D3 may be greater than or equal to 2 inches, greater than or equal to 3 inches, greater than or equal to 4 inches, greater than or equal to 5 inches, or greater than or equal to 6 inches.
- the upper lip 120 is located an axial distance D4 from an upper edge of the fan blades 220 .
- the distance D4 may be the axial distance from an upper-most portion of the edges of the blades 220 to the upper edge of the upper lip 120 , to the upper end of the curved edge 137 , or to the upper-most portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 (e.g. the flat portion thereof).
- the distance D4 may be greater than or equal to 0.5 inches, greater than or equal to 1 inch, greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, greater than or equal to 2 inches, greater than or equal to 2.5 inches, greater than or equal to 3 inches, greater than or equal to 3.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 4 inches.
- the secondary flow path 142 has a radial width extending a distance D5.
- the secondary flow path 142 may have a minimum radial width extending the distance D5, for example where the secondary flow path 142 has a non-uniform width along its axial length, such as with an hour glass, narrowing, widening, or other shaped secondary flow path 142 or portions thereof.
- the inner surface of the lower outer sidewall 132 , or portion thereof, may be located a radial distance D5 from the outer surface of the upper inner sidewall 122 , or from a portion thereof.
- the secondary flow path 142 may have a radial width of distance D5 along all or most of its axial length.
- the radial width of the channel formed by the secondary outlet 144 may be uniform or substantially uniform along its axial length.
- the portion of the secondary flow path 142 located below the secondary inlet 140 may have a radial width of distance D5.
- the space above the secondary flow path 142 for example between an inner surface of the upper outer sidewall 118 and an outer surface of the upper portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 , may be radially separated by the distance D5.
- the distance D5 may be 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches.
- the distance D5 may be greater than or equal to 0.25 inches, greater than or equal to 0.375 inches, greater than or equal to 0.5 inches, greater than or equal to 0.625 inches, greater than or equal to 0.75 inches, greater than or equal to 0.875 inches, greater than or equal to 1 inch, greater than or equal to 1.125 inches, greater than or equal to 1.25 inches, greater than or equal to 1.375 inches, greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 1.75 inches. Any of the dimensions for D5 described herein may also apply to the radial opening of the secondary outlet 144 of the secondary flow path 142 .
- D2 and D5 may be related.
- D2 may be, or be about, 0.8 x D5 (i.e., 0.8 multiplied by D5).
- D2 may be greater than or equal to 0.6 x D5, 0.7 x D5, 0.8 x D5, 0.9 x D5, 1.0 x D5, 1.1 x D5, 1.2 x D5, 1.3 x D5, 1.4 x D5, or 1.5 x D5.
- the area of the outer opening(s) or space(s) defined by the secondary inlet 140 along the outside of the device 10 may be related to the cross-sectional area of the secondary flow path 142 located between the lower outer sidewall 132 and the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the area of the secondary inlet 140 may be approximated by the product of D2 and the circumference of the upper edge 130 .
- the cross-sectional area of the secondary flow path 142 may be measured perpendicularly to the axis of the device 10 and may be approximated by the product of D5 and either W1 or W2.
- the cross-sectional area of the secondary inlet 140 may be greater than or equal to 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5 multiplied by the cross-sectional area of the secondary flow path 142 .
- the cross-sectional area of the secondary inlet 140 and the cross-sectional area of the secondary flow path 142 may be about the same. For purposes of this application, unless otherwise stated, these relationships are based on cross-sectional areas which do not include any area obstructed by features within the opening of the secondary inlet 140 or within secondary flow path 142 , such as the ribs 136 , screws, etc.
- any area actually taken up by a rib by default is not considered part of the cross-sectional area.
- these relationships may be based on a cross-sectional area which includes any area(s) obstructed by features within the opening of the secondary inlet 140 or within secondary flow path 142 , such as the ribs 136 , screws, etc.
- the relationships discussed above could be used regardless of whether an area obstructed by features is included in the calculation of the cross-sectional area.
- Such relations between D1 and D5, or between the area of the secondary inlet 140 and the cross-sectional area of the secondary flow path 142 , may result in greater thrust being produced by the device 10 , allowing for less energy usage and related savings in cost of using the device 10 , and other benefits as described herein. Such relations may allow for 5% or more, 7% or more, 10% or more, 15% or more, or 20% or more thrust as compared to an air moving device that did not have the bypass intake features described herein, such as the secondary flow path 142 .
- D1, D2 and D3 may be related.
- the secondary inlet 140 may not extend axially below the lower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall.
- D3 may be greater than or equal to the sum of D1 and D2, i.e. D3 ⁇ D1 + D2.
- the secondary inlet 140 may axially extend below or slightly below the lower edge 123 .
- D1, D2 and/or D3 may be sized such that the mixing region 145 (see FIG. 5 B ) is located at or near the lower end of the secondary flow path 142 .
- the mixing of air from the primary and secondary flow paths 111 , 142 creates more thrust for a given power input. In other words, less power is needed to achieve a given thrust.
- the low pressure zone pulls in the ambient air through the annular secondary inlet 140 and through the secondary flow path 142 into the primary flow path 111 . This in effect creates another source of thrust for the air flowing through the housing 100 .
- the air flowing from the secondary flow path 142 thus has a velocity with an axial component in the direction of the air flowing in the primary flow path 111 .
- the axial component if the secondary air is additive with the already flowing primary air flow to create more thrust for a given rotational speed of the impeller assembly 200 .
- the housing 100 may have an overall axial height H.
- the height H may be measured axially from the upper lip 120 to the lower edge 134 of the housing 100 .
- the height H may be greater than the second width W2.
- the height H may be greater than the second width W by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more. In some embodiments, the height H be the same as or less than the second width W2.
- the height H may be designed to provide a desired “throw” or length of column of air emitted from the device 10 .
- the height H may be increased to provide for a longer throw.
- the height H may be decreased for a shorter throw.
- the height H may be designed to control the lateral dispersion of the air emitted from the device 10 .
- the height H may be decreased to provide more lateral dispersion of the air amitted form the device 10 , for example to have a wider column of air emitted and/or to emit a conical-shaped stream of air from the device 10 .
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the air moving device 10 .
- an upper portion of the annular secondary inlet 140 may be located an axial distance D1 from the inlet 110 .
- the axial distance D1 may be measured from the upper lip 120 to the lower outer edge 119 of the upper outer sidewall 118 .
- the axial distance D1 may refer to only the flat portion of the upper outer sidewall 118 .
- the distance D1 is less than 50% of the height H. In some embodiments, the distance D1 may be less than 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or less of the height H.
- the annular secondary inlet 140 may extend an axial height of distance D2.
- the distance D2 may be measured from the lower outer edge 119 of the upper outer sidewall 118 axially to the upper edge 130 of the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the distance D2 may be constant circumferentially along the annular secondary inlet 140 . In some embodiments, the distance D2 may not be constant circumferentially along the annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the distance D1 is greater than the distance D2.
- the distance D2 may be equal to the distance D1.
- the distance D1 is greater than the distance D2 by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more.
- the distance D1 is at least 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5 times the distance D2.
- the distance D1 is at least 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.0 times the distance D2.
- the distance D2 may be greater than the distance D1.
- D2 is 1.25 inches. In some embodiments, may be 0.25 inches, 0.375 inches, 0.5 inches, 0.625 inches, 0.75 inches, 0.875 inches, 1 inch, 1.125 inches, 1.25 inches, 1.375 inches, 1.5 inches, 1.625 inches, 1.75 inches, 1.875 inches, 2 inches, 2.25 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, or about any of the foregoing lengths. In some embodiments, D2 may be less than D1.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of the air moving device 10 as taken along the line C—C shown in FIG. 7 .
- the ribs 136 may be angularly distributed evenly about the housing 100 . Further, the ribs 136 may separate the annular secondary inlet 140 into multiple annular inlet segments 140 A, 140 B, 140 C, 140 D, 140 E, 140 F, 140 G, 140 H.
- the annular inlet segments 140 A, 140 B, 140 C, 140 D, 140 E, 140 F, 140 G, 140 H are circumferentially aligned and extend around the housing 100 .
- Each of the annular inlet segments 140 A, 140 B, 140 C, 140 D, 140 E, 140 F, 140 G, 140 H may be separated by a respective rib 136 .
- FIG. 9 is a partial cross-section view of the device 10 .
- the device 10 includes all of the features as described herein with respect to FIGS. 1 - 8 .
- the device 10 includes the housing 100 including the lower portion 128 and the upper portion 116 with an annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the primary inlet 110 is formed by the lip 120 and an upper region of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the impeller assembly 200 rotates the impeller blades 220 to draw air through the primary inlet 110 and out the primary outlet 112 . Air is drawn into the secondary inlet 140 and mixes with the air flowing inside the housing 100 and exits the primary outlet 112 .
- the secondary flow path 142 may draw air radially inward through the secondary inlet 140 and down the flow path 142 on a radially outward side of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the upper region 113 of the primary flow path 111 flows downward on a radially inward side of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the two flow paths meet and the air flow may then mix below the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the rib 136 and the vane 150 may be one continuous part that extends to or near the bottom end of the housing 100 , for example to the outlet 112 . This configuration may facilitate axial or columnar flow produced by the device 10 .
- FIG. 10 A is a perspective view of an air moving device 11 having a bypass intake.
- FIGS. 10 B and 10 C are respectively side and top views of the device 11 .
- FIG. 10 D is a cross-section view of the device 11 as taken along the line 10D-10D indicated in FIG. 10 C .
- the device 11 may include the same or similar features as the device 10 , and vice versa. Therefore, any description of the device 10 herein with respect to FIGS. 1 - 9 may apply to the device 11 .
- the device 11 includes the housing 100 including the lower portion 128 and the upper portion 116 with an annular secondary inlet 140 .
- the primary inlet 110 is formed by the lip 120 and an upper region of the upper inner sidewall 122 .
- the impeller assembly 200 rotates the impeller blades 220 to draw air through the primary inlet 110 along the primary flow path 111 and out the primary outlet 112 .
- Air is drawn into the secondary inlet 140 along a secondary flow path 142 and mixes with the air flowing inside the housing 100 and exits the primary outlet 112 .
- the air moving device 11 also includes the grill 101 .
- the embodiment of the grill 101 on the device 11 includes upper grill members 103 extending along a top surface of the grill 101 in an annular direction.
- the grill 101 also includes side grill members 105 extending along a side surface of the grill 101 in an annular direction.
- the members 103 , 105 are spaced to allow air to be drawn into the primary inlet 110 and into the housing 100 by the impeller 200 rotating the blades 220 .
- the impeller 200 is desirably positioned and retained in place by supports 107 .
- the supports 107 may be part of the grill 101 . In some embodiments, there may not be a grill 101 but only the supports 107 supporting the impeller 200 .
- the grill 101 is attached to the supports 107 to support the impeller 200 and the grill members 103 , 105 at a top region of the device 11 .
- the impeller 200 extends axially downward from the supports 107 into the housing 100 such that the rotating blades 220 are located under the grill 101 and provide protection from injury to a user.
- the impeller 200 may be supported by a mount connecting the impeller 200 to the grill 100 .
- Attachments 109 are located at an upper region of the device 11 . As shown, the attachments 109 may be located on or near top outer ends of one or more of the supports 107 .
- the attachments 09 may be eye hooks as shown, or other suitable mechanical features, for example for hanging the device 11 from a ceiling.
- the device 11 further includes outer connecting ribs 131 .
- the ribs 131 connect the upper portion 116 of the housing 100 to the lower portion 128 of the housing 100 . As shown, the ribs 131 connect the upper outer sidewall 118 to the lower outer sidewall 132 .
- the ribs 131 also define circumferential ends of the secondary annular inlets 140 .
- the ribs 131 may be continuations of the upper portion and/or lower portion 128 .
- the ribs 131 may be regions of the same continuous housing 100 structure.
- the device 11 includes a plurality of the secondary annular inlets 140 .
- the inlets 140 are separated by the ribs 131 .
- the inlets 140 may form windows leading to the secondary flow path 142 .
- the outer connecting ribs 131 may be angularly aligned with the inner ribs 130 .
- the inner and outer ribs 130 , 131 may be one continuous structure.
- the inner rib 130 may have a thickness in the circumferential direction that is much smaller than the circumferential length of the outer rib 131 , or these two dimensions may be the same or similar.
- the air moving device 11 may have a configuration as discussed above in connection with the air moving device 10 .
- the air moving device 11 may have a height H and an upper portion of the annular secondary inlet 140 may be located an axial distance D1 from the inlet 110 .
- the annular secondary inlet 140 may extend an axial height of distance D2.
- the distance D1 may be less than 50% of the height H. In some embodiments, the distance D1 may be less than 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or less of the height H.
- the distance D2 may be greater than the distance D1.
- the distance D2 may be equal to the distance D1. In some embodiments, the distance D2 is greater than the distance D1 by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more.
- the housing 100 such as the upper and/or lower portions 116 , 128 and/or other features of the housing 100 , the impeller assembly 200 , the ribs 136 , and/or the vanes 150 , may have other suitable shapes, configurations, features, etc., as shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,381,129, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Jun. 3, 2008, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,631,627, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Apr.
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Abstract
An air moving device has a housing with a primary flow path and a secondary flow path that extends from a secondary inlet of the housing and empties into an inner outlet adjacent the primary flow path. An impeller assembly rotates a blade to cause air to enter the housing and flow along the primary flow path. The flow of air through the primary flow path creates a low pressure region at the inner outlet of the secondary flow path, causing air to flow through the secondary flow path and mix with the air in the primary flow path. The mixture of air flows through a downstream portion of the primary flow path having an expanded width compared to an upstream portion of the primary flow path and exits the housing. Stator vanes may extend longitudinally within the housing to cause columnar air flow. The device may be used for destratification of thermal gradients of air within an enclosure, such as a home or warehouse.
Description
- Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet as filed with the present application are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57. For example, this application is a continuation of U.S. Pat. Application No. 16/849768, filed Apr. 15, 2020, and titled “Air Moving Device With Bypass Intake,” which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/835,314 filed Apr. 17, 2019, and titled “Air Moving Device With Bypass Intake,” and to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/876,514 filed Jul. 19, 2019, and titled “Air Moving Device With Bypass Intake,” the entirety of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and forms a part of this specification.
- The development is related to air moving devices, in particular to air moving devices having a bypass intake for introducing a second flow path of air into the device.
- Air moving devices may be used to move air within enclosures. The devices may be positioned at or near the ceiling of an enclosure to destratify thermal gradients in the air, such as to mix warmer upper air with cooler lower air. The devices require power to rotate a blade to generate a thrust with the moving air.
- The embodiments disclosed herein each have several aspects no single one of which is solely responsible for the development’s desirable attributes. Without limiting the scope of this disclosure, its more prominent features will now be briefly discussed. After considering this discussion, and particularly after reading the section entitled “Detailed Description,” one will understand how the features of the embodiments described herein provide advantages over existing systems, devices and methods for air moving devices.
- The following description includes non-limiting examples of some embodiments. For instance, other embodiments of the described systems, devices and methods may or may not include the features described herein. Moreover, described advantages and benefits may apply only to certain embodiments and should not be used to limit the disclosure.
- An aspect of the invention is the recognition that existing solutions for air moving devices have high power requirements for a given thrust and/or generate a low thrust for a give power input. However, improvements of existing solutions for air moving devices would be desirable.
- In one aspect, an air moving device comprises a housing, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path. The housing extends axially and has an upper portion and a lower portion. The impeller assembly is supported by the housing and is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the upper portion and exit the housing through the lower portion. The upper portion has a primary inlet, an upper inner sidewall, and an upper outer sidewall. The upper inner sidewall extends from the primary inlet toward the lower portion to a lower inner edge, and the upper outer sidewall is located radially outward from the inner upper sidewall and extends from the primary inlet toward the lower portion to a lower outer edge. The inner sidewall defines an upper region of a primary flow path extending through the upper portion, with the upper region having a first width. The lower portion has a lower outer sidewall extending from an upper edge to a primary outlet. The lower outer sidewall is located toward the primary outlet from the outer sidewall of the upper portion, and the lower outer sidewall defines a lower region of the primary flow path extending through the lower portion, with the lower region having a second width that is greater than the first width. The secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet of the housing to an annular inner outlet that is in fluid communication with the primary flow path. The annular secondary inlet is located between the lower outer edge of the upper outer sidewall and the upper edge of the lower outer sidewall. The annular inner outlet is located between the lower outer sidewall of the lower portion and the lower inner edge of the upper inner sidewall.
- Various embodiments of the various aspects may be implemented. The upper inner sidewall of the upper portion may form a nozzle. An axial distance from the primary inlet to the lower outer edge of the lower outer sidewall may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet. The axial height of the annular secondary inlet may extend from the lower outer edge of the upper outer sidewall to the upper edge of the lower outer sidewall. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes, with each vane extending from an upper curved portion of the vane located within the upper region of the primary flow path to a first bottom edge of the vane at the primary outlet located within the lower region of the primary flow path. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs, with each rib extending between the upper inner sidewall and the upper outer sidewall along the secondary flow path to a second bottom edge of the rib located within the lower region of the primary flow path. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending from within the upper region of the primary flow path to within the lower region of the primary flow path. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending between the upper inner sidewall and the upper outer sidewall along the secondary flow path. The upper portion and the lower portion may be integral.
- In another aspect, an air moving device comprises an annular housing, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path. The annular housing extends axially from a primary inlet to a primary outlet and defines a primary flow path from the primary inlet to the primary outlet. The impeller assembly is coupled with the housing and is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the primary inlet, flow along the primary flow path, and exit the housing through the primary outlet. The secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet to an inner outlet, with the annular secondary inlet defined by an annular outer sidewall of the housing and located toward the primary outlet from the primary inlet of the housing, and the inner outlet located adjacent the primary flow path within the housing.
- Various embodiments of the various aspects may be implemented. An upper region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary inlet than to the primary outlet may have a first cross-sectional area, a lower region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary outlet than to the primary inlet may have a second cross-sectional area, and the first cross-sectional area may be less than the second cross-sectional area. An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet. An upper region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary inlet than to the primary outlet may define a first diameter, a lower region of the primary flow path located closer to the primary outlet than to the primary inlet may define a second diameter, and the first diameter may be less than the second diameter. The upper portion of the housing may form a nozzle. An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending within the secondary flow path. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path and that are radially aligned with the plurality of longitudinal ribs.
- In various embodiments of the various aspects, an axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than or equal to 80% of an axial height of the annular secondary inlet. The axial distance from the primary inlet to the upper edge of the annular secondary inlet may be greater than the axial height of the annular secondary inlet. The annular secondary inlet may extend an axial distance D2, the secondary flow path may have an axial portion with a radial width of distance D5, and D2 may be greater than or equal to 70% of D5. D2 may be 80% of D5. The air moving device may further comprise an upper inner sidewall that extends along an inner side of the secondary flow path to a lower edge, with the primary inlet located an axial distance D1 from an upper edge of the annular secondary inlet, the annular secondary inlet extending an axial distance D2, the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall located an axial distance D3 from the primary inlet, and where D1 + D2 ≤ 1.1 x D3. In some embodiments D1 + D2 ≤ D3. An upper-most portion of the primary inlet may be located the axial distance D1 from the upper edge of the annular secondary inlet, and the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall may be located the axial distance D3 from the upper-most portion of the primary inlet. An upper-most portion of the blade may be located an axial distance D4 from the primary inlet, and D4 may be greater than or equal to 2 inches. The upper-most portion of the blade may be located the axial distance D4 from an upper-most portion of the primary inlet. The primary inlet may be located an axial height H from the primary outlet, the primary inlet has a radial opening equal to a width W1, and wherein H is at least 75% of W1. H may be greater than or equal to W1. H may be greater than 1.25 x W1.
- In another aspect, an air moving device comprises a cowling, a lower sidewall, an impeller assembly, and a secondary flow path. The cowling defines a primary inlet and an upper region of a primary flow path having a first width. The lower sidewall is coupled with the cowling and defines a lower region of the primary flow path and a primary outlet. The lower region of the primary flow path has a second width that is greater than the first width. The impeller assembly is configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the primary inlet and exit the primary outlet. The secondary flow path extends from an annular secondary inlet to an inner outlet, with the annular secondary inlet defined by the cowling and the lower sidewall and located toward the primary outlet from the primary inlet, and the inner outlet located adjacent the primary flow path within the housing.
- Various embodiments of the various aspects may be implemented. The cowling may form a nozzle. An axial distance from the primary inlet to an upper edge of the lower sidewall may be greater than or equal to an axial height of the annular secondary inlet. The air moving device may further comprise a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending within the secondary flow path to define a plurality of annular secondary inlets located between adjacent ribs.
- In another aspect an air moving device comprises a housing and an impeller assembly. The housing has an upstream inlet, a downstream outlet, and defines a primary flow path extending through the housing from the inlet to the outlet. The housing further defines an annular secondary flow path extending from an annular opening of a sidewall of the housing to an annular downstream outlet of the secondary flow path that is adjacent the primary flow path within the housing. The impeller assembly is supported by the housing and configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the inlet, flow along the primary flow path, and exit the housing through the outlet.
- The foregoing and other features of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only several embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are not to be considered limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be described with additional specificity and detail through use of the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the drawing, can be arranged, substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated and make part of this disclosure.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 are top and bottom perspective views, respectively, of an embodiment of an air moving device having a bypass intake. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-section views of the device ofFIG. 3 as taken along the line A-A shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-section views of the device ofFIG. 3 as taken along the line B-B shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of the device ofFIG. 7 as taken along the line C-C shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a partial cross-section view of the device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 10A is a perspective view of another embodiment of an air moving device having a bypass intake. -
FIGS. 10B and 10C are respectively side and top views of the device ofFIG. 10A . -
FIG. 10D is a cross-section view of the device ofFIG. 10A as taken along theline 10D-10D indicated inFIG. 10C . - While the above-identified drawings set forth presently disclosed embodiments, other embodiments are also contemplated, as noted in the discussion. This disclosure presents illustrative embodiments by way of representation and not limitation. Numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art which fall within the scope and spirit of the principles of the presently disclosed embodiments.
- The following detailed description is directed to certain specific embodiments of the development. In this description, reference is made to the drawings wherein like parts or steps may be designated with like numerals throughout for clarity. Reference in this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or “in some embodiments” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrases “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or “in some embodiments” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments necessarily mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but may not be requirements for other embodiments. Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
- An air moving device is described having a housing with a primary flow path and a secondary flow path that extends from a secondary inlet of the housing and empties into an inner outlet adjacent the primary flow path. An impeller assembly rotates a blade to cause air to enter the housing and flow along the primary flow path. The flow of air through the primary flow path creates a low pressure region at the inner outlet of the secondary flow path, causing air to flow through the secondary flow path and mix with the air in the primary flow path. The mixture of air flows through a downstream portion of the primary flow path having an expanded cross-sectional area compared to an upstream portion of the primary flow path and exits the housing. Stator vanes may extend longitudinally within the housing to cause columnar air flow. The device may be used for destratification of thermal gradients of air within an enclosure, such as a home or warehouse.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 are top and bottom perspective views, respectively, of an embodiment of anair moving device 10. Theair moving device 10 includes ahousing 100. Thehousing 100 extends axially, as indicated by the labelled longitudinal “axis” inFIG. 1 . Thehousing 100 is cylindrical, but it may have other desirably rounded shapes. Thehousing 100 extends from aprimary inlet 110 to aprimary outlet 112. Air flows into thehousing 100 through theinlet 110 and out of thehousing 100 through theoutlet 112. As used herein, unless otherwise stated or indicated by context, “upper,” “upward,” “above,” and the like refer to directions generally toward theprimary inlet 110, “lower,” “downward,” “below” and the like refer to directions generally toward theprimary outlet 112, “axial” and the like refers to directions generally parallel to the axis, “radial” and the like refers to directions generally perpendicular to the axis, and “annular” and the like refers to a generally rounded shape, for example a circular shape. - The
housing 100 includes anupper portion 116. Theupper portion 116 includes a radially inward extending annularupper lip 120. Theupper lip 120 defines part of theprimary inlet 110. Theupper lip 120 may be smoothly rounded in a radial direction to allow for smooth airflow over theupper lip 120 and into thehousing 100. Theupper portion 116 includes an upperinner sidewall 122 extending downward from theupper lip 120 to alower edge 123. Theupper portion 116 includes an upperouter sidewall 118 extending downward from theupper lip 120. The upperouter sidewall 118 is located radially outward, relative to the axis, from the upperinner sidewall 122. The upper outer sidewall 18 extends downward to a lowerouter edge 119. Theupper portion 116 is cylindrical, but it may be other rounded shapes. The upperinner sidewall 122 may be contoured to define a nozzle. The upperinner sidewall 122 may thus extend axially downward from an upper first section having a first cross-sectional area to a lower second section having a second cross-sectional area that is less than the first cross-sectional area. In some embodiments, theair moving device 10, for example thehousing 100, may include a grill 101 (seeFIG. 3 ) at the inlet, for example located above theprimary inlet 110. - The
upper portion 116 may form a cowling as illustrated. Theupper portion 116 may have a smoothly roundedupper lip 120 in a radial direction that smoothly extends to the upperinner sidewall 122. The upperinner sidewall 122 may be straight or smoothly curved. In some embodiments, the upperinner sidewall 122 may form a nozzle or nozzle-like shape, for example as illustrated the radial width of thelower edge 123 may be less than the radial width of theinlet 110. The upperinner sidewall 122 may have a constant or non-constant radial width along an axial direction. Further details of the width of theupper portion 116 are described herein, for example with respect toFIG. 6B . Theupper portion 116, for example the cowling, may be integral with thelower portion 128, or they may be separate parts. - The
housing 100 includes alower portion 128. Thelower portion 128 includes a lowerouter sidewall 132. The lowerouter sidewall 132 extends downward from anupper edge 130 to alower edge 134. As illustrated, thelower edge 134 may be located at and define theprimary outlet 112. The lowerouter sidewall 132 may have the same or different outer width, for example diameter, as the upperouter sidewall 118. - The
air moving device 10 includes an annularsecondary inlet 140. The annularsecondary inlet 140 is defined by theupper portion 116 and thelower portion 128. The annularsecondary inlet 140 is located between the lowerouter edge 119 of the upperouter sidewall 118 of theupper portion 116 and theupper edge 130 of the lowerouter sidewall 132 of thelower portion 128. The lowerouter edge 119 of the upperouter sidewall 118 may thus be an upper edge of the opening of the annularsecondary inlet 140, and theupper edge 130 of the lowerouter sidewall 132 may be a lower edge of the opening of the annularsecondary inlet 140. The annularsecondary inlet 140 provides a bypass intake for air to enter thehousing 100 in a different location from that of theprimary inlet 110. The annularsecondary inlet 140 provides an opening to a secondary flow path, as further described herein. - The annular
secondary inlet 140 may be an opening defined by parallel upper andlower edges lower edge secondary inlet 140 may be straight, curved, segmented, other shapes, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the upper and/orlower edge secondary inlet 140. - The annular
secondary inlet 140 extends continuously around the outer perimeter, for example circumference, of thehousing 100. In some embodiments, the annularsecondary inlet 140 may not extend continuously around the entire outer perimeter of thehousing 100. For example, there may be multiple annular segments of the annularsecondary inlet 140 separated by solid wall and/or other features therebetween, for example separated by portions of the upperouter sidewall 118 or the lowerouter sidewall 132. - There may be one continuous annular
secondary inlet 140 or separate segments of the annularsecondary inlet 140 extending along the same or similar axial location of thehousing 100. For instance, the inlet orinlets 140 may be aligned circumferentially about thehousing 100. In some embodiments, there may be a second continuous annular secondary inlet, 140 or second separate segments of the annularsecondary inlet 140, located axially above and/or below the annularsecondary inlet 140. Further, the annular secondary inlet orinlets 140 may be entirely open as shown, or they may have screens or other porous structures over some or all of the openings of the annular secondary inlet orinlets 140. Therefore, the particular embodiment of the annularsecondary inlet 140 shown and described herein is merely one example, and other configurations and features may be implemented that are within the scope of the disclosure. - The
air moving device 10 includes a plurality oflongitudinal ribs 136. Theribs 136 extend axially and radially between the upper andlower portions ribs 136 may connect theupper portion 116 with thelower portion 128. Theribs 136 may be distributed angularly about the axis within thehousing 100, as further described. - The
air moving device 10 includes ahandle 102. Thehandle 102 extends from a first side of thehousing 100 to a second opposite side of thehousing 100. Theair moving device 10 may be hung from an enclosure, such as a ceiling in a building, using thehandle 102. Thehandle 102 may be connected to thehousing 100 atrotatable connections 104. Theconnections 104 may allow for angling theair moving device 10 about a perpendicular axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis shown inFIG. 1 . - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theair moving device 10 includes a plurality of thelongitudinal vanes 150. Thevanes 150 extend axially within thehousing 100. As viewed from above, thevanes 150 may be in locations that are distributed angularly with respect to the longitudinal axis of theair moving device 10. Thevanes 150 may be evenly distributed about the axis as shown. Some or all of thevanes 150 may be radially and angularly aligned withrespective ribs 136. In some embodiments, eachvane 150 is aligned radially with arespective rib 136. Thevanes 150 include aflat portion 152 that extends longitudinally downward to alower edge 156. Thelower edge 156 may be located at theoutlet 112, as shown, or it may not be located at theoutlet 112. Thevanes 150 have anouter edge 157A that attaches to and extends radially inwardly from an inner surface of the lowerouter sidewall 132 to aninner edge 157B of thevane 150. Theinner edges 157B ofopposite vanes 150 may be separated as shown, or they may connect withother vanes 150 at or near the axis of theair moving device 10. Thevanes 150 may include an uppercurved portion 158 having anupper edge 154, as further described herein, for example with respect toFIGS. 4 and 6A . - The
vanes 150 may be integral with thelower portion 128. In some embodiments, thevanes 150, thelower portion 128, and theupper portion 116 may be integral. In some embodiments, thevanes 150, thelower portion 128, theupper portion 116 and theribs 136 may be integral. The various integral combinations of parts of thehousing 100 may be injection molded, or formed using other suitable methods. In some embodiments, the various parts are made separately and attached together. In some embodiments, theupper portion 116 may be a cowling, which may be integral with one or more of thevanes 150, thelower portion 128, and theribs 136, or the cowling may be removeably attached with one or more of thevanes 150, thelower portion 128, and theribs 136. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 are top and bottom views, respectively, of theair moving device 10. Theimpeller assembly 200 includes amotor 210 and a plurality ofblades 220. Themotor 210 may be an electric motor supplied with power from a power cord or batteries. A fixed portion of themotor 210, such as a hub or motor case, may be supported by thehousing 100. Alternatively, or in addition, themotor 210 may be supported by thegrill 101, such as a grate or other suitable structure, which for clarity is partially shown in phantom lines inFIG. 3 and is not shown in most figures. Thegrill 101 may have various embodiments, for example as shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,335,061, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued May 10, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and forms a part of this specification. Thegrill 101 may be located partially or entirely above theimpeller assembly 200, or otherwise support theimpeller assembly 200 above theblades 220. Thegrill 101 may provide safety to prevent injury to users or animals from therotating blades 220. A rotational portion of themotor 210 may rotate theblades 220. Theblades 220 extend axially outward from themotor 210. There are fiveblades 220, but there may be one, two, three, four, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, ormore blades 220. Themotor 210 rotates theblades 220 about the longitudinal axis of theair moving device 10 to cause air to enter theprimary inlet 110. Theblades 220 may be aerodynamically shaped to optimize volumetric air flow through theprimary inlet 110. - The
impeller assembly 200 may be supported by thehousing 100. Themotor 210 may be supported by upper portions of thevanes 150, such as radially inward portions of theupper edges 154 of thevanes 150. In some embodiments, theimpeller assembly 200 may be supported by a support structure, such as a rib that connects theimpeller assembly 200 with theupper portion 116 of thehousing 100. The support structure may be located above or below theblades 220. Various suitable support structures may be implemented, for example as described in U.S. Pat. Publication No. 2016/0146222, titled “Air Moving Device” and Published May 26, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and forms a part of this specification. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-section views of theair moving device 10 as taken along the line A-A shown inFIG. 3 .FIG. 5A is a perspective cross-section view, andFIG. 5B is a side cross-section view. - As shown in
FIG. 5A , theair moving device 10 defines aprimary flow path 111. Theprimary flow path 111 is indicated by the geometric arrow for reference. Theprimary flow path 111 extends from within theupper portion 116 of the housing to within thelower portion 128 of thehousing 100. Theprimary flow path 111 may extend from theprimary inlet 110 to theprimary outlet 112. - The
primary flow path 111 may extend from and between theupper lip 120 downward between the upperinner sidewall 122. Theprimary flow path 111 may continue downward between the lowerouter sidewall 132. Theprimary flow path 111 may terminate at theoutlet 112 of thehousing 100, for example at thelower edge 134. - The
primary flow path 111 includes anupper region 113 and alower region 115. Theupper region 113 is located within theupper portion 116 of thehousing 100. Thelower region 115 is located below theupper region 113, within at least part of thelower portion 128 of thehousing 100. Theupper region 113 may include a portion of theprimary flow path 111 that is flowing through a part of thehousing 100 having a first cross-sectional area. Thelower region 115 may include a portion of theprimary flow path 111 that is flowing through a part of thehousing 100 having a second cross-sectional area that is greater than the first cross-sectional area. A width W1 of thehousing 100 within theupper region 113 may be less than a width W2 of the housing within thelower region 115, as further described herein, for example with respect toFIG. 6B . - The
secondary flow path 142 extends from the annularsecondary inlet 140 to asecondary outlet 144. Thesecondary flow path 142 is indicated by the geometric arrow for reference. Thesecondary outlet 144 may have an annular shape as shown, or other shapes. Thesecondary outlet 144 may have features to facilitate air flow, such as rounded edges, etc. - The
secondary flow path 142 may extend from and between the lowerouter edge 119 of the upperouter sidewall 118 and theupper edge 130 of the lowerouter sidewall 132. Thesecondary flow path 142 may continue downward between an inner surface of the lowerouter sidewall 132 and an outer surface of the upperinner sidewall 122. Thesecondary flow path 142 may terminate between thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122 and an inner surface of the lowerouter sidewall 132. Theair moving device 10 may include apocket 141 located above thesecondary flow path 142. Thepocket 10 may be part of thesecondary flow path 142. Thepocket 141 may be hollow. In some embodiments, thepocket 141 may be partially hollow, may not be hollow, or there may not be apocket 141. - The
secondary outlet 144 is located adjacent theprimary flow path 111. Thus air entering thesecondary flow path 142 via the annularsecondary inlet 140 flows through thesecondary outlet 144 and mixes with air in theprimary flow path 111. The air flowing along theprimary flow path 111 adjacent to thesecondary outlet 144 will cause a lower pressure at thesecondary outlet 144 relative to the air pressure at the annularsecondary inlet 140. For example, the ambient air adjacent the annularsecondary inlet 140 may be static or not flowing as fast as the air in the primary flow path. The resulting differential pressures between thesecondary outlet 144 and the annularsecondary inlet 140 will cause air to flow along thesecondary flow path 142 in the direction indicated and empty into theprimary flow path 111, which may be at thelower region 115 of theprimary flow path 115. -
FIG. 5B shows examples of variousair flow paths primary flow path 111 may move. Air in thepath 111A may flow from outside thehousing 100 and over thelip 120. Air in thepaths housing 100. The paths may straighten out within theprimary flow path 111 located within thehousing 100. Further, air moving within thesecondary flow path 142 may move along theair flow path 142A as indicated. - The
air moving device 10 may include a mixingregion 145, which is indicated inFIG. 5B with a geometric box for reference. The mixingregion 145 is a region within the housing extending along and near the annularsecondary inlet 140, for example at the intersection of thesecondary flow path 142 and theprimary flow path 111 within thehousing 100. The mixingregion 145 may therefore be annular in shape. The mixingregion 145 is where the air from thesecondary flow path 142 mixes with the air from theprimary flow path 111. Air from theprimary flow path 111, for example flowing along thepaths 111A and/or 111B, may move radially outward to mix with the air from thesecondary flow path 142. The air from theprimary flow path 11 may move radially outward due to lower pressures within the mixingregion 145. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-section views of theair moving device 10 as taken along the line B-B shown inFIG. 3 .FIG. 6A is a perspective cross-section view andFIG. 6B is a side cross-section view. - As shown in
FIGS. 6A and 6B , theair moving device 10 includeslongitudinal ribs 136 andvanes 150. Theribs 136 each extend from atop edge 137 axially downward to arespective vane 150. Theribs 136 may extend to alower edge 138, which may be a portion of thevane 150. Theribs 136 extend radially inward from anouter edge 139A to aninner edge 139B. Thetop edge 137 connects with theupper portion 116 of thehousing 100. As shown, thetop edge 137 and part of the outer andinner edges upper portion 116. Thetop edge 137 and upper portions of the outer andinner edges outer sidewall 118, theupper lip 120, and the upperinner sidewall 122. A portion of therib 136 located below the annularsecondary inlet 140 is attached to an inner surface of the lowerouter sidewall 132 and to therespective vane 150. Theribs 136 may each be integral with and/or form a continuous surface with a portion of arespective vane 150. Theribs 136 may be continuous with a flat portion of therespective vane 150. Thus theadjacent rib 136 andvane 150 may be continuous below the upperinner sidewall 122, with the upperinner sidewall 122 separating an upper portion of therib 136 from an upper portion of the flat portion of thevane 150. The upper portion of thevane 150 may bend or curve, as described herein. - In some embodiments, the
ribs 136 may not connect with or be integral with therespective vane 150. For example, thevanes 150 may be angularly aligned differently from theribs 136, or there may not be anyvanes 150. Thelower edge 138 of therib 136 may be located below thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122. Thelower edge 138 of therib 136 may be located closer to thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122 than to thelower edge 134 of the lowerouter sidewall 132. Thelower edge 138 of therib 136 may be in other locations, for example above thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122, or closer to thelower edge 134 of the lowerouter sidewall 132 than to thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122, etc. There are eightribs 136, but there may be none, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, nine, ten eleven, twelve, ormore ribs 136. - As shown in
FIG. 6B , theribs 136 may extend along at least a part of thesecondary flow path 142. Theribs 136 may straighten the flow of air entering the annularsecondary inlet 140. Theribs 136 may separate compartments of thesecondary flow path 142, as further described herein, for example with respect toFIG. 8 . - The
vanes 150 have anupper edge 154. Theupper edge 154 is located within theupper region 113 of theprimary flow path 111. Theupper edge 154 may be located at the same axial location as theupper edge 130 of the lowerouter sidewall 132. In some embodiments, theupper edge 154 may located axially above or below this location. Theupper edge 154 is on the upper end of thecurved portion 158. Thecurved portion 158 curves perpendicularly to a radial direction of thehousing 100. Each of thecurved portions 158 curve in the same direction. In some embodiments, some or all of thevanes 150 may not include thecurved portion 158. - The
vanes 150 have theflat portion 152 extending axially downward from thecurved portion 158 to thelower edge 156. Thevanes 150 may be integral with, or otherwise couple with, a respectivelongitudinal rib 136. Thus, thevane 150 andrespective rib 136 may form a continuous structure. - As further shown in
FIG. 6B , thehousing 100 may have a first radial width W1 and a second radial width W2. The widths W1, W2 are measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The first width W1 may be an inner width of theupper portion 116 of thehousing 100. The first width W1 may correspond to an inner width of an axial location of thehousing 100 in which theupper region 113 of theprimary flow path 111 is located. As shown, the first width W1 may be measured between opposite radial locations of the upperinner sidewall 122. The second width W2 may be an inner width of thelower portion 128 of thehousing 100. The second width W2 may correspond to an inner width of an axial location of thehousing 100 in which thelower region 115 of theprimary flow path 111 is located. As shown, the second width W2 may be measured between opposite radial locations of the lowerouter sidewall 132. The second width W2 may be measured between opposite radial locations of an upper portion of the lowerouter sidewall 132 that is immediately below thesecondary outlet 144 and/orlower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122. - The widths W1, W2 may be constant axially along their respective locations. The widths W1, W2 may be diameters, where the respective sections are cylindrical. In some embodiments, the widths W1, W2 may change at different axial locations along their respective locations. In some embodiments, the width W1 may decrease from an upper portion of the upper
inner sidewall 122 to a lower portion of the upper inner sidewall, for example where the upperinner sidewall 122 forms a nozzle or cowling. In such cases, the first width W1 may refer to the width of the outlet or lower end of the nozzle cowling, for example as measured between opposite radial locations of thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122. - The width W2 is greater than the width W1. The width W2 may be greater than the width W1 by 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 15%, 20% or more. The increased second width W2 relative to the first width W1 creates a low pressure area at the
secondary outlet 144. The expanded cross-sectional area due to the increased width W2 thus creates a low pressure zone that pulls in air through thesecondary flow path 142. This induces mixing of the air flowing from thesecondary flow path 142 and the air flowing along theprimary flow path 111 near thesecondary outlet 144. - In some embodiments, W1 is from 4 inches to 12 inches. W1 may be 4 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 10 inches, 11 inches, 12 inches, or more. W1 may be at least 4 inches, at least 5 inches, at least 6 inches, at least 7 inches, at least 8 inches, at least 9 inches, at least 10 inches, at least 11 inches, or at least 12 inches. In some embodiments, W2 is from 5 inches to 13 inches. W2 may be 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 10 inches, 11 inches, 12 inches, 13 inches, or more. W2 may be at least 4 inches, at least 5 inches, at least 6 inches, at least 7 inches, at least 8 inches, at least 9 inches, at least 10 inches, at least 11 inches, at least 12 inches, or at least 13 inches. W2 may be 1 inch or about 1 inch greater than W1. In some embodiments, W2 may be 0.5 inches greater than W1, 0.75 inches, 1.25 inches greater than W1, 1.5 inches greater than W1, 1.75 inches greater than W1, or 2 inches greater than W1.
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FIG. 6B , thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122 is located an axial distance D3 from theupper lip 120. The distance D3 may be the axial distance from thelower edge 123 of the upperinner sidewall 122 to the upper edge of theupper lip 120, to the upper end of thecurved edge 137, or to the upper-most portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 (e.g. the flat portion thereof). The distance D3 may be about 5.5 inches. In some embodiments, the distance D3 may be greater than or equal to 2 inches, greater than or equal to 3 inches, greater than or equal to 4 inches, greater than or equal to 5 inches, or greater than or equal to 6 inches. - As further shown in
FIG. 6B , theupper lip 120 is located an axial distance D4 from an upper edge of thefan blades 220. The distance D4 may be the axial distance from an upper-most portion of the edges of theblades 220 to the upper edge of theupper lip 120, to the upper end of thecurved edge 137, or to the upper-most portion of the upper inner sidewall 122 (e.g. the flat portion thereof). The distance D4 may be greater than or equal to 0.5 inches, greater than or equal to 1 inch, greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, greater than or equal to 2 inches, greater than or equal to 2.5 inches, greater than or equal to 3 inches, greater than or equal to 3.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 4 inches. - As further shown in
FIG. 6B , thesecondary flow path 142 has a radial width extending a distance D5. Thesecondary flow path 142 may have a minimum radial width extending the distance D5, for example where thesecondary flow path 142 has a non-uniform width along its axial length, such as with an hour glass, narrowing, widening, or other shapedsecondary flow path 142 or portions thereof. The inner surface of the lowerouter sidewall 132, or portion thereof, may be located a radial distance D5 from the outer surface of the upperinner sidewall 122, or from a portion thereof. Thesecondary flow path 142 may have a radial width of distance D5 along all or most of its axial length. Thus the radial width of the channel formed by thesecondary outlet 144 may be uniform or substantially uniform along its axial length. The portion of thesecondary flow path 142 located below thesecondary inlet 140 may have a radial width of distance D5. In some embodiments, the space above thesecondary flow path 142, for example between an inner surface of the upperouter sidewall 118 and an outer surface of the upper portion of the upperinner sidewall 122, may be radially separated by the distance D5. The distance D5 may be 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches. In some embodiments, the distance D5 may be greater than or equal to 0.25 inches, greater than or equal to 0.375 inches, greater than or equal to 0.5 inches, greater than or equal to 0.625 inches, greater than or equal to 0.75 inches, greater than or equal to 0.875 inches, greater than or equal to 1 inch, greater than or equal to 1.125 inches, greater than or equal to 1.25 inches, greater than or equal to 1.375 inches, greater than or equal to 1.5 inches, or greater than or equal to 1.75 inches. Any of the dimensions for D5 described herein may also apply to the radial opening of thesecondary outlet 144 of thesecondary flow path 142. - The various dimensions of the
device 10 may be sized or designed to achieve desired air flow performance goals. In some embodiments, D2 and D5 may be related. For example, D2 may be, or be about, 0.8 x D5 (i.e., 0.8 multiplied by D5). In some embodiments, D2 may be greater than or equal to 0.6 x D5, 0.7 x D5, 0.8 x D5, 0.9 x D5, 1.0 x D5, 1.1 x D5, 1.2 x D5, 1.3 x D5, 1.4 x D5, or 1.5 x D5. - In some embodiments, the area of the outer opening(s) or space(s) defined by the
secondary inlet 140 along the outside of thedevice 10 may be related to the cross-sectional area of thesecondary flow path 142 located between the lowerouter sidewall 132 and the upperinner sidewall 122. The area of thesecondary inlet 140 may be approximated by the product of D2 and the circumference of theupper edge 130. The cross-sectional area of thesecondary flow path 142 may be measured perpendicularly to the axis of thedevice 10 and may be approximated by the product of D5 and either W1 or W2. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of thesecondary inlet 140 may be greater than or equal to 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5 multiplied by the cross-sectional area of thesecondary flow path 142. The cross-sectional area of thesecondary inlet 140 and the cross-sectional area of thesecondary flow path 142 may be about the same. For purposes of this application, unless otherwise stated, these relationships are based on cross-sectional areas which do not include any area obstructed by features within the opening of thesecondary inlet 140 or withinsecondary flow path 142, such as theribs 136, screws, etc. Thus, any area actually taken up by a rib by default is not considered part of the cross-sectional area. On the other hand, if specifically so stated, these relationships may be based on a cross-sectional area which includes any area(s) obstructed by features within the opening of thesecondary inlet 140 or withinsecondary flow path 142, such as theribs 136, screws, etc. In particular, the relationships discussed above could be used regardless of whether an area obstructed by features is included in the calculation of the cross-sectional area. - Such relations between D1 and D5, or between the area of the
secondary inlet 140 and the cross-sectional area of thesecondary flow path 142, may result in greater thrust being produced by thedevice 10, allowing for less energy usage and related savings in cost of using thedevice 10, and other benefits as described herein. Such relations may allow for 5% or more, 7% or more, 10% or more, 15% or more, or 20% or more thrust as compared to an air moving device that did not have the bypass intake features described herein, such as thesecondary flow path 142. - In some embodiments, D1, D2 and D3 may be related. In some embodiments, the
secondary inlet 140 may not extend axially below thelower edge 123 of the upper inner sidewall. For example, D3 may be greater than or equal to the sum of D1 and D2, i.e. D3 ≥ D1 + D2. In some embodiments, D3 × 0.9 ≥ D1 + D2, D3 × 0.8 ≥ D1 + D2, D3 × 0.7 ≥ D1 + D2, D3 × 0.6 ≥ D1 + D2. In some embodiments, thesecondary inlet 140 may axially extend below or slightly below thelower edge 123. For example, in some embodiments, D3 × 1.1 ≥ D1 + D2, D3 × 1.2 ≥ D1 + D2, D3 × 1.3 ≥ D1 + D2, or D3 × 1.4 ≥ D1 + D2. In some embodiments, D1, D2 and/or D3 may be sized such that the mixing region 145 (seeFIG. 5B ) is located at or near the lower end of thesecondary flow path 142. - The mixing of air from the primary and
secondary flow paths secondary inlet 140 and through thesecondary flow path 142 into theprimary flow path 111. This in effect creates another source of thrust for the air flowing through thehousing 100. The air flowing from thesecondary flow path 142 thus has a velocity with an axial component in the direction of the air flowing in theprimary flow path 111. The axial component if the secondary air is additive with the already flowing primary air flow to create more thrust for a given rotational speed of theimpeller assembly 200. - The
housing 100 may have an overall axial height H. The height H may be measured axially from theupper lip 120 to thelower edge 134 of thehousing 100. The height H may be greater than the second width W2. The height H may be greater than the second width W by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more. In some embodiments, the height H be the same as or less than the second width W2. The height H may be designed to provide a desired “throw” or length of column of air emitted from thedevice 10. The height H may be increased to provide for a longer throw. The height H may be decreased for a shorter throw. The height H may be designed to control the lateral dispersion of the air emitted from thedevice 10. The height H may be decreased to provide more lateral dispersion of the air amitted form thedevice 10, for example to have a wider column of air emitted and/or to emit a conical-shaped stream of air from thedevice 10. -
FIG. 7 is a side view of theair moving device 10. As shown inFIGS. 6B and 7 , an upper portion of the annularsecondary inlet 140 may be located an axial distance D1 from theinlet 110. The axial distance D1 may be measured from theupper lip 120 to the lowerouter edge 119 of the upperouter sidewall 118. In some embodiments, the axial distance D1 may refer to only the flat portion of the upperouter sidewall 118. The distance D1 is less than 50% of the height H. In some embodiments, the distance D1 may be less than 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or less of the height H. - The annular
secondary inlet 140 may extend an axial height of distance D2. The distance D2 may be measured from the lowerouter edge 119 of the upperouter sidewall 118 axially to theupper edge 130 of the lowerouter sidewall 132. The distance D2 may be constant circumferentially along the annularsecondary inlet 140. In some embodiments, the distance D2 may not be constant circumferentially along the annularsecondary inlet 140. - The distance D1 is greater than the distance D2. The distance D2 may be equal to the distance D1. In some embodiments, the distance D1 is greater than the distance D2 by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more. In some embodiments, the distance D1 is at least 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5 times the distance D2. In some embodiments, the distance D1 is at least 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, or 1.0 times the distance D2. Thus, in some embodiments, the distance D2 may be greater than the distance D1. In some embodiments, there may be multiple annular
secondary inlets 140 extending circumferentially, for example parallel, to each other, and each of the multiple annularsecondary inlets 140 may have the axial distance D2 as described herein. D2 is 1.25 inches. In some embodiments, may be 0.25 inches, 0.375 inches, 0.5 inches, 0.625 inches, 0.75 inches, 0.875 inches, 1 inch, 1.125 inches, 1.25 inches, 1.375 inches, 1.5 inches, 1.625 inches, 1.75 inches, 1.875 inches, 2 inches, 2.25 inches, 2.5 inches, 3 inches, or about any of the foregoing lengths. In some embodiments, D2 may be less than D1. -
FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of theair moving device 10 as taken along the line C—C shown inFIG. 7 . As shown inFIG. 8 , theribs 136 may be angularly distributed evenly about thehousing 100. Further, theribs 136 may separate the annularsecondary inlet 140 into multipleannular inlet segments annular inlet segments housing 100. Each of theannular inlet segments respective rib 136. There may be sevenannular inlet segments ribs 136 and/or other structures separating the annular inlet segments. -
FIG. 9 is a partial cross-section view of thedevice 10. Thedevice 10 includes all of the features as described herein with respect toFIGS. 1-8 . For example, as shown, thedevice 10 includes thehousing 100 including thelower portion 128 and theupper portion 116 with an annularsecondary inlet 140. Theprimary inlet 110 is formed by thelip 120 and an upper region of the upperinner sidewall 122. Theimpeller assembly 200 rotates theimpeller blades 220 to draw air through theprimary inlet 110 and out theprimary outlet 112. Air is drawn into thesecondary inlet 140 and mixes with the air flowing inside thehousing 100 and exits theprimary outlet 112. Thesecondary flow path 142 may draw air radially inward through thesecondary inlet 140 and down theflow path 142 on a radially outward side of the upperinner sidewall 122. Theupper region 113 of theprimary flow path 111 flows downward on a radially inward side of the upperinner sidewall 122. The two flow paths meet and the air flow may then mix below the upperinner sidewall 122. As shown, and as described herein, for example with respect toFIGS. 6A-6B , therib 136 and thevane 150 may be one continuous part that extends to or near the bottom end of thehousing 100, for example to theoutlet 112. This configuration may facilitate axial or columnar flow produced by thedevice 10. -
FIG. 10A is a perspective view of anair moving device 11 having a bypass intake.FIGS. 10B and 10C are respectively side and top views of thedevice 11.FIG. 10D is a cross-section view of thedevice 11 as taken along theline 10D-10D indicated inFIG. 10C . Thedevice 11 may include the same or similar features as thedevice 10, and vice versa. Therefore, any description of thedevice 10 herein with respect toFIGS. 1-9 may apply to thedevice 11. - The
device 11 includes thehousing 100 including thelower portion 128 and theupper portion 116 with an annularsecondary inlet 140. Theprimary inlet 110 is formed by thelip 120 and an upper region of the upperinner sidewall 122. Theimpeller assembly 200 rotates theimpeller blades 220 to draw air through theprimary inlet 110 along theprimary flow path 111 and out theprimary outlet 112. Air is drawn into thesecondary inlet 140 along asecondary flow path 142 and mixes with the air flowing inside thehousing 100 and exits theprimary outlet 112. - The
air moving device 11 also includes thegrill 101. As shown, the embodiment of thegrill 101 on thedevice 11 includesupper grill members 103 extending along a top surface of thegrill 101 in an annular direction. Thegrill 101 also includesside grill members 105 extending along a side surface of thegrill 101 in an annular direction. Themembers primary inlet 110 and into thehousing 100 by theimpeller 200 rotating theblades 220. - The
impeller 200 is desirably positioned and retained in place by supports 107. There may be eightsupports 107 as shown, or fewer or greater than eightsupports 107. Thesupports 107 may be part of thegrill 101. In some embodiments, there may not be agrill 101 but only thesupports 107 supporting theimpeller 200. As shown, thegrill 101 is attached to thesupports 107 to support theimpeller 200 and thegrill members device 11. Theimpeller 200 extends axially downward from thesupports 107 into thehousing 100 such that therotating blades 220 are located under thegrill 101 and provide protection from injury to a user. Theimpeller 200 may be supported by a mount connecting theimpeller 200 to thegrill 100. Outer ends of thesupports 107 connect to thehousing 100, as shown to outer regions of the annularupper lip 120.Attachments 109 are located at an upper region of thedevice 11. As shown, theattachments 109 may be located on or near top outer ends of one or more of thesupports 107. The attachments 09 may be eye hooks as shown, or other suitable mechanical features, for example for hanging thedevice 11 from a ceiling. - The
device 11 further includes outer connectingribs 131. Theribs 131 connect theupper portion 116 of thehousing 100 to thelower portion 128 of thehousing 100. As shown, theribs 131 connect the upperouter sidewall 118 to the lowerouter sidewall 132. Theribs 131 also define circumferential ends of the secondaryannular inlets 140. Theribs 131 may be continuations of the upper portion and/orlower portion 128. Theribs 131 may be regions of the samecontinuous housing 100 structure. - The
device 11 includes a plurality of the secondaryannular inlets 140. Theinlets 140 are separated by theribs 131. There are eightinlets 140. There may be one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, ormore inlets 140. Theinlets 140 may form windows leading to thesecondary flow path 142. The outer connectingribs 131 may be angularly aligned with theinner ribs 130. There may be one or moreinner ribs 130 located radially inward of each outer connectingrib 131. In some embodiments, the inner andouter ribs inner rib 130 may have a thickness in the circumferential direction that is much smaller than the circumferential length of theouter rib 131, or these two dimensions may be the same or similar. - Importantly, the
air moving device 11 may have a configuration as discussed above in connection with theair moving device 10. For example, theair moving device 11 may have a height H and an upper portion of the annularsecondary inlet 140 may be located an axial distance D1 from theinlet 110. Similarly, the annularsecondary inlet 140 may extend an axial height of distance D2. The distance D1 may be less than 50% of the height H. In some embodiments, the distance D1 may be less than 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or less of the height H. The distance D2 may be greater than the distance D1. The distance D2 may be equal to the distance D1. In some embodiments, the distance D2 is greater than the distance D1 by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or more. - The air moving devices described herein, such as the
devices housing 100, such as the upper and/orlower portions housing 100, theimpeller assembly 200, theribs 136, and/or thevanes 150, may have other suitable shapes, configurations, features, etc., as shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,381,129, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Jun. 3, 2008, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,631,627, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Apr. 25, 2017, in U.S. Pat. No. 8,616,842, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Dec. 31, 2013, in U.S. Pat. No. 10,221,861, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Mar. 5, 2019, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,151,295, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Oct. 6, 2015, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,459,020, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Oct. 4, 2016, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,335,061, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued May 10, 2016, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,702,576, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Jul. 11, 2017, in U.S. Pat. No. 10,024,531, titled “Columnar Air Moving Devices, Systems and Methods” and issued Jul. 17, 2018, in U.S. Pat. Publication No. 2016/0146222, titled “Air Moving Device” and Published May 26, 2016, and/or in U.S. Pat. Publication No. 2017/0370363, titled “Air Moving Device” and Published Dec. 28, 2017, the entire content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and forms a part of this specification. - Various modifications to the implementations described in this disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other implementations without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the claims, the principles and the novel features disclosed herein. The word “example” is used exclusively herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “example” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations, unless otherwise stated.
- Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate implementations also can be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation also can be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features can be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination can be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.
- Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. Additionally, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims. In some cases, the actions recited in the claims can be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results.
- It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations).
- Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
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2. An air moving device for an enclosed structure, comprising:
a housing extending axially from a primary inlet to a primary outlet and defining a primary flow path from the primary inlet to the primary outlet, the housing defining an upper outer sidewall and a lower outer sidewall and an upper inner sidewall spaced radially inward from the upper outer sidewall, the upper inner sidewall defining a lower edge located axially closer to the primary outlet than the primary inlet is located from the primary outlet;
an impeller assembly coupled with the housing and configured to rotate a blade to cause air to enter the housing through the primary inlet, flow along the primary flow path, and exit the housing through the primary outlet;
a secondary flow path extending from a secondary inlet to an inner outlet positioned between the lower outer sidewall and the upper inner sidewall, the secondary inlet defined by the lower outer sidewall of the housing and located axially closer to the primary outlet of the housing than the primary inlet of the housing is located to the primary outlet of the housing, and the inner outlet located adjacent the primary flow path within the housing; and
the upper inner sidewall extending along an inner side of the secondary flow path to the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall, wherein the primary inlet is located an axial distance D1 from an upper edge of the secondary inlet, the secondary inlet extends an axial distance D2, the lower edge of the upper inner sidewall is located an axial distance D3 from the primary inlet and the secondary flow path has a radial width of distance D5, and wherein D2 > 1.2 x D5 and D3 ≥ .8(D1 +D2) and wherein further air from the primary flow path and the secondary flow path are mixed downstream of the secondary flow path.
3. The air moving device of claim 2 , wherein D5 ≥ .5 inches and D1 > D2.
4. The air moving device of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path.
5. The air moving device of claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending within the secondary flow path.
6. The air moving device of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of longitudinal stator vanes extending within the primary flow path and that are radially aligned with the plurality of longitudinal ribs.
7. The air moving device of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of longitudinal stator vanes, the plurality of longitudinal ribs, and the housing, are integral.
8. The air moving device of claim 2 , wherein the primary inlet is located an axial height H from the primary outlet, the primary inlet has a radial opening equal to a width W1, and wherein H is at least 75% of W1.
9. The air moving device of claim 8 , wherein H is greater than or equal to W1.
10. The air moving device of claim 8 , wherein H is greater than 1.25 x W1.
11. The air moving device of claim 3 , wherein the primary inlet is located an axial height H from the primary outlet, the primary inlet has a radial opening equal to a width W1, and wherein H is at least 75% of W1.
12. The air moving device of claim 11 , wherein H is greater than or equal to W1.
13. The air moving device of claim 11 wherein H is greater than 1.25 x W1.
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