US4890544A
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Air distribution system
Assignee: Halton Oy
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Filing: 1987-12-28
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Granted: 1990-01-02
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Expires: 2007-12-28
Abstract
Abstract An air distribution system for distributing air downward from above with very low velocity. The air distribution system has an air distribution terminal (10) from which the air has been arranged to descend substantially merely by gravity effect, with very low velocity. Desired velocity of descent of the air descending from the air distribution terminal (10) has been accomplished by producing a temperature differential between the room air and the air that is conducted from the air distribution terminal (10).
Inventors
- 👤 Erkki Aalto
- 👤 Teuvo Pellinen
- 👤 Jouko Eloranta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:28
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F9/00; F24F11/00; F24F11/0001; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F13/068; F24F3/00; F24F3/12; F24F3/16; F24F3/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An air distribution system for distributing air downwardly from above with very low velocity, said air distribution system comprising (i) air distribution terminal means (10) arranged to direct the air therefrom to descend substantially merely by gravity effect with very low velocity, and (ii) means for producing a temperature differential between ambient air and the air that is conducted from said air distribution terminal means, whereby the desired velocity of descent of the air descending from said air distribution terminal means (10) is attained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An air distribution system for distributing air downwardly from above with very low velocity, said air distribution system comprising (i) air distribution terminal means (10) arranged to direct the air therefrom to descend substantially merely by gravity effect with very low velocity, and (ii) means for producing a temperature differential between ambient air and the air that is conducted from said air distribution terminal means, whereby the desired velocity of descent of the air descending from said air distribution terminal means (10) is attained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Air distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the system comprises control means for controlling the velocity of descent of the fresh air coming from the air distribution terminal means (10), so that by said control means, the differential temperature (ΔT) between the ambient air and the air discharging from said air distribution terminal means is influenced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
Air distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the system comprises at least two temperature-measuring pick-ups (31, 32) of which one pick-up (31) is disposed to be located substantially in incoming flow of the air discharging from said distribution terminal means and of which the other pick-up (32) is disposed to be located substantially in the ambient air surrounding said incoming air flow and substantially outside an air column descending from the air distribution terminal means (10), the pick-ups (31, 32) being employed to measure the temperature differential (ΔT) between the temperature of the fresh incoming air discharging from said air distribution terminal means (10) and the temperature of the surrounding air, and the velocity of the air descending from said air distribution terminal means (10) being controlled with the aid of said measured temperature differential (ΔT).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Air distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the air distribution system comprises control means (20) by the aid of which the descent profile of the air descending from said air distribution terminal means (10) is controlled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
Air distribution system according to claim 4, wherein said air distribution terminal means (10) comprises an air discharge surface (b) having numerous air discharge apertures (12), and curtain flow areas (12b), the air discharging through these curtain flow areas preventing mixing of ambient air with the air coming from said air discharge surface (b).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Air distribution system according to claim 5, wherein said curtain flow areas (12b) are mounted upon said terminal means to be adjustable in position relative to said discharge surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Air distribution system according to claim 4, wherein said curtain flow areas have flow cross-section areas which are adjustable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
Air distribution system according to claim 2, wherein said control means (20) for controlling the air descent profile comprises a cover plate of which a cover surface (210) has been disposed to cover a perforated surface (b) of said air distribution terminal means at least in part, whereby with the aid of said cover surface (210) of said control means (20), the site of a falling air column in a room can be controlled.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
Air distribution system according to claim 2, wherein the air distribution system comprises in one room space or equivalent, at least two working place-individual air distribution terminal means (10), and the air distribution system comprises a separate control means (20) for each working place-individual air distribution terminal means (10), whereby a person working at a working place can, with said control means (20), adjust a site at a working point where a descending air column comes down, in such manner as desired.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
Air distribution system according to claim 9, wherein the air distribution system comprises means by the aid of which any desired velocity of descent can be set for each working point.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said producing means (ii) are coupled to said terminal means (i).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 11, wherein said producing means (ii) additionally comprise heating or cooling means disposed in said terminal means (i).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-01-01 | 1993-07-03 | 1994-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-01 | 1997-07-03 | 1998-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-01 | 2001-07-03 | 2002-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |