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Remote controlled air conditioning nozzle
Assignee: Hybrid Systems
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Filing: 2002-11-08
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Granted: 2004-04-13
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Expires: 2022-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A device that allows a sitting airline passenger to control the direction and volume of the airflow from an overhead air conditioning nozzle by manipulating a remote control keyboard located near the passenger. It increases an individual's thermal comfort in an aircraft cabin by allowing the individual to regulate the thermal conditions at their seat. The present invention also allows an individual-supplemental air volume to be introduced into an aircraft cabin by means of individual spreadable and adjustable air outlets to provide a “local” climate zone that is distinct from the basic cabin climate or condition. The present invention also provides a means of remote passenger manipulation of the individual-supplemental air volume and direction and all from the comfort of the passenger seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Levik Kodaveridan
- 👤 David Garakanian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:43
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D13/00; B64D2013/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A remote controlled air conditioning nozzle, comprising: a housing; an air nozzle, said air nozzle having a first pivotal connection to said housing, said first pivotal connection having a first pivotal axis, said air nozzle having a second pivotal connection to said housing, said second pivotal connection having a second pivotal axis, said second pivotal axis being perpendicular to said first pivotal axis, said air nozzle having an air passageway with an input end and an output end, said input end having an outer surface, conditioned air enters said input end and exits said output end; a first motor being provided; said first motor being disposed to propel a first means for pivoting said air nozzle about said first pivotal connection; a second motor being provided; said second motor being disposed to propel a second means for pivoting said air nozzle about said second pivotal connection; a third motor being provided; said third motor being disposed to propel a means for changing said volume of air output by said air nozzle; and a remote control being provided, said remote control directs said first means for pivoting said air nozzle about said first pivotal connection, said second means for pivoting said air nozzle about said second pivotal connection and said changing of said volume of air output by said air nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A remote controlled air conditioning nozzle, comprising: a housing; an air nozzle, said air nozzle having a first pivotal connection to said housing, said first pivotal connection having a first pivotal axis, said air nozzle having a second pivotal connection to said housing, said second pivotal connection having a second pivotal axis, said second pivotal axis being perpendicular to said first pivotal axis, said air nozzle having an air passageway with an input end and an output end, said input end having an outer surface, conditioned air enters said input end and exits said output end; a first motor being provided; said first motor being disposed to propel a first means for pivoting said air nozzle about said first pivotal connection; a second motor being provided; said second motor being disposed to propel a second means for pivoting said air nozzle about said second pivotal connection; a third motor being provided; said third motor being disposed to propel a means for changing said volume of air output by said air nozzle; and a remote control being provided, said remote control directs said first means for pivoting said air nozzle about said first pivotal connection, said second means for pivoting said air nozzle about said second pivotal connection and said changing of said volume of air output by said air nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 1 , wherein said means for changing the volume of air output having a worm drive gear attached to said third motor, worm receiver gear being disposed in relation to said damping device such that when driven by said worm gear, the volume of air output by said air nozzle changes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 1 , wherein said air nozzle having a spherical outer surface region, said spherical outer surface region being cupped in a spherical socket in said housing thus forming said spherically pivotable connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 1 , wherein a swivel plate being sized, shaped and attached to said outer surface of said air nozzle such that said air nozzle being sandwiched between said swivel plate and said spherical socket, said swivel plate having a first corner, a second corner and a third corner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 4 , wherein; said first motor and said first means for pivoting said air nozzle about said first pivotal connection further comprises said first motor being connected by a gear means to said first corner of said swivel plate; said second motor and said second means for pivoting said air nozzle about said second pivotal connection further comprises said second motor being connected by a gear means to said second corner of said swivel plate; said third corner being attached by a biasing means to said holding fixture; and said first motor and or said second motor being directed by signals sent by said remote control to pivot said swivel plate while said third corner of said swivel plate being fixed by said biasing means resulting in said air nozzle being pivoted while holding said spherical outer surface region into the cupping said spherical socket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 4 , wherein said signals sent by said remote control being transmitted from a central electronic control board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 4 , wherein said swivel plate being orientated perpendicular to the direction of the output air.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 4 , wherein said swivel plate having a planar shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The remote controlled air conditioning nozzle of claim 4 , wherein said biasing means being a spring.
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