Enhanced axial air mover system with floor edge

• US 8,366,387 B2
• Filed: 12/14/2010
• Issued: 02/05/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Grant L. Reuter
• Original Assignee: Grant L. Reuter
• Inventors: Reuter, Grant L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Kershteyn, Igor
• Assistant Examiner(s): LEGENDRE, CHRISTOPHER RYAN
• Application Number:
  US12/967,884
• Publication Number:
  US 20110081241A1
• Time in Patent Office: 784 Days
• Field of Search: 415/121.1, 415/213.1, 415/220, 415/221, 415/222, 416/247.R, 417/423.14, 417/423.15
• US Class Current: 415/220
• CPC Class Codes: F04D 25/06 the pump being electrically driven F04D25/08 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F04D 29/601 specially adapted for elastic fluid pumps

Abstract

Implementations of an enhanced axial air mover system address various issues such as drying performance, transportability, storage, use, and assembly. Some implementations include ergonomic positioning of a carrying handle relative to positioning of a fan-assembly to make the system easier to carry. Enclosures with variable diameter profiles increase air flow performance. A floor edge allows for flush positioning of the air mover'"'"'s outlet to improve flow of air. Various supports and engagement members allow for horizontal and/or vertical engagement of a plurality of the air movers for storage or increased air moving capacity for a given application. An alignment guide assists with positioning of the air mover with respect to a room wall to enhance air flow within the room. A cord retaining system provides an enhanced approach for securing the air mover'"'"'s electrical cord. Grill guards have slotted ends to assist with assembly of the air mover.

Claims

1. An air mover system positionable on a floor, the air mover system comprising:

a fan assembly including a propeller and a motor, the propeller coupled to the motor, the fan assembly configured to move air in a direction of an airflow axis; and

a housing assembly including an enclosure having an interior portion bounded by an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being raised relative to the outlet to pitch the outlet downward toward the floor, the fan assembly positioned within the interior portion, the enclosure further including an outlet perimeter edge portion comprising an arcuate raised portion and an arcuate lower edge portion, the arcuate raised portion having spaced apart first and second ends terminating adjacent to the floor and being raised above the floor between the spaced apart first and second ends, the arcuate raised portion disposed in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the airflow axis, the arcuate lower edge portion disposed in a horizontal plane adjacent to the floor when the air mover system is positioned thereon.