The present invention relates to a dynamic register system and, more particularly, to a dynamic register system that includes an adapter member coupled to an axle which engages with venting panels to provide an oscillating motion to the vents.
Several designs for a dynamic register system have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a dynamic register system including a rotor assembly, a vent assembly, and a housing assembly. The rotor assembly includes fan blades which are coupled to a gear system. The fan blades provide mechanical energy to the gear system as the fan blades spin. The vent assembly is couped to the gear system and includes an adapter arm. The adapter arm oscillates as a result of the turning of the gear system. Additionally, the vent assembly includes vents with lateral support structures coupled together with an axle. The adapter member engages with the axle which in turn allows for the oscillation of the vents. It is known that there is a need to efficiently distribute the airflow provided by an air vent in a given room. It is also known that traditional air vents and or registers are provided in a static system which direct air flow only in a prepositioned direction. This static system does not allow the air flow to be properly and evenly distributed throughout a room. Therefore, there is a need for a dynamic system without the need of electrical power which enables oscillating air vents to evenly and efficiently distribute air flow in a room.
Applicant believes that a related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 6,929,525 issued for a swinging decorative attachment comprising a base having at least one rack and one boring allowing airflow through the base. Applicant believes that another related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 2,417,303 issued for an electric fan with a housing for the working parts of an oscillating mechanism. However, the cited references differ from the present invention because they fail to disclose a rotor assembly which is coupled to a vent assembly for oscillating vents without the need of electrical power thereby distributing air flow evenly and efficiently in a room. The vent assembly includes an adapter member coupled to an axle which engages fan vents. The adapter member is in communication with a gear system which provides mechanical energy and rotates the adapter member. The present invention advantageously allows air flow to be evenly distributed in a room without the need for electrical power.
Other documents describing the closest subject matter provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the features of the present invention.
It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a dynamic register system which features oscillating air vents in order to evenly and efficiently distribute air flow in a given room.
It is another object of this invention to provide a dynamic register system which oscillates air vents without the need of external power. The energy from the air flow within an air duct used to oscillate an adapter member which in turn oscillates the air vents.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a dynamic register system which is easily and efficiently implemented by enclosing the system within a housing that is mounted to an air duct.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a dynamic register system which maintains comfortable air flow within a room environment by evenly distributing air being supplied to the room.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a dynamic register system which can be easily installed onto existing air ducts.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to implement and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.
Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10, it can be observed a dynamic register system 10 that basically includes a rotor assembly 20, a vent assembly 40, and a housing assembly 60.
Rotor assembly 20 is effectively depicted in
Pedestal 24 may be provided as a rectangular portion or any other shape for the portion and may have four outwardly protruding arms. The rectangular portion includes an opening in the center which receives shaft 22 having fan blade 21 mounted thereon. In the present embodiment, a bushing 23 is inserted onto the shaft 22 and positioned between the fan blade 21 and the pedestal 24. Once inserted therethrough, another bushing 23 is inserted to the portion of the shaft 22 which protrudes from the rectangular portion of the pedestal. The present implementation features four protruding arms from the rectangular portion which are used to couple the pedestal 24 to housing assembly 60. The four protruding arms may be provided as metal or plastic arms which protrude outwardly from each of the four corners of the rectangular portion. It should be understood that additional embodiments could feature any number of arms with any shape protruding from pedestal 24. Additionally, each of the protruding arms includes a mounting member on a distal most end which is used to communicably engage with the housing assembly 60. Other implementations may feature additional protruding arms for the pedestal 24.
Rotor assembly 20 further includes a casing 26 which is coupled with a first gear 27 and a second gear 28. In one embodiment, the casing 26 may be provided as being made of a metal or plastic material. Casing 26 houses a worm wheel 26A which engages with shaft 22 that has fan blade 21 mounted thereon. In one embodiment, shaft 22 is a worm shaft which includes endless threading toward a distal end of the shaft 22 which engages with worm wheel 26A in order to form a worm gear. This configuration can properly be observed in
Rotor assembly 20 further includes a handle 25 and a cam 25A which are communicably engaged to the second gear 28 of the gear system. In the present embodiment, handle 25 is mounted to an outer portion of the casing 26. Cam 25A is positioned between the handle 25 and the casing 26. The present configuration allows for the handle 25 to turn in an oscillating motion when the dynamic register system is inserted into an existing air duct. The fan blades 21 receive a moving force in the form of the existing air that is being supplied through the air duct. As the air passes through, the fan blades 21 are then caused to rotate. The rotation of the fan blades 21 also results in the rotation of the shaft 22 which is then being operatively engaged to the gear system located on casing 26. The resulting rotation of the gear system further results in the oscillating motion of the handle 25 which is operatively mounted to the second gear 28. The described structure enables the oscillating motion without the need for an external power source being coupled to the gear system or the fan blades. It is advantageously enabled by using the force of the air supplied by an existing air duct.
Vent assembly 40 is effectively depicted in
Vent assembly 40 further includes a guide ruler 43 and a mobility ruler 44. Guide ruler 43 and mobility ruler 44 engage venting panels 42 along the lateral sides. In one embodiment, venting panels 42 includes protrusion members which are lined along the lateral side ends thereof. Additionally, both guide ruler 43 and mobility ruler 44 includes apertures which correspondingly receive the protrusion members from venting panels 42. Other embodiments of the present invention may feature other means for coupling guide ruler 43 and mobility ruler 44 to venting panels 42. In the present embodiment, guide ruler 43 is provided as an elongated rectangular member. Guide ruler 43 is a stationary ruler which remains coupled to the venting panels 42 and remains stationary when the venting panels 42 are in their oscillating state. It should be understood that venting panels 42 are rotatably coupled to the guide ruler 43 and mobility ruler 44. That is that venting panels 42 are rotatable along their connection point to guide ruler 43 to enable rotation thereof. In the present embodiment, mobility ruler 44 is simultaneously coupled to venting panels 42. Mobility ruler 44 is an elongated rectangular member which may have a height that is less than a height that is provided for guide ruler 43. Additionally, mobility ruler 44 also includes an axle mounting portion which will support an axle to be mounted thereon. This axle mounting portion may be provided as a circular protrusion with an opening from a lateral side edge of mobility ruler 44. In the present embodiment, mobility ruler 44 is a non-stationary ruler which moves up and down along a vertical axis. As mobility ruler 44 moves up and down, the direction of venting panels 42 are adjusted. This configuration is properly observed in
Rotor assembly 40 also includes a first axle 45, a second axle 46, and an adapter member 47. In one embodiment, first axle 45 as coupled to mobility rulers 44 which are engaged to venting panels 42. First axle 45 is received by the axle mounting portion of mobility ruler 44. In the present implementation, first axle 45 could be a cylindrical elongated rod member which is positioned perpendicularly to the upright position of mobility rulers 44. Adapter member 47 includes a slit portion, a forked portion, and an axle receiving section. In one embodiment, the slit portion is an elongated opening along the distal operative end of adapter member 47. The slit portion is then operatively connected and engaged with handle 25 of rotor assembly 20 thereby establishing an operative connection between both rotor assembly 20 and vent assembly 40. Additionally, the forked portion is located on the proximal end of adapter member 47. In the present embodiment, the forked portion serves as a slot which operatively engages with first axle 45. Further, second axle 46 is then fed through the axle receiving section of adapter member 47. Second axle 46 may also be provided as an elongated cylindrical rod member. As a result, both first axle 45 and second axle 46 are engaged to adapter member 47. In the engaged configuration, first axle 45 and second axle 46 are positioned as being substantially parallel to each other. In the present embodiment, adapter member 47 serves as the structure which facilities the up and down motion of motility ruler 44 to then adjust the direction of venting panels 42.
Housing assembly 60 includes a frame portion 62 and a back portion 65 which are observed in
Back portion 65 includes a shape which corresponds to the shape of frame portion 62. In one embodiment, back portion 65 further includes a blade housing 66 which extends outwardly therefrom. Blade housing 66 may be a cylindrical housing structure which suitably receives fan blades 21 therein.
Housing assembly 60 may also include an optional brake mechanism 68 which may be implemented onto the system. In the present embodiment, brake mechanism 68 is a stop brake mechanism which is configured to engage with the gear system in order to terminate the oscillating motion supplied by rotor assembly 20. As observed in
The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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