FAN

Abstract

A fan with a rotatable fan housing is disclosed. The fan includes a base with right and left side supports and a fan housing that can rotate at least between 0 and 180 degrees relative to the base. A blower assembly within the fan housing produces an air stream, which exits the fan through a plurality of vertical vanes, which directs the air stream to blow vertically along the height of the fan housing. This design allows a user to feel more air along the vertical plane of the user's body, which is ideal in fitness and exercise contexts. The fan may also include a handle positioned around the fan housing's circumference for convenient adjustment and rotation.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention relates to a fan having a pivoting fan housing and that utilizes powerful, targeted airflow to simulate the wind resistance felt when performing a physical fitness activity, such as running, biking, or rowing.

BACKGROUND

Exercising in hot and stuffy environments can be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. A fan that can direct airflow towards a person during a workout can improve comfort and enhance performance. Traditional fans, however, often blow air horizontally or in a fixed direction, making it difficult to achieve optimal airflow, particularly during exercise. Further, such traditional fans do not simulate the wind resistance when performing an exercise. Additionally, during exercise, traditional fans do not allow users a convenient way to control the airflow without disrupting the exercise or stopping the exercise altogether.

Therefore, a need exists for a portable fan that not only utilizes powerful, targeted vertical airflow to simulate the wind resistance felt when performing a physical fitness activity, but also a fan that integrates with fitness equipment to allow a user to make airflow adjustments without disrupting the exercise.

Additionally, traditional fans that include a pivoting fan housing feature do not provide a convenient way for the user to handle the pivoting fan housing feature for adjusting the fan housing to varying degrees between 0 degrees and 360 degrees.

Therefore, a need also exists for a portable fan that provides a handle that allows for a more convenient way to adjust the angle of a pivoting fan housing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A fan is provided that includes a base and a fan housing. The base may include right and left side base supports. The fan housing may be positioned between the right and left side base supports. In particular, the fan housing may be rotatably coupled to the base between the right and left side base supports such that the fan housing can rotate at least between 0 and 180 degrees relative to the base.

A blower assembly may further be positioned within an interior space of fan housing. The blower assembly may have at least one motor for rotating a blower for producing an air stream. In one example, the blower assembly may be a centrifugal type blower.

An air outlet may further be positioned proximate the blower assembly, which allows the air to exit the interior space of the fan housing. A vertical grill may be positioned proximate the air outlet. The vertical grill allows for the air stream to be targeted vertically along the x-axis or height of the fan. In other words, when in operation, the fan of the present invention may specifically blow air along a vertical plane of a user, thereby allowing the user to feel more air along the vertical planes of the user's body (i.e., longitudinal plane and/or frontal plane). Such application is specifically useful in the context of fitness or exercising, where a user, when performing a physical exercise, is able to feel more of the air stream along a greater length of the user's vertical plane or axis.

In another example, the fan of the present invention may comprise of a base, a fan housing positioned on the base, and a blower assembly having a motor positioned within an interior space of the fan housing for rotating a blower for producing an air stream. An air outlet may further be positioned proximate the blower assembly, which allows the air to exit the interior space of the fan housing. The air outlet may have a horizontal aspect ratio. A vertical grill may be positioned proximate the air outlet. The vertical grill may comprise of a plurality of vertical vane elements that run along the height of the fan housing and that extend outwardly from the blower assembly to direct the air stream to blow out from the fan housing vertically.

In yet another example, the fan of the present invention may further include a handle that extends at least partially around the circumference of the fan housing for allowing a more convenient way for a user to adjustably rotate or pivot fan housing by providing multiple gripping locations for a user to grip and rotate the fan housing.

Other devices, apparatus, systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention are or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

The invention may be better understood by referring to the following figures. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one example of a pivoting fan

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the fan of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the fan of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the fan of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the fan of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a back perspective view of the fans of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the fan of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of another example of a pivoting fan.

FIG. 9 is a back perspective view of the fan of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a top view of the fan of FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the fan of FIG. 8.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this application, all “aspects,” “examples,” “embodiments,” and “implementations” described are considered to be non-limiting and non-exclusive. Accordingly, the fact that a specific “aspect,” “example,” “embodiment,” or “implementation” is explicitly described herein does not exclude other “aspects,” “examples,” “embodiments,” and “implementations” from the scope of the present disclosure even if not explicitly described. In this disclosure, the terms “aspect,” “example,” “embodiment,” and “implementation” are used interchangeably, i.e., are considered to have interchangeable meanings.

Further, in this application, the terms “substantially,” “approximately,” or “about,” when modifying a specified numerical value, may be taken to encompass a range of values that include +/−10% of such numerical value. Further, terms such as “communicate,” and “in . . . communication with,” or “interfaces” or “interfaces with” (for example, a first component “communicates with” or “is in communication with” a second component) are used herein to indicate a structural, functional, mechanical, electrical, signal, optical, magnetic, electromagnetic, ionic or fluidic relationship between two or more components or elements. As such, the fact that one component is said to communicate or interface with a second component is not intended to exclude the possibility that additional components may be present between, and/or operatively associated or engaged with, the first and second components.

For purposes of reference and description, the fan 100, 800 of the present invention is considered to have a horizontal x-axis (x), vertical y-axis (y) and a width z-axis (z), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 8 along which the components of the fan 100, 800 are positioned relative to each other. Terms such as “axial” and “axially” are assumed to refer to the respective axis or any direction or axis parallel to the device axis, unless indicated otherwise or the context dictates otherwise. For convenience, movement relative to a device axis may alternatively encompass movement relative to an axis that is parallel to the device axis that is specifically illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 8, unless the context dictates otherwise. Thus, linear translation “along the device axis z” is not limited to translation directly on (coincident with) the device axis, but also encompasses translation parallel to the device axis z, depending on the context. Similarly, rotation “about the device axis y” also encompasses rotation about an axis that is parallel to the device axis y, depending on the context.

Further, the fan of the present invention is also considered to have a height (h), length (l) and width (w), as also shown most notably in FIGS. 1 and 8.

As illustrated and discussed in the following, examples of a pivoting fan is provided. FIGS. 1-7 illustrates one example of a pivoting fan and FIGS. 8-11 illustrates another example of a pivoting fan. In both examples, the pivoting fan is a portable, free-standing fan. Portable being defined as having the ability to be carried or moved with ease. Free standing being defined as having the ability to remain stable and upright without external restraints. It should further be understood that the term “fan” may interchangeably used with the terms “air blower, “air circulator” or any other term that refers to an apparatus that creates a current of air for cooling and/or heating. It should further be noted that the features and functions in each of the pivoting fan shown in FIGS. 1-7 and the pivoting fan shown in FIGS. 8-11 can be interchanged or incorporated within one another.

In particular, as illustrated in the attached FIGS. 1-7, one example of a pivoting fan is provided with a vertical grill, which acts as both a protective grill and for directing airflow vertically from the fan. In other words, as will be described in greater detail below, the pivoting fan of FIGS. 1-7 has a vertical grill that expels air vertically such that when in operation, a user is able to feel the air blowing from the fan along a greater length of the user's vertical plane (i.e., longitudinal and/or frontal plane).

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one example of a fan 100 with an air outlet 106. As shown in FIG. 1, fan 100 includes a base 104, fan housing 102, and blower assembly 108 positioned within an interior space 110 of fan housing 102. Base 104 is defined by the portion of the fan 100 that supports fan housing 102 above a support surface. Base 104 may include, as in this example, right side base support 116 and left side base support 118 spaced apart at a predetermined distance creating space 120. Fan housing 102 may be coupled rotatably between side-supports 116, 118 within space 120.

Fan housing 102 is mounted to base 104 being either rotatable or fixed with respect to base 104. Fan housing 120 further defines an interior space 110 in which blower assembly 108 is located. Blower assembly 108 is used to draw air through air intakes 124, 227 into the interior space 110 of fan housing 102 and discharge an air stream through air outlet 106. Air intakes 124, 227 may include a plurality of air intake apertures 122 and 226 (shown in FIG. 2), respectively. As further shown in FIG. 1, air intakes 124, 227 and apertures 124, 227 may be sunken in from the exterior surface of right and left side base supports 116, 118. In other words, right-side and left side base supports 116, 118 may include an opening 126, 127 that exposes air intakes 124, 227 and apertures 122, 226. Such opening 126, 127 may include side walls 128 that slope inwards from the exterior surface of the base supports 116, 118 towards fan housing 102. One of the purposes of having air intakes 124, 227 and apertures 122, 226 sunken in from the exterior surface of base supports 116, 118 is to help reduce and/or prevent foreign objects from entering fan housing 102.

As stated above, a vertical grill 114 is further located proximate air outlet 106. As shown, vertical grill 114 includes a plurality of vertical grill or vane elements 112a, 112b, 112c. It should be understood that vertical grill or vane elements 112a, 112b, 112c are examples of the plurality of vertical grill or vane elements of fan 100, the number of which can vary without departing from the scope of the invention. Vertical grill or vane elements 112a, 112b, 112c extend or run along the height of fan housing 102. As further shown, Vertical grill or vane elements 112a, 112b and 112c extend outwardly from the interior space 110 of fan housing 102 and/or blower assembly 108. Vertical grill 114 helps to not only protect or guard blower assembly but also to vertically direct the air stream generated by blower assembly 108 and expelled through air outlet 106. In other words, and as will be discussed in greater detail below, the vertical grill 114 with vertical vane or grill elements 112a, 112b and 112c allows the air stream generated by blower assembly 108 to be blown out from fan housing 102 in a vertical manner or orientation, thereby allowing a user to feel the air stream along a vertical axis or plane of the user's body. Vertical grill 114 also helps to impede the penetration of objects (not shown) into interior space 110 of fan housing 102.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the fan 100 of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, base 104 includes side-supports 116 and 118. Side-supports 116 and 118 are spaced apart a predetermined distance such that fan housing 102 may be coupled rotatably between side-supports 116 and 118. As further shown in FIG. 2, fan housing 102 may rotate about glide rings 232, 233. FIG. 2 also illustrates a trim ring 228, 230 located around the perimeter of air intakes 122, 226, respectively.

As further shown, blower assembly 202 may comprise of a blower 204 (having a plurality of blades or impellers 236, 238), motor 206 having a motor output shaft and motor mount 208. As shown, blower 204 is constructed as a single unit and is a centrifugal type blower. Blower 204 is coupled to motor output shaft of motor 206. Motor mount 208 is used to mount motor 206 to the fan housing 102.

Blower 204 may further include a plurality of blades or impellers 236, 238. In operation, motor 206 rotates blower 204 and blades 236, 238. The rotation of the blower 204 and impellers 236, 238 about the axis of rotation of motor output shaft allows impellers 236, 238 to create air flow that flows into the interior space 110 of fan housing 102 and through air outlet 106 and vertical grill 114. Motor 206 of blower assembly may be an electric motor using AC current or DC current. Further, in one example, the motor of the present invention can provide a targeted airflow of at least 2000-3000 FPM (feet per minute), or more preferably, 2200-2500 FPM. Such powerful airflow is intended to simulate the resistance felt when performing a physical exercise, such as running or biking while at the same time, keeping the user cool even during high intensity exercises.

As further shown in FIG. 2, fan housing 102 may comprise of a right fan housing 208, a left fan housing 210, a right housing cap 214 and a left housing cap 212. Control buttons 216 may also be provided on the fan 100. Such control buttons 216 may include a power switch, and at least three air speed settings. Such control buttons 216 may further be connected to or in communication with a printed circuit board (PCB) housed within PCB housing 222. The PCB may further be in communication with a remote control device for controlling the fan settings remotely. The PCB may include an integrated circuit(s), a processor and/or controller that is in communication with a power source (not shown). The PCB may also be in communication with the motor 206 to control the operation of the motor 206.

Control wires (not shown) may also connect the control buttons 216 and/or PCB to the motor 206. Further, wire covers 218 and cord clamps 224 may also be provided to hide and support any wires in the fan 100. Using cord clamps 224 helps to avoid wear and tear on the wires over time.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the fan 100 of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the front view of fan 100 shows fan 100, namely the base 104, having a trapezoidal shape, which allows greater stability for the fan 100. In other words, base supports 116 and 118 slant inwards from the bottom of the base towards fan housing 102. By slanting base supports 116 and 118 inwards from the bottom of the base towards fan housing 102, the risk of fan 100 tipping over on its side is greatly reduced.

As further shown in FIG. 3, air outlet 106 is shown to have a horizontal aspect ratio (i.e., the width of air outlet is greater than the height). While air outlet 106 has a horizontal aspect ratio, the vertical grill 114 allows for the air flow expelled from or through air outlet 106 to be targeted vertically such that the air stream or flow is focused between air stream boundaries 302, 304. Therefore, vertical grill 114 allows the air stream generated from blower assembly 108 to blow out from the fan housing 102 vertically along the height of the fan housing 102 and thus, to remain targeted or focused along a vertical plane or axis of a user's body. By targeted the air stream along a vertical plane or axis of a user's body, the user will be able to feel the air along a greater length of his or her body compared to other fans that utilize horizontal grills and/or horizontal vane or grill elements. Such vertical air stream construction is further beneficial as it better simulates or mimics the wind resistance felt by user's when performing a physical activity, such as running or biking. Therefore, despite the horizontal aspect ratio of outlet 106, the vertical grill 114 construction allows for the air stream of the present invention to be targeted such that the air stream expands along a greater length of a user's vertical plane or axis as opposed to a user's transverse or horizontal plane.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show a right-side view and left side view of the fan 100 of FIG. 1. As shown, the fan housing 102 is shaped similar to a tear drop shape where there is a circular segment 406 that transitions to two flat-shaped segments 408, 410 that meet at a point 412. The air outlet 106 is positioned proximate to one of the flat-shaped segments 410 such that air is expelled from the flat-shaped segment 410 of fan housing 102. It should also be understood that while fan housing is shaped as a tear drop, fan housing 102 may be constructed into other shapes, including but not limited to, square, circle and triangle. A benefit of having fan housing 102 shaped as a tear drop as shown in the figures is that it allows the fan housing to be more easily rotated due to its circular segment 406 while still being able to provide powerful, targeted vertical air stream due to its flat segments 408, 410 and the air stream being expelled from one of the flat segments 410.

Further, fan housing 102 rotates about axis of rotation 402. The use of rotational movement (shown by arrow 404) allows directional adjustment of the air outlet 106 of fan housing 102 along the rotational movement 404. The range of rotational movement 404 of fan housing 102 can be between 0 degrees and 360 degrees, thereby allowing air outlet 106 to emit an air stream at any degree between 0 degrees and 360 degrees. In other examples, the range of rotational movement 404 of fan housing 102 can be between at least 0 degrees and 180 degrees. The base 104 of fan 100 is further designed to allow unrestricted rotational movement 404 of fan housing 102. In this example, no part of base 104 may interfere with the 360-degree rotational movement 404 of fan housing 102. In other examples, base 104 of fan 100 may be designed to restrict rotational movement 404 of fan housing 102 such that point 412 prevented from rotating through base 104.

FIG. 6 is a back perspective view of the fan of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 specifically shows that vertical grill 114 and vertical vane/grill elements 112a, 112b, 112c may extend continuously, uniformly around the entire circumference of fan housing 102. In other words, vertical vane/grill elements 112a, 112b, 112c may extend continuously, uniformly around circular segment 406, the two flat-shaped segments 408, 410, and point 412 and may extend outwardly from the interior space 110 of fan housing 102 or from blower assembly 108.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top view of the fan of FIG. 1. FIG. 7 shows another view of vertical vane/grill elements 112a, 112b, 112c extending continuously, uniformly around fan housing 102 and extending outwardly from the interior space 110 of fan housing 102 or from blower assembly 108. Further, FIG. 7 shows another view of base supports 116 and 118 slanting or angling inwards from the bottom of the base towards fan housing 102.

As stated above, fan 100 can operate at a single speed, or at various speeds. The fan 100 may also include a timer, a light, a LED display, manual controls, bedtime light dimming features, and/or cord storage. Standard electrical components are also provided, although not shown, to provide electricity to the fan motor and to the control the operation of the same.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of another example of a fan 800. Similar to fan 100, fan 800 includes a base 804 and a fan housing 802. Base 804 is defined by the portion of the fan 800 that supports fan housing 802 above a support surface. Base 804 may include, as in this example, right and left side-supports 1102, 1104 spaced apart at a predetermined distance, and fan housing 802 may be coupled rotatably between the side supports 1102, 1104 such that fan housing 802 rotates or pivots relative to base 804.

Fan housing 120 further defines an interior space in which blower assembly and blower 1110 is located. Blower 1110 is used to draw air through air intakes 808, 1118 into the interior space of fan housing 802 and discharge an air stream through grill 806. Similar to fan 100, air intakes 808, 1118 and apertures may be sunken in from the exterior surface of right and left side base supports 1102, 1104.

As further shown in FIG. 8, power cord 812 and other wiring (not shown) may run through or be contained within the interior space of fan 800 so that power cord 812 and other wiring remain stationary during rotation of fan housing 802. For example, power cord 812 may run through interior space of base 804 for connecting to motor 1112. As can be appreciated by those of skill in the art, such cord/wiring configuration has the advantage of preventing exposure of wiring or power cord between the motor and its controller to the environment, as well as eliminating the flexing of cords or wires during rotation of the fan housing 802. As stated above, such cord/wiring configuration may also be incorporated in fan 100.

FIG. 9 is a back perspective view of the fan 800 of FIG. 8. FIG. 9 illustrates handle 810 of fan housing 802 that extends partially around the circumference of fan housing 802. In particular, handle 810 runs along the entire exterior surface of back cover 1002 of fan housing 802. By extending around the circumference of fan housing 802, handle 810 allows a more convenient way for a user to adjustably rotate or pivot fan housing 802 as it provides multiple gripping locations for a user to grip and rotate fan housing 802. In one example, handle 810 may extend around round at least one quarter of the circumference of the fan housing 802. In other examples, handle 810 may extend around round at least one half of the circumference of the fan housing 802.

As also shown in FIG. 9, cord clips 814 may be incorporated on the base 804 that allows convenient wrapping of power cord 812 to allow securement of power cord 812 and for allowing for quick and easy raveling and unraveling.

FIG. 10 is a top of the view of the fan 800 of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 illustrates the shape of the back cover 1002 of fan housing 802. As shown, the exterior surface of back cover 1002 is concaved. Such concaved exterior surface of back cover 1002 allows greater space for a user to hold or grip handle 810 along any part of handle 810 that extends around circumference of fan housing 802. As further shown, similar to fan 100, base supports 1102 and 1104 slant inwards from the bottom of the base towards fan housing 802. By slanting base supports 1102 and 1104 inwards from the bottom of the base towards fan housing 802, the risk of fan 800 tipping over on its side is greatly reduced.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the fan of FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 11, base 804 includes side-supports 1102, 1104. Side-supports 1102, 1104 are spaced apart a predetermined distance such that fan housing 802 may be coupled rotatably between side-supports 1102, 1104. As further shown in FIG. 11, fan housing 802 may rotate about glide rings 1106, 1108. FIG. 11 also illustrates a trim ring 1120, 1122, which are located around the perimeter of air intake covers 808, 1118, respectively.

As further shown, fan housing 802 may comprise of a blower 1110, motor (not shown) having a motor output shaft and motor mount 1112. As shown, blower 1110 is constructed as a single unit and is a centrifugal type blower. Blower 1110 is coupled to motor output shaft of motor. Motor mount 1112 is used to mount motor to the fan housing 802.

Blower 804 may be configured the same as blower 204. Additionally, similar to the motor of fan 100, the motor of fan 800 can provide a targeted airflow of 2500 FPM (feet per minute). Such powerful airflow is intended to simulate the resistance felt when performing a physical exercise, such as running or biking while at the same time, keeping the user cool even during high intensity exercises.

As further shown in FIG. 11, fan housing 802 may comprise of a right fan housing cap 1114 and a left fan housing cap 1116. Controller 1115 may also be provided on the fan 800. Such controller 1115 may be in the form of a lever and may include a power switch, and at least three air speed settings. Constructing controller 1115 as a lever provides the conveniency of controlling the fan 800 without having to take gloves off of a user's hand or to allow the user to use other body parts, such as a user's foot, to control and switch the fan settings. Such controller 1115 may further be connected to or in communication with a printed circuit board (PCB) housed within fan 800. The PCB may further be in communication with a remote control. The PCB may include an integrated circuit(s), a processor and/or controller that is in communication with a power source (not shown). The PCB may also be in communication with the motor to control the operation of the motor. Control wires (not shown) may also connect the control 1115 and/or PCB to the motor.

It will be understood that terms such as “communicate” and “in . . . communication with” (for example, a first component “communicates with” or “is in communication with” a second component) are used herein to indicate a structural, functional, mechanical, electrical, signal, optical, magnetic, electromagnetic, ionic or fluidic relationship between two or more components or elements. As such, the fact that one component is said to communicate with a second component is not intended to exclude the possibility that additional components may be present between, and/or operatively associated or engaged with, the first and second components.

It will be understood that various aspects or details of the invention may be changed without departing from the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the foregoing description is for the purpose of illustration only, and not for the purpose of limitation—the invention being defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A fan comprising: a base having right and left side base supports;a fan housing positioned between the right and left side base supports, where the fan housing is rotatably coupled to the base between the right and left side base supports;a blower assembly positioned within an interior space of the fan housing, where the blower assembly has at least one motor for rotating a blower for producing an air stream;an air outlet positioned proximate the blower assembly, where the air outlet allows the air stream to exit the interior space; anda vertical grill positioned proximate the air outlet.

2. The fan of claim 1, where the vertical grill comprises of a plurality of vertical vane elements that run along the height of the fan housing.

3. The fan of claim 2, where the plurality of vertical vane elements extend outwardly from the blower assembly for allowing the air stream to blow out from the fan housing vertically along the height of the fan housing.

4. The fan of claim 1, where the fan housing rotates at least between 0-180 degrees relative to the base.

5. The fan of claim 1, where the blower assembly generates airflow between 2200 and 2500 feet per minute.

6. The fan of claim 1, where the right and left side base supports are inwardly angled towards the fan housing from the bottom of the base.

7. The fan of claim 1, where the fan includes a first air intake having a plurality of intake apertures positioned on the left side base support and a second air intake having a plurality of intake apertures positioned on the right side base support, where the first air intake is sunken from the exterior surface of the left side base support, and where the second air intake is sunken from the exterior surface of the right side base support.

8. A fan comprising: a base;a fan housing positioned on the base;a blower assembly positioned within an interior space of the fan housing, where the blower assembly has at least one motor for rotating a blower for producing an air stream;an air outlet for expelling the air stream, where the air outlet has a horizontal aspect ratio;a vertical grill positioned proximate the air outlet, where the vertical grill comprises of a plurality of vertical vane elements that run along the height of the fan housing and that extend outwardly from the blower assembly to direct the air stream to blow out from the fan housing vertically.

9. The fan of claim 8, where the blower assembly generates airflow between 2200 and 2500 feet per minute.

10. The fan of claim 8, where the fan includes an air intake having a plurality of intake apertures positioned on the base, where the air intake is sunken from the exterior surface of the base.

11. The fan of claim 8, where the fan housing is rotatably coupled to the base.

12. The fan of claim 11, where the fan housing rotates at least between 0-180 degrees relative to the base.

13. The fan of claim 8, where the fan housing has a circular segment that transitions to a flat-shaped segment, where the air outlet is positioned proximate to the flat-shaped segment.

14. A fan comprising: a base having right and left side base supports;a fan housing having a circumference positioned between the right and left side base supports, where the fan housing is rotatably coupled to the base between the right and left side base supports;a blower assembly positioned within an interior space of the fan housing, where the blower assembly has at least one motor having at least one shaft having an axis of rotation and at least one blower in communication with the at least one shaft;an air outlet positioned proximate to the blower assembly, where the air outlet allows air to exit the interior space as an exhaust air stream;a handle positioned on the fan housing, where the handle extends at least partially around the circumference of the fan housing.

15. The fan of claim 14, where the fan housing rotates at least between 0-180 degrees relative to the base.

16. The fan of claim 14, where the fan housing rotates at least between 0-270 degrees relative to the base.

17. The fan of claim 14, where the handle extends around at least one quarter of the circumference of the fan housing.

18. The fan of claim 14, where the right and left side base supports are inwardly angled towards the fan housing from the bottom of the base.

19. The fan of claim 14, where the fan includes a first air intake having a plurality of intake apertures positioned on the left side base support and a second air intake having a plurality of intake apertures positioned on the right side base support, where the first air intake is sunken from the exterior surface of the left side base support, and where the second air intake is sunken from the exterior surface of the right side base support.

20. The fan of claim 14, the fan having a cord for providing power to the motor, where the cord runs within the interior of the base for connecting to the motor.