Blower with directional output nozzle
OwnerJimmy N. Eavenson SR., William Kocka +1inventors
InventorsJimmy N. Eavenson SR., William Kocka, Amit Saha
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Abstract
An improved blower with a directional output nozzle is provided for various tasks such as moving debris or drying surfaces. The blower includes a frame mounted on wheels and a motor mounted to the frame. The blower also includes a housing with an inlet opening and directional output nozzle. An impeller is located in the blower housing and is driven by the motor to generate airflow. As the impeller rotates, air is drawn in through the inlet opening and is discharged through the output nozzle. The output nozzle can be repositioned by rotation by either local control or remote actuation.
Claims17
A blower unit comprising:
- a frame;
- at least a first ground engaging wheel supported by the frame;
- a motor mounted to the frame;
- a blower housing mounted to the frame, the blower housing having an outlet;
- an impeller located within the blower housing, the impeller being selectively driven by the motor;
- and,
- a nozzle operatively communicating with the outlet of the blower housing, the nozzle being selectively positional between a first position where the nozzle has a first discharge direction DD1 and a second position where the nozzle has a second discharge direction DD2, the first discharge direction DD1 and the second discharge direction DD2 being separated by an angle A that is at least 10°.
A blower unit comprising:
- a frame;
- a handle operatively attached to the frame;
- at least a first ground engaging wheel supported by the frame;
- a motor mounted to the frame;
- a blower housing mounted to the frame, the blower housing having an outlet;
- an impeller located within the blower housing, the impeller being selectively driven by the motor;
- a nozzle operatively communicating with the outlet of the blower housing, the nozzle being selectively positional between a first position where the nozzle has a first discharge direction DD1 and a second position where the nozzle has a second discharge direction DD2, the first discharge direction DD1 and the second discharge direction DD2 being separated by an angle A that is at least 45°;
- and,
- positioning means for positioning the nozzle in the first and second positions, the positioning means including a control device that is located on the handle.
A method for changing the position of a nozzle comprising the steps of:
- providing a blower unit comprising, a frame, at least a first ground engaging wheel supported by the frame, a motor mounted to the frame, a blower housing having an outlet and being mounted to the frame, an impeller selectively driven by the motor and located within the blower housing, and a nozzle operatively communicating with the outlet of the blower housing;
- and,
- repositioning the nozzle from a first position where the nozzle has a first discharge direction DD1 to a second position where the nozzle has a second discharge direction DD2, the first discharge direction DD1 and the second discharge direction DD2 being separated by an angle A that is at least 10°.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.