US 2004/0171342 A1 · Remote controlled air conditioning nozzle

Abstract

The present invention provides 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. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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Dependent claims

A remote controlled air conditioning nozzle, comprising:

a housing;
an air nozzle, said air nozzle being spherically connected into said housing, 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;
said air nozzle having a means for damping the volume of air output;
at least one electric motor being provided, a means for spherically changing the output direction of said air nozzle being provided, said air nozzle having a means for changing the volume of air output, said means for spherically changing the output direction of the air nozzle being propelled by at least one electric motor, said means for changing the volume of air output also being propelled by said at least one electric motor;
and
a remote control being provided, said remote control directs said means for spherically changing the output direction of said air nozzle and said means for changing the volume of air output by said air nozzle.

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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.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Remote controlled air conditioning nozzle

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