Fluid flow apparatus, fan assembly and associated method
AssigneesRegal Beloit America, Inc., Regal Beloit Australia Pty Ltd
InventorsNorman Carl Golm, JR., Rachel Barbara Cocks, Roger Carlos Becerra, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Greg Heins
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Abstract
A fluid flow system is provided. The system includes a rotation producing device, a first fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and a second fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and spaced from the first fluid flow device.
Claims22
A fluid flow apparatus, comprising:
- a rotation producing device;
- and
- a first fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device;
- and
- a second fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and spaced from the first fluid flow device.
fluid flow apparatus in accordance with claim 1;
- wherein the first fluid flow device defines a first axis of rotation and a first center of mass;
- and
- wherein the second fluid flow device defines a second center of mass, spaced from the first center amass.
The fluid flow apparatus in accordance with Claim I, wherein the fluid flow device is a fan.
A fan assembly adapted for use in an outdoor unit of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning application to cool air conditioning condensing coils, said fan assembly, comprising:
- an axial flux motor;
- a fan rotatably connected to the axial flux motor.
A method of providing an air flow in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, comprising:
- providing a driving device;
- securing a first fan to the driving device;
- and
- securing a second fan to the driving device, the second fan spaced from the first fan.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.