Fan and power source system and method
OwnerDarrin Jacobsinventor
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Abstract
A fan and power source system including a power source, at least one outlet integrated with the power source for charging an external device, a photovoltaic array, a fan, and a fastening mechanism. The fan and power source system is useful not only for circulating air, but also for charging external devices. The photovoltaic array is disposed on said power source, and is able to convert solar energy into electricity, which is subsequently stored in the power source. The fan has an impeller configured to move air. The impeller is driven by a motor powered by the power source. The fastening mechanism is configured to removably attach the fan and power source system to a structure.
Claims20
A fan and power source system useful for providing power to auxiliary devices and for circulating air, the fan and power source system comprising:
- a power source;
- at least one outlet integrated with the power source, the at least one outlet being configured to charge an external device;
- a photovoltaic array, said photovoltaic array disposed on said power source, said photovoltaic array configured to convert solar energy into electricity stored in said power source;
- a fan, said fan having an impeller configured to move air, said impeller driven by a motor, wherein said motor is powered by said power source;
- and
- a fastening mechanism configured to retain said fan and power source system to a structure.
A photovoltaic fan and power source system useful for providing power to auxiliary devices and for circulating air, the photovoltaic fan and power source system comprising:
- a power source;
- at least one outlet integrated with the power source, the at least one outlet being configured to charge an external device;
- a photovoltaic array, said photovoltaic array disposed on said power source, said photovoltaic array configured to convert solar energy into electricity stored in said power source;
- a fan, said fan having an impeller configured to move air, said impeller driven by a motor, wherein said motor is powered by said power source;
- and
- a fastening mechanism configured to retain said system to a structure;
- wherein said fan and power source system is useful for providing a mobile power-bank and forced air cooling device;
- further comprising wiring, said wiring creating an electrical communication between said power source, said photovoltaic array, and said fan;
- further comprising a charge controller;
- wherein said power source includes a mounting-clip;
- further comprising a safety-light, said safety-light configured to draw power from said power source and provide illumination;
- wherein said photovoltaic array is connected in parallel, series, and alternatively, a combination of parallel and series;
- wherein said photovoltaic array comprises monocrystalline silicon;
- wherein said power source comprises lithium-ion batteries;
- wherein said fan is configured draw power from a conventional USB port;
- wherein said power source has a minimum capacity of 12,000 mAh;
- wherein said fastening mechanism is a spring-powered clamp;
- wherein said power bank includes a button, configured to enable, and alternatively, disable said fan;
- wherein said power source and said photovoltaic array are enclosed in a protective casing;
- wherein said power bank is configured to be charged through a micro-USB port;
- and
- wherein said at least one outlet includes a plurality of USB ports.
A method of using a fan and power source system, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing said fan and power source system;
- attaching said fan to said power source;
- attaching said fan and power source system to a structure;
- and
- activating said fan with a button.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.