Air handler devices with u-bend design
AssigneeBest Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJohn C. Karamanos, Herbert Willke
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Abstract
Architectures and techniques are presented that can facilitate improved design and function of certain air handler devices. Architectures directed to an improved air handler device can be designed to improve temperature control demands such as, e.g., concurrently heat and cool air and reducing device dimensions (e.g., size, weight) that can reduce costs and mitigate shipping and installation difficulties. Architectures directed to U-bend structures can further reduce footprint on leasable space and provide improved acoustics, service access, and reduced energy consumption and infrastructure costs.
Claims20
An air handler device, comprising:
- a first plenum configured to receive an intake flow;
- a second plenum configured to discharge a supply flow;
- a fluid moving device configured to move fluid between the first plenum and the second plenum;
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- a fluid flow path defined by a U-shaped structure that connects the first plenum and the second plenum, wherein the U-shaped structure comprises:
- a first channel that extends from the first plenum in a first direction;
- and
- a second channel that extends to the second plenum in a second direction different from the first direction,
- wherein the U-shaped structure is configured to mix the intake flow during transit from the first plenum to the second plenum.
An air handler device, comprising:
- a first plenum configured to receive an intake flow;
- a second plenum configured to discharge a supply flow;
- a fan device configured to move air between the first plenum and the second plenum;
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- an air flow path defined by a U-shaped structure that connects the first plenum and the second plenum, wherein the U-shaped structure comprises:
- a first channel that extends from the first plenum in a first direction;
- and
- a second channel that extends to the second plenum in a second direction different from the first direction,
- wherein the U-shaped structure is configured to mix the intake flow during transit from the first plenum to the second plenum.
An air handler device, comprising:
- a first plenum configured to receive an intake flow;
- a second plenum, adjacent to the first plenum, configured to discharge a supply flow comprising the intake flow that was mixed in transit from the intake plenum to the discharge plenum, wherein the discharge device comprises a thermal transfer unit that is configured to control a temperature of the supply air;
- a fluid moving device configured to move fluid between the first plenum and the second plenum;
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- a fluid flow path defined by a U-shaped structure that connects the first plenum and the second plenum, wherein the U-shaped structure comprises:
- a first channel that extends from the first plenum in a first direction;
- and
- a second channel that extends to the second plenum in a second direction different from the first direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.