Variable position fan assembly

An overhead fan installation comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• an overhead structural member;
• a mounting frame secured to said structural member;
• a column mounted to said frame for axial rotation about a substantially vertical axis;
• a drive system arranged to selectively rotate said column about said vertical axis;
• a pivot connection between said fan and said column allowing the fan to pivot on the column about a substantially horizontal axis;
• and
• a power actuator operable to selectively pivot said fan about said horizontal axis.

An adjustable fan assembly for mounting on an overhead structural member, comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• a mounting frame including a rigid plate adapted for attachment to said structural member and a sleeve secured to said plate;
• a column extending through said sleeve and mounted thereto for axial rotation about an axis that is substantially vertical when the plate is attached to the structural member, said column having upper and lower end portions;
• a drive system drivingly coupled with the upper end portion of said column and operable to rotate said column about said vertical axis;
• a mounting arm having a first end carrying said fan and a second end coupled with the lower end portion of said column for pivotal movement thereon about a substantially horizontal axis;
• and
• a power actuator operable to pivot said arm about said horizontal axis.

A fan assembly for attachment to an overhead structural member, comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• a mounting frame applicable to said structural member to connect said frame thereto;
• a rotary connection between said fan and said frame supporting said fan on said frame for turning movement about a substantially vertical axis, said rotary connection including:
• a sleeve rigidly connected with said frame;
• and
• a substantially vertical column carrying said fan and extending through said sleeve, said column being rotatable in said sleeve to turn said fan about said vertical axis;
• a drive system arranged to selectively turn said fan about said vertical axis;
• a pivot connection between said fan and said frame allowing the fan to pivot about a substantially horizontal axis, wherein said pivot connection includes a mounting arm having a first end carrying said fan and a second end pivotally connected with said column to pivot about said horizontal axis;
• and
• a power actuator operable to pivot said fan about said horizontal axis.

A fan assembly for attachment to an overhead structural member, comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• a mounting frame applicable to said structural member to connect said frame thereto;
• a rotary connection between said fan and said frame supporting said fan on said frame for turning movement about a substantially vertical axis;
• a drive system arranged to selectively turn said fan about said vertical axis;
• a pivot connection between said fan and said frame allowing the fan to pivot about a substantially horizontal axis, wherein said pivot connection includes a mounting arm having a first end carrying said fan and a second end pivotally connected with said frame to pivot about said horizontal axis;
• and
• a power actuator operable to pivot said fan about said horizontal axis.

An overhead fan installation comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• an overhead structural member;
• a mounting frame secured to said structural member;
• a column mounted to said frame for axial rotation about a substantially vertical axis;
• a drive system arranged to selectively rotate said column about said vertical axis;
• a pivot connection between said fan and said column allowing the fan to pivot on the column about a substantially horizontal axis, wherein said pivot connection including a mounting arm having a first end carrying said fan and a second end pivotally connected with said column to pivot about said horizontal axis;
• and
• a power actuator operable to selectively pivot said fan about said horizontal axis.

A fan assembly, comprising:

• a motor driven fan:
• a mounting portion, wherein said fan is rotatable relative to said mounting portion about both a substantially horizontal axis and a substantially vertical axis;
• at least one motor for permitting said horizontal and vertical rotation;
• a control unit located remotely from said fan, said control unit adapted to operate said rotation motor;
• a first rotation motor for permitting rotation about the substantially horizontal axis;
• and
• a second rotation motor for permitting rotation about the substantially vertical axis.

A fan assembly for attachment to an overhead structural member, comprising:

• a fan, said fan having a rotor and a motor coupled to said rotor;
• a mounting structure, said mounting structure adapted for attaching said fan to the overhead structural member;
• a linkage assembly coupled between said fan and said mounting structure, wherein said linkage assembly is adapted to provide movement of said fan about each of a substantially horizontal axis and a substantially vertical axis;
• a first powering device for selectively providing movement of the fan about the substantially horizontal axis;
• and
• a second powering device for selectively providing movement of the fan about the substantially vertical axis.

A fan assembly, comprising:

• a motor driven fan;
• a mounting portion, wherein said fan is rotatable relative to said mounting portion about a substantially horizontal axis and a substantially vertical axis to a selected, fixed position;
• a first motor adapted to permit rotation of the fan about the substantially horizontal axis;
• and
• a second motor adapted to permit rotation of the fan about the substantially vertical axis.