Abstract: An air mover for forcing air through the system, a pre-treating stage with a particulate filter for removing larger contaminants from the air and an antimicrobial (e.g., copper and silver) filter for killing or damaging microorganisms, a UV chamber including an ultraviolet lamp that emits radiation and a catalytic (e.g., TiO2-coated) device and a reflective (e.g., mirror-finish anodized aluminum) lining for amplifying the UV radiation for killing microorganisms, a post-UV stage including a VOC-reducing (e.g., activated-charcoal) filter for removing odors and VOCs from the air, and optionally a supply of a surface disinfectant (e.g., ClO2). In example embodiments, the UV lamps and VOC filters are selected and configured for controlling microbial pathogens, and in other example embodiments they are selected and configured for removing ethylene from the air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioning system for a vehicle in which an air-conditioning module having an air-conditioning case and a blower unit is disposed at a side of an engine room relative to a dash panel, and a distribution duct having a defrost vent, a face vent, and a floor vent is disposed in the interior of a vehicle relative to the dash panel so as to distribute cold air and hot air discharged from the air-conditioning case into the interior of the vehicle, wherein the floor vent is placed on one side of an area, in which a relatively large amount of hot air flows, in a mixing chamber of the distribution duct where cold air and hot air are mixed, i.e. a side adjacent to the dash panel.

Abstract: A combustion device includes a stove body and a flow guiding device. The stove body has first and second sides disposed oppositely and includes a wick disposed between the first and second sides. The wick is spaced from the first and second sides at first and second distances respectively. A flow guiding device includes first and second shielding members respectively connected to the first and second sides of the stove body. The wick is spaced from the first and second shielding members at third and fourth distances respectively. The third distance is greater than the first distance and the first shielding member is spaced from the first side. The fourth distance is greater than the second distance and the second shielding member is spaced from the second outer side.

Abstract: A ventilation system, aircraft, and method. The ventilation system includes a first conduit in fluid communication with a first air source in the aircraft to direct a fluid flow from the first air source. The ventilation system also includes a first branch in fluid communication with the first conduit and a first outflow point, the first branch including an active air mover to move the fluid flow toward the first outflow point. The ventilation system further includes a second branch that is separate from the first branch and in fluid communication with the first conduit and a second outflow point, the second branch including a passive air mover to move the fluid flow to toward the second outflow point.

Abstract: A shutter structure includes a rotary shaft, a shutter plate, an upper rib and at least one lower rib. The rotary shaft is provided in a cylindrical duct line. The shutter plate rotates about the rotary shaft and switches between an open state and a closed state. The shutter plate has a peripheral edge portion, a curved portion, and a shutter plate shaft portion. The peripheral edge portion includes an upper shielding plate and two lower shielding plates. The lower shielding plates are located symmetrically to each other with respect to a center line. The center line is perpendicular to the shutter plate shaft portion. When the shutter plate is in the closed state, the upper shielding plate comes into contact with the upper rib from an upstream side, and the lower shielding plates come into contact with the at least one lower rib from a downstream side.

Abstract: An embodiment includes an air conditioner, including: a housing including an ambient side and an enclosure side, where the enclosure side faces an enclosure to be cooled by the air conditioner; the ambient side including an interface that fits in a flush-mounted configuration with respect to a wall of the enclosure to be cooled, whereby the entire air conditioner is disposed within the enclosure. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Implementations of an airflow capture hood flow control ring may include a flexible ring including a toroidal shape configured to couple around a base of an airflow capture hood. The ring may be configured to permit an airflow sensor coupled to the airflow capture hood coupled to an inlet to measure a flow of air into the inlet with at least 90% accuracy.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance is provided including a bottom housing and a center body positioned concentrically within the bottom housing. A mixing chamber is defined between the bottom housing and the center body, and the center body further defines an inner chamber positioned radially inward of the mixing chamber. Apertures provide fluid communication between the mixing chamber and the inner chamber. An upper housing is positioned over the center body and defines a primary burner chamber and a boost burner chamber, the boost burner chamber being in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the center body. A primary fuel inlet is in fluid communication with the primary burner chamber and a boost fuel inlet and a boost air inlet are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system, comprising: a damper assembly, the damper assembly comprising: a structural member; at least one door pivotably coupled to the structural member; a clip connected to the damper assembly and comprising plural spring end constraining segments; a spring comprising a first end and a second end, wherein at least the first end comprises a hook, the spring coupled at the first end to one of the plural spring end constraining segments and at the second end fixably coupled to the damper assembly, the clip configured to accept a hookable connection to the spring at any one of the plural spring end constraining segments, each of the plural spring end constraining segments constraining movement of the hook, when connected thereto, during opening and closing of the at least one door, wherein the spring is at a first tension when hooked to the one of the plural spring end constraining segments and at a second tension when hooked to another of the plural spring end constraining segments.

Abstract: A process for operating a machine having a cab and an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system includes a circuit configured for supplying the cab with air coming from a recycling branch fed with air coming from an interior of the cab and an exterior branch fed with air coming from an exterior of the cab, a blowing device, and a filtration system. The process includes the steps of operating the air conditioning system in a regular procedure, monitoring of a signal indicative of a potential contamination of the cab, and upon the detection of such signal, operating the air conditioning system in a flushing procedure. The flushing procedure includes increasing the air flow supplied in the cab, controlling a flow of air to supply air only from the exterior branch, and opening an exhaust flap within the cab for increasing a flow of air evacuated from the cab.

Abstract: A solid fuel boiler burner has a rotary combustion chamber mounted in casing. The casing is connected by hooks to a gearwheel. The gearwheel is mounted rotationally between a pair of cage bearings. The gearwheel and a compensating and pressure plate have openings for a inflow of air from a blower chamber through an adjustable screen. The adjustable screen controls a ratio of primary to secondary air. A worm feeder delivers fuel to the combustion chamber through an outlet thereof. The worm feeder has an axially placed aeration duct therein.

Abstract: Implementations of an airflow capture hood plate may include a plate including a plurality of openings therethrough. The plate may be configured to couple to a hood to guide airflow through the hood when the hood is placed over a diffuser of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and the plurality of openings in the plate may be configured to align with a plurality of ribs of a grid in the hood.

Abstract: A cabin pressure relief system for a motor vehicle includes a pressure relief valve and a control module. The control module is configured to open the pressure relief valve when an access door of the motor vehicle is opened and close the pressure relief valve in response to a specific event.

Abstract: A ventilation panel for an enclosure of an industrial machine is disclosed herein. In embodiments, the ventilation panel includes a panel silencer and a fire damper assembly. The panel silencer includes a number of panels joined together to form an internal cavity and a front panel opening that provides access into the internal cavity. The fire damper assembly partially inserts into the panel silencer. The fire damper assembly includes a plurality of isolation louvers and an actuation assembly. The plurality of isolation louvers are rotatably affixed within the fire damper assembly. The actuation assembly rotates the plurality of isolation louvers into a closed position when activated.

Abstract: A clutch apparatus may include a first shaft member having a first end portion including axially extending first protrusions. The clutch apparatus may also include a second shaft member arranged axially opposite the first shaft member, the second shaft member having a second end portion including axially extending second protrusions. Additionally, the clutch apparatus may include a clutch member having a disk-shaped main body arranged between the first shaft member and the second shaft member, the clutch member including an annular rim that encircles the main body and protrudes beyond the the main body in both axial directions, the annular rim including first recesses disposed on a first side of the clutch member and second recesses disposed on a second side of the clutch member. The second end portion may further include at least one latching element and the clutch member may further include at least one mating latching element.

Abstract: A burner box assembly according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover, the outer cover having a sloped bottom face that directs condensation away from a heat-exchange tube, a heat-resistant liner having a plurality of panel members, the heat-resistant liner being disposed within the outer cover, a shield disposed between the heat-resistant liner and the sloped bottom face of the outer cover such that an air gap is formed between the shield and the sloped bottom face, and a tubular member abutting at least one of the plurality of panel members and disposed within the heat-exchange tube.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance is provided including a lower body and an upper body positioned over the lower body to define a boost burner chamber. A first plurality of projections extends upward from the lower body and a second plurality of projections extends downward from the upper body. The second plurality of projections are interposed between the first plurality of projections to define a plurality of burner ports in fluid communication with the boost burner chamber. In this manner, burner ports are easily manufactured and define a larger height-to-width aspect ratio for improved burner performance.