Abstract: An air vent for ventilating a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and in which an air quantity control element is provided in an air divider, which can be moved selectively into one of two air ducts, into which the air divider divides the air vent. A ratio of air quantities that flow through the two air ducts determines an outflow direction out of the air vent.

Abstract: A novel front sash closure for a fumehood of the sort comprising a workspace defined by a frame and accessed by a front opening, the front sash closure comprising: a transparent fixed pane and a transparent hinged pane; wherein the transparent fixed pane is securely mounted to the frame of the fumehood so as to partially cover the front opening of the fumehood, whereby to reduce the size of the front opening of the fumehood to a working opening; and wherein the transparent hinged pane is hingedly mounted to the frame of the fumehood intermediate the working opening so as to be able to selectively cover a portion of the working opening.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer product for cooling a server center without the use of vapor compression refrigeration. An example embodiment involves using outdoor ambient air to cool first server components directly and to cool heat exchanges containing liquid used to cool second server components.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing air passing through a vent of an enclosure with electrical equipment includes a routing portion, a channeling portion, and a distal portion. The routing portion deflects the air passing through the vent of the enclosure. The channeling portion forms a passage of the air between the routing portion and the distal portion. The distal portion allows the air to flow from the channeling portion to surrounding or from the surrounding to the channeling portion.

Abstract: An element for ventilation of a housing containing an electrical, electronic, mechanical, electromechanical or similar device such as a motor vehicle headlamp, including a rigid body having an outer cylindrical wall, closed off at a first extremity by a closing part, the cylindrical wall open at a second extremity attached to the housing, the body including an inner member of an at least partly yielding material having a first extremity close to the closing part of the rigid body and bearing a filtering membrane, and a second open extremity facing the housing; between the filtering membrane or the first extremity of the inner member and the closing part of the rigid body there is a distance of between 1 and 4 mm, securer for securing insertion of the inner member within the rigid body provided to allow the distance to be automatically maintained at time of insertion.

Abstract: A forced-ventilation device ventilates a compartment of a vehicle by forced ventilation by actuating a blower of an air-conditioning device of the vehicle when the compartment is left at a high temperature. When a mode for forced ventilation has been set by the user, when a mobile device approaching the vehicle together with a user enters a predetermined detection area within which the mobile device is detectable by a response signal, and when the response signal is successfully verified, a control portion switches ON an ignition switch of the vehicle, opens one or two or more windows using an opening and closing mechanism, and directs the air-conditioning device to actuate the blower.

Abstract: The enclosure (50) has an aesthetic panel (52) extending between sidewalls (56, 60). The enclosure (50) is configured to be detachably secured directly over a wall-mounted air conditioner (40) without impeding air flow through the air conditioner (40) and without impeding air conditioner controls (48, 49). A wall mounting system (100) provides for hinged pivoting of the enclosure (50) away from the air conditioner (40) for servicing the air conditioner (40), and for maintaining the enclosure (50) in unchanging, proper alignment by having a top side wall brace (63) of the enclosure (50) rest upon a docking catch (144) of the wall mounting system (100). The aesthetic panel (52) and side walls (51, 60) may have a variable wood grain appearance or be made of solid wood.

Abstract: An air pressure measuring ventilation system, comprising: at least one duct; at least one motorized exhaust fan; and one or more air pressure sensors. The at least one motorized exhaust fan may draw air through the at least one duct. The one or more air pressure sensors may be placed on a side of the at least one duct such that an air pressure is measured as the air is drawn through the at least one duct, such that a plurality of air pressure measurements are generated. The one or more air pressure sensors may be substantially flush with an interior side of the at least one duct and do not obstruct the air as the air is drawn through the at least one duct.

Abstract: Examples described herein include air impeding structures with snap-in tabs. In some examples, an air impeding structure for a processing unit socket cover includes a main body encloses an interior space, a first snap-in tab, and a second snap-in tab. The main body may include a first curved wall at a first end of the main body connected to a second curved wall at a second end of the main body. The first snap-in tab extends below the first end of the main body and is recessed in relation to the first curved wall. The second snap-in tab extends below the second end of the main body and is recessed in relation to the second curved wall.

Abstract: The ventilation apparatus (20) according to the invention comprises a fan (30) including a rotary machine (32) and a fan wheel (34), an observation module, a module for connecting the device (20) to a power source (12), the fan wheel (34) being set in rotation by the rotary machine (32) when the apparatus (20) is connected to the power source (12), and rotating freely when the apparatus (20) is disconnected from the power source (12). The device (20) further includes an internal power module electrically connected between the rotary machine (32) and the observation module, the internal power module being able to recover an electric current generated by the rotary machine (32) driven by the fan wheel (34), to power the observation module (62), when the apparatus (20) is disconnected from the power source (12).

Abstract: A system for controlling airflow in a plenum, that comprises a worm gear and planetary gear that are removably coupled to a worm shaft and planetary shaft, respectively. The planetary shaft controls the movement of a damper between an open position permitting maximum airflow through the plenum, and a closed position restricting airflow through the plenum. A motor or gear-motor is positioned at the plenum for driving the worm shaft. The motor is controlled by a remotely located controller that includes a power supply for operating the motor and that has a display providing a continuous indication of the position of the damper between the open and closed positions. The controller is connected to the motor through a cable with a detachable electrical connection between the cable and the controller, such as a jack and plug. A wall plate for housing the electrical connection is mounted on a wall or other structure.

Abstract: Kinetic energy devices, such as fans or blowers, are selected or controlled to attain a determined optimal overall average airflow for a volume within a livestock building to satisfy one or more predetermined livestock production objectives.

Abstract: An operable vent for mounting on a substantially planar structure and configured for adjusting an opening in the planar structure to control air flow through the opening.

Abstract: An air register includes a support, at least one folding vane connected to the support by a first pivot and a flap connected to the support by a second pivot. A method of distributing air from an air register is also provided.

Abstract: A ridge vent protection system is made to affix to an existing roof with an existing ridge vent that has an upper surface that is spaced from the existing roof surface. The system attaches to the roof and surrounds the perimeter of the existing ridge vent. The system has elongate members that are attached to the roof adjacent the lateral edges of the existing ridge vent. End caps that affix to the roof that cover the terminal edges of the existing ridge vent. The system is made from perforated metal and has a lower planar portion, an offset portion, and an upper planar portion. The upper planar portion holds down the top surface of the existing ridge vent. An optional top cover is also formed from perforated metal and overlays the entire top surface of the existing ridge vent. It is retained by the elongate members and end caps.

Abstract: An air flap device comprises a housing with an air flow passage section. At least one air flap is mounted on a first and on a second mounting point on the housing. The second mounting point is located at an axial distance from the first mounting point. The air flap is rotatable around the pivot axis defining the axial direction. By pivoting the at least one air flap relative to the housing, the effective flow cross-section of the air flow passage section can be modified. The air flap(s) is mounted on the mounting points with an axial play relative to the housing. At least one spring assembly is arranged such that at least one part of an axial movement of the air flap(s) occurs within its play relative to the housing in the direction of the first or/and the second mounting point, against a pre-tensioning effect of the spring assembly.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a main body, a blower fan disposed in the main body, a discharge panel including a main outlet configured to discharge air discharged from the blower fan and a plurality of fine outlets provided near the main outlet, an opening and closing member configured to move in forward and backward directions and open and close the main outlet, and a lighting apparatus disposed on a back surface of the opening and closing member and configured to emit light to a back side thereof. Since an area illuminated by the lighting apparatus is changed according to a position of the opening and closing member, a user intuitively identifies an operational state of the air conditioner.

Abstract: Auxiliary power unit inlet apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an aircraft including a fuselage, the fuselage including an air inlet including a first sub-inlet and a second sub-inlet separated from the first sub-inlet; and a door coupled along the air inlet to enable air to separably flow into the first sub-inlet and the second sub-inlet, the door to deter the air from flowing between the first sub-inlet and the second sub-inlet.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a deflector for use with a vehicle air intake system that directs air from a vehicle exterior to a vehicle interior. The deflector can include a base configured for attachment to a region of an interior wall of an air compartment adjacent a perimeter of a drain. The deflector can also include a barrier wall connected to the base and including an inner surface that is disposed over the drain when the base is attached to the interior wall of the air compartment. The barrier wall can be shaped to define a concavity between the drain and the inner surface. The barrier wall can define an air stream opening that is disposed to direct air traveling from the drain and through the concavity toward a section of the interior wall of the air compartment that opposes a shield.

Abstract: An air control system 20 and associated methods including a flexible duct 30 having air exit holes 40, 42 and a flexible liner 50, 60 sheet within the duct 30 and extending longitudinally along the duct, the liner 50 sheet having opposite longitudinal edges 52, 54 connected to the duct 30 along the longitudinal length of the duct 30, the liner 50 sheet being permeable in one aspect and regulating air flow through the exit holes 40, 42 when the sheet is pressed against the portion of the duct having the exit holes. The duct 30 may also have multiple liner sheets 50, 60 arranged end-to-end and/or layered in various duct segments such that the different liners may be independently controlled to regulate the outflow of air from the duct as desired.