GYROSCOPIC AIR HANDLER METHOD AND APPARATUS
A gyroscopic air handler provides a new powerful compact and efficient means to create airflow. At the core of the invention is a hubless magnetic chamber that rotates under its own power when acted upon by a composite electromagnetic duct. Composite field coils constructed from copper wire sheathed in a flexible iron sleeve are integrated into layers of Kevlar cloth and laid up with adhesive to create the desired shape as well as maintain the proper number of coils and spacing. Thrust bearings locate the hubless magnetic chamber within the duct. The invention can be retrofitted into the place of existing air handlers or purpose engineered for new applications. Gyroscopic inertia created by the magnetic chamber helps to dampen vibration as well as reduce the effects of unstable air conditions that can affect efficiency.
This application claims the benefit of US provisional patent application number 63/224,319, filed Jul. 21, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to the field of air handlers. More specifically, the invention comprises a high flow air handler system which optionally replaces conventional air handlers used in everything from home air conditioners to mining ventilation. The invention creates a powerful, compact, and efficient system with the added benefits of gyroscopic inertia created by the rotating assembly, which helps to dampen errant vibrations and lessen the impact of incoming turbulent air.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThere are many known devices used for air handlers. Most of these use a standard AC motor connected to a large metal fan. One good example is an air handler used in a heat pump. Air from the air handler blows over evaporator coils circulating the heat energy into the refrigerant.
Air handler systems have been refined over time while still relying on industrial motors to rotate their pressed metal fans. The present invention provides a new, powerful, compact and efficient means to move air that creates inertia lessening pressure on bearings and related structures decreasing maintenance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention comprises a gyroscopic air handler for an air conditioning system. The invention is configured to be mounted/retrofitted in a similar position to existing air handlers, typically in the upper most section of evaporator coils/air filtration. Power is preferably provided through a breaker box/power panel.
The invention includes a hubless rotating magnetic chamber that houses rotors for air flow. The entire chamber is located by external thrust bearings that place the magnetic chamber within an electromagnetic duct. The duct itself creates electromagnetic energy in phases causing rotation of the magnetic chamber. The duct is created from a composite matrix that aligns iron sheathed magnetic wire in the desired location within its fabric. The fabric is laid up with an epoxy resin to take on almost any shape in the vertical plane. The magnetic chamber, when rotating, causes a strong vibration dampening gyroscopic effect while producing the desired air flow. A motor controller creates the phasing of the magnetic fields.
Preferred and alternative examples of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings:
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- 10 electromagnetic duct
- 10a inlet duct section
- 10b composite electromagnetic duct section
- 10c tail duct section
- 20a composite electromagnetic wire assembly
- 20b iron sheath
- 20c copper wire with enamel coating
- 30 gyroscopic magnetic thrust chamber
- 40 permanent magnets
- 50a upper rotor
- 50b lower rotor
- 60 thrust bearings assembly
- 62 races or channels
- 70 bonding epoxies in void
- 80 composite electromagnetic wire locations
- 90 iron composite section
- 100 bonding epoxies in void
- 110 field coils
- 120 stator stacks
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence of addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the one context of the relevant art and the present disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of techniques and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed techniques. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination of the individual steps in an unnecessary fashion. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combination are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims.
New gyroscopic air handler apparatuses are discussed herein. In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.
The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.
The present invention is described by referencing the appended figures representing preferred embodiments.
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In an alternate embodiment the rotors 50a,50b, integrate a central hub and bearings that allow for the magnetic chamber to be supported from its center and a plurality of cross members integrated into the duct, to locate the hub assembly (not shown).
While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A gyroscopic air handler, comprising:
- a hubless magnetic chamber;
- a plurality of magnets affixed to a wall of the chamber;
- a plurality of hubless flywheels rotatably mounted to the wall of the chamber and configured to create air flow through the chamber when rotated;
- an electromagnetic duct having field coils integrated within its composite matrix;
- a plurality of thrust bearing that support the chamber within the electromagnetic duct; and
- a motor controller configured to send phased electrical energy to the electromagnetic cylinder to cause rotation of the magnetic chamber and hubless flywheels.
2. The gyroscopic air handler of claim 1, wherein the composite matrix of the electromagnetic duct encapsulates field coils wherein the duct absorbs heat generated in the field coils.
3. The gyroscopic air handler of claim 1,
- further comprising at least one thrust bearing that centers the magnetic chamber within the electromagnetic duct; and
- wherein the magnets affixed to the wall of the chamber are configured to create gyroscopic inertia when the chamber is rotated, reducing stress on the at least one thrust bearing that centers the magnetic chamber within the electromagnetic duct.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 21, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 26, 2023
Inventors: Jesse Antoine Marcel (Veradale, WA), Jeffrey Scott Chimenti (The Woodlands, TX)
Application Number: 17/870,806