AIR-COOLING MECHANISM
An air-cooling mechanism. An electric fan has a fan motor and fan blades. A front grill covers the fan blades. A removably attached ice pack holder holds an ice pack. The ice pack holder has an ice pack holder grill and attachment brackets. The ice pack holder also includes a holding mechanism for receiving and holding the ice pack. Connection straps are used to connect the attachment brackets to the electric fan's front grill. In a preferred embodiment the connection straps are Velcro® straps. In a preferred embodiment, the ice pack includes ice pack holes for allowing air flow.
The present invention relates to devices for cooling air, and in particular, to electrical fan devices utilized to cool air.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electric FansElectric fans are known in the prior art. Portable electric fans are commonly used in homes and businesses and are very popular. For example,
When electric fan 10 is turned on an air flow is generated by the spinning of fan blades 2. This circulated air provides comfort to individuals near the fan. However, unfortunately, the air temperature is not lowered by utilization of the prior art fan. Therefore, if the air temperature is too high, then the user of the fan may still feel discomfort even if he is in close proximity to the fan.
Ice Packs and Gel PacksIce packs and gel packs are known in the prior art. An ice pack or gel pack is typically a portable plastic bag filled with water, refrigerant gel, or liquid. To be prepared for use, the pack is first placed in a freezer. Ice packs are used in coolers to keep perishable foods (especially meats, dairy products, eggs, etc.) below the 5-75° C. (41-167° F.) danger zone when outside a refrigerator or freezer, and to keep drinks pleasantly cool.
What is needed is an improved electric fan that allows for cooler air to be generated and enjoyed by those in close proximity to the fan.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention provides an air-cooling mechanism. An electric fan has a fan motor and fan blades. A front grill covers the fan blades. A removably attached ice pack holder holds an ice pack. The ice pack holder has an ice pack holder grill and attachment brackets. The ice pack holder also includes a holding mechanism for receiving and holding the ice pack. Connection straps are used to connect the attachment brackets to the electric fan's front grill. In a preferred embodiment the connection straps are Velcro® straps. In a preferred embodiment, the ice pack includes ice pack holes for allowing air flow.
Ice Pack to Permit Air Flow
Strap attachment brackets 25 are rigidly connected to the sides of holder 20 as shown. U-shaped holding mechanism 26 is also rigidly connected to holder 20 as shown.
Utilization of the Fan Ice Pack HolderIn
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To generate a flow of cooled air, the user turns on fan 1, causing fan blades 2 to spin, thereby creating an air flow. The air flow flows through holes 14 in ice pack 12, thereby cooling the air.
Replaceable Ice PackIn a preferred embodiment, it is possible for the user to purchase additional ice packs of various thicknesses. For example, ice pack 12 can be purchased having a thickness of ½ inch, 1 inch or 1½ inch. The thicker ice packs will stay frozen longer and therefore will provide cool air for a longer period of time.
Other Preferred EmbodimentAlthough the above-preferred embodiments have been described with specificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that many changes to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the attached claims and their legal equivalents should determine the scope of the invention
Claims
1. An air-cooling mechanism, comprising:
- A. an electric fan, comprising: i. a fan motor, ii. a plurality of fan blades connected to said fan motor, iii. a front grill, covering said plurality of fan blades,
- B. a removably attached ice pack holder, comprising: i. an ice pack, ii. an ice pack holder grill, iii. at least one attachment bracket connected to said ice pack holder grill, iv. a holding mechanism for receiving and holding said ice pack, and v. connection straps for connecting said at least one attachment bracket to said front grill of said electric fan, wherein said air-cooling mechanism generates cool air when said plurality of fan blades blows air past said ice pack.
2. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, wherein said ice pack comprises at least one air flow hole and wherein said air-cooling mechanism generates cool air when said plurality of fan blades blows air through said at least one air flow hole of said ice pack.
3. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, wherein said ice pack is a plurality of ice packs.
4. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, at least one attachment mechanism is three attachment brackets rigidly connected to said ice pack grill holder.
5. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, wherein said holding mechanism is a U-shaped holding mechanism.
6. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, wherein said connection straps are Velcro® connection straps.
7. The air-cooling mechanism as in claim 1, wherein at least one air flow hole is a plurality of air flow holes.
8. The air-cooling mechanism of claim 1, wherein said ice pack may be replaced by another ice pack having a different thickness.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 11, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 16, 2023
Inventor: Johnny M. Cardenas (Los Angeles, CA)
Application Number: 17/399,324