CA2137006A1 - Portable air conditioner - Google Patents
Portable air conditionerInfo
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- CA2137006A1 CA2137006A1 CA002137006A CA2137006A CA2137006A1 CA 2137006 A1 CA2137006 A1 CA 2137006A1 CA 002137006 A CA002137006 A CA 002137006A CA 2137006 A CA2137006 A CA 2137006A CA 2137006 A1 CA2137006 A1 CA 2137006A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B9/00—Component parts for respiratory or breathing apparatus
- A62B9/003—Means for influencing the temperature or humidity of the breathing gas
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
- A62B18/006—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort with pumps for forced ventilation
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
- F24F8/10—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
- F24F8/10—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
- F24F8/108—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering using dry filter elements
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
- F24F8/10—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
- F24F8/15—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering by chemical means
- F24F8/158—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering by chemical means using active carbon
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F2221/00—Details or features not otherwise provided for
- F24F2221/12—Details or features not otherwise provided for transportable
Abstract
A personal portable air conditioner or air purifier with a carrying arrangement, which includes a neck strap (11), delivers conditioned or purified air to the head/facial area of the user. The apparatus consists of a filter/fan unit (8, 2), arranged to direct a concentrated flow of conditioned or purified air toward the user's mouth and nose. The filter/fan unit may also be kept secure in its position by a lower belt (fig. 4) which is included in the carrying arrangement, or for instance by using braces or a tight fitting pocket in a useful position. The filter/fan unit is also equipped with a rapid fastening arrangement, for instance a VelcroR attachment (20), for one or several additional accessories for air regulation included as optional parts of the apparatus.
Description
wo 93/24168 2~ P~/N093/000B~
PORTA8LE AIR Ct)Nl~lTlONER
This invention is a portable air conditioning or air purifying unit for persons with health problems due to air quality. These healUl problems include h~adache, fatigue, depressions, etc. and po~sibiy sorne types of aller~ic an~ asthmatic reactions as weli. .
To imptove air quality there are many d~rices availab3e. How~ver, most have the cornmon di~advanta~e ~f purffyin~ air only ~n the immediate surroundings without always securin~ suFficient ~cation and i nprovement of air ctosest to tha u~rs head~faaat and breathing ~rea.
Even when usin~ expensive st~tionary air ~nditionsrs and purification equipment, users may still breathe polluted and noxious air wh~n for instance ci~aretta smoke comes betw~n tha ussr and ~e ~ir puri~ying unit.
Having soma heal~h problems due to air pollution, ~he inventor has been experimenting since 1977 making both stationary and portable air purif~ers. He carne to ~e conclusion tha~ he benefited most wh~n using an air puri~ler close to his breathing or~ns. There~ore, he made air purifiers smaller and port~bl~, bec~use other purifiers on tl~ market wer~ stationary and consequantly did not ~olYe the health probbms mentioned above.
In a German publication, DE 27 33 729 Ei 2, a stationary air purifier with a combination of ioniz~r and ~an has b~n presented earlier. This purifi~r does not solve the above mentioned problems as it i5 stationary.
Th~ inventor designed several small ~ir puriffers which are portable and use a neck ~rap. He also designed portable ionkers havin~ certain similar ~eatures as ~ose typss which w~ later patented by others, see Norwe~ian laid open publication # 1~7248 and intemaUonal publication # WO
92~1~261. Accordin~ to the inventor's exp~rience, none of these ionkers offer a satisfactory soluti~n to health problems like headache, fatigue, and other di~comfort related to air pollution.
This lack of effect also seems to be c~FIrrned by do~ors that have made investigations in this r~ard. Another di~advantagc to ionizers is that Uley contain a hi~h ~roltage unit and are sunounded by an electric field which may cause discomfort to some persons. Short-term use of ioni~ers is considered acceptable by health pro~ssionals, but there are questions concemin0 lon~term effects. Experiments show that lor~-term use of portable ionizers close to the bo~y may cau~e discomfort to susceptible persons. The inventor has solved this problem by placing an 2~3 7~a36 PC~/NO93/00088 ionker to the outside of the main apparatus (fig. 1~ so ~hat the el2ctrical fleld has less exposure to the bDdy cornpared ~th the portable ionizers mentioned above. Also, the inventor has desi~ned ;~
additional equipment ~optional) in the ionizer, inter alia a pot meter which allou s the user to adjust the amount of ionization to fit individuai need. In addition thereto, the in~entor has an adjustabl~
field re~ulator in his ionker, ttlereby enablin~ an even ~re~er adaptstion to p~rsonel need. Mso includ~d is a lower bett ~ttachment which stabilizes th~ ianizer, ev~idin~ ~he pendulous rnovements of prior ionizers when walkin~ and in motion. ~ -In ar~as havir~ variable and poor air tlualiq~ th~ air will nomlally consist of far more noxious gases ;
and pollutant~ ~t c~ pos~ibly be purffisd by a simple portable or stationary ionizer, b~use an ionizer has a limit~d ran~ of operation. The inventor has fo;t many years constructed and tesbd prot~types of portable ait purifiers, and has corne to the conclusion that ionizin~ alon~ is usually not ulfficient. A more versatiîe air purif~tion system is necessary to obtain satisfactory resulls.
Obviously, there is ~ d to focus a multi-filbred stream of air directly to the breathing or~ans from a short distance, usin~ a speed r~ulator. E~erience sh~ws that this gives the best heaffl~ results, because th~ user of such a portabh pwifiet ~eneraNy ~ets the health advanta~es ~f impro~ed air qualit no matter where he is residing. 17~us, there should be a clear demand ~or an apparatus ``
whiah offers boUl ver~tility and adjustability to various user body shapes and h~alth problerns, i.e.
an apparatus incorporating thc pos~ibility of individual adaptaUon ~o the particular user.
..
In order to solve ~e absve problems for persons sensitive to air pollution, there is consequently an obvious need for ~uch a pottable apparatus offering a better and wider function than the simple principb of ionization alone. The need is met by makin~ available an apparatus of the type pr~isely definad in the appsnded patent daims.
The apparatus in accordance with the invention is heteby described more clos~ely by referrin~ to ex~mphry embodiments theteof and with reFerence to the enclo~ed dtawings wherein:
.'i~. 1 s~ws a fan and filter unit, which constitute the osntral main part o~
apparatu~.
Fig. 2 shows Ule cooling and humidifyin~ unit of the apparatus, which unit must be regarded as optional ~quipment that is used only under certain weather and temperature conditions.
Fig. 3 also shows additional equipment, i.e. an ionizer, which is only used under parlicular air conditions.
- j WO 93/2416~ z~3 7iDlD6 PCI`/N093/0~088 Fig. 4 s~ows the lower balt, which i~ quite ess6~ntial to keep the main apparstus (fi~. 1 ) in a stable and secure po~ition when the u~sr is in motion.
f~. 5 shows a so4alled swan's neck or mouth piece which rnay b~ us~d advantag~ously in heavily pol3uted areas or when wind deflects the air s~r~Am from the main appar~tus.
Fig. 6 shows an adju~tabie dir~ctin0 fin ~or the dir~:tion of air flow.
fig. 7 shows a cooling and humidifying unit, lighter ~han the unit of Fjg. 2, and more suitable for use when mo~
Fig. 8 shows a smaller ionizer which i~ more suitable for ionkation of air entlsring the filt~rs.
Fig. 9 shows the most commonly used position of the main apparatus on th~ body.
fig. 10 shows an embodiment of the apparatus with an ele~tronic auto c~ntrol unit on top o~ the apparatus ~or ~utomatic focusing of sir flow towards the resp;ratory organs of the user.
Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of the apparatus which provides the option of thick~r -~ilters for use in mors polluted ar~as.
Fi~. 12 shows ~e use of ~e appa~atus in heavily pollut~d situations, where a mask is neces&ary to k~p poisonous air away from the respiratory organs.
Fig. 13 sh~ws the use of the air purif~er in heavy air pollution where ther~ is a dan~er of damage to eyesight.
F~8. 14 shows an embodiment of ~e apparatus havin~ a propeller type f;an.
fi~. 1 shows a unit consistin~ of a fan (2) and a filter unit ~8). The filter unit may comprise of an active carbon filter, a pr~filter (~5) and a post-filter tB6). The fan sucks the air by the rear hatch way t13) and throu~h the fillters (8,65,66). The air then passes throu~h the fan (2) and is th~reafter hurled ~oward the user's respiratory or~ans. Filters may ~asily be changsd by opening the rear hatch way (13) by way of a simple rapid coupling system, e.g. a maanet attachment or a screw connection (14A). A full disconnection of the rear hatch way (13) is simply ~one by additionally WO 93/24168 :~L3~ Pcr/Nog3/ooog~ ~
bonbin~ out~rard the tongue like pro~tionC t~tow tbe lower belt attachment ~ . Pulling O,n the filter unit (8) and the filter c~ssette (67), makes the NiCd battery ~3) and the fan (2) easily acces~ible. By loosening the fan oenter screw, the motor (1) i8 accessible for lubricati~n and maintenance. The battery may altematively be reached by an exterior slide hatch as is the case in one of ~he inventsr's prototypes. ~n another altemative, an exterior plu~ may be mounted for ch~rging the ~attery, runnin~ the motor, cooling, elec~onics, etc. The wind di~ection fins ~10~ are quite necess~ry to catch and forward the rotating air from the centrifu5~al fan. The 8peed re~ulator (4) is quite necessary to obtain an air curr~nt of suitabl~ spe~d from the apparatus. The low~r belt attachmenS ~22) has a ~nall plu~ enterin~ into the apparatus (fi~. 1) and another plu0 protmding for attachment of the hoop or ring (68) on the lower belt tfig. 4). Between the rings (~8) there is an elastic middle strap (~) which makes the hoops elasp fi~nly on to tho lower belt attachment ~22).
This solution also makes it possible ~o use ~ lower belt invisibly, if the user accepts that the covering clothes enter between the belt anachment an~ the hoop ~88). By tumir~ an adjustment screw ~ , it is easy to adjust the apparatus so that th~ user recei~es an ade~uate flow of air dir~ct~y toward the nose and rnouth. The len~ths of the lower belt (fig. 4J and the neck strap (11) are ~djustable by mean~ ~f a rear slide buckle, e.g. of th~ so~lled Fastex type. , Most people have an indent in the middle of the ohast due lo the shape of the rib ca~e. The middle of the rear hatch ~13) on the apparatus may have a oonvex shape corresponding to the indent of the ri~e~ The hwer i~lt (fi~}. 4) pulls the apparatus a~ainst U~ indent to stabilize it's posiUon This solution o~fers more room for the filter unit (8) as well as cour~eracting pendulous mo~/ernents of the apparatus when in motion.
The cooler and humidffier unlts (fi~. 2 ~nd fi~. 7) may bave a ~ratin~ andlor a pipe sys~em for coolir~ and humidifying the air when it pa~ses the air duct (26) on the top of ~e apparatus.
Filters arran~ed in serics ~8) may comprise both of active carbon filters, electrostatic fllters, and other filter types which contributa ~o the removal of harsnful ~ases and particles, ther~by improving ~he airfor respiration.
The electronic auto control unit (S0-68) consists inter slia of:
An electromotor ~ to direct the air flow sideways when the user is tuming his head to the side. An.electromotor ~1) to direct the airflow bacl~rard and fonvard.
Detectors (S2,53), control electronics (SS), a beYel wheel control (S7~, side directional fin 156~, magnetic swift lock (t8).
PORTA8LE AIR Ct)Nl~lTlONER
This invention is a portable air conditioning or air purifying unit for persons with health problems due to air quality. These healUl problems include h~adache, fatigue, depressions, etc. and po~sibiy sorne types of aller~ic an~ asthmatic reactions as weli. .
To imptove air quality there are many d~rices availab3e. How~ver, most have the cornmon di~advanta~e ~f purffyin~ air only ~n the immediate surroundings without always securin~ suFficient ~cation and i nprovement of air ctosest to tha u~rs head~faaat and breathing ~rea.
Even when usin~ expensive st~tionary air ~nditionsrs and purification equipment, users may still breathe polluted and noxious air wh~n for instance ci~aretta smoke comes betw~n tha ussr and ~e ~ir puri~ying unit.
Having soma heal~h problems due to air pollution, ~he inventor has been experimenting since 1977 making both stationary and portable air purif~ers. He carne to ~e conclusion tha~ he benefited most wh~n using an air puri~ler close to his breathing or~ns. There~ore, he made air purifiers smaller and port~bl~, bec~use other purifiers on tl~ market wer~ stationary and consequantly did not ~olYe the health probbms mentioned above.
In a German publication, DE 27 33 729 Ei 2, a stationary air purifier with a combination of ioniz~r and ~an has b~n presented earlier. This purifi~r does not solve the above mentioned problems as it i5 stationary.
Th~ inventor designed several small ~ir puriffers which are portable and use a neck ~rap. He also designed portable ionkers havin~ certain similar ~eatures as ~ose typss which w~ later patented by others, see Norwe~ian laid open publication # 1~7248 and intemaUonal publication # WO
92~1~261. Accordin~ to the inventor's exp~rience, none of these ionkers offer a satisfactory soluti~n to health problems like headache, fatigue, and other di~comfort related to air pollution.
This lack of effect also seems to be c~FIrrned by do~ors that have made investigations in this r~ard. Another di~advantagc to ionizers is that Uley contain a hi~h ~roltage unit and are sunounded by an electric field which may cause discomfort to some persons. Short-term use of ioni~ers is considered acceptable by health pro~ssionals, but there are questions concemin0 lon~term effects. Experiments show that lor~-term use of portable ionizers close to the bo~y may cau~e discomfort to susceptible persons. The inventor has solved this problem by placing an 2~3 7~a36 PC~/NO93/00088 ionker to the outside of the main apparatus (fig. 1~ so ~hat the el2ctrical fleld has less exposure to the bDdy cornpared ~th the portable ionizers mentioned above. Also, the inventor has desi~ned ;~
additional equipment ~optional) in the ionizer, inter alia a pot meter which allou s the user to adjust the amount of ionization to fit individuai need. In addition thereto, the in~entor has an adjustabl~
field re~ulator in his ionker, ttlereby enablin~ an even ~re~er adaptstion to p~rsonel need. Mso includ~d is a lower bett ~ttachment which stabilizes th~ ianizer, ev~idin~ ~he pendulous rnovements of prior ionizers when walkin~ and in motion. ~ -In ar~as havir~ variable and poor air tlualiq~ th~ air will nomlally consist of far more noxious gases ;
and pollutant~ ~t c~ pos~ibly be purffisd by a simple portable or stationary ionizer, b~use an ionizer has a limit~d ran~ of operation. The inventor has fo;t many years constructed and tesbd prot~types of portable ait purifiers, and has corne to the conclusion that ionizin~ alon~ is usually not ulfficient. A more versatiîe air purif~tion system is necessary to obtain satisfactory resulls.
Obviously, there is ~ d to focus a multi-filbred stream of air directly to the breathing or~ans from a short distance, usin~ a speed r~ulator. E~erience sh~ws that this gives the best heaffl~ results, because th~ user of such a portabh pwifiet ~eneraNy ~ets the health advanta~es ~f impro~ed air qualit no matter where he is residing. 17~us, there should be a clear demand ~or an apparatus ``
whiah offers boUl ver~tility and adjustability to various user body shapes and h~alth problerns, i.e.
an apparatus incorporating thc pos~ibility of individual adaptaUon ~o the particular user.
..
In order to solve ~e absve problems for persons sensitive to air pollution, there is consequently an obvious need for ~uch a pottable apparatus offering a better and wider function than the simple principb of ionization alone. The need is met by makin~ available an apparatus of the type pr~isely definad in the appsnded patent daims.
The apparatus in accordance with the invention is heteby described more clos~ely by referrin~ to ex~mphry embodiments theteof and with reFerence to the enclo~ed dtawings wherein:
.'i~. 1 s~ws a fan and filter unit, which constitute the osntral main part o~
apparatu~.
Fig. 2 shows Ule cooling and humidifyin~ unit of the apparatus, which unit must be regarded as optional ~quipment that is used only under certain weather and temperature conditions.
Fig. 3 also shows additional equipment, i.e. an ionizer, which is only used under parlicular air conditions.
- j WO 93/2416~ z~3 7iDlD6 PCI`/N093/0~088 Fig. 4 s~ows the lower balt, which i~ quite ess6~ntial to keep the main apparstus (fi~. 1 ) in a stable and secure po~ition when the u~sr is in motion.
f~. 5 shows a so4alled swan's neck or mouth piece which rnay b~ us~d advantag~ously in heavily pol3uted areas or when wind deflects the air s~r~Am from the main appar~tus.
Fig. 6 shows an adju~tabie dir~ctin0 fin ~or the dir~:tion of air flow.
fig. 7 shows a cooling and humidifying unit, lighter ~han the unit of Fjg. 2, and more suitable for use when mo~
Fig. 8 shows a smaller ionizer which i~ more suitable for ionkation of air entlsring the filt~rs.
Fig. 9 shows the most commonly used position of the main apparatus on th~ body.
fig. 10 shows an embodiment of the apparatus with an ele~tronic auto c~ntrol unit on top o~ the apparatus ~or ~utomatic focusing of sir flow towards the resp;ratory organs of the user.
Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of the apparatus which provides the option of thick~r -~ilters for use in mors polluted ar~as.
Fi~. 12 shows ~e use of ~e appa~atus in heavily pollut~d situations, where a mask is neces&ary to k~p poisonous air away from the respiratory organs.
Fig. 13 sh~ws the use of the air purif~er in heavy air pollution where ther~ is a dan~er of damage to eyesight.
F~8. 14 shows an embodiment of ~e apparatus havin~ a propeller type f;an.
fi~. 1 shows a unit consistin~ of a fan (2) and a filter unit ~8). The filter unit may comprise of an active carbon filter, a pr~filter (~5) and a post-filter tB6). The fan sucks the air by the rear hatch way t13) and throu~h the fillters (8,65,66). The air then passes throu~h the fan (2) and is th~reafter hurled ~oward the user's respiratory or~ans. Filters may ~asily be changsd by opening the rear hatch way (13) by way of a simple rapid coupling system, e.g. a maanet attachment or a screw connection (14A). A full disconnection of the rear hatch way (13) is simply ~one by additionally WO 93/24168 :~L3~ Pcr/Nog3/ooog~ ~
bonbin~ out~rard the tongue like pro~tionC t~tow tbe lower belt attachment ~ . Pulling O,n the filter unit (8) and the filter c~ssette (67), makes the NiCd battery ~3) and the fan (2) easily acces~ible. By loosening the fan oenter screw, the motor (1) i8 accessible for lubricati~n and maintenance. The battery may altematively be reached by an exterior slide hatch as is the case in one of ~he inventsr's prototypes. ~n another altemative, an exterior plu~ may be mounted for ch~rging the ~attery, runnin~ the motor, cooling, elec~onics, etc. The wind di~ection fins ~10~ are quite necess~ry to catch and forward the rotating air from the centrifu5~al fan. The 8peed re~ulator (4) is quite necessary to obtain an air curr~nt of suitabl~ spe~d from the apparatus. The low~r belt attachmenS ~22) has a ~nall plu~ enterin~ into the apparatus (fi~. 1) and another plu0 protmding for attachment of the hoop or ring (68) on the lower belt tfig. 4). Between the rings (~8) there is an elastic middle strap (~) which makes the hoops elasp fi~nly on to tho lower belt attachment ~22).
This solution also makes it possible ~o use ~ lower belt invisibly, if the user accepts that the covering clothes enter between the belt anachment an~ the hoop ~88). By tumir~ an adjustment screw ~ , it is easy to adjust the apparatus so that th~ user recei~es an ade~uate flow of air dir~ct~y toward the nose and rnouth. The len~ths of the lower belt (fig. 4J and the neck strap (11) are ~djustable by mean~ ~f a rear slide buckle, e.g. of th~ so~lled Fastex type. , Most people have an indent in the middle of the ohast due lo the shape of the rib ca~e. The middle of the rear hatch ~13) on the apparatus may have a oonvex shape corresponding to the indent of the ri~e~ The hwer i~lt (fi~}. 4) pulls the apparatus a~ainst U~ indent to stabilize it's posiUon This solution o~fers more room for the filter unit (8) as well as cour~eracting pendulous mo~/ernents of the apparatus when in motion.
The cooler and humidffier unlts (fi~. 2 ~nd fi~. 7) may bave a ~ratin~ andlor a pipe sys~em for coolir~ and humidifying the air when it pa~ses the air duct (26) on the top of ~e apparatus.
Filters arran~ed in serics ~8) may comprise both of active carbon filters, electrostatic fllters, and other filter types which contributa ~o the removal of harsnful ~ases and particles, ther~by improving ~he airfor respiration.
The electronic auto control unit (S0-68) consists inter slia of:
An electromotor ~ to direct the air flow sideways when the user is tuming his head to the side. An.electromotor ~1) to direct the airflow bacl~rard and fonvard.
Detectors (S2,53), control electronics (SS), a beYel wheel control (S7~, side directional fin 156~, magnetic swift lock (t8).
Claims (13)
1. A personal portable air purifying apparatus with a carrying arrangement, e.g. including a neck strap (11), for delivery of purified air to the users head/facial area, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that it comprises a filter/fan unit (8,2), affixed to the chest of the user, said unit adapted to direct a concentrated stream of purified or conditioned air toward the user's mouth and nose.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that said filter/fan unit may also be kept in a stable and secure position by a lower belt (fig. 4) included in the carrying arrangement, or for instance by the use of straps or a tight fitting pocket or pouch in a suitable position.
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that said filter/fan unit is equipped with a rapid fastening arrangement, for instance a Velcro attachment (20), for one or several further air influencing units to be included as optional parts of the apparatus.
4. Apparatus according to claim 3, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that said further air influencing units comprise an ionizing unit (fig. 3 and fig. 8), an air cooling/humidifying unit (fig. 2 and fig. 7) and air current steering devices (14A, 14B, 50-58, fig 5, fig. 6, 64).
5. Apparatus according to claim 4 c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that said air current steering devices include an electronic control means (50-58), comprising detectors (52,53) for head movement of the user and controllable devices (51,56,57,58) in or by an air outlet orifice for changing air fanning direction.
6. Apparatus according to claim 4, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the air current steering devices include a manually adjustable contraption for channeling a flow of air towards the desired area, for instance a manually adjustable directing fin (fig. 6, 64) or swan's neck (fig. 5) of a flexible type, both having a base attachable at the top of the apparatus by the use of a Velcro attachment (20), a magnet attachment, or other rapid fastening arrangements.
7. Apparatus according to claim 4, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the air current steering devices include a flexible and elastic air duct (59), attached by means of a quick fastening arrangement, for instance a Velcro attachment (20), to the filter/fan unit (fig. 1 and 60), and a mask which covers the nose and mouth (fig. 12), optionally also the eyes (fig. 13).
8. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that it includes a housing with an adjustable sloping rear hatch (fig.
1,13), adaptable to the users chest angle and posture, by e.g. an adjustment screw (14A), notches or tooth edged adjustment pin (14B) arranged at the top or bottom of the apparatus for adjustment of the angle of the rear hatch.
1,13), adaptable to the users chest angle and posture, by e.g. an adjustment screw (14A), notches or tooth edged adjustment pin (14B) arranged at the top or bottom of the apparatus for adjustment of the angle of the rear hatch.
9. Apparatus according to one of claims 4-8, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the ionizing unit (fig. 3) ionizes the departing air of the apparatus and is easily attachable as a front part of the apparatus by means of a Velcro attachment (20), magnet attachment, or another rapid fastening arrangement, by which the ionizing unit (fig. 3) is placed as far away from the user's body as practically possible, optionally, by having a smaller ionizing unit (fig. 8) influencing the air and being correspondingly attachable as a top part of the apparatus, and that the ionizing units (fig. 3 and fig. 8) are adjustable (17) regarding the amount of ionization, and optionally, directional adjustment of outgoing ions (18).
10. Apparatus according to one of claims 4-9, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the cooling/humidifying unit (fig. 2 and fig. 7) includes a thermoelectric cooling unit which can be fastened to the filter/fan unit by a Velcro attachment (20), magnets or other quick fastening arrangement.
11. Apparatus according to one of claims 4-9, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the cooling/humidifying unit (fig. 2 and fig. 7) comprises a cooling means based on refrigerated material, for instance ice, dry ice or the like.
12. Apparatus according to claim 11, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the cooling/humidifying unit (fig. 2) consists of an outside insulated covering case (61), the interior cooling sheath (62) of the covering case having a shape adapted to the exterior shape of the filter/fan unit or, optionally to the exterior shape of the filter/fan unit when said further air influencing unit is attached thereto.
13. Apparatus according to one of claims 4-12, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that said filter/fan unit (fig. 1) includes a filter (8), optionally consisting of several partial filters of various types arranged in series, close to an air inlet (63), and a fan (2) which may be of a centrifugal or propeller type.
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