Munters Group has patented an agricultural fan featuring a housing, motor, propeller, damper, and control system. The fan generates airflow in two directions, allowing for efficient operation and automatic closure of the damper upon shutdown, enhancing air management in agricultural settings. GlobalData’s report on Munters Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Munters Group, Energy efficient HVAC system was a key innovation area identified from patents. Munters Group's grant share as of July 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Agricultural fan with reversible airflow and damper control
The patent US12070010B2 describes an innovative fan system specifically designed for agricultural applications. The fan comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a motor that is securely mounted within the housing, and a propeller that generates airflow. A key feature of this fan is its damper, which can transition between open and fully closed positions, allowing or preventing air passage through the housing. The control system is integral to the fan's operation, enabling the motor to rotate in two distinct directions. Initially, the motor rotates in a first direction to create airflow from the inlet to the outlet. Upon receiving a shutdown instruction, the motor reverses its rotation, generating airflow in the opposite direction, which facilitates the damper's closure before the motor ceases operation.
Additionally, the patent outlines that the damper can be positioned at the outlet of the housing and that the motor may be a Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motor. The method of controlling the fan system emphasizes the dual-directional operation of the motor, ensuring efficient airflow management and damper functionality. This design not only enhances the fan's performance in agricultural settings but also provides a systematic approach to controlling airflow, contributing to improved environmental conditions for agricultural processes.
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