Apparatus for Improved Efficiency of an Air Conversion Device

Abstract

An apparatus includes a housing including a first side having a first opening and a second side having a second opening. At least one fan creates an airflow through the housing between the first opening and the second opening. A motor activates the at least one fan to create the airflow. A control mechanism controls the motor. A mounting for the housing enables the apparatus to direct the airflow about an air conversion device, thereby increasing an efficiency of the air conversion device.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a housing comprising a first side having a first opening and a second side having a second opening;   means for creating an airflow through said housing between said first opening and said second opening;   means for activating said creating means to create said airflow;   means for controlling said activating means; and   means for enabling the apparatus to direct said airflow about an air conversion device, thereby increasing an efficiency of the air conversion device.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising means for responding to temperature changes of the air conversion device to control said controlling means. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising means for directing a portion of said airflow along a portion of a front surface external of the air conversion device. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus comprising:
 a housing comprising a first side having a first opening and a second side having a second opening;   at least one fan for creating an airflow through said housing between said first opening and said second opening;   a motor for activating said at least one fan to create said airflow;   a control mechanism for controlling said motor; and   a mounting for said housing for enabling the apparatus to direct said airflow about an air conversion device, thereby increasing an efficiency of the air conversion device.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said mounting comprises means for joining said second side to a front surface of the air conversion device. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the apparatus is joined proximate a top portion of the front surface. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , wherein a direction of said airflow at said second opening has an obtuse angle with respect to the front surface for enabling a majority of said airflow to pass along a portion of the front surface internal of the air conversion device. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said housing is generally rectangular in shape and said second side is angled. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said direction of said airflow is downward within the air conversion device. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said direction of said airflow is from said first opening to said second opening. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising a temperature sensor in communication with said control mechanism and disposed proximate said second side for responding to temperature changes of the air conversion device to control said activation. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising means for directing a portion of said airflow along a portion of the front surface external of the air conversion device. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said control mechanism further comprises a manual fan control. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , further comprising an additional fan and an additional motor in communication with said control mechanism for increasing a volume of said airflow. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the air conversion device is a heating system. 
     
     
         16 . An apparatus comprising:
 a housing comprising a first side having a first opening and an angled second side having a second opening;   at least one fan for creating a forced airflow between said first opening and said second opening;   a motor for rotating said at least one fan to create said forced airflow;   an attachment mechanism for joining said second side to a front surface of a heating system thus enabling the apparatus to direct a substantial portion of said forced airflow to pass downward along a portion of the front surface internal of the heating system;   a temperature sensor disposed proximate said second side for responding to temperature changes of the heating system; and   a control mechanism responsive to said temperature sensor for controlling said motor, thereby increasing an efficiency of the heating system.   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 16 , further comprising means for directing a portion of said forced airflow along a portion of the front surface external of the heating system. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 16 , wherein a direction of said forced airflow is from said first opening to said second opening. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said attachment mechanism comprises hooks. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said control mechanism further comprises a manual fan control.