Claims:CLAIMS
We claim:
1. A fan cleaning device (100), the device (100) comprising:
a body (102), characterized in that, the body (102) comprises:
at least two roller caps (116-118) are driven by a pinion (112), wherein the roller caps (116-118) rotates two or more rollers for cleaning one or more blades, wherein a first roller caps (116) have been mounted on the pinion (112) for rotation and a second roller cap (118) provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends, wherein the two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades;
a motor (104) that receives power from a gear (110) and the gear (110) operate the pinion (112) in order to rotate the rollers; and
a switch that controls a reverse or a forward motion of the rollers.
2. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (102) is attached with a handle (126) at the bottom side for adjustment of height while cleaning.
3. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (102) comprises a motor cover (106) with a motor nut (108) to support the roller caps (116-118) at one end which is fixed with a base plate.
4. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the dust collector collects the dust from the two or more blades.
5. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein another end of the roller cap (116-118) is supported on a vertical plate to support the pinion (112).
6. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an endplate of the motor cover (106) is used to support the rollers at the end of the body.
7. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (102) comprises a power socket and switch that are located at a lower end of the handle (126).
8. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch supported plates are used to protect and cover the switches and power socket.
9. The fan cleaning device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fan cleaning device (100) is portable.
10. A method of cleaning one or more blades of a fan using a fan cleaning device (100), wherein the method comprising:
placing the blade of the fan inside at least two roller caps (116-118), wherein the roller caps (116-118) are driven by a pinion (112) and the roller caps (116-118) rotates two or more rollers for cleaning the blade, wherein a first roller caps (116) have been mounted on the pinion (112) for rotation and a second roller cap (118) provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends, wherein the two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades;
wherein the at least two roller caps (116-118) are driven using a motor (104) and the motor (104) receives power from gear (110) and the gear (110) operates the pinion (112) in order to rotate the rollers; and
turning a switch on and off to operate the roller caps rotates in a reverse or a forward motion of the rollers.
, Description:FAN CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiment herein generally relates cleaning devices and more particularly, to a fan cleaning device and a method thereof.
Description of the Related Art
[0002] Ceiling fans are extensively used in dwellings, offices and many other types of buildings to circulate air and thereby reduce a cost of heating during cold weather and air-conditioning during hot weather. Blades of the ceiling fans, particularly on top surfaces, become encrusted with a layer of dust that clings tenaciously to the blade surface and must be removed from time to time to maintain a full effective operation of the ceiling fan and hygiene since air circulates through the blades. In a conventional method of cleaning ceiling fans, a person will stand on a ladder or stool so the blades can be reached and then cleaned with a cloth or brush. Because such cleaning operations are so arduous to perform, a majority of ceiling fan blades remain uncleaned or are not cleaned nearly as often as needed. In another method used to clean ceiling fans, an extension wand and hose of a vacuum cleaner is used to remove dust from the blades. The extension wand method usually fails to do a satisfactory job because of blade movement and an inability of the wand to be positioned for correctly while cleaning.
[0003] Accordingly, there remains a need for a fan cleaning device and a method thereof.
SUMMARY
[0004] In view of the foregoing, embodiments herein provide a fan cleaning device. The device includes a body. Characterized in that, the body includes at least two roller caps, and a switch. The at least two roller caps are driven by a pinion, wherein the roller caps rotates two or more rollers for cleaning one or more blades. The first roller caps have been mounted on the pinion for rotation and a second roller cap provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends. The two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades. The motor that receives power from gear and gear operate the pinion in order to rotate the rollers. The switch controls a reverse or a forward motion of the rollers.
[0005] In some embodiment, the body is attached with a handle at the bottom side for adjustment of height while cleaning.
[0006] In some embodiment, the body includes a motor cover with a motor nut to support the roller caps at one end which is fixed with a base plate.
[0007] In some embodiment, the dust collector collects the dust from the two or more blades.
[0008] In some embodiment, another end of the roller cap is supported on a vertical plate to support the pinion.
[0009] In some embodiment, an endplate of the motor cover is used to support the rollers at the end of the body.
[00010] In some embodiment, the body includes a power socket and switch that are located at a lower end of the handle.
[00011] In some embodiment, the switch supported plates are used to protect and cover the switches and power socket.
[00012] In some embodiment, the cleaning device is portable.
[00013] In an aspect, a method of cleaning one or more blades of a fan using a fan cleaning device is disclosed. The method includes placing the blade of the fan inside at least two roller caps. The roller caps are driven by a pinion and the roller caps rotates two or more rollers for cleaning the blade. A first roller caps have been mounted on the pinion for rotation and a second roller cap provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends. The two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades. The at least two roller caps are driven using a motor and the motor receives power from gear drive operate the pinion in order to rotate the rollers. The method further includes turning a switch on and off to operate the roller caps rotates in a reverse or a forward motion.
[00014] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00015] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[00016] FIG. 1 illustrate an isometric view of a fan cleaning device, according to some embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[00017] FIG. 2 illustrates a method of cleaning one or more blades of a fan using a fan cleaning device, according to some embodiments as disclosed herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[00018] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[00019] As mentioned, there remains a need for a fan cleaning device and a method thereof. The embodiments herein achieve this by providing roller caps. The roller caps include rollers, and the roller caps are driven by motor to clean the blades of the fan and the rollers operate in reverse and forward direction using a switch. The fan cleaning device also safely cleaning both top and bottom of ceiling fan blades without a need for ladders, step stools, or other elevating devices. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 2, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[00020] FIG. 1 illustrate an isometric view of a fan cleaning device 100, according to some embodiments as disclosed herein. The fan cleaning device 100 includes a body 102. Characterized in that the body 102 includes a motor 104, a motor cover 106, a motor nut 108, a gear 110, a pinion 112, a body cover 114, a first roller cap 116, a second roller cap 118, a body end cover 120, a concave roller 122, a convex roller 124, and a handle 126. The first roller cap 116 and the second roller cap 118 are driven by a pinion 112. The roller caps 116-118 rotates two or more rollers for cleaning one or more blades. The first roller cap 116 is mounted on the pinion 112 for rotation and the second roller cap 118 provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends. The two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades. The motor 104 receives power from gear 110 to operate the pinion 112 in order to rotate the rollers. A switch controls a reverse or a forward motion of the rollers.
[00021] In some embodiment, the body 100 is attached with a handle 126 at the bottom side for adjustment of height while cleaning. The body 100 includes the motor cover 106 with the motor nut 108 to support the roller caps 116-118 at one end which is fixed with a base plate. A dust collector collects the dust from the two or more blades. Another end of the roller caps 116-118 are supported on a vertical plate to support the pinion. 112 An endplate of the motor 104 cover is used to support the rollers at the end of the body 100. The body 102 includes a power socket and switch that are located at a lower end of the handle 126. The switch 126 supported plates are used to protect and cover the switches and power socket. The fan cleaning device 100 is portable.
[00022] The fan cleaning device 100 allows a user to clean both the top and bottom of a ceiling fan blade without a need for an elevating device of any kind. The fan cleaning device 100 is adapted to work with a wide variety of 10 blade types, shapes, and sizes. The body 100 is conical double L-shaped body which is useful to collect dust and dirt properly and also provide visibility during cleaning the fan blades. The body 100 includes two vertical walls which act as a tray for collecting the dust. The motor 104 is used to drives the fan cleaning device 100. The motor 104 rotates the gear 110 which is coupled with three pinions 112. A twelve volts of D.C. motors are used to drive the fan cleaning device 100. The motor cover 106 is used to cover and save the motor 104 from foreign particles. At a motor shaft, the gear 110 is mounted which acts as a driving member. The gear 110 rotates or drives the three pinions 112. The Pinions 112 are coupled with the first roller cap 116. The roller caps 116-118 are driven by the pinion 112 and rotates the roller. The three-roller is rotated according to the pinion movements. The roller caps 116-118 reduce the losses and increased an efficiency of the fan cleaning device 100. The end body cover is used to support the roller and roller caps 116-118 during the cleaning of the fan. The end body cover(plate) is removable for cleaning dust from the roller and easily replaced when required. The handle 126 consists of wire which is connected with the motor 104 by soldering. For drive, the power from the motor 104 requires 12 V D.C. adaptor. The three rollers attached with the device are used to clean a dirty and dust fan. Due to adjustment feature of the handle 126, the requirement of stool or ladder during the cleaning of the fan is eliminated.
[00023] The gear 110 transmits the power from the motor 104 to pinion 112, the first roller cap 116 have been mounted on the pinion 112 for rotation, the second roller cap 118 provides support to concave roller 122 and the convex roller 124. The Handle 126 which supports the body 102, power controls, and height adjustment as per the requirement of the device. Body end cover 120 is for support of the roller end cap and is removable when cleaning the roller and repairing and maintenance of the device.
[00024] The motor cover 106 with the motor nut 108 to support the roller caps 116-118 at one end is fixed with a base plate. The other end of the roller cap 116-118 is supported on the vertical plate on which the gear 110 and pinion 112 is configured. The gear 110 maybe Spur gears. The spur gears amplify the required torque and maintain the speed. The main shaft hence held the gear and is supported by the same vertical plate. The main motor shaft further holds the gear with pinion assembly. Further roller cap is mounted at the vertical plate and supported to the pinion.
[00025] In some embodiments, the fan cleaning device 100 includes a fork member and a separable cleaner member. The fork member has a tubular handle by which the user holds the device for cleaning purposes and a pair of shafts extend from the distal end of the handle shaped to give the fork member a Y-shape. The cleaner member is formed of fibrous web material and has a rectangular central portion formed of a pair of spaced-apart rectangular webs presenting an opening into which a ceiling fan blade may extend for simultaneous cleaning of its upper and lower surfaces. The side portions of the cleaner member have elongated channels into which the distal ends of the shafts extend to support the cleaner member on the fork member. Several embodiments of the devices are disclosed. An improved ceiling fan includes a holder carrying a multiplicity of thin fibres, the holder cantilevered over the blades and lightly dragging the fibres over the rotating blades so that dust and dirt are brushed from the surface of the blade before they adhere. For existing ceiling fans, the holder is attached to the housing of the fan by a collar. The holder fastens to the collar so that it may be turned from a "summer' position to a “winter' position to drag the fibres across the surface of the blades regardless of the direction of rotation. The fibres are preferable of low conductivity, low hygroscopic material such as NYLON.
[00026] In some embodiments, a mounting bracket for a ceiling fan blade is cut into two separate pieces that are pivotally interconnected to one another so that the blade is pivotal in either of two directions about the pin. A lock ring is positioned radially outwardly of the pivot point to lock the blade into its operable position. Rotation of the lock ring until a slot formed in the lock ring is in alignment with the mounting bracket neck frees the mounting bracket to pivot downwardly, facilitating cleaning of the blade. In a second embodiment, a mounting bracket releasable couples together inward and outward parts of the mounting bracket so that the fan blade is completely detachable from the motor assembly to facilitate the cleaning of the blade. In a third embodiment, a bag having cleaning pads at its mouth is used to clean either the pivotally mounted blade or the releasable coupled blade.
[00027] In some embodiments, a lightweight, highly maneuverable, and extendable apparatus for cleaning ceiling fan blades, having a dust receptacle carried beneath a mounted brush which is designed to clean the exterior surfaces of a ceiling fan, the apparatus carried by a lightweight telescopic handle and capable of reaching high ceiling fans.
[00028] In some embodiments, a ceiling fan for cleaning air in a room wherein each blade of the ceiling fan has a cavity open to the top and bottom Surfaces of each fan blade and a filter unit in each of the cavities but within the confines of the fan blade such that, when the ceiling fan is operated, the airflow created by the ceiling fan will be forced through the filter unit from the bottom surface through to the top surface. The filter units can collect airborne particles.
[00029] In some embodiments, a vacuum nozzle attachment has a housing with a Venturi-shaped internal air chamber, an angled head and brush-lined aperture, blade guides and an offset tapered tubular neck for attachment to a vacuum hose or wand. The constricted air chamber provides enhanced Suction due to an increase in Velocity of air as it passes the tapered constriction in the air chamber. The angled head and aperture and shaped guides ensure the correct alignment of the fan blade with the aperture. The offset tubular neck and transparent guides provide an unobstructed view of the nozzle and fan blades during the cleaning process.
[00030] FIG. 2 illustrates a method 200 of cleaning one or more blades of a fan using a fan cleaning device 100, according to some embodiments as disclosed herein. At step 202, the method 200 includes placing the blade of the fan inside at least two roller caps. The roller caps are driven by a pinion and the roller caps rotates two or more rollers for cleaning the blade. A first roller caps have been mounted on the pinion for rotation and a second roller cap provides support to at least two concave and convex roller ends. The two concave and convex roller cleans upper and lower portion of the one or more blades. The at least two roller caps are driven using a motor and the motor receives power from gear drive operate the pinion in order to rotate the rollers. At step 204, the method 200 includes turning a switch on and off to operate the roller caps rotates in a reverse or a forward motion.
[00031] In some embodiments, the fan cleaning device 100 improves a viability and ease of cleaning of fan blades. The fan cleaning device 100 cost-effective and efficient device. The fan cleaning device 100 performs a task independently without any additional resources. The fan cleaning device 100 provides a one-piece cleaning cover that is easily installed for cleaning or removed for replacement.
[00032] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope.