Air conditioned apron

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1986-04-18

1987-03-17

Bennett, Henry A.

Refrigeration

Structural installation

2 48, F25D 2312

Patent

active

046497153

ABSTRACT:
An air conditioned apron is provided. The apron has an internal apron pocket. An air conditioner including an air blower is mounted within the apron pocket. The air conditioner includes an air duct for conveying air discharged by the blower to the apron pocket and/or to the atmosphere outside the apron. This air duct has a first exit extending outside of the apron through an apron opening, and a second exit within the apron pocket. The flow of air through the first duct exit is selectively controlled to thereby direct flow of air as desired through the second duct exit and into the apron pocket. In this way, the apron pocket may be heated, cooled or ventilated to the extent desired. Various alternatives are disclosed, including rotatable insert and pivotal damper types of control. In some alternatives, the first duct exit is inclined at an approximate 30 degree angle to the vertical. In one modification, this exit is an elongated tube which discharges conditioned air near the face of the apron wearer. The blower intake draws air from outside the apron, or inside the apron pocket, or both. This intake may also be provided with a filter. In other alternatives, the conditioned air is discharged within the apron pocket near its bottom or its top. In one form of the invention, an apron flap is used for control of air flow and also serves as a protective cover for the outside (first) exit of the air duct.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3085405 (1963-04-01), Frantti
patent: 3174300 (1965-03-01), Webb

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