Evaporative cooler
US11262087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/54
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An evaporative cooler having a pressurized water distribution system that provides even water distribution to evaporative media pads within the evaporative cooler, even when the evaporative pads are canted and/or are not in perfect alignment. In one embodiment, the evaporative cooler includes a weatherproof sealing assembly that is transitionable between an open position and a closed position. In one embodiment, the evaporative cooler includes a reservoir having a plurality of ribs on a bottom surface to facilitate seating the evaporative cooler on a roof during installation. A method of installing an evaporative cooler including mounting at least a portion of the evaporative cooler to a dropper before securing the dropper to the roof.
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