Patent ID: 6575436
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B60H,F24F,F28D,Y02B,Y10S

Abstract:
An evaporative cooling apparatus comprising:a housing including a first panel, a second panel opposite the first panel, and one or more peripheral side panels extending between the first and second panels, the second panel adapted to collect excess evaporation water; an air inlet formed in the first panel; a plurality of openings providing air outlets formed in at least one of the one or more side panels; an air pervious evaporative pad enclosed within the housing, the evaporative pad formed of a fibrous material, the evaporative pad comprising a base portion supported within the second panel and a peripherally raised portion extending between the base portion and the first panel and enclosed by the one or more side panels, the peripherally raised portion defining a cavity within the evaporative pad, the cavity generally aligned with and opening toward the air inlet; a fan secured to the first panel for directing air ambient the fan into the housing, through the evaporative pad, and out the air outlets; a conduit and flow control system to supply evaporation water to the evaporative pad at a rate which is substantially the same as a rate of evaporation of the water.