Abstract:
A rotating air conditioner apparatus and method comprising an elongated shaft, whereby one or more of a condenser coil, an evaporator coil, and a compressor rotate around the elongated shaft. In one embodiment, balancing weights rotate with the shaft and are positioned to prevent uneven rotation of rotating air conditioner during operation. The evaporator and condenser contain a plurality of fins and/or fan blades and coils for refrigerant. Inlets and/or adjustably directed outlets on the evaporator and/or the condenser provide for circulation of air through the rotating air conditioner apparatus.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to air conditioner systems and apparatuses, and more specifically to an electronic rotating air conditioner apparatus. 
     2. Background of the Invention 
     There are many different types of air conditioning systems, including through-the wall window-unit systems, split-system central air conditioners, portable air conditioners, automotive air conditioners, and the like. However, all air conditioner systems generally contain four primary components: a motor driven compressor, a condenser, a metering device, and an evaporator. Moreover, virtually all air conditioners are heavy and bulky. 
     These components work in conjunction to remove heat and humidity from the surrounding air, creating a cooler ambient temperature of the surrounding air. The compressor, driven by the motor, acts to pump refrigerant from the evaporator to the condenser and pressurizes the refrigerant. The condenser turns the refrigerant vapor into a condensed liquid refrigerant by running the vapor through condenser coils, thereby removing any latent heat. The metering device acts to limit the flow of liquid refrigerant to the evaporator, consequently lowering the pressure of the refrigerant. As the low pressure liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator, it absorbs heat and then vaporizes into the evaporator coils. This cycle continues until a thermostat senses that the air temperature is at a desired temperature, and disengages the air conditioner system. 
       FIG. 3  and  FIG. 4  depict diagrams of two common prior art air conditioners systems often encountered. Stationary air conditioner  300  is a general configuration for a window air conditioner. Relay thermostat switch  310  controls compressor motor  312  through electric line  328  and controls fan motor  320  by way of electric line  311 . A refrigerant such as Freon flows between evaporator  322  and condenser  316 , changing states between gas and liquid. The Freon flows through high pressure lines  314 ,  318  and low pressure line  324 . Evaporator  322  and condenser  316  are stationary. Blower  330  and fan motor  320  circulate the conditioned air as it passes through evaporator  322 . Condenser  316  may also comprise a blower and cooling fins. 
     Air conditioner  400  for use in a vehicle similarly uses stationary evaporator  428  and condenser  420  as depicted in  FIG. 4 . Relay thermostat switch  410  controls clutch  414  electrically by electric line  411 . Power to clutch  414  is provided by pulleys  415 ,  416  and belt  417  operably connected to a motor in the vehicle. Blower  426  is controlled by electric motor  424 , connected to relay thermostat switch  410  by electric line  408 . Evaporator  428  and condenser  420  are relatively heavy, increasing the weight of the vehicle. 
     The following patents discuss background art related to the above discussed subject matter: 
     U.S. Pat. No. 2,924,081 to Justice, issued Feb. 9, 1960 discloses a rotating air conditioner without internal mechanical parts comprising three concentric rings, or containers, each acting as one of a condenser-compressor, an evaporator, and a reservoir for refrigerant. Interconnecting conduits allow these functions to operate without independent valves or moving parts. Internal power to flow liquid radially outward from the reservoir was furnished by centrifugal force when the entire structure was rotated by a motor or otherwise. The liquid flowed through a conduit into the compressor where it accumulated and pressurized the gas to liquefy. The low pressure caused by the liquid leaving the reservoir was effective through another conduit to draw gas from the evaporator ring or container. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,999,400 to Gray, issued Dec. 28, 1976, discloses a unique rotary hermetic heat pipe is disclosed for transferring heat from an external source to an external heat sink. The heat pipe has a tapered condensing surface which is curved preferably to provide uniform pumping acceleration, the heat pipe being rotated at a velocity such that the component of centrifugal acceleration in an axial direction parallel to the tapered surface is greater than 1G and so that the condensing surface is kept relatively free of liquid at any attitude. The heat pipe may be incorporated in an air conditioning apparatus so that it projects through a small wall opening. In the preferred air conditioning apparatus, a hollow hermetic air impeller is provided which contains a liquefied gaseous refrigerant, such as Freon, and means are provided for compressing the refrigerant in the evaporator region of the heat pipe. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,878,808 to Rock et al., issued Mar. 9, 1999, discloses a rotating heat exchanger. A rotating heat exchanger has a first air turbine connected to a first end of an axle. The second end of the axle is connected to a second air turbine. A heat pipe extends from the first air turbine to the second air turbine, providing for a heat exchanger that does not need external power. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,745,585 to Kelm et al., issued Jun. 8, 2004, discloses an electric air conditioner system. The electric air conditioner system includes a compressor, an engine and an electric motor. The engine and the electric motor selectively rotate the compressor. When the engine is rotating the compressor and the engine stops, the electric motor is synchronously activated to maintain continuous rotation of the compressor. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,449,981 to Ueda et al., issued Sep. 17, 2002, discloses an air passage controlling system for selecting an air outlet mode of an air conditioning apparatus includes a driving shaft, an intermediate shaft, a driven shaft and a film door disposed between the shafts. The film door has a door opening through which air flows, and is disposed inside an air duct to be opposite to a duct opening of the air duct. The duct opening is opened and closed by moving the film door to select an air outlet mode. The driving shaft and the driven shaft are respectively connected to a driving pulley and a driven pulley which are linked via a wire. The driving shaft is rotated by a DC motor, and a rotation angle of the driving shaft is detected by a multi-rotation type potentiometer. The DC motor is controlled by an ECU according to the detected rotation angle of the driving shaft so that the film door is moved to a set position. Thus, due to the potentiometer, a low-priced DC motor is employed for the air passage controlling system instead of a high-priced step motor, resulting in cost reduction of the system. 
     There exists a need for a more lightweight and compact air conditioner. Consequently, those skilled in the art will appreciate the present invention. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     An object of the present invention is to provide an improved air conditioner system and method. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a more compact and portable air conditioner system and method. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved heat exchanger for an improved air conditioner system and method. 
     Still another object of the present invention is to provide an improved air conditioner system and method that requires fewer ducts to distribute air. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a more rugged air conditioner system with less maintenance requirements. 
     These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the figures and description given hereinafter. It is understood that the objects listed above are not all inclusive and are only intended to aid in understanding the present invention, not to limit the bounds of the present invention in any way. 
     In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a rotating air conditioner apparatus may include, but is not limited to, a compressor and an evaporator comprising evaporator coils concentrically mounted to an elongated shaft for rotation, and a condenser comprising condenser coils concentrically mounted to the elongated shaft for rotation around the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft may comprise a dual shaft and/or the shaft and/or portions of the shaft or dual shaft may or may not rotate with the compressor and evaporator, which rotate around the elongated shaft and/or portions of the shaft. 
     In one embodiment, the evaporator further comprises a cylindrical evaporator housing, an inlet duct, an outlet duct, and an evaporator blower configured around the elongated shaft so that the evaporator blower rotates along around the elongated shaft axis, the evaporator being operably connected by a low pressure line to the compressor. 
     The condenser blower may further comprise a housing an inlet duct, and an outlet duct, and a condenser blower configured around the elongated shaft so that the condenser blower rotates along with the elongated shaft, whereby the condenser blower creates airflow through the outlet duct, the condenser operably connected to the compressor and the evaporator blower. 
     In one embodiment, a blower motor rotates with and/or around the elongated shaft and may further comprise a plurality of slip rings for transferring power from the motor to rotate the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. 
     In another embodiment, the motor may further comprise a stationary housing with a direct connection to power the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. 
     The apparatus may further comprising at least two balancing weights placed on opposite sides of the elongated shaft to balance rotational movement of the shaft during operation of the rotating air conditioner, the at least two balancing weights rotating around the elongated shaft. 
     The rotating air conditioner apparatus may comprise a fluid rotary joint for connecting the compressor with the evaporator and the condenser, the fluid rotary joint comprising a stationary connection on one side and a rotating connection on an opposite side, whereby the rotary joint provides a sealed connection between the compressor with the evaporator and the condenser. 
     In another embodiment, the rotating air conditioner apparatus may comprise a rotatable elongated shaft further comprising at least one pulley for drive means from an independent motor, a clutch mechanism forming a part of the elongated shaft, an evaporator comprising evaporator coils, a condenser comprising condenser coils, a compressor operable for compressing Freon, and wherein at least one of the evaporator, the condenser, and the compressor are mounted for rotation around the elongated shaft. 
     The evaporator may further comprise a cylindrical evaporator housing, an inlet duct, and an outlet duct, whereby the evaporator is configured around the elongated shaft so that the evaporator rotates around the elongated shaft axis and a line for Freon between the evaporator and the compressor. 
     The condenser may further comprise a cylindrical housing, an inlet duct, and an outlet duct, whereby the condenser is configured around the elongated shaft so that the condenser rotates around the elongated shaft, whereby the condenser creates airflow and/or anti-freeze water through the outlet duct, the condenser operably connected to the compressor and the evaporator. 
     The rotating air conditioner may further comprise an electronic switch to operate the rotating air conditioner, whereby the electronic switch activates the clutch to power the compressor and a motor is operably engaged with the at least one pulley by at least one belt thereby providing power to rotate the elongated shaft, whereby the compressor, the evaporator, and the condenser rotate at the speed of the elongated shaft. 
     In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise extendable duct hoses, thereby allowing a user to specify where treated air is deposited after leaving the rotating air conditioner apparatus and where air is brought into the rotating air conditioner apparatus. 
     In another embodiment of the present invention, a method for a rotating air conditioner apparatus may include, but is not limited to, providing an elongated shaft mounted for rotation, providing a compressor, providing an evaporator comprising evaporator coils concentrically mounted for rotation to the elongated shaft, and providing a condenser comprising condenser coils concentrically mounted for rotation to the elongated shaft. 
     The method may include providing that the evaporator comprises a cylindrical evaporator housing, an inlet duct, an outlet duct, and an evaporator blower configured around the elongated shaft so that the evaporator blower rotates along with the elongated shaft, the evaporator being operably connected by a low pressure return line to the compressor. 
     Another step may be providing the condenser comprises housing, an inlet duct, an outlet duct, and a condenser blower configured around the elongated shaft so that the condenser blower rotates along with the elongated shaft, whereby the condenser blower creates airflow through the outlet duct, the condenser operably connected to the compressor and the evaporator blower. 
     Other steps may include providing a blower motor which rotates with the elongated shaft and a plurality of slip rings for transferring power from the motor to rotate the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. 
     In another embodiment, the method may comprise providing the motor comprises a stationary housing with a direct connection to power the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. 
     The method may further comprise providing at least two balancing weights placed on opposite sides of the elongated shaft to balance rotational movement of the shaft during operation of the rotating air conditioner, the at least two balancing weights rotating along with the elongated shaft. 
     Another step may include providing a fluid rotary joint for connecting the compressor with the evaporator and the condenser, the rotary joint comprising a stationary connection on one side and a rotating connection on an opposite side, whereby the rotary joint provides a sealed connection between the compressor with the evaporator and the condenser. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above general description and the following detailed description are merely illustrative of the generic invention, and additional modes, advantages, and particulars of this invention will be readily suggested to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. A more complete understanding of the invention and many of the attendant advantages thereto will be readily appreciated by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective schematic view of a window air conditioner system in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 1A  is another perspective schematic view of another window air conditioner system in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 1B  is yet another perspective schematic view, partially cut away, of a window air conditioner system in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective schematic view of an automotive air conditioner system in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a diagram of a prior art window air conditioner system. 
         FIG. 4  is a diagram of a prior art automotive air conditioner system. 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view, partially cutaway, of an evaporator in accord with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view, partially cutaway, of a condenser blower in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a side elevational schematic view of an evaporator in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is perspective view, partially cutaway, of a condenser in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 1 , there is shown a perspective schematic view of rotating air conditioner  100  in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment may be suitable for window air conditioning applications, as well as other portable arrangements. Air conditioner  100  utilizes shaft  60  to rotate components of air conditioner  100  such as internal components of evaporator  40  and condenser  80  that may be provided within a stationary housing (See  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 ). 
     Control box  10  acts as an electrical switch to control various components of rotating air conditioner  100  including, but not limited to, single phase motor and compressor  90  hermetically sealed and blower motor  50 , as well as other facets to the present invention, which may also rotate with shaft  60 . In this embodiment, blower motor  50  and/or an additional blower may be utilized to rotate fan blades/fins in evaporator  80  and/or condenser  40 . Blower motor  50  may comprise an additional shaft such as tubular shaft that rotates around shaft  60 . 
     Shaft  60  and/or shaft end  61  provides a central structure around which the other components of rotating air conditioner  100  are configured. Shaft  60  and end  61  may be continuous or be provided in segments and/or comprise inner and outer shaft components some of which rotate and other parts that do not rotate as discussed hereinafter. In one embodiment, bearing supports  20  carry shaft  60  as shaft  60  rotates during operation, while bearing support  65  can be fixed to shaft  61 , which can remains stationary during operation as discussed hereinafter. In another embodiment, bearing support  65  may not be fixed to shaft  61 , allowing shaft  61  to rotate along with shaft  60 . Compressor  90 , evaporator  40  with evaporator coils and evaporator blower, and condenser  80  with condenser coils and condenser blower rotate around shaft  60  driven by blower motor  50  during operation of rotating air conditioner  100 . Auto balancers  70 ,  75  operate to keep compressor  90 , evaporator  40 , and condenser  80  rotating around shaft  60  of rotating air conditioner  100  and automatically balance the components, if necessary. 
     Control box  10  is connected to rotating air conditioner components through slip rings  30  and electric lines  12 ,  14 ,  16 , and  18 . Slip rings  30  allows power to be transmitted to the relevant components of rotating air conditioner  100  by electric lines  51  and  53 , which power compressor  90  and blower motor  50  respectively, amongst other components. In this embodiment, blower motor  50  is located on shaft  60  at a position offset from or distal to slip rings  30 . A rotating blower motor  50  mounted on shaft  60  may be utilized to augment or increase air flow in condenser  80  and/or evaporator  40 . 
     In another related embodiment, as depicted in  FIG. 1A , motor  55  comprises a housing that is fixed in position and a rotor that connects to shaft  67  adjacent to condenser  80 . In this embodiment a dual shaft is utilized wherein an outer cylindrical portion of the shaft may be stationary. For example, outer shaft  67  can be stationary and is supported by bearing support  65 , while supporting motor or generator  55 . In one embodiment, shaft  67  is larger in diameter than shaft  60  and comprises a hollow center portion in which shaft  60  is inserted through, allowing shaft  60  to rotate along with other components of rotating air conditioner  100 A during operation. However, it will be appreciated that shaft mountings may involve a rotating shaft and/or non-rotating portions of the shaft whereby the components discussed herein rotate around the shaft axis. In this embodiment, power lines  11 ,  13 , and  15  connect control box  10  with motor  55  without slip rings. Moreover a generator may be provided on the shaft to produce power for the components. Slip rings  30  are only necessary to transfer power from a stationary source to a rotating destination and therefore are removed from the arrangement of rotating air conditioner  100  as depicted in  FIG. 1A . In this embodiment, blower  57  operates as an auto-balance device to stabilize rotating air conditioner  100  during operation. Blower  57  also blows air through condenser  80 . In one embodiment, blower  57  may be referred to in the art as a “squirrel cage blower.” Blower  57  may require slip rings if blower  57  comprises an electric motor. 
     Referring again to  FIG. 1 , and to the extent that the numbers are the same, evaporator  40  comprises evaporator coils and cooling fins where liquid Freon is released inside that turns to gas by absorbing the heat present on evaporator coils and evaporating into a gas, as discussed hereinafter in reference to  FIG. 5 . Evaporator return line  45  returns low pressure Freon gas to compressor  90  to be pressurized and then cooled by condenser  80 . Dryer  47  dries and filters the Freon gas inside return line  45  before returning the gas to compressor  90 . Inlet duct  41  receives air into evaporator blower  40  at room temperature and outlet ducts  43  forces cool air from evaporator blower  40 . The liquid Freon, which flows through the evaporator coils, expands to cause cooling. Condensate line  23  removes condensation created during operation of rotating air conditioner  100  from evaporator  400  to condenser  80 . In one embodiment, condensate line  23  may run to drain  25  or another receptacle for removal of excess liquid generated in evaporator  40  during operation. 
     Both inlet duct  41  and outlet duct  43  are preferably movable to achieve the maximum airflow desired and direct the air to a desired position in the room. The inlet and outlet air ducts are described in more detail with respect to  FIGS. 5 and 6  and may comprise a fixed but redirectable housing at least for the outlet duct. 
     After compressor  90  receives the Freon gas from evaporator  40 , hermetically sealed motor and compressor  90  pressurizes the Freon, which causes the Freon to heat up, and then forces pressurized Freon through high pressure line  63 . The pressurized, hot Freon is then passed through condenser  80  which further cools the Freon liquid to a low temperature. Condenser  80  comprises condenser coils and cooling fins, to be described hereinafter in reference to  FIG. 6 , which lowers the temperature of the refrigerant to a cool liquid Freon. Liquid Freon is cooled by the air brought into condenser  80  through moveable inlet  81 . Motor blower  50  then expels the hot air through adjustable outlet duct  83 . The condensed Freon is then directed back to evaporator  40  through high pressure line  24 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 1B , another possible embodiment of rotating air conditioner  100  is shown with a fixed position compressor and shaft  60  drive motor  55  as compared with the embodiment of  FIG. 1A . As in previous embodiments, air conditioner  100  is controlled through thermostat  10  which is operably connected with a non-rotating compressor  90  by electric lines  17 ,  19 ,  21 . Thermostat  10  connects to shaft  60  drive motor  55  by electric lines  11 ,  13 ,  15 . The motor housing of motor  55  and compressor  90  are stationary with respect to Earth in this embodiment of rotating air conditioner  100 . Unlike the previous embodiments, shaft  60  is shorter and only accommodates evaporator  40  and condenser  80  around its axis. Fluid rotary joint  95  is coupled with compressor  90  by evaporator return line  45  and high pressure line  63  which runs from condenser  80  to compressor  90  to cool or remove heat from the Freon when pressurized. Evaporator return line  45  further comprises filter  47 , which dries and filters the Freon gas as it returns to compressor  90 . 
     Fluid rotary joint  95  rotatably connects fluid line  63  between condenser  80  and compressor  90 . Fluid rotary joint  95  rotatably connects low pressure line  45  between evaporator  80  and compressor  90 . Essentially, rotary joint  95  allows the rotating parts, namely evaporator  40  and condenser  80  coils and associated refrigerant fluid lines, to have a sealed fluid connection with compressor  90 , which is stationary, using a fluid rotary joint mechanism that connects rotating fluid line portions with stationary fluid line portions. Evaporator  40  and condenser  80  can be identical to their counterparts in other figures and their internal components to be discussed in greater detail hereafter in referenced to  FIGS. 5 &amp; 6 . 
     Another embodiment of a rotating air conditioner suitable for automobile applications is schematically depicted in  FIG. 2 . In this embodiment, rotating air conditioner  200  is driven by motor drive pulley  235  and clutch  230 , rather than through the use of an electrical motor as depicted in  FIG. 1 . Referring to the prior art of  FIG. 4 , compressor  412  is stationary and clutch  414  rotates compressor shaft  413 , but in  FIG. 2  compressor  290  is rotated and shaft  260  is held stationary by clutch  230 . Clutch  230  is activated by thermostat  210  to turn on compressor  290  for pressurizing the Freon. 
     As described herein before, compressor  290 , condenser  280 , and evaporator  240  are radially displaced around central shaft  260  and rotate with central shaft  260 . In one embodiment, shaft  260  is supported on one end by fixed support  265  and on the other end by fixed support  220 . Fixed supports  220  and  265  keep shaft  260  in a relatively stable position while rotating air conditioner  200  is in operation. Thermostat  210  operates clutch  230  electrically through cable  215 . Auto balancers  270 ,  275  keep an even weight distributed across shaft  260 , creating an even, balanced rotation of shaft  260  during operation of air conditioner  200 . 
     In operation, cool liquid Freon travels from condenser  280  through high pressure line  227  to evaporator  240 . As the Freon evaporates, cool air is produced and is directed out of the system by the blower within evaporator  240 . The Freon moves through coils and fins (See  FIG. 5 ) inside evaporator blower  240  and thereby cools the surrounding air entering through evaporator inlet  241 . The Freon expanding causes the liquid Freon to turn to gas. Adjustable outlet duct  243  provides an exit for the cooled air to be directed into the surrounding area for cooling purposes. 
     The Freon gas is then routed through return line  245 , passing through dryer  247  into compressor  290 , where the Freon gas is pressurized, increasing the temperature of the gas turning it to a liquid. Dryer  247  not only filters the Freon gas, but may also provide a connection for filling and testing the Freon. After being pressurized, the Freon travels through high pressure line  263  back into condenser  280 . Condenser  280  contains condenser coils and fins (See  FIG. 6 ) to cool or extract the collected heat, allowing the gas to emit the heat and condense the Freon back into a liquid form. Air inlet  281  draws ambient air into condenser  280  and adjustable outlet duct  283  directs hot air out of rotating air conditioner  200  to the ambient air. In one embodiment, a hose may be placed on outlet duct  283  to direct the air away from air conditioner  200  and prevent hot air from immediately returning into air inlet  241  of evaporator  240 . 
     A rotating air conditioner as taught herein is more efficient than the prior art systems, because considerable more air force is generated with the rotating arrangement of components. The force of air in the prior art described hereinbefore in regards to  FIGS. 3 ,  4 , and  8  is equal to the suction or pressure from a blower or fan, which is limited by the laws of fluid flow. Furthermore, the force of air is increased because of the rotating design, and is described by the following equation: 
               Force   ⁢           ⁢   of   ⁢           ⁢   Air     =         Mass   ⁢           ⁢   of   ⁢           ⁢   Air   ⁢           ⁢   or   ⁢           ⁢   Media   ⁢           ⁢       (   Velocity   )     2         Radius   ⁢           ⁢   of   ⁢           ⁢   Rotation       .           
The prior art air conditioner systems, as described herein in  FIGS. 3 &amp; 4 , as well as the present invention are limited by Bernoulli&#39;s Equation, where v=velocity of media, h=head on pressure, and g=gravity:
 
                   v   1   2       2   ⁢           ⁢   g       +     h   1       =         v   2   2       2   ⁢           ⁢   g       +     h   2             
Looking to  FIG. 8 , radiator  620  may comprise a prior art radiator operably connected to condenser  680 . Rotating air conditioner  100  depends on speed plus regeneration or recirculation, resulting in either colder or hotter heat transfer, depending on the embodiment. Because v 1 =0, the fixed atmospheric pressure is limited, and larger force is achieved from condenser  680  and output through duct  683 .
 
     Turning now to  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 7 , the components of evaporator  540  and condenser  680  are depicted. Evaporator  540  comprises case or housing  546  which surrounds and isolates the internal components. Freon enters through high pressure line  565  and expands in parallel coils  542  that connect to parallel fluid connections along high pressure line  565 , in this embodiment. The parallel coils  542  encircle the housing and connect preferably in parallel as shown to output line  545 . It is noted that the parallel coils are shown cut off to better view blades/fins  544  and it will be understood by those of skill in the art that the parallel coils or tubes are continuous between the input  565  and output  545 . Input air flow  570  can be directed into evaporator  540  from either side of case  546  but in this configuration enters opening  541  of housing  546 . Blower blades/fins  544  apply the ambient airflow from inlet  541  to coils  542  and any additional cooling fins for evaporating the Freon. As a result of operation, evaporator  540  blows cool air through outlet duct  583 . Within evaporator  540 , the Freon is heated into a hot gas and leaves evaporator  540  by way of low pressure line  545 . In one embodiment, housing  546  is in a fixed position which can be selectively reoriented or redirected. Internally, the cooling fins or blower blades  544  are rotated by shaft  560 . In one embodiment, several tubes or coils  542  may be connected in parallel within housing  546  such that several tubes or coils expand the Freon in the radiator. In other words, coils  542  can comprise several coils that carry Freon, which is expanded to a gas state in condenser  540 . In another embodiment, coils  542  may comprise a continuous coil or tube such as that shown in condenser  680  discussed hereinafter. Thus, the coil configuration and/or cooling fins of either evaporator  540  or condenser  680  is not intended to be limited to a particular configuration. 
     Referring to  FIG. 6  and  FIG. 8 , condenser  680  receives pressurized Freon gas, at a relatively high temperature, from a compressor by high pressure line  663 . The hot Freon gas is cooled by air flow  625  through radiator  620  that then flows through coils  642  and any cooling fins, blades and the like. Fan blades  644  push air through condenser  680 , allowing the Freon to dissipate the heat and condense to a cool liquid Freon. The hot air created by running the Freon through condenser  680  is released through outlet duct  683 , preferably to a location away from rotating air conditioner  100 . In one embodiment, blower coils  642  and fins and/or fan blades  644  rotate around shaft  660  of rotating air conditioner  100 . Fan blades  644  may be rotated at a higher speed with a blower motor, which may also rotate with shaft  660 . Shaft  660  may be part of or separately controlled for rotation with respect to shaft  560  of evaporator  680 . In another embodiment, housing  646  is held stationary and/or can be redirected or selectively positioned as desired. In yet another embodiment, blower coils  642  can comprise one long continuous coil throughout condenser  680  with Freon input  663  and output  623 . It will be understood that the coil of condenser  680  is operatively connected with the coils of evaporator  540  as discussed hereinbefore. The coil or coils of condenser  680  may comprise a single long tube or multiple tubes. Accordingly, the rotating air conditioner of the present invention utilizes the heating and cooling of a sufficient liquid, such as Freon, in more efficient rotary evaporators and condensers to provide a more lightweight air conditioner. 
       FIG. 7  shows an end view of the cool air flow  510  through and out of evaporator  540  in accord with one possible embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, blower portion  510  and radiator portion  520  may be combined into a singular unit. 
     In summary, the present invention provides that components of air conditioners such as a condenser, condenser coil, and condenser refrigerant fluid lines may rotate. If desired a blower motor may be utilized to further force air through the system. Likewise, an evaporator, evaporator coil, and evaporator fluid lines may rotate. In one embodiment, the compressor rotates but in another embodiment, the compressor is non-rotating (with respect to Earth). 
     The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description only. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed; and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. Such modifications and variations that may be apparent to a person skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of this invention as defined by the accompanying claims.