Patent ID: 8708788

Claim:
A dynamic duct system, comprising: a plurality of partitions selectively extendable in a space between first and second structural members to create airflow diversions between the first and second structural members; a controller that controls movement of the plurality of partitions to create ducts between the first and second structural members; and at least one duct comprised of two or more of the plurality of partitions, wherein each of the plurality of partitions is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; in the extended position a respective one of the plurality of partitions spans substantially an entire distance between the first and second structural members; and the retracted position is outside the space between the first and second structural members; the plurality of partitions move between the extended and retracted positions by translating perpendicularly to a plane of the first structural member; a respective actuator associated with each of the plurality of partitions for causing movement between the extended and retracted positions is outside the space between the first and second structural members; the actuator comprises an electric motor with a gear attached to a rotatable drive shaft; and the gear operatively engages a gear affixed to a respective one of the plurality of partitions such that rotation of the drive shaft causes up or down movement of the respective one of the plurality of partitions.