Not only does Dyson's Air Multiplier fan a showcase of the company's outstanding reputation in design industry, the product is also a masterpiece of engineering excellence.
Its distinctive bladeless design feature sets far apart from many of the other traditional fans on the market. It's powerful. It's safe. It's easy to clean. And it's more energy efficient than most fans.
So how does this design wonder work with no blades and grills? It works by drawing the surrounding air using an annular jet in the base. The air is accelerated through an annual aperture which creates a steady stream of smooth air that passes over an airfoil ramp channelling its direction. The Air Multiplier generates a breeze with 15 times more air than what the device takes in. Since there are no spinning blades, the airflow created from the fan does not buffet has no unpleasant interruptions.
As with most modern designs, the Air Multiplier is very simplistic in nature. Composed from only a few simple geometric forms, the design has an understated elegance to its appearance. The contrast of the different surface textures and colours between inner ring and the rest of the device creates a nice accent to the design.
The biggest criticism of the product is not really about the design itself, but in fact it's expensive pricing. Many consumers are deterred by its expensiveness and therefore will likely opt for cheaper and more traditional fan that has the same performance. Nevertheless, it is still a unique and visually stunning piece of innovative design.
-Phi Do
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I suppose it wouldn't create that thumping noise that traditional fans often make? Could use the same technology in hover craft, especially if it is more energy efficient.
ReplyDeleteBen P
Would be great around small children who might otherwise injure themselves in the fan blades.
ReplyDeleteVery clever indeed!
Dael M
That's the great thing about being a kid though, trying to stick your hand in the plastic fan blade and seeing how much it hurts, it takes all the fun out of it. Also you wouldn't be able to talk into the fan and make your voice sound like a robot.
ReplyDeleteI normally love Dyson design and I agree this is extremely innovative but there is something about the air multiplyer that I don't like. I think it is the top heavy nature of it. I know it must be properly weighted so that it won't topple over, but it kind of looks like it might.
Also, we tend to personify objects and this one to me seems as though it is just staring at me. Possibly when the head is moving from side to side this effect would be eliminated.
All that said, I still want one.
Sam F
I like this dyson's bladeless fan too. I really admire dyson how much effort put on this groundbreaking product.
ReplyDeleteAnd this innovative product was designed in collaboration of engineers. The aerodynamic knowledge was implied in this. This is one of good examples how the scientific knowledge helps solving design problems
Richard