PASSIVE BUFFER BRUSH AIR COOLING

摘要

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a buffer brush. When rotating, the buffer brush acts as a centrifugal pump. The buffer brush contains a core having a first side and a second side and the brush extends racially from the surface of the core. The first and second sides have at least one opening configured to allow air to flow laterally through the core. Vents on the surface of the cure are configured to allow air flowing laterally through the core to also flow radially through the vents into the brush.

主权项

1. A buffer brush, comprising:
a first end plate having a plurality of openings and a second end plate having a plurality of openings; and at least one brush segment comprising:
a brush segment core, the brush segment core defining openings structured to allow air to traverse the brush segment core in a lateral direction and disposed at a radial distance from a rotational axis of the at least one brush segment, the brush segment core further defining vents communicating with the openings formed in the brush segment core and configured for radial air flow, at least one of the vents being in communication with at least two of the openings formed in the brush segment core, andbrush bristles extending radially from the brush segment core,the at least one brush segment being mounted between the first end plate and the second end plate and configured such that air can flow through the openings in the first end plate, through the openings in the second end plate and through the openings formed in the brush segment core.