TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to cooling devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating apparatus that generates a stream of cold fluid capable of decreasing temperature of a surrounding space in order to enhance comfortability of one or more individuals.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] During summer, people use fluid conditioners to lower ambient temperature or use electric fans to increase fluid circulation for physical comfort. Though air conditioning devices achieve excellent cooling effect, they far exceed the electric fans in terms of cost and power consumption, which do not conform to the concept of energy conservation. Though electric fans consume comparatively lesser power than the fluid conditioning devices, temperature of fluid generated by the electric fans is usually not at par with the cooled fluid expelled by the fluid conditioning devices. Also, the electric fans are difficult to effectively regulate the ambient temperature.

[0004] Thus, even using electric fans, people still swelter. Moreover, people generally utilize electric heaters or electric heating fans to raise ambient temperature in a cold climate. Since a crystal tube that will bum oxygen is mostly utilized as a heating source for electric heaters or electric heating fans, it is likely to cause oxygen deficiency in indoor environment. Moreover, temperature of electric heaters or electric heating fans continues to rise as they are used over a long period of time, and thus inclines to lead occurrence of accidental fires.

[0005] There is therefore a need in the art to provide an energy saving and cost- efficient temperature regulating apparatus that generates a stream of cold fluid to decrease temperature of surrounding space. Further, there exists a need to provide for a temperature regulating apparatus that allows utilization of excess heat rejected by the temperature regulating apparatus in the process of generating the stream of cold fluid.

[0006] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0007] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of“a,”“an,” and“the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of“in” includes“in” and“on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g.“such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and / or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature regulating apparatus for generating a stream of cold fluid to decrease temperature of surrounding space, such as an indoor space. [0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature regulating apparatus that enhances comfortability of one or more individuals.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature regulating apparatus for maintaining temperature of the surrounding space.

[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an energy friendly and economical temperature regulating apparatus capable of generating cold air.

[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature regulating apparatus that provides for utilization of excess heat rejected by the temperature regulating apparatus in the process of generating the cold air.

[0015] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature regulating apparatus that incorporates simple and efficient components to enable generation of cold air.

[0016] Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an economically viable and environmental friendly temperature regulating apparatus that has high maintainability.

SUMMARY

[0017] The present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating apparatus that can maintain temperature of a surrounding space by generating a stream of hot air and a stream of cold fluid to either increase or decrease temperature of surrounding space in order to enhance comfortability of one or more individuals.

[0018] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a temperature regulating apparatus that comprises at least one fan coupled with a fan shaft such that rotation of the at least one fan enables rotation of the fan shaft about its central axis, a rotary shaft coupled magnetically with the fan shaft such that rotation of the fan shaft results in rotation of the rotary shaft, said rotary shaft connected to an input shaft of a fluid compressor capable of compressing a fluid, and a vortex tube for separating the compressed fluid into a stream of cold fluid and a stream of hot fluid, wherein rotation of the rotary shaft enables flow of the compressed fluid into the vortex tube to generate the stream of cold fluid and the stream of hot fluid, and wherein any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid is conveyed to the at least one fan while the at least one fan is rotating to circulate any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid into a surrounding space in order to maintain temperature of the surrounding space.

[0019] In an embodiment, the fan shaft is a multi-pillar tower connected to a plurality of blades of the at least one fan. [0020] In an embodiment, the rotary shaft is operatively coupled with the fan shaft through a mechanical linkage comprising any or a combination of a gearing mechanism, a set of linkages, a rotary actuator, a linear actuator and a cam arrangement.

[0021] In an embodiment, at least a top portion of the fan shaft is coupled with a magnetic disc to produce a magnetic field when the fan shaft rotates. In an embodiment, the rotary shaft comprises a plurality of magnets to allow rotation of the rotary shaft due to generation of the magnetic field.

[0022] In an embodiment, a set of electrically conductive coils are wound around a supporting rod of the at least one fan to generate electrical energy by utilizing the magnetic field generated thereof. In an embodiment, the generated electrical energy is stored on any or a combination of a set of batteries and a set of super-capacitors that when charged power the at least one fan.

[0023] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises an electrical insulating element capable of insulating electrical connection between the magnetic disc and the set of electrically conductive coils.

[0024] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises a shielding plate capable of shielding the rotary shaft to stop rotation of the rotary shaft due to production of the magnetic field.

[0025] In an embodiment, the stream of hot fluid is conveyed to a heat generating unit to produce heat energy. In an embodiment, the heat generating unit is selected from a group consisting of a heat engine, a geyser and a heater.

[0026] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises a control unit configured to control rotation of the at least one fan, movement of the shielding plate and movement of the electrical insulating element.

[0027] In an embodiment, the stream of hot fluid is conveyed to a generator to produce electrical energy.

[0028] In an embodiment, the compressed fluid is utilized to generate electrical energy by conveying the compressed fluid to a generator.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. [0030] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of proposed temperature regulating apparatus incorporating a fan shaft coupled magnetically with a rotary shaft in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of proposed temperature regulating apparatus incorporating a mechanical linkage to connect the fan shaft and the rotary shaft in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary block diagram representation of proposed temperature regulating apparatus incorporating energy generating units in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation of a vortex tube incorporated in the proposed fluid cooling system in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0036] Various terms as used herein are explained below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0037] The present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating apparatus that can maintain temperature of a surrounding space by generating a stream of hot air and a stream of cold fluid to either increase or decrease temperature of surrounding space in order to enhance comfortability of one or more individuals.

[0038] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a temperature regulating apparatus that comprises at least one fan coupled with a fan shaft such that rotation of the at least one fan enables rotation of the fan shaft about its central axis, a rotary shaft coupled magnetically with the fan shaft such that rotation of the fan shaft results in rotation of the rotary shaft, said rotary shaft connected to an input shaft of a fluid compressor capable of compressing a fluid, and a vortex tube for separating the compressed fluid into a stream of cold fluid and a stream of hot fluid, wherein rotation of the rotary shaft enables flow of the compressed fluid into the vortex tube to generate the stream of cold fluid and the stream of hot fluid, and wherein any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid is conveyed to the at least one fan while the at least one fan is rotating to circulate any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid into a surrounding space in order to maintain temperature of the surrounding space.

[0039] In an embodiment, the fan shaft is a multi-pillar tower connected to a plurality of blades of the at least one fan.

[0040] In an embodiment, the rotary shaft is operatively coupled with the fan shaft through a mechanical linkage comprising any or a combination of a gearing mechanism, a set of linkages, a rotary actuator, a linear actuator and a cam arrangement.

[0041] In an embodiment, at least a top portion of the fan shaft is coupled with a magnetic disc to produce a magnetic field when the fan shaft rotates. In an embodiment, the rotary shaft comprises a plurality of magnets to allow rotation of the rotary shaft due to generation of the magnetic field.

[0042] In an embodiment, a set of electrically conductive coils are wound around a supporting rod of the at least one fan to generate electrical energy by utilizing the magnetic field generated thereof. In an embodiment, the generated electrical energy is stored on any or a combination of a set of batteries and a set of super-capacitors that when charged power the at least one fan.

[0043] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises an electrical insulating element capable of insulating electrical connection between the magnetic disc and the set of electrically conductive coils.

[0044] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises a shielding plate capable of shielding the rotary shaft to stop rotation of the rotary shaft due to production of the magnetic field.

[0045] In an embodiment, the stream of hot fluid is conveyed to a heat generating unit to produce heat energy. In an embodiment, the heat generating unit is selected from a group consisting of a heat engine, a geyser and a heater.

[0046] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus comprises a control unit configured to control rotation of the at least one fan, movement of the shielding plate and movement of the electrical insulating element.

[0047] In an embodiment, the stream of hot fluid is conveyed to a generator to produce electrical energy. [0048] In an embodiment, the compressed fluid is utilized to generate electrical energy by conveying the compressed fluid to a generator.

[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of proposed temperature regulating apparatus incorporating a fan shaft coupled magnetically with a rotary shaft in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The proposed temperature regulating apparatus (also referred to as“apparatus” hereinafter) can maintain temperature of a surrounding space by increasing or decrease temperature of a fluid such as air, water, a coolant and other similar fluids in order to either heat or cool the surrounding space such as an outdoor space or an indoor space of a room.

[0050] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus can include a fluid compressor (interchangeably referred to as“compressor” hereinafter) 102 that intakes the fluid, for instance, ambient air from the atmosphere, and compresses the fluid by increasing pressure of the fluid by reducing its volume. The fluid compressor 102 can be an air compressor. In an embodiment, the compressor 102 can receive the fluid from a pump capable of pumping the fluid to an inlet of the compressor 102 In an implementation, a stream of ambient air can be passed through a tube coiled around the air pump to maintain temperature of the air pump below a pre-determined threshold value.

[0051] In an embodiment, the pump can be configured with a filtering unit adapted to filter the fluid entering an inlet of the pump so that the fluid that enters the pump is free of dust and other foreign particles. In an embodiment, the filtering unit can include, for example, an air filter, that sucks air from its surroundings with the help of a tesla turbine that rotates due to a secondary magnetic rotary shaft attached externally to the tesla turbine. The secondary magnetic rotary shaft can move with the help of an existing magnetic field generated by a primary magnetic rotary shaft that is connected directly to the pump.

[0052] In an embodiment, the filtering unit can include one or more Ultraviolet (UV)

LED lights and a negative ion generator. The secondary rotary magnetic field shaft can be coupled magnetically with a first set of coils to power one or more UV LED lights that can further assist filtration of the fluid by filtering out undesired micro-organisms from the fluid. In another embodiment, any of the primary rotary shaft and the secondary rotary shaft can be coupled magnetically with a second set of coils to generate electricity that powers a negative ion generator that creates negative ions to energize the fluid passing through the inlet of the pump. It would be appreciated that configuration of the filtration unit with the pump improves safety characteristics of the apparatus, thereby enhancing operational efficiency of the apparatus. [0053] In an aspect, the proposed apparatus can further include a vortex tube 106 that intakes the compressed fluid and generates a stream of cold air and a stream of hot air. The fluid compressor 102 can deliver the compressed fluid to the vortex tube 104 with or without the help of a pump or a set of nozzles. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the stream of cold fluid expelled from the vortex tube 106 can be sprayed / dispersed on blades of a fan 108 rotating about a central axis of a fan shaft 110 in order to circulate the cooled fluid into surrounding space / atmosphere to effect cooling of the surrounding space.

[0054] In another embodiment, the stream of hot fluid expelled from the vortex tube

106 can be sprayed / dispersed on blades of a fan 108 rotating about a central axis of a fan shaft 110 in order to circulate the hot fluid into surrounding space / atmosphere to effect heating of the surrounding space. In an embodiment, spraying of the hot / cold fluid stream over blades of the fan 108 can be assisted by a plurality of nozzles that can regulate the spraying process in order to provide a desired cooling effect in the surrounding atmosphere. Thus, the proposed apparatus provides for cooling as well as heating of the surrounding space.

[0055] In an aspect, the fan 108 can be rotated about the central axis of a supporting rod 116 by application of a rotary device such as, but not limited to, an electric motor. In an embodiment, the fan shaft 110 can be a multi -pillar tower connected to blades of the fan 108.

[0056] In an embodiment, the fan shaft 110 can be coupled magnetically with a rotary shaft 104 that is connected to an input shaft of the compressor to control actuation of the compressor 102. The rotary shaft 104 can regulate flow of the compressed fluid to inlet of the vortex tube 106 based on its rotation. Top portion of the fan shaft 110 can be provided with a magnetic disc 112 to produce a magnetic field when the fan shaft 110 rotates. In an embodiment, the rotary shaft 104 can comprise a plurality of magnets 114 to allow rotation of the rotary shaft 104 due to generation of the magnetic field.

[0057] In an embodiment, a set of electrically conductive coils 118, for example, copper coils can be wound around a fixed supporting rod 116 of the fan 108 to generate electrical energy by utilizing the magnetic field generated thereof. The fan 108 can rotate about the support rod. In an embodiment, the generated electrical energy can be stored on any or a combination of a set of batteries and a set of super-capacitors that when charged power the at least one fan.

[0058] In an embodiment, the set of electrically conductive coils 118 can be located at top portion of the supporting rod 116 to generate AC power that can be directed into an energy accumulation unit such as any or a combination of a set of batteries and a set of super- capacitors. In an embodiment, the energy accumulation unit can take over main power grid of the fan 108 as to power the fan 108. When the energy accumulation unit is powering the fan 108, the main power grid can be automatically turned off. Repeating cycles of the charging and discharging of the energy accumulation unit powers the fan 108 continuously without any electrical cut-outs until connection between the magnetic disc 112 of the fan shaft 110 and the set of electrically conductive coils 118 is disconnected.

[0059] In an embodiment, when the fan 102 needs to be started, the main power grid can power the fan 102 and once the energy accumulation unit gets charged, the main power grid automatically turns off and the energy accumulation unit starts powering the fan 102.

[0060] In an embodiment, rotation of the fan 108 can be controlled by a control unit to provide customized control over various parameters of the fan 108, such as, but not limited to, speed of the fan 108. The control unit can allow remote control of the fan 108. The control unit can also control connection and disconnection of electrical circuits of the fan 108. In an embodiment, the control unit can also control switching off of the main power supply and enabling power distribution from the energy accumulating unit to run the fan 108.

[0061] In an embodiment, the fan 108 can be any of an axial-flow fan, a centrifugal fan or a cross-flow fan. In another embodiment, the fan 108 can be in the form of any of a propeller, turbine and an impeller comprising a set of blades coupled with the fan shaft 110 such that rotation of the set of blades can effect rotation of the fan shaft 110 about a central axis. In yet another embodiment, the fan 108 can be a blade-less fan having a circular disc which can comprise slotted segments or holes capable of dispersing the cooled / heated fluid into the surrounding space.

[0062] In an embodiment, the proposed apparatus can be retrofitted into machineries as well as in automobiles to effect desired cooling as well as heating of a defined space, for instance, passenger cabin of an automobile.

[0063] In an embodiment, when the cold fluid stream is sprayed over the plurality of blades of the fan 108 while the blades are rotating about the central axis, the fan 108 circulates the cooled fluid stream in the surrounding atmosphere to gradually decrease temperature of the surrounding atmosphere in order to enhance comfortability of one or more individuals in the surrounding atmosphere.

[0064] In another embodiment, when the hot fluid stream is sprayed over the plurality of blades of the fan 108 while the blades are rotating about the central axis, the fan 108 circulates the hot fluid stream in the surrounding atmosphere to gradually increase temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. [0065] In an embodiment, the proposed apparatus further comprises an electrical insulating element capable of insulating electrical connection between the magnetic disc 112 and the set of electrically conductive coils 118 wound around the supporting rod 116 in order to stop the set of electrically conductive coils 118 from generating electricity to completely power off the fan 108. The control unit can control movement of the insulating element between a first position and a second position such that when the insulating element is in the first position, it allows generation of electricity by the set of electrically conductive coils 118 that is stored in the energy accumulation unit, and when the insulating element is in the second position, it stops generation of electricity by the set of electrically conductive coils 118.

[0066] In an embodiment, the proposed apparatus further comprises a shielding plate capable of shielding the rotary shaft 104 in order to stop rotation of the rotary shaft 104 due to production of the magnetic field by rotation of the magnetic disc 112 coupled to the multi- pillar fan shaft 110. It would be appreciated that the fan 108 can be rotated without spraying of the hot / cold fluid on its blades to operate as a conventional fan. This can be done by controlling movement of the shielding plate by the control unit.

[0067] In an embodiment, the stream of cold air expelled from the vortex tube 106 can be utilized as a coolant for a refrigerator, a deep freezer, a water cooler, and the likes.

[0068] In an embodiment, the temperature regulating apparatus can be entirely taken off the main power grid by utilizing a separate electrical main switch, for instance, a switch used to actuate remote battery operated door bells. This simplifies installation of the apparatus as no electrical work is required to connect the fan 108 to conventional electrical switches. Hence, occurrence of any electrical hazard is prevented which is typical when installing a conventional electric fan or air conditioner in the room.

[0069] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of proposed temperature regulating apparatus incorporating a mechanical linkage to connect the fan shaft and the rotary shaft in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the rotary shaft 104 can be coupled to the fan shaft 110 through a mechanical linkage 202 such as any or a combination of a gearing mechanism, a set of linkages, a rotary actuator, a linear actuator, a cam arrangement and the like mechanical linkages so that rotation of the fan shaft 110 can result in rotation of the rotary shaft 104 at either the same speed or at a variable speed to effectively control flow of the compressed fluid to inlet of the vortex tube 106. [0070] In an implementation, the mechanical linkage 202 can be a gearing arrangement having a set of gear arranged in such a manner to enable rotation of an output gear, with which the rotary shaft 104 is connected to, at a velocity ratio relative to an input gear with which the fan shaft 110 is connected to. The gearing arrangement enables rotation of the rotary shaft 104 in order to provide for an effective control over flow of compressed fluid to inlet of the vortex tube 106.

[0071] In an embodiment, the compressor 102 can operate based on rotary power transmitted by the fan shaft 110 to the rotary shaft 104 that is connected to the input shaft of the compressor 102 so that when the fan shaft 110 starts rotating by application of the rotary device, for instance, an servo motor, the rotary shaft 104 starts rotating that inturn effects rotation of the input shaft of the compressor 102.

[0072] It would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the proposed apparatus reduces energy consumption as the fan 108 requires electrical energy input to get rotated. The air compressor can be run due to coupling of the rotary shaft 104 with fan shaft 110

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3A, where exemplary block diagram representations of the proposed temperature regulating apparatus configured with heat generating unit is shown, the stream of hot air expelled from the vortex tube 106 can be utilized to generate heat energy. The hot fluid stream can be conveyed to a heat generating unit 302 such as a heater, a geyser and the like operable to increase temperature of the surrounding space in order to effect a desired heating of the surrounding space.

[0074] In an embodiment, the hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream can be mixed together in specific proportions to maintain temperature of the surrounding space at a specific temperature. The hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream can be mixed by conveying the hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream through a chamber having a plurality of pipes, each pipe adapted to convey any of the hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream such that heat exchange between the hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream takes place within the chamber.

[0075] As illustrated in FIG. 3B, the compressed fluid can be passed to an energy generating apparatus 352 to generate mechanical and / or electrical energy by utilizing flow of the compressed fluid. In an embodiment, the energy generating apparatus 352 can be a heat engine such as, but not limited to, a steam engine, turbine and the likes to produce mechanical energy that can be utilized to run various machineries. In another embodiment, the energy generating apparatus 352 can be a generator or a commutator adapted to produce electrical energy that can be utilized to power various electrical appliances and machineries.

[0076] In an embodiment, the proposed apparatus can produce electricity without requirement of the vortex tube 106 by conveying at least a portion the compressed fluid to the energy generating apparatus 352 in order to utilize the compressed fluid to generate electrical energy.

[0077] In an embodiment, the hot fluid stream expelled by the vortex tube 106 can be conveyed to the energy generating apparatus 352, for instance, an AC generator, to utilize flow of the hot fluid stream to generate electrical energy. Hence, the proposed apparatus can be an overunity apparatus capable of generating electrical energy based on rotation of the fan 108 by the rotary device.

[0078] In an embodiment, any of the cold fluid stream and the hot fluid stream can be utilized to cool / heat appliances or to run turbines, pumps and steam engines. They can be used in logistics based transport system such as ships, aircrafts, automobiles and other such transport systems.

[0079] It would be appreciated that most conventional air cooling devices require a blower to deliver compressed air to the vortex tube 106 that adversely impacts redundancy of such conventional air cooling devices, thereby reducing reliability of such conventional air cooling devices. However, the proposed temperature regulating apparatus eliminates requirement of a blower to deliver the compressed fluid to the vortex tube 106.

[0080] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation of a vortex tube incorporated in the proposed fluid cooling system in accordance to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the vortex tube 106 can receive compressed fluid from the fluid compressor. The rotary shaft of the proposed temperature regulating apparatus can control flow of the compressed fluid from the fluid compressor to a fluid inlet 402 of the vortex tube 106. The rotary shaft 104 can enable or disable the compression process of the compressor 102 based on its rotation as effected due to rotation of the fan 108.

[0081] In an embodiment, the vortex tube 106 can separate the pressurized / compressed fluid into a stream of hot fluid and a stream of cold fluid the stream of cold fluid can pass through cold stream outlet 404 of the vortex tube 106 to allow flow of any of the stream of hot fluid or the stream of cold fluid to the blades of the fan while the fan in rotating to allow the fluid to get dispersed over the blades of the fan, thereby effecting desired increase or decrease in temperature of the surrounding space, such as a defined indoor space of a room or a defined outdoor space. [0082] In an embodiment, the stream of hot fluid can pass through hot stream outlet

406 of the vortex tube 106 to allow flow of the stream of hot fluid to a heat engine, such as a steam engine, a generator, a geyser, a heater and the like appliances so as to generate heat energy and / or electrical energy.

[0083] In an embodiment, compressed fluid is injected tangentially into a swirl chamber 408 of the vortex tube 106 and is accelerated to a high rate of rotation within the swirl chamber 408. Due to presence of a conical nozzle at the cold stream outlet 404, only outer shell of the compressed fluid, i.e., stream of cold fluid, is allowed to escape at that end. The remainder of the gas, i.e., stream of hot fluid, is forced to return in an inner vortex of reduced diameter within the outer vortex to get dispensed from the hot stream outlet 406. In an embodiment, the vortex tube 106 has no moving components.

[0084] Thus, the present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus for maintaining temperature of a surrounding space, such as an indoor space or a defined outdoor space. The proposed apparatus can enable heating as well as cooling of the surrounding space. The proposed apparatus comprises at least one fan coupled with a fan shaft such that rotation of the at least one fan enables rotation of the fan shaft, a rotary shaft operatively coupled with the fan shaft such that rotation of the fan shaft results in rotation of the rotary shaft, said rotary shaft connected to an input shaft of a fluid compressor capable of compressing a fluid, and a vortex tube for separating the compressed fluid into a stream of cold fluid and a stream of hot fluid. In an aspect, rotation of the rotary shaft enables flow of the compressed fluid into the vortex tube to generate the stream of cold fluid and the stream of hot fluid, and wherein any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid is conveyed to the at least one fan while the at least one fan is rotating to circulate any of the stream of hot fluid and the stream of cold fluid into a surrounding space in order to maintain temperature of the surrounding space.

[0085] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art. ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0086] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus for generating a stream of cold fluid to decrease temperature of surrounding space, such as an indoor space.

[0087] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus that enhances comfortability of one or more individuals.

[0088] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus for maintaining temperature of the surrounding space.

[0089] The present disclosure provides an energy friendly and economical temperature regulating apparatus capable of generating cold air.

[0090] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus that provides for utilization of excess heat rejected by the temperature regulating apparatus in the process of generating the cold air.

[0091] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating apparatus that incorporates simple and efficient components to enable generation of cold air.

[0092] The present disclosure provides an economically viable and environmental friendly temperature regulating apparatus that has high maintainability.