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Not on display

Dyson Air Multiplier(tm) fan

Fan
2009 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Grey plastic loop amplifier and body, latter with integrated motor, loop blue inside

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Fan
  • Fan Base
  • Box for Fan
  • Instructions
  • Advertising Leaflet for Fan
  • Advertising Leaflet for Fan
  • Advertising Leaflet for Fan
  • Advertising Leaflet for Fan
TitleDyson Air Multiplier(tm) fan (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic, electrics (motor), metals
Brief description
Dyson Air Multiplier (TM) Fan, 2009, designed by James Dyson, made by Dyson, (blue, 12 inch version)
Physical description
Grey plastic loop amplifier and body, latter with integrated motor, loop blue inside
Dimensions
  • Annular aperture diameter: 30.5cm
  • Max for display diameter: 36cm
  • Max for display height: 54.7cm
  • Max for display depth: 16cm
  • Length of flex and plug length: 185cm
from manufacturer
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Dyson
Object history
The Dyson Air Multiplier(tm) fan was launched on 13. October 2010. The bladeless fan uses Air Multiplier(tm) technology (as previously used in the Dyson's Airblade hand dryer) to amplify air 15 times. The fan expels 405 litres of cool, smooth and uninterrupted air every second. In addition to the quality of its technological invention, the Dyson Air Multiplier(tm) fan is an aesthetically appealing object. It comes in two sizes (10 and 12 inches) as well as three different colour schemes (iron/blue, white/silver, silver/iron). A table and a tower fan model were introduced some month later. The fan is powered by a motor and air speed can be adjusted with dimmer-switch control. The weight of the motor at its base allows the fan to be tilted easily. In comparison to similar products the Dyson Air Multiplier(tm) fan has en improved desk-top stability. The advantage of having no blades and hence no grille makes the fan save to use and simple to clean. But most important, drawing surrounding air into the airflow results in approximately 15 times more energy efficiency.
Historical context
Most likely to be the first bladeless fan.
Collection
Accession number
W.14-2010

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Record createdSeptember 8, 2010
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