Hand dryer
US10018417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K10/48
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a hand dryer for drying a user's hands by means of an airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit, the airflow exiting the fan unit through a fan outlet on the fan unit. The fan unit is mounted to a fixed part of the hand dryer by means of an inflatable mount secured to the fixed part. The mount incorporates at least one inflatable duct connecting the fan outlet to the air outlet, which inflatable duct is, in use, inflated by the airflow passing from the fan outlet to the air outlet to provide pneumatic support for the fan unit.
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