Fan with nozzle retainer
US10174764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/703
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a fan assembly comprising a body comprising an inlet, an outlet, and means for generating an air flow. The fan assembly also comprises a nozzle mountable on the body for receiving the air flow from the body and for emitting the air flow and a nozzle retaining means for releasably retaining the nozzle on the body. The nozzle retaining means has a first configuration in which the nozzle is retained on the body and a second configuration in which the nozzle is released for removal from the body. The fan assembly also comprises a manually actuable member located on the nozzle for effecting movement of the nozzle retaining means from the first configuration to the second configuration.
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