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Ventilation fan having air bearing system

US10371156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 2016
Grant dateAug 6, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K9/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ventilation fan includes a shaft assembly, a rotor, a motor housing, and a bearing housing. The shaft assembly defines a first port and a second port. The rotor has a rotor first portion disposed about a first portion of the shaft assembly and a rotor second portion that extends from the rotor first portion. The rotor first portion defines a rotor port. The motor housing is disposed about a second portion of the shaft assembly. The motor housing defines a housing port. The bearing housing is operatively connected to the motor housing. The bearing housing is disposed about a third portion of the shaft assembly.

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