Fan systems including brushes and bristles for self-cleaning
US10655645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20181
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan system for improved external case fan design with self-cleaning bristles, the fan system includes a housing a housing defining an opening and an interior space that extends along an axis, a plurality of fan blades positioned within the interior space and configured to rotate about the axis, and bristles positioned proximate to the opening of the housing. The fan system also includes one or more brushes configured to rotate about the axis and to be moved to a position to engage the bristles for cleaning and a mechanism configured to move the brushes to the position for engaging the bristles.
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