System having machine and fan with an axial flow inducer
US10859091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/02026
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a machine; a centrifugal fan, the centrifugal fan having a plurality of centrifugal fan blades and being constructed to generate a cooling airflow for cooling the machine; and an axial flow inducer disposed on the plurality of centrifugal fan blades, wherein the axial flow inducer is constructed generate an axial flow through a central portion of the centrifugal fan.
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