Air conditioner
US11209011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/205
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an air conditioner that suppresses generation of leakage vortices between a fan and a shroud. An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an axial fan for blowing air; a shroud partially surrounding a circumference of the axial fan to guide air blown by the axial fan; and a fence ring provided in an inner surface of the shroud and protruding in a radial direction from the inner surface of the shroud. In addition, the fence ring is disposed between a downstream end of the axial fan and a downstream end of the shroud.
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