Flow generator
US11300129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/624
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a flow generator.A flow generator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a suction portion into which air is suctioned; a fan introducing the air introduced into the suction portion in an axial direction to discharge the air in a radial direction; a fan housing in which the fan is installed and which guides the air discharged from the fan; and a cover surrounding the fan and the fan housing. The fan housing may include: a housing plate supporting the fan; a guide wall protruding from one surface of the housing plate to surround at least a portion of an outer circumference of the fan; a first fan passage provided between at least a portion of the outer circumference of the fan and the guide wall; a second fan passage which is provided between the outer circumference of the fan and the cover and through which the air passing through the first fan passage flows; and a discharge portion located outside an outer surface of the guide wall to discharge the air passing through the second fan passage.
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