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Insulated fan for electric appliance

US4147470A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1977
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
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Expiry dateJan 31, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/263
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fan and motor assembly for an electric appliance, wherein the fan is comprised of a plastic material and has a mounting hole of a diameter greater than the shaft diameter of the motor. Insulating washers closely fitted in annular recesses at the end of the mounting hole have inner diameters substantially the same as that of the shaft for centering the fan on the shaft.

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