Sound proof encapsulated engine, especially an internal combustion engine
US4184471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2275/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sound proof encapsulated engine, particularly an internal combustion engine, comprising a fan and an intermediate support for the fan, the fan being driven by an elastic element and mounted on the engine case with the aid of the intermediate support by means of a number of bearing faces, the fan bearing housing and the fan drive being accommodated within the encapsulation, and between the engine case and each of the bearing faces being provided an intermediate support having n elastic and body-transmitted sound-absorbing element.
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