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Axial fan and noise abatement apparatus combination

US4475867A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 1983
Grant dateOct 9, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/665
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial fan having a central fan structure from which a plurality of blades extend radially and a center body extending axially from said central fan structure. The center body occupies a volume in which turbulence would otherwise occur. At least one side branch resonator is disposed within the center body to attenuate resonance produced by said fan in a particular frequency band.

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