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Fan having a blade structure for reducing noise

US5393199A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1992
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S416/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fan comprises a hub rotatable about a central axis and a plurality of blades each having a root region secured to the hub and extending radially outwardly to a tip region. Each blade is designed with particular characteristics to reduce noise without affecting the performance of the fan.

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