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Device for reducing the generation of noise in fans

US5584653A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1995
Grant dateDec 17, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/667
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for reducing the generation of noise in a fan (11) having a gas intake channel (13), a gas discharge channel (14) and a gas propulsion device (15), in particular a side channel fan for supplying combustion air in a heater. At least in the regions of the opening cross-section (18, 19) of the gas intake channel (13) and/or the gas discharge channel (14) there is disposed structure for inducing a flow resistance (interference structure 20, 21).

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