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Cross-flow blower with braces

US5870420A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 1997
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D17/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trussed cross-flow blower comprising truss elements on the inside of a cylindrically-shaped cross-flow blower element form at least three trusses which provide rigidity to the blower element. Preferably three trusses are provided, and they are located at radial 120.degree. spacings.

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