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Twist-lock attachment system for a cooling fan and motor

US5871335A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1996
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7007
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooling fan assembly (13) is attached to a motor (11) by a mating, "twist-lock" adaptor plate (30) having radial lugs (33), which engage a shouldered recess (23) in a corresponding hub (22A).

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