Plastic fan and thermal clutch drive
US6073593A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/022
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine coolant fan assembly including a self contained thermally controlled clutch or externally controlled clutch having a housing and a fan blade assembly which is attached to the housing by a circular hub utilizing an interference fit or threaded connection. Preferably, the housing includes cooling fins, and the blade assembly circular hub is mounted on the outer edges of the cooling fins.
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