Patent · US Expired

Axial flow fan

US6196802A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
3References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 1998
Grant dateMar 6, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/263
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial flow fan having impeller blade section fixed in a rotor of a motor where shaft supporting the rotation of the rotor is fitted to intermediate fastening section, and boss, which holds the synthetic resin fan with fan blades, surrounds and firmly connects the intermediate fastening section. The shaft is made from metal, and this allows a secure press fit with the metal intermediate fastening section. The neck joining the intermediate fastening section and the boss has a through hole for the shaft to pass and supporting arms project between boss and intermediate fastening section. In addition, the connecting sections between the shaft and the intermediate fastening section, and the boss and the intermediate fastening section may be knurled.

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