Patent · US Expired

Self powered cooling fan and method

US6556404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02B1/56
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electrical distribution equipment generally includes a housing defining an enclosed space and a conductor in the enclosed space. A current transformer utilizing current in the conductor induces current in a secondary winding thereof, and a fan assembly is electrically connected to the secondary winding. The fan assembly includes a fan motor in driving relation to a fan.

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