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Small piezoelectric air pumps with unobstructed airflow

US7061161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/208
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A T-shaped blade, or one or more hollow tubes, are vibrationally excited by one or more piezoelectric elements to generate an airflow from a free end of the blade or tube(s). The airflow may be directed to, or drawn away from, an electronic component to cool the electronic component.

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