Combined outflow portal for acoustic and thermal energy
US7518860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6525
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided that provides a common opening for air flow and speaker outflow. The apparatus includes a compartment with an opening. The compartment has a top surface and a bottom surface and includes a fan and a speaker. The fan is positioned to rotate one or blades around an axis. The one or more blades spin in a direction substantially towards an opening during at least one point during the spinning. The fan directs the air flow towards the opening. The speaker is positioned such that its movement is along the axis.
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