Ceiling fan
US7717674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/005
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor (13) and motor housing (11) suspended from a ceiling by a downrod (12). The motor rotatably drives an annular array of blades (15). The ceiling fan also includes a tubular screen or shroud (20) mounted about the motor housing and blades so as to substantially conceal a large portion of these components from view. The shroud includes an annular lower mounting plate (21) and an annular side wall (23) extending upwardly from the lower plate. The side wall is formed of a series of candles (24) having the appearance of flickering wicks (25) through incandescent bulbs. The lower plate is coupled to the downrod through a coupler (27) and a series of first arms (28).
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