Agricultural machine having dedicated multi-section fan unit
US7946368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/166
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan unit for an agricultural machine includes a fan housing configured to define a plurality of fan chambers. Each fan chamber of the plurality of fan chambers has a respective air inlet port and a respective air outlet port. A shaft is rotatably mounted to the fan housing. The shaft has an axis of rotation that intersects the plurality of fan chambers. A plurality of fans is attached to the shaft for rotation with the shaft. Each fan of the plurality of fans is located in a separate respective fan chamber of the plurality of fan chambers.
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