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Fan assembly and electronic device incorporating the same

US8144465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2010
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/20
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary fan assembly includes a fan and a muffler. The fan includes an air outlet. The muffler is disposed at the air outlet of the fan. The muffler includes a base plate. The base plate defines vents therein and blades thereon corresponding to the air outlet of the fan. The blades extend from the base plate toward the fan. An electronic device incorporating the fan assembly is also provided.

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