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Fan and fan housing which drains moisture in the fan housing

US8186974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D25/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fan includes a fan housing, a motor and an impeller. The fan housing includes a first pressure area, a second pressure area and a guiding portion. The pressure of the first pressure area is higher than the pressure of the second pressure area. The guiding portion has a first end and a second end, the first end of the guiding portion is disposed at the first pressure area and the second end of the guiding portion is disposed at the second pressure area for draining moisture gathered in the fan housing away from the first pressure area to the second pressure area. The motor is disposed in the fan housing, and the impeller is connected with the motor.

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