Transverse fan assembly having a supplementary air feed inlet for infill of air flow deficiencies to effect a desired output air flow pattern, and method of use thereof
US8221064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F12/444
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transverse fan assembly, including for use with agricultural combine harvesters, which fan assembly includes a supplementary air feed inlet for the infill of air flow voids or deficiencies in the air flow pathway from the air inlet of the transverse fan assembly to the air inlet entryway so as to effect a desired, generally more uniform, output air flow pattern across the entire expanse of the air outlet of the transverse fan assembly, and a method of use thereof.
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