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Fan, especially a ceiling fan with a balanced single blade

US8235660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2010
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/662
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described is a fan with a blade suitable for use as a ceiling fan. The blade may be regarded as a single blade, although shaft is not attached to blade at one end thereof; rather, shaft is attached to blade at a point between first end and second end. Blade is balanced by counterweights located in blade. In one embodiment, blade is connected to shaft by means that permit angular movement, such as a teeter hinge.

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