Fan utilizing coanda surface
US9816531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2224
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan assembly for creating an air current is described, the fan assembly having a nozzle, a system for creating an air flow through the nozzle and a filter for removing particulates from the air flow, the nozzle having an interior passage, a mouth for receiving the air flow from the interior passage, and a Coanda surface located adjacent the mouth and over which the mouth is arranged to direct the air flow, wherein the fan provides an arrangement producing an air current and a flow of cooling air created without requiring a bladed fan, i.e. air flow is created by a bladeless fan.
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