US4185688A
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Cooler fan noise suppressor
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A noise suppressor for a heat exchanger comprises an air duct having a larger inlet than outlet encompassing the cooling fan to provide an antiresonant space to incoming air. The noise suppressor effectively reduces the noise level emanating from supplementary air-cooled transformers mounted on electric locomotive undercarriages.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfons M. Wiater
- 👤 Nicholas L. Paternoster
- 👤 Walter J. Pasko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:28
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/40; F04D29/52; F04D29/54; F04D29/541; F04D29/545; F04D29/547; H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/08; H01F27/33; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/228; Y10S165/302; Y10S165/317
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A forced air-cooling system of the type consisting of a heat exchanger with a fan assembly mounted on the heat exchanger by a plurality of support struts extending between said heat exchanger and said fan assembly comprising: a noise suppressor attached to the heat exchanger by said plurality of support struts and at least partially encompassing the fan for providing an antiresonant chamber for cooling air being drawn through the heat exchanger, said noise suppressor consisting of an air transfer duct having a circular inlet opening for receiving said cooling air and a circular outlet opening for expelling said cooling air, the ratio of the diameter of the outlet to the diameter of the inlet opening being from 0.5 to 0.9 for suppressing the fan noise without interfering with the cooling air flow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A forced air-cooling system of the type consisting of a heat exchanger with a fan assembly mounted on the heat exchanger by a plurality of support struts extending between said heat exchanger and said fan assembly comprising: a noise suppressor attached to the heat exchanger by said plurality of support struts and at least partially encompassing the fan for providing an antiresonant chamber for cooling air being drawn through the heat exchanger, said noise suppressor consisting of an air transfer duct having a circular inlet opening for receiving said cooling air and a circular outlet opening for expelling said cooling air, the ratio of the diameter of the outlet to the diameter of the inlet opening being from 0.5 to 0.9 for suppressing the fan noise without interfering with the cooling air flow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cooling system of claim 1 wherein the air duct comprises a truncated cone wherein the inlet opening is defined by one end of the cone and the outlet opening is defined by another end of the cone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cooling system of claim 1 wherein the fan assembly further includes a fan motor and wherein the noise suppressor at least partially encompasses the fan motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cooling system of claim 1 wherein the noise suppressor is removably attached to at least one of the support struts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cooling system of claim 4 wherein the noise suppressor is removably attached to the support struts at one end and to the heat exchanger at another end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |