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Multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades
Assignee: Toto Ltd
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Filing: 1992-11-12
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Granted: 1995-06-27
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Expires: 2012-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A multi-layer disk fan with blades operates quietly. The multi-layer disk fan with blades is formed by laminating a multiplicity of annular disks in a measured spaced relation, the arrangement having such a feature that a multiplicity of blades are interposed between the annular disks and the ends of the respective blades. The blades are further positioned a circumferentially measured spaced apart distance inward of the outer peripheral edges of the annular disks. Turbulent air flow caused by peeling-off at the tips of the blades through the effect of laminar flow by the disks is effectively prevented. Likewise, distortion in outlet speed at the outer peripheral edges of the annular disks is controlled, reducing noises from turbulent flow and interference and resulting in quiet operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisato Haraga
- 👤 Yasuo Hamada
- 👤 Katsushi Akamatsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 19:43
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D17/00; F04D17/08; F04D17/16; F04D17/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
293 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, comprising: a multiplicity of circular plates stacked in measured spaced relation defining a stacked annular plate assembly having a central circular air inlet opening and a plurality of annular circular layers of air between an adjacent pair of said annular plates and communicating with said central air inlet opening, spacings of said layer of air being determined to generate a laminar air flow upon rotation of said stacked annular plate assembly, said each annular circular solid plate having a flattened surface on both surfaces thereof; a multiplicity of blades being interposed between said annular plates in a circumferentially measured spaced relation, said blades extending radially and being operable as means for enhancing the propulsion of laminar air flow and for defining an accurate space between said annular plates; means for rotating said annular plates such that a spacing of said annular plates produces a centrifugal blowing function utilizing centrifugal force, resulting from circular movement of the air due to shear forces, and said air is expelled in a laminar flow from said stacked annular plate assembly along with a logarithmic spiral path from said central air inlet opening to an outer circumferential periphery of said annular plates guided by said blades; wherein the distance (S 1 ) between the trailing edge of each of said multiplicity of blades and the inside of the outer periphery of each of said plurality of annular circular plates is defined by a following formula: ##EQU14## In the formula, l: pitch between blades (mm) Vu 1 : tangential velocity of fluid at the radius of the trailing edge of the blade (m/s) Vr 1 : radial velocity of fluid at the radius of the trailing edge of the blade (m/s)
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
293 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, comprising: a multiplicity of circular plates stacked in measured spaced relation defining a stacked annular plate assembly having a central circular air inlet opening and a plurality of annular circular layers of air between an adjacent pair of said annular plates and communicating with said central air inlet opening, spacings of said layer of air being determined to generate a laminar air flow upon rotation of said stacked annular plate assembly, said each annular circular solid plate having a flattened surface on both surfaces thereof; a multiplicity of blades being interposed between said annular plates in a circumferentially measured spaced relation, said blades extending radially and being operable as means for enhancing the propulsion of laminar air flow and for defining an accurate space between said annular plates; means for rotating said annular plates such that a spacing of said annular plates produces a centrifugal blowing function utilizing centrifugal force, resulting from circular movement of the air due to shear forces, and said air is expelled in a laminar flow from said stacked annular plate assembly along with a logarithmic spiral path from said central air inlet opening to an outer circumferential periphery of said annular plates guided by said blades; wherein the distance (S 1 ) between the trailing edge of each of said multiplicity of blades and the inside of the outer periphery of each of said plurality of annular circular plates is defined by a following formula: ##EQU14## In the formula, l: pitch between blades (mm) Vu 1 : tangential velocity of fluid at the radius of the trailing edge of the blade (m/s) Vr 1 : radial velocity of fluid at the radius of the trailing edge of the blade (m/s)
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1 wherein the distance (S 2 ) which predetermined distance is in circumferentially measured spaced relation to the outside from the inner periphery of the annular circular plate and determined at a value of 0.025<S 2 /r 2 <0.125 with relation to the radius (r 2 ) of the annular circular plate at the leading edge of the blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein each of said multiplicity of blades is mounted in such a manner that it is inclined in a backward direction opposite to the rotating direction of said multiplicity of annular circular plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein an attack angle (θ) which is formed at the leading edge of each said blade by a chord (L) which connects the leading edge and the trailing edge of each said blade and a locus of the fluid obtained by the circumferential velocity and radial velocity as relative velocities of fluid which flows between annular circular plates is determined at about 20 degrees plus or minus 15 degrees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein the relationship between a pitch angle (α) between each pair of said blades and an angle (β) defined by the lines (L 3 ), (L 4 ) formed by connecting the leading edge and the trailing edge of each said blade with the center of each said annular circular plate is determined at 0.5<β/α<1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein the gap (δ) between said annular circular plates is determined at a value defined by a following formula: ##EQU15## In the formula, ν=kinematic viscosity (m 2 /s) ω=angular velocity (rad/s)
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein the gap (δ) between said annular circular plates is determined at a value defined by a following formula: ##EQU16## In the formula, ω.sub. = relative angular velocity at the inlet portion between air and annular circular plate (m/s) ν=kinematic viscosity (m 2 /s) Re=Reynold's number
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein each said blade is oriented such that each first blade position and subsequent blade position corresponds by way of conformal transformation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multi-stacked circular plate fan provided with blades, according to claim 1, wherein each said blade has a streamlined shape.
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