Centrifugal fan impeller with variable shape fan blades and method of assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9689264
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13836587

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In one aspect, a flexible fan blade for use in a centrifugal fan impeller having at least one of a rear plate and a front plate with an air inlet is provided. The flexible fan blade comprises a fixed central portion fixedly coupled to at least one of the front plate and the rear plate of the centrifugal fan impeller. The flexible fan blade also includes a trailing edge extending from the fixed central portion and being moveable between a first position and a second position. The trailing edge is fabricated from a compliant material. Furthermore, the trailing edge is flexible in relation to the fixed central portion between a first position and a second position. The flexible fan blade also includes a leading edge extending from the fixed central portion in opposed relation to the trailing edge.

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REGAL BELOIT AMERICA INC200 STATE STREET BELOIT WI 53511

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beifus, Brian L Fort Wayne, US 64 1836
Cocks, Rachele Barbara Columbia City, US 20 160
Golm,, Jr Norman C Fort Wayne, US 6 27
Hull, Michael R Auburn, US 4 7
Stauffer, Zachary Fort Wayne, US 3 6
Warriner, Lisa M Fort Wayne, US 1 6

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