Inventors:
Bruce Wilkinson - Gloucester MA
Richard Lord - Beverly MA
Scott K. Batchelder - Newbury MA
Assignee:
Rule Industries, Inc. - Glocester MA
International Classification:
F03B 1002
US Classification:
4151821, 415220, 4152131, 415232
Abstract:
A marine in line bilge blower and a method of manufacturing same are described. The blower, or fan, includes a housing in which a motor, airfoils, a fan wheel hub, and straightening vanes are positioned. Specifically, numerous airfoils are positioned on a fan wheel hub, which is in connection with a motor. The motor is mounted on one of several straightening vanes. The housing includes a base with a pair of feet. To protect the circumference of the housing from physical and thermal stress, strengthening rings are positioned on the circumference.