This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Nidec Corporation. Active years: 2011-2017.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011-2017
Title: Yoshiaki Oguma: Innovator in Fan Technology
Introduction
Yoshiaki Oguma is a prominent inventor based in Kyoto, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fan technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative designs have improved the efficiency and functionality of fan systems.
Latest Patents
Oguma's latest patents include a unique fan design that features a housing with decreased and increased thickness portions arranged alternately in a circumferential direction. This design allows for a distance between the central axis and the edge to increase from the air inlet toward the air outlet. Additionally, the inner circumferential surface has a minimum radius smaller than the distance between the central axis and the outermost portion of the edge. At the boundary between the upper and lower housing portions, the inner circumferential surface has a radius greater than the distance between the central axis and the outermost portion of the edge. The increased thickness portions include component fastening structures that define a fastening mechanism to fit the upper and lower housing portions together.
Another notable patent is for a fan motor that includes a base member with a bottom plate portion, a bearing support portion, and a screw receiving portion. The bottom plate portion extends in directions perpendicular to a central axis below a circuit board. The bearing support portion has a cylindrical shape and extends upward from the bottom plate portion. The screw receiving portion projects upward from the bottom plate portion on the radially outer side of the bearing support portion, with a portion arranged in a hole defined in the circuit board.
Career Highlights
Yoshiaki Oguma is currently associated with Nidec Corporation, a leading company in the field of electric motors and related technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the design and efficiency of fan systems, making significant impacts in various applications.
Collaborations
Oguma has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yasuyuki Kaji and Tomotsugu Sugiyama. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative fan technologies.
Conclusion
Yoshiaki Oguma's contributions to fan technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence the design and functionality of fan systems, showcasing the importance of innovation in engineering.
