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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2008
Hidenobu Takeshita, Kyoto, JP;
Toshikazu Fukunaga, Kyoto, JP;
Tsunenori Tatsuno, Kyoto, JP;
Nidec Corporation, Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
An axial flow fan according to the present invention comprises an impeller which rotates about a central axis and including a plurality of blades, a hollow member accommodating therein the impeller, a base portion which is arranged at the hollow member and supports the base portion in a rotatable manner, a plurality of inner air guide members each connected to the base portion, and a plurality of outer air guide members each connected to the hollow member. The inner air guide members and the outer air guide members each include a first edge member and a second edge portion. A length of the first edge member and that of the second edge member of the outer air guide member are greater than those of the first edge member and the second edge member of the inner air guide member.