Internal-combustion engines – Cooling – Devices for cooling liquid by air flow
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Cooling
Devices for cooling liquid by air flow
C123S041650, C123S041700, C165S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11274725
ABSTRACT:
A fan assembly for an agricultural tractor includes a rotatable fan mechanically driven by a drive shaft coupled to an internal combustion engine. A fan shroud encloses the outer periphery of the fan and is mechanically connected to the engine. A bearing is mounted on the drive shaft and supports the fan shroud so that the drive shaft is rotatable with respect to the fan shroud. The bearing prevents radial and axial movement of the fan shroud relative to the drive shaft. A fan housing is connected to a radiator which is connected to the engine. The fan housing is coupled to an end of the fan shroud by a friction coupler which prevents rotation of the fan shroud.
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Back Peter
Esau Dierk
Stark Waldemar
Werner Gerald
Cronin Stephen K.
Deere & Company
Leung Ka Chun
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