In this portable blower, which has a fan guard (40) attached to the outside of a suction opening (30) formed in a side surface of a volute chamber (24) accommodating a blower fan (20), a concave portion that is recessed from the outside toward the suction opening (30) and is arranged substantially concentrically with the blower fan (20) in the axial direction is formed in the fan guard (40), multiple first air holes (45-48) are formed on the inside of the concave portion, and multiple second air holes (42) are formed on the outside of the concave portion. Even if an obstructing object (X) adheres to the fan guard (40) air flows as in (BA3) and (BA4), and negative pressure in the indented area is dispersed, so the state of clinging can easily be eliminated.

The expandable hand-held fan having noise making means integrated thereon comprises a fan that when folded shut resembles a miniature baseball bat. Upon extending the fan, advertising indicia is printed thereon, and may be associated with sports team, logo, etc. The fan includes noise making means upon the fan, and produces noise upon movement of air across the noise making member.

A blower includes a body, a motor, and a single fan configured to rotate in response to rotation of a motor shaft to discharge air through a discharge opening. The maximum rotational speed of the motor shaft is within a range of 50,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. An area of the discharge opening is changeable by a user. The blower is configured to selectively operate in a first mode or in a second mode according to the area of the discharge opening. In the first mode, the maximum blowing force of the air discharged through the opening is within a range of 2.5 N to 5.0 N when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed. In the second mode, the maximum dynamic pressure of the air discharged is within a range of 30 kPa to 65 kPa when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed.

The invention is directed to a graspable human propulsion device comprising a primary pole, a lateral pole affixed to the fore end of the primary pole, and a ducted fan assembly affixed to one end the primary pole and configured to accelerate airflow along the longitudinal axis of the primary pole. A user wields the graspable human propulsion device by grasping the primary pole with a first hand and the lateral pole with a second hand. The graspable human propulsion device acts to propel the user along the direction in which the longitudinal axis of the primary pole is pointed. This device is intended to be utilized by a user mounted on a personal transportation apparatus, such as a skateboard. In one embodiment the user controls the amount of thrust by use of a throttle lever mechanism. In another embodiment the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a knobbed slide potentiometer. In a third embodiment the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a twist throttle mechanism. The graspable human propulsion device of the present invention provides a conveniently balanced, easily wielded, and enjoyable propulsive experience for the user.

A blower includes a motor, a plurality of fans coaxially arranged in multiple stages, a housing having an inlet opening and a discharge opening, and a battery mounting part to which a battery is removably mountable. A rotational speed of the motor is within a range of 50,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. A diameter of each of the fans is within a range of 30 mm to 70 mm. An area of the discharge opening is within a range of not less than an area of a circle having a diameter of 2.5 mm and not more than an area of a circle having a diameter of 10 mm. A blowing force of air discharged through the discharge opening is within a range of 1 N to 3 N.

A blower includes a motor, a plurality of fans coaxially arranged in multiple stages, a housing having an inlet opening and a discharge opening, and a battery mounting part to which a battery is removably mountable. A rotational speed of the motor is within a range of 50,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. A diameter of each of the fans is within a range of 30 mm to 70 mm. An area of the discharge opening is within a range of not less than an area of a circle having a diameter of 2.5 mm and not more than an area of a circle having a diameter of 10 mm. A blowing force of air discharged through the discharge opening is within a range of 1 N to 3 N.

Provided is an electric blower configured to include a centrifugal impeller provided with an intermediate blade, which reduces pressure loss inside an air path on a large air volume side and achieves high efficiency. In the electric blower, a first rotor blade and a second rotor blade each include an inner circumferential edge facing a central portion of a hub and connecting an upper edge and a lower edge. The inner circumferential edge of the second rotor blade includes a first portion connected to the lower edge, a second portion connected to the upper edge, and a third portion. The third portion is located between the first portion and the second portion. Among the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, the first portion is located closest to an outer circumferential portion of the hub in a direction along a surface portion.

A blower includes a body, a motor, and a single fan configured to rotate in response to rotation of a motor shaft to discharge air through a discharge opening. The maximum rotational speed of the motor shaft is within a range of 50,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. An area of the discharge opening is changeable by a user. The blower is configured to selectively operate in a first mode or in a second mode according to the area of the discharge opening. In the first mode, the maximum blowing force of the air discharged through the opening is within a range of 2.5 N to 5.0 N when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed. In the second mode, the maximum dynamic pressure of the air discharged is within a range of 30 kPa to 65 kPa when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed.

A blower includes a body, a motor, and a single fan configured to rotate in response to rotation of a motor shaft to discharge air through a discharge opening. The maximum rotational speed of the motor shaft is within a range of 50,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. An area of the discharge opening is changeable by a user. The blower is configured to selectively operate in a first mode or in a second mode according to the area of the discharge opening. In the first mode, the maximum blowing force of the air discharged through the opening is within a range of 2.5 N to 5.0 N when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed. In the second mode, the maximum dynamic pressure of the air discharged is within a range of 30 kPa to 65 kPa when the motor is driven at the maximum rotational speed.

The invention is directed to a graspable human propulsion device comprising a primary pole, a lateral pole affixed to the fore end of the primary pole, and a ducted fan assembly affixed to one end the primary pole and configured to accelerate airflow along the longitudinal axis of the primary pole. A user wields the graspable human propulsion device by grasping the primary pole with a first hand and the lateral pole with a second hand. The graspable human propulsion device acts to propel the user along the direction in which the longitudinal axis of the primary pole is pointed. This device is intended to be utilized by a user mounted on a personal transportation apparatus, such as a skateboard. In one embodiment the user controls the amount of thrust by use of a throttle lever mechanism. In another embodiment the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a knobbed slide potentiometer. In a third embodiment the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a twist throttle mechanism. The graspable human propulsion device of the present invention provides a conveniently balanced, easily wielded, and enjoyable propulsive experience for the user.