Patent ID: 7780423

Claim:
A blower that is supported on a surface, comprising: an air channel housing that defines an air channel therein, the air channel housing having a lower surface and an air outlet extending therefrom; a mount extending from the lower surface of the air channel housing; a plurality of air blades inside the air channel housing, and positioned horizontally with respect to the surface; a base seat positioned below the air channel housing, the base seat having a side wall, with an air inlet provided in the side wall, the base seat further including four planar upper walls that define the borders of an accommodation space; and a motor positioned in the accommodation space and having a shaft that extends through the air channel housing to be coupled to the plurality of air blades; wherein the upper walls of the base seat are fitted into the mount in a manner that is devoid of a sealing element and which prevents the air channel housing from rotating with respect to the base seat; and wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the base seat, and each rib is in direct contact with at least a portion of one of the upper walls.