Bearing sleeve for blower

A blower, comprising:

• a rotor;
• a motor configured to drive the rotor;
• at least one bearing configured to rotatably support the rotor;
• a stationary component;
• and
• a bearing sleeve provided to the stationary component, the bearing sleeve configured and arranged to support and retain the bearing to the stationary component,
• wherein the bearing sleeve comprises an elastomeric material,
• wherein the bearing sleeve comprises one or more bumps or ribs configured to engage along an outer race of the bearing,
• wherein the bearing sleeve comprises an overmolded connection to the stationary component,
• wherein the bearing sleeve comprises a cylindrical side wall and a retaining structure configured and arranged to form a mechanical connection to the stationary component,
• wherein the one or more bumps or ribs are provided to an inner side of the cylindrical side wall,
• wherein the retaining structure is configured to wrap around a support wall of the stationary component,
• wherein an outer side of the cylindrical side wall includes threads configured to engage within respective grooves provided to the support wall of the stationary component to secure the bearing sleeve in an operative position, and
• wherein the retaining structure forms a separate and distinct structure from the threads.