Collapsible panel duct for a vehicle HVAC system
US10076958B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/658
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle dashboard includes an air duct proximate an access aperture. The air duct selectively defines sealed and collapsed positions. A display module is positioned proximate the air duct. The display module is selectively accessible via the access aperture when the air duct is in the collapsed position. The collapsed position characterized by a nested portion of the air duct being removed from a duct receptacle.
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