Systems and methods for controlling airflow in a vehicle
US10377496B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
21References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airflow control system for use in a vehicle is provided. The airflow control system includes a manifold and a recirculation duct in flow communication with the manifold. The recirculation duct includes a fan and a recirculation valve. The system additionally includes a ventilation duct coupled in flow communication with the recirculation duct between the fan and the recirculation valve. The ventilation duct is in flow communication with an ambient environment surrounding the vehicle and includes at least one ventilation valve.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.