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Off set tri-zone sliding temperature door strategy

US11524549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2020
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/002
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air-handling system for a motor vehicle includes a conditioning section having an evaporator core and a heater core. The conditioning section is separated into a primary zone and a secondary zone at a position disposed upstream of the heater core. The heater core extends partially into each of the primary zone and the secondary zone. A primary door assembly is disposed within the conditioning section at a position upstream of the heater core and a secondary door assembly is disposed within the secondary zone of the conditioning section at a position downstream of the primary door and upstream of the heater core.

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