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Vehicle heater

US11524552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2018
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/51
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle heater includes a heater housing (12′), through which heating air to be heated can flow, with a heating air inlet area and with a heating air outlet area. A burner unit is arranged in the heater housing. A combustion air blower (46′) is arranged in the heater housing for delivering combustion air to the burner unit. A heat exchanger unit is arranged in the heater housing (12′). Heating air flowing through the heater housing (12′) can flow around the heat exchanger unit. A combustion air intake muffler (76) is arranged essentially in the heater housing (12′). A muffler housing (78) made in one piece with the heater housing (12′) is associated with the combustion air blower (46′).

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