Air delivery systems and methods for a vehicle passenger compartment
US11745564B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/183
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a body mounted with a chassis, the body having a passenger compartment, a seat in the passenger compartment for supporting an occupant in a sitting position, and a roll over protection structure for the passenger compartment. The roll over protection structure includes an inlet coupled in gaseous communication to an air source, an outlet coupled in gaseous communication to a vehicle occupant wearable, and an airflow pathway through the roll over protection structure coupling the inlet to the outlet in gaseous communication.
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