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Coupling arrangement of a thermal connection for a vehicle

US12235055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2022
Grant dateFeb 25, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/00564
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling assembly for a vehicle includes a container selectively coupled with a compartment of the vehicle. The container includes at least one first port in fluid communication with an interior of the container. At least one second port is disposed on a wall of the compartment and is in fluid communication with a climate control system in the vehicle. A connection assembly is between the container and the wall. The connection assembly includes a positioning feature configured to align the at least one first port with the at least one second port. The connection assembly further includes a securing feature configured to bias the container toward the wall when the container is coupled with the wall to maintain fluid communication between the interior and the climate control system.

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