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Fully variable and integral aeration flap controller

US12246576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Robert HERBOLZHEIMER · Gröbenzell, DE
Thomas Hoehensteiger · Munich, DE
Andreas Krompass · Hersbruck, DE
Stefan Oberberger · Gilching, DE
Michael Wakolbinger · Eschenlohe, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2019
Grant date	Mar 11, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 19, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60H1/00971
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aeration flap is automatically controlled in a fully variable manner in a vehicle. A target value is read for a flap position or strength of an airflow of an aeration outlet. A plurality of configurations of aeration flap positions are provided wherein each configuration assigns a resultant noise level and a resultant energy demand for each combination of aeration flap positions. A weighting between noise level and energy demand is specified. Each of the read target values are adapted for a flap position or strength of an airflow according to the specified weighting. The development of noise in the vehicle may be influenced advantageously as a result.

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