HVAC dual inlet design for partial recirculation operation
US12365217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00714
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air handling system a housing defining an inlet section which includes a first inlet portion and a second inlet portion. The first inlet portion includes a first recirculation inlet receiving recirculated air from a passenger compartment of the vehicle and a first ambient air inlet receiving ambient air from the environment. The second inlet portion includes a second recirculation inlet receiving recirculated air from the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a second ambient air inlet receiving the ambient air from the environment. A first air distribution door and a first baffle door are disposed in the inlet section to selectively control distribution of the recirculated air and the ambient air entering the first inlet portion. A second air distribution door and a second baffle door are disposed in the inlet section to selectively control distribution of the recirculated air and the ambient air entering the second inlet portion.
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