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Vehicle HVAC unit having integrated retaining system

US12391091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DENSO International America, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bradley Bielicki · Livonia, US
John Klinkhammer · Livonia, US
Kyle STABILE · Livonia, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2023
Grant date	Aug 19, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 13, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60H1/00535
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) unit includes a casing, a mount, and one or more flexible fingers. The casing is configured to condition air and direct the conditioned air to a vehicle occupant cabin. The mount extends from the casing and is configured to be mounted to an attachment surface. The mount includes an opening that has an inner surface. The flexible fingers each have a proximal end that extends from the inner surface and a distal end. One or more of the distal ends of the flexible fingers are configured to engage an attachment feature extending from the attachment surface and through the opening in the mount to secure the mount to the attachment feature.

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