Isolated clean air chamber and engine compartment in a tractor vehicle
US4086976A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/0838
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tractor vehicle having an engine in a heat and sound controlling enclosure. A plurality of access apertures are provided therein including a pair or evacuation apertures for allowing the passage of heated air out from the enclosure. A second enclosure through which a flow of ambient air is drawn has an air intake and filter and a plurality of heat exchanging units housed therein. A flow inducing fan draws air through the chamber and the heat exchangers and directs it directly out the front grille of the vehicle.
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