Patent · US Expired

Defrosting device for the interior of motor vehicle windshields

US4741258A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1986
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/54
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A defroster air vent arrangement is provided for uniformly distributing the air flow discharged from a defroster onto motor vehicle windshields which defroster air vent arrangement allows for adequate defrosting of the entire windshield in an open and in a partially closed positioning of the defrosting device. The vent arrangement is formed with a defroster nozzle connected to an air distributor housing. A defroster nozzle is provided with a wall web dividing the defroster nozzle into air guiding ducts of unequal cross-sectional areas and the air distributor housing is provided with an adjustable covering device providing for a selectively independent regulation of the flow of the defroster air into the air distributor housing and through to the windshield.

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