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Motor vehicle air conditioning and heating system with bi-level mode

US4828018A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 1987
Grant dateMay 9, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/00171
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle air conditioning and heating system having an evaporator and a valve controlled heater core is provided with a cold air bypass around the heater core and upper and lower compartment outlets which outlets and bypass are controlled by a single mode valve to provide a bi-level mode. In one embodiment, the mode valve comprises a singular valve element. In another embodiment, the mode valve comprises two valve elements which are linked together.

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