Method and apparatus for thermal control of automotive components
US5082075A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A battery thermal control system including a casing for the battery and a cover for enclosing the battery in the casing, the casing being provided with a number of ribs for supporting the battery in a spaced relation to the bottom of the casing and to the side walls of the casing, a fan connected to discharge air into the casing for circulation through the spaces between the battery and the casing and a bypass duct for connecting the fan to a warm air source for heating the battery in the winter. A timer circuit is provided for continuing the operation of the fan after the engine is turned off. The timing circuit including a temperature switch for activating the timer circuit when the temperature is above a preset minimum.
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