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Heating and ventilating apparatus for the cabin of an automotive vehicle

US5106018A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1991
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/00714
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This apparatus includes a housing defining within it a first conduit having at least one internal bulkhead extending partially within a distribution chamber and at right angles to the pivot axis of a distribution valve so as to define at least two adjacent air outlets. The housing also defines within it a second conduit having a further air outlet. The distribution valve comprises vanes which are offset axially and circumferentially from each other, for selectively controlling the distribution of air through the outlets of the first conduit, together with a vane for controlling the distribution of air through the outlet of the second conduit.

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