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Cooling system for automotive engine

US5410992A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1994
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/545
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable geometry fan duct for an automotive engine cooling system having a fan-cooled, liquid-to-air radiator includes a support structure for securing the fan duct to the radiator and fixed and movable barrel segments which are arranged such that the movable barrel segment may be moved from a first position in which the movable segment is nested with the fixed segment to a second position in which the segments completely encircle and shroud the fan blade.

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