Heating and ventilating and/or air conditioning apparatus for the cabin of a motor vehicle
US5462483A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00192
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a heating and ventilating apparatus for the cabin of a motor vehicle, with or without air conditioning, the apparatus comprises at least one first duct and at least one second duct, which are arranged to deliver, respectively, a stream of cold air and a stream of mixed air through a common aerator vent communicating with the cabin of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a first flap valve for controlling the flow of cold air at the outlet end of the first duct, together with a second flap valve which is arranged to control the flow of the mixed air at the outlet of the second duct. First and second control means are provided for acting on the first and second flap valves respectively.
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