Cooling and air conditioning apparatus for an electric vehicle
US5505251A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00178
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric vehicle has a radiator for cooling the traction motor of the vehicle, arranged in an air circuit which also contains a blower for circulating air in the circuit, and air flow regulating valves. The apparatus disclosed includes an air conditioning apparatus which comprises an evaporator and an auxiliary electric heating radiator, both of which are controlled jointly by a control member movable along a linear path to regulate the cooling or heating of the cabin as necessary, at the same time as the cooling of the motor.
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