Patent · US Expired

Rear air-conditioning unit for use in vehicle

US5673747A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
11References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 1995
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H3/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A blower means is provided by a cross flow fan 4 in which a plurality of axially extending blades 13 are arranged in rows in a circumferential direction and connected axially with connecting plates 14 interposed therebetween. The cross flow fan 4 is positioned generally horizontal in a widthwise direction of the vehicle. A heat exchanger 2 is disposed on the suction side of the cross flow fan 4 and in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle, while an air inlet port 6 and an air blowoff port 7 of a casing 1 are opened to the rear parcel panel P. The casing 1 is vertically divided into an upper casing 1a and a lower casing 1b by a plane containing a rotating shaft 5 of the cross flow fan 4. An air passage from the air inlet port 6 to the air blowoff port 7 of the casing 1 is formed into a generally U-shape.

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