Patent · US Expired

Provision of conditioned air to a trunk of a vehicle

US5839293A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1997
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/247
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air distribution system for conditioning air and selectably forcing the air into a passenger compartment or a trunk compartment of a vehicle is provided. The air may be pre-cooled or pre-heated before being forced by a ventilator to particular vents. This is particularly useful on a warm day when the top is down on a convertible. By cooling the trunk, specifically, groceries or perishables can be kept relatively cool.

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