Automotive heating, ventilating and air conditioning module with improved air mixing
US6368207B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00107
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An HVAC housing includes a novel structure to aid the mixing of hot and cold air downstream of the evaporator and heater core. A series of space, parallel, C shaped channels running transverse to the cold air stream and generally in line with the hot air stream act to smoothly constrict the cold air stream in the gaps between the outer surfaces of the channels, while hot air concurrently runs through the inside of the channels. As the cold air passes over the edges of the channel walls, hot air is drawn out and thoroughly mixed.
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