Self contained electrical heat pump HVAC unit
US6494052B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00242
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-contained electrical heat pump heating, ventilating and air conditioning unit (HVAC) adapted for mounting at the rear of a bus or other similarly large transport vehicle. The HVAC unit is unitary in construction, compactly arranged and provided with an integrated heat pump. The HVAC unit is specially constructed for use with electric buses or electric/hybrid buses, but can also be adapted for use on buses powered by internal combustion engines.
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