Patent · US Expired

Air conditioning installation for a vehicle, with gentle diffusion

US6508701B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2000
Grant dateJan 21, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/00028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The air conditioning installation has air treatment and distribution means in a housing with air outlets on an upper face. De-icing and central aeration ducts are in an oblong diffusion unit above the upper face of the housing and under the upper fascia of the dashboard. This upper fascia has a diffusing surface in excess of 1.5 dm2 and preferably in excess of 2.5 dm2. In an embodiment, the diffusing surface is produced by multiple perforations.

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