Air conditioning installation for a vehicle, with gentle diffusion
US6508701B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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