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Vehicular air conditioning apparatus including a detachably installed mix door assembly

US6609563B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2000
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/00692
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air conditioning apparatus for an automotive vehicle includes a heater core and a mix door assembly installed in a case. The mix door assembly is detachably installed in the case through an opening formed at a side wall of the case. The mix door assembly constitutes a housing, a mix door and a slide mechanism. The slide mechanism is arranged to slide the mix door according to a received rotational force so as to vary the ratio of warm air to quantity and cool air quantity.

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