Air conditioning apparatus for vehicle
US6814138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2023 |
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 case having an opening which is formed at a side wall of the case. A heater core is installed in the case; and a mix door assembly detachably is installed in said case through the opening. The mix door assembly is adapted to vary a ratio of quantity of air passing through said heater core to a quantity of air bypassing said heater core. The mix door assembly including a housing, a mix door installed in the housing, and a slide mechanism installed in the housing. The slide mechanism is adapted to receive a rotational force and slide the mix door with respect to the housing according to the received rotational force to vary the ratio.
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