Patent · US Expired

Charge air cooler

US7165537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateNov 10, 2004
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A charge air cooler with an integral precooler is disclosed which cools charge air by using both liquid coolant and air coolant. The charge air path is not affected by the use of the liquid coolant. The charge air cooler disclosed can cool particularly hot charge air without a significant drop in pressure.

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