Air conditioning system with interior and exterior assemblies
US7171822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/323
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vehicles are provided with a first air conditioning system adapted to condition at least air in the driver compartment and a second air conditioning system distinct from the first air conditioning system and adapted to operate independently of the first air conditioning system. The second air conditioning system is adapted to condition at least air in the sleeper compartment and includes an exterior assembly mounted to a location outside the interior area and an interior assembly operably connected with the exterior assembly and mounted within the interior area. The exterior assembly includes an auxiliary condenser coil and an auxiliary condenser fan and the interior assembly includes an auxiliary evaporator coil, an auxiliary evaporator fan and an auxiliary compressor. Air conditioning kits are also provided with an exterior assembly including a condenser fan and a condenser coil precharged with refrigerant fluid and an interior assembly including an evaporator fan, a compressor and an evaporator coil precharged with refrigerant fluid. Methods of installing an air conditioning system are also provided.
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