Water separator with ribs
US7197885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In preferred aspects of the present invention, at least one rib is provided can be molded to an internal dividing wall in the interior of a water separator in an automotive HVAC unit. In more preferred aspects, a plurality of ribs is provided that are molded to or with the wall, and, the plurality of ribs form a pattern, in a way that allows them to ‘direct’ or to ‘channel’ water from an air flow.
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