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Water separator with ribs

US7197885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 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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