Cooled instrument panel compartment for a vehicle
US7389650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glove box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The glove box assembly includes a storage bin and a dedicated climate controlled bin. The climate controlled bin is arranged to receive cooled air from a vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit for cooling the climate controlled bin independent of the storage bin. The glove box assembly further includes a cooled air inlet. The cooled air inlet is arranged to draw cooled air from the HVAC unit upstream of a blend door when air conditioning is operating so as to provide cooled air to the climate controlled bin independent of a vehicle cabin temperature setting.
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