Variable flow heat exchanger system and method
US7814966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2003/187
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger system is provided including a first and second heat exchanger each configured to pass air therethrough. The second heat exchanger is mounted upstream of the first heat exchanger. The second heat exchanger may be selectively movable between a first position and a second position such that an amount of the air is diverted from the second heat exchanger to the first heat exchanger when the second heat exchanger is in the first position. Alternately, the second heat exchanger may be spaced from the first heat exchanger, with at least one selectively openable shutter mounted adjacent to the first and second heat exchangers. The at least one shutter is movable between a first position and a second position such that an amount of the air is diverted from the second heat exchanger to the first heat exchanger when the at least one shutter is in the first position.
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