Patent · US Active

Air filter and fan device for vehicle ventilation systems

US7879122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gerald Richter · Aachen, DE
Christoph Malig · Erkelenz, DE
Olaf Degenhardt · Pulheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2008
Grant date	Feb 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04D29/703
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air filter and fan device for a vehicle ventilation system is disclosed that, in direction of air flow, includes an air filter, an impeller, and a flow-off channel. A casing is provided that accommodates the impeller and the flow-off channel in an enclosing manner such that the impeller is established with double-suction, receiving air from the air filter from both a first side and a second side or the impeller.

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