Control valve for cooling circuit
US7984700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2060/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control valve that forms part of a cooling circuit comprising a first branch which contains a radiator and a second branch that constitutes a bypass of a radiator, and its method of use, are described.When used in a motor vehicle combustion engine cooling circuit, the control valve has a third branch and has at least one unit heater for heating the vehicle cabin.
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