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Cooler arrangement for a motor vehicle

US8025045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2007
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/88
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooler device for a motor vehicle including a charge air cooler with a first cooler element, an EGR cooler with a second cooler element arranged substantially in plane with the first cooler element is disclosed. A screening device regulates air flow through the cooler elements. A control mechanism is operable to switch the screening device to and from between an open position and a closed position. A first screening portion allows more air to pass through than a second screening portion when the screening device is in the closed position such that air flow through the first cooler element is limited to a lesser extent than through the second cooler element in the closed position.

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