Roof assembly windshield defogging system
US8056963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle roof assembly is coupled to a windshield. The roof assembly includes an outer roof member and an inner roof member which form a duct for conducting conditioned air therethrough. A body panel includes a front panel and a bottom panel which are integrally joined together at a corner. The corner has a plurality of apertures formed therein. An adhesive strip attaches an upper edge of the windshield to the front panel. The apertures receive conditioned air from the duct and form an airflow boundary layer which flows over an inner surface of the windshield. This assembly forms a windshield defogging system.
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