Vehicle air conditioner
US8544292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2327/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an air conditioner for a vehicle that includes a closed refrigeration loop. The closed refrigeration loop includes a compressor, a refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger, a coolant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger and a refrigerant dryer in series fluid connection with one another. An engine coolant outlet connector is connected to the coolant-to-refrigerant exchanger. A compartment inlet connector connected to the coolant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger. A compartment outlet connector connected to the refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger. An engine coolant inlet connector connected to the refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger.
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