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Vehicle air conditioner

US8544292B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
5References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 2007
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 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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