Vehicle air-conditioning systems
US8568209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/247
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Air-conditioning systems for vehicles include at least one air-distribution duct and at least one air-return duct. The at least one air-distribution duct is in air flow communication with at least one air-conditioning unit and is adapted to extend along a substantial portion of the interior of the vehicle. The at least one air-distribution duct includes at least one opening through which air conditioned by the at least one air-conditioning unit can be discharged to the interior of the vehicle. The at least one air-return duct also has at least one opening though which air from the interior of the vehicle can pass and be discharged from the air-return duct at a discharge location. The at least one air-return duct is adapted to extend to one or more areas of the vehicle interior so that at least one opening in the air-return duct is substantially removed from the discharge location.
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