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Vehicle having fresh air intake

US8721407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2005
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes an air intake that facilitates air transfer from an ambient environment outside the vehicle to a vehicle space. The air intake inhibits liquid transfer from the ambient environment to the vehicle space. The air intake includes an inlet for receiving air from the ambient environment, and an outlet in communication with the inlet. The outlet is disposed in an upper portion of the housing. A blocking member is disposed within the housing adjacent the inlet for preventing upward fluid flow from the inlet directly to the outlet. The air intake receives ambient air through an aperture in a window in the vehicle, thereby reducing the size of the air intake.

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