Vehicle air handling system
US8893517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/00764
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle air handling system includes an air conditioner having an inlet selectively opening to a source of fresh air or recirculated air from within the passenger compartment. A controller switches the source of inlet air to recirculated air under certain conditions in order to optimize system efficiency and component life.
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