Air distribution arrangement for use with vehicle HVAC system and method of distributing air
US9278605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/3407
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air distribution arrangement for distributing a flow of air produced by an HVAC system of a vehicle includes, but is not limited to, a body having an upper surface and a lower surface. The body is configured for attachment to the vehicle downstream of the flow of air. The arrangement further includes a channel associated with the upper surface disposed to receive a first portion of the flow of air and configured to guide the first portion along a length of the upper surface. The arrangement further includes a duct associated with the lower surface and extending along a path corresponding with the length. The duct is disposed to receive a second portion of the flow of air and configured to guide the second portion along the path. The duct is in fluid communication with the channel at a plurality of locations along the path.
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