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Cost effective and efficient air circulation system for a vehicle having rotomolded body assembly

US9370882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2011
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a cost effective and efficient air circulation system for a rotomolded vehicle body, comprising: at least one inlet vent disposed at the lower front of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air; an outlet vents comprising at least one venting vane disposed at floor of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air from inlet vent and disposing the air to underside of the floor for cooling of the power train system located beneath the floor. A roof of the rotomolded body assembly receiving the air from inlet vents and disposing in the void of the rotomolded body assembly for cooling the passenger area, wherein the air is forced-in from inlet vents and forced-out through the outlet vents. A high volumetric throughput pressure is maintained between inlet and outlet vents comprising the said venting vane due to position thereof.

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