Heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning apparatus including an air flow channel bypassing a heat exchanger
US9821626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00142
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning apparatus (1) for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a housing (2) comprising a first air inlet (3) and a second air inlet (4). The housing (2) directs an inner air flow (Fi) from the first air inlet (3) and/or the second air inlet (4) and contains at least a first heat exchanger (5). The housing (2) includes: an air flow channel (24) directing the inner air flow (Fi) in the housing (2) while bypassing the first heat exchanger (5); and an air inlet duct (23) directing the inner air flow (Fi) in the housing (2) through the first heat exchanger (5). A heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes: an air conditioning loop through which a coolant flows. The loop includes at least one compressor, a first expansion member, an outer heat exchanger and the first heat exchanger (5). The installation also includes the heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning apparatus (1).
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