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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20120037352A1
Автор: Hiroaki Matsushima, Sachio Sekiya, Tadashi Osaka, Yuto Imanishi
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

A vehicular air conditioning system capable of suppressing the power consumption of a refrigerating cycle is disclosed. The vehicular air conditioning system comprises a refrigerating cycle circuit comprising a compressor, an outside heat exchanger and an inside air conditioning heat exchanger annularly connected in order, and a device cooling circuit comprising a heating unit, an inside cooling heat exchanger, an intermediate heat exchanger and a pump being annularly connected, the intermediate heat exchanger being constructed such that one end of a piping of the cooling medium for air conditioning is connected to a liquid piping, the liquid piping providing connection between the outside heat exchanger and the inside air conditioning heat exchanger, and an opposite end of the piping of the cooling medium for air conditioning is connected to a suction port of the compressor.

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Номер записи: 1
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioning apparatus with a foot vent

Номер: US20130008971A1
Автор: Gerald Richter, Juergen Hoppen, Raymond Ambs
Принадлежит: Visteon Global Technologies Inc

An air conditioning apparatus for a ventilation, heating, and air conditioning of an interior of a vehicle with a foot vent, in which a shape of the foot vent is substantially rectangular with a dimension of the rectangular shape in a direction of travel of the vehicle larger than a dimension of the rectangular shape transverse to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the rectangular shape optimizing an installation space, an efficiency, and acoustics of the air conditioning apparatus.

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Номер записи: 2
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Sealing Element And Vehicle Heating/Air-Conditioning Unit

Номер: US20130065500A1
Автор: Luer Armin, MEYER JENS, Strathenke Oliver
Принадлежит:

A sealing element () of a deformable material for sealing an opening in a wall (), which separates two different chambers, comprises at least one aperture () which is arranged in a sealing first region () and is designed to receive a tube (), and a yielding second region () which is designed to be pressed against the wall (), wherein the second region () is differentiated from the first region () at least in part by an indentation (). 1101610. A sealing element () of a deformable material for sealing an opening in a wall () , which separates two different chambers , the sealing element () comprising:{'b': 12', '20', '14, 'at least one aperture () which is formed in a sealing first region () and is designed to receive a tube (), and'}{'b': 24', '16, 'a yielding second region () which is designed to be pressed against the wall (),'}wherein{'b': 24', '20', '22, 'the second region () is differentiated from the first region () at least in part by an indentation ().'}2102222. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the indentation () is designed in such a way that because of the indentation () the two regions are capable of being deformed in a manner independent of each other.310222214. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the indentation () is designed in the form of an indentation () which is not continuous in the direction of the passage of the tube ().410222024. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the indentation () differentiates the first region () completely from the second region ().510. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the deformable material is a monolithic material.61010. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the sealing element () is watertight and/or airtight and/or sound-proofing.710. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , which is in the form of a plate.8102012142024. A sealing element () according to claim 1 , wherein the first region () with an aperture () ...

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Номер записи: 3
25-04-2013 дата публикации

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE INTERIOR OF AN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130098577A1
Автор: LARSON Gerald L.
Принадлежит: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC

A climate control system () for a cabin () of an electric vehicle () has at least one liquid-to-air heat exchanger () in heat exchange relation with air in the cabin and a set of control valves for selectively placing the climate control system in a cabin heating mode of operation in which hot liquid circulates through a hot liquid flow loop () and in a cabin cooling mode of operation in which cold liquid circulates through a cold liquid flow loop (). An electric compressor motor (M) is operated by electricity from a battery bank () for operating a refrigerant compressor (C) to circulate refrigerant in a refrigerant loop that comprises a refrigerant-to-liquid hot side heat exchanger () that provides the hot liquid and a refrigerant-to-liquid cold side heat exchanger () that provides the cold liquid. 1. A vehicle comprising:wheels on which the vehicle travels;an electric traction motor for rotating at least some of the wheels to propel the vehicle;a battery bank on-board the vehicle for operating the electric traction motor;a cabin for a driver of the vehicle;a climate control system for the cabin comprising at least one liquid-to-air cabin air heat exchanger in heat exchange relation with air in the cabin, a refrigerant compressor, an electric compressor motor operated by the battery bank for operating the refrigerant compressor to circulate refrigerant in a refrigerant loop from the compressor through a refrigerant-to-liquid hot side heat exchanger within which refrigerant condenses, then through an expansion valve, then through a refrigerant-to-liquid cold side heat exchanger within which refrigerant that has passed through the expansion valve expands, and then back to the refrigerant compressor, the climate control system further comprising a liquid flow loop for circulating liquid through one of the refrigerant-to-liquid heat exchangers and the cabin air heat exchanger.2. The vehicle as set forth in in which the liquid flow loop comprises the hot side heat ...

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Номер записи: 4
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Cabin for Work Vehicle

Номер: US20130118708A1
Автор: Ichikawa Nobushige
Принадлежит: KUBOTA CORPORATION

A cabin for a work vehicle comprises: a driver's seat positioned within the cabin; cabin frames including at least a transverse frame located in a rear region of the cabin; a roof supported by at least some of the cabin frames; at least one air-conditioning duct located within the roof; an air-conditioning unit located rearwardly with respect to a rearward end of a seat portion of the driver's seat and adjacent the transverse frame for conditioning air and for feeding air-conditioned air into the at least one air-conditioning duct. 11217157715. An air conditioning system for a cabin of a work vehicle , the cabin comprising: a driver's seat () positioned within the cabin (); a roof (); an air-conditioning duct () located inside the roof (); an air conditioning unit (A) located inside the roof () for conditioning air and for feeding air-conditioned air into the air-conditioning duct (); and a structural framework (B) , wherein{'b': '12', "the air conditioning unit (A) is located rearward of a rearward end of a seat portion of the driver's seat (),"}{'b': 2', '6', '2', '6', '7, 'the structural frame (B) includes a plurality of vertical frames (), and an annular upper frame () spanning top end portions of the vertical frames () and comprising: a transverse frame (B) located at a rear portion of the roof (),'}{'b': 6', '6', '6, 'the transverse frame (B) is displaced rearward from the rearmost vertical frames located on both lateral sides of the transverse frame (B) so that the transverse frame (B) is in a shape of U as a planar view, and'}{'b': 2', '6, 'the air conditioning unit (A) is mounted in a space rearward of the rearmost vertical frames () and frontward of the transverse frame (B).'}2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 2', '6', '30, 'the rearmost vertical frames () are connected to the upper frame () through respective connecting frames ().'}3. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 23', '20', '21, 'the air ...

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Номер записи: 5
13-06-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE WITH FAN UNIT PRODUCING AN AMPLIFIED AIR FLOW TO A HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20130146001A1
Автор: Karmann Siegfried, KLINKERT CARSTEN, MAIN Eduard, Schwartze Sebastian
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A vehicle includes a heat exchanger which is disposed in a cooling system, and a fan unit which forms part of a radiator grille and is constructed to generate an air flow through the heat exchanger. The fan unit has at least one fan which is constructed to generate a primary air flow, and a ring element which is constructed to generate from the primary air flow an amplified secondary air flow to the heat exchanger. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a heat exchanger disposed in a cooling system; anda fan unit forming part of a radiator grille and constructed to generate an air flow through the heat exchanger, said fan unit having at least one fan constructed to generate a primary air flow and having a ring element constructed to generate from the primary air flow an amplified secondary air flow to the heat exchanger.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ring element has a hollow configuration formed on an inside with a circumferential gap claim 1 , said fan unit having a blower for blowing the primary air flow into the ring element.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ring element forms at least in part a frame of the radiator grille.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the fan unit includes a plurality of said fan.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ring element has a wing profile.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the fan unit is positioned in front of the heat exchanger claim 1 , as viewed in a travel direction.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an internal combustion engine claim 1 , said heat exchanger being arranged between the fan unit and the internal combustion engine claim 1 , as viewed in travel direction.8. In combination claim 1 ,a radiator grille; anda fan unit including at least one fan constructed to generate a primary air flow and having a ring element constructed to generate from the primary air flow an amplified secondary air flow to a heat exchanger disposed in a cooling system of a vehicle, said fan unit forming part of the radiator ...

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Номер записи: 6
13-06-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130149953A1
Автор: SETO Takahiro
Принадлежит: KEIHIN CORPORATION

A vehicular air conditioning apparatus may include a case which forms a passage for conditioned air that flows toward a vehicle interior; a partition plate which divides a space inside the case; a sliding door which moves to change a flow of the conditioned air inside the case; a rack gear provided on the sliding door; and a pinion gear which moves the sliding door by rotating while being engaged with the rack gear. The partition plate may have a guide which slidably supports an end portion of the sliding door. The case may have a seal member, and the sliding door and the seal member may be disposed to slidably oppose each other. The guide may have a cut-out portion in which the seal member is disposed, and an auxiliary guide may be provided in the cut-out portion. 1. A vehicular air conditioning apparatus comprising:a case which forms a passage for conditioned air that flows toward a vehicle interior;a partition plate which divides a space inside the case;a sliding door which moves to change a flow of the conditioned air inside the case;a rack gear provided on the sliding door; anda pinion gear which moves the sliding door by rotating while being engaged with the rack gear,wherein the partition plate has a guide which slidably supports an end portion of the sliding door,the case has a seal member,the sliding door and the seal member are disposed to slidably oppose each other,the guide has a cut-out portion in which the seal member is disposed, andan auxiliary guide is provided in the cut-out portion.2. The vehicular air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the case is formed by combining a plurality of divided parts,the partition plate is fixed by being sandwiched between the divided parts, andthe auxiliary guide is formed integrally with the partition plate and is sandwiched by the seal member.3. The vehicular air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the auxiliary guide is formed integrally with a fitting portion included in the ...

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Номер записи: 7
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Air conditioning apparatus for vehicle

Номер: US20130152619A1
Автор: Yoshiomi ITO
Принадлежит: Keihin Corp

An air conditioning apparatus for a vehicle that includes a frame having an opening through which an airflow passes, and a sliding door which adjusts an aperture ratio of the opening by being slid along a wall surface formed with the opening of the frame in an upstream side of the opening, wherein the sliding door includes: a shield plate to shield the airflow; and a seal member which extends from the shield plate in a sliding direction of the sliding door and is more easily bent than the shield plate, and which is bent by receiving the airflow, thereby coming into contact with the wall surface of the frame.

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Номер записи: 8
27-06-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20130160971A1
Автор: Makita Yuki, YANASHIMA Shizuka
Принадлежит: Calsonic Kansei Corporation

A vehicle air conditioner includes an evaporator configured to cool air, a heater core provided on a downstream side of the evaporator, a plurality of doors provided between the evaporator and the heater core, a central air path formed on the downstream side of the evaporator, and provided with a first door of the plurality of doors, a first side air path formed on one side of the central air path, and provided with a second door of the plurality of doors, a second side air path formed on the other side of the central air path, and provided with a third door of the plurality of doors, a sub-case configured to form the central air path, and first and second division cases configured to sandwich the sub-case from right and left. 1. A vehicle air conditioner , comprising:an evaporator configured to cool air;a heater core provided on a downstream side of the evaporator;a plurality of doors provided between the evaporator and the heater core, the plurality of doors being configured to adjust the volume of the air cooled in the evaporator, which flows to the heater core, and the volume of the cooled air, which flows on the downstream side of the heater core through a bypass air path, the plurality of doors being configured to mix air which has passed through the bypass air path and air which has passed through the heater core, and change the ratio of the volume of the air passing through the bypass air path and the volume of the air passing through the heater core by adjusting an opening, so as to adjust a temperature of the mixed air;a central air path formed on the downstream side of the evaporator, and provided with a first door of the plurality of doors;a first side air path formed on one side of the central air path, and provided with a second door of the plurality of doors;a second side air path formed on the other side of the central air path, and provided with a third door of the plurality of doors;a sub-case configured to form the central air path; andfirst and ...

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Номер записи: 9
04-07-2013 дата публикации

AIR GUIDE STRUCTURE OF RADIATOR IN STRADDLE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130168039A1
Автор: Arai Kozo, Hashizume Kenji, Nishimura Kenichi, Yamashita Yuuki
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An air guide structure of a radiator built into a straddle vehicle which exchanges heat between a cooling medium of a driving power source and ram air to release heat from the cooling medium. The air guide structure includes an electric fan provided at a core of the radiator such that it is disposed in close proximity to the core at a downstream side in a flow direction of the ram air, and a shroud provided to cover the electric fan from the downstream side and cover the electric fan from above and from both lateral sides, the shroud being open in a downward direction. The core of the radiator is provided with a ram air passage region outside of a portion of the core which is covered with the shroud when viewed in the flow direction of the ram air travelling through the ram air passage region. 1. An air guide structure of a radiator which is built into a straddle vehicle and exchanges heat between a cooling medium of a driving power source and ram air to release heat from the cooling medium , the air guide structure comprising:an electric fan provided at a core of the radiator such that the electric fan is disposed in close proximity to the core of the radiator at a downstream side of the radiator in a flow direction of the ram air; anda shroud provided to cover the electric fan from the downstream side, and cover the electric fan from above and from both lateral sides, the shroud being open in a downward direction;wherein the core of the radiator is provided with a ram air passage region outside of a portion of the core which is covered with the shroud when viewed in the flow direction of the ram air, the ram air travelling through the ram air passage region.2. The air guide structure of the radiator according to claim 1 ,wherein the electric fan is mounted to the shroud.3. The air guide structure of the radiator according to claim 1 ,wherein the radiator is disposed forward relative to the driving power source to allow the ram air to travel through the radiator in ...

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Номер записи: 10
22-08-2013 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130213631A1
Автор: Ichishi Yoshinori, Izawa Satoshi, Kondo Yasushi, Yanagimachi Yoshinori
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

An air conditioner for a vehicle equipped with a battery includes an air conditioning unit, and a control unit. The air conditioning unit performs air-conditioning of the vehicle compartment and the control unit controls operation of the air conditioning unit. The control unit restricts the operation of the air conditioning unit when the remaining battery capacity is less than or equal to a predetermined value. Thus, it is possible to ensure running safety while passenger thermal comfort can be improved. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle equipped with a battery for supplying electric power to a motor for driving the vehicle , the air conditioner comprising:an air conditioning unit performing air-conditioning in a passenger compartment; anda control unit controlling operation of the air conditioning unit and setting an air outlet mode among multiple air outlet modes including a defroster mode in which air conditioned by the air conditioning unit flows forward a front windshield of the vehicle, whereinthe control unit stops the operation of the air conditioning unit in an air outlet mode other than the defroster mode and is capable of only setting a defroster mode when a remaining capacity of the battery is less than or equal to a predetermined remaining capacity.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , whereinthe control unit continues the operation of the air conditioning unit in the defroster mode without stopping the operation of the air conditioning unit when the remaining capacity of the battery is less than or equal to the predetermined remaining capacity and the air outlet mode is the defroster mode.3. An air conditioner for a vehicle equipped with a battery for supplying electric power to a motor for driving the vehicle claim 1 , the air conditioner comprising:an air conditioning unit performing air conditioning in a passenger compartment;a seat air conditioning unit adjusting a temperature of a seat of the vehicle; anda control unit that controls operation of ...

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Номер записи: 11
14-11-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130299129A1
Автор: Akiyama Yuki, Matsushima Hiroaki, Osaka Tadashi, Sekiya Sachio, Uchida Riichi
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A vehicular air conditioning system for saving energy includes: a first indoor cooling heat exchanger for suctioning in and cooling the air within or outside a vehicle; an indoor air conditioning heat exchanger installed on the downstream cooling heat exchanger for regulating the temperature of the applicable air, a refrigeration cycle connected to the applicable indoor air conditioning heat exchanger, a heating element mounted in the vehicle, and a circuit for the machine coolant circulating between the applicable heating element and the applicable first indoor cooling heat exchanger, and in which the air flow path for air flowing into the indoor air conditioning heat exchanger is structured by merging a flow path passing through the first indoor cooling heat exchanger to a flow path not passing through the first indoor cooling heat exchanger, and is also configured to allow switching to either of the two flow paths. 1. A vehicular air conditioning system to suction in air outside the vehicle or air within the vehicle , regulate the temperature of the applicable air and blow that air to inside the vehicle and comprising: a machine coolant circuit for cooling or heating the heat-generating device mounted in the vehicle , an in-vehicle air conditioning device containing a refrigerating cycle circuit , a machine coolant which circulates through the machine coolant circuit , and an intermediate heat exchanger to exchange heat in the air conditioning coolant of the refrigerating cycle circuit , further comprising: 'an indoor air conditioning heat exchanger installed on the downstream side of air that passed through the applicable first indoor cooling heat exchanger for regulating the temperature of the applicable air;', 'a first indoor cooling heat exchanger to cool the applicable air;'}a refrigeration cycle connected to the applicable indoor air conditioning heat exchanger;a heating element mounted in the vehicle; anda circuit for the machine coolant to circulate ...

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Номер записи: 12
05-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE THERMAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130319029A1
Автор: Akiyama Yuki, Matsushima Hiroaki, Osaka Tadashi, Sekiya Sachio, Uchida Riichi
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A vehicle thermal system includes a heat pump system in which a compressor, a first refrigerant switching unit configured to switch a flowing direction of a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger, a first flow rate control unit, a second flow rate control unit, and a heat pump intermediate heat exchanger are connected in order, and which has a bypass circuit including a third flow rate control unit between the first flow rate control unit and the second flow rate control unit, a heat pump indoor heat exchanger, and a second refrigerant switching unit configured to switch between a discharge side of the compressor and an suction side of the compressor. The heat pump system has the refrigerant flowing therein and a heat medium circuit in which a liquid pump, a cooling heat exchanger, a heat medium indoor heat exchanger and a heat medium intermediate heat exchanger are sequentially connected. 1. A vehicle thermal system characterized by comprising:a heat pump system in which a compressor, a first refrigerant switching unit configured to switch a flowing direction of a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger, a first flow rate control unit, a second flow rate control unit, and a heat pump intermediate heat exchanger are connected in this order, and which has a bypass circuit including a third flow rate control unit between a first expansion valve and a second expansion valve, a heat pump indoor heat exchanger, and a second refrigerant switching unit configured to switch between an discharge side of the compressor and an suction side of the compressor, the heat pump system having the refrigerant flowing therein; anda heat medium circuit in which a liquid pump, a cooling heat exchanger which cools a heating element installed in the vehicle, a heat medium indoor heat exchanger and a heat medium intermediate heat exchanger are sequentially connected, the heat medium circuit having the heat medium flowing therein, wherein the heat pump intermediate heat exchanger and the heat ...

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Номер записи: 13
05-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130319630A1
Автор: Mizutani Masashi, Shimauchi Takayuki, Toyama Tatsuya, Yamamoto Yuudai
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

An air conditioning device for a vehicle, provided with: an air blower unit having a first introduction path and a second introduction path through which inside air or outside air is sucked into an upper fan and a lower fan by switching between switching doors; and an air conditioning unit for discharging air into the vehicle interior. The air conditioning device for a vehicle is characterized in that the first introduction path is an introduction path into which only the outside air is introduced when the inside air and the outside air are sucked separately and in that an outside air amount adjustment mechanism for limiting the amount of delivery of the outside air according to the speed of the vehicle is provided in the first introduction path or at a position downstream thereof to reduce the generation of wind noise at a defroster opening or a face opening. 1. A vehicular air-conditioning system which is provided witha blower unit which has an upper fan, a lower fan, switching doors for switching passages, a first introduction passage which sucks inside air or outside air into the upper fan, a second introduction passage which sucks inside air or outside air into the lower fan, and a first discharge passage and second discharge passage which discharge air blown from said upper fan and said lower fan in a two-layer state andan air-conditioning unit which adjusts the temperature of air blown from said blower unit by an evaporator, air mix door, and heater core and blows air out from defroster vents, face vents, and foot vents into the passenger compartment,wherein said first introduction passage is an introduction passage in which only outside air is introduced when sucking in inside air and outside air separately, which is provided with an outside air flow adjustment mechanism which limits the amount of outside air which is blown in accordance with the vehicle speed at said first introduction passage or downstream, and which suppresses the occurrence of a ...

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Номер записи: 14
26-12-2013 дата публикации

VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A POWER MACHINE

Номер: US20130344792A1
Автор: Hill Aaron G.
Принадлежит: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY

A ventilation system for a power machine is disclosed. The ventilation system includes a first ductwork section and a second ductwork section. An intermediate unsealed cavity is positioned between the first ductwork section and the second ductwork section. A source of air having a primary fan is provided. The source moves air through the first ductwork section into an intermediate cavity. A secondary fan draws air from the intermediate cavity, re-pressurizes the air, and forces the air out of the second ductwork section. 1. A ventilation system for a power machine , the ventilation system comprising:first ductwork section;a second ductwork section;an intermediate unsealed cavity positioned between the first ductwork section and the second ductwork section;a source of air having a primary fan which moves the air through the first ductwork section into an intermediate cavity;a secondary fan that draws air from the intermediate cavity, re-pressurizes the air, and forces the air out of the second ductwork section.2. The ventilation system of claim 1 , wherein the source of air is a heating claim 1 , ventilating claim 1 , and air conditioning (HVAC) system connected to the first ductwork section through a main HVAC duct.3. The ventilation system of claim 1 , wherein the second ductwork section comprises a plenum having an inlet aperture through which the air enters the plenum from the intermediate cavity claim 1 , wherein the secondary fan is mounted in the inlet aperture.4. The ventilation system of claim 3 , wherein the plenum is formed between an interior side panel of an operator enclosure of the power machine and a shield attached to the interior side panel.5. The ventilation system of claim 4 , wherein the intermediate cavity is formed at least partially between a back panel of the operator enclosure and the interior side panel of the operator compartment.6. The ventilation system of claim 5 , and further comprising:an outlet aperture of the plenum formed in the ...

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Номер записи: 15
06-02-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20140033752A1
Автор: Gunjima Munehisa, MURAKAMI Hiroki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

In vehicle air-conditioning devices including a refrigerant circuit having a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an indoor heat exchanger that are connected by refrigerant pipes to form a refrigeration cycle; an indoor air-sending device that supplies air to the indoor heat exchanger; and an outdoor air-sending device that supplies air to the outdoor heat exchanger, the refrigerant circuit is installed under the floor of a vehicle and uses carbon dioxide as the refrigerant. 18-. (canceled)9. A vehicle air-conditioning device comprising:a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an indoor heat exchanger that are connected by refrigerant pipes to form a refrigeration cycle;an indoor air-sending device that supplies air to the indoor heat exchanger; andan outdoor air-sending device that supplies air to the outdoor heat exchanger,wherein the refrigerant circuit is installed under the floor of a vehicle and uses carbon dioxide as the refrigerant.10. A vehicle air-conditioning device comprising:a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an intermediate heat exchanger that are connected by refrigerant pipes to form a refrigeration cycle;a heat medium circuit including the intermediate heat exchanger, a pump, and an indoor heat exchanger that are connected by heat medium pipes;an indoor air-sending device that supplies air to the indoor heat exchanger; andan outdoor air-sending device that supplies air to the outdoor heat exchanger,wherein, in a vehicle air-conditioning device that uses a heat medium other than carbon dioxide as the heat medium in the heat medium circuit, the refrigerant circuit is installed under the floor of a vehicle and uses carbon dioxide as the refrigerant.11. The vehicle air-conditioning device of claim 9 , further comprising:a first chamber having a first air inlet through which air in the vehicle is introduced, ...

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Номер записи: 16
20-02-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20140048227A1
Автор: Saitou Masakazu
Принадлежит:

A vehicle air conditioning device comprises first and second outside air ventilation flues that are formed so that outside air flows through opposing ends of an evaporator. An inside air ventilation flue is formed so that inside air flows through a central site in the evaporator such that, at any degree of opening of a first damper, outside air from each of the outside air ventilation flues and inside air from the inside air ventilation flue can flow to an outlet-side ventilation flue or a heater-side ventilation flue at a flow rate that corresponds to the degree of opening of the first damper. Accordingly, even in a configuration in which outside air and inside air flow to the evaporator, it is not necessary to provide the first damper that opens/closes a downstream side of the evaporator for each of the outside air and inside air flow sections. 1. A vehicle air conditioning device , comprising:an outside air ventilation flue through which outside air that is sucked in from outside a cabin of a vehicle flows;an inside air ventilation flue through which inside air that is sucked in from inside the cabin of the vehicle flows; an evaporator that is disposed on a downstream side of the outside air ventilation flue and the inside air ventilation flue;an outlet-side ventilation flue through which air that flows out from the evaporator flows;a heater that is disposed on a downstream side of the evaporator;a heater-side ventilation flue that causes air that flows out from the evaporator to flow via the heater to the outlet-side ventilation flue; anda damper that is formed so as to span the evaporator in a width direction on the downstream side of the evaporator, and that, by rotating around a shaft extending in the width direction of the evaporator, opens/closes a flow path of air that flows directly to the outlet-side ventilation flue from the evaporator and a flow path of air that flows from the evaporator via the heater-side ventilation flue to the outlet-side ...

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Номер записи: 17
06-03-2014 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTORIZED VEHICLE

Номер: US20140060103A1
Автор: Gökcen Sezgin, Richter Gerald
Принадлежит: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

The invention relates to an air conditioning system for a motorized vehicle with means for conveying, for cooling, and for heating of air. The air conditioning system comprises a housing with flow guide devices and air vents, an evaporator, and a heat exchanger. The housing is developed with an air distribution element and a range of variation. The flow guide devices of the air vents are arranged within the air distribution element, and the heat exchanger is arranged within the range of variation. With the arrangement of the heat exchanger, it is possible to change the outer dimensions of the range of variation and therefore of the air conditioning system while maintaining unchanged functionality and by using identical components such that the air conditioning system can be adapted to the installation space of different motorized vehicle types. 1. An air conditioning system for a vehicle comprising:a blower evaporator element configured for receiving a flow of air and having an evaporator disposed therein;an air distribution element disposed downstream from the blower evaporator element and configured for guiding the flow of air to a passenger compartment, wherein the air distribution element forms a first flow path for the flow of air;a range of variation in fluid communication with the air distribution element, the range of variation having external dimensions corresponding to dimensions of an installation space of the vehicle, wherein the range of variation forms a second flow path for the flow of air; anda heat exchanger disposed in the range of variation, wherein the heat exchanger is aligned with the cross-section of the second flow path.2. The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is arranged at an angle relative to a horizontal direction of the air conditioning system.3. The air conditioning system of claim 2 , wherein the angle is between 45 degrees and 90 degrees.4. The air conditioning system of claim 2 , wherein the angle is ...

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Номер записи: 18
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Dedicated Floor Bleed For An Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20140060776A1
Автор: BAILEY Raymond, BUCZEK Melissa, PEARD Tom, THOMPSON Gregory
Принадлежит:

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a case having a face outlet and a foot outlet. A door is movable between a first position closing the face outlet and opening the foot outlet and a second position opening the face outlet and closing the foot outlet. A bypass passage allows air flow around the door when the door is in the second position to allow a specified amount of air flow to the foot outlet when the door closes the foot outlet. 1. A heating , ventilation and air conditioning system comprising:a case defining a face outlet and a foot outlet;a first door movable between a first position closing the face outlet and opening the foot outlet and a second position opening the face outlet and closing the foot outlet; anda bypass passage allowing air flow around the first door to provide air flow to the foot outlet when the first door is in the second position.2. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the case defines a defroster outlet and the heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system further comprises a second door movable between a first position closing the defroster outlet and a second position opening the defroster outlet.3. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein air flow to the face outlet and the foot outlet is prohibited by the second door when the second door is in the second position.4. The heating claim 3 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 3 , wherein the second door is upstream from the first door in a direction of air flow through the case.5. The heating claim 3 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 3 , further comprising:a heating heat exchanger disposed in the case; whereinthe case defines a cold air passage; andthe heating, ventilation and air conditioning system further defines a third door, the third door controlling air flow through the heating heat ...

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Номер записи: 19
06-03-2014 дата публикации

CONCEALED DYNAMIC VENTILATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140060795A1
Автор: Yu Jeffrey N.
Принадлежит:

The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for ventilating the interior of a vehicle with concealed dynamic ventilation system. A concealed dynamic ventilation system and vents thereof can beneficially provide one or more passengers in a vehicle with an increased distribution of air substantially throughout the cabin of a vehicle as compared with traditional vents that are limited to fixed locations with limited capabilities. Further, a concealed dynamic ventilation system can provide aesthetic value by concealing the vents from a passenger's line of sight in a normal seating position behind existing trims of a vehicle. 1. An apparatus for ventilating an interior of a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:an air source;an air duct coupled to the air source; anda plurality of air vents each having an opening coupled to the air duct configured to deliver air to the interior of the vehicle, and an air vent opening cover over at least a portion of at least one of the plurality of air vent openings, the air vent opening cover comprising a portion of a vehicle interior trim.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of air vent openings has an elongate shape and extends along a length of at least one of a vehicle A pillar and a vehicle B pillar.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of air vent openings extends along a length of least one of a vehicle dashboard claim 1 , a vehicle seat claim 1 , a vehicle door claim 1 , and a vehicle roof panel.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of air vent openings is defined at least in part by two adjacent surfaces of a vehicle dashboard trim or an interior vehicle door trim.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising an air-directing component within the at least one of the plurality of air vent openings claim 4 , the air-directing component coupled to one of the two adjacent surfaces and configured to rotate around a ...

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Номер записи: 20
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Three Door Structure For Partial Recirculation In An Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20140065942A1
Автор: BAILEY Raymond, BUCZEK Melissa, CLEMENCE Andrew, Hotte Simon, THOMPSON Gregory
Принадлежит: DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a blower unit that has a first interior air intake, a second interior air intake and an exterior air intake. Three doors are moved between open and closed positions to define a recirculation mode, a fresh mode and a partial recirculation mode. As the doors move between their open and closed positions, a variable partial mode and a variable fresh mode are defined. 1. A heating , ventilation and air conditioning system comprising:a case defining an exterior air intake aperture, a first interior air intake aperture and a second interior air intake aperture;a first door rotatably attached to the case, the first door movable between an open position where the first interior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the first interior air intake aperture is closed;a second door, separate from the first door, rotatably attached to the case, the second door movable between an open position where the second interior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the second interior air intake aperture is closed; anda third door rotatably attached to the case, the third door movable between an open position where the exterior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the exterior air intake aperture is closed.2. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system defines a recirculation mode when the first door is in the open position claim 1 , the second door is in the open position and the third door is in the closed position.3. The heating claim 2 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 2 , wherein the heating claim 2 , ventilation and air conditioning system defines a fresh mode when the first door is in the closed position claim 2 , the second door is in the closed position and the third door is in the open position.4. The heating claim 3 , ventilation ...

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Номер записи: 21
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Three Door Structure For Partial Recirculation In An Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20140065943A1
Автор: BAILEY Raymond, BUCZEK Melissa, CLEMENCE Andrew, THOMPSON Gregory
Принадлежит: DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a blower unit that has an interior air intake and an exterior air intake. Three doors are moved between open and closed positions to define a recirculation mode, a fresh mode and a partial recirculation mode. As the doors move between their open and closed positions, a variable partial mode and a variable fresh mode are defined. 1. A heating , ventilation and air conditioning system comprising:a case defining an exterior air intake aperture and an interior air intake aperture;a first door rotatably attached to the case, the first door movable between an open position where the interior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the interior air intake aperture is closed; anda second door rotatably attached to the case, the second door movable between an open position where the exterior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the exterior air intake aperture is closed; anda third door rotatably attached to the case, the third door movable between an open position where an air passage between the exterior air intake aperture and the interior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the air passage is closed.2. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air condition system according to claim 1 , wherein in the open position claim 1 , the third door is parallel to the first door when the first door is in the open position.3. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air condition system according to claim 1 , wherein in the open position claim 1 , the third door is parallel to the second door when the second door is in the open position.4. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air condition system according to claim 1 , wherein the heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system defines a recirculation mode when the first door is in the open position claim 1 , the second door is in the closed position and the third door is in the open position.5. The heating claim 4 ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Intake Enhancement System for Vehicle

Номер: US20140069603A1
Автор: Burke Frederico
Принадлежит:

An intake enhancement system for a vehicle includes a chiller bath, a delivering line operatively extended from the chiller bath for tapping at a heat exchanging line of a HVAC system to guide a heat exchanging agent flowing between the chiller bath and the HVAC system, and a cooling line operatively extended from the chiller bath for guiding a cooling agent to flow from the chiller bath toward the combustion engine. The chiller bath provides a heat-exchanging place for cooling the cooling agent by the heat exchanging agent. Therefore, the cooling agent is guide to cool the combustion element before the combustion element enters into the combustion engine for enhancing an efficiency of the combustion engine. 1. An intake enhancement system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine and a HVAC (Heating , Ventilation , and Air-Conditioning) system , comprising:a chiller bath;a delivering line operatively extended from said chiller bath for tapping at a heat exchanging line of said HVAC system to guide a heat exchanging agent flowing between said chiller bath and said HVAC system; anda cooling line operatively extended from said chiller bath for guiding a cooling to agent to flow from said chiller bath toward said combustion engine, wherein said chiller bath provides a heat-exchanging place for cooling said cooling agent by said heat exchanging agent in order to cool said combustion element by said cooling agent before said combustion element enters into said combustion engine.2. The intake enhancement system claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said cooling line claim 1 , which is a cycling line claim 1 , has a cooling line discharge section for discharging said cooling agent from said chiller bath toward said combustion engine claim 1 , and a cooling line suction section for guiding said cooling agent back to said chiller bath from said combustion engine.3. The intake enhancement system claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said delivery line claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 23
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20160001628A1
Автор: Kakizaki Shinji, Sakuma Choji
Принадлежит:

A vehicle air conditioner includes: a condenser that internally circulates a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant which is discharged from a compressor and that heats air passing around the condenser; an evaporator that internally circulates a low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant and that absorbs heat from the air passing around the evaporator; and a switching portion that switches flows of air in response to a heating time, a cooling time, and a dehumidifying-heating time of a vehicle. Also, the switching portion causes the air passing around the condenser to flow into a vehicle compartment during the heating time of the vehicle, causes the air passing around the evaporator to flow into the vehicle compartment during the cooling time of the vehicle and causes the air sequentially passing through the evaporator and the condenser to flow into the vehicle compartment during the dehumidifying-heating time of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle air conditioner comprising:a condenser that internally circulates a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant which is discharged from a compressor and that heats air passing around the condenser;an evaporator that internally circulates a low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant and that absorbs heat from the air passing around the evaporator; anda switching portion that switches flows of air in response to a heating time, a cooling time, and a dehumidifying-heating time of a vehicle,wherein the switching portion causes the air passing around the condenser to flow into a vehicle compartment during the heating time of the vehicle, causes the air passing around the evaporator to flow into the vehicle compartment during the cooling time of the vehicle and causes the air sequentially passing through the evaporator and the condenser to flow into the vehicle compartment during the dehumidifying-heating time of the vehicle.2. The vehicle air conditioner according to claim 1 ,wherein the condenser and the evaporator are ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR COOLING VEHICLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT

Номер: US20200001682A1
Автор: KIM Seong Hun, LEE Hae Jun, LEE Sung Je
Принадлежит: HANON SYSTEMS

The present invention relates to a system for cooling a vehicle electric component including: a compressor compressing a refrigerant; a condenser connected to the compressor to condense the refrigerant supplied from the compressor and formed to surround an outer periphery of the compressor; an expansion means connected to the condenser to expand the refrigerant supplied from the condenser; an evaporator connected to the expansion means and the compressor to evaporate the refrigerant supplied from the expansion means by a heat exchange and then introduce the evaporated refrigerant into the compressor; and a blower fan disposed on one side or the other side of the condenser which is opened, wherein the system for cooling a vehicle electric component may effectively cool electric components such as a variety of sensors and computers of an autonomous vehicle and may secure a sufficient cooling performance by using a vapor compression system. 1. A system for cooling a vehicle electric component comprising:a compressor compressing a refrigerant;a condenser connected to the compressor to condense the refrigerant supplied from the compressor and formed to surround an outer periphery of the compressor;an expansion means connected to the condenser to expand the refrigerant supplied from the condenser;an evaporator connected to the expansion means and the compressor to evaporate the refrigerant supplied from the expansion means by a heat exchange and then introduce the evaporated refrigerant into the compressor; anda blower fan disposed on one side or the other side of the condenser which is opened.2. The system for cooling a vehicle electric component of claim 1 , further comprising a case having the compressor claim 1 , the condenser claim 1 , and the expansion means accommodated in an inner space thereof claim 1 , having a plurality of vents formed therein claim 1 , and having the blower fan coupled to an opened upper side thereof.3. The system for cooling a vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180001732A1
Автор: JIN Keon Soo, Jung Dae Ig, Kwon Dong Ho, Park June Kyu, Shin Gee Young
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

An air conditioning system for a vehicle may include a cooling duct provided with a cooling duct inlet at a first end of the cooling duct, and a cooling duct indoor outlet and a cooling duct outdoor outlet at a second end of the cooling duct, a heating duct provided with a heating duct inlet at a first end of the heating duct, and a heating duct indoor outlet and a heating duct outdoor outlet at a second end of the heating duct, and including a condenser disposed in the heating duct, an extension duct extending from both the cooling duct indoor outlet and the heating duct indoor outlet, and channeling air supplied from both the cooling duct indoor outlet and the heating duct indoor outlet to a passenger compartment, and a passage control door provided at an indoor outlet end portion of a partition wall. 1. An air conditioning system for a vehicle , the air conditioning system comprising:a cooling duct provided with a cooling duct inlet at a first end of the cooling duct, and a cooling duct indoor outlet and a cooling duct outdoor outlet at a second end of the cooling duct, and including an evaporation core disposed in the cooling duct;a heating duct provided with a heating duct inlet at a first end of the heating duct, and a heating duct indoor outlet and a heating duct outdoor outlet at a second end of the heating duct, and including a condenser disposed in the heating duct;an extension duct extending from both the cooling duct indoor outlet and the heating duct indoor outlet, and channeling air supplied from both the cooling duct indoor outlet and the heating duct indoor outlet to a passenger compartment; anda passage control door provided at an indoor outlet end portion of a partition wall between the cooling duct and the heating duct.2. The air conditioning system of claim 1 , wherein the evaporation core and the condenser claim 1 , along with a compressor and an expansion valve claim 1 , are connected to one refrigerant passage.3. The air conditioning system of ...

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Номер записи: 26
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180001733A1
Автор: Hashizume Kenichi, OGURA Junya, SATO Masao
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An airflow direction plate elongated in a direction perpendicular to a direction of an air flow from an indoor fan is disposed between the indoor fan and an air supply duct opening. The airflow direction plate has air vents arranged in a longitudinal direction, inclined plates each disposed to a corresponding one of the air vents and having different angles of inclination corresponding to positions of the air vents, and an acoustic material disposed on a surface facing the indoor fan. An indoor unit has a first air passageway allowing the air from the indoor fan to flow in the longitudinal direction of the airflow direction plate for a detour to the air supply duct opening and a second air passageway allowing the air from the indoor fan to flow into the air vents along the inclined plates. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:an indoor unit including an evaporator, an indoor fan, a return inlet from which air from the vehicle is drawn, and an air supply duct opening through which the air is supplied to the vehicle, the indoor unit being configured to operate the indoor fan to cause the air in the vehicle to flow from the return inlet to the evaporator and send the air passing through the evaporator to the air supply duct opening;an outdoor unit including a compressor, a condenser, and an outdoor fan and configured to form a refrigeration cycle together with the Indoor unit; andan airflow direction plate elongated in a direction perpendicular to a direction of an air flow from the indoor fan and disposed between the Indoor fan in the indoor unit and the air supply duct opening,the airflow direction plate havingair vents arranged in a longitudinal direction,inclined plates each disposed to a corresponding one of the air vents, having different angles of inclination corresponding to positions of the air vents, and adjusting an amount and a speed of the air from the indoor fan, andan acoustic material disposed on a surface facing the indoor fan, ...

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Номер записи: 27
04-01-2018 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Номер: US20180001735A1
Автор: Chuang Chi-Sheng
Принадлежит: Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20180001736A1
Автор: JANG Byeong-Moo, KIM Myung-Hoe, KIM Seong-Nam, KWON Jong-Hwan
Принадлежит:

An air conditioning control system and method for a vehicle may include: an alternate control entering temperature difference excess determination step of determining whether a difference in temperature between a side vent temperature sensor and a shower duct temperature sensor exceeds an alternate control entering temperature difference; and an alternate control step of determining that a side vent grill may have been closed, when the difference exceeds the alternate control entering temperature difference, and performing an alternate control operation of regarding the temperature of air measured by the shower duct temperature sensor as the temperature of air discharged from the side vent grill and controlling a temperature of air to be discharged from a center vent grill. 1. An air conditioning control system for a vehicle , comprising:side vent grills mounted in respective opposite ends of an upper portion of a dashboard;center vent grills mounted in a central portion of the upper portion of the dashboard at positions spaced apart from each other;shower duct discharge ports mounted in a lower portion of the dashboard at positions spaced apart from each other;a side vent temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of air to be discharged from each of the side vent grills;a shower duct temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of air to be discharged from each of the shower duct discharge ports; anda controller configured to control an operation of an air conditioner using values inputted from the side vent temperature sensor and the shower duct temperature sensor,wherein, when a difference between the temperature measured by the side vent temperature sensor and the temperature measured by the shower duct temperature sensor exceeds a preset alternate control entering temperature difference, the controller performs an alternate control operation of regarding the temperature measured by the shower duct temperature sensor as the temperature ...

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Номер записи: 29
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Noise-attenuating snorkel duct for air-handling system recirculation vent

Номер: US20160009162A1
Автор: Eric R. Yerke, John Azar, Manfred Koberstein, Zhengyu Liu
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicular air-handling system includes a blower assembly for a vehicle having a fan and a return-air baffle operable between a fresh-air position. The fan is in communication with a fresh-air duct and a recirculating position and the fan is at least partially in communication with a recirculating duct. A noise-attenuating end of the recirculating duct is positioned below an instrument panel of the vehicle and oriented substantially perpendicular to a portion of a floor below the instrument panel, wherein noise from the fan drawing air through the recirculating duct is directed into the floor below the instrument panel.

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Номер записи: 30
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle-mounted temperature controller

Номер: US20210008951A1
Автор: Hidefumi Aikawa, Yuji Miyoshi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle-mounted temperature controller has a first heat circuit and a refrigeration circuit. The first heat circuit has a first radiator exchanging heat with outside air, a first heat exchanger, and a first pump, and configured so that a first heat medium is circulated therethrough. The refrigeration circuit has the first heat exchanger discharging heat from the refrigerant to a first heat medium to make a refrigerant condense, a second heat exchanger absorbing heat to the refrigerant to thereby make the refrigerant evaporate and to cool an object to be cooled, and a compressor, and is configured so that the refrigerant circulates through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger and thereby a refrigeration cycle is realized. When the object to be cooled starts being cooled, the compressor is started up after the first pump is started up.

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Номер записи: 31
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CLIMATE CONTROL METHOD FOR MOTOR VEHICLE WITH REMOVABLE ROOF AND SIDE DOORS

Номер: US20210008952A1
Автор: Karas Lawrence C., Kumar Mukesh, Phillips Andrew Dayton
Принадлежит:

A climate control system includes a plurality of vent registers, an HVAC unit delivering conditioned air to the plurality of vent registers, a side door status monitoring device and a controller configured to control opening and closing of the plurality of vent registers in response to side door status data provided by the side door status monitoring device. A related climate control method is also provided. 110-. (canceled)11. A climate control method for a motor vehicle with a roof and removable side doors , comprising:monitoring, by a side door status monitoring device, removal of one or more of said side doors; andconfiguring a controller to control opening and closing of a plurality of vent registers of said motor vehicle in response to removal of one or more of said removable side doors.12. The climate control method of claim 11 , including monitoring claim 11 , by a roof status monitoring device claim 11 , removal or opening of said roof and configuring said controller to control opening and closing of said plurality of vent registers of said motor vehicle in response to removal or opening of said roof.13. The climate control method of claim 12 , including monitoring claim 12 , by a seat occupancy monitoring device claim 12 , occupancy of a driver seat and front passenger seat of said motor vehicle and configuring said controller to control opening and closing of said plurality of vent registers of said motor vehicle in response to occupancy of said front passenger seat.14. The climate control method of claim 13 , including monitoring claim 13 , by an ambient temperature monitor claim 13 , ambient temperature and configuring said controller to control opening and closing of said plurality of vent registers of said motor vehicle in response to said ambient temperature.15. The climate control method of claim 13 , including configuring said controller to open a driver side floor vent register and close a driver side outboard instrument panel vent register claim ...

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Номер записи: 32
15-01-2015 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A WATER BOX AND AN AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20150013372A1
Автор: Harke Stefan
Принадлежит: WEIDMANN PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AG

A car having a water box comprising an outer face, an inner face, an air inlet opening, an air outlet opening and a water outlet opening. The inner face forms a water separating space that is connected to the air inlet and outlet openings and the water outlet opening. The water outlet opening discharges water out of the separating space. An air conditioner is connected to the air outlet opening to feed air from the water box into the air conditioner. An air feeding unit sucks the air into the air conditioner via the air inlet opening. The air feeding unit is designed as a suction fan. The water box comprises a wall that comprises fibers forming a non-woven fabric i.e. felt. 115-. (canceled)16. A motor vehicle comprisinga passenger compartment;an air conditioner, which is connected to the passenger compartment in order to feed air out of the air conditioner into the passenger compartment, wherein the air conditioner has an evaporator, which is suitable for separating water from the air that can be fed to the air conditioner;an air feeding device for drawing air into the air conditioner;a water box, which comprises a wall that forms an outer side and an inner side of the water box, and which also comprises at least one air inlet opening, at least one air outlet opening, and at least one water outlet opening, wherein the inner side forms a water separating space, which is connected to the air inlet opening, the air outlet opening and the water outlet opening, wherein the water outlet opening is suitable for discharging water from the water separating space; and wherein the air conditioner is connected to the air outlet opening in order to feed air out of the water box into the air conditioner,', 'and wherein the air feeding device is suitable for drawing air into the air conditioner via the air inlet opening., 'a device for collecting and applying the water separated out at the evaporator to at least one partial area of the outer side of the water box in order to cool ...

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Номер записи: 33
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AIR INTAKE HOUSING AND BLOWER FOR A CORRESPONDING MOTOR VEHICLE HEATING, VENTILATION AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20220032727A1
Автор: Ailloud Fabrice, Barbier Thierry, Pierres Philippe
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES

The invention relates to an air intake housing (), in particular for a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning device, comprising: —at least two distinct air inlets (), and —air guiding members () configured to direct at least one air flow that is intended to be admitted into the air intake housing (). According to the invention, the air guiding members comprise at least three flaps (), one of these being a central flap () and two lateral flaps () arranged one on each side of the central flap (), said flaps () being positioned between the said two distinct air inlets () of the air intake housing () so as to be able to move about a single axis of pivoting (). The invention also relates to a suction blower () comprising such an air intake housing () and to a corresponding heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning device. 1. An air intake housing for a heating , ventilation and/or air conditioning device , comprising:at least two distinct air inlets extending over a width of the air intake housing; andair guiding members configured to direct at least one airflow configured to be admitted into the air intake housing,the air guiding members comprising at least three flaps, the at least three flaps comprising a central flap and two lateral flaps arranged on either side of the central flap, said flaps being arranged between said two distinct air inlets of the air intake housing, such as to be able to move about a single pivot axle,wherein the central flap extends over a portion) of said width of the air intake housing that is greater than the portion the width over which the two lateral flaps extend.2. The air intake housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said flaps are each arranged with the ability to move between a first extreme position claim 1 , in which said flap closes off a first air intake claim 1 , and a second extreme position claim 1 , in which said flap closes off the other air intake.3. The air intake housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT MULTI-ZONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220032735A1
Автор: Elsherbini Abdelrahman I., St. Rock Brian
Принадлежит:

An environmental control system includes a refrigerant circuit with a pump segment and an evaporator segment, an evaporator arranged along the evaporator segment and in fluid communication with of the refrigerant circuit, and a coolant circuit. The coolant circuit extends through the evaporator and is thermally coupled to refrigerant circuit by the evaporator, the coolant circuit including a first segment and a second segment arranged in parallel with one another to transfer heat from a first zone to a first portion of liquid coolant traversing the coolant circuit and transfer additional heat from a second zone to a second portion of coolant traversing the coolant circuit. Aircraft and environmental control systems are also described. 118-. (canceled)19. An environmental control method , comprising: a refrigerant circuit with a pump segment and an evaporator segment;', 'an evaporator arranged along the evaporator segment and in fluid communication with of the refrigerant circuit; and', 'a coolant circuit extending through the evaporator, thermally coupled to refrigerant circuit by the evaporator, and having a first segment and a second segment arranged in parallel,, 'at an environmental control system includingdividing liquid coolant in the coolant circuit into a first liquid coolant portion and a second liquid coolant portion;transferring a first heat flow from a first zone to the first liquid coolant portion; andtransferring a second heat flow from a second zone to the second liquid coolant portion.20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising:communicating the first liquid coolant portion and the second liquid coolant portion to the evaporator;transferring coolant circuit heat from the liquid coolant to a secondary refrigerant flow traversing the evaporator; andaccelerating the secondary refrigerant flow with a primary refrigerant flow to form a singular refrigerant flow.21. The method of claim 19 , whereinthe environmental control system further includes:an ...

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Номер записи: 35
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016626A1
Автор: Chang Chen-Fang, Chang Insu, Kang Jun-Mo
Принадлежит:

An air conditioning system for a vehicle includes a compressor, a condenser fluidically connected to the compressor, an evaporator fluidically connected to the compressor and the condenser, an air moving device positioned to direct a flow of air over the evaporator, a route planning module that provides route planning for the vehicle between a first point and a destination, and an air conditioning controller operatively connected to the compressor, the air moving device, the air conditioning controller including a processor and a non-volatile memory, the processor being operable to deactivate the compressor at a selected point before the vehicle reaches the destination. 1. An air conditioning system for a vehicle comprising:a compressor;a condenser fluidically connected to the compressor;an evaporator fluidically connected to the compressor and the condenser;an air moving device positioned to direct a flow of air over the evaporator;a route planning module providing route planning for the vehicle between a first point and a destination; andan air conditioning controller operatively connected to the compressor, the air moving device and the route planning module, the air conditioning controller including a processor and a non-volatile memory, the processor being operable to deactivate the compressor at a selected point before the vehicle reaches the destination.2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , further comprising: a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver operatively connected to the processor claim 1 , the route planning module providing an estimated time of arrival of the vehicle at the destination based on data from the GPS receiver.3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2 , further comprising: one of a wired interface and a wireless communication interface for communicating with the processor.4. The air conditioning system according to claim 3 , wherein the one of the wired communication interface and the wireless communication ...

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Номер записи: 36
17-01-2019 дата публикации

BLOWER

Номер: US20190017515A1
Автор: Kato Shinya, SEKITO Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A blower configured to suction and discharge first fluid and second fluid includes a fan and a division wall. The fan is configured to rotate relative to the division wall. The division wall is spaced from the fan and positioned in a suction space, the division wall partitioning the suction space into a space through which the first fluid passes and a space through which the second fluid passes. The division wall includes a base and a widened portion. The base guides flows of the first fluid and the second fluid toward the fan. In the suction space, the widened portion is closer to a rotation area of the fan than the base is. A width of the widened portion in a direction along a thickness of an end of the base connected to the widened portion is larger than the thickness of the end of the base.

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Номер записи: 37
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Air-conditioning air distribution device for a vehicle turret and vehicle comprising such a device

Номер: US20170028809A1
Автор: Jean Luc Duinat, Marc Clamagirand, Patrick Venaille, Xavier Descatoire
Принадлежит: Nexter Systems SA

A vehicle and its air-conditioning air distribution device for a vehicle turret rotatably mounted with respect to a body of the vehicle. This device includes at least one annular chute coaxial to the axis of rotation of the turret and including at least one first flow orifice, the chute having an annular opening which is concentric thereto, the chute receiving a closing ring which matches with the opening of the chute, the closing ring being rotatable with respect to the chute, and including at least one second air flow orifice, the chute being intended to be made integral with the body, respectively with the turret, while the closing ring is intended to be made integral with the turret, respectively with the body.

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Номер записи: 38
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Air conditioning system and method for multi-zone air conditioning of a vehicle interior

Номер: US20180029437A1
Автор: Gerald Richter, Thomas Ehlers, Torsten Klein
Принадлежит: Hanon Systems Corp

Air conditioning system for multi-zone air conditioning of a motor vehicle interior comprising a casing with a mixing chamber and several zone outlets outgoing from mixing chamber, in which an evaporator and at least one heat exchanger are disposed such that main air flow from evaporator through at least one heat exchanger into zone outlets is linear and at least two bypass channels, each comprising a louver, in order to circumvent at least one heat exchanger connect a region downstream of evaporator and a region downstream of at least one heat exchanger, wherein the first bypass channel, as a mixing bypass channel, opens out into mixing chamber and the second bypass channel, as a stratification bypass channel, opens out into a zone outlet.

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Номер записи: 39
01-02-2018 дата публикации

HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE AND AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180029447A1
Автор: Ito Koji, Kato Shinya, NAKAMURA Takahito, SAKAKIBARA Daisuke, SEKITO Yasuhiro, YAMAOKA Jun
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A humidification device for a vehicle air conditioner includes an adsorber having an adsorbent, an adsorption case configured to provide an accommodating space that accommodates the adsorber and includes a moisture-adsorption space and a moisture-desorption space, a humidification-side guiding portion that guides humidification air humidified by using the moisture desorbed within the moisture-desorption space to a vehicle interior, a moving mechanism that moves at least a part of the adsorbent existing in the moisture-adsorption space of the adsorber to the moisture-desorption space while moving at least a part of the adsorbent existing in the moisture-desorption space of the adsorber to the moisture-adsorption space, and a desorption control unit that executes a desorption operation to desorb moisture adsorbed in the adsorbent when humidification of the vehicle interior is stopped. 1. A humidification device that is usable for an air-conditioning unit , the air-conditioning unit being configured to accommodate a cooling portion that cools ventilation air and a heating portion that heats the ventilation air , in an air-conditioning case provided with a ventilation passage for the ventilation air into a vehicle interior , the humidification device comprising:an absorber including an absorbent that absorbs and desorbs moisture;an adsorption case configured to provide an accommodating space that accommodates the adsorber, the accommodating space including a moisture-adsorption space and a moisture-desorption space, the moisture-adsorption space being configured to adsorb moisture contained in cooled air, produced by the cooling portion, into the adsorbent by circulating the cooled air, the moisture-desorption space being configured to desorb the moisture adsorbed in the adsorbent by circulating heated air produced by the heating portion;a humidification-side guiding portion that guides humidification air humidified by using the moisture desorbed within the moisture- ...

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Номер записи: 40
17-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS OF MULTI-AIR MODE FOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220048356A1
Автор: Kim Yongchul, PARK Jimin
Принадлежит:

An apparatus of multi-air mode for a vehicle air conditioner includes: an air conditioner (HVAC) that is provided in a vehicle and supplies air into the vehicle, an air duct unit in communication with the air conditioner and provided to deliver air supplied from the air conditioner to the inside of the vehicle or to discharge it to the outside of the vehicle, and a multi-air discharge unit in which the air delivered from the air duct unit is discharged into the vehicle. 1. An apparatus of multi-air mode for vehicle air conditioner , the apparatus comprising:an air conditioner provided in a vehicle and configured to supply air into the vehicle;an air duct unit in communication with the air conditioner and configured to deliver air supplied from the air conditioner to an inside of the vehicle or configured to discharge the air to an outside of the vehicle; anda multi-air discharge unit configured to supply the air delivered from the air duct unit into the vehicle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the air duct unit includes:a defrost duct configured to deliver air for defrosting inside the vehicle;a multi-air duct configured to transfer air for cooling and heating into the vehicle through the multi-air discharge unit; anda vent duct configured to discharge the air inside the vehicle to the outside of the vehicle.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the air duct unit further includes:a floor duct configured to transfer the air for heating and cooling to a floor inside the vehicle.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the multi-air discharge unit includes:a left side discharge unit through which air is discharged toward a driver seat inside the vehicle; anda right side discharge unit through which air is discharged toward a passenger seat inside the vehicle.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the multi-air discharge unit includes a mesh-shaped multi-air discharge hole.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein:the mesh-shaped multi-air discharge hole is formed so as ...

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Номер записи: 41
01-02-2018 дата публикации

AIR CHANGEOVER SYSTEM FOR METAL HYDRIDE HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180031284A1
Автор: DUBAL Vilasrao Vyankatrao, NAVALE Devadatta Pundlik, PATKI Anil, SONDE Ramakrishna Ramanath
Принадлежит:

An air changeover system for a metal hydride heat pump is disclosed. The system includes metal hydride reactor modules aligned and separated by a partition; a shell containing the reactor modules, the shell is compartmentalized to define separate insulated chambers for each of the reactor modules; and a bearing assembly supporting the modules at a location about the partition, wherein the bearing assembly rotates said modules about an axis during the absorption and the desorption mode. The system reduces thermal inertia and pressure drop in the heat transfer medium while flowing through the heat pump, to enhance the performance and conserve energy. 1. An air changeover system for a metal hydride heat pump , said system comprising:a first metal hydride reactor module and a second metal hydride reactor module, said metal hydride reactor modules being aligned and separated by a partition;a shell for containing said metal hydride reactor modules, said shell is compartmentalized to define a separate insulated chamber for each of said metal hydride reactor modules, each of said chambers having an inlet and an outlet for heat transfer medium; anda bearing assembly for supporting said metal hydride reactor modules at a location about said partition, said bearing assembly comprising a drive mechanism for rotating said metal hydride reactor modules about an axis.2. The air changeover system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the changeover between an absorption mode and a desorption mode is achieved by rotating said first and said second metal hydride reactor modules by 180°.3. The air changeover system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said chambers in said shell are separated by partitioning means including one or more flexible seals and one or more non-flexible seals.4. The air changeover system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more air seal is provided on the inner side of said shell to prevent short circuiting of said heat transfer medium between said inlet and said ...

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Номер записи: 42
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Air Mix Dual-Zone Converter Cap

Номер: US20190030985A1
Автор: BAILEY Raymond, ROTHENBERG Mark
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A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) assembly. The HVAC assembly includes a first shaft and a first airflow door movable by the first shaft. A second shaft and a second airflow door movable by the second shaft are also included. A case houses the first airflow door and the second airflow door. A cap is coupled to both the first shaft and the second shaft outside of the case. Rotation of the cap simultaneously rotates the first shaft and the second shaft. 1. A heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) assembly comprising:a first shaft, and a first airflow door movable by the first shaft;a second shaft, and a second airflow door movable by the second shaft;a case housing the first airflow door and the second airflow door; anda cap coupled to both the first shaft and the second shaft outside of the case, rotation of the cap simultaneously rotates the first shaft and the second shaft.2. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft extends through the second shaft.3. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cap is keyed to both the first shaft and the second shaft.4. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are not keyed to each other.5. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cap includes a plurality of teeth for cooperation with a gear such that rotation of the gear rotates the cap.6. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein both the first shaft and the second shaft extend within the housing claim 1 , and extend out from within the housing to engage the cap.7. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first airflow door controls airflow to a rear zone of a vehicle.8. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second airflow door controls airflow towards a driver of a vehicle.9. The HVAC assembly of claim 8 , further comprising:a third shaft; anda third airflow door movable by the third shaft;wherein the third airflow door controls airflow towards a passenger of the vehicle.10. The HVAC assembly ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20200031249A1
Автор: KIM Jae Woong, LEE Sang Shin, Oh Man Ju, PARK So Yoon
Принадлежит:

An air-conditioning apparatus for an electric vehicle and a method of controlling the same, may include a heat exchanger performing heat exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid while the first fluid and the second fluid flow separately from each other therethrough; a heat source connected to the heat exchanger through a line through which the second fluid flows to allow the second fluid to circulate between the heat exchanger and the heat source, and heating or cooling the second fluid; a circulator imparting a circulation force to the second fluid such that the second fluid circulates between the heat exchanger and the heat source; and a controller determining a required flow rate of the second fluid by use of a flow rate of the first fluid flowing through the heat exchanger and controlling the circulator on the basis of the required flow rate of the second fluid. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a heat exchanger configured to perform heat exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid, while the first fluid and the second fluid flow separately from each other through a first line and a second line respectively;a heat source fluidically-connected to the heat exchanger through the second line through which the second fluid flows, wherein the second fluid circulates between the heat exchanger and the heat source through the second line and wherein the heat source is configured to heat or cool the second fluid;a circulator mounted to the second line and configured to impart a circulation force to the second fluid, such that the second fluid circulates between the heat exchanger and the heat source by the circulator; anda controller connected to the circulator and configured to determine a required flow rate of the second fluid by use of a flow rate of the first fluid flowing through the heat exchanger, and to control the circulator on a basis of the required flow rate of the second fluid.2. The air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-02-2021 дата публикации

BLOWER CONTROL MODULE AND CORRESPONDING HEATING AND/OR VENTILATION AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20210031587A1
Автор: Barat Didier, DE SOUZA Stephane, Laaiouni Iliass, Le Sueur Paul, Provinzano Biagio, Roy Arnaud
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES

The invention concerns a control module () of a blower for a heating and/or ventilation and/or air conditioning device, in particular for a motor vehicle, the blower being configured to generate an airflow, and the control module () being configured to control the blower and comprises a heat sink (), a heat dissipation base () and at least one active power electronic component () mounted on the heat dissipation base (). According to the invention, the heat sink () comprises a housing () for receiving at least a part of the heat dissipation base (). The heat sink base () is mounted by press-fitting into said housing (). The invention also relates to a corresponding heating and/or ventilation and/or air conditioning device. 1. A control module for a blower of a heating and/or ventilation and/or air conditioning installation for a motor vehicle , the blower being configured to generate an air flow and the control module being configured to control the blower and comprises:a heat sink;a heat dissipation sole; andat least one active electronic power component mounted on the heat dissipation sole,wherein the heat sink comprises a slot for receiving at least a portion of the heat dissipation sole, andwherein the heat dissipation sole is mounted by force fitting in said slot.2. The control module as claimed in claim 1 , in which the heat dissipation sole has at least two opposite faces arranged in contact with the heat sink claim 1 , when the heat dissipation sole is received in said slot.3. The control module as claimed in claim 1 , in which the heat sink comprises at least one flexible wall delimiting said slot.4. The control module as claimed in claim 3 , in which the heat sink comprises a base extending opposite said at least one flexible wall claim 3 , said slot being delimited between the base and said at least one flexible wall.5. The control module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the flexible wall is configured to move away from the base upon insertion of the heat ...

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Номер записи: 45
04-02-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AIR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20210031591A1
Автор: Ballheim David, Kahrs Steven Michael, Lewczynski Ian Thomas
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An air distribution plenum for controlling air flow in a vehicle HVAC system includes an air inlet and first and second air outlets. A movable member substantially blocks the first and second air outlets when in a first position, blocks only the first air outlet in a second position, blocks only the second air outlet in a third position, and permits air to flow through both the first and second air outlets when in a fourth position. 1. An air distribution plenum for vehicle ventilation systems comprising:a housing having an interior space, an air inlet opening fluidly connected to the interior space, and first and second air outlet openings fluidly connected to the interior space;a door at least partially disposed in the interior space of the housing, wherein the door is pivotal between first, second, third, and fourth positions; when the door is in the first position, the door substantially blocks air from flowing out of the air distribution plenum through the first and second air outlet openings;', 'when the door is in the second position, the door substantially blocks air flowing into the air distribution plenum through the air inlet opening from flowing through the first air outlet opening, and fluidly connects the air inlet opening, and the second air outlet opening to permit air flowing through the air inlet opening to flow out of the air distribution plenum through the second air outlet opening;', 'when the door is in the third position, the door substantially blocks air entering the air inlet opening from flowing through the second air outlet opening, and fluidly connects the air inlet opening and the first air outlet opening to permit air flowing through the air inlet to flow out of the air distribution plenum through the first air outlet opening;', 'when the door is in the fourth position, the door fluidly connects the air inlet opening to the first and second air outlet openings to permit air flowing into the air distribution plenum through the air inlet ...

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Номер записи: 46
04-02-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC HEATED WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210031726A1
Автор: Coleman Trent
Принадлежит:

A wiper system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a heated wiper blade assembly, a heated cowl assembly and a controller. The controller receives input from one or more sensors or systems and causes a power source to provide, reduce or stop power to heating elements in the blade and/or cowl depending upon sensed conditions. At least some components in the assembly comprise thermally conductive polymers. The system provides surprisingly advantageous results in that it is effective for melting and clearing ice and snow with a lower than expected pull on a power source such as a battery. 1. A method of controlling a windshield wiper heating element , comprising:receiving, at a controller, a set of information from an ambient temperature sensor and an at least two engine status sensors, wherein the at least two engine status sensors are selected from the group comprising a crank shaft position sensor, a voltage sensor, a tachometer sensor, a vibration sensor, an accelerometer sensor, and a hall effect sensor, the set of information meeting a set of threshold initiation criteria; andsupplying a supply of power from a power source to the heating element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of information includes information from a wiper assembly temperature sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein an ambient temperature below a predetermined temperature meets the set of threshold initiation criteria.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of information further includes information from a vehicle to vehicle system or a vehicle to infrastructure system.5. A method of controlling a windshield wiper heating element claim 1 , comprising:receiving, at a controller, a set of information from an ambient temperature sensor and an at least two engine status sensors, wherein the at least two engine status sensors are selected from the group comprising a crank shaft position sensor, a voltage sensor, a tachometer sensor, a vibration sensor, an accelerometer ...

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Номер записи: 47
05-02-2015 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150038067A1
Автор: Byon Sangchul, Kam Dongmin, KIM Donggyun, KIM Hyungjoo, KIM Seonghyun
Принадлежит:

Disclosed therein is an air conditioner for a vehicle which includes a sealing member attached to one side of a door member of a mode door face-sealed with the inner face of an air-conditioning case by the inside wind pressure of the air-conditioning case so as to prevent vibration of the door member by wind pressure of the inside of the air-conditioning case and prevent air leakage from the face-sealed part, and which includes a rib formed on the door member for preventing excessive pressure of the sealing member in order to make actuating force of the door member uniform and to enhance a passenger's sense of manipulation. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle which comprises:an air-conditioning case including an air inflow port formed at one side and a plurality of air outflow ports formed at the other side for discharging air introduced thereinto; anda door including a door member which is slidably mounted on the inner face of the air-conditioning case and a gear shaft which is rotatably mounted inside the air-conditioning case to operate the door member and interlocks with the door member, the air conditioner comprising:a sealing member attached to one side of the door member which is face-sealed with an inner face of the air-conditioning case by wind pressure inside the air-conditioning case in order to prevent vibration of the door member and air leakage at the face-sealed portion.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing member is attached just to the face-sealed portion of the door member.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the door member comprises a plurality of gear grooves formed in the sliding direction of the door member to interlock with the gear shaft claim 1 , andthe sealing member is attached to an outer area of the gear grooves of one side of the door member.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein ribs are protrudingly formed on one side of the door member to prevent excessive pressure of the ...

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Номер записи: 48
09-02-2017 дата публикации

HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20170036517A1
Автор: Ito Koji, NIIMI Yasuhiko, YAMAOKA Jun
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A humidification device is used in a vehicle air conditioner having a cooler disposed in an air conditioning case. The air conditioning case has a ventilation path leading air into a vehicle compartment. The humidification device has an adsorber that absorbs and desorbs moisture, a blower, a door that opens or closes an air flow path, and a controller. The controller switches the air flow path by controlling the door to set (i) a dehumidification mode in which air cooled by the cooler is led to the adsorber, and moisture in the air is adsorbed by the adsorber or (ii) a humidification mode in which air is led to the adsorber, the moisture is moved from the adsorber to the air to humidify the air, and the humidified air is blown toward an occupant. 1. A humidification device for a vehicle air conditioner , the vehicle air conditioner having a cooler that is disposed in an air conditioning case and cools air , the air conditioning case that has a ventilation path leading air into a vehicle compartment , the humidification device comprising:an adsorber that absorbs and desorbs moisture;a blower that causes air to flow through the adsorber;a door that opens or closes an air flow path through which the air flows; anda controller that switches the air flow path by controlling the door to set (i) a dehumidification mode in which the air cooled by the cooler is led to the adsorber, and in which moisture in the air is adsorbed by the adsorber or (ii) a humidification mode in which the air is led to the adsorber, the moisture is moved from the adsorber to the air to humidify the air, and the humidified air is blown toward an occupant.2. The humidification device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air which is led to the adsorber and to which the moisture is moved from the adsorber to humidify the air is low-humidity air.3. The humidification device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga duct having an opening portion that blows the humidified air toward a face of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
08-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20180037084A1
Автор: FUKUYAMA Ryuichi, MORITA Motohiro, SHIBAYAMA Ayana
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A vehicle air conditioning device including a duct for supplying conditioned air from an air conditioner to occupants, in which the air conditioner executes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in a vehicle compartment; and the duct is extended in a vehicle rear direction and is fixed to a floor carpet is provided. 1. A vehicle air conditioning device , comprising a duct for supplying conditioned air from an air conditioner to occupants , whereinthe air conditioner executes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in a vehicle compartment, andthe duct is extended in a vehicle rear direction and is fixed to a floor carpet.2. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the duct is fixed to the floor carpet by a belt.3. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the duct is covered by a cover.4. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 1 , whereinthe duct includes an air flow path frame portion having a closed section; and a pair of left and right reinforcing frame portions, wherein the air flow path frame portion forms a flow channel for the conditioned air; and the pair of left and right reinforcing frame portions are formed on both sides of the air flow path frame portion in a vehicle width direction, andeach of the reinforcing frame portions includes an oblique side wall and a reinforcing member for supporting an inner surface of the oblique side wall, wherein the oblique side wall extends from the air flow path frame portion toward lower outside in the vehicle width direction.5. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing member is freely bent via a thin hinge portion at a lower end of the oblique side wall.6. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing member includes a wall supporting portion which abuts against an inner surface of the oblique side wall claim 5 , and a fixing portion which abuts against and is ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Assembly Including A Heat Exchanger And A Mounting On Which Said Exchanger Is Mounted

Номер: US20150040603A1
Автор: Beauvis Regis, Benouali Jugurtha, Citti Isabelle
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES

The invention relates to an assembly including a heat exchanger and a mounting on which the heat exchanger is mounted. The heat exchanger including a first channel for circulating a coolant supplied by a first collector provided with a first pipe in which the coolant can circulate. The heat exchanger also including a second channel for circulating the coolant supplied by a second collector provided with a second pipe in which the coolant can circulate. The first and second channels define a heat-exchange surface that extends in a substantially vertical plane. The first pipe is located in a lower half of the first collector along a first axis parallel to the plane of the heat-exchange surface, with the second pipe located above the first pipe along the first axis. The invention further relates to an air-conditioning loop including the above-described assembly. 112701212. An assembly comprising a heat exchanger () and a support () on which the heat exchanger () is mounted , with the exchanger () comprising:{'b': 52', '50', '51', '54', '55', '56, 'a first channel () for circulating a coolant fluid supplied by a first collector () provided with a first pipe () through which the coolant fluid can circulate, and a second channel () for circulating the coolant fluid supplied by a second collector () provided with a second pipe () through which the coolant fluid can circulate,'}{'b': 52', '54', '58, 'wherein the first and second channels (, ) define a heat exchange surface () which extends in a substantially vertical plane, and'}{'b': 51', '50', '80', '56', '51', '80, 'wherein the first pipe () is located in a lower half of the first collector () along a first axis () parallel to the vertical plane of the heat exchange surface, with the second pipe () located above the first pipe () along the first axis ().'}25254. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the number of channels ( claim 1 , ) for circulating the coolant fluid is exclusively equal to two.3515080. The ...

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Номер записи: 51
24-02-2022 дата публикации

PASSENGER CABIN AIR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220055439A1
Автор: Johnson Matthew, KRZYZAK Thomas, NESPOLO Martin, VARUGHESE Sibu, WEBB Gareth, YIM Wilson
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A vehicle system includes: at least one of: a particulate matter sensor configured to measure an amount of particulate within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; and a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor configured to measure an amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including a blower; a blower control module configured to: operate the blower in a first direction and blow air into the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and based on at least one of the amount of particulate and the amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle, selectively operate the blower in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, thereby blowing air from within the passenger cabin out through the HVAC system. 1. A vehicle system , comprising: a particulate matter sensor configured to measure an amount of particulate within a passenger cabin of a vehicle; and', 'a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor configured to measure an amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and, 'at least one ofa heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including a blower; operate the blower in a first direction and blow air into the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and', 'based on at least one of the amount of particulate and the amount of VOCs within the passenger cabin of the vehicle, selectively operate the blower in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, thereby blowing air from within the passenger cabin out through the HVAC system., 'a blower control module configured to2. The vehicle system of wherein the blower control module is further configured to selectively at least one of increase and decrease a speed of the blower in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.3. The vehicle system of wherein the blower control module is configured to operate the blower in the second direction in response to a determination that at least one of:the ...

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Номер записи: 52
24-02-2022 дата публикации

HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220055444A1
Автор: Buckman Earl, Dagher Sally, Hruska Steven, Parikh Darshan, Pierres Philippe, Varela Santoyo Nestor Ismael
Принадлежит: Valeo North America, Inc.

A Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning unit for a vehicle is provided. The HVAC unit comprises a housing, a first inlet, a second inlet first flap, and a third door. The first flap having a first door and a second door, attached to the first inlet. The first door is angularly movable with respect to the second door and adapted to move between a first position and a second position to open and close the first inlet. Further, the second door is angularly movable with respect to the first door and adapted to move between the first position and a third position to open and close air passage between the first inlet and the second inlet. The third door rotatably connected in the second inlet, and is movable between a closed position where the second inlet is closed and at least partially open position where the second inlet is partially open. 1. A Heating , Ventilation , and Air-Conditioning unit for a vehicle , comprising:a housing;a first inlet provided in the housing for enabling a first airflow into the housing;a second inlet provided in the housing for enabling a second airflow into the housing;at least one first flap having a first door and a second door, attached to the first inlet,wherein the first door is angularly movable with respect to the second door and adapted to move between a first position and a second position to open and close the first inlet respectively, wherein the second door is angularly movable with respect to the first door and adapted to move between the first position and a third position to open and close air passage between the first inlet and the second inlet; andat least one third door rotatably connected in the second inlet, wherein the at least one third door is movable between a closed position where the second inlet is closed and an at least partially open position where the second inlet is partially open.2. The Heating claim 1 , Ventilation claim 1 , and Air-Conditioning unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first door and ...

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Номер записи: 53
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Two Door Structure For Partial Recirculation In An Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20150044958A1
Автор: Kehimkar Simon, THOMPSON Gregory
Принадлежит: DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a blower unit that has an interior air intake and an exterior air intake. Two doors are moved between open and closed positions to define a recirculation mode, a fresh mode and a partial recirculation mode. As the doors move between their open and closed positions, a variable partial mode and a variable fresh mode are defined. 1. A heating , ventilation and air conditioning system comprising:a case defining an exterior air intake aperture and an interior air intake aperture;a first door rotatably attached to the case, the first door movable between an open position where the interior air intake aperture is open, a first closed position where the interior air intake aperture is closed and a second closed position where an air passage between the exterior air intake passage and the interior air intake passage is closed;a second door rotatably attached to the case, the second door movable between an open position where the exterior air intake aperture is open and a closed position where the exterior air intake aperture is closed.2. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the air passage is open when the first door is in the open position.3. The heating claim 2 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 2 , wherein the air passage is open when the first door is in the first closed position.4. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the interior air intake aperture is open when the first door is in the second closed position.5. The heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the air passage is open when the first door is in the first closed position.6. The heating claim 5 , ventilation and air conditioning system according to claim 5 , wherein the interior air intake aperture is open when the first door is in the second closed position.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 54
06-02-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR VENTILATING A MOBILE LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLE

Номер: US20200039325A1
Автор: Jensen John Borsting
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Disclosed is a mobile accommodation vehicle () comprising a first free flow opening () enabling free airflow between the inside and the outside of the vehicle and a second free flow opening () also enabling free airflow between the inside and the outside of the vehicle, wherein the first free flow opening () is arranged higher than the second free flow opening () in the accommodation vehicle (). The first free flow opening () or the second free flow opening () is provided with heat recovery ventilation means () and the heat recovery ventilation means () is arranged to enable free air flow through the heat recovery ventilation means (), when the heat recovery ventilation means () is not in operation or the heat recovery ventilation means () is provided in a third free flow opening () if passage through the heat recovery ventilation means () is blocked or at least substantially reduced when the heat recovery ventilation means () is not in operation. A method for ventilating a mobile accommodation vehicle () is also disclosed. 115-. (canceled)16. A mobile accommodation vehicle comprisinga first free flow opening enabling free airflow between the inside and the outside of said vehicle,a second free flow opening also enabling free airflow between the inside and the outside of said vehicle,wherein said first free flow opening is arranged higher than said second free flow opening in said accommodation vehicle,wherein said first free flow opening or said second free flow opening is provided with a heat recovery ventilator, and wherein said heat recovery ventilator is arranged to enable free air flow through said heat recovery ventilator when said heat recovery ventilator is not in operationor if passage through said heat recovery ventilator is blocked or at least substantially reduced when said heat recovery ventilator is not in operation, then said heat recovery ventilator is provided in a third free flow opening,wherein said mobile accommodation vehicle comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 55
06-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE VENT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200039326A1
Автор: Fidh Steven Nicholas, Herr-Rathke Jennifer A.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle vent assembly includes a first flow channel selectively operating a primary airflow. A second flow channel selectively operates a first secondary airflow that exerts a first pressure on the primary airflow. A third flow channel selectively operates a second secondary airflow that exerts a second pressure on the primary airflow. The first and second secondary airflows control a direction of the primary airflow. The first pressure includes a positive or negative pressure, and the second pressure includes a respective negative or positive pressure. 1. A vehicle vent assembly comprising:a first flow channel selectively operating a primary airflow;a second flow channel selectively operating a first secondary airflow that exerts a first pressure on the primary airflow; anda third flow channel selectively operating a second secondary airflow that exerts a second pressure on the primary airflow, wherein the first and second secondary airflows control a direction of the primary airflow, and wherein the first pressure comprises a positive or negative pressure and the second pressure comprises a respective negative or positive pressure.2. The vehicle vent assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a climate control system, wherein the first flow channel is coupled to the climate control system and the climate control system supplies the primary airflow.3. The vehicle vent assembly of claim 2 , wherein the second flow channel and the third flow channel are coupled to the climate control system and the climate control system supplies the first and second secondary airflows.4. The vehicle vent assembly of claim 2 , wherein the second flow channel and the third flow channel are coupled to one or more stand-alone airflow sources and the one or more stand-alone airflow sources supply the first and second secondary airflows.5. The vehicle vent assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a first housing that defines the first flow channel.6. The vehicle vent assembly of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 56
18-02-2016 дата публикации

UN-PARTITIONED HVAC MODULE CONTROL FOR MULTI-ZONE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE OPERATION

Номер: US20160046171A1
Автор: KADLE PRASAD S., Kinmartin Jeffrey C., Liu Wen, Wang Mingyu, XIA YANPING
Принадлежит:

A method controls the discharge of temperature-conditioned air from a plurality of zone outlets of an automotive HVAC system via an open architecture multi-zone HVAC unit having a single blower fan, an evaporator downstream of the blower and a heater downstream of the evaporator, wherein each zone in the module includes a temperature mix door for proportioning hot and cold air, which is controlled by a separate Discharge Temperature Maintenance control (DTM control), and an output valve for controlling a zonal output flow rate. The output valve of each zone outlet is placed in an output valve position associated with a target resistance; and the single blower fan is operated at a minimum voltage required for generating a total requested blower output flowrate. 1. A method of controlling the discharge of temperature-conditioned air from a plurality of zone outlets of an automotive HVAC system via an open architecture multi-zone HVAC unit having a single blower fan , an evaporator downstream of the blower and a heater downstream of the evaporator , wherein each zone in the module includes a temperature mix door for proportioning hot and cold air , which is controlled by a separate Discharge Temperature Maintenance control (DTM control) , and an output valve for controlling a zonal output flow rate , the method comprising the steps of:reading a blower level request for each of the zone outlets;converting each zonal blower level request to a zonal flowrate request;calculating a total output flowrate request as a summation of all zonal flowrate requests;reading a mix door position that has been set by the DTM control for each of the zone outlets;reading a DTM sensor temperature for each of the zone outlets;determining a pressure downstream each mix door but before the output valve for each zone.determining, for each zone outlet, a target resistance for each output valve based on the zonal flowrate request and on the pressure downstream of the mix door;placing the output ...

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Номер записи: 57
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Multi-unit cooling system with dynamic baffle

Номер: US20150047811A1
Автор: Adam J. Shuttleworth, Joshua J. Kappelman
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A cooling system for a work vehicle includes first heat exchanger, a fan spaced apart from the first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger extending between the fan and the first heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger spaced apart from the second heat exchanger and extending between the fan and the first heat exchanger, A baffle plate is pivotally to a first position reducing air flow through the first heat exchanger and to a second position reducing air flow through the second heat exchanger. The baffle plate is pivoted by a linear actuator.

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Номер записи: 58
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Panoramic display screen assembly with integral ventilation passageways

Номер: US20190045117A1
Автор: Clay Wesley Maranville, James George Gebbie, Jeffery Norbert Conley, Kevin VanNieulande
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A display screen assembly and a motor vehicle assembly are provided. The display screen assembly includes an elongated body extending across a base of a windshield and a first ventilation passage, in the elongated body, configured to distribute air from an HVAC system across the windshield. The motor vehicle assembly, the windshield, an instrument panel and the display screen assembly extending across a base of the windshield and atop of the instrument panel.

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Номер записи: 59
14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONER OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20190047358A1
Автор: KIM Chung Young, KIM Ki Yeong, KIM Seong Hyeon, KONG Tae Yun
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an air conditioner for a vehicle, which includes a blower having a structure divided into a plurality of inlets and a plurality of outlets. The method may include: detecting or predicting, by a controller, one or more of an inside temperature of the vehicle, an outside temperature, a temperature of an engine serving as a heating source, an indoor humidity of the vehicle, COconcentration and rear seat passenger information; and comprehensively determining, by the controller, an outdoor state of the vehicle, an indoor state of the vehicle and a user's intention based on the detected or predicted information and a blower setting mode, and controlling an inlet door of the air conditioner according to one of a plurality of designated steps. 1. A method for controlling an air conditioner for a vehicle , which includes a blower having a structure divided into a plurality of inlets and a plurality of outlets , the method comprising:{'sub': '2', 'detecting or predicting, by a controller, one or more of an inside temperature of the vehicle, an outside temperature, a temperature of an engine serving as a heating source, an indoor humidity of the vehicle, COconcentration and rear seat passenger information; and'}comprehensively determining, by the controller, an outdoor state of the vehicle, an indoor state of the vehicle and a user's intention based on the detected or predicted information and a blower setting mode, and controlling an inlet door of the air conditioner according to one of a plurality of designated steps.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a heating state of the vehicle by comprehensively determining the outdoor state of the vehicle claim 1 , the indoor state of the vehicle and the user's intention claim 1 ,wherein the heating state comprises one or more of outdoor air setting, an extreme cold state, temperature setting for the outside temperature, maximum heating setting and a ...

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Номер записи: 60
25-02-2021 дата публикации

HVAC SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210053414A1
Автор: Lee Yoon Hyung
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A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle may include: a casing having an inlet and a plurality of outlets; an evaporator disposed within the casing; a heater core disposed behind the evaporator within the casing; and an air mixing door disposed between the evaporator and the heater core. In particular, the heater core and a rear wall of the casing are spaced apart from each other by a first distance, the evaporator and the heater core are spaced apart from each other by a second distance, and the first distance is greater than the second distance. 1. A heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle , the HVAC system comprising:a casing having an inlet and a plurality of outlets;an evaporator disposed within the casing;a heater core disposed behind the evaporator within the casing; andan air mixing door disposed between the evaporator and the heater core,wherein the heater core and a rear wall of the casing are spaced apart from each other by a first distance,the evaporator and the heater core are spaced apart from each other by a second distance, andthe first distance is greater than the second distance.2. The HVAC system according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the first distance and the second distance is from 1.3:1 to 1.5:1.3. The HVAC system according to claim 1 , further comprising: a heat trap spaced apart from a rear of the heater core claim 1 ,wherein the heat trap and the heater core are spaced apart from each other by a third distance so that a heat trap space is defined between the heat trap and the heater core.4. The HVAC system according to claim 3 , wherein the heat trap includes a plate having a plurality of holes.5. The HVAC system according to claim 3 , further comprising:an upper support configured to support a top end of the heater core, anda lower support configured to support a bottom end of the heater core,wherein the upper support has a top sealing portion extending toward a top end of ...

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Номер записи: 61
25-02-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE CABIN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210053416A1
Автор: KAWANO Shigeru, Kuroda Akane, NISHIKAWA Michio, SUZUKI Tatsuhiro
Принадлежит:

A vehicle cabin air conditioning system includes a cabin indoor air conditioner and an individual air conditioner configured to condition air in a target space inside a cabin. The individual air conditioner includes a blower, a heat generator, a supply port, and an exhaust port. The supply port supplies one of a cold air cooled with the heat generator and a warm air heated with the heat generator to the target space. The exhaust port provides the other of the cold air and the warm air to outside of the target space. The cabin indoor air conditioner includes a cabin blower, a temperature control unit, and a suction port through which air is sucked for the temperature control unit. An air flow path is provided to guide air sent from the exhaust port of the individual air conditioner to the suction port of the cabin indoor air conditioner. 1. A vehicle cabin air conditioning system comprising:a cabin indoor air conditioner configured to condition air in a cabin; andan individual air conditioner configured to condition air in a target space predetermined inside the cabin, whereinthe individual air conditioner includesa blower disposed inside a housing,a heat generator arranged in the housing to simultaneously generate cold heat cooling air blown by the blower and warm heat heating the air,a supply port configured to supply at least one of a cold air cooled with the cold heat generated by the heat generator and a warm air heated with the warm heat generated by the heat generator to the target space, andan exhaust port configured to exhaust at least the other of the cold air and the warm air to outside of the target space,the cabin indoor air conditioner includesa cabin blower configured to blow conditioned air into the cabin,a temperature control unit configured to adjust a temperature of air blown by the cabin blower to provide the conditioned air, anda suction port through which air is sucked for the temperature control unit to adjust the temperature, whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 62
25-02-2021 дата публикации

INFRARED HEATING MODULE, VEHICLE AND SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING CLIMATE CONTROL

Номер: US20210053421A1
Автор: CHIRITESCU Stefan
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure generally relates to providing climate control within a vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to using an infrared (IR) heating module having one or more IR panels installed within a roof of a passenger cabin, the IR panel(s) configured to radiate heat to passengers within the vehicle at a low power. Vehicles having the IR heating module installed with various IR panel configurations within the roof are also provided. In addition, programs and instructions embodied within a computer or software program stored on a non-transitory machine-readable medium and executed by the controller of the IR heating module are provided. 1. An infrared (IR) heating module for a vehicle having a passenger cabin comprising:at least one IR panel;a controller coupled to the at least one IR panel for controlling operation of the IR heating module; anda power supply coupled to the controller for supplying power to the IR heating module,wherein the at least one IR panel is adapted and configured to be installed in a roof within the passenger cabin of the vehicle.2. The IR heating module of claim 1 , wherein the power supply is configured to operate the at least one IR panel between 100 and 300 Watts.3. The IR heating module of claim 1 , wherein the power supply provides power to the IR heating module independent of at least one of a battery and an engine of the vehicle.4. The IR heating module of further comprising a thermostat coupled to the controller for detecting a temperature within the passenger cabin claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted and configured to turn on the module automatically when a temperature of the thermostat reaches a threshold value.5. The IR heating module of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted and configured to turn on the IR heater module based on a user-initiated action.6. The IR heating module of claim 5 , wherein a user-initiated action is at least one of opening a door of the vehicle claim 5 , sitting ...

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Номер записи: 63
13-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20200047589A1
Автор: Kang Sung Ho, KIM IN Hyeok, Kim Young Chul, Lee Jae Min, Lee Jung Jae, LEE Kyeong Cheol, Lee Seung Ho, YOON Seo Jun
Принадлежит:

Vehicular heat management system includes a refrigerant circulation line including a compressor, a high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, a heat pump mode expansion valve, an outdoor heat exchanger, an air conditioning mode expansion valve, low pressure side indoor heat exchanger and a refrigerant-cooling water heat exchanger; an air conditioning mode branch line branched from the refrigerant circulation line and configured to, in an air conditioning mode, form a cooling loop by circulating a refrigerant through the compressor, the high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, the outdoor heat exchanger, the air conditioning mode expansion valve and low pressure side indoor heat exchanger. Heat pump mode branch line branched from the refrigerant circulation line is configured, in heat pump mode to form a heating loop by circulating the refrigerant through the compressor, the high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, the heat pump mode expansion valve and the refrigerant-cooling water heat exchanger. 1. A vehicular heat management system , comprising:a refrigerant circulation line including a compressor, a high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, a heat pump mode expansion valve, an outdoor heat exchanger, an air conditioning mode expansion valve, a low pressure side indoor heat exchanger and a refrigerant-cooling water heat exchanger;an air conditioning mode branch line branched from the refrigerant circulation line and configured to, in an air conditioning mode, form a cooling loop by circulating a refrigerant through the compressor, the high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, the outdoor heat exchanger, the air conditioning mode expansion valve and the low pressure side indoor heat exchanger; anda heat pump mode branch line branched from the refrigerant circulation line and configured to, in a heat pump mode, form a heating loop by circulating the refrigerant through the compressor, the high pressure side indoor heat exchanger, the heat pump mode expansion valve ...

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Номер записи: 64
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20200047720A1
Автор: MAESHIRO Shinji
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An electric vehicle with a cleaning device includes a electric motor, a cleaning device connected with a pipe installed in a vehicle cabin, a first clutch that connects and disconnects the electric motor with an axle of wheels of the vehicle, a second clutch that connects and disconnects the electric motor with the cleaning device, a control unit that controls one of the first clutch and the second clutch to selectively connect one of the cleaning device and the axle with the electric motor and activate the cleaning device. 1. An electric vehicle with a cleaning device comprising:an electric motor,a cleaning device connected with a pipe installed in a vehicle cabin,a first clutch that connects and disconnects the electric motor with an axle of wheels of the vehicle,a second clutch that connects and disconnects the electric motor with the cleaning device,a control unit that controls one of the first clutch and the second clutch to selectively connect one of the cleaning device and the axle with the electric motor and activates the cleaning device.2. The electric vehicle with the cleaning device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the second clutch to connect the cleaning device with the electric motor and the first clutch to disconnect the axle with the electric motor during a time when the control units receives a first signal indicating a battery connected with the electric motor is being charged.3. The electric vehicle with the cleaning device according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit controls the second clutch to disconnect the cleaning device from the electric motor and the first clutch to connect the axle with the electric motor after the control unit receives a second signal indicating a charging process is terminated despite a cleaning process not being completed.4. The electric vehicle with the cleaning device according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit receives a third signal indicating a due time by when charging of the ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-03-2022 дата публикации

DETERMINATION OF HEALTH STATUS OF VEHICULAR SYSTEMS IN VEHICLES

Номер: US20220068053A1
Автор: Agarwal Gaurav, HINDUJA HITESH, KEKKAR SHREYA, VSR KRISHNA KOUSHIK
Принадлежит: ANI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

A predictive maintenance method for determining a health status of a vehicular system included in a first vehicle is provided. A first dataset is collected for a plurality of vehicles. The first dataset is processed to determine a plurality of features corresponding to the vehicular system and a plurality of feature values for the plurality of features. A classifier is trained, based on the plurality of features, for determining the health status of the vehicular system. A second dataset including second operational data, second vehicle data, second trip data, and second service data for the first vehicle is collected. The second dataset is provided as input to the trained classifier. The health status of the vehicular system included in the first vehicle is determined based on an output of the trained classifier for the second dataset.

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Номер записи: 66
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Actuator, Particularly For A Heating, Ventilation And/Or Air-Conditioning Installation

Номер: US20150056907A1
Автор: Dion Nathalie, Loup Didier
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an electric actuator able to drive a component of a heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation of a vehicle. The electric actuator comprises a housing accommodating at least an electric motor driving a drive shaft extending along a first axis, a speed reducer driven by the drive shaft and setting in motion an output stub intended to drive the component. The speed reducer extending along a second axis and the output stub extending along a third axis. The first axis, the second axis and the third axis are coincident, thus forming a main axis of the electric actuator. 1170501. An electric actuator () capable of driving a component () of a ventilation , heating and/or air-conditioning installation () of a vehicle , the electric actuator () comprising:{'b': 2', '13', '14', '16', '15', '14', '24', '70, 'a housing () accommodating at least one electric motor (), which drives a drive shaft () extending along a first axis (), a speed reducer () driven by the drive shaft () and setting in motion an output stub () intended to drive the component ();'}{'b': 15', '17', '24', '26, 'wherein the speed reducer () extends along a second axis () and the output stub () extends along a third axis (); and'}{'b': 16', '17', '26', '10', '1, 'wherein the first axis (), the second axis () and the third axis () are coincident, thus forming a main axis () of the electric actuator ().'}2113152410. An electric actuator () according to claim 1 , wherein the electric motor () claim 1 , the speed reducer () and the output stub () are stacked in this order along the main axis ().3124127026. An electric actuator () according to claim 1 , wherein the output stub () comprises a hub () for driving the component () which extends along the third axis ().4112131524. An electric actuator () according to claim 3 , wherein the drive hub () is a continuation of the stack formed by the electric motor () claim 3 , the speed reducer () and the output stub ().51234. An ...

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Номер записи: 67
05-03-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR REVERSING CHILLER AIRFLOW IN AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY

Номер: US20150059378A1
Автор: Burd Peter John Leslie
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A device for reversing chiller airflow in an aircraft galley includes an air bypass port connected between a supply airflow duct and a return airflow duct, and an air recirculation bypass flap is movable between a closed position allowing normal airflow circulation through the supply airflow duct and an open position blocking the supply airflow duct and diverting chilled supply airflow to the return airflow duct for recirculation. The air recirculation bypass flap is electrically actuated by a solenoid responsive to a bay door position detector. 1. Apparatus for reversing chiller airflow in an air chiller supply air recirculation system of an aircraft galley including at least one galley food cart having a galley food cart bay door , comprising:a galley chiller air supply and return ducting assembly including a supply airflow duct and a return airflow duct, said supply airflow duct having a supply airflow duct inlet portion configured to receive a chilled supply airflow from a chiller unit and a supply airflow duct outlet portion configured to deliver the chilled air to at least one galley food cart or cart bay, and said return airflow duct having an air return inlet portion configured to receive a return airflow from at least one galley food cart or cart bay and an air return outlet portion configured to deliver the return airflow to the chiller unit;an air bypass port connected in fluid communication between said supply airflow duct and said return airflow duct;an air recirculation bypass flap movably mounted adjacent to said air bypass port, said air recirculation bypass flap being movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, said closed configuration allowing normal airflow circulation through the supply airflow duct and said open configuration blocking at least a substantial portion of the supply airflow duct and diverting at least a substantial portion of the chilled supply airflow to the return airflow duct for recirculation to the ...

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Номер записи: 68
05-03-2015 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT GALLEY WITH AIR-THROUGH CARTS

Номер: US20150059384A1
Автор: Burd Peter John Leslie
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An apparatus for air-through cooling of aircraft galley food carts includes one or more chilled galley food cart bays and one or more galley chiller air supply and return ducting assemblies including a supply airflow duct and a bifurcated return airflow duct. Airflow balance baffles may be placed at the air return outlet portions and the supply airflow duct inlet portion, and interfaces between galley food carts and supply outlet ports and return inlet ports resilient may include resilient or insulated seals, and spring loaded sealing flaps opened by contact with a portion of a galley food cart. 1. An apparatus for air-through cooling of aircraft galley food carts , comprising:a chilled galley food cart bay having a front portion and a rear portion, said chilled galley food cart bay being configured to removably receive a suitable aircraft galley food cart at said front portion of the chilled galley food cart bay; anda galley chiller air supply and return ducting assembly disposed at said rear portion of said chilled galley food cart bay, said galley chiller air supply and return ducting assembly being configured to be removably connected to a suitable aircraft galley food cart received in said chilled galley food cart bay, said air supply and return ducting assembly including a supply airflow duct and a bifurcated return airflow duct, said supply airflow duct having a supply airflow duct inlet portion configured to receive a chilled supply airflow from a chiller unit and a supply airflow duct outlet portion configured to supply the chilled supply airflow to the aircraft galley food cart, and said bifurcated return airflow duct including an air return inlet portion configured to receive a return airflow from the aircraft galley food cart and a pair of bifurcated return airflow duct portions extending from said air return inlet portion and passing on opposing sides of said supply airflow duct, said pair of bifurcated return airflow duct portions including a pair of ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-02-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190054793A1
Автор: FUJII Takahisa, KAKO Hideaki, KAWASHIMA Masafumi
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An air conditioning device for a vehicle includes a seat air conditioning unit that blows out air from a front side of a seat and an interior air conditioning unit that blows out air whose temperature has been adjusted by a cooling heat exchanger and a heating heat exchanger toward the vehicle interior space. The air conditioning device for a vehicle includes a first duct member for guiding the air flowing between the cooling heat exchanger and the heating heat exchanger in the interior air conditioning unit to the seat air conditioning unit. The air conditioning device for a vehicle further includes a second duct member for guiding the air higher in temperature than the air flowing between the cooling heat exchanger and the heating heat exchanger to the seat air conditioning unit. 1. An air conditioning device for a vehicle , comprising:a seat air conditioning unit provided in a seat which is disposed in a vehicle interior space, the seat air conditioning unit being configured to blow out air from a front side of the seat;an interior air conditioning unit that includes a cooling heat exchanger which cools air and a heating heat exchanger which heats air having passed through the cooling heat exchanger, the interior air conditioning unit being configured to blow out air whose temperature has been adjusted by the cooling heat exchanger and the heating heat exchanger into the vehicle interior space;a first duct member that guides air flowing between the cooling heat exchanger and the heating heat exchanger in the interior air conditioning unit to the seat air conditioning unit; anda second duct member that guides air higher in temperature than the air flowing between the cooling heat exchanger and the heating heat exchanger to the seat air conditioning unit.2. The air conditioning device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe second duct member is connected to the interior air conditioning unit to guide the air having passed through the heating heat exchanger ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Two-Door HVAC Air Intake Design Strategy For Vehicle Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20190054799A1
Автор: Chao Wu Gui, Cheng Tang, Wijaya Halim, Yue Yuan
Принадлежит: Air International (US) Inc.

A two-door HVAC air intake comprising an air intake body having a fresh air opening and first and second recirculated air openings is disclosed. A first door is provided that is movable from a first recirculation opening-unblocking/fresh air opening-blocking position to a first recirculation opening-blocking/fresh air opening-unblocking position. A second door is provided that is movable from a second recirculation opening-unblocking position to a second recirculation opening-blocking position. The doors may be shell doors or flap doors. Fresh air mode is achieved by moving the first and second doors to their recirculation opening-blocking positions. Partial air recirculation mode is achieved by moving the first door to its first recirculation opening-blocking position and the second door to its second recirculation opening-unblocking position. Full air recirculation mode is achieved by moving the first door to its first recirculation opening-unblocking/fresh air opening-blocking position and the second door to its second recirculation opening-unblocking position. 1. An intake for economically controlling a heating , ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle having an interior and an exterior , the intake comprising:an intake body;a fresh air opening formed in said body;a first recirculated air opening formed in said body;a second recirculated air opening formed in said body;a first rotary door pivotably disposed in said body, said first door being reversibly movable from a first recirculation opening-unblocking/fresh air opening-blocking position to a first recirculation opening-blocking/fresh air opening-unblocking position; anda second rotary door pivotably disposed in said body, said second door being reversibly movable from a second recirculation opening-unblocking position to a second recirculation opening-blocking position.2. The intake for economically controlling a heating claim 1 , ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 71
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Air-conditioning unit for vehicle

Номер: US20210061061A1
Автор: Yuki Tsumagari
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

An air-conditioning unit includes an air-conditioning case, a blower, and a cooling heat exchanger disposed at a position upstream of the blower. The blower includes a rotational shaft and a suction opening. The cooling heat exchanger includes a facing portion that overlaps with the suction opening in the axial direction and a non-facing portion that does not overlap with the suction opening in the axial direction. The air-conditioning case includes a projected region that is virtually formed by projecting the facing portion toward an upstream side of the air-conditioning case along the axial direction. The air-conditioning case defines introducing openings at positions outside of the projected region. At least a first one of the introducing openings is located on a side of the projected region opposite to at least a second one of the introducing openings.

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Номер записи: 72
20-02-2020 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200055365A1
Автор: Kim Yun Jin, LEE Sung Je, MIN Yo Chan, Park Tae Yong, YOU Jae-Chun
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an air conditioner for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an air conditioner for a vehicle in which heating performance may be improved using an auxiliary heating heat exchanger and stability of a passenger may be improved by providing the auxiliary heating heat exchanger in an engine room. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle , comprising:an air conditioning case which is in communication with the interior of the vehicle and in which wind for conditioning air of the interior flows; andan interior heat exchanger and an auxiliary heating heat exchanger which are disposed in the air conditioning case and heat air discharged to the interior of the vehicle,wherein the auxiliary heating heat exchanger is provided in an engine room.2. The air conditioner for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary heating heat exchanger uses a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating means.3. The air conditioner for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a first region in which air for heating is blown and a second region in which air for cooling is blown are formed in the air conditioning case claim 1 , anda first blower is provided in the first region and a second blower is provided in the second region.4. The air conditioner for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the air conditioning case includes an evaporator disposed in the air conditioning case and cooling the air discharged to the interior of the vehicle.5. The air conditioner for a vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the air conditioning case includes:an interior discharging port through which the air passing through the interior heat exchanger or the evaporator is supplied to the interior of the vehicle;a first air exhausting port through which the air passing through the interior heat exchanger is exhausted to the outside of the interior; anda second air exhausting port through which the air passing through the evaporator is exhausted to the outside of the interior.6. The air conditioner for a vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 73
20-02-2020 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200055368A1
Автор: SHIMOYAMA Yohei
Принадлежит:

An air conditioning case defines a warm air passage, a cool air passage, a first space, and a second space therein. The cool air passage is in communication with the first space. The warm air passage is in communication with the first space. The second space is connected to the first space on a side of the first space away from the cool air passage. A case interior member including a tunnel member and a blade is arranged in the first space. The tunnel member includes an upstream-end forming portion and a downstream-end forming portion. The upstream-end forming portion is open to the warm air passage. The downstream-end forming portion is open in a direction away from the upstream-end forming portion. The blade extends from the downstream-end forming portion to both sides along a width direction, and guides the air from the tunnel channel to diffuse along the width direction. 1. An air conditioning unit that is configured to perform an air conditioning for a vehicle compartment , comprising: the warm air passage allowing air to flow therethrough and to be heated in a heater,', 'the cool air passage allowing air to flow therethrough while bypassing the heater,', 'the first space defined on a downstream side of the warm air passage and on a downstream side of the cool air passage,', 'the warm air passage and the cool air passage being connected to each other in the first space, and', 'the second space being connected to the first space; and, 'an air conditioning case that defines a warm air passage, a cool air passage, a first space, and a second space therein,'}a case interior member in the air conditioning case, whereinthe cool air passage is in communication with the first space in one direction,the warm air passage is in communication with the first space in an other direction intersecting with the one direction,the second space is connected to the first space on a side of the first space away from the cool air passage,the air flowing out of the first space is ...

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Номер записи: 74
22-05-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20140138077A1
Автор: Ajisaka Satoshi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In a vehicle cooling device, a heat exchanger is cooled efficiently. 1. A vehicle cooling device comprising:a front side heat exchanger that introduces air from further toward a vehicle front side than a power unit; anda rear side heat exchanger that is disposed further toward a vehicle rear side than the power unit and the front side heat exchanger, and that introduces air, that has not passed-through the front side heat exchanger, from a vehicle front side.2. The vehicle cooling device of claim 1 , comprising:a front side fan that guides air to the front side heat exchanger; anda rear side fan that guides air to the rear side heat exchanger.3. The vehicle cooling device of claim 1 , whereinthe front side heat exchanger introduces air at least from an upper side of a vehicle front portion, andthe rear side heat exchanger introduces air at least from a lower side of the vehicle front portion.4. The vehicle cooling device of claim 3 , wherein air claim 3 , that has passed through the front side heat exchanger claim 3 , passes above the rear side heat exchanger and is guided to a vehicle rear.5. The vehicle cooling device of claim 1 , whereinthe power unit has a main body that generates driving force that drives wheels, and a transmission that is mounted to a lower side of a vehicle width direction side portion of the main body and that transmits the driving force to the wheels, andthe front side heat exchanger is disposed above the transmission.6. The vehicle cooling device of claim 1 , whereinthe front side heat exchanger is a condenser that is used at a heat pump of an air conditioner, andthe rear side heat exchanger is a radiator that carries out cooling of the power unit.7. The vehicle cooling device of claim 1 , whereina duct that extends in a vehicle front direction is mounted to a vehicle front side of the front side heat exchanger, andan end portion at a vehicle front side of the duct is positioned further toward a vehicle front side than a vehicle front end ...

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Номер записи: 75
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ENGINE HEAT RETENTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190061460A1
Автор: Fujiaki Tomo, Okamura Kazumi, Tanaka Yukiya
Принадлежит:

A vehicle is provided, which includes an engine bay having an upper wall, side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, an engine disposed inside the engine bay, and a dedicated heat retention member provided inside the engine bay, the dedicated heat retention member comprising an upper lid part covering the engine from above to be openable and closable, and side-wall parts covering a side of the engine. A portion of the side-wall parts is comprised of an engine mount bracket configured to support mounts of the engine, instead of the dedicated heat retention member. 1. A vehicle , comprising:an engine bay having an upper wall, side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall;an engine disposed inside the engine bay; anda dedicated heat retention member provided inside the engine bay, the dedicated heat retention member comprising an upper lid part covering the engine from above to be openable and closable, and side-wall parts covering a side of the engine,wherein a portion of the side-wall parts is comprised of an engine mount bracket configured to support a mount of the engine, instead of the dedicated heat retention member.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the engine mount bracket is attached to an upper surface of a front side frame at two claim 1 , front and rear claim 1 , attachment parts claim 1 , and a vertical wall part is formed in the engine mount bracket to cover a space between the front and rear attachment parts.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the side-wall parts of the dedicated heat retention member are comprised of a resin member claim 1 , and the engine mount bracket is comprised of a metal member claim 1 , andwherein the upper lid part is placed on and supported by an upper surface part of the engine mount bracket.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a mount rubber is attached to the engine mount bracket claim 1 , andwherein a space is formed between the mount rubber and a mount bracket part above the mount rubber, and an arm part extending straight ...

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Номер записи: 76
28-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A MULTI-CHANNEL DEVICE AND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20190061461A1
Автор: BAUMGARTEN Jens, Hengstenberg Oliver, MICHAELIS Jörn
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A method and a device for operating a multi-channel device wherein common control of an adjustment parameter is carried out in different zones in a synchronization mode. In another operating mode, the zones are controlled separately according to the individually adjusted adjustment parameters. There are at least a first parameter adjuster and a second parameter adjuster for setting the parameters for the at least two zones. The individual operating mode, on further actuating the second parameter adjuster so the selected parameter is brought into agreement with the parameter value selected by the first parameter adjuster, the second operating mode is exited and the at least two different zones are again controlled in common in the first operating mode. 1. A device for operating a multi-channel device , the device comprising:at least two parameter adjusters including at least one first parameter adjuster for at least one first zone, and at least one second parameter adjuster for at least one second zone; andat least one display unit for display of the adjusted parameter values,wherein the at least two different zones are controlled in common in a first operating mode of the multi-channel device, wherein the first parameter adjuster acts as the main adjuster and the parameter selection thereof is used for the control of the parameter in the at least two zones, wherein following actuation of the second parameter adjuster the first operating mode is exited and the at least two different zones are controlled separately in a second operating mode, wherein the parameter selection of the second parameter adjuster is used for the control of the parameter in the second zone,wherein, on further actuating the second parameter adjuster so the selected parameter is brought into agreement with the parameter value that is selected by the first parameter adjuster, the second operating mode is exited and the at least two different zones are again controlled in common in the first ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-02-2019 дата публикации

INSIDE-OUTSIDE AIR SWITCHING UNIT

Номер: US20190061469A1
Автор: Hirata Hideki
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

An inside-outside air switching unit includes a switching member in an inside-outside air case and a drive unit that is configured to operate the switching member. The switching member is configured to open and close an outside-air inlet and an inside-air inlet. The switching member includes a first switching door and the second switching door. The first switching door is configured to be positioned by the drive unit to open the outside-air inlet in the inside-outside air intake mode. The second switching door is configured to be positioned by the drive unit to open the inside-air inlet in the inside-outside air intake mode. The drive unit is configured to move the first switching door to close an inside-outside communication passage, which is defined in the inside-outside case between the outside-air inlet and the inside-air inlet, in the inside-outside air intake mode. 1. An inside-outside air switching unit that is configured to set an inside-outside air intake mode taking in both of outside air and inside air , comprising:an inside-outside air case that includes an outside-air inlet configured to take in the outside air and an inside-air inlet configured to take in the inside air;a switching member in the inside-outside air case, the switching member being configured to open and close the outside-air inlet and the inside-air inlet; anda drive unit that is configured to operate the switching member, wherein a first switching door that is configured to be positioned by the drive unit to open the outside-air inlet in the inside-outside air intake mode and', 'a second switching door that is configured to be positioned by the drive unit to open the inside-air inlet in the inside-outside air intake mode,, 'the switching member includes'}the drive unit positions the first switching door to close an inside-outside communication passage in the inside-outside air intake mode, the inside-outside communication passage being defined in the inside-outside air case and ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-02-2019 дата публикации

SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE

Номер: US20190061511A1
Автор: Kinoshita Masayuki, Kiyono Koji, Shiono Kenta
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A saddle riding vehicle includes: a body frame having a head pipe and a main tube extending from the head pipe; an engine disposed below the main tube; a down frame extending downward from the body frame and disposed in front of the engine; and a radiator disposed in front of the engine and on a side of the down frame, wherein an opening which opens rearward is formed in a fan shroud which covers a rear surface of the radiator, a radiator fan is disposed in the opening, and a front surface of the radiator fan is disposed such that an axis of the radiator fan is inclined toward an outside with respect to a direction in which a surface of a core of the radiator is directed so as to increase a gap with respect to the core from an outer side toward an inner side. 1. A saddle riding vehicle comprising: a body frame having a head pipe and a main tube extending rearward from the head pipe; an engine disposed below the main tube; a down tube extending downward from the body frame and disposed in front of the engine; and a radiator disposed in front of the engine and on a side of the down tube ,wherein an opening which opens rearward is formed in a fan shroud which covers a rear surface of the radiator, a radiator fan is disposed in the opening, and a front surface of the radiator fan is disposed such that an axis of the radiator fan is inclined toward an outside with respect to a direction in which a surface of a core of the radiator is directed so as to increase a gap with respect to the core from an outer side toward an inner side.2. The saddle riding vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the fan shroud includes: a rear wall covering the rear surface of the core; and a peripheral wall for connecting an edge portion of the rear wall to the core, and the rear wall is disposed in an inclined manner with respect to the core such that the gap with respect to the core of the radiator is increased from the outside toward the inside along the front surface of the radiator fan.3. ...

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Номер записи: 79
12-03-2015 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR AUTOMOBILE

Номер: US20150068705A1
Автор: Byon Sang Chul, JEE Yong Jun, KIM Jae Ho, Kim Jin Hyuck, Kwon Yong Sung, Lee Nam Jun, LEE Sung Je
Принадлежит:

Provided is an air conditioner for an automobile capable of having uniform perfume performance in a width direction of the automobile by discharging air mixed with a perfume component supplied from a perfume generating unit through a discharging part. 1. An air conditioner for an automobile , comprising:an air conditioning case provided with a face vent having an open degree controlled by a first door, a defrost vent having an open degree controlled by a second door, and a floor vent having an open degree controlled by a third door;a blowing part connected to an inlet of the air conditioning case to blow external air;an evaporator and a heater core provided in the air conditioning case;a temp-door controlling open degrees of a cool air passage and a warm air passage in the air conditioning case;a perfume generating unit including an air inlet through which air is introduced, an air outlet through which the air is discharged, and a perfume generating part generating a perfume; anda discharging part connected to the air outlet of the perfume generating unit, formed in a width direction of the air conditioning case so as to supply the air transferred through the air outlet into the air conditioning case, and provided with one or more communication hole.2. The air conditioner for an automobile of claim 1 , wherein the discharging part includes a transferring part having a pipe shape and formed to be long in a length direction claim 1 , anda plurality of communication holes are formed in the length direction of the transferring part.3. The air conditioner for an automobile of claim 2 , wherein the air conditioning case includes the transferring part of the discharging part formed integrally with an inner wall thereof.4. The air conditioner for an automobile of claim 1 , wherein the discharging part is configured to discharge air including a perfume component in a region of the face vent claim 1 ,the face vent includes a driver seat side extracting part, a driver seat ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Refrigerant Allocation Between Automotive HVAC and Engine Air/Fuel Cooling

Номер: US20160068037A1
Автор: Burke Fredrico
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An engine fuel and air cooling system for vehicles exchanges heat between a coolant and air conditioning system refrigerant. The system provides a cabin cooling only mode, a cabin and engine fuel and air cooling mode, and an engine fuel and air cooling only mode. A refrigerant distribution manifold distributes the refrigerant for each mode. The engine fuel and air cooling is provided to a supercharger intercooler to cool air provided to the engine, and to fuel rails to cool fuel provided to the engine. In one embodiment the fuel rails include an inner fuel path surrounded by a coolant path to cool the fuel provided to fuel injectors. 2. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 1 , wherein a two way valve places the refrigerant cooled cooling path and the air cooled cooling path in fluid communication to receive the coolant from the coolant pump.3. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the two way valve places only one of the refrigerant cooled cooling path and the air cooled cooling path in fluid communication to receive the coolant from the coolant pump.5. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the coolant to fuel heat exchanger in contact with the injector hats comprise at least one co-axial fuel rails carrying a flow of the coolant and a flow of the fuel.6. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one fuel rail is a coaxial fuel rail having an outer tube carrying the carrying the coolant and an inner fuel rail inside the outer tube and carrying fuel to the engine.7. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the coolant to fuel heat exchanger in contact with the injector hats comprise fuel cooling blocks clamped over fuel lines and holding fuel injector hats.8. The fuel and air cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel and air circuit valve and the fuel and air circuit expansion valve comprise a primary fuel and air circuit valve and primary fuel and air circuit expansion valve in parallel with a ...

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Номер записи: 81
08-03-2018 дата публикации

AIR DUCT IN TUNNEL

Номер: US20180065442A1
Автор: Maier Jens
Принадлежит: Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited

A rear passenger seat air ventilation system for an electric vehicle includes a rigid tunnel positioned within a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle. The rigid tunnel covers a portion of a battery assembly that extends above a floor structure of the electric vehicle such that the passenger compartment is sealed from the battery assembly. The rigid tunnel defines a forward opening and a rear opening connected by a conduit extending along at least a portion of a length of the rigid tunnel. The conduit is disposed within an interior of the rigid tunnel. A center console is positioned above at least a portion of the rigid tunnel. An air supply system interfaces with the forward opening and to deliver air to the conduit. At least one air vent receives air from the conduit and deliver the air to a rear seating area of the passenger compartment. 1. A rear passenger seat air ventilation system for an electric vehicle , comprising: the rigid tunnel defines a forward opening and a rear opening connected by a conduit extending along at least a portion of a length of the rigid tunnel; and', 'the conduit is disposed within an interior of the rigid tunnel;, 'a rigid tunnel positioned within a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle, the rigid tunnel being configured to cover a portion of a battery assembly that extends above a floor structure of the electric vehicle such that the passenger compartment is sealed from the battery assembly, whereina center console positioned above at least a portion of the rigid tunnel;an air supply system configured to interface with the forward opening and to deliver air to the conduit; andat least one air vent configured to receive air from the conduit and deliver the air to a rear seating area of the passenger compartment.2. The rear passenger seat air ventilation system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a manifold coupled between the rear opening and the at least one air vent, the manifold being configured ...

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Номер записи: 82
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Air guide housing and ventilation, heating or air conditioning system with such an air guide housing

Номер: US20170066302A1
Автор: Andreas Pfander, Norman Schaake
Принадлежит: MAHLE International GmbH

An air guide housing, in particular for a ventilation, heating or air conditioning system of a vehicle, with at least one first air inlet opening, wherein the at least one first air inlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged substantially vertical to a first axis, and with at least one second air inlet opening, wherein the at least one second air inlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged substantially vertical to a second axis, and having at least one air outlet opening, wherein the at least one air outlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged essentially vertical to a third axis, and with a fan impeller for suctioning air into the air guide housing. The second axis and the third axis are arranged substantially parallel to one another.

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Номер записи: 83
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle hvac system with auxiliary coolant loop for heating and cooling vehicle interior

Номер: US20170066304A1
Автор: Manfred Koberstein, Robert Steven Sawyer
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle includes a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for heating and cooling a passenger compartment. The HVAC system includes a refrigerant loop operable in a cooling mode and a heating mode, and an auxiliary coolant loop for heating and cooling at least a portion of the passenger compartment. The auxiliary coolant loop includes a pump for moving a coolant, within the auxiliary coolant loop, through a first heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop via an expansion device in the cooling mode, a second heat exchanger positioned within the passenger compartment, and a third heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop, and a flow control valve. The temperature of the coolant within the auxiliary coolant loop is controlled utilizing the flow control valve and the pump. The first and third heat exchangers may be in parallel for controlling the movement of coolant therebetween to control temperature.

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Номер записи: 84
11-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210070133A1
Автор: LAUX Holger, Schultze Oliver
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A method for operating an air conditioning system, which may include a heating device, to condition air in a vehicle interior of a motor vehicle. At least one first air path and at least one second air path may each fluidically communicate with the air conditioning system and each open out into the vehicle interior. The method may include guiding the air from the vehicle interior via one of (i) the at least one first air path and (ii) the at least one second air path to the air conditioning system as a function of an operating state set in the air conditioning system. The method may also include guiding the air from the air conditioning system via the other of the one of (i) the at least one first air path and (ii) the at least one second air path into the vehicle interior. 1. A method for operating an air conditioning system , which includes a heating device , to condition air in a vehicle interior of a motor vehicle , wherein at least one first air path and at least one second air path each fluidically communicate with the air conditioning system and each open out into the vehicle interior , the method comprising:guiding the air from the vehicle interior via one of (i) the at least one first air path and (ii) the at least one second air path to the air conditioning system as a function of an operating state set in the air conditioning system; andguiding the air from the air conditioning system via the other of the one of (i) the at least one first air path and (ii) the at least one second air path into the vehicle interior.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when in an operating state of the air conditioning system:guiding the air from the vehicle interior via the at least one first air path to the air conditioning system;cooling the guided air via the air conditioning system; andguiding the cooled air back into the vehicle interior via the at least one second air path.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 85
15-03-2018 дата публикации

HEATED VEHICLE COWL

Номер: US20180072129A1
Автор: Richardson Donell
Принадлежит: Three Point Color, Inc.

A wiper system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a heated wiper blade assembly, a heated cowl assembly and a controller. The controller receives input from one or more sensors or systems and causes a power source to provide, reduce or stop power to heating elements in the blade and/or cowl depending upon sensed conditions. At least some components in the assembly comprise thermally conductive polymers. The system provides surprisingly advantageous results in that it is effective for melting and clearing ice and snow with a lower than expected pull on a power source such as a battery. 1. A heated vehicle windshield cowl , comprising:a vehicle windshield cowl; andan electrical heating element disposed on the vehicle cowl.2. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 1 , further comprising a controller in electrical communication with the electrical heating element disposed on the vehicle cowl claim 1 , the controller configured to receive input regarding at least ambient temperature and whether an engine is running claim 1 , and to provide power to the electrical heating element disposed on the vehicle cowl if a threshold condition is met claim 1 , and stop power to the electrical heating element disposed on the vehicle cowl if a threshold stoppage condition is met.3. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 2 , in which the initiation threshold condition includes an ambient temperature below a predetermined temperature and a determination that the engine is running.43. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 2 , in which crank shaft position indicator is employed to determine whether the engine is running.5. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 3 , in which a tachometer is employed to determine whether the engine is running.6. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 3 , in which a vibration sensor is employed to determine whether the engine is running.7. The heated vehicle windshield cowl of claim 3 , in which a Hall effect sensor is ...

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Номер записи: 86
15-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR SEPARATELY CONTROLLING FLOW OF INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR

Номер: US20180072131A1
Автор: BAE Jong Sik, JANG Byeong Moo, JANG Chul Min, KANG Myung Hun, Lee Yoon Hyung
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Provided is an intake system of an air conditioning system for a vehicle, which is configured for simultaneously satisfying two conflict conditions of improving heating performance by increasing the inflow of inside air and of reducing the generation of moisture on a window glass, wherein a scroll case, in which a blower is mounted, is provided with a second partition member for dividing a passage, which is formed at an outlet port and includes a blower chamber around a blower fan, into an upper passage and a lower passage, and a flow guide for guiding air, which is separated by a first partition member and is introduced into the scroll case from an inlet case, to the respective upper and lower passages. 1. A vehicle air conditioning system for separately controlling flow of inside air and outside air , comprising:an inlet case formed with an outside air inlet port and an inside air inlet port, a first partition member being mounted in the inlet case, wherein the outside air and the inside air introduced into the outside and inside air inlet ports flow in a separated state;a blower for drawing the inside air and the outside air through the inlet case; anda scroll case in which the blower is mounted, the air drawn by the blower being supplied to the scroll case through an outlet port connected to an air inlet port of an air conditioning case,wherein the scroll case is provided with:a second partition member for dividing a passage, which is formed at the outlet port and includes a blower chamber around a blower fan, into an upper passage and a lower passage; anda flow guide for guiding the air, which is separated by the first partition member and is introduced into the scroll case from the inlet case, to the respective upper and lower passages.2. The vehicle air conditioning system of claim 1 , whereinthe first partition member divides an internal space of the inlet case into an upstream inlet chamber connected to the outside air inlet port, and a downstream inlet ...

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Номер записи: 87
15-03-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC HEATED WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180072275A1
Автор: Coleman Trent, Richardson Donell
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A wiper system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a heated wiper blade assembly, a heated cowl assembly and a controller. The controller receives input from one or more sensors or systems and causes a power source to provide, reduce or stop power to heating elements in the blade and/or cowl depending upon sensed conditions. At least some components in the assembly comprise thermally conductive polymers. The system provides surprisingly advantageous results in that it is effective for melting and clearing ice and snow with a lower than expected pull on a power source such as a battery. 1. A wiper system , comprising:a heated wiper blade assembly;a heated cowl; anda controller in electrical communication with a first heating element in the heated wiper blade assembly and a second heating element in the heated cowl, the controller being configured to receive input regarding at least ambient temperature and whether an engine is running, and if a threshold initiation condition is met, to provide power to at least one of the heating elements, and if a threshold stoppage condition is met, to stop power to at least one of the heating elements.2. The system of claim 1 , in which the initiation threshold condition includes an ambient temperature below a predetermined temperature and a determination that the engine is running.3. The system of claim 2 , in which crank shaft position indicator is employed to determine whether the engine is running.4. The system of claim 2 , in which a tachometer is employed to determine whether the engine is running.5. The system of claim 2 , in which a vibration sensor is employed to determine whether the engine is running.6. The system of claim 2 , in which a Hall effect sensor is employed to determine whether the engine is running.7. The system of claim 1 , in which if a threshold reduction condition is met claim 1 , power is reduced to at least one of the cowl and wiper blade assembly heating elements claim 1 , the reduction ...

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Номер записи: 88
24-03-2022 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING SAME

Номер: US20220088989A1
Автор: Han Seung Sik, Kim Myung Hoe, Kwon Dong Ho, Shin Gee Young
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An air conditioning device for an electric vehicle includes: a housing having an air conditioning passage connecting an air inlet port to an air discharge port; an evaporator, an air heater, and an electric heater, which are positioned in series in the air conditioning passage in the housing; and a bypass door positioned after the evaporator in the air conditioning passage in the housing and configured to selectively allow some of air passing through the evaporator to bypass the air heater and the electric heater to the air discharge port. 1. An air conditioning device for an electric vehicle , the air conditioning device comprising:a housing having an air conditioning passage connecting an air inlet port to an air discharge port;an evaporator, an air heater, and an electric heater, which are positioned in series in the air conditioning passage in the housing; anda bypass door positioned after the evaporator in the air conditioning passage in the housing and configured to selectively allow some of air passing through the evaporator to bypass the air heater and the electric heater to the air discharge port.2. The air conditioning device of claim 1 , wherein the air conditioning passage connects the air intake port to the air discharge port claim 1 , and the air conditioning passage comprises:a first flow passage in which the bypass door is installed; anda second flow passage connecting the first flow passage to the air discharge port.3. The air conditioning device of claim 2 , wherein the evaporator is installed in a manner that the evaporator is connected to the first flow passage and the second flow passage; andthe air heater and the electric heater are installed in series after the evaporator in the second flow passage.4. An air conditioning system for an electric vehicle using the air conditioning device of claim 1 , the system comprising:a first refrigerant line connecting a compressor to the air heater;a second refrigerant line connecting the air heater through ...

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Номер записи: 89
16-03-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING CYLINDRICAL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Номер: US20170072766A1
Автор: BIMA Mike, Gilley Adam, Powell Patrick
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An air conditioning system having a compact configuration may include an evaporator and a heater core that have a cylindrical shape. The evaporator defines a cavity. The heater core is positioned within the cavity such that the evaporator and the heater core are coaxially positioned with each other about a center axis. The heater core is configured to rotate about the center axis to draw in air. 1. An air conditioning system comprising:an evaporator having a cylindrical body and defining a cavity;a heater core having a cylindrical body and positioned within the cavity of the evaporator, wherein the evaporator and the heater core are coaxially positioned with each other about a center axis; anda motor coupled to the heater core, wherein the motor rotates the heater core about the center axis.2. The air conditioning system of wherein the heater core includes multiple tubes and scroll shaped fins attached to an outer surface of the tubes.3. The air conditioning system of wherein the heater core is fluidly coupled to an air duct and draws in air from the air duct by way of the scroll shaped fins.4. The air conditioning system of further comprising:a climate control module controlling the motor to adjust a rotational speed of the heater core.5. The air conditioning system of further comprising:a first valve controlling flow of a first fluid to the evaporator, wherein the evaporator transfers heat from air flowing through the evaporator to the first fluid; anda second valve controlling flow of a second fluid to the heater core, wherein the heater core transfers heat from the second fluid to air flowing through the heater core.6. The air conditioning system of further comprising:a climate control module controlling flow of air through the heater core and the evaporator by controlling a rotational speed of the heater core by way of the motor.7. The air conditioning system of wherein the heater core includes an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit that partially extend along ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-03-2017 дата публикации

FLOOR MAT WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEM TO REMOVE MOISTURE

Номер: US20170072767A1
Автор: Gardner Cornel Lewis, Huebner Annette Lynn, Salter Stuart C., Surman James J.
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A floor mat is provided for a motor vehicle. That floor mat includes a body and a controller carried on the body and configured to dry the floor mat. Further, the floor mat includes a moisture sensor carried on the body and adapted to provide floor mat moisture data to the controller. Finally, an associated method for drying the floor mat is provided. 1. A floor mat for a motor vehicle , comprising:a body;a controller carried on said body and configured to dry said floor mat; anda moisture sensor carried on said body and adapted to provide floor mat moisture data to said controller.2. The floor mat of claim 1 , further including a temperature sensor carried on said body and adapted to provide floor mat temperature data to said controller.3. The floor mat of claim 2 , further including a heating element carried on said floor mat and responsive to said controller to heat and dry said floor mat.4. The floor mat of claim 3 , wherein said controller includes a communications component allowing said controller to communicate with a control module of an HVAC system of said motor vehicle.5. The floor mat of claim 4 , wherein said communications component is a wireless communications component.6. The floor mat of claim 5 , wherein said controller is configured to dry said floor mat by (a) controlled operation of said heating element claim 5 , (b) controlled operation of said HVAC system via interface with said HVAC control module through said communications component or (c) controlled operation of both said heating element and said HVAC system.7. The floor mat of claim 6 , wherein said controller is further configured to display information respecting moisture level and drying of said floor mat on a display module of said HVAC system.8. The floor mat of claim 7 , further including a power coupling between electrical components carried on said floor mat and a power source of said motor vehicle.9. The floor mat of claim 1 , further including a heating element carried on said ...

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Номер записи: 91
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200070618A1
Автор: KIM Myoung Jun, KIM Tae Wan, LEE Jong Gon, LEE Tae Gun, Seo Jeong Hun, SEO Yong Eun
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Disclosed herein is an air conditioner for a vehicle, which can prevent reduction of an air volume by reducing a back-and-forth width of the vehicle and sufficiently securing the degree of opening of a warm air bypass door, and control an efficient linkage between the warm air bypass door and a defrost door. The air conditioner includes: an air-conditioning case having an air passageway formed therein; a heat exchanger for cooling and a heat exchanger for heating which are disposed in the air passageway of the air-conditioning case to exchange heat with air passing the air passageway; a warm air bypass passageway for directly discharging the air passing the heat exchanger for heating to a front seat floor vent; and a warm air bypass door for adjusting the degree of opening of the warm air bypass passageway, wherein the warm air bypass door includes a rotary shaft and a plate, and the plate has a bent portion to have at least two sides. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle which includes an air-conditioning case having an air passageway formed therein , and a heat exchanger for cooling and a heat exchanger for heating which are disposed in the air passageway of the air-conditioning case to exchange heat with air passing the air passageway , the air conditioner comprising:a warm air bypass passageway for directly discharging the air passing the heat exchanger for heating to a front seat floor vent; anda warm air bypass door for adjusting the degree of opening of the warm air bypass passageway,wherein the warm air bypass door includes a rotary shaft and a plate, and the plate has a bent portion to have at least two sides.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the plate has the two sides inclined on the basis of the bent portion.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the warm air bypass passageway is formed in a partition wall for separating a warm air passageway from the front seat floor vent.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 92
12-06-2014 дата публикации

REAR AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140158319A1
Автор: JEONG Honghee, JU Youngbok, KANG Hanjun, Kim Donghyun, KIM Jongsu
Принадлежит: Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp.

A rear air conditioner for a vehicle including a discharge module mounted at an air outflow port of an air-conditioning case and having a discharge case and a rotary mode door; two face vents formed at both side walls of the discharge case; a floor vent formed at the center of the discharge case; and an air mixing zone formed inside the rotary mode door, thereby reducing the size of the air conditioner because a plurality of the vents are intensively arranged in the discharge case, enhancing installability due to the modulated components, reducing a temperature difference of the air discharged to the left and right sides inside the vehicle due to an improved mixability. The inside of the rotary mode door can be utilized as the air mixing zone. The degrees of opening of the face vents and the floor vent are controlled by the single mode door. 1. A rear air conditioner for a vehicle comprising:an air-conditioning case having left and right body cases, an air inflow port formed at one side and an air outflow port formed at the other side;an evaporator and a heater core respectively mounted inside the air-conditioning case; anda discharge module which is mounted on the air outflow port of the air-conditioning case, the discharge module including a discharge case having a face vent and a floor vent for supplying air discharged from the air outflow port toward a rear seat inside the vehicle, and a mode door mounted inside the discharge case and for adjusting the degrees of opening of the face vent and the floor vent.2. The rear air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the air outflow port of the air-conditioning case is formed in an area where cold air passing through the evaporator and warm air passing through the heater core meet together.3. The rear air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge case is constructed of front and rear auxiliary cases which are assembled together.4. The rear air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein an assembly ...

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Номер записи: 93
22-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM USING MOTION CAPTURE

Номер: US20180079277A1
Автор: Chen Yong-Syuan, Hsiao Jen-Chieh
Принадлежит: Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited

Vehicle operating systems for operating a vehicle having a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers are described. The vehicle operating system may include one or more camera devices for shooting images of hand actions of the driver or images of hand actions of a passenger, and a storage device for storing operating signals corresponding to hand actions. A processing device may be configured to select the driver or the passengers as a gesture command operator, and to control the camera device to shoot hand action images of the selected gesture command operator. The command system may also be configured to convert the shot hand action images into corresponding operating signals according to hand action indicia stored in the storage device. The operating signals may be sent to execution devices, that execute the corresponding operations. 1. A vehicle operating system for operating a vehicle including a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers , the vehicle operating system comprising:camera devices for capturing at least one of images of gestures of the driver and images of gestures of a passenger; control the camera devices to capture gesture action images of multiple of users in the vehicle simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, the multiple users including a first user and second user, wherein a first action image of the first user and a second action image of the second user are captured simultaneously or substantially simultaneously,', 'convert the captured gesture action images into corresponding operating signals such that the first action image is converted into a first operation signal and the second action image is converted into a second operation signal;', 'determine the first operational signal is from a gesture by the first user and determine the second operational signal is from a gesture by the second user, the first and second operational signals both for ...

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Номер записи: 94
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Air conditioning system for automotive vehicles

Номер: US20160082804A1
Автор: In Hyeok Kim, Jae Hwan Jung, Jeong Hun SEO, Tae Wan Kim, Tae Yun Kong
Принадлежит: Hanon Systems Corp

An air conditioning system for motor vehicles includes an air conditioner case having a left path, a right path and a rear seat path. A temperature door is configured to adjust a volume of a cold air or a hot air. A main blower is configured to blow the cold air or the hot air and an air volume distribution door is configured to control opening degrees of the left path and the right path. A rear seat auxiliary blower is configured to increase a volume and a pressure of the cold air or the hot air flowing through the rear seat path. A control unit is configured to, when an air volume distribution ratio of the main blower is changed, correct an opening position of the air volume distribution door and compensate a change in an air volume distribution ratio of the left path and the right path.

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Номер записи: 95
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Mode door with integrated stratification features

Номер: US20160082807A1
Автор: Evzi Duka, Gerald Richter, Michael Fietz, Sezgin Gökcen
Принадлежит: Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp, Hanon Systems Corp

A device for guiding air for an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. The air conditioning system includes air outlets. The device is designed so that it encloses a volume and within the volume at least one air channel extending continuously from an inlet to an outlet is formed. The device is arranged in such a way that can be shifted in a continuously variable manner in a direction between two end positions, wherein the device in the end positions in each case closes an air outlet. The device may be arranged in an air conditioning system for a motor vehicle with means for conveying, for cooling and for heating an air mass flow, including a housing with a mixing chamber, in which the device for guiding air is arranged.

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Номер записи: 96
29-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SETTING DEVICE

Номер: US20180086179A1
Автор: MIZUNO Wataru, Nakamura Yuko, Watanabe Yoshinori, YAMAMOTO Takeshi
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A vehicle air conditioning setting device functioning with a vehicle air conditioning device for setting a direction of air blown out from an air outlet and a degree of concentration and diffusion of the air is provided. The vehicle air conditioning setting device includes: a display unit that displays an air range designation image including an occupant image representing an occupant seated on a seat of the vehicle; a touch panel overlapped with the display unit; and an air range setting unit that sets an air range representing the direction of the air and the degree of concentration and diffusion of the air based on an operation range of the touch panel on the air range designation image. When a drag operation is performed on the touch panel, the air range setting unit sets the air range based on a range of the drag operation. 1. A vehicle air conditioning setting device mounted on a vehicle and functioning with a vehicle air conditioning device for setting a direction of air blown out from an air outlet and a degree of concentration and diffusion of the air , the vehicle air conditioning setting device comprising:a display unit that displays an air range designation image including an occupant image representing an occupant seated on a seat of the vehicle;a touch panel overlapped with the display unit; andan air range setting unit that sets an air range representing the direction of the air and the degree of concentration and diffusion of the air based on an operation range of the touch panel on the air range designation image, wherein:when a large operation-amount operation, in which an operation amount of one of an operation distance in a direction along a surface of the touch panel and a pressing force to the touch panel is larger than a tap operation, is performed with respect to the touch panel, the air range setting unit sets the air range based on the operation amount of the large operation-amount operationthe large operation-amount operation includes a ...

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Номер записи: 97
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Air flow device for instrument panel

Номер: US20170087955A1
Автор: Hiroaki Mikami, Hirotake Nishina, Masahiko IKEO, Motonari MASATANI, Takako MIZUNO
Принадлежит: Fuji Jukogyo KK

An air flow device for an instrument panel which blows an air from the instrument panel at a front of a vehicle compartment of an automobile to make the air flow to the vehicle compartment, includes a blower, a blower outlet on the instrument panel, from which an air sent from the blower to which the blower outlet is coupled is blown to the vehicle compartment, and a blower inlet on the instrument panel for the blower outlet, into which the air blown from the blower outlet is drawn. The blower outlet is installed so as to open to the blower inlet along a surface of the instrument panel while the blower inlet is installed so as to open to the blower outlet along the surface of the instrument panel.

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Номер записи: 98
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Blower Noise Suppressor For HVAC System

Номер: US20200086710A1
Автор: Sinadinos Stephen, THAWANI Prakash T.
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A blower unit for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioner system (HVAC) of a vehicle. The blower unit includes an inside/outside air switching box. A switching door disposed in the inside/outside air switching box that is configured to selectively open and close an inside air introduction port and an outside air introduction port of the inside/outside air switching box. A fan is also located inside the inside/outside air switching box and blows air introduced into the inside/outside air switching box from the inside air introduction port and the outside air introduction port into the passenger compartment. A first plurality of ribs is provided on an inner surface of the switching door with a first perforated panel coupled to each of the first plurality of ribs. The first plurality of ribs and the first perforated panel reduce noise generated during an inside air introduction mode. 1. A blower unit for a heating , ventilation , and air conditioner system (HVAC) of a vehicle , comprising:an inside/outside air switching box having an inside air introduction port through which air from inside a passenger compartment is introduced to the inside/outside air switching box, and an outside air introduction port through which air from outside the passenger compartment is introduced to the inside/outside air switching box;a switching door disposed in the inside/outside air switching box configured to selectively open and close the inside air introduction port and the outside air introduction port;a fan disposed at a downstream air side of the inside/outside air switching box configured to blow air introduced to the inside/outside air switching box from the inside air introduction port and the outside air introduction port into the passenger compartment;a first plurality of ribs provided on an inner surface of the switching door; and the first plurality of ribs and the first perforated panel reduce noise generated during an inside air introduction mode, and', 'during the ...

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Номер записи: 99
09-04-2015 дата публикации

HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROL BYPASS THROTTLE

Номер: US20150099452A1
Автор: Mazzocco Nicholas, Okray Daniel, Rosenburg Ryan
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The present teachings provide for an HVAC assembly. A first flue can be configured to fluidly couple a first heat exchanger to a mixing flue. A second flue can be configured to fluidly couple a second heat exchanger to the mixing flue. A door can inhibit fluid communication through the second flue when in a first position. The door can inhibit fluid communication through the first flue when in a second position. The door can permit fluid communication through the first and second flues when in a third position. The third flue can be configured to fluidly couple the first heat exchanger to a portion of the second flue downstream of the second heat exchanger and upstream of the mixing flue when the door is in the third position. 1. A vehicle heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (“HVAC”) assembly comprising:a mixing flue;a first flue configured to fluidly couple a first heat exchanger to the mixing flue;a second flue configured to fluidly couple a second heat exchanger to the mixing flue;a first door configured to move between a first, a second, and a third position, the first door inhibiting fluid communication through the second flue when the first door is in the first position, the first door inhibiting fluid communication through the first flue when the first door is in the second position, the first door permitting fluid communication through the first and second flues when the first door is in the third position; anda third flue configured to fluidly couple the first heat exchanger to a portion of the second flue downstream of the second heat exchanger and upstream of the mixing flue when the first door is in the third position.2. The HVAC assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second door claim 1 , the second door configured to inhibit fluid communication between the second flue and the mixing flue when the first door is in the first position claim 1 , and to permit fluid communication between the second flue and the mixing flue when the first door ...

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Номер записи: 100