Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Variable gap between HVAC door and sealing surfaces
- Patent Title (中): HVAC门和密封面之间的可变间隙
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Application No.: US12399270Application Date: 2009-03-06
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Publication No.: US08226068B2Publication Date: 2012-07-24
- Inventor: John Azar , Grant Holaiter , Steve M. Kahrs , James Hurd
- Applicant: John Azar , Grant Holaiter , Steve M. Kahrs , James Hurd
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
- Current Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC
- Main IPC: F16K5/00
- IPC: F16K5/00

Abstract:
A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100224253A1 Variable Gap Between HVAC Door and Sealing Surfaces Public/Granted day:2010-09-09
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