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Air supply duct and vehicle including the air supply duct

A technology for air supply ducts, vehicles, used in vehicle components, transportation and packaging, air handling equipment, etc., to solve problems such as weakening air flow requirements of climate control systems

Active Publication Date: 2012-07-25
VOLVO CAR CORP
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[0005] However, even if the water-retaining wall prevents flowing water from entering the air supply pipe, there is still a risk that sediment (for example in the form of water droplets) can be carried further into the air supply pipe by the air
Also, this water retaining wall creates a pressure drop in the air, which reduces the airflow requirements of the climate control system

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[0038]Hereinafter, the present invention is illustrated by examples. It should be appreciated, however, that the examples are included to explain the principles of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the appended claims. Details from two or more embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0039] figure 1 A vehicle 1 comprising an air supply duct 3 according to the invention is schematically shown. Typically, the air supply duct 3 is arranged in the region 5 between the windscreen 7 and the engine compartment 9 of the vehicle. Alternatively, at least a part of the air supply duct (for example the inlet) may be arranged in the hood 11 of the vehicle 1 .

[0040] Terms like vertical, horizontal, upper and lower used below are relative to when the air supply duct according to the invention is installed in a vehicle. However, the air supply duct can also be manufactured and sold as a separate unit.

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The present invention relates to an air supply duct (3) for a vehicle (1), the air supply duct (3) comprising - a housing (15), the housing (15) having an inlet (19) adapted to receive air from outside of the vehicle (1 ) and an outlet (21) adapted to convey the air to a vehicle climate control system, and - a cowl (17) arranged inside the housing (15), the cowl (17) being adapted to direct the air along an air path (23), such that the air path (23) changes direction within the housing (15). The cowl (17) has a curved form adapted to form an inner curve (41) of the air path (23). Further, the cowl (17) comprises a precipitation collection means (31) arranged to collect precipitation borne by the air from the outside of the vehicle (1) and to remove the precipitation from the air. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such an air supply duct.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an air supply duct for a vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such an air supply line. Background technique [0002] Many modern vehicles are equipped with climate control systems, such as HVAC systems, ie heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, to provide a comfortable climate in the passenger compartment. Typically, fresh air is supplied to the climate control system from ambient air outside the vehicle through air supply ducts. [0003] Occasionally, precipitation, such as rain, snow or hail, can occur in the outside air and can be born further into the air supply duct by the air. However, this is undesirable because if moisture or water gets into the climate control system, there is a risk of bad smells in the passenger compartment or water entering the passenger compartment. Furthermore, the fallout can reduce the efficiency of the climate control system and can even risk damaging the c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60H1/28
CPCB62D25/081B60H1/28
Inventor 纳塔莉・贝里霍尔茨克里斯特・奥尔松约兰・尼曼斯特凡・格斯弗谢尔德
Owner VOLVO CAR CORP