Apparatus for controlling air flow to engine room of vehicle and air flow control system including the same
US-2015330288-A1 · Nov 19, 2015 · US
System and method for controlling air flow in vehicle
US9481237B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9481237-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414556811-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | May 27, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
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A system for controlling an air flow in a vehicle may include a front air introduction apparatus mounted in front of an engine, a condenser provided to the front air introduction apparatus, an intercooler provided behind the condenser, a radiator provided between the intercooler and the engine, an active air flap for controlling air flow being introduced to the front air introduction apparatus, a side air introduction apparatus mounted to a side of an engine compartment for forwarding air to the engine, a connection line connected between the side air introduction apparatus and the front air introduction apparatus, a control valve for controlling air flow through the connection line, a plurality of sensors for measuring an operation state of the vehicle, and a control unit for determining an operation state of the vehicle based on a plurality of sensor signals, and controlling operation of the control valve.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for controlling an air flow in a vehicle, comprising: a front air introduction apparatus mounted in front of an engine; a condenser provided to the front air introduction apparatus; an intercooler provided behind the condenser; a radiator provided between the intercooler and the engine; an active air flap provided in front of the condenser for controlling air flow being introduced to the front air introduction apparatus; a side air introdu…
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
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Operations & Transport · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9481237B2 cover?
- A system for controlling an air flow in a vehicle may include a front air introduction apparatus mounted in front of an engine, a condenser provided to the front air introduction apparatus, an intercooler provided behind the condenser, a radiator provided between the intercooler and the engine, an active air flap for controlling air flow being introduced to the front air introduction apparatus,…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hyundai Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60K11/085. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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