Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present application relate to a variable frequency drive (VFD) cabin for a pump configuration including a mobile trailer on which the VFD cabin is to be mounted. The VFD cabin generally includes a medium-voltage VFD and a ventilation system. In certain embodiments, the ventilation system is configured to generate an overpressure condition within the cabin to discourage the entry of dust and debris into the cabin. In certain embodiments, one or more components of the medium-voltage VFD are coupled to the floor of the cabin via a vibration damping system. In certain embodiments, the VFD cabin may be directly coupled to a chassis of the mobile trailer without an intervening suspension being provided between the VFD cabin and the chassis.

Abstract: A system is described for controlling dust in a cabin, such as a cabin or cabinet in a piece of mobile plant equipment. The system includes an air circulation unit comprising an air flow passageway extending from a return air intake in communication with the cabin interior to one or more conduits in communication with the cabin interior and a circulation fan in communication with the air flow passageway, wherein the circulation fan can cause air from the cabin interior to pass through a filter and to be redelivered to the cabin interior. A control system is in communication with the air circulation unit. The control system includes a controller and a detector, wherein the controller receives a input signal from the detector related to a condition in the cabin and wherein the controller generates an output signal in response to the input signal, the output signal being delivered to the air circulation unit to control the operation thereof.

Abstract: An air cleaning or purifying system includes a main air cleaner or purifier having an upper seating surface that is at least partially flat and at least one portable air purifier having a base configured to be seated on re lifted from the upper seating surface. The main air purifier and the portable air purifier may each have a filter and a fan. The air main and portable air purifiers may operate together. The portable air purifier may be moved to another room, or may be seated on the main air purifier such that various combinations of air purifying modes and air purifying capacities may be performed.

Abstract: An air-treatment system for a confined environment, in particular the cabin of a vehicle, includes: a supply unit including an inlet port, a delivery port, and a purge port, the supply unit being configured for delivering air to said confined environment through the delivery port; and a first filtering device having a first filtration level, and a second filtering device having a second filtration level, each of the first and second filtering devices being arranged in fluid communication with the inlet port of said supply unit at a circuit node. A single flow-control valve determines inlet flow through one or other of the filtering devices.

Abstract: An air filtration system for an operator environment of an agricultural vehicle including at least one external inlet, a first filtration device having a coarser level of filtration located between the external inlet and an HVAC system, a second filtration device having a second finer level of filtration and an associated blower located between the external inlet and the HVAC system where the air filtration system selectively connects either the first filtration device to the HVAC system blower or the second filtration device and its associated blower to the HVAC system blower and a bypass permanently connects the HVAC system blower and the second filtration device.

Abstract: An air conditioning system provides inside air conditioning and performs the function of cleaning the inside air, so that the inside air is maintained to be pleasant. The air cleaning time of cleaning the inside air is decreased, so the possibility of moisture generated on an inside window due to the air cleaning is reduced.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a controller that controls a driving unit of the air conditioner. The controller includes a determination unit that determines necessity of a contaminant reduction operation of the air conditioner based on whether the air conditioner is in a non-cooling operation period, and a setting unit that sets a condensation operation condition for forming condensed water on a surface of an indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner. The controller performs the contaminant reduction operation of the air conditioner based on a necessity determination result of the determination unit in accordance with the condensation operation condition set by the setting unit.

Abstract: Filter assemblies and components therefor, are described. In an example arrangement, the crankcase ventilation filter assembly is configured to be serviced from either the top or the bottom. A rotational indexing arrangement is to ensure appropriate orientation of an internally received filter cartridge, and other components of the arrangement are provided. Methods of assembly, servicing and use are described.

Abstract: A filter element status analysis and notification system which includes a primary control unit, a filter element which filters cabin air of a vehicle and a sensor module provided on the filter element. The sensor module including a plurality of sensors, which sensors include at least a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The control system being operable to detect various filter element parameters and determine potential for microbial growth. The system then providing an alert to the user regarding the determined microbial growth potential.

Abstract: The air filter device includes a main member, a conduit member, a sealing piece, a pressurizing piece, a filter element, and a cap. The conduit member, sealing piece, pressurizing piece, and filter element are sequentially stacked in the main member. The conduit member provides a spiral duct with a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is conducted to an outlet opening of the pressurizing piece. The second outlet is conducted to a plug extended from a bottom side of the main member. The cap is fastened to the main member with airflow paths between the cap and main member. The main member may be joined to the inlet terminal of any air compressor. External air is drawn into the air compressor through the filter element, pressuring element, conduit member, and the plug so as to achieve smooth, steady, and quiet air intake.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system in vehicle is installed in a vehicle in which a vehicle body center position and an aisle center position are different, and has an air conditioner. The air-conditioning system in vehicle has first and second outlets arranged on both sides of the vehicle in a vehicle width direction and discharging conditioned air having substantially the same air volume into an interior, and an air regulating member setting a merging position of air flows discharged from the first and second outlets to the position where the line segment connecting the vehicle body center position and the aisle center position is internally divided at a ratio of between 20:80 and 86:14.

Abstract: A structure for attaching a blocking member displaces the blocking member from an insertion position where clamping pawl parts are arranged in a notch part to a fixation position where an opening edge portion is clamped in clearances between the clamping pawl parts and a main body part of the blocking member, thereby to attach the blocking member to an attachment object member. A projecting part that projects toward the blocking member is formed around an opening. At least a part of the projecting part is a side surface projecting part that projects along an outer peripheral side of a side surface of the blocking member when the blocking member is displaced to the fixation position. At least one of the clamping pawl parts is a low-load clamping pawl part. A clearance size between the low-load clamping pawl part and a main body part of the blocking member is provided to be larger than a clearance size between another clamping pawl part and the main body part of the blocking member.

Abstract: An air filtration system for a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a filter bed positioned downstream from a blower motor and upstream from one or more vents. The air filtration system additionally includes a heater coupled to the filter bed, a sensor configured to measure a functional capacity of the filter bed, and a controller configured to regenerate the filter bed using the heater as initiated by the real-time sensor.

Abstract: A pressure sensor system may sense the pressure of a gas or liquid. The system may include a housing that has an entry port for the gas or liquid; a pressure sensor within the housing; and a baffle positioned between the entry port and the pressure sensor. The baffle may have one or more inlets oriented to receive gas or liquid that enters the entry port; one or more outlets oriented to deliver the received gas or liquid to the pressure sensor; and one or more sealed flow channels that prevent the gas or liquid from escaping from the baffle, other than through the one or more outlets. At least one of the outlets may be located within no more than one millimeter of a location on the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor and baffle may be made at the same time during a process of depositing, pattering, etching, wafer bonding, and/or wafer thinning a series of layers using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

Abstract: A filter insertion opening into which a filter is inserted is formed in an indoor-air/outdoor-air switching unit, which constitutes an air conditioning device for a vehicle, and a guide section for guiding the filter downstream in the insertion direction is provided on the inner wall surface of a casing so as to face the filter insertion opening. The guide section has: a first lower guide facing the filter insertion opening and tilted upward; and a second lower guide formed downstream of the first lower guide in the insertion direction and tilted downward. When inserting the filter from the filter insertion opening, the filter is guided along the first lower guide and therefore is inserted while being tilted such that the end of the filter, which is located downstream in the insertion direction, is lifted up. Consequently, the filter can be inserted without contact with the vehicle body-side structure.

Abstract: A dust sensor includes: a main body in which a dust inlet is formed and including an optical sensor and a lens for collecting light scattered by dust which enters into the main body through the dust inlet; a button unit protruding outwardly from the main body and having one end that is inserted into a coupling hole formed in the main body, wherein the button unit is selectively moved, by a pushing operation of a user, upward and downward with respect to an interior of the main body in which the lens is installed; and a cleaner installed on the one end of the button unit that is inserted into the main body, wherein the cleaner is repeatedly brought into contact with the lens by the upward and downward movement of the button unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving cooling performance of an engine room in a vehicle, may include an air duct connected to an air cleaner to serve as a moving guide of fresh air; a duct flap installed to open and close some section of the air duct and operated to supply all the fresh air introduced into the air duct when the air duct is in a closed state to the air cleaner and discharge some of the fresh air introduced into the air duct when the air duct is in an opened state to a space of a high temperature part of the engine room; and an actuator supplying power to the duct flap to perform an opening and closing operation of the duct flap.

Abstract: A filter element to be inserted into a filter housing, has a filter medium with a rim, wherein the rim is connected to an injection-molded frame or at least one injection-molded frame element, providing a flexibly bendable filter element using a frame made of plastic attached by injection molding, wherein the frame or at least one frame element is made of plastics of different hardnesses in alternation in at least one extension direction, such that the filter element can be bent flexibly at least in part by deforming the filter medium and the frame or frame element.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for a vehicle may include a cooling module including a cooling duct, a cooling inlet formed at one side of the cooling duct, a cooling interior outlet and a cooling exterior outlet formed at an opposite side of the cooling duct, and an evaporator provided in an interior of the cooling duct, a heating module including a heating duct, a heating inlet formed at one side of the heating duct, a heating interior outlet and a heating exterior outlet formed at an opposite side of the heating duct, and a condenser provided in an interior of the heating duct, and a cooling blower and a heating blower provided in the respective interiors of the cooling duct and the heating duct.

Abstract: A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

Abstract: A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

Abstract: A temperature regulation system includes: an electric storage device, installed in a vehicle and configured to perform charge and discharge; an intake duct that leads air of a vehicle interior to the electric storage device; a fan configured to cause the air to be taken into the intake duct; a filter that is provided inside the intake duct and that prevents passage of foreign matter; and a controller that estimates a clogging amount of the foreign matter on the filter. The controller is configured to increase the estimated clogging amount as there increases a total amount of the air that is supplied to the electric storage device accompanying driving of the fan, and the number of times that the vehicle is brought to a state in which air is allowed to flow into and flow out of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle air conditioner device, comprising: an air purifying unit for regulating air quality inside the vehicle; an inside air quality acquiring unit for acquiring air quality inside the vehicle; an outside air quality acquiring unit for acquiring air quality outside the vehicle; and a display unit for displaying information related to the acquired air quality inside the vehicle and information related to the acquired air quality outside the vehicle.

Abstract: An air filtration system for a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a HEPA filter for filtering air from an air inlet into filtered air, the HEPA filter including a fine particulate filter and a gas filter, and air passageways formed in the vehicle and configured to convey the air from the air inlet to the HEPA filter, and to convey the filtered air from the HEPA filter to the passenger compartment

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation (1). Said installation (1) comprises a unit (3) housing at least one blower (15) interposed between an upstream volume (16) and a downstream volume (17) which volumes are delimited by the unit (3). The upstream volume (16) houses a mixing chamber (18) provided with a mixing flap (20). The upstream volume (16) houses a filter (23). Said installation (1) is fitted with means (27, 20, 24, 25) for regenerating the filter (23). The means (27, 20, 24, 25, 14) for regenerating the filter (23) comprise an interstitial space (27) linking the upstream volume (16) and the downstream volume (17) which is created between the unit (3) and the blower (15).

Abstract: A ventilation system for a passenger transit vehicle that comprises a passenger compartment. The ventilation system comprises a variable speed fan for providing outside air to the passenger compartment, wherein within a given ambient temperature range, the speed of the variable speed fan is controlled such that the air speed produced by the variable speed fan increases with increasing ambient temperature. The ventilation system further comprises a duct system fluidly connecting the variable speed fan to an air diffuser that directs the air from the variable speed fan towards the passengers within the passenger compartment. The cross sectional area of the duct system decreases along its length for providing substantially constant air pressure along its length. The ventilation system is able to provide outside air into the passenger compartment at an air flow speed of greater than 0.15 m/s.

Abstract: An air conditioning system includes an intake housing with a fresh air opening and a recirculation air opening, a filter housing to admit an air filter and a fan housing with a fan for intake by suction of air through the intake housing and directing the air through the filter housing. The fresh air opening and the recirculating air opening are aligned in a common horizontal direction and in a vertical direction one above the other. The recirculating air opening is situated in the gravitational direction beneath the fresh air opening. Between the fresh air opening and the recirculating air opening a separation area is configured, with drainage means in such a way that the fluid penetrating into the fresh air opening, when flowing over the drainage means is directed past the recirculating air opening in a receiving area placed below the recirculating air opening.

Abstract: A method for purifying air in the cabin of a vehicle, including filtering the air through a filter system, wherein the vehicle includes an air conditioning circuit containing a fluorinated refrigerant compound, and the filter system includes a filtering material which is adapted for removing hydrogen fluoride from a gas flow. Also, a vehicle in which this method can be implemented.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles and methods related to insulation panels made from aerogels, and specifically polyimide based aerogels. Such insulation panels have a wide variety of applications, including specifically in aerospace applications.

Abstract: In a hybrid working machine including a power storage device serving as a power source for a generator motor and a controller for controlling this power storage device, the power storage device and the controller being each made up of a main body and casing covering the main body, the power storage device is arranged on the upper side of a top plate of a stand provided on an upper frame, the controller is arranged on the lower side, an intake port is provided in the casing of the power storage device, an exhaust port is provided in the casing of the controller, a ventilation port is provided in the top plate, and the cooling air is fed into the interior of the power storage device and the controller, so that the power storage device and the controller are cooled down.

Abstract: An HVAC system for a work vehicle having an operator compartment for a vehicle operator, the system including a heating system, a compartment pressurizer blower, a compartment recirculation blower, a temperature sensor, and an operating mode switch, each operably coupled to an electronic circuit, wherein the circuit is configured to reduce pressurizer blower output when the operator selects high output from the heating system under certain predetermined temperature and conditions and operating modes to improve HVAC system performance.

Abstract: An air filter assembly of a blower for a vehicle may include an air filter casing installed in an intake duct having an outdoor air intake port communicating with the outdoor of the vehicle, an indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, and a subsidiary indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, wherein the subsidiary indoor air intake port is provided in the air filter casing. an air filter received in the air filter casing and purifying indoor air or outdoor air supplied into the intake duct, and an air guide integrated with an end of the air filter and selectively opening or closing the subsidiary indoor air intake port so as to guide a predetermined amount of indoor air into the intake duct during an outdoor air inlet mode.

Abstract: A cab of an agricultural vehicle has having a seat for an operator and a console unit arranged forward of the seat for housing an instrument display. The cab is fitted with an HVAC system comprising a heat exchanger unit located within the console unit and a blower located on the floor of the cab beneath or adjacent the seat and serving to blow air by way of a floor-level duct to the heat exchanger unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oven range with a filter member improving the purification efficiency of toxic gas in a cavity. The filter member includes a plurality of sections inclined upward or downward with respect to one another and interconnected, with curves irregularly formed along the sections. Accordingly, since the toxic gas being discharged through the filter member is dispersed, entangled and mixed by the irregular curves of the filter member, a reaction time between the toxic gas and a catalyst coating the filter member is increased, thereby improving the purification efficiency.

Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation (1). Said installation (1) comprises a unit (3) housing at least one blower (15) interposed between an upstream volume (16) and a downstream volume (17) which volumes are delimited by the unit (3). The upstream volume (16) houses a mixing chamber (18) provided with a mixing flap (20). The upstream volume (16) houses a filter (23). Said installation (1) is fitted with means (27, 20, 24, 25) for regenerating the filter (23). The means (27, 20, 24, 25, 14) for regenerating the filter (23) comprise an interstitial space (27) linking the upstream volume (16) and the downstream volume (17) which is created between the unit (3) and the blower (15).

Abstract: An air induction system is provided for a work machine having at least one fender. The air induction system has an air inlet flow member and an air filter. The air filter is disposed within the at least one fender and accessible from outside of the work machine. The air filter is fluidly connected to and disposed downstream of the air inlet flow member. The air induction system also includes a conduit fluidly connected to and disposed downstream of the air filter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air intake device (16) of a vehicle-interior ventilation system (10), in particular of a vehicle air conditioner, having a filter chamber (18) which is arranged upstream of a fan blower (34), and a filter (32) which is arranged in the filter chamber (18), the filter chamber (18) having a fresh air inlet (22) upstream of the filter (32) and a filter maintenance opening (40) which makes it possible to install and dismantle the filter (32). Furthermore, the air intake device (16) comprises an air-guiding component (24) which can be dismantled and has a fresh air intake opening (28), which air-guiding component (24) forms a fresh air duct (26) which extends from the fresh air intake opening (28) to the fresh air inlet (22) of the filter chamber (18), and which air-guiding component (24) closes the filter maintenance opening (40) by way of a cover section (42).

Abstract: An air conditioning system, which can automatically remove a malodor generated due to condensate water remaining in an evaporator during a predetermined period of time after operation of an air conditioner or turning-off of the air conditioner and control a filtering mode time of a filter to filter an air. The air conditioning system characteristically comprises a shiftable deodorization filter (30 or 40) located on a flow channel of the cool air passageway and operationally moved to a filtering mode position so as to screen the flow channel of the cool air passageway during a predetermined period of time after an air conditioner is turned on or off, whereby the air passing through the cool air passageway C and a malodor contained in the air are filtered.

Abstract: A process for improving the quality of air in a vehicle interior is provided in which an air cleaning device is activated during a parked state of the vehicle, and an air freshening device is activated on the basis of a signal for ending the parked state. An apparatus for improving the quality of the air in a vehicle interior is also provided.

Abstract: A filter element (1), for example a cabin filter for a motor vehicle, includes a pleated fold pack (2), a plastic frame (4) that is molded at least in part to the fold pack (2) supporting pleat profiles (3), and a plastic foam seal (7) that is foamed at least in part onto the plastic frame (4). In a method for producing a corresponding filter element (1), a plastic frame (4) is generated at least in part around a fold pack (2) in a first injection molding process, and subsequently a plastic foam seal (7) is generated at least in part on the plastic frame (4) in a second injection molding process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilator of fuel-cell vehicles for ventilating hydrogen in the hydrogen-system unit area arranging a hydrogen circulating device in the fuel-cell vehicles boarding the fuel cell. The ventilator of fuel-cell vehicle includes a first ventilating device for taking ventilating air in from a front side of the fuel-cell vehicle to hydrogen-system unit area arranging the fuel cell, the hydrogen supply device, and the hydrogen exhaust device in the center of front and rear direction of the fuel-cell vehicle; and a second ventilating device for sucking the ventilating air taken in from the rear end of vehicle body of the fuel-cell vehicle to the hydrogen-system unit area.

Abstract: An HVAC system for a work vehicle having an operator cab including a system positioned substantially within the cab behind and below an operator's chair. A portion of the system has at least one inlet, and a plurality of outlets positioned in front of the operator's chair. The system includes a filter configured to be easily maintained in its substantially horizontal position during removal so that debris retained on the upper surface of the filter does not fall into a portion of the HVAC system or the cab when the filter is removed therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing pollution free air to an individual includes an enclosed or semi-enclosed space or compartment for surround or partially surrounding an individual's head or upper body to separate the individual from polluted air. A filter assembly and fan forcing polluted air through the filter assembly and into the enclosure. The filter assembly includes a first filter for removing relatively large particles such as sand or dust from the polluted air while a second HAPA filter removes airborne allergens before forcing non-polluted air into the enclosed or semi-enclosed space.

Abstract: An HVAC system for work vehicle having an operator compartment for an operator is disclosed. The HVAC system includes a pressurizer blower and an air-conditioning system coupled to an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit is configured to reduce the output of the pressurizer blower when the operator selects a high output from the air-conditioning system. The HVAC system is also configured to provide defog operation in both a manual mode and an automatic mode of operation. The HVAC system is configured to reset the defog operation when the vehicle ignition is turned off or turned back on. The HVAC system is also configured not to reset the defog operation when the operator switches rapidly between the automatic mode and the manual mode of operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blower for a vehicle, which has an auxiliary door formed on the upper end portion of a filter cover to open and close an indoor air inlet, thereby improving a heating performance by allowing some of the indoor air to flow therein in an outdoor air inflow mode regardless of a type of an indoor and outdoor air switching door, improving productivity and reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An air filter assembly of a blower for a vehicle may include an air filter casing installed in an intake duct having an outdoor air intake port communicating with the outdoor of the vehicle, an indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, and a subsidiary indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, wherein the subsidiary indoor air intake port is provided in the air filter casing. an air filter received in the air filter casing and purifying indoor air or outdoor air supplied into the intake duct. and an air guide integrated with an end of the air filter and selectively opening or closing the subsidiary indoor air intake port so as to guide a predetermined amount of indoor air into the intake duct during an outdoor air inlet mode.

Abstract: An air filter and fan device for a vehicle ventilation system is disclosed that, in direction of air flow, includes an air filter, an impeller, and a flow-off channel. A casing is provided that accommodates the impeller and the flow-off channel in an enclosing manner such that the impeller is established with double-suction, receiving air from the air filter from both a first side and a second side or the impeller.

Abstract: An ice separator is provided that includes, but is not limited to at least one curved airflow deflection surface. The ice separator includes, but is not limited to an inflow aperture with a downstream trapping pocket at the airflow deflection surface, in which trapping pocket ice particles from an airflow flowing onto the ice separator are trapped due to their inertial forces. In this way with simple means an effective device for removing ice particles from airflow may be achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system may employ a blower case that houses a fan and a motor to drive the fan, an air intake case that houses an air filter, a grill that contacts and supports the filter, a fresh air intake and a recirculation air intake. The grill may be located directly over the fan to protect the fan and motor from debris. The air intake case may employ a fresh air inlet and a recirculation air inlet such that air entering either may have an airflow path through the HVAC system in the order of: the fresh air intake, the filter, the grill, the fan, and the blower case. An intermediate grill panel and the grill may be integrally molded together as one single piece to improve NVH, reduce overall part count and save manufacturing time.