Abstract: An air-handling system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system comprises a main housing, one or more selectively positionable doors, and a fluid ingression management system. The fluid ingression management system includes a fluid passageway configured to permit a flow of fluid (e.g., water) from an air inlet of the air-handling system to an exterior thereof. The fluid passageway may be defined by a tube-like structure or at least one fluid channel formed in the main housing.

Abstract: An air handling system a housing defining an inlet section which includes a first inlet portion and a second inlet portion. The first inlet portion includes a first recirculation inlet receiving recirculated air from a passenger compartment of the vehicle and a first ambient air inlet receiving ambient air from the environment. The second inlet portion includes a second recirculation inlet receiving recirculated air from the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a second ambient air inlet receiving the ambient air from the environment. A first air distribution door and a first baffle door are disposed in the inlet section to selectively control distribution of the recirculated air and the ambient air entering the first inlet portion. A second air distribution door and a second baffle door are disposed in the inlet section to selectively control distribution of the recirculated air and the ambient air entering the second inlet portion.

Abstract: A control method for an HVAC system of a vehicle including an air handling system having a dual inlet design is disclosed. The air handling system comprises a housing having recirculation air inlets to receive recirculation air originating from a passenger compartment of the vehicle, ambient air inlets to receive ambient air originating from an ambient environment, and a blower assembly that causes air to flow through the housing. Distribution doors and baffle doors selectively control a flow of the recirculation air and the ambient air into the housing. The control method selectively positions the distribution doors and the baffle doors and selectively adjusts a speed of the blower assembly to achieve a target dew point temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: An air handling system of a vehicle comprises a housing defining an inlet section. The inlet section includes a first inlet portion and a second inlet portion. The first inlet portion includes a first recirculation inlet configured to receive recirculated air originating from a passenger compartment of the vehicle and a first ambient air inlet configured to receive ambient air originating from an ambient environment. The second inlet portion includes a second recirculation inlet configured to receive recirculated air originating from the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a second ambient air inlet configured to receive the ambient air originating from the ambient environment. A first air distribution door and a first baffle door are disposed in the inlet section to selectively control a distribution of the recirculated air and the ambient air entering the first inlet portion.

Abstract: A tube stiffener for insertion into a plurality of radiator tubes includes a plurality of inserts and first and second connection strips. Each insert is configured to extend into at least one of the plurality of radiator tubes to strengthen the plurality of radiator tubes. The plurality of inserts include a first end and a second end and a tab projecting from each of the first end and the second end. The first connection strip is fixed to the tab on the first end and the second connection strip is fixed to the tab on the second end. Each of the connection strips connects the plurality of inserts to each other.

Abstract: An engine cooling module having a radiator and a stone guard. The stone guard protects a core of the radiator from potential damage by foreign objects, such as stones.

Abstract: An impact-resistant heat exchanger for a vehicle is provided with a region that does not transfer fluid but instead resists impacts from foreign objects, such as stones or debris. The heat exchanger includes first and second header tanks configured to contain a fluid to flow through the heat exchanger, as well as a tube extending between the header tanks. The tube has a fluid-transferring region fluidly coupling the first and second header tanks that is configured to transfer fluid between the first and second header tanks. The tube also has an impact-resistant region fluidly isolated from the fluid-transferring region and not fluidly coupling the first and second header tanks. The impact-resistant region has a rear edge adjacent the fluid-transferring region and an opposing leading edge.

Abstract: A tube stiffener for insertion into a plurality of radiator tubes includes a plurality of inserts and first and second connection strips. Each insert is configured to extend into at least one of the plurality of radiator tubes to strengthen the plurality of radiator tubes. The plurality of inserts include a first end and a second end and a tab projecting from each of the first end and the second end. The first connection strip is fixed to the tab on the first end and the second connection strip is fixed to the tab on the second end. Each of the connection strips connects the plurality of inserts to each other.

Abstract: An engine cooling module having a radiator and a stone guard. The stone guard protects a core of the radiator from potential damage by foreign objects, such as stones.

Abstract: A compressor (10) for a vehicular air conditioning system includes a cylinder block (12) having a bore (14). A piston (78) is slidingly received in the bore (14). A cylinder head (16) is mounted on the cylinder block (12) and includes a suction chamber (20) and a discharge chamber (22). A valve plate (18) is provided between cylinder block (12) and the cylinder head (16). The valve plate (18) includes a suction port (26) and a discharge port (35). A suction valve (28) cooperates with the suction port (26) to permit refrigerant to enter the bore (14) from the suction chamber (20). The suction valve (28) includes a terminating portion (28A) and a flexing portion (28B). A recess (32) is formed in the cylinder block (12) adjacent the flexing portion (28B) of the suction valve (28). The recess (32) provides a linear clamping line (C) on the suction valve (28) between the valve plate (18) and the cylinder block (12).