Exterior Defrost System for Automobile

Abstract

An exterior defrosting system for a motor vehicle comprising: a heat source; a systems of ducts arranged on the under side of the vehicle; and a plurality of vents along the duct system, where the vents provide a stream of hot air on the underside of the vehicle. In one exemplary embodiment, at least one vent may be positioned near each wheel of the vehicle. A heat source such as a vent box may force air through the duct system, where the plurality of vents is placed a frame of the motor vehicle.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a defrosting system that provides heated air streams to critical areas of automobile's exterior.

2. Description of Related Art

As many individuals are aware operation of an automobile during or within a cold environment comes with several problems and drawbacks. Many times in the cold environments in particular winter months snow and ice accumulates on driveways, parking lots, roadways and therefore makes it hazardous for the operation of a motor vehicle. The ice and snow makes it difficult for the tires of the vehicle to obtain sufficient traction for the movement of the vehicle over the roadway. If a particular vehicle were to somehow become stuck within the snow or ice the only alternative many users have is to physically shovel or dig the vehicle out of the situation or alternatively call for tow truck assistance for the movement of the vehicle. Consequently, it would be advantageous to have a device equipped on the vehicle that may provide sufficient heat to melt snow and ice near and around the vehicle's wheels. The distribution of heat in these key areas could assist the driver in the maneuvering the vehicle through the ice and snow and avoid being stuck in such conditions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an exterior defrosting system for a motor vehicle comprising: a heat source; a systems of ducts arranged on the under side of the vehicle; and a plurality of vents along the duct system, where the vents provide a stream of hot air on the underside of the vehicle. In one exemplary embodiment, at least one vent may be positioned near each wheel of the vehicle. A heat source such as a vent box may force air through the duct system, where the plurality of vents is placed a frame of the motor vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a schematic overview of a heating system for the exterior of an automobile.

FIG. 2 depicts a bottom view of the heating system for the exterior heating system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a side view of the duct system related to the heating system according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention provides a venting system that distributes heat at critical areas along the exterior underside of a motor vehicle accident. The venting system according to present invention uses a blower that is powered via the vehicle's battery. The blower distributes heat created by the vehicle's heating system and places a stream of heat near the wheels and underside of the vehicle in order to melt any surrounding snow or ice.

FIG. 1 depicts a schematic of the heating system as it relates to the wheel structure of an automobile. A motor vehicle accident with four wheels 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d or placed upon the axels of the vehicle depicted in FIG. 1. Fenders 42a, 42b, 42c, 42d surround each wheel as shown. A Drive Shaft 32 extends from an Engine 30 to a differential Axel 34. Vents are provided at the sides of the vehicle as shown connected to a Frame 21a on one side and Frame 21b on the opposing side. Vents 15a, 15b are shown along the Frame 21a and on the opposite side Vents 15c and 15d are shown on the Frame 21b. Air supplied by the heating system according to present invention is emitted from the vents and transferred to the underside of the vehicle. Crossbars 22a, 22b extend across and connect the Frame 21a, 21b.

FIG. 2 depicts a system of the ducts that are incorporated in the heating system according to the present invention along the underside near the wheels 35a, 35b, 35c and 35d. Wheel Ducts 17a, 17b, 17c and 17d are placed at each respective wheel as shown in FIG. 2. Side Ducts 18a and 18b are on each respective side of the outer underside of the Vehicle 100. These ducts distribute the warm air to and near the wheel base area of the Vehicle 100. FIG. 3 depicts a side view of the heating system and shows a vent Box 12 which is connected to the duct system of FIG. 2, where one side is shown in FIG. 3. The vent Box 12 emits a warm stream of air through the ducts and allows for the emission of heated air both at the wheels 17a, 17c and along the sides Frame 15a from Vents 15a and 15b. This heated air is further distributed through the side Vent 18a.

Use of the heating system according to present invention as described above helps to melt snow and ice near the wheels of the vehicle and therefore provides an exterior defroster for the subject vehicle. The defrosting system according to present invention may be controlled by control panels within the driver compartment of the vehicle. The heating system operates whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary and it includes blowers that push the heated air through the ducts of the heating system as shown in FIGS. 1 through 3. The heating system provides a direct flow of hot air at critical positions along the vehicle. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A exterior defrosting system for a motor vehicle comprising:

a. a heat source;

b. a systems of ducts arranged on the under side of the vehicle; and

c. a plurality of vents along the duct system, where the vents provide a stream of hot air on the underside of the vehicle.

2. The exterior defrosting system according to claim 1, where at least one vent is positioned near each wheel of the vehicle.

3. The exterior defrosting system according to claim 1 where a vent box forces air through the duct system.

4. The exterior defrosting system according to claim 1, where the plurality of vents is placed a frame of the motor vehicle.

5. A method of defrosting the underside of a motor vehicle comprising the steps of:

a. providing a heat source for the underside of a motor vehicle;

b. extending a duct system from the heat source;

c. positioning the duct system on the underside of the motor vehicle; and

d. placing a plurality of vents on the duct system.

6. The method according to claim 5, where the step of placing a plurality of vents on the duct system includes positioning at least one vent near each wheel of the vehicle.

7. The method according to claim 5 further includes mounting the duct system and plurality of vents on a frame of the motor vehicle.