Abstract: A ventilation device for a vehicle includes an instrument panel having a front passenger region with a front instrument panel wall region facing a windshield and a rear instrument panel wall region as a potential head-impact instrument panel wall region. An individual vent air-feeding duct, which is covered by the instrument panel, extends below the potential head-impact instrument panel wall region and extends there essentially in a direction of the transverse axis of the vehicle. A front passenger airbag module can therefore be positioned away from the potential head-impact region in a free space formed in front of the individual vent air-feeding duct. The front instrument panel wall region has, at least in some regions, air passage openings for a diffuse ventilation of the vehicle interior. Starting from the individual vent air-feeding duct, at least one branch duct is guided to a region below the air passage openings.

Abstract: The defroster device that is capable of reducing a resistance of air flow is provided. The defroster device comprises an air conditioning unit, a front defroster nozzle, and a side defroster nozzle. The air conditioning unit has an air outlet that is divided into at least two portions. The front defroster nozzle has a first left nozzle and a first right nozzle that have air passageways respectively communicating with the divided portion of the air outlet of the air conditioning unit, and the side defroster nozzle has a second left nozzle and a second right nozzle that have air passageways respectively communicating with the divided portion of the air outlet of the air conditioning unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-rattle valve feature for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning assembly. In a typical HVAC assembly each end of an air valve shaft is received in a pivot hole permitting the air valve shaft to rotate within the assembly. Because the inside diameter of the pivot holes are larger than the outside diameter of the ends of the air valve shaft, the air valve shaft may rattle within the pivot holes. Disclosed is a finger that contacts the air valve shaft to apply pressure to the air valve shaft and biases an end of the air valve shaft against the inside of it pivot hole, thereby preventing rattling of the air valve shaft within its respective pivot holes.

Abstract: An air conditioning duct to be positioned on a rear surface of a vehicular instrument panel (10). The duct (20) allows an air conditioning duct with complicated share to be formed of a plurality of separate cylindrical members (30 to 60). Joining the plurality of cylindrical members with a plurality of fixture members (71) allows the air conditioning duct to be obtained. The cylindrical members have leg portions (39A to 39C, 45, 55, 65) designed to be mounted to the instrument panel.

Abstract: An automotive HVAC unit includes a housing defining a first outlet adapted to connect to HVAC ductwork to provide conditioned air to a first temperature zone, a second outlet adapted to connect to HVAC ductwork to provide conditioned air to a second temperature zone, a third outlet adapted to connect to HVAC ductwork to provide conditioned air to a third temperature zone, and a fourth rear outlet adapted to connect to HVAC ductwork to provide conditioned air to a fourth temperature zone within the vehicle. The HVAC unit further includes an evaporator adapted to cool air passing therethrough, a heater core adapted to heat air passing therethrough, a blower adapted to force air through the evaporator and the heater core, and a modular insert mounted within the housing and being adapted to control the flow of conditioned air to the first, second, third and fourth outlets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an airflow control apparatus having a plurality of doors and outlets for controlling the airflow in a vehicular HVAC system. In one aspect, the apparatus (100) has a first chamber (106) controlled by a first door (126) and having a first outlet (110) and a first passage (127). A second chamber (129) is coupled to the first passage and also controlled by the first door. The second chamber has a second outlet (130) and a third outlet (160) which are each controlled by the second and third doors (232, 242). According to another aspect, a method of controlling airflow in a vehicular HVAC system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving (702) airflow into a first chamber; controlling the airflow out of the first chamber with a first door; controlling (704) the airflow from a second chamber to a driver zone with a second door; and controlling (706) the airflow from said second chamber to a passenger zone with a third door.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning system has an interior unit in which a width dimension, that is, a dimension parallel to the width of the vehicle, is smaller than competing devices. A blower unit, an evaporator as a cooling heat exchanger, and a heater core as a heating heat exchanger are integrally disposed inside a casing for blowing air toward a vehicle compartment. A face passage is formed above the heater core such that the temperature-controlled air passes through the heater core and is lead to a face opening by the face passage. A foot passage is formed inside the casing and above the heater core so as to protrude from the rear face of the casing toward the face passage. A foot door for opening and closing a foot opening of the foot passage is disposed inside the face passage.

Abstract: In an initial stage of a cool down operation of a vehicle air conditioner, a rapid cooling operation is performed while cool air is directly blown to a passenger from direct air outlets. In a later stage of the cool down operation of the vehicle air conditioner, a temperature of an inner wall portion of a passenger compartment is reduced while cool air is indirectly supplied to the passenger of the passenger compartment from the indirect air outlet. Accordingly, cool air can be locally blown to the passenger in the initial stage, and cool air can be supplied to the entire passenger compartment while restricting an adverse effect due to heat radiation of the inner wall portion in the later stage. Thus, operation performance of the air conditioner can be improved while comfortable air conditioning feeling can be given to the passenger in the passenger compartment.

Abstract: An instrument panel (2) includes a surface-side molded panel member (3) made of a synthetic resin and a back-side molded panel member (4) made of a synthetic resin. The back-side molded panel member (4) is vibration-welded to the surface-side molded panel member (3) through a plurality of projections (5) existing on its surface opposed to the surface-side molded panel member (3), and a heat-insulating gap (6) is left between both of the molded panel members (3, 4). An air-conditioning duct (10) is formed using a portion (22) of the back-side molded panel member (4) as a portion of its peripheral wall. Thus, it is possible to provide an instrument panel-air conditioning duct assembly (1) for a vehicle, which is produced at a reduced number of steps.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for reducing preheating time and for homogenizing temperatures in a passenger compartment, for example of a motor vehicle, wherein the preheating dynamics is improved, which consists in adjusting soft air diffusion air speed in an optimized range of values. In one embodiment, the air circulating device comprises at least a ventilator (8) and at least a soft air diffusion conduit (2), having at its open end an air permeable panel (4) which ensures a soft air diffusion in the passenger compartment. The invention is characterized in that the ventilator, the conduit (2) and the panel (4) are dimensioned so that, at maximum ventilated air flow rate, the diffused air speed ranges between 2 and 5 m/s. The device further comprises at least a ventilation conduit (3), said conduit being dimensioned so that, at maximum air flow blown by the ventilator, the air speed at the ventilating nozzles substantially ranges between 2 m/s and 10 m/s.

Abstract: An air-conditioning duct structure is included in a vehicular dash beam member. Material for the duct is made of a heat insulating and sound absorbing material and is adhered onto the surface of a sheet material for the beam member which is then bent into a semi-tubular shape so that the material for the duct is positioned inside thereby forming beam member bodies. Beam member bodies are combined by joining their joining surfaces that face each other to thereby form a tubular closed sectional shape. Achieving vibration attenuation, noise absorption and the heat insulating functions with an inner surface sheet member of an air conditioning duct is achievable. An air conditioning duct extending across a vehicle's width is formed by joining a metal reinforcing member and a resin cover. The sheet member is put between the reinforcing member and the cover.

Abstract: There are provided an air mixing door, a plurality of outlets for blowing air into respective portions in a vehicle compartment, outlet mode doors for switching a outlet mode by closing and opening the plurality of outlets, and one motor actuator for driving the air mixing door and the outlet mode doors. The outlet mode doors and the air-mixing door are alternately driven through a change of an operation angle of the motor actuator.

Abstract: A dashboard assembly for a vehicle comprising a lower housing portion adapted to receive an air blowing system and an upper housing portion, the dashboard assembly further comprising an intermediate housing portion being and disposed between the lower housing portion and the upper housing portion, wherein the intermediate housing portion comprises an inlet for connection to the air blowing system and at least one channel integrally provided in said intermediate housing portion and having an outlet, said channel being in flow communication with said inlet.

Abstract: A door assembly (30) for a vehicle HVAC system comprises a shaft (140) made of a first material and having an axis (144) of rotation. A first door (142) projects from the first shaft (140) and is made of the first material. The first door (142) is molded together with the shaft (140). A sleeve (150) is made of a second material that has a lower melting point than the first material to enable the sleeve to be molded over the shaft (140). The sleeve (150) is disposed coaxially about the shaft (140) and is rotatable about the axis (144) relative to the shaft. A second door (152) projects from the sleeve (150). The second door (152) is made of the second material and is molded together with the sleeve (150). The second door (152) is rotatable relative to the first door (142).

Abstract: Described herein is an air-distribution device which uses means designed for causing deviation, by Coanda effect, of a flow of air coming from an inlet duct into a plurality of outlet ducts. The invention is applicable both to a motor-vehicle air-conditioning assembly, which incorporates a conveyor with a heating element, and to a motor-vehicle dashboard.

Abstract: In an air passage opening/closing device for an air conditioner, a slide door for opening and closing an opening portion of a case includes a flexible film member having a free top end that moves forward by pushing force in a door moving direction. A movement of the film member is guided along a guide ditch. The guide ditch is provided so that the film member is approached to a seal surface in a direction perpendicular to a door moving direction, in comparison with the other seal surface on a peripheral portion of the opening portion. For example, a pushing member for pushing the film member to the seal surface in the direction perpendicular to the door moving direction can be provided. Accordingly, air leakage due to a bending habit of the film member can be restricted.

Abstract: An air guide box, in particular for a heating, air conditioning and/or ventilating installation in a motor vehicle, comprising at least an air treating device (10, 12), at least an air channel (20) extending through the air treating device (10, 12), and at least an air channel (30) bypassing the air treating device (10, 12) and at least two outlet channels (40, 50), emerging in a gap (3) such that each time an outlet channel (40, 50) is substantially opposite one of the other channels (20, 30), a device (1) mobile about an axis (2) being arranged in the gap (3), which device has an air guiding element in the form of a channel (4, 5, 6, 7) and provides, in specific positions, an air passage with practically no pressure drops between two mutually opposite channels (20, 40; 30, 50), and an air passage subjected to pressure drops between other opposite channels (30, 50; 20, 40).

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning system which includes: an air conditioning unit for generating air-conditioned air, which is provided with a ventilation opening and a defroster opening; a ventilation duct connected to the air conditioning unit at the ventilation opening, which conducts the air-conditioned air to a ventilation outlet; a defroster duct connected to the air conditioning unit at the defroster opening, which conducts the air-conditioned air to a defroster outlet; and an additional duct branching off from the defroster duct, which conducts the air-conditioned air from the defroster duct to an additional outlet.

Abstract: An inside/outside air switching device for a vehicle is constructed of an integrated case and a rotary door. The case has an inside port and an outside port, and a plate rib protrudes inside the case from a portion between the inside port and the outside port. The rotary door has seal members protruding toward outside from a body plate of the rotary door. A clearance is provided between a wall surface of the case and a protrusion top end of the plate rib, so that the seal members of the rotary door can be displaced from a side of the inside port to a side of the outside port through the clearance when the rotary door is assembled from the inside port into the integrated case.

Abstract: A HVAC system is operable in a fresh air mode and a recirculation mode for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The HVAC system includes a blower and a HVAC module in fluid communication with and downstream of the blower for warming and cooling the air to be circulated through the passenger compartment in both the fresh air mode and the recirculation mode. The HVAC module includes an inlet duct in fluid communication with and upstream of the blower and located above the dashboard for drawing air from the passenger compartment above the dashboard and through the blower and the HVAC module in the recirculation mode. The inlet duct above the dashboard improves air circulation within the passenger compartment that improves the air warm-up rate. The inlet duct above the dashboard also improves the airflow across a windshield to prevent fogging of the windshield.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for delivering ventilation air to the front of the cabin (6) of a motor vehicle, this ventilation air being delivered by a delivery box (11) of a heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning unit, said device comprising at least one ventilation pipe (9) supplying at least one air vent (16a, 16b, 17a, 17b) provided in the dashboard (1), said ventilation pipe (9) being formed in a delivery module (8) which runs transversely under the upper face (2) of the dashboard (1), and splitting downstream in the direction of flow of the ventilation air into at least one “gentle” ventilation pipe (13) which opens onto the, upper face (2) of the dashboard (1) via ventilation orifices (14) of large cross section and into at least one “forced” ventilation pipe (15) which supplies at least one air vent (16a, 16b, 17a, 17b) of small cross section arranged on the dashboard (1) facing the cabin (6).

Abstract: An air passage opening/closing device includes a film member for opening and closing an opening of an air passage of a case. One end of the film member is fixed to a fixing portion on an outer periphery of the opening of the air passage, and the other end thereof is connected to a film winding shaft. A moving member movable by rotation of a drive shaft is provided on the opening, and the film winding shaft is moved while being rotated by the movement of the moving member, so that the film member at the other end side is wound around and unwound from the film winding shaft. Accordingly, when the air passage is opened and closed by the film member, sliding friction can be prevented from being generated between the film member and the case.

Abstract: A mix door (5) is arranged in air passages (10, 11) of an automotive air conditioning device. The mix door (5) is arranged to extend in a direction to shut an air flow blown from the upstream air passage (10) and swelled in a downstream direction with a predetermined radius of curvature. The door (5) is guided by arcuate cam grooves (19) and driven upward and downward to achieve open/close operation with the aid of a sliding mechanism (M). Compact construction, reduction in air flow resistance, smoothed handling, high sealing and high temperature controlling are achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for regulating air mixing in a heating and/or air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle. In the system, recirculated air and/or fresh air is/are distributed via air-flow control elements to different air vents and supplied to the passenger compartment. In order to optimize energy consumption and provide a simpler and therefore more cost effective arrangement, the proportion of recirculated air is determined as a function of the position of the air-flow control element(s). The control unit is designed in such a manner, e.g., by implementation of a computer program, that signals being emitted by the control unit for opening the recirculated-air intake opening are dependent on, inter alia, the position(s) of the air-flow control element(s).

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, a heater core is disposed in an air conditioning case to heat air so that conditioned air is obtained. The air conditioning case has a rear wall surface extending substantially in a vehicle width direction and in a vertical direction, and a foot opening portion is provided in the wall surface at an upper side position of the heater core to extend in an entire width dimension of the wall surface in the vehicle width direction. A foot air duct is connected to the wall surface around the foot opening portion, and extends downwardly to be tilted toward right and left sides. Foot air outlets are provided at a bottom end of the foot air duct to be opened downwardly. Thus, a flow resistance in a foot air-outlet passage can be reduced, and air can be uniformly blown toward a foot area.

Abstract: An air distribution apparatus for a vehicular heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) climate control system, includes a primary distribution arrangement reconfigurable to direct air to alternative outlet zones including two or more of a passenger footwell zone, passenger cabin vents and a vehicle windscreen. Ducting directs air flow to the alternative outlet zones. First and second rotary air distribution devices are adjustable rotationally between alternative configurations to distribute air into the ducting arrangement in alternative outlet configurations. Re-configuration of one of the devices is accompanied by complimentary re-configuration of the other device and/or air distribution devices are located immediately adjacent a cover panel or facia, the cover panel of facia including a user accessible control to control operation of the air distribution devices.

Abstract: An air conditioning installation wherein longitudinal partitions (10, 11) run through by the heating radiator (5) define inside an air treatment housing (1) a median air volume (16) emerging through an outlet (40) connected to a rear zone of the vehicle passenger compartment and two lateral volumes (12, 14) emerging through outlets (27a, 27) connected to the front zone of the passenger compartment. Thus, it is possible to adjust independently air temperature in the front and rear zones, with a more compact housing at economical production costs.

Abstract: A defroster/face cool air passage for introducing cooled air from an evaporator to a defroster opening portion and a face opening portion by bypassing a heater core, and a foot cool air passage for introducing cooled air from the evaporator to a foot opening portion by bypassing a heater core, are formed independently from each other. The foot cool air passage is located at sides of the heater core in a vehicle right-and-left direction. The cooled air from the foot cool air passage is mixed with warmed air having passed through the heater core at an inlet of the foot opening portion. Accordingly, pressure loss at a foot mode in an air conditioning unit with a central installation layout is reduced, and a mounting performance on a central portion of a vehicle instrument panel is improved.

Abstract: An HVAC system including a housing, an evaporator assembly, a heater core assembly, an air inlet assembly, a fan assembly, and a film valve assembly including first and second rollers, wherein each roller includes a biasing member with a constant force urging the biasing members to rotate and the biasing members are biased in opposite directions.

Abstract: A ventilating, heating, and air conditioning device for a motor vehicle passenger compartment which includes air intake orifices and an associated air intake conduit which supplies at least one fan which forces an intake air stream through two heat exchangers towards a distributor. Outlets are connected by discharge pipes to associated orifices distributed inside the passenger compartment. The fan, heat exchanger, and distributor are controlled to selectively diffuse air streams inside the passenger compartment with variable flow rate and temperature. The distributor is transversely arranged in a central position and longitudinally behind a row of seats, and the distributor outlets are at the vehicle floor level.

Abstract: The invention concerns an air conditioning installation wherein longitudinal partitions (10, 11) run through by the heating radiator (5) define inside an air treatment housing (1) a median air volume (16) emerging through an outlet (40) connected to a rear zone of the vehicle passenger compartment and two lateral volumes (12, 14) emerging through outlets in the front zone of the passenger compartment. Thus, it is possible to adjust independently air temperature in the front and rear zones, with a more compact housing at economical production costs.

Abstract: A ventilation controlling apparatus uses a flexible film member as a slide door and an air casing design profile, to prevent generation of popping or cracking noises from emanating from the slide door due to air pressure changes against the slide door within the casing. Internal lattices may control the position of the flexible slide door. An aperture for ventilation is opened and closed by moving the slide door inside a casing. Sealing surfaces on the inner side of circumferential edge-sealing portions located at the rear and front sides of the aperture in the moving direction of the slide door are made to have a shape protruding or angled more to the downwind side of the aperture at a central portion than at end portions, with respect to a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the slide door.

Abstract: A casing defines therein an air intake opening, an evaporator chamber, a full-passage, a bypass-passage and an air-mix chamber. A housing having a downwardly curved upper wall is incorporated with the casing to cover the air-mix chamber. An air blow is provided which forces air to enter the evaporator chamber from the air intake opening. An air-mix door is movably installed in the casing to selectively open and close the full-passage and the bypass-passage. An evaporator is installed in the evaporator chamber, and a heater core is installed in the full-passage. The downwardly curved upper wall is formed with first, second and third openings which are communicated with given portions of a passenger room of the vehicle respectively. A slide door assembly is mounted below the downwardly curved upper wall. The slide door assembly includes two slide doors which are arranged to vary the open area of the first, second and third openings in cooperation with each other.

Abstract: A control panel arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle in which the control panel arrangement includes a lower part and an upper part between which a first and a second air circulation channel are constructed. The channels extend at least in some segments approximately transversely to the vehicle direction and run at least regionally parallel to each other and are separated from each other by a channel wall and furthermore lead to first and second air outlets arranged at least in the region of lateral ends of the control panel arrangement. The second air circulation channel is continued upstream from the second air outlet allocated to it at least in segments inside the first air circulation channel with a channel extension for a compact design of the control panel arrangement.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle dashboard incorporating an air distribution system that includes suitable means for controlling the deviation of airflow in the various ducts (3) associated with the outlet vents (2) on the dashboard, using the Coanda effect.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, a defroster opening and a foot opening are provided at both right and left sides of a face opening. An outlet portion of a warm air passage has an enlarged portion offset to right and left side of the outlet portion of the cool air passage. During a bi-level mode, cool air from the cool air passage flows toward the face opening, and warm air from the warm air passage flows toward the foot opening, On the other hand, during a foot/defroster mode, cool air from the cool air passage and warm air from the warm air passage are mixed at an Inlet portion of the foot opening and the defroster opening and the mixed air is introduced into the foot opening and the defroster opening.

Abstract: An air conditioner for a vehicle comprises an air conditioner housing and an air intake formed in the air conditioner housing. An evaporator is disposed downstream of the air intake and an heater core is disposed downstream of the evaporator. Vent and foot outlets are formed in the housing downstream of the evaporator. The air conditioner further includes a first passage defined between the evaporator and the heater core and a guide plate disposed downstream of the heater core for directing hot air heated by passing through the heater core toward cool air not passing through the heater core.

Abstract: The present invention provides anchor tabs at opposite ends of a film member that are anchored to side faces of a door plate of a sliding door. Draft deflectors prevent the inflow of air to between the anchor tabs and the side faces of the door plate. Thus, inflow of air to between the anchor tabs of the film member and the side faces of the door plate is prevented. Also, fluctuations in pressure difference between the inner and outer sides of the anchor tabs are suppressed, and the production of extraneous noise caused by self-excited vibration of the anchor tabs at the ends of the film member is suppressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an airflow control apparatus having a plurality of doors and outlets for controlling the airflow in a vehicular HVAC system. In one aspect, the apparatus (100) has a first chamber (106) controlled by a first door (126) and having a first outlet (110) and a first passage (127). A second chamber (129) is coupled to the first passage and also controlled by the first door. The second chamber has a second outlet (130) and a third outlet (160) which are each controlled by the second and third doors (232, 242). According to another aspect, a method of controlling airflow in a vehicular HVAC system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving (702) airflow into a first chamber; controlling the airflow out of the first chamber with a first door; controlling (704) the airflow from a second chamber to a driver zone with a second door; and controlling (706) the airflow from said second chamber to a passenger zone with a third door.

Abstract: A door and housing assembly for controlling air flow through the housing. The housing is adapted to be mounted in a ventilating system for controlling the direction and flow of air passing through the system. The door is actuated to move between two end positions where the respective air pathways are each sealed. The door can be positioned at any location between the end positions to control air flowing to the respective air pathways. The door includes guide pins on edges thereof that move along slots located in the inner sidewalls of the housing and guide the door between its end positions to locate the door in selected intermediate positions thereof. The slots for guiding the door may be steeply angled with respect to the seals so as to create minimal wiping of the respective seals upon engagement and dis-engagement between the door and seals at end positions of door travel.

Abstract: An air-conditioning case of an air-conditioning unit forms air passages therein. A film member is reciprocably supported in the case and has free ends. Reinforcing members are secured to the lower end of the film member. A drive force for reciprocating the film member is applied to the film member from a motor through a drive shaft and drive gears, which are attached to the drive shaft, to open and close the air passages with the film member. When the film member is moved upwardly, the reinforcing members abut against positioning portions of the case to position the film member at a predetermined position.

Abstract: In an air conditioning apparatus for a vehicle, a first cool air bypass passage is provided at an upper side of a heater core, and a second cool air bypass passage is provided at a lower side of the heater core. Cool air from the first cool air bypass passage and warm air having passed through the heater core are mixed in a first air mixing chamber, and a ratio between an amount of cool air and an amount of warm air is adjusted by an air mixing film member. Further, cool air from the second cool air bypass passage and warm air from the heater core are mixed in a second air mixing chamber, a ratio between an amount of cool air and an amount of warm air is adjusted by an air mixing door, and the second air mixing chamber is provided at an immediately downstream air side of the heater core. Thus, in the air conditioning apparatus, a pressure loss in a ventilation system can be reduced.

Abstract: Heat exchange unit for vehicles, comprising the components the cooling system of a vehicle internal combustion engine and the components of a system for treating an air flow directed to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The unit (20) forms a preassembled unit intended to be mounted between the engine (16) and the passenger compartment (12) of a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention concerns an air guide box, in particular for a heating, air conditioning and/or ventilating installation in a motor vehicle, wherein are provided at least an air treating device (10, 12), at least an air channel (20) extending through the air treating device (10, 12), and at least an air channel (30) bypassing the air treating device (10, 12) and at least two outlet channels (40, 50), emerging in a gap (3) such that each time an outlet channel (40, 50) is substantially opposite one of the other channels (20, 30), a device (1) mobile about an axis (2) being arranged in the gap (3), which device has an air guiding element in the form of a channel (4, 5, 6, 7) and provides, in specific positions, an air passage with practically no pressure drops between two mutually opposite channels (20, 40; 30, 50), and an air passage subjected to pressure drops between other opposite channels (30, 50; 20, 40).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for directing a flow of air to a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprises a housing (12) including at least one passage (24) for conveying the flow of air to the passenger compartment. At least one door (26) has a first position for allowing the flow of air into the passage (24) and a second position for preventing the flow of air into the passage (24). The door (26) includes a seal (32) for sealing against the housing (12) when the door (26) is in the second position. The seal (32) includes a main body portion (106) for attaching to the door (26) and a sealing portion (122) for sealing against the housing (12). The sealing portion (122) of the seal (32) includes primary sealing means (124), which extends outwardly of the main body portion (106) of the seal (32) in a first direction, and secondary sealing means (130), which extends outwardly of the main body portion (106) of the seal (32) in a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: A ventilating, heating, and air conditioning device for a motor vehicle passenger compartment which includes air intake orifices and an associated air intake conduit which supplies at least one fan which forces an intake air stream through two heat exchangers towards a distributor. Outlets are connected by discharge pipes to associated orifices distributed inside the passenger compartment. The fan, heat exchanger, and distributor are controlled to selectively diffuse air streams inside the passenger compartment with variable flow rate and temperature. The distributor is transversely arranged in a central position and longitudinally behind a row of seats, and the distributor outlets are at the vehicle floor level.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for directing a flow of air to a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprises a housing (12) including at least one passage (24) for conveying the flow of air to the passenger compartment. At least one door (26) has a first position for allowing the flow of air into the passage (24) and a second position for preventing the flow of air into the passage (24). The door (26) includes a seal (32) for sealing against the housing (12) when the door (26) is in the second position. The seal (32) includes a main body portion (106) for attaching to the door (26) and a sealing portion (122) for sealing against the housing (12). The sealing portion (122) of the seal (32) includes primary sealing means (124), which extends outwardly of the main body portion (106) of the seal (32) in a first direction, and secondary sealing means (130), which extends outwardly of the main body portion (106) of the seal (32) in a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: An instrument panel support, positioned between A columns of a motor vehicle, has a profiled support member with an integrated air guide system. The profiled support member has at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet connected to the air guide system. The air guide system forms at least a portion of a heat exchanger of an air conditioner of the motor vehicle. Preferably, at least one heat exchanger conduit is integrated into the air guide system.

Abstract: A ventilating, heating, and air conditioning device for a motor vehicle passenger compartment which includes air intake orifices and an associated air intake conduit which supplies at least one fan which forces an intake air stream through two heat exchangers towards a distributor. Outlets are connected by discharge pipes to associated orifices distributed inside the passenger compartment. The fan, heat exchanger, and distributor are controlled to selectively diffuse air streams inside the passenger compartment with variable flow rate and temperature. The distributor is transversely arranged in a central position and longitudinally behind a row of seats, and the distributor outlets are at the vehicle floor level.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an integrated structural HVAC system (ISHS) includes an ISHS first section and an ISHS second section which are secured to one another to form the ISHS. In one embodiment, the ISHS first section includes a molded first cross beam which includes integral molded features and the ISHS second section likewise comprises a molded second cross beam having integral molded features. The first cross beam includes a number of vent openings formed therein and the second cross beam includes a plurality of fluid ducts formed therein. The first cross beam and second cross beam mate with each other and are securely attached to one another to form the ISHS. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid ducts provide both cockpit/instrument panel structure as well as fluid channels for directing air to desired locations within a vehicle compartment or the like.