Abstract: A cooling structure for an electricity storage device includes: a secondary battery generating heat; a DC-DC converter generating heat in a quantity different from that of secondary battery; an exhaust path for passing air after cooling secondary battery generating heat in a relatively small quantity, and led to the outside of a vehicle; an exhaust path for passing air after cooling DC-DC converter generating heat in a relatively large quantity, and joining exhaust path; and a circulation path connected to exhaust path upstream of an air flow beyond a position at which exhaust path joins, and led to the inside of a vehicle compartment. With this configuration, there is provided a cooling structure for an electricity storage device in which the suppression of both increase in temperature and decrease in inner pressure inside the vehicle compartment can be effectively achieved at the same time.

Abstract: An air vent is provided, particularly for a vehicle interior ventilation system, comprising at least one diffuse air flow duct with at least one diffuse outlet opening for discharging the air as a diffuse or swirling jet, at least one spot air flow duct with at least one spot outlet opening for discharging the air as a spot jet, at least one movable connecting sleeve with an inflow opening and an outflow opening as a spot outlet opening, which forms the at least one spot air flow duct at the at least one spot outlet opening, and by movement of the at least one connecting sleeve different discharge directions of the spot jet from the at least one spot outlet opening can be adjusted.

Abstract: An air shield is provided over a portal access opening between a vehicle access member and a stationary vehicle trim member. The vehicle access member provides access to a compartment of an interior of the vehicle. An air supply device is disposed within the vehicle. The air supply device is capable of producing a burst of air that discharges upon opening of the vehicle access member. An air concentrator device is in fluid communication with the air supply device. The air concentrator device outputs the burst of air that forms the air shield in a direction substantially transverse to the portal opening. The air shield is formed across at least a portion of a perimeter of the portal access opening between the vehicle access member and the stationary vehicle trim member. The air shield inhibits precipitation from entering the compartment of the vehicle during a pressure equalization phase that occurs in response to the opening of the vehicle access member.

Abstract: A fan nozzle for an air outlet of a motor vehicle fan includes, but is not limited to a substantially centrically arranged center piece, at least one air guiding element that can be swiveled about a swivel axis oriented radially to the center piece, an adjusting lever substantially oriented perpendicularly to the swivel axis for swiveling the air guiding element and a rotatable adjusting ring for swiveling the adjusting lever. The adjusting ring includes, but is not limited to a slot substantially oriented perpendicularly to the swivel axis for accommodating the adjusting lever. The slot in an axial direction towards the air guiding element includes, but is not limited to an opening for inserting the adjusting lever, and the adjusting lever is accommodated in the slot.

Abstract: An improved air exhauster for a vehicle is provided, comprising a non-woven filter with a covering sheet of material fastened to the filter face. The filter may be assembled into a frame and the covering sheet may acts as valve to allow air outflow from the interior of the vehicle, yet restrict outside noise from entering. The covering sheet may be a relatively more dense non-woven material than the filter or may be a polymer film. The covering sheet may be attached at the centerline of the filter to function as a pleat separator and reduce the incidence of pleat collapse under high flow rate or increased pressure drop.

Abstract: A vehicular interior assembly including an air duct defining a duct opening having at least one key receiver and a vent that includes a vent body defining a longitudinal axis and a vent opening axially therethrough. At least one key extends outward from the vent body substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is sized for receipt through the corresponding at least one key receiver. The vent body is axially receivable into the duct opening with the at least one key received through the corresponding at least one key receiver. Rotation of the vent body about its longitudinal axis moves the at least one key from an axial movable position to an axial non-movable position. A trim retention feature disposed on the vent body retains a vehicular trim component against the air duct while the at least one key is in its axial non-movable position.

Abstract: A vent assembly is disposed within an interior space of a vehicle for opening and closing fluid communication between the interior space and an exterior of the vehicle. The vent assembly includes a housing defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of vanes disposed in the openings. An actuator mechanism moves the vanes between an open position and a closed position, and includes a shaped memory alloy (SMA) member for actuating the vanes between the open and closed positions. The SMA member is activated when a hatch of the vehicle is open to move the vanes into the open position and thereby open fluid communication between the interior space and the exterior to alleviate excessive air pressure buildup during closure of the hatch.

Abstract: An air outlet has at least one air supply line and at least one baffle plate, wherein the opening cross section of the air supply line is arranged in a plane running parallel to the baffle plate, the baffle plate has a circumferential contour, and is spaced apart from the air supply line, and the opening cross section of one end of the air supply line is directed toward the baffle plate. Such air outlets are particularly suited for small-volume rest rooms, such as in a vehicle, which require a sufficiently high ventilation quality at the lowest possible draught.

Abstract: An insert (10) for an opening in a base (20) includes a housing (12) having a peripheral side wall (18) defining an interior space (24). The peripheral side wall (18) includes at least one latch member (90) having a latching position. The latch member (90) engages the base (20) to secure the housing (12) in the opening when the latch member (90) is in the latching position. The housing (12) is inserted into the opening in a first direction (A) to engage the latch member (90) with the base (20). At least one indicator (100) shows when the at least one latch member (90) is in the latching position. The indicator (100) is visible in the first direction (A) when the insert (10) is in the opening in the base (20).

Abstract: An HVAC system for a vehicle is disclosed. The HVAC system may comprise an HVAC module configured to selectively direct conditioned air through an HVAC outlet; and an HVAC air distribution system including a duct operatively engaging the HVAC outlet to receive air flow therefrom, a top outlet configured to be positioned above an instrument panel, a heater outlet configured to be located below the instrument panel, and a diverter located in the duct and configured to selectively direct the air flow from the HVAC outlet through the duct to the top outlet and the heater outlet.

Abstract: Back-air blocking device to ventilate a motor vehicle's inside space, comprising a frame or housing, made of a first plastic, and a valve flap, made of flexible material, connected in one zone to the frame and in other zones resting against a sealing surface of said frame when the said flap is in its rest position, this flap detaching off said sealing surface when subjected to a pressure differential, characterized in that the valve flap is a thin plate made of a closed-pore, foamed material.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an air guiding plate is attached to an enclosure with a plurality of vents defined therein. The air guiding plate includes a plurality of guiding holes defined therein. Each of the guiding holes is surrounded by a plurality of walls and includes an inlet with a large size, and an outlet with a small size. The outlets are in alignment with the vents of the enclosure. A size in cross section of each of the walls gradually decreases along a direction from the inlet to the outlet.

Abstract: The cabin exhaust device ventilates vehicles provided with retractable windows and mounts on a portion of the vehicle, preferably on a door frame or in an opening between a window panel and a window frame. The cabin exhaust device comprises a squeegee and a ventilation panel having an air dam, a first portion, and a second portion, wherein the first and second portions are provided with angularly oriented apertures, thereby creating a vacuum on the vehicle's interior side. The first and second portions are outwardly convexed, thereby facilitating the creation of a pressure differential between the vehicle's interior and its exterior, thus forcing the air and other contaminants out from the vehicle's interior.

Abstract: The duct mating assembly includes a first duct having connected side members that define an interior air space. The side members include inner and outer surfaces. The first duct extends from a first end to a second end and the first end is offset relative to the second end. A second duct includes connected side members that define an interior air space. The side members include inner and outer surfaces. The second duct terminates at a connection opening. The first and second ducts are operative to couple with each other. The first duct is positioned within the connection opening of the second duct when coupled thereby defining an air gap between the first and second ducts. At least one of the side members of the first duct includes a projection portion formed thereon. The projection portion extends outward a distance to create a uniform sized air gap between the first and second ducts.

Abstract: A control and pressure relief valve for relieving pressure from an automotive vehicle interior to an atmospheric pressure outside the vehicle interior in accordance with the present invention includes a valve mounting location having an inlet in fluid communication with the vehicle interior and an outlet selectively in fluid communication with the atmospheric pressure. At least one relief valve mounted on the valve mounting location allows air to flow from the vehicle interior to atmospheric pressure when the air pressure in the vehicle interior exceeds a first predetermined pressure value that is greater than the atmospheric pressure. At least one control valve mounted on the valve mounting location allows air to flow from the vehicle interior to the atmospheric pressure when an air pressure in the vehicle interior exceeds a second predetermined pressure value that is greater than the atmospheric pressure and less than the first predetermined pressure value.

Abstract: A ventilation device has a frame (12) made of a first material component, and a non-return flap element (14) made of a second material component, wherein the first material component is harder than the second material component. The non-return flap element (14) includes a movable non-return flap (18), which is arranged such that it exclusively rests against the non-return flap element (14) or the ventilation device (10) is mountable on a vehicle component (28), wherein that part of the ventilation device (10) which engages the vehicle component (28) is part of the non-return flap element (14).

Abstract: An air duct assembly for a vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a first duct member having a pair of opposed side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall, a front wall, a rear wall and a central passageway. A second duct member is operatively attached to the first duct member, and includes a plurality of integrally formed chambers. Each chamber has a pair of opposed side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall interconnecting the sidewalls, a front wall and a rear wall and a central passageway extending between an opening in the front wall and an opening in the upper wall. A door member is disposed between the first duct member and the second duct member. The door member includes a plurality of flaps that control the flow of air through the second duct member and the first duct member.

Abstract: An air extraction apparatus for automotive vehicles opens an air flow path through the passenger compartment of the vehicle when wind throb conditions are sensed in the operation of the vehicle. The air extraction opening is located in a rear facing surface of the vehicle and is covered by a closure member that is movable by an actuator to selectively open the air extraction opening. The air extraction opening can be variable in cross-sectional area through the operation of the closure member to vary the rate of air flowing through the passenger compartment. The actuator is operatively coupled to a sensor that can sense wind throb conditions to affect an automatic opening of the air extraction opening. Wind throb conditions can be the existence of a single open window coupled with a minimum operating speed, or a threshold interior air pressure within the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A non-return valve for a ventilation device (10) has ribs (20) which serve to reinforce the non-return valve (16), and a wall thickness (S), the wall thickness (S) of the non-return valve (16) does not vary in the region of the ribs (20).

Abstract: An orientation-independent compartment pressure relief valve comprises a housing with a throughflow channel having an intake and an exhaust. A flange disposed around the inner wall of said housing defines an aperture within the throughflow channel and sealing flap is secured to the flange sealingly covering said aperture. Sealing flap is comprised of a relatively pliable layer and a relatively rigid layer and is oriented such that relatively pliable layer is in contact with flange. Pliable layer allows sealing flap to flexibly open in response to compartment pressure and rigid layer acts to close sealing flap irrespective of pressure relief valve's orientation in relation to a gravity vector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing screen for a ventilation opening, in particular for a ventilation opening for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one molded part (1) for fastening to the ventilation opening and at least one ventilation flap (6, 7), which closes an opening (4) embodied in the molded part (1) and which automatically allows for an air escape from the space via the opening (4) in response to an overpressure in an assigned space. To eliminate the appearance of annoying rattling noises during operation in such a closing screen and to enable a cost-efficient production of the closing screen, the molded part (1) and the at least one ventilation flap (6, 7) according to the invention are made of flexible, closed-cell foam, wherein the at least one ventilation flap (6, 7) is connected to the molded part (1) by means of a material connection or integrally.

Abstract: The invention concerns a swivel joint ventilation flap comprising an air stream duct (10), a profiled body (18) the major part of which is at least arranged in the duct chamber, and a ring (26) co-operating with the duct and with the profiled member so that it supports the profiled body (18) in the duct while enabling the profiled body to be moved relative to the duct. Part at least of the inner surface of the chamber forms a spherical segment, the ring (26) has an outer surface forming a sphere portion of practically the same radius as the spherical segment, the ring (26) is arranged in the chamber at the outer surface of the profiled body (18). The profiled body (18) can slide relative to the ring (26). The ventilation flap is suitable for motor vehicle instrument panels.

Abstract: An air duct outlet includes a housing that defines an air passageway with an inlet and outlet, and a porous layer of material that overlies the air passageway outlet and hides the air duct outlet from view. The porous layer of material is configured to soften and diffuse an air stream flowing through the air passageway outlet and/or to cause an air stream flowing through the air passageway outlet to be directed in one or more directions.

Abstract: System for ventilating a vehicle cab (1) and a closet (3) for the drying, airing and storage of work clothing. The system is constituted by a fan in the closet (3) and the fan (9) extracts air from the cab (1) through the closet (3). Excess heat from the coolant circuit of the drive engine is utilized as a heat source in the drying of work clothing. Also, the invention can be advantageously used when the cab is occupied overnight.

Abstract: A body exhauster includes a housing defining an opening, at least one louver rotatably supported by the housing, and a sound-absorbing material attached to and extending from the housing to prevent noise from traveling through the housing.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve (12) for relieving air pressure from a passenger compartment (14) of a vehicle (10) includes a base (18) having a peripheral portion (30). A central opening (42) extends through the peripheral portion (30). The pressure relief valve (12) also includes a plurality of flaps (74) for closing the central opening (42) of the base (18). Each flap (74) has an outer end (82) connected with the peripheral portion (30) of the base (18) and an inner end (80) that is movable relative to the peripheral portion (30) and the other flaps (74) for enabling airflow through the central opening (42). Each flap (74) has opposite surfaces (76 and 78) against which air pressure acts. Differential air pressure acts on the opposite surfaces (76 and 78) causing the flap (74) to move to enable airflow through the central opening (42).

Abstract: A pressure relief valve (12) for relieving air pressure from a passenger compartment (14) of a vehicle (10) includes a base (18) having a central portion (26) and a peripheral portion (28). A plurality of openings (46) extends through the base (18) and a plurality of flaps (60) closes the openings (46). Each flap (60) is associated with at least one opening (46). An inner end (66) of each flap (60) connects with the central portion (26) of the base (18). An outer end (68) of each flap (60) is movable relative to the central portion (26) of the base (18) and the other flaps for enabling airflow through the at least one associated opening (46). The pressure relief valve (12) further includes a connector (22) on the base (18) that is configured for securing the pressure relief valve (12) to the vehicle (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides a control knob assembly for a register that is used in a blower of an HVAC system of an automobile. The assembly includes a knob portion having an open side for receiving a vane of the register in snap fit engagement. The vane of the register includes a notched portion disposed on a rear edge thereof. A compressively resilient pad is disposed in the notched portion and extends outwardly beyond the rear edge to contact an inner surface of the knob portion and provide a snug fit between the vane and the knob portion. During manipulation of the vane by the user, the compressively resilient pad does not compress resulting in a consistently stable and robust feeling experienced by the user.

Abstract: A vehicle ventilation duct includes a duct body, a conduit, a sound absorption chamber, a transmission opening communicating the conduit with the sound absorption chamber, and an air-permeable member closing the transmission opening permeably. The duct body is disposed in a vehicle outer hull, and includes a frame having a ventilation opening opened to the outside of a vehicle and a valve element covering the ventilation opening openably and closably. The conduit is formed integrally with or independently of the duct body, is disposed on a vehicle-passenger-room side of the duct body, is communicated with the ventilation opening of the duct body, and is communicated with the inside of a vehicle passenger room, whereby enabling air inside and outside the vehicle to pass therethrough back and forth. Thus, the ventilation duct lets out air in the vehicle passenger room to the outside of the vehicle or vice versa.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve (10) includes a housing (20) defining an air flow passage (34). A flap (90) overlies the air flow passage (34). At least a portion (92, 94) of the flap (90) is movable, in response to an air pressure differential acting on opposite portions of the flap, between an open condition venting air from one side (18) of the valve (10) to a closed condition blocking flow of air from a second side (19) of the valve. The flap (90) has a plurality of mounting openings (104, 106). The housing (20) has a plurality of generally T-shaped mounting posts (70, 72) projecting from the housing. A snap connection is provided between the flap (90) and the mounting posts (70, 72) to secure the flap to the housing (20) with the mounting posts extending through the openings (104, 106). The mounting posts (70, 72) are the only structure holding the flap (90) on the housing (20).

Abstract: A pressure relief valve provided for installation in an opening in a motor vehicle body. In particular, the valve is configured to allow a volume of air to flow therethrough substantially equivalent to the volume of air permitted to flow through the opening if the valve was not installed therein. Furthermore, the valve is formed of flexible material for ease of installation into an opening that is smaller than the interior portion of pressure relief valve.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a pressure relief valve (12) for relieving air pressure from a passenger compartment (76) of a vehicle (66). The pressure relief valve (12) enables airflow from the passenger compartment (76) to atmosphere (78). The apparatus (10) also includes a member (14) for reducing noise entering the passenger compartment (76) as a result of a backflow of air through the pressure relief valve (12) from atmosphere (78) to the passenger compartment (76). The member (14) includes structure (112, 114) for attaching the member (14) to the pressure relief valve (12).

Abstract: A ventilation device has a duct main body, a valve body, and pairs of widened portions. The duct main body has an opening. The duct main body has an upper edge defining a part of the opening. A plurality of insertion slots are formed in and along the upper edge. The valve body has a plurality of substantially triangular engaging pieces provided at an upper end of the valve body. Each engaging piece is inserted in one of the insertion slots, such that the valve body is hung by the duct body to be capable of opening and closing the opening. Each pair of the widened portions is provided at side sections of one of the insertion slots. When the engaging pieces are being inserted in the insertion slots, each pair of the widened portions permit the corresponding engaging piece to be deformed.

Abstract: A ventilation device has a duct main body, a valve body, and pairs of widened portions. The duct main body has an opening. The duct main body has an upper edge defining a part of the opening. A plurality of insertion slots are formed in and along the upper edge. The valve body has a plurality of substantially triangular engaging pieces provided at an upper end of the valve body. Each engaging piece is inserted in one of the insertion slots, such that the valve body is hung by the duct body to be capable of opening and closing the opening. Each pair of the widened portions is provided at side sections of one of the insertion slots. When the engaging pieces are being inserted in the insertion slots, each pair of the widened portions permit the corresponding engaging piece to be deformed.

Abstract: The invention described herein is a passive air ventillation system for automobile interior heat. The passenger compartment interfaces with short air ducts which open when the interior reaches a certain threshold temperature. The other end of the ducts interfaces with the exterior in places which are not susceptible to rainwater seepage.

Abstract: A device comprising a rotor and fan rotatably mounted on a shaft which is rigidly fixed relative to a vehicle surface. The device is fixable on a vehicle surface by means of two clamping portions which are moveable towards each other along the shaft to press against a surface between them.

Abstract: A method of purging air that includes sensing a first physical property within an enclosed volume of space, sensing a second physical property outside of the enclosed volume of space, calculating a difference between the first and second physical properties; and conveying air out of the enclosed volume of the space if the difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A portable after market vehicle cabin ventilator provides a portable exhaust for a vehicle cabin, which utilizes the vehicle window for mounting and which promotes the quality of air within the vehicle cabin, without the need to open the windows in inclement cold or hot weather. The ventilator also optionally detects dangerous carbon monoxide fumes within a parked or moving vehicle. The ventilator of the present invention enhances the air quality of the vehicle interior by incorporating smoke and gas detectors, as well as one or more fans.

Abstract: The seal member includes a joint portion which is integrally bonded to the peripheral edge part of the frame body, an extended portion in a plate-like shape which is extended from the joint portion outward of the frame body, and a lip portion which projects from the extended portion at an angle between 90° and 180° so as to be elastically contacted with the vehicle body.

Abstract: A room ventilator for venting smoke exhaled by a smoker from a room to an exterior location. The room ventilator has an intake unit located in the room for drawing in smoke exhaled by the smoker, an air pump for producing an air flow to draw the smoke into the intake unit and exhausting the smoke to the exterior location, a connecting tube for connecting the intake unit to the air pump, and a window outlet adjuster for mounting in a window which enables a connecting tube to pass from the room to the exterior location. The window outlet adjuster has adjustable flaps for forming a barrier between the room and the exterior.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a vehicle interior that reduces or eliminates smoke or polluted air from an interior of a vehicle by pulling air with fans through air intakes and expelling it outside vehicle. This invention is wired to a vehicle's electrical system and controlled by an on/off switch inside vehicle. Clean air inside a vehicle is beneficial in reducing health risks associated with breathing smoke or polluted air. The present invention also prevents deterioration of a vehicle's interior by reducing or eliminating smoke or polluted air that stains and causes odors to vehicle interiors.

Abstract: A ventilation apparatus for selectively moving air of an interior of a motor vehicle. The ventilation apparatus includes a main exhaust system for moving interior air from the interior of the vehicle to an exterior of the vehicle. A first area air handling system for moving air between the interior and the exterior of the vehicle in a first area. A second area air handling system for moving air between the interior and the exterior of the vehicle in a second area. A first actuator for controlling the rate of airflow through the main exhaust system, the first area air handling system, and the second area air handling system. A second actuator for switching between a plurality of modes of operation. The main exhaust system is preferably mounted adjacent to the ashtray and operates in an exhaust mode only, while the area systems can be switched to operate between the exhaust mode or in an intake mode.

Abstract: An air vent, in particular for venting an interior of a vehicle, comprises a frame and at least one check flap, an antenna being fitted to the frame.

Abstract: The seal member includes a joint portion which is integrally bonded to the peripheral edge part of the frame body, an extended portion in a plate-like shape which is extended from the joint portion outward of the frame body, and a lip portion which projects from the extended portion at an angle between 90° and 180° so as to be elastically contacted with the vehicle body.

Abstract: An exhaust ventilator has a frame on which an opening is formed. The frame is composed of a main frame and a flange. Partitions divide the opening of the frame into a plurality of air vents in a matrix manner. Butterfly valves of plate shape have their upper end fixed to the partitions. Lower portions of the butterfly valves are able to open and close the air vents. The frame, partitions and butterfly valves are made of the same olefinic material. Thus, they can be recycled without disassembling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, especially an air entry and air exit ventilation valve for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (1) and at least one closing flap (2) which rests against transversal elements (5) of the housing (1) when in an inoperative position and which is connected to the housing (1) over a supporting area. According to the invention, the housing (1) and the closing flap (2) are produced in a two-component injection molding method, whereby the housing (1) is comprised of a hard material component, and the closing flap (2) is comprised of a material component that is softer than said hard material component. The supporting area of the closing flap (2) and/or of the area of the housing (1) interacting therewith comprise(s) at least one retaining profile which engages inside at least one recess.

Abstract: An air vent for vehicles has a grid structure that is made of electrically conductive plastic components and that provides an electromagnetic shielding effect. The air vent can have a frame that surrounds the grid structure and that can be installed in an opening of a car body.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, an air conditioning case has a first front foot air outlet from which air is blown toward a front-seat foot area of a passenger compartment, and a rear foot passage for introducing air toward a rear-seat foot area of the passenger compartment. A rear foot air outlet is provided at a most downstream end of the rear foot passage, and a second front foot air outlet from which air is blown toward the front-seat foot area is provided in the rear foot passage at a position adjacent to the first front foot air outlet. Thus, a ratio between an air amount blown toward the front-seat foot area and an air amount blown toward the rear-seat foot area is readily adjusted by changing an opening area of the second foot air outlet.

Abstract: A system 10 is provided for ventilating hydrogen gas from a vehicle 12 which includes one or more fuel cells 14. System 10 includes a control module or controller 16, vehicle sensors 20, several fans 22, and several hydrogen gas sensors 18 which are operatively and communicatively coupled to a hydrogen gas detection module 26. Hydrogen gas detection module 26, sensors 20 and fans 22 are each communicatively connected to controller 16. Controller 16 is effective to selectively and periodically activate fans 22 in response to signals received from module 26 (e.g., sensors 18) and sensors 20, thereby substantially preventing hydrogen gas from pocketing or collecting in areas of vehicle 12.

Abstract: A flap-type pressure relief valve for venting of pressure out of, for example, an automobile passenger compartment has a flap assembly manufactured by a co-molding operation and inserted into a valve housing to block the flow of air therethrough. The valve flap assembly includes a flap carrier frame formed from a relatively rigid plastic in the first shot of a two-shot co-molding process, and at least one flap formed from a relatively flexible plastic in the second shot. The co-molding joins the flap to a first perimeter wall of the frame along an edge of the flap, and the flap is sufficiently flexible to bend about a line adjacent the edge. In a two flap version, a second flap co-molded into connection with a second perimeter wall of the frame. The resulting flap assembly can be easily connected with the separately-molded valve housing by securing the frame to the housing such that the flaps are positioned over valve seat within the housing.