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Air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1978-10-11
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1998-10-11
Abstract
Abstract An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle preferably with a partition wall between the front part of the passenger cell and the rear space; a separate air-conditioning installation is provided for each part of the passenger cell which consists of a blower, of an air filter, of a cooling-medium evaporator and of actuating means for the separate air-conditioning installation.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieter Scharm
- 👤 Ludwig Emmer
- 👤 Theodor Reinhard
- 👤 Rudi Kneib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/104; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00007; B60H1/00207; B60H2001/00228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle having a passenger cell with a front seating portion and a rear seating portion and being equipped with a standard engine-driven compressor-type air conditioner comprising a first evaporator means and a first blower, partition means separating the front and rear portions, the front portion having two front seats divided by an armrest, a second blower arranged underneath the armrest, a suction channel open to the atmosphere and having a filter means in connection with the second blower, a second evaporator means located between the two front seats, a closet-like housing in communication with the second evaporator and located in the rear seating portion, actuating means for the manual actuation of the second evaporator means and the second blower, the second evaporator means and the second blower being used to cool the rear seating portion of the cell and the closet-like housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle having a passenger cell with a front seating portion and a rear seating portion and being equipped with a standard engine-driven compressor-type air conditioner comprising a first evaporator means and a first blower, partition means separating the front and rear portions, the front portion having two front seats divided by an armrest, a second blower arranged underneath the armrest, a suction channel open to the atmosphere and having a filter means in connection with the second blower, a second evaporator means located between the two front seats, a closet-like housing in communication with the second evaporator and located in the rear seating portion, actuating means for the manual actuation of the second evaporator means and the second blower, the second evaporator means and the second blower being used to cool the rear seating portion of the cell and the closet-like housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the front seats have backrests and the second evaporator means and second blower are arranged between the backrests of the front seats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 2, including actuating means for the first evaporator and first blower, characterized in that the first evaporator means and the first blower, and the second evaporator means and the second blower, are actuatable individually and in that the respective actuating means include actuating buttons arranged within the area of the respective evaporator means and blower.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that cooling air from the means is conducted, prior to entry into the rear space, through the closet-like housing means which is constructed for the accommodation of beverages and is provided with a door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the suction channel provides cooling air supply for the second evaporator means from a bottom side of said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the actuating buttons are covered by a covering means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that at least a part of the covering means is hingedly connected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that a telephone is accommodated inside of the covering means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the partitioning means is a partition wall and in that the first evaporator means and first blower cool the front portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, including actuating means for the first evaporator and first blower, characterized in that the first evaporator means and the first blower, and the second evaporator means and the second blower, are actuatable individually and in that the respective acutuating means include actuating buttons arranged within the area of the respective evaporator means and blower.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that the actuating buttons are covered by a covering means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that at least a part of the covering means is hingedly connected.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that cooling air from the second evaporator is conducted, prior to entry into the rear space, through the closet-like housing means which is constructed for the accommodation of beverages and provided with a door.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
An air-conditioned passenger motor vehcile according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction channel provides a cooling air supply for the second evaporator means from a bottom side of said vehicle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |