US4566407A
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Cooling arrangement for an automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1984-10-16
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2004-10-16
Abstract
Abstract An automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car, comprises a bumper, at least two radiators and an air duct system for guiding the cooling air stream over the radiators. To provide a cooling air guidance system which is simple in construction, which functions satisfactorily, and which can be integrated into the vehicle with few problems, each radiator is provided with a separate air duct. The inlet ports and/or the air guide means are arranged in an elastic cover of the bumper which forms the end portion of the vehicle. At least one inlet port and one air duct extend, in part through a rigid support of the bumper. The inlet port is located in a zone of maximum dynamic pressure, namely underneath a nose-like projection of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Dietmar Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car, having a bumper, at least two radiators and an air guidance system for guiding a cooling air stream the radiators, said air guidance system comprising: a separate air duct for each radiator, each said air duct having an inlet port, each said air duct extending from said inlet port to said radiator, and each said inlet port having means for directing a flow of cooling air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car, having a bumper, at least two radiators and an air guidance system for guiding a cooling air stream the radiators, said air guidance system comprising: a separate air duct for each radiator, each said air duct having an inlet port, each said air duct extending from said inlet port to said radiator, and each said inlet port having means for directing a flow of cooling air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the inlet ports and the air directing means are arranged in a elastic cover of the bumper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the radiators and the air ducts are arranged in upper and lower relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the lower air duct is formed by a first air guide housing detachably connected to the lower radiator and to the lower inlet port.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the lower inlet port is formed by a plurality of vertically spaced slotted openings extending transversely to the vehicle, and by ribs of the cover extending between the vertically spaced slotted openings, said ribs serving as means for directing the cooling air stream.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the air guide housing is made of a synthetic resin by a blow-molding method.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 3, wherein a rigid support for the bumper is of open construction, relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and is arranged directly behind the upper inlet port, said support and a second air guide housing forming the upper air duct.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the support is formed from two generally horizontal panels, said panels being vertically spaced a distance (E) from each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 8, further comprising means for holding the panels in position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 9, wherein said means for holding the panels include locally arranged holder and spacer elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the panels are connected to the holders and spacer elements by fastener means, such as screws, rivets and the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 7, wherein a formed segment of the cover forming the upper inlet port and a forward end of the second air guide housing project, at least in part, into the opening of the support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the air guide housing is made of a synthetic resin by a blow-molding method.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein at least one inlet port and one air duct extend, in part, through a rigid support for the bumper.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said inlet ports is located in an area of maximum dynamic pressure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the area of maximum dynamic pressure is located below a nose-shaped projection of the cover.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said inlet port for each air duct is arranged in a front surface of said automotive vehicle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
89 words
Automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car, having a bumper, at least two radiators and an air guidance system for guiding a cooling air stream to the radiators, said air guidance system comprising a separate air duct for each radiator, each air duct having an inlet port, and each inlet port having means for directing a flow of cooling air, the inlet ports and the air directing means being arranged in an elastic cover of the bumper, the radiators and the air ducts being arranged in upper and lower relation.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
89 words
Automotive vehicle, especially a passenger car, having a bumper, at least two radiators and an air guidance system for guiding a cooling air stream to the radiators, said air guidance system comprising a separate air duct for each radiator, each air duct having an inlet port, and each inlet port having means for directing a flow of cooling air, the inlet ports and the air directing means being arranged in an elastic cover of the bumper, the radiators and the air ducts being arranged in upper and lower relation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 18, wherein the lower air duct is formed by a first air guide housing detachably connected to the lower radiator and to the lower inlet port.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 19, wherein the lower inlet port is formed by a plurality of vertically spaced slotted openings extending transversely to the vehicle, and by ribs of the cover extending between the laterally spaced slotted openings, said ribs serving as means for directing the cooling air stream.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 19, wherein the air guide housing is made of a synthetic resin by a blow-molding method.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
47 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 18, wherein a rigid support for the bumper is of open construction, relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and is arranged directly behind the upper inlet port, said support and a second air guide housing forming the upper air duct.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 22, wherein the support is formed from two generally horizontal panels, said panels being vertically spaced a distance (E) from each other.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 23, further comprising means for holding the panels in position.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 24, wherein said means for holding the panels include locally arranged holder and spacer elements.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 25, wherein the panels are connected to the holders and and spacer elements by fastener means, such as screws, rivets and the like.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
39 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 22, wherein a formed segment of the cover forming the upper inlet port and a forward end of the second air guide housing project, at least in part, into the opening of the support.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
Automotive vehicle according to claim 22, wherein the air guide housing is made of a synthetic resin by a blow-molding method.
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