US5160293A
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Air guide box
Assignee: Mercedes Benz Group AG
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Filing: 1991-09-11
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Granted: 1992-11-03
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Expires: 2011-09-11
Abstract
Abstract An air guide box, particularly for installation in motor vehicles, has a part permanently located in a holder and a removable cover part for the replacement of, for example, an air filter insert. Actuating elements are fastened to the removable cover part and each of which operates an air butterfly also supported in the removable cover part. In order to avoid having to release specifically conduit connections required for the control of the actuating elements during the removal of the removable cover part, the conduit connections are run in sections in a wall of the removable cover part and of the permanently located part, respectively. A plug-in connection is provided in the joint between the two parts of the box, and is separated during the removal of the removable cover part and joined together again when the cover part is replaced. The removable cover part can be configured as a frame for adjustable plates of a cooling air guide on a fan.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Koukal
- 👤 Richard Dusterhoft
- 👤 Hans Trube
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00507; B60H1/00514; B60H1/00528; B60H3/00; B60H3/06; B60H3/0608; B60H2003/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/7043; Y10T137/7062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An air guide box comprising: a holder; a permanently located part in the holder; a cover part selectively connectable to and removable from the permanently located part; at least one air butterfly supported in the removable cover part and adjustable relative thereto for controlling a variable airflow to be guided through the air guide box; at least one conduit; at least one controllable actuating element held on the removable cover part for adjusting the at least one air butterfly and operatively connected to a power source by the at least one conduit; a first section of the at least one conduit extending within a wall of the removable cover part and permanently connected to the actuating element; a second section of the at least one conduit extending within a wall of the permanently located part and connected to the power source; and a plug-in connection operatively configured to be selectively released and plugged in by removal or positioning of the removable cover part, for connecting the first and second sections of the at least one conduit in a joint region extending between the removable cover part and the permanently located part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
An air guide box comprising: a holder; a permanently located part in the holder; a cover part selectively connectable to and removable from the permanently located part; at least one air butterfly supported in the removable cover part and adjustable relative thereto for controlling a variable airflow to be guided through the air guide box; at least one conduit; at least one controllable actuating element held on the removable cover part for adjusting the at least one air butterfly and operatively connected to a power source by the at least one conduit; a first section of the at least one conduit extending within a wall of the removable cover part and permanently connected to the actuating element; a second section of the at least one conduit extending within a wall of the permanently located part and connected to the power source; and a plug-in connection operatively configured to be selectively released and plugged in by removal or positioning of the removable cover part, for connecting the first and second sections of the at least one conduit in a joint region extending between the removable cover part and the permanently located part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The air guide box according to claim 1, wherein the removable cover part is configured as a scoop with at least one induction opening which can be closed by the at least one air butterfly, and the removable cover part is configured to locate a replaceable air filter insert in the permanently located part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The air guide box according to claim 1, wherein the removable cover part is configured as a frame for plate-type air butterflies of a cooling air guide to a heat exchanger and is adjustable via at least one actuating element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The air guide box according to claim 1, wherein the at least one conduit is a hose conduit containing a seal for the plug-in connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The air guide box according to claim 4, wherein a separate retention part is operatively arranged for fastening the seal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The air guide box according to claim 5, wherein the seal is positively connected to the separate retention part, and the seal fixes the retention part in a guide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The air guide box according to claim 4, wherein the seal for the plug-in connection has a dust cap integrally connected with a sealing ring and is held at an axial distance therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The air guide box according to claim 7, wherein the seal is inserted in a plug-in acceptance feature associated at one end with the second section of the conduit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The air guide box according to claim 1, wherein the plug-in connection comprises a form coding arrangement for unambiguously specifying the positioning of the removable cover part with respect to the permanently located part.
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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) | 1995-11-03 | 1996-05-04 | 1996-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-03 | 2000-05-04 | 2000-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-03 | 2004-05-04 | 2004-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |