Patent ID: 6484755
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B60H,Y10T

Abstract:
A flow controller for an air-conditioning system of a vehicle, the flow controller comprising:(a) a first flow control door, a second flow control door and a first driveshaft running through the first door and coupled to the second door, such that the first door can rotate about the first driveshaft independently thereof and the second door is rotatable by the first driveshaft about the longitudinal axis of the driveshaft; (b) a third flow control door and a fourth flow control door, wherein each of said doors is rotatable; (c) a first drive device for said second door and a second drive device for said third door, wherein said first and second drive devices are disposed on a same side of said flow controller; (d) a first member connecting the second door to the fourth door, such that when the second door rotates, the first member causes the fourth door to rotate; (e) a second member connecting the first door to the third door, such that when the third door rotates, the second member causes the first door to rotate.