Patent ID: 6171184
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B60H

Abstract:
A vehicle window air circulation system, comprising:a windshield window assembly having first and second spaced-apart panes presenting an air space therebetween;a frame about said windshield panes;an inlet in said windshield frame for entry of air therein between said panes;an outlet in said frame for downstream discharge of said air between said windshield panes; andmeans for urging said air into said inlet and discharging said air from said outlet;a plurality of vehicle window assemblies adapted for placement about the vehicle each said vehicle window assembly comprising:first and second panes with an air space therebeween;a frame about said vehicle window panes;an inlet in said vehicle window frame for entry of air therein between said vehicle window panes;an outlet in said vehicle window frame for discharge of air located between said vehicle window panes;means for communicating an inlet of each said vehicle window assembly with an outlet of adjacent vehicle window assembly, said communication means including:a first channel adapted for communication with a vehicle heat source and extending between said outlet of said windshield assembly and said inlet of said adjacent vehicle window assembly;a second channel extending between said outlet of said vehicle window assembly and an inlet of an adjacent downstream vehicle window assembly, said second channel including an upstream portion configured to increase the velocity of said air flowing therethrough and a downstream portion configured to evenly direct said air into said inlet of said adjacent downstream vehicle window assembly.